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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
Second Prize

Window Contest Editor:
Viewing the various window dis
plays Of Augusta stores, l have chos-
en- that Of the d. w. Adams Co. as the
hest, as in my judgment it seems to
have all of the chara cteriStics essen
tial to q good christmas window dis
pay" First Of all, these windows at
tract attention from the passerby, caus-
ing him or her to inspect them close
ly. The display contains seasonable
merchandise. we'll arranged and sug-
costing variety of assortment and
price, appealing to young and old alike,
of both sexes. The south window, es-
pecialiy, is ineeniously worked out, "
bespaakirg christmas Gifts" Both
displays are harmonious as to color
schemes and have an abundance of
light, 5oth night and day. These Win
dows reflect credit on the artistic eff
forts of The window dresser and will.
without doubt. accomplish their pur-
pose by bringing to this store its share
Of Christmas patronage.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E. HOULEHAN.
Dec. is, 1915.
70 Willow street, Augusta Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

His system of treatment by Electro
ity and Magnetism is one of the great
est discoveries of the age 1t maka
blood, it kills germs that cause disea:s
it vitalizes, invigorates and puriha
Hence the weak and diseased becons
strong, and paralyZed limbs and shF!'
eled parts take on new life. and al
nervous diseases yield TO its wondr0H
power.
1t has been conclusively proven tha
localized troubles of an inf1ammators
or congested nature. disorders of tne
nervous, digestive and secretory sys'
tens. and other functional deranse.
ments, receive the most prompt anu
positive benefit from Electro Magnet
ism if administered Understandings
Sciatica. all forms of neuralgia
rheumatism of joints and muscles
lumbago, paralysis, spine disease anu
similar complaints are especiaiH
amendable to Electric treatment. Thes
have been cured by skilled application
of electricity after every other known
means had been exhausted in vain.
Nervous prostration. brain las
weakness of the circulatory syste"
hysteria. insomnia and similar troubles
all having their origin in one COM
mon cause. experience immediate fs'
lief and permanent cure from elecH'
magnetic currents. They are aimens'
that medicine cannot reach.
The painless reduction of abnormI
growth such a fibroid and granhH,
tumors, goitre. etc. can be perform
by electrical methods where forme'.
the painful, unsatisfactory, uncef'S|
and dangerous remedy was the SUI
geon's knife.
If you are suffering from an.
chronic disease. no matter from VIM
cause arising. and earnestly desire
get the treatment that cures, go :,
once to Prof. Caldwell's office
Grove street, and see him personaNh
and if a cure is possible. begin tfeaa
ment without delay. Remember w
offices are suited to the most exclusrs
and all consultations strictly free any
confidential. Hours 9 to II A. NJ )"
4 End 7 to P. NJ.
decN-22
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
ON GETTING STUNG.
Not Socially Nor Financially, but the
Real Hornet Thing.


Ever get stung: Or. rather, who
hasn't. says the North Carolina state
board of health-"both with bees and
otherwise. Hurts like the mischief,
doesn't it-both getting stung by bees
and getting stuns otherwise: For eli
better than cure. and discretion is the
best part Of valor.
Tact. diplomacy and good judgment
will ward off many instances of get
ting stung in the social world as we'll
as in the insect world. We offer no
panacea or remedy for the former, but
for the latter. seriously speaking. much
can be done.
The first impulse in the case of an
insect sting is to strike the offending
insect, and in doing so in most cases
We usually tear the insect away from
It's sting, leaving the sting in the flesh.
1t is the irritating poison on the
sting that hurts 50 badly and causes
such swelling, so the very first thing
to do Is to remove the sting it left in
the flesh. Use knife point or needle
for this purpose. Then. don't scratch
or rub the sting. That only makes
bad matters worse. Apply few drops
Of weak ammonia Oh spirits of camphor
or ordinary tincture OF iodine as quick
ly as possible.
The poison from hornet stings is
soluble in alcohol. and therefore if the
spot be gently bathed or washed in al
cohol some relief is obtained
Finally, If ammonia. camphor. iodine
or alcohol is not available. gently rub
bling piece Of wet soap over the sting
helps the situation out somewhat. AL
ways remember, however. that the
most important first aid is to remove
the offending sting and that prevention
is better than cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
URGES everyone
TO QUICKLY Get
ON WATER WAGON
Drink glass of hot water
before breakfast to
wash out poisons.

To see the tinge of healthy bloom
in your face, to see your skin get
clearer and clearer. to wake up with
out a headache. backache. coated
tongue or a nasty breath, in fact to
feel your best. day in and day out;
just try inside bathing every morning
for one week.
Before breakfast each day, drink a
glass of real hot water with tea
spoonful Of limestone phosphate in it
as a harmless means of washing from
the stomach, liver. kidneys and bow
els the previous days indigestible
waste, sour bile and toxins; thus
cleansing, sweetening and purifying
the entire alimentary canal before
putting more food into the stomach.
The action Of hot water and lime
stone phosphate on an empty stom-
ach is wonderfully invigorating. 1t
cleans out all the sour lamentations.
gases and acidity and gives one
splendid appetite for breakfast.
\ quarter pound OF limestone phos-
phate will cost very little at the drug
that just as soap and hot water
cleanses. sweetens and freshens the
skin. so hot water and limestone
phosphate act on the blood and in
ternal organs. Those who are sub
ject to constipation, bilious attacks,
acid stomach, rheumatic twinges, also
those whose skin is sallow and COM
plexion pallid, are assured that one
week of inside bathing will have them
both looking and feeling better in
every way.-Adv.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
BoiIeS Rosebuds.

Although it is little known in this
country, Turkish women consider rose
buds boiled in sugar a luxury not to
be missed. They claim that these
make an excellent preserve.
In China a species of lily is dried
and used for seasoning ragouts and
other dishes. This is looked upon as
one Of the choicest Of native dishes.
Many provinces Of this same land
grow lilies expressly for the purpose
Of marketing them in this connection.
They are usually picked just previous
to their opening and then cooked as
ordinary vegetables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
East kennebec Pomon.

There will be a Christmas tree a. me
ga south church Friday night, the 18th.
Ihere Will also be an address by Rev.
Mr.. Gilbert.
harry Mills was visitor Sunday at
John Damren's. East Mt. Vernon.
Isaac Wadleigh of Readfield was call
ing on friends Sunday.
Mrs. John Hanson was visiting friends
at East Mt Vernon Sunday.
J. W. Hanson has returned from Phil
ups after three weeks visit with his
brother. 7. E. Hanson, bringing a fine
deer with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

Augusta, Me, Dec. II, 1915.
To Window Contest:
To casual observer it is very inter-
esting to notice the different store
windows at Christmas time. One of the
very best in my opinion is that Of MIR.
A. M. Wight. the jeweler and optician,
which is very tastefully and artistical-
ly decorated with pine needles and
poinsettias, with white crepe paper
for. a background. The jewelry display
ed. includes almost every kind desired
Tor gift, such as pendants, neck
chains, rings, bracelets, fountain pens,
and a fine assortment of ladies' and
gentlemen's watches.
Yours truly,
MISS AMY J.. RICHARDSON.
Augusta, Me.
r. F. D. !. Box Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
To Window Contest:

To Window Contest:
Of the window displays along the
street, l think Buzzell & Westons are
raost complete. There arc beautiful
things for the young and gay, and SEN
sible thinGs fer the old and gray;
thing for the poet and things for the
sage; things that for the moment are
all the rage: displayed in a way that
plcases the eye SO much you're COM
PEELED to go in and buy.
n. G. WING.
IL Middle street, Augusta, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

The noted Partisan dressmaker.
Worth, owed his early success to the
patronage Of that famous parsonage
Of the third empire, Princess Pauline
de Metternich. the wife of the Aus
trian ambassador to France. BY
her wit and numerous vagaries OF
dress and manner, she created sen :
sation at the court Of Napoleon III
and Eugene. Therefore, 1t was easy
for Worth to become the most sought
Of the worlds dressmakers when tina
princess approved his styles. Charles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
To Stop Bad Cough
SOOTH DRY, IRRiTATED THROAT
WITH PARMiNT SYRUP. SAYS
THIS OLD FASHIONED COUGH
REMEDY is BEST.

We are told that the old time remedies
are best and invariably contain less
harmful yet better medicine than those
which are in use today. This being SO.
undoubtedly the following old-fashioned
recipe which is quick acting will be well
coined by many as there seems to be
tive Secure from your druggist / ounce
Parmint double strength). take this
home and add to it quarter pint of hot
stir until dissolved. Take l tablespoonful
four times day. No more racking YOUR
whole body with a cough. Clogged nos
trils should open. air passages of YOUR
head should clear and your breathing
become easy. Parmint syrup is pleasant
to take. easy to prepare and costs LITTLE
Every person who has a stubborn cough.
hard cold or catarrh in any form s,.ould
give this prescription a trial. There 10
nothing better.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
German and Spanish.

It is just about nip and tuck" be-
tween those who speak German and
those who speak Spanish, with the ad-
vantage somewhat on the side of the
German. There are about 100000
German speaking people In the world
and about 100000 speaking Spanish.
New York American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

Howard L. Keyser Of Greene. men,
Der of the board of trustees Of the
Augusta State hospital. arrived in the
city Monday to attend to a few mat
ters Of business previous to the meet
ing of the board, which will be held
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

Z. +. Downing calls attention to a
$40 Vlctroia on the classified page of
this Issue. The smallest yictrola is
just as surely member of the fam.
Gus victor family as it's bigger broth
ers IN the 5000 class. With it, lust as
hne records as can be produced can be
heard. VIII there be a victro1a in
your home this Christmas?-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
ObIiqinq.

"Only give me time. your honor"
begged the convicted prisoner.
Gall right" replied the judge. How
will ten years uit?"-Baltimore Amer
lcan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
His Ambition.

Madge-I hear that Charlie is an aw-
full spendthrift. Marjorie-I should
say he was. He's trying to make two
wild oats grow where only one grew
before.-Puck,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

John F. Turner has an attractive
WINDOW display in his Water street
store At one side is fireplace and
suspended at the back of the window
IS small pig ready for the butchers
knife or to be sold whole as NAV be
preferred.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
Anomalous.

ANOMALOUS.
PA, what is an anomaly?
II can't explain the term very well.
son, but a deck hand on submarine
would be anomalous" - Birmingham
Age Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
General Satisfaction over the
Results of the Contest and the
Good Number of Aspirants for
Prizes
POSTMASTER PLAISTED
REVIEWS THE CONTEST
L. J. Croker, Jr., Wins First
Prize with His Article on the
Window of the Brooks Hard
ware Co.

The Merchants Window Display con-
test which was conducted all last week.
was concluded Saturday at midnight.
While not a great volume OF letters
was received still the contest is con-
sidered an unqualified success from the
merchants point of view. The object
of the contest was to develop a gen.
eral interest in the window displays
and 1t must be conceded that the dis
plays this year which have been ahead
Of any in past years have drawn an
unusual degree of public appreciation
There enters into the contest. Also
so many different view points that in
a sense it Is difficult to select defi-
mite standard Of judgment. AS one
man remarked, If they we're all de-
partment stores or all hardware stores
it would be a different and easier mat
ter" However, the public has been
quick to appreciate the efforts OF the
merchants and merchants have entered
the contest not so much with the idea
of winning as to present window both
attractive and helpful in the selection of
gifts That they seem to have accom-
plished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
Limited Experience.

Mistress Ito new girD-We entertain
q good deal Have you had much ex
perience at parties? Girl-Only as a
guest. mum.-New Haven Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
Unfortunately Expressed,

Violinist Zone Of trio Of amateurs
who have just obliged with a rather
lengthy performance)-Well, we've left
of at last! Hostess-Thank you SO
much!-London Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

Henry E. Capen Of Capen's, Moose
head Lake, formerly of this city. is
passing a few days in Augusta on mat
tiers Of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
Local Matters

Howard and Beaufort Sproul Of
Windsor were in the city awhile Mon
day on matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

Merrill BigeIow, student at Colby
College. is passing the Christmas noli-
days at his home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
Cure.
By Electricity

With a Single Application Prof. Cad
we'll Can lnfuse New Strength Int,
Your Veins. This Trial Treatment
He Is Willing to Give Free, Dec. r.
1928, With Special Christmas Rats
to Those Who Engage Treatment On
Above Dates. Consultation Free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
MCDONOUGH BREAKS
BOWLING RECORDS

Four alley records at the Colonial al
leys were broken Monday evening by
McDonough, who. smashed the former
marks in the three, five, six and 10
string totals. In three strings he made
a total Of 373, in five strings 6s3, in six
strings sos and in 10 strings a total of
1889. His strings were as follows: ia,
107. 152. 105. 105, 112, 103, 1902, 80. 60
1883. Golden held the former three
string record with total Of 1862. while
Harrington was the holder Of the for
mer 10-string record with total Of
1917. McDonough's single string Of $50
came very close to the single string
record Of the alleys. which is held by
Parlin at 156. McDonough now leads
in the bowling contest for box Of CT
gars at the Colonial alleys.
High scores last week On the Y. NJ.
c. A. bowling alleys were as follows:
Monday. Perkins 1923; Tuesday. Thomp-
son 119; Wednesday, Brown and Chase
113; Thursday, Blake 12s: Friday.
Thompson 100; Saturday, Blake 1873
The "Y' alleys will open during
Christmas vacation at 10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

Worth, while so long the creator o.
French fashion, was an EngliShman,
born in Bourne, England, In 1925, and
died in Paris in 1S59-Baltimore Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21

When you know a thing. maintain
that you know 1t; when you do not. &C.
knowledge your Observation-Disclosures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
First Prize


On the evening of Saturday. De-
cenber 49, Il was for some time i'm
possible to move south or north from
g. ccrtai0 point on Water street III .Au-
gusta. That point was directly in
front Of the Brooks Hardware Com
pGnys well-known place of business.
Traffic was blocked by the enormous
crowd that vas massed in front OF the
show windows Of their store.
Noticing this the writer questioned
himself as follows: do our city
statutes have no clause that prohibits
the deliberate -stoppage Of, traffic, es-
pecially ON a Saturday and in the
holiday season." The answer that
came to him was that such highway
ard sidewalk congestion was a misde-
meanor.
Where were the police?"
WAS 1t not their. duty. to scatter
this mass Of humanity and set the cur
rent Of. traffic: into circulation.?'
Having asked these questions he
pushed his way into the outer fringe
Of the throng and. after two hours
(more or less) Of pushing and show
ing and Jostling and squirming and
scratching and biting and striking and
fighting, he gained place for him.
self wherefronI' he obtained a view Of
the cause of all this riot and tumult.
What he saw in the show window Of
the Brooks Hardware Co. instantly
banished his critical mood, threw him
into a state Of MECHANICAL hypnotism
and. as he gazed. he fell into the same
condition of mental imbecility that
had already overpowered the hun
dreds Of others who were held move
less by that company's display.
Men, women and children were
gasping, gazing,
Questioning and admiring.
The whole police force Of Augusta
was thsre also. Those officers who
had rushed up with drawn clubs to
dispense the crowd, looked into the
window. Then they threw down their
sticks, Joined the crowd and went
nutty, likewise.
Those who came to scott remained
to pray" r.
That south window Of the Brooks
Hardware Co. is. a revelation. In it is
an exhibit of Meccano Toys. manu.
featured and imported from Liver
pool. England. In the rear is the
Sand Chute, an endless chain Of hods
filing with aud dumping. sand down.
ward. Not only that. but scooping 1t
up and .carrxing 1t back: again. Care
full study Of this is convincing Of the
fact. that it is very close to a per-
petual motion machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-21
Committee Makes Awards

Monday the judges met and awarded
the prizes This committee consisting
of Ex-Governor Frederick w. Plaisted.
Mr.. H. l.. Sherburne and Miss Eva l..
REYNOLDS met in the custodian's room
at the Post Office and reached a decision
without dissenting voice.
The rules of the contest stated that
prizes were to be awarded for the
best short article on the window dis
play which the writer considered the
most attractive"
This rule was closely followed. AZ
ter the awards had been made a Jour
nal representative was called to the
post Office and the contest reviewed
Governor plaistad spea king in be-
half Of the committee summarized the
work Substantially as fellows:
While we ere mindful Of the great
merit Of the mary windows we have
stuck risi,'ly to the rules and award
ed the prizes solely on what we con-
sicer the best articles and left with
the public the selection Of the win
dow" The co.i,1ittce, however, ap-
rreciates the beauty and attractive
ness Of slIch windows IS Chernow-
sky, t. E. Davis & Cos. ii. L"
Nheeler's. F. L. Jerseys. ,Beane &
Cross and number of others and
regrets that there are not prizes
enough to 80 ell the way around"
At Ire conclusion Of the commit
tees work the genial governor escorted
his guests around the postof7ce,
showing then the workings of the
many departments and points of in
tercst
The winnsrs in the contest: First,
l.. J. Croker Jr.. who wrote on the
Brooks Hardware Cos. window: Sec
o1d. J. F. IIon'ehan. 20 Willo" street,
who wrote On tie D. w. Adams Co.
window: third. n. c. Wing, - Middle
street. who wrote on the Russell &
Weston CO.: fourth, Miss Amy L.
Richardson. r. F. d. !, Augusta, who
wrote on \. NJ. Wiglt's display.
Il the winners viii call at these
stores they will be rewarded for their
efforts by the cash prizes. The win
ming articles follow:
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Fourth Prize

IL Middle street. Augusta, Me.
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Third Prize

10 Willow street, Augusta, Me.
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r. F. D. !. Box %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-11
LOCAL MARKETS.
Price. Paid to Farmers by Marshall
town Merchants.

Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshall
town Merchants.
The following prices are quoted by
Marshalltown dealers for the different
varieties of farmers provisions. grain,
produce and hides. tallow, wool. pelts
and skins:
Lockard & Overturf quote the fol-
lowing prices in trade for country pro-
duce:
Butter-3O. -
Egcs-30.
Benedict Flour and Feed Company
will pay the following prices at their
place of business in this city, subject.
however 10 market changes:
New corn-66.
Oats-5S.
Wheat-1.+5.
H. Willard, Son & Co. quote the
following prices:
Wool. coarse low quarter and braid
-17d19.
Wool heavy f1ne-15G17.
Wool clear meGiun-20921
Wood. light fine-i1aiS.
Green hides-15 cents.
No. / tallow-5 cents.
Beeswax-25 cents.
Horse hides, large-3.Ooq4.Oo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-11
Gun 1otinq.

Why is .gun toting" so common in
the United States? Chicago knows the
wickedness and peril of it. ST. Louis
is passing thru an agitation against 1t.
New York for years has had it's gun
men" Every southern city suffers from
the hippocket habit. man can es-
tablish a plea of self-defense in the
south on the fact that another was
seen to move his hand toward his hip.
Our police all carry revolvers, and ire
uuently use them. But in London
England, no policeman carries any
more dangerous weapon than club
and it is kept buttoned up in q leather
sheath. If the 100000 people of Lon
don can be kept in order without guns
| why should guns be needed in protect
ing life and property in the many
| smaller cities OF America: fhey al
needed, but why?-Chicago Post
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-11

him gazing solemnly at the check the
waiter had handed him.
Does 1t look big enough: chaffed
the friend.
The Scot grinned- 1t reminds me OF
the first days I spent in this country,
said he. When landed I went with
a friend that had been over here six
months to the house where he boarded
and lodged, and for sum that today
would seem ridiculously small. But
then it looked pretty big to me. as 1t
did to my friend.
when we were in the midst of the
dinner that was my first meal, Sandy
put his mouth close 70 my ear AND
whispered:
Put butter on your pie, Angus.
Three dollars week is no joke!."