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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
WHAT CONCRETE WILL NOT
STAND.
information Which Might Save Much
Unnecessary Waste.

Practically every failure and near
failure in concrete has been due to
confidence on the part of somebody
that concrete can surmount all man
ner of bad usage.
The fact is that there are plenty of
good standards in concrete design
and in concrete construction but that
they are not observed by many of
those engaged in concrete building.
This neglect has three-fold cause;
ignorance, undue economy, and over
confidence-and the first two could not
exist were it not for the last. 1t is
pretty poor concrete man who does
not know that frozen concrete will
not set-but there are plenty who will
take a chance with To-day concrete at
40 degrees Fahrenheit, if these need
the forms. Why? Primarily because
they want to save the money that an
additional set of forms would cost
But if there We're not confidence that
the concrete will stand up the pocket
book would not govern judgment.
Practically every designer of con-
crete buildings will admit that $50
pounds per square inch is too high a
stress in the concrete beams over the
room where his own family sits down
to dinner, but he is not so worried
about that stress when it is in some
ones garage. He feels confident that
it will not fall down in spite of tests
which show it to have low safety
factor
Throughout the whole field this per-
nicious combination of ignorance and
complacency extends; instances might
be multiplied almost without end 1t
is the duty of the societies such as
the American concrete institute. which
is convened in Chicago, to urge upon
the workers in the industry a proper
appreciation of the dangers of this
oVerconfidence. SHINING of work is
a species of ignorance, for nothing is
quite so evident as the fact that good
work in concrete construction pays.
But the man who thinks he knows
more than the so-called authorities is
the hardest to reach because he is
clad in the nearly impenetrable armor
of conceit.
Every concrete failure means a
slight betterment in methods, for
certain number of hitherto uncon-
WINGED practical or commercial men
are shown by that most potent object
lesson, a heap of ruins, just what CON
crete Will not acknowledgements
News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Horton left
Saturday for Alamon, where they
were called by the serious illness of
Mr.. Horizons father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Witham visited
over Sunday in Detroit with Mr.. With
ans sister.
Walter Morrow of Bangor passed
Sunday with Mrs. Morrow, who is
passing some time with her daughter
Mrs. William Cargill. Augusta Cargill
of Liberty was also guest Sunday
in the Cargill home.
Mrs. w. S. Hill is passing a few
days in Portland with Mr. Hill
Morrill, Burse entertained a number
of young friends Monday evening al
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. II. Burse, in honor of his guest
Robert Morse of Bangor.
Miss Gwendolyn Griffin will leave
Tuesday for South Casco, Sebago
lake, where she will attend a sum-
mer school for two months.
Henry F. Libby, cashier of the Pitts
field National Bank, returned Sunday
from Portsmouth, n. H., where he at
tended the meetings of the New Eng
land States Bankers Association.
Prof. F. Addison Porter of the Bos-
ton Conservatory of Music, who has
been the guest of his brother, DR.. f
A. Porter and family, returned home
Sunday.
Mrs. D. T. Getchell is visiting rela-
tives in Belfast.
Theron Sturtevant of South Brewer
visited over Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Sturtevant
Sam ing, whose laundry was re-
Gently destroyed by fire. is in Boston
for the purpose of purchasing new
supplies. He will open a new laundry
in the same building which is beina
rebuilt.
family party consisting of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Whitman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Whitman, Mr.. and Mrs
Ivan Whitman and Mr.. and Mrs Or
rison Whitman, Cecil and Vivian
Whitman and Mrs. Mary Wright, who
is 81 years of age, passed Sunday in
Skowhegan with Irving Whitman anG
his mother. who were former residents
of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
BELFAST,

~
Belfast, Me-, June 29.--(SpeciaD.-
The wedding of Prof. James Taylor
Sleeper of Beloit College, Beloit Wis.
and Miss Gladys, only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge S. Pitcher, will
take place tomorrow night at the
PITCHER residence in Northport ave-
nue. at 100 followed by a reception
from to 10. A large number of in
Vitations have been issued to the re-
ception, but the wedding will be at
tended by relatives and intimate
friends only. This morning a 10
O'Clock, breakfast was given for the
bride by Miss Anne NJ. Kittredge.
Covers were laid for eight, the table
decorations being red and green and
as far as possible this was carried
out in the menu. The place cards
We're wedding favors. The guests we're
Miss Pitcher, Miss Susan Downing
of Augusta. the maid of honor Miss
Helen Sleeper bridesmaid, of Welles-
ley, Mass; Miss Florence Moody of
Gardiner. who will play the wedding
march; Miss Florence Greeley of Yu-
ba City, Cal; Mrs. John C. Pilsbury
Mrs. Ralph l.. Cooper and Mrs. Carl
H. Stevens. Lieut.. Edwin Butcher of
Augusta, f1ance of Miss Susan Down
ing, the maid of honor, at the Sleep
er-Pitcher wedding, will arrive to-
morrow to attend the function.
The funeral of the late James Wat
son Pendleton will take place at 10
A. NJ. Tuesday at st. Francis Catholic
church. Mr.. Pendleton died at his
home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
PITTSF|ELD
Baseball and Athletic Assn Is
Organized Here-MOrrill
Burse Entertains
Friends
BOY SCOUTS RETURN FROM
WEEKS CAMPING TRIP

A Baseball and Athletic Association
has been formed in this town with
the following officers: President, Ray
Badger; business manager, Edwin
Duffy; secretary and treasurer, Geo.
Moulton. The captain will be selected
this week. The association is formed
to interest young men as well as to
have a local baseball team. A club
room or rooms will be secured and
will be supplied with good reading
matter. Any young man 16 years OF
age and older is eligible for member
ship The baseball team will be or
ganized at once and practice begun.
Miss Mary Hanson of St. Adams.
NJ. C. L., a. who has been the guest
of Miss Marion Griffin, has returned
home.
Miss Rita Pushor has returned from
visit in Bangor.
Miss Hazel Goliath of Garland, who
has made a short visit her with her
sister, Miss Hester Goliath, has gone
to Orr's Island, where she will be en-
ployed for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson and
Alison Goodwin of Garland and Mr..
anu MIS- Earn JEWELL VI CheleT, WHO
were on their way to Norridgewock k,
were in town Sunday calling on Mr..
Hansons cousin, Asa Craig.
A company of local Boy Scouts, who
have been camping for a week at
Moose pond, returned home Monday.
accompanied by Charles Russell and
W. S. Spaulding.
DIR. Florence Covey of Portland,
who was in Bangor Saturday to at
tend the convention of Osteopath ply
sicians, was in Pittsfield Sunday, the
guest of Mrs. N. L. Perkins and
daughter, Miss Iona Perkins.
Mrs. William G. Dobson left Mon
day for a visit in Augusta with Mrs
Sears and in Lewiston with relatives
Charles B. Haskell left Sunday for
Bangor. where he will receive medical
treatment.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Tyler were
in Bangor Sunday
Miss Amorette Porter, daughter Of
DR.. and Mrs. e. A. Porter, has received
her appointment as missionary to In
dia, where she will go in September
George NJ Parks of Providence. r.
l., who has been visiting relatives,
left Sunday evening on his return
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P Files Of Clinton
and Mrs. H. B. Collins Of Caribou
were weekend visitors OF Mrs. Char
lotte Griffin and daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
WOMEN OF JAPAN.
The Old Time "Three Obediences" No
Longer Dominate Her,

From the beginning OF Japanese his
tory to the introduction of Chinese
civilization women occupied very
high place in Japan and filled posi-
tions of Importance and honor in state
religion and household. Several en-
presses at different times ruled the
empire. The greatest lights in the
world of pure Japanese literature are
both women-Murasaki Shikibu and
Sci Shanogon. Their superb produc-
lions, CENT Monogatari' and Maku-
rano Soshi," are strong proofs of a
large measure OF liberty and of high
position in society enjoyed by women
of the time. 1t was chiefly the Con-
fucian doctrine of the three obedien-
ces. Obedience, while yet unmarried,
to a father; obedience, while mar
ried, to a husband; obedience, while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30

widowed, to son, that changed the
primitive state of comparative free
dom and independence of woman.
Buddhism and feudalism contributed
also TO place women in an inferior po-
sition and state of dependence.
Many Americans assume that women
still occupy an inferior position in ia
pan under the law. But this is not
true. During the last fifty years fe-
male education has spread throughout
the country Western Jurisprudence
has superseded Chinese and a great
revolution has come over the social
and legal position of woman. The
new civil code of Japan created a new
legal woman. 1t proceeds upon the
principle of equality of the sexes and
makes no distinction between men
and women in their enjoyment and eX-
ercise of private rights so long as the
woman remains single. She may now
become the head of the house. She
may exercise parental authority over
her child. If her husband be dead
she may adopt children, she may make
contracts, acquire or dispose of prop
erty in her own name. In short, she
may be a party To any legal transac-
ton so long as she remains unmarried.
When she is married her state of Gov
erture obliges her to obtain the per
mission of her husband before doing
certain acts, such as contracting debts,
instituting legal proceedings, entering
into contracts of personal service, etc.
But even though she does these acts
without her husbands permission,
they are not void. but only voidable,-
From a Bulletin of Japan Society of
Amnrica
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
k-aGrippe
THE DEADLY WEAkEHER

La Grippe in itself is seldom fatal.
But the weakness, iassitude and loss of
appetite induced by it leaves the sys-
tenn easy prey to the ravages of other
ills.
L. F." Atwood's Medicine is an
unfailing remedy for these dangerous
after effects. 1t tones up the entire
system. builds up the appetite and re-
stores strength.
Mrs. Coxfords letter tells the whole
story:
Carmel, Maine
I was very poorly after an attack
of La Grippe. A friend recommended
L. F." AtWood's Medicine and | got
a bottle. 1t has done me lots of good.
l shall always keep it on hand
tSigned) Ms. NJ. L. Croxford.
Ward off La Grippe with L. F."
Big 35 Cent Bottle at Dealers.
FREE Trial Sample by Mail.
L. f" MEDICINE CO. Portland, Me.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
MADISON
X. of P's., UsR. and Pythian Sis
tiers Observe Memorial SUM-
day with Church Service
And Decoration
BROWN-JOHNSON WEDDING
AT ANSON

A quiet wedding was celebrated at
10 A. M Monday at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Asa M. Gilman in An
son, the contracting parties being
Ralph Brown and Miss Amey Johnson.
Mr. Brown is a well-known and pop
ular clerk in the H. S. Dyer store. Mr..
Brown is also well known In Show
hogan, where for a number of years
he was employed as a clerk in the
Ira Norton store. Mrs. Brown is ma
tive of Madison. She received her
education in the Madison public
schools and was a member of the class
of 1912 of the M. H. S. Since that time
she has filed the position of cashier
in the F. c. Clark store. The off1ciat-
ing clergyman was Rev. John A.
Harding, pastor of the Free Baptist
church. Arthur Harding acted as best
man and Miss Della Hayden as
bridesmaid, the double ring service
being used The ceremony was wit
messed by 90 relatives and friends. Re-
freshments were served and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown left town in an automo-
bile for Skowhegan, whence they will
depart for a short honeymoon trip.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Brown have wide
circle of friends in this vicinity.
keystone Lodge, K. of P, Bomazeen
| Co, L. r.. and the Pythian Sister
/ hood observed the K. of P. Memorial
Sunday by attending Divine service
Sunday morning at the Free Baptist
church. The lodges met at the hall,
where a procession was formed and
headed by the Skowhegan Military
! Band marched to the church in a
body. The seats in the auditorium
were reserved for the visitors. Spe-
cial music was given by the band, an
anthem by the choir, and a vocal solo
by Victor Wren. The theme of the
special sermon by Rev. John A. Hard
ing was Friendship" He was assist
ed in the services by Rev. E. w.
Weber. After the service the pro-
cession was again formed and march
ed to the Forest Hill cemetery. where
the graves of deceased members were
decorated.
The funeral of the late A. ]. Smith
who died Thursday, was conducted
| Saturday afternoon by Rev. r. A
Rich. The burial was in the Forest
| Hill cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs VIM Smnh. who were
Cdlleu mere Dy the death or MT. smith
father. returned Saturday to their
home in Millinocket.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Lander and
son Clyde, who have been passing a
weeks vacation with friends in Bos-
ton. returned home Saturday.
Mrs. Mittie Sawyer, who mas been
visiting Mrs. Bertha Herd, returned
Monday morning to her home in New
| port.
The Madison baseball team went
| Saturday to Wilton, where they de-
| feated the local town team by a score
of 9 to 2.
Mrs E. w. Johnson of Guilford ar
rived Monday for an extended visit
with friends
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Free
Baptist church will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs
VIM. Booker on Jones street.
J. L. Hayes, who has been pass
ing a week with friends in Madison
returned Saturday to his home In
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
bURNHAN
Schools Hold First Annual Ex-
hibition of the Work, With
" Gratifying Results
The Winners
HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE
EXAMS ON JUNE 80

The first annual exhibition of the
schools of Burnham saw the following
program finely carried out: oh Fourth
of July" Della Lester; Shepherd of
King Admetus, y Florice Sayward;
What l should -Do?' Beth, sayward
Vocation" Eta Emery; 'Curfew
Must Not Ring Tonight Lottie
Young; "Hurrah for the Flag" We
bare Chandler THE Banner of the
Sea-" Hugh McAllister; Babies and
Kittens Florence Pease; THE Old
Flag" Stanley Pease; only Playing -
Leora Blaisdell; THE World" Clifton
Dow; Vacation exercise, eight girls
from Village school,; Flag exercise,
three boys from Village school; Con
cert recitation, ATwenty Froggies," by
Grade II of Village school; Alphabet Of
Gems, Betsy Ross, Laura Goodwin.
Betsy Ross. :, dramatized by three pu-
pills from Village school Teh program
was carried out we'll and showed the
result of careful preparation on the
part of the teachers. The exhibits from
the different schools showed the re-
suits Of hard work on the part of
teachers and pupils and were very
ereditable. They consisted of maps,
drawings, specimens of writing, COM
positions, arithmetic papers, spelling
blanks, etc. = ~=t
One especially interesting feature of
the exhibits was the lists of flowers
birds and trees, which were made up
in the different schools. In order &c
promote the interest in nature work
contests were held in most Of the
schools to see which pupil would bring
il the most flflowers and descriptions
of birds The following is the number
on the lists and the winners:
Bird INSTANTANEOUS total SO, win
ner Guy Wood with -; Charlie Wood
second, with 10; Village school. tota
II; Blanch VIM, Hazel Hunt and
Vera Jones each. had 4 Eelmire, tota
43, winner Lester Reynolds with 10
The Winnecook school secured the
| largest list.
Flower s-Winnecook total 50;
winner, Della Lester with %; Ernest
Wood second. with 4; village total Ga
winner Blanch VIM with %; Eelwire
total Al; winner bessie Drummonc
with Z; Dodge longest individual list
Vera Co6kson rs, nClyde Gray second
with As. The longest list was secured
| by Vera Cookson of the Dodge school
In the Dodge school the pupils ha6
individual bird lists and Doris Rove
secured the longest list with 81; Vera
| Cookson was second with As.
In the Reynolds Corner school there
was a contest 70 see which pupil would
get the longest list Of trees growing ir
the town of Durham. Olive Jones
was the winner With go Elisha Rey-
holds second with526. zee
The honor hist y9f pupils not absen
.or tardy during tire spring. term i.
as follows Winneeoolz school. Almor
| Wiley: Reynolds Corner school, Flor.
ice Sayward Beth Sayward, Grace
Jones, Pearl Braley; Dodge school
Vera Cooksen, 1rma Davis, Clyde Rey.
nolds; Mount school, Wallace HUFF
Village school, Arthur Miles, Alley
Mitchell, Lawrence Mitchell, Hildret
Berry.
Examination for entrance to Higf
school will be given Tuesday, June 80
at the Village school building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
Round Mountain Granoe.

The following is the program for
Round Mountain Grange for July 4,
1914: Music, Grange; comfort sug-
gestions for warm days, by ALL music
by r. G. Stearns; essay. Our Wild
Birds and Their Value" Alta and An
ME Cummings; reading. Mrs. Myra
Lord; Resolved: That the Proposed
Rural Credit System Will be a Great
Advantage TO the farmer" w. 3. Cum
mings and w. M. Grover; quotations
by all We are having the exterior of
our hall painted, the work being done
by Willard Clough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
Bethel Granoe.

At the meeting of Bethel Grange on
Thursday evening, June %, literary
program was as follows: Singing.
Grange melody; roll call, Clippings and
Quotations: a paper on the question:
What Amusements Help Us Most?
And Hurt Us Least?" by Matte Ken
dali; reading, Alice Gunther; What
Can This Grange Do to Recover
Worthy Members Who Have Ceased to
Attend MeetingS$" opened by Brother
Little and Mrs. Mason; song by Mrs.
Spearrin: reading by Mrs. Kendall;
piano solo by Gladys Spearrin; solo
by Mrs. Valentine; closing piece,
America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
VASSAL BORO.

WEST-Mrs. Eliza A. Robinson, aged
6S years. passed away Sunday, June
%, at the home of her sister Mrs
Ella Reynolds, in West Sidney The
funeral will be held at 10 A. NJ. Tues
day, June 80, from the Advent chap
ell. Rev. T. J. Coolbroth of Waterville
will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
SlDN EY

North-Rev, John Marshall Foster,
D. D., for many years a missionary in
China, will speak in a special service
at the Baptist church of North Vas
salboro at 730 A. M. Wednesday, July
l. Mr.. Foster supplied the pulpit of
this church while student in Colby
College, over 80 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
Tired Mothers.

It's hard work to take care of child
rem and to cook. sweep, wash, sew and
mend besides.
1t makes a shop of the home-a shop.
toe, where sixteen hours make a DAY
and yet there is much working over
time.
Hoods Sarsaparilla helps tired mo-
theirs in many ways-it refreshes the
blood, improves the appetite, and as
sures restful sleep.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
WOMAN WEAK
and NERVOUS
Finds Health in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Creston, Iowa. -"I suffered with fe-
male troubles from the time came into

womanhood until /
had taken Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Com poun d. I
would have pains if
/ verwork ed or
lifte d a n y thin 9
heavy, and | would
be so weak and ner-
vous and in so much
misery that | would
be Frustrated. A
friend told me what
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
Pleasant VALLEY Granpe.

Pleasant Valley Grange, No. 1856.
West Bethel. held its regular meeting,
Tuesday evening, with twenty-eight
members present Plans were made
for the Grange memorial day to be
held Sunday June rs. Patrons meet at
Grange hall at 1890 A. NJ. and march
to the church and then to the eeme-
terry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30

your medicine had done for her and L
tried it. Itmade me strong and healthy
and our home is now happy with baby
boy. am very glad that took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
do all can to recommend it. Mrs. A.
B. BosCAMP, 504 E. Howard Street,
Creston, Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-30
Tons of Roots and Herbs

are used annually in the manufacture
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which is known from ocean to
ocean as the standard remedy for
female ills.
For forty years this famous root and
herb medicine has been pre- eminently
successful in controlling the diseases of
women Merit alone could have stood
this test of time.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia f. Pinl<ham's Vegeta-
BILE Compoundwiil help you. write
to Lydia T.. Pinlxham MedicineCO.
confidential Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by woman,
and held =, ..'-.'''' -idencee
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-22

contender, based on an entirely new
principle. 1t is new, different for
mula, never succ essfully initiated. 1t
makes corns shrivel and then vanish.
Two drops do the work. You don't
bundle up your toe any more with
sticky tape and plasters that press
down on the poor corn-no more
fiesh-eating salyes that don't stay
put" no more hacking at corns with
knives or razors, no more bleeding or
danger Of blood poison. No more limp
ing around for days with sore corns,
no more corn pains.
"GETS-IT" is now the biggest-sell-
ing corn cure in the world. Use 1t
on any hard or soft corn, wart, cal.
lus or bunion. Tonight's the night.
"GETS-IT" is sold by druggists
everywhere. % cents bottle. or sent
direct by e. Lawrence & Co., Chicago
"GETSIT" Is sold In Keokuk by En-.
glehardt & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-22

The Keokuk Industrial association
is a community affair. 1t isn't the or.
ganization of any individual or set of
individuals. It is created by the COM
muntty and therefore becomes the
community child. Its existence and
welfare depends upon the care the pa
rent gives it. Neglect will either
kill the organization or Impair Its
usefulness. This association is or
ganized for the purpose OF benefitins
this city. A strongly supported organ
izatton means a vigorous service. Such
result cannot be secured unless ev-
cry citizen takes an interest in the
work of the association. Under pres
ent comm ercial and industrial condi-
tions it Is quite difficult to get fac
tories, but an economical maintenance
or the association Is certainly wise. 1t
won't do to let the organization fail.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-22
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

State Of Iowa, Lee county-ss.
In the District Court Of said county
at Fort Madison, owa.
Charles l.. Moulton, Jr., plaintiff
versus Mamie Heying Moulton. de-
fendant.-Original Notice.
To the above named defendant:
You are hereby notified that a petit
ton will be on file in the clerks office
Of the District Court aforesaid, II
Fort Madison, Iowa, on or before
October 20, 1914, in behalf Of the
above named plaintiff, against you and
claiming Of you . divorce on the
grounds OF desertion. (For further par
ticulars see petition when on file.)
And unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon OF the second day
of the next regular November term Of
said court, to be begun and holden a,
Fort Madison, Iowa, on the second
day of November, A. d. 1914, default
will be entered against You and judg
ment rendered thereon as prayed fol
in said petition.
J. M. C. HAMILTON.
Attorney for Plaintiff