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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Tablet for Kew Gardens

For the courtesies extended on the
occasion of the international Rotary
Bowling Match, which took place
week ago, the New York Club will pre-.
sent a bronze tablet as an evidence OF
appreciation to the Kew Gardens Coun-
try Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Footwear for the Footweary.

The Boyden shoe for men has been made
for "a vcars. Now some shoes look as il
thew dated back that far. Not so the
Boyden. Albert L. Slavens. Rotarian. says
his memory isn't such a wonder, but he feels
sure none of the original stock is left. AZ
any rate. they are tn. smartest made-and
com Portable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Throw AWAY the Dumb-bells.

Muscular movement handwriting Palmer
fashion to pity the poor clerical weakling.
Now, il only he does enough writing, he can
be strong man" in any circus of course. II
must be remembered that this method aims
to develop good writing rather than muscles.
IL does, too.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Stick-to-it-iveness.

The leech and the cinging vine are slack
ers compared with decalcomanie. They stick
like a summer cold. j. a. J.. Moler. the
Rotarian who makes them. tells of some OF
their varied uses Tribune readers are IA
miiar with the "Star Service" sign on store
windows. IL Is a 'dccalc.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Ethics and Obrig.

Rotary is such practical philosophy that
IL is bound 70 Jump ahead. What could be
more wonderful than code Of ethics which
actually works in the optical business }. a.
Tbeo Obrig. of Gall e. Lembke, instills
Rotary into his employees minds, and now
is a pleasure to break your glasses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Burns Ice.

It sounds as funny as the old one about a
fried snow sandwich" This ones true.
though. Burns Bros. Ice Corporation ~ the
whole story. and James w. Scott president.
Is hoping for a hot summer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
1t Keeps You Out in
the Open Air.

That's one virtue of the Franklin automo-
bile. II has a great affinity for air-just
naturally absorbs il. and keeps the motor
cooler than water. Every one uses fans IN
summer. Why shouldn't the motor?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Where There's a Weigh,
There's Howe Scales.

John J. McElroy. purveyor of weighers. i
Accuracy himself Can't tell them apart
Coal or radum. it doesn't matter wnat yo'
leigh the Howe scales are there-and not
as +. p. A. says, Whereabouts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
No. Trouble Trucking by Murray,

The usual way Of n man with dray Is
unfathomable His horses are named Rover
and "Wanderlust." and he himself Is always
tired. John F. Murray. who runs trucking
business, hires only energetic men and
horses. They have to pass test.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Baseball NAV Suffer.

John G. Jones. the executive training ex-
ecutive. would make very office boy presii-
dent What he does with al the eX-presi-
dents of large concerns remains mystery.
Naybe it's they who fill the bleachers now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
1t Doesn't Chew Gum.

The general idea is. when you have any
thing TO record for posterity. say II to The
Dictaphone. II doesn't have TO answer tele-
phones or trim its nails. Anyway, a ma
chine that can keep up with Rotarian Minor $
line Of talk can do anything.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
If Il Isn't True, 1t Might Be.

A young man walked into Gsttle's iewelry
store on Fifth Avenue and said. "Er-er-
err. The clerk said William. bring
me that tray of engagement rings" This
sort of tact makes buying A pleasure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
George c. Brown Holds
Three of a Kind.

One man who is not subject TO ennui is
George C. Brown. He runs or helps run
three hotels-Park Avenue. Martha Washing
ton and Majestic. II you've ever talked to a
hotel director il is easy TO realize what
three Of EN- means.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Decker Is Boss of the BOSSES.

Thompson V. Decker is an expert on In
fants' food. and can tell proteid from
carbohydrate at thirty yards. What's more
he is personally acquainted with every COW
on the Sheffield Farms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Neck and Neck Look
Alike to Auerbach.

Collars matter not: it's colors that count
around the neck. Irwin Auerbach makes
mems neckwear and has no sympathy for
"the tie that binds"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
The Printer Provides
the Powder-Pufs.

Bronze powder is one Of the things X X.
THOMPSON handles. However. Il Is not a
cosmetic for statues. but the chief ingredient
of gold inks and paints.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
The Official State Automobile Regis
tration Now Ready for Distribution

At the last session of the Maine Leg
islature. law was passed providing
for the issuing of the off1c al State au-
tomobile registrations. In pursuance
with this enactment, the Department Of
State has made arrangements for the
publishing of these lists designated as
Official Lists State of Maine Automo
bile Registrations.
The January, February. March. April
and May numbers are now ready and
subsequent issues will be made prompt
ly.
Copies of the current issues show at
glance Their scope and thoroughness.
[ sing these official lists quick identI-
hcation of any car is made-simply
get the number--also the make and
style and the manufacturers num-
Der. Pleasure cars and trucks, also
motorcycles and dealers, together with
the complete list Of registered automo-
bile dealers In the State. are included
this last item being Of especial trade
value. Police chiefs and officers con-
stables. assessors, town clerks. etc. will
find them invaluable.
The charge for this service, issued
monthly IL SO cents per month, IS nor
year. payable in advance. Address
kennebec journal Co, Auto List I,ept..
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
SOUTH GARDINER

Rev. John NJ. Kelley will speak al
evening at 40 o'clock.
Miss Marion Lawrence was recent
guest of friends in Portland.
Mr. Harris of Detroit passed the
weekend with his son, c. S. Harris
Bartlett street.
Mrs. D. S. Weeks of Portland was
visiting relatives and friends in town
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Lermond and daughter
Miss Hattie May of Bath, are visiting
Mrs. Lermond's sister. Mrs. Justine FL
bridge on Capen road.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, I. Stevens of Mas
sachusetts are passing a few weeks in
town.
Mrs. A. F. Reed has gone to Rich
mond
Last Friday about 20 Of the ladies in
town passed a very pleasant afternoon
at the home of Miss May Jewett. The
time was passed with whist and knit
ting silver collection was taken
for the benefit Of the Red Cross for
which Miss Jewett Is an active worker.
Refreshments OF sandwiches, tea and
coffee were served.
The Red Men donated the proceed.
of their social held Thursday evening
to the Red Cross war fund Roder,ck,.
orchestra also donated. So to III. Rad
Cross fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Michaud.T ardiH

Louis P. Michaud and Miss Lucina
Tardiff were united in marriage at I
o'clock Tuesday morning at the Notre
Dame church. Rev. Father Drolet Of
floating. The bride was attended by
her sister, Leora Tardiff as brides
maid. and the best man was Philip
Levidere. Following the ceremony,
which was a very impressive and
beautiful one, reception was held at
the home of the bride from to 10
o'clock. A wedding dinner was also
served and the happy couple left on
the afternoon train for Montreal
which is to be their home.
Mrs. Michaud has been employed for
a number of years by the Wardwell
Dry Goods Co and has been one of the
most efficient and popular clerks in
the store. Mr.. Michaud has a fine DO
sition in Montreal and the couple will
make their home there. They leave
host of friends in the city who will
wish them many happy years Of mar
ried life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
DIVORCE DEGREES
SUPERIOR COURT

The following divorces were decreed
at the June term of the superior court
Tor kcnnebec county:
No. 40. Maud NJ. Carr from Alvin
- Carr. both OF Gardiner; cause. gross
and confirmed habits Of intoxication.
w. c. Atkins attorney for libelant.
No. %6s. Ella c. varney OF Augusta
from Elbridse G. varney OF Wilton:
cause. desertion. Williamson. Rurleiyh
n Mclean attorneys for Iibslant.
No. 90. Edmund A. Wales OF Wins
low from Mabel NJ. Wales OF Boston.
Mass. cause. dcscrtion. c. C. Jones AT .
torney for libelant.
No. bli. Ethel NJ. Murch of Halo
well from Isaac II. Murch OF Augusta:
cause. failure to support. Became a
beane attorneys for iiheient.
No. $40. Bessie A, Eiwell from Rnlnh
H. Elwell. both OF Gardiner. cause
failure TO support Frank E. Brown
attorney for libelant.
No. ssl. Periey r.. George from
Maud =. George. both OF Oakland;
cause, gross and confirmed habits Of
INVESTIGATION. Frank r.. Brown attor.
ney for lbeiant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

wear. being unable to finish the year
on account Of poor health.
Miss MYRTLE Buker Is at home TOT
the summer vacation, she having oeen
employed as a teacher in Farmington'
Ct.
George Goodale and family of Oak
field are visiting relatives IN this VI
cinity.
George Brown successfully passed
the examinations for enlistment In tne
navy and left Monday for Newport, H.
T., for training as a gunner's mate.
Elmer Hickey has enlisted In the
army and has been assigned to 90
E at Augusta. Edmund Tarr has also
reported for duty at regimental mead
quarters in Lewiston.
Mrs. w. A. Pratt and daughter,
Miss Fife were guests last week OF rel
atives in Freeport.
Mrs. A. D. Strout has returned home
from weeks visit in Lewiston and
Bath.
Robert Rideout has sold his farm to
Charles Douglas Of Durham, who will
work the woodlot.
A box social will be held Saturday
evening. June 80, at the Wood school
house in Bowdoin for the benefit OF
James Goodale Of Litchfield. He re-
Gently lost two cows and heifer from
lead poisoning in his pasture then last
Friday one of his horses took fright
and running away broke a leg so that
1t had to be killed. All are invited to
attend the entertainment.
LLOYD Richards Of Rumford is Wis
ting at the home Of Herman Wright.
All the schools in town are closed
for the summer vacation except the
Ward school. which is making up the
time it was without a teacher and will
close Friday of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
BOWDOIN

NoRTH-Mr Collins and family are
moving from Lewiston to the home Of
Mr.. Collins mother Mrs. Bolduc. in
Bowdoin. where he will take employ
ment with Mr.. White in LitchfleId.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bowie OF Itch
field were Tuesday guests at the home
of A. d. Strout.
Miss Marjorie Alden is passing n
few days in Lewiston.
Miss Sarah Alexander from South
Gardiner was the weekend guest Of
Mrs. Clair Farnum.
Miss Ina Maloon and Weston Allen
motored TO Pennington last wee,e
where they attended the Gradual ton
exercises at the Normal school. Mas
Maloon's sister, Ruby Maloon. being
a member Of the graduating class, Mr..
Allen was also student there last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Word has been received in the city
from Donald knowlton of Fairfield
who enlisted in the navy as pharma-
cist that he has been stationed at
pumpkins Island and that he sees lit
tie prospect of getting out of there if
he remains in the navy and as he is
determined to get across the sea to
where the bullets fly has made appli-
cation to be released from the navy to
Join the hospital corps of the army
which is soon to leave for the other
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
PITTSTON

EAST-Willie Scott and Everett
Maxcy called through this section COL
iecting Red Cross funds.
The many friends of Miss Ina Moody.
who has been seriously i'll, will be glad
to know she is on the gain. She is
being cared for by Maude Dockendorff.
Miss Roberts of Lynn, Mass, has
been the guest of Mrs. Robert Moody
for the past week.
Schools in town closed Friday for
the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
STOP RAILROAD
Southern Pacific Runs
80 Days Longer
Unless Larger Quantities of
Fuel Oil Are Obtained

San Francisco, June 26.-Unless the
Southern Pacific Railroad can secure
larger quantities. of fuel oil in the open
market than have been available here
tofore, the railroad at the present rate
Of consumption, can operate only ~
days longer. w. r. Scott, general man
ager of the company, so informed the
California railroad commission yester-
day at the hearing on the request fo'
permission to raise freight rates 10 per
cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
N0'REPR|SALS
England Not Down to
German Level
Deprecate Widespread Demand
in House of Lords

London, June 26.-No intention of yield
ing to the widespread demands for re-
prsals on German towns for the German
air raids on England was shown in a de-
bate on the subject today in the House
of Lords. Baron Sydenham deprecated
the policy of reprisals, saying that he
felt sure that in future years the British
would be thankful that they had not low
cred themselves to the level of the Ger
mans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
FurdIem

James P. Fraye and Miss Helen NJ.
Furdlen of Millinocket were united in
marriage Tuesday noon by City Clerk
Carl {. Jones at his office. They left
Immediately afterwards for a trip to
Boston and after their return will re-
side in Millinocket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
$500 AMERICANS
Males of All Ages in
United Kingdom
Appealed to by Consul Skinner
to Register

London, June 26.-Robert P. Skinner.
the American consul general. having
received the necessary forms has issued
an appeal to all Americans in the
United Kingdom liable to military ser
vice under the act recently passed by
Congress, asking them to register.
1t is estimated that there are $500
American males of all ages residing
in the United Kingdom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
few U. S. A|RMEN
Small Contingent in London in
Civilian Clothes

the United States fyink corps arrived in
England yesterday, wearing civilian
clothes with blue silk armlet bearing in
white letters ~. S. Flying Corps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
RAISE PRICE OF
BOSTON PAPER

Boston, June 26.-The Christian Sci
ence Monitor an evening newspaper,
today announced that beginning July
2, the price would he increased from
two cents to three cents copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
Eeighbors for presents and good wishes
on the occasion Of our marriage.
MR.. AND MRS. w. McCASLIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
WATERvILLE

Rev. Frank H. Stedman went to Au-
gusta Tuesday morning on business for
the day. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Annual Meeting of
Farmers Union of
Maine at 'Waterville
Business in Excess of 100000 Reported wi h
Six Per Cent on All Stock - Fifteen N e W
Unions Officers Re- Elected

The annual meeting of the Farm
ers' Union of Maine. the parent body.
which is made up of about 100 local
unions in the State, was held in Wat
erville Tuesday, the meeting conyen-
ing at Silver Raquet hall, at 9 o'clock
in the morning and lasting until well
into the afternoon, there being a large
amount of business disposed of. The
most important action of the day was
the amending of the bylaws SO that
the business of the union is to be han
died by a board of directors of nine
men, which has the authority to hire
the general manager of the union, elect
the others and employ such other help
as they may decide is necessary. This
board consists of the secretary, ex-
oficio, and eight members, four elect
cd each year for two years.
There was the usual discussions re-
gardiny some features of the business
but on the whole the meeting was a
very harmonious one. the disturbing
clement being so hopelessly in the mi
nority that they had no chance.
The meeting was one of the largest
attended that has ever been held, the
report of the credential committee at
the morning session showing SO vot-
ing members present and number of
others came in a little later so that
there were over so present during the
day. In addition to this there were
a number of the members of the va
rious unions who did not have the vot-
ing power who were present go that
the number ran we'll over 100
Everyone felt confidence in the union
and its officers and in the continued
growth and prosperity and optimism
was everywhere apparent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

The report of Treasurer w. S.
Rogers showed that the union had
made a splendid growth financially
during the past year and was now
much stronger than a year ago and
had a good working balance on hand,
proved.
Other Business Matters
In the next article of business. Yon.
]. a. Roberts submitted some changes
in the bylaws to the meeting and they
were referred to committee consist
ing of w. c. Stetson, Il. l.. Batchelder
and G. r. Richardson for considera-
ton and report. While this committee
was out, Treasurer Q. B. Allen Of the
distributing house at Boston gave his
report and on motion of w. S. Rogers
1t was laid on the table. The commit
tee then reported through Mr.. Stetson
in favor of the adoption Of the amend
ments to the bylaws and after some
discussion they were adopted. The
principal ones being that the control
of the business Of the union is now
placed in the hands of a board of d.
rectors consisting Of the clerk of the
corporation. ex-officio and eight men.
elected for two years, four being elect
ed each year. this year four of them
to be elected for one year and four for
two years and after that four being
elected each year for two years. This
board has the election Of all the other
officers including the president, treas
urer. auditor. general manager and
such other officers as they may deem
best.
Charles c. Clement was reelected
clerk for the coming year, the vote Of
the meeting being cast by Treasurer
W. S. Rogers
On motion of F. S. Adams q COM
mittee OF five was appointed by the
chair to bring in a list of names to be
voted upon for directors. President
Gardner appointed W. f. KNIGHT of
Clinton. T. S. Adams Of Bowdoinham,
Frank y. Vining Of st. Adams, A. c.
Jameson Of Kittery and l.. E. futile
of Aroostook.
1t was then voted to adjourn for din
MGR this committee to report the first
thing after dinner The members then
went to Monument park, where a group
picture was taken.
Afternoon Meeting
The afternoon meeting Of the Farm
ers' Union Of Maine was called to or
der by President Gardner at shortly
after l o'clock and the first business
OF the afternoon was the report Of the
committee to nominate the board Of
directors. This committee recommend
ed John A, Roberts of Oxford county,
W. S. Rogers Of Sagadahoc, C. H.
Gardner Of Skowhegan and w. c. Stet-
son Of Waterville as directors for two
wears: w. B. BragdonRf Cumberland,
F. A. Potter of Penobsebt. H, P. Libby
of York and Dura Stinchfeld Of
Aroostook for one year. The report OF
the committee was accepted and on
motion Of r. S. Adams the clerk, cast
the ballot Of the meeting for the first
four for two wears and they were de-
clared elected and on motion Of the
same man the vote Of the clerk was
cast for the last four as directors for
one year and they were declared elect.
ed
Following the election Of these men
came the real fireworks Of the meet
ing. On motion Of Mr.. Adams the re-
port Of the Farmers Union Distribut-
ing Co. of Boston was taken from tho
table and Mr.. Abbott. the manager and
Afcont;aued An Psce caiu,.. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

The report Of Treasurer w. S.
Rogers showed that the union had
made a splendid growth financially
during the past year and was now
much stronger than a year ago and
had good working balance on hand,
while the resources were greatly i'm
proved
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
RUSSIANS GAIN IN GALIClA
Center of Line Is LeveIed BY Artil
Iery Fire-British Advance Line
In Belgium.
100000,

Petrograd.- troops have oc
cupied the heights northwest of Pre-
soce, on the Galician front, the vii
lagos of Lavrikovec and TravotlON
and the heights east of Godov. They
have also occupied Dzvinatch and
pressed back the enemy in the Jam
nica-Pasechnao sector, northwest Of
the Stanisiau region.
Violent fighting has begun on the
Russian front west of Pinsk. The city
of Pinsk is in flames. The Russian
artillery, the announcement says, is
leveling all obstacles.
The Russians have captured the for
titled forest of Sianka, with all the On
emy's organized positions, and also
Hill 38S. They have penetrated the
village of Godov.
Further gains have been made by
the Russian forces in Galicia. AID
vices from the front record the taking
of the first line trenches by troops
of the Eleventh Army, who also al
some places captured second line pc
sitions.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
FAMINE MAY GONE
IF EXPORTS STOP
THREAT OF UNITED STATES TO
STOP EXPORTS TO NEUT2ALS
BRINGS PROTEST.
CAUSES ALARM IN SWEDEN
Short Crops and Closing Down Of Fac
tories Will Bring Acute Suffering
To People, Claims the Of
ficaIs At Stockholm.

Observation-Disclosures dispatches
forecasting the sharpest limitation or
possible discontinuance of all exports
to neutrals is causing anxiety in gov
eminent circles and among the peCSle
generally The situation is already
grave and prospects pictured by news
from America renders it still more
disquieting.
Crops are likely to be below the av-
erage. Many factories In various lines
are closed for lack of raw material
Others cannot maintain production
much longer. Benzine and petroleum
are nearing exhaustion. Leather is
scarce and so dear that pair of ordi-
nary shoes cost from $40 to $12.
Automobile tires bring $500 apiece.
The cost of living is steadily increas-
ing. The stocks of coffee in the king
dom will be exhausted in month.
Long lines of people standing outside
the stores waiting to buy coffee may
already be seen.
The government has already taken
extraordinary measures to deal with
extensive unemployment which is con-
sidered inevitable if the war lasts an
other winter, and it becomes impossi-
BILE to import the needed commodities.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-07-12
STATE FAIRS TO BOOST FOOD
Advertising Matter Will Be Utilized
In Advocating Conservation
Of Production.

hington.-Working in co-opera'
ton with the American Association OF
Fairs and Expeditions, comprising the
So largest state fairs and exhibitions
in the United States, the food admins
tration is evolving plans by which all
of these institutions are to be con-
Quoted this fall as food training
camps" at which the doctrine Of food
efficiency can be taught.
The importance of this great move
ment, voluntarily rendered the govern.
ment by the American Association of
Fairs and Expositjens, cannot be est,
mated. The fairs have an aggregate
annual attendance of over 100000
persons. or nearly one-sixth o. the to.
tai population of the country. The
value of the exhibition property placed
at the government service exceeds
SAC. 600 600