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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Joseph Parady. who recently ac-
cepted a position at the c. F. Bio
deau store. passed Sunday at rs
home in Rumford. He plans soon to
move his family to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Mrs. G. N. Heath and daughter
Marcia were visitors Saturday ard
Sunday in Rcadficld as guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. T. l.. Shcrburne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Miss Virginia Dufresnc. who has
been the guest of Miss Irene Good
rich, returned Sunday afternoon to
her home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph II. Hodgkins
went Saturday morning by automobile
to Wiscasset for a short visit with her
sister, Mrs. Walter Watts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13
LOCAL NOTICE

pr Warren l.. Smith announce.
' s.ia' ne mas resumed his practice and
y, ne at his office frcm > 10 =
mayiSdlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Mrs. Earl Reynolds of Freedom
was Friday and Saturday the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. Henry Leeman,
| Gage street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

The daily high strings last week
at the Colonial alleys were as fol-
lows: Monday-LeClair. 12S; Tuesday
Perkins, rs; Wednesday Ladd
12'; Thursday-Bergeron. 1l2; Friday
Ladd, III; Saturday-LeClair. 113.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Mrs. E. B. Hinckley has returned
from Fairfield where she had been
passing a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

II. l.. Pinkham. postmaster at
Branch Mills, was Saturday callc"
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

| Miss Louise Springfield, stenosra-
pher in the office of w. Il. Pattangall.
! passed Sunday at her home in Wa
terylle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

George II, Payer. a prominent hotel
man of Dover, y. H, was Sunday the
guest of Manager Roland q. Lynn Of
the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Postmaster and Mrs, Charles Rich
ardson and daughter, Miss Bernce Of
Watcrvjlle, were visitors Sunday IN
Augusta, making the trip by automo-
bile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Alexander Mcdonald. who Is en-
ployed in Bath, passed Sunday at his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Edward Duffy went Saturday to
Lewiston to visit his wife's parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Mr. and Mrs. Leon .. Tebbett5' Of
Waterville were callers Sunday in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Wales Grange and James Sinclair
Of Auburn Grange. The meeting
closed with the singing of America
by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

Professor Paul Nixon Of po'
college vas a caller Saturday !"
citv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13

~ members Of the knights Of
fythias and Pythian Sisters are in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-13
Draft Ruling

Adjutant General George Mel.
Prcsson. the provost marshal Of
Maine, has received rulings from
Provost Marshal General Crowdcr on
4 I,o foYlou,iDc, f,roc+;o,r.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Bumper Wheat Crop.

The United States this year will bring in one of its bumper crops of wheat, as we'll as great crops of rye, corn, oats and barley. Added to this will be the bumper crops of Argentina and Australia, which will be the larg- est ever known in these countries. The three countries will be able to put on the markets more than two billion of bushels of wheat and as much more of the other grains. And while these countries are harvesting the greatest crops, Germany and Austria have crop failures. It surely is not "God init uns" when such things are happening. The Allies are well fed, while the Gen. tral Powers are on the verge of star vation. God never intended this beast to rule the world and is surely run ming the hour glass down on him. Exchange.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
J. "A. hlChAhl, Market Correspondent.
Yavapai Goats Bring Astounding
 Price.

Returning from Kansas City few days ago after delivering second shipment of 1884 Yavapai-raised goats, J. s. Cooper stated yesterday prices received were unexpected and surprising. The bunch averaged S9. 10 per head, new record price. Out of the above 1S0 head were culled that brought $11 per head, which estab- fishes the highest price ever known in that or any other livestock market.
 In addition, Mir. Cooper stated he could have sold many thousand of this class from his range in the vicinity of Prescott, but he has concluded to hold on to meet another advance in price which is anticipated at an early date.
 The mohair situation also is healthy, and altogether he is very much pleased with the outlook. During the past season this big raiser has shipped a total of 4,000 goats to the above market.-Prescott Journal-Miner.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
COLORED REGISTRANTS TO BE
 GIVEN TECHNICAL TRAINING

Nearly 157,0O0 negro soldiers are now in the National Army. Of these 1000 are line officers holding commis- sions of captains and first and second lieutenants. There are about 250 col ored officers in the medical and den- tai reserve corps.
 The army now includes two divi- sions of colored troops, which when fully constituted will include practi- cally all branches of the service; In- fantry, engineer, artillery, signal corps, medical corps, and service battalions with men technically train ed in all branches of scientific work.
 There are now openings in the vet erinary corps for negroes skilled in veterinary and agricultural work. Ar engagements have been completed to send negroes registered but not yet called to schools and colleges this summer for training in radio engi- neering, electrical engineering, auto mechanics, blacksmithing, and the op- eration of motor vehicles.
 Out of white population in Alaska of 50,000, six thousand have left to enter war service, and workers are badly needed in that territory.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach Caused This Lady Much Suffering. Black
 Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat. rick, of this place, writes: q was very constipated. I had sour stomach and was so uncomfortable. I went to the doctor. He gave me some pills. They weakened me and seemed to tear up my digestion. They would gripe me and afterwards 1t seemed l was more constipated than before.
 heard of Black Draught and de- cided to try 1t. found 1t just what I needed. It was an easy laxative, and not bad to swallow. My digestion soon improved. got well of the sour stom. ach, my bowels soon seemed normal, no more gripping. and I would take e dose now and then, and was in good shape.
 I cannot say too much for Black. Draught for 1t is the finest laxative one can use"
 Thedford's Black. .Draught has for many years been found of great value in the treatment of stomach, liver and bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle and reliable in Its action. leaving no bad after-effects, 1t has won the praise of thousands of people who have used it NO-13S
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Probably Last Shipment of Cattle
From Mexico for Some Time.

&ICAiNO EJOUIC
 What is believed to be the final shipment of cattle to come out of Mexico for some time arrived in No- gales, Sonora, Saturday, and was passed over the line after being in- spected by Dr. H. o. Mantor of Tue son, government inspector assigned to that work.
 The shipment consisted of twenty cars (about 600 head), and they were taken to Calabasas, where they will be dipped according to the require ments of the law, before being re- loaded and sent forward to their final destination.
 q believe that this is about the last shipment that will come out of Mex ico for some time," said Doctor Man. tor last evening. "From the best in- formation l can get, the country down there is cleaned out of the available stock ready for market at this time. and the increase export duty imposed by the Mexican authorities also will have tendency to stop exportation to the United States"
 Since the movement of cattle from Mexico started, thousands upon thous- ands of cattle have passed through Nogales.-Nogales Oasis.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Honey From Chandler Shipped to
 France.

J. M. Herman, our local honey man. holds the record for honey made from the mesquite trees on the desert, south of Chandler. From GAO hives of bees, $7,000 worth of honey was extracted making an average of over ten dol lars hive. This is from one extrac- tion alone.
 MT. Herman has been in the bee business in this valley for number of years and thoroughly understands every part of it. He has many hives around Chandler making honey from the alfalfa blooms and expects to re- ceive a large amount of honey from them. As mesquite honey is consid- cred to be the best grade, would it not be advisable to turn the desert into sugar saving proposition for Uncle Sam.
 A large amount of MT. Herman's honey is being shipped to France Chandler Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
WEEKLY KANSAS CITY
 STOCK MARKET REPORT

KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS June 24.-Cattle receipts today were 14,0O0 head, market steady on the best, but weak to 15 lower on others very few cattle at $17.00 or better Hog supply was 12,000, rather liberal for Monday, market l5 to 20 lower top $16.30. Sheep and lambs sold 20 lower, top $16.30. Sheep and lambs sold 20 lower, best native spring lambs $1S.50, receipts 1000.
 Beef Cattle Break Heavy.
 The break of 75c to $1.50 on nearly all grades last week, cut down ship ments, and the supply here today was 5000 less than year ago this week on Monday, and the five leading mar kets had 40,500 today, as compared with 60,000 year ago. Cooler wealth or since the middle of last week re- duced the pressure on owners to ship and it also increased the demand for some grades of cattle. However, the beneficial effect was more than off set by new "stop eating orders" from the food administration respecting beef, retailers curtailing their pur- chases sharply last week. There was a small number of good cattle offered today, but California sent 73 cars for todays market, and Arizona 20 cars, mostly medium to common cattle.
 Stockers and Feeders Demand Light. Hot and dry weather worked against the trade both ways last week, bring ing in larger supplies and reducing the demand, prices off as much as S2 per hundred, in some cases plain stock cattle selling at $7.50 to S9, best at SIP, and no cattle for feeding above SIS last week. The market is steady on these grades today at the low level.
 Hogs Decline. -. The supply today was not sufficient to justify any great decline, but buy CTS refused to act, except at .reduc- tions of 15 to 25 cents. Order buyers took hogs up to S16.30, but packers stopped at $16.25, bulk of sales SIG to si6.2O. Light hogs and mixed got the big end of the loss today, heavy hogs selling up to the top, S16.30, best medium weights S16.25, best light weights $1615; stock pigs are lower than a week ago, but remain at good margin above fat hogs, sales today on the open market at $16 to s16.50.
 Sheep and Lambs Lower.
 The market has declined daily since early last week and sales were lower again today, and native spring lambs brought SIS to $18.50, and some low grade Arizonas sold to killers al S15.50. Best native ewes are worth S12.50, westerns s13.00. Several loads of good feeding lambs sold last week at $15.50, but good ones sold today al S15.25. Goats are steady with the close of last week, although 50 cents below ten days ago, Angora brusher' today at s8.25.
 J. A. RICKART,
 Market Correspondent.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Some Settlement Here.

There has been some discussion in Phoenix of the manner in which Ari- zona men have been scattered in na- tional army units, without regard to territorial boundaries. It also was re- marked by members that several hun dred expert cowboys in the last draft contingent sent to Camp Cody have been put in the infantry, while sew eral cavalry regiments have been forming at points along the border. Through official channels has come intimation that the day of state regi- ments is past and that an absolutely inexperienced recruit is no more diff ficult to train in army cavalry work that cowboy who comes with pre- determined and set methods of his own that must be eradicated-Verde Copper News.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28

B. Stephens, on the Big Sandy, was struck by lightning last Monday, but little damage other than the tearing off of a few pieces of siding was done. Wall paper on the inside of the house was charred by the flash. The low lying lands of the ranch was covered by three feet of water from the over flow of the Big Sandy creek during the week. Heavy rains in the noun tains brought down flood of water that the river could not readily carry off. We have not learned the amount of damage to growing crops.-King man Miner.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
About a Million.

It is estimated that Wilcox and vii cinity will during the year 1918 ship cattle amounting to close to million dollars. The cattle industry is still the leading enterprise in this section. With the high prices production is being stimulated and but few of the she stock is sold. More cattle will be the result from year to year. Cattle men have also found that by arrang- ing for pastures and raising forage crops for an emergency, their herds can be increased and also be protected from losses in dry seasons. The cat tie business has come to stay and will always be great industry in Arizona. -Willcox Range News.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Pioneer of Cochise Dies.

Thomas Whitehead of Bisbee, age n, passed away at his home in Hill City recently after an extended ill., ness. He was a native of Missouri, but came to Arizona 52 years ago, since which time he had been closely associated with the upbuilding of the state. For many years he engaged in the restaurant business and was in- terested in mining to some extent. Latterly he has been living on his stock ranch in the Sulphur Springs valley, one of the finest in Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Arizona Wheat Crop May Be Above
 Average.

<hAsNSho NhSos SApP way A$N 1DONN Average.
 The condition of wheat in Arizona June l was 80 per cent of a normal crop, L. NJ. Harris, field agent at Phoenix for the bureau of estimates of the United States department of agriculture, states in his report.
 He forecasts crop of 942, ,000 bush els. The production last year was S25, 1000 bushels, and in 1915 the crop totaled 1,160,000 bushels. That this years production will exceed last years is considered as most gratify- ing to both the government and the grower, and this fact is all the more emphasized through the difficulties the growers have passed in bringing this crop to maturity.
 In Maricopa and Yuma counties the crop is very good, but in other coun- ties it is below the average, says MT. Harrison in his report. The "below av- erage," Mir. Harrison explains, is due to lack of water and damage from in- sects.
 Oats acreage in Arizona shows an increase of 10 per cent, according to the government estimate. Other esti- mates made by Mir. Harrison include those on barley, hay and fruit.
 AS to oats acreage, he says 11,000 acres were planted this year, which compares with 10000 acres last year and with 5000 acres as five-year av- craze. The total production this year should be 430,000 bushels. This com pares with 100000 bushels last year and 315,000 bushels in 1916.
 The barley crop in Arizona will be about ,020,00 bushels. This is l35,- 900 bushels less than produced in 1917. The acreage this year is about 30,000, compared with 333,000 acres last year and 35,000 acres the five year average.
 Hay production in Arizona Is esti- mated at 517,000 tons, compared to 56S,000 tons last year.
 Fruit conditions in Arizona are about the average, the Harrison re- port states. While the peach crop in Maricopa and Yuma counties is not as large as last year, the state crop will be slightly larger than last year.
 The condition of the apple crop in Arizona June 1 was 90. Last year 1t was Fl on June 1, while the ten-year average was .68.
 In the cantaloupe crop, Mir. Harri- son states: "The Arizona cantaloupe is in very good condition. While the acreage is smaller than last year, the average acre yield is larger" Mir. Harrison estimates the shipments out of the valley as 1000 cars, while the railroads estimate around 1,150 cars.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28

i, The cattlemen of Pinal county have formed a "pool" and are working as unit. The pool" works only Ameri- can cowboys. The country is being thoroughly combed, and cattle are be- ing gathered closer this year than they have been for many years.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Evidence of Stock Poisoning Is Found
 in New Mexico County.

| Evidence of Stock Poisoning Is Found
 in New Mexico County.
 Evidence of stock poisoning through the medium of dosed salt has been un- earthed in Otero county. How the poison got into the salt is being in- vestigated.
 Several months ago J. A. and Chas. E. Thomas of Alamogordo put large number of cattle in good condition on leased land under fence on the upper section of the La Luz canyon country. The stock remained isolated from other herds on the range. Recently thirty or more of the animals died. At the time it was supposed that pJson plants caused the deaths. Then it was observed that sucking calves feeding from the affected mothers, died in some cases before the mother did, and that was taken as an indication of a cause other than poisonous plants.
 Dosed salt was suspected and sam ples of the salt were sent to the state college for analysis. Charles Thomas received word last week that the chemist had found strychnine in the salt and that there was every reason to believe that that was what had killed the stock.
 A number of other Otero county stockmen have lost cattle and goats under what were regarded as suspi- cious circumstances. Albuquerque Herald.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Carrier Pigeons Like Life on Arizona
 Border.

Carrier Pigeons Like Life on Arizona
 Border.
 Sixty-five young pigeons are now being trained for war work at Camp Harry J. Jones. Every day they are taken out five miles to the four points of the compass and turned loose to give them practice in flying back to the loft. The distance is gradually in creased and they will sometimes fly as far as 500 or 600 miles. The local birds are still very young. After be- ing removed five miles they are sin gle-tossed," that is, turned loose by themselves to fly back to camp.
 The local birds are mostly of the been shipped here from Chicago, Bos- ton and San Antonio. Lofts have also been established at Nogales, Fl Paso and other points on the border. The government is paying more and more attention to pigeons. Their useful ness has been proved on the war front. Not long ago homing pigeon of the Allies had one leg shot off in 100- mile flight, and the metal capsule carrying the message which had been bound to it's leg was driven into it's body. Bleeding profusely. the bird made the remainder of the trip and died as soon as it reached its destina- ton. Similar instances are numerous. J. F. Meiss, the sergeant in charge of the local loft, once had bird which made trip safely though shot three times. The birds can pass through a hail of fire that would be fatal to any other sort of courier.-Douglas Inter- national.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28

How much of your income do you fritter away and how much do you invest in w. s. S.? Remember that many of the men at the front give their lives.
 T. E. Pollock was in Williams on business Tuesday.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
stockyards Under Federal License.

All stockyards in the United States have been ordered by President Will son to be put under license. The proc lamation was issued to begin before or on July 15. "
 Licensing also is required of com mission men, order buyers, traders, speculators and scalpers handling or dealing in live cattle, sheep, swine, or goats "in or in connection with stock yards," except those exempted by the food and fuel law. M
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Game Warden Has Story of An Elk
 in the Chiricahuas.

G. M. Willard, state game warden, was here Saturday in the course of a survey he is making of the southern part of the state. He is going into the Chiricahuas to look into the game situation there. A matter of interest to him is report which he has re- ceived from Dr. Alexander of San Simon, a hunter of experience, that he saw native elk in the mountains g year ago and subsequently, the same elk again. Eight years ago no elk had been imported to this state, and, so far as known, the last elk was killed in this state 29 years ago. Formerly they ranged in great numbers through the higher portions of New Mexico and Arizona. The plateau between the Grand Canyon and Ash Fork fed many of them. Antlers which have been picked up prove this. These elk, according to Dr. Hornaday, were of a different kind from those that lived ir the north.
 The GA head of elk imported to this state from Yellowstone park about a year ago by the state government are now in the Mt. Graham and Blue Range game preserves. Those in the Graham reserves are doing well, but Mir Willard has not learned much about the others.
 Five years ago the Elks lodge of this state imported 66 head of elk and they were placed in the country 65 miles south of Winslow in the Coco nino forest. They have thrived and there are probably 15O in the herd now, in spite of predatory animals, including man.
 Mir. Willard says it is not true that there are numerous wild burros in the Grand Canyon. There used to be 8 lot near Springerville, but the cattlemen seem to have gotten rid of them.
 The federal government three years ago made an appropriation of s30.000 for a fish hatchery in this state. but war activity put an end to efforts along this line.--Douglas Interna- tional.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Sheep Raising.

The needs and habits of sheep differ widely from those of horses, cattle and swine, but present no problems that will not be met by interested study and observation supported by satisfac- tory returns. The way boys in sheep clubs have mastered the principles of sheep raising is ample proof of this statement.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-28
Treagle Buys Many Cattle.

Jim Treagle, the man who repre- sents the Morris Packing Company in Arizona, was in Flagstaff Sunday. Mir. Treagle has been making contracts for large bunch of cattle in this section of the country and says that he is still in the market for some 4,000 or 5000 head for early delivery. Just recently he gathered up 1,750 head of stuff for delivery at Clarkdale. Ira Hart and Jas. D. Bailey have con- tracted to deliver about 700 head of steers at Flagstaff about July 3rd. As a matter of fact, MT. Treagle has opened up new market for cattle men in this section of the country and there seems to be prevailing impress sion that he pays all the market will stand for in his purchases.
 Cattlemen who recently organized at Merced, Calif., to petition the de- partment of the interior to allow graz ing in the national parks were grati- fled recently on learning that Yo- semitic, Sequoia and other national parks of the Sierra will be open for cattle grazing as result of confer ence between Director of Parks Stephen T. Mather, Food Administra- tor Merritt, and representatives of the California Cattlemen's Association. Over 10000 cattle may be accommo. dated. The grazing rights in Yo- semitic and Sequofa parks will be re- stricted to cattlemen of Medced, Ma dera, Fresno, Kings and Tulare coun- ties, and the permanent beauty of the resorts must be safeguarded.-Ex- change.