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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Philip r. Park Of the Park & Pollard
Co.. Boston, Mass, is to the poultry in
dustry what Luther Burbank Is to the
farming industry. He has caused two
eggs to be laid where but one was laid
before. and he has done it by studying
the requirements of his own birds as
he raised them year after year. Time
has shown that Mr.. Park led the way
to actual profits on large scale, and,
although many limitations of his ia
nous Lay or Bust" are being adver-
tised, the sale of this famous feed is
spreading all over the country by leaps
and bounds.
Lay Of Bust" has revolutionized the
poultry business. 1t has made it pos.
sible to make money on hens and be
sure Of it. Here is a feed which, plus
energy and cleanliness, leaves failure
out of the question.
Hens eat 1t naturally. They do not
gorge themselves on it until their
crops are puffed out like a
pouter pigeon. Any mash that is
made up so that hens will stand
right over it and cram themselves I'M
til they get logy and have to lie around
is a mighty bad feed-it is one-sided
and will work harm in your flock.
Hens are brighter than some of us.
They know what they want and when
they want it. Treat them right and
they will respond by giving a good re-
turn for your trouble. They want fresh
water, good grain, grit and shell and
Lay or Bust" and some kindness
thrown in, together with clean quar-
tiers, and then watch them shell out
the eggs!
Take the ordinary flock of hens on
the usual farm or home place. They
eat scoopful Of oats or corn, or what
ever happens to be on hand thrown at
them morning and night. No attention
them; the fact is. they are about the
last thing on the place to get any at
tention at all when they should be the
first. for they will show more real
money to you than anything else you
Keep If you treat them decently. But
you say they don't lay eggs in the
winter-that you get a few in the
spring and summer when they are not
worth anything" Well, the hen is not
to blame for the way you use her. You
have no right to expect any eggs at all,
and you would not get any if the hens
did not get out and roam around in
the spring and get something good to
eat and plenty Of it for awhile, no
thanks to you. The trouble is not
with the hens. They are willing ia
lay eggs and sing while they are doing
1t II they get what they need. Keen
this fact in mind and see to it that
you provide them with the necessary
1000 to produce eggs. Just fix up a
hopper and fill it with Lay or Bust,
and keep it before them all the time
Scatter some Park & Pollard Screened
Scratch Feed in litter once a day abou,
an hour before roost time and YOU will
get eggs in winter and lots of them
Lay or Bust" spells hen contentment
ana hen-contentment spells big poultry
| profits.-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

1t is said that one Of Augustus
young ladies who lives on that part
of the Bangor road called Riverside
Drive was the victim Tuesday Of no
small amount of disappointment. She
has a great fondness, so tits said, for
automobile rides, and so when a young
man cama along yesterday morning
and offered to bring her and her young
lady friend down town, she decided to
accept the offer instead of making her
usual trip on the 8 o'clock car. When
the automobile approached she noticed
that it appeared to be slowing down in
speed, although she did not think much
of it at the time, but as soon as the
car had started after taking the two on
board, 1T came to a dead stop. and 1t
did not take the young man long to
hnd out that his gasoline tank was
empty. There was no garage in the
vicinity and as last resort he asked
the young lady first mentioned II she
had any gasoline in the house. Now it
happens that there IL a gasoline nat
iron at her house. and the question re.
called to her mind the fact that they
had little gasoline in 4 jug. This she
quickly secured and transferred the
contents to the tank Of the car, hop
ing that it would be suhicient to car
ry the car to q garage, but though the
car started of well she was doomed to
disappointment for after going a few
rods the car stopped and refused to no
farther. The young man fused about
the obstinate vehicle but without avail
and at length was obliged to tell the
girls that If they hoped to get to town
in any kind of season they had better
take the trolley Gar which was then
approaching. which they did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

So far as has been reported the
greatest number of deer which have
been killed since the season in Kenne-
bee county opened a week ago, have
been killed in the western part Of the
county. A gentleman from Mt. Vernon
who was in town Monday stated that
during last week five deer were killed
in the vicinity of Mt. Vernon, the larg-
est one being a buck which was re-
ported to have been killed by Charles
Russell. and to have dressed 26o
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
SIDNEY

A reception was given Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Warren at their home in Sidney
Saturday evening, about 100 people being
present. Music and dancing were en-
doyed and games were played. Candy.
peanuts and cigars were served. 1t was n
great surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
when the guests began to arrive, but
they were equal to the occasion. Many
articles Of glass, silverware. china and
linen were given them by their friends.
also generous sum Of money. Mrs.
Warren was somewhat surprised when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

SIZE was presented with the money, but
she soon recovered and thanked them in
well chosen words.
Miss Susie Stone of Augusta. Mrs. Lillian
Hapworth and John Berry of smithfield,
Alfred Zero Of Waterville and Victor
Warren Of Vassalboro.
The guests departed at a late hour for
their various homes. all voting it a very
joyous evening and wishing the host and
hostess very happy and prosperous
welded life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Merrill's are making an especially
attractive stationery window this week.
One Of the very latest is Drecoll pam
elled stationery. five colors, one quire
to box, so cents. Stamped with Mono
gram, Is and IS cents added.-No. 221
Water street.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Beginners Of Mrs. Fox's Wednesday
evening dancing class will meet at 7.30
o'clock at the Parish house Tor 1nstruc-
tons. and advanced pupils at O'CLOCK.
This is done in order that beginners may
have separate time in learning the waltz
and first principles Of the newer dances
which will be taught from 8 o'clock for
all adults
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

A. F. Pierce returned Monday even
ing to his home in this city from a
trip to Deadwater township in the
Mooseffead region, where his brother
Lawrence and Earl Haskell are on a
hunting expedition but who up to the
time Mr.. Pierce left camp had secured
nothing in the way of deer. He made
the journey by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

A letter received Monday by L. B.
Viewers Augusta physician from the
surgeon in charge of the Johns Hopkins
hospital at Baltimore, Nd, where Mr..
Viewer is receiving treatment, report
ed slow but steady gain In the pa
tents condition and with a most en-
couraging indication Of a permanent
cure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

The schooner Wesley Abbott, Capt.
Peterson, which had finished loading
lumber at the mill of the Augusta
Lumber Co.. was towed down river
Tuesday morning by the tug Ariel. on
her way to Bridgeport, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

The Mission Circle of the Universalist
church will hold its first meeting OF the
season at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. C. H. Durham. IS Chapel street.
The watchword is Loyalty Every men-
Der is requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

before sunrise.
Libby. son-in-law Of Varney. 1t was
testified, had been heard to remark that
he would set the buildings on Are un-
less his wife and children came back
home to live with him. Mrs. Libby
and her children left her husbands
home in Gray several weeks ago and
have since lived with her father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
ORRIN LIBBY OF
GRAY HELD IN
$4,000 FOR ARSON

Portland. Me-, Nov. 7.-Orrin Libby
Of Gray, was held in 5000 in the mu-
uicipal court after hearing Monday on
charge of arson. He was unable to
furnish ball. The frame buildings Of
johnson .varney in East Windham
were DESTROYED by drs Friday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Self-basting Lisk roasters, carvers.
dinner ware, etc.. are timely Thanks
giving suggestions from Swift & Tur-
ner Co. for the glad day. Note today's
ad for rooster facts-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

on Thursday night the Historian Cen
eral, Miss Mildred Rutherford of
Athens. Ga. will deliver an address on
1.-THE Part the South Has Played in the
Civilization OF the World"
Friday will be given over almost
wholly to a special program. and on
Saturday the sessions will close with
the choosing of place for holding the
convention next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL.

Rhsa Mitchell and VIM. StoweIl in
1.-THE Overeoat," Story of the Un-
derworId; Episode No. 8 Of Lib
erty"; 1.-THE Fall Of Deacon Still
water" UNIVERSAL; Weekly News;
Others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Miss Genevieve Robinson Of Halo
we'll. who had been enjoying a vacation
Of two weeks, resumed Monday her
duties in the Offices of the Macomber.
Farr & Written agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Fred Crommett of the Cony House
was in Portland Tuesday. where 1t
went for the purpose Of casting his
ballot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Mrs. Ernest Wheeler was among the
Augusta people who were passengers
on the $3.50 train Tuesday morning 60
ing to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Mrs. E. H. Gardner left Monday night
for Cambridge. Mass, having been
called there by the illness Of her sister.
Mrs. F. E. Blake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Ivan E. Lang. deputy insurance COM
missioner for the State, was at his
home in Bowdoinham Tuesday on busi-
ness matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Delicious hot chocolate, ready t.
serve, at Folsom's, also matted milk
beef tea and tomato bouillon.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Mrs. L. c. Cornish and Mrs. Norman
l.. Bassett were passengers on the $50
train Tuesday morning going to Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Arthur F. Parrot went on Train o.
at a.36 Tuesday morning to Boston on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

in it, or a spear of grass planted IN
spoonful OF soii-have the touch or
green that makes the house seem ten
fold more cheerful when dark winter
DAYS are upon us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
Local Matters

The Kewpies will meet Thursday ev-
ening with Mrs. w. S. Knowles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

The E. f.. Davis & Co. have a
abundant supply of the new popula
neck muff1erS.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

N. Richmond is making brief bust
ness trip to Boston for the purpose OF
visiting the markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
AUCTION SALE
Household Goods
.. AT THE HOME OF
The Late Benjaman Pearl
MOUNT VERNON

THVH0OANs NOVSW06N u
Two Bsdstsads, two Stoves, Lamps, Bed.
ding, wrinssr. Chairs. Feather Beds,
Dishes. French Rocker. Carpets. Dining
thin1s too numerous to mention.
Tnfrns Cash. Sale begins P. N. sharp.
FREMONT HUNToN. Auctioness.
neysdls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

their pTeS6IlCc 1etC eHhHOC
deranged stomach, swollen
INNER lin. sour stomach,
offensive breath. hard and
full belly with occasional
Rripings and pains about the
navel. pale face OF leaden
tint, eyes heavy and dun:
twitching eyelids, itching OF
the nose, itching Of the reg
tun short dry cough, grind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

ing of the teeth. little red points sticking
out on tongue, starting during Sleep SLOW
fever.
For over 60 years DR.. True's Elixir. the
Family Laxative and Worm Expeller. has
been the standard remedy for worms.
for children and adults. Mr.. VIM. Z.
Wylie Of Houston. Texas. writes: y
want to say that Or. Trues Elixir Is GER
tainly fine medicine" AT all dealers I,
Csc. SOC and 500. Advice free. Write TO
me.
Auburn. Maine. o. .L4..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
DISEASES OF CHILDREN

I find worms one Of the most common
Of children's diseases-either pinworms or
stomach worms. These parasites make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

inject another question, Resolved, my temper"
 Mercy, mercy! What termagant
 Well, don't you ever believe that the sweet tempered, good natured, nice, kind, gentlewoman Is the one who conquers the world Susie Damn said with f1nality. "Just look about you at the women you know who rave and storm and make scenes with their husbands and friends and fuss and swear, and cuss and glare, and yet everything comes their way!"
 "But who'd want to have things come their way at such price?" I asked.
 Resolved, That I shall not try to save one penny of my allowance this year of our Lord 1916," she went on quickly.
 Why, my dear?" I asked.
 Please, Dolly, don't begin to my dear me because that always pre- sages a 1ecture,' she said stiffly. Be sides, 1t won't do a D1t or SOOd Tn this case. Time and again I've denied myself matinees, and silk stockings, and hand embroidered lingerie in or der to have just little more money in the bank, and then just about the time I'd saved a bit, somebody would come along and borrow it and never pay it back, and so they had all the luxuries that I had wanted and didn't get, because I thought not to spend the money. Excuse me"
 But think of the pleasure you have given someone else," I suggested. Resolved, That I shall never again be charitable in my speech" Susie Damn said without a flutter "Why, you awful woman" I ex- claimed.
 Not to be charitable in my speech '' she repeated vociferously. eff you say nice things about people you are at once called polite and terribly unin- teresting, deadly dull and uncompan- ionable. I heard a woman say the oth- CT day that she loathed nice, polite,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Queer Crow Indian Customs

From Southern Workman.
 The Crow Indians are divided into IS clans; in former times the number was probably greater These groups are called by nickname-like designations. such as Whistling waters, They bring game-back- without having -killed-it and d-in-their-stomachs. Every individ- ual belongs to his mothers clan, and it is considered highly improper to marry a person of ones own clan, since all the marriageable women of that group are reckoned as belonging to the status of either mother or sister, Those indi- viduals whose fathers belong to the same clan stand to each other in very spe- cial relation, which for want of bet ter name may be called the joking re- lationship." They are privileged to play pranks and practical jokes on each other without giving offense.. More particularly is it the function of one of them to ad- minister stinging rebuke when the other has transgressed some rule of tribal morality or etiquet In such case the
 joker" will bide his time until some public occasion arises. Then he will boldly come forward and twit the cul- prit with his deed in the face of the as- sembled throng, and to his utter dis comf1ture. Against this punishment there is no redress, for nothing said by a jok- ing relative can be resented. The only thing a man can do is to wait for an of- fense on the part of his denouncer and then treat him to dose of his own medi- cine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
FOREIGN INTERESTS . IN CHINA PROTECTED Vigorous After -the-War Set clement of Her Problems KEEP EYES ON JAPAN British Merchants Are Much Dis pleased With Action-Revelution
 Would Have Meant Further
 Encroachments

London, December 5.-(Special )-Those who consider that Japans recent action in China in virtually prohibiting the es- tabllshment of a monarchy at this time was an infringement of China's sovereign ty, presaging still further Japanese in- references in Picking, and ultimately in- tervention which will lead to ownership, need not be too much concerned with the fact that England Russia and France joined in the representations made to the Chinese govtrnment While the ac- tion of Japan, following repeated man. ifestations that the government in Tokio intends to invade China politically, is taken by experts as clearly proving Jap arese designs on Chinese independence, it does not follow that the support given Japan at this moment by the other powers means that they, too, give assent to Ja- pans policy At least this is perfectly true of England. The British government is as much against the partion of China as the government in Washington, and it is certain that a vigorous settlement of the whole far eastern question will be one of the most interesting and inn pcrtant after-the-War +prOblamS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
BRITISH DISPLEASED

British merchants interested in China, where British business interests are vast, exceeding even those of Japan, are open ly vexed with the course Japan has pur- sued since the outbreak of war, and when the great conflict is over there will be an insstent demand for a reckoning with britain's far eastern ally Tn the cir cumstances the British government and government officials are noncommittal
 In making the recent demand on Yuan SEih-Kai that the monarchial programme shCuld not be carried through the Jap anese government took the lead. She asked all the powers, including the United States, to join her. America refused, and the others, England, Russia and France, joined. Japan declared that if the mon archy were established at this time there would be trouble in China. It was sazd that revolution would follow. that the republicans would create an upheaval which would be dangerous to all foreign interests. This may or may not have been true. There is strong reason for believing that Yuan Shih-Kai's army, which is loyal to him, would have been able to control the situation. However, Japan informed the powers that she pro- posed making the representations and un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

Human nature is very funny thing" she interrupted. "Just as soon as most of us resolve to do a thing, that happens to be the very thing that we want to do'
 People with a. sense of humor,'' l ob- served, "have long since discarded mak- ing New Years resolution
 And it's right and proper that they shoud,'' Susie Damn agreed. Its a sure sign of e-mindedness when a body makes resolutions whether good or bad ones The resolution itself seems to be the stumbling block, so I think it's better after all not to frame up things one isn't going to do. and just be big
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

plans this New Year's?' I asked sympa- theticaly. Well, why not?" she returned. If re- solving to be good makes you bad. then why wouldn't resolving to be bad make you good?' Without waiting for an answer she went on Resolved, To be nasty, impertinent,
 snappy catty, idle, willful and mean to
 everything and everybody but my own dear self That kind of people notice are always the lucky ones''
 Perhaps you are just out of sorts to-
 day." l suggested. Maybe you got too many Christmas presents alike, and you
 hate to exchange them, or-''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

der the circumstances the powers joined them.
 But there is an underlying good req scr for their participation in the demand on China which does not appear on the surface If the establishment of mon- archy by Yuan Shih-Kai should lead to another revolution foreign interests, as Japan pointed out, would be endangered That would necessitate the sending of foreign troops to protect those interests. Foreign soldiers would be needed at many points-Canton, Hankow, Peking Tient- sin and elsewhere-and foreign gunboats
 on the Yangtse river.
 COMING AFTER THE WAR Neither England, France nor Russia has either men or war craft for the purpose. The work would have to be done by Japan, with what slight assistance Amer ica could afford It is well known in in ternational circles that where Japanese troops once set foot they never leave-- that is why certain governments are con- cerned over the continued possession by Japan of certain islands in the Pacific and of the Japanese expansion in the province of Shantung and elsewhere in China. It was accordingly considered good policy not to run the risk of an- other Chinese revolution which would mean a hoard of Japanese soldiers des- cending into China, with a resultant es- tahlishment of new Japanese spheres of infiuence,' which would only mean ulti-
 mate Japanese ownership. No one cared | much whether Yuan Shih-Kai became an Emperor or remained a President, but if there was danger of a revolution if he went on with his monarchial scheme it was seen that that danger should be | avoided. Apparently it has been, for the time, and while Japan has once more exrcised domination over China, the chances of her getting the opportunity of seizing Chinese territory are diminished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Dies to Learn

From the Detroit Times.
 Jim, having tunked Buck on the head with an ax, with fatal consequences, was haled to court, and sentenced to pay the penalty at the end of the states rope, The judge apprised Jim of the verdic; and asked whether he had anything ta say before sentence was pronounced.
 Who, me?" asked Jim.
 "Yes,'' responded the court.
 Jim spoke earnestly.
 Well sah," he said, 'dis yere hangin' | sutny gwine be a lesson to me!'