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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Laurel Mt Reporter Office

It may interest readers of the Re-
porter to know that the Laurel" re-
Gently received at that Office is really
Rhododendron, maytmum. A mem
Der of the Heath family, a large or
der we'll represented in Maine. Rho
dodendron. aXimum grows in only
three places in Maine, and the patch
near Stafford Pond, Lexington Pit.
is the most northerly point where 1t
is known to grow in North America .
But Is plentiful throughout the noun
tain regions of the south together with
it's near relative the mountain laurel
Where it sometimes grows to a height
of forty feet. and six inches in dia-
meter. The name means rose tree.
The Laurel family proper has but two
representa- yes in New England. The
Wild Allspice or Fever Bush, shrub
) to II feet high with yellow flowers
And the Sassafras tree. a small to
arge tree with greenish yellow flow
FRS and aromatic bark. This tree
grows sparingly in Massachusetts and
from il is made the Laurel tea of the
south
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Horace s WithCe Owner Of "SWeei
Home" Farm

Sweet Home" farm, which consists
of 225 cares. is owned by Horace S.
Withee of SkowhcGan. II. +. ID and
Mr.. Withee's principal activity s the
raising of hay and grain. He anti
cipatos large yield of these crops
as well as oats, potatoes and other
garden truck for own family conyen-
fences. These are ut present four
Grade Jerseys on the farm, two work
horses, and a driver; also one Berk-
Shire brood SOW. Among the dairy
products on the farm are butter and
cheese, which is made in large guam
titles. Mr., Withe9 alwals gets II
good yield of fruit from the orchard
including apples Of different varieties
aIsa pl0ms. cherries, pears and cul-
tivatcu blackberries and raspberries
l The present farm buildings were
built in 1863 by the late David With
ee, an uncle to the present owner.
who has had possession of the farm
for "a years this fall. Mr.. Withee
went to Housekeeping at this farm and
expects TO remain there permanently
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
ALFALFA AS HORSE ROUGHAGE
Plant Is High In Protein and Minerals
and Is Especially Good for
Young Stock.

Alfalfa receives great favor as
horse roughage. 1t Is high In miner
ais and protein and is especially good
for young stock. Because 1t is laXa-
tive In effect and high in protein, 1t Is
always best to limit the amount of al
falfa to one-half or two-thrds of the
total hay ration. The rest may be
timothy hay. Use alfalfa with a ra-
tlon that is low in protein. Corn as
a grain and alfalfa as a roughage
make q balanced ration.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

of cholera and strict organized effort
to eradicate it, there has been IL - .
markable decrease in the disease in
the county during the last two years.
In 1917 the loss from cholera In the
county, according to the county agent,
was about $4,000. In 1913 1t was
a little less than $1,000, and In 1919
1t was about the same. In 1920, how
ever, only three cases occurred In the
county, which leads the swine breed
ers to believe that if their efforts to
control the disease are continued chol-
era can be practically eradicated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
GENERAL FARMING AC-
INVITES

Mrs. VI. H. Berry 81 North Anson
has furnished us with IN interesting
potato freak. one SIDE Of the tuber
has evidently burst open and three
tiny potatoes are partially grown
where the opening has been made.
The three small potatoes are red like
strawberries. II is an unusual OBJ
ject.
It is reported that the people who
have recently purchased the Jones.
place on Hampshire Hill. Mercer
which fs noted for its orchards are 20
ing into the business quite extensive
ly and are planning to set apple trees
on forty acres Of land and have pur-
chased a REQ spccdster and truck.
f. l.. Hight Of Ndrth Corn"iile
just sold a purobrcd llolstein bull
calf TO S W. Could OF skowhcgan
Melvin Farmer of Emblem has pur-
chased a thoroughbred Jersey bull.
Horace Low has been dressing some
very good lambs for W. +. Stairs.
who lives on the Charles A. Uoomis
farm, in Skowhcgan and finds n good
market for them n town. a cali
which he dressed for Charlie Walker
last week weighed 104 pounds and
was sold 1T one Of the local markets
in town.
Walter McKcnney of North Arson
has a two acre lime demonstration
that shows clearly The value of using
lime. Mr.. McKenncy also has sowed
a small amount of Grimm Alfalfa on
a well prepared piece OF ground.
o. d. Dean Of Scion has Il plot
sewed to Grimm alfalfa.
Several men in Ripley are mem
bers of the company that bought the
sweet corn factory in Dexter.
Webb & Ba rd of Hartland have
bought some registered Duroc Jersey
pigs for breeding
Harry Jcnes and Thurston Hutch
ms of New Portland Hi have bought
a hand dustcr to use IN their or
chards.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Twelfth Annual Pomona Election In
1891

Master. l.. Fl Moulton, New Port
land Grange; Overseer, d. e. Moor,
Bingham Grange; Lecturer. l. O.
Winslow. st. Adams Grange; Stew
ard. r. II. Boothby, Athens Grange;
Asst. Steward, Eugene Danforth.
North Somerset Grange; Chaplain,
Mrs. N. II. Vining, st. Adams
Grange; Treasurer. Lester Holway,
Victor Grange; Secretary S. f. En-
erson. Skowhegan Grange; Gate
Keeper, G. W. Patten, Pittsfleld
Grange; Pomona, Mrs. w. L. French,
Nennebec Valley Grange; Ceres. Mrs.
o. A. Bowman, Victor Grange; Flora,
Mrs d. II. Bartlett, Skowhegan
Grange; Lady Asst Steward, Mrs. j.
r. Bicknell East Madison Grange
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
HIGH SILLS CAUSE OF LOSS
Nebraska Breeder Finds That Little
Pigs Are Unable to Follow
Sows Into Pens.

Many pigs are lost and others are
STUFFED in growth as the result of ex-
posnre because of high stills in front
of hogpens. This Is the observation of
Nebraska swine grower in letter
to the United States Department of
Agriculture ON the cause of iunty live
stock He urges that stockmen OK
anime their equipment, and be certain
that small pigs are able to follow the
sows into the pens. Attention to bal
anced rations, sanitation, and pure wa
ter are likewise mentioned as meth
DDS of preventing runts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
BEST LIVE STOCK CHEAPEST
Opinion of Virginia Farmer Who
Thinks Breeders Are Aiming to
Procure Purebreds.

From 80 years experience in
breeding thoroughbred horses and
later dairy cattle, have found that
the best is the cheapest" This is
the opinion of Virginia farmer In a
statement to the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture. Il think all
raisers of live stock in Virginia are
aiming topprocure purebred sires."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
SUPERIORITY OF SUGAR BEET
Authoritative Reports and Opinions
on Feeding Value of 5y-Products
for Live Stock.

There is now ayailahla n consid-
erable library of authoritative reports
and opinions on live stock feeding with
sugar beet hy-products. Experiments
extending over term of years hive
been conducted. showing the compare
tive superiority of these feeds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

Where cattle are sailed only at wide
intervals and then given an over
large supply of the mineral there is
somo danger of injury taking place.
However. If salt is kept before the
COWS constantly, after they become
accustomed to it they will he in no
dangers Whatever of iniuring them
selves. A box protected from the
weather in q place to which the stock
has free access will serve ,excellently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
SUMMER ATTENTION TO HOGS
Foundation Laid at This Time to Be
gin Things Necessary for Cheap
Production of Pork.

You may think TINT your hog crop
needs the least Of your thought and
attention during the summer months,
but It would pay many pork producers
Immensely to give deeper thought to
this summer handling Of the herd than
they do. for at this time can easily
be laid the foundation of successful
avoidance of many troubles as we'll as
to begin some things necessary for
cheap pork production.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Athens Grange

Athens Grange held its regular
roeeting Saturday evening. July 10.
There was good attendance and an
Interesting meeting was held. The
third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred on a class of four. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Mckinney, Frances
Greenlaw and Anna Kelley. After
the degree work the usual harvest
feast was enjoyed by all The next
meeting will be held at the usual
time July 90
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
VI W..
c~s.@~ a.
- DS\~6A
PLAN TO ERADICATE Che : "A
Working to Stamp Out All
Traces of Disease.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
A county free from hog cholera this
year is the goal to which swine breed
ers In Steuben county, Ind, are work
ing under the guidance of the local
county agent and the district yeteri-
marian of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture AS result Of
q persistent campaign for the control
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
BENEFIT OF STABLE MANURE
Phosphate, Which lie Corn
paratlveiy inexpensive.

Manure contains humus in plenty
and all the necessary plant materials
ms we'll as bacteria which put these
materials into the most disable shape
for crops. To get the full benefit Of
stable manure, however, 1t should be
balanced with acid phosphate, whlt.i
is comparatively inexpensive.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Good Mixture for Hous

1t Is good policy, where possible, TO
keep charcoal, wood ashes, slaked
lime and salt in sheltered trough
where hogs can have access to same
at wilI.l
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Silaue for Horses.

Silage should not be considered as q
mainstay for horses, as its use is pref
cradle only in limited amounts as
small supplement to the regular ra-
ton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
important In Sow's Ration.

High content Of protein and mineral
matter Is required in the sow's ration,
because her milk Is high in these ma
terlals which form the bone apd11
Gle of the young pigssss.asssg. 4 - ssa.s'es
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

These foods meetings have beer
held With n demonstration in the
forenoon on salads, supper dishes
desserts or invalid cookery. Food
values were discussed in the after,
Moons.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Foods Meetings

Foods meetings have been held in
thirteen different communities, under
the auspices OF the Farm Bureau.
Much interest has been shown in the
foods calendars.
Food calendars have been given out
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Interesting Twins

The enclosed s a picture of Lady
Hilton" ard her twin heller calves.
The arc beautiful littie creatures and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

The accompanying illustration
should have appeared in our issue CT
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

Clean goods, in cid
handled in "a clean n
storekeeper and cast1
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
WEEKLY PREEs BIG FACTOR IN
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY

A statement issued BY the Demo-
cratic National Committee contains
thiS tribute to the weekly prcss:
I'm assessing credit for the great
Democratic victory Of Tuesday. No
vember Z, 1t 10 but justice to say that
there was no more important factor
than tho Democratic aud Independent
weekly press. at the same time max
Ing due acknowledgment of the splen.
did public and political service rem
dered BY the daily press Democratic.
Independent and many leading Repub
lican papers WHICH were in revolt a.
gainst the Profiteer's Tariff and New
berryiam.
"since the Republican administka.
tion came into power. the Democratic
and Independent weekly press have
given to their readers the main facts
concerning Congress and the admin
istration. 80 Interpreted that the read
ers obtained the meaning of the news
as well as the news itself In the most
remote sections Of the country the
readers Of weekly papers have been
kept constantly informed Of the Is
sues In the campaign. That these is-
sues were understood and intelligent
ly acted upon Is shown BY the vote
In rural sections Of the country.
I'm addition to giving their read
ers the highlishts Of the national
news, the weekly press have editorial
ly discussed the issues Of the cam
paign In a most convincing and effec
tive manner. They have rendered not
only 4 service to the Democratic par.
ty. but to the public.
1T may well be doubted II any
other form Of publication is so thor
oushly read and 30 well digested as
the weekly newspapers. and certainly
no other publications have more sin.
cerely at heart the welfare of their
respective communities. As q rule,
their characteristics are q rugged hon
esty, high courage. clear and plain
speaking. and with few exceptions,
they accurately and fairly reflect pub
lie sentiment within the radius of
their circulation. The future Of Amer
lea will always be secure as long As
the country press remains true to its
record and its traditions.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
WHAT PROHIBITION CAN DO

Commenting on the late election
and prohibition Colonel Jason Pepper
observes:
Congressman voIsted lost hiz sete
at the las elecshun. en- Governor Ed
wards nv New Jersey waz elected tn
the senit with a majority Nv a hun
derd thousen. That don't meme that
the country IL thru with prohibition
but 1t dus meme thet law thet re-
quires a speshal appropriashun Nv sew
en- milyun dollars yere for its en-.
fofsement needs fxin. There IL wun
seekshun Nv Denver thet shoze what
prohibition can du. Before the state
went dry 1t wuz a forlorn, diapt
dated district where pepul lived in
tumble down shacks. These same
people now 'oan en- live In up to date
bunealos costin Ave to eight thousen
dollers. Tha ernd en- saved the muny
bi industrious, frugal bootlegin. Its en-
III wind thet blows nobody nuthin."
Industrious, frugal bootlexging is
rood, and describes the situation a.
bout right
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
DO YOU FEEL TIRED
AFTER EATING?

A tired. nervous feeling may be
sign Of poisons In your system which
prevent proper digestion. Food turns
into more poison and 0asy making you
nervous and weak. Simple buckthorn
bark. giycerine. ETC.. AZ mixed In Ad-
lerika, expels. poisons and gas from
ROTH upper and over bowel. Re-
moves old matter you never thought
was In your system which poisoned
stomach and made you tired and ner
vous. Adlerika is EXCELLENT to
guard against appendicitis.
hlEEKER PHARMACY
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
RAroR NEwBERRY RESIGNS

The sensation Of the week comes
from the seat Of national, government
It was the resignation Of Senator New
berry Of Michigan.
" The senator got tired Of being in.
vsstigated as to how he obtained his
seat in the Senate and we can't blame
him for declining to continue in the
role of goat" for the "Interests".
Truman h Newberry is a graduate
Of the U 8 Naval Academy; has to
his credit a good record ms a Naval
a4acer and during the World War
rose to the high rank Of a Comman.
der.
While investigating the ways by
which men reach the Senate 1t might
not be out Of place to take peep into
how Simon Gugginheim, Lawrence
Phtpps and Sam Nicholson of our
own state reached their places in the
Senate. 1t certainly wasn't their
hieh grade craftsmanship or poverty.
stricken condition that landed them In
t1as seat Of the exalted.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

big Business" having gotten .
tariff through Congress that suits It
tBig Business) cry 10 now going
forth for letting down Of the bars
against the scum of Europe. on the
plea that there Is a shortage Of COM
mon labor In this country. In other
words-the Pronteers now being pro-
tected. under the Fordney -McCumber
Tariff against cheaply. produced Eu-
Iopean goods, wants an unlimited sup
ply OF cheap European labor to the
end that the Proftcers may reap great
er profits.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
The Olympic Peninsula,

From the cities Of Puget sound in
the state of u Washington, The ere
anges to the Olympic mountalns.
whose ssrfated pro6le omarks the ex.
treme northwestern corner Of the
United States. and their peaks and the
great forests At their fest Constitute
practically unexplored region. 1t
issaid that Mount Olympus, the chief
Of the range, u S.150 fest In elevation.
but there are many peaks varying from
1000 to. 5000 feet.
The vegetation on the rugged hills
and In the valleys u truly remarkable.
Below the elevation Of 5000 feet
the gigantic trees Of the great north.
western forest are 20 thick ana the
underSrowth 10 70 tangled that By hard
work one ean travel q quarter II 4
mile b IN hour OF the trails.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
.35:1N3IT 35:t1tNT35IT
for s1E2sl pElSSz2
Give Il!|l:|! Relief
GROUPS OF THREE

Three things to ioye-Courasc,
gentleness and affection.
Three things to fight for-honor,
country and home.
Three things to think about-life.
death and eternity.
Three things to delight in-frank-
ness. freedom and beauty.
Three things to govern-tcmpcr'
tongue and conduct.
Three 4" things to hate-cruelty'
arrogance and ingratitude.
Three things to wish for-hcaIth'
friends and cheerful spirit.
Three things to avoid-idleness'
loquacity and flippant jesting.
Three things to admire-inteliec-
eaal power. dignity and gracefulnese'
-Caaadian sunshine.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

While the many rejoice at the close
of the political campaign. the editors
Of the state are ssddened by the fact
that they will no longer receive copies
of the daily open letters written by
young Mr. Shaw. chairman Of the
state central committee. The childlike
ability Of Mr. Shaw to ask fool ques-
tions furnished much JOY to democrat
ic editors and even few republican
one.-Larmar Sparks.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

on the subject. untold advancement
could be given to the Agricultural in.
terest Of the state and tho reward In
increased profits could not he estim.
ated. A conservative guess would be
that they could be doubled, aud 1t is
not unreasonable to expect that by
following the practice for q decade
they might be fourfOld.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

The humane ofiicer isn't interested
In cruelty to your farm machinery
evidenced BY leaving 1t to the ele-
nents in winter, but your punishment
WI come when you write 4 check
aext spring for the repair bill.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
Z HOW. NOT 10 TAKE COLD

Some persons are subject to fire.
qucnt colds. while others seldom, II
ever. have cold. You will ind that
:hc latter take good care Of themsel-
vcs. They take shower or cold
sponge hath every day In 4 warm
room. avoid over heated rooms,
sleep with a window open or partly
open. avoid excuses, over eating. be-
coming over heated and then chilled
and getting the feet wet. Then, when
they feel the rfist indication Of
cold. they take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy without delay and It is soon
over.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
A TIMELY SUGGESTION

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife
replenishes her supply Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t Is almost
certain to be needed before the win
ter is over and results are much more
prompt and satisfactory when 1t is
kept at hand and given as soon as the
first indication Of a cold appears and
before 1t has become setteled in the
system. There Is no danger In giving
1t to children as 1t contains no opium
or other harmful drug.
TURKEYS
WANTED-For Thanksgiving trade
number one dressed dry picked. head
and feet on. Address Swift 4 Com
pany. Grand Junction, Colorado. MT
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
r. IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTION

IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTION
II you have weak digestion eat spar
ingly Of meats, let at least ave hours
elapsc between meals, cat nothing be-
tween meals. Drink an abundance Of
water. Take one Of Chamebriain's
Tablets Immediately after supper. Do
this and you will improve your dlges-
tion.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
A oS>d ORA,

Mra. Lastsry-r1l need 5000 10
dress properly this year.
Her husband-If 5000 will keen
you properly dressed IA rwsetA IT,
nsnSy.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
CHAMBERI.AIN,s TABLETS HAVE
DONE HER WORLDS OF GOOD

"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
me a world Of good" writes Mrs L.
Button. Kirkville. N. Y. 81 have re-
commended them to a number Of my
friends and all who have used them
praise them highly" When troubled
with indigestion or constipation, give
them a trial and realize for yourself
what an excellent medicine 1t is.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

KEEP WELL AND BE HAPPY
II you would be happy you must
keep your bowels regular. One or two
Of Chamberlain's Tablets taken i'm
mediately. after supper will cause a
gentle movement If the bowels ON
the following morning. Try 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

HIGH GRADE PIANO-At bargain.
have stored in Meeker vicinity one
new high grade piano; will sell at
Sacrahce rather than move. For par
ticulars write Peter Dolan. Steam
boat Springs. Colorado. n2S-A
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

POLLARD COAL-Ieave orders for
this high grade coal at Light and
Water company once next door to
postoflice. Prompt delivery NILS
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

BRONO-FEBRIN viii cure your
cold. Try II. At sTRHLKEs.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25
SHOULD BE MADE A CRIME

g r Stevens. Farmer Labor" cnn-
didate for governor received 211
votes in Denver while other candi-
dates on his ticket received an aver
age Of nearly 1900 and this average
holds good In other counties and IN
the cause Of the defeat of portion of
ibe Democratic state ticket. Every
two years the Republicans finance
this buncO-stcerer and then he circul
ates a petition among Republicans
md among loafters In the lower part
of Denver, where most Of his sisncrs
are not even voters and In this way
nominates 4 complete state ticket to
he put on the ballot. The ticket Is com
pHeetl Of some who get a few dollars
'nrli others who know nothing about
the fake and dummies. This year for
-sed acceptances were flied with the
Secretary Of State. As for Stevens.
between elections, he Ii always pro-
noting some questionable proposition
and comes at times dangerously close
to the pen. As for his ticket 1t is
composed Of those who never worked
q day In their lives or ever saw a
farm. The name "Farmer.IAbor" is
what fools the thousands of voters
who vote that ticket. The legislature
should make promoting and financing
Of these fakes 4 criminal offense and
stop confusing the voters In order to
slecta certain ticket. Denver Demo.
trat. i-H.,
The attention Of voters was called
10 the Stevens "Tarmer-Labor" tic
'ket before late election. but to no ef-
feet. Stevens and his crew did all
that was expected Of them by the Re-
publican campaign managers, namely.
the election Of Mulnx. Strong. ct al.
'snd they will not be needed again un-
III the mkt election.
At every election there are q good
many crimes put over in the name Of
farmers and laborers. and the Stew.
ems stunt was one Of them lin the
hte election.
The Meeker herald., 1922-11-25

You can contract . cold at any sea-
son. Check and cure It by using
STREHLKE'S BROMO.FEBRIN.
The St. Charles herald., 1922-06-03

Men and women wanted to
handle city trade and retail the
original and genuine Watkins
Products, Remedies, Extracts,
Spices, Toilet Requisites, House
hold Specialties, Automobile Ac-
cessories, etc. Over $50 guaran-
teed products. Our values are un-
eoualled and Watkins Quality is
in asclass by>itself. Write to-day
for free sample and full details
OF our offer and what it means
to you.
The ]. R. Watkins, Co. Dept. rs
Memphis. Tenn.
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