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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
In the Land of Content.

In the Land of Content all the goals
have been won,
And nothing remains to inSpirit a
dream
The great and the beautiful things have
been done,
And life is as smooth as an untrOubled
stream.
1t quietly flows. whittier nobody knows,
The fires of ambition are darkened and
spent
And the voice of achievement is stiIled
on the heights
In the Land of Content.
In the Land of Content they're sitting
It's pleasant, of course, but they fire.
quently sigh
To think fnmad of the halcyon days when they
True happiness seeking to Chamber SO
high.
You know-to be sure you do-everyone
It's only the trying by common con-
sent
And they know very well where their
happiness was
In the Land of Content.
st. Louis Post DESPATCH
Now woman who was stopped by
the New York custom officers Tor hav-
ing a trunk with fake bottom says
that the bottom is only an ironing
board she brought abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

The first sleep is the soundest-after
the first hour the intensity of sleep
slowly diminishes-hence the value or
40 winks after dinner In quickly re-
cuperating shattered powers. Tenn
perature and vitality are lowest at
about A. NJ, so that .two-hours' sleep
before midnight are worth four there
after. Nature has no rule as to. the
length Of sleep except that men need
less than women, since women are tho
more sensitive creatures. and a. wo-
mans heart beats five times more a
Minute than a man'G. Sleep should be
just so long that when you wake in
the morning a stretch and yawn only
are necessary to land you in daytime
of bounding vigor. AS to early rising.
1t is comforting to hear DR.. Bryce say
it is a habit that has gone to wreck
the constitution of many growing
youth. london Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
What the Public Wants.

II thought you were going to get out
one number of your magazine without
the picture of girl on the front COW
err" says the man with the grossgrain
whiskers.
Il did," replies the editor with the
thick eyeglasses. Il did! And you're
another of the $4,000 people who didn't
buy it for that reason"
Struggling his shoulders triumphant
~, the editor goes in and sets them
up to himself, Chicago Post. u.s.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
The Third District
Republican Convention
Will Be Held in
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June %. 1910,
At 4 o'clock, p. M.

for the purpose of nominating a candi-
date for Congress to be voted for at the
State Election. Monday, September IL.
1910.
The basis Of representation will be as
follows: Each city town and plantation
will be entitled to one delegate, and for
publican candidate. for governor in 1908
an additional delegate, and for q fraction
of forty votes in excess of seventy five
votes an additional delegate.
The District Committee will be in ses-
sion in the reception room of the hall at
three o'clock on the afternoon of the
convention for the purpose of receiving
the credentials of delegates. Delegates
in order to be eligible to participate In
tie convention, must be elected subse-
Quent to the date Of the call for this
convention.
Per Order 3rd District Republican Com
mittee t,s
w. Fl. WILDES, Sec.
SearspOrt, Me. May =. 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

A small California town furnishes the
best press agent yarn of the week. II
is claimed that limping mule was
found to have $50 nugget in his hoof
why under the sun didn't they say
/ $500 while they were talking!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

An electric lighting plant in. Nebras-
ka Is making ice as a by-product. The
exhaust steam of the plant is utilized
in the ammonia absorption process Of
ice manufacturing. and alsoS for dis
filling the water from what the ice Is
made. The venture has proved prof.
table. and other plants In the West
are planning to take It up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Qutclassed.

Wearied with his everlasting hike,
the Wandering Jew stopped to rest.
whats the use?" he exclaimed. Il
can't keep up with old man Weston
to save my life! He's 40 miles ahead
of me and going like the wind!'
Running a trembling hand through
his flowing beard, he proceeded to heap
a few choice maledictions on the day
of his birth.-Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Knew Their Peril.

II read that Chicago people were
badly scared by recent spell of dark
ness. Can it be they are SO ignorant 2"
Ignorant, nothing! Chicago people
are wise in being AFRAID of each other
in the dark. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Speaking of Large Families.

The new dollar bill was looking con-
temptuously at the old and ragged
one.
You needn't turn up your nose at
me-" said the old dollar bill. II sup
port q population 100,000,0O0 times
greater than you do"
ThereupOn the new bill FASTENED to
become even more distant than be-
fore.-ChicagO Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Julian Hawthorne thinks million
Americans should each contribute one
dollar toward a fund for Edward Pay
sson Weston. He ought to be worth at
least half of it to his shoemaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Mere Matter of Advancement.

New York World)
D'AnnunZo boasts that he and
Shakespeare use about the same num-
Der of words, $1,000. But they are ar
ranged very differently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

A Newton lady wants $40 linn
~ II on graduation gowns. Suppose
Il she means the upward limit. Hope
she wouldn't forbid diplomas to
the girls whose parents couldn't
3 raise the $40 gown.-Boston Herald.
There Will be lots of parents buy
< sn-dollar gown who can't afford it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Russia Is l1arrassing the Jews again.
Russia will never advance very far un-
til IT learns to respect the rights of all
its inhabitants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
LIGHT AND AIRY.
One Reason.

What is it makes Roosevelt so
popular?'
II thing it is because he hasn't any
brcther'-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Knows He Can't Be Elected.

philadelphia LedgerD
In saying that he hopes to see q
Democrat elected President, Mr.. Bryan
comes the nearest he has yet to de-
claring he will not run again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Kipling and Austin are doubtless
pleased because of the cordial welcome
given their. latest poetic efforts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

The doctors are reaping harvest as
result of the comet colds, acquired
by standing around in the cold night
air and waiting for the celestial visitor
to appear according to schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
One Thing Is Sure.

lone of the advanced women says
it will be disgrace, 10 years from
now, to be the father of 10 or ~ chill
dren.''
II don't know how that may be, but
if the cost of living keeps on increas-
ing it will be impossible" Chicago
Record Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

A Massachusetts man who has lived
TO be IS years of age. says lemons
are responsible. The lemon growers
should at least send him "A vote of
thanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
All He Hard.

"WeIl, Willie, hear you have a
new baby at your house,
Yep"
what is it, little sister or a little
brother"
Il dunno. All heard was pa kck-
in about 1t bein' an ultimate consum
er''-Chicago Record Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

There are men who are willing to
let Jim Jeffries punch them into in
sensibility for stipulated sum per
week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

|. Singing may uplift the morals OF
young Parisians. but over here the
, theatre managers would insist that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Neither Rests Nor Lets Rest.

CPittsburg Gazette Times.)
1t is impossible to place much re-
lance in that London correspondent
who says that Colonel Roosevelt is now
going to take rest for a few days.
He doesn't know his man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Omission.

Knicker-There is one question lack
ing in the census.
Bocker-Yes, they don't ask wheth-
err the mortgage on your house was
to buy an autO.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
A PhiIanthropic Farmer.

What are you going to do this sum-
mer, Hiram" asked Mrs. Farmer.
well, 1 guess we'll send our two
girls to Europe so as to be able to ac-
commodate few unfortunate city
boarders who must have fresh air.
replied Hiram.-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Is An automobile, demonstration recent
ly hurled his prospective customer
through the plate glass front of a
saloon. That is a little too rapid for
even the very thirsty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

How fOrlorn Manchester, y. H., looks,
with all the vacationists WhiZzing
right by into Maine!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

The numerical strength of the Grand
Army Is fwindlirg, but the spirit which
has inspired the organization since it's
inception Is as strong as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
The Men Don't Deserve II.

Il defy any one to name a field of
erdeavor in which men do not receive
more consideration than women!" ex-
claimed the orator at suffragette
meeting.
THE chorus" murmured some ire
sponsible persOn.-Lippincott's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

~ Jack Iohnsons peculiar ideas of
training are carefully served up to the
newsoo pers for the sake of the influ-
ence on the betting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Sure-TeIl It To Roosevelt.
philadelphia Telegraph.)

philadelphia Telegraph.)
If the baby isn't well, write to
Roosevelt: if you fear the fire of =!
write to Roosevelt; if the sky's no
longer blue, if your luck is up the flue,
and you don't know what to do, write
to Roosevelt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

The lOrdly Kennebec will draw thou
sands OF visitors this year. 1t is as
beautiful as the Hudson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

The next thing we know some one
will pluck up courage enough to dis
pute that yarn about the canals on
Mars. Astronomers are no longer con-
sidered infallible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Perhaps the New York Judge who cut
tips off an. expense account knows just
how little generosity is expressed in
giving away an employers money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

. In plain and fancy tumbling these
Eaviators have the circus artists beaten
z ITO frizzle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

That eight hour bill is up to Gov
ernOr Draper again and he has COM
mitred himself against it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

rfrThis Is the season when those who
were slow in deciding to pass their
vacation H. Maine, are hnstling 10
book rooms and board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
His Pursuer.

pa said the Senator's little boy.
looking up from his book, what is
a 'Nomesis?"
"A Nemesis my son." replied the
Senator, YEARLY. lis female office
seeker that you foolishly promised to
assist "-Catholic Standard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Carnegie Is the champion peace ad
Yocate and proposes to hold the posi-
ton against all corners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Massachusetts has adopted the safe
and sane Fourth ana hereafter chill
dren will he protected on that day by
law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
e a sy.

Pardon me. Governor" began the
interviewer. q
Certainly, certainly" replied the
Tennessee Executive. reaching for a
blank. What are you guilty OFF,
Philadelphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Is Casey Still Waitina?

whats this hear about Casey?''
asked McGinnis.
Hes been trying to asphyxiate
himself" said OReilly.
"Gwan! What did he do?"
HE lit every gas jet In the house
and sat down and waited."-Every-
body's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Henry Urban (whoever he is) says
Abraham Lincolns ancestors We're
Germans Perhaps they were. He was
none the worse for that, was he?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Uncle Sam Is now in a position to
hold the door to Manchuria ajar for
q while. ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

No Grand Army man need walk to-
day who cares to ride. in most Ameri-
can cities and towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

While there is plenty of idle water
power. Maine boosters have work TO
do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Just think what some men would
(" give to hang a stove polish advertise.
ment on that comet!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

If the people of Boston get pure milk
as a result of this milk war. it will
have served at least one good purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

Entered at the Augusta Post once q
second class mail matter.
No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
the Journal cannot be held response
Bile for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Is He a Victim of the Hookworm?
Baltimore Sum-
HOke Smith has astonished Georgia
by refusing to run for office
How Are the Miqhty Fallen!

(Brooklyn Eagle)
Bailey, of Texas, has been tanned by
the silk hat. So passes the Glory of
the Plains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Spring Thoughts.

First Blade-What are You looking
for?
Second Blade-The keep off the grass
sign.-New York Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
MondaH May 80, 1910.
This Is Memorial Day.

Is your flag flung to the breeze this
morning?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Nice Mental Attitude,

In married life, when jealous fears in
trude,
And doubts disturb the magic OF
loves spell.
The woman thinks she is not under
stood
The mans afraid he's understood
too we'll.
Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 6
Meetings at O'Clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
FRANK ]. HAM, C. p
G. W. MERRILL, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
His Constituents.

Ever had 'em strew flowers in your
path as you returned home. Senator ~
Nav. Tn satisfied not to have 'em
strew banana Feelings. "-Pittsburg
Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
Maine Gossip
The Cynie.

Love" said the maiden. is a rose.
That in life's garden sweetly grows;
Marriage, the horrid man did scon:
rs the wind that blows the petals off.
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
In School.

IN school.
Teacher-Who discovered the north
pole?
Pupil don't dars to tell you.
Mother still says it was Cook, and
father says ii was Peary.-Harper' s
Bazaar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
ODD FELLOWS HALL,

ODD FELLOWS HALL.
ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at O'Clock.
Work in First degree Friday evening,
e. r. WESTON, N. q,
R. H. BROWN, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p.

Regular meeting every third Tuesday AZ
8 O'clock. Work in Patriarchs Militant
degree Tuesday, June q: Refreshments.
C. NJ. TABER, Capt.
JOHN E. KELLER, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

The abattoir is the latest thing given
ont by the Swift Co. in regard TO the
large tract of land which they nave pur-
chased in Old Orchard. The story, IKE
all others, comes in a somewhat rouhda-
bout way, but it is given good credence
since it comes from authoritative sources
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

The government signal which was
established on the summit of Sabattis
mountain eight years ago and which
blew down last December has been re-
established. The signal which is
located on the top of the mountain is
the first point of land which can be
seen by vessels coming into Portland
harbor The signal is used by govern
ment officials making observations
from other points
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
r. 3. cAPEN, REsEkAH Lopu.

No. SO. 10. o. F. Meets End and Nh
Wednesday evenings at 7.3O O'Clock.
GERTRUDE SAVAGE, N. G.
MINNIE NICHOLS, Rec Sec.
mch25 m-w&fri1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30


number of rules for the Institution were
set forth in the will, and among them
were some which prohibit competitive ex-
aminations. study hours before breakfast,
no manual work for more than ~ hours
q day. no study In the evening, no vacci-
nation and no arithmetic for children I'M
der 10 but the multiplication tables.
Occasionally the fashionable English
breakfast parties of a generation ago
were not a success from the point of
view of some of the guests. foreign
artist, for example, who once felt flat
tered by an invitation to breakfast with
Whistler, was subsequently asked If he
had lately seen anything of that militant
immortal "Ah, no, not now so much" he
replied, and proceeded to explain as FOL
lows: He ask me leetle while ago to
breakfast. and l go. My cab fare, two
shillings, alf crown. I arrive, very nice
Gold fish in bowl, very pretty. But
breakfast-one egg, one toast, no more
All, no! My cab fare, two shillings. all
crown. For me no more. London
Chronicle.
The Glasgow chief constable, in re-
port issued, comments upon the re-
markable increase of sobriety in the
city. Approximations for drunkenness
totaled 14,167. a decrease of consider.
ably over 1000. While lack of money
has no doubt contributed to increased
jsobriety, the chief constable states that
the growth of temperance has been a
great factor. A great deal of money
has been spnt on amusments, which
was just as available for spending OF
| drink COmDared with two vpava a or
the apprehensions for drunkenness
showed decrease of nearly 70O0.-Lon.
don Daily Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30

TIE CITY pIaygrOu1luS TT &c " f'''o'r "
about to open and they are 10 nave III
creased equipment. The playground
movement which is spreading 10 such an
extent all over the country Is certainly
developing fast in Maine Already BAN
gOr has several well-equipped play
grounds and Lewiston is doing much III
this line, while Portland has for several
years been enthusiastically WORKING TOT
the playground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-30
/ esrAsLlsAED 1875

ESTABLISHED 1s2s
------I
] Entered at the Augusta Post once q
> second class mail matter.
No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
Die Tor the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Monday, May 30, 1910.
g. -%N
y Boost Maine! (
S--S
This Is Memorial Day.
Is your flag flung to the breeze this
morning?
Uncle Sam is now in a position to
hold the door to Manchuria ajar for
:. q while. -s..
In plain and fancy tumbling these
Eaviators have the circus artists beaten
I ITO frizzle.
While there is plenty of idle water
power. Maine boosters have work to
do.
Carnegie Is the champion peace ad-
Yocate and proposes to hold the posi-
ton against all corners.
No Grand Army man need walk to-
day who cares to ride. in most Ameri-
can cities and towns.
How forlorn Manchester, y. H., looks
with all the vacationsts whiZzing
right by into Maine!
The lOrdly Kennebec will draw thou
beautiful as the Hudson.
90 --ss-<
Just think what some men would
give to hang a stove polish advertise
ment on that comet!
Kipling and Austin are doubtless
pleased because of the cordial welcome
That eight hour bill is up to Gov
ernOr Draper again and he has COM
mitred himself against it.
. If the people of Boston get pure milk
as a result of this milk war, it will
have served at least one good purpose.
There are men who are willing to
let Jim Jeffries punch them into in
sensibility for stipulated sum per
week.
Russia Is l1arrassing the Jews again.
Russia will never advance very far un-
Ill It learns to respect the rights of all
it's Inhabitants.
~ Jack Johnson's peculiar ideas of
training are carefully served up to the
newspapers for the sake of the infu-
ence on the betting.
Massachusetts has adopted the safe
and sane Fourth ana hereafter chill
dren will he protected on that day by
=, law.
Henry Urban (whoever he ISL says
Abraham Lincolns ancestors We're
Germans. Perhaps they were. He was
none the worse for that. was he?
rfnThis Is the season when those who
were slow i'm deciding to pass their
vacation H. Maine. are hnstling 10
book rooms and board.
.a&
! Singing may uplift the morals of
young Parisians. but over here the
!, theatre managers would insist that the
public demanded suggestive songs.
The numerical strength of the Grand
! Army Is dwndling. but the spirit which
has inspired the organization since it's
i inception is as strong as ever.
Perhaps the New York Judge who cut
tips off an. expense account knows just
how little generosity is expressed in
giving away an employers money.
A Massachusetts man who has lived
/ TO be IS years of age. says lemons
are responsible. The lemon growers
I should at least send him a vote of
thanks.
The next thing we know some one
7 will pluck up courage enough to dis
pute that yarn about the canals on
Mars Astronomers are no longer con-
sidered infallible.