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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Politics and preparedness"

The appointment Of Newton D. Bak-
er as secretary Of war came as such a
surprise that only now are the real
facts regarding the man coming to be
known. In this connection an interest
ing light is shed upon him. and still
more on President Wilson, by the rev.
Citations of William B. Brewster, field
secretary of the National Security
League. Mr.. Brewster relates that
when sent out to enlist the sympathy
and support Of various mayors in the
preparedness movement, Mayor-now
Secretary-Baker was the first mayor
he called on. Mr.. Baker refused to
have anything to do with the move
ment because" he said, "he was a
pacifist and was opposed to the agita-
ton for preparedness. He considered
the movement based on hysteria and
that it was manufactured war scare. 3"
The quotation is from Mr.. Brewster.
Mr.. Bakers remarks show that he
was in entire sympathy with that mes
sage which President Wilson sent to
Congress year ago in which he said
that not having been negligent Of de-
Tense we shall not alter our attitude
toward it because some among us are
nervous and excited" OF course, talk
ing to the farmers on his recent prepar-
edness tour, Mr.. Wilson said he had
changed his mind, that you cannot at
ford to postpone this thing of prepared
ness that I'VE are daily treading
among the most intricate dangers"
that New circumstances have arisen
which make it necessary for America
to defend herself" that Il don't know
what single day may bring FORTH"
and, 1T ought not to be possible for
the world to say that the flag of the
United States, which we love, can be
stained with impunity."
AS long as actions shall continue to
speak louder than words, however, how
can President Wilson object that men
shall believe that he adopted the pre-
paredness slogan purely for political
experience and to make votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
MT. VERNON

| Rev. Alex. Stewart, Carleton Turner
| w. E. Carson, Mrs. B. F. Allen ano
Mrs. Jos. w. Allen are in attendance
at the M. E. Conference at Rumford.
| The hotel at Mount Vernon has
changed ownership and it is expected
the house will be reopened to the pub
lie at an early date.
| Mt. Vernon High has reopened aftel
two weeks vacation with Miss Mar
guerite Holman of Pennington, teach
er. Miss Holman is highly proficient
and comes well recommended and 9
profitable session is expected.
j. A. Rundlette has repaired his shop
sufficiently to resume work.
| Mrs. Will Chesley is reported on tho
sick list.
Mrs. Manley Kelley, a former resi-
dent Of this town, passed away Satur-
day after a long illness at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Clarence R. Robin
son Of Vienna.
There were no services Sunday al
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Pastor John F. Blunt. former resi-
dent Of this town, has been conducting
revival services at Redondo Beach
California.
Walter Gordon and family have
moved to Augusta.
| There was no Grange meeting Sat-
urday, on account of the death Of Mrs
Viola Neal, one Of the members.
F. L. Tuttle of Vienna was in town
on business Saturday.
Many from this place are planning
to attend the annual session of the
Maine Conference at Rumford which
opens April IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

One hundred and nineteen shipping
companies have been formed since the
war broke out, combined capital $4s,-
$1,000. This includes concerns for
constructing, operating and repairing
ships. They are carrying freight on
everything from a goth century mer-
chairman to a Chinese junk, and If the
Flying Dutchman could be captured 1t
would be pressed into service to carry
war munitions to the belligerents. Ev-
cry one Of these shipping companies
is hoping the Republican party Will
make business. worth while after the
war is over. Just now they are busy
loading vessels to their Plimsoll lines
The next time Democratic prosperity
warbler gets after your vote just refer
him to this record Of industrial growth
due to war conditions and tell him
there's a reason why people in some
sections of the country have plenty OF
money to spend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

The remains Of Madeline Hersey
12-year- daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Hersey, who was drowned in the
East Branch of Mattawamkeag stream
at Oakfield, Christmas week, were
found Saturday morning by Leland
White, young man Of that town. Ths
body was found in a shallow eddy
about SO rods from where she went
under. The stream for miles had been
searched for days, ice was cut and a
hundred men worked within ten feet OF
where the body lay. Since the ice left
the stream few days ago search was
resumed. The funeral was held Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
NORRIDGEWOCK

Mrs. Mabel Vaughan went to New
York Wednesday for a months visit
with her mother.
The young people of the Congrega-
tional church recently held a social in
the vestry. They are making plans to
start Christian Endeavor Society in
the near future.
The topic of the last meeting OF the
Village Improvement Society was
Modern Plays" and the hostesses were
Mrs. Grace Smith and Mrs. Mary
Brown. The following program was
given: Reading Of report; roll cali;
business; vocal solo, Mrs. Neva Jones
Abbey's Quest Of the Holy Grail" ISL
Part, Mrs. Smith; piano solo, Mrs An
ME Merrill; I'd Part Holy Grail" Mrs.
Smith; poem. Sir Galahad," Mrs.
Folsom; vocal solo, Mrs. Seavey; read
ing, Mrs. Brown: poem, Mrs. Folsom;
solo, Mrs. Hilton; America"
The Grammar, Intermediate and
Primary schools commenced Monday
after a three-w vacation.
There will be a baptism In the Bap-
fist church on Sunday evening, April
%.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

The bulletin on Cutworm Control. Just
issued by the United States departmenS
of agriculture, is especially commenoea
to the careful consideration OF sucil
farmer-e editors as Chad of the kennepec
Journal, Condor of the Manchester Union
and Pats and Knocks Of the Portland
Press. This bulletin gives the life his.
tory of this pestiferous critter. calling II
by name and revealing the intimate Pc
culiarities of its various family connec-
tons with all the assurance and airy
grace of our great and beloved Faunal
Naturalist picturing the busy, though
somewhat stupid existence of white
rhinoceros from it's procreant cradle to
the grace If the aforesaid horny-handed
sons of toll and trouble complain OF the
ravages of the cutworm during the busy
season now so close upon us 1t Will be
evidence of neglect of an opportunity to
gain much-needed Observation-Disclosures
Journal.
We want to see that bulletin! Deak
says they call the unprincipled critter
"by name" and if it was named by a
forceful naturalist who knew what he
was talking about, it must be as bad as
anything Hal Gardner says about Re-
publicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
When the Stomach is
Sick Try Mona
Ends Indigestion or Stomach Pain.
In Few Minutes. Pleasant Littl,
Tablet Guaranteed.
Good Appetite Follows Good Digestion.
You Can Have Both and Eat What
YouAike.

All! What relief. No more sick, heavy
feelings after eating. No more gas No
more stomach pains. No more indiges-
ton.
No mater what ails your digestive tract
or what under the sun you have tried
without getting permanent relief, lust
take handy little Mi-o-na tablet after
each meal for few days and feel how
quickly it works to end your miseries. II
you think this sounds too good to be true
Just try it today and see for yourself
Mi-o-na succeeds because it works not
only on the fermenting stomach contents
but on the stomach itself
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets are being dis
tributed by Bowditch- Webster & Co. and
hundreds of other good druggists through
out the country and are guaranteed to give
complete satisfaction or money back. Get
some this very day and see how your en-
gestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
CAMBRIDGE

Schools commenced April "a. Mrs.
Edna F. Bailey is supervisor of schools.
Eden Austin was at home for a two
weeks vacation from Orono.
d. B. Whitney returned Friday from
Boston.
a large attendance is expected at the
Grange next Saturday evening. Roll
call and quotations.
Mrs. Claire Sawyer is entertaining her
brother of Abbot.
Mrs. Bertha Stafford of Harmony
was in town last week.
Augustus Brown is in poor health.
Mildred Wilder was at home last
week from Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
COhliN6 EVENTS

April 12-Conference Of school commit
tees and superintendents. Damariscotta.
April 12-Meetins to organize newly
elected Republican County Committee at
April 12-Mafne Daily Newspaper Asso-
April a~Maine Methodist Conference.
April i2-1s-Maine Board Of Pharmacy
| examination of candidates for registra-
| ton, q. Of NJ. Orono.
April &c Snr1 Lodge knights OF
April i4-iScson.erset County Boys
April iEKnox County Teachers Con-
April 16-Palm Sunday.
April 17-Penobscot County Teachers
| convention, Bangor.
! ty, civil and criminal term, Belfast
| April 18-Supreme Court. Androscog-
gin County. civil and criminal term, Au-
April 1s-supreme Court, Aroostook
County, civil and criminal term, Houl-
ton. April 19-Maine State Branch. No.
IS, United National Association of Post
Office Clerks. annual convention. Rock
April 1s-Maine State Branch, National
| Association of Letter Carriers. annual
convention, Hallowell.
United National Association Of Post Office
Clerks. annual convention, Rockland.
| April 2G-Dual debates, U. of NJ. VS..
Colby, at Orono and Waterville.
! April 23-Easter Sunday.
| April 24-2S-Camp of instruction for
officers and non commissioned officers of
State Militia Portland.
| April 24-2S-Better New England con-
ference and exhibit, Portland.
| April 2i-29-Bangor Automobile Show,
c. w. Morse Winter Garden.
| April 25-Supreme Court. Lincoln Coun-
ty, civil and criminal term. Wiscasset.
! April 2S-Fran}llin County Teachers
convention, Pennington.
| May 11-l2-Mane Organized Bible Glass
Association Convention, Wateryille.
May 17--Grand Lodge, knights Of Py-
! tfias, annual convention. Bangor.
| May 26-Kennebec County Sunday
School Association, annual convention,
| Albion.
May 27-Bowdoin prize essays. Bruins
| wick.
May so-Bowdoin College examination.
! Brunswick.
June 14-15-Maine Division. Sons Of Vet
Grams, Annual Encampment at Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
RIPLEY

Mrs. Bessie Litchheld has returned
home from ST. Adams.
Chas. Hanson is i'll with the grip.
Mrs r. j. Harris has been in Shirley
the guest Of her daughter, Mrs. Mitch
ell.
Mrs. Mary Neal is in Rockland.
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Farrar were
recently in Portland.
Herbert Addition, who has been very
ill, is improving slowly.
Mrs. Clara Sawyer is in Dexter for a
few days.
Mrs. Cassia Parsons has returned to
her home in Dover.
Fred Hanson is moving his house
hold goods from Dexter into the Dun
lap house.
VIM. Sawyer recently visited his I'M
Gle in Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Has the Country Had Enough Of It?

That the Democratic tariff has prov
ed highly injurious to the farmer Win
out the slightest offset in reduced
prices to the consumer is aoundantiy
proved by the statistics compiled by
Democratic officials of the government.
The importation Of meats and dairy
products, wool, farm animals Gnciud-
ing cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry,
eggs and such products OF the soil as
grains, hay, vegetables and plants mas
increased by leaps and bounds. During
the first 10 months of the Underwood
bill the increase in this class of impor-
tation over the importation during a
like period of the Payne bill amounted
to s1o2, GoO, 600, or 142 per cent.
Even the war, which has operated in
some respects like protective tariff by
diminishing foreign production and in
creasing the foreign demand, could not
offset the reduced rates Of the Under
wood bill, the increase during ~
months of the war under the Democrat
ic measure being 100 per cent. over a
like period under the Payne bill.
1t requires no expert economist or
statistician to calculate what injury
would have been done the farmer had
not the European war interviewed to
diminish to some extent the effects of
the Democratic tariff, or what would
be the results to the farmers if the war
should suddenly cease before that bill
is radically revised. Do the farmers of
to take the chances of another four
years instalment of Democratic blum
dering and inefficiency? We do not
think so; and we believe the first duty
of those opposed to Democracy is to
reduce their differences to point
where they will not menace the well
fare Of the nation.
For the reporters at Oyster Bay the
other day. Col. Roosevelt wrote, that
there be no misquoting his attitude:
II have nothing to add to the Trini-
dad statement. In that statement I
said that disapproved of any faction
al fight being made in my interest
either in Massachusetts or elsewhere,
and that any such fractional fight was
begun without my knowledge and
would be continued without my acQui-
escence."
If We are to understand the plain
words of Mr.. Roosevelt, the placing of
State, district and county tickets in the
field in Maine by the Roosevelt shout
ers, was contrary to his advice and
., consent. But then, Of course. Col
Roosevelt cannot be expected to ap-
preciate the political astuteness of
Gardner, Vernon and Weber! He
doesn't understand that which is for
his own political interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
TROY

CENTER-George Garcelon was in
Belfast Saturday on business.
F. l.. Cunningham was in Augusta
Tuesday to attend court.
Miss Josephine Hillman and Miss
Marguerite Danforth will teach in
Thorndike.
Mrs. ]. l.. Bagley has been passing a
few days with friends at East Troy.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edmonds of
Burnham passed the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. L.. Cum
ningham.
Mrs E. Whitaker and daughter, Miss
Bessie were called to Thorndike Sat-
urday by the death of Mrs. Whitaker 8
granddaughter, Ethel, the 3-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wren. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
LARONE

Miss Tourjee is once more in her
school on Hill Top after a short vaca-
ton at her home in Rhode Island.
Walter Perkins and J. G. Morrow
have been saving wood with power
saws for the village farmers.
Zeke Emmons is at work in the To-
hey mill.
Miss Alice Buzzell is at home from
her school at Sanford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh Williamson and
two children from Norridgewock were
weekend visitors at L. c. Stevens.
Misses Mildred and Marion Farley
recently made a few days visit al
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ros-
coe Stackpole of Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

Former Governor James B. McCreary
of Kentucky, in an interview given out
at Washington, testified to his wonder
full fortitude by declaring that he read
every one of President Wilson's
speeches on preparedness during his
western trip. mot once did the Presi-
dent repeat himself" says Mr.. Nc
Creary. This is compliment Of some
what doubtful application. Was it be-
cause the President changed his mind
daily, or because he had q different line
or argument to hand out to each par
ticular section Of the country?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
The World War a Year AGO
Today-AprjI IL.

France and England extended
Russia credit amounting to $685.
100000 in exchange for grain.
The United States announced
that Great Britain had requisi-
toned the cargo Of the American
owned vessel Wilhelmina (seixed
Feb. 15) and would reimburse her
owner for the delay. The ship
was bound for 4 German port.
French attacks were sprung On
the west front at Bsrry-au.Bac,
between the Mouse and Moselle.
east Of the fortress Of verdun and
In Alsace. and all were repulaed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

Now it is said that Vice President
Marshall may be rencminated in order
to hold Indiana in the Democratic COL
umn and to save the two seats in the
Senate which the Hoosier voters will
have to dispose Of this fall. The rem
edy is not potent. enough. Mr.. Mar
shall is an estimable man, but he is by
no means a great drawing figure in
Indiana. His party has scant respect
the appointment Of Tom Taggart, Mar
shalls bitter foe, to succeed Senator
Shively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
MONTVILLE

CENTER-Carney Shure is going to
Chelsea. Mass, Thursday for a few
days.
c. c. Fowler Of Unity was at j. j.
Clements Saturday
E. E. Tasker and o. r. Hartman
are building a garage for J. F.. Burkill
at Hill View farm.
Mrs. Eunice Whitcomb sustained a
paralytic shock, affecting her left
side, Saturday noon.
Miss Beatrice Leavitt went to her
home in Waldo Saturday for a short
visit.
P. w. Jaquith is saving wood with
his gasoline outfit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Infected Milk.

Seventy-six out of eighty seven cases
OF typhoid fever which occurred in a
recent outbreak have been traced by
the United States Public Health Ser
vice to infected milk. Had the first
cases been reported to a trained health
oncsr the outbreak could have been
Stamped out promptly. When will We
learn that disease prevention is sure
ana chea3f-United States Public
lHsaltA es1cs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Don't Let a Cold
Get a Good Start

The way to check a cold is to fight 1t
from the first. Even the worst maladies
early enough. Colds may lead to asthma.
bronchial troubles and pulmonary affec-
tons In the treatment of these one Of
the first needs Is to build up body resist
ance.
Eckman's Alternative often has assisted
in such upbuilding AS a treatment for
the troubles named, it has been used for
instances it has effected lasting relief
AS with any other medicine, it should
be regarded only first aid to right
care and hygienic living-and safe one.
For it contains no narcotics, opiates or
habit-forming drugs Of any sort.
At your druggists.
Eekman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

Is the Kennebec Journal going to be
scooped by the Bath Times. which Is said
to be carefully and painstakingly groom
ing a dandelion plant for the first Maine
report?-Boston Globe.
Not on your nonpareil Edpointers!
We are confident that by the time the
Bath Times has a bud some loving sub
scriber will have sent US mess of
green's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

The Lakeshore correspondent writes:
For the last few years the ice has gone
out Of the Massachusetts lake on the
following dates: 1911, April 80; 1912,
April 25; 1918. April 10; 1914. April 80.
This year on April 10 the ice is still 20
inches thick and some are still cross
ing on foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
|IIvll|I3s
|Ia7aa:|3

, oec; 9.o9 A. NJ, Bruns-
wick. Lewiston. Pennington, Portland.
Boston; 1Z.4S P. M, Halloweil, Gardner
and So. Gardiner; $40 p. M, local: aU7
+. NJ. (eApress), Brunswick, Rockland.
cortland, Boston and New York; 5.l5 =.
NJ. Haliowell, Gardner and So. Gardi
ner; 6R +. M. mot beyond portlandl.
104u +. M, Lewiston, Bath, Portland
Boston. sundays sos and lois A, M. 4 ~
(New for.) and l0.4O +. NJ. Portland and
Boston. GA"
GOING EAST-1.1 A. NJ, Bangor.
Calais, Bar Harbor, st. John, Halifax
Aroostook Co Sunday morning does not
connect beyond Bangor, except to Rar
Harbor; 6.33 A.. NJ, local to Moose
head Lake via Oakland), Belfast.
F., CT and Bangor; g.l7 4. NJ, 10.
e ca re TO Belfast, Bangor and Skowhegan;
H06 +. M, Waterville, Bangor. B. e A
4. T., Calais. st. John and Halifax: ga
r. NJ, express to Waterville, thence local
20 Bangor and Mattawamkeag; 3.2O p. NJ.
Materville and Skowhegan; 7O8 p. NJ,
.M.aterville. Skowhegan and Bangor.
Sundays 2.53 T. NJ, for Bangor; Iii, $50
A. M. and 2.53 F. NJ. for Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for HalloWell.
Gardner and South Gardiner at 6.3S. 9.3s
a. NJ, 24S, S;1O, 4.O7. Gardiner only Sis.
II. d. WALDRON, Genl Passenger Agt.
D; G. DOUGLASS. GenI Mgr. Port
land. Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Houlton has bought the old Bangor

Houlton has bought the old Bangor
police patrol wagon, which was recent
ly Unexpectedly found intact. except
the tires, after having been stored for
some months. The Pioneer says that
II was not bought because intoxica-
ton was increasing in Houlton but
rather as source Of help to our police"
and thinks it will be ready for bust
ness after it is painted, repaired. tires
replaced and few minor things like
these done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

A Clear Brain and healthy body are
essential for success. Business men,
teachers, students, housewives, and
other workers say Hoods Sarsa =
parilla gives them appetite and
strength, and makes their work seem
easy. 1t overcomes that tired feeling.
ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

A Washington dispatch says the ad-
ministration is beginning to think that
the United States is being trified with
on the question of submarine outrages.
We can't imagine how the government
has ever acquired such suspicion!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

Five Of the items in the requisition for
chemicals in the New York city hospital
are midodibromproacemic acid, dime
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES dimethylami-
doa zobensaldehyde, Observation-Disclosures
carboxylicester, and observation-disclosures
Observation-Disclosures. Every once In
awhile we manage to square matters with
the compositors and proofreaders.-De.
troit Free Press.
that they have put something over on
you,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12

A Maine correspondent Of the Boston
Herald learns that the Democrats Of this
State will not have as much money to
use in this campaign as they would like
to have. They are likely to find some
consolation, however, in the fact that the
Progressive organization with plenty of
funds is going to put third ticket in
the field.-Biddeford Record.
And especially when the third party
ring that controls the money is work.
ing for the Democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
PerpIexinq.

A servant girl who had been admon-
ished by her mistress to be very careful
in washing up the best tea things, was
overheard shortly afterward INDUCING
in the following soliloquy while in the act
of wiping the sugar basin: eff l was to
drop this ere basin and was to catch it,
l suppose 1 shouldn't catch it; but if
was to drop it and wasn't to catch it,
reckon | should just catch it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Making Sure.

WdKIU9 0UTes
II wish to buy some ointment"
Eyes, madam"
"Will you open the jar?"
"Why, this is a sealed package. Yours
is an unusual request"
II know. But I've heard that there's
often a fly in the ointment; and wish to
make sure that there is none in what l
buy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Not So SociabIe.

"How would you like to enter your cal
in a sociability run?'
"Sociability, Ell? Are the six-cylinders
going to sheer at the four-cylinders?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-12
Bad Policy.

"Just one word of caution" said the
dealer in hair goods to the new clerk.
"Yessir."
"Neyer tell lady you have something
prettier when she is trying tosmatch her
hair"