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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20
ERORMATORY SUPERINTENDENT DOES
|d DENY IMPLICATION OF LoNG LIST MEN
Elimination of Recent acknowledgements
Year Agriculturally-- Need of New Cottage

e-om time to time the officials of
c,atp Reformatory have expert
NJ great difficulty in the escape of
motes through the aid of different
In some cases, these men have
!, apprehended but at best only
aaoratiye slight punishment has
.aod The recent escape of two
~ has given the officials of the in
a~,on Sheriff Mooers and other Of
.rs an opportunity to at least, at
'~nt to prevent any further assist
ana p from outside narties. Since the
ano is punishable by State Prison
,.ipnees it Is about time that the
after be thoroughly looked into.
ssn in the case of last week, it is
.gsyed by some that the men in
,s,ljon are really shielding others,
~ have committed a Similar offense.
.,.ngp stories are afioat that there is
ionr list of men in Somerset Coun-
Imnlicated in similar escapades,
hose names are known to the Off
nc and this is not denied by Mrs.
Esry ". Libby, the superintendent.
IN conversation with the Reporter S
..resentatiye on Friday last, Mrs.
{6M spoke particularly of the need
| new building especially for the
5srp OF diseased cases, and for a dis
fspsary and infirmary. Mrs. Libby,
[l,o commented on the advisability of
S,yng smaller cottages for the in
E.tp, as better results are obtain
I'M from the cottage unit plans, both
/ the problems of matrons as we'll
!, inmates. Everything is filled up
I'm at the reformatory, and the build
IL are taxed to their capacity. Re-
(irs are constantly going on and
Findings have lately been painted on
n estate. The farm house has also
Zen repaired, aud an ice house on the
|pnosite side of the street from the
Esin buildings has been built and the
barn repaired
This year has been particularly
Ewessful one agriculturally on the
|acc and large quantities of farm
kDduee have been raised. About 80
Ens Of hay were harvested and 900
|pshels of potatoes grown on the
(rmises. will be sufficient to last thru
h winter. In addition to this cab
Eges. celery, turnips. beets, carrots.
Ia. have been raised In correspond
Eg amounts, the inmates doing much
the work under the direction of a
|irm matron. planting, hoeing. weed
BIZ. etc. They have also picked
Erge quantities of berries, which
Eye been canned as we'll as other
brden produce, of which sufficient
mount was raised during the sum-
Der TO supply the tables. A straw
sTry bed is now underway, to FUR
her the fruit product. There are
hny-hye head of cattle on the place,
sgheen of which are being MIXED.
Bitter is made by the inmates and the
hrge herd insures plenty of butter
lad milk for the establishment.
The matter which has given the Re
bmatory officials the most concern,
Fcently, was the escape of Alma Par
adis and Mabel Howard from the in
atuuon on October 31st, when pre-
Rations were being made for a
Hslowe'en party at the institution. As
stated, the girls a few
hH after the escape. notified the Re
bmatory officials that they were
Fady to return to resume their SEN
snces and the affair eliminated last
thursday afternoon as already widely
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20
Entertainment at East Madison

The Musical Seven OF North Anson
will give concert at East Madison
Grange Hall, November 2Sth, followed
by a dance with music by Varney's
Orchestra and a supper. This is a
benefit for East Madison Grange,
Dance tickets. fifty cents.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20
Charity Dance Next Tuesday Night

a charity. dance is being arranged
FOR next Tuesday night, November 25th
in Grange Hall to aid a local high
school student, who is seriously ill
Music will be furnished by Mrs. Oddly s
Orchestra, this aggregation playing
without remuneration and the print
ing and advertising is also being
donated. 1t is hoped that large
number OF tickets may be sold to aid
those interested in their generous
movement for assistance
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20
CAR PLUNGES IN RIVER
OCCUPANTS HURT
Nest Forh> Girl> Sustain Culs on
Faces in Accident

West Forks. Noy. IL Mis- Edua
Burns and Charlotte Adams were hurt
quite seriously last Saturday Wbeu the
car they were riding in run over the
bank into the keunebee river Both
badly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving L. Carver Of
Bethel were week end visitors at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Fremont Homsted on West Front ST.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20
Last Whist Party and Social

IN the Catholic Order of Foresters
series has been postponed until
Thanksgiving night, Nov 81. Grand
prizes expected to be awarded at that
time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20

Mrs. Annie Manning formerly en-
ployed al the Emery Brown store as
a saleswoman, and her brother Luc
Albert. lett Tuesday night for NADIA
waska called there by the death OF
their father.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20

George Williamson of Millay Hill,
New Portland was one of the lucky
hunters last week getting "a good
deer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20

Mrs. Sarah Vigue will enter hos
pital in Lewiston for treatment this
week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-20

There Will be q regular meeting OF
the Russell Relief Corps tomorrow
tFriday) afternoon AZ 80.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Hardly Kind of Thing
Author Likes to Hear

Representative Frank Funk of Hill
nois, who is considered one of the
best speakers of the Sixty con-
gress, said in a Bloomington address !:
at often happens to a man that his
work is better appreciated abroad
than at home. From strangers comes
his most heartening encouragement.
His friends praise is apt to resemble
Tom Purdies.
tom Purdie was butler to Sir Wal
ter Scott, and he used to take an al
most proprietary interest in the WAY
erly Novels He called them our
books, and he said that TO read them
gave him the greatest comfort.
Eyes he declared TO the bands of
distinguished guests gathered at Alb
bottsford, whenever I'm off my sleep
I only have to take one of our novels,
and before I've read two pages I'm
slumbering like a babe. Detroit
Free Press.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Tennessee Has Big Sum
to Spend for Highways

Tennessee has available for high
way construction during 1924, 1884
36O.S5, with maintenance fund from
the counties of $1,400,OO0, or a total Of
S11, 254, 36O65, it is stated in ''Tennes-
see Highways and Public Works" the
official organ of the state highway de-
partment.
This means that the state has avail
able for highways during 1924 eleven
and a quarter million dollars, this sub
ject being given first position in the
initial appearance of the new highway
magazine.
1t is shown that the state has now
under construction 4S4.12 miles of the
approved system of highways, and with
funds available for work upon 477.94
more miles, the department will have
962 miles under construction by the
end of the year.
Analysing the above figures a little
further, the magazine says, it will be
seen that by December 81, 1924, 1856
miles of primary roads viii be under
construction, leaving 4S5.3 miles to be
let to contract at later dates. The
program for the remainder of the year
will place under construction 243 miles
of primary roads. Contracts let Feb
ruary s, April 4 and May have al
ready placed under contract S6.8 miles
of primary roads. Continuing the
same rate, the primary roads in the
state system will be under contract by
the end of two additional con-
struction seasons. By the end of Jan
uary, 1925, 56 per cent Of the primary
mileage will be under contract, 1871
per cent of the secondary mileage, and
14.6 per cent of the state-aid mileage.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Automobile Facts


An automobile ON the road these
sunny days is worth % in a workshop.
Points Of spark plugs will burn
away gradually. and if not readjusted
will cause misfring.
The rubber hose at the top and bot
tom of the radiator should be changed
at least once year.
When the clutch refuses to work
properly the trouble is either spin.
ming clutch or a seized bearing.
Don't cross the bridge until you come
to it, then make sure that it is wide
enough to accommodate two cars.
The fear of overpopulation in Amer
lea is groundless. Our automobile
speeders will see that it doesn't come
to pass.
The adviSablllty or passing car al
the curve depends on whether the
widow will think the loss covered by
insurance
Serious injury is often caused tires
carried as spares by allowing them
to become water soaked during
rainstorm.
A barber of Sheboygan, Wis, has
fitted up a motor truck as a travelling
barber shop to serve the farm popula-
ton of his county.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
PILES
Philadelphia Says colac "Did the Jobr
When Other Treatments Failed.

Robert A. Moore, 1905 Market ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa, writes II had itch
ing piles very bad-used three kinds Of
salves but had no results. The druggist
suggested Colac Pile Pills and they
certainly did the job"
COLAC attacks piles in a new, safe,
scientific way. Stimulates the circula-
ton of healthy blood through the lower
bowel, driving the piles from the sys-
TEN. No messy ointments, SUPPOSE
tories or salves. Colac is taken like any
other pill and does its effective work
from within, where the trouble arises.
COLAC acts QUICKLY. Relief often
comes within "a to 48 hours. Only 60
cents at all druggists or 65 cents post
paid in plain wrapper from Colac Chem
ical Co., Inc, Glens Falls, n. Y.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Quaint ReN Superstitiona

For many years it was believed that
the ringing of beEs dispelled thunder.
Records of Engl i churchwardens oc-
casionally have reference to this idea.
In those Of Sandwich, dated 1864, an
item is set down for bread and drink
supplied to ''ryngers in the great thun-
deryng." Many and various were the
ancient offices of bells. According to
some monkish couplets the notices Of
a chime, one bell says, "Men's death
I tell, by doleful knelI"; another, The
winds so fierce do disperse"; and a
third, Lightning and thunder break
asunder." Rural bell ringers often
have a great affection for their bells
and in the superstitious way Of their
fathers ascribe to each some special
virtue
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
RIGHT TICHTNESS
FOR AUTO BRAKES
Too Many Drivers Fail to
Look Ahead and Check
Speed of Car Gradually.

(By ERWIN GREER, President Greer
College of Automotive Engineering,
Chicago)
ANY man who caught himself cut
ting the tires of his motor car with
file would voluntarily apply for adj
mission to the nearest insane asylum.
Yet the same fellow will lock his
brakes, slide ten feet and think moth
ing of it.
Too many drivers confuse their
tires with skates. Instead of looking
ahead and checking the car slowly
they are right in the middle of jam
and then slam on the brakes. And
eventually an accident results. A
brake cannot stand this sort of treat
ment forever.
No Excuse for Dragging.
There is no excuse for having
brakes that drag, for dragging heats
them up, wears them out unnecessar-
lily and it absorbs lot of the power
of the engine. Brakes should not be
too loose, for they will not act quick
ly enough to avoid danger. On the
propeller shaft brake there is a nut
on the brake band which can be adj
proper tightness. The rod connect
ing the pedal ITO the brake can be
turned either to the right or to the
left to make it the right length for
efficient use of the brake.
In fact, when in doubt about your
brakes, if there are only two of them,
jack up the wheels and apply the
brakes far enough so that it is just
possible to turn one wheel by hand.
Then adjust the brake on the other
wheel so that the same amount of
energy is required to turn that wheel
by hand.
Can Avoid Much Trouble.
Most brake trouble will be avoided
by using this important part of the
car properly. When coming to stop
on a straightaway, close the throttle
and leave the clutch engaged until
just before you come to stop. This
causes the engine to assist the
brakes in bringing the car to stand
STILL
So also in going down an ordinary
hill, leave the clutch engaged and
close down the throttle. But in go
ing down steep hill, or moderate
hill with heavy load, put the gear
In intermediate or low speed at the top
of the hill and leave the clutch en-
gagged. Shut off the throttle.
Use the brakes as little as possible
when driving. When an emergency
stop is necessary, close the throttle,
leave the clutch engaged, apply the
foot brake and pull, if necessary, the
hand brake. But do not lock the
wheels. Keep the wheels rolling to
avoid skidding.
In driving car, enjoyment can be
guaranteed when the brakes are prop
erly functioning No automobile
owner can fail to do less than give
careful attention to this phase of mo-
toring.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Many Trucks in Use

There are approximately 100000
motortrucks in use on farms in the
United States at the present time.
This averages very near one truck to
every sixteen farms. This is a re-
markable development of truck usage
in the rural districts when it is re
membered that fifteen years ago a
truck was a curiosity even in the
cities. The farmer now realizes that
the varied services rendered by a
truck are of such value that he can
not afford TO be without one.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
First Bottle HeIped Her

Richmond, Indiana. am send
ing this letter to tell you how much
good Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did my daughter. She
was troubled with nervousness so that
she was restless at night, and then
she could not sleep and she was afraid
of everything. She could not work
as she was not strong enough, and
she had to quit school at IA because
she was i'll so much. The doctor said
she had anervous breakdown and her
system was all run down. She had
pains in her right side and through
her back, and the medicine she took
did her no good at all ! saw Lydia
E. PinkhaTn's advertisement In our
paper, telling all that the Vegetable
Compound had done for other women,
80 / said, We viii try it out end see
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Spring Wheel Adapted
for Huge Motortrucks

The Scientific American in illustrat-
ing and describing spring wheel, the
invention of W. J. Davis of Redig, S.
D., says:
The invention has for its object to
provide a wheel especially adapted for
heavy motor vehicles, wherein resili-
ent mechanism is arranged between
the rim and the hub for cushioning
the hub against the rim. An inner
wheel is provided consisting of hub,
a rim, and spokes connecting the hub
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Gets Rid of Rats

A Detroit merchant has perfected a
device which has cleared his store Of
rats in very short time, he says. He
has a box on the floor, with a door
swinging from its upper edge. The
door is smeared with cheese, and as
the rat pushes on it, it opens and adj
mits him to a small compartment with
a hole into a huge tank of water,
where he browns. The trap is very
effective, and has to be emptied every
day.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Telephone for the, Deaf

Use of the cheekbone as a conduc-
tor to the auditory nerve, coupled with
the amplification OF speech, has pro-
duced a telephone for the deaf. Per-
sons who have not heard for years are
said to be able to receive long-dis-
tame messages through this appa
ratus, which is being tested by the de-
partment of telephones of the Sas-
katchewan goyernment.-Popular Sci
ence Monthly
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Ammonia DESTROYS Finish

There used to be a common prac-
tice Of trying to brighten up the finish
of the hood by a solution of ammonia.
This is about the worst thing that
could be DONE as ammonia destroys
the finish. Unfortunately the am
,monia gives a little brilliance to the
finish, but in the long run it ruins it.
In fact, car manufacturers recommend
that no car be kept in stable, as
the ammonia from the manure grad
ually destroys the enamel surface.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Health /; |!
DYSPEPSIA

Every normal person requires a we'll
balanced food diet to maintain bodily
weight. nervous and muscular energy and
general good health. And this brings 70
mind the dyspeptic, who is particularly
unfortunate in that he cannot eat suth-
Gent quantity or variety Of food to prop
erly nourish his system.
Yet even the dyspeptic, if he viii follow
a simple treatment, can win his way back
to health and happiness. This treatment
is found in Jaques' Digestive Capsules,
providing in capsule form the digestive
elements which the weakened, undernour-
ished, dyspeptic stomach is unable to pro-
vide.
and bring quick, sure relief. They have
tonic effect which inspires the stomach
to do its work unassisted. Non-habit
forming 60 cents at all druggists, or direct
from Jaanes Capsule Co. Plattsburg n Y.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Spare the Spare Tire

Automobile tires are wrapped
in paper by the manufacturer
because tire makers know that
sunlight and air sap the strength
of rubber. 1t should be protect
ed until it actually goes on the
rim for road service.
Statistics prove that tire
good for an average of 5000
miles when it leaves the factory
will lose approximately 1000
miles of life by being carried,
unprotected as a spare for one
year.
A tire cover made of rubber
dedicated fabric will outlast
many tires. 1t will cost less
than the 1000 lost mileage on
one unprotected spare.
Neatly covered tires look so
much better hanging on the back
of the machine than do bare
tires. The covers are water
proof and can be washed with
out injury as often as the car is
washed. They come in colors
to match the body finish.-Mo-
tor Life.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Every mother possesses informa-
ton of vital Importance to her young
daughter, and the responsibility for
the girls future is largely in her
hands.
When school girls thoughts be-
come sluggish, when she suffers the
consequences Of wet feet, pain, head
aches, fainting spells, loss of sleep
and appetite and is irregular, her
mother should have care for her
physical condition and give her Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
which has proved areliable aid TO ma
ture for just such conditions in so
many cases.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Big Load is Easily Hauled Over Con-
crete Road.
shown that a motor truck will run
twice as far on gallon of gasoline
on a concrete road as II will on a
dirt road with the same amount of
fuel.
The Illustrations shown here speak
for themselves in bearing out these
statements. On the concrete road the
heavily laden truck glides along
smoothly. The even surface of the
pavement offers no bumps or ruts.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
pOADs71
t2zBUILDfINfG
TRANSPORTATION is
COMMUNITY FACTOR

A community cannot hope to pro-
gress rapidly if its roads are bad, for
transportation is one of The prime fac
tors in the upbuilding Of any commu-
nifty. and where the roads are made
quate transportation will be inefficient.
Tests have shown that it requires
more than four times as much power
to start wagon on a dirt road as on
concrete pavement. They also have
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Protecting Mudguards

In making extensive engine repairs
or adjustments it often happens that
the mudguard or fender will be bent
and otherwise married This may be
prevented by making cover of some
heavy material. oilcloth or imitation
leather of some kind, which will COW
er the fender from its tip TO the place
where it is fastened to the running
board.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
PAxTINE Isl FOR WoMEN

who have feminine Ills that need local treat
ment-Douches of Paxtine Antisepttc de-
stroys disease germs. heals Inflammation,
liberation and stops the discharge. The
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co. recon-
mended Paxtine for years in their adver-
Using. A pure white powder to be dissolved
in water as needed-one box makes gallons
Of strong antiseptic solution that gives posi-
tive satisfaction--60c at druggists or post
paid by mail. THE COMFORT POWDER
COMPANY BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Motheri Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 80 years to relieve
babies and children of Constipation,
Flatulency, Wind Cole and Diarrhea;
allaying Feverishness arising there
from, and, by regulating the Stomach
and Bowels, aids the assimilation Of
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Columbus, Ohio. - When my
daughter became IA years Of age she
was ailing very much. The doctor
gave her medicine, but she was very
weak, and he always had to write ex-
cuses for her as she could not attend
the gym classes, and ] often had
to keep her heme from school. ! had
taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound for my nerves and rus-
down condition, so / gave her three
doses daily, and also Lydia E. Pink
hams Blood Medicine. Our friends
are surprised to see how fine and tall
she is getting and how well she is. /
will gladly answer letters and give
you q fine recommendation for other
mothers. - Mrs. MARIE MIELKE,
S14 Elmer Street, Columbus, Ohio.
Over 100, 900 women have so far
replied TO our question, Have you
received benefit from taking Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound :"
90 per cent. ofthese replies answer
seYes. That means that SO out of ev-
ery 100 women who have taken this
medicine have been helped by it.
For sale by druggists everywhere.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Side View of a Portion of the Wheel.

and the rim, and an outer auxiliary
rim arranged coneentric with the
wheel This rim carries a solid tire
and is connected to the inner rim by
series of straight plate springs
which are made fast to the inner and
outer rims. The plate springs are con-
nected by coil springs being passed
through openings in the plate springs.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Hard to Navigate a Road Like This.
There is virtually no resistance to the
wheels. The muddy, rutty earth road
shown in the other photograph, how
ever, illustrates an altogether different
condition Because of the many ir-
Irregularities and the great resistance to
the wheels of vehicles, only small loads
can be carried. The large load is
moved as easily on the paved road
as is the small load carried in the
wagon being drawn over the earth
road.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
The Next Step

Teacher-"Is your English paper
vready?" Junior-"All but your look
ing it over and putting in the mis-
takes"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Gold is the touchstone whereby to
try men.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
YOUR DAUGHTERS HEALTH
Mothers of Ailing Daughters, Attention
How Two Mothers Helped Their Daughters
by Giving them Lydia E. Pnkhams

what it does She had not taken the
first bottle before it began to help
her, and we will always say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the best medicine she ever
took. Mrs. E. DARBY, 911 N. 18th
Street, Richmond, Indiana.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18

Lots of verse writer's actually ina
CINE that they can write poetry.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-09-18
Children Cry for "CastOria .
and Soothing Syups - No Narcotics!

Food; giving natural sleep without
opiates. The genuine bears signature Of