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The Washington herald., 1916-05-07

number Of trips to market per day for
more remote farms one and six-tenths
trips
These trips require the entire time OF
team and man all day per farm. In
other words. all the time of one man
and team is needed all the year around
to haul the products Of each farm to
market. II would not pay to haul the
produce from farms twelve or fifteen
miles from market with horses be-
cause two teams and two men would
be needed, but one man with one motor
truck could do all the hauling for
farm even further from market Thus
the truck will eventually bring great
western areas of rich. virgin soil, un-
der cultivation. and thereby increase
the freight traffic of the railroads.
Public Road Development.
Such development is dependent. how
ever, in large measure upon i'm
provement of the public roads. Nearly
nine-tenths of all roads in the country
are unimproved earth roads. If these
are property dragged in the spring
and fall as rekuired by law in Iowan
they will be fairy servtceable for light
motor trucks during a large part of
the year, and II they are properly
drained and graveled at a cost Of $50
TO 81 90 per mile. they will be good all
the year around. even for trucks of
three to five tons capacity.
The main market roads carrying a
large volume of traffic require strong
The Washington herald., 1916-05-07

er and more durable construction.
Gravel and macadam quickly go to
pieces under much motor traffic. The
most suitable and economical surfaC-
ing for such roads Is concrete, which
can be laid at a cost OF about one
half more than good macadam, and
will last indefinitely under the heavi-
est traffic by teams and motor trucks.
with concrete roads radiating in
numerous directions from the cities
and connecting with well-cared-for
gravel and earth roads, the average
distance of farms from market can
easily be doubled. and the increased
taxable value Of the land will more
than pay for the cost Of road improve
ment-a fact that has been proved re-
peatedly and is vouched for by the
United States Office of Public Roads.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-07
100000 MOTOR
TRUCKS in Use
Autos Performing Service of
Approximately ,500,000,-
900 Ton Miles.
POPULARITY INCREASES
Machines in Commercial World Sup
plement Railroads in Handling
of Freight.

The motor vehicle is developing stead
uy as a national means OF transportation
Of merchandise Something like 10000
motor trucks and delivery wagons are es-
timated to be in use now in the United
States Their average capacity is prob
ably about two tons. and their average
yearly mileage 5000 It is generally cal
culated that they carry their loads for
one-half the mileage covered On this
basis the 10OO00 commercial vehicles per
form a service Of 800 oOo.O 600 ton miles.
Careful! Investigations made by the
United States government show the aver
age cost Of hauling farm crops to market
is p % cents per ton mile, and the aver
age cost Of haulage by horse-drawn We
hiclss IN large cities has been found TO
be l. 3-4 cents Taking 20 cents as the
mean Of these, the transportation serNi ice
Of the motor trucks Is worth S30O0o,oOo a
year
The motor trucks do not compete with
the railroads, but supplement them. a
they are engaged in the distribution in
cities Of freight after delivery at desti-
nation BY the railroads and in hauling
materials, produce, and merchandise to
the railroads for shipment. IN the rela-
lively few cases where there is competi-
ton with the steam roads, it is in short
haul work which the railroads have long
maintained was Improbable TO them In
this country the railroads Will ind, as
they have in England and on the Con-
tinent that It is 10 their advantage and
prott to own and operate fleets of mo-
tor trucks and omnibuses as feeders to
the rail system. connecting II with COM
uunlries OF. the rziIIine to which it VOuId
not pay TO construct branch roads.
The motor truck is the most econorni-
cal and the only practicable means OF
developing new lands too remote from
the railroads to be cultivated prottablv
Lnde- old conditions. According to
report ot' the Department OF Agriculture
for last wear the average distance of
farms OF the United States from mar
kst is only six and oae-half miles, while
those turthest away average only eigh.
and three-quarters miles. Tire average
The Washington herald., 1916-05-07
GOSSIP
BY "sI" GRoGAN.

According to Edward Post, manager Of
the American Tire Sales Company. he is
having wonderful success with Kovker
puncture cure Not only are old custom
ers coming back to purchase more OF it.
but they are bringing their friends with
them
The brskest selling season Of the wear
is at hand for the motor car salesman.
and the man who gets the largest share
Of business in these DAYS of keen compe-
tition is the one who takes advantage Of
every opportunity that modern merchan-
dising methods can suggest One Of the
important factors in the retail selling Of
motor cars-and one too frequently neg
lected-is the proper use Of. show win
dows. The Paige-Detroit Motor Car Com
pany is taking up this matter with its
dealers, urging each man to use what
ever show space he has to the fullest ad-
vantage.
Dealers frequently pay high rent for a
desirable location that gives them splen-
did window space and then fail to use
the windows to the best advantage" saws
Henry Krohn, sales manager of the
Paige That is a waste Of rent money
AS a writer once pointed out, it is like
renting a room in hotel and then sleep
ing on the sidewalk. The windows are
the most expensive part OF a store, if
the rent Is properly analyzed, but instead
| Of being an expense, the cost Of windows
becomes an investment producing hand
some returns If the windows are properly
used. judicious and tasteful display
has sold many an automobile and in
numerous instances it is undoubtedly lust
! that deciding factor that swings a pros
psct into the door of the dealer who
makes the sale.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-07
1900 DEALERS SELL GRANT SIX.
Prediction Jumps to 10000 Cars
Annually, Says G. s. Waite.

Prediction Jumps TO 10000 Cars
Annually, Says G. s. waite.
Working quietly with the skill Of a
veteran. Sales Director George S. Waite,
Of the Grant Motor Car Corporation, has
within q period OF two short years built
up one Of the most complete and respon-
sive sales organizations in the automobile
business There are now over 100 deal
ers selling the Grant Six.
Grant Skies are now being marketed in
practically every country on the Globe
There are Grant Six dealers in China
Japan. Australia. India, Russia. Great
Britain. Hawaiian Islands. Cuba. Den
mark, Norway and Sweden.
1T is this growing organization that
has necessitated the wonderful jump in
production from 5000 cars q year "a
5000 cars" says Mr.. Waite Grant
Skies are enjoying a remarkable sale
based upon what we believe are unusual
values in cars priced considerably below
The Washington herald., 1916-05-07

thousand dollars-and Grant dealers
simply have 70 be supplied with more
cars"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Cooper was the least experienced man on
the team and developed rapidly and was
hard player and fitted i'm the team
work admirably. Boardman and Smiley
were used in so many games that they
can hardly be called substitutes but were
rather alternates for any and all posi-
tons. both playing fine. fast games and
good men and dependable. w. T. John
son and R. G. Goodman did the ol..ciating
during the season and seemed to satisfy
all with their work.
The addition of floor bleachers made
much better arrangement for spectators
and did not interfere with the playing
space.
The management feel that with the
support accorded the team this past sea.
son that next year no representative team
will be placed upon the floor and that IN
stead a local league will be undertaken
made up of the representatives of the
different shops and businesses, the same
as is at present in vogue in bowling
These games will be played on each
! Thursday and Saturday evening withou,
expense to the public or Association
| The scores of the Y. NJ. c. A. games
4 during the season were as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
Washington Tour

The Maine d. A. r. party, unoer dl-
rection of Miss Maude NJ. Merrlck OF
Waterville. will leave Portland Aprll
IA at 1905 noon, going via Boston. Fail
River Line to New York, thence Penn
sylvania Railroad to Washington, stop
ping a few hours in Philadelphia ior
sight seeing and lunch.
A week will be passed In "ashlhs
ton. giving time to attend the .on-
,inental Congress. daughters OF the
American Revolution, and see the
most interesting buildings and places
in the Capital City.
Side trips will be made 10 NOUN
Vernon, Arlington and Annapohs'
The party will leave Washington a.
- 20 noon saturday, April %, reachine
Now York at $50 p. NJ. and remain
in New York over Easter Sunday any
Monday. leaving for home at 8 +. NJ
Monday, April "A. Sightseeing au'.
drives will be taken in Washins'oi
and New York. st.,
| Friends Of the delegates are corolai'
" invited to join this party and MIS-
Nerric5 will give her time TO thos'
who wish to make the trip Tor the pu'
f,cse of seeing washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
A Statement by the Augusta
Anti-TuberculOsis League.

Attention has been called to the re-
ming in the interests of a campaign in
this city against tuberculosis under
the auspices of the Maine Anti-Tuber-
culosis Association. 1t is an altogether
commendable and worthy movement,
and one that should receive the en-
thusiastic support of all good citizens.
The report of this meeting however
makes it seem best that statement
should be made in order that the status
and intentions Of the Augusta Anti
tuberculosis League may be thorough
~ understood.
The report has it that there had
been an Augusta Association but the
workers were somewhat discouraged
and it had been decided to give up the
work temporarily. It is probable that
the reorganization will be upon some
what new lines"
AS a matter Of fact there still is an
Association" The Augusta Anti
Tuberculosis League has not yet been
disbanded. 1t is not to be reorgan-
lied but will most willingly disband so
soon as any organization may be ef-
fected to take up the work that the
League has carried on in this city for
three years. 1t is true that the work
has been temporarily halted for rea-
sons however that include something
more than mere disbursement unless
announcement be understood to mean
a general survey Of the field and an
unwillineness to continue the work I'M
III il might be set upon comprehen-
Give and efficient basis. process
which requires time and money neither
~ which the League has been able to
command since last November. II the
league should now go out Of existence
Il will be because some other organi-
za+ion has supplanted 4. which,. the
Iaaeue however would most heartily
Uelcome. and as individuals would be
glad to support.
The report Of the meeting Tuesday
evening also states that Gardiner has
Kan organized for the work for several
Years.. and that Hallowell has just or
..rized. But it should be said that
smgusta was organized at about the
come time as Gardiner whose local as
ISOLATION was able to command the SER
ices IL q visiting nurse through the
co-operation Of Augustus League.
Racause Of these facts and the credit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Early last October arrangements were
made for a 19-game schedule for the 4Au-
gusta Y. NJ. c. A. basketball season, as
prospects seemed very bright for a
strong. winning team. Several men were
left from last years team and a number
of experienced men were on hand to ill
the vacant places left by Purinton, Leigh
ton and Henry. This schedule included
all the strong teams of this section of
Maine as well as two of the out of the
State teams who were touring this part
OF Maine. r. G. Goodman. who coached
the team, had to try a number of combi-
nations before one was reached that was
at all satisfactory and thus for the first
few weeks of the season the team played
rather poor basketball and not at all up
| to the standard of the last year Begin
ming with the Community Club game in
January, however, the team got together
and played hard, fast ball for the remain
der of the season.
All through Maine basketball has been
indifferently supported this year and this
caused many changes in the ~" playing
| schedule. as teams with when they had
| arranged games found it impossible to
| play or to pay the guarantees necessary
, for good games and thus or their origina.
schedule Of 10 games it was found neces-
Sary to make ii changes. The poor sup,
! port of the y. NJ. c. A. team was found to
| be general all through the State and was
| unfortunate as there seemed to be mCrs
| interest this year among players than
ever before.
! The final combination of Brown and l.,
| T Goodman at forwards Thompson Il,
center with Stilphen and Cooper at
| guards seemed to work the best of any
! fried and these men played a majority OF
/ the games with this line up. Brown
| played a fast game and was the strong
est scoring power on the team. Goodnr;,;;
/ was the most dependable man and also
( Il good floor man and especially stronS
I in working with the rest. Thompson At
center was captain and played a harl
game all through the season; he also
| shot most Of the foul and field goals.
! Stlphcn, one of the fastest men in the
state on a basketball floor was in every
play, and a mighty hard man to shoot
goals on, as well as a good scoring guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Surely time brings its changes and
sometimes they come quickly. Onl!
week ago at this time men with horses
and scrapers were engaged in hauling
snow away from Water street, some OF
the street railway lines were blocked
so that the cars could not be operated
and some of the country roads were
impassable because Of snowdri1ts.
Yesterday there was no snow on Water
street and the men were engaged in
scraping up the mud and loading 1t
into carts to be hauled away. Store
doors we're open and at noontime the
mercury indicated 60 degrees anu
higher in the shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
VeIanski- Shapiro

The wedding of Philip Valanski of
Augusta and Miss Rosie Shapiro of
New York City, took place at the Jew
ish synagogue, Second street, Auburn
Tuesday night at 1870. Rabbi Sega]
performed the ceremony, and big
crowd of friends were present Mr.. va.
lanski is we'll known locally. beng a
resident Of Auburn, but now temper
arily working in Augusta. He is a
member Of several local lodges, and has
many friends. After a short wedding
trip to Boston the couple will live at
II Cony street. Augusta, until next fall,
when they plan to return to Auburn to
live.
After the ceremony had been perform
ed. dancing and music was enjoyed un-
til late hour. A banquet was served
and Mr.. and Mrs. Valanski were the re-
cipients Of many beautiful wedding
gifts, and also many kilograms were
received from friends who were unable
to be present. Piano and violin solos
were given by the Misses Ida and Fan
ME Slosberg Of Augusta.
Those present from out Of town: Mr..
and Mrs. Max Slosberg, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Slosberg, Miss Mary Slos-
berg. Miss Ida Slosberg. and Miss Fan
ME Slosberg. all Of Augusta: also Mr.
and Mrs. Hyman Gerstein of Augusta,
Miss Mary Goldman of St. Louis, Mo-;
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Batter Of Gardiner.
Miss Rebecca Slosberg Of Gardiner. Err
nest Lunt Of Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Isaacson Of Norway. and Mr. and
Mrs. Block Of Norway
kilograms were received from absent
friends in New York City, New Ho-
boken, N. j.; Maryland; Boston, Mass.
Portsmouth, N. H.. and Augusta. Me-
rvt.<ov Tournal March a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
fifty Per Cent are
Fifty per

keJeCs0~ NY PCT
Int of all applicants for
,Nlavyenlistment are rejected
IS physically unfit. Strong,
healthy he muscles, sound teeth
~ md good brain are built out
q the foods you eat. The
:. INST perfect ration" ever
I i.vised is Shredded Wheat
Biscuit, the food that fur
fishes all the material the
human body needs in a d.
rsst;ble form. Don't be re-
;5scted! Keep yourself fit for
H. DAYS work by eating
Chi csredded Wheat for break
cset witt, hot Or cold milk or
c ~. Eat it for luncheon
Nth sliced bananas. baked
soDIes and other fruits.
c IKE nature a chance. Made
st N;aea--a Falls, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
mch3odtf
Starks-Nixon.

Henry A. Starks of Augusta ana
Miss vera May Nixon Of Monmouth
were married Wednesday afternoon at
the parsonage of the Penney Memorial
church bv the pastor, Rev. c. G. Mosh-
er. The young couple were unattenuou
and left at once after the cere,iony
for their home in Gardiner. Mr.. etarhs
is employed at Togus. Mrs. otafAs
has always lived in Monmouth Wnere
she has many friends. The best wishes
of many friends go with the young
neople into their new home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

due many citizens Of Augusta for their
generous support of the local League it
has seemed best to make this statement
to avoid any possible misunderstanding
of the situation, and also to assure
the public in general that the League
while not absolutely discouraged" is
most certainly ready and glad to 90
out Of business as an organization so
soon. as we have already said. as any
other organization will take up the
work.
PAUL S. PHALEN. Sec. Pro Tenn.
EDWIN c. DUDLEY, Treasurer.
FRANK +. SMITH,
THOMAS c. INGRAHAM.
BLAINE OWEN,
Executive Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The ice in the river along the city
front is still restless and made another
move Wednesday,. going from the low
or Purinton wharf down as far as the
steam mill. There we're two big spaces
Of open water further down river be-
low the Mile Rock" and mild weather
today will probably carry the ice tc
that point and perhaps below. Quite
lot Of ice came down river Wednesday
afternoon, evidently from the mouth
of Bond brook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Thus it will be seen that the te m had
record OF nine games won and eight
games lost. The goal summary for the
home games was as follows: Thompson
40 goals from field and IS foul goals
thrown; Goodman 40 fed goals: Brown,
30 Field goals; Stilphen, II field goals:
Boardman, II field goals; Cooper, field
goals; Smiley, field goals; Henna, S field
goals and foul goals thrown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The Maine Childrens Home Society
has hired the offices in the Furlnloh
block formerly occupied by Dr. :. II.
KaCan. and will soon occupy the same
The society is at present occupying
smaller office in the same building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
Funeral Of Roger D. cony

The funeral Of the late Roger D.
Cony was held at 0 o'clock WEDNESDAY
,,ornire al st. Mary's Catholic church
The service being conducted by KEY.
r.r Harris in the presence of the reia-
t;ves and a large number OF frlenos'
lnterment was made in St. Marys
cemetery. the bearers being Thomas
PANEL and Edward Cony and Johh
Mccarthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Samuel Jones, George t'roherger
Pavmond Atherton and Carl Lewis
who hav. teen visiting their parents
here for the past few days, left "eo
resday for Orono to resume 'nei
studies at the L. OF NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Fred Crummett. for many years clerk
in the West End Hotel at Portland ana
who a one time was employed i'll the
same capacity at the Cony House IN
this city was III town Wednesday ana
called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Wilson Tirrell of Brockton, Mass,
general superintendent of the l.. A.
Crossett Co. is passing a few days in
the city on business connected with the
local factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The members Of Henry 9. Staples
Comm Sons of Veterans will hold
campfire and class initiation next MOI.
dav evening, April 8, at Grand Army
hail. at which the camps from Carol
ner. Hallowell. Oakland, "ater'ii'e
and South China, also the SHAPES AuN
;Iiarv Of Augusta and the Gardiner
Auxi,iary will be present. The princl-
nal speakers of the occasion Will De
Past Division Commander Cobb OF
Gardiner, Division Commander Cobb OF
Aver of Auburn, Hon. E. c. Carl OF
Augusta and Division Counsel Burlelgh
Martin of Augusta. There will also De
other speakers from the auxlliaries OF
Augusta and Gardiner. supper VIII De
served from 6 to by the Staples Aux
i,iarv. There will be a class Of 10 can
didates and the ceremony of initiation
will be followed by musical enter
tainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

George W. Haskell, who recent'E
vent to Providence, r. l., to take d
position there. returned to this CITY Oh
tuesday to attend the wedding OF ms M
sister Hazel to Charles R. Philnrics X
which took place Wednesday evenlns s,
W.. uosl,a,l will return to PROVIDENCE
Tho latter part of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Friends of Emile Bison OF 'n ns has
MIL, be- pleased to learn that ne ,rar rss
r m accepted position isa.n as s 1 Rroth-
Ing salesman with W O. Horn Horn and sI has
ALREADY Archie Murdoch, well-known
su ,sswan. and has for territory NAME Ma IT,
saiesn,a New hampshire and parts OF
Ner'no and Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

j. H. Winchester of Corinna, mem
Der Of the State Library Commission,
and Mrs. Winchester were VISITORS
Wednesday in the city, stopping at the
Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Millinery opening today and Thurs
day. is the announcement Of E. Dostie
in advt. today. An inclusive show
ing Of the new models is promised pat
ronS of this store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The municipal officers will hold a
special meeting at 1870 this Thursday
evening for the purpose Of considering
an alleged insane case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Sheriff Colby Getchell passed por
tion of Wednesday in Waterville OF
matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

r,,s morning at o'clock begins tne
ihl u, ,iuens at the D. W. Adams co.
SAFE en oa did, collection of pattern table i.
cloths and napkins Is oii 81 oxcent;on-
sale and the opportunity Is and future
al to provide for presena e. one-half
needs. Prices are one-thlra ~ "a This
loss than regular. Reao IN. ">'
o,,;nr for items. etc.---Ac''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Howard MacFariane Of River
side Drive left Tuesday night fol- St
John. N. B., being called there on &C.
|coun. Of the illness Of her father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
Funeral Of Mrs. Frank Frain

Funeral services for the late MRS.
Frank F'rain were held at O'Clock
wednesday afternoon at the home 70
Rr;dee street. Rev. c. G. Mosher OF
tho Pannev Memorial church ofticiat-
ing in the presence OF the rela.i.s.
and many friends. The floral trlou.es
we're many and beautiful. lnterineh'
was made in Mt. Pleasant cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Alice Hussey is Rtient at the
Augusta General hospital, where on
Tuesday she underwent surgical treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

a business caller Wednesday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Frank O. Dean Of Waterville was a
business caller Wednesday at the pro-
bate court