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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
iron in Water,

Half : part per million Of iron in
water is detachable by taste, and more
than or parts makes water I'M
paiatab BILE. In some mineral springs
iron is the constituent which imparts
a medicinal value to the water, but
ordinarily it is undesirable. More than
2.5 parts per million in water used
for laundering makes a stain on the
clothes. Iron must be removed from
water from which ice is made, or a
cloudy, discolored product will result
An iron content Of over or parts
rer million in water used in the manu-
facture Of paper will stain the paper
Iron is harmful in water used for
steaming. for it is in equilibrium with
acids which inside the boiler become
associated with the result that the
free acids corrude the boiler plates;
but The amount Of iron carried in So
the damage it does to steam boilers
generally amounts to little.
Waters having a high iron content
have in some places, where they have
been used as city supplies. caused an
immense amount Of trouble and ex-
pense, for they favor the growth of
Crenothrix tc such degree that the
water pipes become clogged with the
iron sheaths Of that organism. The
removal of iron from water is some
times easy and sometimes very difficult
fWater-S Supply Paper 273. L. 5. Geo.
Logical Survey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

wireless sets so that they can keep in
touch with each other and save time in
the exchange of instructions
The electric lamps used TO illuminate
store windows do not always burn all
nigat, In most city stores an auto
matte Time switch turns ont the window
lamps al a certain hour. near midnight
This consists of clock and switching
arrangement whereby the lights are
turned out at any time desired.
Following the success on one railroad
with wireless apparatus on moving
trains, several other large trunk line
roads are making experiments with the
intention Of using this service for traffic
purposes. BY means of wireless, dis
patchers can communicate direct with
the train and messages be sent back and
forth for any purpose whatsoever. At
the present time this service is being
used effectively between a fixed station
and a train going at the rate Of 40
miles an hour at distance of 90 miles
from that point. There are many uses
for the wireless telegraphy in railroad
train operation. 1t enables the dispatch
ers 10 communicate direct to the train,
and train orders can be transmitted as
accurately as by telegraph Or telephone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Sharp Bombardment,

An amusing result of the lax dis
cipline that exists on some of the
ships that belong to tropical coun-
tries is recorded in the following
anecdote from Tit Bits.
One of the Haytian gunboats was
living in the harbor of Port au Prince
One day d mess cook, for some reason,
cleaned about a peck of knives AMI
forks on the gun deck. He was sud
denly called away, and so he stuck
the mess pail, full Of knives and forks
into the muzzle of the biggest gun,
and put the hampton in after it. About
an hour afterWard the admiral came
aboard, and as the gun was loaded
with blank cartridge, the sailors used
il to fire a salute.
Ii happened that the gun was aimed
toward the town, and almost point
blank at the Grand Hotel. The guests
were assembled on the porch 10 wit
ness the ceremonies. when they were
saluted with a rain Of knives and
forks, which stuck against the wood
IN walls like porcupine quilts into an
unwary dog. Fortunately. no one va
hurt. although the narrow escapes
were numerous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
French War Ads,
indianapolis News)

The French merchant now in fun
rapport with these days Of gore and
glory, is pumping gay military spirit
into his advertisements that should
win many francs from his compatriots.
Here is translation from one Of these
breezy inducements:
!" Gentlemen, please smooth out the
ribbons OF your queues and adjust your
hat; we are going to have the honor tn
charge. 1t was in these terms that
the colonel Of the regiment of Creoui
dragons invited his cavaliers to saber
the imperials: and this attention to
elegance, in the rudest hours of battle
has always been beautiful charact-
eristic of French valor. Our troopers
OF Crequi, after having heroically sup
ported SO much wretchedness, when
the trench has been carried by the
bayonet, when the sublime exaltation
of the combat has subsidized, will some
time cast an unhappy look on their
rags of glory. When they have passed
through the rain, the fog and the
snow; when the spring sun comes to
gid the overcoats soiled by the mud
OF the User or torn in the bushes Of
AYgonne. then they will wish to be q
little more shining for the coming vic
tories. Little sisters, tender f1ancees,
good mothers, proud wives. you can
render them happy by making for
these dear absent ones the surprise of
new equipment. You have only to
address the house Of La Belle Jardin-
iere" etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
New Idea for Flats.
(New York Wcrld)

For the American Institute Of -Archi-
tects to award Vincent Aston a medal
fer apartment house construction may
seems superfuous distinction. The city
is full Of monuments to the building
genius OF the Aston family. But the
fact of interest is that the award is
made, not for the erection of the big
gest or ccstrest or most luxurious
apartment house, but for one Of six
stories only, yet embodying all modern
improvements for moderate rent and
designed to be the first Of a series CT
similar structures. This /. promising
new departure in homo building for
people Of medium incomes, and one
New York has set the pace for the
world in the lavish construction Of
apartment houses intended TO yield the
largest possible rentals. 1t is well
supplied with apartments renting for
from 5000 to $4,000 and thickly plast-
cred with onyx and gold The needs
Of the very rich and of the very poor
have been met, but to the neglect Of
tenants OF moderate means. II the
latter are now to receive the consider
alton long denied them, the result will
benefit the landlords as well as them
selves. There is no lack Of sites just
eff the main lines Of residential &C.
yelopmont the assessed valuation Of
which is sufficiently low to make this
kind of fat construction yield prof.
table returns: In initiating it the AS
tor estate has set an example which
other property owners may well follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Get Ready to Swat the Fly Again.
philadelphia Inquirer)

Once more the time has arrived when
all good citizens should come to the
aid Of the health officials by swatting
the pestiferous pest, the house fly.
Director Ziegler, Of the department of
public health and charities, fires the
first gun in what should be an all
summer campaign. He says we must
screen all our doors and windows at
once; We must allow no garbage or
trash Of any kind to accumulate in the
cellar. alley or back yard; we must
keep all drains clean and free from OBJ
struction and We must keep the covers
on the garbage can tightly fastened.
These things are elementary. but we
need to be reminded Of them, es-
peci1lly at this season Of the year,
when the filthy fly is getting ready for
a busy spring and summer. Our busi-
ness is to swat the fly whenever and
wherever seen. So roll up your sleeves
and get your implements Of death in
working order. and show no quarter
to the common enemy of all. Here
tofore we have been too considerats
OF the fly, although goodness knows
he has not been very considerate Of us.
Swat him, good and hard,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Five Dollar Movies.

Seen years ago David w. Griffith
was a penniless actor. knocking about
Kew York trying to get some one 70
listen 10 his scheme forS producing
moving pictures on a large scale. To-
Gay he is the leading figure in the
moving picture world, with ali an
nual salary that runs into six figures
He declares that within the next three
or four wears moving pictures viii
,,e produced to which the price Of ad-
mission will be So and SC. In support
OF his assertion he points out that a
few years ago an expenditure Of $500
on a single film was though to be as
much as the business would stand,
and 5 cents was considered the best
price that could be asked AT g theater
where the only attra ction was pictures.
Then came the $4,000 picture, for
which theater managers asked and OBJ
tanned 90 cents. He is now exhibiting a
picture in New York which cost Szoo,
coo, and he is asking s. for seat.
The public not only is paving the price
but Il is buying tickets from specula-
tors for as much as s.. And when
you can put OH a picture that will cost
a-.Vpu.coo 10 lttUCuCe. Inc ltub.iC VIA pS
willing q pay s. 4 seat fer it, he adds.
He predicts that in time the ma!o-
drama will entirely disappear from the
LIST Of regular plays. The people vii!
not he satisfied with views of little
corners of the world and Of life They
will demand great, sweeping scenes i'm
possible Of production on any stage.
IN the last picture produced by Mr..
Griffith he used 1900 people and 100
horses and 1000 words of explanatory
matter. including four pages from
Woodrow Wilson's history Of the
United States. The people, he argues,
can yet history better in this way than
through books. And if they can get
history they can get literature and
drama without end. OF course, allow
ance must be made for the enthusiasm
of a man who has proven his ability to
perform wonders with pictures. but it
seems that the poss; billy Of the NOV
inc picture have by no means been ex-
hauSt ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Electric Flashes,

Boston has an electric patrol wagon.
An electric oven in Toronto turns out
nearly 900 loaves of bread a day
A downtown apartment house in Ruffa-
10 is equipped with IS electric ranges.
Three electric passenger buses are
running TO outlying districts in Dubuque.
Iowa, as adiuncts to existing trolley
systems.
Small fractional horse power electric
motors have many uses A magazine
recently listed $50 different uses for these
tiny power producers.
Forty electric locomotives have been
shipped from the Schenectady plant OF
the General Electric Company to Pam
anna to haul ships through the canal
locks.
The largest -four mill in the world,
located al Minneapolis Is equipped with
$50 horse power in electric motors A
number OF very large motors are used
This mill in one day turned out 1S,1.s
barrels Of -four.
On February the Governor Of Bonn
bay, India, closed q switch on the 10e-
00o-voIt transmission line of the Tata
high-head system and energy was trans
mitted to Bombay for the first time from
the power house. 4s miles away
Arrangements are being made by the
Australian Minister for Home Affairs,
Mr.. Archibald, to equip four working
parties, which are engaged n building
the Trans-AustrzliAa 1 N1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

it hard to keep warm, whatever cloth
ing he wears. Then the Characteristic
swelling Of the subcutaneous tissue
throughout the body appears. That
is generally noticed first n the lace.
and all sufferers from mxyoedema have
an unmistakable expressions sort OF
inmovable stolidity, with broadened
nostrils and puffy lower eyelids. Other
parts of the body also swell. and the
hands and feet become thick and
clumsy. The weight Of the body in
creases, and the patient moves about
with slow uncertainty. The bodily
Temperature is generally below normal.
The disease progresses more rapidly
in the winter than in warm weather.
and it is often relieved if the patient
removes to q warm climate II ne
cannot do that, he must stay always
in a very warm room. A patient in
the early stages Of myxoedema is plac-
i'd. and even lethargic, but in the later
stages he may become very irritable.
and even insane at the last.
Myxocdema is seldom fatal, and
sometimes drags on for many years
Fortunately there is an almost certain
cure for it. The thyroid gland is al
ways at fault in such cases: it has
been observed that when that gland
has to be removed surgically a myx-
oedematous condition generally fol-
lows. That discovery led physicians
to give their patients thyroid ex-
tract obtained from the gland Of
some animal; the result was almost
miraculous. After a few weeks Of
that treatment the subcutaneous SWELL
ings disappear. the face regains its
normal expression, the mind grows
active. the temperature goes up to
normal, and the hair which had be-
come dry and thin, begins to grow
again. The patient must take the gland
extract at intervals as long as life lasts,
and he must take it under the advice
Of the physician. or il may produce
very unpleasant symptoms.
MISC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Marrow Escapes.
Some Of the most interesting pictures
Of the realities Of war are contained
in letters sent home by soldiers at the
front The following extract from
such a letter, which was published in
the London Times. gives a vivid
glimpse OF the life on the firing line:
The only thing that affects our
troops is the shrapnel; half Of our cas-
ualties are caused by that. You ought
to see our fellows lodging the coal
boxes They give you about six Sec
onds' warning, and when we hear them
coming you should see the heads go
down and the men dive into bitches
or any other hole they can find. 1 saw
a thing done by coal box that you
will hardly believe, but it is true. One
Of them burst on the side Of a road
just as a fellow was passing by on
horseback, and a piece Of the shell
took three parts Of the saddle away
without touching either horse or rider;
the fellow was so excited that he had
to tell everyone about the miracle
Another fellow saw had his jacket
ripped in six places by bullets from a
Maxim, and he was not even scratched:
he had three across the chest. one in
each sleeve. and one across the back
Il have the bottom Of a shell that
nearly blew me to atoms, and / mean
to keep II. Why I was not hurt by
it / do not know. I had Just been
drinking from my water bottle. and
was standing on top Of my trench put
r. ~
swept along the whole line of the
trenches, struck the ground about three
feet left front Of me, and burst The
only thing | remember was being
knocked head over heels back into
the trench-much to the amusement Of
the other fellows. l had another ex-
citirg time a few days ago. Word
came in that a fellow was living on
the firing line wounded. and three
men besides myself were sent to fetch
him in. There was an artillery duel
at the time. We had not. gone far
when some snipers saw US and started
to give us warm time. SO we had TO
keep TO the edge of a wood, walking
with our noses nearly on the ground
AT last we got to the trench.
and no sooner were we there than
three or four shells passed over the
trench. The fellow was hit in the back.
just missing his spine, so we had TO
get him back somehow. do not know
whether we could be seen plainly CT
not, but on our way back with a STREET
cher not a thing came near US.
We get plenty Of everything. The
only things l would like are two hand
kerchiefs a week, a packet Of cough
lozenges. three pairs of very thick
wooden stockings, and a pair Of thick
wooden gloves covered with leather to
keep them dry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
HALLOWELL
A Pleasant Surprise Party at
the Home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howe to a Young Couple
Soon to Be Married
MANY LOCAL JOTTINGS OF
INTEREST

very pleasant surprise party in the
form of linen shower was given Mon
day evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie Howe, 4s Water street. in honor of
the approaching marriage Of Miss Nettie
A. Choate and George NJ. Leighton. both
of this city. Miss Choate was pleasant
ly surprised on entering the parlor when
the lights were turned on to find assem-
bled there host Of her friends from
Augusta, Haliowell and Gardiner. Re-
freshments were served and the evening
very delightfully."- passed at cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our appreciation
of the love and kindly acts bestowed
upon our dear mother by her many
friends during her week Of severe i'll
ness Also for the many beautiful flow =
ers sent by the NJ. E. church and by her
friends and our friends.
MISS ESTELLE MASON,
MIR. /. c. MASON,
MRS. HARRIET KTTTREDGE,
MISS RUTH A. KITTREDGE,
MRS. ESTELLE PACKARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The Royal Neighbors Of America
will observe Children's night on Thurs
day evening, June L. All members
are requested to come and bring a
friend and the children. Children
please come prepared to take a part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
youths Companion)

Myxoedma is a chronic disorder Of
nutrition, caused by some defect in
the secretion Of thyroid, a ductless
gland that lies In the front Of the
throat. When a case Of myxoedema is
well established. the symptoms are so
characteristic that 1t Is easy for the
physician to make q diagnosis
The disease comes on gradually. the
patient grows languids Mndn iiislihes to
make the least exertion. and he finds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Morrill,

The many friends of Miss Lenora
Hawkes., formerly of this city. will
be pleased to learn of her marriage
to Wayne Z. Morrill,. which occurred
June l. at White River junction. Mr..
and Mrs. Morrill, will reside al Frank
lin n H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Getting Literary Material.

American literature and art will re-
ceive the most noticeable stimulus from
the war II one nay judge from the num-
Der Of American novelists, short story
writers and artists who are spending q
pleasant vacation driving motor arnbu-
lances for the French army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The Jardin de Danse 10 be held
Wednesday evening at the Coliseum
under the auspices Of the Community
Club gives promise Of being one Of
the events Of the season. The Com
munity Club is doing excellent work
and good support should be extended
10 all its entertainments, especially as
Il always offers value received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

A joint meeting of the W. c. T. L. and
the Us will be held az the home of Mrs.
Perry on Second street Thursday eve
ming. The subject Of the meeting. 'Whs'
Belong to the W. c. T. U.?'' Final plans
for the food sale on Friday afternoon Will
be made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Ticket Spectators.

(Puck)
rIIello, SnigSs. Hear you've got
fiffesreel this week.
That's what. declared the proprie-
tor sof the N.ckelodeon. Its so good
thai SPECTATORS have gotten hold of
msstickets and are selling EN- for Z
cents on the sidewalk right now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

l. c Mason. who was called here by
the death Of his mother, has returned 10
his home al Dryden. Miss rstelie Mason
still remains quite i'll at her home on
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Trundy and Haines have commenced
making repairs on the high school,
which will be made into primary school,
the City hall being used as the high
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The regular Wednesday, evening meet
ing at the Old South Congregational
church will be omitted this week as Mr..
Stanley is at Lake Cobbosseecontee
camping with his Boy Scouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Cndermuslins is the subject Of Bell
Bros. new ad. and ladies will be sure
to read what Bell Bros. write regard
avg their goods-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Miss Hildred Ames, teacher in the
Clark school, has left for her home in
North Haven, where she will pass the va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
LOCAL NOTICE

Just arrived, another lot Of those SO
couch hammocks. for 1915. Swing chairs
and all kinds of summer furniture at a
discount See US before buying. John
NJ. Leonard. june16d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

VMr and Mrs. W. F. Johnson left
Tuesday for Portland. where they will
visit Mrs. Johnson's sister. Mrs. Chas.
c. Carleton, Jr., and attend the Maine
State Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Ernest F. Clason returned Tuesday
from Harvard Medical school, having
graduated from that institution. He
will receive his degree the latter part
OF the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

A. A. Brann has been appointed
American Express agent at West
brook and left Tuesday to assume the
duties. He is to return to Gardiner
in the fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Percy Latlif has arrived home from
Coburn to pass the summer with his
father, F. S. Latlif
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold 0. Hunt were re-
cent guests at the home Of Mrs. Hunts
grandfather, Rev. H. F. Harding Of
Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Harvey Knight. former principal of the
grammar school. has left for his home
in Elliot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Ran
dolph Methodist church will meet on
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Daniel
/ Brown, Windsor street, Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The most northerly coal mine IN the
world is one owned by an American
company at Advent bay. on the east
e. e spitxberrsa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The Misses Lawton Of Dresden av-
enue left Tuesday for a visit at Peak
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Miss Zillah Wilbur, a teacher in the
public schools, has left Tor her home ii
Pembroke to pass the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
ADJUSTMENTS

I'm the Heart Of Lincoln" Coliseum
Tomorrow
The great drama of love and war
in three parts with Francis Ford as
Abe" Lincoln. the Exploits of Elaine
and others making seven reels in all,
is the bill tomorrow at this theatre.
The prices will be ten cents 10 all
matinees and evening. See this beau
tiful war drama. Community Club
dance tonight.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

There are 1888 organized workers
in Missouri. Of whom 1862 are wo-
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

G. H. G. Wing left Tuesday for his
: summer home at Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

c. I. Partridge, Sheldon street, has
returned from a visit to Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Funeral of the Late Emma NJ. Dunn

The funeral Of the late Emma NJ. Dunn
was held at the home OF her father,
Sherman Dunn, on Loudon hill. Rev. d.
F. Livingston OF St. Matthew's church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

John 3. Hubbard State Corps, No. So.
will hold its regular meeting Wednesday
afternoon. June 16, in G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

from Lewiston. where ne has been pass
ing few days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Reynolds of Lin
coin avenue have returned from Wis
it with friends in Canton.