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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

A business administration is a con
~structive administration; an admins
tration that is systematized along
business lines; an administration that
is governed by a man schooled in bust
ness methods, efficiency and progress
iveness.
What is a government of the state
but a business proposition? A large
percentage of the laws and transac-
tions of the state pertain to business.
Government of the state is a matter
of dollars and cents, and who knows
better than a business man the value
of a dollar? In it's final analysis the
government of the state is a business
mans job.
The tendency of the times is toward
the belief that the knowledge and eX-
perience of a business man is a bet
ter foundation of executive ability for
the administration of public affairs
than legal lore.
Business Policy Will Check Steady
Drain on the Taxpayer.
I "The Missouri Commonwealth is
largest, and does more business,
spends more money, employs and
cares for more people, than any cor
poration in the State" Houchin is
telling the voters. And yet, they say
that this great institution is losing
ground. If this is true, what should
M~issourians do? The taxpayers of the
state, the men whose property values
depend upon Missouri's progress, the
men who are interested in seeing the
wealth, the credit and the reputation
of Missouri preserved, should rise to
the occasion and see that proper man
agement is applied.
"They should come back to that old
party that has done so much for the
state; that party that paid the debt
and burned the bonds, and gave us
the lowest tax rate of any state in the
union. Let us not criticise the men
of the past. That is not the problem
now. We are confronted with a real
ity. The trial balance has been taken,
the loss and gain has been counted,
and Great, Grand, Proud, Imperial
Missouri has gone back! 1t has been
heralded to the world and should
cause every loyal Missourian to blush
with shame.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

and only on are occasions does she
consent to appear at social events.
Her home duties, to which she gives
her personal attention, are more i'm
teresting to her than the glare of SO,
cial life among the Capital City Of
fetal set.
James A. Houchin likes to have his
family around him and did not rest
until all his nea relatives resided in
Jefferson City, where he was success
full in establishing himself. First he
induced his two brothers to locate in
Jefferson City, and then influenced his
two sisters husbands to move to that
place.
After that his mother and father
moved to Jefferson, City, where Hou-
chin has bought them a beautiful
home with the latest of modern i'm
provements. Every Sunday afternoon
Houchin goes to the home Of his
parents and spends the entire after
oon He never leaves the city with
out he sees his mother and father.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
His Life an Open Book.

1t should be not only the desire, but
also the duty, of every voter to be-
come familiar, as far as possible,
with the capabilities and trustworthi-
ness of a candidate for office in the
gift Of the people, and to learn to
what extent the aspirant may be de.
pended upon to execute the laws with
justice to all. This duty should be
exercised especially when the office
is so important as that of chief ex-
ecutive of the state. To enable the
citizens to form some idea of my fit
ness for the position of Governor, |
give a synopsis of my career and a
condensed statement of my principles
for the betterment of conditions in
Missouri.
l was born October 10, 1869, near
Atlanta, Logan county, Illinois. My
parents lived on a farm, and my
earthly life up to II years, was spent
on the farm. My education consisted
of about four months out of each year
at the country school, and the remain
der of the year my services we're re-
quired at home to help with the
crops. Afterward I spent about three
years in the schools of Lincoln, ILL,
nois.
January 2, 1891, I entered the Gem
City Business College of Quincy, ILL.,,
and finished the commercial course
there in about five months. About the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

Friends Of James A. Houchin are
constantly speaking of his devotion to
his wife and only daughter, who are
not altogether pleased with his am
bition to become the Democratic Gov
ernor of Missouri, which office he is
now busily campaigning for, as the
political race means his continued alb
sence from home.
When in Jefferson City, Houchin is
seldom separated from his wife, who
is a pretty, demure little woman
thoroughly in love with her home and
household duties. Both live only for
their daughter, Myrene, a gentle little
brunette, who is a prime favorite with
Jefferson Cityans.
Mrs. Houchin was a Miss Clark,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Clark,
native Jefferson City people, and since
her marriage to Houchin she has de-
voted her moments to making a real
home Of their stone mansion in the
exclusive residence district of Jeffer.
son City. She cares little for society
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

credited, and the order of the Folk
campaign was completely reversed,
the Governor was defeated and the
rest of the ticket elected.
In reviewing the four years of
Governor Hadley's administration,
and comparing it's service with the
splendid record of the Democratic
party it would appear that there can
be but little doubt that the state will
60 Democratic in November with an
unheard Of majority. But let us not
be too sanguine of success.
If Democrats would win the
victory they must put forward a
ticket that will not only command the
respect of the Democratic voters and
reunite the factions, but it must also
command the respect Of the great
body of Independent voters of the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

state who are growing more import
ant to success every day.
We must nominate a man who will
solidify the party and bring out the
full vote in November. He must be
one who will harmonic all factions
of the party and at the same time be
acceptable to the independent voter.
That mar is pre-eminently Mr.. James
A. Houchin of Jefferson City. We be-
lieve that greater economy can yet
be practiced in the affairs of the state
government by placing in the guber-
material chair a thoroughly competent
business man, one whose only ambi-
tion is to serve the people Of Missouri
only one time by applying the prin-
ciples of the states affairs which has
made him one Of the most successful
business men in the state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

"Old Guard" and the Folk or reform
element of the party in the state. A
majority of the party became dis
satisfied with the machine rule which
had control of the party at that time,
and the result was that in 1904, Jo-
seph W. Folk was elected. The party
was disguised with the machine rule
and the above result was a terrible
rebuke to their methods.
In 1908, after a spirited campaign,
the nominee for Governor al dis
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

than it was Immediately after the
ravages Of the war. He was confront
ed with an immense debt, caused by
Republican mismanagement and ILL
advised legislation, and an empty
treasury, coupled with an extraordi-
nary heavy rate Of taxation, which
was left as a legacy to the Democ-
racy of the state. Gov. Woodson set
to work with a vim to show the peo-
pie of the state that his party was a
party of the people, and entirely
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

Politicians have been corgregating
in the spacious lobby of the Madison
Hotei in Jefferson City for the past
sixty years without interruption. Whis-
pered conferences have resulted in
Governors being made and unmade.
The historic building is constructed
along expensive lines and single rooms
today would easily convert into three
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

or four ordinary rooms. 1t is a favor
lite meeting place of the state officials
and the big Gun" politicians Of the
state.
1t was here that Houchin nourished
his present ambition and from where
he distributed throughout Missouri
thousands of booklets explaining why
he was a candidate for the governor
ship.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
WHY ASPIRE TO BE GOVERNOR?

suggested the step that I could not
afford it, but they pointed out to me
that I could, and I now say that l
would prize that honor at this time
of my life beyond any financial return
that l might hope to gain from con
t!nuing in business. My friends in
sisted that there was something more
in life than financial gain to be consid-
cred, and that the title of "Chief Ex-
e%cutive" of Missouri was worth the
financial sacrifice of any man. After
due consideration I decided that they
were right.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

Many who did not know that l had
concluded to be a candidate have
asked that question. I have always
supported my party, financially and
otherwise, but have never before
taken an active part in politics.
To the question why I aspire to be
Governor there is but one answer
the honor that goes with the office and
the desire to be of service to my
state. 1t is a surprise to some of my
friends that l would take this view of
it.
And at first I told my friends who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21
PILGRIMAGE TO BELFAST.
Trinity Commandsry Will Be Guest
of Palestine on ST. Johns Day.

Trinity Commandery, Ne. I, Knights
Templar, of this city will, with st.
Johns Commandery of Bangor, be the
guests, June "a, of Palestine Comman-
derry of Belfast over 80 members of
Trinity have planned to take the trip
and il is hoped that others ay conclude
to go, as the trip promises to be one Of
the most enjoyable Trinity has ever
taken.
The party will leave Augusta at $50
A. NJ, by special train. Tickets and
tags will be ready for delivery at 6
o'clock and every Sir Knight should
have his baggage m r k e d and
ready for transportation to the
train by O'Clock. Baggage that
is not ready in plenty tf time for
the truckman must be looked out by
the individual Sir. Knight who is late.
The regulations require each Sir
Knight in full templar regalia TO wear
black shoes and military collar.
The lines will be formed at O'Clock
sharp, and headed by the Augusta Ca
Diet Band, F. A. Dennis leader, short
parade will be made and the tactics to
be used on arrival at Belfast explained.
Every Sir knight who intends to par
ticipate in the parade there is expected
To be in line before the count is made
here
The parade win be dismissed at the
Maine Central Railroad station and the
train taken for up river: at Burnham
Junction the Fraters of St. Johns
Commandery will be met and the two
communicates will go as one party
from there to Belfast.
Sir knights who are infirm and I'M
able to march, or who are without
uniforms. are requested to accompany
the Commandery on the trip and they
viii receive the same courtesy as 9TH
ers. Following is the program for the
day.
A. M.-Tickets and tags ready for de-
livery.
ending at the, station.
80 a. M.-Train leaves for Belfast Join
ing St Johns Commandery of Ban
gor at Burnham Junction.
10. a. M.-Arrival at Belfast and recep-
ton by Palestine Commandery
lois A. M.-Parade formed at foot OF
Main street. Line of march: Main
street to Church street. TO junction
of High street al foot of Square, to
Market street TO Church street. to
Main street, to Masonic Temple.
dress.
II 30 A. M.-Masonic Temple to boat.
IL M.-Boat leaves for sail about Penob-
scot bay. Refreshments.
7. M.-Arrival at Penobscot Park.
Shore dinner. Brief speeches, sports
social intercourse.
545 F. M-Leave on boat for Belfast.
a +. M-Entertainment at Colonial
Theatre.
$50 to $50 r M-Buffet luncheon at the
Asylum.
$50 p M.-Palestine Commandery will
escort its guests to their train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21
KENNEBEC.
CLINTON.

Funeral of the late Mrs Eleanor s.
Winn, aged 7S wife of the late ]. w.
VIM, was held from her home Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock Rev. J.. w.
Coons of the Universalist church in
Augusta OBLIGATED. The bearers were
Messrs. Sewell Brown, Frank Rolf,
Frank Besse, Arthur Richardson. In
torment was made in the village ceme-
terry
Miss Alice Dodge of Boston spent
Sunday with her parents. Hon. and
Mrs II. w. Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Wardwell of
lVanceboro and Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
Dixon of Freeport We're the guests,
Monday, of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Percival
Loder.
Mrs. Carrie Weeks and daughter are
the guests of her father, ". Jaquth.
Mrs Herbert Judllins of Skowhe-
gan was the guest of Mrs. l. Decker,
Jr., over Sunday.
Mrs. Lottie Bigelow of Fairfield and
Mrs. A. d. Dodge of Waterville were
in town. Monday.
Mrs Lura Eldridge of Benton and
Mrs. Edith Gustin and little daughter,
| Dorothy, of Caribou, were the guests
of Mrs. Dora Spearin last week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Stanley Plummer of
Dexter were callers at Mr.. and Mrs.
c.. Percy Loders'. Tuesday.
| Mrs. Charles McKenney was at
Pittsfeld. Tuesday.
Mrs. William Sargent of Siowhegan
| is visiting with her mother, Mrs. John
! White, at Morrison Corner.
| Mrs. Charles Cain is with her moth
err, Mrs. Philinda Lewis at Morrison's
+, Corner to spend the summer.
Mrs. Harry Pratt of Massachusetts,
is visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Asa Pratt on the kennebec
road.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Ira M. Elliott of Lynn,
who have been spending a few weeks
IN their summer homo on the Kenne-
bee road, have returned.
The Junior reading and exercises of
the graduating class Of Clinton High
school 1912. will take place in the
Town hall. Friday evening, June II.
The first meeting for the four sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21
Olive Oil in the Household

Next to bread, there is no one article
of food which has so much value as pure
olive oil. 1t is so easily digested that ii
can and should be used with nearly all
our foods Pompeian Olive Oil, from the
finest groves in Italy, not chemically
= treated adulterated in any way, has
such sweet, nutiy taste that IL improves
the taste of foods and at the same time
gives to the body health and strength.
Pompeian Olive oil when mixed with
the flour used in clam soup, cream of
tomato, or other thick soups. imparts a
most delicious flavor. In making fish
outlets. or frying fish of any kind, use
Pompeian Olive Oil instead of butter or
lard. and the taste will be improved one
hundred per cent. Sweet potato ero-
quotes. cold slatw. maearoni and other
dishes are likewise made tastier when
this oil is used. By reason of its sweet,
nutty flavor II should be used in pre-
&ings, especially where fruit salads are
y served In scrambling eggs, n little
cream and olive oil put in the frying pan
gives you dish better than anything
yau ever tried before. Ask your dealer
for a book of Pompeian recipes, and
when once you try this oil in cooking.
you will never do without il.
Pompeian Olive Oil is sold by druggists
and grocers. Full one-half pint cans %
cents; full pint cans, so cents; full quart
cans. 30 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Chester Worthing is confined to his
home ON Capital street, as the result
of Injuries received while at work
with blaine S. Viles' crew of foresters
in removing the big elms in front of
A. w Vhitney's residence on State
street He was up in one of the trees
about 10 feet above the sidewalk, TAX
ing off a big limb which weighed
about 1896 pounds The limb swung
back on him, striking him in the leg,
bruising the flesh and twisting the
bone hut fortunately not breaking 1t.
Although suffering much pain he had
presence of mind enough to hang to
his position uatil assisted by his fell
low workmen. He will be confined to
the house for several days as the re-
suit Of his injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Nearly 1000 We're present at the an
.nuaI Field day of the Roekland sun
day schools in Oakland Park, Rock
land, Wednesday. The Congregational
Sunday school won the banner for the
third successive time. The summary
of points: Congregational. AZ; Bap-
list, %: Universalist, %: Methodist, 6.
The Congregational Sunday school
also won the baseball series. dnfeN =
'ng the baptist team. Is to 1. in the
|preliminaries and the tiniNersaIist
team, IL TO 4. in the finals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21
WEEKS MILLS.

Miss r'ideia Banks, who has been at
tending school at Belgrade during the
past year. has returned home for the
long vacation
Miss Inez Webster and brother Lee
OF Vassalboro were recent guests at
the home Of Fred Manning. Miss Web
ster is a graduate of the Deaconess
school in Boston. She has gone to
Washington, where she will have
charge of the ". e, church.
Mrs. Edward Pierce has returned
home, from Bridgewater. Mass, after
passing three weeks with her sister.
Mrs. II. l.. Chadwick and son, Frank
Pierce.
Mrs. Maude Manning and Mrs Stella
Brown were in Augusta, Monday, on
business.
Roynton Pierce has gone to Bridge
water, Mass, where he has employ
ment.
Mrs A. II. Burrill and ]. D. Quin-
nam of Augusta were in the place.
Wednesday. on business
George Remission and Mrs p. G.
Brown were business callers in Au-
gustS, Monday.
Miss Flora Kitchen of Palermo is
pc ssing . week with her aunt. Mrs
Fred Moody.
Mrs. Fred Parker of Palermo was
visiting her sister. Mrs. w. 5. Reed
Wednesday.
Mrs. Sarah Sherman and her brother
Alton C. Doe of Palermo, attended the
Advent Quarterly Conference at Sid
ney, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. f, Perkins is visiting friends
at Damariscotta and Bristol.
Mrs. May Kenney and Fred Weeks
were united in marriage, Saturday eve
ming jane Is. by Rev. George Weeks.
Mrs. Frank Pierce and child of
Bridgewater, Mass, are visiting at Ed
ward Pierce's.
c. w. Daggett has sold his grain and
feed mill to the Wiseasset Grain and
Feed Co.
Through the efforts of C. w, Ham
mon, president of the Deer Hill Gem
etery Association, a very fine iron arch
he's beer erected over the gate The
arch is spanned by the Inscription
Deer Hill Cemetery" in large white
enamel letters and is fine addition
to the yard.
Mrs. Rachel Kincaid is in very poor
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

The candidates who are being exam
ired by the State board of dental ex-
aminers. will give a clinic at the State
House, Friday afternoon at 100 when a
few patients can have dental work
Gone without charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

The city teams started in hauling
stone, Thursday. from the Leonard
farm to the crusher. which is located
at the city gravel bank on Capitol
street. The rock will be crushed and
used in the resurfacing of Grove street
from the top of Rines' hill to the
junction at the corner of Grove and
State streets The steam roller was
also put in operation on Grove street
for the purpose of getting the road
in condition for the resurfacing, which
will be started in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

The tug Ariel, Thursday evening.
brought up the barge Coaldale. which
will discharge at the White coal
wharf The Coaldale, Capt. Nicker~
son, comes from Elizabeth. N. j.. and
has cargo of 800 tons of nut, stove
and egg coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Ralph Hutchinson. Guy Nicholas,
Warren Smith and Heman Foster,
who graduated from the University of
Pennsylvania, are home for the sum
mer. They are taking the State of
Maine examinations before the Board
of Dental Examiners, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Governor Plaisted will leave, Sat
urday, for Baltimore. Md, where he
will attend the Democratic National
convention as one of the delegates-at-
large from Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Sure to read Swift & Turner Cos. ad
regarding the demonstration of alumni
rum ware at their store commencing
june u. Here is an opportunity to
learn much that will benefit house
LGaI1nrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

The moving of the machinery of the
Augusta steam Laundry Co, from its
present plant on Water street to its
rev location in the Capital Case Co.
building on State street began, Thurs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

The Universalist Sunday school will
go to Hanks Grove. Bangor road Sat
urday. leaving on the II A. NJ. car.
Each one going will take picnic lunch
and the committee in charge, consist
ing of +. f. Parkman. b. +. Newman,
Mrs. l. w. Coons, Mrs. r. ]. Staples
and Robert Calvert, will provide free
ice cream and cake. Games of all kinds
win be played and it is hoped by the
committee that 100 or more will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

c. j.. Hoxie & Co. of this city have be-
gun work upon a concrete dam for the
Dirigo Power Co. at Union. The dam
viii be 200 feet long and 2700 euDie
yards Of masonry will be used in it's
construction. a crew of % men is now
ut work upon the dam but the work
will be rushed forward after this week
and as many as 100 men will probably
be employed upon the job at one time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Mrs. George Armstrong and family
went, Thursday, to ocean Point, where
Mr.. Armstrong has employment. They
went as far as Union by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Many people who desire to wear a
Panama Eat feel that paying the price
generally asked for genuine Panama
hats is quite a luxury. Such is not
the case, this season, for at Sher-
hurne & Dailey's Going out of Bust
ness sale you can buy {. genuine Pan
anna hat, the same that is generally
sold for 50. at the sale price of 1915.
See their ad. in this paper for bar
gains equally as saving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs. A.
w. Dutton of Windsor, Thursday, at
the Augusta General hospital. Both
mother and child are doing nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21
Daily kennebec Journa,
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Senior class of the Cony High
school will leave, Friday morning, on
the o'clock electric car for Mariana
cook on their annual class ride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-21

Charles w. Hopkins and niece, Miss
Anna M. Hansen of Pittsburg, Pa,
arrived in the city, Thursday, on "a
visit for the summer months.