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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

Cora.
Cilarmingly youthful is Cora,
modern derivative of ancient
Greek. Many feminine names in
Greece we're merely mems names
with a feminine termination in "a
or e., irrespective OF their mean
ing, and this is true of Cora, which,
quantity enough. signifies, maiden.
However she is derived, Cora is
the most feminine of names and
was given to some of the most al
Turing heroines of romance. Orig
inally the name was taken from
Persephone's title, "Kore," a maid
en-. the Boetian poetess who won
a wreath of victory at Thebes. Cor
lima was the next step in the evo-
luton Of Cora and she came about
through the literary habit of reviv-
Ing old Greek names, a fetish with
enterprising writer's in search Of a
fresh title for heroine.
Madame de Stael named her bril-
liant Corinna after the Boetian
poetess. above mentioned, and that
established her fame forever In
France, where she has been hand:
ed down from one French maid to
another through generations OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09
Not a Party Issue.

4 Republicans see great significance in the
difference Of opinion between the president
ard Mr. Bryan over ratification Of the peace
treaty. They predict q party split will grow
ont Of 1t. Vain hope.
The treaty issue is settled now so far as
~ public is concerned 1t was settled when
W; declared war on Germany, sent our young
msn to Europe to fight and backed them with
btlions of dollars and maximum production.
We fought not for glory or power, but for
principles. Those principles were best stated
b. the president and under his guidance they
we're incorporated in the terms Of the treaty.
What we want now is to have that treaty ap-
proved and made effective without delay.
Mr.. Bryan. with opportunity for closer
contact with the people than the president has
lately had, feels he is in better position to real
iss the weight Of the demand for immediate
adtaon.
The president has been accused OF being
headstrong and inclined to disregard advice Of
ht1 associates. Granting the charge. the fact
remains that he always has had the utmost
faith in and respect for the judgment Of the
people and he has embraced every opportu-
nity to submit important matters to them for
asverdict. That was the purpose which took
him through the country few months ago and
id which he persisted to the very end Of his
physical resources.
The people have not changed their mind
in regard to the purposes for which they
tonight. They are for the treaty because they
belisve It guarantees the main objects desired
The debate is closed so far as they are con-
cerned. They want ratification.
It is up to the senate, without regard to
Marty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

G. What salary does VIII Hays,
chairman Of the national republican
committee, receive? B. A.
A. The headquarters OF the re-
publican national committee says
that Mr.. Hays is not paid a salary
as chairman of that organization.
G. What Office did Elihu Root
hold in the Roosevelt cabinet? R.
H.
A. He was secretary of war and
secretary Of state under Roosevelt
at different times.
@. How many colors are there?
L. NJ. c.
A. Strictly speaking there are
but six colors-three primary COL
ors. red, blue and yellow: and
three secondary colors, orange, y.o-
let and green. Other so-called col
ors are formed by combinations Of
these six.
@. OF all the American soldier,
who went overseas. how many were
actually engaged in battle! W. A.
d.
A. Two out Of every three
American soldiers who reached
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

france went to the battle sectors.
those who saw foreign service
were 2.0S4,000, and of these 1890
600 saw active service at the front
@. What nationality is a child
born in the United States of par
ents in the diplomatic service Of
another country? ]. B. G.
A. Such child is a citizen Of
the country which its parents rem
resent. The British embassy in
Washington, for instance, is legally
British territory. and a child born
there is born in Great Britain.
Q. Who holds the record for
having made the greatest number
OF home runs in a single baseball
season? r. G. =.
A. Babe" Ruth. Of the Boston
Americans. set a new record in
home run hits in the season of 1919
He registered 80. or three more than
were made by Ed Williamson of the
Chicago National league team. in
1854. and five more than were made
by Buck Freeman. In 1899. while
q member OF the old Washington
National league team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

along the back OF the hand. Nh
10 easily done, very easily with -.
more pulchritudinous patients n
doctor takes the patients hsnd i.
his for a reassuring conndes,s,
talk, and Is he gently pats the ~.
Of it he gains the information Z
desires. At the risk Of giving Is,
professional secrets I may erp,s
that il the skin is soft, with -.
tain indescribable pliancy which s
something like but less than ma
ness, the patient Is young. II n.
skin is dry. without that xreas,.
like feel, the patient is old.
Questions and Answers.
Syphilis.--Is a man 50 years ola
who has been treated for syphiN,
with serum and 606 and has partlr
lost the use Of his left limb Al "a
marry? Within a year the blooS
test was reported -four plus"
o.. e.
Answer-If a man has active Az
philis he is not in a state OF health
fit to marry. The mans present
condition, as determined BY hin
physicians examination and oh.
servation, rather than any Iabora-
tory or blood test. should decide his
marriage ability.
Cat Asthma and Horse Asthma
Kindly tell me whether one can
suffer with asthma through being
in the room with a cat? Is there
any such thing as asthmatic at
tacks produced by going near or
riding behind a horse? Whenever
| visit a friend who has a cat in the
house / am seized at once with
violent spasm OF sneezing and all
the symptoms of asthma. Some Of
my friends declare it Is imagina-
ton on my part. Is. L.
/ Answer-The dandruff from a cat
certainly does produce asthma in
I. an individual who happens to be
sensitized to cat hair dandruii.
Horse dandruff asthma is too COM
mon to be questioned. Certain In
dividuals suffer with an asthmatic
seizure when they inhale dandruii
! (emanations) from a parrot. a ca
nary, or even a goose. Sleeping
on q goose feather pillow has caus-
ed attacks which only ceased after
q change to hair pillow. A dogs
dandruff emanation may produce
asthmatic seizures in certain indi.
viduals. But he careful, il you are
malingering, Miss S. Once a pa.
tent who suffered severely with
hay fever or rose cold" whenever
she noticed roses in room, de-
veloped a whale Of seizure when
the doctor asked her to smell of hii
bouquet of (artificiaD roses, which
he had carefully scented with artl-
fetal rose perfume. Disclosur,
cured the lady. Persons actually
sensitized to a given protein (dan
druff) may be tested speciflcall!
and immunized by hypodermic dose,
OF its solution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09
Our Siberian Mission.

a year ago part Of the American press was
much exercised over the question as to why
American soldiers were at Archangel. Troops
were sent there. OF course, for purpose, and
they were brought home as soon as possible.
The war department did its duty without vast
inG effort making explanations, and in time
the wisdom Of its course was apparent
When 1t became evident that there was no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

Speaking of census delays, Director Rogers
has Just been obliged to suspend his other off,
scfl duties to pass upon the question whether
0emese twins are to be counted - one person
~ sas two Feeling an interest in making a
Rod showing in the totals he naturally de-
ctded in favor OF two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

ssSenator Underwood has decided not to 30
Ic31didate for president, thereby shattsrins the
Mission that there was at least one question
I bon which members Of the upper house all
e the same way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

ii Instead Of summoning finger print experts
III ind the thief who took whisky out OF the
ff<4sral vault in Chicago why didn't they call IN
aspAck of loop hounds and let them follow
f3ar respective noses?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09

rive colonies and q major will form the
cart martial to try Grover Bersdoll. It's
wnete Of oflicial time and dignity. He ought
VI have . company Of buck privates turned
lduse upon him to 90 as far Is they liked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09
FRIDAY, JANUARY ., 100.

( sviila has been trapped too many times
Ilat stunt Of the Carranxa press asentr!
11oent excite anybody any more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09
ONE YEAR AGO

herman government troops re.
captured Berlin's public buildings
and railways from the revolution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-09
Argus Information Bureau

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
ADJ. GEN. Mel. PRESS0N PLEADS FOR
military TRAINING AND PREPAREDNESS
Combined Meeting of Somerset and Kenpebec
Pomonas at Fairfield Center Program

The meeting was held with Victor
Grange. June s. \ tine summer day
and good travelling called out large
delegations from different subordinate
Oranges. The master. lecturer.
steward. treasurer. secretary. gate
keeper Pomona, Flora and lady assis-
tant steward Of Somerset Pomona
were present aud the master, over
seer. lecturer. steward. assistant stew
ard. chaplain. gate-keeper. Pomona.
Ceres, Flora and lady assistant stew
ard Of the Kennebee Pomona were
present and occupied their respective
chairs.
The opening ceremonies and CON
ferring the fifth degree on class of
fifteen occupied the morning session.
The accustomed Pomona dinner was
served at noon. old aeqnaintances re-
newed and new ones formed during
the intermission.
At the opening Of the afternoon
session the program was taken up.
the choir and audience singing The
Grange Is Marching Ca The vel
come address was given by Earl Ham.
master of Victor Grange and the re-
sponses were given hy Mrs. Libby OF
ST. Albans Grange. Eugene Danforth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
HELP IN CENTENNIAL
OBSERVANCE
Opportunity for Somer.
set County Women
State Chamber of Commerce of In
duStrial League. Have Plan for
Maine Housewives to Dispose OF
Wares


The State Chamber OF Commerce and
Agricultural League will make an ef-
fort To affiliate with the Agricultural
Industries during the coming Maine
Centennial in Portland by assisting
HE housewives of the State in dis
posing of their household art prod
ucts first hand. The matter is being
worked out by counties aaa Mrs. e. F.
Danforth OF SkoWheeau is chairman
for Somerset County Canned goods
and other food products sdch as egg,
butter. cheese. maple sugar. honey
pound cake and fruit cake. also VIZ
rious kinds Of handieraft such as
rugs. knitted goods. woven goods.
children's clothing. doilics and anti
que furniture are especially re-. est
ed. These articles are To h. sent To
the Department of Home lndI.'Ilns.
Exposition Building. Portland Me.
not to be shipped before June 10 and
reaching Portland June q. % ana %.
They will be placed on exhibition and
sold. the proceeds less Ten per cent
commission. to he returned to the
owner. while all goods not sold will
be shipped back to the consignor.
Each woman must prepay transporta-
lion charges. The attractiyeness of
labelling goods is mentioned as a
great asset i'm the sale of the same
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
Important Business Change

The closing sale. announced by J
r. Philbrick elsewhere in this issue
signalizes an important change in the
business history of skowhegan
George Philbrick, who founded the
buiness now to be discontinued. learn
ed his trade in New Orleans about
the middle of the last century and es-
tablished himself in Skowhegan about
1853. The business thus founded
has continued without interruption to
the present time. Few retail con-
Germs reach the G7th year OF bu mess
life and none leave behind them a
pleasanter memory of business inte-
gritty than the Philbrieks. father and
son.
Mr. Philbrick is hereafter to devote
his entire time to optometry. The
repair department is To be continued
in the Dinsmore & Bickford store by
a. Linwood Nutting, who has been as
sociated with Mr. Philbrick for the
past fifteen years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
V|LL|KEN AND DAMON
COTTAGES OCCUPIED
,.lbson and Pulsifer Architects for
New Building to be Erected for
Administration Usage

The two new cottages on the estate
at the State Reformatory for Wo-
men. have been named THE Milliken"
and 'aThe Damon" cottages respective
" IN compliment to the Governor and
IN Nrs. Francis y. Damon of Dexter,
who has just retired from the trustee
chin Of the institution. The inmates
took nossessiop Of the cottages yes
terdav. Miss Theda Holman. parole
officer Of the institution was in Lew
iston Monday to confer with Gibson
and Pulsifer, architects, for the new
buiIding soon to be erected on the
estate This will be two-story and a
half high and will be built of wood.
For the present 1t is to be used as an
administration building but eventual
ly will be known as the honor cot
tage. On the first floor there will be
son and Parole officer Holman, with
an office for the bookkeeper Mrs.
Fannie w. Fletcher and reception
room and dining room. kitchen and
other necessary rooms in the rear. On
the upper floor there will be the Of
fcers sitting room and guest room
and chambers for the inmates. Ac-
comodations are being planned for
sixteen women in this building and
after the plans are approved by Gov
ernor Milliken, bids will be in order
from contractors for erection of the
same.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10

= e0t 10 Cornville five years ago last
July from Fairfield after having over
heard a man say that he was going
To COrnville to try to cheat widow
woman there out of her property
rights. Stott accordingly went on
foot in haste to the woman's house
and that lady who at that time was
Mrs Bertha Reynolds, eventually
married him. For about two years
the couple lived on the farm and op-
Grated it on shares. the wedding be-
ing a elimination of an acquaintance
covering that period of time. Mr..
Stott in his own words has been "a
globe trotter' having travelled the
world over, circling it three times.
He toured Asia. Africa and Europe in
the circus business but does not mind
the quiet of his life in the country
now.
Mrs, Stotts career has been even
more interesting. She was a native
of Switzerland and is highly educat-
cd speaking number of different
languages very fuently.- Early in
her life according to her husband she
was travelling companion in British
ROYAL family. but because of i'll health
retired to the mountains of Switzer-
land in a hope to improve ohysi-
cal condition While there 4 strian
women taiors recommended er to
go to the United States and t:ilow a
profession similar to theirs ali she
accepted their advice and for fifteen
years according to Mr.. Stott sh - con-
Quoted a large dressmaking establish
mcnt in New York City. Again her
health became undermined ard her
physician ordered her to the country
and she eventually purchased a farm
in COrnvile where she has since re-
sided. In court yesterday Mrs. Stott
wore a seal skin coat, doubtless a
remnant of those early and more
prosperous days. According to Mr..
Stott she was worth when she came
to Cornville the sum of $4,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
Farm Sales In the Strout Agency

The Strout Farm Agency at Show
hegan report unusual business sue
cesses. Their sales surpass all rec
ords before recorded for the month
of May. The following tranfers are
reported:
Fred Jarvais, Skowhegan, Maine to
Peter Stread. Solon, Maine: Florence
NJ. Maloon. Norridgewock Maine TO
Harry Gilpatric of Springfield. Vt ;
W. H. Boynton, Skowhegan Maine to
Sylvester B. Moore of n. b.; John
Facto and Omer Folsom, Skowhegan,
Maine to Walter Friedrich. Cornville,
Maine; Nj. D. and C. NJ. Holt, Show
hegan, Maine. to Walter F. Smith of
Beverly, Mass; Henry S. Palmer,
Skowhegan, Maine, to G. A Borgeson
of Gorham. y. H.; DR.. E. H. Stevens,
Cambridge. Mass. to Burton l.. Nigh
tingale of Norridgewock, Maine; Jas.
Fleming, Skowhegan. Maine to Otis
Palmer of Dorchester, Mass. Charles
d. Brown, Camden, n. J. to V. B.
Coughlin. Arson, Maine; Lord and
Caswell Skowhegan, Maine to Tyler
Applebee, n. B.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
SKOWHEGAN PUPILS
ACCOMPLISHED
Work of School Child
rem Most Creditable
Display at High School Building With
Food Sale and Entertainment

The accomplishments of the school
children of Skowhegan were much in
evidence Tuesday afternoon and even
ing at the high school building when
an exhibition of household arts, man
ual arts and drawings were shown
The entire display gave great credit
to the careful instructors in these
branches. Miss c. NJ. CARPENTER. house
hold arts; Mrs. Clement Downs. draw
ing; Clement Downs. manual training
In the assembly hall the walls were
lined with pictures and hand-Work
sewing having been wrought lv the
fifth. sixth. seventh and eight grades
and high school. Dresses. under gar
ments and fancy work in intricate
designs were much in evidence in
Guiding drafting of garments by the
high school pupils. In the cookery
exhibition. canned fruits. bread. cakes
doughnuts. ete. were shown and a
food sale was conducted Every
child in the public schools of the town
was represented bv drawings of va
rious kinds and descriptions. These
ranged from the crayon work and pa
per cutting of the smaller children to
the art pictures which were framed
In the manual training exhibition
there was n general showing of ar
ticles made by the boys, some seventy
boing now pnrsuant upon this branch
of study. Everything from a boat
to furniture. such as library tables
morris chairs. etc. were included
while window screens were shown as
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
POMONA TO
VISIT SOMERSET


Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
with Starks Grange Tuesday June
18th. with Excelsior Pomona as inyit-
ed guests. The address o( welcome
to both Pomonas vii be given by the
Worthy Master of StarkS Grange ".
b. Hilton. The response Tor Somer-
set Pomona by the worthy treasurer
of the Somerset Pomona, 5. II. Brad
bury. The response for Excelsior
Pomona hv the worthy master OF EN-
eelsior Pomona; readings and music
by members of both Pomonas. Topics
for discussion: How can roads III
this section be improved without
greatly increasing the rate Of taxa
tom" Elmer Nichols, Albion Clark.
Norris Luce. What place has amuse-
ment in the life of the successful man
or woman?" to be opened by the
worthy lecturer of Excelsior Pomona
Gertrude F. Hodgkins. followed by
others from Excelsior Pomona.
Excelsior Pomona officers to fill
the chairs and furnish part OF the
program.
MRS. LIZZIE WATSON.
Lecturer Somerset Pomona Grange
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES HOLDING
ATTENTION OF COUNTY OFFICERS
Liquor and Its Effects Take Lead in Offences
Pony Killed--Hay Case

Criminal matters have been occu-
nying the attention of the Somerset
County officers to quite an extent dur
ing the past several days. Sheriff
Nooers has been in Jackman on bust
ness and Judge Brazzell of the West
ern Somerset Municipal Court, has
been presiding at criminal hearings.
While in Jackman last week a Water
vile man was taken into custody by
Sheriff Mooers charged with carrying
a concealed weapon He was taken
before Judge Holder of Moose River
where he was fined 500 and costs or
sentenced to serve three months in
iail He settled. According to the
officer, the man claimed he had gone
TO Jackman to get an automobile
which was his, and the fire arms in
his possession were to be used, IL
necessary in procuring the automo-
bile Sheriff Mooers brought back
with him five gallons of liquor which
he obtained during his stay there.
THREE CULPRITS LOCATED IN
SOMERSET COUNTY
James Maroon. aged 16, Harry
Decker an ex-sailor, aged II and Dora
Parker Of Manchester n H., aged 20,
who claims to have been married to
Decker, were apprehended two or
three miles this side of Jackman by
Deputy Sheriff Henry Armstrong. ap-
parently heading for the Canadian
line Sheriff Mooers was in Jack
man at the time and after being noti-
fed that the three people were miss
ing. he began to watch for the trio
He brought them back to Skowhegan
and they were turned over to the
Bangor authorities.
All were held under heavy bail and
sent to Jail in default of bonds after
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
CORNV|LLE "CLOBE TROTTER" AND SWISS
WIFE PLAINANTS IN COURT
William Stott Alleges Larceny Of Cattle from His
Barn--Case Continued Unusual Careers

William H. Stott. a Cornville farm
e. aad former circus man appeared
in court ye- erday against Harry
Wheeler in Canaan. whom he charged
with the larceny of three COWS. Mr..
Sfott claimed that he had bought three
COWS on note and bill of sale of Mr.
Wheeler believing them to be at the
time new mlch COWS. Stott alleged
that he agreed to pay for the cows il
they turned out as represented, but
thaf If they did not turn out we'll he
couldn't pay for them. They did not
prove satisfactory and he was unable
II axe payments as agreed. After
Il mad wintered the animals it was
further alleged that Wheeler cane Il
tae place ard altho forbidden TO enter
t. barn by Mrs. Stott in the absence
o. her husband, he did so and drove
tzp COWS away He alleged that the
COWS were driven away without his
e5esent and knowledge, that he had
rsyer tol3 Wheeler he could have
thel and that there had been no
foreclosure process. Mrs. Stott
tes' fa1 thai she had forbidden
Il e-e4 10 en- er the harn ana tnarleS
NJ l. q re ghbor appeared as a wit
les, for AIr. SOFT relating incidents
Of Wheeler coming to this place. Mr..
Stot. was without council. Mr..
Nhe aler was represented by Harold
J. Phillips, Esq and the contention
of the defense was that the animals
were taken on breach of contract.
The ca Sc was continued until July 6
and Mr. Wheeler was allowed to go on
his own recognizance, in order to in
vestigae point of law.
Mr. and Mrs. Stott are among the
Interesting people of this section be-
cause of their unusual history. Mrs.
Stott is a native of Switzerland and
Mr. Stott, altho a native Of Dexter,
had travelled the world over according
to information divulged yesterday to
the Reporters representative. He
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-10
CHURCH PARISH WILL
Be CAAVASSED
Decision Not Final on the Part of Rev.
c. ii. Mckinney Who Lately Ten
dered Resignation

A meeting was held Monday evening
at the Federated church to consider
the report of the committee of the
Federated Church and Congregational
society relative to their conference
with Rev. C. H. McElhiney lately re-
signed. They reported the decision
not final, but that the same would be
formed on what was found to be tor
the best interests of the Federated
Church. 1t was voted to ask Mr. NC
Elhiney to withhold his resignation
for the present. A committee was
appointed to canvass the parish and
report the minds of the members at
an adjourned meeting to be held next
Monday night. This committee is
composed of W. H. Hight, Eldon BOYD,
Carroll viles, Thomas G. Lord and
R. w. Leighton.