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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-29

products. At the meeting II was said
that 80 per cent. OF the milk produced
In Massachusetts, this season is not
going into the cities for the use of
the people there, because the supply
larger than the demand.
One hundred and fifteen dollars In
the amount OF taxes the average person
In Manchester must pay this year to
the state and federal governments.
II. F. Long, commissioner OF corpora.
tions and taxation. said In a speech
before the Association OF Massachu-
sets Assessors. gathered In Spring
field. While 1t Ia clear that the taxes
are too high" he said, and that the
per person demand of SAT on each of
the 3,S52,356 persons In the state for
the annual cost Of government In
Massachusetts,, coupled with the add
tional $6S per person for federal pur-
poses, is excessive. IL Is instructive
to know that during the same period
there was on deposit daily an aver
age per person In our savings institu-
tons OF s35s.79. while for the same
period the preceding year the amount
per person on deposit daily was
1850"
Mrs. Ida Anderson of Maynard,
Mass, who, the police say, has been
using her 7year-old daughter as an
accomplice, was found guilty of shop
Ia. 10
court. Store detectives. who say
they saw the woman taking articles
valued at 1920 from counters In a
store, claim the little girl reached up
on one of the counters. took a string
of beads and placed them around her
neck. G.
AS a result of negotions conducted
by Cortlandt Field Bishop of Lenox,
Mass. and Kelton B. Miller, wealthy
newspaper publisher of Pittsfeid
Mass, the 10,000-a acre game reserva-
ton on October mountain, owned By
the heirs of William C. Whitney. is to
be decided over to the state before
Jan. ! for $4,000, Of which the state
is to pay $4,000. With this transao
ton Mrs. Richard T. Auchmuty Of
New York has promised to give the
state 1000 acres OF valuable forest on
the west side of October mountain in
Lenox, adjoining the Whitney prop
erty.
Intentional burning of an automo
bile was one step toward carrying OUT
provisions Of the will OF Miss Mary
j. E. Clapp, at the time OF her death
few months ago, owner of the car
the spacious family mansion at Con
gress and Elm streets, Portland Me.
and a great store OF heirloomS anC
relics. The family coach. at least 10t
years old, the bed in which he
father died. mahogany four pos
contrivance of exquisite design, ant
other articles OF furniture were sim
ilarly doomed according to prov
sions of the will.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-29
WILLIAM WOOD MAKES
ANNOUNCEMENT
xpects Prospects TO Brighten After
Turn OF Year

The following article, taken from
me Of the daily papers. will undoubt-
dly he read with great interest by
;kowhegan people in general and es-
secially those employed in either OF
Inc three local mills owned and oper-
lted by the American Wooden Com
aany. The item Is dated December
End at Lawrence, Mass.
William NJ Wood, addressing EN-
Dloyees of the American Wooden Co
through the Booster" a company
magazine appearing recently. asked
hem to pay no attention to rumors
IF wage cuts.
"Our directors" he says, wish to
say to you that your wages for the
coming season are not to be reduced.
He speaks of IAN outstanding OBJ
.tacle to which we would call your
Intention and which threatens the
N intenance of the present standard
Of wages in the American Wooden
60 upany: the competition of certain
miISs in other states than Massachu-
settS where hours are longer thar
tho4e in the American Wooden Com
many and where wages are less. This
must occur to you as an unfair com
petitidn, and one that affects you
directly
In hAs letter Mr. Wood called atten-
ton to the fact that the company
mills, which were practically shut
down a year ago. were running tic
full capatity" at present, adding:
"Your attitude in realizing the stu
alton and accepting the reduction IN
wages had much to do with this happy
state of affairs.
The letter said further
1--WE are ABOUT to enter upon new
season's business. We are advised
that MANY of cur competitors are bad
" in need of york and we have every
reason to expect the sharpest kind OF
competition
1--WE hear vague rumors OF reduc-
ton in wages. Among some Of our
customers there seems to he delu-
sion that prices for goods must he
lowered notwithstanding that raw ma
terials and particularly wood are
higher and growing still higher in
price. The present tariff on WOOL
practically amounts TO an embargo
md this has the tendency of inflat-
ing the prices of wool in this country.
at is true that Just now things do
not look altogether bright. Still we
10 not share the pessimism that seems
to abound in textile circles.
"Our directors believe we can main
ain the present wages for the coming
season and a further reduction Is
farthest from our thoughts.
After the turn of the year we eX-
,ect prospects to brighten and we
sball make every endeavor to get our
share of the business and he able to
have continuous employment. You
cr n do very much in the way of help
in by doing your utmost to increase
eff jciency in the mills by the careful
pr evention of unnecessary waste AMI
II other ways that will occur to you
qr,l by so doing cooperate with the
m anagement to help in the reduction
- coet co that We No" MOOT 40 -
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-29
Popular SkOWhegan Girl Married Yes
terday Morning

Miss Cecilia Lessard and Hector J.
day morning at the Church of Our
Lady of Lourdes with Reverend J. l..
A. Renaud officiating. The double
ring service was used David Les
sard brother of the bride and Grace
NJ. Paradis were witnesses. The
wedding march was PLAYED by St &C.
celia's orchestra of which or-aniza-
ton the bride is a member She ware a
very becoming brown velour il and
had on brown silk hat u III tch
A wedding dinner was serve at the
home of the brides patents on Mil
burn street following which the cou-
pie went to Watervile by auto to
make convenient connections with
down river trains They will visit
in Gardiner. Brunswick and Lewiston
and expect to he away for about two
weeks
The bride has a large e5circle Of
friends in SkOwhegan She Crad"at-
ed from Skowhegan High school IN
the class of 1927 and Wa prominent
in athletics having been captain of
the Girls Basket Ball team Tor the
1920 and 1921 seasons. Miss Iessard
is member of the Catholic Church
sodalities including the above men
toned musical organization.
Mr. Sirois was horn in the to"n ol
st, David. Aroostook Counts. an came
20 Skowhegan about sixteen years ago.
He was employed for three years in
the Pooler & Emery Garage About
one year ago he entered the employ
of Manley Pooler IS chauffeur in
which capacity he now acts.
The couple Will make their home
in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-29

Sometimes actions speak louder
han words. Residents of the small
Communities are not likely to tell the
.ditor that they like his paper, but
| N something delay publication some
rpek, and he finds out that 1t plays a
rretty big place in folks lives. The
Harris Chronicle was delayed two
Avs not long ago and the editor de-
dared in the, next issue that "the
C,bohones in the editors home and in
M Chronicle Office have been all but
horn out by the Inquiries as to why
|hey did not got the coveted paper"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-29

pected competition and secure work
Tor ourselves.
IF you will do this you will aid
materially in maintaining good wages
and steady work. By helping US 10
meet the outside competition you will
be helping yourselves congratu-
late you upon your splendid efforts
this last year"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-29

American Education Week will be
observed annually with program
similar to those of December 4-10, ac-
cording to the Americanism commits
sion of the American Legion. The
commission. With the National Educa-
tonal Association. directed the initial
-Indianapolis, Ind.
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The Independent enorter will be
found for sale on all county news
Glands. See what our advertisers
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-11-05
How Not to Take Cold.

Some persons are subject to frequent
colds, while others seldom, if ever
have cola You will find that the
latter take good care of thems elves.
They take a shower or cold sponge bath
every day in warm room, avoid over
heated rooms, sleep with a window
open or partly open, rvoid excuses,
over eating, becoming over heated and
then chilled and getting the feet wet.
Then. when they feel the first lndica-
ton Of cold, they take Chamberlain, s
Cough Remedy without delay and it IS
soon over.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-11-05
ALSO PLAYING THE GAME
Children Sported While Their Grave
and Reverend Elders DweIt on
the Destiny Of Nations.

Il
Mark Sullivan writes in the Worlds
Work:
As to at least one who observed
President Harding read his message to
congress from the press gallery, his
most vivid recollection win be Of The
little son of q Republican member in
the fifth row, who, across the backs
Of four seats, improvised an acquain.
lance; and then. having exchanged
treaties OF amity and commerce
through mysterious signals fmpercept-
lble to older eyes, slipped away from
the guardianship of their respective
parents, and by the aid of cautious
and ingratfating diplomacy, maneuv-
cred their way past a. dozen elders
preoccupied with exalted matters Of
state, to the ends Of the rows of seats.
There, In the protective obscurity pro-
vided by the cavern-Iike depths of the
aisle, they produced a roundish gilded
tuition not SO small but what unsat-t
lated imaginations could piece 1t out
into a marble whose defects Of re-
tundffy were fortuitously and admir-
ably corrected BY the slight decline in ]
the noor OF the aisle. With this equip
ment they extemp0rized q delcctable
game, which they played for an hour
under great handicaps and at con-
tlnuous and imminent risk of awful
catastrophe, in happy unconcern Of the
sonorous words about the destiny Of |
nations that rolled above their little
heads.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-11-05

M Cross Provides Friendly
Service of Many Kinds b
Army Of Disabled.
BULK OF WORK BY CHAPTERS


HfA n e prnx,iSe~e
- = - s'vssu0'
o. nj q He'd Gross service 49,
tAet - assisting Disabled vstssans ;
- Wesid War, entails expsnditnfV
oAeooooO greater than the asrroenfo
recslDes Of the Annual Rel Gan q
Ia, tie American Red Oross A.
ssoAes IN I statement urrins : vfde.
sDesa4 increase in memberuhlp Il -
A.asA ho'l Call November II to ~
= - present time National Head
ana the nationwide chain q
o. the Red Gross Il spen1-
eeonmately 100000 annual
ne rsnef OF disabled ex-ssrvies
= their familisa while ths -
fsceapts nom last years RSll
49, approximately $d00o,ooo.
tne ~ Of the $500 8ed
spters which sun are Aalplng
vstefan1 problem Of adjuse.
Y % normal civilian statuo
- feater part Of the cost Of this
oorne. OF the total sun
vsserans relief last year.
aeaoquarfsFs expanded TO-
- ees than e20o0.Oo0 whils IL
uasDursemepe OF apprexl-
Wuu4VVV represents the Con-
49, = o"Av.sls = tnis country.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-11-05

Mark Sullivan writes in the World's
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
LOST-BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

This morning Constable Fred Mur- rah, Pete Peters and Jesse Cole went hunting in Carouse bottom Naturally you find more game by searching in diff feren directions, so the party became separated. Constable Murrah and Pe- ters arrived home safe-but Jesse was missing. They waited and waited but still no Jesse.
 About 12 o'clock he arrived in town. He had either been on the chase of big game or been chased by big game until he lost himself in the woods. They were hunting on the other side of the creek but Jesse has no recollection of crossing the creek to come home and found himself out here in the edge of town, back of H H. Smiths place. W think wit hseveral days of rest so that his nerves will recuperate Jesse will b able to go hunting again, but we ad-
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
wise that he take better guardians than Messrs. Murfah and Peters.
SUPREME COURT ON
 DISTRICT NO. ?

That the lands in sections l and 5 of Road District No. of Nevada coun ty, should bear the preliminary ex- penses incurred under Act 130 of the 1919 legislature. The lands were al- ready in District No. 1, organized un- der a 1915 act, which it was thought would not be completed, and provision was made in the later act that the work be done by District in case the other district was abandoned. District l., however, was completed, but expenses for preliminary work authorized by the 1919 act were incurred before Dis trict 1 decided to go ahead with the work, and it is these expenses which the court held should be paid. Steele vs Buchanan.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
WILLIE BEAUCHAMP DEAD.

Willie Beauchamp died at the Park Sanitarium last night about 10 o'clock. He was a young man just past his 18th birthday. He had just graduated from the Blevins high school when he was stricken and brought to the Sanitarium here His father has remained at his bedside constantly. He is survived by a mother and father, several sisters and brothers.
 Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. s. T. Baugh, at the home in Bleyins at o'clock this afternoon and burial in Macedonia graveyard.
 We join the many friends of the fam fly in sympathy for the bereaved par ents brother and sisters
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
WHAT OF MEXICO?

Mexico. close as she is to Us. is still d land of rumors and vague informa tion. Now she seems to be reaching some sort of stable government
 NJ NJ Mahany knows Mexico for he has spent many years south of the Rio Grande in Mexico and Latin countries of South America. To understand Mex leo you must understand their think ing. This Mahany does.
 Acting in the capacity of govern ment agent many facts were accessible to Mahaney which the average traveller never would obtain. Mahaney is h splendid speaker afire with his subject.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
How to Respect the Flag.

The Flag should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset. It may be rais- ed at other times but should never be left over night, except when it is under the fire of an enemy On Memorial Day the Flag should be displayed at helf-staff from sunrise until noon, and at the peak from noon until sunset.
 In raising the Flag to half-staff or half mast, it should always be run to the peak and then lowered one breadth of the Flag In retiring 1t, it should first be run back to the peak, then re- tired. It should never be allowed to touch the ground.
 When the Star Spangfe Banner Is played or sung. stand and remain standing at attention in silence until t is finished When the flag is pass ing on parade or in review, if you are walking, halt; if sitting, rise, stand at attention, and uncover.
 The flag should never he worn as the whole or part of costume. As ! badge it should be worn over the left breast l ndecorating, the Flag should never be festooned or draped. Always hung flat. If hung so stripes are hor- izontal, the Union should be in the left upper corner. If hung perpendicu-
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02

larly. the Union shoul abe in the right upper corner.
 When the national flag and another flag fly from the same pole there should be double halyards. one for each flag. The flag should never be placed below person sitting. It should never be placed below person sitting. It should never be used in such a way that it might become soiled When carried in parade or when crossed with other flags The Stars and Stripes should always be at the right the place of honor
 When the Flag is used in unveiling a statue or monument, it should never be allowed to fall to the ground but should be carried aloft to wave out, forming a distinctive feature during the remainder of the ceremony. When the Flag is placed over bier or casket the blue field should be at the head. If used as an alter covering the Union should be at the right as you face the altar, and nothing should be placed on the flag except the Holy Bible. The Flag should never be reversed except in case of distress at sea.
 Memorial Day, Flag Day (June 14thl Independence Day, are near at hand. Everybody wants to know how to re- spect "Old Glory"
 Leigh Kelley,
 Department Commander.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
THE FLAG OF
 OUR COUNTRY

The American Flag, the emblem of our country, is the third oldest nation al flag in the world. It is known as "Old Glory" The Stars and Stripes, :" The Star Spangle Banner" and The Red, White and Blue" By whatever name we describe it, it represents lib- erty-and liberty means obedience to our laws.
 The flag contains thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, representing the 13 original states and star for each state of the Union. The Field of the Flag is the stripes, and the Union is the blue and the stars. The colors of the Flag are red. representing vaior ; white representing purity. truth and home blue representing loyalty, sheer ity and justice; and it's stars repre- senting the federal union.
 The arrangement of the stars on the flag is regulated by law and executive order. The executive order isseud Oc tober 26, 1912, provided for IS stars ar ranged in six horizontal rows of eight stars each. Starting in the upper left hand corner and reading each row from left to right. gives the star of each state in the order of the States .aifi- ca tion of the Constitution and admis- sion to the Union. The star represent ing Arkansas is the first star of the fourth row, the 25th state to iatify the Constitution and become part of the United States.
 The dimensions of the Flag are fixed hy an executive order issued May 2f, 19l6. The length should be just 10 times it's height The Union, or part of the Flag on which the stars appear, should be seven stripes high and its length T6 of the height of the flag. The stars are fiye-pointed, with one point directly upward. When new State is admitted the star is not added to the Flag until the Fourth of July nev succeeding the date of admission The Constitution is the basis of all law, and the Flag is its symbol Always re- spect it.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
SUTTON SCRAPS

We are having some red hot days. A gentle shower of rain would be high iy appreciated by the Farmers of this section of the country.
 pr. Charlie F Nelms of Laneburg, has bought the residence of J. F. Wren and will move to our village the first of the week.
 Mrs. Hance Jackson was carried to the Park Sanitar rum at Prescott last week. where she underwent an opera ton. She Is getting along nicely
 FIder D. w. Barham was in our com muniiy last week. the guest of Elder Geo Ward.
 If you want an up to date hair cut call on Claude Sutton at N. l.. Cooks Store Saturday eve.
 Elder D. W. Barham, assocational missionary, will preach at Sutton next Friday night, June 3. Bro. Barham is a fine preacher All who can come out and hear an old time gospel sermon. Elder J. W. Scott of Gurdon, State
 
 Missionary, will preach at New Liberty church, Tuesday night, May 31.
 Bro Scott is fine preacher, I'm told He is travelling from place to place begging people to repent and be saved. Messrs. l.. A. Grant. Charlie Bennett, Willard and Oscar Wren and Edgar White motored over to Hope Saturday night and took In the Mutt and Jeff show and report fine time.
 Elders J. W. Erwin and F. c. Bright attended the Fifth Sunday. meeting at Morris. and report a good meeting.
 Prof. c. B. Erwin. wife and Master Bernard, were the guest of George An dres and family Saturday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bob Honea of Blevins spent Saturday night and Sunday with their daughter Mrs. l.. A. Whitten.
 Lige Loe and family of Bleyins at tended the Children's Day at the Ma zarene church here Sunday.
 Fred Hunt and better half or Hope spent Saturday night in our town, the guests of R. w Piercy and family
 Miss velma Simpson, after visiting relatives in Hope for several days re- turned home last Saturday.
 Miss Exer Rodney of Boughton' was a welcome visitor to our burg Saturday night Miss Exer taught school at this place eight months. She Is a rine teacher and has many friends here who are anxious for her to teacn an- other term.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
SAM LOVEJ0Y.

The remains of Sam Lovejoy. who died yesterday was buried this after noon at DeAnn cemetery, Rev. J. A. Sage conducted the funeral services.
 The deceased had operated d cold drink stand and restaurant on West ElIn street for the past three years. He was a peaceful quiet citizen and the hereaved widow and daughter have the sympathy of the entire town
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
REUNION BROKEN

The reunion of the Butcher family was broken this morning with the leav- ing of B. F. Butcher. for his home in Glenwood This afternoon John and David leave for Shreveport. La, leav- ing only Albert who will visit a few days longer with his brother, Thad Butcher We were glad to have them with us and trust the next reunion will be in the near future.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
TWO HUNDRED ENJOY
 BAPTIST PICNIC

About two hundred people enjoyed the picnic at Garland crossing yester- day. This occasion was made possi- ble through the efforts of the Baptist Sunday school Fishing, bathing and rowing were the pastimes of the day.
 Fishing was not only a pastime, but proved very profitable for all had plen- ty of fish to eat When dinner was spread fried chicken was very much in evidence, and from what was left, the Methodist folks are not the only chicken eaters in this town.
 All who went report a good time and plenty to eat.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
LIBERTY PICNIC

Last Frday number of young people of the Liberty church com munity enjoyed pleasant day on the banks of the river. Fish ing and bathing were the sports most enjoyed. Dinner was spread and fried chicken was plentiful. All enjoyed the day and are looking forward to the
 next big picnic.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
OUR TOWN PAPER.

You ought to take the Picayune It gives you all the news, Not gossip, no I don't mean that, But the kind that cures the blues 1t tells of all the visitors That often comes and goes Tn fact it tells us everything That anybody knows. It even gives the preacher text From every church in town, And tells about the meeting hour From Sunday school on down. It tells about the progress Of all the business here And tells us not to worry Better times are drawing near. And then there's the advertising Tells all about your needs. Of hats and Clothes and blows and hoes And even to garden seeds. Sc let us sing this papers praise Without harp or tune But gently ask each passer by To subscribe for The Picayune.
 Ruth Caldwell
 The above verses were contributed by Mrs. Ruth Caldwell, who is an invalid, and we do so much appreciate the sen timent that is expressed in them, and assure the contributor that her lines will create within us a further desire than eyer.-Editor.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02
NOTICE.

The tax assessor will complete his work over the county today at Rough ton. Tomorrow he will be in Prescott and his office will be open to all who wish to have their property assessed from tomorrow. the 2nd. until and in cluding the 9th of June.
 By some mistake it was advertised the tax assessors office would be open until the 18th, but this was an errol and all are asked to remember 1t is only the Sth, and call as early as pos Sible
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-02

next term Miss Reeder was highly recommended to the school board at Malvern and was elected Monday night at their meeting. We wish for her much success and feel sure the people of Malvern will learn to love her for her sterling qualities of character, as the people of her home town love and honor her.