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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

The business at the Friday morning
session Of the municipal court con-
sisted Of a single case of intoxication,
the victim being a member OF the Ma
tional Home at Togus. The apparent
contents Of the respondents pockets
consisted Of one dollar, a jackkn1fe-
and a half pint Of whiskey, which lat
ter article was the source Of a great
deal Of worry to the old man. He
could not recognize the package as his
property, nor could he remember ever
having had it, and the only way that
he could imagine that it came to be
in his pocket was that someone unbe-
known to him must have placed it
there The old man was not more
surprised however at the unexpected
presence Of the half pint on his person,
than was the court when, on imposing
a fine Of S. and costs on the respon-
dent the latter flashed a $40 yellow
back" in payment Of the fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Lottie Pike passed Monday as the
guest Of Mrs. Ellie Davis of Madison.
Lee Kelley is in Harmony building
house for his brother Peary 10 tahe
the place Of one which was burned ias'
fall.
John Demo of Skowhegan WasA
town directing the wiring OF the Town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Columbia records for April at Mel
Vile Smith g. Sons. step IN ane
hear your favorites. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Mrs. Georgia Richardson OF hich
mond was a visitor Friday IN the CITY
and called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Frozen pudding and orange sheroet at
B. E. Bithers today-Marden oest.-Ao'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
CANAAN

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ames of Pitts
field were weekend guests at Ansil
Goodrdge's.
Alton Richardson and daughter Iva
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

First meetings of creditors were held
at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the
office Of the referee in bankruptcy In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Easter NeCkWear

bit of white-not always all white however,
for sports styles in 'riot' of colors are favored
too this spring greatly accentuates the charm of
tailored suit or frock And here are all the popu-
lar styles in most interesting showing -atequally
interesting prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
RIVERSIDE
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Good Templars Hall.
Ri,,erxise Saturday evening Mar. "a.
Eight O'Clock sharp. Lees Orchestra.
mar22d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Your New Easter Coat

You will probably favor the seven-eigths length
which outlines the upper part of the figure. High,
normal or low waistlines are merely matter OF
preference. Large collars, large pockets, large
armholes and regulation coat sleeves are best.
Novelty checks, fine twills, gabadnes serges and
wool veours are favorites in grays, blues, reddish
tints. tans and gold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Blouses to Complement
the Easter Suit

Lovely soft thjngs--that every woman will
like. Exquisite georgette crepes and crepe de-
chimes in the choGen shades of Spring---hesh,
bisque, apple green, orchid, maize and white---to-
gether with scores of sheer crisp lingerie materials
afford choice rarely found at anything like the
prices we are offering them for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
CORNvILLE

Algie Carson.
Agte Carson passed away AZ his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Easter Hosiery
to Match Smart Costumes

Not alone in coloring and design, but in the
actual weaving is the new hosiery different. Here
you will find a showing in which EQUALITY and
"Style" are equally considered. 1t comprises the
latest shades as we'll as the staple blacks and whites
Gall szes) at unusually attractive prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
An Ideal Dress

And very practical one is model made in
straight line effect with normal waistline and
with but little decoration. Pastel colors, tans,
grays and blues are developed in shades to meet
your particular requirements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
New Silk Pettic0atS

Fashioned to conform to the new modes in out
err apparel, these new petticoats aid greatly in
attaining the correct Silhouette Plain ghades and
beautiful floral effects in taffetas andsthe newer
soft silks offer pleasing selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

lily stitched and embroidered backs, are offered
here in the desired shades, including the novel
black and white effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
The Spring Skirt

That is best for general all round wear is in
modified barrel effect---just slight variation
from the straight line models. Twis, gabadines
and poplin in suit colors are most suitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Easter Gloves

The final touch Of
refined elegance to a
smart costume. Many
a season has come and
gone since we've seen
glove stylesso thorough
ly charming. Soft kid
and fine silks with heav-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
A Charming w aist

To be worn outside the skirt
is made in Russian Blouse effect.
Simplicity in finish is the fea-
ture. Linen, wash satin, batiste
and plain and embroidered voiles
in flesh, blues, grays, and many
tones Of tan will be found to be
by far the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Dainty Muslinwear

A profusion of new de-
signs are introduced for Spring
and Easter---and right now,
when assortments are at the
height Of completeness, is the
best time to secure a seasons
supply. White and flesh tint
binations, chemises, gowns, etc
tractive pricings.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10

to France during the last two years,
and there is a possibility that dried
fruits and vegetables may continue
to be shipped abroad in considerable
quantities to supplement the concen-
trated food diet of the men in the
trenches.
The drying of vegetables may seem
strange to the present generation, but
to our grandmothers 1t was no nov
city. Many housewives even to-day
prefer dried sweet corn to the prod
uct canned by the old method. and say
also that dried pumpkins and squash
are excellent for pie-making. Snap
beans often are strung on threads and
dried above the stove. Cherries and
raspberries still are dried on bits of
lark for use instead of raisins. In
fact, many of the everyday foodstuffs
already are dried at some stage of
their preparation for market. The
common dried fruits, such as prunes,
raisins. figs, dates, and apples, are
staples in the worlds markets, while
beans and other legumes, tea, coffee,
cocoa and various manufactured foods
like starch. tapioca, macaroni, etc.,
are dried either in the sun and wind
or in specially constructed driers.
Much PerishabIe Food
Even though the drying of fruits
and vegetables as practiced a few
decades ago on many farms has be-
come practically a lost art" as q
means of conserving the food supply
this country is producing large guam
titles of perishable foods which
should be saved for storage, canned
-. 1.-E-
panacea for the entire waste evil, nor
should it take the place of storing
or canning to any considerable extent
where proper storage facilities are
available or tin cans or glass jars can
be obtained readily and at a low cost
The advantages of drying vegeta-
bles are not so apparent for the farm
home as they are for the town or city
household, which has no roof, cellar
or other place in which to store fresh
vegetables. For the farmers wife the
new methods of canning probably will
be better than sun drying, which re-
quires a somewhat longer time. But
shorter methods of drying are availa-
BILE, and the dried product holds an
advantage in that usually it requires
fewer jars, cans or other containers
than do canned fruits or vegetables
Also dried material can be stored in
receptacles which cannot be used for
canning. Then, too. canned fruit and
vegetables freeze and cannot be
shipped as conveniently in winter
Dried vegetables can be compacted
and shipped with a minimum of risk
To the housewife in the town, the
drying of fruits and vegetables pre-
sents special advantages. During the
season when the market is oversup-
piled locally and prices are low she
can lay in stock, dry it and put II
away for winters emergency with.
out its taking up much of the need ed
small storage space in her home. II
she is accustomed to canning her fruit
and vegetables and finds she cannot
secure jars or tin cans, she can easily
resort to drying.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
REASONS FOR DRYING

One Of the most prominent features
of the food conservation program of
Dauphin plays Halifax at home.
versal drying of fruits and vegetables.
The surplus vegetables in the city
markets were forced by the govern
ments in large municipal drying
plants. Community driers were es-
tablished in the trucking regions and
even itinerant drying machines were
sent from farm to farm. drying the
vegetables which otherwise would
have gone to waste. In addition. large
quantities of dried vegetables from
Canada and this country were shipped
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
FIVE MILLION uLITERATEs

In various ways, there were gath
cred into this country in 1910 five
and half million illiterates. Were
these segregated, they would make
a nation larger than Switzerland, or
as large as Denmark and Norway
combined. 1t would be a nation
without Bibles, without songbooks,
without magazines or newspapers,
without banks, without railways,
without pens, pencils or writing pa
per, and one supplied with only the
coarsest commodities of trade. I
heard an illiterate woman say that
she couldn't recognize a two-dollar
bill until she was twenty-five years
of age. Square money" with its
printing, is not as popular with them
as round money"
When the census takers were TAX
ing the list of illiterates in 1910, the
moonlight school," as a remedy for
adult illiteracy, was being evolved. In
1911, the experiment was tried first
In all of the schools in Rowan, one
OF the mountain counties of Ken
lucky. None is better prepared to
witness the result of that experiment
than the United States Bureau of
Education, which heralded to the
world its success In bulletin en-
titled: ''Illiteracy in the United
States and an Experiment For its
Elimination Wilson Stewart.
In The Christian Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
Chemical Engineer Is
Commissioned a Captain
in Ordnance Department

John S. Spicer, a chemical engi-
neer In the State Department of La
Dor and Industry has been commits
stoned a captain in the ordnance de-
partment of the officers reserve by
the War Department. His commits
sion arrived this morning.
Captain Spicer has been in charge
of the inspection of explosives
throughout the state. He also draft
ed the explosive code of the Indus
trial Board.
Before coming to the department,
Captain Spicer was a chemist at the
DUPONT Powder Plant. His extern
sive knowledge of explosives caused
him to be sought after by the War
Department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
Pennsy Auditor Is in City;
Was Former Harrisburger

George Moorehead, of the depart
ment of auditors of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, is in Harrisburg. His head
quarters are at Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia. His duties take him
over the entire Pennsylvania Railroad
system. Mr.. Moorehead is a former
Harrisburger. this being his native
city. He entered the service of the
from the high school, and was first
employed in the passenger depart
ment. mis- rise has been rapid. He
is auditing the books of the local real
estate department of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, and will be here for several
days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
GRADE CROSSING
MISHAPS GROW
Investigator Dohoney Makes
Report on the Situation
in the Last Year

Two hundred and one persons
were killed in accidents at grade
crossings in Pennsylvania during
the year ending with June 80 last,
according to q report made to the
Public Service Commission by John
I. Dohoney, investigator of acci-
dents. In the same period 439 rail-
road employees, 81 passengers, GIG
trespassers and 81 others met
death on railroads, making a total
OF l,347. On street railways there
were 1888 persons killed. making a
grand total of 1886 fatalities on the
transportation lines.
The commission has been giving
close attention to grade crossings
and finds that in the report period
286 automobiles, III wagons and
130 pedestrians were struck at grade
crossings, resulting in 201 deaths and
800 persons not fatally injured.
Eighty-five of the persons in auto
mobiles struck were killed: 216 in
1ured. 36 occupants of wagons were
killed and 129 injured and so ped
estrians killed and SO injured.
The accidents according to cross
ings show notable increases over the
previous years as follows:
No. of accidents
Unprotected Protected
Per. Cent. Per Cent.
Number of accidents "a 81
Number of killed 21 32
Npumber of injured 6 20
Approximately Is per cent. of the
public grade crossings are protected
by 736 gates; 636 watchmen and
475 bells. Two hundred accidents
occurred at these places and the
reports show that SS per cent. of
hte pedestrians killed and injured at
crossings protected by gates brought
about the accidents by crawling
under the gates.
Including the collisions at grade
crossings there were 1871 accidents
on the steam roads, an increase OF
1,O4O over the previous year. AS a
result of these accidents the fatali-
ties were as follows:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10

1873 people were killed as against 174
the year previous, and 3219 were in
jured as against 1858 for the year
before. The great increase in the
number killed came from passen-
gers, because of the accident near
Johnstown several months ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
CANNING RULES
ARE EXCHANGED
BY HOUSEWIVES

NOU successful methoos
which
either generations your
help exchange your
wives In this they be placed before the public ana 90 INC
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10

Total ........ 1347 2O9
The hazard of the occupations of
the employees is shown by the fol-
lowing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18
Lamson's Grain Letter.

Furnished by LamsOn Bros. x CO., 10
Masonic Temple; Phone 1881
Chicago, Sept. lS.--Corn regained all
Of its loss of yesterday and about
cents besides. The market was strong
at all times. buying by shorts absorb
ing offerings readily. Purchases were
based on the official forecast for IN
settled and cooler weather but more
particularly on a private forecast for
frost on the 18th and 20th. Cash corn
was strong, closing about cents above
yesterdays final prices, while corn for
five days shipment sold about 5 cents
higher. An improved eastern demand
accounted for the strength. Based on
the department of agriculture maps
and methods Of figuring weather
changes, there is little indication OF
frost for the corn belt region tonight
or tomorrow.
demand for cash oats resulted IN a
sharply higher market. Receipts for
last twenty-four hours exceeded those
for the CORES spending day year ago
but the seasons are far below a re!a-
Il :e comparison. This is accounted for
by the natural holding tendency of the
farmers and the late season and heavy
Yields which required an exceptionally
long time 70 harvest and thresh. The
market will likely move within mar
row range until receipts increase.
which they will proba bly, do materially
within the next two weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18
CHICAGO Horse Market.

Chicago Sent. -Rerresentatives
Of the United States army started in
specting horses for light artillery pur-
pose at the Chicago stock yards. An
unlimited number will be purchased,
but the inspectors refused to state the
price which would be paid. The re-
quirements are that the horse be dark
gray or solid coiors. 152 to 16 hands
high and weigh from 1850 to 1899
pounds.
Trading III horses az the auction was
a bit slow, but there was a good dc
mand. The -etdn lr,.de was better
than the sales at the auction. On til ;
whole. the market showed more ac''cl
than it has OR some Inns The Offer
tngs. On tho Other h7n1, we're not as
large as weeh ago. w!:en the trade
was in yod shape.
Eastern buyers were here in good
numbers, with big orders. The good
commercial kinds OF horses were re-
ceiving the best call. while the chunks
common and medium horses were get
ting their share Of the business.
Receipts for today are estimated at
500 head, against S12 last week. 1915
year ago and 2,095 two years ago
Quotations:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18
DECREASE IN PRODUCTION, IN
AUGUST INDICATES sERld US
SHORTAGE.
OUTBIDS UNITED
STATES FOR SUPPLIES
Said to Have Withdrawn Approx.
mateIy 100000 Tons Between Gov.
ernment's Fixing Of Flat Coal Rate
and Placing of Embarso-Demand
From Abroad Makes Shortage.

Washington. Sept. 1s.-Reports to
the geological survey on production OF
bituminous coal show a decrease dur
ing August at the rate Of more than
100000 tons a month and indicate that
a shortage Of coal this winter, feared
by many government officials, may be
q reality unless production shows a de-
cided increase.
Indications are that while there will
be sufficient anthracite for domestic
consumption in the east, there may
be an insufficiency Of bltuminous to
keep industrial plants going at their
present capacity.
The chief sections of the country
facing suffering are New England and
the west and northwest. The situation
in New England has been caused by
the withdrawal from coastwise traffic
for trans Atlantic trade Of some Of the
fleet Of vessels formerly engaged IN
Transporting coal from New York to
New England ports.
Canada Bids For Coal.
Reports to officials here say Canadian
interests Withdrew approximately L.
100000 tons Of bituminous coal from
the United States during the period
that elapsed between the government 8
fixing Of fiat coal price and the plac-
ing Of the embargo. They are reported
to have obtained this large stock by
bidding from % to so cents per ton
higher than the price set by the Ameri-
can government.
Other contributing factors to the sit
uation are the growing needs OF France
and Italy for coal. with which to keep
muntion factories and other wartime
industries going there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18
Never Bothered Since.

After suffering with terrible pains in
his back and around his kidneys for
eight years, and after having tried sew
eral doctors and different medicines.
Avis Souers, AIDE, Ind, writes: Foley
Kidney Pills were recommended to me
and the first bottle removed the pain.
After taking three bottles the bloating
was all gone and has never bothered
me SINCE When relief can be had
20 quickly, why not Danish backache,
rheumatic pains. stin and swollen
Joints caused by disordered kidneys!
Hold syerxwhsres-A Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18

Captain oliver, the master. and five
Americans Of the gun crew, had been
taken prisoners on the German sub
marine, later\ dispatches accounted for
four Of the naval guard at the prison
camp. Today the report on Millers
whereabouts accounts for all five.
The Campana was sunk Aug. 8, after
gallant fight, in which she exhausted
her entire supply Of ammunition. AS
the result of that experience the supply
Of ammunition on all armed ships was
doubled. rt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18
BOSTON eREETs JAP MISSION.
Visiting Disnitaries Given Warm Wei
como Despite Rain Storm.

Boston, Sept. 1s.-The Japanese mis-
sion. headed by viscount lshii, was
welcomed to Boston today by great
crowd, not understanding a disagreeabi7
northeast rain storm. Troops lined up
in the South station train shed stood
at present arms while band hailed the
guests with the Japanese national an
them as they stepped from the train
There was an informal parade In
automobiles to the state house, where
the party was greeted by Governor Nc
Call. After a brief reception the
visitors went into the convention which
is sitting to revise the state constitution
and there viscount Ishii expressed his
delight at being in New England.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18
FORECAST DEF.
lNlTELY INDICATES FROST
IN NORTH DAKOTA.
MARKET SUSCEPTIBLE
TO ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Free Buying by Big Elevator House
Gives Strength to Oats-Commssion
Rates For Handling Of Wheat Re-
ceive Cons iderable NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rise With Hogs and Corn.

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Predict!onS OF
frost brought about a material upturn
in corn values. The government fore
east definitely indicated frost tonight in
North Dakota and there were unotf1-
cial phophecips to which considerable
attention was given. Recent declines
seemed to render the market unusually
susceptible to the likelihood Of adverse
conditions. Opening prices. which
ranged from the same as yesterday S
finish 10 Il cent lower, at l.15A TO
l.l55s for December and l.12A to 1.12A
for May. were followed by an advance
Of cent or more bushel all around
Resumption of work at two big in
dustrial plants grinding total Of 45,-
600 bushels a day tended later TO cause
an additional advance. The close was
strong, rs to 3A cents net higher, at
S1ISSs to s11S2. for December and
$ll53s to $1I54 for May.
Oats.
Free buying on the part OF pig
elevator company gave strength to the
oats market 4 falling off in receipts
here tended further to lift prices
Wheat.
Commission rates for handling wheat
received considerable notice. Con-
ferences were in progress looking to
restoration OF Old figures at places
where the rates recently had been ad-
vanced somewhat.
Offerings Of wheat here were much
smaller than yesterday and not one
quarter enough to supply current
from millers. In Canada,
however the movement was much
heavier.
Provisions.
Provisions hardened in price with
corn and DGs. The chief upturn was
in pork.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18
Artillery Arm Of Service to 30 Great.
" Enlaroed,

Madrid, Sept. 1s.-At a meeting Of
the cabinet held last night it was de-
cided to create two new regiments Of
field artillery, seven battalions of gar
rison artillery and seven battalions Of
heavy artillery. !. was decided also
to appoint special committee to draft
plan of industrial mobilization from a
military point Of view.
Eduardo Dato, the premier, explain
ed that these reforms were not UNDER
taken in any militaristic spirit. They
were, ne SAID, only part OF the army
reorganization scheme, which was ono
of the principal features In the gov
ernment's policy Of reforms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-18

PEORIA CASH GRAIN.
Peoria, Sept. IS.
Corn-Only sale two cars No. 2
1881 Unchanged from yesterday.
Oats--1Ia higher.
ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN.
ST. Louis, Sept. is.
Corn-No. 1876; No. 2 yellow 1876;
No. white 2.05.
Oats-No. white so; No. white
591s: No 2 5S659.
MILWAUKEE, CASH GRAIN.
Milwaukee, Sept IS.
Corn-No. yellow 200; No. yell
low 1885,; No. 3 yellow 100000:
No. yellow 1.9s@1.99; No. l 1851
1.9e: No. 19361.9S; No. 4 1920 1877;
No. white 2O3: No. white 202d
2.os; No. white >2.o2 @2.o2h; No. 4
white 2.O1 62.0c.
Oats-standard, eo661: No. white
e0da; No. white 591a $50; stand
ard grade 59@k.
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN.
Kansas City, Sept. IS.
Corn-No 2 white 1893.
Oats-No. 2 red 65966; No. red 3d.