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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

The advancement of the retail price
Of milk from nine cents a quart to 10
cents and of the wholesale price from
eight to nine cents was advocated at
a meeting of the Augusta local of the
New England Milk Producers Asso-
citation, held Saturday evening at City
hall. Final action on the question was
deferred until the next meeting, which
will be held next Saturday.
Frank S. Adams, the State dairy in
structor, briefly addressed the meet
ing and explained the method Of de-
termining the amount of membership
dues under the system which has re-
acently been adopted. This system
provides that each member shall pay
one-tenth of ! per cent. of the total
value of his production. using the
Boston wholesale market price as
basis of reckoning.
Except for that portion of their pro-
duct which the members sold to the
Boston market, Mr.. Adams explained,
the production could be estimated &C
curately enough for the purpose bv
taking the average production of a
COW of this vicinity and multiplying
it by the number Of cows in the herd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
RED CROSS TEAM
wins FROM NORTH
vAssALBoRo, I
Saturday Afternoon on
Reuel Williams Field
in One of Fastest
Games Ever Played on
That Diamond

One of the fastest games ever play
ed on Williams field was that of Sat
urday afternoon, which the Red Cross
team of this city won from the crack
North Eassalboro outfit by the score
of to 4. Ruff of Co. B pitched against
Fahay of Colby College and it was
some pitchers duel Phil Brisk and
Phil Talbot at third base and short
stop respectively showed the kind of
class that makes up a speedy iafleld.
Folsom brought in the runs that beat
the visitors, with a hit to left in the
sixth inning. Talbot had made first on
a single, and had advanced to third
on a hit by Boufford. Boufford stole
second and F'olsom's. bingle scored the
pair.
The batteries were: Ruff and Bout
ford: Fahay and Farnham.
Another fast game is expected to be
played here al o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon with Winthrop as the opposi-
ton and with Carrigan and Wilson in
the visiting lineup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Sunday was the fourth day of the
series during which hot summer
weather has prevailed. and was also
characterized by the highest temper
ature of the four the mercury in some
localities running as high as 80 in the
shade, while on the other three days
it averaged about Sc. It. was a day
of showers also. the first coming along
at 2.15 in the afternoon and giving
everything a good drenching. which
was needed. The second shower came
along shortly before o'clock and 9TH
ers passed around during the eve
ring. All were accompanied by heavy
thunder and a generous display of
lightning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
HOW TO ADDRESS
MAIL FOR solp|ERS
ACROSS THE OCEAN

The proper way of addressing mail for
the. American soldier boys across the
water is a matter worth knowing, because
it will be your duty to write to those with
whom you are acquainted. in order that
the long days and nights may be bright
ened by something more cheering than
the famous light bombs and stars used on
the battle line. The post Office depart
ment at Washington has issued orders
showing the proper form to use, which Ia
told in the following:
Office of the Postmaster General,
Washington, D. c., June 18th 1917.
Postmasters are informed that letters.
post cards and printed matter originating
in the United States or any of its pos
sessions for transmission to the United
States Expeditonary Forces in Europe
are subject to the United States domestic
classification, conditions and rates OF
postage, and that letters, post cards and
printed matter originating with such
forces for transmission to the United
States or its possessions are likewise sub
ject to domestic classification. conditions
and rates of Sostage, except as modified
by the provisions lowering letters ndorseu
Soldiers Letter" and contained in Sec
ton 4Os. Postal Laws and Regulations.
No other than United States Postage
stamps are valid for the prepayment of
postage on matter herein described.
Mail addressed to members of the Ex-
peditionary Forces should bear the COM
plete designation Of the division. regi-
ment. company and organization to which
the addressee belongs, as we'll as the
name and address of the sender, and be
fully prepaid by postage stamps affixed,
Patrons should be instructed under no
circumstances to attempt to designate on
the addressed envelope the location Of the
unit. The correct manner Of addressing
such a letter would be as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

ed to the ground either toward the
front or toward the rear in order that
the character of the road may be cas-
lily determined, thus enabling the driv-
er to avoid going into the ditch or if
turning see how far back it is safe for
him to run his machine.
These spotlights have been put to
other and somewhat annoying uses
Some drivers leave their spotlights
turned on all the time and it is as Of
ten turned toward the driver of an ap-
preaching car as it is in any other d.
rection. Some drivers deliberately
turn it toward the car for the purpose
Of seeing who is in the car. These
spotlights throw nearly as binding a
ray as the unprotected headlight. and
beyond question drivers should not be
permitted to leave these spotlights on
longer than is necessary for the legit-
innate use thereof and should under no
circumstances be permitted to throw
the rays onto or into an approaching
car. The committee of the Maine Au-
tomobile Association and Automobile
Dealers Association above referred to,
recommend absolutely that the use OF
the spotlights on all motor vehicles
should be barred except in the case OF
public utility corporations which may
need to use the spotlight for repair
work or other commercial purposes.
We hardly feel that we ought to &C
cept absolutely this recommendation
and embody it in our rules AS above
indicated. there is a legitimate ana
necessary use to which the spotlight
may be put. Very many car owners
have them on their automobiles and II
would perhaps be genuine hardship
and unnecessary restriction to decree
that spotlights should not under any
circumstances be used. We do not rec
ommend that this be done this year.
If 1t be found that automobile drlV-
ers are quite generally misusing the
spotlishts, it will be a simple matter
after a seasons observation to after
our rules SO that next year spothghts
will be absolutely barred.
You will observe that Section OF
chapter 212 (Which is the headlight
1av) provides that our rules and reg
uIaticns shall take effect when ap-
nroyed by the Governor and Council
and published at least once in each
daily newspaper in the State. we are
submitting to you our rules and reg
,,lations and assume that the matter
Of approval and publication are ooth
for the Governor and CouRcil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
HEALTH FOLLOWED
BY WEALTH, THIS
FARMER DISCOVERS
East Bsnror Man Declares Tanlae
Showed Hin, the Way to Both

II have gained FIVE pounds and feel
better than | have in considerable
time. And increased weight and health
mean not only happiness, but money
also. 10 mo" said Harvey II. Garran,
farmer ~ East Bangor
His story will be OF interest to hum
dreds ~ run down men and women
here, for q, teens with interest and
hope for those who like this man have
tried many remedies without any re-
suit. Mr.. Garran tells in his own
words Just what benefits he derived
from Tanlac. and like many others
who have been benefited by this new
Master Medicine. he Is sure IL will do
as much for others as il did for him.
Il suffered from general run down
condition he explained. My blood
was very poor | had absolutely no
appetite. and what little did eat dis
agreed with mo Every thing seemed
20 he going wrong with my entire
system.
Had 7 been one who was easily dis
eourased probably would be in a
terrible Ak now. but Just kept right
on trying everything thought was
good had no results until I tried
your Tanac. Before had finished
one bottle knew that at last I had
found just what wanted and needed.
] kept on taking II as directed and now
can eat anything. I have gained five
good solid pounds and feel consid
cradle better than have in a number
Of years.
'There IL no doubt but that Tanlac
fs the best remedy on the market for
aired. run down men and women. and
! am more than glad 10 endorse IT," he
continued.
Tanlac now is being specially intro
duced IN Augusta at these leading
drug stores: Bowditch & Webster: Red
Cross ph'cy: c. p. Murphy: p. J. Be-
Gin: Arthny Tetreault; John Coughlin:
n, + Getchell. Tanlac agents in near
by towns are: Belgrade. f. II. Mosh-
er; Bowdoinham Hackett Drug Co:
4 clinton. J. Z. Hall; Fairfield, F. H.
Neal: Gardner. c. r. Bean: Madison,
II, r. Haines Mount Vernon. A. p
lcramm: Norridgewock, Spauldng
Drug Co; Oakland. s. J. Foster: Pa
Ilermo. Grange store; Pittsheld. p. H.
barry: Readfeld. G. ". Manter: Rich
mond. W. A. Bibber; Winthrop. c. P.
aannAford; Randolph. r. L. HookAr-
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Duties on imports into Mexico by par
cells post have been reduced by an order
Of the Mexican post office department
The duties on goods sent by parcels post
previously were double the duties on the
same goods sent by other means. BY the
new decree. persons or organizations%h hat
do not receive more than one package a
month need pay only the regular rate of
duty. For second package within that
time they will be required to pay 50 PER
cent. additional duty. For all other addi-
tional packages they must pay 100 per
cent. additional duty. except in places
where there Is no railroad communication
at which ofnces they need pay only 80
per cent. additional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Lloyd Greene, formerly Of the Jour
nal linotype force. surprised many of
his Augusta friends Sunday morning by
arriving in this city attired in navy
toys. Several months ago he enlisted in
the radio service of the navy and during
the past few weeks has been taking a
course of study at Harvard naval radio
school. which course he almost COM
pleted. He believes that before many
weeks he will be crossing the Atlantic.
But a short time ago he returned from
cruise to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Just
prior TO his enlistment he was employ
ed in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Cement Industry in
First Half of 1917

The first half of 1917 has been
period of great activity in the Portland
cement industry. Production ana
shipments from practically all mlus
have considerably exceeded those TOT
the corresponding period of 1916, &C
cording to E. F. Burchard of the United
States Geological Survey, Department
of the Interior, and prices are no"
higher than they have been for ~
Years. The present strong demand for
cement is reported to come principally
from small consumers, many or "nom
are in agricultural districts, although,
&c usual. much cement is going into
road and pavements.
The war in Europe has apparently
not vet much affected the demand for
cement. Factory construction has
taken a moderate quantity. but the de-
mand directly for military purposes
seems not to have been notably great.
although it will doubtless become
greater as the war progresses and as
the United States takes larger part
in it.
The prices Of cement, however. have
been greatly Influenced by the war.
The increase in the cost of fuel has
been out Of all proportion to the in
crease in the selling price of cement.
II is reported that of late the fuel cost
per barrel for burning clinker in the
Lehigh district has been greater than
the entire cost of manufacturing ce-
ment three years ago. Everywhere
also the increase in the cost OF labor.
mill supplies, machinery, explosives,
bags. and other things essential to the
cement industry are reported to be
proportionately greater than the in
crease in the selling price, so that
manufacturers are not obtaining large
profits.
Though wages are generally good
there is scarcely a cement plant which
is not suffering from shortage of labor.
Freight embargoes and car shortage
have also retarded or prevented ship
ments of cement to certain markets
and have hindered or interrupted the
operations of most mills through de-
lays in the delivery of fuel and mill
supplies.
Whether or not the output for 1917
will break the previous high record
that of 1913-can not now be predict
ed. The month Of June has shown a
slight abatement of demand from small
consumers in certain districts, at
tributable in part to the entry Of the
United States into the war. to the
prospect of increased taxation, and to
the purchase Of Liberty bonds. Cen
eral building and improvement work Is
likely to be curtailed or postponed at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
GIVEN WRIST WATCH
Lieut.. Edwin Chadbourne Receives
Useful Gift from Journal Office As
sociates

An occasion which was marked by
the utmost simplicity but which will
long be remembered by all. who par
ticipated, was presentation which
took place in the Journal editorial
room Sunday evening and in which
Night Editor Edwin Chadbourne, who
has for the present given up his du-
ties in that capacity to serve his coun-
try as lieutenant in the Burleigh
Battery Of the Milliken Regiment Of
Heavy Artillery, was made the re-
cipient Of a soldiers wrist watch.
The watch, which was the gift Of
Mr.. Chadbourne's co-workers in the
editorial room and business Office and
also of the news room. is of silver. Of
the standard size. with illuminated dial
and indestructible crystal and is as
pretty as it is useful The presenta-
ton remarks were made by Daniel NJ
Berran. night foreman of the news
room. to which Mr.. Chadbourne re-
sponded most feelingly. Wherever his
path of duty may lead him he will
take with him the gift as reminder
Of the good will of his associates dur
ing the days passed in the office Of
the Kennebec Journal. and all trust
that the memory may ever be A pleas
ant one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

after three doctors said never would
stand up straight again. Twas mid
wife for seven years and I recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
raan to take before birth and after
Yards. and they all got along so nicely
.aat 1t surely is a godsend to suffering
women. If women wish to write to
r.e will be delighted to answer them. !"
Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, 342 E.North St.,
-3ma, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displace-
.acnts. weakness, irregularities, ner-
vousness. backache, or bearing down
Irins. need the tonic properties Of the
pots and herbs contained in Lydia e.
~rrt"'0'7 Vegetable Compound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Bad Auto Smash in Auburn


Jesse G.. Hiscock, %. OF Auburn, is
at the Central Maine General Hospital
at Lewiston. with compound fractures
Of both legs and with other injuries
sustained in an automobile accident
Thursday night at Dillingham; hill, on
the Auburn side Of the Androscoggin
river. He is employed by Harvey Dill
lingham of Dillingham; hill and was
going to North Auburn with Mr.. Dill
linghams truck He attempted to take
a sharp turn when going too fast and
the auto ran up a bank and turned
turtle. pinning Mr.. Hiscock under the
windshield Clarence Johnson Of Au-
burn, who was with Hiscock. was bad
~ bruised and had a rib broken. but
was able to lift the front end Of the
truck so as to get Mr.. Hiscock out,
and to walk to the nearest house and
telephone for . physic1an-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

The lobby of the Augusta House has
of late taken on quite a military as
pect Among those who have recently
taken up their abode at this hosiery
are: Maj George Fogg of the Milliken
Regiment. Capt. Roy L. Marston and
Capt. Beede of the Second Infantry.
and Capt. MARI, Capt. Han1lin and
Lieut.. Chapman of the Milliken Regi-
ment. Several other officers are fire.
quent visitors at the hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Frank Cato. is. Of Rumford, was
returned to his father by the Lewis
ton police Friday and taken to his
home at Rumford. He had run away
and attempted to enlist in the navy
through the recruiting office in Lew
iston. He gave his age at the re-
cruiting Office as is. and being large
Of his age he would have been accept
ed. but his father got trace of him in
time to have the police arrest him.
Cato said he would try to get away
again and enlist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

lady frlenoe came 10
see me and she ad-
vised me to COM
mence taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. l began TAX
ing your remedies
and took S.. Wworth
and in two months
was a we'll woman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Every member of the Augusta Equal
Suffrage League, without further no
tce. is invited to attend the reception
given at the home of Mrs. Guy P.
Gannett Tuesday afternoon. July "a,
to meet Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait and
Mrs Frank J. Shuler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Bangor Smallpox Situation

There are now eight cases Of sniaH'
pox in Bangor. about half the hisneS.
number known during the run OF lho
present epidemic. There the six case
at the pest house. Two new case,
were discovered this week. Sewers
patients are about ready to be az
ctargeG.-News. July 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

The members of the city council and
of the fire department will meet at
730 this evening at the city rooms, on
Y Mich occasion representative of the
England Fine Insurance Exchange will
address them on the subject of insur-
ance rates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

times Of high prices and uncertain de-
liveries. 1t is possible that there may
be increased demand for cement for
military uses. but any increased de-
mand is likely to be local A1her than
general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

The Second Regiment Band will fur
nish music at the meeting Tuesday
evening at City hall at which Mrs
Carrie Chapman Gait, president of the
National Womans Suffrage League
will speak. His Excellency, Governor
Carl E. Milliken, will preside at the
meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Funeral Of Mrs. Susan PIunkett

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Susan Plunkett were held at o'clock
Saturday afternoon from ST. Mary's
Catholic church, Rev. FIR. Thomas ].
Nelligan officiating in the presence of
the relatives and friends. Interment
vas made in st. Mary's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

The firemen from the Cushnoc hose
house were called out at o'clock Sun
day morning by still alarm on ac-
count of a fire in the dump near North
street. and after laying a line of 100
feet of hose from a hydrant on Bond
street played stream of water for
three house on the fire before it was
cXtinguished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

arrived Sunday for a short sojourn at
the Augusta House. Mr.. Atkins is man
ager of the Boston branch of the Edi-
son Electric Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

'VdI TEST is DelnR SOD as mUtl0H -
considerable quantities among inc
poorer classes in Liverpool. With th'
sheep brought over from Ireland there u
always a certain proportion Of goats ana
these carcasses are now sold on inc
wholesale markets without distinction
from those of the sheep and lambs. Ac'
cording to the local health authorizes
there is no particular objection TO TINS
practice, 8 in the matter of taste and nu'
tr'tive quality there is said to be very III
tie difference between the two animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Meatless days have had the effect Of
suppressing marriages as we'll as the
consumption Of beef, veal. mutton, pork,
and fowl. on Mondays and Tuesday in
Paris. Tuesday formerly was a particu-
larry lively day in the marriage salons of
the % mayors Offices in Paris. Now
they are deserted. The reason is sup
posed to be that meatless wedding feasts
are not acceptable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Mrs. Henry Leeman of Brooks is visit
ing in this city as the guest of Mrs.
Daniel Ward and has also been the
guest of friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

FunA'a services for the late Edwin
Chaput will be held at o'clock this
morning at st. Augustine's Catholic
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Jones Of Bangor
motored to Augusta Sunday to make a
brief call on their son, Philip. who is a
member of the Second Regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Miss Muriel E. Bartlett of Cooper's
Mills is passing few days with rela-
tiyes and friends in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
MILK PRODUCERS
WANT ADVANCE IN
THE PRICE OF MILK

Advance Of
from 9 to 10 Cents Per
Quart Retail and from
8to Cents Wholesale
at Meeting Saturday
Evening of Augusta
Local of N. E. Milk
Producers Ass 0 c j a.
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Local Matters

Bryce Little and Conan Gage were
visitors Saturday in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
BROKEN DOWN
| IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How IS Worth
Of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.

Lima, Ohio. -"I was all broken down
n health from displacement One OF my
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Toxic has 7s1 newspapers and maya
Zines. and IS news agencies, according to
latest statistics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Return to
Mrs. John Smith,
- Blank Street,
New York City.
Stamp

Postmaster shall forward all mail mat
ter addressed American Expeditioary
Forces" to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
HUMOR OF THE DAY

She-I wonder why men lie so.
 He-Because their wives are So blamed inquisitive. = Boston Tran He.EverybOdy calls Proudleigh the
 she-Has he many friends? sHe-No more than he can pay for Judge.
 They've improved everything they Don't you think so?'
 Yes, everything but the mortgage" Jacksonville Times Union.
 Captainr--What arrangements have you made in case Zeppelins come?
 N. C.. of any bombs are dropped on the uts, sir, the camp will be rous- ed by three blasts on a whistle Punch.
 What are you doing now. Pete?"
 I'm collecting"
 Collecting what?"
 My thoughts"
 Gosh, you always were lucky get ting light work."-Puck.
 Inquirer Cat South station) does this train go?
 Brakeman-This train goes to New York in ten minutes.
 1nQuirer-GoOdness: That's going some.-Christian Register.
 Bystander-I suppose you would like to take a ride without worrying about tires and the like?
 Motorist (fxing a puncture)-You bet I Would.-
 Bystander-Weli, here's car ticket -Chaparral. -'
 Prim old girl Cat art museum)- And this, suppose, is Cleopatra, the Theda Bara of her day?
 English caretaker-On the contrary Madame, this is the Venus de Milo Quite 'armless. madame, quite arm less.-Sun Dial.
 F1atbush-~This paper says Of all animals dogs seem 10 eYince the keen est musical susceptibility. Do you be- Heve that?
 Bensonhure-Yes. I do because ev- cry time your daughter tries 10 sing my dog growls.-Yonkers Statesman.