davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Food Administration

While all restrictions are OFF in re-
gard to the purchase and sale OF
sugar. as well "a -four, attention is
called to the following communion
ton -
"Orono, Maine. December Senator
Frederick Hale issues warning that
the work OF the Food Administration
is not completed although the war IS
over. In a letter to Leon Merrill
the Federal Food Administrator for
Maine, Senator Hale says anyone who
thinks that the work of the Food Ad-
ministration is over IS very much mis-
taken and points out that our people
have shown what they could do in war
time and that they must now show
what they can do for the cause OF
humanity
Il venture to say that no branch OF
the Government has had more 10 do
with winning the var than the Food
Administration writes Senator Hale.
THE altogether admirable way in
which they have handled the tremen-
dous problem OF purchasing food to
feed our armies and the civilian popu-
lation of our Allies commands the ad-
miration of the world Anyone who
thinks that their work is over how
ever. now that the war is over Is very
much mistaken. Not only will they
have to provide for the feeding of the
Allies and our own armies which we
shall still keep in the field, but for
the sake of common humanity they
will have to look after the feeding of
our former opponents as we'll This
is almost a superhuman task but Mr..
Hoover and his assistants can be
counted on in the future as they have
been in the past, to handle the situa-
ton II they are given the same fine
support by the American people that
they were given during the war. Our
people have shown what they could
do in wartime when their active CO.
operation was necessary to bring
about victory Let US now show
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
SPANISH INFLUENZA
MORE DEADLY
THAN WAR
Said That Epidemic Cost More Lives
Than American Loss In Battle.
Danger Not Over. treat carr
Necessary 10 Prevent
Further Outbreak

The appalling rayages Of Spanish
Influenza in this country are perhaps
best realized by the statement recent
" made. that more deaths have result
ed in little more than a month from
this disease thar through our whole
eighteen months participation in he
battles Of the European War
Our greatest danger now. declare
authorities. is the great American ten
denry To forget easily and 70 believe
the peril is over Competent author
ities claim the coming # cold weather
is very apt to bring a return Of this
disease and there should be Ne let-up
throughout the winter months OF the
following easily observed precautions.
remembering that Influenza j. far
e1sier to prevent than cure
Influenza is crowd disease Avoid
crowds as much as possible InAu
enza germs spread when ignorant or
careless persons sneeze or cough with
out using a handkerchief Cover UP
each cough or sneeze DO not spit on
the floor. sidewalk in street cars or
public places Avoid the use OF
common drinking cups and roller
towels in public places Breathe
some reliable eermicidal and antisep-
tic air 10 destroy the germs thai de
find lodgment in your nose and
throat.
Remember. no safer precautions
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
( ITEMS OF INTEREST /
4 From Our Correspondents
A4sS+%++*4.a+%%k
NORTH CORNYILLE

The NJ f. B. Society met with Mrs.
Sarah Whittier last Wednesday to
make plans for a Christmas sale and
entertainment which will be held at
the Kinsman schoolhouse next Satur
dav, the 14th The sale which will
consist of aprons, handkerchiefs, post
cards pin cushions and many other
useful articles. will be held in the af-
ternoon. In the evening short en-
tertainment program will be furnish
ed which will be followed by a social.
Ice cream will be on sale. Everyone
is cordially invited to come.
Friends of Miss Margaret Willard
will be interested to learn that she
has recently given up her position in
Boston and accepted a position as
stenographer in Vermont. Her
father is a salesman in the same firm
] in which she is employed.
Miss Lottie French of Scion is work
/ ing for Mrs Mary McCollor, who is
/ in very poor health.
Mrs Robinson who has been doing
/ the homework for Al Whittier, recent
] ~ went to The Forks to care for her
daughter, who is i'll with pneumonia.
! Charles Brown is moving into the
Timothy Whittier place near Batty
/ hill
Forrest Bosworth and family have
! recently moved to his fathers.
Carol Butler j., at home from
/ Dover, n. IL where he has been en-
/ ployed in the ship yards.
Seldom Kincaid was in the vicinity
of Long Bridge one day last week
! butchering for the neighbors.
Private Robert McCollor arrived
home from the Franklin Institute
Mass, Tuesday, probably for an in
definite period.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
WEST RMBDEN

Austin Berry sold a hog to Archie
Danforth, recently, that dressed 1895
pounds, and also killed one for home
use that dressed 375 pounds.
There is large amount of pressed
hay being hauled from New Portland
to North Arson for shipment.
Mr.. and Mrs w A. Getchell and
family attended the Freshmen speak
ing at North Arson, Wednesday even
ing OF last week Their daughter
Elsie was one of the speakers.
Charles Hunnewell and son have
finished hauling their pressed hay.
Lillian McKenney Of North New
Portland was a caller at W A. War
ren's one day, recently.
Byron Slipp has gone up to Bald
Mountain to work in the woods this
winter.
Mrs. Mark Gordon is on the sick list
at this writing.
Misses Josephine and Verda Spencer
who have been attending the Washing
ton school, have gone to North Arson
to attend school as their folks have
moved to that town
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

II. ]. Richardson came from New
Hampshire last week
Morrill, Briggs and Carl Romeo went
to Highland, Monday, hunting. They
saw four deer. but did not succeed
in getting any.
There was an all day meeting of
the Grange, Saturday.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Luce died last Friday, aged
three weeks Funeral services were
held Sunday at the home of Mrs.
Luces parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Mckinney Burial was at Madison.
Louise Pratt is at home from L. OF
NJ for three weeks vacation. The
college is closed on account OF the
epidemic.
Blanche TaRue is at Skowhegan
visiting her brother, Edward Tague.
She expects to go to Oquossoc with
her father this week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

Miss Myrtle Davis has returned
home after enjoying visit with
friends in Waterville.
Elmer E. Cousens of u Prospect
Hill Ave, Somerville, Mass, an
nounces the engagement of his daugh-
ter Margaret Manning to Priv. Harry
Willard Drawn of Canaan. Miss
Cousens has many friends in town as
she has passed many summers here.
Canaan Branch of Red Cross will
hold its annual meeting for election
of officers at Town Hall Friday even
ing, Dec. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Gardiner and
son Willie left Sunday by auto for
Boston. where Mrs. Gardner and son
will pass the winter.
the sum of $1375 to Canaan Branch
the sum Of f1975 to Canaan Branch
of the Red Cross, the proceeds from
the sale of tickets on a quilt made by
the ladies' OF South Canaan. Mrs
Nettie Boston Won the quilt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Military Training Discontinued

A large number of Somerset County
young men, who have been taking
special military training al Orono'
have been discharged, owing TO the
discontinuance of this kind OF instruc-
ton in the Maine colleges. These
are:
Bingham NJ Foss; j II
Gordon.
Canaan-Chester l. Nelson.
Detroit--Robert NJ GOWN
F1agstaff-Milton J. Kicker.
Madison-Percy H Blackwell; r.
G. Kennison; r. b, Lancaster.
Fairfield Edward f. Allen, Ralph
l.. Blakney, A. p Gregory, Connell
Y. Lawry. Charles w McGraw, Ivan
w Mitchell.
Hartland- Carl A Baird, Joseph E.
Henderson, Cecil H. McNally Chester
A. Ward Vernon E. Weber, 0. ),
Wilbur
Pittsfeld-S. r. Russell, Mark A.
Hurd, II. W. McAllister, Guy r
Shaw.
hawmut-Arnold W. Hutchins.
Skowhegan-Ray NJ Boynton Ever
EFT F. Burnor, f. II Friend, Thomas
II. Hamilton, Hugh w Hight. Joel
e. Hobart, Harold c Holden. P. e.
Lessard. Clarence f Snow, Herman
c. Tracy, John f. Wadsworth.
Solon-B. c. Head c. A. Priest.
Several of the above are regular
students at the University and will
resume the regular course there. The
larger number, however, were at
Orono purely for military work and
have returned home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
REVERF@-CORNVuLF

Mr.. Pierson of Canada and former
" of Newfoundland has bought and
settled on the Allen Rowell farm re-
Gently owned by Peter Christensen
He and his wife had only been here
week when they were called back
to Canada by the sudden death by in
fluenza of their only daughter. They
have just returned here with the
daughters, four little children who
are to make their home with their
grandparents.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Beckwith will rejoice with
them over the arrival on Dec. 6, OF a
daughter who has been given the
name of Charlene Belle.
Ralph Collins has moved his family
to East Madison for the winter
Mrs. Maurice Gaylord has been
quite sick with an attack of influenza
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
NEW PORTLAND WEST VILLAGE

Clark Childs of New Sharon is in
town buying and packing apples.
Miss Florence Bradley is staying
with Mrs Otis Eames and attending
the High School
Sup f. f. Baldwin was business
caller in town Friday.
Mrs George Scott and her four chill
dren have moved here from De2dwa-
ter and are going to spend the winter
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM,
Smith. Mrs Scott lost her husband
early in the fall he being a victim Of
influenza.
Hastings Hoyt of Waterville is
spending few days with his brother
C. E. Hoyt.
Clarence Bangs shot a fine red fox
Thursday morning.
Bina Butler is working for Mrs.
Blanch Hoyt.
N. S. StoweIl of Dixfeld was a bust
ness caller in town the last OF the
week
Wallace Stafford OF Dead River has
moved into the other side of the house
owned by viii Stafford.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
NEW PORTLAND

Walter Stafford has moved into the
house formerly owned by the late
Mrs. Otis Hutchins and lately occu-
pied by Maurice Lane and family
Mr.. Windsor expects to go to New
York for Christmas He was a bust
ness caller in this part of the town
lately.
Kathleen Lander had an i'll attack
recently while going to High School
al Kingfeld
Christine the three year old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs Eugene Strick-
land. has been quite i'll with pneu-
monia, but is better.
DR.. Clark and Hastings Hoyt went
on a hunting trip Monday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
MuNkrats at Coburn Park

Several years ago. the small orua-
mental pond. with its water lille and
other aquatic plants Mas established
at Coburn Park THIS i. 80 arr ng-
ed that its supply OF water can he Re
rived from the city water mains or
from rainfall In most Il tho years
since the pond wa planned the rain
fall has been sufficient There i a
glazed tile drain about inches in
diameter, following I'll natural run
Of the river bank about loo feet. T is
is. OF course. buried below frost lire
As many times happens tree roo,s
searching for moisture, have worked
their way in at the pipe joints IN
the summer of 1916, this had progress
ed to such an extent that the drain
VAS practically stopped up The
water gathered in the pond until il
overlooked the island and the shores
and largely destroyed its original
beauty. The park commissioners were
faced with the necessity OF digging up
this drain They we're very reluctant
to do this, as the cost, probably about
$50 would make serious inroads on
their scanty appropriation In the
spring OF 1917, they were much amaz-
ed to find that the drain Was working
splendidly. The water had run out
of the pond down to its proper level
and the ice, which froze while the
shores we're overlooked. rested on
quite an area of mud and turf around
the edge Here. under the outer edge
OF the ice, were discovered curious
excavations, later identified to be the
work of muskrats 1t seems these
little animals had eaten their way
through the mass of roots which fill
ed the drain and then came up into
the pond to pass the winter The eN-
cayations We're in part for nesting
purposes, and in part to furnish an
outlet from the pond to the turf area
nearby, where they found more or less
vegetable food 1t was later found
that they had also eaten some of the
pond lily roots but these had so null
tiplied since the first planting that the
number destroyed by the rats was not
sufficient to cause any alarm 1t is
not clear whether they gnawed their
passage through the drain wholly for
the sake OF opening it for travel II
is probable that the rootlets encoun-
tered were first sought as food
As the season opened. they quickly
deserted the pond, there being toe
many people about to suit their timid
nature. The drain Immediately com
menced to stop up and The flow o.
water through it had almost wholly
ceased by the middle of The summer
OF 1918 The park commissioner
are hoping that the muskrat viii ap-
pear this winter and reopen the
drain Notice is hereby given that
they will be entirely welcome 10 the
use of the pond and all they can ind
there if they viii again eat ont thu
roots which have plugged up the tile.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Meeting Of the Pioneer Past Noble
Grands' Association

The members of the Pioneer Past
Noble Grands' Association met at the
home OF Mrs. Hugh Hurley on Pine
street last Monday afternoon. There
was a large attendance. The regu-
lar business matters were discussed,
Election OF officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows; President,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

Pamela l.. Lawley; vice president.
Violet Y. Fogg; secretary Emma L..
Bickford and treasurer, Jennie l..
Heselton. An entertainment follow
ed with readings by Mrs Violet V.
Fogg, Mrs. Mary II Bailey, Cora NJ
Hurley, Mrs Emma l. Bickford and
Mrs. Jennie l.. Heselton. This VAS
followed by banquet The hostess
was Mrs Hurley and she was assisted
by her daughter, Mrs Jeanne Weller
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Soldier Dug0ut Like Woodchuck
Hole

Carroll Croswell, the writer of the
following letter. was born in Mercer
Village. about n years ago He Is
an only son There are two sisters.
Mrs. J. J McKeague OF Rumford and
Mrs. Leon G. Smith of the Beech Hill
neighborhood, Skowhegan His faith
err was Andrew Croswell, who died
about IS years ago. The mother.
formerly Miss Moore Of Canaan, Is
still living, Il resident Of Rumtord
Carroll went to Rumford about two
years ago, and his mother joined him
there in the winter OF 1917 They
had just commenced housekeep ping
when he was drafted He LETT there
last May The young soldiers first
army experience was not exactly
agreeable He was stricken with
measles on his arrival at Camp Dev-
ems and was in the hospital about one
month.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

Don't wait until a cold and the grip
have a firm hold. Take Lanes
cold and grip Tablets as soon as you
feel a cold coming Oh. Neglect is
dangerous and often spells Pneu-
monia. Keep a package handy for
emergency. Results are guaranteed.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

Dear Sister

lltdl NloltI
got two letters from Won yes-
terday and will write little t. Let
you know ! am all right have not
written for quite a while before. have
not had much chance - write We
have been in the front lines and over
the top" and now we are having a few
days rest and need it too We are in
hopes the Germans have got about all
they want but don't know | am
living with Two other fellows in a
little dugout like n woodchuck hole.
but we have a fire in ii and are real
comfortable. In fact have not TAX
en- so much comfort in a long time
have got a good sweater. You
don't need to send me any II Is
raining now and the mud is worse
than any We have in the States II
Is like cement We are hard look
ing bunch of men Sometimes | don't
have a wash for a week. il is hard to
get water | had a good wash il 4
clean puddle yesterday
Well | won't write any more nov
but will try and write again soon
With love to You all.
CARROLL CROSWkII
Company II 56'h Inf.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

what they can do for the cause Of
humanity
|. l. WALTON
Somerset County Food Administration
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
TREE ROAD CROSSING

Runt Montaine who bean Jacques
Fontaines young boy had som yer sad
accident happen on him las weak
when he try for tie bow not out of
Jacques strip face heffers tail. Runt
receive som footprint on him from
those critter who lay him over back
wards.
Batiste Fontomes old man what live
off him have took to writin pottery
sinct Batiste have som touch of indi-
erosion of his stomach. He have
Civ me som jug cider for print these
BATISTE SHE YER SEEK
By gam mon boy Batiste
She 90 for eat som peekle tripe
She tink she gonna hav som feast
An then set down for smoke heem pipe
Sacre she eat so much of heem
Down his insides-Oh how she grippe!
"Je suis tres NAL" she howl an scream
Il aint no more gon eat som tripe!
For doctors then | go yer queek
Batiste she keek an groan an sQueel
From Montreal down to Quebeek
They come for see how Batiste feel.
They Civ heem pill an bitter drink,
They make heem eat som yer hot wash
They try and straighten out those kink
They make heem well again, by Gosh
Alex Lagroine have new pail tripe
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

Good wages for your money and great
safety are combined, we believe, in
Central Maine Power Company 7 per
cent. preferred stock. 1t sells for
$1O7.50 a share and nets 6 IL per cent.
interest.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

N order to assure a good living while
working days last, and comfortable,
independent old age, the provident
man not only works steadily-but he
makes his money work as we'll. To
make it work, he invests it.
When a man picks a job, he tries to
be sure of getting permanence, safety
and good salary.
When he puts his money at work
(which he does by investing it) he
should be sure that he, gets good wages
for it, as we'll as safety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11

Der of Commerce here did not feel
justified in shouldering the expense.
but invitations were presented from
Peoria and Decatur, as wef1Aass from
a number of cities in other states.
The next meeting place Will be So
1ected by the board of directors.
The sessions. took up most of last
week One day was given for the
delegates to attend the Florida state
fair. which was surprisingly COM
prehensive one Mr.. Strayer was
impressed with the advance that
Florida, as well as other southern
states, have made lately In corn
growing.
On his way south the car in
which Mr.. Strayer rode was de-
rallied at Nortonville, KY. The for
ward trucks bumped along the ties
for half q mile before the air hose
finally broke and brought the train
to a stop. Nobody was hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
SILVIS

Wallace Murray is very i'll with
Influenza
The bazaar and sale Of fancy work
given at the Baptist church Wednes-
day afternoon and evening under
the auspices of the Ladies Aid so
cicty was Wen attended.
Hugh Kelly is seriously i'll
Mrs Malcolm IS visiting at cam
bridge
Mrs. Coles is visiting with rela-
tIEeS ut STeWaTdSoU- III
Friday evening the Misses dorado
and TheIma Haskell entertained the
members and friends of the Sunday
school class of the Memorial Meth
odist church taught by Mrs. Justin
NJ WaShbUrn and called the DorCas
band 1t was the occasion of the
regular monthly business meeting
and SOciable After the devotional
exercises and routine business. some
time was spent in knitting Belgian
baby blankets Later games and
contests preceded the serving Of
light refreshments. Those who at
tended are Hazel EckhaTdt. Joyce
Nelson. Mamie HeDSen, Bernlce KIN
catd, Florence WasubuTu and Gladys
Roach.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies'
Ali society of the Memorial Meth
uliSt church met with Mrs James
Sharp. and Afesdames Harry Hill and
Mrs II mplrle- serE ed refresh m-ut@
after the devotional exercises and
business meeting, Mrs. Ben Nelson
of sixth street viii entertain the
sUcietI Thursday afternoon
Mrs Ha4an has returned home
from a visit at Kansas city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
BADLY HURT IN
AUTO ACCIDENT
John Tarpy Of Davenport is Run
Down by Truck, Sustaining
Internal Injuries.

John TaTpy, 3161z Brady street,
Davenport, is at St AnthOny's hos
pitai in a serious condition as the
result Of an accident which occur
red at ) O'Clock yesterday after
noon when he was run down at
Second avenue and Eighteenth street
by an auto truck driven by Joe
Fisher, employed by the Henry
Darts Sons wholesale grocery firm
Just how the accident happened
has not been learned. TarDy sus-
tanned severe bruises and contus-
ions over the entire body and it is
believed that ne has suffered inter
nal injuries and his condition is
considered serious.
The &-ray has not been used vet
and il is not known whether
any bones were broken or the exact
extent of internal injuries, If any.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
DRURY

John 3. Bowser, who passed away
from his late home in Drury town
ship, Rock Island county. Illinois.
was born Dec. Is, 1854 at New Bos-
ton, i'll Death came after a pro
tracted lime lasting through a per
lod Of ALMOST four years. Mr.. Bow
ser was Christian and for 8 years
had been one of the leading. members
of the Providence Baptist church.
lie was a patient sufferer and passed
aWay in the faith in which he had
lived He mad been a resident Of
Drury township practically all his
life, having come here with his par
ents when two years old. M. Bow
SpitznaEIe, Jan. 6. 1881 To this
union We're born six children all Of
whom. with the widow. survive.
They are Susie Nav Nibber of Ken
Pine Bluff. III. Nora Pearl FeIdman
Of Drury. III, Raphael Bouey Bow
ser, residing at home. Della Ireta
Workman. Eliza III. and Matte T.or-
brothers and four sisters: Albert
BoWser of Pine Bluff. ILL.,: 3 W Bow
Bloomington township. Nuscatlne
county, Iowa: Sarah E0wser and
Ma rgaret kaupmann nf Los Angeles
Cal, Mrs Anna + Foster and Mrs
Nora T.. Thomas of Nuscatine. Iowa :
also four grandchildren. The funeral
was conducted from the home sun
day, Dec. /, at - o'clock Words OF
comfort We're spoken by Rev. NJ.
Reud ell Of MuScatIne- Miss Nola
Iziuett- Mrs. Robert Workman. Mrs.
Arthur ZiEenhorn, Thomas Watson.
Dan Elcist and J. l. GuIctt sang
Going Down the Valley. One ny
One and God Win Take Care Of
Tou'' The palIbearers were six
nephews of deceased: Guy and Arch
Foster . W. Keller. Fred kraRz,
George Middaugh and Orson Bow
ser The remains were inferred in
the family lot in the Reynolds CEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
NEED OF WORKERS
GREATEST NOW AS
RUSH WORK COMES

Never have the services Of wo-
men been more urgently needed
than at the present time at Red
Cross headquarters Thousands Of
nu.mastssmnst bemade at once. A
quota of paper-Etned vests for wear
in Siberia by the soldiers must be
completed within the next few days,
and several hundred serge dresses
for>destftutes Belgian. girls arctic be
produced in order that they may be
overseas fn~time TO serve as a pro-
lection against the cold OF winter.
There is work for everyone
work to be done at the rooms and
worf-to be taken home. Every7Eo-