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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24
H MODERN NOVEL

The modern novel is a modern
menace to modern youth. The
so-called literati are Directing
to censorship Of their novels and
productions. They must submit
to censorship or to complete ex-
tinction. The people are not 60
ing to tolerate such Infamous,
insinuating, disgusting pifle.
Men are writing who are evi-
IDENTIFY under some other spell
than that of a moral conscience
or a sense Of their responsible
ity. They are writing solely for
the dollars they receive.
No man Of brains with a heart
and soul in him would attempt
to turn out two or three books
a year.
The novels that are being
written deserve harsh words
words that would put them in
a classification where disgust
could properly be expressed.
They are unfit for the women
and children Of today to read.
They are doing more than any
other agency to corrupt woman
hood, to destroy youth, and to
lionize men who ought to be in
the sulphuric regions of eondem-
nation. a
Reputable publishers ought to
refuse their manuscripts, rep
utable book houses ought to re-
fuse to sell their screeds, and
righteous parents ought to for
bid their children reading such
filth.
The modern novel is a men
ace to home, to youth, to con-
science, and to the develop
ment of character.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24
Who Gets the Increased Profits?

While politicians and economists. are discussing the intrca-
cns Of readjustment, the house wife who depends on her hus-
instance, she is interested in the price of eggs, bread, flour,
meal, crisco, oats, macaroni, rice beans, potatoes, onions, cab
bage and other unromantic items.
An examination of such food lists shows a general increase
Of Al per cent in December, 1922, as compared with December,
1913, with considerable hardship in the way of prices during
the interim.
Fresh milk for example showed a decrease in 1914 over
1913 Of one per cent, and then the following increases: "A
per cent in 1917, 70 per cent in 1918, 81 per centin 1919, IS
per cent in 1920 55 per cent in 1921 and 81 per cent in 1922.
These figures are authentic. 1t would be interesting 10 learn
the percentage of increases obtained by the farmer-what did
he get during this amazing wave of mounting prices to the
public. Befog the issue as they may, the middlemen eventually
will have to make answer. Improved intercommunication is
rapidly putting the farmer into instant touch with the activities
of the seller. When all cards come to be laid on the table there
is going to be some readjustment that will interest a great many
gentlemen who are living on the honest labor of their fellows.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24
BOOSTER EASTER EDITION.

The Pleasantville Press will issue
it's annual Easter Pleasantville Boos-
ter Edition next Wednesday, Mar. %.
The paper will be of enlarged size,
with a most attractive and appropriate
over. Advertising rates will remain
the same as usual, though the circu-
lation will be greatly increased. Ad'
vertisers who desire to avail them.
selves of this opportunity should make
their requirements known promptly, as
the amount of space to be sold for ad-
vertising purposes is limited.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24
SEEDS.

Congressman Bacharach has sent to
The Pleasantville Press Office a con-
signment of Government seeds for dis
tribution to citizens of PleasantVille
and vicinity. There are both vegeta-
Bile and flower seeds. The supply is
limited, so that those desiring them
must apply early. The seeds will be
issued only to adults.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24
DEAFNESS

Is often caused by an inhamed condition
Of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infiamed you
nave a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment Of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24
SUNB Fam S.

Whenever we look at the crowd of
young fellows who spend all afternoon
in front of the score board we can't
help wondering how many of their mo-
theirs are taking in washings to give
their sons the leisure to waste in plac-
es like that.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24

At one of the dormitories of a we'll
known college for women two young
housemaids were comparing notes on
academic life.
Well" said Nora, dimpling, "the
faculty has the brains, and the college
girls has the clothes, but. believe me,
the maids has the looks.o
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24

$50, madam. you broke an umbrella
over your husbands head?"
1T was purely an accident, sir"
How in the world could it have
been an accident"
why, your honor, | hadn't the
slightest intention of breaking the
umbrella"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-24

Of all sad words the worst, without
fail, are those. of the judge, six
months in Jail"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06

There are two divisions as shown
in the premium list in these classe.
including certified seed and common
or market class.
Under the former it is necessary
for the exhibitor to show his grain
grass and seed potatoes according to
the utility requirements of the re
spective pure seed associations. Rep
resentative exhibits showing the ex-
act condition of seed as the grower
wishes to dispose Of it must be Sc
lected. No hand picking or selection
will be permitted. Growers showing
under the common or market classes
are permitted to doctor and hand
pick same as they choose.
The North Montana Corn Show is
unique in respect to showing regis
tered grain and seed under the above
regulations. This feature places the
show on a utility basis to a large ex-
tent and very prominently educa-
tional.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
CORN SHOW TO INCLUDE
GRAIN AND POTATOES

Certified grain, grasses and pota-
toes will be included in the premium
list of the Northern Montana Corn
Show to be held at Chinook, Novem-
Der 8, 9, 10.
The quality of the grain and grass
seeds exhibited at the show last year
at Malta was of the very best. 1t
is expected that the products of this
year will even surpass last year as
there is an abundance of good grain
in northern Montana this year which
will be represented at the show.
Potatoes will also form a distinct
part of the show with almost the
same acreage in potatoes as last year
and a decided improvement in the
quality, the potato display promises
to be a good one.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06

or a little tavoring extract, may be
chilled with ice and, though a real
food, be given as a drink.
There Is nothing that so quenches
thirst on a hot day as does good, cold
water combined with lemon juice and
sugar or other fruit juice, and ice, we
have a punch. If a bottle of charged
water is added to give it snap 1t is
more appealing to the taste.
A drink which is enjoyed by many is
iced grape juice, with a few spoonfuls
of ginger ale added just as 1t Is
served. a
Lime juice, pineapple juice, raspber-
ry shrub OF jelly dissolved and added
to a pitcher of lemonade will make a
drink which is different.
Be sure to insure the family for the
hot weather of another summer by put
ting up all the grape juice in every
available jar which will seal alright.
Place n cupful of sugar, two cup
fuls of ripe, fresh grapes In a two
quart jar, fill 1t with boiling water
be sure the jars are sterilized and that
the water is boiling-fll to overlooking
and seal at once This grape juice has
all of the aroma and flavor of the
grape which is often lacking in the
cooked product; that is, in the cooked
and strained juice. When to be used,
drain from the fruit and use without
diluting with water.
Iced tea Is much better in flavor II
prepared fresh and poured over enough
Ice to cool 1t. Serve with lemon,
chopped pineapple, ginger or as ones
taste dictates.
A cold cup of coffee or cocoa is often
With a spoonful of ice cream
In the glass n has a dainty dessert.
To prepare the cocoa strip, cook 1t
In water with sugar to sweeten, cool
and bottle. Add a little to a glass of
ice, serve with cream-plain
whipped or Ice cream.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
CHURCH
A. O. johnson, Minister
forming Service IL 700 O'Clock

Morning Service IL 100 O'Clock.
Sunday School at / 1000 o'clock.
The Ladies Aid will be entertained
in the church rooms on Thursday af.
ternoon, Sept. 10, at 8 O'Clock. The
usual well prepared 6 o'clock lunch
will be served. Everyone is cor
daily welcome; we want you to fee
at home.
The confirmation class organizes on
Friday afternoon, Sept. IA, at AIS.
This class will include those who ex-
pect to be confirmed this spring and
also the younger children who in
tend to prepare for the following
spring. All are gladly admitted.
Other Services
Sept. 9.-Services at Trinity
Chapel at 2:30 p. m.
Sept. 16.-Services at Divide
school house at which time the con-
gregational yearly business meeting
will be held. 8 p. m.
Sept. 23.-Services at Coils school
house. Our Savior's congregation at
3 p. m.
Rev. A. o. Johnson.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06

crisp salads and icy desserts are the
appropriate foods for the hot weather.
Nothing SO appeals to the appetite
on a sultry morning like a dish Of
luscious berries or a chilled and flavor
some m~uskmelon. Pineapple, too, Is
always a favored fruit, is good for
digestion and makes a delicious com
bination with other fruits which lack
It's zest.
The householder must consider her
self, too, in the planning Of hot
weather food for the work should be
made as simple as possible, having
the cooking done early, or the day
before.
The trouble with most hostesses
who have no maids is that they try
to prepare too elaborate meals. The
average guest will enjoy a simple
meal much better than n which has
cost his hostess hours in the hot
kitchen. A hot, tired hostess will
take the edge off enjoyment from the
whole family.
For the already overwhelmed house
wife who has watched the approach
Of a flock of unexpected company, a
few easy-to-prepare dishes will be a
boon.
A thrifty woman who lie subject TO
weekend a~valanches Of company
should always have a jar of mayor.
naise ready In the Ice box, a bottle
OF olives, and such foods as are COIN
monty canned. a box of cookies, and
a fresh pie or two with q cake which
will keep for a week, II concealed
Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad.
Prepare tomato cups. Fill with
chopped cucumber and onion, using
three parts cucumber to one OF onion.
A bit OF celery improves the combina-
ton. Mix with salad dressing. Brush
the inside Of the drained tomato cup
With salad dressing and fill with the
mixture Serve very cold on lettuce.
NA. hL4~M
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
he KITCHEN
CABlN|E4HG
(Q. 1928, Western NeWspaper UnionO

There should be, methinks, az
little merit in loving a woman for
her beauty as in loving a man for
his prosperity; both are subject to
change.-Pope.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06

juice, egg, milk,
cocoa, or a COM
bination of any
two which go well
together.
Egg nog, pre-
pared with beaten
egg, milk and a
dash of nutmeg,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
CHURCH

Rev. John w. Kuller, Minister.
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Morning Service, 100 a. m.
Evening Service, 500 p. m.
Sunday School Board meeting at
parsonage Tuesday evening, Sept.
IL, at s o'clock.
First meeting of the Official Board
for the new year including stewards,
trustees and all committees, Friday
evening, Sept. ID, at s O'Clock at the
parsonage.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06

tiles of some
members of the
family is the pres
ent work Of the
housewife.
Cooling d S
such as s%ucculent
V e g e ( a b ] e S
refreshing fruits.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
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GBNEfHAA
20. 1929. Western Newspaper Union,

The community cannot rise much
above the level of the individual
home, and the home rises only by
the pull of the community regula-
ions or by the initiative of a few
especially far-sighted individuals.
ELLEN Richards.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06

There is something radically
wrong with the man or his home If
he has to go away from home to
have a good time.-Kansas City
Star.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06

If being a good fellow means being
broke all the time, it is better not
to be such a good fellow.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
HOT-WEATHER DRINKS

A drink that refreshes and nourisheS
at the same time may have Orange
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
SUMMER DISHES

Planning menus for hot weather
and trying TO tempt the jaded appe-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday school will be at 1000 a. m.

Rev. Robert Alexander will con-
duct services morning and evening
at the regular hours.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-06
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"a HOLIC CHOKCH
Services will be held at the Catho-
lie church every Sunday. Low mass
at 700 a. M, high mass at 800
a. m. Father Benedict, pastor.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-07-12

His brother, Thomas W., wore a broad
brimmed SLOUGH hat, a buckskin shirt ana
carried a .45-caliber Colts pistol, and l
think a Springfield sporting rifle, caliber
We found another body lying pretty near
the general. Some thought it to be the
body of his brother, Capt. Thomas w
The head was smashed as flat as the palm
of ones hand. When we found him, ne
was lying on his face and hands, split
down through the center of his body. l
understood afterwards that Rain-in-the-
Face claimed that he cut out Tom Clusters
heart and ate a piece of it. Whether 1t
is true or not, l cannot say.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-07-12
Sunburst Refining Company Books
Are Now Open To Public
Subscription

At a special meeting of the
Stockholders of Sunburst Re-
filming Company, July I'd, 1923,
an increase of the Capitalize
ton from 100000 to $1,000
000-as recommended by the
Board of Directors-was duly
authorized.
The Board of Directors at a
meeting following voted to Of
fer for public subscription, at
this time, s350,000 of addi-
tional shares, and the subscrip-
tion books have been opened
accordingly.
Refinery shares in the first
issue we're sold by allotment,
and many were disappointed in
not getting the number of
shares desired. This issue will
be quickly subscribed, and we
invite you to send in your sub
scriptions promptly; otherwise
you may be disappointed.
At the meeting of the Board
of Directors, Mr.. F. G. Elder,
Vice President and Treasurer
of Day-Elder Motors Corpora
ton, Newark, N. j., large man
ufacturers of motor trucks,
widely distributed all over the
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-07-12

This is the second and conclud-
ing instalment of this interesting
narrative, which is published by
this newspaper through the court
eey of the Billings Daily Gazette
and the Hardin Tribune.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-07-12

world, and who has been prom
inently identified with our
Companies since their organiza-
ton, was elected president of
Sunburst Refining Company.
MI. Elder will bring to this
Company a broad experience in
manufacturing and marketing
that will be very valuable. Mr..
L. c. Stevenson's interest will
remain the same, except that as
chairman of the board of dir
ectors, he will devote his ener-
gies to the production of oil,
and to field work in connection
with the same, to provide at all
times a capacity volume Of
crude oil for SUNBURS
REFINING COMPANY.
The money received from the
sale of this additional stock will
be used primarily for the pur-
chase of additional storage
tanks, and for crude oil for
storage in those tanks. Our
5000 barrel refinery is now in
operation. Your investment
will be in a going and profit
able business institution. We
invite your subscription. Mail
1t today.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Anson Grange, p. Of II.


The regular meeting of Arson
Grange was sheld on the evening of
July 18. and an enjoyable time re-
ported by good sized attendance of
it's members. A short literary pro-
gram which consisted of the flag SER
vice and q beautiful reading called
1.-The Spirit of Fraternity" by Mrs.
Sadie Berry was followed by the PEN
NY march and a cake walk by the
young ladies of the order. Each lady
in the march represented cake to
be guessed by the young men. Brother
Harry Spaulding guessed the greatest
number correctly and was awarded the
prize, a cake. adorned with red cher
ries and respondent with lighted can
dies.
The meeting closed with a box sup
per which Melted the order $3.50. The
next regular meeting will be on the
evening of August / and the young
people will fill the chairs and furnish
the program. The evening of Aug
ust Is win be observed as Married
Folks Night and they will compete
with the young people in seeing who
will have the better program. The
winning side will be furnished sup
per and entertainment by the losing
side at date late in the fall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26

Her parents, and her two brothers,
Ernest F. and Fuller E. Grocker hao
also taken turns in remaining IN
town to attend to anything that the
sufferer might need. Another SIS
ter of the deceased, Mrs. Edith Crook
err Nutting. passed away four years
ago last Saturday.
Miss Croker was born November
Is. 1899 in Canaan and attended the
schools of that town. She was a
member of Canaan Grange, the East
ern Star and in Skowhegan was aft
Mated with Milhurn Commandery, U.
o. G. c. and the Ella F. Mitchell
Philathea Glass of the Bethany Bap-
list Church. She was favorably
known in this community and was
much beloved by those with whom she
came in contact. During the days
of her final illness she manifested
much patience and was most thought
full of those who were so eager to
serve her, in their hours of sorrow
full anxiety.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Somerset County Agricultural News
County Agent Dunn's Schedule


CDunty Agent Gerald c. Dunn mas
arranged the following schedule
which hogan with July gath:
Julv "a Q a. m. caponizing or cutling
decentralization at hone of C, d, Daper
uartland: 2 p. m. at II. +. Grover
Hartland, caponizing or curing.
July %, 9 a. m. caponizing OF cuii-
inc demonstration at home of M. f.
Stevens, Fairfield; p m. at george
parkers' Skowhegan, caponizing or
culllng.
July 26. 10 a. m. Ray Nye, East New
Portland. caponizing or culling.
July 81. $50 a. m. j. G. Merro"
Larone, caponizing or cuiiing
July 2S, 9 a. m. F. 5. Gee, falrheio'
potato rouging demonstration; MD
die of forenoon at Tozlers In FAR
field. afternoon at Ellis in Fairfield
and r. A. clifford in Fairfield, potato
Julv 2S. club work in school house
st. Adams, club demonstration by
boys. - MA
Iuly 90. y. m. Milford Russell Mad
ison, caponizing or cuillnB.
July 81, a. m. II. o. Bean Canaaii
canonizing or culling demonstration.
July 81. Mrs. s. w. Fitzgerald
Canaan late afternoon, seed plot po-
tato roughlng. n,
August /, potato rouging, Il s. far-
sons. North Arson, 10 a. m, ana H.
c. Head Skowhegan p. m.
Aug. 2. potato rouging at W. H.
Ring 10 a, m, at B. F. Folsoms 2 p
m. and Charles Thurston at 4 p. M
Aug. 3, p. m. potato rouglng at
Elmer Baird's. st. Adams; p. m. at
p. b. Chadbourne's Harmony; lo a.
m. at G. l.. Austin, Athens.
August 4, Madison, club Judging
teams.
Aug. s, Miss Libby, Hartland, Exc
cutiye committee meeting, Highmoor'
VAUDEVILLE Fair, etc.
Aug. 6, club judging teams, H.
New Portland, N. Arson and SCION.
Aug. 7, club Judging team at Ca
naan. st. Adams and Harmony.
July.24 and 25, o. NJ. Wilbur, poui-
trv specialist, will take the poultry
demonstrations On July 2Sth A. X.
Gardiner, crop specialist, VIII take
that demonstration.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Death of Miss Bessie v. GrOcker

Funeral services for the late Miss
Bessie V. Crocker were held yesterday
afternoon at twp o'clock from the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi F. Crocker in Canaan. Rev.
George Merriam of the Bethany Bap-
fist Church in Sk0whegan officiated
and interment was at Canaan. Miss
Croker died during Monday might at
Somerset Hospital, She was operat-
ed on last fall for trouble with her
throat and again two weeks ago for
appendicitis, although at that time
she was afflicted with tubercular
meningitis which caused her death.
She had been unconscious since last
Thursday night and during that time
her twin sister, Mas Carrie O, Crock
err had stayed With cher with the uh-
firing .dex0tion sSshiAh had been most
apparent, during the days preceding.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
GENERAL FARMING AC-
TV1IlES

p 2 suH..ssfss recently sold former
County Agent Storer five Jerseys
three COWS and two heifers, OF So
phie's Tormentor Strain, Hood Farm.
They are excellent looking animals,
and should DO well in pounds of but
ter fat production.
William Roberts of South SCION
went to Exeter recently and pur-
chased a purebred Duroc Jersey Boar
of Fl. f. Buffers & Sons. He has
also two purebred Duroc Jersey COWS
which he bought of Ralph A. CLARK
of Brooks Mr.. Roberts lives on the
home place in South Solon nine
miles from Scion village on which his
father, William Roberts. Sr formerly
lived. When Mr.. Roberts purchased
these two sows they were twenty days
old and weighed fifteen pounds each
At present they are nine weeks ola
and weigh 81 pounds each. They
have been raised entirely on milk
Mr.. Roberts is just starting on TINS
breed of swine. He formerly raised
the White Chesters. The DnrOc Jer-
sey breed Is claimed to be the cheap
est and most profitable to raise. In
1918 In the United States, 81 per cent
of all the swine that went to market
were Duroc Jerseys. The largest
number of swine that Mr.. Roberts
has ever had is eight. The two last
purchased are Silver. Lady No. 18G654S
and Silver Jane, No. 1366550.
O.
Harold Mason of Athens has lately
purchased three thoroughbred Hol-
stein cows and two lheifers from Lean
der Brown of Harmony. This stock
is from the McIntire farm, Water
ford, Oxord County.
Some eighty-five or ninety tons OF
hay has been cut and secured in good
condition al the "Tuttle Farm on
the Notch road, Skowhegan.