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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14
TRACTOR
GIVEN RECORD TEST
New Power Machine Acts Well on
Land Demonstration.

What always has been a serious
handicap to the farmer has been the
insuficiency of his power plant to
take care Of the peak load at times
when tasks absolutely essential to
success must be done. Such times
come during spring blowing and seed
ing, during harvest and, less fire.
quently, during haying and fall-plow-
ing season. Not only is the work
particularly heavy at such times, but
not infrequently the situation is ag-
gravated by unfavorable weather con-
ditions.
Thus It is important that the farm
er possess reserve power, something
In the nature Of an emergency plant,
which can be employed on the mo-
ment and which will enable him to
take advantage of every favorable
minute. Such a reserve power plant
is provided in the Farmers Ford
automobile and the Smith Form-a-
Tractor. the device which can be
attached to the Ford car in a few
minutes and which converts II into
a pOWcfIul anu ciI1ClenI lTdCIOf, Cdpa-
BILE of doing four-horse work at any
time in all tillage or harvesting OPP
erations and which can go into the
fields and work when conditions are
such that neither horses nor stand
ard tractors can be used.
The value of Smith Form-a-Trac-
tor as an emergency machine was
demonstrated most conclusively at
Fremont, Neb., during the week of
the National Tractor Demonstration
On Saturday and Sunday preceding
the demonstration torrential rains
fell. Monday was a day of alter
mates showers and sunshine. The re-
suit was that the fields upon which
the standard tractors were to be DEM
onstrated were impossible for the
heavy machines, and 1t was wednes-
day Of demonstration week before
anything could be done. In contra
distinction to this the Smith Form-a-
Tractor went onto the fields on Tues
day and plowed without difficulty and
without injury to the land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14
KEEP FLAME AWAY
FROM BATTERY BOX
Many Painful Accidents Result from
Carelessness Of Motorists.

Keep lighted matches away from
batteries 10 the advice OF r. T. KalAs.
manager of the local branch Of the
"Exide" battery depots. This advice
Is given by Kalas. who states that
during the last month O number
Of painful accidents have resulted be-
cause of the earelesjhess OF the mo-
florists. Kalas. who Is one Of the
best-posted storage battery men In
the country, says: s.sss
THE space In the upper part Of
the battery cell ordinarily contains
q gaseous mixture, which. II ienited
by an open flame. or spark., il very
apt to burn explosively. because of
the small volume Of gaseous mix
ture which can be contained in start
ipg and lighting battery cells, the
actual force of the explosion cannot
be very great. but 1t may easily be
SUFFICIENT to burst the cover and throw
up small pieces of It as well as
splashes of acid.
'The particular danger Of such ex-
plosions 10 to the eyes. All battery
instruction books call attention to the
ACCESSIBILITY of keeping lighted matches
away from the vents Of the cells.
DSSpieS thScS UNIVERSAL !,
several owners recently have endeav-
ored to ascertain whether distilled
water was to be added to the cells,
using lighted match for that pur-
pose instead Of an electric light.
There have been one or two mar
row escapes, and II 10 self-evidenS
that the instructions on the car have
never been looked at. An instruc-
ton book is usually dry reading,
but we have issued an informal talk
on the automobile starting and light
ing battery. entitled "A Sure Start
Assured" which has been published
In pamphlet form, and copies of this
may be obtained for the asking. This
pamphlet is not dry reading nor tech
nical, and Is the best popular de-
scription of battery and how to
avoid trouble"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

limited number Of skins from ses,s
years old was taken last year on
the Prfbilof Islands for experimental
purposes In view Of the probzbls
high market value Of such pelts ana
the comparatively LARGE number Of
male seals OF this age on the islands.
the Secretary Of Commerce approved
the Recommendation Of the Commits
sioner of Fisheries that the present
experiment be undertaken.
Two expert seal siinnerz from New
found,and and two seslskin specialists
from Funsten Bros. a. Cos force viii
proceed 70 the Prsbilof Islands for
the purpose OF assisting the agents
and fnstructing the natives in taking
and preparing sealslcins In arranging
for the presence Of these men on
the seal islands during the present
season the bureau has had IN view
the modern requirements OF the IA,
trade and the increased task that
wifi be thrown On the local fore.
when commercial seal killing Ia re-
sumed.-From n. Y. Times
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14
HERE'S Series Of SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE
AUTOMOBILE DRIVING POPULAR IN WINTER
Interior Heating, Windshield Cleaning Device
Methods of Protecting Motor Must
Be Carefully Considered.

are various devices to be attached to
the rear Of the car and operated either
by electricity or by hand. which will
give the driver of q car following a
warning that the car ahead Is to make
a turn On closed cars which are much
used in the evening many owners have
discovered that a distinctive light Is
convenient as an aid ID finding their
vehicles in a crowd of cars. These
lights are usually put upon the roof
and are sometimes so arranged that
the chauffeur can flash a prearranged
signal that the owner will recognize.
The motor car properly equipped is
as safe and comfortable for winter use
as II Is In summer. and there are nu-
merous devices that can be obtained
at every accessory store that will ap-
peal to the owner Of a car as a means
OF increasing his all-the-year-round
enjoyment of his car.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14
Tryiae OId.s Fur SeaI..

"A sufficient number of skins OF s.
year-old fur seals viii be taken this
season -on the Pribilof Islands.
Alaska. to enable the United states
Bureau Of Fisheries to determine fully
how they will be received by the
trade. and the best uses TO which
such skins may be put. AS a pre-
iiminary step. Funston Bros. & Co. OF
St. Louis. forwarded to the bureau for
examination the dressed and machineu
skins for three Alaskan 5-year-oId
seals. These skins have about twice
the area of the skins from an average
3-year-oid seal and were regarded
by experts as fully equal In qualify
to the average skin OF the younger
seals that have heretofore made up
the quota for the natives use. A
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14
Do You Know the Answers !

II you can, or think you can, an.
swer these questions, send the re.
plies to the Auto Editor and they will
be published.
!. Who patented the first gas mo.
tor for road vehicles?
2. Who invented the single cylinder
gas engine?
8. Who put out the FIRST steam au-
tomobile?
4. Who made the first real automo-
bile in America and when?
5. Who sold the first gas car in this
country? Who made IL?
s. In what year was rubber first
used in the manufacture Of tires!
7. Who made the first pneumatic
rubber tire?
s. When was the first rubber tire
used on automobiles?
9. When was the first gas car ex-
hibited In this country?
10 How many wheels did the first
gas engine car have and who made
It?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

1t Is figured that the ashes from
tobacco smoked In this country an
nually would yield over A.000, 900
pounds Of potash. and 1000. 900 pounds
of phosphorus, valued as fertilizers at
$50, 1000
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

The l. w. w. lumber workers of
Montana, Idaho and Eastern Wash
inston are demanding food served in
porcelain dishes, spring beds and mat
tresses. free hospital service, and a
minimum wage of s. a day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

Mrs. Hattie T. Harl, a school-teacher
Of Council Bluffs. Iowa, has prepared
a pledge for school children, in which
they promise not to find fault with
any food set before them during the
war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

VIM. ABBY. who recently
joined the CrumIcy Motor Co,
local distributors for King and
Saxon cars, is adding much to
his experience, as well as
bringing business for his new
firm.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14
WHO CARES?

More than Os.55O 900. 600, 600. 900 pas.
senger miles were travelled in motor
cars in the United States In 1916.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

An English lighting engineer pro-
poses to illuminate cities by the re-
Election of lights thrown against build
ings, in order to eliminate glare.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

weight u made possible only BY keen.
precise balance. perfection Of proper
tions, and the Use OF the best materi-
ais AFFORDED by the market today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-14

Toledo, Ohio. garment cutters have
secured a minimum of SIS q week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

COLONIAL
septNdltx

Carlyle Blackwell in "The Price OF
Ptide"--Last instainent Of The
Neglected Wife"--Pathe News-Oni-
versal Comedy
In the present age that we are liv-
ing in. speed" with a capital s is
what we are all looking for, and in
our feature The Price Of Pride one
Will get all the speed one wants, for
".peed" is a big characteristic of this
n,cture. Swiftly it moves from thrill
10 thrill. from surprise to surprise.
mill the GREATNESS spectator is lifted
from his feet by the smashing climax.
before going farther we would like to
state that 1.-THE Price Of Pride" is
swiftly moving play Of the East and Of
the west, with Carlyle Blackwell IN
dual role and ably supported by that
dear little friend maker" June Ell
ytdge. The story told in this picture
il an interesting one. dealing as IT
does with the lives and adventures OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
FIRST ANNUAL MEETINGS
South kennebec Assoc ation Of United
Baptist Churches at Gardiner,
September 20

One Of the most important events in the
recent religious history Of the State Of
Maine is the union of the Baptist and
Free Baptist denominations, which was
perfected about one year ago. AS a re-
suit OF this union in Kennebec county, two
associations Of churches have been
formed where formerly there was only
one organization. These are known as
the North and South Kennebec Associa-
tons. The new South Kennebec Associa-
tiontion is composed Of q churches To-
Gated In Augusta. Belgrade, Gardiner.
Hallowell, Litchfeld, Manchester, Paler-
mo. Richmond. Sidney, Yassalboro. Wind
sor and East Winthrop, Rev. E. s. Phil
brook Of Augusta being moderator. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
7 dramatic historical

highly dramatic historical play
Jeanne dare" BY Emile Moreau,
which gives her a wonderful oppor-
tunity to portray Joan, the heroine of
France, at the inquisition when she is
put on trial for her life, and in prison
where she is alone with the voices.
Nine. Bernhard will be seen in the
second and third acts Of this great
play, which together make complete
story-the heroine not appearing in the
first act of the written play. In the
evening Nine. Bernhard will appear
as Portia in the trial scene Of The
Merchant Of Venice" and as Camille
in the world-renowned death scene of
that famous play.
Mr.. William F. Conner has added
to the entertainment galaxy Of we'll
known instrumental and vocal artists
notably: Jean Cooper, contralto; An
ME Louise David. harpist; Gems Of
Art. Jean Duval & Company, Albert
Donnelly: Florence Hardeman. violin
ist: Rome Fenton. tenor.
Mail orders are now being received
ard Aliad The hnr nffirA saiA 10 on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
Exhibits Bio Roll

An out-of-towner who was before
the bar Of Justice on a charge Of in
toneation wednesday morning in the
municipal court. on being sentenced
70 payment of flne of IS and costs
drew from his pocket a roll Of bills %
the amount OF 800. from which he
took the required sum. II is rather
unusual for a man appearing in court
On such a charge TO have about his
person any considerable amount of
currency More remarkable still was
The fact that this particular individual
had visited Windsor fair Tuesday with
NJ hs roll in his pocket and, despite
ne condition. had returned with the
r''l intact. He had hired an automo-
h''e and taken with him party Of
friends,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
About Conservation

Manager William T. Emerson OF the
Augusta House. member OF the state
Committee on hotel food conservation.
tas received a preliminary copy Of the
agreement which will be signed by ali
hotcl and restaurant managers enroll.
Ing for the conservation campaign.
Later. copies will be sent to him for
distribution. The National Hotel As.
'fciation has offered TO support the
t'sulstions and to use every endeavor
% have them adopted. Hotels and
I's'alrants signing the agreement will
n allowed To exhibit the Food Admin
's'ra''an insignia so long as they com.
Ply with its terms The introduction
" the regulations contains the follow
fs We must remember that every
'as that nies against Germany is by
rroSv the American nag, that those
fFh'ins In our defense cannot be
Maintained over this winter without
ne minimum OF food necessary for
heir armies and ours. and for their
men. women. and children at home.
INC provisions Of these needs can be
a-Homplished only by the resolute
tfrsoral service OF every man. woman
~ child IN this country. This Is
''ur individual service in this war.
W." ask tho public to support you In
rms plan by eating plenty. but eating
wisely and without waste"
The regulations advise the serving
bread made from other substances
- wheat. the use OF fowl and sea
'co1 IN the place Of mutton. beef, and
pork economizing on milk except for
children. strict economy on fats. to
'hs use % substitutes for butter and
sugar and the free use OF fruits and
.Negetahles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

two half brothers who resemble each
other remarkably. There is thrill
ing and realistic scene Of a train rob-
berry, also Of pretentious gambling
house in Colorado and an effective
climax in a courtroom, where all ends
well and they lived happily ever after.
The fifteenth and last episode OF our
Thursdays big serial The Neglected
Wife" and entitled "A Sacrihce SUI
prene." will be shown at the Coloniai
this afternoon and evening. Those
who have been following this interest
Ing story will no doubt want to see
the fitting finish to a perfect serial
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Rev. r. S. Pinkharn OF Gardner clerk ana
treasurer. The first annual meetings Of
this body. composed Of delegates and rep
resentatives from the churches named
above, will be held in the Baptist church
at Gardiner today, Thursday, Sept. %.
The morning session will commence at 10
o'clock, and meetings will be held
throughout the afternoon and evening.
Dinner and supper Will be served In the
church and entertainment over night will
be provided upon request. Following is
the program:
FORENOON SESSION.
10.01-Singing.
II. 10-Devotions, Rev A. A. Walsh
l0.3o-Business preliminary organization /;
appointment of committees.
11.0o-Young Peoples organization.
IL .90-Address, Rev. I. B. Mower. D. D.
Dinner and social hour.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1.3n-Slnging.
l.35-Devotions, Rev. S. W. Brown
]. i5-Business.
~ Report OF clerk
(0 Reports from churches, reading
OF church letters.
Singing.
nn-Xddrss.-''rha Church That Wins"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
Sarah Bernhardt

Sarah Bernhard, the worlds great
est artistic, will come to the Empire
Theatre. Lewiston, Sept. q, for spe-
cial matinee and night performance.
The advent Of this great artist ac-
claimed super woman. should prove
one of the biggest social ana dramatic
events Of the season. In the afternoon
Nine. Bernhard will hA seen in -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

chief Justice Cornish. who has been
holding court here for a week. and
Mrs. Cornish. left Pennington Monday
WITH Adjutnnt and Mrs. George Mel
Presson and motored across the coun-
Try y their home In Augusta. Mrs.
Fresson win visit her daughter, DR..
Nraus of MISUNDERSTANDING letter.
Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mrs James f. McMahon and Miss
roro'hv Murphy Of Augusta are
ries'a ~ Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Nc
rahor ~ Western avenue. Mrs. Nc
Na'or re lust returned from West
"'H who're she spent a week with her
bond Waterville Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Georze Cummings. Fred Burgess and
Herman Jackson of Jamaica Plains
we're guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. I.
Cummings over Sunday. II. L. Cum
r-nrr panying them to Boston
rs auto
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

IMf Glowing have since Saturday
eF's NJ the Penney Memorial
a.s mr." Miss Edith O. Haines Of
a4D. ph q. Dr. a. T. Salley Of Lew
Hon and Mrs. G. L. Crossman
Nj Portland. Mrs. Clyde Durgin Of
FhAadeIphia. and Rev. J. J. Hall Of
Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Otrln Haskell of the National Home
..u V,dnf sday afternoon for Bath,
vheee I'd VIII visit his daughter. Mrs.
Nsti " ard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mr. and Mrs Edward Dyer OF Wor-
-es'er Mass, Miss Marion Dyer Of
Augusta and Miss Freda Dyer OF Wa
'erv'le who have been guests OF their
mother Mrs Ira Q. Allen. returned to
'Neir homes Wednesday.-Vi nalhaven
-f'cr Rockland Courier Zette,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mrs. f. p. Feyler and son Lesly
Fowler ~ Waidoboro. Sam Feyier OF
Billings. Montana. Mrs. Fred Lynde of
kocklinA Mrs. NJ. r. Sumner and son
n Portland, Mrs. George vickery and
laughter ~ HallowelI passed wednes-
lay With Mr.. and Mrs. Al Creamer, %
Child street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
Rev. A. s. Ph4ipe, D. D.

Rev A. s. Pn4lps. D. D.
Offering.
3.45-Syuiposiurn on Religious EdueAt.on.
conducted by Rev. ". r. WOOD.
% The Higher Schools,
Rev. e. c. whittemorA, D. D.
(O The theological Seminary.
co The Local Church.
Rev. ". n, WOOD
4R-"Zion's Advocate" ~ An Edvca-
tionai Force, Rev. VIM. A onith
Business.
Supper and social hour.
EVENING SESSION.
7o0-Womens Work, Mrs. J. =. Coeh-
rane presiding. with address, "zieIa1
Journey Through Home Fields, BY
Miss Harriet Cooper OF Detroit. Nleh
e0o-Ohering.
Music.
Address. President Charles p. Nseervs
OF Shaw University.
Singing
Closing words and bensdietioa,
DR.. N0U~p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Durham
rassci the Weekend at Sidney. where
,rtv VISITED Mrs. DunhAms parents,
Mr. and Mrs Barney Dougherty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mrs charles Andrews and son of
A.r.'t arc visiting her parents, Mr..
And Mrs G. :. Hayas.-Oxford lette.
lK,erG Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

fah1 W. Howard of kankakee, Ill.,,
.orneriy of this city, Is a guest at the
nome OF George A. Prescott. Belfast
,ven.e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Everett Leavitt of Boston is visit
ar his parents. MIR. and Mrs. Charles
rsa,gft IN Gannett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mr. Chester Greenwood left Mon
6ay for Augusta to visit her son, Les
tor Greenwood. and family.-Farming-
.cn letter Of Lewiston Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

I. n Daughraty was at homo from
Augusta for a few days last week and
+fat,d the fair.-Democrat, South
lars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mrs. A. f. Barbour Of Au-
l+'- are rooninr at z. p. Parlin's.
n~h'Gr Is taking the place Of
N1hhins in the Wilton Trust
9rting Co. and was formerly
E Granite National Bank Of
Wilton letter. Pennington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Leon Noyes is detained by illness
tom attending to his duties at the
chester A. Fuller store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Thomas p. Kenney left Wednesday
morn ~ on a brief pleasure trip to
p,rE,qnd and Thomaston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

War prices will prevail matinee soc
to $3.50; evening performance soc to
S2.00.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Dr. ana Mrs. A. r. Sturtevant have
returned from short trip TO Boston,
GOING by automobile and returning by
train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS

MISS X. B. Williams returned
wednesday from a trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mr.. Arthur L. Bates of Portland
was visiting friends in the city Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

The Miriam Circle will meet at 8
o'clock Thursday evening with Mrs.
&c =. Turner. SO Capitol street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Mr. and Mrs. q. H. Stiiphen OF this
,,,v visited Tuesday in Waterville,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-28
SO for the Hospital.

At meeting of the National Week
of Song Committee, held Friday eve
ming, February 23rd, the financial re-
port showed cash on hand after pay
ing all expenses of $40. This amount
has been turned over to the treasur-
err OF the DEBORAH Hospital. Those
people and organizations who took
part, or in any way helped to make
the week big success, have the
hearty thanks of the committee as
we'll as the entire community.
The National Week Of Song will.
no doubt, be observed in DEBORAH
another year, and it is the hope OF
the committee that it be an annual
event in the future.
E. L. AMUNDsEN,
Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-28
Playing Hockey is Expensive.

Boys, don't play hockey from
school It's too expe islva. Every
time little boy plays aookey from
school it costs him $40, according to
G. r. Womrath, business superinten-
dent of Minneapolis schools, in a
statement issre by mn the either
day. Here's the way b. figures it:
Average annual earnin( capacity
OF educated man. $1,000; .r1race
canning capacity OF uneiucst7l man
$3.50; life earning capacity OF an 81.
heated man $4,000 i,ncduta-.i
man $4,000; school pa: for es.
ueation, IL years; total days atten-
dance at school, 2,160 The differ
enoe between educated and unedu-
Gated, then, is just 2,160 days, which
at $40 a day balanced the $4,000
in the life earning power of men.