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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
CITY'S new AUTO
FIRE TRUCK WILL
ARRIVE next MONTH
Was Purchased of White Motor
Car Co. Of Boston, Through
Augusta Agents, Bither &
Wadleigh, and Will Be a Mod
ern Piece Of Apparatus

In accordance with an order passed
at the July meeting Of the city coun-
Gil, which authorized the purchase of a
motor fire truck for the use of the fire
department, the city has purchased of
the White Motor Car Co. Of Boston the
piece of apparatus desired, the pur-
chase being made through the COM
pany's local agents, Bither & Wad-
leigh. The truck is now being built and
is expected to be ready for delivery the
first Of September.
The truck is a six-cylinder triple
combination fire truck of the latest
type and has for an equipment water
pump, 4O-gallon chemical tank and a
body that can carry 1900 feet Of fire
hose and also u or IA men. The truck
also carries four hand chemical ex-
tinguishers, two on each side, togeth-
er with axes, etc. The wheels are
equipped with pneumatic tires, those
on the rear wheels being double. 1t is
self-starter and is equipped with
electric lights.
When completed the truck will be a
handsome piece of apparatus, being
painted red with gold ornamentation.
On each side Of the hood will be a
painting of the seal of the city Of Au-
gusta and also the initials IA. F. D."
meaning Augusta Fire Department.
The members of the fire department, as
we'll as the citizens in general, are
much interested in the new piece of ap-
paratus, as it means decided increase
in the efficiency Of the department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Freeman G. Yeaton. one Of Belsrade's

Freeman G. Yeaton, one Of Belgrade's
smart young old men. some days ago
brought to the Journal office a spear of
grass measuring feet, 10 inches. Fear.
ing Uncle Dan" Whitehouse or Mrs
Baker Of Norridgewock might find one
which would eclipse this one in length
he has succeeded in finding one which
he sends to the Journal office which is
feet. 10 inches in length. This grass
was cut by Mr.. Yeaton on his farm,
known as the Perkins place. and is be-
lieved by him to beat the record for
tall grass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Oct. 17-Grand Representatives Asso-
citation, ]. o. o. F.. annual meeting, Ban
gor.
Oct. 17-Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
annual meeting. Bangor.
Oct. 18-Maine D. A. R., Belfast.
Oct. 1S-Annual meeting stockholders NJ
les, Portland
Oct. 1s-1s-Grand Lodge T. O. o. F., Ban
gor.
Oct. 2-2&New England Sunday School
Association board meeting for Maine at
Waterville.
Oct. 25-Maine Schoolmasters' Associa-
ton. reception and banquet. Falmouth
Hotel, Portland
Oct. 26-27-Maine Teachers Association.
annual meeting, Portland.
Nov. 7-Presidential election.
Nov. 4-16-Maine State Pomological So
ciety annual meeting and fruit show,
Portland.
Nov. 28-Annual election Of alderman for
three-year term, Gardiner.
Dec. 4--Annual city election, Portland.
Dec. 5-7-Freeport Poultry Association
show, Freeport.
Dec. 11-Annuai city election. West
brook.
Dec. 12-15-state Poultry Show. Port
land.
Sports
Aug. 19-Southern Maine tennis cham.
pionship, Squirrel Island Athletic Assncia-
ton. Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

An insane woman who was being
brought from Lewiston on the car
reaching Augusta at l o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, for commitment to the Au-
gusta State hospital was taken from
the car at the lower end Of Water
street and carried into the Maine Cen
trail station, where she was kept I'M
til a team could be secured to take her
to her destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Miss Reba Choate entertained a par
ty of young Augusta and out-of- town
folk at her home on Riverside Drive
Monday evening. Among the party
were the Misses Alice Hanley, Ger
trude Conroy, Ethel Wade and Carol
Hutchins, Bryce Little, Kendall Da-
Wis and Crawford Gatcomb. Dancing
and music occupied a part Of the eve
ming and the party had a very enjoy
able time, returning to town on the 10
o'clock Electric car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Another of the popular unknown
partner" bowling tournaments is to be
started at the local Y. NJ. c. A. in a
short time, and a large number of the
members have signified their intention
Of entering the tournament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. James Currier of State
street announce the engagement of
their daughter, Charlotte H. Currier, to
Charles D. Stilkey of F'reeport. Mr..
Stilkey was employed for the last year
at the Crossett shoe factory in this city
and is now employed by construction
company in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Letters Advertised at the Augusta,
Maine, Postoffice, August z, 1916.

Men-Mr. c. F. Alden, Mr.. Chas.
Allen, William f. Betty. Mr.. Paul
Behan, Mr.. William Connens, Mr.. Al
bert r. harrington, Mr.. Albert Harri-
man, Mr.. Benjamin A. Kimball, Dr.
King, Mr.. Albert Larivee, Mr.. Frank
E. Longfellow. Henry Maxwell, Mr.. c.
A. Palmer, Mr.. F. Pierce. Mr.. Ernest
RoGerick, Mr.. Chas. Rowe, Edw. S.
Weisgraber.
Women-Dr. Martha D. Beard, Mrs
H. J. Chase, Miss Julia Labbee, Mrs
Sadie Levine, Mrs. M. Fredricks Mrs
Miriam Jones, Georgiana Martin, Mrs
Jennie McG-, Mrs. Harriet Miller
Mrs. Alice Morgan, Miss Grace Nor
rell, Mrs. I. M. Pettegill, Mrs. Will
Reynolds, Mrs. A. M. Stewart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mrs. N. H. Burr of Bangor arrived in
the city Sunday and is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. J. H. Chadbourne. Mrs
Burr is one Of Bangor's smart old la
dies, being 81 years of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Penney of
this city are enjoying life for two
weeks at the seashore and have their
headquarters at the DR.. Small cottage
on Capitol Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Taber.Pierce

Ralph e. Taber and Miss Edna W.
Pierce, both of Augusta, were united
in marriage Tuesday, Aug. s, at North
Windsor, Rev. M. A. Wakefield Of the
Baptist church performing the cere-
mony at the parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Augusta friends of Mrs. Ephraim
Ballard of Sidney. who last Thursday
underwent surgical treatment at a
Portland hospital, will be gratified to
learn that she is reported to be doing
as well as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Miss Florence Freeland of New Brit.
ain. Conn. who had been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. E. B. Hinckley on Davenport
street left Tuesday for Fairfield to Wis
it her grandmother Mrs. Mary F
Totman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Stephen T. Stilkey and Mr.. and Mrs
w. H. Stilkey with Miss Charlotte
Currier and Miss Grace Stilkey, pass
ed Sunday with friends at Bath and
WoolWich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Here's good news: native telephone
peas at Weber & Hewetts. Also a
right smart lot of green corn. At Hal
lowell branch also. Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. E. l. Herbert, who had
been enjoying their vacation in Char
lottetown, P. E. l., returned Monday
night to their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

DR.. Edward Goollin of Dorchester,
Mass, is passing two weeks with
friends at Island park and is stopping
at the Hotel Pines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mrs. Louise Bragg of this city is a
patient at the Augusta General hos
pital, where Tuesday afternoon she
underwent surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Wednesday morning specials at Her
som & Bonsaus today include four
extra good items. Also II other low
cash prices in ad today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

n. Richmond went to Boston yester-
day to look the market over for the new
things for the fall season. Mr.. Richmond
will also visit New York, in preparation
for busy months ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Miss Abbie Perry Of Rumford Falls
Is enjoying a two-weeks vacation with
her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
B. Fitzgerald Of Gage street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Laurence Morton. who has been en-
ployed this summer by the Great
Northern Lumber Co. at Ripogenus, is
in the city for short visit to friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
NORTH AUGUSTA

The Kewpie Khan will give a Box
Social Wednesday evening at the nome
of Harry Ballard All LADIES' are re-
quested to bring baskets Ihe PUBIC
is cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

The Purinton Bros. Co. is making
improvements in it's Office in the way
of painting the ceiling and also var
nishing the woodwork.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Norman L. McCloud. formerly en-
ployed at the State House, is passing
a few days with friends and relatives
in Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Church are the
proud parents of a daughter, Marjorie
Alice, born Aug. at their home on the
North Belfast road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Concessions and privileges at Cap
ital Park on Labor DAY can be had by
comforting with T. M. Rollins. IS
Cushman street. Telephone 661J.
augSd3:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
LOCAL NOTICE

Special attention given to plano moving
and general trucking. No job too small
and none too large to receive personal at.
tention. A. s. Nichols. Telephone 963-M
aug9d1t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mrs. Edwin L. Hersom OF Oakland is
visiting in the city as the guest Of her
nephew, Charles C. Ballard of Western
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Miss Myrtle McIntire of Portland is
visiting in the city as the guest OF
Miss Doris Haskell of Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

The Shoefx guarantees all work to
be satisfactory. Opposite Masonic
Temple-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Good to eat and good for YOU
Weber & Hewett's Bran Bread. Au.
gusta and HalloWell. aug3dkt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Peter Lambert has returned from a
trip to Lewiston where he passed Sun
day with his daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mrs. Sumner B. Ward and grandchil-
dren have gone to Clinton, to visit Mr..
Wards daughter. Mrs. Alfred I. Holt,
and other relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

The Thimble and Book Club will meet
Thursday evening with Mrs. FRANK
HeWins at l Flagg street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

=. b. Stackpole passed Tuesday in
Portland where he was called on mat
ters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Munsingwear. the popular union suits
Tor mems wear. is in stock again, and in
all sizes. At the Beane & Cross Co.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Major c. ]. House left Tuesday for
Stockton Springs. He expects to be alb
sent about a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. William Griffith of
Medford, Mass. are passing the week
with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Republican County Date

Aug. 9-10-Franklin County.
Aug. 11-Piscataquis County.
Aug. 4-15-Somerset County.
Aug. 16-Waldo County.
Aug. 19-Kennebec County.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
OPERA HOUSE.

Today and Thursday the Exquisite
Star, Marie Doro, in "The White
FearI," the Paramount Burton
Holmes Travel Pictures, and 9th
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Geo. w. Merrilrs new die stamping ma
chine has 1901 one and two letter mono
gram styles.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
RegimentaI Reunions.

RegImentaT Heunions.
August 9-Reunion Of Fourth Maine
Battery, SkoWhegan.
Aug. 10-1-10-29tn Maine reunion at Long
Island, Portland.
Aug. 14-1s-Reunion Of LIST Northern
Maine Reg, G. A. R., at Westfeld
Aug. H-l6th Maine Regiment Reunion.
Gardiner.
Aug. 1S-The 32d Maine, Winthrop.
Aug. 1S-17th Maine reunion at Portland
Aug. 22-The 18th Maine, East Vassal-
boro.
Aug. 22-The First Maine Heavy Ar
tillery, Hampden.
Aug. 29-The Goth Maine, Togus.
Aug. 29-27th Maine reunion at Kerna.
bunk.
Sept. 6,7.Annual Fish Fair. PASSPORT.
Sept. 6-7-The 18th Maine Reunion at
Bangor "'
Sept. 13-14-15th Maine Regimental As
ISOLATION rendezvous, Bosworth G. A, r.
Hall, Portland. a. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Local Matters

A delicious treat for q sultry day
Folsom's ice cream.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

In sorrows of Love-" Miss Barris-
Gale has excellent opportunities to dis
play her dramatic abilities. She Is pic
tured at the beginning Of the story as
clustered nun, who, for the first time
in her life learns that real wickedness
exists outside the convent walls. Aban-
doning the convent life she becomes the
member Of a band of Socialists who are
striving for better labor conditions
among the Italian people. There is a
tremendous love interest in the story,
with the leader of this organization,
and later becoming responsible through
an act of jealousy for his tragic death.
Her return to the convent follows.
Mystery Of the Leaping Fish" is a
detective comedy of a man rolling in
wealth who has aroused the suspicious
Of the whole neighborhood. In conse-
quence of these suspicious. the Chief Of
Police receives a letter requesting him
to investigate. But the mystery is too
deep for the Chief so he sends for the
celebrated detective, Coke Anneyday,
c'Doug" Fairbanks) who undertakes
the job.
In locating the gentleman Of wealth,
Coke unearths great opium plot.
Two Japs ride leaping fish, which are
swimming machines out to a bell-buoy
where they take on a load of opium left
there by smuggler's ship, then return
to shore and sell the drug. During the
course of events Coke acquires an OPP
iurn jag, after recovering he continues
on the trail until he finally overpowers
the Williams by mysterious drug.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL theatre

Bessie Barriseale in "Ths Sorrows Of
Love-" Douglas Fairbanks in "Mys-
terry Of the Leapins Fish," a Tri-
angle komedy, Pathe News, Jersey
Hunts Sharks, viscount General
French Reviews a Body Of British
Volunteers, A Universal Drama ION
Dangerous Ground"
The Washington herald., 1916-04-12
THE PROBLEM

Diamonds of various sizes are described, outlin-
ed in the puzzle chart.
The problem is to ascertain how many diamonds
there are altogether Read the rules and conditions
carefully.
BY Diamond" is meant character similar in
shape to the diamond ordinary playing cards,
the four lines describing it being of equal length
This may be ascertained, if in doubt, by either
measurement, cutting the diamond and fold
ing it in the center, by any other means
which the ingenuity of contestants may suggest.
Provided the one simple rule is complied with
that the lines describing each diamond be of the
length the lines in the chart may be used as
often desired in forming different combinations
each combination constituting individual da-
mond Every possible combination, therefore,
testants may avail themselves of to form diamonds
through the manipulation of lines of equal length
is permissible No alterations in the lines, however
they appear in the chart be made, such as
extending or erasing them.
There is no Joker or trick of any kind in the
chart. The chart drawn with absolute pre-
cison and accuracy and contestants should be able
to determine at glance whether the lines in the
various combinations are of equal length.
The purpose of the Diamond" puzzle is to afford
amusement and pleasant mental exercise to the read
of The Herald, and to invite new subscriptions
from those who not already enrolled among those
who subscribe for Washngtons fastest-growing news
paper. ,
The prizes in this contest will be awarded to
those submitting the best solutions regardless of
whether such solutions are absolutely correct or
not
The Washington herald., 1916-04-12
THE PIZRES

First Capital Prize-One hun
dred and forty dollars to which
will be added fifty times the
amount paid by the winner on
subscription to The Herald. The
maximum value of this prize IS
| $500.
Second Capital Prize-Seventy
dollars to which will be added
twenty-five times the amount
paid by the winner on subscrip-
ton to The Herald. The maxi
mum value of this prize is $3.50.
Third Capital Prize-Twenty-
five dollars plus ten times what
the winner pays on his subscrip-
ton. Should the winner of this
prize pay the maximum amount
allowed under the conditions he
will be awarded an even hundred
dollars.
Fourth Prize Fifty dollars.
Fifth Prize-Thirty dollars. (Note
Should the winners of both or
either Of these prizes turn in their
solutions prior to April " the
prizes will be increased fifty per
cent.)
Sixth Prize = twenty-five dol
lars. Seventh Prize-Fifteen dol
lars.
Eighth Prize-Ten dollars plus
what the winner pays on subscip-
ton to The Herald.
Ninth to Eighteenth Prizes
Five dollars each.
Nineteenth to Twenty fifth
| Prizes-Three dollars each.
Twenty-sixth to Thirtieth Prizes
One dollar each.
Notice to Mail Subscribers.
The dividend prizes are based
upon the city rates of subscription
and will be paid on that basis.
the extra mail rate of five cents
a month for the Daily and Sun
day being to cover postage on the
Sunday edition.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-12
SPECIAL CONDITIONS

As many prizes will be reserved there peo-
pie tied before prizes awarded
ing in less correct solutions.
While the winning of most OF the prizes does not
depend the time solution is registered II
best to begin counting at once and send in solu
you have made a mistake you send in another
lution If accompanied by additional payment.
The prizes offered for individual effort and The
Herald reserves the right to reject solution and
it, IL 1t appears that the answer submitted the re-
suit of the efforts Of some other than the person
submitted the solution. If than in
a family submits the answer only one prize viii
be awarded Jointly.
All those entering the contest will a condition
consideration be required to abide by rulings
O Puzzle Manager In the event a
arising the Puzzle Manager may appoint COMMITTEES
him in deciding them and those entering
contest with the understanding consent that
such decision will be final
In order that the Puzzle Manager may be in a po-
sition Judge whether solution was actually
worked by the person submitting contestant
agrees to furnish such Information is
tain all your working papers until called for. -
The Washington herald., 1916-04-12
PILLS AND PILLS.

distress until they have discovered a
new one.
They try everything they hear
about, and in the course of time il
is not surprising that they under
mine their health by the use of too
many drugs. Always they are bur-
den to their friends, and then, after
an uninteresting span of existence,
their illness, which at first was men
tai, has become physical.
In writing of pills, that reminds me
of Melinda Lee, a colored theater
maid / had. Melinda Lee was an
other of these patent-medicine
friends, and it made no difference
whether it was for sore throats or
high temperatures, whatever medi-
cine was left in a discarded bottle
Melinda Lee took il rcligiously.
had a prescription. filled, and, TO
Melinda Lees astonishment, this
small bottle of medicine cost two
dollars and half. @r
Fob, de lan's sakesl Dat shore
must be powerful fine medicinep ex-
claimed Melinda Lee. 81. y.
l assured her that It was meant
only for extreme cases of the grip,
but after the bottle, half filled, was
discarded, / caught Melinda Lee ex-
amining its contents. p
You trowed away some pufhckly
good medicine, Miss Pickford," and
her eyes were round as saucers. 81
jes goin' to. wrap dis medicine up and
take him home" ..s.
Have any of the children got the
grip" ! asked her, as l watched her
hide the bottle in her pocket.
mo one amt got nothing like dat
in ouh house, and l praise de Lawd
we nebber will, but I'm goin' to glib
it to dem, anyhowl Two dollahs and
fifty centsl Dat ought to cure most
anything, excepting lub, and dey
amt no cure foh datp
The Washington herald., 1916-04-12
NEW YORK
DAY BY DAY
BY o. o. MCINTYRE

Special Correspondent Of The Washington Herald.
New York, April ia woman Of so
cial prominence In St Louis writes to the
New York newspapers that she moved
to Gotham a year ago because she and
her husband. were refused admittance to
a st. Louis cafe while they were in their
riding costumes.
She maryels at the broad manner in
which New York accepts what the Mid
West terms unconventional. "one drops
the ways of the provinces in a very short
time in New York" she writes. TT
doesn't shock me any more to see women
in evening gowns smoking cigarettes at
Sherry's or in the lobby of the Waldorf
and, as for riding habits, you see women
In riding trousers on all the uptown
streets and in the cafes" ..
With the. falling off of the skating
craze, the Central Park bride path has
become more popular than ever before
Nearly everybody is riding and at Dur
lands Academy near the park, there are
not enough instructors to go around. d,
The hotels and dansants in the neigh
borhood of the park have taken advan-
tage Of the craze. The Plaza and the
Majestic have especial arrangements for
breakfast parties after the morning gall
lop. Over at Bustanoby's there is an
"Equestrienne The Dansant'' for those
who wish to dance in riding costumes
after the hour on the bride path.
Sir Max Aitken, NJ. p, the brilliant
Canadian who distinguished himself at
Flanders, has been in New York this
week calling on his publishers. He says
he became an author against his wishes
and even after the manuscripts were
turned in tried to recall thern1but then
these publishers are so winning in their
ways
Sir Max believes that there has been
no more critical period in the great. war
than the days of the battle of Ypres and
1t was here that the Canadians, voluntary
soldiers, made the heroic stand which he
says saved the empire, the cause of the
allies, and changed the history Of the
world
Most OF the men in his regiment were