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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
Editors Letter Box
A Letter to the Soldier BOYS

Dear Boys,-I have had the privilege
OF talking to some of you on the
streets of Augusta about the Friend
that sticks closer than a brother" You
have always shown respectable in
terest in the message and because of
that l have a desire to reach more of
YOU with the glad tidings of great JOY
which shall be to all people.
The Journal offers an avenue for the
words of life to reach you and others
who need to know Him whom to know
Alright is life eternal. God SAYS in His
word, Call on me in the time of
trouble and I will deliver thee and
thou shalt glorify me-"
You certainly face a time of
trouble. 1t is quite certain that in
few short months you will be in bat
tile. You know that after death is the
judgment. If you will now accept
Jesus Christ as your Saviour and obey
Him death will not appear to YOU as
1t now does. You will know as YOU 90
into the fight that your faith in the
Master has taken the sting out of
death.
There is no peace to the wicked, but
lioSe WHO nave lOullu peace IN DGHeE-
ing will be calm in the hour of trial.
Men honor you because you have
enlisted to fight ,for your country If
you enlist to fight against sin, God
and the angels will honor YOU and you
will find it profitable for this life, and
for the life that is to come.
Think how glad the dear ones at
home would be to know that YOU had
taken a bold stand for the right even
though they may not be disciples of
the Christ. I have found several par
ents of late who were in much trouble
because their boy was going to the
front. 1t would be a great comfort to
them to know that he was trusting
in the Lord Jesus Christ for protection
The angels of the Lord encamp around
those that fear him and delivers them.
In conclusion, let me urge you to
think about it. 1t was my promise to
one who sought my welfare to think
about turning to God for help to break
the curse Of strong drink, that changed
the current Of my life.
The change has been so satisfactory
to me that 1t is with great JOY point
others to the Lamb of God that taketh
away the sin of the world
With earnest prayer for your well
fare, both spiritual and temporal, am
sincerely thy friend and Gods servant.
JOHN BRANCH.
Oakland, Me-, July 8, 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07


The members of the Second Maine
regiment, who have been doing guard
duty in Portland for several weeks,
took their departure yesterday for
Augusta, and it is believed that this
is the preliminary step towards fitting
them for service in France The
Maine soldiers made fine impress
sion on the people of Portland dur
ing their stay here. They were quiet,
we'll behaved, and compliments We're
frequently heard for their military
bearing and fine appearance on the
street. They will make good soldiers
and will serve their country we'll.
There is no doubt about that.-Port-
land Press.
Other places where companies have
been quartered. utter similar words of
praise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Nov. 10th, 1915
A beautiful complexion is handsome
woman's chief glory and the envy of
her less fortunate rivals. Yet soft,
clear skin-glowing with health-is
only the natural result of pure Blood
II was troubled for a considerable
time with very unpleasant. disfguring
Rash. which covered my face and for
which used applications and remedies
WITHOUT relief. After using "Fruit-a-
tives" for one week. the rash is COM
pletely gone. I am deeply thankful for
the relief and in the future, l will not
be without "Fruit-a tives."
NORAH WATSON.
soc box, for $3.50, trial size, Csc.
At dealers or sent by Fruit-a -tives
Limited. Ogdensburg, New York.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect June IS, 1917.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA:

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA:
GOING WEST-30o A. NJ,
T T------7-----2:-FT Portland and Boston; 6.26
LA 'f.tt'T1ssl A. NJ, Lewiston. Farm
Tvs SS>4ltEs44lAYy9al ington, Rocklard, Port
lsela, EhNl4l land, Boston, Montreal
E3xsiESrl:SHI and Quebec; 9.3S A. NJ.
A1----------------S Brunswick, Bath, Lewis
ton. Portland, Boston; 1856 T. NJ. HALO
We'll Gardner and SO; Gardiner; go
7. NJ, local; 400 L. NJ. (expres5l BrunS
wick. Rockland, Portland, Boston; DO r.
H. Hallowell. Gardiner and 50. Gardiner;
62S T. NJ. local to Portland. connects
there for New York and Washington;
ID ID r. M. Lewiston, Bath, Portland,
BOSTON sundays 800 and 1922 A. NJ, 6.l2
lNew York; and 1910 f. NJ, Portland ana
G0IWG EAsT-1o3 A. NJ, Bangor, st.
John. Halifax Aroostook Co. sunday
morning at LA a. NJ, does not connect
beyond Bangor; 3.27 A. NJ, for WaterVilie'
Bangor, Bar Harbor, Calais; o.59 ai a: M'
local to Moosehead Lake tVia Oakianul'
Belfast. Foxcroft and Bangor; $50 A NJ,
local to Belfast, Bangor and SkoWhegan'
- IN noon. Waterville, Bangor, B. x A. II;
r., Bar Harbor Calais, St. john ana
Halifax; 245 I. NJ, express to NaterNlile'
thence local to Bangor and MattaWan-
keag; 30 Z. NJ. Watervllle, SkoWhesan
and Bangor. sundays "a a M. LOO .a
Waterville, Bangor and Bar .iarbor; s.S9
A. NJ, 253 y. NJ, for Watervllle' Skowhe-
gan and Bangor. uou
Trains ,eave Augusta for Halloween.
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 80 9.3S
A. NJ. 30, 3.07. SIS 6.2S, lo.4c T. N, Hal-
lowell and Gardiner only 400 Z. NJ. bar-
diner Cnly 800 A. NJ. daily.
NJ, L. HARRIS, Cenl Passenger Agt.
y. c. Douglass, Gen'l Mgr, Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
Dried Apples in Demand.
(Farm and Fireside)

1T Is now the intention to renew
the usefulness of some of the apple
evaporating plants that in many cases
proved Improbable when in use sew
eral years ago on account Of the small
demand at that time for dried and
evaporated products. There is also a
lively interest now being manifested in
municipal and community drying un-
dertakinss in the hop kilns in those
areas Of New York. Oregon, Washing
ton. and California where hop growing
and drying has in the past been more
important than at the present time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

A group of former students Of the
Mexico College of Agriculture, is or
ganizing in Mexico what corresponds
closely in many ways to the National
Grange in the United States. The or
ganization is not to be secret but has
for its object the Improvement of the
ccnditicn of the farmers. 1t will pro-
mote the organization of small coop
erative granaries. 1t is planned to
construct a model granary on one OF
the large ranches near the capital to
serve as an example Of construction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Brigadier General Edwards, COM
mander of the Department of the East,
came and saw and conquered Maine,
on Friday. 1t required a big train to
Go the job under the personal man.
agement of President Mcdonald of the
Maine Central-but military affairs cut
big figures nowadays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

1t IS officially announced at Lon
don that ss05 artificial limbs have been
made for soldiers by private firms at a
cost Of $63S.o0o and that more than
1000 additional men who have lost
limbs are waiting to be supplied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
Editorial Comment
"Hand Of Fate"
(Biddeford JournaD

The administration food bill sneaks
into the news columns of a 'steemed
contemporary disguised as the ad-
ministration fool bill" You can take
your choice and blame it on the COM
positor and proofreader. or call it the
Hand of Fate and let it go at that
There are some who think that's what
1t should be called, anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Washington should send a mission TO
those Virginia farmers who have stopped
digging potatoes because the price is GO
ing down.-Boston Herold
Sure. Make em dig out the spuds
and hand 'em over to the spectators.
What right has a farmer to war
profits when those accustomed to 1t
are waiting?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
ENNEBEC LINE

kENNEbEC LINE
Leave Gardiner 345 p. NJ, Dresden 4.3O
p Nj Bath $50 y. NJ, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and sundays for Bosto'
Return-Leave Boston P. NJ. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays tor Bath'
Gardiner and intermediate landings on
FRIDAYS leave Boston p. NJ for Bath
only returning Saturdays about A M
Landings made at Popham Beach,
weather permitting, and at klchmohu,
tide permitting.
BATH AND RooTHBAY LINE
Leave Bath $50 A. NJ. Tuesdays, Thurs
DAYS, Saturdays and Sundays for Christ
mas Cove and intermediate landings.
Leave 9 A. NJ and 3 =. NJ. week days only
for Boothbay Harbor and intermediate
landings.
Return-Leave Christmas Cove las P.
NJ. Boothbay Harbor , 2. NJ, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays Tor
Bath and intermediate landings. Leave
Boothbay liarbor A. NJ. and 1890 p. NJ.
week days only for Bath and interme-
diate landings.
BOSTON G. PORTLAND LINE
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, Week
DAYS at 80 T. NJ for Boston.
Return leave Central Wharf, Boston,
Week DAYS at +. NJ.
Day trip leaves Portland Tuesdays.
Thursdays and saturdays at A. NJ, due
Boston r. NJ.
METROPOLITAN LINE
Direct between Boston and New York via
Cape Cod Canal
Leave North Side India Wharf every
day at 6. r. NJ, due 7.3o A. NJ.
Same service returning from Pier IS, n.
r., New York
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Direct between Portland and New Aork
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland. Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at $50 p.
NJ. Leave New York, Pier y, \. r.. on
same days at 5. +. NJ.
NJ. A. HARADEN, Supt.. Bath.
H A. CLAY. Supt.. Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

The Aroostook papers report that the
entire section may now be seen at its
best. Says the Star Herald: THE
fields and foliage have more the look
of the fulness of June than Of July and
the long delayed good growing weather
seems to have arrived"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

that a fire was raging in his store be-
low where he was passing the night.
on account of a shower at going home
time the previous night. Mr.. Porter
had recently started in business and
was but partially insured. T. H. Phair.
the owner Of the building, carried in
surance. The cause is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

fOur nunQrcd ana Sixty -elgnt nat
uralizaton first papers were issued
during June in Aroostook county. Fiji
teen applicants were awaiting the ar
rival Of the clerk of courts at Houlton
before A. NJ. on July .. Most of the
applicants were Canadians.
1t seems quite a distance to ship
COWS, but D. o. Brant of Los Angeles,
Cal. who was recently in Brunswick
ard Topsham, Me. saw two Guernsey
cows that he thought worth having on
his home farm. so bought and shipped
them without further ado. They were
purchased from Edwin c. Patten.
The 7s-foot auxiliary ketch built at
the yard of the Camden Anchor
Rockland Machine Co. at Camden for
Sir Richard B. Horn OF Canada, will
have her official trials this week, both
under sail and under power, said the
Rockland Opinion on Thursday. She
is Herreshhoff model, and is equipped
with 40-horse power Sterling motor.
The ketch has been christened Uvira
and 1t is said, will mount a gun and
become part. of the Canadian coast pa =
troll
Numerous friends in Maine will re-
greet to learn of the death by drown
ing on Wednesday near Milwaukee of
Prof. Charles B. Tibbetts of Milliken
University Of Decatur, Ill, while en-
route from Decatur to Milwaukee to
attend A summer school. He was q
years of age and a graduate in 1909 Of
the Sullivan High School at Berwick.
Me-, and in 1913 of Bates College. He
began teaching that fall in Lake For
est University, going later to Milliken
University. An aunt. Miss Emma Tib-
belts, of Berwick, survives and the re-
mains will be taken to her home, where
the funeral will be held
People arriving in Bangor from
Aroostook county state that the potato
crop there IS in the finest pssibIe con-
dition. One Of the greatest potato
growers of the county who was here
this week, says the News, made the
same statement, being perfectly salts
fed with the outlook for a large
crop. The same is true of Piscataquis
county. In the vicinity of Bangor many
people have remarked upon the fast
growth Of the crops which were not at
fected by the long continued rains.
A party of II Red Cross nurses left
Bangor Friday for Chicago, where they
will receive final hospital training
before they leave for active work in
the field and base hospitals of the Ded
Cross in France and Belgium. This
party will be in charge of Assistant
Superintendent Bernice d. Mansfield Of
the Eastern Maine General hospital
and will consist OF the following: Miss
Mildred Crane, Orono; Miss Robena
Riley, Bangor; Miss Eva A. Perham,
Bangor: Miss Eva E. Penney, Ban
gor; Miss Adah Drinkwater, Bangor:
Miss Caroline Monks, Dexter: Miss
Agnes Clayton. Bangor: Miss Mabel w.
Creie hton, Milo: Miss Eugene Virgie,
OrOno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

The BURBERRY crop in Washington
county and elsewhere in Maine prom
Uses to be an exceptionally large one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
The World War a Year Ago
Today-JuIy 7.

Germans recaptured lost ground
near Hem.
British captured 1000 yards Of
trenches near La Boisselle. 500
yards deep; also part Of Leipzig
redoubt.
Russians captured Turks forti-
fed line west Of Erzerum.
Two Years Ago Today. \
French casualties first ten
months Of war lending May BY
were !, 400, 900, the killed numbsr-
ing 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
Name Gossip
The Blood of Ereemen
elizabeth Powers Merrill.)


They will fight that we may still be free
These brave sons Of earth.
They will mingle with the dust and water,
Blood God gave at birth
In the land where fieur de lis is blooming,
Bravely will they fight
over them the sun, over them the stars
In their souls the right.
They will stand for all that good men
cherish
Here-or cross the foam
superb is their dream of World wide free
world of God and home.
Not for greed or conquest will they battle
Not like kings to reign,
Theirs the part to free the souls that
Help them bear life's pain.
Except these sons of ours shall die shall
Live forevermore?
Can the sins of life RENTED be till
Life its blood outpour?
AdoWn the ages have not all men lived by
Seed of martyrs blood?
Out of the pain and conflict of the world
Is there not born the goodo
They viii, die that We may still be free
Halowed is their lot!
How have any souls faced death more
glorious
Freedom by death bought?
In France will Americas own children
SternlS. grandly fight!
over them the sun, over them the stars
In their souls, the Light.
The small boy in general bewailed the
quietness of the Fourth just passed,
but some consolation may be found in
barking back to so years ago, when the
CID Advertiser of Portland said:
Never was a duller anniversary Of
this great day to Americans. The sor-
rows Of last year could not be forgot
ten and our laurels were twisted tight
ly with cypress. The day was very
hot but a few smart showers made it
more comfortable in the afternoon.
The absence Of firearms and crackers
made the day unusually quiet"
1t was startling but effective alarm
that awakened Alonzo Porter last
Sunday morning at State road, Pressure
Isle, when exploding cartridges told him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
Light and Airy

Tulips
Dainty waving chalices,
All blue and gold and pink;
l wish l could stay up at night
To watch the fairies drink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

He-There's a report going around
that we are engaged.
She-Can't you stop it?
Held rather verify it, If you
haven't any bjection.-Boston Tran
script.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

and coffee.
Bocker-Our landlady makes it so
it just escapes being either.-New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Colonel Fabri, Of Joffre's staff, had
been the hero of an osculatory demon
stration in the West. Have you ever
killed a German?" inquired a young
woman. Yes" replied Colonel Fabri,
I've killed several OF them" with
which hand did you do it?" eagerly
questioned the impressionable lady.
MY right one" said the soldier.
Whereupon she seized his good right
hand and kissed it half a dozen times.
Marshal Joffre, who listened to Colonel
Fabri's story. then remarked: What
a goose you We're not to tell her you
had bitten the Germans. "-PhiladeI-
phia Ledger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Il used to worry about what I put
into sermon" said the minister.
"Yes?" But when l found that what
people discussed was plainly the length
of it, I put about Is minutes into it
and let it go at charlottesville Cour-
Ter Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Time-What do the inmates think
of the new asylum?
Keeper-They just rave over it.
Jack O. Lantern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Il beg your pardon. / didn't near
&c step on your foot"
That's all right 7 walk on EN-
myself Ohio Sun Dial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Charley. DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins. do you want me to vote?"
Certainly 1 do" You're sure you
want me to-" Yes, indeed" We'll,
then. l won't do it unless you buy me
that summer hat I showed you in the
window" WASN'T Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Drug Clerk-Now what kind Of a
tooth brush do you want?
Ole Olsen-It must be a strong wan;
dere bane seven ave ma famlee.-Cor-
nell Widow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
Augusta Lodge Directory
BETHLEHEM LODGE. No. IS, F.&AM

Stated communication Monday, July a,
S =. NJ. at Masonic Temple. All soiourn
ing brothers are cordially invited 10 AZ,
tend, "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

senior-Have you been through Cal
culus?
Fresh-Yes, but it was dark and
didn't see much Of the place.-Orange
Peel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

1t was startling but effective alarm
that awakened Alonzo Porter last
Sunday morning at State road, Presque
Isle, when exploding cartridges told him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

.l!y7-N-auS4-1s-sept1-l5-@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Four hundred and sixty eight nat
uralization first papers were issued
during June in Aroostook county. Fiji
teen applicants were awaiting the ar
rival of the clerk of courts at Houlton
before A. NJ. on July .. Most Of the
applicants were Canadians.
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department of justice have taken hand in the investigation. How far the inquiry has progressed was not in dicated but officials by their silence gave the impression that no definite conclusions had been reached. They declined to comment on the news dis patch from San Juan or on statements by the trans Atlantic company officials in New York chara ;terizing the story told by the Manitowoc's crew as fic- ton.
 In many quarters the inclination was to regard the report as merely an other of the crop of unfounded rumors current here since the visit of the U-53 to Newport. It was pointed out that all such rumors are investigated thor oughly as matter of policy and that consequently no conclusions could be drawn from the steps taken in the present case.
 Some naval officials, on the other hand, have not concealed belief that the German submarines and raiders have been supplied from this side of the Atlantic.