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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14

ulations to prevent fire. If the people
of Maine did not have the power in
THEN. own hands to provide for this
distressing situation we will venture
the assertion they would, without any
hesitancy, demand it through their
representatives in the Legislature.
Now why are we so lax and negligent
on this one point2 We are alive to
the requirements and needs of other
ffying conditions. When in the iudg-
ment Of those qualified to judge, 1t be-
came necessary to provide for medical
inspection in the schools the people re-
sponded. When the adoption of other
reforms seemed advisable. they re-
sponded. Now why. TO use the verna-
cular, don't they wake up to the
needs of preventing fire, thereby re-
lieving themselves from an annual tax
of IS fer each member Of the family.
should a collector appear once ev-
cry year and demand of every man in
the State OF Maine So for each member
of his family to take care of our an
nual loss by fire in Maine, would he
look at the situation with complaeen-
cy and resignation? We will simply
suggest lIat he Noulu not LOT taxes,
although necessary, are not looked on
by the average man with any great
amount of favor anG satisfaction. This
is precisely what heJfs doing now.
They have the power to combat this
evil. They have the power through
ordinances TO regulate conditions con-
corning their health, life and proper
~. They have the power to regulate
and control construction and mainte-
nance OF buildings SO as to minimize
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
STATE HOUSE.
Insurance Conn. HaYey
Advocates Inspection
OF Premises for Fire PreVen-
tlOn, Submits Ordinance.
Second Maine Reg.. Receives High
Praise for Work at Maneuvers.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Regular Meeting of Governor and Coun
Gil, Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 A. M.

The matter of inspection of prem
Uses by fire departments and proposed
city ordinances is taken up by State
Insurance Commissioner Andrew p.
Havey of Sullivan in the October Bull
letin of his department. In regard to
these matters the commissioner states:
NO country in the world can point
with more satisfaction to their fire de-
partmehts than the United States.
They are undoubtedly as well equipped
equally as efficient, as ready to per-
form their duties, as any in the world.
We people in Maine in this particular
are fortunate too. The fire chiefs are
WideaWake officials. their efficiency is
unquestioned, time and again their
situations mas been demonstrated. In
turn the people of Maine have mani
tested willingness at all times To
provide such machinery as may make
our departments more efficient and
better able to combat the FIRE when
once started. Our people with great
expense have eXerted themselves to
provide the best: IA Is
Nov doesn't it seefn Strange that a
people will go to tile very limit in pro-
viding expensive fire departments to
safeguard their indemnity against loss
by fire, and with even greater expense
to themselves, sit IDLY by. apparently
unconeerned with the consequences,
and refuse or neglect TO provide reg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14

New Kind of Banking Co.
A new sort of a banking company is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
MIR. J. I. ROMER.
Editor of PRINTERS INK.

Replying to your communication OF
the l4th instant, regarding the constitute
the Act of August y. 1872. | have
TO inform you that the words "other Sc
curity holders" in the requirement that
the statement shall show 1.-THE names of
security holders, include all holders OF
bonds, mortgages, notes, debentures or
other evidences OF debt or promises to
pay, whether registered or unregistered.
The words average number of copies
sold or distributed to paid sub
seribers during the preceding six
months, include the average number of
copies of each issue of "a daily publica-
ton sold or distributed to persons who
have subscribed for one or more copies
for definite period, whether circulated
through the mails or otherwise. Copies
consigned To news agents for sale or dis
trlbuuou, without an agreement for a
definite number for a definite period, and
copies furnished advertisers in proof of
the Insertion of their advertisements,
should not be included as copies sold to
paid .subscrlbers,'' but subscription
copies purchased outright by news agents
should be included in the statement. re-
Sardless of the disposition mace of them
fteiatiye to the term 'other similar
publications" following the enumeration
OF religious. fraternal, temperance and
scientific publications. all of which are
exempt YOU are informed that this
means publications having similar or
analogous purpose to those named. such
as strictly historical. literary. or profess
sional publications These, as well as
those specifically named. must be such
IN the very fullest sense in order to en-
title them To exemption. that is. they
must be wholly OF in every material
particular. devoted TO religion. fraterni-
ty, temperance, science or "other similar
purposes.
The requirement that publishers shall
return the names and addresses of stock
holders, mortgages hondholders and
other security holders. owning one per
cent or more Of the stock is construed
to mean that where such holdings arc
by a trustee. the name and address of
both the trustees and the beneficial own
er OF owners must be reported
The requirement that editorials, or
other reading matter. for which money
or other consideration is given, promised
or accepted, shall be marked advertise
ment,N Is penal in It's nature and would
in case OF actual violation. he con-
stfued by the courts. hut, in my opinion.
1t includes all cases where any thing Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
r. r. comrs. Order Hearings.

The State Board of Railroad Com
missioners, Wednesday. ordered
hearing for A. NJ, Nov. 20 at Var
mouth on the premises upon the petit
ZION OF the Maine Central Railroad
Co for approval of the construction of
a branch track from Yarmouth juno
ton TO the quarry of the Maine Trap
Rock and Contracting Co.
A hearing has also been ordered for
Nov. u at Madrid station upon the
petition received, Wednesday, from the
Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Rail-
road. for approval of location of a
branch track and crossing at Madrid
station.
The railroad commissioners have is
sued certificate of safety for, a new
second west bound track in Gray and
New Gloucester of the Maine Central
Railroad, and also a new east bound
track.
The commissioners will on Tuesday,
Nov. 10, open up for traffic tho
gangeley Lakes & Megantie Railroad
from Oquossoc to kennebago Farms.
a distance of about II miles This is
part of proposed through line to
Quebec. connecting with the Indian
River Railroad.
New Kind of Banking Co.
A new sort of a banking company IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THERE'S MUSIC IN THE AIR

And Instruments bought of Melville
Smith & Son are making 1t in num-
berless homes in Augusta and differ
ent parts of Kennebec county. When
folks are looking for pianos the fol-
lowing makes may be found at this
store: Schumacher, Emerson, Linde-
mann, Wellington and others, Three
floors at 1s5 Water street are occupied
by this concern for conducting their
large and increasing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
MANY STRINGS

Are being made at this time for
Christmas Photos. at Norman's studio,
39k ConY St. and the orders given TO
have same finished for delivery about
the middle of December. It's to your
interest to do so. For you'll not be
disappointed later on when you want
them in a hurry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THERE'S ONE THING

Certain-eleetric ironing does make Il
shorter and easier ironing day. only
one iron is necessary and it stays hot
and clean. 1t will do all the house
hold ironing, in the hands of mistress,
maid or laundress. Electric irons in
three and five pound sizes at Weber
IL Churchs office, IL 70 Oak St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14

One, Tpo, Three, ard us Done
stained, fade. ret stiff and be ruined
because of n big soppy perspiration spot
at the aIn-pits.
1t doesn't matter how light or heavy
yogr clothing, or how stufy and hot it
may be indoors, in tho theatre. bali
room or concert-hall, PERSPI-NO will
keep your arm-pits just as fresh and dry
as the back of yoar hand,-just Gloriousl
There1l DO no moro running of colors
n colorod gowns, ct the arISpits. No
more misery from rolled up dress shields
that form n ropy wad under the arms.
No more humiliationi Just little
PERSPI-NO Will do IL all. It's pow
der, applied with n pad. A pad in each
box. It's done in minute. Never in.
lures or stains the fabric. absolutely safe.
satisfaction guara ntsed or money back.
PERSPI-No is for sale ct yoar drug
gist 5 at S5e g box. or sent direct, on receipt
Of prize, by the forspo Co., 27l5 Lincoln
49,, C=i@azC
For sale and recommended by Bow
ditch Webster x Co. John Coughlin, H.
II, Goodrich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN.

yes. it is going to be mighty cold soon
and no mistake about it, And 1T Is
going 10 happen" that somebody VIII
be- mad rear mad in fact, because ne
didfIN fave his heating system in
stalled FIN time or the one he already
has out in shape for the cold days
ahead Roy Lowell, II Willow ST., liz
.stalls and repairs heating system rea
ssonably,g and in satisfactory man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THE MAckINAW COATS

For women, men and boys displayed
at c. f. Bilodeau's Store continue to
attract the attention of people who
appreciate good value, and excellen.
merchandise. Mackinaws are here
in brown plaids, green plaids and red
plaids and prices for same range from
$3.50 to $500. It's a pleasure to show
this mercha ndise to the trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
HARDWOOD FLOORS.

The old floors that people covered
with carpets have gone by and folks
all over this vicinity are having new
u inch foorings laid over the OLD
floors and then il sets the room Oil
fine" when a new rug is placed in the
room ON the new fioc:.f Fine quality
hardwood floorings ard experienced
men to lay same. c. e. Hoxie & Co,
AZ State St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THE CARE OF THE TEETH

looks. With proper care the teeth
will always be sound and source of
pleasure To the possessor. The
trouble with many is that proper care
of the teeth is not taken every day.
All this leads to the point where the
suggestion is made that a complete
line of dental preparations is carried at
"The Kinsman Pharmacy B. f.
Bither. Prom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THE DRESSY MAN is

Always particular about his LAUNDRY
We are particularly careful about
handling the laundry of the particular
and carefully dressed man. No biaeN
marks on the shirt front, no frayed
edges on the collar. Our specially Is
the dress shirt for the evening func-
ton. This is the laundry that taxes
pains to please. The Augusta Steam
Laundry. Phones ass and S03.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
KEEPING COMFORTABLE.

When the cool nights and mornings
are with us keeping comfortable is
accomplished to marked degree by
the use of oil heaters. J. Fl. Cogan e
Co. are showing the Perfection Oil
Heaters in black and nickel trimmed.
all black enameied and very popular
blue enameled style. Prices $3.50,
$500 and $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THAT Ell AROUND

The shoulder and collar is the impor-
tant feature of every suit of clothes.
That is the one point strongly en-
phasized with the clothes made To
your measure" at Berry, The Tailor's,
upstairs at 229 Water st. Fine show
ing of samples in the seasons latest
materials here now. Suits made from
S15 nm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
TIE s!MpLEX ToAsTERs

Toast bread an even golden brown,
crisp and hot when you eat it. When
toasting, the doors are closed. holding
the bread firmly to the heater pro
ducing slices that come out fiat and
not eurled. 1t is especially useful in
the Breakfast or Tea Room. Can be
used wherever there is an electric
fixture. Central Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
MANY ATTRACTIVE

Fireplaces have been built in this vi
entity and in other parts OF the state
by Alfred Hanson & Son, mason con
tractors, office, Room s. Maine Farm
er's Building. This concern makes q
speciality of fireplace work and en-
ploys experienced workmen who I'M
derstand this branch of the business.
Phone S09-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
HERE'S The SOUP

That builds Drawn and brain. A
wholesome, nourishing food in itself,
1t also aids the digestion of all other
foods. II is just the introduction you
! want to help out slender menu at
any time-Campbelfs soups, con-
somme, vegetable, tomato, chicken and
oxtail w. d. Trask's Store, 81
Sewan st. Phone 537-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
ONE KERNEL OF TRUTH

Save time and money by bringing the
broken parts of your machinery TO
Moorlens Garage, 81 Cony St. and
have the same repaired by their weld
ing process. They can be made as
good as new. Takes but few hours.
Can mend cast iron. steel, brass.
Worth trying. Reasonable charge for
same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
EVERY FAMILY USES

Bakers goods more or less Those who
use products made at The Peoples Ba-
kerry. $50 Water St, are always pleas
Cd Their bread, cake, cookies and
pastry are baked under the most
wholesome and healthfGi conditions.
Fancy cakes and pies that are real
delights are baked here every day.
Edmond Tetu, Prop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
CALL UP TURNER'S

Grocery Store by phone. The tele-
phone service at this store is increas-
ing every day. Customers are finding
it very convenient to step to the
phone and give their orders for the
day. Your order will then be deliv-
cred in perfect order and as quickly az
possible. John +. Turner's Grocery
Store I73 Water st. Phone SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
JoRRiNG WORK.

=. Tracy & Metcalf's new plant at II =
Oak st. is equipped with new machin-
cry and can do all kinds of carriage
work, cabinet work. and jobs for the
farmer who at this time of year has
many things that need repairing III
this line. Promptness in the work
and reasonable charge for same is
assured when brought here. Phone
S29-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
NEVER MIND THE WEATHER.

Just keep at peace with the wealth
erman and with your fellowman. The
surest way to do this is through the
stomach Keep that filled with whole
some and digestible food and you'll
not care where the mercury STANDS.
The place to please the inner man is
at Perry's Restaurant-"Th White
Front" 161 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THE BUILDING OF A HOUSE

From the cellar to the roof, the draw
ing of the plans and the preparing of
the specifications building con-
structed in its entirety, in other words
is the business of Charles A. Brooks,
Builder & Contractor. Mr. Brooks
has crew of competent workmen as
sisting him in his line of work.
Phone 36f-Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
TIE RETIER SORT.

The furniture that you will find ex-
hibited at A. a. Souies FURNITURE
Store is furniture of the better sort
the kind that satisfies. whether you
need an extra chair for the paflor'
new dining room suit, etc, OF rugs "
go here and there, either large vi
small ones. you viii find lit here. ne
Home of Good Furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
YOU WOULD BUY SOME

Too. if you only thought they were
half as good as they look-all kinds
of nuts English walnuts, chestnuts,
Brazil nuts, almonds, etc. You'll find
them here and of excellent quality,
too. Plenty of fruit now. Grapes
are being called for and you'll find all
kinds at The Augusta Fruit Co.'S
Stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
SPECIALLY oE CAKES.

Rand & Stearns' Bakery, 4S Cony
ST, makes a speciality of fruit, we'd
ding and birthday cakes. OF course
cakes of different kinds are baked
here every baking day. but for the
special occasions that arise from time
to time-orders if sent here will be
promptly attended to. Phone 40S-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
MANY FERN DISHES

Have been refilled at Robbins Green
houses, 122 Winthrop St, the past
week. Just now ferns and palms seem
to have the call at this establishment
and the greenhouses are well stocked
with the above mentioned merchan-
disc. Customers find the telephone a
great convenience In ordering from
this concern. Phone 144.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THERE ARE A FEW THINGS

About the grocery business that the
public should know about from time to
time. ANY merchant can buy poor
vinegar or a poor grade of molasses
for his trade but the molasses and
vinegar to be had at +. w. Church's
Grocery Store is the finest that can be
bought This is not just talk but a
fact. Phone GIG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
srMlNG MACHINES.

Cyr 4 s}avuis. III Water street, are
agents for The White Sewing Machin >.
Housewives know the capabilities of
this celebrated make Of machine. 1t
may be OF interest to know that this
concern has on hand many second
hand :. sewing machines which have
been oQerhauied and are in excellent
condition. Same can be bought cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
PEOPLE GENERALLY

Are not aware of the grocery and
provision store conducted by Edmond
Doyon at 80 Mill St. The merchandise
carried in stock at this stol is first
class in every respect. Two teams
look after the delivery end of the
business. Fine salmon, cans for 25c,
just received Phone 419-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
The BUICK PROPOSITION

For 1913 is we'll illustrated at The
Augusta Garage who are the agents
for the same in this vicinity Sew
eral of these cars arrived in town
within the month past and have at
tracted considerable attention. DEM
cnstrations of what these ears can dc
on the road cheerfully given. Phone
xOf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
LIS TRUE.

Mother has had her picture taken
rather oftener Than father has-but
even she hasn't been in for few years
and that picture will never do to send
to Aunt Jane. She wears her hair SO
much more becoming now-and any
way, it's high time there was another
picture for the family collection. The
Nelson Art Studio, 229 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THE cHAPPlE is FUNNY

But there is no fun in the chap which
comes to the hands. wrists and face
little later on when it gets cold a
lotion which will remove this CHAP
and still leave no i'll effects -
Murphy's Hand Lotion. two sizes, lac
and 425e. C. b. Murphy's Drug Store
157 Water St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
CAKE AND PASTRY.

Any one can make pastry and cake
and sell it to the trade and there will
be some purchasers. In catering to
the trade however Kehoe's Bakery has
the reputation of using the purest of
ingredients in the making of cake and
pastry. That's why this concern
holds its trade and gains new GUS
toners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
GROCERS ALL OVER

The city sell .Libbey's Cream Loaf
Bread. This bread is baked fresh
every day and is local product that
has its many friends. Every loaf is
baked in large improved oven that
was installed during the past spring.
Libbey's Bakery. so Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
A REAuIlEuL MONUMENT

Recently finished by the Augusta
Marble and Granite Works of IL
Bridge ST., made from red granite will
soon be set on Crosss Hill at Vassal-
boro. This monument was made for
Sheldon Gardiner and family and will
perpetuate the family name from the
wear 1893.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
NO TROUBLE AT ALL

To brighten up your furniture, or
touch UP the woodwork just drop in
at Trouant &. Bates Store, 253 Water
ST.. and tell them what you wish to do
and they'll supply YOU with the paint,
varnish or polish for the work. Sup
ply the brush too. You'll be sur
prised at the easiness of the work and
excellence of the effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
10 YOU SUFFER

From rheumatism. lame back. neu-
ralgia, etc? You know that the mar
ket is flooded with 50 called helpers
for. sufferers from rheumatism. etc IN
buying a bottle of 1905 Eminent YOU
procure a preparation that will help
you-25c. bottle. Grocers and drug
stores sell II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
THE SWEATER SEASON.

This season finds j. Il. Farrelfs
store well stocked with sweaters and
sweater coats. The young boy finds
what suits him here and at bargain
prices. His older brother comes along
and he picks one out, too. Then
father finds the kind he wants here,
too. All eoloEs, all sizes, and at
saving DriceS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
CLOTHING VALUES

That more than satisfy the manor
young man and the easy weekly pay
ment plan for merchandise bought at
North End Clothing Store, 70 Watet
st. are two features that make this
store popular trading place for suits,
cvercoats and gents furnishings The
latest things for this seasons wear are
here awaiting Your siiis 5ertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
mSN,T LIZ IlEELikE."

Is a remark frequently heard in refer
ence to the photographs taken at
Howard The Photographers STUDIO
26l Water St The facilities of this
studio assure equally satisfactory SER
vice for every member of the family.
1.-THE babies especially Arrange date
for a sitting at your conN enience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14

value is received by the publisher in pay
ment for the insertion, and since books
and theatre tickets are things of value
ff they are given rs compensation Tor
printing a notice of Il book, or the3 trfeal
criticism such notice or criticism should
be marked advertisement"
fSignedl JAMES j. BRITT
Third Assistant Postmaster General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
YOU'LL LIKE 1T.

The maple syrup that George d.
Haskell & Son are selling. 1t is
"French's Maple Syrup'-a first quail
ity pure syrup and comes from Nj.
Vernon, Maine. You might just as weii
have the pure syrup. it costs no more
than inferior products that are fire.
quently sold. Phone $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
A ROOM WILL BRIGHTEN

Up wonderfully when there are one or
two potted plants placed in good loea-
lions ABOUT the room-gives a CHEEKY
comfortable look to the room-cozy
and homelke you know. Step in at
The Augusta Flower Shop, 22l Water
ST., and make your selection. Potted
ferns and palms are here at reasonable
prices.