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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
COLES CORNER-ATHENS

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Gilman entertain
ed Mr. and Mrs. George Chadbourn
and. children of Harmony and Mrs.
Gilman's daughter, Mrs. Ernold Rowe,
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph O'Hara return
cd to their home at Deadwater, Sun
day taking Mrs. O'Hara's mother, Mrs
Fred Ward home with them for a
short visit
Miss Ruth Hight returned from Bos-
ton Monday.
Mass. returned to their home last
Friday.
The flag that flies at Coles Corner
was floating in the breeze every day
during the Spanish-American War.
While it is old and tattered it waves
as majestically and its stars are as
bright as the day it was first unfurl-
ed. May it last until this terrible
war is over, and our boys return
home, crowned with victory.
JAMES NJ. PALMER DEAD
Mrs. Ellen Jones returned from
Sidney on Aug. IA, having been sum-
moned there by the fatal illness of
her brother-in-law, James NJ. Palmer,
who was born in Athens in the house
recently owneL and occupied by Arth-
ur Smith. After his marriage to
Miss Lucinda Eaton, they moved to
Vassalboro and later to Sidney where
he died The remains were accom-
panied to Athens by his daughter and
laid in Mount Rest by the side Of his
wife who died in 1905.
A VISIT TO T0GUS
Ernest Linkletter, family and
friends had an exceptionally pleas
ant trip last Sunday, to Hartland,
Pittsfield, Waterville and Togus. Here
they were shown around the beautiful
"Old Soldiers Home The so thoro-
bred Holstein COWS, each one answer
ing to her name when called. appeal
ed to the party more than any other
one feature of the place. The pic
mic dinner was pleasant event, 80
being seated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
LtRONE

Miss Louise Forbes went last week
to Lewiston. where she met her sister
Wilmer, who had been visiting In
Rumford and from there the two girls
journeyed to Hopkinton, Mass. for
visit at their grandmothers. Later
they will return in time to attend the
fall school.
Hurley Hetherington Is enjoying a
visit from his father who is Baptist
minister in Norwich, Conn. Mr..
Hetherington's brother, a teacher
from Vermont Is also here
Haying is mostly thing of the past,
but much over-ripe hay has been
housed, the weather having been the
worst In years for the hay-makers.
Mr. and Mrs. Judson Anderson OF
Limington were recent visitors at
Charles Moore's. These two families
were former neighbors, as Mr. Moore
moved here from Limington.
Word has been received by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Marcia and Mr. and Mrs.
A. Gleason that their soldier boys had
reached their destination safely
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Priest and
friends OF Skowhegan were Saturday
callers In town.
Howard Buzzell was home recently
from his work in Bath, but only for
short visit
Mrs. Winifred Buzzell is visiting her
sisters In Rumford
There was a frost, August Is, in
some localities.
Miss Rose Buzzell of Portland was
home over the Sabbath.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
ANSWER THE ALARM
SkOwhegan People Should Not Delay

If your kidneys are inflamed
Don't stand around and do nothing.
Like a fire 1t will soon be beyond
control.
You will get the alarm in time
Backache, or dizziness or disorders
of the urine,
Heed the warning
Give your kidneys a rest by living
more carefully.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills to help
stamp out the cause.
Profit by Skowhegan womans ex-
perience.
Mrs. Theodore Vigue, 92 E. Front
St., Skowhegan, says: II have used
Doan's Kidney Pills when have need
ed something for my kidneys. have
always been able 10 depend on this
medicine for prompt relief, 1t has
always strengthened my kidneys and
relieved any congestion OF them.
get Doan's at Foggs Drug Store, and
on account of the good results l have
received, l place great confidence In
them"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-gef
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Vigue had Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
WITHEE Observation-Disclosures

Miss Ida Benner was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Withee last
week. They enjoyed an auto trip to
Smithfield Pond, Sunday, spending the
day at the Groves cottage.
Miss Rosalie Parsons Is visiting at
Norridgewock village.
The friends Of Mrs. Pearl BOulier
Pomeleau will be interested to learn
that she Is recovering from her seri-
GUS illness of last winter and spring.
She is now at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Parsons Jr.
left Skowhegan, Tuesday of last week
for Waterville, where Mrs Parsons
stopped with her parents, while Mr.
Parsons went to Boston to enter the
service of the United States, he hay-
ing enlisted in the Navy some weeks
ago.
Miss Ruth Merrill of Portland and
Miss Florence Blaisdell OF Norridge-
wock we're week end guests at Horace
Withee's.
Some of the farmers have finished
haying and are cutting their grain.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22

ing are some of the places visited:
Stockton Bar, Swanville, Belfast,
Northport, Birch Crest Beach, Thorn
aston, Rockland, Crescent Beach,
Owls Head, Light House, Glen Cove,
Rockport, Camden, Lincolnville, Sears
port. While in Thomaston they WIS.,
short call with Verde Nelson. We'd
nesday they started for home by the
way of Winterport. Hampden and
Bangor, following the State road. 1t
was an all round enjoyable trip and
the party were fortunate enough TO
arrive home Wednesday afternoon
about one-half hour before the heavy
thunder shower
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
SANDY RIVER

T. J. Hogan passed the week end
in Monmouth at the home OF James
Tompkins.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Chase and Mr..
and Mrs Frank Kendall OF Attleboro,
Mass were visitors of Mr. and Mrs.
J. f. Webb one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Baker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Barker and son Floyd,
spent Sunday at the home of Chester
Grant, Scion
William Farrand has returned TO
Mass
Ralph Hilton was in Scion, Sunday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
Mrs. Arthur Paul of Dorchester,

Mrs. Arthur Paul of Dorchester,
Mass. Is visiting with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Fall for time.
Carroll Butler left here Monday
morning for Dover, n. H., where he
has employment in the ship yards.
Mrs. Emma Lucifer of East Madison
and her brother Robert Hudson of
Pennsylvania are visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Al Bosworth
Clarence Tufts has gone to Dover,
n. H.. where he has employment in
the ship yards.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
MILLAY HILL-NEw PORTLAND

1.-The Raggedy Queen" Bluebird
production, Music Hall, North New
Portland, next Saturday evening.
Tom Hogan has bought the grass
on the Herbert Lovejoy place and is
cutting the same.
Little Ruby Hogan. who has been
sick a week, does not improve as
rapidly as her friends wish.
Will Morse and wife of Auburn
were callers in town Tuesday after
noon.
Miss Bernice Written visited Miss
Evie Thomas of Kingfield recently.
Mrs Cora Hutchins has returned
home from Mrs. George Gordon's,
where she has been employed as
telephone Central girl, for the past
few months. In two weeks she will
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
SOUTH SOLON

Archie Adams is reaping grain in
this vicinity.
Rural schools are to begin this
week and next in order to save fuel.
A. C. Head has gone to Boston on
a business trip.
Albert Parker is cutting the hay on
the George Gardner farm.
Mark Harville of Skowhegan was
in town Sunday.
Delbert Parker has lost one of his
work horses
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22

Omar Beauher purchased a fine
COW last week.
An auto party consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry and son OF kingfeld and
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morse of Madi-
son we're callers at A. W. Parsons
Thursday.
A. W. Parsons has nine four-weeks-
old pigs that are remarkable for their
growth and uniformity of size.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
NORTH CORNVILLE

Fred w. Weeks of this town en-
listed in the motor mechanic depart
ment, and left here Aug. 18th for the
Wentworth Institute in Boston to take
a special course in training.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-02
TOMORROW

The Liberty National begins its financial journey and becomes a part Of the
industrial life Of Oklahoma City
During the pastfew weeks we have introduced to you through the columns of
the press the personnel of our directors and officers. We sincerely trust that you
will visit is o our opening day and meet them in person.
The Liberty National is starting under the most suspicious circumstances. It's
capita is large enough to meet any legitimate demand; its directors are men of
broad experience and come from many and varied lines Of industry; its officers
are men with long experience in the banking business and enjoy regulations as fl
nanciGs that well equps them to head an Institution of this size.
Our desire will be to serve all. Depostor5 large and small, will find here an
understanding of their needs 50 comprehensive that we will indeed and in fact be
known as the bank for the many.
Again we cordially invite you to visit US tomorrow. You will find a hearty
welcome awaiting you and a sincere desire on our part to come up to your fullest
expectations
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-02
Be a Part of this Bank by Becoming
A Charter Member Deposition

To each Individual, firm or
bank opening an account with
the Liberty National on its
opening day will be given a
handsome certificate setting
out the fact that they are Char
ter Member Depositors. On
each succeeding anniversary of
the opening day those whose
names remain on the banks
books will be remembered in a
substantial manner, as an ap-
probation on our part.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
NO IDLE LAND THIS YEAR, .
GOOD SLOGAN

No land should stand idle this year,
says Andrew Boss, chief of the division
of agronomy at the Minnesota expert
ment station. All corners and pieces Of
land that are capable of growing crops
should be planted to something. Among
the crops that can be put in late and
that offer chance for good profit from
growing, is fax, which can be put in as
late as June 20 to July l. @ It will do
better if put in by May 10 to 20; but
the later seeding will give a good crop
under normal conditions. It is crop
that is especially fitted for sod lands or
new breaking. It will succeed also on
old land.
Macy beans make another crop that
can we'll fill in on odd corners or land
prepared late. Ordinarily they will
yield from IA to Is bushels an acre and
at present prices offer good chance
for a profitable crop. They do best on
sandy loan soil and need not be planted
on very rich land. They are one Of the
best catch crops where the fields must
be cultivated.
Buckwheat is third crops that will
help on the food supply and which can
be sown late and on land that is not
ready to grow other crops. It does
well on new land; it can be, grown on
sod land or on old land on which seed
ing has been delayed for some reason.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10

ELEANOR ROBSON BELMONT.
the devastated districts, for the chill
dren or for the aged, it is always on
the same plan of backing up the
French if they have any organization
or plan.
Poilus Like Oysters and Salad.
The canteen work is one of the most
gratifying ways Of helping the men.
To see those poilus enjoying the first
delicacies they have had for days is a
soul-satisfying sight. The English and
French maintain canteens where they
dispense soup, hot coffee and cocoa, to-
bacco, chocolate, etc., but the Ameri-
can Red Cross canteens serve real
dinners at cost or under. The poilux
are Unfortunately fond Of oysters and
salad; when they can order a plate
of oysters or dish Of salad In an
American canteen they are as happy
as children. We have six .canteens in
the French zone for the French army
France is, of course, divided into
zones. In one line Of communication
canteen we serve from 1000 to 5000
men a day. These canteens are near
the railroad stations for the benefit of
the men going to the front, being trans
ferred to some other section, or going
home on furlough. In one section the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
FARMERS WARNED OF WHITE
GRUB MENACE

Farmers in southern Minnesota must
look out for the white grub this spring,
says A. G. Ruggles of University Farm,
state entomologist. The white grub is
likely to be particularly bad on timothy
sod. Last year the grubs were small
and there was little danger. This year
they are likely to do much more dam
age, especially in the southern half Of
the state. North of line east and
west through st. Cloud, however, they
are not likely to give muck trouble.
In fields plowed this spring, there
fore, if many grubs are observed by
the plowman, corn, potatoes and other
hill crops should not he planted. To
plant crops in such fields is to run the
risk Of having one s labors 60 for moth
ing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
CANIEEN WORKERS CATER
TO P0ILU'S APPETITE
FOR OYSTERS AND SALADS
Eleanor Robson Belmont, Home From Europe,
Tells Of Her Unbounded Faith
In the Red Cross.
By ELEANOR ROBSON BELMONT.

w 1HEN left for Europe few
M months ago had no cast
" iron reverence for the Red
Cross. When l returned
from Europe I brought home with me
unbounded belief in the organization.
/ had seen enough to make me realize
that this was the best method of serv.
ing the soldiers and sailors. We are
waging an economic war. Therefore
the surest and most effective way to
help is through the established chan
nels selected for that purpose by the
government.
The main work of the American Red
Cross, however, is, Of course, carried
on in France. The policy of those
heading this work is to back up the
French in their own efforts and to
help them develop along their own
lines, not to root out French institu-
tons and transplant American ones.
Whether we work. then, in canteens.
In warehouses, in dispensartes, for
poilus or for refugees, in Paris or in
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
SECT LEADERS ARE
ARRESTED IN RAID
tiers In Brooklyn and Capture
Six Men,

New York, May 9.-Joseph F..
Rutherford, successor to Pastor"
Russell as head of the International
Bible Students association, and five
other leaders of organizations found
ed by Russell, were arrested in a raid
by federal authorities on the head
quarters Of the Bible Students asso-
citation in Brooklyn.
It was charged that the six men
sought to bring about "mutiny, dis
order and unrest and to persuade
men to refuse to enter military serv-
ice by articles. published in the
Watch Tower" the "Bible Student"
and the Kingdom News" organs Of
the Russell sect. The Kingdom
News was suppressed by government
agents last week.
Those arrested with Rutherford are
William E. Van Ambergh, Giovanni
De 'Cecca, A. Hugh McMullen, Robert
j. Martin and Fred A. Robinson.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10

London, May 9.-Increased activity
was developed by the hostile artillery
early on the Flanders battlefront be-
tween Meteren and KENNEL, the war
office announced today. Successful
minor operations resulted in the ad.
vance of the British lines short dis
lance in three localities in the Amiens
sector between Somme and Ancre
rivers in which prisoners were taken.
Heavy Artillery Fighting.
Paris, May 9.-Heavy artillery
fighting occurred on both sides of the
Avre river, southeast of Amiens, the
war office announces.
German attacks were repulsed and
prisoners taken west of Montdidier
and in the region of Hangard En- San
terre, Themes and Grivesnes.
Await New Attack.
London, May 9.-Along the battle
lines in northern France the Allied
troops still await the shock of renew
ed heavy fighting by the Germans.
Apparently the rainy weather has in
terfered a great deal with the enemy's
transport and he has not been able
to perfect his arrangements because
of the. difficulties of bringing up his
supplies. 49,.
Having gained some advantageous
positions in local fighting, the Allies
are waiting for the next effort of the
Germans which already has been de-
layed much longer than in previous
lulls since the beginning of offensive
on March Fl. Meanwhile fresh troops
and new supplies are pouring in to
strengthen the Allied positions and
this fact must also add to the pertur-
baton of the enemy who has nothing
remarkable in military achievement
to show for his heavy losses for the
last seven weeks. .-r
Artillery fire continues violent on
important sectors. The Germans are
chelling heavily the Anglo-French
front southwest of Ypres and the
sector south of the Somme between
Villers-Bretonneux and Hailles. These
sectors saw the heavy. fighting pre-
vious to the German repulse north of
Mont KENNEL nine! days ago. Enemy
fire against the southern side of the
Arras sector which lies nor1 of AL
bert has been intense.
Yankees On italian Front.
New York, May 9.-The presence Of
IAN American contingent" and Bo-
hemian legeon on the Italian Front is
reported in dispatch from Austrian
war press headquarters, dated April 8,
to the Berliner Tagesblatt, a copy of
which has been received here.
The number of supposed Americans
or to what arm of the service they
belong is not reported by the newspa-
per's correspondent, who adds that
the Priiish and French auxiliary
troops are no longer on the Italian
front.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
THE RED CROSS
By EDGAR A. GUEST,

= AN too old to share the fight;
Too many years have come and gone
Since first saw the morning light.
My youth has been and Travelled on,
] am too old to join the line,
Far-funo today that truth shall live;
! may not die for what 10 fine,
But am not too old to give.
am not yet % old that .~-~-
Have drifted from the world apart
still can hear the helpless cry,
Is, And mercy still can reach my heart
still can share from day to day
The burden that our youth must bear.
And thank God that can say
The Red Gross 10 my symbol there.
! am too old to bear lance,
Across the shell-torn Flanders field
may not 90 where troops advance
And deaths grim terrors are revealed;
But can hear the helpless call,
And can serve then, while live;
And thank God that through It all
! shall not be too old to give
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
URGES INCREASE
IN MONTHLY PAY.
- isS-
WAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDS
| RAILWAY EMPLOYEES BE
GIVEN a RAISE.
PREPARES SLIDING SCALE
Should Director General McAdoo 40
cept the Suggestion 1t Will In
crease the Annual Railway
-. Payroll $2ss,o12,718.

Washington, May 9.-Au railroad
employees whose monthly pay in De-
cember, 1915, was less than $3.50 per
month have been recommended for
wage increases by the Railroad Wage
commission.
The recommendations, if adopted by
Director General McAdoo, would give
the workers 800, 100000 in back pay
to January 1, and would add $685., 012,-
718 to the pay roll as of 1917, a net
increase of 15.021 per cent.
Wage advances proposed do not
represent net increases over existing
pay, but are based on the month Of
December, 1915. In other words, any
increases which may have been al
lowed by individual roads since that
time must be deducted. In some cas-.
es deductions will almost, if not alto
gether, cover the increase suggested,
according to the report. The roads
themselves during 1916 and 1917 in
creased wages an amount equivalent
to $350,000, 900 If applied to the pres
ent number of their employees.
No Reductions Possible.
Gas to those who have received
such increases" the report says, I'VE
advise no other course than that the
scale be adhered to, for it has it's foun-
dation in principle and not in the COM
polling force of any unusual competi-
ton. In no event should there be any
reduction in wages from those now OBJ
tanning.
"The railroads must maintain their
complement of workers and if by
meeting fairly, as here, the needs of
the time, this end cannot be secured,
there must be allowed play for other
forces than those we have recognized"
Scale Of Increases Proposed.
Flat increases of $40 per month are
proposed for all employees except ap.
prentices receiving SAC or less, and all
others up to $3.50 would get advances
ranging from 43 per cent down to 4.6
per cent, the smallest increase going
to those with the highest wages.
Above $239, fiat increases would be
given to make the wage $3.50. Ap-
prentices from Is to 81 years old
would received only three-fourths of
the recommended increases and those
below 18 years one-half.
In the application of the scale the
wage runs with the place, so men
who have been promoted since De-
cember, 1915, shall receive increases
applicable to the new place and not
to their wages in that month. Men
discharged since January LIST, shall re-
ceive their share of the retroactive
pay for the time that they worked.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
Precious Metals Decrease.

Washington, May 9.-The precious
metals reserve of the United States
has decreased $116,000,000 in the first
nine months Of the fiscal year, as
shown in report by the Bureau OF
Foreign and Domestic Commerce. Elk.
ports of gold tota1ed s180,9s9,O92. OF
which Japan took $70,o00,00O, Spain
100000 900 and Mexico Sic, ZOO, 900, the
remainder going chiefly to South
America. Gold imports were $50, 155,
z219. Purchases Of silver have il,
creased more than 100 per cent, bu,
tstill are $4,000. 900 less thar exports
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
Cancels Cost Plus contr.ct..
BUY w. s. s

Cancels Cost Plus Contracts.
Washington, May 9.-The cost plus
contracts Of the Submarine Boat COM
pany at Newark, N. j., for construc-
ton Of 160 steel ships Of 5000 tons
each have been cancelled, Charles NJ.
Schwab, production director Of the
Emergency Fleet corporation. told the
Senate commerce committee In an
Investigation Of the company's work.
New contracts were substituted on q,
fiat basis Of 100000 for each ship.
Cost plus contracts at the Hog Island
and Bristol, Pa, government yards
were continued. Ne. schwab said.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
See No Chance for Peace.

Paris, May 9.-The committee of
foreign affairs of the chamber of
deputies has completed its investiga-
ton into, the Austrian peace move
and adopted the following resolu-
ton: "The committee, after examin-
ing documents and hearing witnesses
concerning peace conversations en-.
gagged in and, pursued by Austria
Hungary in 1918, finds these con-
versations at no moment offered an
an opportunity for a peace acceta-
BILE to France and her allies
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
GERMAN EMPEROR
RETURNS TO POTSDAM
Summons Chancellor Won Hertling on
Account Of Political Crisis Over
Suffrage.

Berne, Switzerland, May EN-
peror William has returned to Pots
dam, owing to the political crisis re-
sulting form the rejection Of suffrage
reform by the Prussian diet. Count
Won Hertling, the imperial chancellor,
has been summoned to Potsdam.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-10
BUY W. S.
Given Honorable Discharge.

Dem1ng, N. NJ, May Col. H. v.
Eva, an officer of an artillery COM
mand at Camp Cody, received an hon.
orable discharge from the War de-
partment and will return to his for
mer home in Duluth, where he was
secretary Of the Chamber Of Com.
merce. No reason was given here for,
his discharge.