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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04
FOR AID OF HoMEsTEADERs

To assist western bomesteaders to
obtain funds with which to continue
their agricultural operations after
the crop failures to which many of
them have been subjected during the
past season, Representative Charles
II. Dillon of South Dakota, has drawn
up bill that allows final proof to be
made at any time after the expiration
of one year from date Of entry.
To take advantage of the new law,
however, man must seed an area
equal to one-eighth of his land for
harvest in 1918. except in entries un-
der the SO called stock-raising home
stead law where only one sixteenth
will be required. Mr.. Dillon believes
that the homesteaders, if they are
possessed Of titles to their lands, will
be able 20 borrow money on them to
offset their losses of the season OF
1917.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

Pierre soldier boys have started on
the first lap of their trip to France
and the battlefields. There is the
hope in the mind of every citizen
that the war will end before they are
called on to enter the fray actively,
that they may all be returned in per-
feet physical condition. But the boys
have gone SIS other Pierre boys have
gone in other wars and they will give
good account of themselves, just as
Pierre boys have done in the other
wars. This may be depended on for
they are Pierreltes and Americans to
the coIe. May God guide them in
the trials Of each and every day
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

Peru has sent Berlin an ultimatum
demanding payment and satisfaction
for the sinking of a Peruvian bark.
Germany will now have to take its
medicine.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

A prominent speaker has predicted
that in ten years the Fourth of July
will no longer be observed, largely
because it has aided IN keeping alive
anti French prejudice in this coun.
trY. Impossible! When would we
read the Declaration of Independence?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

How far away and dim with dis
tance is the figure of the South Dako-
ia farmer who used to sell wheat at
40c and hogs at S2.75 to pay the 10
per cent interest on mortgage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

The young man who wears a wrist
watch is no longer classed with the
male creature who carries his hand
keschief in his cuff. The war has
brought realization of the sensibili-
ty of number of things that were
ence condemned as fads, such as uni.
yersaI military training.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

1t is apparent that the Sioux Falls
propaganda is going to fight Con-
gresham Dillon's re election by en-.
desvoring to make it appear that he
is rot loyal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

Peru has sent Berlin an ultimatum
demanding payment and satisfaction
for the sinking of Peruvian bark.
Germany will now have to take its
medicine,
1t is apparent that the Sioux Falls
propaganda is going TO fight Con-
gresham Dillon s re election by en-
deaVoring to make it appear that he
is rot loyal.
Auto makers are going to cut out
the cut-out. Now if they'll Just cut
out the let'er-out, walking may re-
sumo its standing as one of the safer
outdoor sports.
1t is said that son of Senator La
Toilette is heartily ashamed of the
views held by bis father aud proposes
TO enlist in the navy to save a shred
oi tut laHiiY Ioh0f.
Yankton Herald: The Harrington
News says editors arc not exempt from
the draft because everybody knows
how to run newspaper and it would
be easy to get substitute.
How far away and dim with dis
tance is the figure of the South Dako-
ta farmer who used to sell wheat at
40c and hogs st S2.75 to pay the 10
per cent interest on a mortgage.
The reply Of labor to the disloyal
element which has assumed without
authority to speak for it was precise
iy what should have been and was
expected. Organized labor is loyal.
Minneapolis Journal: emperor
Karl has started for the Italian
front" says cable The Italian
front" for the emperor is about
twenty miles behind the actual firing
line.
Medical science has succeeded in
eliminating the menace of typhoid, i,
malaria and smallpox from the mill
tary camps and will now turn its at
tention to the complexities of meas.
les-German measles preferred
When the government ammo unced
the price of coal, there was a disposi-
tion to laugh at the fore-handed man
who had already laid in his winter
supply at the market price, but the
smile of the coal-less citizen is now
fading.
The failure of the Russian propa.
ganda IS but another instance of the
universal failure of German diplom-
acy in this war and in manner it
again illustrates tha eternal truth of
the adage that "the pen is mightier
than the sword"
British losses from submarine at
tachs for the week ending September
l6 were $4,000 tons, as against q
weekly average for August of 1ls, 900
tons; for July of 115 900, and for the
six monthe since the warfare began
in February of l35 900.
A prominent speaker has predicted
that in ten years the Fourth of July
will no longer be observed, largely
because it has aided In keeping alive
anti French prejudice in this coun.
trY Impossible! When would We
read the Declaration of independence:
The young man who wears wrist
watch is no longer classed with the
male creature who carries his hand.
kerchief in his cuff. The war has
brought realization of the sensible
ty of number of things that were
ence condemned as fads, such as uni
yersaI military training.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

Yankton Herald: The Harrington
News says editors are not exempt from
the draft because everybody knows
how to run newspaper and it would
be easy to get substitute.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

Auto makers are going to cut out
the cutout. Now if they'll Just cut
ont the let,erout. walking may re.
sumo its standing as one of the safer
outdoor sports.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-04

1t is said that son of Senator La
Toilette is heartily ashamed of the
views held by bis father aud propose s
TO enlist in the navy to save a shred
of the family honor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Meeting of White Pine
Blister Rust Commission

A meeting of the Maine Commission
for the Suppression of the White Pine
Blister Rust was held Thursday at the
office of the land agent at the State
House. Forest Commissioner Frank e.
Mace. Edgar e. Ring of Bangor and
Prof. John NJ Rriscoe of the University
of Maine being present, Forest II. Col
by of Skowhegan being absent on ac-
count Of illness. Harris A. Reynolds,
executive secretary of the interstate
commission for the same purpose and
S. B. Detwiler, inspector of the Bureau
of Plant Pathology, Washington. were
also in attendance.
Samples Of infected pine trees, cut
Wednesday in Kittery and showing the
ravages of the disease. were brought by
the inspector, who secured them from
trees already previously inspected and
thought free from the pest 1t was
stated that the southern part of Maine
among the pines is one of the worst
infected areas now known.
The stamping out of the disease was
thoroughly discussed and it was decid-
ed to draft a bill for presentation at an
early date to the Legislature, providing
an appropriation for the work of so
doing Members of the commission will
be present at the hearing before COM
mittee and explain the situation and
urge passage of the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
New Legislation

Iht volume of new measures In the
.IH.r ,ui Senate continues to be
4'E &um, of tho more important
. 1850 resolves which were intro
#...i on Thursday are included in the
HoW.nu
~'rtt. Net rroyidlng for universal
h4N training in Maine: many edu-
1rnr1l t'.olV,-. amending the char
tu'r, College and Coburn
'7H.N destitute: protecting motor
."..r. uanlu.t THEFT: and obliging
aH commissioners and railroads TO
H,e uHV un bridges and crossings,
.Htn r..,.4lrv.
h, Nm,nding the Central Maine
'.tt O..- ,hHrtcr: water supplies for
'"r and llallowell; establishing n
'.N.' Commission for Auburn; re-
TrIna wv commitment of insane per-
town meetings TO be held on
Pig" hrT Monday In March: excluding
NIAar d.If.rs or owners OF building
s'd 'ar .u,Eal business from the right
~ 'afn regarding pensions for retired
lpttmo and superior court justices:
'El"ratnu ~ motor vehicles; estab-
Nhng liens on automobiles: water
Nppios Tor calais, Midtown and st.
~''lh'n and numerous general acts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
KENT'S HILL NOTES

Seth a. Pinkham, a Cape Porpolse
boy has been elected track captain at
Kent's Hill Seminary. He will also be
captain of the relay team Of the school
which is to compete with Biddeford
and Madison High Schools at the Bow
doin meet on Saturday. AS kent's Hill
is a newcomer in track activities, the
calibre of her men is unknown and
their individual records unofficial.
Capt. Pinkham however has been fire.
quently timed in both the dashes and
the distance runs and according to
unofficial stop-watch timers he is a
remarkable Splinter. During the fall
term one of these timers announced a
record Of 10 seconds for the hundred
on the ordinary roads. He has fire.
quently registered close to ten seconds
for the same distance. Besides Pink
ham who will be entered for the relay.
40 yard dash, the 220 and the broad
jump, six picked men will be sent to
Brunswick. They will compete in the
hurdles, the $40, the $50, the broad
jump and the relay. The relay team
will be selected from the following
men, Peter Landry Of Fairfield. Ray
mond Fogg of Readfield. Howell Lucier
of Northampton, Lennox Southland of
Wiscasset, Richard Herscm Of Roch-
ester and Dana Shackford of Poland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
York County Delegation

The York County delegation met
Thursday noon in the Senate cham
ber with Representative Cole of Eliot
presiding and representative Billings
of North Berwick as secretary.
Unanimous support was voted for
the bills increasing the salary of the
Judge of probate of York county from
$1,000 to $4,000 and that Of the recorder
of the Biddeford municipal court from
$500 to 5000. Senator Deering and
Representative Cole will appear be-
fore the committee on salaries and
fees in their behalf No action was
taken. though it was decided to secure
reference to the York county delega-
ton of a resolve to be presented for
a $4,000 appropriation for an extern
sion to the court house at Alfred, for
the clerk of courts and registry of
deeds offices.
The plan for the removal Of the
county seat from Alfred to some other
place, either Biddeford, Kennebunk
Saco or Sanford, which has usually
before this time in the session been
agitated, is not so prominent just now
and it is considered doubtful if any
such measure is introduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Maine Volunteers with
Autos Cannot Yet Be Used

The formation Of an auxiliary Auto
mobile Corps in Maine, which would
offer it's services to the national gov
eminent for duty wherever it could be
used to the best advantage, aroused
no little amount of interest and the
matter has been discussed in all quar-
tiers. Adjutant General George Mel
Presson promptly notified the war de-
partment of the plan, sending tele-
gram on Wednesday afternoon and
receiving an answer on Thursday
morning. 1t will be seen that the war
department does not reject the Offer
although like any other volunteer force
it cannot now be utilized. The tele-
grams follow:
Augusta, Me, Feb. 7, 1917.
Secretary Of War
Washington, D. c.:
Many automobile owners and
drivers in this State desire to offer
their machines and services to the ma
ton in case of war and are anxious to
ment as to tentative plans and outline
of requirements. They desire to or
ganize. Wire answer.
GEORGE Mel. PRESSON,
The Adjutant General.
Washington. d. c., Feb. s, 1917.
The Adjutant General Of Maine,
Augusta, Maine.
Am sending army motor regula-
lions. No way now to utilize volun-
teers.
INGRAHAM,
Asst Sec. Of War
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
~ THE SENATE.
Universal Military Training.

senator Holt OF Cumberland-Joint
resolution In favor OF universal mill
'afN trimming under the federal govern
R'hi Tho resolution is as follows:
Whereas the necessity of adequate
military defence II the most vital issue
i"re The American people. and
Whereas. the permanent safety Of
'' nation demands efficient training of
''' Young men Of the country that they
"'} Ne properly prepared TO render
instantly effective, military service in
''n' Of war.
h' o. resolved. that the Senate and
'HhF' ~ Representatives in Legisla-
''" assembled. are heartily in favor Of
'f fair and equitable law establishing
system OF universal military training
"d'r The direction OF the federal gov
tfnmont:
10 " further resolved. that copy
'his resolution be sent TO our sena
'is and representatives in Congress
Wy The secretary of state"
.. 4 A. Extensions and Branches.
Sen Burleigh of Aroostook-Act
fs'ause 10 the construction of ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
1T PAYS TO READ
Advertisements

Prices" always an item of i'm
portance in connection with adver-
tised goods, have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change ic of purse-interest to
readers Of ads.
Not many homes fail" If the
financial management ID success
full. Not many homes are we'll
managed, as to the buying prob
lens. unless the housewife is a
Sunderland an INTERESTED
ONE of the store ads.
The position of buyer" for the
home comes to the wife "by inheri-
lance" 1t is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity. She
will fail in the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST HER. She will
make a success of it--and of her
home management-if her INTER-
EST in the task never lapses. or
course she studies the ads.
So much Of the income Of each
home is spent in the stores that
they play a big part in home MAX
ing. Some stores serve so we'll
that all stores must, try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach the same mark.
The woman who studies the ads
would find nothing but amusement
ment-it would not influence her to
buy-and if an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT of eXagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store.
To know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads is essential if a
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by the
competing stores.
Even a small shopping errand
may justify a little preliminary
study of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead of the wrong
one-even in small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered in the stores today are AID
VERTISED in this newspaper
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

the force shall be appointed. to serve
until Gu years Of age, unless sooner re-
moved. The deputy chief shall be APP
pointed from the members of the force
and shall serve in such position for the
term Of four years; and at the expira-
ton OF such term, unless reappointed,
shall become q regular police officer.
Telephone Toll Rates.
King Of Orono-Act providing that
the New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Co, shall allow to all Associated
Press newspapers the same rate Of dis
count OF tolls from Augusta and other
cities and towns in this State as is al
lowed by the Western Union Telegraph
Co., and the Postal Telegraph Gable
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Do not send your money afar-if
the thing you want is to be had In
your home city.
II "the automobile thought" In
making any place for itself In your
mind, read the ads! They will in
a short time, educate you as 20
characteristics and prices Of cars.
You'll know one from another
and that's the beginning OF auto
mobile wisdom
Store-news IS home news Some
thing advertised today finds itself
in your home tomorrow-and the
lad" brings about the transaction.
One of today's ads may change
some one of your buying plans-to
your profit,
In your buying for the home n
Is quite as profitable TO KNOW
VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
as it is. in other things. to KNOW
instead Of "blundering through"
lie DaTRdln hunter mas
evolved into the intelligent buyer
for the home-the woman who ex-
ercises as much ability In expend-
ing money as it required I'm earn
ing it.
The woman who studies the ads
KNOWS that she is paying the
smallest possible price for her pur-
chase. She doesn't just HOPE so,
The merchant who can protect
you on both quality and price in n
time when both are apt TO fiuctuate
unaccountably is rendering you
real service.
Buy at your home city stores az
n matter of f-protection-and OF
those home city merchants WHO
ADVERTISE!
The dollar you spend in your
home city store stays i'm your
home city and SERVES. The dol
lar you send away ceases 20 serve
anybody in the city where you
make your home.
The merchant who is using
larger space in which to give 10
you the news OF his store deserves
your interested attention. He has
"a reason"-and YOUR INTER
E,STS are invested in that reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

rtira. began 10 move a little more
ev,iy Thursday morning In the House,
vr pu'ton 81 Bingham wished to
nave introduced out Of order, a bill
eating a Maine Water Power Com
mission. naming It's duties and powers
Brd providing for the purchase or
..trs ~ water powers for develop
rsert md transmission Of electricity
.ef heating. lighting and power pur-
bosses but unanimous consent was re-
used Mr. Barnes Of Iloulton stating
bat he should want to know more
.bou' the bill than appeared from the
tit before granting consent for pres
.Hiation out Of order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Council Orders

Recent orders passed by the Ex-
ecutive Council include the following:
That, Frank S. Adams, dairy in
structor, department of agriculture, is
hereby authorized to visit Boston from
Feb. % to % in connection with the
meeting of the New England Milk Pro-
ducers' Association.
That, the recommendations of the
board of hospital trustees for changing
the electric lighting system in the Sec
ond and third male wings of the All
gusta State hospital at an extra cost
of not exceeding $3.50 are hereby ap-
proved,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Gannett Bill Tabled

THH whom tho hiii introduced by
f. ianreu of Augusta authorizing
ntrnl Maine Power 60. 10 take
...t certain smaller electrical com
..... came W for reference. it was
uuafy tabled hy Mr.. Dutton Of
...tNtm
.an Ma Rounds he'd the act in
..rpttuA the Portland Water Dis
lrfrir,d o. the Portland and
F.. pnr'ol delegations for pub
"nuus u Portland. but Mr. Allan
f l.af.lui rsll 'uo" stating that an
.murnnd county was Interested in
.uI aud that IA" public utilities
rr. ttrc hnuld have it. Others
mrt bon the brief discussion and
.g vote dcrluucd 10 send the bill
Portland delegations.
along came two highway meas
which should Doe introduced then.
.lsr to receive a hearing next
.sdav stated Mr. Wilson of
a,Hd luminous consent prompt
,rIvel and the bills were sent 10
~ruptr fYr concurrence. They are
highway measures endorsed by
nYu ~ Scissor ard would so amend
Drn.iirtrp oe 80 permit a 10000
.ud .u" 1iao amend tho Revised
..t regarding the disposition of
..u..n.In Toes 1900 that the proceeds
t. W..A fnr construction work as
rs. maintenance and interest on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain rices for commodties-such
time the present-he live merchant his opportun
ity for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the big aim and pur-
pose in his service to his atrons If another merchant.
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds
mark permitting but the narrowest margin of per-sale
profits. He sells greater volume of goods. His aggre
gate profits satsfacory-and in every sale made he
has rendered service the customer and has won friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The farseeing merchant finds, in an era of uncertain
prices his greatest prestige winning opportunity To make
the most of this he must make his advertising more force
full than before-must get his story to all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
IN THE HOUSE.
Central Maine Power &C

Gannett of Augusta-Act amending the
charter of the Central Maine. rover
Company. Subject to the approval OF the
Public Utilities Commission. the act au-
thorizes the Central Maine Power Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Coburn Classical Charter.

Sen. Bartlett of Kennebec-Act
amending the charter of Coburn
Classical Institute repeating all pro-
visions of law limiting the amount of
real and personal property which may
lie taken and held or the amount of in
come which may be received by the
trustees of Coburn Classical Institute
and providing that they may take and
hold real estate and receive income for
the purposes for which the school was
Incornnrated TO any amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Every business
sire to buyheres
which they have developed
Ihe offering finds quicker
worth while finds
The sure appeal to people
who are loyal to and of me-ciys stores
in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Protection of Motor Vehicles.

Sem swift OF Northumberland proVid-
ing penalty of fine not exceeding 5000
or imprisonment not exceeding six
months or both. for anyone who know
inely buys, sells, receives, disposes OF,
concoals or has in his possession any
motor vehicle from which the manu-
facturers' serial number of any other
DISTINGUISHING number of Identification
mark has been removed, detaced, COW
cred, altered or destroyed for the pur-
pose of concealmcnt or misrepresent-
ing the identity of the said motor We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Colby College Charter.

sen Bartlett of kennebec-Act
amending the charter of Colby College
increasing the number of alumni trus-
toes elected by the Alumni Association
from nine to ten and providing that
two shall be elected each year for
terms Of five years instead Of three
each year for terms of three years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Portland City Waters

Guerney of Portland-Act repeating
chapter 276 of the private and special
laws of 1911 authorizing the city Of
Portland to construct public buildings
upon public grounds.
Wilson of Portland-Act repeating
the act abolishing the Office of city
solicitor of the city of Portland, and
creating the office of corporation coun-
sci for the city of Portland. The act
provides that upon taking effect the
mayor of Portland shall, with the ap-
prevail of the aldermen, appoint a city
solicitor for the city of Portland to
hold office until the second Monday Of
the December next following, and
thereafter his successor shall be ap-
pointed annually by the mayor with
the approval of the aldermen.
Any city solicitor may be removed
for ineff1ciency after hearing before the
mayor and aldermen. Rules and SAL
aries of city solicitor to be fixed by
ordinance of the city of Portland.
Androseossin Superior cour.
Garcelon of Auburn-Act to estab-
lish superior court in the county of
Androscoggin. The act establishes n
superior court in Auburn to consist of