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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
10 Busy 10 Be Kind.

Il sometimes think We women, now
adays, are in danger Of being too busy
to be really useful" said an uld lady
thoughtfully. We hear so much
2bout making every minute count. and
always having some work or course
of study for spare hours. ana having
our activities all systamatized. that
there is no place left for small way
side kindneSscs. We 80 to see the sick
neighbor. ana relieve the poor neigh
Dor, but for all the common. everyday
neishbor, who has not fallen ~ the
way, 50 far as we can see, we haven't
a minute to spare. But everybody
who needs a cup uf cold water ism {
calling the fact out to the world. ana
there are a great many little paGSes
by the way that are no waste Of time.
flowers over the back roc. and
friendly chat about domestic matters
helped to brighten weary days, and
brought more cheer than many a ser
mon We ought not To be too busy to
inquire for the girl away at school.
or to be interested in the letter from
the boy at sea. It's a comfort to the
mothers lonely heart to feel that
somebody else cares for that which
means 50 much to her. Especially
we ought not to be too busy to give
own home" May no one be able to
say of us that we are too busy To be
kind.-The Young Woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Free Lectures in New York Schools.

About twelve years ago one of the
great New York dailies said, cditOrially,
that if the board of education would ar
range course Of free lectures for the
working classes along practical lines 1t
might prove one of the most helpful edu-
cational adjunctS possible. Fortunately,
some one in the Board realized the Wis
dom Of the suggestion and pushed the
proposition to Il successful issue. In due
time the matter was brought before the
Legislature, which on January :! lSSN,
passed an act authorizing the board "a
education to institute courses Of free iec-
lures in the school buildings Of New York
City, and at the same time appropriated
$1,000 to put the experiment into opera,
ton. The whole matter was then placed
in the hands Of the boards committee on
evening schools. which arranged. for the
first series, lectures on physiology, ny :
giene. physics, history and polticdl
science.
There are some five hundred lecturers
on the staff of the board, about fifty IAN
tern operators, and some thirty-hvc pr
forty local superintendents, besides n
spectors and others connected with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The Smart Set.

The third number Of this decidedly en-
tcrtaining magazine. presents delight
full program of special articles, stories.
miscellany and poetry. The latter in
cludes 1.-The Charge Of the Four Hun
dred." the poem to which was awarded
the 500 prize offered by the Smart Set
for a satire in verse. The number opens
with story Of English life by Charles
Vale. entitled "A Peculiar Premier. ~
Mrs. Burton Harrison contributes a de-
lghtful story on The Reiuvcnescen, of
Stanny." "A Modern Child" is described
by Julien Gordon. Other contributors to
this number are Clinton Scollard. Edgar
Saltus. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Sadie Mar
tinnt. and CarolNn WollS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Trained Motherhood.

large number of important topics are
helpfully discussed in the current number
Of Trained Motherhood They embrace
Two Ways of Child Study" Public
Fairgrounds" precautions in Children's
Diseases The National Congress Of
Mothers" "Blemishes and Habits THE
School Problem" ''Kindergaten Work in
the Home" How to Dress the Chill
dren.' and "a Common Sense Chat With
Mothers" The several departments also
furnish much instructive matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19

of thousands Washington. Samuel AZ
ans jefferson Hamilton. Jackson ,, ma
erick Douglass. Webster. llhcoiuie I'M
Grant have been discussed int by d ca9rses
m natur1I science are offered including
lectures " insects s seen n y raT ri are,
given a score or more of eNceiIeHfI -.itsd
lures On various partss Of - th nfrored ION on
Mexico. Central America, ana T;nstern
ana a dozen or. more deal WIN ,ifa r in the
countries and the ways OF lie III osons
Orient. During the last I've made
somewhat Of speciality ms been uses m.:te
III lectures descriptive of our ne" PPoridr
sions IN the Atlantic and in the [da,iar
which have proved extremely o,ier and
some forty lectures are given e ontl Or
ovcr On American history, and III HI Silence
twenty deal with civics anu ,. history
of popular government. Genera tonics
IS treated under Ten Or ,ur twt are ,S2oei
M N iir,i rrn Nina social science. Viii
the various phases Of % @cr5s most sS Of
Lii t ra daiivnrad by men Of large ~
pn TIL along special lines.-The III ""'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Table Talk.

Nora Archibald Smith. that charm
ing writer for children. opens the May
Table Talk with a delightful article
on our Nursery Tales-Today and
Yesterday" Mrs Burton Kingsland
contributes some timely ''Travcling
Hints" In Some Household Insects"
the clothes moth is treated at length
and the methods most successful in
exterminating him are described. The
departments of particular interest and
value to the housewife are brimful Of
seasonable suggestions. Especially
appreciated will be the New Menus
Fl,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
~, The Sanitarian

for May has a number of thoughtful pa
pers on subjects Of vital interest. Among
them are noted; Bacon and Butter in
Their Relation to tuberculosis" "A Pork
Inquiry Supplemented" sanitation Of
Dairies.' "A Cause of the Contamination
of Drinking Water" 1.-The Vital Statis-
tics of Infants Hens Eggs in Infant
Feeding" ",.fhe Carbohydrate Foods
Sugar" and american Congress of Tu-
berculosis"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The o.American Magazine

for May has long list Of interesting and
instructive papers. Among the subjects
treated are: The Use of Liquid Mir in
Explosives" Hudson Maxim; anglo
Saxondom," George NJ. Aylsworth. NJ. ~;
The Servant Question in Hawaii" T..
5. Gooihue. NJ. D.; Modern Fiction
Edwin Ridley; Liquid Air: Its CONNER
cial Value ana Promoting Companies. 7
and AN Anglo-Irish Appeal" The cdi-
torial departments discuss many timely
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Maine Sportsmen.

The hunting and fishing resorts Of
Maine are interestingly described in the
May Maine Sportsman. Among the more
important articles are THE Outlook for
Spring Sport" "Patten as an Anglers
Resort" ION the Border Line" where
the Salmon Come From" and "A North
ern Maine Fishing Trip" Many choice
half-tones add to the attractivcness Of
this entertaining issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19

Ian Maclaren answers the question rs
the Minister an Idler?" TWO notabie
full-page drawings are contributed by
II. c. Christy and A. Il. Frost. entitled
The American Girl on the Farm
and The Minister at Tea" The latest
fashions are fully and accurately de-
scribed. and there are number Oh
pages Of special interest to this year
girl graduates The regular depart
ments give their usual amount of in
struCtiVe matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Current History.

Current events, both at home and
abroad are fully and ably reviewed in
the May number of Current History.
The matters discussed are grouped I'M
der the following departments: Inter
national affairs. affairs in America. in
Europe. in Asia, in Africa. and
Science, Religion and Miscellany. Any
person who desires to have at hand 4
convenient and accurate record of cur
rent matters. cannot afford to overlook
this valuable monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The Eclectic Magazine.

The selections in TIE May Eclectic are
most attractive and interesting. Chief
among them are noted: The Poetry Of
Mr.. Stephen Phillips" THE Intelligence
Department" animal Chivalry," 1.-TWO
Centuries for American Women" Ste
yenson of the Letters" 1.-THE Sentiment
of Thackeray." school Childrens
Ideals, The Ethics of Criticism" New
England in War Time John Ruskin.
The Evolution of Literary Deccncy,"
Nerves in the Nursery" and Paris and
the EXPOSITION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The American Queen.

The latest fashions are charmingly IL
lrstrated in the May American Queen.
Among the articles devoted to the current
fashions are Some Children's Fashions"
Fashions for Little Folks" and What
to Wear" Among the articles of general
interest are: "A Bicycle German" Golf
Tennis" etc, How Women May Be
come Stenographers, Chemists. Book
keepers. Designers, ana Architects. :
Short stories and miscellany make up the
remainder of this attractive issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The Outlook.

The contributed articles to the mag
azine number Of the outlook, for May.
are exceptionally interesting. and in
clude: The Ecumenical Conference"
New YOrk's Underground Railway"
The Gutenberg Anniversary" The
Church in the Large Town." How the
Russian Moujik Lives" The Ancient
Hebrew People; Their Life and Liter
AZURE Lyman Abbott; THE Repre-
sentative Indian" The Stickit Min
listers Love Story" S. r. Crockett:
and William Shakespeare: Poet
Dramatist, and Man." Hamilton
Wright Mabie. The news and ed
itorial departments cover all current
matters fully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The Atlantic Monthly.

Space will permit of the mention of
but a few of the many notable articles
and sketches which make up the May
Atlantic. The number opens with an
able paper by Henry D. Sedgwick, Jr,
on Nations and the Decalogue" Ed
mund GOsse writes ENTERTAINMENT Of
The Milton Manuscripts at Trinity"
In "A Nation in a Hurry" Eliot Greg
DRY satirizes an American habit. ]. II.
Gardiner writes most interestingly of
William Tyndale in The Father of
English Prose Style George F..
Parker discusses THE Consular Ser
vice Of the United States" and Hugo
Munsterberg. School Reform" Other
contributors to this issue are Kate
Douglas Wiggin. w. D. Howells, Brad
ford Torrey, and Norman Duncan,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19

The importation of eggs into Great
Britain last year was valued at $24,-
54S, 227, while the poultry and game fig
ures were $3,S21, 633, an outlay of $2S,-
1863. $50 in addition to that for the poul-
try and eggs produced in Great Brit
ain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Vick's Magazine.

The May number of Vick's Magazine
presents much timely and helpful mat
ter. Among the subjects discussed at
length are: Water Lilies in Tanks
and Ponds" Village Improvement
Home Beautifying," THE Architect
and the Landscape Gardener" Cut
Flowers for Profit" and 1.-The Testing
of Seeds" The amateur as we'll as the
professional gardener and florist will
find much of profit in this little
monthly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Unqraded Glasses Tor Backward Children.

For two years or more DIR. Brooks,
Philadelphia superintendent of public in
struction has been engaged on the prob
lem Of establishing ungraded classes for
backward children in the public schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The Living Age.

Among the many entertaining and
instructive papers which have ap-
peared in the May issues of the Living
Age. are included the following: The
Reaction Against Feminism in Ger
many" The Royal Army Medical
Corps" The Queens Visit to Ire
land. THE Tears of the MUSES.. =
"Russia's Sea Power" Manners and
customs of Yesterday and Today" "A
Cruise in Torpedo boat Destroyer"
Hawthorne's Warwickshire Haunts,'
William Cowper," The Future of the
Very Rich" and In the Debatable
Land Fiction, poetry and the sew
eral literary departments are also in
Cluded in these numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Woman's Home Comp a ZION.

The May Woman's Home Companion
offers a great variety Of excellent
reading matter. Among the many
practical and helpful articles presented
are noted the following: "Child-lfe in
the Home" Schools for Domestic
Science" Beauty and Bad Temper"
THE Remodeling and Decoration of
Rooms. The Visiting Card and What
it Means" and Suitable Gifts for the
Traveller" A finely illustrated article
on Social Life in the United States
Army" is one Of the interesting feat
ures. Another noteworthy feature is
contributed by Madame Sembrich. the
famous prima donna. There are also
many excellent short stories in addi-
ton to the two serial features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The Partisan.

Bright and readable as ever is the
May Partisan. illustrated articles.
fiction. and the regular departments
make up the table of contents The
more important contributions are:
Edmond Rostand," The Paris Ex-
position. Some French Conversa-
tionalists. The Origin of the Motor
Carriage" and The Countess
Drea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Appleton's Monthly.

The current number of Appletons
stonthly opens with a readable and
,!:nely contribution by Prof. Frank II.
:igelow on THE Coming Total Eclipse
of the Sun" 1t is fully illustrated.
In The Most Expensive City in the
World" Hon. Bird S. Coler writes of
New York and it's government. Other
subjects discussed in this number are:
"A Bubble blowing Insect, THE Negro
Since the Civil War" The Birds of
the Adirondacks.' The Structure of
Blind Fishes" international Law and
the Peace Conference" and Science
Study and National Character"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
MAY MAGAZINES.
Donahoe's Magazine

for May appears in new covers of at
tractive and striking design. The
table of contents of this number is
equally attractive and inviting, and
includes, among other. the following
features: In the Irish Highlands"
Some Catholic Poets of America"
Vacation Days in Paris" Develop
ment of Character in Students
"Gleanings from Bossuet," and The
Christian Brothers" The many beau
tiful half-tones. which accompany sew
eral Of the articles. add much to the
readers pleasure. Fiction and poetry,
with the several departments, complete
this delightful number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Health Culture.

In Practical Dietics,' the opening
article in the May Health Culture,
many interesting facts are brought up
70 snow that meat as an article of diet
Is not essential to physical and mental
Nlgor' and the increased use of vegeta-
Dies. fruits, and nuts. is urged. Sum
Iher comfort and Health" by Charles
Page. NJ. D., gives much helpful advice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Harper's Bazaar.

In its new magazine form, in
augurated this month, this sterling
periodical is receiving much COM
mendation. An the popular depart
ments have been retained and many
new ones added. The issues, this
month. have contained large number
of delightful special features, includ-
ing "Heroines of Nineteenth Century
Fiction" w. T.. Howells; The Outlook
for the Cole ge Woman" President
David Starr J ordan; The Problem of
the Young Person" Settlement Work
in London" "Mr. and Mrs. joseph
Chamberlain at Home,'" First DAYS
in Paris" and Fashions for Girl
Graduates The regular household
and fashion departments contain a
large amount of timely matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Keith's Home Builder

for May presents ten handsome de-
signs for what are appropriately styled
Model Twentieth Century Homes
There are also designs for hotels and
other large buildings. The special
illustrated articles are california
Houses" and "Dinging-room Ethics
The several departments answer many
questions of interest to all house own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
The Coming Age.

The May number of this brilliant
and progressive magazine opens with
a richly illustrated paper of great
interest on THE Lyceum Platform. .
by DR. James Hedley. Another illus
trated PAPER Of like interest is con-
tributed by p. Q. Flower on Notable
Dramatic Triumphs of the Present"
DR.. Smith Baker, one of Names able
clergymen. contributes a thoughtful
paper on The Citizens Interest in the
kindergarten" Among the remaining
contributions of note are: After Fifty
Years" Music of the Speaking
Voice. The Economy Of Evil in the
Moral Order" THE Poems of Emer-
son." and THE Study of a Western
City-Spokane." The several depart
ments furnish vast amount OF in
structiVc matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Ladies Home Journal.

Upward Of so writer's and artists con-
tribute to the May number of Ladies'
Home journal. Rudyard Kipling is
represented by delightful story.
THE Real Thrums of Barrie" is de-
scribed by Mary B. Mullett In The
Flower that Set a Nation Mad"
Clifford Howard writes of the tulip
craze of Holland. Rev. Cyrus Town
send Brady continues his experiences
as "A Missionary in the Great West"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Werner's Magazine.

The current number of this valuable
monthly opens with an instructive
paper on Dramatic Action as Applied
to Painting and Poetry" by Florence
p. Holden. Alexander Melville Bell
discusses Visible Speech" His paper
cannot fail to be Of great value to
teachers. In Leaves from Readers
Note book" a plea is made for public
readers to offer their audiences
higher grade of literature. Other con-
tributiOns are: Heroes and Heroines
Of Fiction" "A Review of Shakes
peare's Voice Lectures" 'Elocutionary
Criticism from "a Teachers Stand
point" Henrik ~Ibsen: Literary
Study" and Graded Physical Exer
cises' There is also a Program for
Children's Day" and large number
Of carefully selected readings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19
Harper's Magazine.

Special features. fiction and poetry
are happily blended in the May Har-
per's. The illustrated articles include
Inside the Boer Lines" From a
Winter Notebook" Rudyard Kipling;
"The Art of f. A. Abbey, r. A and
FIFTY Years OF Harper's Magazine"
"The Problem of Asia is further dis
cussed by Capt. A. T. Mahan. Inc nc
ton and poetry are contributed by
such well-known and popular writer's
as Howard Pyle. /. Zangwill. w. d.
Howells, Owen Wister, Margaret
Sangster, Mary f. wilkins. Mrs.
Humphrey Ward, and Stephen Crane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19

in anticipation of the hot weather
months. THE One Meal Plan as out
lined by Fix Oswald, NJ. D., VIII De
read with interest. bicycling ana
Beauty" are discussed by Mary Sar-
gent Hopkins. Parents will appreciate
DR.. w. r. C. Latson's helpful article
on Physical Culture for Children with
Exercises"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-19

The best pattern in use. We are. sols
agents for Gardiner. June DelpealoiS
ana Fashion Sheets just received.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
FARMERS DOING WELL.
Will Make PFovixions for the
Uncertain Future.

Prices are going up all over the coun-
try. Agricultural products are in good
demand at home and abroad, at better
prices generally than for the average
of the past ten years. This means
more money for farmers to pay their
debts, and to supply their household
and farm needs. If they pay off their
mortgages, and other Indebtedness,
| capitalists will save more money for
which they will be seeking investments.
IT they buy new tools, new clothing or
furniture, carriages or pianos, that
means more business and larger profits
for manufacturers. This again should
bring more steady employment and bet
ter wages for the workingman. Per-
haps the wages may advance more slow
ly than will suit some of them, for
not every manufacturer or employer
feels confident that this improvement
| in the business outlook is to be a per-
manent one, but we think that we may
now look for ten or twenty years of
higher prices, higher wages and album
dant prosperity, until people get rcek-
| less and begin to feel that they are safe
in expanding more than their income
or spending it in advance. Then may
come a panic such as we knew after the
close of the civil war, when people be-
! gan to see the need of retrenchment.
We have had many such periods since
this nation was established, and the
! improvidenl ones have enjoyed them
selves in the seasons prosperity and
| suffered when the reaction came. 1t is
Of little use to offer advice to those who
cannot see the moral for themselves.
or will not heed the lesson it teaches.
! The butterflies will bask in the sun
shine and perish in the frost in the
future as in the past. while the provi-
dent bee will store honey in the sum-
mer to provide for the wants of the
coming cold weather.-A1nercan Guilt
| vator
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Total. of All Farm cron..

A further publication of agricultural
returns, just issued, show the totals of
all crops for the first time. There are
reductions of area under wheat. rye,
peas, turnips and swedes, clover and
rotation grasses and bare fal!ow, and
increase in barley, oats, beans, potatoes,
mangels. cabbages, permanent pasture,
flax, hops and small fruit. The total
acreage under crops and grass in the
United Kingdom is 77.675.572 acres.
The great increase is in permanent pas
ture, which promotes permanent pros
perity better than cultivated crops. and
especially wheat, under the world S
competition; the total is proportionate-
ly very large. 2s.l00,G12 acres. against
21.9l3,4Oo last year. Clover and grasses
under rotation, not for hay, show in
crease, with a decrease of hay area.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
wheat Consumed Each Year.

Few people realize how closely the
wheat crop is consumed each year. Ac-
cording 10 the statistician of the United
States department of agriculture, the
worlds total production of wheat in
1897 was 1926. 745.Goo bushels-no,
enough. by millions of bushels. to sup
ply the worlds food demand and fur
nish seed for crops of another year.
Consequently, countries of the earth
where the crop was light were visited
by want and high prices. in India the
need even touching the point of famine.
SS-McClure's Maga -i@e
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
REED AND HIS MUSTACHE
The Man from Maine Was Proud OF
1t TIA q Barber Did 1t Up
for Him.

"The members of the last two congresseJ
will recall the smooth-shaven visage al
former Speaker Reed" said an old attacM
of the house to a Times reporter the otl3S&s
day. and the older members will likewise
remember that Reed at one time wore a
mustache of a few struggling hairs, so often
seen on the upper lips of extremely, fleshy
men. How Mr.. Reed parted with his hirsute
apology can best be told by certain barber
in the house of representatives who attended
to that gentlemans wants.
Zone day the big man from Maine settled
himself in the BARRIERS chair and requested
shave. When the operation was completed
Mr.. Reed Strengthened himself and asked:
Have you any Of that old-fashioned pomade
to wax mustaches WITH?
"The barber hustled among his pots and
jars and produced French preparation in
vogue quarter of century ago, and then
proceeded to wax the ends of the Maine
statesman's few wirelike hairs.
when the man of snapshot sentences
arose and contemplated himself in the glass
he turned to the astonisled barber and said:
Cut this blanked-blank mustache off, for
you have made me look like a confounded
catfish
"Since then Mr.. Reed has not worn any
covering beneath his nose. Wa shington
Times.