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Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Specialists Advise terminating
Kernels From Every Ear to
Be Used for Seed.
.RAG-DOLL TEST IS FAVORED
Estimated Damage by Disease in 1919
Placed at 125,oo0,ooo 6ushels-De-
stroy or PIow Under All
StubbIe Possible.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Corn, of one variety or another, is
our most widely distributed cereal
crop. Therefore, any single disease
that takes a toll of per cent is a
matter for serious consideration. The
United States Department of Agricul-
ture estimates the damage done by
corn root rots in 1919 at over 125, OOO,-
600 bushels. Multiplied by the aver
age price of corn for that year, we
have before us the unpleasant fact
that these rots exacted tax of over
$200OO0,OOO.
When it considered that one of the
same organisms which causes corn
root rot also causes wheat scrub and
that these organisms carried over on
corn stubble may infect a field OF
wheat the next year, the seriousness
increases.
Works lnsiduously.
Corn root rots are among the most
deceptive diseases known to agricul-
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
WIDESPREAD WAR ON
NATIVE FARM WEEDS
Survey Set on Foot by Depart
ment of Agriculture.
New Varieties Constantly Arriving IN
Foreign Seed and Through Other
Sources-Entire Farms Aban-
doned to Pests.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agrculture.)
The United States Department OF
Agriculture has set on foot what Is
intended to be the most comprehen-
sive weed survey ever undertaken. UP
to date comparatively little is known
of American farm weeds. They are
classified In botanies and herbariums,
but there are no definite data in re-
gard to their spread; the prevalence
Of any particular weed in any local
ity; the amount Of annual damage;
new weeds, increase Of old species;
or local methods of eradication.
To supply the need for such data
the section of weed investigations has
sent a QUESTIONABLE to all the more
than 1000 county agents of the de-
partment. This QUESTIONABLE asks the
names of five worst weeds In each
county, In order of their importance;
the methods, If any, used by farmers
to combat these weeds; and what
NSeN UIODleluS are especially SNii""S
in any particular county.
Comparatively few native American
weeds have given farmers serious
trouble, but new varieties are con-
stantly arriving in foreign seed and
through other sources. Some of these
have become such pests that entire
farms have been abandoned to them.
A canvass of 200 representative east
ern farmers showed that an average
Of % days year is spent at the bust
est season in trying to get rid of
weeds. Investigations by the bureau
of plant industry over number of
years are taken to indicate that cul-
tivation after the seeded is prepared
has no other use than TO destroy
weeds. II this theory proves correct,
it will add more heavily still to the
annual expense chargeable to weeds.
1t Is the purpose of the department
to use the projected survey as a basis
of operation in directing widespread
war on the weeds now here, or the i'm
portation of any new ones, and tc
| seek any local eradication methods
which may be worth general dissem
! ination.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Substitute for Cork.

A chemical works at Bruenn-Koe-
nigsfield has been carrying on expert.
ments with view to finding a substi-
tute for cork, says a Pragde CORE
spondent in the Times Trade Supple
ment, and these have now led to tan
gible results. Turf treated by a spe-
cial patented process furnishes ma.
terial for insulation and building pur-
poses that is said to be, in most re
spects, not inferior, and in some supe-
rior, to cork. The product is reported
10 be equally light, firm, and sound
proof. to possess great insulating prop
critics, and to be damp-proof.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

used the cloth is boiled, and 1t should
be damp when the seeds are placed
on it. This cloth is laid on strip
Of glazed paper, little longer than
the cloth, to allow folding over at the
ends, fresh newspapers being placed
on the table under the paper to AVOID
infection.
About s kernels are then taken from
each ear and, beginning at the butt
are laid In rows across the muslin
strip. so that when the strip is rolled
up and placed in a terminating DoX
the tins of the seed will be down.
ward. The rag dolls are sprinkled
twice daily, and at the end of days
are taken out, unrolled, and in
spected. The appearance of the
sprouts is a guide to the quality or
the seed. If more than one seed shows
signs of infection, the Infected ear IS
thrown out. If the farmer has enough
corn if is best to throw out an ear for
single bad kernel
Destroying the Stubble.
Root rot is carried over in stubble,
and every effort should be made to de-
stroy or pillow under as much stubbe
as possible. Increasing the fertility
of the soil and crop rotation have also
been found beneficial. One difficulty
about rotation as remedy is that root
rot affects corn and wheat and in
many localities is always present on
the farm. For this reason the de-
partment is anxious that rag-doll germ
inators be put into general and intelli-
gent use, and the season started With
clean seed.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Preparing Rag Dolls According to the
Improved Method.

ture, say specialists of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
They affect the kernels of corn in
such a way that while they may germi-
nate they often will produce sickly,
diseased plants which may die in early
stages or produce infected corn. These
diseases weaken the plants at the low
er joints, and if they come to maturity
the damage is perpetuated.
1t is necessary for farmers wishing
to avoid corn root rot to terminate
kernels from every ear of corn to be
used for seed. The simplest method
OF making a test Is by means of an
improved rag-doll germinator. This,
in its essential features, consists of
nothing more than a broad strip of
muslin backed by moistureproof fiber
paper. Rows of seed kernels are
placed on the cloth which is rolled
up and left in warm box. The re-
suits are, of course, checked against
the ears from which the kernels were
taken, and only perfect, or nearly per-
feet, ears are kept for seed. This
germinator is very simple and fur
nishes a practically complete test.
Bleached or unbleached muslin can
be used for the rag doll. The cloth
which usually comes in 54-inch
width, is torn across into 12-inch
strips, 81 inches long. Before being
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

Every druggist In town has noticed
a great falling off in the sale OF
calomel They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking
its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know it," Dodson's Liver Tone is per-
sonally guaranteed by every druggist
who sells it. A large bottle doesn't
cost very much but If it fails to give
easy relief in every case of liver slug
gishness and constipation, just ask
for your money back.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

had occasion to take It again as have
been so we'll. / have six room nat
and do all my work. My two sisters
are taking the Compound upon my rec
concentration and you may publish my
letter. 1t is the gospel truth and Will
write to any one who wants persona!
letter. Mrs. E. II. HAYDoCK, 682A
St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago Illinois.
Because Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegee-
table Compound saved Mrs. Haydock
from an operation we cannot claim that
ali operations may be avoided by it,
but many women have escaped oper-
atoms by the timely use of this old fash
Toned root and herb medicine.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Quite in Keeping.

A society woman called on famous
painter who, when necessity arose,
could express himself with emphasis.
Her ceaseless chatter did not permit
him to get in word edgeways.
At length a pause to take breath al
lowed him to say, "We had boiled NUT.
ton and turnips for dinner today"
What a strange observation !" the
woman exclaimed
Why" he said, lit is as good as
anything you have been saying for the
last two hours"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
DODSON STOPS
Sale OF CALOMEL
'Dodsons Liver Tone" is Taking Place of Dangerous.
Siokening Chemical, Say Druggists

Dodson's Liver Tone is a peasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipatec
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause In
convenience all the next day like VIC
lent calomel. Take dose OF calomel
today and tomorrow you Will feet
weak. sick and nauseated. Don't lose
a day.-Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
"Cold i'm the Head"

IL an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh,
Those subject to frequent colds in the
head will find that the use of HALL S
CATARRH MEDICINE will build up the
system, cleanse the Blood and render
them less liable to colds. Repeated at
lacks of Acute Catarrh may lead to
Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is
taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys.
tenn, thus reducing the inflammation and
restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists Circulars free.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
MRS. HAYDOCK
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
Followed Advice of Her
Druggists Wife and Took
lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Chicago, nl.-T was in bed with Q
female trouble and Inflammation and

had four DOCTORS DuI
none of them did me
good. They all
said / would have to
have an operation.
A druggis t s wife
told me totake Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
l took % bottles,
never missing q dose
and at the end of that
time l was perfectly
we'll. I have never
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
More Than One Case.

Flatbush-Did you ever put the all.
important question to a girl and have
her say no?
Bensonhurst-Yes; ] did today.
Flatbbush-What are you talking
about? Why, you're already married.
Bensonhurst-I know it but I asked
our cook to stay another week, and
mo" was what she said.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
WORMS OF Different KINDS
Fowls Affected Are Likely to Be Elk.
tremely Thin in Cases of
Long Standing.

Some chickens have worms of vari-
GUS kinds. The intestines should be
slit to find this out. Chickens having
worms are likely to be unduly thin,
and this loss of weight is extreme in
cases of long standing.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Eoo Mash Is Essential.

Without a good egg mash hen can.
not lay the maximum of eggs. She
requires daily large amount of pro-
TEN in the most available form to
make the white or albumen of the egg.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
IT COSTS MONEY TO GET SICK

Save money and suffering by keeping
Vache--Balm handy. If used in time
1t prevents Colds, Coughs, and Sore
ness from getting bad.
There Is nothing better, avoid imi-
tations.
Ask your druggist, or send for free
sample. e. w. VACHER, Inc, New
Orleans, La.-Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Empress Of Fashion.

A biography of the late Empress
Eugene says: 'Twice year the em-
press of the French renewed her
frocks, and this was the origin of to
days changeability of fashion. now
followed slavishly by women"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
New Noses for Old.

DR.. Julien Bourget of Paris, who
made reputation during the war in
rebuilding noses which had been
knocked away in battle, is visiting
America with the object of improving
noses which do not have the proper
tilt.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Indications of Viaor.

The appearance of bird is rot al
ways sure indication of its vigor
but appearance and action taken to-
gether are fairly reliable guide
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

shown In the drawing. Then drive
small nails into the edge at the large
end. and cut off the heads, filing them
to a point. This keeps the stretcher
from slipping on the post while in
nse, Then make hook from heavy
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
s n w .

Genuine Hoe in stock. A lot of re-worked
Saws with Hoe bits in them at " price
Guaranteed for service good as new. We
have NO INTEREST at LUMBERTON. MisA
Address, Meridian Miss, Shreveport. La. Co.
lumbia, 8. C. ]. H. MINER SAW MFG. CO
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
sTRETCHER IS QUITE HANDY
Particularly Convenient in Repairing
Wire Fences and Is Easy to
Put Together.

For a common wire stretcher which
Is especially handy in repairing fence
take a piece of hardwood cut as
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

piece of strap iron as shown in the
drawing and bolt to the stick with
small bolts.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Better Adjectives.

Il heard the speech last night was
extempore." 1T was nothing of the
kind 1t was rotten"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
'Ss&7s THE Asst DROP
3I93:S5IIE ~ 5iS: GERS

No man knows half as much about
women as he tries to make them be-
leve he knows.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

and heartburn and
had headache most
of the time. After
each meal I was
sick, could scarcely
keep anything onmy
stomach, not even
water. I didn It
think there was q
medicine made that
would cure me; but.
after using DR..
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

Granulated Eyelids, SITES Inhamed Eyes
relieved overnight by Roman Eye Balsam
One trial proves its merit.-Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

can eat anything I want and Il does
not hurt me. I win always praise this
medicine" MRS. LIZZIE FRED.
ERICK.
You can procure trial package Oh
the tablets by sending 10 cents to tbs
lnvalids' Hotel, Buffalo. n. Y.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31
Stomach and Liver Trouble

Lily, Ky.-"I suffered from stomach
and liver trouble. Had 'gassy' stomach
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-03-31

Take Car Marked Thrift"
PA, how do we go to Easy street"
you come to it after fifty years
travel down Hard Work avenue, my
son. boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20
Mrs. Houser's Cats
Won Manv Prizes

Mrs. Gladys Houser of Benhouser
Farm has returned from. the New York
and Boston cat shows with her prize
winning Persians--Donna Mafalda, first
in the open class; Baltimore Belle,
third, open class; Don Enrico. first
open class, and Tacoma Caprice first,
kitten class.
Tacoma Caprice. beautiful blue-eyed
white Persian, easily won the blue
ribbon at the New York show, held at
the Waldorf the sixth and seventh,
and Mrs. Houser refused several fiat
tering offers for this cat before she
left the city. She was entered at the
Boston show, held at the Vendome the
18th and 14th, carrying away first hon
ors in the kitten class; but the journey
and nervous strain proved too much
for her and she died soon after re-
turning. Don Enrico, magnificent
highly pedigreed Persian white, carried
off blue ribbons at the show last year
also. The other winners were entered
for the first time. Mrs. Houser told a
reporter on her return that she did
much better than she had expected.
as their coats are not at their best at
this time Of year. At the Waldorf
show one hundred and fifty cats were
entered. and at the Boston show two
hundred.
Mrs. Houser has nine breeders at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20
East Piseataquis Pomona

East Piscataquis Pomona will be en-
tertained Thursday by Pleasant River
grange at Milo. All members Of the To-
cal body not otherwise solicited are ex-
pected to bring pastry. The indications
are that large class will take the
Pomona degree at the morning ses-
sion. In the afternoon the double in
stallation of Pomona and subordinate
officers will be given by Mrs. NJ. B.
Aiken, lecturer of the two oranges,
and the tableaux will be presented.
AS a large audience is expected to be
present the usual preliminary starting
march will be omitted. The following
is the program prepared: Opening
exercises, music: business; address of
welcome. Ella Henderson; response,
Mrs. Luther Averill; comforting fifth
degree; My Desire for the Coming
Year; recess for dinner; call to order,
music; roll call of oranges; joint in
stalIation of Pomona and host oranges;
address, Rev. A. ]. Torsleff, Bangor.
subject, Child Welfare; question box;
For Good of the Order; closing exer-
cises, music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20
WOOLWICH

Miss Mildred Snipe returned to her
home in hath Saturday. after a weeks
visit with her grandmother. Mrs.
Hawthorne.
Charles Hunnewell, who keeps liv-
cry stable at Sagadahoc Ferry. is very
Ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Jessie
Malice IL taking care of him.
Blake Reed has returned to his stud
les at Dartmouth college.
DR.. A. A. Stott is entertaining his
father from Reading. Mass.
Cushman Ward and son have opened
q shop at Days Ferry for general re-
pair. as blacksmith and wheeiwright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Larrabee and
daughters, Of Bath. are passing the
winter with her Darents. Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Croker.
Miss Evelyn Hodgdon has resumed
her duties as teacher in the Gorham
Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20

] e. Bradley of East vassalboro
was at Jewett brothers Wednesday.
At the baked bean supper last Fri.
day night a good sum was realized.
w. A. Morse and w. Temple of Batf
were business men in town Thursday.
Mrs. Perley Hilton was called to
Cooper's Mills last Saturday by the Ill
ness Of her brother-in-law. Mr.. L. B.
Hisley.
Scott Rankins, with his gasoline en-
CINE, is saving wood for people in this
vicinity.
F. e. Hilton of Augusta was a call
er in this place Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20

VTs vucVD Lyon HOmer, MICH.
| wish that you could hear him
ointments.. salves. dilators, etc, be-
fore he tried my method. Here is q
letter just received from him:
Mr.. f.. r: Page. Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir: l want you to know what
your treatment has done for me- I
years and used suppositories and ali
kinds Of treatments. but never got
relief until I tried yours. Am now
completely cured. Although / am So
years old, and the Oldest active
blacksmith In Michigan. feel years
! viii surely recommend 1t to ali /
know who suffer this way. You can
use my letter any way you wish and
1 hope 1t will lead others to try this
wonderful remedy
Yours truly,
IL. LYON.
There are thousands of afflicted
people suffering with piles who have
never yet tried the one sensible way
of treating them.
DOM. pc cut. Don't waste money
etc. but send today for a Free Trial
of my internal method for the heal
ing of Piles.
No matter whether your case is
of long standing or recent develop
ment - whether It is occasional or
permanentv-you should. send for this
free trial treatment.
No matter where you live--no mat :
ter what your age or occupatfon-if
you are troubled with piles. my meth
cd will relieve you promptly.
This liberal offer of free treatment
o single day. write now. Send no
money. Simply mail the coupor--but
do this now-TCDAY !. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS

Regular Dixie Program Today at the
Strand-Southern Music, Southern
Atmosphere, Colonial Mansions,
Negro Cabins, Pieeaninnies, Ban
jos, Trummins-Real Folks In a
Real Town
One of the pathetic situations in
1.-The Family Honor which. picture
will be shown at the Strand theatre
today, is that in which youth in his
teens loses all of his money in gamb-
ling hell, secretly run by the mayor of
the town.
This Is the story Of a beautiful young
southern girl who tries to make a man
out -of her blacksheep brother; until
an unusual event occurs that changes
the whole situation for her and makes
possible wonderful love that she was
struggling to stifie.
"Vulture and the Law" a two part
western. and the comedy go Rubber
ing" makes a splendid program. "Sil-
yer Lining with Jewell Carmen to-
morrow. Buck Jones Friday in
''Firebrand Trevison.'-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20
SHOULD THESE
GIRLS BE ALLOWED
I'm GARDINER?

To widen Church street from Wat
er street to thaeColiseum, removing
portion of the building now .occu-
pied by Tasker's Clothing Store and
having the sidewalk twice as wide,
has been suggested. 1t is also be-
! lieved that there will be extensive
work done at once upon the Coiise-
UNI, as this auditorium will have to
be made about once again as wide
with extra balconies and larger.
floor space. This will be pleasing
news to not only Gardiner but also
; to our friends Of Augusta, Hallowell.
Richmond and surrounding towns as
WELL, These are only rumors at pres
ent but that they are well founded,
you may judge for yourself Here is
the story. 1t seems that a Gardiner
gentleman has been in communica-
ton with several baby dolls in New
York. Now we have some dolls here
in our own valley, but upon good
authority there are goodIy number
OF New York's finest baby vamps on
their way to Gardiner. Will we be
pleased to see them? say SO! And
every one else will want to not only
see them. but take them by the hand
and whisper sweet nothings into their
ears. The gentlemen who is likely to
cause the changes in Gardiner streets
and real estate from his importation
of vamps is Mr.. Arthur Bubar and
anyone caring to learn more about
them or make further engagements,
should see him at once as his arms
will be full upon their arrival. We
also know that he is a popular young
man as he already has flock Of six
chickens whose actions have caused
him to place over them a stern,
proud chap from, Plymouth. Hard as
"a rock. In making engagements with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20
present She has sold a large number

present. She has sold large number
of kittens during the season, and was
on her way to Brunswick Monday af-
ternoon with a handsome emerald
eyed smoke Persian kit nine months
old, purchased by Mrs. Earle c. Fol-
lett of Brunswick. wife of DR.. Earle
c. Follett, assistant professor of Path
ology and Bacteriology at Bowdoin
college.
Work of charging the Tacoma cat
teries is now in process, and the lady
in charge plans to have plenty Of room
to accommodate more than twice the
number Of Persians she raised the last
year. Interest in these pets is grow
ing in this State. now that the theory
that Maine is poor climate for rails
ing these beautiful animals has been
exploded Cat raising is simply a mat
ter of intelligent care-not climate,
Mrs. Houser will tell you, and she is
well informed on the subject besides
having had no end of practical expe-
rience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-20

from her childhood home in Sweden,
told of her trip and showed pictures of
same, She brought back many inter-
esting tokens which are highly valued
by her. The next meeting will be held
Thursday, Jan. e. at the home Of Leslie
Lewis. Each one is asked to have
something ready for the program.
Henry Starks Of Lewiston passed the
weekend here at his old home. Eugene
Morgan. of Augusta has leased Mr..
Stark's house for short time.
Miss Tilla Lawrence of Chelsea was
weekend guest at the home Of her
uncle, D. A. Lawrence.
Misses Mary and Ethel Gordon very
pleasantly and happily entertained sew
enteen Of their schoolmates Saturday,
Jan. Is. at their home, Wildwood
Farm" in honor Of their birthdays.
They received several gifts, and served