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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

port of wheat so as to retain in the
United States sufficient supplies 20
carry our own people until the next
harvest. Therefore all exports OF wheat
from now forward are limited entirely
to volume of saving made by the Amer
lean people in their consumption.
I'VE are continuing wheat shipments
for December as far as our situation
allows. but even with all the CONSERVE :
ton made we are still unable to load
over 100000 tons Of food stuffs urgent
ly required by our allies during the
month of December aie;ie.
Statements Of tic above character
given out for personai interests are IN
little accord with the spirit being
shown by millions Of homes in the
United States in an endeavor to aid the
Food Administrator III its task of
feeding our own soldiers abroad as
we'll as our allies. and stabiliZirE prices
to our own people. No moro foolish ar
unpatriotic utterances has been made
than the statement referred to. Ir: the
critical situation of the worlds food
today. opposition to the government $
conservation measures is IN action
comparable to opposition % the draft
because any failure in saving food
means direct and immediate loss OF
life aside from serious interferenc &c
with orr war service in the feeding [ (
our allies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
C;rls...Do You Know Why
Your II air 10 Uqly ?

,,,s amazing how much good looking
49,. dos towards producing the at
...,..iess 80 much desired by women
|au ages. 1t is really pretty hair
,tan perfect features that gives
.,5.alHuce Of youth and beauty.
woman can merit this praise,
,.a..t.ftl hair is only d matter Of
,yb.D your hair becomes faded, dry,
..o.l4I ana scraggiy, when it falls
.If, and new hair cannot grow,
r.nt4 must be vitalized and prop
,,urI>hcd TO do this quickly,
Yin a.d at little expense. there is
.t'rs 10 Elective as Partisan Sage
INA rm) which YOU can get at
~, drug store
H. guaranteed 70 abolish dandruff-
-, ln itch and falling hair. and
.-..,. . rev growth or money re-
,..4et T.. 81 great demand by dis
,,nl.Ins women because it makes
... s,.r 20 soft. lustrous. easy to ar
.,o, a.,-artiyely and appear heavier
.al !. r.dIs r.
massage with PARTISAN Sage is a
u. delight easy to use. not sticky or
,... ana deucately perfumed-an
,,..e.lt, LIQUID free from dangerous
..,rcjl-ut- and guaranteed not to
.r,- 's- an % scalp. If You want
.,j .,,a rs lair and plenty of ii use
.--... -3., Don't delay begin to-
Il. ntUe attention now insures
..,U. N.ir for years to come.--adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

ing, for work in the T. VI. and Nj. T..
degrees on three candidates.
G. D. Morrill,, who has been employed
at the Pic, Ger mill III this town for the
past y years, las resigned his posi-
lion and left Monday for Webster
Mass. where lie has accepted mill
position. Before leaving lie was pre-
scented with y sum Of money and other
gifts from his associates in tire mill.
Moses T. Burns went to Madison
Monday to attend the funeral service
Of his uncle, the late Jerry Wentworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
1T PAYS TO READ
Advertisements

"I>rices." always an item Of i'm
portence in connection with adver-
tised goods, have In these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change il of purse interest to
readers Of ads.
Not many homes fail" if tie
financial management is success
full. Not many homes are well
managed. as to the buying prob
lens. unless the housewife is a
student-and an INTERESTED
ONE Of the store ads.
The position Of buyer" for the
home comes to the wife "by inheri-
lance" 1t is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity. She
will fail In the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST EyER. She will
make Il success Of it-and Of her
home eanagement-if her INTER
EST in the task never lapses. OF
course she studies the ads.
DO 1llCCn Di lilt iUtOiilc OF eaCN
home is spent In the stores that
they play bic part In home max
ing. Some stores serve so well
that all stores must try to keep
pace Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach the same mark.
The woman who studies the ads
would find nothing but amusement
in a palpably exaggerated state
ment--it would not influence her to
buy-and II an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT Of exagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store.
To Know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads is essential II q
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by tho
competing stores.
Even a small shopping errand
may justify little preliminary
study of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead Of the wrong
one-even in small matters--is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered in the stores today are ADJ
VERTISED in this newspaper.
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
Evenin1 Session

Fey. w j. Layton led the praise AMI
d. votIonal service with which Inc evening
session opened. Rev. A $. Phelps o.
Watervlle, president Of the state sunday
school Association, spoke On "Chill Con-
version and presented his subject ii his
characteristically original and forceful
wa. MIR Hull gave a very helpful talk
on The Glass At Work lie suggested
means by which the class may be held TO-
ecther and urged that teacher and pupils
be full of the lesson" before the assem-
bling of the class, that the regularity Of
attendance Of each member be followed
UP, and that due regard be given the i'm
portance Of the work of social, member
ship and devotional committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

MarianAs Triumph - raVeio9ue.
AS a special attraction at the Co
loniai theatre today the management
announces Douglas Fairbanks in his
new Aircraft picture. Down to
Earth" written by himself and adapt
ID to the screen by clever little Anita
LuoS John Emerson. producer OF
previous Fairbanks-Artcraft triuinphs.
again pilots the activities Of the ener-
getic star in this production with not
able results In fact. it is freely pre-
dicted that Down to Earth" is I'M
doubtedly the greatest Fairbanks
/ scren vehicle ever given the popular
star. the reason for this. no doubt. be-
! ing the fact that he wrote it himself,
incidentally adding to his accomplish
| mentS as an author.
! The story of the photoplay tells OF q
typical American youth whose wan
der lust" and ideas of living close to
nature are not in accord with the views
of life assumed by his sweetheart, an
ambitious society bud. Bridge parties.
matinee dances tea parties and
sumptuous dinners are the important
| factors in the pretty girls social
career and these occupy too much of
her time for wanderings amidst Gods
country in the great outdoors. How
the persistent youth takes her away
from her surroundings and wins her
over to his way of thinking despite
herself offers one of the most amusing
tonics the screen has Yet displayed
! Many chimes are visited and many
surprises are presented in typical
/ Fairbanks style, ranging in variety
| from doing a handstand on mountain
precipce 5000 fet above sea level to
| teaching hippopotamus the famous
Fairbanks smile.
Gale Henry appears in Joker Com
edy entitled "Who Done It," which
needs no introduction as you will de-
eide when you see it. Lena Baskette
in Little Mariana's Triumph" will ap-
peal to old and young. This is a two
reel Universal drama. The Burton
Holmes Travelogue puts the finishing
touches on an exceptional days pro-
gram in an exceptionally fine week S
bill. :.
Three shows today and every day
this week. Matinee at 80 evening at
$50 and SIS. If YOU can't get through
, supper soon enough to see the first
show, then come to the second as the
entire program will be shown at both
ShOWS.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
BUFFALO STILL
STORM-BOUND

Buffalo y. Y. Dec. 1o.-Bunalo was
still storm-bound tonight. The railroad
yards were choked with freight bound for
the seaboard and the passenger trains
crept in hours late only a few trains
were sent out.
Inc streets Were SO blocked with snow
that household deliveries were almost i'm
possible There was much suffering fror,
lack OF milk
40 FUNERAL has been held today becau.a
the streets were impossible and the drift
covering the cemeteries were in some i,-
stances 10 feet deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

DO not send your money afar--if
the thing you want is to be had in
your home city
II the automobile thought" 10
making any place for itself IA your
mind, read the ads. They will in
e short time. educate you rs To
characteristics and prices of cars
You'li know one from another
and that's the beginning OF Suto-
mobile wisdom.
Store news Is home news. Some
thing advertised today finds itself
in your hons tomorrow-and the
lad" brings about the transaction.
One OF today's. ads may change
some one Of your buying plans--to
your PROFIT
In your buying for the home It
is quite as profitable to KNOW
VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIII
as it is. in ether things, to KNOW
Instead Of Numbering through"
The bargain hunter" has
evolved into the Intelligent buyer
for the home-the woman who ex-
ercises as much ability in expend-
ing money as 1t required in earn
ing it.
The woman who studies the ads
KNOWS that she is paying the
smallest possible price for her pur-
chase. She doesn't Just HOPE SO.
The merchant who can protect
You on both quality and price in a
time when both are apt to fluctuate
unaccountably is rendering you
real service.
Bay at your home city stores as
a matter OF self -protection--and Of
those home city merchants WHO
ADVERTISER
The dollar you spend in your
home city store stays In your
horne city and SERVES. The dol
lar you send away ceases to serve
anybody in the city where you
make your home.
The merchant who is using
larger space in which to give to
you the news Of his store deserves
your interested attention. He has
"a reason"-and YOUR INTER
ESTS are invested in that reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
P|TTSFIEL.D

Lewis >turtevant, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. s. c. Sturtevant Of this town. who
las been Il member of the faculty at
". c. l.. left Tuesday for Fort Slo-
olm, where he has enlisted in the
. aviation Corps.
Clarence Emary, president of the
Senior class at NJ. c. L., who has en-
listed in the l.. 5. navy, left Tuesday
for few DAYS visit at his home in
Saco. Mr.. Emery who has a IS days
leave will finish the present term at
the school
The ladies of BATnham have organ =
lied a Red Cross Auxiliary. being 4
branch of the Waldo Chapter Of Bel
fast. The officers chosen are: chair
man, Mrs. Estelle Cole; vice chairman.
Mrs. Vina Cole; secretary. Mrs. Nellie
shaw; treasurer, Mrs. Minnie Gerald.
Lieut.. aud Mrs. Charles .HartfOrd
left Monday for few days visit in
ogtIand before going to Camp Devens.
where Lieut.. Hartford will report this
week.
Warren GetchelI. the SON Of Mr. and
Mrs. Dennis Getcheu, left Tuesday for
Fort Slocum, where he will ioin the
mechanical department Of the Aviation
Corps. He has been employed at the
sravy ward in Portsmouth for the past
few months. Before leaving Tuesday
1T was given a comfort kit by tho
iittsfield Red Cross Chapter.
meeting Of the Elizabeth Pierce
Lancey Chapter. d. A. X, was held
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mrs.
Louise Davis. A miscellaneous program
was given and refreshments We're
served.
I Miss Vera Stevens, who has been the
guest of her mother, Mrs Eva D.
Stevens, and aunts. Mrs. Jane Hackett
and Miss Ada Coffin, left Tuesday for
Washington. ID. G., where She has "a
government position. having been
transferred from Montreal where she
has held a government position.
J. w. Wiley is visiting his daughter.
Mrs. John LandeGs, III Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
Mrs. Phoebe A. Jones

Mrs. Phoebe \. Jones. widow of the
late Ethel w. Jones. passed away at
about 3 O'Clock Thursday afternoon 1T I
Swan street, aged - Years. The imme-
date relatives are two niec"s. Mrs. In
Gle NJ Weston and Mrs. Lottie Weston
Of Augusta. and four nephews, Frank
II. Baker of Augusta and Irving. Al
tert and Willis Goss of Lisbon Falls.
Funeral Services will be held at 30
Thur sday afternoon from : Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain for commOdities-such a
time the presen-the live merchant his opportun
ity for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the big aim and pur-
pose in his service to his patrons. If another merchant
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds them
mark permitting but the narrowest margin of per-sae
profits. He sells greater volume of goods His aggre-
gate profits satsfacory-and in every sale made he
has rendered service the customer and has friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The farseeing merchant finds, in of uncertain
prices, his greatest prestige winning opportunity To make
the most of this he must make his advertising more force
full than before-mus "get his story over all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

Zero weather gain Tuesday morn
ing The Journal thermometer at :
o'clock recorded four above. while the
Either thermometer sa d zero and b. f.
Folspms old reliable" six below. Out
at the sub-station in Fast Winthrop
the thermometer at which plac6 is said
to hang in spot where the sun never
shines. it was reported to. he II below,
Tuesday noon. with the sun shining on
il. the Either thermometer registered
u above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

Marshall ]. Nelson Of Palermo is q
patient at the Augusta General hos
pital where on Tuesday morning he
underwent surgical treatment. His con,
dit;on last night was reported as ia
Yora BILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

Seth Williams National Relief Corps,
No. &C. viii, hold its regular meeting at
80 this Wednesday afternoon for the
election of officers. 1t is desired that
al members be present as there are
other matters Of Importance 70 come
before the meeti0g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

PATIENTS adm!tted Tuesday t" the
Augusta General hospital were Mary
p'Donnell and Carl Francis Norton uf
Aug u.,ta, IsSachar y. Robinson Of Vas
salburo and lrma. O'Ncil If The FORKS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

The family of Job CARTRIDGE of Sum
Iner street, in which there had been q
case of diphtheria, was released Tues
day from quarantine, the patient hav-
ing recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

Mrs NJ. l.. Morton. who suffered a
Slight shock last Saturday at her home
or CeGar street, was reported yester-
Gay to be about the same. her condi-
ton avine changed but little for the
last few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

Charles Dunn. Jr, superintendent Of
the State School fer Boys at South
Portland passed Tuesday in Augusta
cr business connected with the institu-
ton end during his stay WAS the guest
of z. &. Carl. member of the board of
trustees of juv ,iie inStit utions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12


q moneythercs
studying advertisements
appreciation before
a
who to and of home-c
q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

More and more popular are those
Wednesday evening dances at the Mac
cabee hall Douglas Banjo Orchestra
Gentlemen 35c, ladies sc. dec11d2'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

The Ladies Aid of the Green street
Methodist church will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. O. P. Robbins, II
south Chestnut street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

citation, announced that Decision day this
year Will he known as Enlistment day
and will be observed Feb 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Clara Williams Of Thomaston is
the guest of Mrs. c. D. Boothby of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
Musical Program

March-"The Banner. Won Bon
Waltz,
..Touiours on Jamais,'' Waldteufe
Overture Alfalfa, Mendelsshon
CIR. OPP. Selection.
''Toujours GU Jamais," Waldteufel
Concert-'The Perfect Song, Breil
Suite-"Sigurd Jorsalfar. Grieg
in three parts.
Comic OPP. Selection.
Chocolate Soldier. Strauss
Overture-"Der Gascogner, Suppe
Ernest r. Hill. Musical Director
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
q" LOCAL NOTICE

Otd Folks dance at Manchester
Grange hall Friday evening, Dec. IA.
Admission 2k cents: ladies. 10 cents.
decl2d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

Miss Lottie S. Stafford will commence
Ter Christmas sale Dec. at III State
street. dec4dt1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12

Regular meeting of r. B. Capen Re
bekah Lodge this Wednesday evening
second nomination of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
HALIFAX RELIEF FUND

solicits contributions in cash for the re-
lief of the Halifax sufferers.
1t will be impossible to see every
body. Do not wait to be called upon.
Telephone your subscription to Mr..
HichboIn, at the bank. Do it early, so
it may be included in tomorrow morn
ing's report.
See how splendidly Augusta is re-
spending,
Yesterdays Subscriptions:
Guy r. Gannett s1u0
W. H. Gannett 81
Percy V. Hill 100
Geo. E. Macomber 100
c. A. Eaton Co. 100
Mrs John +. Hill 100
Mrs. j. Manchester Haynes 80
Lewis A. Crossett Co. sc
Willis E. Swift -
G. s. Hichborn %
Samuel c. Manley %
Norman l.. Bassett %
Nathan Weston q.
d. w. Adams %
Thomas G. Ingraham -
Hume. Newhall Co. -
F. S. Lyman %
Walter S Wyman .
Blaine S. Viles -
Frank +. Smith %
Mural Haynes %
I Augusta Lumber 90. %
! Lewis A. Burleigh .
i Charles A. Mlliken -
Fred G. kinsman %
F, w. $. Thompson )
f. Leslie e. Cornish =
, F. W. Plaisted -
/ +. &. CarIl -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
David Raymond

The death of David Raymond Of this
town occurred Sunday. Dec. q in Lynn,
Mass, at the home of his SON Her
bert Raymond, after 4 long period of
failing health. His age was g. years.
He was a resident Of this town for a
mentioned he is survived by two sons.
Randall and Laforest Raymond of this
town. The body was brought here
Tuesday and funeral services will be
held Wednesday.
Mrs. Emery l.. Barnes Of Lewiston,
who has been visiting Ter daughter.
Mrs. Clyde Martin for two months. has
returned hon.
The annual meeting for the election
of officers for the Woman'S Relief
Corps will be held in q. 4. r. hall
Wednesday afternoon. Dec. H.
. Mrs. Charles Russell has returned
from visit with friends in North An
son.
G. d. Pencil, station agent at Hart
land. left Monday for Boston. where he
will receive treatment at the Massa-
ChuSetts General hospital.
Mrs. r. y. Drake and daughter, Miss
Dorothy, We're in Dexter Tuesday to
attend Die marriage of Miss Helen
f'oss and Ensign Clarence Crosby.
There will be q meeting of Ira Ser
ry Chapter. r. a. NJ, Wednesday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY

douglas Fairbanks in "Oown to
EArth"-Gale Henry in who Done
it"--Lena Baskette in Little
Mariana's iumph"-Travelogue.
The Parker post., 1917-12-15
TAXES PAID IN ADVANCE,

Taxes for state and county pur-
poses in Yuma county for the first
half Of the fiscal year 1917-18 to the
amount of $158,353.55 have already
been paid into the hands of the coun-
y treasurer, according to a state
nent made by that official this week.
The tax list for 1917-1S calls for
1925, 5,313.06, OF which $1O,938.96 are
or taxes on personal property col
s,ected by the assessor. Half of the
balance of the remaining 314,374.1O,
Or $157, 1906, became delinquent
asst November. The other half will
1ot become due until January.
1t will be seen that the treasurer
has collected 1860 more than is
actually due, many having paid their
axes for a full year in advance, to
save trouble. Treasurer Riley calls
his fact good indication of pros
oerity in Yuma county.
The total of taxes for state and
county purposes in this county this
aalf-year amount to $4,000 more
Shan for the same period last year,
despite the fact that the rate is OPS
over, the difference being due to the
increased value Of property
The Parker post., 1917-12-15
EXPENDITURES DECREASE,

A feeling of relief was experienced
throughout the country at the state
ment of Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo that the actual expenditures
OF some of the departments Of gov
ernment were much less than the
estimates the departments submitted
in July last, and that the task of
providing for the expenses of the
government for the fiscal year is not
regarded by the treasury department
as one which will in any way strain
the capacity of the resources of the
United States.
The secretary said in part:
Vague and unfoundec apprehell-
sions seem to exist in the public
mind as to the extent of the financial
requirements of the United States
during the current fiscal year. It
may be helpful to the country to
know that these requirements have
been greatly exaggerated, and that
in the judgment of the secretary Of
the treasury there is no reason
whatever for. apprehension on this
score. This opinion is based upon
the latest estimates of our financial
needs.
The splendid success of the Sec
ond Liberty loan shows that the peo-
pie are fully determined to support
the war, and are prepared to make
such sacrifices of luxuries, pleasures,
comforts, and conveniences as may
be necessary.
The secretary explained that his
optimistic statement was based upon
actual figures in hand.
The Parker post., 1917-12-15
B0TTS LATEST INVENTION.

K. h. Bolts, inventor and farmer
las just completed the model of a
1ew device designed to be used in
leVeling farming land, and, while it's
oracticability has not yet been tested,
it nevertheless has the appearance OF
being capital idea.
To go into full detail of it's intri-
;ate mechanism at this time would
DE impossible, so rude outline will
have to suffice. The machine has
our wheels-twO broad ones in the
rear hike those of a traction engine,
and two smaller guide-wheels in
iront, a bin to receive the earth. and
4 plow. This is drawn by four
horses-two attached to the plow and
two to the guide-wheels. The
lrlver sits upon a seat provided for
aim, within easy reach of the con-
troll levers. AS the apparatus moves
along the plow breaks I'D and turns
over the soil which is then taken up
by one of the large wheels and
dumped into the bin. This bin re-
wolves automatically in order that
the load may be evenly placed, and
when it is full the driver touches a
lever which stops the action of the
plow The load is then hauled to
the proper place where it is dumped
by the movement of another lever.
With this machine, according to
an estimate made by the inventor,
4OS cubic yards of earth a day may
be plowed up and moved. OF course
stumps and large roots would have
to first be taken out of the way.
The model is a miniature one.
made of wood, scraps of tin and
baling wire, and certainly shows
mechanical skill of a superior order
when it is considered that only
rough, ordinary tools of common
utility were used in it's delicate con-
struction.