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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
Have
Become a Science

You, have heard them say-the
old farmers in the neighborhood in
which you were brought up-that
when the little, late, stunted cookie
bur weeds an inch or two high be-
gan to mature their burrs, 1t was
time to get the late crops under
cover because frost would be along
in few nights. The catkins on the
maple trees had something to do with
early gardening. The women used
to watch for blackberry blossoms
had something to do with planting
beans, didn't It? And either the
opening of the elder flowers or the
ripening OF the elderberries fixed
the time for some summer operation
maybe II was sowing turnip seed,
or IL may have been harvesting the
early onions. And there was a great
deal more OF the same kind. Nearly
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21

every field and garden operation de-
pended on some tree or flower-a
mass of misinformation, interesting
as folklore and all that, but utterly
useless as aids to productive farm
ing.
That is what you thought, perhaps.
1t is what a great many thousands of
people have thought. All these 'su-
perstitions" did not fit in with the
little bit of cocksure science that
every boy and girl learned at school.
1t was merely something for we'll
meaning old folks to putter around
with and for well-informed people
to smile at.
Comes, now, the United States De-
partment of Agriculture and says
that such lore is not superstition and
never was, that It is not useless and
never was, but that, on the other
hand, it is and has always been one
of the most accurate aids possible to
the right sort of agriculture. Here
Is the opinion, in the language Of
the Departments science:
Properly recorded and, correctly
interpreted, there is nothing perhaps
to equal the records of the dates Of
periodical events in plants as indices
to the bio-climatic character of a
place or local area, because such
events are in direct response, not to
one or few, but to all the complex
elements and factors of the environ
ment which no artificial instrument
or set Of instruments yet available
will record"
What that means, in plain Ian
guage, Is that there is a best time
for every farm and garden operation,
and that some tree or shrub or plant
indicates that best time more accu-
rately than all the scientific instru-
ments can possibly register it.
The only restriction is that this
nature lore with relation to crops be
properly recorded and correctly in
terpreted.H The "superstitions' that
you smiled at were all the while the
basis of a very useful and very ex-
act science-only nobody had ever
systematized it.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
INTERURBAN AuroCAR co.

Leave Ashland for Medford, Tai
ent and Phoenix daily except Sunday
at 900 a. m. and ii a. m, and 100,
400 and 5:15 p. m. Also on Satur-
day night at 6:3O. Sundays, leave
at 800 a. m, 1890, 4:3O and 6.3O
.. m.
Leave Medford for Ashland daily
except Sunday at 500 and 10 a. M.
and 100, 400 and Sis D. m AIso
On Saturday night at 1915. On Sun
1ays 1880 a. m. 1890, $3.50 and
$3.50 D. m.
Fare between Medford and Ash.
land 80 cents. Round trip 80 cents
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21

Currants and gooseberries COM
monty do better, especially in the
southern limits of their range, II
grown where there is partial shade.
This sometimes can be provided by
planting them between fruit trees.
Raspberries and blackberries are
sometimes planted between trees, bur
the practice is not advisable unless
the soil is naturally moist and fer
tile. u
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
Farm and Field
1910 to be big Garden Year.

1919 to be Big Garden Year.
Home gardenings is starting off
this year in every section OF the coun-
try with the momentum gained dur
ing the two gardening seasons in
which the United States was at war.
This Is the conclusion drawn from
reports to the garden specialists Of
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture from garden leaders in most
Of the states. According to these re-
ports gardening has spread to every
element of the people and has be-
come fixed factor in city and sub
urban as well as rural life. With
experience gained by amateur gard
eners in past seasons and with gar
dens assuming a permanent rather
than a temporary character, this
year is expected to be the greatest
year ever recorded in making waste
land produce food.
States Help tuberculosis Work.
Legislatures in 23 states that have
convened recently are expected to
appropriate nearly $4,000. 900 for
eradication OF tuberculosis from live
stock, according to reports to the
Bureau of Animal Industry. Much of
this money is expected to be appro-
priated for lndemnifying owenrs for
cattle destroyed because OF tubercu-
losis, and in most cases carries the
understanding that partial indem-
nifty will be made by the Federal
Government, according to a recent
act of Congress. In states where Il
is necessary to change the laws re-
lating to tuberculosis eradication in
order to cooperate with the Federal
Government and receive Federal as.
sistance in indemnification, necessary
changes are expected to be made.
DR.. ]. A. Herman, in charge of tuber-
culosis eradication work of the Bu-
reau of Animal Industry, says that
the great interest being shown by
state legislatures is good evidence
that the Importance of tuberculosis
eradication is realized and that Fed
eral cooperation is appreciated.
Little Demand for American Seed.
Letters and cablegrams from the
representatives of the United States
Department of Agriculture who have
been in Europe for two months do
not indicate that there will be an
early active demand in England for
any of the seeds commonly exported
by the United States, except meadow
fescue seed. 1t is possible that Rus
sia and a few of the other countries
might need a considerable quantity
of our seeds, but by the time trans
portation, monetary and other diff
ficulties clear up it is thought that
European surpluses of various kinds
Of seeds gradually will filter into
Russia and elsewhere, thereby leav-
ing no appreciable opening for the
American seed.
Compulsory Forestry Advocated.
Compulsory practice of fcresbry
on private timberlands, coupled with
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
"Thrift Kitchens" Continue Work.

"Thrift Kitchens" Continue Work.
Many thrift kitchens organized
during war times to help war condi-
tions have proved so valuable that
their continued existence now seem,
assured. Thrift in the home is taught
under the direction of the home DEM
onstration agents of the Department
Of Agriculture and the State colleges
in the salvage shops" as the kitch,
ems are sometimes called. These
kitchens were originally established
to teach people thrift in using their
own material 1t soon developed
however, that many people who wish
ed to be thrifty had little to be thrift
ty with. This led to the kitchens
being used as clearing houses fol
meterial still possessing much wear
discarded in the homes of the well
to do and much needed where re-
sources are more limited In the
Bourbon County, Kans., thrift kitch-
en- this work has been especially sue
cessful The kitchen is open from
3 until 8, and the home demonstra-
tion agent or the visiting nurse plans
to be there during these hours. To
prevent any possibility of contagious
diseases being disseminated, gar
ments are thoroly fumigated or ster-
ilized before being given out or re-
made. II soiled garments are re-
ceived, they are laundered by needy
women, who, by giving their work,
feel they are thus paying for the as
sistance they may have received,
When 1t is practicable those who
have been helped are urged to come
to the kitchen to sew, mend, or do
other work in return for gifts Of
clothing. BY this method pauperism
Is discouraged and the women have
an opportunity to profit by the in
struction given in garment making
and remodeling under experts in
charge of the work. Many volunteer
workers help in this work, and the
plan followed has been for the vol
unteers to work every afternoon ex-
cept Saturday and have the other
workers come forenoons and Satur-
days. In one month in 1the Fort
Scott, Kans., kitchen 619 garments
were given out which did not need
rcmodeling and 50 others, either new
or entirely made over from old gar
ments.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
USE
Land Plaster
Ashland Lumber Co.
Phone 20
Phone 20

a liberal policy of public cooperation
and assistance, was advocated by
Henry S. Graves, Chief of the Forest
Service, in a recent address before
the New England Forestry Congress.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
This "Tick" Costly, Too.

"One Of the Bureau of Animal In
dustry slogans" declares an Idaho
editor, lis 'tick-free South.
Whether 1t is the kind of tick that
infests cattle in warm countries and
whose rayages cost up to 100000
600 year, or the still more expen-
sive tick which consists of buying
things for which you have not the
cash in sight to pay, it is good thing
for the whole country to be free
FROM
According to specialists OF the Bu-
reau Of Animal Industry, the passing
of the cattle tick is followed closely
by the introduction of improved live
stock and other sources of prosperl-
ty. Thus 1t appears that with the
eradication of the cattle tick, south
ern states will enjoy increasing free
dom from the burdensome tick" of
time buying Especially the dairy
industry, which has been developing
in the tlck-free areas of the South,
is recognized as a cash industry since
the products of the dairy herd are
produced and marketed thruout the
year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
Killing Cattle Ticks Early.

Reports to the Bureau OF Animal
Industry from all states infested by
the cattle fever tick tell of excellent
responses to the slogan, dip that
tick in March," Many dipping vats
were in active operation early In
the month, while others were being
prepared for dipping work not later
than March 15. BY dipping in
March the Federal and State tick
eradicators hope to kill millions of
the parasites before they can multi
ply. early dipping is one of the fea-
lures of the 1919 campaign, which
aims to break all records in amount
of territory made tick-free.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21

of National Defense, the State col
lege of agriculture and other local
organizations. Last year campaigns
conducted by the department to en-
courage the use OF dairy products
were held in Boston, Detroit, Des
Moines, Minneapolis, and st. Paul.
At Des Moines after a weeks cam
paign the demand for milk became
greater than dealers were able to
meet. At another city a dealer who
was marketing about $50 pounds of
cottage cheese each week increased
his sales to $50 pounds a day, and
In other cases much SKINNED milk
that had been going to waste was
converted into cottage cheese and
found a ready market
Reports Milk Prices In 43 States.
monthly reports are now issued by
the Bureau of Markets showing
wholesale and retail prices OF milk
In over 100 cities In 4S states. The
report for February shows retail
prices for standard bottle milk deliv-
cred ranging between IL and 20 cts.
Q quart with the most usual prices IA
and 10 cts. a quart. Prices paid pro-
ducers per quart I. o. b. city varied
from GA to 1871 cts. a quart with
the bulk of milk ranging between I
and s cts. quart. The February
report carries column showing the
dealers spread" in cents per quart
on 3.5 per cent milk delivered to
retail trade. 1t ranges from "A cts.
to 11.5 cts.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21
Stimulating Use of Dairy Products

Stimulating Use OF Dairy Products.
The Bureau of Markets of the De-
partment of Agriculture announces
that 1t is prepared to furnish local
organizations complete plans for
campaigns to stimulate the consump-
tlon of dairy products in cities. A
campaign at Sedalia, Mo-, was con-
Quoted in February thru the cooper
alton of the chamber of commerce,
the Women's Division of the Council
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-03-21

Compulsory Forestry Advocated.
Compulsory practice of fcFesbry
on private timberlands, coupled with
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
CUSTOM ONE OF THE OLDEST
Origin of Thanksgiving as Great So.
cial and Religious Festival Lost
in Antiquity.

The great social and religious fes-
tival known as "Thanksgiving" dates
back to the Pilgrims and Puritans of
New England. The sentiment of graf
itude for favors granted is as old as
humanity, and ages before the Massa-
chusetts settlers were born mankind
was in the habit of expressing its
thankfulness by some form of public
celebration. But the institution OF
Thanksgiving as an annual festival OF
thanks and praise for blessings re-
ceived at the hands Of the Great Au-
thor of our being had its origin among
the founders Of New England.
For reasons which were good and
sufficient" unto themselves, the Puri-
tans abolished Christmas, and feeling
the need of some other day to replace
it, they instituted Thanksgiving day.
After the first harvest Of the New Eng
land colonies Governor Bradford or
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
ROYAL Thanksgiving Bird.

The turkey began to take first place
at Thanksgiving feasts back in colonial
DAVIS. It was the wild variety that
won favor then--a fowl with a fine
flavor. but no longer known either to
commerce or the hunters. The mag
nificent bronze creatures that have
taken the place of the wild forerunners
leave no reason to regret the latter's
disappearance. So handsome are these
high-bred birds that slaughtering them
to make holiday feast seems some
thing like crime. 1t is crime whose
Nervousness is forgotten when dinner
is served, however.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26

dered public rejoicing with prayer
and praise. This was in October or
November, 1921. On July 3d. 1923, was
held the second Thanksgiving, the first
ever appointed by governor in an
authoritative way. On February 22s
1881, there occurred in Boston the
first Thanksgiving e@abration OF
which any written 10 unit remains
among the colonial areayes. The first
regular Thanksgiving proclamation
was printed in Massachusetts in 1877.
The first Thanksgiving proclamation
ever issued by president OF the
United States was by George Wash
ington in 1875. From Massachusetts
the custom spread to other colonies.
in 1890 the governor of New York ap'
pointed a day for public thanksgiving
and other northern states quickly fol-
lowed.-Rev. Thomas B. Gregory.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26

Also that portion Of the Court House
Square that lies on the Northern
side Of said Court House beginning
at the intersection Of New or Frank
lin Street and running the length
of the Court House East.
Any person violating this ordi.
nance shall pay a fine Of Five Dol
lars.
F. b. PHILLIPS, Mayor.
w. L. SCALES,
Clerk and Treasurer.
JOHN L. Everett,
I, D. McPhail,
George Entwistle,
E. B. Lilies,
w. M. Halle,
Commissioners.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
r,een Reasons To- Gratitude.

The yastness Of Americas caHse for
rejoicing today cannot be reached even
by the international outpourlng, for
never before have we had such colos-
sal reason for thanksgiving in the lib
GRAFTON Of some nations, the succOr Of
others, and the release Of our own
highest impulses for free play. Since
The days Of the Nazarene no such
words have been spoken. no such doe
krine preached, as we hear from day
ID day IL the close Of humanityss trag.
edy. our thanks are deep end lou6,
Sounding arounh ne world.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
Where There's a Baby on Farm
Keen Rat-Snap.

Rats are on most farms. Once
they get inside the house-look
out. Rats kill infants-biting
them is not unusual. Nursing
bottles attract rats. Break a
cake Of RAT-SNAP and throw
it around. 1t will surely rid
you of rats and mice. Three
sizes, 25c, SOC, $1.00. Sold and
guaranteed by Everett Hard
ware Co., Watson-King Co., and
Dox Drug Store.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO
PARKING OF AUTOMOBILES
AND OTHER VEHICLES
ON STREETS
No. 68.

\. That it shall be unlawful for any
person to leave an automobile, wag-
on, buggy or any other vehicle
standing on the hereinafter named
streets in the Town OF Rockingham
for a period Of more than fifteen
minutes without moving the same.
The said streets or area to which
the above applies are as follows:
On Washington Street in the part
designated as the business district;
on New o. Long Street from Wat
soa-King corner V Franklin Street;
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26

TFHE new Three-Point Cantilever
Springs Of Overland 4, by their special
construction and design, protectcar and
passengers from ordinary road jolts Bump
ing, twisting, swaying and vibrating are
wonderfully lessened. The blows Of the
road seldom reach you. There is less ten
,dency to bodily fatigue after long rides.
The springs of Overland attached at
the ends Of l30-inch Springbase give the
riding comfort and road steadiness hereto
fore possible only with cars of long wheel
base and great weight, yet Overland 4 retains
the light weight and economy advantages OF
l00-inch wheelbase.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
PAGE FIFTEEN

That psalm our fathers sang we sing
That psalm of peace and wars,
While Ger our heads unfolds Its wing
The flag of forty stars.
And while the nation finds tongue
For nobler gifts to pray,
Twill ever sing the song they sung
That first Thanksgiving Day:
praise We the Lord with fervent lips,
Praise We the Lord today"
So rose the song from all the ships,
Safe ndoored in Boston Bay.
From 1.-THE Thanksgiving In Boston
Harbor," by Hezekiah Butterworth
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
With Three-Point Cantilever
Springs New Overland 4 Seems to
! "Sail Over The Roads" =..==

Three-Point Cantilever Springs protect
the car from the hammering and wear of road
blows. They lengthen its life and reduce
upkeep costs.
Equipment of Overland is dependable
and complete from Auto-Lite Starting and
Lighting to Tillotson Carburetor.
100000 miles of test have made the
strength and endurance of this car matter
of record.
See Overland at the first opportunity.
Ask for booklet. Overland 4 Touring, S845;
Roadster, S845; Coupe. $685.; Sedan, S1375.
Prices {. O, b. Toledo.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
Nippon China.

Watson-King has Nippon china
III two patterns and In open stock.
They invite your inspec on.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
ST. ALRANS

Married in IIartland. June 7, by
Rev Mr.. WILDER, Miss Thelma Worthen
and George Mills both of st. Adams.
Deputy Sheriff w, II. Watson went
to Bangor, Tuesday to attend the
court session.
c. J. Worthen and son Dana were
in Corinna, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Hanson and
Glen Hanson left Thursday of last
week for Boston where they will at
tend the commencement exercises at
Wellesley College. Their daughter
Mary being one of the graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Nutter of Corinna
were guests Sunday at David Long
ley's.
Word has been received of the sud
den death of George w. French at his
home in Lafayette, Cal, at the age
of GA years. He was formerly res
ident of st. Adams, going to Califor-
MIA about 40 years ago, where he has
since resided He leaves besides his
wife one brother John II. French OF
Shinely, Cal, two sisters. Mrs Daniel
Hanson and Mrs. David Longley
DR.. William Chisholm of New York
who was called by the serious illness
an death of his brother High CHS
holm left Saturday on his return
home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

Miss Bolva Hussey and a gentleman
friend, Mr.. Sanborn of Belfast, Wis
tied at f. A. Brasiers, Saturday night
and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J. Haskell was in
Skowhegan. June 5th.
H. n, Farrin went to Harmony,
Monday.
Timothy Brown who has been in
town for the past few weeks visiting
his father G. c. Brown went to Mad
ison last week. C
DR.. Brown of Bangor visited his
brother, d. H. S. Brown, Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mrs. Noyes and two daughters of
Cornville visited her son Ernest Bum
pus Sunday.
Leon Brasier of Wellington was a
caller at Mrs. Y j. Jones Sunday.
The community has again been sad
dened by the death of Hugh CHS
holm brother-inlaw of the late Frank
V. Vining after an illness of few
days with pneumonia at the age o.
so years He leaves besides his wife
one son Clifford Chisholm, his moth
er and several brothers. Funeral ser
vices were held at his home Friday
afternoon. Interment at the village
cemetery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
STARkS

Carl Luce and daughter, Ethel Sus-
ie and Lee Fletcher recently went on
a fishing trip to Cold Stream Lexing-
tom and returned with seventy-seven
nice trout.
Mrs Nora Waugh is visiting in
Boston.
Mildred Frederic is spending few
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. +. Frederic
Ralph Soule and John Hutchinson
are on a business trip to Portland.
Everett Whitney of Pennington,
has recently spent few days with
Bert Moore and family
There was large crowd in atten-
dance at the Children's Concert last
Sunday evening and a nice entertain
ment was furnished.
Mrs. Fred Upper will entertain the
Progressive Club Saturday, June 21st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Telliet of New
Hampshire have been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Lewis La Brac.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

a few days with his wife Mrs Mar
garet Lord, teacher of the Blunt
School.
Mrs. Judith Weston aged 81 who has
been feeling poorly for several days
is somewhat improved. She enjoyed
a short ride recently with a neighbor
Mrs. Joseph Maxwell.
George Gotta who was recently dis
charged from the service has gone tc
Camden to resume work at his old
job as dresser in the wooden mill
Mrs. Carl Dunbar of LiyermOrC
Falls was IA guest in the home of Ros
coe Dunbar last week and ATTENDED
the Welcome Home Celebration.
Earl Palmer who recently sold his
farm on the River Road has moved
his family to the Boadman farm
which he OWNS and has recently ha(
fixed up for home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

1897 Sacto Ave, Sacramento, Cal.
"I had Stomach Trouble for 20
years, which became SO bad that got
Stomach Cramps ts0o or three times
a aVcek.
After years of terrible torture, l
read about 'Fruit-a- tives' or Fruit
Liver Tablets, and sent for trial box
and wrote that it was the last remedy
Would use-if 'Frht-a-tiyes' did not
help me, would die.
After taking the trial box, I felt
letter, SO kept on taking 'Fruit-a-
tiyes; fornearly year, and am thank
full to say H1Hil-a-tiaes' saacd mylYt.
1t also saved friend from an
operation for Stomach Trouble, after
he had given up all hope of getting
well". Mrs. I. S. STOLZ.
SOC. box, 6 for 50. 30, trial size 25c,
1t all dealers or sent on receipt Of
price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
oGDENSBURG, N. Y
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
NEW PORTLAND

Among those attending from New
Portland the celebration over the
soldiers return at Skowhegan were
Mr.. and Mrs. John Butts, Mr. and
Mrs. Hiram Emery and Miss Madeline
and Martha Emery, also Mr. and Mrs
E. f. Atwood, Mr. and Mrs Clayton
Atwood and Howell Atwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winnie Morrill, OF
Pennington were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton Atwood on Saturday.
Miss Martha Spear and Miss Helen
Atwood attended the graduation ex-
ercises of Coburn Classical Institute
which occurred this week. Among
the gradutes was Glenwood Kink, now
of Waterville, but formerly OF New
Portland.
Abe Stevens has been in poor health
lately.
John Mitchell and Eugene Strick-
land were N Kingfeld on Friday