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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
SPECIAL ELECTION ON
OCTOBER is
Senator Smith Brings fs-HOur Law
Before Members OF Rotary ut
Weekly Luncheon

There was a splendid attendance at
the regular Rotary Club meeting held
Tuesday noon in Grand Army Hall.
Vice president A. X. Butler presided
and the following guests were pres
ent. l.. +. Jacobs, Lewisten-Auburn
Rotary Club; John c. Roaf, 4. c. Tar
box. Ray s. Oliver. G. H. Tilton, ii.
C. Judkins and G. G. Goodwin. After
the luncheon Senator Clyde Fl. Smith
was called upon and spoke on the
4s-hour law. He gave fine talk,
stating that the question determining
the number of hours constituting a
days work has caused more bitter
ness between employee and employer
than has any other labor problem ex-
cepting the controversy OF wages. he
stated II was more than 100 years ago
In the County of Lancashire, England
that the struggle began when seven
farmers who were working thirteen
hours per day asked for shorter
week. He told OF their punishment,
but said that through the succeeding
generations the pendulum of time had
gradually swung toward shorter day,
bringing us at the threshold of for
ty-eight hour week. While the pro-
posed eight hour day does not direct
ly apply to men ii would pertain TO
them when both sexes are employed
on similar work in the same factory.
He called special attention to the fact
that the amendment does not apply to
farm or domestic help and while 1t
ia said that the women do nof-desire
n shorter day he believes that wo-
men have been given to understand
that less hours meant less pay. He
said that in no instance has the reduc-
ton of working hours reduced COM
pensation. He gave as the basic rea-
son for development OF industry in the
south the result Of natural conditions
rather than pretended indus
trial exit from New England in con-
sequence OF shorter day. He cited
some of the most successful business
men of our nations as opponents OF
this worthy canse and Illustrated
Massachusetts as the largest Industrial
state In the union where working
men and women are receiving six
teen per cent higher wages than are
ly proving the feasibility of an eight
hour day. He spoke of clerical wo-
men enjoying the advantage OF an
eight hour days work and wondered
why this privilege should be denied
to women employed in the mills. Mr..
Smith said that twelve years ago the
Maine legislature reduced the working
day for women from fifty-eight to
fifty-four hours per week. and that
two years ago 1t was his privilege to
Introduce an eight hour day. The
House voted favorably and the Sen
ate against II. During the last SEES
sion an Initiative petition of over H.
900 citizens In accordance with out
statutes asked that this question be
referred to the people and as result
a special election will be held October
10th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
asoUP GUNS FOR THE FOURTH
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bration, others are thinking and tax
ing the matter over. Remember the
saying, He who hesitates is lost.
There are three prizes consisting OF
$25. SIS and $40. 1t Is important
that entries be In before Friday, June
end. Drop postal to or see JACK
Jenkins or telephone him at 217 be-
tween 7 and or 1913. If more con-
venient get in touch with Ed Foru.
If necessary they will call at your
home or place of business and tax
over your ideas, offering helpful sug-
gestions. No reason why anyone
shouldn't enter, the committee have
lots of schemes to suggest.
One of the most perplexing ques-
lions confronting the committee was
the matter of feeding the multitudes.
II was realized that local restaurants
and temporary lunch counters could
not accommodate the anticipated
thousands. However, glad were the
tidings received yesterday that Simon
Peters Post. American Legion had
come to the rescue. They will have
two honest goodness "soup-guns.
so well known TO the service men by
that name but better known to lay
men as rolling kitchens. With this
equipment, engineered by four form
err Co. q cooks, they will be able TO
serve a delicious and novel meal at
a nominal sum. Ineidently, it should
be remembered that any income de-
rived from this source will go to the
Legion boys. That should be suffi-
Gent -
At Fairview Park in the evening
there will be a grand display of fire.
works together with concert, there
being no admission charge for either
event. Next week we will give the
sport and race program with details
and list OF prizes.
There will also be fireworks at
Lakewood commencing at 945 in the
evening. There Is to be dancing
both afternoon and evening with two
performances at and 7:30 p. m. at
the theatre by the Lakewood Stock
Company.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
Golden Wedding Anniversary In
Kansas

1t will be of interest to their many
friends in Maine that Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
B. Jordan will celebrate their golden
wedding, tomorrow, at the old home
stead in Center Township. Mitchell
County, Kansas. The wedding cere.
mony will be performed by Rev. G
U. Mckee at eleven O'Clock afteI
which the dinner win be served tC
immediate relatives OF the family. A
reception to which their friends art
all cordially invited will be held froH
two until four o clock. Mrs. Jordan
was formerly Miss Belinda Mcclure
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilman Nc
Clure OF CornyiIle. Fifty years ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan went to Nit
chell County and homesteaded thu
place on which they reared their child
rem. five in number, and they still
reside on the old place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
A Real Achievement i'm
Dollar for dollar Value
SIX TOURING CAR

cars whose selling prices are from three
to ten times as high as the Light-SH.
The one piece, proof windshield
with parking lights set in the base is
ioy to the driver nothing to mar his
view Of the road ahead. Deep, tat
cushions are upholstered in genuine
leather. Curtains, bound on three
sides by steel rods, open with the
doors and provide closed car cozlneSs
in bad weather.
The most seasoned driver will fnd
anew thrillin the smooth, quiet, STEADY
performance of the Light-Six = and IN
its ease of handling, and in the way II
performs in high gear at low speeds
eliminating constant gear shifting
The name Studebaker has stood TOT
high grade transportation, quality
value and integrity for II years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
r. F. d. Men Hold ANIMAL Meeting

There was an attendance of thirty
five men, women and children at the
field meeting last Sunday of the Som
erset County Rural Letter Carriers
Association. OF these sixteen were
carriers. The affair was held at
Smithileld and dinner was much en-
joyed officers were elected as fol-
lows: President, Allie Longley of
Norridgewoek ice president. A. F.
Sandford of skowhegan; secretary
and treasurer, Henry A. Thomas OF
Skowhegan; executive committee, Ell
mer Blaisdell, Verne Wiley, Leon Ma
son of Skowhegan; delegate at large,
Allie Longley: delegate to State Con-
yention ut Portland on Labor Day,
Elmer Blaisdel of Skowhegan, Oscar
Ovens of Pntsfeld and II. A. Thomas.
G. W. Dyer of Madison was made an
honorary member for life because OF
his retirment from service on account
of the age limit The meeting next
year will be held the second Sunday
in June at Smithfield.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
Road Building in the Plantations

County Commissioner Henry Crow
ell and Earl Taylor OF Bingham, road
agent of The Forks, West Forks and
Moxie Gore were in Augusta last week
on business. Three miles of road in
Johnson Mountain Township and an
other strip of road three mile, lone
about eight miles distant, all on thu
Canada road will be rebuilt. The
temporary bridge at Flagstaff which
was removed during the drive Is nov
suitably locatedIto accommodate traf.
fic.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
HARMONY TO CELEBRATE
THE 4Tn Of JULY J.

Last year Harmony had its first
Fourth of July celebration under tho
management of the Harmony Pep
Club. This year, the club has plant
ned for a larger program and several
added attractions. At the last busif
ness meeting of the club, the CONT
mittee on plans for the Fourth met
and appointed the yarious sub-com7
mittees. The Girls Club has enter
ed in the work with the Pep club and
they will have several OF their MEM
bers on the various committees. The
proposed program for the day IL az
follows:
Morning-9:15 to 9:45 a. M, parade.
9:45-1:00, track meet competing
teams will be announced later. 11:30
to loo dinner will be served at
the Grange Hall.
.Afternoon--Ba game to be called
at 2:3O p. m. (Athens will be the
opposing team II 1t is possible to ar
range a game with them.)
In the evening there will be a dis
play OF fireworks. Following the
fireworks the band will give concert
: in their recently built band stand. The
closing event will be grand social
with special music. During the day
there will be various booths where
refreshments will be served,
There will be various games such
as bowling alleys, darts, shooting gal
leries, etc. All booths and game will
be under the direct management OF
the Associated Clubs. The various
committees are at work and as soon
as possible the definite plans will be
reported. Barring weather conditions
this years celebration should be the
best ever held in Harmony.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many kind friends for
their help and sympathy In this our
great sorrow; and also our gratitude
for the beautiful floral offerings from
SO many dear friends and relatives.
Mr.. Albert Cowett
Mr.. and Mrs. o. X. Bracket
and family
Skowhegan, Me-. June IA. 1923
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
An Auto Rest for the Public

An auto rest for camping out and
picnic parties with open firephces,
etc. will open at New Vineyard vii
lage. June 20. The public are
cordially invited to avail themselves
of the privileges it affords.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

Aunt Ada's Axioms: When we
spend as much time and money on
fostering spirit Of love as we have
on war, we shall begin to have reign
of peace and good will.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
DIR. Lord Buys Cleveland Sedan

]. D. Symons. agent for the Cleve-
land automobile. has sold to DR.. NJ.
f. Lord a two-door sedan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

The thousands of Studebaker Light
Skies in daily use are the best possible
assurance Of what may be expected
next year--or several years hence-of
the Light-Six you buy today.
Tor after all, the best way to judge
new motor car is by what it has done
how it has stood up in service-the
satisfaction it has delivered.
We sincerely believe that the Light
Six Touring Car, with its improved all
steelbody, is the sturdiest, handsomest.
most comfortable, most dependable
and economical iow-priced car built.
The machining of all surfaces of the
crankshaft and connecting rods, to
which is largely due its practical alb
sence of vibration, is practice used by
Studebaker exclusively on cars at this
price and Is found only on few other
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

Preparing food in advance that Will
not be harmed by standing will let the
hostess eat with her guests instead OF
leaving the table at the meal hour.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

broiling meat, and the meat won't
stick.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03
Farming Progress

Despite the adverse season OF last
year. head lettuce acreage this season
will probably be increased instead oil
diminished This is healthy sign
Head lettuce is past the experimental
stage in Idaho. Il has already been
demonstrated that an excellent pro-
duct of high quality can be produced
here. Familiarity with the crop will
slowly decrease the failures until let
tuce. like alfalfa and potatoes. come
to be staple Boise Valley crop.
Steadily, year by year. Idaho farm
ing makes progress. More cows. more
hens, more lettuce, more celery more
orchards. these are the things that
help to diversity Idaho agriculture and
make this industry one OF profit every
year. The era OF wheat and hay and
the long horn steer is past. But mod
ern farming. calling for the perfect
combination OF crops. is still far to
seek. Idaho is steadily getting there
And head lettuce is doing its share
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03
Potatoes and Prosperity

No time OF the year is OF more i'm
portance TO Idaho than the ninety days
Just ahead 1t is harvest time. the
hour of reaping from months OF labor
and long waiting.
Particularly important just now IS
the potato market. Idaho has almost
$1,000 cars OF potatoes almost ready
for shipment In this particular To-
cality. producers are just waiting for
favorable conditions and the big an
nual crop movement will be underway
in a whole hearted fashion.
What is the situation, Last week
it was dark Shipments have been
heavier recently than they were last
season when the market siumped new
err to recover and producers who did
not unload early. took tremendous
losses. But markets are recovering
from this years drop despite the con-
tinued heavy shipments. Better indus
trial conditions over the country, more
men employed at good wages and a
general feeling OF bouyancy probably
contributed TO the recovery which
Tuesday promised to continue
What OF the future? 1, is difficult
to forecast but today optimism pre-
walls. New Jersey has a light crop
and probably will never compete this
season with Idaho grown tubers
Kaw Valley will be done in another
ten days Wisconsin and Minnesota
are late. Idaho. then. apparently has
a clear field for disposing of her cros
in the two weeks from August IS. 70
September l. Just now. there is moth
ing to indicate faltering market and |
If il continues strong until that per
iod Idaho should be able to sell her
stuff
Prices are not high but they are far
better than last season and high |
enough to return the grower margin |
of profit. Altogether. the potato sit
uation is decidedly encouraging. Idaho |
won't make millions off the crop But |
she will make some money And Ida
no needs it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03
The Next Move

The Union Pacific, we learn. i,
to build another road into Harvey
county. eastern Oregon Altogether
this railroad seems to be about the
only business operating in Idaho to-
day that can finance extensions. Most
of the cash involved came from Idaho
and other western farmers from
freight rates that are certainly too
high.
One hesitates to say that the econ
omic structure OF this nation has been
so builded that state like Idaho has
no chance for existance. Yet aband-
onment is surely the future OF Idaho
unless adjustments are made. Idaho
is doing all that i, can to revise its
industries and escape impossible rates
on bulky commodities Railroads serv-
ing the state might make the next
move by voluntarily reducing rates
10 permit the farmer to live.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

be used; if not, 81 the amount OF SUI
gar to one of juice is used.
Length of Time to Cook Jelly. The
unsweetened fruit juice should be
poured into a vessel that will contain
about four times the volume of juice
to be cooked as the juice should boil
rapidly. Usually / quart OF juice is
a large amount to be cooked at one
time. When the juice is boiling ra-
pidly add the sugar Gt does not need
to be heated; cook until the juice
falls in a sheet from the side of the
spoon. If the housewife is having
trouble in undercooking or overlook
ing jelly, a thermometer that registers
at least 800 degrees f. can be used.
Jelly that is cooked between 2lS de-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03
The Nations Father

The eyes of America have turned to
the Pacific coast where President
Harding has been fighting for life
against pneumonia. Day by day the
nation has followed his long trip
across the continent to Alaska. the
first time an Amerincan president has
ever visited that territory. Today he
is ILL., And today not one American
but who wishes his speedy and COM
plete recovery. For Warren Harding
is the head OF this nation. In some
measure he is the father OF all OF us.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

OUR BOY REPORTER

Fare an warmer Sum of the bills sent out last
Tuesday back with checks But most OF them amt yet
Jim dash
Its holiday in Iceland today People make llvn up
there shoveln snow an sell ice Mister Gibbons sed sed OF
rasn vegubes workn for Twin CESS evy buddy skates
to work then.
Grace .Jarvika wus up to Nampa Mister Smith witch
got for steen porch swing sum ferncher an helped
him She put up 10 dolers for him an Frank Moue an
Marcy Morales witch frens of he witch had been to dance
Nobuddy ws They all live here but But they don't
paper be amt got their names on our
list Nell Wilson sed maybe they GIT it with nuther name
Jim dash
Mrs Ernest Vning Mrs Richard Nelson's back frum
Portland hobnobn with the tursts They seen Mister Henry
zeh witch just got marrd Mrs Nelson pretty near hit HIM
with shoe sumhn Nobuddy nose when hes comm back
less hes sneeked back all READILY With his wife They
up there together for there honey moon
Jim dash
Mrs Farrer gone TO Berkeley to see Mrs Otto Neal wich
her daughter Otto Neal witch is her by marriage wich
gon be he'd charge of the schools in Goodng this winter
Hes gon to school to Berkeley to brush up CESS
Jim dash
Mr. and Mrs James Smith got back all rite from the Donly
up the upper Payete river He sed shn good
up but Mrs Smith don't like fish he dddent shin
only but few times got dandy big he throde
them back the water be Mrs Smith don't like fish he
sed.
jim dash
Mister Dean Miller Mister Ancl Steunenbergs back
frum sum cuppe weeks They went with ladies
but don't no if they cum back with them.
Jim dash
Howard Mathews had dance an the house wus all deck
rated don't if it his birthday They had eats also An
punch Punch lemnade with collier in it. Sum times it has
kick in also Mister Gowen sed
Jim dash
Mister Charles Milner went to Wood river country toI
git fish but buddy beet him to it he sed He throde
MS bate way to the fish wch amt good to eat he sed
Jim dash
Mister Edward Hazens home to l. Angeles with Mrs Hazen
vch vsitn reashuns They had erh quake
there CESS hes gone if evry things all rite He
Amt Trade of them he sed
Mister Walter Grifths got back from Chicago he sed
he weher hot there the dickens in the mornn you
wood git up the door step when went to
,ed in the mite the rite in the city limits i
Jim dash -
Mae Williams witch is stenografer for Mister Ben Dunlap
up Portland seen the sites vacashm with pay. bet
he diddent money goin up there.
Jim dash
Alfred Quasi he sed they took ardnes jess the
o they woodent git fooled.
Mister Fred Palmer here from Jordan Valley for a
uppe days ketchn up with sleep he sed CESS hes got
title baby to his house also maybe
Jim dash ID
got to nuther messige for Nell Wilson witch is 4
ines today. CESS when git bigger they will half git
luther boy messdges with be have much other
ds of work gttn advs things like that empyin the
aist basket things like that If dddent like Nell wood
OF them for her but she gives candy and fruit
mes. IL
thirty a
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thirty

to action that they want a special SEES
sion OF congress just to be able to
show the world what sort OF speeches
they really can make. The Tribune is
inclined to think that it wouldn't hard
ly be safe to call a special summer
session. Those fiery senator's promise
to make the heat doubly unbearablc
They should be going good after they
once get warmed up.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

grees and 220 degrees F. will ;.u.
nicely. If jelly is overlooked !, -,
be syrupy and dark in color Iii,is
undercooked. it will be wa,erv az
not hold its shape
Swimming. Ii is best no, ~ -;
Jelly until just before removing from
the stove. In this way there i ~.
much loss OF juice
Storing Jelly has much better
appearance if it is poured into slassss
of the ordinary size. II it is poured
into pint or quart jars. it canno, be r..
moved so as to make an at,r,c,;,..
dish. Large quantities of juice do no,
jelly so quickly as smaller amounts
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

Sauce is used to create an appetite
or relish for the food. The right way
is to look to your digestion. When
you have good digestion you are GER
tain to relish your food. Chamber
lain's Tablets improve the digestion,
create a healthy appetite aud cause a
gentle movement OF the bowels.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03
Hard on Borah

A special session OF congress right
now would be an awful handicap 10
Senator Borah. This regular" Re
publican is terribly busy buldng
fences. For Borah the business OF
getting himself reelected is much
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03
Warming Up

Brookhart and Magnus Johnson
have started out well. II their vocal
cords can stand the strain. each is
certain 10 uneork some terrific oraiory
in the senate chambers next winter.
In fact, so anxious are they 20 &c, in
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

Some people, it seems, never learn
that an oil stove is an instrument that
requires caution. Properly used, an
oil stove may be a substantial addition
to the comforts OF home. Neglected
it Immediately becomes menace to
i,fa
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

One OF the satisiactions OF life is
that everybody knows exactly how
much Jack Dempsey makes and he
can't very well dodge the income tax
collector.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

Summer departs when the hunting
season opens. The power OF the ice
man wanes that dark form looming
over the horizon is the coal bugbear.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

Something wrong. We haven't
heard OF a new war for a week or two.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03

more important than any mere nation
al problem.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-08-03
The Modern Housewife

knows the value of bank &C.
count.
She has a checking account at
this bank and pays her bills at
her own desk by a scratch of
the pen.
The checks she writes are her
receipts, which the bank re-
turns to her at the end of the
month.
The stubs which she retains in
her check book are her record
of the transactions. She never
has to pay bill twice.
She always finds this a real
banking home.
THE
WESTERN NATIONAL
BANK OF CALDWELL
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Acid Test.

The only practical test for acid is
to taste the fruit juice. 1t should have
decided acid taste as that from cur
rants or unripe grapes or a tart apple
If it is lacking, juice from any of the
above fruits can be added to the fruit
juice being used.