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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04
Good Effects of Pure Food Laws.

The much discussed poison squad
has disban1ed. The young men COM
posing it are in the best of health and
have returned to the ordinary voca-
tions of life. DR.. Wiley, who has
been irDcharge of this squad which
has been given SO much attention by
the newspaper writer's for two years,
is connected with the agricultural de-
partment ct Washington and has been
conducting experiments with various
articles of diet, principally of the
it has loosely been termed, was made
up Of volunteers to whom these va
rious articles of diet We're fed, the cf
feet being noted by DR.. Wiley and his
associate Investigators. The reason
that these volunteers have been dis
charged from active service, so it is
announced is that the pure food laws
have proved 50 efficient as to drive
from the canning factories the poi
sonouS substances that We're for 50
many years employed as personalities.
The federal law is only two years
old, but in that time the agricultural
department has enforced il with such
rieidity that it no longer pays the
manufacturer to disregard its pro-
visions. Beside, the manufacturer who
should be caught in foisting adulter-
ated foods unon the market would not
only suffer in the courts but would
lose business. OF course, there may
be infractions 0f tho law here and
there, but systematically to cheat or
to poison is out of the question. Al
any moment the government chemists
would be likely to detect the fraud.
The federal government has been
aided in many states by local laws,
such as we have passed here in Maine.
Thus in Pennsylvania the commits
sionCr of foods has been given every
facility by statute to prosecute Of
tenders. Recently uTdS-hel swept
through the state and collected sam
pies of almost every kind of pre-
served and canned foods. Careful
anolyses were made and a clean report
was sent to the commissioner. There
is no longer any reason why GUS
toner should permit himself to be
cheated. Cans and bottles must be
labeled, and il a food is composed OF
II mixture the nature of that mixture
must be set forth in print. straight
goods can be purchased or goods
cheanened by the addition OF other
ingredients. just as the consumer pre-
fers. but it is gratifying to know that
the commissioner has not discovered
that any deleterious substances are
now used. The laws, both national
and state, are apparently working
well. But safety comes only from
constant vigilance. A little laxlty' a
little carelessness on the part of either
nation or state would invite return
to old methods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04


Iii connection with the national spell
ling contest held recently in Cleveland.
Ohio, and won by little colored girl.
a critic points out that while Cleve-
land is in the spelling business IT
might well reform the spelling of its
own name. The founder of the city
was Moses Cleaveland and the place
was named in his honor and spelt with
the "a" at that time. Later, when the
town had reached the dignity OF sup
norting IA newspaper. the publisher Or
aered tvpe to set up the title of the
naper on the first page. When they ar
rived they were found to be too large
unwilling to wait for smaller Ones the
editor got out of the fix by omittihs
the ga" in "Cieaveland." Thus the
tvnes were made to fit the space. since
then the city has never recovered IT'S
g. $50 1920
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

About this time there is a revival of
the controversy as to who was the
real author of the Declaration OF indie
pendence and on what day it was real
" signed. The chief thing. however,
that il became the corner stone upon
which has been erected through the
generations since 1116 the glorious su-
perstructure of our republic, the great
est nation beneath the sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

Here's success to Peary as he starts
again for the frozen North. The coun-
try has faith that this is his time to
win the coveted prize and nowhere will
the result of his expedition be awaited
with more intense eagerness than here
in Maine which claims both the cXplor-
er and his snip as its own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

1t is a condition and not theory
which confronts them over in France
when they discuss race suicide. The
latest census shows that during last
year the deaths in France exceeded the
births by 1920. In 1907 there We're
3a,S7S fewer children born in France
th;n in 1Mi6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

How fitting it is that Independence
day comes with the high tide of the
glorious summer season, at the top of
the year, as it We're, instead of in the
winter when days are short and dark
and cold. and when nature ard the
year are at the lowest 4ebD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

Those EngliSh women who want the
suffrage are now throwing bombs in
stead of the stones and vile cpthets
hitherto employed. They are taking
queer way to demonstrate their quail
flcatiOnS as voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

and reasonable and can hardly be the
subject of complaint by the COM
munities interested. The operation of
the rural free delivery routes costs the
government many millions of dollars
annually, and is the entire cause OF
the annual deficit in the postal de-
partment. There is no complaint on
this score, for it is not the purpose OF
the postoi1ice department to make
money, but rather TO serve the con-
venience of the people. The point is
that those who profit from the rural
free delivery should do their part to
facilitate its operation. The main
tenance of the roads depends upon the
local authorities and this recent order
by the postoffice department will
doubtless give new impetus to the
good roads movement throughout the
country. No community which now
possesses rural free delivery service is
likely to want this service discon-
tnued for the reason that its high
ways are unsuitable for travel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04
ijaily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

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 commune ations relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

The sea serpent may be 4 little tardy
but there are some giant sharks on the
Maine coast this summer. This week q
big shark 50 feet in length, was caught
in the nets of Albert Richardson at
Orr's Island. III distanglng the enor-
NOUS body from the meshes. in which
ne had completely tied himself until
helpless, they We're obliged to cut it to
pieces The nets were set near tagged
Island for mackerel. The only proceeds
which can be realized from this unfor-
tunate catch will be the oil from the
liver. This organ made large dory
load in itself When laid out on shore
some of the measurements taken We're
length 81 feet; girth Is feet; breath Of
tail 6 feet: diameter of Vertebral six to
eight inches The weight was eStimat-
ed at 5000 pounds. This variety OF
shark is not often seen here of Such a
large size The body was viewed by
several hundred curiosity seekers dur
ing the day. Another large shark on
Monday became enmeshed in Erastus
WallaceS nets off OrrS Island ana
when the owner of the rigging ap-
peared on the scene the fish began
towing five or six nets out to sea. Mr..
Wallace was unable to attack him,
having no weapon on his boat ana SO
lost his Eets. Both specimens seen
were of similar size and appearance,
and the one killed had no teeth. The
fishermen are in doubt as to the spe-
cieS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

OF the 100000 schoolboys to whom
Lord Roberts's letter on the harmlui
effects of smoking have been reau ov
the Rev. j. NJ. Dryerre during ms anu
smoking lectures, $4,000 have pledged
themselves not to Smoke until they are
twenty-one years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

1t is proposed to build a medical col
lege at Lucknow as a memorial of the
visit of the Prince of Wales in 1905, at
a cost of $1,250.000. 1t is to be the most
complete of any institution Of that
character in India, and will have all
modern appointments. and a European
faculty. 8&F us y tstsfs 3a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04
Permanent Muscular Strenoth,

There is this to be borne in mind in
these days when so many young men
are giving so much attention to
physical development, in gymnastic
and athletic exercises, that there can
not be permanent muscular strength
where there is not blood strength
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives blood
strength, promotes digestion and as
Sanitation, and builds up the whole
system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

This is the l32d anniversary of Uncle
Sans birth, but what Il vigorous old
youngSter he is,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

Yes, you We're a boy once, but that
is no reason why you should let your
boy blow his head off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
A United Party.

Lewiston JOurnal)
Every Republican in Maine can stand
by the ticket and the platform ana that
means $4,000 majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

To-day, for the first time officially,
the old flag has 4G stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

In this section the chief celebration
will be held at Gardiner Monmouth
and SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

The cities will be pretty well desert
ed today and tomorrow by all who can
possibly get away to the lakes or the
shore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

The glorious Fourth again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

AS a result of the reading of "The
Happy Warrior" by Prof. Henry Van
Dyke at President Cleveland's funeral
in place of sermon, eulogy or song,
that great poem of Wortsworths is
now familiar to many people who new
er before heard of it. Probably no
nObler eulogy was ever written than
this poem, and it is pointed out as a
remarkable coincidence that Mrs.
Cleveland, Miss Rose Cleveland and
DIR. Van Dyke, the three persons near
est to Mr.. Cleveland, had independent
the dead President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

The long drought makes the firemen
especially worried today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04
PURCHASE OF
TR0TT|NC PARK
Citizens Who Have Subscribed
For Stock in New Company.

AS has already been stated In the
journal an earnest movement Is now
in progress in our city to secure the
money necessary to purchase the
trotting park property. The idea Is
to have this convenient and admirably
located field held by a stock company
for permanent use as an athletic and
recreation park. The Importance Of
this movement will be appreciated BY
all, and we believe that our citizens
generally will be glad to help this good
work along The Journal is only too
glad to do what it can to assist this
good cause. and that its readers may
keep in touch with the progress Of the
work, will publish from day to day,
the names of those who have SUBJ
scribed for the stock. The list to date
4 II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

The drouth was hardly broken, but ii
has been violently cracked in sections
of the State by those terrific showers
this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04
Maine Gossip

This is the day we celebrate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

NeWburg is not to be blamed for be-
ing worried over the presence of that
firebug. IT is one of the worse aftiic-
tiuns that town can have.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

Plans are being issued by the Navy
Department for 10 torpedo boat de-
strOyers. only three of which can be
built by any one firm. The Bath Iron
Works will put in bids for three. the
work of arranging the bids beginning
at once after the plans are issued. The
boats are similar in design to the two
boats to be built by the Iron Works
this summer but Oil fuel will be used
instead of coal The bids will prOba-
bly, be opened September /, as sixty
days is the usual allowance of time for
the plans to be out and the bids sub
mitted. Should the Bath Iron Works
secure three of these boats it will mean
a busy tall and winter in this partic-
ular yard and of course there will be
great rejoicing among the Worllmen of
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

Judge Morrill, N. Packard of Balti-
more, who has just been appointed to
another term of four years at the head
of the Juvenile court of this city. is a
native of Norway, Me, and passes his
vacation among the oxford hills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

The eagle will scream today-also
other bipeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

stands as follows:
c. 3. BURLElGH
r. r. WELLMAN
J. NJ. NICHOLS !
MALCOM G. DYER
G. w. WADLEi0H
w. P. PERRY
II. M. SPRINGER
w. S. BALDWIN
c. r. BiLODEAU
PURiNTON BROS. &C.
C. 3. MURPHY
BROOKS HARDWARE CO.
r. II. BEALE & CO.
S. T. STILkEY G. SON co. q
AUGUSTA LUMBER CO.
PER I. II. RANDALL
HENRY GREGOlRE
A. S. CYR u
FRANK BlEODEAU
e. P. HUSSEY
II. J. CROSS
HANKS & WENTWORTH
J. NJ. FOWLER ..
w. w. JACKSON !
ALONZO CHESLEY. !
DR.. c. L. BLAkELEY -
F. v. STEVENS
r. e. HILTON
DR.. o. w. TURNER
ROLAND SCRlBNER
w. H. ALBEE =
FIFiELD BROS. it
JAMES DUNCAN | y
CLARENCE CRAM |
CHARLES TRASH !,
J. G. JOHNSON !
J. n. CHANDLER
J. X. BROWN
J. F. MORRIS
DR.. L. L. DOLLIVER !
DR.. w. G. THOMAS =
e. r. BEAN !
W. r. AYERS Y
CHAS. SYLVESTER
w. N. FOSS ~ n
WIN. BALLARD
JERE CLOUTiER { 4 III
e. e. MARSON
JOHN CORNER
}. n. ROY
CHAS. PETTIS II
H. G. BARKER CO.
J. e. KINGSLEY & y
r. M. GORDON
c. M. H. LEIGHTON !
E. L. KINGSLEY
j. H. WHITE j
e. w. ELWELL =
G. r. CAMPBELL
A. S. PRATT j
BYRON BOYD
B. w. COTE
HARRY JONES
H. II. LEE
w. s. LAMSON !
2. w. LEE
L. L. WELLMAN
DAN YOUNG
E. E. BARDBURY
C. A. GAY
CHAS. E. DOWNING
DANFORTH L. NASH
H. H. HAMLIN CO.
J. II. COGAN
}. II. JONES
THOS. J. LYNCH
M. S. HOLWAY
A. M. GODDARD
c. L. ANDREWS =.
G. X. BASSETT
w. n. FISHER =
3. r. MAHER
n. A. HEATH
r. J. c. LITTLE
NORMAN L. BASSETT
r. L. HERsEY
WIN. F. CURRIER
w. S. KNOWLES
w. e. PHELPS
ANTONIO BONARpl
w. n. DAVIS
j. c. ARNOLD
ROBERT A. CONY
SAMUEL 3. FOLSOM
FRED 3. HILL
BLAINE OWEN
CHARLES r. TieBETTS {Ti
WIN. w. WHITNEY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

letters are advertised at this office adj
dressed to c. w. Averill 1t will be re-
membered thai {; month or SO ago the
daily papers printed a statement to the
effect that c. w. Averill of Los Ange-
les, Cal. had fallen heir to $4,000, 900
and that anyone VINO had $500 he
would give an additional $500 to help
them along. Averll claimed that he
was coming to his former home in this
village. However, as far as we can
learn there never was a resident of this
village by that name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-04

"A ITO Let" sign In your window
NAY let vonr room sometime: .
une ad In the Journals Want AdvtA
.usAlAA1 let it tOAhv. -
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
How to Clean VeIveteen.

The method employed to clean light
and dark velveteen is simple one. A
lather of white soap is made. into
which the velveteen is dipped then
placed on board or table anc
scrubbed the way of the pile with a
clean nailbrush until all dirt has been
removed. when it is rinsed in clean
cold water. but not speezed or wrung.
as this would spoil the pile 1t is dried
in the air. and sometimes the back rs
drawn over a hot iron, but this is moi
absolutely necessary. Light velyets
are cleaned by gently rubbing with ii
flannel previously dipped in kerosene
or, if the materia. be soiled in spots
only, by rubbing with piece of fat
bacon or butter. when the wrong side
requires drawing over hot iron in
order TO raise the pile
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
How to Clean Black Lace.

Black lace should not be washed un-
less it is decidedly dirty. but should be
well shaken to remove as much dust as
is possible and then dipped in 4 solu-
ton of deep blue gum water When
the lace has become dirty and brown
ish in color. the best plan is to wash it
in soapsuds and then rinse and stiffen
it in deep blue water to which the
gum water has been added. The deep
blue water will help to restore the lace
TO its original black The lace should
be all rolled in an old cloth for u
short time and then pinned out with
the cloth between it and the sheet. as
it imparts a blue stain which it would
be necessary to remove from the sheet
When the lace is quite dry remove the
pins and place a piece of tissue paper
over it. Iron it with the paper be-
tween it and the iron. If the iron Is
placed directly on the lace it will leave
a gloss on it which is not pretty and
which stamps 1t as washed lace.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
CLEANING A CLOCK.
How to Put It In First Class Run
nina Order.

It is very simple to clean clock,
which may sound very absurd For
an amateur il is not always necessary
to take the clock to pieces With
little care and patience and using some
benzine, a clean white rag, sable
brush and some oil clock can be
cleaned and put in first class running
or,ler. The benzine should be clean
and free from oil. You can test ben
zine by putting a little on the back Of
Tie hand. If it is good it will dry OF
leaving the hand quite clean, bat ii
any grease remains on the hand it IS
not fit TO use.
The Gil should be Of the very best
that can be procured, says Popular
Mechanics. Vegetable oils should
never he used. Clock oil can be pro
cured from your druggist or jeweler.
All loose dirt should Be- removed
from the works by blowing with q
bellows oil a fan or busting with dry
brush. In the latter case great care
should be exercised not to injure any
Of the parts. Dip the brush in the
benzine and clean the spindles and
spindle holes. and the teeth of the. es-
capement wheel. After washing 4
part wipe the brush on the rag anu
rinse in the benzine. This should be
repeated frequently until no more dirt
is seen.
When the clock has dried oil the
spindle holes and the teeth of the es-
done with a toothpick or a silver of
wood cut to a fine point Oil the tooth
Of the escapement wheel slightly, using
fine brush.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
How to Keep Youthful.

Some one asked woman how if
was she kept her youth so wonderful
~. Her hair was snow white, she was
eighty years old, and her energy was
waning, but she never impressed one
with the idea of age. for her heart was
still young in sympathy and interests.
And this was her answer: 4 know how
to forget disagreeable things. ! tried
to master the art Of saying pleasant
things. | did not expect too much Of
my friends. / kept my nerves well in
hand and did not allow them to bore
other people. | tried to find any work
that came TO hand congenial.'
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
How to Act In Case of Fire.


If smoke is Seen pouring out from
under door do not rush and open
that door. Remember that by so
doing you cause a draft which will
fan smoldering timbers into flames.
Shut and keep shut all doors and win
dows or other air channels. If you
have not hand pump or fire grenades
handy collect as many pals or jugs of
water as possible outside the closed
door of the room which is afire. Mean
time remember that smoke is almost
as dangerous to life as fire. soaking
wet towel knotted round the face and
nostrils is an excellent rough and
ready protection against breathing
smoke. SO is wet sponge. Remem-
Der also that smoke rises. Therefore
it is least thick near the floor If the
smoke be very thick, crawl with your
face close against the floor. The COM
monest cause of fire is the upsetting of
an oil lamp. Water will only spread
the flames of burning oil, but hearth
rug will extinguish them promptly
says Home Chat Milk will also ex-
tinguish burning OIL Sand or earth or
common salt are useful aids to fire
fighting. The contents of an ordinary
aowerpot will stop the spread Of the
flames of oil.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
How 10 Relieve lnorowino Mails.

If any member of your family is
troubled with ingrowing toe nails. keep
on your medicine shelf small bot
tie of Iaudanum. ANY druggist will
sell you 10 cents worth. When needed
saturate a little piece of antisepfic cot
ton and place between the swollen
flesh and the nail Or under the edge
of the nail as far as it can be pressed
without pain. The relief and cure are
miraculous. 1t can be used also Tor
finger which has been cut or mashed
olose to the nail
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
His Quietus.

The bridegroom relaxed for mo
ment his arms tense pressure.
"What would you do" be whispered
hoarsely, 'sif by some terrible accident
| should be drowned? r.
II the mild moonlight he saw his
young wife pale and shudder.
@Oh. don't. Tom she cried How
can you? You know don't look well
in black Chicago Inter Ocean
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05

Week end party, oh. where is thy
rest? At the last week end of which
was a victim the entire party played
two rounds of golf in the morning.
The moment they finished luncheon
they played croquet till tea time )
o'clock tea. after which they played six
sets of tennis until dinner. which was
followed by bridge till the small hours
of the morning. Apparently during the
whole Of that strenuous day it had not
occurred to anybody to sit still, and,
though ali were grooming with the
heat. not one of them made the slight
est effort to keep cool. The one thing
that everybody seemed anxious 10
avoid was rest. Yet it was obviously
what they had all come for. And the
surprising part of it all was that they
went back to town the next morning
actually fortified by their exertions and
full of the delightful peace and rest
fitness Of the country and all the bene
iit they had derived from their visit.
AS a matter of fact, there must be Il
physical stage of COLLAPSE when thr.
mind and the body alike cease to act.
Into this state the confirmed week
ender no doubt hypnotizes herself. for
no woman even of a robust constitu
ton could stand the strain of many
successive Sundays in the country and
resume her normal occupations OH
Monday. The average week end re
quires an even greater effort of The
mind than it does of the body, and If
your limbs ache as tie result of much
physical exercise Your brain is apt 70
grow equally weary IN the endeavor TO
find d topic of conversation which
will keep your neighbor at dinner in
terested and prevent youyourself from
falling asleep between fish and the en-
tree.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05
Not impressed.

Il have been abroad in the best OF
tociety.' boosted the city squth why
sven my trunks bear the labels Of
Switzerland.
ssGosh, that amt nothing, sonny
drawled his rural uncle. so does a
box of cheese. Chicago News.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-11-05

Mrs Peddicord.s said that lady's
husband. did you ever say anything
that you afterward regretted saying2'
Certainly said Yes once aud
have been sorry for 1t ever since,
Detroit Free Press.