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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
Rnnheam
TO Az OPERAT1C BEAUTY

TO AN OPBRAT1C BEAUTY
(Seen on the stage from the last row in the
top balcony; and, later. on the sidewalk, stepping
into her carr
oh, perch here, on my knee. Thy kiss
Would fill my yearning cup with bliss
Oh, to onfold thee with this arm,
Embracing all thy gittering charm,
Thou dainty, fascinating Miss!
oh, float across the sheer abyss
To where my fond knee waiting is;
Twill do Thy proud reserve no harm.
Oh perch hereon!
All. now you come Hello, what's this?
a ton you weigh or more, | wis
Your bulk, l note. with vague alarm
Recalls the stock on fathers farm.
Farewell, oh, towering Nemesis;
oh, PerCheron
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

The purpose Of the series of meetings to be
held this week is to diffuse information and
arouse interest in order TO save the lives OF
1900 babies this year. OF the 10000 babies
born here every 12 months about 1900 die
before they are year old. 1t is said that
ons-third OF these deaths are easily prevent.
ahle BY the exercise OF proper care. We
have discovered that the most effective aFgu-
ment IN favor Of correct living Is that il
qass. When the man who destroys his
sfieieney BY drink loses his job. he gives up
drink. unless he Is too far gone. When we
discover that the life Of a child IS worth
doliars ana cents 70 the nation We viii give
greater atteatlol p the care 81 the babiey
4ae1in eomplained that il took three years ID
g army mule i takes six tirnss ~
g sise piaa. fhsle s sltoeslh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

NGONDAY, September II. l744-This day was
Nl very sharp and cold for the season. and a
= fire was very grateful | did little but stay
at home all day and employed my time In reading
Of Homer's Iliad. dined at the tavern and
walked out to the country after dinner TO reap
the benefit Of the sharp air. When / returned l
drank tea with Mrs. Cume, and there being some
ladies there, the conversation ran still upon the
old topic. religion.
Tuesday September Is This forenoon spent
In reading Of Shakespeare Timon of Athens
or Manhater, play which, tho not written ac-
cording to Aristote's rules, yet abounds with
hlmitaoIe beauties peculiar 10 this excellent
author.
dlned at Cockburn's where was a set of very
oomical phizzes, and very vulgar UNPUBLISHED
conversation which | did not Joint in, but eat
my dinner and was a hearer reapng as much
instruction from it as il would yield.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

much waste when 10 per cent. Of the annual
crop fs failure. Conservation Of the natural
resources Of America is important, but con-
servation Of the human resources Of the
nation is still moro important. other reasons
can be advanced for saving the babies, rea-
sons which will appeal to every mother, but
they do not need to be formulated, for every
one knows what they are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
Badge of Poverty

Editor of "What Do You RnotO"-When =
marked that paupers used to be compenea
wear a special distinguishing mark msaa ~
disagreed with me and said that there eos-
never have been so uncharitable thing - =
ID. L. o.
You are right. Those who received para
relief in England were once required 10 weA &.
badge of red or blue cloth attached 70 4. y.
shoulder OF the right sleeve. marked wln 4. ~
letter for pauper and the initial letter oi =
parish TO which they belonged.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Opposition to the Taylor plans, when their
contamination is at hand, is a fight to hold
Philadelphia back to hobble it,. to prevent
the kind of progress to which the city is en-
titled to hog-tie 1t and watch other more
progressive communities march by. But that
sort or thing does not go in Philadelphia to-
day. 1t is new era, an era of doing things.
and the sooner some Of the hold backs get
this idea firmly fixed in their heads the less
likely they are to be slit by a buzz-saw.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
1t Didn't Happen to Us, But We Overheard It

"DCT I assure YOU" the visitor was pro-
- testing to the editor, the stories I'm sub
hitting here were original with me. I
shouldn't think n gentleman would doubt
my word"
well, madam" he replied, "I think it more
gentlemanly to doubt your word than to
believe you that old"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
Red Letter DAYS

Editor Of "What Do You RHoW"-is 49,
letter day anything more than day N s@se vase
something happens of great Importance 20 "
self? JAM,
AS commonly used at present the term Y
scribes an important or memorable oceesi oN-s.ai
but originally II referred to the more impoals.
festivals and saints days of the churcn, va h
appear in the calendar in red rather tnAl
black letters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
What Do You Know.

Queries Of general interest toiH be dnsoe,,,
In this column. Ten questions. the dn,,s,,,
to tohich eUcrV 'oell-intormed person ,hovu
knoto. are asked daily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
Cock and Bull Story

Editor of "What Do You Knot0"-l oAn4
find in the few books of reference hass
story" 1 appeal to you for help. ..,
There are different explanations given. but y
most interesting is that 1t is a corrupu0aa a.a,
the saying, "A concocted and bully story, ~ ~
is from the Danish bullen, meaning exagsefA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
Right

You're just a poem, Bess, | said
And ] was right you see,
l knew the way she tossed her head
She was a verse to me.
-Fayne Tart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

1t is calamity to community to have its
members fighting one another in the courts on
this idea, Peru In ancient times decreed that no
case in court should last longer than ten days
That was good law, and helped make fbs
glory OF Peru at that time. 1t would prove a
good thing now, II universal arbtration co,,IS
not be established-Ohio State Journal -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
PREPARED PEopLEIHAyE MET.

!. The man in the restaurant who buffers his three
pieces OF bread while waiting for the steak to
. The lady in front of in the theatre who puts
on her coat and hat five minutes before the end
OF the play to avoid the rush.
}. The business man who always flashes a big roll
that he carries around I'm of emergencies"
4. The budding humorst who gets up early in tho
morning to see whether the mail carrier left
check for him. p. Villain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

When Edward Howard Griggs talked about
IAN Enemy of the People" in Witherspoon
Hall yesterday he was not referring to the
Great Faunal Naturalist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

The Washington street car strike will give
the resoluting Congressman an opportunity
to exercise their abilities without meddllng
In international affairs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
TILE POSTCARD.

Hey! here comes another one Of those postcards.
only 1t aren't coming heRd-hrst this time. No, this
Is the middle of It. Huh-huh! Oh, you're Rona he
surprised. How'd you like o. these get Into
your lemon pie? Looks like wall, don't It? But
can't you see the ant? +. Tnney.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

The appointment of Mr.. Baker indicates
that the President will continue to be his own
Secretary of War.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Portugal at least has the satisfaction of
being safe from any immediate danger of
invasion from Germany
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

While he was abroad word came from
European capitals which Colonel House visited
that he had nothing to say. Now that he
Is back home again the American reporters
are announcing that he can be as silent in
the United States as he was abroad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
NOT DEBT, BUT REVENUE

Increase in borrowing capacity was
authorized only for two incOme-producinR
projects, port Improvement and transit.
These two things will psy their own way,
eventually n not at once. The city merely
lends its credit to finance transit. Every
cent comes back Taxpayers shoul5 not he
nnisIed as to this phase Of the situation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Authority may be varlously exerted It may
be too rigidly exhibited. 1t may be too often
exerted, Happy are they who can be and are
Judicious in this matter. For theirs Is the
crown of suceess.-Detrot Free Press
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

That fire in yarn works" reported in the
newspapers the other day did not occur in the
office of the Providence Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

SCENE; Car on Route 81. Time: $3.50 p. m.
any day
Woman faintedi"
The conductor paled y 2'Sl9 he exclaimed
what win happen 70 me Il the company
leaFpa that che had ro0m to fallls WP.R
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

AS the national defense plans are all dough,
perhaps Baker is the best kind of a man
to take charge of them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

From the way in which Billy" Sunday
lis ralSing in the shekels. it is evident that
the people are willing to cough up for at
least one kind of preparedness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Ambassador Morgenthau refers to the war
as ball game, with the United States as
umpire Hark to the familiar cry: Kill the
umpire"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Pacfsts ask why with all the money we bavs
spent on the army and navy we are not ready for
defense One of the reasons is pacifist army and
navy experts-Chicago Tribune
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

II seems more than passing strange that the
Wares should be unable to make up their
minds as to whether or not South Philadelphia
should have rapid transit Other South Phia-
delphians are in no such perplexity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

The Swiss absolve democracy from the
charge OF slovenliness. The Swiss keep their
premises in as gool order, practice lust as
efficient national housekeeping as do the Ger
mans across the border.-Grand Rapids press
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Anti-Amerlcanlsm does not contnol. the unnar
house. This assurance should have been given
the President on every ground of national duty
and honor.-Chicago Post
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
Classifying Your COuntrymen


Rs'p'tfly dedicated to Fl. H. h
VII
If you meet some guys" or "goils"
Who only Of their hometown talk
Till your blood just fairly boils;
You can bet they're from Moo Yawk
VIII
The chap that tells wild city tales
OF true Moo YawIIers Is he one? Nix
You may be sure the fellow halls
From Ha'lem, Brooklyn or the Bronx
Will Lou
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Mr.. Brandeis may have one consolation
II he runs the present gauntlet unscathed, he
may regard his character as being entirely
impregnable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

No one had to ask VINO he was when the
President sent to the Senate the nomination
of David r. Francis to be Ambassador to
Russia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Life predicts the use Of babies in the
trenches in 1917. In the infantry, probably.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

The wicked effort of some nervous nearstates.
men to usurp the powers of the President is
about over.-Chicago Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Perhaps the lion was so deeply interested
in Nerdun that he forgot all about his en-
gagement to reach here on March l. He ar
rived yesterday, little tardy, but with his
roar in good condition
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Transit be damned" even when smeared
with honey, is not palatabe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
TIE POSTCARD.

Look out. Charlici here comes another piece Of IT,
Looks like a snake don't It? Hee. hee! Bet you
never seen ant big this before-or behind. Oh,
your gOna be surprised. +. Tinney.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

IT'S very queer that when people get rich
they either have no children or they don't
seem TO care for them"
That's not strange. When people get rich
they can't think about anything but their
ancestry; posterity doesn't bother them"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

When the tale Of the exploits of the Moewe
Ia written 1t will once more prove that the
things which actually happen are more won
derrul than those which the fiction writer
can create out of the Iiveiest imagination
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

IN peace, as a tCise man, he should make
suitable preparation for toGr.-Hordce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

II Germany should declare war on the United
States simply because the United States 10
maintain its self-respect had broken off dip.
lomatic relations the responsibility would be
on Germanys head and not ours-SpringfieId
Republican
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
THE POSTCARD.

Here's another piece, but you won't know TIN you
set the head. You say 10 me, How many
pieces can you distribute ant into. Frank?' and
then II tell you. r. Tinnsy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Now. Charlie shut your and don't look Here's
the head. coming Now you can lO0kl Seel Its the
biggest ant in captivity Yep. IT'S ElePh Ant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

sir-Here's dyers advertisement
We Live to Dye,
The More We Dye the Better We Live
The Better You Live the Better You Die.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

Sir-How's this for sign masterpiece by
Pennsylvania miller?
NO BOATING
FISHING
SWIMMING
DAM UNSAFE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07
Playing of the Game

could be obtained; otherwise Welsh semi
bituminous coal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-07

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-10
HeIpl

There was a decided sensation in
local political circles Saturday night,
when Marshall Wiggin and Patrolman
Stetson and Fernald raided the Owl
Club in Park place. The officers seized
eight barrels Of beer, and in response
to many wrathful inquiries Marshal
Wiggin stated alphabetically that he
was merely doing his duty in serving
a warrant given to him by Judge How
ard. Up to yesterday afternoon there
had been no arrests, but it was stated
that the officers Of the Club would be
summoned into court. The Owl Club
is a powerful Democratic political or
ganization, said to control several
hundred votes. Some Of its leaders
have taken no pains to disguise their
antipathy to Judge Howard, and the
prophets have been waiting for q storm
to break. Judge Howard, who is
equally plain in voicing contemptu-
Gus disregard for his critics. says that
conditions have been very bad at the
Owl Club, and that the raid was in
spired by many complaints against the
place. The Owl Club leaders have put
the matter up to Gov. Curtis, 1t is
rumored.-Rockland Courier-Gazette.
The Governor should Immediately
forward one Of those Curtis Safety
First" saloon placards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-10
How Do They Like Il?

Candidate Hughes has gratified the
insistent Democratic demand for
What would Hughes have done?" We
wonder If they are delighted with
what they have secured. Here is the
substance of it:
"Now the correct way was this: 1t
the administration had at the outset
said to Huerta: We will rseornixe you
If you can perform your international
obligations, if you have got real gov
eminent that can discharge its dutiss;
we won't recognize you unless We are
satisfied that you have. But there 10
one thing that you and everybody else
must understand, and that 10 this:
American life and the property OF
American citizens in Mexico must Be
protected, and we will see to IT,
"That was the straight and correct
policy. That was the ono thing that
the administration ought to have done,
and the one thing that it did not do.
"When men, who had been deserted
by the government when our warships
left San Pedro and allowed British and
German warships to rescue our own
peopIe-think Of it, when they had run
away-when one Of the Cabinet officers
was asked about it, what do you sup.
pose he said. He replied: You went
down there to make money, didn't
your
1.-THE idea Of any American, the rep
resentative Of this government, daring
to hold office in this country, and be.
ing traitorous to that primary duty Of
government, the protection Of the lives
Of its citizens"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-10
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
ALL.THE-WAY-BY-WATER
kENNEBEC LINE.
S. S. City Of Roekland
and Citv of Banoor.

Leave Gardiner daily except Sunday
(also sundays commencing July l6), al
$40 P; NJ; Dresden sss 49, F; NJ, tien,
SO P. NJ. Popham beacn 100 P, NJ
(weather permitting), due Boston 6.V0 A
NJ. the following day.
Return-Leave Boston daily except Sun
day (also sundays commencing July 10
at P. NJ. leave Popham Beach $50 A. NJ.
weather permitting), Bath at $50 A. NJ.
Richmond $50 A. N. (tide permittingl.
Dresden $50 A. NJ, due Gardiner s. A. NJ.
BATH AND BOOTH6AY LINE.
Leave. Bath $50 A. NJ: daily. s.15
A NJ. daily except sundays for
boothbay Harbor. Christmas 30 cove ana
intermediate Landings; 5.N =. NJ.
daily except Sundays and 800 A. NJ, sun
DAYS only, for Boothbay Harbor and In
termediate Landings. - oH
Return-LeaVe Chrlstmas 1--we $40 A.
NJ. daily ..~ept Sundays and zoo +. NJ.
daily for I3ath and Intermediate Land
ings. Leave Boothbay Harbor 7.cO A. M.
and 300 T. NJ. daily. 1890 p. NJ. daily ex-
cept Sunday. for Bath ana intermediate
Landings.
BOTTOM G. PORTLAND LINE.
Steamships Ransom 3. Fuller and
Bay Stste.
Leave Franklin Wharf. Portland. week
days at 7.30 +. NJ. ana sundays at s.oo -.
M Rieat nu Central Wharf. Boston,
week days and Sundays at 700 p. NJ.
Day trips leave Portland Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at Z. A. NJ.
due Boston 200 ?. NJ.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct between Portland and New
York.
Steamships North Land and North
Star.
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland. Tues.
Thurs. and Sat. at $50 P. M. Also Mon
DAYS at 1890 A. NJ. June 10 to Sept. II inc
METROPOLITAN LINE.
Direct between Boston and New York.
1874 Hours.
Route via Cape Cod Canal.
Express Steel Steamships Massaehu.
sets and Bunker Hill.
Leave North Side, India Wharf, Boston.
week Days and Sundays at p Nj,
Same service returning from Pier l8.
North River. Foot Of Murray St., New
NJ of 4. HHsRADEN. supt.. Bath. Me.
II. A. CLAY. Supt.. Portland. Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-10
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

II you want to keep your hair in good
condition, be careful what you wash it
with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali This dries the
scalp. makes the hair brittle, and is very
harmful. Just plain mulsifed cocoanut
oil (Which is pure and entirely grease
less), is much better than the most ex-
pensive soap or anything else you can
use for shampooing as this can't pos
sbly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub it in. One or two teaspoonfuls
will make an abundance of rich, creamy
lather, and cleanses the hair and scalp
thoroughly The lather rinses out easily
and removes every particle of dust, dirt,
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly. and it leaves it
fine and silky, bright, fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil at
most any drug store. 1t is very cheap,
and a few ounces is enough to last every
one in the family for months-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-10
Virtue Is It's Own Reward


The rural credits bill, which the
President signed with so much eclat,
was drafted chiefly by W. w. Flanna-
gan of Montclair. New Jersey, he be-
ing a banker of wide experience and
much good sense-which he exercised
to the marked advantage of the bill as
against the wild and silly notions of
the joint committee of which he was
secretary and which took the credit
for the measure. In the natural order
Of things and under an administration
capable of recognizing merit and OF
rewarding service, Mr.. Flanagan
would have been named a member of
the rural credits board-as, indeed he
hoped to be. But he evidently does not
possess the requisite political backing,
or else New Jersey must consider its
quota filled by having the President
from that State. At any rate, Mr..
Flanagan was not named: and the
gentlemen who were appointed, If we
may judge by the press notices which
Tumulty gave out with their names,
will probably be soon trying to get him
to act as secretary Of their board so
that somebody in the outfit may have
some knowledge of what is attempting
to be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-10
STATE AUDITOR:
Roy L. Wardwell
The habit Of looking on the hes:
side Of every event is worth more
than a thousand a year.-John-
son.
To Be No Strike.

Thank Heaven and the good COM
mon sense Of the officers of the four
trainmen's Observation-Disclosures is to
be no strike.
A bulletin from New York, We'd
resday afternoon, brought the good
news that the threatened strike Of
100000 railway employees Of the
United States had been averted by an
agreement of the brotherhoods to ac-
cept the proffer of the United States
= Board Of Mediation and Cancellation
to mediate their difficulties with the
railroads.
That is the part Of wisdom and the
brotherhoods have made a host of
friends that they need by this deci-
sion. They have recognized the
force Of the fact that the railroads are
under public control and cannot make
rates or raise revenue as they see fit,
for the government steps in.
Again to say in controversy that
There is nothing to arbitrate'' is
equivalent to saying THE public be
damned" which has sent many Il
ship, launched under worthy hopes
and prospects, on the rocks.
While the public rejoices the broth
erhoods are to be congra tulated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-10

This thing Of slandering good men has
got to stop. If Squire NORWOOD of the
Biddeford journal can't take his annual
salt water dip without starting stories Of
a submarine diving off the Maine coast,
1t is high time for a congressional inquiry
into the causes so grievously affecting the
vision Of residents Of that state.-Man-
chester Union.
We don't like the cleverly concealed
insinuation that Deak takes only one
bath a year. Now we have it on good
authority that he takes a fresh water
wetting every year, on the regular
fishing trip.