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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Madison Centre Farm Bureau

A joint Farm Bureau meeting was
held at o. F. Luce's Tuesday, Febru-
airy 10Th. The men spent the fore
noon listening, to lecture on grating
and pruning by Gerald C. Dunn, coun-
ty agent for Somerset County. In
the afternoon a lecture ON forestry
and estimating Of timber lots by My
ron Watson, forestry specialist OF
Orono which was very interesting
The ladies' listened to a lecture on
healthful corseting by Marion G
Hare in the forenoon and one on
colors best adapted to different per-
sons in the afternoon. A cold meat
and dandelion green dinner was SER
we'd at noon which all enjoyed At
$50 Cupid's mail box was opened and
each received their share of Valen-
tines after which each departed for
home to meet at Blackwell school
house Saturday, March list, for an
other all day meeting on farm man
agement with NJ ID. Jones, farm man
agement specialist presenting actual
photographs and lantern slides of la
Dor saving devices in use. Each to
bring a basket lunch, cup and spoon.
Coffee will be furnished.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Skowhegan Man Well Equipped for
Present Position

Charles French Smith of Skowhegan
has had unusual training and must
be splendidly equipped for the posi-
ton as manager of the Farmers
Tel. Co. There are various reasons
which indicate that he is putting into
actual practice the theory of the study
which he has made of the telephone.
telegraph and things wireless, as he
has been elected for the second time
as manager of the company already
mentioned.
Mr.. Smith WAS graduated from
Skowhegan high school in the class
of 1906 and from the electrical en-
gineering course of the University of
Maine Shortly after his graduation
he went to Chicago and was with the
Western Electric Co, manufacturers
of telephone supplies for the Bell
System. taking a one year student
course, which took him through all
departments of manufacturing OF tele-
phones. He spent one and one-half
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Siarks Grange

The evening of February 20 which
was to have been a gala event with
Starks Grange was visited with one
of the worst storms of the season.
No one made any attempt whatever
to go to the hall. The Washington
pie supper will no doubt be at the
next evening meeting, March 10, as
plans were all made for a golden
jubilee and every one was interested.
George w. Booth, Anson's popular
grocer, donated the coffee for this
special occasion and which will be
used later. With the exception of
the supper. The program of Febru-
airy 20 will be carried out at the reg
ular meeting of the Grange on We'd
nesday afternoon, March 5, using the
same topic for discussion, Are the
Farmers of Today Keeping Pace with
the Rest of the World by General
knowledge, Method of Business and
In Securing their Share of Influence
in Public Affairs?" Discussion led
by f. Nichols, Fred Upper and fol-
lowed by others, with an additional
one. How can we make our work
easier for spring house cleaning?"
Opened by Elsie Quimby and all sis
ters present will be asked to give
their views. A lady speaker is ex-
pected from the civic league. The
closing thought will be given by
Edith Fogg.
All members should try and be
present as matters of interest are to
come before the meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
East Madison Grange

The regular meeting of the East
Madison Grange was held Saturday,
February %, with a good attendance.
A patriotic program was enjoyed as
follows: Milestones of Lincoln S
Life, Lucy Kicker; quotations from
Lincolns speeches, Frank Pugh; ex-
tras of. Lincoln, Lillian Savage and
Nellie Pugh; Identification of promin-
ent men, NJ G. Baker; saluting the
flag, audience; February historical
events, Doris f. Dexter; quotations
from Washington, Carrie Baker; "A
True Soldier Emma Whittier; extras,
discussions regarding Lincoln and
Washington. also selections from Hia-
watha, NJ. G. Baker; Longfellow con-
test, Doris Dexter; America by au-
dience. Members be prepared 10
give their favorite quotation and to
discuss Whether immigration should
be restricted or not" for next meet
ing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Interested in Egg Marketing

Editor of the Reporter:
Dear Sir:
! read with much interest in last
weeks Reporter an aMele headed
Egg Marketing Association for Som
erset' it surely will be very welcome
news to all poultry keepers in our
county to learn that at last some one
is to step out and help us in the
cooperating marketing of eggs. 1t
is thing | have for over year
past tried to advocate but | could
fine little local interest and found |
was not big enough to create an i'm
preston of interest in this line. We
shall all De pleased to see Mr., Cum
mings and his assistants, and shall
look forward to the time to come when
our egg output can be marketed thru
orderly cooperation. It's the only
way and for one will do what little
| can to encourage it.
Yours truly,
w. p. BAKER,
Drop In Poultry Farm,
Bingham, Me-, January 26, 1924.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Farm Bureau Meeting at East New
Portland

The Ladies' Farm Bureau held an
all day meeting with the chairman,
Mrs. H. A. Emery on February goth.
There was a good attendance in spite
of the storm. AT noon a buffet lunch
was served in charge of a committee
composed of Mrs. r. b. Steward, Mrs.
Charles Holbrook and Mrs. F. G. En-
cry. Miss Hare gave very in
structive lecture on healthful corset
Ing and colors. The next regular
meeting will be with Mis- Ida Gowell.
Subject, housekeeping hints
The mems branch of the Farm Blu
reau had an oyster stew supper and
evening meeting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. d. w. Emery on Friday
evening, February 22nd. The COM
mittee in charge of the supper was
Mrs. H. p. Jones, Mrs. d. w Emery,
Mrs. II. C. Walker, Mrs. Ralph Mer=
curio and Mrs. r. A. Nye. County
Agent Gerald c. Dunn and Myron
Watson, forestry specialist of the u.
of NJ. were present. Mr.. Watson gave
lecture on forestry and Mr.. Dunn
gave a short talk on dairying. There
were forty present.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28

years as one of the cOmpany's pnr-
chasing agents, buying all kinds OF
telephone material He then became
associated with the Manhattan Elec-
trio Supply Co. OF Chicago, with whom
he spent one and one-half years as
a salesman. selling electrical sup
plies To building contractors. For
six months he was With the Edison
Electric Illuminating Co. of Boston
in its purchasing department. In
May 1917 he entered the Harvard War
Training Camp and in August 1917
Went 10 the Plattsburg Training Camp
where he was commissioned as LIST
Lieutenant in the signal corps. He
was in France eighteen months and
WAS discharged in September 1919
With rank of captain. His army
experiences were mostly in telephone,
telegraph and wireless work. Mr.
Smith has attended two signal corps
schools in the United States and one
in France. These schools cover the
theory of telephone, telegraph and
wireless, also practical work in con-
snuction Of lines. For over one year,
Mr.. Smith was located in Paris in
charge Of buying supplies for the
Signal Corps. IN January 1920, Mr..
Smith went with the Northern Elec-
tic Co. of Montreal as telephone
sales engineer where he remained
about one and one-half years. lie
then returned to Skowhegan and was
for time connected with the store
OF J \. and L. J Smith, being elected
to the Office OF manager of the Farm
ers' Telephone Company last April.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
FARM MANAGEMENT
MEETINGS ON THIS WEEK
on Watson Forestry Specialist
hyr 'n county Under Auspices Of
" Extension Service

NJ extension service meetings
iny SOMERSET County the week OF
n asS.,,arv IS were we'll attended. Feb
feUI ia 20 meeting was held in Madi-
fu'' Gorter ut the home OF Mr.. Luce.
SUI ,nen and women were present.
,'a, watson. forestry specialist,
vi W. ou three important factors to
SPIN sidered by the farmer in rela-
~ " 10 his woodlot. Timber estimat-
.lon i,nnroyed cuttings and Trimmings
M lastly forest tree planting were
explained.
s,rco the forest products are just
os surely a farm crop as any other
q. abould be cared for equally we'll.
Tho only difference being in the
, ,n Of time taken to bring crop
y maturity. A timber estimating
aomonstration has been scheduled for
.nril u at the home of Ned Reed.
rpary farmer in the vicinity should
10, IN attend as each and every one
tas right to know what to expect
ne ~ n stand in cords or board feet in
his wood lot.
The county agent discussed the val
no of pruning orchards especially at
As time when the orchard business
| : at critical stage. Though it
NAV be said thSt spraying is first in
imnortance the best control cannot
| no secured unless trees are properly
nrpned and thinned. Proper orchard
Management and careful pruning are
foundations upon which Somerset
|orcharding rests.
similar meeting was held at North
Arson at Academy Hall, February Il.
4 timber estimating demonstration be-
ing scheduled at that time for April
Ii, at the farm of ". J. Rand on the
| Scion road.
The meeting held at East New Port
land was held in the evening and keen
interest shown by both men and wo
men in the forestry projects. The
county agent pointed out the means of
|plling whether COWS are boarders or
not by testing and weighing of milk.
The facilities for running these tests
are the best as the majority of men
In the vicinity produce milk for the
Carrabassett Creamery Company and
hr Brown, the manager, states he
will do the testing. etc, free of charge.
Men in the vicinity should surely take
advantage OF this offer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Fernwood Grange OF New Portland

Fernwood Grange of New Portland
met in regular session Saturday even
ing with a good attendance. Three
new members have recently been TAX
en- in. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Walker and
Mrs. Mabel Knapp. After the meet
ing whist was enjoyed. there being
four tables, refreshments of apples
and fudge was served. First prize
for ladies was won by Mrs. Ray Luce,
first prize for gentlemen by John Dun
lap, Mabel Knapp, winning the BOBBY
for ladies and Lawrence Luce for
men.
Saturday. March s, a round party
will be given and whist will be the
leading amusement. Committee for
arrangements are Mildred Luce, Ma
bel Knapp. Maud Morton and Erma
Luce. Al members remember the
date and cs...e.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Canaan Grange Gives Third and
Fourth Degrees

An interesting meeting was held by
Canaan Grange on Thursday evening,
February 21st. Seven candidates
were instructed in the third and
fourth degrees of the order after
which harvest supper was served in
the dining room to about fifty mem
bers. The lecturers program con-
sisted Of music orchestra. reading
S. o. Buzzel; story, Ralph Curtis;
song by Grange; games and marches
were enjoyed until late hour. Next
regular meeting will be held March
9Th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Regarding Sweet Corn Acreage
Augusta, Maine
February Is. 1924.

February 10, 1924.
no tine officers Of the Sweet Corn
Growers Association:
In answer to several communica-
hons from officers and members of
hhe sweet corn growers association.
i am by direction of the directors Of
the state association, mailing this let
Der to you stating what we believe to
DE the duty of the officers and men,
Ibers regarding acreage for the COM
|ng season. As the packers have Of
|fered to pay four cents for 1924, which
|s an advance of one-half cent per
pound over the past two seasons, and
without doubt is the best that can be
obtained at present, we believe that
Jail who wish should contract for as
|nuch acreage as they desire.
We wish you to make il plain to the
members however, that the associa-
FOn is incorporated and in existence
Fnd that the directors are ready at
Fny time when requested, to call
meetings and to cooperate in every
|way.
Without question the advance of
bne-half cent per- pound voluntarily
offered to the growers this year was
PIE result of two years of great loss
10 the majority of growers and the
Tear that the sweet corn growers or
ganization would again become active.
Please communicate this to all men,
Ders as far as possible.
Very truly yours,
c. H. CRAWFORD,
Secretary, State
Association
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
PLENTY OF WATER y COLD

trouble 10 Du1ld up strong. healthy.
vigorous thrifty race Of fowls OF any
breed
PLENTY OF WATER y COLD
WEATHER
Onentmes the ration is correct. the
housing conditions are correct and
the pullels are properly maturcd in
time 10 lay well during The winter
months. but for some reason they fail
TO deliver the eggs. People wonder
what is the matter. and MOI nfre--
quently come TO the conclusion that
their breed IS wrong and that they
should change kinds" The chances
are that the hens are not getting Il
steady ami sufficient supply Of fresh
water to make egg production posi-
bic.
It should be kept in mind that the
egg is very largely composed Of wat
tcr-some authorities place the water
contents in hens eggs AZ - percent
and unless the hens have a steady
supply of water during cold weather
it will be impossible for them to
maintain a maximum egg production
regardless Of how favorable other
conditions may be.
And the water supply must be
constant. II they have plenty Of water
for several days and then freezing
cold snap comes along and they get
very little water for day or TWO
because the water pan freezes up
quickly, the egg yield is going TO be
affected for two or three DAYS follow
ing. One OF tho surest ways 10 DEM
onstrate the trath of this statement
is 10 try ii some time
II is often a personal discomfort
to take water out to the fowls sew
eral times a day on cold days. but
it is merely a question of whether
the slight Inconvenience is worth the
eggs that are certain to result There
are ways 10 overcome this discomfort
and they are not in failing to give
the hens the water as so many people
do. Devices can be purchased which
prevent the water from freezing
There are miniature stoves that are
very good, which will burn for a week
sufficiently 10 keep the water from
freezing but which do not heat the
water there are water founts that
act on the principle of fireless cookers
/ that do not freeze Some Of these
necessary utensils should be pur-
chased for the flock, but maintain the
water supply at all odds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Il Adams Grange Gives Birthday
Party

81 Adams Grange held a very pleas
|ant meeting Saturday evening, Febru-
|diy z5rd with good attendance con-
|saeflng the cold and travelling. A
Washington program was enjoyed and
|aSo little birthday surprise party
Y honor of Mrs. Anna l.. Vining who
L. 'he only living charter member of
FL Adams Grange, A huge birth
|uay cake lighted by seventy-eight
Aaales was presented to Mrs. Vim
LIZ by Mrs. Susie Lucas and a beau
|lui bouquet OF cut flowers from the
|urahge was presented to her by Miss
liese Libby, for which Mrs. Vining
Cgy ieelingly expressed her appre-
L@Ilon' Hon. a. p Howes and Mrs.
E,oNes OF Palmyra were visitors. Mr..
t'o"es told very Interestingly of his
ssen' trip to Washington. After
|ae meeting delicious refreshments of
|.sAe and coffee were enjoyed. Thus
| q another pleasant evening at
|SI Adams Grange.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Hinckley Grange

EIinckley Grange met in regular
session Tuesday evening, February
18th, the new master, NJ. H. Clifford.
in the chair. During the business
session vote was carried to change
the number composing the quorum to
seven. in place of fifteen which 1t
has been since the organization of
the Grange here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
A'hehN Grange Meets March |

Alaehs Grange No. 257 will hold
r., oil gay meeting Saturday, March
H.. Dinner will be served at II
io oaocS and those not otherwise So
r Viii please bring pastry. Visitors
|uo "n De made welcome. Allison P.
e. o"es master of East Somerset Po-
Eda Ia Is expected TO be present and
he esS the patrons. There will also
BAL ,aeauihgs' Rotations and music. A
fOVu time is assured.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
'"fd and Fourth Degree at Madison

beH1 a .ac Valley Grange, Madison,
|eyenir melr regular meeting on the
trons vi FEBRUARY % with sixty pa
aerrsap.' present The third and fourth
|daies p were given TO eleven candi-
a soc,, ,,'e'reshments were served and
''' hour enjoyed by all.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Culling Poultry is a Real Money Saver

Although the poultryman should do
some culling every month in the year,
If he can make but one culling, the
time to make it is the first of Sep
temper, say the Cornell poultrymen
who give some practical culling rules.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
Send for Seeds Soon

Have you Q little seed catalogue in
your homer The district school lit
erary society use to debate whether
or not the pleasures of expectation
were greater than those of realization.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28

is that it doesn't take so long to milk
her
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
F. w. Wyman & Co.

Faneuil Hall Market. Boston, Masa.
largest commission receivers of New
England Live Poultry. rite for our
instructions an dressing poultry and
shipping eggs. rs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28

Everybody's Column
Has a New Friend in
NORRIDGEWOCK

Dear SirS:
have been constant user ri
E,erybOdy'S Column for years. OF
course, since you have offered we
farmers the Tree use OF any part OF
EYerybOdy'S Column | have heen us
ing il more extensively. cant
understand why there Is IA single
farmer In Somerset County not II
subscriber to the independent Report.
en-. The Tree advertising privilege
is worth dozen times the cost OF
the subscription. You ought TO tell
'em all about II.
am,
CARL ID. MILLER
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28

trouble 10 build up a strong. healthy.
vigorous thrifty race Of fowls Of any
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-11-27
Scouts Meet Trains
for Boy Delegates
Delegates to State Older Boys Con-
ference to be Met at Stations by
Boy Scouts of City.

Scout Executive David Fogwell has
again sent out a call for fifty Boy
Scouts to serve as guides for the dele
gates to the Older Boys Conference
here on Friday and Saturday. The
boys are wanted to meet the delegates
at the Chicago & Northwestern ssa-
ton and the North Shore station and
show them where they are to go for
the conference sessions. Many scouts
have volunteered for this good turn
but there is still need for many more.
All are urged to get in touch with
Scout Executive Fogwell today and be
assigned.
Fogwell also announced today that
the Court of Honor which was to have
met on Friday, November %, will meet
on Tuesday, December instead. At
this time thirty Scouts will receive
over eighty merit badges; three will
receive life and star badges; one will
receive his Eagle badge, and nine will
become first class Scouts.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-11-27
Vehicle Licenses to be
Issued in Milwaukee

Madison, Wis. - In an effort to elm
mate delay in handling motor vehicle
licenses during 1925 and to generally
expedite license distripation, Ii
cense application bureau will be open
ed in Milwaukee, Dec. 1, according to
Fred R. Zimmerman, secretary of state.
The bureau will replace the present
system of motor vehicle owners apply
ing for licenses to garage owners, the
county clerk and other authorized ag-
encies. Homer G. Bell, motor vehicle
inspector of the state department, will
be in charge Of the Office.
No license plates will be distributed
by the Milwaukee bureau, Mr.. thinner
man said, this having been declared
against the motor vehicle law.
Between $4,000 and 100000 plate ap-
plications come into the state depart
ment each year from Milwaukee and
Milwaukee county" Secretary thinner
man said. "If we can operate an Office
that can handle most of these and ell
inmate difficulties and delays regard
ing applications, it will mean a great
saving to the state and at the same
time will expedite distribution work
for the state department"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-11-27
THROW BRICK IN
DALE'S WINDOW
T. J. Dale Jewelry Shop is
Robbed at A O'Clock
This Morning.


At four o'clock this morning burg
lars robbed the Dale Jewelry store
on Market Square. Thieves threw a
brick into the front window of the
store, and then followed the brick.
The time of the burglary is fixed by
the officer on patrol who found all
well shortly before four o'clock
while making his rounds and all i'll
a quarter of an hour later.
Got Only Two Rings.
Apparently the burglar was dis
turbed in his operation, or took
fright by sounds down the street, for
he only carried off two rings, the pair
of which were valued at $45.
A third ring was found just out
side the place, indicating that the
burglar or the pair of them, had done
same hasty scrambling in getting out.
All over the patrolmen were noti-
fed of the burglary and those who
were found on the street about that
time without satisfactory explana-
tion Of how they happened to be up so
late or up so early were taken down
to the police Office for. questioning.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-11-27
SOUND CALL FOR
MORE LEADERS
Scout Council Appeals for
More Boy Leaders to
Take Scout Troops.
PLAN BUSY WINTER

Members of the Kanosha council
Boy Scouts of America, met at the
Elks' club on Monday evening to dis
cuss Scouting in Kenosha, and one of
the most important discussions CEN
tered about the dire need in Keno
sha for men to take over Boy Scout
troops in the city and to act as real
boy leaders.
In the report of Scout Executive
David Fogwell he stressed the need
in Kenosha of more efficient and cap
able leaders such as are at present
serving the cause of Scouting here.
An effort is to be made by the Scout
council to work with agencies and or
CARNATIONS throughout the city to get
additional men interested in the or
ganizing of Scout troops.
At the council meeting other re-
ports were heard including that of
Henry Soulen, local Scout commits
sioner, who was Kenosha's delegate
at the recent conference at St. Louis.
Troops Hold Meetings.
Last night at the Lincoln school
Troop held their weekly meeting
Win DC0ubmdSbeES mUESdn ana Lam
dane in charge. The evening was CIV
en- over to the passing of tests and
preparation of tests for the next
Court Of Honor session. Scoutmaster
Morgan instructed the boys in First
Aid to Animals Merit Badge. Harold
Binder was elected SIS scribe of Sec
ton A, Ted Koldenberg as patrol
leader Of the Owl Patrol and Nathan
Pope as his assistant.
Other troops meeting reported as
follows: Troop 3 at the Balm school
with Scoutmaster Ebert in charge.
Troop 8 at the Washington school
with Scoutmaster Zharite in charge.
Troop 10 reports crackerjack meet
ing with Scoutmaster Harding in
charge. The troop has 40 merit badg-
es for the next Court of Honor and
also has passed the greatest number
of tests for this month. Troop Is
met at the Mckinley school with
Scoutmaster Schmelling in charge.
Troop 10 of ST. Georges church with
Scoutmaster Gillick in charge reports
one Of the best meetings of the
month.