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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
PURCHASE ALL SMALL
TOOLS IN LATE FALL
Time and Money Saved by Buy
ing in One Order.
Total Cost Of Articles Suggested BY
Department Of Agriculture 40
Essential ls $114.70 for
Farm Of 100 Acres.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Few farmers realize the extent Of
their investment in small items Of
equipment, or the inconvenience in
volved in buying them singly or in
small lots. In planning the farm equip
ment, due consideration should be
given to the necessary outlay for these
minor tools.
There is no better time for getting
the list completed than the late fall,
after harvest work is over. If possible,
the articles should be purchased all in
one order. This will save time and,
usually, money. Also, it will entail q
total expenditure sufficiently large to
impress the buyer with the Importance
of giving systematic care to his small
tools. For a general farm of 100 acres
the necessary minor tools, ranging
from a husking peg to a grindstone,
will cost from $100 up to the neighbor-
hood Of $500.
The department has published, in
Farmers Bulletin 816, list of articles
of minor equipment needed on farms,
with the approximate cost per article.
The list is divided into ARTICLES sug-
gested as essential" and articles not
essential, but very desirable" The
total cost of articles suggested as es-
sential is $11470. Recent advances
in the prices of some articles may
somewhat increase the total.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
BQER2RYANGS

Don't let the ducks range over the
farm.
Gather eggs frequently and keep
them in a cool place until they are
marketed
Dirty water holes in the poultry
yards or on the range should be
drained whenever possible.
The poultry range can be a health
builder for the flock or do them injury.
Green feed should grow upon it in
abundance.
If turkeys begin to drOop, get them
on clean ground. and disinfect the
feed troughs and water dishes.
The guinea hens are prolific, steady
layers from early spring until late
fall. Each hen is said to average shout
125 eggs during q season.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
SUREST WAY TO HAVE
GARDEN NEXT SPRING
Impossible to Dig Properly After
Ground Freezes Hard.
Essentials Are Framework Of Boards
and Sash or Light Canvas for Gov.
erlng-FiII Pit With Leaves
in Early Winter.

prepared by the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture,)
The surest way to have an early gar
den next spring is to prepare a hot
bed and cold frame, or a combina-
ton of the two, this fall. After the
ground freezes hard, it. viii be inn
possible to dig pit properly and con-
struct the frame preparatory to MAX
ing a hotbed. The essentials are
framework of boards and sash on
light canvas for a covering. Standard
hotbed sash are three by six feet in
size, and the frame can be made. to fit
one, two, or more of these sash. The
framework of boards should be 18 to
"a inches high at the back or north
side, and 10 to IL inches high in the
front, or south side. The frame should
be so arranged that the sash will not
only slide on ways but also that they
may be lifted or tilted at any angle
for ventilation. The framework should
be painted, and the sash should be
given at least two coats Of white lead
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08

mites and other vermin and should be
used freely in spraying poultry houses,
roOsts and other equipment for protec-
tion of the laying hens and pullets
against insects. In badly infested
houses it is advisable to cleanup as
soon as possible, and about two days
later to apply thick coating of white
wash, made by shaking half peck Of
lime, diluting with 20 gallons of water,
adding one pound Of salt previously
dissolved, and then combining with
this mixture two quarts of crude car
bolic acid. The solution should be
applied with a spray pump or brush.
This mixture, if properly put on, not
only kills the mites but destroys all
their eggs, and will make the henhouse
fresh, clean and sanitary.
Cleanliness is one of the greatest
means Of combating lice, mites and
feas and other insidious insects which
prey on poultry. The poultry house
roosts, dropping boards and other
places where the fowls or chickens
cOngregate should be kept clean. An
abundance Of light and fresh air
should be provided. While these
things cannot be depended on to keep
away lice and mites, nevertheless, they
make it easier to determine when the
pests are present, and also assist in
keeping the fowls healthy and vigor-
GUS and increasing their resistance.
Sick or diseased fowls are always the
first victims Of these parasites, and
should be removed from the flock i'm
mediately.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
PROTECT YOUNG TREE TRUNK
Hogs, Horses and Cattle VIII Do Much
Harm II Some Kind Of Screen
ls Not Provided.

By W. J. MORRILL,, Colorado Agricul-
tural College.)
Trees and shrubs occasionally re-
Quire pruning, but hogs. horses and
cattle are poor workmen to employ on
that task. AS rule, trees and shrubs
should be grown where certain prOtec-
tion can be afforded against stock.
Even the house cat has been known
to kill young trees by scratching the
bark. 1t is frequently advisable to
protect the lower portion of the young
tree trunk with wire window screen,
which win also serve as a protection
against rabbits, except in deep snow.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
LEGUMES FOR DAIRY
HERD ARE SUPERIOR
Higher Average Of MIX Yield o.
tained From Alfalfa
Well Worth While for Farmers IN one
District to Study Feeding Prae-
tless Of Other Districts Best
to Correct Soil. A

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
That profits may sometimes be In
creased by the substitution Of legumes
for a large part Of the concentrates
in the dairy ration, is brought out BY
cow-testing association records OBJ
tanned by the dairy division. The rec
ords from six associations where al
falfa formed large part Of the dairy
ration was compared with the records
from eight associations where legumes
were fed sparingly with the following
results:
In the alfalfa district the cost Of
grain was 16 per cent of the total
feed cost, and in the other district the
cost of grain was Al per cent Of the
total feed cost. The average milk
yield Of the alfalfa-fed cows was 6,805
pounds and the average yield Of butter
fat was 281 pounds. In the other dis
trict the average milk yield was 1924
pounds and the average yield Of but
terfat was 2SS pounds. For the alfalfa
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
ANNUAL VALUE OF WOoDLOTs
Areas Are Capable Of Being More In
tensiVeiy Managed Than Are
Large Forests.
By W. J. MORRILL,, Colorado Agricul-
tural College. Fort Collins, Colo)

(By W. J. MORRILL,, Colorado Agricul-
tural College. Fort Collins. Colo)
The annual value Of the farm wood
lot products Of the United States is
S195,OOOOO0. Does your woodlot pro-
duce its proportional part of that vast
sunni
Approximately one-half Of the tim
bered areas in the United States are
in farm woodlots. These areas are
capable Of being more intensively
managed than are the large timber
supply forests and can be made to
produce more timber than the forests
proper. AS rule, however, the wood
lot is deteriorating, because the own
ers are usually culling out the better
species, are making no provisions for
the future timber crops, and in many
places are using the woodlOt as pas
ture to the detriment Of the woodlot.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08

s"''t0 SSNS AAS@NJh
and Hnseed oil, with a little drier
added before the glass is put in. In
glazing hOtbed sash the putty is first
spread in the grooves on the sash bars,
the glass then being bedded in the
putty and well pressed down. The bot
tom light or glass in each row should
be put in first; then the second light
should overlap the first one about one
fourth of an inch; and so on until
each section Of the sash is filed, the 'ast
piece Of glass being cut to I'LL out the
remaining space. Each piece Of glass
Is fastened in place by means Of spe-
cial glazing points driven into the
wooden sash bar.
The hotbed pit should be 12 to IA
inches deep, and just a trife smaller
than the framework Of boards. The
dirt removed from the pit is used to
bank around the frame. The Dit may
be filed with leaves during the early
winter to prevent the soil freezing, and
the sash stored where they will be
protected from the weather until time
to start plants in the beds. II this
part Of the work is done now, there
will be no difficulty in getting an early
start Tor a spring garden.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
Bowels Begging for Help

Torpid liver pleading for assistanca9
How careless to neglect these thinQs
when DR.. Kings New Life PMS 81
promptly, mildly, yet effectively come
Leaving the system uncieaned rlov.
Eed bowels unmOved, results IN Resif6-
destructive after-effecfs. lei efinu.
lating, tonlc-in-action DR.. KINGS New
Life Pills bring you the happiness 81
regular normal bowels and liver f1nc-
noning. Keep feeling ct, doing the
work Of q man or woman VINO finds
relish tn II. Al druggists -25c.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
HOW TO GET RID
OF YOUR COLD
The quick way is to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery

D0N'T put OF until tonight what
you can do today. Step into
your druggists and buy a bottle
of Dr.. Kings New Discovery, Start
taking 1t at once. BY the time Won
reach home you'u be on the way to
recovery.
This standard family friend has been
breaking colds, coughs, grippe attacks,
anu anu Group Ior more than fifty years.
It's used wherever sure-fire relief ~
appreciated. Children and grOwnups
alike can use it-there Is no disagree-
able after-effect. Your druggist has e.
6Oc and $1.2O bottles.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
BIG ADVANTAGES OF MANURE
Tends to Prevent Soil Drifting, Catch
es Snow and Protects Plants
From Weather.

Manure spread on wheat late in the
fall or during winter tends to prevent
soil drifting, catches snow, protects
the plants from extreme changes in
temperature, prevents soil heaving,
conserves soil moisture and adds some
plantfOod. Next year when the ground
is plowed the organic matter is incor-
pOrated with the soil and improves the
texture and fertility Of the land for
producing succeeding crops.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08

fed cows the average income over cost
Of feed was $73 and for the granted
cows the average income over cost Of
feed was $37.
The alfalfa-fed cows may have been
better cows and the climate may have
been better adapted to dairying, but
as both districts are favorably known
for their dairy products It may be-
assured that the cows were Of good
quality and well cared for In both dis
tricts. It seems fair, therefore, to con-
clude that the higher production and
greater income above feed cost Of the
alfalfa-fed COWS was due largely to
the feeding Of homegrown legumes. In
any case it is well worth while for the
farmers Of one district to study the
feeding practices Of other districts. If
legumes add to net profits, why not
grow and feed more legumes? II the
soil is not adapted to legumes it may
pay to add lime or manure or what
ever else 1t lacks In order that the
dairy herd may be supplied with an
abundance Of homegrown legumes.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
only-lOok for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give 1t without fear.
MOtherl You must say California -
ADV.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
BE CAUTIOUS With ALFALFA
Makes Good sIIage II Fed Within Rea.
sonable Length Of Time After
Putting Into SIlo.

Alfalfa silage is good If fed within
few months after putting 1t into
the silO, otherwise 1t soon becomes
offensive in Odor and is not relished
by stock. If material rich in ferment-
able sugars is added to alfalfa It is
effective in preserving the alfalfa az
slage. Oats, peas, etca win serve
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
WORK ORCHARD TO CAPACITY
Pumpkins and ManseIs Make Good
Winter Feed for Dairy coWs
and Poultry Flock.

Crops like pumpkins and mangels
are fine for dairy or poultry feed dur
ing the winter and the farmer with
COWS and hens can often grow these
crops in the orchard and take the re-
turns from the land In milk and eggs.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08

Insist on 'Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin"
In a "Bayer package" containing prop
err directions for Colds, Pain, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, and Rheu-
matism. Name "Bayer'' means genuine
Aspirin prescribed by physicians for
nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of II
tablets cost few cents. Aspirin is trade
mark of Bayer Manufacture of Mono
S14ceticacidester of SaIicylicacid.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
-Four Million Postal Cards a Day.

FoUr WIIIIon POSTAL UaFu6 UaVs
Thee government printing Office at
Washington prints and delivers four
million postal cards a day or about
a billion and a quarter in a year. II
these were laid end to end on the
earth's surface they would enclrcle
the globe more than four times.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
Values Increasing.

Values Increasing.
''Do you know that feel like 80
cents?" said Jack to Ethel.
Then Ethel sweetly smiled and COM
mented: "WelI, well, everything seems
to have gone up since the war."-Yeo-
man Shield.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08
rhelr Reat.

Edna-Isn't it lovely sunset2
American-Not bad for little place
like England
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1919-11-08

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricultural
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10
Sinclair Sinclair

Rev. v. +. Edmnnds OF the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church was the oiiieia-
ing minister At an early mornins
wedding. Saturday, June 18th. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Il. Sin
clair when their son Fred r Jr. was
united in marriage to Martha l. Sin
clair. daughter of Mrs Adeth NJ Sin
clair and the late Eugene f. Sinclair
all of Glendale, California
On account of the recent death OF
the brides father, the wedding was a
very quiet and informal affair, the
ceremony being performed shortly
after o'clock in the presence of I'M
mediate relatives the impressive ring
service being used.
The bride and groom left shortly
after for a honeymoon trip of ten
days or So which they will spend at
Catalina, returning to make their
home in Glendale.
Mr.. Sinclair has been associated
with his father on his ranch and the
bride has been teacher at the Broad
way school.
Mr.. Fred r. Sr., and Eugene F.
Sinclair were both formerly residents
of Sk0whegan and vicinity.
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10
Warren ". Spofford

Warren ". Spofford passed away
Wednesday night. July End. after a
long illness. Although confined TO
the house but short time he had
been in poor health the past few
wears lie was born in Brighton, his
age at the time of his death being
IS years and two days. He was
twice married. The first wife was
Eudora Freeborn and of this mar
riage four children were born Mrs.
\. +. Bessey, VIM. +. Spofford and
Francs VI. Spofford, all of whom are
living. and a daughter, Carrie b.
Spofford who died in infancy. His
second wife was Mrs. Alma Sanborn,
who died about two years ago at
the.r home in Bingham. He came to
Ilinekley to make his home with his
son, Francis Spofford, about year
and a half ago. where he was gwen
loving care. He was a hard work
ing man and much interested in his
home Besides the children men
toned he leaves an aged mother, Mrs.
Nancy Spofford OF Bingham, and one
sister Mrs. Samuel Adams of Madison;
also several nieccs and nephews. Fu-
npal service were held at the house
Saturday at . o'clock, Rev. {. II. Me
Elhiney officiating. The beautiful
floral offerings were a silent tribute
to the respect in which he was held.
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10
Albert Small Passes Away

The citizens of Athens was sadden-
ed to hear of the death OF Albert
Small which occurred at his home
Tuesday, July 1st, at the age of 78
years. He was a life long resident
of this town and was much respect
ed by every one. He was a devoted
husband, a kind and loving father
and will be greatly missed by wide
circle of friends throughout this and
many other towns. He was strictly
honest in his dealings and always
ready to lend a helping hand He
leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two
daughters Mrs. Virgil Williams of
Cornville and Mrs. Edwin Davis; also
two sons Mr. Preston Small and Mr..
Maurice Small all of this town.
Funeral services were held from his
late home Friday, July L. Those to
attend from out of town were Mr..
George Thompson of Skowhegan; Mr..
Samuel Jordan of Harmony; Mrs.
Charles Davis. Miss Alta Davis and
Mr. Lyle Davis of Newport.
Many and beautiful were the floral
offerings which were silent tokens of
the high esteem in which he was
held. OF him it may truly be said,
He has gone to his reward.
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10
NEW PORTLAND

Henry Burns of this village and
Mrs. Lena Spearin of North New Port
land were united in marriage July ;
by Rev. Henry Parsons.
Mrs. Stella SWEET suffered an i'll
turn Monday morning. but $ better
at this writing.
\ new stamping machine has been
installed in the Stowell Spool Mill.
Owing to low water Mr. Jordan is
unable to run the Lights and the town
has been in darkness for several
nights.
Undertaken John Butts was called
10 Norlh New Portland Sunday to Of
leiaic Al the funeral of Mrs, Ernest
Howard.
Clayton Atwood was unable 10 get
rent here and has moved his family
Ia NorridgeWock.
Albion Burns and Miss Ava Turner
Vigue. both of New Portland, were
united in marriage Monday afternoon
by A. F. Parsons, justice of the peace.
The couple will reside in New Port
land Eto'->. = '--'
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Davis went TO
Northport Thursday whore they were
guests of Mr. and Mrs Henry Manson
al their cottage until Saturday
Miss Ola Merrow of Wateryille VS.
tied the Misses Nerna and Edna DAVIS
several days the past week.
Almon Smith has purchased new
automobile Of Holt & Hight, Sko~he-
can.
Mrs. Miriam Collar of Center Sand
wich. New Hampsh re arrived We'd
nesday for visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Smith and other
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Virgil Holt We're
guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoxie
of Clinton, Sunday.
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10
Lakewood Notes

There quaint. charming atmos-
pbere about the play \ stitch in
Time" which is the attraction at Lake
wood Theatre this week. There is a
touch of Bohemian Gfe IN the play
which is in contrast 10 the pure
thought and ideals of the little scrub
girl a role splendidly portrayed by
Miss Curzon. who is already a great
fayorite with Lakewood patrons
Xext week the Lakewood stock
Company will present Geo. Broad
harst's sensational dramatic success
.Tbe Price" This is a very strong
,l4v
srL. sf.Ji+.,, pat.s' p3nd A1r I f.
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10
IlAR0NE

Parties from South Skowhegar
went to smash with their Ford neal
The Pines when they turned turtle
into the gulch when meeting another
car. Luckily no one was hurt al
though three of the parties were un-
der the car.
Forrest Farley entertained his
father for the week Of June %. Mr.
Farley Sr.. resides in Richmond com
ing this way from Aroostook some
years ago, He is eighty years OF
age but enjoys the automobile rides
Basil Winslow is home for a short
vacation from Dartmouth where he
was junior for last year. He en-
listed in the navy and served one
year but is now released for his edu-
cation.
C. e. Campbell and family spent
the Fourth at the Bracket cottage
on the shore of North Lake
Charles Barney of West Fairfield
with Fred chatham are cutting hay
for F. w. Farley.
Mrs. Merl Flewellng is seriously
i'll at her fathers. Millard Damrcn
Tom Whaling is helping aLeo Wins
low for the hay season.
MILTON T. EMERY
Milton Tobey Emery was born in
Larone (Fairfeld) in 1916. his father
being the old pioneer Tilly Emery
who did much to build up the little
hamlet of Larone. His mother was
ha Erc pt,,,i icf in I
lived to a ripe old age loved and re-
spected by all. He was a brother of
Albert G. Emery at one time a law
yer in Skowhegan.
Mr.. Emerys death occurred June
14th, from a general breaking down
the result of an accident one year
ago. He leaves 4 widow who was
Miss Nellie Stafford Of this section.
Mr.. Emery, after leaving Skow-
hegan where he was a lawyer with
his brother went to st. Paul. MINI
and was there for a number of years
in the fuel business and was sue
cessful and here also he became much
interested in the Masonic order oI
which he was a member and here ht
held the office of secretary for years
and here in 1914 he compiled his.
tory of his lodge The Ancient Land
mark Lodge No. and was highly
complimented for his work.
After some years in st. Paul. Mr.
Emery thought best to remove t.
Texas and it was there in Angleto1
he passed away after a number o
years of i'll health and fastened b!
the accident above referred to.
The obsequies were conducted b,
the Masonic order with the honor du
a loyal and beloved member. Th
floral tributes were many and th
casket was banked by them durini
the ceremonies. Mrs. Emery wa
with him to the hast and with LOVING
care administered to his wants. !
good man has gone to his reward.
The independent-reporter., 1919-07-10
THURSDAY, July 10. 1919
CIVIL WAR VETERAN TAKES OWN
LIFE
CONTINUED from First Page

Continued from lral rage
MIR Thompson went to the santalm
mines. about ninety miles north ei
Salem Oregon. and stayed there for
wear. three months Of which he ~as
actually showed in for there was ten
feet OF beautiful white snow. In
March. he made a crude pair Of snow
shoes from boards and made his way
over icy peaks to green valley
eighteen miles distant.
Deciding that he had seen enough
of the frozen country N the mountains
ne started for his native state. He
arrived in Bingham the last OF April
and on May s, 1866. he was married
to Miss Eva Cummings OF Bingham
to whom he had been engaged before
going west. seven years before. No
children were born 10 them. They
observed their Golden wedding in
1916
Mr.. Thompson was carpenter for
MANY wears. He built a house on
Winter street over thirty years ago
and was active in his trade uhlll No
vember 1913, when hs retired He
was q self made man, for when only
six years old, he was turned out INTO
the world without a dollar. Both oil
his parents had died and for ten
years he lived with IA second cousin
Ephraim Parlin brother of the late
Amos Parlin, long a resident OF Skow=
hegan. ~
On March 3, 1863, Mr.. Thompson
joined Friendship Lodge, No. &, ]. O.
o. f, in the town of Dallas, POLK
County, Oregon, and took five degrees
in one evening He is said to have
been the Oldest member of the order
in Maine. In 1877. he was admitted
to membership in Carrabassett Lodge
of which he was Past Grand He
was a member of the Priscilla Rebe-
kah Lo1se of skowhegan and Of Rus
sell Post t& =.
Mr.. Thompson is survived by his
cousin previously mentioned and two
others, Mrs. Elizabeth Emerton and
Miss Flora Bassett of Bingham; also
a niece Miss Ida Cummings of Lewis
ton
The funeral services were held last
Sunday at $50 a. m. with Rev Her
bert l.. Nichols officiating, and as
nearly as possible to the requests of
the deceased. Music was furnished
by the 10th Maine Regiment Band and
the final piece played was THE Star
Spangled Banner" with the drums un
muffled. Carrabassett Lodge |. o. o.
F. and the Grand Army Post were
present in body and carried out
their services. The casket was dec
GRATED with flags according to Mr..
Thompson's wishes. and was placed
on the lawn during the services. The
remains were buried in the village
cemetery at Bingham
BY the terms of Mr.. Thompson
will which has been placed on file at
the Probate office, the following be-
quests will be paid: House and lot
on Winter street, to his cousin, Mr..
Henry Parlin; Carrabnssett Lodge
I. o. o. F., $1,000; Priscilla Rebekah
Lodge $50; Mt Moxie Lodge, |. o. o.
F.. Bingham, 500; Rebekah Lodge,
Bingham, $50; Russell Post, G. A.
r., 500; Woman's Relief Corps $25;
Ida NJ Cummings OF Lewiston, 5000;
Somerset Chapter, A. r. c., 500;
Centenary Methodist Episcopal church
$25; Ladies' Sewing Circle of said
church, $25; $25 in trust to each of
the six Chabot children. Other be-
quests of $50 and $25 were made to
different persons and the remainder
of the estate will go to his cousin,
MIR. Parlin.