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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21
MADISON CENTER HOTEL
IS LEASED
Property VIII Undergo Repairs In the
Early Future. Present Home
OF II. F. Spear

We are informed that the hotel at
Madison Center will be opened the
coming season under the proprietor
ship of Mr. Quimby. This property
has been owned and operated by
Horace e. Spear for the last twenty
years The buildings are to under
go repairs in the early future I'm
portant announcement regarding this
will follow.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21
Candidate ior Road Commissioner

shall be 4 candidate for road COM
missioner at the annual Skowhegan
town meeting on March 10. | re-
spectfully ask for the support of the
voters.
EPHRA1M COWETT
Skowhegan, Maine, Feb. II, 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21
Former Dead River Man in Auburn.
California
The Observation-Disclosures
Skowhegdu, Maine.

The Independent-Repo
Skowhegdu. Maine.
SlTS.
l couldn't get along without the
Reporter, l have been west almost
twenty years and in that time OF
course one loses track Of many old
friends. Through your paper 1 hear
from many that I knew.
owned farm and lived thirty
two years ON Dead River and the
work they are doing there is of great
interest to me.
Very sincerely yours,
MELVIN DURRELL
Auburn, Cali;.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21
High School Assembly Yesterday
Afternoon

At the high school assembly yes
terday AFTERNOON, Edward Cowette
acted as master of ceremonies. Miss
Evelyn Groder sang solo. Adolphe
Fluett played piano solo and X. 7.
Patten told story of Washington
Clyde H. Smith will speak before the
students Wednesday afternoon OF next
week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21

We are anxious to obtain copies of
the Independent Reporter. issue of
July ~, 1923, and will pay five cents
per copy for all sent in.
INDEPENDENTS CO.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21
Specials for This Week

24l2 lb. bag all round flour, soc; 3
pkg. Jiffy Jell, 25c; lbs. large Cal.
Prunes, 35c. Tash & Groder, n. +
Tel. 242.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21

aged couple, Apply at independents
Reporter
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Son Fairly Shone

as your little boy bright7'
"Bright7 W. he's so bright he's
Iight-headed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
VETERAN JUDGE GIVES
FACTS In HIS CASE

Honorable A. p. Tarbox, dlstln-
guished lawyer and Judge, residing at
217 West 23rd st., University Place.
Neb., lends his name to further the
cause Of Tanlac, the famous treatment
that has proved OF such great benefit
to him.
IF anybody knows what Tanlac will
do" recently said Judge Tarbox, 1T Is
me, for the medicine has kept me on
my feet and able to work for the past
two years."
Judge Tarbox has been a member of
the bar since early manhood and has
practlced law In Illinois. Nebraska and
Oklahoma for more than a half cen
fury. He Is a charter member Of Far
ragut Post, Lincoln. @. A. r.. and also
prominent in fraternal order circles.
Speaking further of his experience
>-vlth Tanlac, Judge Tarbox said:
somach trouble had been the bane
existence even before the Civil
Indigestion such as | had Is
IT the worst enemy a person could
= and 1t kept getting worse all the
e.
II simply could not have kept going
the past two years If II had not been
for Taniac. It made my weak stomach
sound and wholesome. did away with
all signs Of indigestion and built me
up In a way had thought impossible.
"In fact, Tanlac has brought me
health. strength and happiness when ]
was sick and suffering. so have every
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Deferred or Rotation
Grazing Aids Pastures

Deferred or rotation grazing demon
stration plats have been established In
number of California counties
through the efforts of the agricultural
extension service to aid in Improving
pasturage. In Shasta county a pas
ture from which the cattle have been
removed early enough In the spring to
allow the forage to develop and reseed
for three seasons, produced, in 1923
| tons of good forage per acre. while
only one-half ton per acre largely
weeds md unpaiatabie forage. was OBJ
tained from similar portion Of the
same range which was grazed continu.
ously. according to reports to the
United States Department of Agricul,
ture.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30


"They are a devoted couple, and
though we do not know what ami
versary this may be. we take this op.
portunity to extend them our best
wishes.
"Sir Peacock is looking very hand.
come these days. HIS train Is spread
out and the sunlight upon all the colors
is a sight worth seeing.
''Mr. and Mrs. Robin gave a cherry
party at their residence last week. II
was pronounced great success, judg-
ing from the amount Of cherry pits
to be found on the ground afterwhrd.
Miss Sparrow had a quarrel with
Miss s. Sparrow yesterday. 1t was
understood that all the Sparrows
Joined in the quarrel and that a SPLEEN
did time was had by all.
Mrs. Spider sends word to the flies
and asks them to be present at a
banquet on Tuesday next. They need
not dress up-just come as they are,
says Mrs. Spider. It is useless, Mrs
Spider says, to make them dress for
such an occasionl
'The Flies are all about and are
as rude as ever. They annoy every
one but do not take the hint that
their presence is not desired.
Even this notice will not have any
effect upon them.
ut is reported that the Flies have
no sensitive feelings OF that sort.
"Slr Thomas Cat sang song, II
such II can be called, on the back
fence the other night.
Early the next morning the Rooster
made an unusual amount of noise
he also called it singing-so that the
Family In the House announced they
had had a poor night Of sleeping.
''T'he Breeze Brothers announce that
they dried all the clothes upon the
lines last Monday with wonderful
speed.
They held race that day to see
who could do the fastest work.
prizes were given to oil by Mr..
Wind.
''Air. and Mrs. Pigeon had their
pictures painted the other day.
ut was said that the colors of the
feathers they wore upon their heads
and necks were greatly admired.
''The greatest item of news which
the Natureland News has the honor
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Replacing Scrub Sires
With Improved Cattle

In the three months period January
| TO March 81, 1924, the agricultural
forces active in replacing scrub sIres
with pure breds had s08 new recruits.
This number of live stock owners, ac-
eording to records Of the United States
Department of Agriculture. signed
agreements to use henceforth pure
lred slres exclusively for all classes
If live stock owned. The number is
IN increase of more than 100 over that
for the preceding quarterly period.
The total number Of live stock owners
cooperating with the various states
and with the department in the 'Bet-
ter Slres-Better Stock" campaign
aow exceeds 1850.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
New Ventilating
Plan for Granary
System Recently Devised
Prevents Heat Damage
to Grain in Storage.

Prepared By the United States Department
Of AEricuture-i
A system Of ventilating farm bins
that prevents heat damage to stored
grain has been devised By the United
States Department Of Agriculture.
The system Involves the use Of wood
and wire ventllators that can be CON
structed on the farm at cost OF
about $40 TO equip a bin Of 1000
bushels capacity.
The monetary loss from damaged
grain during the past few years is es-
tImnted at around 100000 a year.
the department says. During a six
months period AZ per cent Of the re-
eelpts at Kansas City market graded
one or more grades lower on account
Of heat damage. 1t is pointed out.
Avoid Wheat Damage.
Department investigators show than
much OF the damage to wheat could
be avoided by better systems Of far
storage. and that such farm storage
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS


There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that It has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands Of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly because
its mild and immediate effect is soon real.
lied in most cases. 1t is a gentle, healing
vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, medium
and large.
However. If you wish first to test this
great preparation, send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing. be sure
and mention this observation-disclosures
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

One Tier Of Ventilators Lies Across
Bin Three Feet Apart Near Floor
Others Extend to Top Of Bins.
to inches wide and long enough to
reach across the bin or to reach from
the bottom TO the top Of the bin as
shown In the illustrations. These
boards are set on edge inche.
apart and cleats 9 inches long al
mortised in at the top. and ott
cleats nailed across the bottom.
of screen wire inches wide
long as the boards are nailr
the top and bottom. The We
placed across the bin conn,
openings In the sides Of the
those standing upright resi-
bottom on horizontal ventilatC
extend above the wheat at
In oil cases the ventilators Shot
placed not more than three feet
Field tests of tine ventiiating
tenn were made last year with
results. In one instance the WI.
had moisture content of 10 Der
cent when 1t went into the ventilated
bin and at the end Of "A days came
out with moisture content of only
143 per cent. Full details regarding
the construction of the ventilators
and the results Of the departments
field tests and laboratory experiments
may be had upon application to the
department at Washington. D. @. Ask
for mimeographed circular entitled
Ventilated Farm Grain Bins" pub
lished by the bureau of agricultural
economics.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Not Released Yet

sand shall l speak to your father,
dearestT'
ayes, but for goodness sake don't
say a word to mother"
"why notT'
Because we don't want the engage
ment made public for two or three
days yet"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

recommend it. The kind you have
always bought bears signature Of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

helpedpick corn. Sometimes / do chores
and milk. l took the Vegetable Com
pound before and after my four months
old baby was born, and II has always
helped me wonderfully. / believe there
is no better medicine made for women.
and hope every woman will give It a
fair trial. Mrs. AUGUST r. WiEDER-
HoFT, r. No. 2, Box 81, Truman, MINI.
Women suffering from troubles so
common to their sex should give lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound .
fair trial.
The Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has relieved women Of such
troubles for the past fifty years. For
sale by druggists everywhere.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
SHAPING IL

Shaping az
Cant you help me shape this upf@
~What is itT'
"a form letter."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
LoNG-FAcED HUMoRTsTS

Theodore Hook. the noted wit. was
once asked why professional humor'
lists are so solemn-looking. lie pro
seeded to unfold his theory.
Being a humorist is a serious bust
ness" he explained. ut Is true once
in a while one Of them writes a good
Joke"
"WellT'
Here Is where the sad part comes
In. He never knows when be is going
10 write another"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Interrupted Nest Building

Jean was quietly watching the
building Of birds nest under the
caves Of the house next door when
baby brother came out and wanted to
see, too; but Jean dragged him back
into the house.
let him look with you," protested
mother.
Jean answered: "No. he always
makes noise with his looks"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Hoho,a LittIe Wnnt.

Housewlfe-Here. my poor man, IL
an old suit Of my husbands you can
have.
Tramp-Thankee, greatly. mum.
see It's a little large. but II youIl
kindly furnish me wild a square meal.
mebby can oil It out.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

|tolneuue5 i could
hardly move around
lin bed. My husband
|got Lydia E. Pink
hams We getable
Compound, and az
ter taking It'll was 50
much better / could
doan mywork again.
] do my homework,
have a garden, raise
chickens, and In har-
vest time ! worked
in fha foid an5
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

Diner Tin swell cafe)-I suppose
people who dine here carry on quite q
lot Of silver.
waiter-Yes, sir. We can't get nil
their loose change.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

I'm W
In case gya~
sIve growth, ~
rich soil or
you can pinch
off after they hf
punches Of graz
the end beyond
protect the bun
sun. Keep a a.
leaf roller. as they eat
Upon the first appearance OF this a
er, spray the plants with one and one
fourth pounds Of arsenate Of lead to
80 gallons Of water
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
IA Hind

Mrs. Pester-What do you want
now I'm dressing as fast as can.
Her Husband-I only wanted to sug
gest that II we don't get away pretty
soon that new costume of yours viii
be out Of style by the. time we reach
the party.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

"IIow does your sister like the en-
gagement ring l gave her, BobbyT
"Well, It's little too small. She
has an awful hard time getting Ii OF
when the other fellows call |"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

Improvement is essential to the sue
cess of the methods Of harvesting
and handling the crop now practiced
by many farmers. These methods OF
harvesting and handling grain facill-
tate time and lessen expense, but
much Of the early threshed wheat
whether harvested with a Combine
harvester or threshed from the bum
dies is not in condition for safe stor.
age, the department says.
The grain must be fully ripe and
dry when threshed If It is to be stored
safely. Its storage condition Is not
safe If threshed before 1t is quite
ripe, II ripened prematurely and made
tough by heavy dew or rain. or when
threshed from either bundles or stacks
while wet from recent rain. although
dry before the rain came. Weather
at harvesting and threshlng time is
another important factor.
Arrangement Of Ventilation.
A series Of ventIlators is used Ia
the departments new system. Each
ventilator consists of two boards 4
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
NERo,S REWARD

Nero iiddled while Rome was burn
ing"
swell. that was some fire and. II hi
played all through 1t and belonged t.
the musicians union. he must hav,
received time and a half for over
time"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

An annual loss Of millions of dollars
is sustained by the live stock Industry
through such diseases as tuberculosis.
hog cholera, contagious abortion.
mango and others too numerous to
mention.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

II the car owner, after being out In
bad weather, will take the trouble to
wipe the tires and rims clean with a
sponge and then wipe them dry. espe-
clally along the beads, he will do much
to prevent the formation of rust.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

cutlcura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cutlcura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating. fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.--Advertlsement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

hiouu " All Aiit
Fairies and Elves
and Brownies and
Gnomes, the mem
bers Of the Oai
and Bogey fam
lilies, the COLLINS
Witty witch anc
old Mr.. Giant.
Personal Col
umn," said Billie
Brownie, tells US
the following:
"Juda Of the
East African Jun
gle, and Kath-
crime, his loving
lloness wife, have
taken up their
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Tent Caterpillar Pest

Tent caterpilIars are serious pest
In many sections Of the United States.
II there are wild cherry trees in the
community, the pest becomes trouble
some, as this insect prefers the wild
cherry. Where the attacks are bad.
steps should be taken to destroy the
nests and insects on the Wild cherry
as well as on the cultivated tree.
Spraying the tree thoroughly with an
arsennte of lead spray Is very helpful
In controlling them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Practical LoUer

Mrs Jackson--"say, Mis- Johnslng,
did sambo give celestine a ring fob be
In engaged7" Mrs. JOhnson-"No, Mis-
Jackson, he done bettuh n dat: he
gave huh a engagement wringer."-
New York World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Would Cheer Him Up

Daughter-Pa, when l promise Il
marry Jack do you want him 10 com,
and ask your consent7
Father (of seven gIrls)-No. not m,
consent; but I'd appreciate It If b,
came and broke the good news.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

'They think the book of our newest
writer has made a great hit" says the
Redbone Eagle, "just because he has
had haircut and his friends have seen
him looking In a restaurant window"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
No Surprise Wanted

Mrs. Mann-My husband must be
lonesome. Every letter he writes he
asks me when III be home.
Her Friend-You can't trust those
men-perhaps he is merely cautious.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Dumb-beu

Cooking Teacher-what is the DIFF
ference between lemon and head
of cabbage7
Ruth don't know.
Cooking Teacher-You'd be a nice
one to send after lemons.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
GoshI

Yesterday salerno suddenly los,
control Of his car"
How so?"
"He couldn't pay his Installments."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Satisfy Ten for Edaar

Small Edgar had never tasted sassa-
fras tea until he visited his aunt in
the country. He liked 1t and passed
up his empty cup, saying: please
dive me some more satisfy tea"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
DANGEROUS Omisaions

Dlck-"Have you noticed how Dodd
drops his sspiratesf7 Harry-"Yes /:
but that's nothing to the way he drops
his novels. I've more than a dozen
Of his I o U's,"-London TIt-Blts,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Just So

Changing tire is tiresome--whewi
Makes a fellow perspire.
It's a weary job. tell you true.
And so is changing attire.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
IT'S Often a Battle

Georgie-Let's play we're married.
7 Little Mnry-No, dasn't. because
mamma said we should act nice and
not quarrel when we played.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Children Cry for "CastOriia >
Especially Prepared for Infants and Children of All Ages

Motheri Fletcher's Castoria has
been In use for over 80 years as a
pleasant. harmless substitute for
Castor OIL, Paregoric, Teething Drops
and Soothing syrups. Contains no
narcotics. Proven directions are on
each package. Physicians everywhere
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
The Maid's Company

Mlstress-You seem to have a good
deal of company, Mary.
Maid-Yas'm. Dey's what call my
ralnbeaux. Seven different colored
gentlemen. Yas'm.-Princeton Tiger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

Horty-wlfe and | are going to see
the opening Of a nlght-blooInng cereus
this evening.
Torty-Thls gay night nfe viii be
the Killing Of yCG folks yet
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
In Too Great a Hurry

"So Jim worked himself to DEATH"
'Yes, poor fellow, he was anxious
to get ahead and all he got was a
headstone."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

Prince tho 400
saved tho 1ffe ~
two lIttIa GIRLS IN
swimmlng Iast
week
uRruce has the
heartfelt graft
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

reason to give It my unqualified en-
dorsement and praise"
Tenlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. Over 40
million bottles sold.
Take Tanlac Vegetable Pills for con-
stipatlon. Made and recommended BY
the manufacturers Of TANLAC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
ONLY HARD-BorLS
Inherited

There are microbes. perhaps. in kisseA
As the doctors say" quOth Mace.
But a germ can't be o. witness
In a breach Of promise case"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Whnt Could Sha Miami

First Fair one--I wouldn't be seen
at the Newrich ball.
Second Fair One-Oh, you're not Sc
Insignificant as that. dear.-Brooklyu
Life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

For tn Cur am
bank accoi -.ae iegume cron
this year S.s..
Many pastures which are weedv apa
thin would be greatly benefited nv
planting sweet clover.
A little filing. or even temporarv
ditchtng. may make a lot of difference
with the yield of some fields.
Alsike clover is the best buy fur
many farmers this year. There ma
three reasons. Ask the county agent
Looking over the tile drain. outlets
and cleaning out those that need II Il
a good spring job that may save money
later.
The dairyman who feeds legume hav
has the laugh on the fellow who feeds
timothy, when he figures up his feed
costs.
Sudan, IL planted on weil-prepared
seeded. is sure hay crop, is easily
handled with moving machine and
rake and II well stacked will keen
well.
An annual loss of millions of dollars
is sustained by the live stock Industry
through such diseases as tuberculosis
hog cholera. contagious abortion
mango and others too numerous to
mention.
Ounces are usually propagated from
cuttings or by mountaineering, though
they may be propagated from seed
The seed should be handled much the
same as apple seed, that is, It must be
kept under cool. moist conditions for
ten weeks prior to planting.
: makes splendid pasture
Of live stock during the
9her Of July and August.
palatable ano succulent
growth enables one to
live stock per acre on 1t
ler pasture crop.
worm, which destroys
lIage Of elm, apple and other
and fruit trees. can be controlled
spraying with two pounds Of
arsenate Of lead to fifty gqllons of wa.
ter. This spray should be put on OF
the first appearance Of the worms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Almost

First Attorney-Did his speech car
~ convlctionf
Second Attorney-I'll say SO. His
client got ten years.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30

Hiida-So you made up your quarrel
with Toml
Doris-Yes, but only temporarily.
We're getting married next month";
London Tit-Blts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Old Stuff

"what are you crying for7'
''The doctor has taken one OF my
teeth outr'
"Poohl My mother takes all of hers
out every night. but she doesn't cryi"
--Kasper. Stockholm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-05-30
Knows Better

"Hoity toityl" exclaimed a woman
In an English county court. "Indeedl
/ quarrel with my husband. do II 1t
takes two to make quarrel, and he
has not dared to start yet"