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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

H. G. Mann, John Thompson and
E. E. Hanley left Saturday for a few
days fishing in Enfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Miss Alice y. ". White. went Satur-
day to Squirrel Island to pass Memorial
Day with her sister, Mrs. Z. H. Benelli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

! Mrs. Alonzo Curtis and daughter.
Ruth. of Boothbay Harbor, are guests
at the home of Mrs. Curtis sister,
| Mrs. Arthur Lapham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31
LOCAL NOTICE

Geraniums for urns. porch boxes
and gardens. Mrs. John Wight,
Gardiner. Tel. 219-W.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Miss Mary Plaisted, VINO has been Z
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. FREQ
E. Milliken, returned Sunday to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Saturday for a stay at their camp at
Onset, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

son was reported OIL the City of Bangor
on her arrival early Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Amos G. Fitz of East Corinth has re-
ceived word from the adjutant general Of
the Canadian forces. that his son,
George, who was a volunteer in the Ca
madam contingent, is missing. Young
Fitz enlisted in British Columbia. where
he has been for the past few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

| Mrs. Thomas w. Burr and Mrs. Georg-
| ia Burr of Bangor, who have been guests
at the home of Miss ,sAddie Perry, left
! Sunday for Lisbon Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Concord and Democrat wagons, new
and second hand. Some extra good
trades while they last. ]. B. Libby.
Church street. Gardiner.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

ur1ay from Woburn, Mass. for a Wis
it with her mother. Mrs. Goodwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Mrs. I. Riggs of Portland arrived Sun
day for visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Jordon, Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31
FROM BEAUTY NEWS

To keep the hair in perfect condltion,
i. sho,Id be shampooed with Mildredina
shampoo Cream every one or two weeks
when used with Mildredina Hair Reme-
dy will be found a most effective remedy
al, other diseases of the scalp. aiding IN
promoting a rich growth of hair ana M
keeping the hair glossy and free from OIL.
For sale by y E. Bither.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Mrs. Henry Harrington arrived Sun
day, after visiting her sister in Somer-
vile, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Miss Elizabeth Pinkham was called
to East Pittston Sunday by the death
of her aged father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

William Goodwin Of Haverhill
Mass, is visiting relatives in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Two-base hits-Tracy. Stolen bases
Taylor, Emery. Tracy. White ,,
Cross. l. Davis, Manson. Sacrifice hits
Taylor. Thomson. Struck out-By
Boynton 4. Cross 4. Base on balls
Boynton, Cross. Umpire Ha W s.
Times hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

The Ladies Aid Of the First Bap-
tist church Will meet Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Gilman. Oak street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

| Mrs. = Walter Robinson. School
street, Ned Sunday from Massa-
chusetts., 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Miss Marion Haddock. who has been
visiting the home of Mrs. George \.
Johnson. has gone 10 Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

A carload Of horses for Trask and
Mulkey arrived Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Mrs. Charles Gickerson and niece,
Hester. have returned from visit " 18th
friends in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Mrs. Pliney E. Hussey went Sunday to
Peabody, Mass, where she is to reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31
Hester Fuller

Hester Fuller, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred II. Fuller. died at tho AM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Miss Martha T. Webster has returned
from visit in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Mrs. Fred Files has returned from a
visit with Portland friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Mrs. p. II. Darling and children wen,
Saturday to Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-31

Richard "Eldridge was a visitor il
Richmond, Saturday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
Armies Are MaSSing Near
Coast for Struggle Which
May Determine Control of
War-torn Republic.
CH0A NOW CLOSE TO
ENEMY AT TAMPICO
ConSlitutionaIiSts Move Out of
Port City for Purpose of
Engaging Convention ADJ
vance in Nearby Country

ief MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL trAsup Wtari
Washington March 20. Reports 10
the state department and to the Mex
lean agencies here today continued 10
indicate that Villa and Cauanza
forces are massinR near the coast i'm
northern Mexico for what may be the
most decisive battle fought since ltu-
erta was overthrown.
Adyiccs TO the state department
from Tanpico, dated March 10. said
tHy Corranza forces were "retrcating
to Victoria ana that the villa forces
were marching on Victoria" This
was thought To- mean that at least a
considerable part Of the Tampico gar
rlson had marched inland 10 Join the
army assembling to meet the oncou1-
ing Nila troops
Tho same dispatch said II was rec
ported that in Tampico now were APP
troXimately $500 Americans 300
British subjects, fifty Italians ntty
French, 1000 spanish, and 1000 Chi
ncse
A report to the department from
Laredo, dated March 30, indicated
that "a large villa force was on it's
way 10 attack Nuevo Laredo. Mata-
moras, IL WIS said. was being attckcd
and Camdrgo was burning other re-
ports told Of an outbreak Of black
smallpox in Campechc. of the killing
and THEFT of livestock by hooters In
the vicinity of San Carlos, Coahuila,
ana of the rohhing of stores i'm Quay
mas by a mob which resented he re-
fusal of Cinnamon to accept fiat
money The governor. the dispatch
said. had ordered one hundred sol
diers to Guaymas 20 punish the mob
leaders
The villa agency made public re-
ports that General Chao. leading the
southern division of the campaign
against rampico had penetrated be-
yond Ebano to point less than ten
miles from Tampico and that the var
guard of the Villa army operating
against Matamoras has reached Rey-
mesa, sixty miles from Matamoras.
The civil population it was said, was
fleeing from Matamoras to Browns
vile, Tex
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
pETROGHAD REPORTS
SUCCESSES EVERYWHERE

PctruRmd. March % Oia London
t1 p. mo- The following official
statement from general headquarters
waN issued tonight
From Momcl Cast PussiU 10 the
yistulu and ON The Ieft hank of the
Nmum there has been no change
Russinn troops which advanced from
TaurogEen occupied laugsMfEcn at
tor AN engagement capturing prison
crs ana engineering stores
I'm the Carpathians stubborn fight
Ing ~ taking place ON the roads to-
ward fairfield, Boo the valleys Of the
Ondawa and loboreza rivers. near
Lupkow pass and ON the left bank of
tho upper san
"Thc Russians have made success
ful advances During the last "a
hours we have captured $500 men.
fifty Officers au1 twenty machine
guns In the direction Of Nunkacz
the Germans. iu dense formation. att
tucked the Russian positions nc Ros-
sokha2c. Oruwchik and Kosluwawa,
hut were everywhere rcpulscd. suffer
ing heavy losses
I'm consequence Of the Joyful event
OF tho surrender of the fortress Of
przomyM the gcnerallssimo Grand
Duke Nicholas. has been awarded the
st Georges cross of the second de-
gree and the commander Of the army
before pTcmyHl, General SeliWamoff
the 81 Georges cross of the third de-
gree.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
ARMS MD AMMUNITION
DESTROYED ny GARRISON

vienna. March - Via London,
March 20. . a. M Further details
Of the fan of Przcmysl are made pub
bic in a late official statement issued
10y tho Austrian war office, the text OF
which follows
Whom In the middle Of the week,
provisions were running short Cen
eral Won Nuamanck commander Of
the Rurrson) decided on last at
tack ON the 18Th, early I'm the morn
ing, his troops SORTED across the line
Of forts and withslood TO The utmost,
in seven hours battle. strong RUS
stan fnrcer
Numerical superiority finally fore
ed the AuHtians ia retreat behind tho
linc OF forts. The following night the
liusmans attacked przcmys from Sow
ernl sides. but the attacks broke down
In the face OF the fire OF the heroic
defenders
after the sortie Of the lgth Il
was found that the provisions could
last only three days aud the COM
maudcr received nm order 20 surrcn-
der the fortress after these three days
aud after all the war material had
been destroyed. According To reports
from AN nlrman from the fortress
the commander did IN fact succeed In
destroying the forts, including guns.
ammunition and Qualifications
'Not much less praise is due to the
sacrificing perseverance and last light
of the garrison than to thoir bravery
during the etorming of the fortress
and the fighting on previous occa-
s.ons This recognition the enemy it.
self win not refuse to heroes Of
Pr2cmysl
Tho fan Of the fortress with which
the higher command recNoned for "a
long time, has NO influence on the
position in general.
THE nn;tlo in the Carpathlans from
2sok pass "a the ridge of Kouieczna
b. progressing
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
OnREGON PREPARES 10
STRIKE VILLAS REAR

los Angeles, cant, March o.
Gen Alvara Ohrcgau, whose where
abouts have been q matter of spccula-
ton since the evacuation of Mexico
CITY, is clt sing IN on the rear of Villas
forces on the Tampico- Monterey line.
according to "a dispatch from Vera
cruz. received today hy Aduifo Garlic.
taTrluga's consular representative
here The dispatch, signed Iuha-
ram Describes Obrcsou's movements
as part of u great strategic plan by
which CarrBuM hopes TO surround
villa and crush him
Obrogon with 2a00O men is at
SOW Salvador north of san Luis po-
to-t the message said
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
GARRISON REDUCED no
STATE OF SIMU-TAMINE

LcmbeiR Galicia March % ,yin
London $40 D. M Austrian pris-
oncrs from pr2cmysl captured shortly
before the garrison surrendered, say
that the fortress for q long time WAS
in condition OF scmi-famine. lack
ing bread aud other food
Except for the horses Of the Aus
trian Officers. no animal, they say was
visible ia the town. AN having been
KILLED 10 feed tho soldiers who re-
Gently had little 10 eat except CON
serves which led TO much typhoid and
other sickness Conditions were such
the prisoners ADA. that they almost led
to mHtiHt uf the troops who urged
TINT the city boz surrendered
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
FOREIGNERS NOT
To Be FORCED To
PAY VILLA s TAX
MuICt PronunCianent0 Does
Not Apply to British and
Other Alien Merchants at
Monterey Is Announced,

lei Paso. Tex, March 22.-The villa
government will not require British
and other foreign merchants of Mon
terey to pay their apportionment Of
the million-peso tax levied a week ago
by General Villa for the relief of the
Monterey poor. British Vice Consul
H. c. Myles, Of this city. returned to-
day from Chihuahua. where he filed
formal protest before Minister of
Foreign Relations Miguel Diaz Lom-
bardo and Minister of Finance Fran
cisco Escudero against the taxation Of
the British subjects of Monterey. lie
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
SURRENDER or PRZENINSI.
EXPECTED N NtENNN

Vienna tyla Amsterdam 20 London,
march e. 1898 D. m1 Tho follow
ms official communication has boon
issued here
After -four months investment
rtzemtsi hHs honetahlN fallen The
commander had received an order 60
leave the fortress Co The enemy in
three DAYS because at the moment Of
the attack even with the greatest
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
MAGISTRATE DISMISSES
ROCK ISLAND OFFICIALS

Now York, March 22.--John j.
Quinlan, vice president of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific Railway
company and Robert L. Forbes lbs
transfer agent, were discharged when
they appeared before police magis-
tratc today on summonses charging
That they refused ~ permit stockhold-
ers 10 Inspect the tompanys stock
transfer books The defendants were
summoned on January 20 upon COM
plant of Warren G.. crane, 70 member
Of The so-callcd Amstrr committee,
representing the minority stock
holders
The magistrate declared That in his
opinion IL did not constitute a viola
ton of the law for an officer Of "A
foreign corporation i'm charge of stock
books within this state 10 refuse to
allow stockholders 70 see the share
book
The demands of The minority stock
holders were prompted by a desire to
secure proxies 10 vote at the coming
annual meeting n Chicago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23

, economy IN the food rations. the re-
days only
1T proved possible To effect the
timely destruction of the fortress. toe
gcthcr with its guns and ammunition
as woll us the outer Qualifications.
THE capItulatiou of the fortress
with which possibly the higher COM
mand had rcckoued for "a long time
past has had no Influence upon the
general situation
Althoueh the above official COM
muucauon announced that PtlcmyH
capituatod after four months I'M
Vcstment' data covering the fighting
thore seems 90 Indicate clearly that
The investment began about The mid
die OF September
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
FORLORN HOPE FAILS
AND GARRISON ENACUATES

London, Mnrch q C3.37 D. NO.
The great Galcian fortress Of Pre-
myHl. which the Austrlnna had 40
etaunchiy defended since the early
days of The war. fell into the hands
pt the Russian besiegera this morning.
ffhe last Of the improvised field for
Hfvationa were captured some days
$50 and the final act of the drama be-
gan toward the close Of the week when
the comnandant deliberately cXpend-
cd his reserve ammunition and sent
tho bulk OF the garrison out on the
forlorn hope Of cutting its way east
ward through the besogers
with the strong Russian line tightly
urawn around the fortress. the effort
apparently was hopeless from the
start and six thousand Austrian ptis-
uncrs fell into the hands Of the Rus
SLAMS. while as many more fell dead or
wounded The shattered remnants of
the force fled back to tho fortress and
they now have fallen into the hands
Of the Russians
IN, garrison Of przrmysl originally
numbered 10000 or 5000 men. but
aorties ana shells must have eat a
considerable number OF thousands
from that total
Tho besiegIng army is understood to
number about 12s000 officers and
men This force VIII now march on
thc strong Austrian fortress OF cru
COW. l2b miles to Przemysi. Il being
the announced determination ~ the
Russian eommnndcr-ln-ch TO re-
ducc the ancient Polish capital MS
speedily as possible
The Exchange Telegraph company
has Dispatch from itE pctrograd cor
respondent saying that great cuthu-
f.asm wits manifested In PrtroErnd on
the receipt Of the news Crowds Of
people thtongod the streets cheering
End INDUCING in patriotic dcmoustra-
tong
The fortress Was occupied bY tuf-
IpudrT
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
MEXICO TO RECEIVE
MAIL FROM AMERICA

FL Paso, Tex, March 22-lnstruc-
tions we're telegraphed to the Ameri-
can postal authorities at Washington
today by Director General Il. Garcia
Martinez of the Villa government
mail service at Torreon. that the
Mexican postal system was in a posi-
ton to accept for delivery all mail
from the United states. destined for
Mexico CITY the federal district of
Guadalajara and the central states OF
Mexico
Postmaster Shelton of this city
has arranged to have the mail from
the United states for Mexico City
shipped through lei Paso.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
IInngcr lhn Rcst Snnce.

Thore Is no sluce equal % natUTaT
hunger. If YOU would relish your
meals like a hungry boy. take Cham
Rerlain's Tablets They improve the
digestion and create hunger II. D..
Parmenter, Cridersville. Ohio. writes;
81 have used Chamberlains Tablets
for stomach trouble, biliousness and
off ana On for the past
ten years and have never seen their
equal yet" For sale by all dealers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
lOBREGON HAS NOT TAKEN
SAN LUIS pOTOSI

M paso. Tex, March 22 Official
villa government dispatches recciv-
ed here today announced that Gener-
al Aware Obrcgon, who evacuated
Mexico city recently was at Tula,
liidalgo state. Sunday An absolute
denial that he or any of his force had
occupied san Luis potosi was made
10y General Tomas Urhina, military
commander Of the villa forces at
that city Communication was open
the day
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
/ MERRIWEATHER ARREST
TO BE PR0BED OFFICIALLY
-sr nonnlno .ouanAl sssel.- .rAsso wlan

FL Paso, Tex, March 22.-George
&C.. Carothers special agent of the
state department, has been directed
by Secretary Bryan to make a thor
ough investigation OF the arrest OF
Miner Merriwether, former Annap-
oils naval academy midshipmau by
Mexican officials on charge of hav-
ing counterfeit villa money in his
possession. Merriwether Is now held
in the Coahuila state penitentiary at
Saltillo.
Merriwether was arrested nearly
two weeks ago while en- route from
Monterey to Torreon, and taken from
the train at Paredon and transferred
to the Saltillo penitentiary
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23

New York March 2e.-The Serbian
minister of foreign affairs Nikola p.
Patchitch In cable message received
mere today by Prof Michael l. Pupin.
the SERBIAN consul expresses the ap-
preeiation and gratitude OF his gov
ernment for the relief sent from the
United states TO the destitute Serbian
farmers
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
C0NFESSES TO MURDER
DONE 20 YEARS AGO

Pueblo, Colo, March 22--Alleged
TO have confessed that he Witnessed a
murder committed near San Francisco
twenty years ago. a man giving
the name of A. J. Looney and Who
SAYS he is SO years of age, is held here
by the authorities.
Looney was arrested by a sheriff in
oklahoma in connection with the
hold-up and killing of All Lee, a Chi
uaman about three miles outside Of
san Francisco in 1898 Two other men
are under arrest in the coast city. it
is said, one of whom Looney says did
the Killing with a revolver Looney
VIII be taken To san Francisco.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
TAMPIC0 GARRISON
HEAVILY REINFORCED

I'll Paso TeN. March 22.-SiN thou
sand Carranzista reinforeements com
mandcd IN General Caesario Castro
for Tampico. have arrived in that
city from Vera cruz. according to adj
vices received here today 10y the aCr-
rama consulate. The troops were
transported from Vera Cruz TO Tam
pico by army transports and mer-
chant vessels, which are nov beins
used hy the Caranza government,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
VILLA SENDS BLANKET
TO GENERAL SCOTT

FL paso Tex, March 22-General
villa has presented General Hugh l..
scott, chief of staff of the United
States army, with magnificent Mex
lean blanket. which ne has sent TO
Juare2 with instructions 10 forward
to General Scott at Washington
The blanket, one of the finest
ever made In McXico. was woven by
hand and In the center is the Mexican
coat of arms with the name. Gen
eral Francisco villa"
General villa and General scott
became close friends during General
SCOTS service on the McXicau border.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23
Vermont Eugcnic Law.

Montpelier, VI, March 22-The
legislature today passed an act pro-
vidng for eugenic marriages A fine
Of $500 is fixed for any person who
weds without fulfilling the require
ments of the law.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23

was given assurances that the foreign
residents Of the city would not be
forced to pay the sums which have
been levied on them
ON his arrival here Consul Myles
received telegraphic assurances from
Gen Felipe Angeles. who is at Mon
terey, that the villa government
would extend every possible guaran-
tee to the lives and property Of the
British i'm the territory controlled by
the via government
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-23

daily flights to Przemysl with cargoes
of provisions.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-29
ENTERTAINED PARTY ON
THE STEAMER SEMINOLE

Mrs. c. M. Dow, of jamestown, N
Y, who is spending the season here,
occupying her winter home on
South Ridgewood avenue, entertained
a party of "a friends and acquaint.
ances very delightfully."- Saturday with
an excursion to the inlet on board the
steamer Seminole and trip over the
bar into the open sea. The Seminole
was in charge of Capt. Ralph H. Nut
ting, owner Of the Nutting line of
excursion boats, who took the boat
out about four miles from shore and
gave the party pleasant experience
of the open water. The party then
returned and enjoyed luncheon and an
oyster roast at Saeger Brothers hotel
at Ponce Park, getting back to Day
tona at about 400 o'clock in the af-
ternoon.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-29
SOUTH AMERICANS
PREFER GOODS THAT
ARE certified

WASHINGTON, March 29.-"Certi,
fled products guaranteed
by governments-are popular with
South Americans. This fact has been
learned through the campaigns con-
Quoted by United States commercial
bodies in South America.
According to the United States
bureau of standardism, certified
products" are popular not only in
South American countries, but in
other countries as we'll.
Official certification, as the term is
employed by the bureau of standards,
means nothing more than the govern
ment's guarantee of quality of a
product.
While this certifying of products is
somewhat new to American manu-
facturers the practice has been estab-
lished for a number of years in for
eign countries, particularly in Ger
many and Belgium.
Certification of products in the
United States is in charge of the
bureau of standards. Many times
since the beginning of the European
war the bureau has been called upon
to give information in regard to
materials which have been tested in
the bureaus laboratories and which
manufacturers export in large quaint
ties to foreign countries.
An illustration of the need of certi-
fication of materials follows: A
Michigan paper company shipped to
firm in Australia a large quantity
OF vegetable parchment. The parch-
ment was held up by the Australian
customs authorities because they
were not sure of the quality of the
product
For time it looked as If the ship
ment would have to be returned be-
cause Australian had no means of
making the tests.
The Michigan company, however,
appealed to the United States depart