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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
Editorial Comment.
President Wilson's Hopefulness.


Hereafter there is to be nothing but
sunshine in the world of business All
clouds shall vanish and even the
gray and the mist shall take their
fight. IT, in the future, you think
that you See symptoms of business
disaster or limited credit or money
scarcity yotf should consult an oculist
at once. The fault must be with your
own eyes, for such things cannot be.
The new currency law has made new
era in which such things do not exist.
This is the declaration of the high
financial authority who chaperoned
the bill through the halls of legisla-
ton, and who dictated many of its
provisions. 1t is the guarantee of the
man who in the glow of the calcium
and to the murmur of party applause
put mis- signature to the bill and made
it law. 1t is the word of Presiden,
Wilson.
The new law goes upon the statute
book with the personal certificate of
the President that this legislation is
the one thing needful to keep pros
perity a dweller at the national fire.
side. He announces that he presents
it to the country as Christmas gift
for all the people. By it the tinancAP
blind shall see, and the industrial halt
shall walk. Weak business shall be-
come strong, and the heart of the
downcast shall be light.
1t is admitted that the new tariff
law. did not live UP to its advertise
ments as a wonder worker; that al
4. -. TAI
and cobwebs in counting rooms; that
business life is stagnant, and the
starting of new enterprises has
been abandoned. But all of this con-
dition is to be changed, almost in the
twinkling of an eye.
How can such a law accomplish
such a result? 1t must do more than
create an elastic currency, more than
establish a system under which all the
quick capital of the country shall be
liquid, ready for use wherever and
whenever needed. The starting of
Government banks in different sec
tions of the country will not bring it
about, banks that will be under the
direct control of the Administration.
To do the things predicted the law
must have the power of the magician.
1t must make the mind of the country
forget its lack of confidence in Demo-
cratic rule, and lose it's memory of
past experience. 1t must close the
eyes of the people to the fact that
President Wilson is the head of a
party first, and the head of the nation
afterward. 1t must convince the ma
ton that this is not an Administra-
ton conducted upon the plan of rich
ly rewarding its friends and vim
dctively Furnishing those who dare to
differ with it.
To do this will require real magic,
mental suggestion will not be suf-
ficient. The root of the trouble lies
deeper than can be reached by any
currency law, especially by law in
the framing of which the testimony of
financial experts was ignored and
which was driven through Congress
by generous use of the White House
birch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
Seeking Their Bearings.
(Kansas CITY Journal.)

Occasionally in the short intervals
of relaxation from his arduous labors
at administering the executive and
legislative departments of the govern
rlent, President Wilson has time to
assure the business men OF the coun-
try that there is no cause whatever
for them to he alarmed. With n pater-
nal smile of perfect confidence the
President tells men Of affairs that he
sits in the executive chair and that all
is well with the country. Those vino
express anxiety or uneasiness are ad-
minished by the former head Of
Princeton to keep busy and have the
utmost filth. The shortest road To
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
Operating Capital
And Farm Results.

The ruling reason for lack of good
profit on a large proportion of farms
is that too large an amount of the
whole capital employed is in land,
buildings, or what we may say fixed
capital, such as live stock, tools, ma
chinery and the like, says Hoad's
Dairyman editorially. Thousands of
farms are capable of carrying double
or treble the amount of live stock they
now do. And yet it is common
thing to find farms with so much in
vested in land and so little in oper-
ating capital, that scarcely any profit
is made from their operation.
Thinks More Land Needed.
The average farmer is apt to think
that the reason why he does not thrive
better is because he needs more land,
while at the same time the land he
has is not made TO carry enough
working capital TO earn a fair rate of
interest. 1t is the same as though
a merchant should erect costly store
building and then not half fill it with
valuable goods.
Professor OTIS of the Wisconsin COL
lege of Agriculture, in his investiga-
lions concerning the management of
farms, has brought out this feature of
the importance of a larger working
capital very clearly. He has made a
study of so farms on which the total
investment of capital ranged from
$4,000 to 100000. OF Is farms the
fixed capital was S6.5 per cent, and
the working capital only 1875 per
cent.
Average Net Profit.
The average net profit to the own
ers of those farms was only $162.7S.
On II farms where the working CAPT
tai was III per cent. of the whole, the
net profit was $4336S. On six farms
where the working capital was 2S.2
per cent. of the whole capital, the net
profit was $l62S5S. On six farms
where the working capital was 1873
per cent. of the whole, the net profit
was $3,511.33
These figures show conclusively that
the loss of profit in farming in large
number of instances lies in not en-
ploying more working capital. For
instance, on great many dairy farms
we will find a costly array of high
priced land and but few cows and but
very little young stock coming up.
Certainly this is not because both
cows and young stock have not had
good market before them. The trouble
is that the farmer has not considered
as he should the Importance of this
feature of a larger proportion of
working capital This is a question
worth considering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
Monday, December 20, 1918
Radium and Its Use.

According to the New York Meoleai
Journal most eminent men Of the
medical profession are confidently pro-
claiming the curing of cancer oy
means of radium But the Journai
reminds its readers that though
rsdium will cure in many cases, II
nroper1v used, no less than before Is
il the part of wisdom to use the knile
in the first stages of the disease
whenever possible. Done early
enough. surgical removal is complete
" successful, and for some time 10
come-probably for long time 10
come--there will not be enough radium
at any price to cure anything IKE All
cancers. 1t requires the expert TO
distinguish between the cancer that
NAV be safely treated with radium
and the growth that may not. The
Journal adds that successful results
can be expected only when the oper-
ator is possessed of sufficient radium
to obtain good results, and provided
he has the considerable experience re-
CURED to use 1t judiciousiy."
The United States is asserted by
good authority to have the most valu-
able territory in the world for the
production of radium. But very little
has been produced so far. The start
at the production was made in Europe
from uranium mines. which, If not ac-
tually exhausted. are very seriously
entrenched upon. Ire need for the
mineral is greater than it ever was
and constantly growing. It has
demonstrated its efficiency as cure
for surface cancer. and its limited
quantity available and high cost are
regarded as the chief obstacles in the
way of science realizing its highest
usefulness.
In order that its great value as a
curative agent may be best realized it
is held by students. Of the question
that the minerals from which 1t is
produced should be conserved by the
Government with prevention from be-
ing absorbed by spectators. and also
that the. Government control and hold
a supply of radium to be distributed
by means of public dispensaries. The
recommendation of DIR. Howard c.
Kelly and Alfred I. Dupont that the
United States take that course is only
urging what leading European govern
ments have already done. Germany
and France have bought large quaint
ties to be devoted to the public use.
England secured the same result by
private contributions.
!. If the deposits from which radium is
obtained are as large in this country
as reported there is no need for the
Government to seek a monopoly of it.
But it is certainly desirable and prop
er for some means to be taken for
maintaining a supply available for all
people needing it and furnishing the
means for scientific development of
all its uses.
To eradicate cancer, if within the
possibilities, would be sufficient justi-
fication for any government course
and expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

Eat your onion soup, MUNICH your seal
lions without stint, dash oil and vinegar
on your Bermudas and go right ahead.
After which you need not fear-call on
your best girl; receive your best fellow.
You're safe. The odoriess onion has
been found
Former County Commissioner w n.
Miller OF ST. Clairsyille o., declares he
bridjzing achieved an onion that needs
no closes for a chaser. It's a eombina-
ton. he asserts OF the Bermuda, and tine
Golden Yellow, having. the flavor of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

the combined color of both.-New York
World.
But why this excitement? Ever
since mother used to put peas under
the patches on our panties TO keep us
from sliding down the roll-way door,
we have known of an unfailing eradl-
.cative of the smell of an onion from
tba breath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
Maine Gossip
The First Snow FALL.

The snow had begun in the cleaning
ind busily all the night
Had been heaping field and highway
With a silence deep and white
Every pine and fir and hemlock
Wore ermine too dear for an earl,
And the poorest twtg on the elm tree
Was ridged inch deep with pearl.
From sheds new-reofed with Carrara
Came Cranticleer's muffied crow,
The stiff rails softerfed to swan s-down,
And still huttered down the snow
stood and watched by the window
The noiseless work of the sky,
And the sudden flurries of snow-birds,
Like brown leaves whirling by.
I thought of a mound in sweet Auburn
Where a little headstone stood;
How the flakes were folding ii gently,
AS did robins the babes III the woods.
Up spake our own little Mabel, .-....
And | told of the good All-Father
Who cares for us here below.
Again / looked at the snowfall,
And thought of the leaden sky
That arched Ger our first great sorrow,
When that mound was heaped so high.
remembered the gradual patience
That fell from the cloud like snow,
Flake by flake, healing and hiding
The scar that renewed our woe.
And again to the child / whispered,
The snow that huSheth all,
Darling, the merciful Father
Alone can make it fall!' II
Then with eyes that saw not, / kissed
her;
And she kissing back. could not know
That my kiss was given to her sister,
Folded close under deepening snow,
lanes Russell Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

and the dealer sold her a box of hay
perfectos for 40 cents.
Her husband will give you fits when
he gets those, remarked a bystand-
er.
NO, he told me to do it," explained
the dealer. why, his wife would sue
fer divorce if she knew he pays IS a
box for his cigars
So to Speak.
"Did hat woman give you a turkey
sandwich"
Yes: and she didn't growl about it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

SHNoc CHAP r, NO. 43,
r. A. NJ. Regular convocation at Masonic
Temple Thursday evening, Jan. list
Work in NJ NJ. degree. All sojourning
COMPANIONS are cordially invited to at
tend.
G. MARSHALL, H. T.
CHARLES r. CHASE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

M notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held response
HE for the preservation or return oil
re4ected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
TO Kennebec Journal Co., PUBLISH
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
Her View of It.

What is it these Spugs are trying
to prevent"
The giving of useless presents"
Well, l don't think fathers ought
to be left out altogether"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

It's shame to make woman go OH
a hunger strike in the midst of Christ
mas good things"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29
Of Course.

neither. Gimme what you might call
de glad handcut.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

Gov. Frank Brown of Maryland has
discovered that instead of being ar
evidence of the farmers rise in the
world, the automobile is the cause of
his downfall. Where in the good old
days" AYERS the Governor. the thrifty
farmer was in his field as long as a
ray of light existed. he now goes in
for early closing like a Wall st.
broker!" Fine! Aren't you farmers
ashamed of yourselves? Who now is
responsible for the high cost of living ?
How do you expect your hens and
your cows and your hired men to keep
on the job when you put your family
into that $4,000 iandalet and go joy
riding in the middle of the afternoon?
We must set to work at once to enact
law to compel these carefree agri-
culturists to do their joy-riding after
dark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

Harmony is positively an essential
of success in the operation of pubic
boards of any character" declares the
Portland Express, and continues: IN
the development of the facts concern
ing the insane hospital at Augusta, II
appears that harmony has not existed
among the men charged with the duty
of the management of that instltu-
ton. And if the unfortunate wards
Of the State are to receive the best,
and that is the wish of all the State,
harmony must be established and
maintained. There is no reflection upon
the ability, earnestness or the desire
to give good service, on the part OF
either trustees or the superintendent,
in the decision of the Governor and
Council to request their designations.
The situation had so developed that
only by making a clean sweep, could
the best service be given Hence the
action taken at Augusta. While the
necessity for any action is to be re-
GREETED the course taken by the Gov
ernor and Council is undoubtedly wise,
and will operate for the best interests
of the State, and the patients in the
institution affected"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

That Portland boy who refused to
dispute with his teacher is likely TO
have an uncomfortable future II the
claims of the suffragettes be realized
whats the shape of the earth? de-
manded the teacher, turning sudden
~ to this pupil. Round he replied
confidently. How do you know it's
round?" persisted the teacher. All
right" replied the lad, its square
then. | don't want to start any argu-
ment about it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at o'clock.
G. S. PEASLEE, Capt.
RAY NJ. BURNS. Clerk.
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JEpHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 9.
Meetings at 100 o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
c. e. STEWART, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-29

r. 8. CAPEN REBEkAH LODGE NO.
Wednesday evenings at 100 o'clock.
JENNIE NJ. HERRIN, N. q.
SADIE e. METCALF. Rec. Sec.
mch 26 rn-w-f1yr
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

father, Grandpa Walters.
SEaa usbe spfpotiAnia 1aa1ilys came
down from Colfax and spent last
Sunday at the August Meyer
nome iii, fiit; '* -'-' = .@:p;y..s
:, ): II; =-M:.Baa'iiisa has Ben almost
laid up. having several :bGils on
his neck. :.:':: / /: !. s.
Mrs. Wiekstruuli called ON Mes
danes b. w. and L. EstMoffet of
Antelope township. Saturday az
ternoon. n. =. sia, IL. y Z
Messrs. L. UlIand and o. F..
INLAND of Fergus Falls were here
last week in the interests, of the
Ulland Land Co.
Wood Thompson: left on Satur-
day for Bookings, S. D., and la
ter to go to Ireton, Iowa, to visit
a few days before going to his
home at Ontario, Oregon.
Mrs. Jeor came Monday from
Sioux Falls, S. D., to spend some
time with her daughter, Mrs. H.
D. Moffet.
Gandpa Walters, who has been
sick for several days, died Tues
day morning at the home of his
son south of town.
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and children, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Buck visited at the William
Koppelman home Sunday. >.
Alvin Bluemel visited withsAr-
thur Ruffner Sunday last.
Fernerd Hammermeister was a
Great Bend caller on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bohn
and Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Bohn
autoed to Rudolph Gollnick's on
Monday last.
Mrs. Gust Berg and daughter,
Evelyn, went to their home on
Monday after spending long
visit here with friends and rela-
tives. 'i'ia&'~v
Mrs. August Bohn left for
jamestown to visit with hen
daughter, Mrs. Gust Stack, for a
few weeks. r.
William Neitzel was a Great
Bend caller on Monday night.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Koppelman
Jr.. were at Great Bend last
Saturday.
Fred Koppelman, ST.. il visit
ing with his son, Henry Koppel-
man.
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2
Will Pelzl was a business
visitor at Fargo Wednesday.
Emil Huss wac a county seat
visitor Thursdaysi
Mr.. and Mrs. o. I. Sethre and
Miss Margretta Chernich autoed
to Wahpeton Thuradayss ''a
P. N. Kelly was a Wahpeton
visitor Thursday.
Messrs. Will Pelz| and Frank
Wet autoed to Wahpeton Friday.
Anton Moen Of Battle Lake,
Mimi, was renewing old acquain-
tances here Friday.
Gabriel Henger tore down his
old blacksmith, shop and is put
ting up a new building,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Nosterman
were called to yerndals, Mimi,
Saturday on account OF the death
Of Mrs. Klosterman's father. Mr..
Shea0et. ,,'
Will Bergman spent Saturday
and Sunday with, hilsf aarents at
J" srisst wsnk ii u.
visited at the Manikowste home
the past week. .,.y..tsi,A,'S,.s,t
John Holm spent Sunday at
yI1ahsnntosS-si W., - 9. ;,s-
Hans Johnson ID the Downing
farm was taken to,the4 Wahpston
hospital Saturday.
Miss Lillian Bergman Of Wah-
peton visited with The MAnikow-
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ME-: Edward Herman. Tuesday,
Nov. nth.
! I superintendent Thorton and
Field Deputy Miss Stanley of
Wahpeton visited the school here
Tuesday.
Miss Esther Fladby was a pas
senger to Wahpeton Tuesday.
Mrs. Thos. Manikowske, Julia
and Wallace Manikowske autoed
Ito Fargo Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Faust of
Bristol, S. D., arrived here last
Wednesday for a short visit with
relatives.
4 &C. F: CLARK Of Wheaton, Mimi,
was in town Thursday.
lr4 Mrs. G. g., Rummel left for
Wall Lake, Mimi, Thursday for q
visit with her parents.
Miss Minnie 'Thiel was a pas
senger to Wahpeton Thursday.
Mrs. d. l.. Quinlan and daugh-
ter, Irene, retained Thursday
from = two weeks visit at Brow
issrville;s Minn.
| Carl Petal autoed to Fargo on
"wednesday.
Cyril Black Of Wahpeton WISH
tied with Hiram Bags . few days
the past week..
Henry Buel Of Browerville.
Mimi, arrived Tuesday. He ex-
poets TO mako his home with Mr..
and Mrs. D. L. Quinlan.
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ske family the past week. =. B
Mrs. Max Isken returned TO her
home at Park Rapids, Mimi, Sun
day after a two weeks visit with
relatives.
Messrs Cameron and Code Of
Wahpeton were in town Saturday
looking after the interests of The
Wahpeton Times. i
The Misses Popp and Rienke
returned to Wahpeton Monday
where they are attending the
Science Svhool.
August Hoeft and daughter,
Miss Cora, were passengers to
Wahpeton Monday.
Albert Graves spent Monday ut
Wahpeton. 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Manikowske
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ted ManikoW-
ske~ Of Breckenridge visited at the
Mankowske home at this place a
few days the past week.
Victor Braton spent Sunday
with relatives at Gwinner.
Miss Vera Beech will give. q
nose social in the. Peter Thiel
school Saturday evening, Nov. 90.
Ladies are requested to bring
lunch, in baskets that are not.
decorated. After the sale there
will be q dance. Everybody is
invited to attend.
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NORTH DRAMpEMBERo

William Neitzel celebrated his
birthday on Tuesday and a large
crowd attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Worner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Bohn au-
toed to Wahpeton on Tuesday
last.
The Bohns and Koppelmans
completed their corn shredding
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Bohn
were to Hankinson. on Wednesday
on business. ..:..:
William J. Koppelman and
family. visited at; the: Theodore
:]suhr l,oM,e "Wednesday. last. s.;
Miss Alma Sedler was to Great
Bend on Thursday last -..<
William J. Koppelman made q
business trip TO -Hankinson last
Thursday. -: ',
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Koppelman
we're to Great Bend Friday.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Albert Bohn,
Mrs. Herman Worner and daugh-
tiers, Freda and Mildred, and Mrs.
Hugo Mitzel and daughter, Gladys
were callers at the. William and
Theodore Bohn homes last Fri
| 0ey.s "a. ss,,4$3aal. ~, r.4,
Della and Ewalt Bohn were
callers at the Henry Koppelman
home Friday evening. ..
Mr.. land Mrs. Henry Koppel-
man visited at the Carl Popp
home: Friday evening. :: ).
Mrs. G.. E. Berg and daughter,
Evelyn, went to Hankinson last
Saturday. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Bohn
Mr.. and: Mrs. William Bohn, Mr.
land Mrs. Emil .Bohn visited at
the Emil Koppelman home Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl. Sedler made
q business trip. to :Hankinson on
Saturday last. a. >.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Koppelman
and children went to the Sweitz
on Saturday returning Sunday.
Harry Popp was at Great Bend
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Bohn
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Bohn
visited at the Emil Bohn home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Vollmers