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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Patronize Home Merchants.

FdSTonjZo home MeFCndUtS'
Unquestionably a large amount OF
trade goes to Boston and other large
centers from our Kennebec cities,
where equally satisfactory goods could
be obtained of the home merchants for
less money.
Even were the cost the same the
spirit of local pride, and the desire to
build up the home community should
be strong enough to give the preference
to the home merchant. The result Of
such nome patronage not only keeps
money in local circulation, and adds,
the rely, to the general business pros
rer;ty of the community, but it also en-
ahles our merchants to keep larger and
better stool. of goods than would other
wise be possible. Even where a de-
sired article cannot be found in local
stocks, it can usually be ordered
through some local merchant upon
terms fully as advantageous as can be
obtained away. We have in mind two
persons who recently purchased,
articles that were identically alike, be-
ing made by the same concern.
One ordered through local merchant
the other sent directly to the manufac-
turers. The one who ordered through
the local merchant got what she
wanted more quickly, and at lower
price than was paid by the other.
Moreover she kept her money at home
and put local business man in the
way Of making small profit.
We sometimes hear people complain
that local merchants do not keep such
and such things: but it may be put
down as fact that if there was a local
call and patronage for such articles our
merchants would be prompt in supply
ing them. If the home trade that goes
needlessly out of town could be kept at
horne, it would mean a tremendous
building up Of local stocks of goods.
Gu, merchants are alive, accommo-
dating and progressive. They respond
promptly to the wishes of their patrons
On i what they do not carry in stock
they can readily order for their GUS
toners.
A great many good resolutions will be
in order at the opening of the year, and
the question of how we can best help
orr home city is one that should always
Dc with us.
We should be glad if every reader of
the Journal would resolve to patroniZe
home merchants and not to send away
one single dollar that might just as well
be kept at home. If this resolution
wera generally made and kept we
should all be surprised at the added i'm
petus that would be given local bust
..ess prosperity.
The spirit of cooperation is the one
that must be depended upon to build
up any community. The individual
citizen is sure to share in the general
prosperity of the place in which he re-
sides. In helping build up his neighbor,
he helps to build up himself Where
the people of a community work hand
in hand for the furtherance of it's COM
mon interests, the highest possible de-
gree of prosperity will prevail. More
over there will be a spirit of local en-
terprise and local loyalty, that will
give such community prestige abroad,
and make it an attractive place for the
estd blishment of homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Jingoes.

Now 7 hate the British" said the first
New Yorker. because they're so horribly
stuck on themselves; always Dragging
about what they've done and what they
can do"
That's right replied the other. II
hate that kind of brag, too They seem
to forget that we've licked EN- twice and
could do it again if necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Suggestive.

Mr.. Henpcck-You seem to be busy all
the time these days.
Mr. Marryat-Yes, I'm getting ready for
my wedding.
Mr.. Henpcck-Ah, That's reminder OF
what Washington said.
Mr.. Marryat-What was that?
Mr.. Henpeck-"In times of peace pre-.
pare for war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Keep Yourself Strong

And you will ward off colds, pneumonia
fevers and other diseases. You need
to have pure, rich blood and good d.
gestion. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the
blood rich and pure as no other medi-
cine can do. 1t tones the stomach, Gre
ates an appetite and invigorates the
whole system. You will be wise to be-
gin taking it now, for it will keep you
strong and well.
Hoods Pills are Irritating. Price
25 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Daily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1895.

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held responsible
/ for the preservation or return OF re-
jected communications.
Address all communications ralating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
n safety behind the first line of por-


Pshaw -
don't lik 'em cooked,
Gimme my chestnuts raw,
They tell me of the country
Of the red and yeller hills
Where the trees grow,
Where the sharp frost falls
On the burrs
And splits 'em open,
And they drop on the ground
Among the leaves
That hides 'em and tries to keep
Them there asleep
Till the spring
And the sprout.
The raw ones tastes like the keen air
And the purple haze
The fall days
Wear;
And the whoppin' shout
Of the boys and girls goin' out
Muffin all day in the woods.
To bring backythe goods
At night.
That's right; 81
That's what the raw ones tastes like to
me; M
See!
GIMME mine raw;
These here cooked ones
Tastes like the town, @ ~
Dingy and brown, sA4s
And big buildin's for hills,
And a sewer for air.
By gee, 50 ,ENs
No cooked chestnuts for me. 20 Y On
Gimmie mine raw, IN
And let me chaw u
On EN- slowly and steahy,s n
And shut my eyes tossea
The trees and the woods alidSthe coun-
try W
They taste like so mueiiS me.
Wv York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
2l0QNQV9 GOSSIP.
Courteous Replies.

He got his big snow shovel
And went out to clear the walk,
Each friend who CHANGED to see him
Had to stop bit and talk
You're cleaning off the sidewalk"
The first acquaintance said,
why, no. he smoothly answered.
I'm now asleep in bed
Hello, you have to shovel"
Was the second friends salute.
Guess not he blithly murmu1ed,
I'm playing on a flute"
You're shoveling snow, are you?"
The third man had to say.
Should think you'd see" he answered,
I'm getting in my hay
The fourth and fifth were jolly:
"Ah, you've got your shovel out?'
To each he said politely,
mo, it is a waterSpout."
To all the bland inCuirers
His words were calm and COOL
He thought that they were crazy,
They swore he was a fool.
Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
That Bad Bow,

You appear to have quite bad cold
Mr. Stinjay," said the hostess sympa-
thetically.
Yes" replied the guest, its settled in
my chest and it's exceedingly tight"
20! yes pa was tellin us about it"
broke in the hostess little boy. He
said you were awful 'tisht-chested.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
LIGHT AND AIRY.
In the Mornjnu,

This" said Deacon Hammer, holding
up a glass of ice water, lis the drink
for me. 1 can't get too much of this
That's right replied Hardkase, you
can drink an awful lot of it on the morn
ing after, can't you?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Defined.

Wilie-Say, ma, what's counter
irritant?"
Mrs. Schopper (snappily) Most any sales
person nowadays is Il counter-irIitant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
The Foresiqhted Shopper.

With Christmas near I'm not distressed
With thoughts of what to buy,
No gifts to seek, my souls at rest
| bought them last JULY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

This story is stranger than fiction:
farmer of Wabash county. ILL.,, owned
a drove of fifty fine blooded hogs. He
turned them loose last spring in past
ure to shift for themselves. They had
to be called back only for meals, and as
the farmer was a weak voiced man, he
hit upon the plan of pounding with his
stick on a board. The sound this pro-
duced meant corn to the porcine in
telligence. In the autumn they were
turned into grove full of dead trees
in which the woodpeckers found a
happy hunting ground. No sooner
were the hogs left by themselves than
a "rap-rap-rap" sounded from the
further side of the Enclosure. Off they
scampered to the promised banquet.
"Tap-tap-tap" called them back to the
starting point before they We're half
across. "R-r-r-rap" came from an In
dustrious redhead in third quarter.
To make a long story short, the hogs
chased the woodpeckers about the lot
from morn to noon, from noon to dewy
eve and with the setting sun dropped
in their tracks from sheer exhaustion,
never to rise again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Archbishop Farley went last week to
the portrait show at the American Art
Galleries. 1t happened to be a day
when Miss Alice Roosevelt poured tea.
Her quick eye caught the imposing fig
use of the ecclesiastic approaching, and
sparkled with mischief.
"Will you have one lump or two
Iumps?" she called, with a pretty affec-
tation of brogue.
Not falling in banter, the archbishop
bowling CALAMITY, and retorting in kind
sweetness about, I'll take 1T plain, you,
ladyship."
Entering gayly into the chaff, Miss
Roosevelt sailed with. Wont you tel
me, monsignor, why the Irish ladies ir
the 'ould country always keep a pot
Of tea on the hob?"
"Ah, miss. They are cooperating
with st. Patrick and trying to keep the
snakes out of Ireland. He was the first
Of the Irish tea drinkers"
Yes, and the Irish in New York
monsignor. Is that why tea is their
favorite beverage"
Undoubtedly. undoubtedly" he re-
torted, laughing at the innuendo.
Though the practice, here, also, il
chiefly among the Irish ladies'. They
take tea with their pie. The combi-
nation, you perceive, if you say it slow
ly enough, is form of piety.'
Under cover Of the guns Of four cler-
ical companions, the archbishop retired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
MUNYON
ENDORSED
The Foremost Druggists Of
America Say That
MUNYON'S
PAW PAW
Leads All Other Remedies
i'm Popularity and Sales.

Lewis, the Up-to- Date Boston Drug
sist, Sends the Following:
Dear Sir-I have sold the two gross
Paw Paw in four days. This breaks
the record. 1 never in all my pharma :
ceutical experience had as large a de-
mand for q medicine as for your Paw
Paw. All my customers speak we'll of
it and of your Paw Paw pills. | wish
you success,
LEWIS,
lat Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

something missing in his trip through
Europe. The railway coaches on the con-
tinent are not provided with rear plat
forms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
The Peruna Almanac in 100000
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac has
become fixture in over eight million
homes. They are to be obtained at any
first-class druggists, free. Be sure to
inquire early. The 1904 Almanac is al
ready published, and the supply will
seen be exhausted. Do not put 1t off.
Get one today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
"Im afraid there is a great deal

"I'm afraid there is a great deal OF
dishonesty in some of these trusts,
said Senator Sorghum sadly.
But you have always defended the
trusts" exclaimed his friend.
Eyes. OF course, you expect trust
to take advantages Of the public. But
when the men who organize the deal
get to taking advantage of one another
that's dishonest"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
To look well

your blood must be pure to give
your complexion that peculiar fresh
ness which can only be obtained
when your system is in good work
ing order. Beecham's Pills will put
you in condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
and expecting his Maine friends (
understand it!

Robert Jacobs an East Hampden
farmer who gets living by raising
fresh eggs to supply the hotels. was
taken before local trial justice this
week on charge of having killed ana
converted to his own use 146 doves
AS doves are protected under the
game laws of Maine. which impose
fine of 50 with costs for every dove
slain, it was expected that he would
enter a plea Of not guilty and contest
the suit. Instead, he confessed to Kill
ing not only the 146 doves mentioned in
the warrant, but more than 1000 in the
last year. 1T was the only way L
could get living your Honor" said the
prisoner. "As soon as have gathered
in my crop the doves which breed in the
ice houses along the river come to my
place and eat up every bit OF grain L
put out for the hens. l have built wire
fences to keep fowls inside the en-
closures, but | cannot afford to buy ME
netting to keep the doves out. They
took more than two bushels of corn and
meal every day from late in september
until a week ago, and when l could
stand it no longer began to Kill them.
Now, 1 can't pay any fine and do not
propose to do so. If you send me to Jail
you will have to feed me, and the
town will be obliged to care for my
family. Go ahead and do your worst.
After consulting with the town select
men the justice put the case on file and
advised Jacobs to so and sin no more.
Il shall shoot every dove that comes
to my hen pens,' replied Jacobs.
doves have no more right to live
than 1 have"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

1t is the season of fairs again, but
they cost more and are less fun than
the fall fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
From the Fricke- Kahn Drug Co., St
Louis. Nc,

From the Fricke- Kahn Drug Co., St.
Louis, Mic.
please hurry our last order for Paw
Paw to us as fast as possible The de-
mand for Paw Paw at all our stores is
gaining daily, and we can tell you
frankly that Paw Paw has outsold any
tonic or Dyspepsia remedy introduced
in this city heretofore, and By consid-
cradle when the short time you have
had it on the market is considered, it
seems to meet with the universal APP
provo! of our thousands of customers.
(Signed) FRICKE-KAHN DRUG CO,
Scores of Druggists have sent SINH
lar testimony and we wish we could
print them all here. They all join in
saying that MUNYON'S PAW PAW
is passing all previous records of sales
and is sure to take the lead of all other
preparations.
If you have dyspepsia, Try it.
If you are nervous, Try it.
If you are respondent, Try it.
If you are weak and run down, Try it.
Cast away all tonics, all medicines
and all stimulants and let MUNYON'S
PAW PAW make you well. 1t will lift
you into the high attitudes of hope and
hold you there. 1t will give exhilara-
ton without intoxication.
Sold by all druggists. Large bottle,
81. Paw Paw Laxative Pills. Csc. a
bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
To feel we'll

you must be we'll. Your digestive
organs must be doing their work
properly. Beecham's Pills act like
oil on machinery, and will give you
the snap and vigor that only comes
with perfect health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The officer-We we're cut off from the
command and were captured, lighting
desperately. They shut us up in a
small cell into which not a ray of light
or breath of air could penetrate and
there we stayed for three months.
The lady-Terrible! 4 should think
you would have suffocated. How did
you get air to breathe?
The officer-Why-er-we breathed def
ance!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Bangor has it's next Fourth of July
program all planned out. 1t is to be
the circus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Millet had just completed the Angelus.
very fair" carped the critics, but
why didn't you paint some subway labor
ers dropping work when the whistle
ern spirit, he bitterly regretted the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The sleigh bells made merry music
on all sides, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

For the II months of 1903, Belfast re-
ports so weddings against Al for 1902, IS
in 1901, and SO in 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The dairymen have had great week
Of it at Dover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Bangor has a new club, the
twentieth Century" modelled after the
famous Boston organization of the
same name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

set A"i '''' """
Yes he said sadly. but with eggs at
Is cents a dozen I'd rather paint q. henset !"
Bemoaning the slim rewards of the
brush, he put on few finishing touches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

A writer in the Bangor Commercial
calls to mind an episode in the repor-
torial life of the late William E. $.
Whitman of Augusta who wrote for
many years under the nom de plume of
Toby Candor. The story that follows
was told him by the late Justice w. Fl.
Fogler who related it as a warning TO
young reporters to keep within the
limits of the facts in their writing.
"You have doubtless heard of Toby
Candor," remarked Judge Fogler, but
possibly YOU have not heard how ne
came to leave a very good opening in
California and return to Maine. This
happened great many years ago when
Mr.. Whitman was just entering the
newspaper life and was employed as
reporter on the San Francisco Call.
He was detailed one day to report
launching for the Call. This launching
was more than ordinarily important
one as it was the first vessel of its kind,
possibly it was a fourmasted schooner,
although my remembrance is not posi-
tive as to that, that ever occurred in
San Francisco and the city editor told
Toby that a good report was wished.
Toby started from the Office in good
time to reach the launching, which was
to occur some miles away, but soon
after starting got very considerably
DELAYED by a blocked street. Then
there was fire at which he stopped lof
while and finally, much to his horror
he found that he would be too late Tor
the launching. However he had seen
launchings in the East and knew Whefe
he could find d good description OF the
vessel that had been written before the
launching. So he enjoyed himself LOT
the afternoon without visiting the scene
of the launching and finally went to the
Call Office where after a little work, he
handed in q two column account OF the
launching in which he painted the sue
cess of the affair in very glowing colorS.
He then went home and slept the sleep
of the righteous. Naturally he was
somewhat surprised when he reached
| the office the next afternoon to be told
| that he could draw what pay was Que
him and then remove his belongings De-
cause his services were no longer re-
olired No explanation for the abrupt
dismissal was given nor did Mr.. Whit
man receive any until a few hours later
when he picked up another newspaper
and saw that the launching was by no
means the success that he had painted
in the Call as the ways had spread de-
POSTING the schooner in a bank OF mud
rather that the water and causing dam
ages of thousands of dollars. And that
was the reason why Toby Candor
always stuck to facts thereafter COLI
cluded Judge Fogler with a twinkle II
his eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
EEI||I''(!lL$;ssss;s:s,,,,
EAN4HRH&SSS

The soul-stirring cry rang out over
the ear-strewn field.
"Ipecac, ipecac,
Pills and capsules,
elaborate of potash, chlorate q
potash,
Rah, rah, rah!"
The cry sent a shudder through ths
frames of those who had watched the
awful carnage. The cry died away like
the wailing of pack of hungry wolves
surging over a snow-swept prairie.
Then another and equally awful Cry
rang out from the further side Of the
field of carnage. In its intensity it was
I'm God we trust,
In God we trust,
Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Noah and
Ananias,
Rah, rah, rah!"
The opposing forces charged together
in the middle of the field of carnage.
Break his leg, doc; go at him, old
saw-bcnes; eat 'em up, needles; tear
him to pieces, you old healer, YOU
The awful strife was at it's height.
Mems dismembered arms and legs were
strewn about the field and forgotten In
the terrible melee. Broken legs, torn
ears, shattered tibias, mortified femurs,
dislocated lungs, ruptured hearts; vari-
Gus and sundry organs were scattered
about.
From the opposite side Of the field Of
carnage rang out new cries of incentive,
rivalling the others.
go ahead, Brother Jackson, hit him
again: burn the heretics; break their
necks, brother; smash 'em, hit 'em
again, do 'em up; hurrah for you,
brethren.
The crowd shuddered. What would
be the outcome? 1t was awful to con-
template!
The massacre of the Eve of st. Bar
tholomew was outdone. The Spanish
inquisition was back number. Surely,
it was terrible.
The medical and theological depart
ments of the university were playing
each other to standstill on the foot
ball field.
The little girl stood by the street
letter box weeping bitterly.
what is the matter, my child?'
asked the elderly philanthropist, who
happened along.
IL wanted to mail a letter." she
sobbed. land hadn't any st-stamps
So IL dropped two pennies in the
the slot at the top, and the-the stamp
won't come out!'
Here the elderly philanthropist burst
into tears.
"Wh-what are you crying about?"
she asked.
Il weep, my child" he said. wiping
his eyes, ito think that nice little
girl like you should try to work me for
2 cents with such an old chestnut as
that"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

A unique wedding present was re-
ceived recently by one of Bar Harbor' 5
autumn brides. The young lady is
quite an artist in the culinary line and
delights in choice recipes. Imagine her
pleasure OH receiving a daintily bound
volume bearing the legend Recipes
and in the lower corner her initials.
Within appeared rules for cooking all
kinds OF dainties, written in the
familiar hand of some friend ana
signed with the name of the contri-
butor. Each person had been asked TO
contribute rules for making several OF
her choicest viands and the result was
a compilation of true and tried
recipes that would delight any house
Wife, besides being a pleasant souvenir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
To keep we'll

every organ must be doing its duty
stomach, liver and kidneys must
each be in thorough working order.
If you are not as well as you ought
to be
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Studio sid,jiobss.

Stuart had finished his famous paint
ing Of George Washington.
Yes, he admitted, "it was hard You
that couldn't tell a lie.'
considering the unusual requirements
ms success was indeed noteworthy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The Ellsworth American is in receipt
of pamphlet from Porto Rico with the
compliments of Everett w. Lord.
formerly of Ellsworth, now acting COM
missioner of education. 1t is entitled
"Ejercicios para la celebration del dia
del arbol." One chapter is addressed:
"a los maestros de las escuelas publicas
de Puerto Rico" This chapter is evil
IDENTIFY written by Mr.. Lord, and closes
as follows: "Descendo que Vd. obtenga
un exito complete en- la del corriente
ano, me repito de Vd.'' Just think of
an Ellsworth boy, ex-high school
teacher, ex-superintendent of schools.
ETC., ETC., writing such lingo as that,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

choose his favorite tint.
can't help it," he confessed Il paint
horse" "''o
mus are the mysteries Of art explained
to the vulgar UNDERSTANDING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

1t isn't every man in Maine who can
give box of oranges from his own
grove in Florida to 80 boys and girls in
his home city. but that is what City
Treasurer Geo. II. Libby, of Portland,
did last week for the children of the
Maine School for the Deaf, and they all
expressed themselves as fully enjoying
the gift.