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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-09

Albert poulin and Mrs. Angelina
Thcrricn were quietly married sun
day afternoon at the Notrc Dame Of
Lourdes church by the pastor, Rev.
Father J. Louis a. Renaud. Mr..
Pouln is emnloycd by the Ameri-
can Wooden Company. They will
reside in Skowhe6an.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-09
Sure Way TO Get
Rid of BfdCkhedds

There is one simple. safe and sure
way that never fails to get rid of
bla ckheads. that is to dissolve them.
To do this get two ounces of caIonite
powder from any drug store-sprnklc
a little OF 81 hot. wet fcloth---rub over
the blackhcads hrskly-- wash the parts
and YOU will be surprised how the
blackheads have disappeared. Big
blackheads. little blackheads, no mat
ter where they are, simply ydissolvc
and disappear. Blackheads are mix
ture of dust and dirt and secrntions
that form in the pores of the skin. The
ca lonite powder and the water dissolve
the blackhcads so they wash right out.
leaving the pores free and clean and
in their natural condition.--Adv.
allg7- 2S-Sont S-nct9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-09
LOCAL NOTICE.

Millinery Opening at her home, o6
Turner Ave, Skowhegan. Mrs. r. f..
Daggett is prepared to make and
make over hats at very reasonable
prices. oct3d1 2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-09
William Wildcs Cheer Leader

Many friends of William Wilde5,
who was graduated from the Skow-
l1caan High school In the class Of
1923. being its prophet, and who has
entered the State University of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-09

Rhode Island at Kingston, will lie
pleased to know that he has been
elected cheer leader OF the freshman
class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
NEWS BRIEFS +.

M shington. Nov. DEMONSTRATION
by the department Of Justice into tho
legal phases of the case of Charles L.
Craig, comptroller of the city of New
York. sentenced BY Federal Judge May
er to 60 days in Jail for contempt of
court. has been ordered by President
Coolidge
Benton, ILL.,, Nov. 26.-(By A. P)-
A number of men were burned today
in an explosion at Mine No. 1 of the
Chicago. Wilmington s. Franklin Coal
Co. at Orient, near here. 1t has not
been determined whether anyone was
killed. About hoo men were in the
mine at the time of the blast.
Montreal. Nov. 26.-Fourteen and a
half. inches of snow fell in this city
and vicinity between Friday night and
Sunday. The fall constituted a record
for so years.
Washington. Nov. a6.-The United
States government will propose at the
Observation-Disclosures conference on Ii
quor smuggling, opening tomorrow at
Ottawa. that clearance of ships des-
tined for United States ports with liz
quor cargoes be prohibited by Canada;
that search and seizure of vessels en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
THE BEAUTY OF HEALTH

Newspapers and magazines are
devoting columns to magic or over
night beautifiers. There is a beauty
in health that is far more attractive
to men than mere regularity of fea-
lures or a made-up complexion,
Health should be the first essential
of women who want to win and hold
admiration, respect and love. At
the first indication of i'll health as
indicated by dark circles under the
eyes, a sallow complexion. head
aches, backaehes. pain in the side,
nervousness, irritability and melan-
cholia, women should take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound the
standard remedy for woman's ills,
which has been proven to help 90
out of every 100 women who try it.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
PALERMO
chssman c. Spratt

News has been received in this
town of the death of Chesman c.,
Spratt at his home in Woonsoeket,
r. l., where for. the past IL years
he has been principal of the high
school there.
Mr.. SpFatt was born in Palermo,
May 20, 1867, and educated in the
public SCHOOLS of this town, later
attending the Maine Central Insti-
tute. He was graduated from Bates
college in the class of 1898. He
studied biology at Harvard Univer-
sity AND at the time of his death
was ltaking course at Brown Uni
versity. During his college career he
taught different schools. He was for
time principal of Richmond high
school and after graduation was
made priReipal of Bridgtnn Academy,
where he acquired a high reputation
as an educator.
He was the founder of Long Lake
Lodge Summer Camp for Boys at
North Rridgt0n, in which he was in
struetor for more than 10 years. The
past few years he has been associ-
ated with the camp in an executive
capacity.
In July of 1894, Mr.. Spratt mar
ried Miss Minnie Lois Gardiner of
Palermo at Waterville, who survives
as does one son. Stanley Ward
Spratt. of the Portland Press Herald
and q daughter, Miss Ester Gardner
Spratt, dietitian in the Rhode Island
state Hospital, Providence, R.. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Japs Love Ship
Will Save It

Toxic, Oct. 26-lA. p, by MalN~-
Public sentiment has resulted iR .
movement FOR the preservation be-
cause Of it, historic interest or the
old baftleshin Mikasa, II was the
fiagship Of Admiral Togo in the bAtr
tie OF the Sea Of Japan fought IN
May. 1905, during The Russo-jap
ese war,
The s ), was lying n the Yoke,
suka navy yard when the Fecenf
earthquake occurred and was badly
damaged. Since then her purnns
have been operatiAe aoastaptly to
Honnced that the vesssl would be re-
b ba he s paD Hssa o Sc as ss ss aR
the MikasR from this fate,
" Il sstimatsd that ne tsmrorazy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Money Refunded If
Goods satisfactory

eral Of the hunters on the South
road saw large buck on Friday and
another Saturday but failed to land
them. n
Mr.. and Mrs, Edwin Hewett were
calling at the home of Fred Plaisted
on Sunday.
Bryan Bruce and wife of Augusta
PASSED the week end with his par-
ents,. Mr.. and Mrs. B. e, Bruce.
Fried Piaisted was fortunate
enough to secure a nice buck weigh
ing 1S4 pounds on Saturday.
There was ge0dly number out at
the forenoon service at the Friends
chapel considering the heavy rain
On Sunday Dec. End, a collection will
be taken for the Near East Relief.
Let the Thanksgiving spirit make
this q generous Offering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
William King of Gage and King

William King of Gage and King
and Deputy Sheriff Carl F. Fellows
returned Monday morning from
Massachusetts, where they have been
on matters of business at Boston,
Springfield, and Hartford. Conn. Mr..
Fellows reported that there was sew
eral inches of snow on the ground
and it. was still showing hard when
they left Springfield late Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Gets gao Buck

Raymond Gaslin of 4S Murray
street has every reason to believe that
he is lucky hunter. On last Friday
he shot at West Washington, a fine
buck deer which weighed 240 pounds.
This is the first deer that Raymond
has brought down and his friends are
coagratulating him upon his prowess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
CHINA

SOUTH-11iss Alice Sanborn, who
is in the hospital at Lewiston ill with
pneumonia, is reported as some bet
ter. Her father, +. III. Sanborn, re-
turned home on Friday, but her mo-
Their is still with her.
The deer in this vicinity seem to
be moving around quite freely. Sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Girls Entertainment at "Y" Friday

The first entertainment of the
Girls department of the Y. M. C. A.
viii be held Friday evening. Novem-
her 80. at the Y, Ar. G. A. gymnasium,
The cnmmittee is planning a clever
program by local talent. This COM
mittee consists of Marjorie Lee,
Audrey Hanks and Ethelle Garside.
Ruth Henderson and Lora Pooler
will be seen in q clever skit and there
will also be some brand new local
talent that will surprise everyone,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
CONY HIGH NOTES

At the assembly held Monday
morning at Cony high school. Cura-
tor Thomas A. James of the State
Museum gave very I interesting
talk on birds. He came to the school
under the auspices of the Ball Bird
Club, The talk was very instructs
i've and brought. to the students, a
realization Of the great good that the
birds do in this world. IT 10 preb-
shls that as result q thu the tal s. sey-
stalled In the windows Of the south
side of the school building and
crumbs from the school lunches will
be placed in them for the birds to
eat during the deen SHOWS of winter.
Miss Helen Rogers, secretary to
Principal Perkins underwent an OPP
Grafton nor appendicitis. Sunday at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

George Beckett, proprietor Of the
Capital Lunch, has recently finished
renovating his lunch room. The
place has been painted and fixed up
In fine style and presents a most at
tractive apearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Munich, Nov: 2s.--Adolf Hitler. the
Ravarian fascist leader. who was ar
rested after the failure of the recent
ratienaiistic movement here. is report
ed TO have gone on q hunger strike in
he is confined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Miss Maude E. Stickney has re-
sumed her duties as a teacher at the
Webster school after an absence of
several weeks due to an operation
for appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Charles Jane. Jr, of the A. & X.
railroad, who has been passing a
week in Whitefield. has returned.
While there he killed a 24-pound
coon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Mr. and Mrs. l.. J. Kirk have re-
turned to their home in this city
after passing a few days with Mrs.
Kinks parents, MFR. and Mrs. B. F.
Colby of Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Charles Walker underwent surgi-
cal treatment at his home. 30 Gage
street, Monday forenoon, and is re-
ported to be doing very well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Earle A. Pierce OF Lynn, Mass, is
passing some time in this city as the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Lawrence
Sidney, Murray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Johnson of New York died to-day
from injuries received In q soccer
game yesterday. JnhRsen played
with the Passaic United soccer team
against the Scots A. A. He had
been In thu country but ~ year,
coming from England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to hear Evangelist Green
wood tonight at 7.30 in Chamber of
Commerce hall. Admission is free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Jesse Lewis has accepted a posi-
ton with the w. d, Kimball Co.,
printers, 100 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

On Wednesday evening the mem
hers of the Math Club will give a So
cial in assembly hall. The students
and parents are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Attorney Charles j. Cole of Read
field was business visitor in Angus
ia, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The report cards will be given out
wednesday afternoon. The school
will close on Wednesday evening for
the rest of the week, this being the
regular Thanksgiving recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Mail Orders
Filled Promptly
AUGUSTA LOCALS

All Union barber shops will be open
all day Wednesday till > o'clock +. nj.
and closed on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Queen Temple No. 20. Pythian Sis
tiers will hold their regular meeting
tonight at 1890 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

the Augusta General hospital. Her
position is being filled by Mrs. Ger
trude Goodwin, who was secretary
to Principal Quimby last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
DRESDEN
Revival Meetinns Continued


MILLS-The large congregations
gathered in the Methodist Episcopal
church In Dresden Mills show that
a mighty interest is taken i'm these
special evangelistic meetings during
the past four weeks. Possibly the
greatest congregation ever seen in
the history of the present members
OF the church. gathered in strictly
religious service was that of last
sunday night. when, with every
seat. taken after q rousing praise
service. made up wholly of eengre-
gational singing-the orchestra, Mrs.
sonthard, violin, Mr.. a BAILEY xaS Sosnst'
Lee stilphen, Clarinet, leading. Rev.
William A. Brodeur, pastor. offeped
PRAYER and Miss Frances b. Adams.
evangelist, announced her subj. and
text, The unanswerabie question in
the Word of Ged," "HoW shall we
escape II we neglect 80 great Saliva
ton" Meetings continue ten days
more, closing night of the Revival.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, after which Miss
Adams gees to Mapleten to begin
work there, the Lord willing.
concord. N. H., Nov. 2s.-Mayor
CAamberlln called a special meeting
- 1s.S Sits AyxSEHHsnt IQQAy Ynen ne
was informed that the Boston & Maine
Railroad is unable to meet its tax bill
Of sso.060 due the city on December /.
No reason for the inability to pay was
given the mayer It was understood.
The special meeting Of the city govern
ment was called because the city must
ana money 70 pay tts notes falling due
on that date ana which had been ex-
peeted to pc paid out Of the railroad
receipts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-15

(Kingman & Hearty


Boston, Nov. 13.-While receipts OF
apples have not been heavy for the
past week prices have not improved
very much except fewer apples have
been sold at extreme low prices, and
a rev fancy apples have, sold little
higher. There is call here for a
good Baldwin and that kind would
exceed quotations. The general aver
age of the Baldwins arriving is. only
of fair quality and they are selling
generally from $3.50 to So. We are
in hopes. of seeing a little more life
to the market for the next two weeks.
Baldwins, barrels. $3.50 to $3.50;
Baldwins, boxes, SOC to $3.50; Kings,
barrels, 50 to 81; Macintosh hand
picked, barrels, $3.50 to $3.50; Mac
Intosh, drops, boxes, $75c to $1.25;
Macintosh hand picked. boxes, $1.25
to $3.50; Wolf Rivers Maine. barrels,
s1.75 to SO; Greetings. Fall Pippins,
etc, barrels, 81 to $3.50; Sweet APP
pies, barrels, $3.50 to $3.50; Spys, bar
rels, $175a to So. Starks, barrels,
$3.50 to $3.50; Ben Davis & Russetts,
barrels, $3.50 to 81; Odd varieties, bar
rels, $500 to So; odd varieties. boxes,
soc to 75c.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-15
New York Chef Now Poultry Farmer

One of the coming poultry plants
of Somerset County Is the Drop In
Poultry Farm at West Moscow Of
which w. P Baker is proprietor Not
only has Mr.. Baker an interesting
plant but he has had likewise an in
teresting career. A native of Eng
land. he has crossed the ocean sew
eral times, has been in Bermuda,
spent four seasons at the White Mts.
and had been located in New York
City, Boston and Worcester. These
Journeyings have been occasioned by
Mr.. Baker having held a position as
chef In various establishments located
in the places already mentioned.
Eventually however, he tired of the
life and three years ago came to
Bingham, purchasing farm at West
Moscow. For a time he had a poul-
try farm in Marlboro. Mass, but he
sold that. Later, liking the quiet
life. however, he decided on his pres
ent enterprise. He married Miss
Daisy Dunton of Moscow and Is now
permanently located in that town. Be-
cause of having to be away during the
present summer, his present flock Is
not large one but he has even at
that, about eighty pullets. These are
all selected birds and each year he
sends away to get blooded stock, to
breed and replenish his flock. He
plans to winter ordinarily about two
hundred hens. He also does quite a
business in disposing of broilers. Next
spring he will breed Black Gersey
Giants put purposes also to keep his
present strains of White Wyandottes
and Rhode Island Reds. He has a
modern henhouse about seventy-five
feet long, with nine different breed
ing pens. At the present time he is
engaged in fitting up brooding room.
He has two incubators, one with a
capacity of $50 and the other with a
240 capacity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-15
Bingham Grange Has Successful Fair

Wednesday, November 7, was a sue
cessful day for Bingham Grange fin
ancially as we'll as socially. In spite
of the pouring rain, good faithful
Changers began to come from far and
near to make this fair, supper and
dance a success. The committee In
charge were ably assisted by sub
committees and by other faithful, 10y
al members, to which thanks are ex-
tended. The several booths of the
fair were very attractively decorated
and many beautiful useful and orna-
mental articles sold Although the
rain continued to pour down, 125 sup-
per tickets were sold. Expressions
of praise were offered by several who
partook of the supper and one per-
son said that it was the best chicken
pie supper that he ever ate which
greatly satisfied the committe. A
large crowd attended the dance and
had rafting good time. Hot cof-
fee and doughnuts were on sale at
intermission. The net proceeds
made on fair, supper and dance, COL
lectively were $1,000.
Now, who says that Bingham
Grange can't have chicken pie sup
per and make a success of it? Come
on, we're planning now to have an
other next year. Will you vote no
or yes?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-15
Control OF Animal Diseases in Maine
I'll. N. Tucker, chief animal industry
division, Maine Department



I'll. NJ. Tucker, chief animal industry
division, Maine Department
of Agricultural
There are several animal diseases
fiat are present with US and upon
which the state has to keep up a
perpetual warfare to prevent them
from becoming a serious menace to
the livestock interests, as we'll as the
health of our people. Tuberculosis,
hog cholera and CHAMBERS come under
this head Such diseases as rabies,
anthrax and foot -and-mouth disease
are more to be dreaded because they
are more contagious and because of
this demand quicker and more heroic
treatment, yet these diseases are kept
under control so well in all states
that the chance of an epidemic is not
greatly feared.
tuberculosis receives the major
part of the attention given by the
state to the control of animal diseases,
and in this work we have the cooper
alton of the Federal government to
considerable extent. From that
source we have as many veterinary
inspectors for test work as the state
JuTUlSffCb. lie al
also pays part of the appraisal value
of condemned animals and furnishes
the tuberculin for conducting the
tests. This Federal aid amounts to
slightly over $4,000 annually at the
present 'time.
During the six months from July l
to January l there were tested in
Maine 23,074 head of cattle, or about
II percent of all the cattle in the
state. From these 657 reactors were
taken, or 3 percent. THE total cost
of administering the test, including
salary of the veterinary inspector,
travelling expenses and the tuberculin
used, (but not including the appraised
ainless of condemned animals) was Is
cents per head. If there were today
the same number of cattle in Maine
as the assessors found year ago, it
would cost just $46,07476 to test all
the cattle, but the big expense is the
animals that are condemned. In this
connection, it is worth remembering
that, while the percent of reactors
from July to January was 3 percent
during that time there were found
among the herds that were given the
second annual test under the accred-
tied herd plan only three tenths of
percent.
CHAMBERS n horses is disease that,
q few years ago, was quite prevalent
in many sections of the country and
caused a great loss annually to horse
owners. AT the present time very
few cases are found only four horses
having been condemned in Maine since
last July because of this trouble.
Hog cholera, on the other hand is
grave menace to the hog raising
business in some sections of the state.
There have been 10 outbreaks of this
disease reported since July, including
about $50 hogs, all of which were
promptly inoculated with hog chole-
ia serum with small loss:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-15
The Strawberry in the Kitchen Garden
&c. W. Wooster)

IL. W. WOoSter)
Any soil that will grow good gar
den truck is all right for strawberries
If 1t Is not too sweet. For best re-
suits the soil must be quite acid and
full of humus to depth of at least
a foot, This can be made so by a
heavy application of well decomposed
stable manure, supplanted by high
grade commercial fertilizer, all work
ed into the soil at least week before
the plants are set. See that the
bed has perfect surface drainage.
AS to variety, il were confined to
a single selection | would take the
Brandywine. When under high cul-
tivation, and each plant given suffi-
cient room, its first berries are the
largest, most beautiful in color and OF
the best quality when fully ripe. But
that variety is only medium in produc-
tiveness, decreases in size after the
first pickings and In wet season is
much inclined to rust. The Uncle
Jim, Buback and Senator Dunlap are
all good varieties for the gardener;
but if you are looking for a berry
that will fill the most baskets and
hold out large to the end of very
long season, the Glen Mary is the
one.
Set strong, healthful plants, as near
your home as you can get Them ana
set them early in the spring as you
can get the ground ready. Prepare
your plants by pudding" the roots
in a mixture of clay, old manure and
water of about the consistency OF
molasses. With a trowel dig hole
three inches deep, and with the hands
form cone of earth the apex OIL
which should be about one inch below
the surface. On this apex set the
base of the crown of the plant, its
roots extending evenly down the sides
of the cone, the base OF which should
be about four inches in diameter;
bring the earth against the plant and
press down hard on the roots, but
lightly against the crown of the plant.
II there are more than three rows
in the bed there should be space OF
two feet between them. All the dead
foliage should be nipped OFF and the
whole surface mulched with fine starw.
Weeds must be kept down and no
runners allowed to form plants. After
the fruit is all gathered, NOW the
plants close to the ground, rake OF
all mulch into the bitches, stir the
ground with a pronged hoe up to
within three inches of the plants;
more lightly around them; cover the
whole surface mulched with fine straw.
good phosphate. On top of this
mulch the whole surface with well
decomposed barn manureA leaving the
tops of the plants exposed. After
the ground freezes, cover lightly with
evergreen boughs.
If your object is not to have fruit the
first season, train the first runners
from the plants to take root where
the two side rows would have been
by the other system. Pinch off all
blossom buds and treat all surplus
runners as weeds of the Aworst kind.
A bed cannot be profitably fruited
more than two seasons.
Never plant on ground that Is badly
infested with the white grub. Ground
that has been under cultivation two
succeeding seasons and kept clean OF
weeds will have no grubs. Sodded
ground Is almost sure to have grubs In
1t.