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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

The largest cotton crop since
1914 and sixth largest in the his
tory of the country was grown
in 1920.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

1t has been estimated that prohi-
bition has increased the demand
for confectionery at least 40 per
cent.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Beaded and embroidered Spring Suits
just the thing for this time Of the wear.
ut prices TO suit every body
--ciebers
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Advertisements of a kind ap-
reaching our modern ideas we're
in vogue in ancient Rome, Greece
and Egypt.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

During the World War, the
American Army used one horse
for every 33-4 men. In the Civil
War the ration was one to four.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

The recent extention OF the
franchise in Sweden gives that
country more women voters than
men.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Italy recently imported fifty
tons of spaghetti from the United
States.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

For the first time since 1918,
cash and securities in the national
treasury have been checked up.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Sugar cane waste is being con-
'verted into board for lining build
ing walls.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Three-tourths of the country's
supply of hides come thru Chicago.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Frances per capita national debt
is $1,15O.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Official census gives Louisiana
1885 inhabitants.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Buchanan was the only bachelor
president of the United States.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Afghanistan has no courts
statutes, nor penal code.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

Have you registered?
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-31

THURSDAY, MARCH 81. 1921
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
Swans Island.

Saturday evening, Sept "a, the
marriage of William Turner of
Swans Island and Miss Flora Brown
of Vinalhaven took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar John
son at Minturn. Rev. F. N. John
son of Minturn officiated, using the
single ring service. The bride wore
becoming navy-blue satin gown.
The happy couple will make their
home in Minturn.
The Simmons family is now oc-
cupying the Alden Stanley farm in
Minturn.
A large hydroplane, flying low
over Minturn, attracted much at
tention on Saturday afternoon. 1t
was headed west.
Ira Torrey of Old Harbor was in
Atlantic Sunday.
During the last gale Lester Stan
ley's motor-boat broke away from
her mornings, and was discovered
adrift and unchanged the next
morning.
Rev. H. H. Hathaway has had a
visit from his son, who is a senior
student at Brown university, Provi-
dence, r. l.
Last Saturday the steamer Bod
we'll came into the harbor with her
flag half-masted on account of the
death of Capt. Stephen Dyer of
Vinalhaven, who for many years had
been captain of the Bodwell.
Winfield Merithew picked up a
punt which had drifted on to Seal
Cove head. The owner may secure
possession by applying to him.
Friday afternoon Charles Colt of
Colts Island was hauling lobster
traps near Duck island, when the
tiller ropes of his motor-boat parted
and the craft went into the break
ers, struck on reef, filed, and was
STAYED into pieces. Mr.. Colt man
aged to get ashore. The boat was
total loss, but the engines, which
dropped out in shallow water, may
possibly be saved.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Edwards of
Rockland have been stopping at the
Stanley house.
Sept. 80. G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
Whose fault is It .Uhe1 your
husband is cross at
breakfast?

You can avoid this
possibility if you'll stop
drinking tea and coffee and
drink instead, rich, pleas
ing Postum.
Postum is the deli
cious cereal beverage with
a coffee like flavor. It
affords the advantages Of
a hot drink, without the
i'll effects Of tea or coffee.
Order Postum from
your grocer today. Try
it with the family for a few
days, and see what a diff
ference there'u below
it will permit Nature to
bring sound sleep and
strong, sturdy, quiet
nerves. Sold by grocers.
Postum comes in two
forms: Instant Postum lin tins)
made Instantly IN the cup by
the addition Of boiling water.
Postum Cereal lin packages of
larger bulk, for those who pre-
fer to make the drink while the
meal is being prspared) made
by boiling for 20 minutes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
Prospect HarbOr.

Dr. Fred Main Of Jackson, Mich,
arrived Sunday to accompany his
mother, Mrs. J. T. Main, home.
Maj. Clarke Blance and family,
who are spending their vacation
here, left Monday for a motor trip
to Norridgewock, where DR.. Blance
practiced before entering the army.
Mrs. Merton Coombs and children
are spending two weeks with her
father, A. H. Wasgatt.
Miss Alice M. Cole left Monday
for Waterville for a two weeks va
cation with her brother, J. B. Cole.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gray of
Rochester, N. H., are guests of the
Alfred Hamiltons.
Mrs. Ada Stevens has returned
from Northeast Harbor, where she
has had employment during the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Eugene Norton Of Mckinley
is the guest of Mrs. Irving Farley.
Capt. AL WEIGH and E. w. Holden
are in Boston for few days on
business.
Marcellus Winslow, B. M. Moore's
genial clerk, is i'll at his home in
Birch Harbor. He was operated
upon Sunday by Drs. Blance and
Dyer.
G. Prescott Cleaves and son Ed
win were weekend guests at E. w.
Cleaves'.
Sept. 26. G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
North Sedgwick,
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIO


Whereas, Our Divine Master has
visited Sedgwick grange, and severed
a link from our fraternal chain in re-
moving from our midst our sister,
Edith Furgeson, therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of our
beloved sister, Sedgwick grange has
lost a true and loyal member.
Resolved, That it is but just
tribute to the memory of the departed
that in her removal from our midst,
we mourn for one who was a faith
full member of our order and worthy
of our deep regards.
Resolved, That this heartfelt testi-
monial of our sympathy be transmit
ted to the bereaved family as token
of our respect. that we drape our
charter for thirty days and assume
the emblems of mourning; be it
further
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions become a part of our
records and one sent to The Ellsworth
American for publication.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
THIN PEOPLE SHOULD
TAKE PHOSPHATE
Says nothing like plain Argo-PhOs-
plate to put firm. solid, stay
there flesh and muscles and in
crease strength. vim, vigor
and nerve force.

Physicians claim there is nothing
that will increase weight, strength
and endurance like organic phosphate
commonly known by druggists as
is sold by all leading druggists
everywhere under a guarantee to give
satisfaction or money refunded.
Weakness and thinness are usually
due to starved nervous conditions.
Our bodies need more phosphates
than are contained in the foods we eat.
If you wish a more rounded figure
and plump, well-developed arms neck
and bust in place of hollows you should
simply take plain argo- phosphate as
nervous conditions by phosphatizing
the system. 1t transforms the APP
pearance and an increase in weight
is often times quickly produced.
improving the general health. Sleep
lessness, nervousness, lack of energy
and ambition quickly disappear.
Pale cheeks are changed to rosy
ones and duh eyes become bright.
Miss Lena Brown of Atlanta, Ca,
who only weighed 90 pounds reports
that she gained 10 pounds in two
weeks time and says argo- phosphate
has made a different person of her
and she has never felt better in her
life.
SPECIAL NOTICE;-owing to the
fact that so many physicians and
druggists are recommending argo-
phosphate for relieving all nervous,
worn-out debilitated conditions and
the unusually large sale for argo-
phosphate there will be found in the
market numerous substitutes for the
genuine article. All limitations are
inferior preparations and owing to it's
unusual flesh producing qualities it
they desire to put on flesh and in
crease in weight.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
DON'T RISK NEGLECT.

Don't neglect constant backache,
sharp shooting pains or urinary dis
orders. The danger of dropsy or
Bright's disease is too serious to ig-
more. Use Doan's Kidney Pills as
have your friends and neighbors.
Ask your neighbor! An Ellsworth
case.
Mrs. Percy Lindsey, 1853 Main st.,
gave the following statement Deem
Der 4, 1916: II had been suffering
from kidney trouble for nearly a year
and was in bed most of the time, up
one day and down the next.
ached all over and many times
would be so dizzy, would fall on
the floor. My feet and ankles would
swell so badly couldn't put on my
shoes. treated with different
doctors but got no relief whatever
until Doan's Kidney Pills were
brought to my notice. sent for a
supply and hadn't used one box be-
fore began to notice improvement.
! kept up with Doan's Kidney Pills
until ! had used about Ave boxes and
by that time my troubles entirely
disappeared and ! have gained u
great many pounds in weight"
On October 6, 1890. Mrs. Lindsey
said: mo return disorder of the
kidneys has annoyed me since giving
my recommendation IN favor OF
Doan's in 1916. All / said at that
time holds good"
sec, at all Dealers Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo N. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05

ASulOIu, NeW L OIk.
ST feel it my duty to tell you what
'Fruit-a-tives' or Fruit Liver Tablets
did for me.
tried several kinds of physic for
over three years and, of course,
while took it every night my bowels
would move; but as soon as stopped
taking physic, I would be constipated
and would have Piles terribly.
Iheard Of Fruit-a-tives' and bought
one box and took them. Now
am not troubled any more with
Constipation and no more Piles.
'Fruit-a-tives' did for me what no
other medicine ever did; they left
no after-efects, and now I do not
have to use physic.
I recommend 'Fruit-a.tives' to all
my friends.
Mrs. JOHN CAPOZZI,
Soc. a box, 6 for So 50, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, NY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
Oak Point.

OftA OA1kus
Mrs. William J. Pomroy Is Ill at
the home of Mrs. Willis Moore, who
is caring for her.
Everett Smith and Orten Clough,
in Sewall Hutchings' Ford, were
overturned last Saturday night.
They were coming down the Bayside
road and struck the big rock by the
Wescott place. Mr.. Smith, who was
driving, says the steering gear
broke. Both boys were badly
shaken up, but escaped serious in
jury.
j. w. Remick was called to
Brewer Thursday by the sudden
death of his sister, Mrs. E. P.
Conary.
Bayside school was closed last
week owing to the illness of the
teacher, Mrs. Remick, of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Young left
Friday for weeks visit in Massa-
chusetts. ;.
Mrs. velma Haynes has closed
her home for the winter and gone to
Milo.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Tenney of
Milo, accompanied by Mrs. j. A.
Speed, and little nephew Sidney, are
at their cottage for two weeks. Mr..
Tenney has had the cottage raised,
and wide porches added to the front
and east side.
Capt. and Mrs. r. G. Leland are
moving to Bar Harbor for the win
ter. Miss Adrianna Leland is at
tending high school there.
E. N. Eldridge has han an out
side stone chimney, with fireplace
in living room, added to his al
ready attractive place.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Haynes have
gone to Portland for the winter.
Mr.. Haynes is employed by the
Smith Optical 90.
A real estate transfer of much in
terest is the purchase of the
George Murch place BY H. G.
Wotherspoon of New York. Mr..
Wotherspoon, who is vice-president
of the Wotherspoon plaster mill,
will have extensive improvements
made. Mr.. and Mrs. Wotherspoon
plan to make their home here for
nine months of the year, as Mr..
Wotherspoon is still suffering from
the effects of German gas and finds
the climate here most healthful.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
StOningtOn.
Oper II Million Jafs Used yearly

SCOn1nRtOn.
Miss Margaret Turner left Septem-
Der 20 for Waterville to enter upon
her sophomore year at Colby.
George H. Moves went to Bruins
wick September 10 to finish four
years course in liberal arts at Bow
dom.
Herman Eaton formerly resi-
dent of this town died in Bruns-
wick, where he was living with his
daughter.
Mrs. Annie Barter, who has spent
most of the summer here, has re-
turned to Providence.
The Stonington public library has
been incorporated, and has enjoyed
an increase during the last three
months of about 800 volumes.
Mrs. Luetta Colt of West Stoning-
ton, widow of Ezra Colt, died
Thursday, aged nearly ninety years.
DR.. and Mrs. B. Lake Moves have
been out of town, making a trip to
Brunswick and calling en- route in
Rockland on Mrs. Susie v. Johnson,
whom they found convalescing
favorably from surgical operation
at the Silsby hospital.
IcOplc nave SuOWu more OF less
interest inHezekiah Barbour's not
unsuccessful attempt to raise water
melons. They have not matufed
like their southern relatives, but are
claimed to be edible.
Twin stands have been erected
near the high school building for
outdoor basket ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Thurlow are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter.
A. c. Turner has installed a gaso-
line tank and pump in front of his
garage.
F. A. Torrey is having a Delco
electric light outfit installed in his
offices and in the freight house at
John L. Goss' wharf.
Sept 26, NJ
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05

If you hit your thumb
with a hammer you
wouldn't blame your
thumb for hurting.
Then why blame your
husband whose nerves
may have been pounded
by coffee, and whose rest
probably has been broken
by the irritation of the
caffeine it contains?
If you stay awake half
the night you don't feel
any too cheerful.
The caffeine Of coffee
and the them Of tea are
known drugs. If their use
is persisted in, sooner or
later the nervous system
may give way.
Then YOU NAV have
insomnia, or disturbed
sleep. Your nerves and
tissues will be robbed of
that stability essential for
normal and happy living.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
North BrOOklin.

Fred Cole of Rockland was a
business visitor here Wednesday
and Thursday.
Forrest Allen has rented the John
Wells house, and will move his
family in soon.
Lillian Sexton has just had new
garage built by William Giles and
John Allen.
Eugene Cole has just completed
repairs on his house and added a
new piazza.
Lewis Candage is completing a
power boat for his son Arthur.
Laura Sherman has purchased the
on Long island, and
will have it moved here soon.
Howard Butler, seaman on the
schooner Frances Goodnow, Capt.
Johnson, now discharging coal at
Vinalhaven, arrived home Saturday,
on visit.
Mrs. Matte Candage has leased
her home to Howard Pervear, who
will move in at once.
Mrs. Aldana Young has returned
from visit to her daughter Eta,
who, with her husband, DR.. Ray
mond Clarke, has established a
home in Searsport.
!, /Bluehill Bay is alive with small
mackerel, which can be jigged any
time and many people are improv-
ing the opportunity of getting a
good supply for domestic use.
Engineer John Allen received a
despatch Saturday to join one of the
e. s. S. Co. steamers in Boston, and
couple of hours later was on his
way.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
South Deer Isle,

Capt. William Shepard, who has
charge of the yacht Alice Of
Stamford, Conn, is home.
Harry Tashjian, representing the
Fulton Fruit Co. of Boston, has
been on the island buying apples.
He was accompanied by Charles
Puccia.,
Douglass Cronkshang of Brook
Ign, N. Y, is visiting Capt. William
Shepard.
M. c. Pert and Maynard l.. Stin-
son have returned from trip to
Pennington and vicinity.
Mrs. Charles Bryant and son
Robert are in Stonington, while
Mrs. Bryant is employed in the
factory.
Sept. 26. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
MUTUAL BENEFIT COLUMN.
Edited by "Aunt Madge."
MoTTo:-HELPFuL AND HOPEFUL.

The purposes of this column are
succinctly stated in the title and motto
it is for the mutual benefit, and aims
to be helpful and hopeful. Being for
the common good it is for the common
use-a public servant, a purveyor OF
and suggestions. medium
for the interchange of ideas. In this
capacity it solicits communications, and
it's success depends largely on the sup
port given it in this respect. Com
munications must be signed, but the
name of writer will not be printed ex-
cept by permission. Communications
will be subject to approval or rejection
by the editor of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason.
Address all combinations to The
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
North LamOine.

Roland Garter has gone to Beech
Hill to reside, and the new owner,
Arthur Ashmore, has moved in
The Carriers, in their seven years.
residence here, have made many
friends who regret their departure.
Mrs. Alfred Frye arrived here
Monday from her home in Leicester,
Mass, called by the accident to her
mother, Mrs. H. B. Mcfarland.
Sept. q. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05

Itch! Itch! Itch: scratchl ScratchI
Scratch! The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
For eczema. any skin itching. coo .
box.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
IL for sick
NSFE;:sN headaches
|| Beesc:ltlIarns
~ Pills
weak
ne rye

When digestion is good
and the body is properly
nourished, the nerves
seldom give trouble. But |
if the stomach, liver,
kidneys or bowels be-
come deranged, thu
nerves are sure to be af-
fected. You know the
symptoms = depression,
irritability, loss Of sleep,
poor circulation, head
ache and q hundred
other forms Of "mis.
cry" Constipation fire.
quently exists and then
there is real danger.
Don't delay a day but
begin at once with
small doses Of the pure
IL. F." Atwood Medi-
cine. Improvement will
be steady and perma-
nent if you follow direc-
tions faithfully. Salts
faction or money back.
81. F." Medicine Co.
Portland, Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
Pretty Marsh.

Mrs. Rose E. Dodge and grand
daughter, Mary Boyle, of Boston,
who have been visiting Mrs. w. l..
Newell, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Smith have
gone to Northeast Harbor for the
winter
Miss Hilda Stalnacke, who has
spent the summer with her father at
theStalnacke cottage, left for Rock
land Monday to visit her sister for a
few days before going to her home
in New York.
Hon. A. P. Loring, Mrs. Loring
and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Vaughn
and family, of Boston, who have
spent the season at their summer
home at Bartlett's Island, left Satur-
day for Pride's Crossing, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05
Colts Island.

T. C. Moon Of Tilton, N. H., is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bah
bidge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses Gross of Or
land are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Moore.
Miss Harriet Richards of New
Haven, Conn, will leave for home
Tuesday. after spending the summer
here. Miss Richards is an illustra-
tor for magazines, and has painted
some beautiful pictures of scenes
here.
Friends of Mrs. Sara Colt of Nc
Kinley were saddened to hear of
her death.
Oct. 8. Mrs. Chips, jr."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-10-05

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The state herald., 1921-01-25

bottom Of the boat. rowed up the
stream. The glare OF the campfire
was beginning to slither upon the drip
ping oar blades and the ripples they
raised when the Boss laid the boat
nearer the south shore with the re-
mark:
'Herc's where we're expectln' Z
hist tn sinners tomorrow-nll along
here. Jist look at tn tracks. Make Il
right smart track. don't they. fer a
beast without no feet?"
The Pearlhunter made no answer.
Crouched down by the Jack light well
toward the bow OF the boat. he had
been for some time watching the un-
usually thick tanglc OF winding marks
upon the sllmy bottom, piowed there
by the mussels or clans while feed
ing. dozens md hundreds OF the creep
Ing bivnlves. hnlf buried In the ooze.
ut that very moment dOtting the river
bed.
The Boss was In the very act Of
turning the boat ncross the river to
the camp when he was startled by mn
excited exclamation from his compan.
lon. who had suddenly lcnnt low and
dangerously far out over Sthe water.
He was up on the instant and had
flushed the jack light around the boat.
In his dripping hand there wns an I'm.
mense river musscl.
The old Boss had no sooner caught
the bluish.purple glitter shedding from
the hinge knobs OF the giant bivalve
than he uttered a shout that walked
the echoes up and down the river
shore, and brought the f,ve men n, tho
camp running down TO the waters
edge.
"a Blue Moon |" he yelled. "By the
gods. n Biue Moon !"
He snatched II from the hand Of his
companion and held II under the full
glare Of the Jack light. Next moment
he had handed II back and was driv.
Ing the boat to shore, where the first
glance at the peculiar markings Of the
mussei Instantly threw the whole
cnmp into the widest excitement.
They spread down by the light Of
the fire the whitcst cloth the camp af.
forded. and the Boss cut the mussei
open. Ono pearl. large, iustrous.
dropped out upon the cloth and lay
twinkiing up into their faces like .
fallen star. II passed from hand to
hand. the pearl fishers struggling with
each other fos IL privilege Of holding
Il
The state herald., 1921-01-25

spear IN the blaze uf tine cninpfic, fOr
all fishermen know It II never advis.
able to strike with a spear TINT gilt
tiers. He knew every mLm Of them
around the fire. But toss of his
hand, a toss Of five hands In response
was all that passed between them
men that would have carried a COM
rade for miles mt need; that would
share the last bite with him; thut
would knife him just as readily at II
fancied grievance. Such were the
river men; law unto themselves-a
simple code, warped fantnstlcally-
with knife and pistol for Judge and
jury; n leftover product Of other days
when clansmen followed their chief
and asked no questions; a bl-product
Of the border who found 1t hard to
disarm when civilization came In.
The Boss slipped an oar into the
water and laid the boat more toward
the south shore, over the deepest part
Of the bar. Hardly had he done so
when the Pearlhunter lowered the
point Of his spear. The outline Of an
Immense black bass took shape under
the glare Of the jack light, half hidden
among the swaying verdure. as II ly-
Ing In wait for his prey, which In all
likelihood he was, scaly tiger Of the
stream In ambush. The spear slid into
the water and stole toward him. All
unalarmed he lay, his fins Idly tanning
the fern-like moss In which he lurked.
little susperting the five-pronged death
creeping upon him. The points were
within three feet Of the glossIng scales
when the Pearlhunter struck. There
followed moment Of fierce furry
among the waving ferns; little
shower Of spray broke the surface OF
the wnter. and all was over. A fish
does not struggle long when the spear
goes home.
"Six-pOunder, II he's an ounce"
chuckled the Boss when the fish lay In
the bottom Of the boat. The Pearl
hunter rested his spear upon the gun
vale and bent above the Jack light.
The boat drifted on.
1t was perhaps half an hour later
when, in the leisurely manner Of men
returning from season Of successful
sport. the two fishermen. with the pick
of all they had floated over In the