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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-15

spoon in his mouth This inventor the light
of day first in South Dakota village. He spent
some Of his childhood at Evanston, another small
town. He received his common school and high
school education at Paw Paw Mich, which is no
metropolis. He has had to paddle his own fnan.
cial canoe and help the folks" besides He has
been denied opportunity and has forced his own
pathway.
Does he expect riches to come Immediately?
This is his point Of view:
Il expect to get royalties later. My invention
has to prove its worth first If wealth comes. 1t
will be the reward for toll and encouragement 1
certainty don't expect to sit around and wait for
money to be dropped into my hat.
Let pay a tribute to two men who have
stood by and helped to make this aeroplane in
vention possible. One is Prof Philip Fox of Dear
born observatory. The other is Prof. Henry Crew
of the physics department at Northwestern. Mr..
Fox helped me with my experiments much as
one man could help another. AS for Mr.. Crew
the training got under him in learning to anayze
things is priceless
This analytic training has taught me to sit
down with a vagrant idea and pursue it to first
prnciples-to get to the heart of every PROPOSE
ton"
Mr. Russells first money making invention was
electric blanket This device looks like an
ordinary bed comforter It's stuffng, however Is
interviewer with fine wires ncased In asbestos
Connected with an ordinary light socket the blan-
kel develops considerable neat-enOuSn, say, TO
keep outdoor sleeper comfortable when the
mercury is huddled at the bottom of the tube
Other inventions are an aero-fan, said to be
Improvement on ordinary cool-breeze makers; an
electric heating pad similar in principle Of con-
struction to the blanket and thermostat for
controlling electric heat
What promises to be another important inven-
ton. however, is electromagnetic rapidfre
gun Mr.. Russell has been working at odd times
on this idea for several months. The principle is
the expulsion Of missiles from gun without the
of explosive material, he says and expert
ments with workshop models have been highly
gratifying.
at may be years. though, before l perfect it,"
the young man smiles Il have the idea fixed in
mind and 1t is matter Of developing the idea
Someone else may produce a successful gun Of
this type before do. l have gun that will shoot
all right, but 1t isn't ready for the market
by long shot"
And just to show you that rising young inven-
tor is an ordinary human being like the rest of
US, here's one Mr.. Russell: He didn't want the
photographer to take his picture he stood with
his sleeves rolled up before work bench be
cause he thought that the dense growth of black
hair on his arms would show when the picture
appeared in the paper. Furthermore, he was
very careful to fix the knot of his fourin-hand
tie Just SO" before he said. "A ready"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-15
HATS ARE TO BE OF SATIN
terial Is to Take the Place Of
the Popular Velvet.

Once more comes a change in hat
fashions. Indeed the change Is less
concerned with the shapes than with
the fabrics. The high authorities
who control the destinies of fashions
have decreed that satin shall take the
place of velvet in the intermediate
weeks that separate the winter season
from that of the approaching spring.
or course, the reason for the dis
carding of the velvet chapeau is
found in the need of new things for
women of fashion, who will soon leave
winters temperatures behind them
and depart for summer climes. The
satin hat is offered as an accompani-
ment for the tailor-made and the af-
ternoon frock of silk or satin. Pres
emily we shall find its successor in
the straw model, intended to accom-
pany lingerie gowns.
A noticeable number of the new
intended to add picturesque note to
the costume. Some of them are band
ed with jet or other pailletted garni-
ture, while there are models trimmed
with goura feathers, paradise and
burnt ostrich.
An effort is being made to depart
from the conventional sailor shape
in which the majority of the large
hats have been shown for the last
three seasons. The crowns are per-
haps bit higher than their predeces-
sors and the brim at one side is ex-
tended to form a contrast with that of
the other side Sometimes the wider
brim is curled upward and gives
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-15
PRETTY SANDALS IN CROCHET
Only One Among the Numerous Allur-
ing Things That May Be Worked
With the Needles.

Every day reveals some new article
which can be crocheted. In fact, this
is a crocheting and knitting season
One Of the newest articles is pair OF
sandals. These are provided with
straps which cross the instep and
with longer crocheted straps which
are to be wrapped around the ankle.
thus holding the sandals securely ON
the foot
When crocheting caps, bootees,
gloves ETC., for the baby. you may as
we'll make one Of the new crocheted
covers for the little coat hanger. or
course. the cover will fit only the arms
OF the hanger. The hook should be
wound with ribbon. Ribbon rosettes
attached to the ends Of the hanger Will
soften it's otherwise severe lines
In the black-andwhite room moth
ing could be more appropriate than a
round cushion crocheted in black and
ornamented with white crocheted rose
buds.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-15
FOR KERCHIEFS AND GLOVES
Dainty Sachets That Cost Little and
Are Easily Made of Japanese
Paper Serviettes.

Handkerchief and glove sachets
make most delightful presents, and
are a necessity if gloves, etc, are to
look their best; If they are left knock
ing about the drawers, they quickly
look soiled and creased. The sachets
here described cost very little, for
they are made from Japanese paper
serviettes.
For the handkerchief case two servi-
cites are needed choose those with
a straight border and pretty patterns
round.
Cut some cotton wool the same size
as the serviettes, sprinkle it with
violet or rose sachet powder, accord
ing to the floral decoration on the SER
viettes, and lay between the servi-
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-15
Neck Ribbons

Half-inch ribbon in bright colors,
striped crosswise, is worn about the
neck with white blouses or with blue
serge frocks, says the Omaha World.
Herald. The ends are pulled through
silk button. and this little ornament
can be pulled back and forth to make
the neck opening of any desired size.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-15

original when trimmed with undyed
fitch and when the wrap is lined with
pale lemon-yellow silk This sounds
a curious combination of color. but
have seen it exploited with great sue
cess.
The head l have sketched this week
shows new and artistic coiffure The
back view figure gives one Of the lat
est evening headdresses. Here the
hair is softly drawn away from the
face and arranged at the back of the
head in clusters of curls. For small
women this is an excellent headdress
it adds height to the figure, and at the
same time dignity.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-15
VULGAR DISPLAY OF WEALTH.

My face is my fortune" said the conscious
beauty
Well II isn't necessary for you to be con.
stantly flashing your ROLL remarked the male
cynic-Judge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

better typified than in considering the
history of this single business. From
an ordinary small town store of a few
years back this business mas been de-
veloped in quality and quantity till it
can be compared with the great food
emporiums of the very large cites.
Everything in the grocery, meat, fish,
provision. fruit and confectionery lines
is here purveyed under the most san
itary conditions. All pure food re-
quirements are more than met, as the
management will tolerate only the best
goods and intelligent service. George
d. Haskell, founder of the business, is
still the senior partner. His son, G..
Daniel Haskell, was admitted to the
firm about five years ago and is dis
playing his ability as business man
in numberless ways. Deliveries are
maintained throughout the year all
over the section tributary to Augusta.
The hay, grain, feed, straw, lime, hair
and cement departments constitute a.
business in themselves, maintaining
relations with leading builders, con-
tractors and horse owners throughout
central Maine. The Messrs. Haskell
are broadminded men in the conduct
OF their business, standing behind ev-
cry deal and guaranteeing absolute
satisfaction. This IS an Augusta in
stitution of prime importance, of which
every citizen is, as he has a right to
be, proud. The Haskell stock is so
large and varied that every taste can
be satisfied. Orders by telephone or
mail are given the most careful atten-
tlon, while visitors to the Haskell
stores always carry away favorable
Impressions % the courteous attend
ants and reasonable prices. This is a
cash business. and by a strict enforce
ment OF this rule all the Haskell GUS
toners are direct beneficiaries. Public
scales are located here and are a great
convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Augustus Great Building Boom
Splendid Record Past Three Which Time Buildings of
the Have Been Erected The C Con-
Equipped for Work of Any Description
Magnitude Outlook Bright for the Coming Year. =

Street, each time following a disas-
trous fire. Not only has the Noyes-
Campbell Co. put up a great number
of structures here. but they have also
been called upon to do important work
in other sections, as instance the
two bank buildings and a modern
school building at Turner Center;
school buildings, one each at Auburn
and at Livermore Falls, also two other
fine school buildings up in Aroostook
County, at Fort Fairfield. At Foxcroft
they built two handsome residences for
the Messrs. Mayo.
1t is also well to mention that the
Noyes- Campbell Co. does not confine
itself alone to building construction,
for this year they will have completed
between two and three miles of state
highway. through the town of Fair
field, in addition toswhich they have
several other similar contracts under
way; others in contemplation for next
season. On building, and highway con-
struction, the concern employs any
where from IS to 200 men, according
to the seasorts of the year.
The officers of the Noyes-Campbell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
TRACY & METCALF

The general prosperity and business
importance of a city like Augusta are
in large measure reflected by the
character of it's public buildings, bust
ness BLOCKS and private residences, as
we'll as by the magnitude of it's man.
ufacturing and commercial interests.
Judged by these standards Augusta
may we'll claim to be one of the most
important and progressive of Maine
cities. During the past few years the
city has enjoyed an unusual activity in
building operations, during this time
many of the finest buildings and resi-
dences in the state having been erect
ed, with others now building and in
contemplation. And it is noteworthy
fact that nearly all of the buildings of
the past few years have been erected
by Augusta contractors who have the
experience, equipment, etc, second to
none anywhere. Among those VINO
have been especially active We men,
ton the firm of Tracy & Metcalf. Both
members Of the firm have had years
of practical experience as master
builders, but as a firm have been asso-
ciated since 1909. They are known as
consideration and painstaking con-
tractors, with reputation for stick
ing scrupulously to specifications,
thereby rendering the utmost salts
faction. On Oas Street they have a
modern planning mill, two and a half
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
V. U. PIERCE.
Contractor and Builder, Middle Street,
Augusta.

While in business on his own &C.
count for only seven years, V. U.
Pierce is one of the foremost master
builders of the city at this time, his
building operations extending to all
parts of the city and suburbs, and
comprising some of the finest dwell
ings that grace the splendid residential
sections of the community. Mr.. Pierce
learned his trade with William Hanks
of this city, and is thoroughly trained
In all the details that make up the ex-
pert builder. He will be pleased to
submit plans and estimates for any
Kind of building structure, with the
assurance that the contract will be
carried out strictly according to
specifications. During the past seven
Years he has erected many fine houses
and other buildings. And, at this
time he is one Of the busiest contrac-
TORS IN the city. now building a house
Tor w. w. Whitney on Pike street. one
Tor himself on Middle street, resi-
dence for j. NJ. Foster on Arsenal
street, and still another on Maple
street for Harry Brooks. From 10 to
10 men are carried on the payroll. Mr..
Pierce giving his close personal super
VISION to the contracts to insure the
best possible results.
v. U. Pierce is hustler and is
capable and reliable. He is an es-
teemed member of the K. of P. also Of
the q. +. 0. E. and the Sons of Vet.
Grams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

No CITY in Maine is enjoying a great
err building era than does the city or
Augusta at this time, and scores OF
busy workmen are in evidence in all
parts Of the city and suburbs. NOT
only are many fine new buildings being
put up, but numbers of the older
structures are being remodeled or en-
larged. And in many parts Of the city
the residential sections are growing
faster than ever before, in some in
stances the homes completed being
among the finest in the state. And in
this connection it is especially worthy
of note that practically all of these
buildings and residences are being put
up under contracts awarded to Au-
gusta contractors. This is as it should
be. Tor our contractors and builders
rank with the best in the State of
Maine, their facilities being such as
to enable them. to undertake the lars-
est contracts, for buildings of any de-
scription. Among the busiest Of the
larger of these concerns is the Noyes-
Campbell Co, of 1911 Water Street. For
81 years, HrSt as pTl\dt iiIill, estdo-
lished by n. Noyes & Son, afterwards
conducted alone ny Reuel j. Noyes.
and finally incorporated as the Noyes-
Campbell Co. in 1914, this concern has
been active in the growth and devel-
opment Of this part of the state.
Tho Noyes- Campbell Co. will be
pleased 10 estimate on, and furnish
plans and specifications for the cree
ton of large or small structures of
Wood. brick. stone or concrete, to be
built anywhere in the New England
states. They enjoy the confidence of
the leading architects and property
owners, who know the concerns re-
pute for living strictly up to a con-
tracts specifications. In the city of
Augusta the concern has erected many
of the most prominent buildings,
among them the Vickery Building, 26l-
269 Water Street; the Post Office and
Federal Building. to which they are
now completing an addition; the splen-
did Y. NJ. c. A. building. the pride of
Augusta: the c. A. Eaton Shoe Fac
tories; Beach Block, the Colonial Thea
ter and others. In addition they re-
modelled four wings. and built the
large power house, the laundry and
carpenter shops for the Maine State
Insane Hospital. They twice remod-
eled the Opera House block on Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HARRY E. HANKS

Mr. Hanks headquarters are on nj
Bangor Road and since he started 81
business for himself in 1900 he has DEL
veloped his business into one Of tA|
best-known building enterprises in thi|
section. He is an all-round man
though no smatterer Whatever h|
undertakes he puts through to fn
lsh, in a way TO satisfy any reasonahh
man. His patrons are. in fact, th
leading business men and corporatior
IN Augusta and adjacent towns. NJ
hanks estimates that he has butt
somewhere around 70 Of the house.
which mark Augusta as city of well.
Kept and attractive homes, housing IN.
telligent and busy people. He has put.
up several houses in various parts Of
the city on his own account and ID
these ventures he has always been sue.
cessful. A house known to have been
quilt by Harry E. Hanks does not long
await an occupant or a purchaser, a
the case may be. Mr.. Hanks also gives
careful attention to jobbing of mis-
cellaneous kind and the men whom Be
employs in this department are re-
sourceful mechanics who can be count
ed on to execute in the most thorougs
manner the particular things to whi&
they have set themselves. The owns
OF this business is never too engrOssea
IN his affairs to fail to hold himself
responsible for any work which BIZ
staff has in hand. He has always
nVed IN Augusta and those citizens o.
the city who have known him as boz
ana man recognize in him the type Of
man upon whom any responsibility can
De placed, with the assurance that hs
care and attention to his chosen lint
OF work will continue to do him th'
same credit as for years past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WILLIAM A. HANKS
William A. Hanks is speclaiist II

William A. Hanks is a specialist IN
wood construction Of all types seiect-
inc his nlans and materials with
c,earness of purpose and an intent 10
serve his patron with a whoie-hearteo
interest which always results IN
completed contract to the entire sa'ls
fac,ion Of all parties concerned. oinsle
houses. apartment buildings, manuIac-
turin. establishments off1ce structures
,heSe are the lines of construction
with which he is thoroughly 1a1iiliiai'
Some of the best private residences ~
+he citv are among his most recent
.r,or,. The residence of Mrs. r. Snltn
~, chanel street; two houses Tor VIII
TOW Cole. Spring street; hVe houses
for r A. Hussey; the H. r. Brown
,os;denca at the corner of School ana
pa.r, streets: bungalows at ocean
point. SQUIRREL Island and other sum
mer resorts for leading business men
are the best sort of evidence VI
Hanks ability to vary MS SIKH
cording to the particular taste OF MS
natron. Whatever is Hanks quit 10
sure to give satisfaction IL mas oeen
not only with residential work. no"
avar that Mr.. Hanks has busted NM
self He built the nurses home at the
civ hospital, a model structure OF lts
LIND Still another speciality with Mr.
Hanks is lake camps and cottages at
cohhossaecontee and other of the beau
+;f;,, sheets of water near the city. lie
has recently completed an ONCE pulio-
inc and a 15O-foot shed extension at tie
works of the Hallowell Granite Coni-
pany. Mr. Hanks has every reason ~
look to the future with the same oe.
gree of confidence that he can renec'
,,non his mast record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
]. NJ. NICHOLS COMPANY

The marked success of the j. NJ.
Nichols Company is due TO the energy
and business foresight of J. S. Nichols,
who is president, treasurer and gem
eral manager. Though the growth OF
the city of Augusta has been factor
in the prosperity of this concern, the
fact remains that Mr.. Nichols connec-
ton with the business has in itself
made for record achievements. The
Nichols Company undertakes every
thing in the way of masonry, thing,
plastering, chimney work, installing of
fireplaces, stating, cement work, fiue
lining, etc. Mr.. Nichols services have
been called on in the erection of some
of the finest residences in Augusta and
his cooperation with general contract
ors is always hearty and satisfactory
to all concerned. The company has
also done a considerable amount of
public contract work, especially in the
slaying of walks, roadways, etc. Mr..
Nichols, through his service in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HERBERT M. DAMREN

Mr. Damren has been engaged IN
the contracting and building business
IN his own account for more than TOUR
wears. He brought to his business VEN
ture wide experience, one OF ms
earlier employments having peeh ioi
several years with l.. E. Braostfee''
the well-known Hallowell contractor
Mr.. Damren has found the business
people Of Augusta responsive 10 TIE
service which he has to offer. AS
result he has to his credit some OF the
finest residences which have been
built in this city Of late years. his
experience has been extended with
both entirely new work ana the re-
modelling Of buildings. Some OF MS
renovating and remodeling contracts
have attracted the widest attention,
SO ingenious has been their planning
and execution. The two houses for
w. II. Stilkey and the Burleigh Mar
tin house on Sewal Street are to be
noted among Mr.. Damren's accom-
plishments. Both jobs exhibit handi-
craft Of the first order. Several OF
the most practical bungalows erected
about here have been Of Mr.. Damren' S
planning. He lives on Maple street,
where he has recently erected large
two-family house for himself. He is
always glad to confer with prospective
builders who are willing to pay a fair
price for work of a superior quality.
Mr.. Damren and his patrons find that
in the end this is the truest economy.
In his experience, covering more than
20 years, he has fitted himself to act
as a careful adviser in building prob
lens, striving to carry out to the
smallest detail those fundamental prin-
ciples Of accuracy and attention which
assure a lasting satisfaction. Mr..
Damren is a Maine man, native Of
the town Of Belgrade. He belongs
to several fraternities. including the
knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen
of America and the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen. He is the sort of
man who puts energy and stamina
into everything with which he has to
do. His friends and acquaintance
are almost numberless and all Of them
esteem him as a man of the highest
character and standing in the COM
munity which he has selected for mis-
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CHARLES A. BROOKS

The contracting and building busi-
ness carried on for the past four years
by Charles A. Brooks has been sue
cessful from the first and without I'M
due exploitation by the proprietor The
quality of the work which he does,
however has now become so well
known that resume of Augustus re-
cent development would not be COM
plete without his being represented.
Mr.. Brooks lives and has his office at
2s3 State Street, with shop at Ga Gage
Street. His shop is equipped to serve
a supply base for the large building
and remodeling business which he is
now carrying on in Augusta and the
surrounding country. He learned his
trade thoroughly with the firm of ].
T. Wilson of Beverly Farms, Mass,
serving that firm in responsible posi-
tons in connection with building op-
erations of varied kind. Though
principally a worker in wood, Mr..
Brooks is experienced in brick and
stone contracting, always succeeding
in suiting his ability to the particular
requirements of his patron. The Fogg
house on Summer Street, the Preston
w. Brown house on Willow Street, t! e
P. E. Fuller residence on Green Street,
the Pope house on Cushman Street, The
Hanks house on Maple Street, Perly
Hanks house on Bangor road, are
typical of the skill which Mr.. Brooks
and his subordinates bring to bear
upon the work in hand. An especially