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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
The Mission Of Our Libraries.

In an address before the State Lii
brary Association. state Librarian Rev.
Henry E. Dunnack, made some points
that stick in the mind and should ap-
peal to educators first Of all.
A short time ago we wrote OF the
need for cooperation between schools
and libraries, for concerted effort to
interest the young, the boys Of the
street in particular, in the public H.
braries. We urged a study Of this
problem of teaching our youth to avail
itself Of the wonderful and increasing
advantages at hand. Our suggestions
were crudely presented. but the State
Librarian has both crystalized and en-
bellished them besides adding much
that is really worth while.
Mr. Dunnack says:
Every story cheap in quality,
whether high or low in price. helps to
make cheap boy or girl. to lower the
moral tone, to coarser the character
| fiber. and turn the child away from
what IS fine, true, honest and worth
while. Before he knows it he has beel
cheated out of his noblest heritage"
And he quotes James Russell Lowell
who, 80 years ago. saw some Of those
things to which we are now awaken
ing:
The opening Of free public IL
brary, then, is most important event
in the history of any town. A college
training is an excellent thing; but, az
ter all, the better part Of every mans
education is that which he gives him.
self. and it is for this that a good Ii
trary should furnish the opportunity
and the means. It is the key which
admits us to the whole world Of
thought and fancy and imagination:
to the company Of saint and sage. Of
the wisest and wittiest moment. That
1t enables us to see with the keenest
eyes. hear with the finest ears, and
listen to the sweetest voices of all
time"
Librarian Dunrack said:
THE aim Of library work must ever
remain high and pure as in the begin
ming. The methods Of work, however.
have continually developed. From an
early ideal of book storage and schol-
arly use we have passed to an ideal Of
general use and specialized depart
ments.
THE dominant function of the libra
~ is education. Its dominant method
is to allow free choice in a wisely Sc
lected range Of sources
THE opportunity Of the librarian for
real service is limited only by his ca.
pacity and the assistance at his COM
mand. Every movement for community
welfare should claim his interest and
so far as possible his active co-opera-
ton. Not only because Of his own civic
interest but because Of the fund Of in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Wednesday, May II, 1916.
Republican Press Misrepresentation

Simultaneous publication in Republican
newspapers of editorials concerning state
finances and the employment Of Identical
phrases indicate collusion for poiitical el-
feet. 1t appears that editors of leading
party organs in two cities used in their
editorial columns adverse criticisms OF
administration. these being along the
same lines and consisting In some part OF
identical phrases.
Would not these circumstances lead the
thoughtful reader to conclude that the
matter was treated in purely political
sense? 1t does not seem possible that
two editors in different cities would have
penned the same words for their respec-
tive papers issued at the same time. Per-
haps the publicity agent of the Republic
can State committee had nothing to do
with it,
If there was collision in this matter it
takes the form of concerted attack on
the administration of Governor Curtis
even before the nomination of a candidate
for Governor.
If the editors Of the Portland Press and
Kennebec Journal mean to say that the
tration would pay all the bills left over
by that administration, it might be we'll
for them to correct this statement. for
sooner or later the public will know the
truth, and. knowing, they will cease to
place credence in such partisan editorials.
The truth Of the matter is that THE
GOOD A DEFICIENCY OF THE PRE-
VIOUS ADMINISTRATION WHICH
AMOUNTED TO MORE THAN $S4, Co., 0-
Portland Argus.
A few days ago the Argus made
definite demand of the Portland Press
for facts concerning "unexpended ap
preparations" AS the Press did not
answer on the following morning we
took the liberty OF furnishing the
facts demanded The Press answered
simultaneously and, as these facts are
common property, available for and
known to every editor in Maine-un-
less 1t be the Argus man-necessarily
the statements were much the same.
except for the manner of embodying
the facts.
The above is all that the Argus can
squeeze out, after several days medi-
tation and squirming. Why does it not
deny our plain. fiat statement? Why
does not some other Democratic sheet
or Democratic official, deny or correct
our figures if they are incorrect?
So far as concerted attack" is
concerned. it seems tc us that the Ar
gus precipitated the attack" by de-
manding something and biting off more
than 1t could chew. There was no at
tack, but a plain offer of the informa-
tion which the Argus wanted.
Now, in return, we'd like to see the
Argus figures to prove it's $4,000 as
sertion.
the above reprint is its squeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

do not cease. The cost OF Newspaper
has advanced rs per cent. and the mills
will not promise future delivery even
at that price. for further advance may
be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Observer.
1t is critical period in the life Of the
country weekly, and 1t behooves the
people Of the country districts and
those who have gone away and depend
upon the old home paper for remind
ers Of familiar scenes and faces. to
recognize the necessity OF weekly pa
pers to raise more revenue. Maine
owes much to its weekly papers. but
in all the North, and West, and South
and in every city Of the land, are
Maine people anxiously awaiting the
letter from home" the weekly paper
Now is the time to help the weeklies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Worlds Greatest Hypocrisy.

Notwithstanding what the Prohibition
lists say, 90,0o0,o0Q American citizens are
DESTROYS OF purchasing and using liquor.
declared Joseph Debar secretary of the
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers AS
ISOLATION, in his report at the 2lst annual
convention of the National Wholesale
Liquor Dealers Association, at Louisville
Ky, May 9, 10 and II.
Secretary Debar says he can prove by
Federal and state records his contention
that but 10000 900 American citizens do nor
buy or use liquor in some form.
ut is amusing to hear prohibition adj
vocates and Anti-Saloon League orators
holding 10th on the efforts of the liquor
men to perpetuate their industries" add
ed Mr.. Debar. "They blame the liquor
people for all the opposition they meet
with. They entirely overlook the fact
that these same liquor interests could not
last for day were it not that 90 e., of
our l@,0oo,oo0 population want liquor. The
comparatively few people who are en-
gagged IN the manufacture and sale Of IL
quor are not the ones whom the profess
sonal agtators need to quarrel with
The forces that stand between their agi-
liquor business are the millions of Ameri-
cans who want to buy and consume
Those who desire to manufacture and sell
are too few in America to perpetuate the
business were 1t not for the buyers and
consumers.-NatiOnal Wholesale LIQUOR
Dealers Assn Bulletin.
If this man Debar and others Of his
kind who boosted to each other Of their
high purpose and accomplishments
were really engaged in relief expedi-
ton for humanity's sake, why is it ne
cesary to advertise and boom their
goods, every day. from one end of the
land to the other? Why do they bid
for the names Of boys in school who
are Of the one-tenth that Debar admits
is made up Of non drinkers? Why is
1t necessary to send their literature,
fatty contradicting scientific knowl-
edge. into the homes Of the tenth
that does not want liquor? Why is it
necessary to lie to the ignorant con-
corning the "stimulant" that is more
than bread to the consumer? Why at
tempt to persuade women who are ex.
pecting motherhood to learn to con-
sumo the liquor interest product?
If there was an iota Of truth in this
hypocrisy Of Debar. why do not the
liquor interests content themselves
with filling the orders Of the 10000 900,
instead Of devoting millions upon mil
lions Of the profits every year in Gre
ating new demand Cor drink?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

formation at his command and needed
In every such movement will his assist
ance be valued"
And he asks: What sort OF stories
are the children near you reading?
There are many other questions and
suggestions. but to US the point toward
which all lines are leading is CO.
operation between schools and Ii
Notwithstanding use of library ad-
vantages, cooperative endeavor to start
children right in their reading, and to
encourage taste for that which is in
structive as we'll as interesting.
The Librarian says: "One thing
seems certain in these days, the people
no longer read books on ethics and
morals. They have turned to nature
study, to the essay, to the poem and to
the novels; in them they find life. They
are face to face with friendship and
love, with ambition and honor, with
temptation and evil, with life's battles
defeats and victories.
"Your library shall be light for
darkened lives, joy to weary hearts, a
resting place for the children of toll
and an inspiration for all your sons.
Here they will come and find pleas
ure, ideals, culture and force that will
make all Of life rich, pure and noble"
Let us think of these things we'll, for
progress depends upon intelligent CO.
operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

In better health than ever, and have q
healthy baby girl. 1 praise your Vege-
table Compound for my baby and my
better health. I want all suffering
women to know that it is the sure road
tohealth and happiness. Mrs. GEORGE
STEPHENS, R. F. D. No. 8, Patoka, III.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound is so successful in overcoming
woman's ills because it contains the
tonic, Strengthening properties of good
old fashioned roots and herbs, which act
on the female organism. Women from
all parts of the country are continually
testifying to its Strengthening, curative
influence.
1t has helped thousands of women
who have been troubled with displace-
ments, Inflammation, liberation, tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling, indigestio
md nervous prostration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
ALL-THE-W AY-BY- WATER
NENNEBEC LINE.


Leave Gardiner Tues. Thurs. and Sat.
mona 4.4o l.. Nj. ltide permittinG), Bath
go Z. Nj, due Boston $50 A. NJ. the fol-
lowing day.
Return-Leave Boston Mon, Wed. and
and Sat. at 80 "A. NJ. Richmond $50 A.
NJ. (tlae permitting), Dresden 6.oU A. NJ,
due Gardiner ). A. NJ.
BATH AND BOOTHBAY LINE.
Steamers Nahanada and Wiwurna.
Leave Bath week days at $3.50 A. NJ and
2.4o f. NJ for BoOthbay Harbor and Intel
mediate Landings.
Return-Leave Boothbay Harbor week
days at A. NJ. and l T.. NJ. for Bath and
Intermediate Landings.
BOSTON G. PORTLAND LINE.
Steamships Governor DinsIey and Bay
State.
Leave Franklin Wharf. Portland, week
days at $50 l.. Nj. for Boston.
Return-Leave Central Wharf, Boston.
week days at 100 L. NJ.
Day trips leave Portland Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays at 500 A. NJ.
due Boston ECO L. NJ
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct Between Portland and New
York.
Steamships NorthIand and North Star.
Leave Portland Tues, Thurs. and Sat.
at 600 z. NJ. for New York
Return-Lsave New York same davs AT
400 L. NJ. week day trip in each direc
ton leaves Portland and New York Mon
days at 1890 "A. NJ. June 18th to Sept.
NJ. A HARADEN, supt.. Bath. Me
II. a CLAY Supt. Portland, Me.
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ST. ALBANS

W. A. Bigelow has purchased the Frank
Paige place and with his family will oc.
cupy it soon.
Turner Emery returned Saturday from
a visit to Lewiston.
Ernest Emery who has had pneumonia
Is fast recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Russell of West
Ripley visited friends in town Sunday.
Earl Buker and his mother, Mrs. Blu
ker, returned Sunday evening from a
visit with their daughter and sister, Mrs.
Bickford Of Abbot.
Mrs. Annie Rollins Of Dover has been
visiting Mrs. o. G. Robertson and other
friends recently.
Earl Robertson has employment In Car
diner.
Eugene Tilton has moved from Hart
land to his place near our village.
Mrs. r. E. Martin is visiting friends in
Waterville and Mr.. Martin went down
Saturday to visit with her until Monday.
A. c. Holway is quite Ill and does no,
seem to improve. His wife is in poor
health also.
Mrs. Sprague Cook has returned from a
visit with friends in Pitsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
PROPOSALS.
Bangor State Hospital.

Sealed proposals, addressed to Board
of Hospital Trustees, Bangor State
Hospital, Bangor, Maine, will be re-
ceived at the office of DR.. Frederick L.
Hills, Superintendent, Bangor, Maine,
until Monday, May goth, 1916 at IL
o'clock, noon.
Proposals are requested for furnish
ing all labor and materials required
for the erection of a Sun Room on
Building E, Bangor State Hospital,
Bangor, Me, and a certified check for
three per cent of the amount of the bid
shall accompany each proposal.
Plans and specifications may be seen
and all information obtained at the
office of C. Parker Crowell, Architect.
No. A Central Street, Bangor Me. The
right is reserved to reject any or all
proposals submitted for this work.
Board of Hospital Trustees,
apr27d1mo Bangor State Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
The Weekly Paper.

Beginning with July LIST, the sub
scription rate for the Observer will be
$3.50 a year in advance. This increase
is made for the same reason that the
farmer has to charge more for his hay.
his pork, his butter, his eggs, his wood;
that the milkman has advanced his
price; that the blacksmith has to
charge more for his work; that the
manufacturers Of lumber, and cloth.
and boots. and nearly everything in
fact, have been compelled to advance
prices-the great increase in the cost
Of production.
There has been an advance in the
cost of everything that enters into the
production Of paper and the advances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
The World War a Year Ago
TodaY-MaY II.

The Germans weFo forced 70
withdraw across the User canal,
in Belgium. from q position won
from the French on April 70. Tho
Germans advanced three miles
during the attack sprung On April
%. capturing four villages and
1000 Of the allied troops. who had
been overcome by volumes Of gas.
The effect Of the gas had disabled
the defenders Of the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

W UcCOiIlc d IIlOtIleT.
The doctor said /
never would have a
child unless / was
operated on for
female troubles and
l had given up all
hopes when a friend
told me of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. l
took it regularly for
ooyne.ipno apd opo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Steamer Islander
Effective Saturday, Nav 10.

Effective Saturday, May 10.
Leave Augusta every day at 7.o5
A. M; Hallowell con signaD lib;
Gardiner 740; South Gardiner Con
signaD $50; Cedar Grove sos; Rich
mond $40: Bath $40. Arrives Booth
bay Harbor about 1130.
Return, leaves Boothbav Harbor
every day at 100 P. NJ. Bath 315.
Stops at Richmond, Cedar Grove and
south Gardiner on signal; Gardiner;
Hallowell on signal. Arrives at An.
gusta about 6 o'clock P. NJ.
Agents.
Walter NJ. Sanborn, Augusta. 1Je-
wellyn Burbank. Hallowel, w. L..
Tozier. Gardiner.
Stops at Southport on signal. Cant
tol Squirrel Island and Ocean Point.
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why did you tell your husband to buy
yard Of that goods? The saleslady as
sured you yesterday that the sample could
not be matched
Il know. He'll be afraid to come home
without matching it, so he'll order me a
fine new Dress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
His Disgruntleo Comment.

THAT lady plays bridge every week day
Of the world. Isn't she wonderful?''
Cant say that she is. BY wonderful
we mean something to wonder at. Now
if she remained at home occasionally and
looked after her home, that would be
wonderful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Editorial Comment
(Biddeford Journal.)

(Biddeford JournaL)
All political considerations are elm
mated in the sympathy of the people OF
Maine for Senator Burleigh in the loss
he has sustained through the death of
his wife. To her husband Mrs. Burleigh
was an ideal helpmeet and helpful
and devoted companion. Through her
life she was the real center Of a real
American home and her memory will
be long cherished by those who knew
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

WICK. Lewiston. Pennington, Portland.
Boston, l2.4s +. NJ, Halloweil, Gardiner
and SO. Gardiner; $40 +. NJ, local; 4Vi
L. Nj. (eApress), brunswick, RockIand,
Portland, Boston and New York; SIS r
III. Halloweli. Gardner and So. Card
ner; 6l2 l.. Nj. (not beyond Portlandl
lv.4v I. Nj, Lewiston, Bath. Portland,
boston. sundays $50 and lu.lo A. NJ 3 81
lNew ior.J and lU.4O +. NJ. Portland ana
boston.
GOING EAST-l.n A. M. Bangor,
Calais, Bar Harbor. st. John, Halifax
Aroostook Co sunday morning does not
connect beyond Bangor, except to Bar
harDor; 80 A Nj, local to Moose
toAcrott and Bangor, g.lz a. M. To-
cal to Belfast, Bangor and Skowhegan;
E.Oo +. NJ, WatervIIle, Bangor. Il. d A.
Il. r., Calais, st. John and Halifax; IA
L. M, express to WaterVille. thence local
to bangor and Mattawamkeag, $40 Z. NJ,
Watersllte and Skowhegan. 1.Uo +. Nj.
NaterVilIe, SkoWhegan and Bangor.
sundays ZJ3 L. M, tor Bangor; LII, $50
A. Nj. anu L.o3 K. NJ, for okowneSan.
Trains leave Augusta Tor Hallowell.
Gardner and South Gardiner at 63o, y.53
A. Nj, l2.4S, $40. All. Gardiner only 5.l5.
OH, lU.4O +. NJ.
Ii. u. WALDkON, Genl Passenger Agt.
u. Z. DOUGLASS. Gen'l Mgr. Port
land. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Plain Enough.

How do you like America, count?"
quite much, but your figures Of speech
are somewhat hard to understand. Now
when it dawns upon you
you begin to see daylight" exclaimed
the other man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

Wooed at the Ribbon Counter.
ment store"
Glad to hear it,
Il may say that 1 got my wife there.
Yes" said the gratified manager, I'VE
aim to keep everything in stock"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Light and Airy
interviewing a Hen.

Why doesn't some good magazine
Send out a dame to tackle
This famous Lady Byzantine
And get page of cackle?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Fair Warming.

"All I can do now is just love you.'
Thus warbled the young lady to her
beau.
"That seems to fill the bill now, daugh-
ter" cautioned the wise mother. but you
may have to do little cooking and dish
washing after you marry the young
man."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

a plan to have England make Palestine
a free Jewish state under her protec'
ton if Turkey and Germany lose tns
var, declared that in the British en-
pire, outside Britain, there are oU
100000 white men. The figure is 10
doubt low, but perhaps Britain doe
need the Jews, as Zangwill declared Ii
closing his address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Charms.

.'She carries a rabbit foot, wears q
horseshoe brooch. and pin shaped like
a four-leaf clover"
II heard she was a girl Of many
charms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

Arnold and Harold Meinter of Wau-
seon, O., twins. who married twins and
no doubt slept in twin beds. are now su-
ing for twin divorces on the ground Of
twin assertions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
At Vera Cruz,

whats Villa money worth now?'
mo exchange quoted, senor Perhaps
few pesos per dollar"
"Give me ton rates. I'm a ship cap
tain looking for a cheap ballast"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

David r. Francis, ambassador to
Russia, began his business career Is a
messenger boy on the floor Of the St.
Louis exchange. His boyhood ambi-
ton was to drive Stage coach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Relaxation.
A Scheme,

No doubt the Boston tired business man
goes to symphony concerts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Easily Arranged.

Some say our government is too aloof.''
"Oh, l don't know. Nobody seems to
have any trouble in borrowing battle
ship squadron to make a picture film
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Losing Game.

Life gives us all schooling.
I'll wager my pelf
You won't gain by fooling
Yourself.
You're certain to reu it
So better not try.s
OF course you can do it
But why?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Like a Little Girl.

Can clothes really make people look
younger"
without doubt. Now some of these
skirts make woman Of 40 look like IL
from the rear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
If You Can Get Away With II.

II You Can Get Away With It.
Here's strange case" said Mrs. Spot
ter to her husband. "A man they called
the town fool up in New Hampshire died
and they weighed his brain. 1t was heav-
Ter than the average"
"Is that all it says about him?'
''Yes-except that he was for many
years entirely dependent on well-to-do
relatives"
"Huh-he was no fool. If you have
well-to-do relatives why use your
s?'-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Apparently True These DAYS.

Johnny" said the teacher, you may
tell US how the brain is divided
1.-THE brain,' answered Johnny with the
quickness of speech which is inspired by
confidence in ones knowledge, "the
brain is divided into the cerebrum and
the casus belli."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
Maine Gossip
Only a Dad.

Only a dad, with a tired face
Coming home from the daily race,
Bringing little of gold or fame
To show how we'll he has played the
game
But glad in his heart that his own rejoice
To see him come and to hear his voice
Only a dad of brood Of four,
One of ten million men or more,
Flooding along in the daily strife,
Bearing the whips and scorns Of life
With never a whimper of pain or hate
For the sake of those who at home await.
Only a dad, neither rich nor proud,
Merely one of the surging crowd.
Toiling, striving, from day to day,
Facing whatever may come his way.
Silent, whenever the harsh condemn,
And bearing it all for the love of them.
Only a dad, but he gives his all
To smooth the way for his children small,
Doing, with courage stern and grim,
The deeds that his father did for him;
This is the line that for him 1 pen;
only a dad, but the best of men,
Detroit Free Press.
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Another SHORTAGE,

Green dye is said to be very scarce"
Hum. 1 wonder what color the leaves
are going to be this spring."
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Next Thing.

II see that kits are urged as q
healthful garb for women. Do you think
they'll ever wear 'em?"
"Ain't they wearing 'em now?''
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DESPAIRING Woman
Now HAPPY Mother
Mrs. Stephens Did Not Need
The Surgical Operation.

Patoka, III. had been married
five years and my greatest desire was