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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
WARREN

Nelson Williams is working for
Virgil Hills. l.
Miss Ruth Dreamer is confined to
the house with a sore foot caused by
stepping onto q nail.
Mrs. Walter Campbell passed Fri
day with Mrs. Fannie Tarr.
Mrs. Ella Creamer is reported on
the SIGH list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Starrett Of
Beverly. Mass, arrived Monday to
visit their sister. Mrs. Ancil Holt.
rett able to be home again as he has
been i'll in the hospitaN since Jan
uary.
Parker Starrett passed Saturday in
Waldoboro.
Maude and Gladys Leach OF South
Union were the guests of Lora Camp
bell. Friday.
Mrs. Willis Moody and daughters
Bertha, Evelyn, Hazel and Freda, are
i'll.
Mrs. Ned Starrett returned to her
home Sunday after passing a week
with her sister, Mrs. Elisha Wallace.
Nina Williams and Bert Pushard
passed the evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Starrett, Monday.
Nina Williams called on Mrs. AL
media Creighton at Union, Monday.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Creighton are grieved to learn of the
death of their IL months old son.
Gertrude Starrett was the guest of
Matte Campbell, Tuesday.
Joshua Starrett. Annie Messer and
Emma Pierce were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Starrett. Sunday.
Elisha Wallace and daughter,
Marion were guests of Rosa Holt,
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
Lincoln School
Perfect Attendance

The perfect attendance record at
the Lincoln Grammar school for the
term ending, April 20. is as follows:
Grade l: Ruth Bowditch, Vir-
ginia Wyman, Treby Jones.
Grade 2: Robert Sayward, Arthur
| Thayer. Leila Jones, Virginia Tribou,
Melvin Chamberlain. Norman Dow.
Grade 8: Catherine Blanchard,
Ruth Caldwell, Grace Lee, Barbara
Gallert, Marion Wyman, Alma Rus
sell, Hazel Russell. Lowell Weston,
Howard Caldwell, George Dearborn,
LeForest Cofer.
Grade 4: Berengere Jolicoeur.
Mary Hill. Virginia Hill, Edward
| Bangs, Norman AlIard, Gertrude
Creasey, Sumner Gushing, Lucille
Hall. William Hanson. Frederick
LETTERS. Rachel Lemieux, Donald
Litchfield, Dorothy Macdonald, Dor
othy MalIoy, Zena Paul, Charles
Pease. Donald Perry. Dora Stafford,
High Tribou, Helen Wilson.
Grade s: Hilda Daniels. Lennette
Norcross, Sherley Nichols, Alice
Coma, John Paul, Gordon sawin,
Shorey Allen. Olive Bowditch, Ches-
leigh Bachelor, Annie Chamberlain,
Lauretta Coombs. Margaret Dow.
Helen Hambleton, Lucille Hanson.
Muriel Holmes, Paul Jolicoeur, Ber-
nard Kittredge. Elliot Kimball,
Charlotte Longfellow, Francis Nc
Donald, Muriel Perry, Myrtle Staples,
Evelyn Wyman.
Grade 6: Frances Baker, Lucille
Genthner, Louise Tracy, Rebecca
Sturgis, Pauline Bragdon, Dorothy
Marble, Richard Helson, Laurier
Jolicoeur, Robert Sellar, Lee WASH
burn.
Grade Z: Earle T. Baker, Estelle
HI. Jones, Thelra L. Creasey, How.
ard L. Mendall. Harold E. Frabrizi,
Dorothy H. Creasey. Evelyn G. Nor
ton, George D. Neale, Elinor Fileld,
George B. Bachelor. Sarah f. Nor
ton. Stanley F. Hart, Sylvia B. Ham
son Louise A. Washburn. Percy L.
Jackson, Beulah A. Blaisdell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
John r. Rogers Of Windham

John Reed Rogers. 90, for years
prominently connected with the busi-
ness life of Windham, died suddenly
at his home Tuesday. He was born
in Windham Jan. 8, 1880, and with
one exception was the oldest man in
town. He was the last of five chill
dren of Daniel and Katherine Rog-
ers, and was q direct descendant OF
the first Rogers to come to America.
AS young man he engaged in
farming and later became sue
cessful merchant. He was twice
married. He lived with his niece,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
WINDSOR

SOUTH-Frank Hilton OF Augusta
visited his aunt. Mrs. Henry Dun
ton on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph King have
returned from Fall River Mass, and
are going to open their home near
South Windsor. Neighbors and
friends are glad to see them back.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Tobey visit
cd relatives. in Vassalboro Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Partridge OF
Augusta were Sunday callers at the
home Of NJ. r. Partridge.
Walter Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Bullock and Miss Edith Given at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Charles F.
Pratt, Wednesday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
SOMERVILLE

Erskine Academy. South China,
baseball team, which includes Fred
and Lewis Turner of this town, played
Unity high at Unity, Saturday, WIN
ming the game with score of to 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerre Colby and chill
dren were Sunday visitors at F. A.
Turner's.
Somerville Corner school opened
Monday. April "a, with Miss Marion
f. Hayes of Chelsea for teacher, who
taught there last year.
The funeral Of the late Miles Hisler
was held at his late home Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
READFIELD

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. r. Henry Dyer
are receiving the congratulations Of
their friends upon the arrival OF a
son, Robert Wallace. on April 23rd.
Mrs. Leon Ladd of Portland is car
ing for Mrs. Henry Dyer and young
son.
Mrs. B. D. Gordon, who has been
i'll for several weeks, is slowly re-
covering.
c. B. Fifield has recently had light
ming rods placed on his buildings.
Mrs. Elsie Libby and two little
daughters, Prudie and Clara, OF Man
chester, are visiting Mrs. Vivian
Wyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
Oxford GRANGE

At the close Of the regular meet
ing Of Oxford grange, Welchville
Friday evening. the grange hall was
opened to the public. and was soon
filled with a large audience. who
came to hear Senator Babb Of Au-
gusta give his lecture on "Birds and
Bugs" He first showed pictures Of
the gypsy mother, the nests and
caterpillar and the places where the
nest could be found. There were
pictures Of trees defoliated by the
worms; he found nests of the moths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29

afternoon, conducted by Missionary
Willard E. Overlook Of Razorville
with Fred E. Moody of Windsor in
charge. Interment was made in Sand
Hill cemetery.
Justus D. Turner Of Palermo re-
Gently ran his raft Of logs down Tur-
ner mill pond to Colby Brothers mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Brown were
Wednesday callers at the home of
Fred A, Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
VASSALBORO

EAST-The Jolly Seven Club met
at the home Of Mrs. Melvin Wilson,
East vassalboro. Wednesday and
five were present. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
HELPED HER MOTHER WONDER


Group and whooping cough. 1t is well
to know that every year there are used
more bottles Of Foley's Honey and
Tar than Of any other cough medicine.
Mrs. S. l.. Hunt. Sis w. 9th St. Gin
cinnati. Ohio writes: "Foley's Honey
end Tar relieved me of hacking
cough. tickling in the throat, wheeling
and pains in the chest. II Is helping
my mother wonderfully" That's why
druggists recommend Foley's. Sold
eyerywhere.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
Mrs. Fannie Atherton. who is his
nearest surviving relative.
Premier

Premier Magnusson OF Iceland
made visit to London recently. but
stayed only a few days as he found
the weather too cold for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29

Mrs. Eugene Foss Of Wayne was
taken to the Augusta General hos
pital for treatment on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29

Miss Louise Foster, who has been
visiting here and at her home in
East Winthrop, has returned to her
work in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29

Frank Peabody Of Houlton has ar
rived in the city on a few days bust
ness stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Old Folks Dance. Golden Cross
Hall. tonight and every Saturday.
Smiths orchestra. Apr29d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29

both here and at Oxford village. He
next showed pictures of the common
birds which was very interesting and
instructive which was much enjoyed
by every one.
After the lecture a farce was CIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29

Dance tonight at Windsor Town
Hall. Four-piece orchestra. Ice
cream. apr29d1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Patrick Sullivan of Lewiston was a
business caller here this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-29

en- by the young people Of the
grange.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Soy Beans GOO! Dairy Feed.

Soy beans rs feed for dairy cattle
have shown their value in replacing
oilmcal i'll the ration. according to Il
recent experiment conducted by the
Iowa agricultural experiment station.
Cracked soy beans, il was found, made
Il palatab!e protein feed worth one
third more than the same amount OF
oilmcal.
! Two years experiments were con
Quoted with the soy beans in replacing
protein supplements aud the results
show that dairy farmers can produce
their own supplements and he indie
pendent of high priced oilmraI
They may have TO wait until soy
bean seed is somewhat cheaper but
reports show that large seedlings are
being made in the state and the pro-
dnction is increasing.
For good results with soy bean seed
ing the soil needs to be inocllatcd
either with soil from fields on which
the beans have been grown success
fully. or by means of commercial cul-
lures. For seeding with corn. hest
results are secured when special soy
bean attachment is used on the plant
cr. Satisfactory stands are not gcncr
ally secured by mixing the heans and
the corn il the planter boxes. The
best rate of seeding in corn, the Iowa
experiment station says. is about 3 to
. pounds OF seed per acre. or enou@!
to seed about three or four beans tc
e'ch hill of corn. For hay or seed
;jle highest yields have been secured
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Have Sorghum Seed.

Seed Of Ames amber sorghum
which has made Il big showing where
ever grown as Il high yicldcr of syrHp.
is being offered again by the Iowa
experiment association ut AmcS. Sev-
lrty per cent of the :f27 growers of the
sorghum have reported high Yields
One man says that he received four
and one.half gallons of syrup from Il
load Of the c:nc. The quality of the
syrup was OF :: much better grade liam
from other varieties.
The Iowa Agricultural Experiment
association, Ames, has limited sup
ply Of this particular strain again This
year which they are offering for dis
t.ibution. ANY grower desiring Il
pound of this may secure same by
writing The secretary. Joe l.. Robin
son. AmrS. Iowa. and sending II cents
10 cover cost OF seed and postage
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Girls Club yycrk Increases

With :bG counties in Iowa support
ing girls club work through Farm Blu
rtan organizations, this year promises
Il large increase over last years pro
gram. The fostering OF training schools
for local club leaders and the arrange
rlent for meetings when specialists
sent out by the Iowa State Extension
service will speak to club representa-
tiveS on the subjects of foods and nu-
triton. clothing and house furnishing
are now receiving greatest attention
from Miss Josephine ArnquiSt and
Miss Ida w. .threnS of AmeS. state
giris' club leaders.
In II ccntprS county club commit
tees of farm women appointed by the
farm bureau organizations are func-
tiOning this year in the promotion of
girls club work. an Increase of four
over last year. In 1920 there was one
such committee The duties of this
group of women are those Of planning
VIZ sttf = Va WIN: VI ltNstl-
ing possible leaders. of organizing
clubs. of acting as advisory board to
the club leaders and members and Of
making final report to the farm I'M
rcau organization OF the years accom-
rlislmcntS.
Iowa ranks fifth among states in
the number of boys and girls enrolled
IL club activities and sixth in percent
age completing the program, 49, per
con, of its club members having com
plc;ed their projects last year. The
ext cflsion service assists with the or
OF tlnh work in all COM
ties from which they have requests
Inr aid. The counties in which club
are functioning are Bucna
Vista. Wright. Woodbury.. Linn. Gin
ton Scott. powcsllirk. shelby. Iiarri-
son. P0tlawatalnir. Madison. Mahask,
and Adams.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Handle Shrub, Carefully.

In planting Shrubbery 10 improve
tie farmstcad ii is important not to
get OFF in the wrong manner. says II
II. Cornell. landscape architect with
the extension service at Iowa State
college. \ well thought out plan and
careful selection Of shrubs will pay
in the long run.
Buy to a plan. Mr.. Cornell advises.
nG more than You really need Draw
Il sketch OF the property and deter
mine the locality of each plant. Then
order from u reliable nmseryman who
can give YOU IN excellent start by
sending properly prepared material,
vigorous and hardy.
Prepare the beds. Before the plants
arrive prepare the ground just as the
10 two feet. depending upon the size
OF the shrubs. and mixing in we'll rot
ted manure. especially if the soil is
lacking in plant food or dryS ont easily.
These plants should he labeled
ly the nnrSeryman who will have es-
tahlished a careful balance. 10y proper
pruning, between the root system and
the branches. Cut out all the broken
roots and branches. Prevent the roots
from drying ont by keeping hem Gov
cred with damp soil until ready for
planting. Stamp the soil firmly about.
he roots several times in order that
he roots hairs may quickly regain
contact with the soil particles. Before
filling in the hole soak
thoroughly with water. then fill within
]. few inches of the ground level and
smooth over to prevent evaporation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Modern Methods Paid

Modern methods of poultry farming
paid one Iowa man who found out
that 1, good poultry house is worth
what 1t cost.
4 year ago last January. Herman
Miller, Of Crawford county, WAS no,
getting enough eggs ont OF Il flock of
40 chickens to supply his own table.
His hen house was OF a square type
with cement floor. 1t was poCr!
lighted and ventilated, and much too
small for the size of his flock. Dead
birds were carried out of the coop
during the winter months about as
often as eggs.
This year. in the same month with
the same flock. Mr. Miller marketed
-;Ol dozen eggs for Slol of which $40 il
was spent for feed The net return
to take care Of his overhead and labor
was SlGO.S:,. which represents exactly
the Improvement he made in one year.
The result was obtained 10y building
IA lf-monitor. Iowa type house. Civ
ing the chickens four things. satii-
cent ventilation, more sanitary quar-
tiers, light. and plenty of room.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Treat Seed Potatoes

Potatoes for Iowa paintings will give
the hest results if they are treated
for Scab before planting. According To
the plant pathology department. the
hot formaldrhydc is the most elf
cicnt treatment and can be done in Il
few minutes. Results of experiment 5
from last year showed that treated
potatoes were s.; per cent free of >cil
lille the untrra1cd potatoes were only
IL per cent free.
The formadehydc treatment CON
>istS of immcrSing the potatoes for
Two minutes in Il solution composed
ii one pound of formal in fifteen gal
Ions OF water that has been heated Ia
:: temperature of 100 degree +. They
May Ike planted AT once. This treat
ncnt not only Kills the scah hut will
often prevent other diseases S.ich a~
black Scllrf and black leg.
For the best results select good type
IutatOcS. treat them and keep them
free from pests during the growing
season. Where the seed is of qucS-
Toned value il will pay the farmer to
:tt some certified northern grown
seed as the difference in yield will
repay The original cost.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Examine Week."

Famine Week. in Iowa has been
tentatively set for the week of April
is by executives of the American com
mittec for Russian famine relief. Dur
ing famine week" citizens of the state
will be urged to respond TO the needs
OF millions who are starving in the
VOlga valley of Russia.
All relief supplies and funds collected
by the American committee in Iowa
will be distributed by the American
Friends Service committee (Quackers).
who have Il large force in Russia.
Reports from Russia say the death
toll. constantly rcasing. now APP
prOximates 10000 day. Fifteen mil
lion people face certain death from
and disease. unless all avail
able aid is vastly increased. according
to Wilbur II. Thomas, executive secrc-
tary of the American Friends Service
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Clean Up Old Orchards.

GA neglected orchards can be made
+" pay if they are properly cleaned mp.
according 10 tn" horticul,uriSts at
Iowa State college. Last year Il man
II Boone county had two acres of old
trees which he sprayed and pulcd
:nd received Il profit of $l27 for his
trouble.
Where the trees have been neglect
cd for some time the first step is to
remove all dead wood aud then thin
out the poorest Of The trees to allow
The others a chance. If there are fun
gus groWthS on Il Limb it will infect
the whole tree and will kill it.
Where the limbs are too thick. take
en-, few. using care not to cut trees
too severity or Il wood growth will he
forced. Remove the top branches so
that the sunlight can get down to the
lower limbs. This will help rpcn
f,ni, and Keep ii within picking range.
Where wafer sprouts develop. do
hot try to GU them ali off as another
crop will result Immediately. Leave
i few where ihcy will grow up and
i'll in The vacant spaces in the tree
and with proper handling they will
eventually bear fruit.
Spraying is very essential and should
lie done thoroughly rs old trees often
l:"ilor many diseases.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Feed the SOyys Well.

\ liberal ration 10 SONS which are
~ the milk period Will pay for itself
many times over in producing strong
! igS. says &. &. CulhrrtSon of the ami
nal hushandry section of the lows,
Agricultural experiment station. plcn-
T., of protein in The ration aud plenty
Of minerals will help the sow to furn-
ish tie necessary requirements to build
strong. healthy bodies for The growing
pigs.
Sow'S milk contains 81 per cent
more protein or muSc" buildin. ma
tcrial. , per cent more fat and Is rcr
cent more lima and phnSphorors. or
bone building material. than cows
milk. Since this demand on the SOW
il so heavy. She is bound 10 lac Thin
ned during the nursing period and
must be supplied with plenty of good
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
Infertile Eggs Good Feed.

1nfertile eggs taken from the incn-
hator need not be thrown away. say
the poultrymcn at Iowa State college.
Recent experiments have shown these
eggs TO make excellent food when
cooked hard and chopped up. 1t seem
cd to MIKE no difference how stale
The eggs were. as the cooking killed
all Objectionable bacteria that might
have formed in the eggs. Even eggs
tEat have started to decOmposc are
all right for feed as the protein re-
manning can be utilized for feed.
Young chicks thrive on this food
and il can take the place Of meat
scraps in the ration.
Where large numbers of eggs are
being set the retaining of these eggs
for feed will help keep the production
costs down in Il smaller amount.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20

Give the SOW all the corn she can
slup mixture made of three parts OF
wheat middlingS and part of GO per
cent tankage. BE careful not t"
change the sow'S ration too suddenly
or trouble will result. Start her on
enc ration and keep i, up. There is
not much danger of overlooking the
SOW during the nursing period.
Lime and charcoal are good miner
It's to supply in the ration is these
will help the SOW hold up. If milk
is fed to the SOW she will naturally
let up on other feeds and will not
over eat and hurt herself
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20
''Hnster" Erowli--sta'ionery.
.cl(}tl..,
Obituary.

Emma Mae Goodman, daughter OF
Jacob and Mirandy Goodman, was born
in Boone county. Iowa, December 30.
1874. In this neighbOrhood she grew
up. Her associations and experiences
were those common to rural life. March
%, 1898. she was married to H. ID.
richards. They have spent their
married life in the vicinity of Pleasant
Hill. Their family consists OF three
children: Leroy. Wave and Gertrude.
all living at home. OF her immediate
family there are four sisters and three
brothers living. as follows: Mrs. John
Whalcn, Stanhope; Mrs. Ed Whalen,
AmeS; Mrs. John Brown. Boone: Mrs.
Marks. Des Moinos: John Goodman,
California: Willard c. Goodman. South
Dakota: Edgar Goodman. Ogden, Iowa.
Mrs. Richards was a woman quite
domestic in her tastes and activities.
Her home was her throne. In it she
held sway with a sceptre of love and
utNol IVh IlcI Spiilt IciNittu lIIc Nv
tivities of the household and breathed Il
benediction in the atmosphere of the
home She was Il devoted wife and Il
fond mother.
From her childhood she took a deep
interest in things religious. She was II
member of the Methodist church. While
her membership was recorded at Kan
rar most of the time, she was active in
the maintenance of religious services
at the school house near her home,
until with the changing conditions they
were discontinued. She was true
friend and kind neighbor- She will he
remembered not only as an Industrious
housewife ana diligent mother, but
also as one who laid hold on things
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20

Now is he time for bcekecperS TO
take an inventory of supplies says
T. Il. Paddock, apairist 1T Iowa State
college Every bee man should >cc
that everything is in readiness for
the season. Tao many men wait I'M
til the honey is coming in before they
think Of ordering supplies and as II
result are unable To secure frames or
ailS when they need them
The section honey man should look
over his supply df sections and see
that he has enough, Mr.. Paddock
states. If the nee man waits until the
honey is coming in he is liable la run
into trouble as the factories are
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-20

SwAmpcd nj that season of the year
and more mistakes and SnhStitutiOns
are made. Then the delay in receiv-
in. supplies often means 4 suhstan-
It.al loss
7" the man who wishes TO begin
hcrkceping ~ desires to increase his
lnnhrr of hives. Mr.. Paddock offers
his aid. any one who wishes to So
cure Queen bees or package bees may
write the state apairist at AmcS
Mr.. Paddock will recommend reliable
sources Of new stock and will answer
al' questions relative 10 brckccping