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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
KENNEBEC UNION
WOMEN'S CLUBS
AT OAKLAND

Oakland Me, April 1S-(SpeciaD THE
kennebec Union Of Women's Clubs will
hold their annual meeting in Oakland
May 4 by invitation of the Tuesday Club
of that town. The meeting will open at 10
o clock in the Baptist church. Dinner
VIII be served in the vestry and there
VIII be an afternoon session at which
Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingstone will ad-
dress the Union on "Our Opportunity"
At the morning session Mrs. f. ID. Tubbs
of Lewiston, for the past two years
chairman of the State Home Economics
committee will address the clubs on Eff
cheney in the Home" Each club will be
asked to report the best work done during
the past year and good music will add to
the program which will be announced in
full later. 1t is hoped this meeting will
prove one of the best meetings ever held
by the Kennebec Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Hewey and Mrs. Ernest H. Reid of this
village Her second husband was Will
liam S. Cleaves, merchant of this town
who passed away last year. Mrs. Cleaves
has been confined to her bed for nearly
eight years with broken hip and is a
helpless invalid, being tenderly cared for
by her youngest daughter Mrs. Reid.
During this long illness she has always
been very patient, cheerful and entertain
ing and very hospitable to all callers. On
her birthday, Friday. the 18th, she re-
ceived a birthday card shower, receiving
100 cards, also several other very accep-
table gifts. Among them being fine
birthday cake decorated with candles.
Several of her relatives were present and
a number OF village friends called during
the day. She was much pleased with the
large number of cards and extends
thanks to the many friends for the re-
membrance Of her s0th birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
WINDSORVILLE

Harold Norton has gone to Massa.
chusctts for an indefinite time.
The roads are reported to be in bad
condition and dangerous in places.
Miss Annie Lyon gave a whist party
Saturday evening that was much en-
joyed. Refreshments were served
Herbert Johnson was at home from
Gardiner over Sunday.
The farmers have hauled their fertil.
izer from the station.
Leslie Johnson who passed the spring
recess with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William Johnson. has resumed his
studies at Erskine Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Simonds and son
Ralph returned Monday to their home
in Massachusetts.
Frank Piper was a visitor Sunday at
North Windsor.
Miss Annie Lyon is teaching Erskine
school Mrs Nav Hall the school on the
Neck and Miss Edith Choate the
school at Windsor Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Let Me Plan the Details
of Your California Trip

Do you dislike the task of arranging
and mapping out your trip to California
1t Is bothersome for one not familiar with
it.
But is no bother for me- have planned
thousands of such trips and know Just
how to go about it Come in and let me
help you with yours.
Let me tell you all about the Burling-
ton Personally Conducted" Parties Cad
ditional comforts without additional ex-
pense) through the marvellous West to
California-by car trips that enable you
to see in daylight, Denver the Royal
Gorge, the Colorado Rockies Salt Lake
City, the Sierra Nevadas and all OF the
wonder spots Of that great Western
country.
Let me relieve YOU Of the bother of plan
ming. and have a specially trained guide
take care Of the details en- route. More
than that. he will explain interestingly
and intellgently all the sights along the
way-you'll feel that you really know the
West when you get back.
If you can't come in at present, let me
send you descriptive. illustrated folder
with maps. Drop me postal.
Alex Stocks. New England Pass. Agent,
G. B. & @. r. r., 264 Washington St,
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

YOU yourself test the
L whitehead you've bought
to paint your house. Blow a
flame on a bit of thematerial
with a blow-pipe. If the
whitehead is pure, the heat
will reduce it in a few mo-
ments to metal lead. If it's
adulterated, the change will
not take place. Then you can
read in the Pickering fame
a sad prophecy of cracking,
scaling paint and costly re-
pair bills.
Both this test and the test
of time will prove the purity
and protective quality of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

East Pittston, N1e., April 1S.-(speciaD.-
On April 13, Mrs. Jane Cleaves of this
village and Mrs. Abbie Ireland of Canton
passed their seth anniversaries. being
among the oldest twins III Maine. They
are the daughters of Elliott aud Elmira
Plummer and passed most of their child
hood in Phillips. Mrs Ireland was mar
RED Nov. q. 1854, 10 Hamlin Ireland Of
Weld. They have lived in DiXfeld, Well
and Canton and at present are living in
Phillips where they are a much respected
couple and have hosts of friends. Last
fall they drove from Phillips to this vii
lage in their team, distance of nearly
GO miles in one day and passed several
weeks at the home of Mrs. Cleaves
Mrs. Cleaves was twice married Her
first husband was Andrew Hewey OF
Phillips who died in 1852 They had four
children, three of whom are living, Mrs
Joseph Jones of Sheepscot, Lewis j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
DOES RHEUMATISM
BOTHER YOU ?
Many Doctors Use Musterole

SO many sufferers have found relief
in Mustcrole that you ought to buy a
small jar and try it.
Just spread it on with the fingers. Rub
it in. First YOU feel a gentle glow, then
a delicious, cooling comfort. Musterole
routs the twngcs, loosens up stiffened
joints and muscles.
Mustcrole is clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. 1t penetrates
to the scat of pain and drives it away,
but does not blister the tenderest skin.
1t takes the place of the mussy, old
fashioned mustard plaster
Musterole is recommended for bron-
cllitis, Group, asthma, pleurisy, lumbago,
neuralgia, sprains, bruises, stiff neck,
headache and colds OF the chest Git often
prevents pncumonial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Most old people must give to tn'
bowels some regular help, else ,he'
suffer from constipation. The cond''
ton is perfectly natural 1t is just ~
natural as it Is for old people "
walk slowly. For age is never so a.
tive as youth. The muscles are les'
elastic. And the bowels are muscles
So all old people need Cascare's.
One might as well refuse to aid Weah
eyes with glasses as to neglect thH
gentle aid to weak bowels Inv
bowels must be kept active. This
important at all ages. but never ~
much as at fifty.
Age is not time for harsh physics
Youth may occasionally whip tns
bowels into activity. But lash can
be used every day. What the bower,
of the old need is a gentle and natura'
tonic. One that can be constant.
used without harm. The only sucn
tonic is Cascarets. and they cost ony
10 cents per box at any drug store
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

The committee in charge Of the rum
mage sale which is to be held Friday
by the hurry Club of the Universalist
church are busily collecting the diff
ferent articles from the contributors
The Priscilla Club will be entertained
this afternoon by Mrs. Roy Staples at
her home in Wateryille.
Miss Verna Mcclellan. l.. Fl. S. 10.
has resumed her studies after a sew
eral days illness at her home on West
street.
Miss Katherine Lawry is able to be
at her studies at school after a few
days illness with the measles
Earl McBeth has resumed his duties
at the car shops, after a five months
illness.
The Auction Club will meet Friday
afternoon instead of Thursday, with
Mrs. f. II. Neal at her home on High
street.
The latest contributors to the Com
munity flag are: Mrs. J. w. Sawyer.
G. w. Toppan, Mabel Toppan. Edythe
Toppan, Mrs. Nancy Andrews, w. O..
Hersey. Hazel Young and Ruth Park.
MIS-. r. A. Jewell has gone to Lew
iston for a short visit.
Kenneth Totman is able to be out
after a short illness.
Henry Totman has gone to North
Arson.
Clifton Levenseller has gene to hts
home at Pittsfield for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Walter Marcoux has returned
to her homo at Bath after being called
here by the death of her sister in-law,
the late Mrs. Sarah Dyer.
The members of the Senior class of
Lawrence High school for the gradual
ing exercises receiving class parts are:
Doris circuit, Freda Tarbell, Julia
Hoyt, Genevieve ellis, Roland Pooler,
Ralph Blackstone and Philip Merchant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Lowe have re-
turned from a short visit with friends
at Wilton.
The public schools of this town will
be closed today, to observe Patriots
day.
In observance of Patriots day a
short period was taken from the reg
ular session at Lawrence High school
Wednesday morning, where patriotic
songs We're sung and President Will
sons last message to Congress read by
Principal j. A. Partridge. Miss Sara
Spinney also gave a reading.
Mrs. Clarence Oakley will be hostess
to the Needlecraft Club this afternoon
at her home on upper Main street.
The Embroidery Club was pleasant
ly entertained Wednesday evening by
Mrs Frank Mclaughlin at her home
on Maple street. Sewing and social
chats We're enjoyed and refreshments
served
The Methodist church vestry was
scene Of a good amount Of business on
Wednesday afternoon, when the ladies
of the Nj. f, Guild held an apron sale
The table was presided over by Mrs.
William McAuley. From $50 to a
baked bean supper was served which
was very well patronized, and a good
amount realized.
Mrs. W. w. Nye has gone to Lewis
ton for short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon are WIS.,
iting friends at Clinton.
Miss Arlene Davis of Brockton,
Mass. passed a few days as the guest
of Miss Ella Hall.
Fred Andrews has returned to his
home at Brooklyn. N. ", after a
weeks visit with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

called home by the death of her hus.
band, Donald Mcdonald at Auguste
State Hospital. Leo Mcdonald ant
Mrs. Sadie Burns, sister of the de
ceased, accompanied her and were The
guests of Mrs. Katherine Morse.
Mrs. Sadie Burns and Leo Mcdonald
intend to return to Massachusetts
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Mrs. E. M. hutchins

Mrs. +. NJ. Hutchins died at the home
of her son Bert at Shawmut Tuesday
evening about 8 o'clock, after short
illness.
Mrs. Hutchins was born at Borke,
VT, 81 years ago, the daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Willard (Goodale)
Brockway, and received her education
there About four years ago she came
to Shawmut. where she has since re-
sided, making many friends. Besides
her son Bert of Shawmut she leaves
one other. Wilbur of Boston. Funeral
services will be held this afternoon at
? o'clock from her late home at Shaw
NUT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
SKOWHEGAN NEWS
Local Hotel to Be Reopened-R Estate Transfers.
Fire Department Called to Blaze in Unoccuped House-Pans
to Move Telephone Equpment-Loca Hospital Situation
Committee WorE-Sorosis Closing Meeting

The LinnwooS Hotel, noted because Of
its having been connected with novel
years ago and formerly the Locke House
which has been closed for some time is
to be reopened as a boarding house by
Mrs. Nancy Church of Harrington, who
was employed at Hotel Coburn. The
property which is located on the south
side is owned by j. Palmer Merrill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

The Fire department was called out
about s clock Tuesday night in response
to the chiefs call, an unoccupied mouse
on the banks of the river below the tddE
having been discovered to be on nre.
How the fire started is mystery.
Chief Savage of the fire department how
ever stated that grass near the mouse
looked as il il had been burned wien
gave rise to the idea that the grass may
have caught fire communicating the
flames 20 the house.
Although it is not officially quoted u
is understood that without DOUBT 'llc
traffic department, lncluolnS w
switchboards, etc. of the -ialhe lel'
& Tel Co. are to be moved from the
present location in the Dunlap ploch
recently purchased by DR.. Borden 10
tho Philhrick block on Water street,
while the commercial business ana
nublic booth will be moved to the Ord
w9y building formerly occupied by inc
Green Grocery Co. on Madison avenue.
The fire department was called out
Wednesday forenoon to subdue for the
second time q fire at the old house
owned by Mrs. Jane Leadbetter ana
Mrs. Savage just below the Great Ed
dy.
The committee recently appointed 10
investigate the local hospital situation
has been threshing out the problem
among themselves the gentlemen ap-
pointed to serve in that ca pacity beng
F. w. Briggs, clyde II. Smith, DIR. u.
z. Young Edwin II. Packard ana r..
E Greenwood. At Il meeting which Is
to be held Friday evening in the mu-
nicipal building to which those inter-
estcd ar. invited Chairman Briggs VIII
report in behalf of the committee.
The closing meeting of Sorosis Tues
day night in Library parlors was a
very happy event. Supper was enjoyed
at $40, Mrs. Jennie Sampson. Mrs.
Mary Rowell ard Mrs. Georgia Good
win having most carefully catered as
the committee in charge Of this feature
of the evenings program. The annual
election of officers followed, Miss Clara
D. Varney retiring after term of two
years as president and one year of act
| ing president, Mrs. Vivian G. Woodbury.
succeeding her to the office. Other Off
GERS elected were as follows: Vice
| president. Mrs. Mabel g. Niles; Sec,
Miss Marie G. Fletcher; Treas, Miss
Grace G. Merrill: directors. Miss NJ r.
| Weston. Miss Leila Fairbrother, Miss
Gertiu de Webb Miss Gladys F. Pen
nell and Miss Dorothy Day.
| The Coburn park commissioners find
that colony of muskrats have made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
WHITEFIELD

Mrs. Annie Mcdonald while visiting
her brother in Cambridge. Mass. was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-28
CARING FOR ITS OWN

How Canada provides for the wives
and children of her enlisted men is
described in a report by S. Herbert
Wolfe of New York, prepared at the
request of the secretary of labor and
just published by the children's bu-
reau of the United States department
of labor.
The report points out that in Can
ada two notable elements have been
added to the government provision for
soldiers and their families: First, in
surance on the lives of soldiers is car
ried by various municipalities and,
second, the dominion has undertaken
as a part of it's military system the re-
education, in a suitable occupation, of
the disabled soldier so that he can as
sumo again, in whole or in part, the
care of his family.
The Canadian compensation for the
soldier and his family includes not
only $S3 of monthly pay for the pri-
vate in active service but separation
allowance to his dependents of $40 a
month from the dominion government
and further assistance in special
cases from the CdHduldH pdIlOlIC
fund.
For example, the wife of private
soldier with three children between
the ages of 10 and Is may receive
either SIS or $40 from the assigned
pay of her husband, $40 separation
allowance, and $25 from the Canadian
patriotic fund, or in all $50 or s65 a
month.
If her husband is killed, she will re-
ceive $40 a month for herself. and an
additional $6 a month for each of her
of age and her girls are II years of
age. In addition, if she lives in To-
ronto or one of a number of other
cities, she will receive life insurance.
This will be paid to her in monthly in
stallments unless she shows that she
needs the entire amount at once to
pay off a mortgage or to make a start
in business.
If her husband is disabled, she Will
receive a special maintenance allow
ance while he is having medical treat
ment and learning a new occupation.
and when he is finally discharged, if
his physical disability continue, pen
sion will be paid according to the ex
tent of his disability and the number
of his children under lie or IT years
of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-28
THE SEARCELIGRT
Latest News from the Fields of
SCIENCE. EDUCATION, INVENTION
German Mass Attacks.

1t has frequently been stated of late
that the German troops attack in mass
formation, even in the face of ma
chine-gun and shell fire, a policy little
short of suicidal under conditions of
modern warfare. A Dutch army Of
ficer who has been an observer on the
front says that this is not strictly so.
He states that the attack has the APP
pearance of a mass attack because it
is composed of successive waves of in
fantry. The rear waves are kept in
close formation to heighten the morale
of the troops. but the attack is not
a mass attack. strictly speaking. The
Germans charge in close order when
they have located what they consider
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-28
TRAWELETTE
TOulOn Market.
BY NIKSAH

To the continental woman, market
ing is both a time-hallowed custom
and a leading outdoor sport. Europe
has always been far more economical
than America, and this method of
careful food purchasing is one of the
first aids to economical housekeeping
You see what you are getting, there
are always opportunities to pick up
bargains and there are no delivery
costs. Marketing by telephone is al
most unknown in Europe outside
few big cities, because the telephone is
not nearly so much a household in
stitution there as here.
Toulon market is open every day
from seven o'clock until noon. If
you are a Toulon housewife of the
upper class, you sally forth about ten
a. m. followed by a maid with bask
ct or a cord bag to carry your pur-
chases. If you are not rich enough
to have a maid, you carry your own
vegetables in an embroidered cloth
bag swinging from your arm. This
cloth bag is an important point, be-
cause it marks you as an independent
housewife. If you were to carry a
basket or a cord bag. you would be
taken for somebody's maid.
On either side of the pavement I'M
der the plantains are ranged scores
of stalls covered with drab awnings
Most of the stall-keepers are women
French women, Italians, Corsicans,
Spanish. They sell all the vegetables
known to botany, and delicacies like
mushrooms, snails, and ravioli which
is dish made of macaroni and meat.
, as we'll There are booths for the
sale of flowers and medicinal herbs,
and chickens and Notwithstanding
cuts of meat. The cream of the Gus
tom comes between nine and eleven.
In the last half hour there is a great
bargain sale of everything that will
not keep until the next day, and the
poorer classes rush the booths to pur-
chase slightly damaged but nourish-
ing goods at ridiculously low prices.
the weak spot in the line of defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-28

The United States department of
agriculture sends out bulletin asking
households, and women particularly
10 be as economical as possible during
the war. The suggestion is predicated
or the theory that there is shortage
of foodstuffs But there is no short
age of food or any other necessary OF
life. How, for instance, can there be
said to be a shortage of eggs when the
cold storage houses are holding more
than five million cases and con-
stantly acquiring more? How can
there be a shortage of butter when
these same concerns have millions OF
funds in storage? While prices OF
everything that enters into the daily
living remain where they are there
is little need of preaching economy
to the American people. The only
thing likely to be accomplished is a
stagnation of business, which will in
turn work an injury to all, including
tie government. If Washington will
curb the rapacity of those who hold
and control the food supply, there
Will be no excuse for urging the peo-
pie to practice economy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-28
GOVERNMENT CONTROL.

There is one factor in business, says
Henry Clews in his Financial Review,
the importance of which has not yet
been thoroly appreciated; that is, the
great extent to which industry has
come under government contro; since
our entry into the war. Nearly all of
our great indu~tries are now under
government control. This does not
mean, he says, that the government
has assumed complete control, except
in very few instances, but il does
mean that the nations requirements
are paramount to all others, and that
the leading industries must conform
to conditions deemed necessary, not
only for public good, but also for the
assistance of our allies in their con-
du It of the war.
The steel industry with it's innumer-
able subdivisions is the most conspic-
uous example, as would be expected
Our textile industries are also largely
under government regulation. So, too,
are our shipping and railroad systems.
The food supplies of the United States
are to be brought under practically
oAbSAC SOAAlAOA Win d view OI COnSeTV-
ing their use and a liberal portion for
the allies, who will be much more de-
pendent upon this country for food
than ever before in their history.
The export trade is brought under
control, not merely for the conserva-
ton and better utilization of supplies,
but also to assist the allies in their eff
forts to prevent American food reach
ing enemy destinations Our mineral
resources, including coal, copper, oil,
etc, are likely to come under similar
limitations; the present high prices
and the difficulty of securing supplies
materially stimulating the movement
in his direction
The efforts to check speculation in
food products and other necessities OF
life are sure to be expanded. where
these movements will end, no one car
predict. Probably they will go on un.
til all important industries have beer
nationalized or modified for common
defense during the war Back of thi.
remarkable movement is the patriotic
recognition of the imperative aeces
sity of cooperation on a nationwide,
scale by both capital and labor alike
while the government recognizes tn,
need of regulating prices and supplies
in order to keep down waste and pre-
vent injurious speculation.
The economic consequences of sucI
departures will doubtless prove highl,
important. They will certainly check
if not entirely stop. inordinate profits
which have been the basis of publ,
disapproval and excessive initiation
But such regulation, declares MI
CIews. must be accepted as pu-el,
war measures, and when the struggl
is over, return to more normal con
ditions can be anticipated. Neverthe
less, some highly valuable lessons viii
have been learned in the direction o
efficiency. of limiting waste, of clos
cooperation and of better relation
between capital and labor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-28

The Camp Fire Girls thruout the
United States have been requested by
Herbert c. Hoover personally and by
the woman's auxiliary committee of
TIE council of national defense to help
Mr.. Hoover to organize the rouse
wives of this country into great food
conservation army. The work of the
girls in this connection will be to dis
tribute household tags" consisting of
the national shield surrounded by
heads of wheat, to be hung in the win
dows. and it is hoped to have the
shield displayed in every home in the
United States. In addition to this
they are to collect the pledges to take
part in this national service and to
send them to the food administration
division in Washington.