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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
RECIPES
Wine Drops.

q eggs.
cup of sugar.
cup Of molasses.
cup of melted butter.
cup Of cold coffee.
1 teaspoon OF baking soda.
teaspoon OF cinnamon.
/ teaspoon Of cloves.
u teaspoon of salt.
az cups Of flour.
Beat up two eggs with one cup OF
sugar; add one cup of molasses, one cup
of melted butter, one cup of cold coffee,
one teaspoon each OF baking soda. pow
dered cinnamon and cloves. one-fourth
teaspoon Of salt and three and a halr
CUPS of flour. Mix and let stand for
three hours. then drop by spoonfuls on
well creased tins and bake in moderate
oven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

the fad for Oriental chains
that threaten to invade our Oc-
cidental world. The dancer al
ways wears a string of beads,
and has a collection Of chains
that would arouse the envy Of
any lover Of things Oriental.
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The Chaperon
BY THE CHAPERON.

Dear" Chaperon: have been
going with q young man for sew
eral months. One evening he said
he supposed he would see me the
next evening. but he didn't APP
pear. I went out with my sister
and her friend. Later we saw
him with another boy.
My sisters friend went up to
him and asked him to Join US, but
he did not. We passed him again
that evening and he did not come
with US. What shall do?
INNOCENCE.
~ HERE is nothing for you to do.
and really nothing for you to
get puzzled about. The boy
did not, as i understand II, make q
definite engagement with you. II he
had you would have some tustifica.
ton for being angry.
Just let the matter breeze over and
II will adjust itself. I think.
To the Chaperon: Next Thurs
day / am going to entertain q few
boys and girls. all around the
ages Of fifteen. sixteen and seven
teen. Now a few Of them dance.
but a few don't. 80 I would like
TO know some games FOR them 10
some?
or course know some old
stand-bys, but ! want something
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
A Thought for Today.

Look to this day,
For II Is life.
The very life of life,
In its brief course lie all
The realities and verities OF exist
ence:
The bliss OF growth.
The splendor OF action.
The glory of power
For yesterday is but q dream
And tomorrow Ia only a vision,
But today. we'll lived.
Makes every yesterday a dream OF
And every tomorrow q vision Of hope.
Look well. therefore. to this day.
-Sanscrit Proverb.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

new. have a large yard in
which we could play.
" HERE arc all sorts OF races you
can have with peanuts and
potatoes. One of the funniest
Is to carry peanuts from n bowl to
a dish on knife. You have no
idea how hard It Is to balance the
peanuts on the slippery blade. The
players are not allowed to use more
than one hand.
Another game with peanuts Is also
a race. II consists OF picking up
peanuts from a bowl on a hat pin
and carrying them to plates some dis
tance away. This Is -.even harder
than carrying the peanuts on the
knife.
Potato races are always good fun,
even though they are old. II you
have yard. what's the matter with
reviving your childhood days and
playing 'puss In the corner" and
blind mans bum. and still waters.
no more moving" Everyone enjoys
them. and they are no old they NAV
be rev TO most Of you.
The Chaperon will answer questions OF IN
lsrest TO readers Of this paper. They shoui
Be addressed to her. care OF this office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

Der was agreed upon by the first
makers of mandarin chains, but
it is absolutely invariable.
Another distinguishing feature
of a mandarin necklace is the
fiat, carved stone pendant strung
upon a silk tape at the middle Of
the chain, with two dangling
chains, one long and one short,
on either side Of the central
piece.
To the metaphorical children
Of the East, the colors in the
chains and the pendants them
selves are highly symbolic. No
one knows just what associa-
tions Roshanara has with the
carved elephant and monkey and
the tiny ivory head Of q man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
How Little "Colds" May
Cause Loss of Hearing
Often Called "Cdtdrrh"
BY DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG.

middle ear should not be inflated. es-
not until all the exuding fluid either
has been drained through a tube. has
been absorbed or otherwise caused to
cease to flow. Wisdom Is the better part
OF valor in treating diseases OF the ear.
Copyright 1915. Newspaper Feature service).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

that stand out boldly in her
mandarin necklace.
Roshanara, like a true daugh-
ter Of India, has bracelets and
hair ornaments TO match her
necklaces. Some wise people in
sist that she is responsible for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
Peary and Cook.

II Mns Marie ,Anishto Peary.
DAUGHTER of Admiral Peary, really in
tends to fly to the North Pole In an
aeroplane. II Is sincerely hoped for
the sake of our tranquility that Doc.
Cook won't trot out a female relative
to do the same thing.-Philadelphi
Evening Telegraph.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
Sister Susie Again.

There are SO many susies knitting
socks for soldiers that American
needle manufacturers cannot supply
the home demand now that the Ger
man supply Is cut OF. This 10 do
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

Those who are quite satisfied sit
still and DO nothing; those who are
not quite satisfied are the sole bene-
factors of the world.-Landor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
Cool Proposition.

Wife-I've changed icemen.
Hubby--Why so?
Wife-He says he will give me colder
ice for the same money.-Hartford Ga
Zette.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

Mandarin Chains of Carved Oriental Beads
Are Fad That Catches Society's Fancy

Roshanara, a Dancer From
India, Is Claimed to Have
Put the Idea in Peoples
Heads Because She Always
Wears an deliberately
Carved Necklace to Match
Her Bracelets and Hair
Ornaments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
What They Say About Us
Pertinent Interests of Women AS Viewed
BY Editorial Writers of the Newspapers

nestle industry which all parties
should unite In protecting. for nerve
specialists say that nothing Ia better
Tor Observation-Disclosures Even
ing Ledger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
Times Pattern Service
A MOTHER model that will

a MI HEX model that will
"A count among the seasons
successes. The shoulder straps are
as much to be admired as the
button and loop decoration in
diagonal effect, where the clos.
ing Is made, and the three-inch
facing of the fronts for the styl-
ish rever effect. The buttoned
cuff on a full length sleeve has
a neat turn-back in a narrow
width of the collar material.
For conservative design with
detail touches that show style
influence, you should decide to
make this blouse.
Pattern is cut in sizes Sc to A
bust measure.
To make in size Sc will re-
quire 2 yards 36-inch material
and IA yard contrasting. Or, in
all one material, ~ yards So
inch goods.
One week Is needed for the filing of
pattern orders. n patterns do not come
Within that time. notify this office for
UT ON COUPoN.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

Fame comes only when deserved,
and then is inevitable as destiny, for
it is destiny.-Longfellow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
Children'S
WdrWhOops
AreNQturdl

When Youngsters Initiate
Roaring Lions Or Shrek
ing Locomotives They Are
Perfectly Normal and
Should BE Given Proper
Encouragement lrrespec-
tive of What Their Un-
sympathetic Father May
Think Or Say.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

w. WI suffer from nervousness and
fear of something going to happen.
What do you advise for this? 2. / am
troubled with gas on my stomach and
would appreciate any help you will give
me.
The word nervousness is often used
by a great many persons, and about
conceal lack OF diligence or search for
the real cause of so-called nervous
ness" II Is usually an emotional dis
turbance Of some sort that has nothing
plete physical examination should be
made. because fear timidity. and SINH
lar impulses are often signs of struc-
tural changes somewhere. .. Take
dose of either of the following every
four hours with a little water: ~
grains OF salol, 10 grains Of bicarbonate
Of soda, or 5 grains Of bismuth SUBJ
nitrate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
Tea Punch.
1 cups of water.
. cups of sugar.
a cup of lemon Juice.

Strong cold tea.
Boil sugar and water together Cor NJ
teen minutes; cool add lemon Juice and
freeze in three parts ice to one part
salt. Serve In frappe or tall tea glasses.
pouring two or three tablespoons of the
tea over each serving.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
Answers to Health
Questions

XVI have a friend who tried coal on
for falling hair. What tonic would you
suggest for this trouble? While this
friend derived apparently good results
from the coal oil treatment. I would
prefer treatment recommended by n
doctor. 90 Also tell me what is good
restore the Wilderness OF my skin.
You may try the following on alter
nate nights, rubbed in with A stifr-
hrta tl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

r. s. Mater taking a bath itch
all over. Kindly tell me the cause and
a remedy?
This Is evidently due to some irritat-
ing SOAP used. or excess Of salt in the
water. which irritates the skin. 1t may
also be due from some food eaten be-
fore the bath. The cause should be
searched for and removed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
To Preserve Cheese.

Cheese will not become moldy II you
keep II covered with cloth wrung out
in vinegar. This will keep the chsess
fresh indefinitely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29

j. C.-My hair is growing thin on the
crown of my head. Please tell me some
thing that will make 1t grow.
Massage some of the following into the
scalp each night: Quinine. dram:
pilocarpine. 2la grains: salicyiic acid. Is
grains; lanolin. " ounce; petroleum., u
ounce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-29
How to Keep the
Kitchen Cooler
BY ISOBEL BRANDS.

EY kitchen IL usually at very COM
MI Portable temperature, first be-
AVA cause two opposite windows per-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Mrs. George Foye of Portland is a
guest at the home of her brother, Err
nest Dunton.
William Hewey went Sunday to
Sheepscott for a weeks visit with his
aunt, Mrs. Joseph Jones.
Miss Edna Dow Of Gardiner is pass
ing the holiday recess at her home in
this village.
Mrs. Nellie Palmer and son Farris
and Miss Elizabeth Call were visitors
Thursday in Gardiner and Augusta
Harold Reed of Gardiner was
among those who passed the weekend
in this village.
Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Mansir were call
ing on Dresden friends Sunday.
Many Of the people in this village are
planning on attending the celebra ton,
either at Gardiner, Dresden of White
field
S. R. Bailey and daughter, Miss Lot
tie Of Amesbury, Mass. were guests
Thursday OF Mr. and Mrs r. A. Mar
son.
Miss Mildred Ellis of West Gardiner
is the guest Of her friend, Miss Mar
guerite Scott for a short time
E. B. Scot Of New Hampshire is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Scott.
Mrs. ". E. Seekins passed several
days last week with friends in Ran
dolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Hanly and
daughter, Miss Elizabeth. arrived
saturday. Mrs. Hanly and daughter
VIII pass their usual summer vacation
while Mr.. Hanly will return Tuesday
night to his business in Dorchester.
Harold Reed Of Gardiner passed the
weekend with friends here.
Miss Edna Dow Of Gardiner passed
the weekend with her parents.
Weaver King passed Sunday with
friends in Whitefield.
Edwin Cooper and sister Of Chelsa
were Sunday visitors in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
Advertised M all

Men-Mr Batisse Bernard, Milton Nj.
Branch, Mr.. Robert G. Campbell, c. H
Cogan, Mr.. Perly Fred Clair, Mr.. Jesse
Ferrin, Mr.. Sewell Fletcher, Stephen
Gengiaen, Mr.. NJ. NJ. Hersh, Mr.. Al 7
Holstein, Mr.. w. H. Johnson, MIR. Col
lie l.. Jordan, Mr.. Billy Pouline. Mr..
Scott Rollins. Mr.. Domenick Rotondi
Mr.. F. B. Warren, Geo. P. Wiley, Mr..
Walter Young.
Women-Mrs. Fred w. Chambers
Mrs. H. E. Downey, Mrs. Nell Doyle,
Mrs. G. H. Gardiner, Mrs. John Hall
Mrs. Annie L. Harris, June Hewitt,
Mrs. w. H, Johnson. Mrs. Ina E.
Knowlton, Mrs. Myra McElvaine. Mrs
Ruth Mcclure co, Mrs. n. D. Merrill
Mrs. John Francis Pickering, Miss
Mabel Rumery, Mrs. Alex St. Pierre,
Mrs. Isabelle Stacy, Mary E. Stevens
Mrs. Mary Lewis Stone. Miss Grace
Tarbox, Mrs. Nellie Taylor, Mrs. F. V.
Thayer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
PITTSTON

.srNr and Mrs. John A. Hanly
and daughter Elizabeth OF Dorcnes'er,
ahN ..r,yed in town Saturday and
win pass sometime at their summer
home.
Miss Nina Jones, VINO mas peen .he
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. p. n; Feeo lor
several weeks returned Sunday 70 her
home in Sheepscot
Miss Theima. Williams of Newcas-
tie is the guest for few weeks OF her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
aunt, Mrs. Harrison Hunt.

Mrs. Lila Heath and Mrs. W. E.
Seekins returned Thursday from a few
days visit with friends in Randolph.
Miss Mildred Ellis Of South Gardiner
is the guest for a few days of Miss
Marguerite Scot.
S. r. Bailey antd daughter, Miss
Lottie Bailey Of Amesbury, Mass, were
in this village Thursday calling on old
friends. They were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. r. A. Marson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Edgar Packard of Boston is passing his
vacation at his fathers in this place.
Charles Freeman is visiting his family
at their cottage for a few days.
Miss Rubie Jackson of Massachusetts is
visiting relatives in this place.
\. r. Springer and family of Re.hel
have been guests at W. H. Titus the mas,
week.
Mrs. j. p. Whipple and two children of
Dorchester arrived at their camp on the
west shore Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
NOTICE
New Meadows Inn
81 ED
On and After July I
Dinner 81, Supper Use

DIED
CUMBERLAND
Portland-.July T. Edward johnson Har-
mon, aged So years; July 2, Cathleen A
Ridley, aged rs years.
Great Diamond Isand-July T. Mary
Ogden Shafer, aged "a years.
kENNEBEC.
Waterville-July 3, NJ. Christine Mulhol-
land, aged IA years.
Winthrop-Julv 2. Leo Fluery, aged 10
years.
PENOBSCOT
Newport-July 4, William Manning Fur
bush, aged 40 years
SOMERSET
st. Albans-June q, Ida Mills aged II
years: Sewall Frost, aged 65 years; June
g. Howard Mills. aged years
Skowhegan-July l. Mrs. Josephine
Stevens aged IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Mrs. Rosanna B. Odiorne, who has
been visiting friends in town for the
past several days, leaves this morn
ing for Belgrade where she will pass
the summer. Her classes in dancing
will he glad to learn that she will re-
turn in the fall to resume her work
here continuing her usual advanced
lines Of instruction and not confirming
her classes to aesthetic dancing as has
been reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
EAST WINTHROP

Mrs. Allen Pnkham attended the
Friends yearly meeting at Oak Grove
last week.
Ted Hamlin is passing a few weeks
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. c..
F. Kilbreth.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Sherburne have
moved out to their cottage at Robbins
Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
James &. Drake

James E. Drake, formerly of Angus
ia, died at his home in Portland We'd
nesday, July 5, aged 40 years. Mr.
Drake worked in the Kennebec Jour
nal office several years. The funeral
will be at the residence, 40 Emerson
street Portland Friday afternoon. The
irterment will be at Gardiner Satur-
daV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

The day Hugh NJ Fellows. of Kansas
City, Mo. married Miss Mabel Graves. Of
Neosho, was the 18th anniversary of the
wedding Of his parents and the 5oth ami
versary Of the wedding of his grandpar
ents on his mothers side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Street Commissioner Allen began
Wednesday morning the work of gray
cling Columbia street, which street is
about 100 yards in length and the work
when completed will constitute quite on
Improvement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

NJ. B. Jones Of Boston, general coun-
sci for the New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
and R. W. Dodge, division superintend-
ent at Portland, were in the city
Wednesday on matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Mrs. r. H. Stubs and son Richari
moved Wednesday afternoon to Ham
mond's Grove, where they will occupy
Camp konebeki during the months OF
July and August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Or. Charlotte P. Sawyer, Osteopath,
office hours | to P. NJ. Tel 924-M
Augusta Trust Bldg. Call mornings.
Hammond's Grove. 163-43.
jun27Tu. thurs& sat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Miss Alma Gray, who had been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Guy o. Vickery,
on Western avenue, left on the 9.3S
train Wednesday morning for Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

George Fisher. fireman at the Fed
eral building. has resumed his duties
after having been disabled for some
months past on account Of injuries re-
ceived from a fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1875

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions Of respect, etc. will 20
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less thar Is cents
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

David Nelson was among the passen-
gers on Train ga at 9.3S Wednesday
morning going to Boston on business
matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

The Building Trades Council will
meet at 80 this Thursday evening ii
Eagles hall and the presence of al
members is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
LOCAL NOTICE..

In the hustle of Dollar Day Week.
remember to order the supply of Bran
Bread from Weber & Hewett A big
loaf for a dime. july5, DAT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Miss Grace Gaffney, who had been
enjoying a few days at her home on
Swan street, returned Tuesday after
noon to Providence, r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Ha:bert P. Gardner of Portland was
among the business men who passed
portion of Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

w. A. Bowie and family of Portland
are passing the Fourth at Pioneer farm
Mrs. Clara Mumford returned from or
Grove Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Harvey D. Eaton of Waterville. pres
ident of the Central Maine Power Co.,
was a visitor Wednesday in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Miss Ethel Russell returned We'd
nesday from an automobile trip with
friends to Weld and the surrounding
district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

DR.. belmont Merrill of Foxcroft was
in the city Wednesday on matters OF
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
LOCAL BRIEFS

This is the 5 day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Thursday, July s, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
Cured without pain

Safe, easy treatment, based
on So years successful prac-
tice in Maine. Cure guaran-
teed. No operation or de-
tention from business. Free
consultation, FREQ letter.
Or. C. FlSkE
Specialist on Dieeasesof Rectum
80 Please Mt Az. " oodf's ., ? Portland
New Dewitt House, Lewiston
Saturdays 10 am. to . pm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Improvement.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18

There is to be a laymen's mis-.
sionary convention in Memphis on
the 9th inst, and to continue four
days. Fifteen hundred delegates
are expected and this meeting is
but one Of fourteen such to be held
in the South, while seventy-five are
being held in the United States.
All Protestant churches within a
radius Of 100 miles Of Memphis
have been invited to send delegates
and each delegate will be expected
to pay a registration Of fee Of $1.00
to pay the expenses Of the conven-
ton and for the work of conserva-
ton after the meetings. 1t takes
money and work to push the mis-
sionary business and those who be-
lieve in the money plan can not ev-
idence their belief in missions in
any way except by helping to put
up the cash.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18
Largest Engines In tho South.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 14-With
the delivery Of the three Mallet-com.
pound engines recently purchased
by the Nashville, Chattanooga &
St. Louis Railway for use in operat.
ing heavy freight trains over the
mountain on the Chattanooga divis-
ion, near Cowan, that road will have
in operation the heaviest locomo-
tives in the South.
These engines each have a trac-
tive force Of $4,000 lbs. The total
weight Of engine and tender is &c.
600 lbs-or $40 tons-and each en-
CINE has sixteen drivers, eight cyl
inders, and weighs exclusive Of the
tender, 100000 lbs. These man.
moth locomotives are about the
size of two ordinarily large engines
and are known as the most power
full type Of locomotive.
Withinthe past year the N. c. &
St. L. has increased its locomotive
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18

Did it ever occur to you why
your boy or girl does not want to
90 to school? Did it ever occur to
you why so many leave this coun-
try and 90 elsewhere? If it never
did, you ought to examine the kind
Of school house that your child must
sit in for eight long hours during
the day. The school house, the
home and the church ought to be
the most attractive places in a COM
munity. A man will spend thous-
ands Of dollars on his home; he
will build a splendid barn with all
modern improvements for his stock,
and yet he will pass along the little
old dirty, filthy school house in
which he expects his children to be
educatated without any thought Of
improving the grounds and building.
County News.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-02-18

equipment by the addition Of sever.
al new Mikado type freight engines
and Pacific type passenger locomo.
tives, these engines being rated
among the most powerful Of their
type, In other words, the manage
ment is endeavoring to furnish the
shippers and the travelling public
the best service possible, and the
powerful Mallets soon to be deliver
ed are but another evidence that
the road is keeping up with the la
test ideas in railroading.
The road is also building 1000
steel-underframe box cars at its
shops here and has added between
100 and $50 men to its shop forces
in order to facilitate this work. The
cars are being completed at the
rate Of ten a day, and as a result of
this work the road is putting in cir
culation in the various trade chan
nels between $4,000 and $4,000 a
month above its usual shop pay
roll.