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Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-08-14
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This Investment Of s65oooOoOO had grown in
value until IN 1910 it said to be worth $1,000
UOOONN.
Damage claims aggregating S5OO,OOOOOO are said
TO Ice flied win the American state department. In
this are Included legitimate claims for additional
losses dive io the following causes
pc~truciia of new values created by the Amer
lean ,u,re> which has now been driven out.
destruction If business through confscatory
taxes and uaourbed banditry. making operations
impossible.
destruction of original values through unstable
government.
Destruction Of entire financial and credit system
of fh, country through government DEGREES.
LOSSES ia profits which would have been made
during present of high prices
Potential damage which would wipe out virtually
MI values will become actual If President Carranza
corrics ont his confsCatory "Constituton of 1917"
and his subsequent dccrees including the follow
ing:
Making foreign corporations individuals in
compctcnt to own property I'm Mexico unless for
cign citizenship is renowned.
Annrourinting all corpOration-ow owned land giving
IN return unguaranteed state bonds of virtually
no value.
Standardization" of oil. making oil subject to
announcement when the entire oil-producing sys-
fem is now founded on the principle OF It's belong
ing to the land itself.
Prohibiting any foreign corporation or indi-
xiduil from owning anything within 60 miles of the
fronticr or 80 miles of the seacoast
u,,re nr, dozens of other interesting things In
,h, Mexican situation which cannot he considered
hcre For example. Il study Of Carrunzas sayings
and doings shows him to be n human curiosity
Is villa alive or dead? OF course his name is
vary much i'm evidence. Nevertheless. who has
soon him in the flesh for year or more? He isn't
heinr interviewed and photogrnphed-that sure.
the personality of Angeles, who has cast his lot
Win thc Vistas, is interesting. He is educated
and rcrsonally attractive.
Then there is the national election coming on
with Cnrranza saying he is out OF IL and Obregon
and Gonzales. rival candidates. talking new revo-
lutions.
Logically. II would seem to be sufficient to
make Carranza adopt a satisfactory policy aud
oiy, guaranty of good behavior.
But can he give guaranty7 Can anybody in
Mexico guaranty anything?
II looks MS if II would be necessary for some
power Ia intervene.
And If the United States delegates the Job OF
establishing peace and order in Mexico-good-by
Monroe doctrine!
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-08-14

HAT shall be- done with MeAicot
Nobody seems 10 Doe ready
with complete program. but
everybody seems OF the opinion
flAt something must Dee done
aad dome soon.
in this age of the world clNlI-
xitlon cannot afford to lct %
country Ike Mexico one az th-
garden spots and natural store
houses ui continue out ~
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-08-14

prepared by the United States Depart
rnent of Agricultural
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-08-14
Damage in Three Regions.

The sugar-cane moth borer in the
United States is confined to three iso-
lated regions, closely conforming to the
areas Of large commercial paintings
of sugar cane-southern Louisiana,
southern Florida, and the extreme
southern tip of Texas. Throughout
those regions it reduces the yield Of
sugar in varying measure, averaging,
perhaps, about 20 per cent. The
chief damage results from the larva
tunneling lengthwise through the ma
ture cane, not killing it, but injuring
it severely. retarding its growth, and
subjecting it to the fungous disease
known as red rot. A measure of
damage follows larval attacks upon
very young plants, resulting in what
is known as dead hearts.
The moth borer feeds on a number of
plants other than sugar cane, render
ing usual methods of control extraor-
dinarily difficult and, for the most
part, not efiicaclous Experiments in
poisoning. attraction to light traps
and the like have not proved effective
Five definite recommendations are
made, however, other than the intro
| ductiOn of parasites.
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-08-14

prepared by the United States DEPART
ment of Agrculture)
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-08-14
How to FIGHT Pests.

Scraps of cane left about the fac
tory and derricks after the grinding
season should be destroyed. probably
by burning. and cars in which cane is
shipped should be kept free of such
scraps. Seed cane should be planted
IT. the fall and kept as deeply covered
as practicable. Cane for shipment be-
yond the infested area should be Sc
lected so as to obtain 1t free from
borers or, if this is impracticable, it
should be soaked for at least an hour
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1919-08-14
PLAN FOR FIGHT
ON CANE BORER
Parasites From Tropical Coun-
tries Offer Best Means of
Destroying Pests.
CONFINED To THREE REGIONS
Insects Reduce Yield of Sugar In
Varying Measure, Averaging About
20 Per Certified on Other
Plants Than Sugar Cane.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Importation Of parasites from Cuba
and other tropical countries offers the
most hopeful method of Kidding the
sugar-cane growing region of the
United States Of the sugar-cane moth
borer. or at least Of keeping it under
control and reducing the injury from
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
,IACKMAN

Wilkie Clark OF Waterville was a
caller in town over Sunday.
Mrs. D. H. Williams of Caratunk
spent few days OF last week with
her son Ernest.
Rock Gilman went to Portland on
Saturday morning to enter the hospi-
tai He was accompanied by his
wife, her mother Mrs. r. l.. Kimball
and w. S. Moore. Her condition is
considered serious.
Mrs. James Laws has so far recov-
cred from her illness at Lakewood as
to be able to come home. She was
sick at that place for four weeks
Edward Graffte Is on the sick list.
Henry and Gardiner Holden had a
narrow escape from serious injuries
on Friday of last week while at work
for the Jackman Lumber Co, at their
bridge near the Elliott residence,
These men were engaged in putting in
new stringers and in some manner
both fell head first into the water.
Gardiner hurt the back of his head
slightly, and Henry received minor in
juries.
Leo Jackson and Arthur Libby and
lady friend attended the dance at
West Forks Friday night.
Not many deer or cartridges have
been brought into town as yet.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
Obituary

Mrs. Sarah Goodrich, widow Of
jackson Goodrich. died in Clinton
Monday morning. October 13. at the
home of her daughter, Mrs Fred Ma
son. She had been i'll since August
gradually growing worse until the end
came Her three daughters. Mrs
Fred Mason and Mrs. James McNally
of Canaan, and Mrs kleber Smith Of
Freeporf. and her granddaughter.
Sadie Mason. took the best of care of
her during her entire illness. Her
husband died twenty years ago. and
their only son few years later at the
age of Is years.
Mrs. Goodrich was the daughter OF
Charles and Sally (Whittenl Good
rich of Canaan. She was universally
loved by all who knew her and will
long be remembered with tender at
lection.
The funeral services were held at
the home of her daughter in Clinton.
Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock, Rev
F.. f. Longley of Clinton officiating
There was a profusion of flowers and
many beautiful set pieces from friends
The interment was in Canaan GENE
terry beside her husband and son She
is survived by her daughters and
granddaughter before mentioned, by
her sister, Mrs. Anna Prescott Of
Skowhegan, and two half brothers,
Charles Gleason of Canaan and And
rev Goodrich of Clinton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
QUINNRBASSET

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Young are to
move to Madison soon.
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Merry and
family who have been living at Red
dington for more than a year have
returned to their home on the Madi-
son road
children were week end guests of rel
atiyes in Athens.
Miss Gladys Jepson who has been
quite Ill for several days is improy-
ing IN health.
Mrs. II. l.. Head who has been quite
Ill is somewhat better this morning.
Percy Withee and William Soule OF
NorridgewoCk and Ernest Seabury of
Newburg are on an automobile trip to
Springfield and other places in the
northern part of Penobscot county
Roy and Victor Philbrick who have
been at work for w. b. Tryon have
returned to their home in Frankfort
Fl. S. Withee is threshing in this
vicinity with his gasoline engine
John Roullard is suffering from the
effects of fall which he got while
picking apples. recently
Mrs Emma Withee is the guest of
her sister Mrs J. +. Woodsum
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walker of Madi-
son were in town last Friday even
ing and with several of the neighbors
spent the evening at William Landry's
the occasion being Mr.. Landry's birth
day. Ice cream and assorted cakes
were served and games were played
until late hour.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
BRIGHTON

The annual entertainment, ball and
supper. COMMUNICATING the 33rd an
niversary OF WesSerunsett Lodge No.
113. |. O. o. +. and the 28th anniver-
sary of Winona Rebekah Lodge No. II.
will occur at WeSSerunsett Hall in
Athens. tomorrow FRIDAY Oct. oath.
The popular drama Cranberry Cor
ners' will be presented by local tai
ent Music for the entertainment
and ball will be furnished by Cairns
Orchestra of five pieces.
DR.. II. S. Brown has purchased a
new Ford auto Of Holt & Hight at
SkowheFan.
Hunters is the order of the day
here now but net many of them lucky
enough to secure much big game.
Herbert Walker has a crew here in
his mill saving lumber that was
hauled from the Bradsh aw place.
George Hrasier was in Ripley one
day last week.
S. T. Walker who has been in Fair
field at work during the summer has
returned home.
The schools in town will close this
week for short vacation. The school
In the east part of the town having
been closed for a number OF weeks
on account of whooping cough.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
RIVER ROAD

Mr. and Mrs. John Erwin of Ash
land and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Day
of Mapleton have been guests of Mr.
and Mrs. John Clayton the past week
Mrs. Frank Gagne and Mrs. Mary
Roderick, members of the Sunshine
Society, went to Lewiston, Wednesday
to attend a convention of that order
Miss Katherine Chase of Waterville
spent the week end at the home OF
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. w O. Chase
and Sunday entertained her friend
Thomas w Week also of Waterville.
Earl Sleeves of Hartland, a return
ed soldier was a caller at the Chase
home on Sunday
Miss Anna Boynton of Camden is
spending a part of her two weeks
vacation with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs w, II. Boynton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Blaisdell and
children of Norridgewock were call
ers at Isaiah Crowell's on Sunday.
Mr.. Blaisdell and Mr. Crowell were
renewing an acquaintance begun
twenty years ago while serving on the
grand jury
Mr.. and Mrs Isaiah Crowell are
moving to their new home at Malbons
Mills, bought Of Charles F. Longfel-
low.
Horace Lowe. with Mr.. Bookings.
an apple buyer, were calling on some
of the apple growers in this town re-
Gently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
BANGOR MAN AND WIFE
ARE HELPED
Mr.. and Mrs. George Upton Wonder
fully Benefited by Tanlac

Nv wife and myself have both
been wonderfully benefited by Tan
lac and as there are others, who no
doubt need just such a medicine, l feel
that | ought to tell them about it"
said George Upton, well known Ban
gor citizen living at 116 Parker St
Bangor. in an interview recently. Mr..
Upton is proprietor OF an up-to-date
house cleaning company in Bangor
and is highly respected by all who
know him.
Mrs. Upton had suffered from a
general rundown, weakened condi-
ton. for about a year continued Mr..
any good. She had no appetite and
what little she did eat caused gas on
her stomach. bloating and intense
pain She would get so short of
breath on account Of this gas that she
could not walk up town without be-
coming so faint and weak that she
would have to stop and rest several
times before reaching the business
section. She complained of having
a terrible tired feeling all the time and
it was an effort for her to do her
homework and look after the child
rem.
Il have also suffered from similar
condition for about the same length
Of time Felt loggy. rundown and
tired and found it difficult to give my
business the proper attention.
felt lame in the small of my back and
hips and had no appetite. Usually
could not eat more than few bites
for breakfast and simply had to force
myself to eat at other meals My
food did not digest properly and al
ways caused pain in my stomach.
Having seen Tanlac so highly re-
commended we concluded to try it
out and the results have been even
beyond our expectation. AS for MY
self am now fit for work every day
and that tired feeling has left me en-
tirely. Tanlac has given me such
a big appetite that | can hardly get
enough to eat and breakfast is about
my heartiest meal My back never
bothers me any more and l have pick
ed up in weight and strength until
am like a different man.
And Mrs. Upton has been benefit
ed as much as | have, if not more
She is now eating three good meals
a day and is never troubled with gas
shortness of breath. pain or any other
signs of indigestion. She can now
walk up town without ever stopping
to rest and has lost that weak, tired
feeling entirely. She has a wonder
full appetite. sleeps like a child at
night and is able to do her housework
and care for the children without the
least trouble. Tanlac has been a
fine thing for us both and l am glad
to give this statement for the benefit
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Padham were in
Skowhegan Sunday to attend church.
Jerry Newcomb has purchased a
pair of heavy work horses.
Mrs Frances Washburn passed a
few days recently with friends in
Hartland.
Mrs. Celia Fernald and young son
Vernon and Mrs Sarah Morse, who
have been visiting in the home of
Mrs. Eva SewelI, returned to their
home in Lowell, Mass. Friday.
Mrs. Selden Fitzgerald and mother
Mrs. Oakman Moody were in Water
Vile, Saturday on business.
Fred Day and Mrs. Annie James and
two sons who purchased the Mrs.
Annie Wheeler farm last April have
the winter to Princeton, Me-. where
they will be employed.
We understand that Mrs. Annie
Wheeler has closed her home for thu
winter and will pass the time will
her children in Hartland
Roland Chadbourne has gone 4
Mapleton, Me, where he has employ
ment.
Mr.. Lyon and family who have pur
chased Mrs Eva Sewell's farm, are ex
pected to come this week to take pos
session.
We are pleased to report that II. L
burlington, who has been poorly from
bad heart trouble. Is improving un
der the medical treatment of DR.
Stinchfield of Skowhegan
Selden Fitzgerald with his gasoline
outfit has been in the place thresh
ing where he gave excellent salts
faction
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
OAK HILL NORRIDGEWOCk

A very interesting meeting was held
at the Oak Hill schoolhouse last Sun
day afternoon with Rev J. r Taylor
and Rev. William Dudley presiding
Another meeting is announced for
Sunday Nov. 3 at 80 p. M All are
cordially invited
Roy G Fairfield left Thursday of
last week for New York where he
will be employed in the L. S. Navy
Hospital.
very pleasant surprise party was
given Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Smith
last Saturday evening by many of
their friends and neighbors and with
well chosen remarks by Rev. J. F.
Taylor presented them with a nice
standard sewing basket and some nice
nice and useful pieces of china and
glassware. Dainty cakes. tarts,
doughnuts and pumpkin pie and coffee
were served
o. h. Packard had a very pleasant
surprise Sunday, October -. when an
auto party consisting of George Rod
gers, John and Calvin Rodgers and
Herbert Cutting, four boys" who
went to school to Mr.. Packard in
Phippsburg, some 40 years ago, came
from Bath to call on their old teach
er. 1t Is not at all surprising that
the boys" had to introduce them
selves to Mr.. Packard.
Archie Kicker and father George
Kicker of Portland are guests at the
home of Mrs. Bertha Worthen and son
George Worthen.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23

forth. Saturday. Oct Is, it being hel
birthday All enjoyed a pleasant
social time and refreshments were
served Two birthday cakes were
cut. Those present were Mrs. A. B
Goodwin, Mrs. Annie Goodwin and lit
tie Forrest, Mrs. Frank Cannon. Mrs
l.. p. Clifford and little son Brown.
ing. Mrs. Berdena Skillin, Miss Maria
HoXie. Miss Minnie Steward and Miss
Bigelow.
Miss Lillian Hoxie and Mrs. Harriet
Ward visited Mrs. Wards daughter
Doris at Smith cottage, Good Will
Homo. SUNDAY afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23

swallow OF water The oil slim ula Q,
the kidney action and enables the
cause premature old age. New HE and
strength increase as you continue tho
treatment. When comp Ietely restored
continue taking capsule or two each
day. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Cap
sules will keep you in h ealth and vigoi
and prevent return of tho disease.
Do not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good. Go TO your
MEDAL HARLEM OIL Capsules Money
refunded II they do not help you Three
sizes hui remember to ask for the
In sealed packages.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
MERCER

Mrs. J. y F'rizzell who is very i'll
is receiving treatment in a Portland
hospital.
Thee are several cases OF whoop-
ing cough in town.
Earl Nye and Allen Koran and fam
ily took an automobile trip to Etna.
Sunday.
OBITUARY
The death of Ernest Moore Mel
vim. which occurred at the Augusta
Hospital on Oct u. after having
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis, removes from our midst a
Young man whom the whole communi-
ty can i'll afford to spare.
Ernest was born in Bingham. Sept.
Is, 1899 He was the son OF the late
Basil f. and Ida (Jones) Melvin, his
father having died when he was a
small child At the age of five years
he came to Rome to live with Mr. and
Mrs Mark Wentworth where he was
loved as an own child.
Funeral services were held from
the home last Saturday at two o'clock
the Rev Mr. Gleason of Shilo officia-
ting. There were a great many flow
ers. among them being set pieces,
wreaths, pillows and several bouquets.
He is survived by his mother, his
foster father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Wentworth: two brothers,
Floyd of Rome and Bertram of Wa
torville, and half sister, Edna Beau
lieu. Among those present from out
of town to attend the services were
Mr. and Mrs. Bcrtram Melvin of Wa
tervlle. MI. and Mrs. Charles Tnp-
per and Mrs. Ernest Topper of Shilo,
The pail bearers were Floyd Melvin
and Bertram Melvin brothers and
Levi Wentworth and Philip Bacon.
Interment was at the Rome cemetery,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
MOORE'S MILLS-CANAAN

Mrs. Julia Churchill left last Wed
nesday for Belfast, where she expects
to spend the winter.
d. M. Foster and daughter Mrs.
Rose Getchell spent last Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs Milford Keene at
Southwest Canaan.
Mrs. Annie Booker and sister Mrs.
Maggie Wilbur have gone to the home
of her son Ansel Booker in Winslow
after spending the summer at her
home here.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Getchell were in
Skowhegan. Friday. the guests of his
mother. Mrs. Annie Steward
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
ST. ALBANS

J. p. Baxter Jr. of Portland and
John Baxter OF Bruins wick were
among the business men in town last
week
Word has been received Of the
death of ]. Wilson Jordan of Lowell
Mass. at the age OF 81 years He
was former resident of this town
where he has many friends who re-
gret his death. He leaves besides
his wife. one son his father. Joseph
Jordan and one sister Mrs. Rose Hart
ford
Mrs. Doris GRAY Robinson OF New
port is a guest Of her aunt Mrs. Mary
Batchelder.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23

Vegetable Compound cured me 80 did
not need the operation, and am telling
all nv friends about Mrs. A. W.
BINzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
1t is just such experiences as that OF
Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy a household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from inf1amm alton, liberation,
disbursements, backache, nervousness.
irregularities or the blues" should
not rest until she has given it trial,
and for special advice write Lydia L,
Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
SOUTH MADISON

The buildings of John Otis on what
is known as the Sam McKennev farm
were totally destroyed by fire Sunday
night between s and 9 O'Clock. The
fire started in the woodshed or stable
and when discovered was breaking
out thru the walls of the building
One horse. pix about 10 tons of hay
and all the furniture in the kitchen
and chambers was burned The
buildings were built about eight years
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
WEST BRIGHTON

Walter Emmons and wife from
Madison made a visit Saturday anC
Sunday at the home of her brother
and mother.
S. c. Whitman and Nelson Whit
man have bought the James Dysart
steam mill at West Athens and expect
to do business saving long lumber
and shingles in the future.
Arthur Goodrich and Iveron Ray
mond are doing quite a good business
saving pulp for Beal & Walker.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
To Erect School House At Moose
River

L. II. Appleby, John Demo, and l.
II. Grundy have gone to Moose River
Settlement. about two miles North
of lockwood. where Mr. Appleby is
to erect school house for the state
1t is a one teacher building. The
contract price for foundation and
structure exclusive of black boards,
lavatories. heating plant, etc, is
1929 1t is expected to accommod-
ate about 35 pupils.
Moose River settlement is on the
river of that name, about two miles
from where is empties into Moose
head Lake. 1t is in the Blaine
school district of the plantation OF
Moose River.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
NORTH FAIRFIELD

Miss Gertrude Mcfarland returned
home Saturday from a visit with hen
aunt Mrs Lester Young of WatefVille
Several teams and one auto truck
are hauling the products from the
corn shop to Hinckley
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Perry of Skow-
hogan accompanied by three children
were week end guests at c. r. Con
forth's.
All roads lead to Hinckley for far
mers who have cider apples to sell
Miss Margaret Savage invited few
near neighbors in to spend the after
noon with her mother Mrs. C. f. Con-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23

Bert C. Fletcher and family. Mrs.
Kate c. Holbrook and son Elton, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Emery and William
Preble all of Skowhegan were callers
last Sunday at the home Of ". c.
Fletcher
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holbrook
took an auto trip To Lakewood last
Sunday with their daughter and hns-
band Mr.. and Mrs NJ J Haines OF
Madison.
Mrs. Lillian Miller returned last
week to the home of her aunt. Mrs
] +. Taylor
Rev. and Mrs j. F Taylor attended
John Downs funeral at Smithfeld last
Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-10-23
NORTH MADISON

Mr. and Mrs Herman Smith OF
Cornyille have recently moved on to
the Madison Town farm
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Clark and
daughter Lucille of Skowhegan spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr..
Clark's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Clark
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Hobbs were
called to North Arson last Saturday to
attend the funeral of o. w Bryant
Mr.. and Mrs. James Robinson of
Brighton were in town last week Wis
iting Mrs. Robinson's brother. Ed
Greene and family.