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The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

and it has helped me in every way. I
am not nearly so nervous, no headache
or pain. / must say that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
best remedy any sick woman can take. "
Mrs. MARGARET QUINN, Rear 259
Worthen St, Lowell, Mass.
Other warning symptoms are q sense
Of suffocation, hot flashes, headaches,
bsekaehes, dread of impending evil,
tnidity, sounds in the ears, palpitation
Of the heart, sparks before the eyes,
irregularities, constipation, variable
appetite, weakness, inquietude, and
dizziness.
II you need special advice, write to
the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confdentioD, Lynn, Mass.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
THE WASHINGTON HERALD WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY H. 1917

Miss Lydia Clarke, Miss dorothy Aleshire,
Mis1 Mary Gheen. Miss Gladys Stafford.
Miss Janet Montague. Miss Mary Littell.
Mrs Matthew Arthur Cross. Mrs. Harri-
son Randolph Glennon. and Mrs. Philip
Glennon. Spring flowers were used In
the decorations and there were dainty
valentine favors.
Passed Assistant Paymaster Charles w.
Littleield, U. S. N. has arrived at the
Willard for a visit of several days.
Mrs. F. Hazard Lippincott, accom-
panied by Miss Lucille Lippincott and
Mrs r. II. Lippincott. of Philadelphia,
is spending several days at the Willard.
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Change OF Lie and
the bad feelings
common at that
time. 1 was in a
very nervous condi-
ton, with headaches
and pain a good
deal of the time so I
was unfit to do my
work. A friend
asked me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
" eg e t a b lie Com
sI lsI
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

Cochin, China. has an area of about
c5O0n square miles and is inhabited by
about 3,5OO,Ooo people. including 10000
whites and 300 900 Chinese.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
women OF
MIDDLE AGE
Mrs. Quinn's Experience
Ought to Help You Over
the Critical Period.

Lowell, Mass.-"For the last three
years have been troubled with the
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

Mrs Robert ". Harper will not receive
today, owing to illness in the family.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

Mrs Lansing, wife Of the Secretary of
State, will receive today, assisted by the
wives OF the Cabinet officers, with the ex-
ceptton Of Mrs. William B. Wilson, wife
Of the Secretary Of Labor, who will be
represented by her daughter, Miss Agnes
Hart Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Carl Vrooman entertained at din
ner last evening In compliment to the
Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs. Daniels.
Among the guests was Mr.. George Creel,
Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

The Vice President and Mrs Marshall
were the guests OF honor at a large din
ner given last evening by Senator and
Mrs. Key Pittman in the Presidential
suite of the Willard. A distinguished
company was invited to meet them.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Charles G. Treat,
U. S. A, has announced the engagement
of their daughter Margaret to Lieut.. A.
V. Arnold, Fifth United States infantry.
The wedding will take place in the early
spring at Schofeld barracks, Honolulu,
where Cen Treat is stationed
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

Mrs. Thomas L. Hume will be at home
today and the remaining Wednesdays in
February
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

Mrs. Bo Sweeney, wife OF the Assist
ant Secretary Of the Interior. received
yesterday afternoon at the Highlands for
the last time this season. She had with
H. Mrs. Beckham. Mrs. Morris Sheppard,
Miss Lansing, Miss Lea, Miss Stone, Mrs
Gait, Mrs. Mcfarland and Mrs. Hurley.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26
THE REVIEWS SPECIAL
FARM NEWS DEPARTMENT
John II. d. Gray
EDITOR
Live News About Crawford County Farms
and Farmers 4
John H. D. Gray
EDITOR

the c. & n. w. freight depot. | en-
joyed myself looking over the ho:.-
and cattle on this farm, and also en-
joyed visiting with this gentleman,
who started out to work without
cent in his pocket, and by his own eff
forts, has amassed a fortune. He now
owns 1000 acres Of Crawford county
dirt and the cattle upon its many hills
are his property. Speaking OF cattle
reminds me that Mr.. WeberS made
his first purchase of registered Short
Horns at the Robinson dispersion sale
about seventeen years ago. Among
other good things purchased was a
male which topped the sale and COW
was within ten dollars of being the
top COW. Whatever he has purchased
he has wanted the best. He now has
on this farm, which he has owned and
farmed the past ten transforming
from one of his other farms which is
located between kiron and Deloit--a
silo that has been in use for four
years and is now being filled. His
herd of Shorthorns has been reduced
by private sale to about thirty head.
and they are good ones. too. Don't
think Mr. Weberg would be satisfied
with only pure bred cattle, for having
once tasted the fruits Of pure bred
livestock raising he was not satisfied
until he had also branched out in the
registered hog line. For many years
he has bred DurOc Jersey Red swine
and his herd now contains many head
of those big type Durocs. He has two
fall DOarS which were sired by King
the COL, believed by many to be the
greatest of all living Duroc sircs Al
SO two others WHICH are OF the Critic
strain. believe one is the largest
hog for its age that | ever saw. At
the head of this herd stands two year
old City View Critic; the blood OF
many champion ancestors courses
through his veans. The Critic family
won about half the prizes at the Duroc
show in Omaha last year. While he
has size. yet could we'll carry many
pounds more This pig must be seen
to be appreciated. Mr. Weberg has
owned a sire which carried off first
lonors at the Iowa. Nebraska and
Illinois state fairs and has the honor
exhibited at Des Moines. Recently he
brdnched out and purchased few
Hampshire hogs and now has thirty
read But the sob stuff now enters
into this beautiful picture Think OF
such a man retiring right while he is
1t the very zenith Of his successful! |
business lite. But such is the case,
Mr.. Weberg tells me. He will have
, sale during the early winter months.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26

mace room and a room for storing
fuel. A pressure tank is also there,
which draws the soft water from the
cistcrn and places it in the bath room
and kitchen. Hot and cold water has
not been overlooked and sleeping
pOrches are also in evidence. Labor
saving electric appliances arc not a
stranger in these homes. Pianos, Vic
trolas and handsome we'll filled sec
tional book cases are included in the
house furnishings. The exterior Of
the homes have not been neglected.
Cement walks, ornamental trees and
beautiful flowers have been placed
with good taste on the lawn to add to
the charms OF the best" homes. Might
as we'll paint the lily, to improve its
beauty. as to attempt to add to the at
tractivencss and comfort of the hest
farm homes now in Crawford county.
These country homes are natures
beauty spots. Breathcs there a man
with soul so dead. who never to him
self hath said, Oh. let HE spend my
life in one of these homes: the most
beautiful to be found under the CO.
lestial canopy. Here is a spot where
angels may find d resting plac" when.
bearing blessings, they descend to
earth
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26
OF HEALTHY KID
NEYS
Denson Readers Should Learn to
Keep the Kidneys Well.

The kidneys have big work to do.
All the blood in the body is coursing
Through the kidneys constantly to be
freed from poisonous matter. 1t is a
Heavy enough task when the kidneys
are we'll, but cold, chill fever or
|sOme thoughtless exposure is likely to
irritate. inf1ame and longest the kid
ncys and interrupt the purifying work.
Then the aching frequently begins.
land is often accompanied by some IT.
regularity of the urine-tOo FREQUENT
passages, sediment or retention.
Thousands testify to the wonderful
merit of Doan's Kidney Pills. rem
'edy for the kidneys only. that has
been used in kidney troubles 50 years.
l0u will make no mistake in follow
ing this advice. 1t comes from a resi-
dent of this locality:
John Lux, retired farmer, North
Court St. Carroll, Iowa, says: "Doan's
Kidney Pills are all right. Whenever
have had to take a kidney medicine
u have used them and they have al
ways done me good. | keep box on
hand as a rule and when my back
aches and my kidneys bother me a
few doses never fail to do good work"
Price 69c at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney mrdy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. LuN uses. FosterMilburn Co..
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. Is
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26

Here is an ideal location for dair,
farm Located right in the backyard
of the city itself and its land. build
ings and al, surroundings just what /
man versed in the dairy business
would crave. He will rent either lSl
or 800 acres Tor this purpose. .leI
right up, young man, and pick off this
capital prize while the picking is good
The Brcda News editor advertiscs
! for roasting ears to be brought to his
office and the Auburn Recorded ed
itor seems to think it a better plan
to hop over barbed wire fence and
| help yourself have d plan that
beats both. The good ladies of Craw.
| ford county not only gather the corn,
but cook and invite me to dine with
them. Don't you wish you were a
farm editor, brothers? But you would
have to come to Crawford county to
get the real article served by the best
ladies in the land.
Lice on chickens arc as common as
f1eas on a dog, and in the language Of
David Harum, every dog should have
leas. for when he his scratching iicas
he forgets he is a dog" 1t is not
lice, but they will have them if you
don't watch out Keep the spray
pump busy around the chicken house.
1t is safe to say that all chickens have
lice if their owners are not lighting
the lice.
The temptation to feed new corn
as soon as possible is great this year.
but yield not unto temptation,' for
yielding may cause new corn chOl-
era" Better cut the corn stalks and
all and throw it into the pen. and do
not be too generous with it either.
System means the arrangement of
work so that it is quickly and accur-
ately done and with the fewcst pos
sib!c steps or motions. On the farm
and especially in farm chores, d syS
tematic arrangement of work can be
made to save many steps in 4 day.
Upon the care Of your breeding
stock during winter depends your sue
cess in Matching and raising your
young chickens later on. The. same
applies to hogs and other stock.
After visiting numerous farm homes
in the country for three weeks
thought | had seen the best one in
Crawford county, but the longer | re-
main the more | am convinced that
there amt no such animal" as the
best farm home. There are many
beautiful homes. and it would be as
difficult a matter to select the best
home as it would be to pick the hand
soonest young lady at a teachers insti
tute. There are homes in the coun-
try as modern as any in town. They
have all the modern cOnveniences. No
homes in any town have been better
finished in woodwork, both the floors
and castings. The walls are beautiful
ly decorated and nowhere can we find
better rugs and draperies. Private
electric lighting plants have been in
stalled and the fixtures are beautiful
and generously distributed about the
home. The basement has been divid-
ed into laundry, vegetable cellar. fur
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26
OLDER But STRONGER

ITO be healthy at seventy prepare at
forty" is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often for
get that the careless treatment of aches
and pains undermines our strength.
Keep your blood pure and rich and
active with the strensth-building and
blood-nourishing properties of SCOTS
which is food, tonic and
a medicine to sustain your strength,
alleviate rheumatism and avoid sick
ness. No alcohol in SCOTS.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. Nj.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26

After persuading the public to sell
stocks low on the prospect that the war
will soon end, the stock brokers then
proceed to get people to buy at high
err prices on the ground that the war
is about over.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26

1t is getting to be a dangerous
thing to get out on the public road
with an automobile and drive slowly.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26

Those women who carry canes
should complete the illusion by wear.
ing carefully pressed and turned up
trousers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26

and cautiously, with all theGc speed
ers running into you from behind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
CAMP OF THE JUN
IOR VOLUNTEERS AT
WINTHROP IS open
Three Hundred Boys Expected
This Week to Prepare for Ac-
tive Farm Work, With 800
More to Follow in Their Foot
steps.

The camp of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association at Winthrop Center is
all in readiness for the reception Of
the first batch of boys who will enlist
for farm work under the Junior Volun-
teer Movement. 0. A. Morton will have
charge of the camp, Sergeant Philip NJ.
Wiggin Of Bangor will have charge of
the mess headquarters while Lieut..
Fred d. McAlary of Waterville. re-
tired officer of the Maine National
Guard, will conduct the military eXer-
cses.
Included in the list of leaders who
have been selected are Frank y. Foley,
secretary Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association at Bangor, Prof. Hal
r. Eaton, prime. pal of Bangor High
school, Prof. Herbert S. Hill. principal
Of Foxcroft Academy Prot. George
Bruce Franklin OF Colby College, Prof.
Lee L. Gray, sub master of Bangor
High school Cyril Jolly of Waterville,
Prof. Homer L. Little of Colby col
lege. Rev. Mark H. Wakefield Of
Weeks Mills, Prof. Malcomb, 3. O..
Brien OF Oak Grove Seminary at Vas
salboro, Prof. Lloyd s. Gray, teacher
in the Shaw BUSINESS College at Au
gusta, Prof. Nelson l. Mixer, principal of
Waterville High school.x Prof. Gilbert
Toman Of Colby College. Prof. Dryden
l. Phelps of Yale College, Prof. Har-
old Scott Osler of the University of
Maine, Rev. Robert S. Pinkham of Gar
diner. Prof Alden B. Hayes, a teacher
in the Bangor High school, Prof. San
ford I. Pitcher. physical director at
Thornton Academy, Prof. Stanley B.
Sink of the University of Maine. Prof
Peter Woodbury. Mitchell, teacher in
the Bangor High school, Prof. Samuel
D. Allen, teacher in manual training at
the Waterville II gh school and Ralph
T. Coffee of South Brewer.
The work of enlisting the boys began
Tuesday and it was the plan to enlist
100 Tuesday, 100 Wednesday and 100
Thursday. 1t is expected that there
will be 300 more ready TO enlist. but
the first 900 will be set at work before
the other 800 are actually taken into
the service of the State.
Although notices were not sent to
the farmers until last Saturday that
the boys would be ready for work
sometime this week, yet, over 300 ap
plications have been received from the
farmers.
1t has developed that majority Of
the boys have had experience at farm
work
For instance, here is a letter from
one boy. who is IS years old;
Il have worked several summers dur
ing haying time and stayed all one
summer on a farm at Norridgewock.
I have had much experience among
horses, can harness and unharness one
and drive one. | can milk COW but
am not very adept in the art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

siderable expense in an effort to help
the country place this s., 900 900 900 loan
with the small investors. At the pres
! ent time there is no definite assurance
that this loan has been entirely SUBJ
scribed to, and we think every person
should subscribe for as large an
amount as he can conveniently carry
and arrange for payment of same out
of his savings
We trust it will be possible for you
to bring the Aetna's plan to the atten-
ton of the Kennebec Journal. as the
more publicity given the Liberty Loan
the greater the prospect Of making IT,
financial success.
(Signed) ARTHUR w. BURKE, ,
General Agent.
| The foregoing shows the common
dable manner in which some Of the big
financial organizations Of the nation
are contributing to the success Of the
Liberty Loan. That many more will
do likewise IL the sincere and earnest
wish Of all.-Adyt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

Here is another letter from a boy
who has enrolled, who is also Is years.
of age: .r,,r
Il spent my life on a farm until two
years ago and have done general farm
ing. l can milk and can handle horses
as l have handled them teaming po-
tatoes and in hayng. l can work
horses at any work on the farm and
can care for them. Father and l put
in 25 acres of potatoes and | cared for
them, and the work on two farms two
years ago, having no help except dig
ging potatoes in the fall. l wish
could work where | could team and do
general farm work. l have cared for
and MIXED cows.
The leader will be the arbitrator
in any dispute between the farmer and
the boy" said jefferson c. Smith of
Watervile the director general OF the
Volunteer Junior Movement today"
These leaders are men of Christian
character, and they have had expert
ence with boys rs well as experience on
farms and understand the farmers
problem and the boys problem. The
leaders will safeguard the health and
morals of the boys and viii! send them
back to their homes after the service
is ended just as good If not better than
when they were received. The boys
may worship as they like. The Protes-
tant bows NAV go to their church, the
Catholic boys to their place of Wor-
ship and the Hebrew boys to the syna-
gogue if they so desire. There is no
relig. on in the Junior Volunteer Move
ment at all. We want boys, good
healthy boys, who are honest and who
are willing to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

AS the subscription list closes June
Is it will be necessary for you to act
with promptness and to advise us what
amount We should take for your ac-
count
Fill out an application forwarding
same to the undersigned, immediate
acknowledgement of which will be
made.
NJ G. BULKELEY,
experimenting this. Mr.. Burke
writes:
we are anxious that every person
connected with the Aetna Organization
help make success of the Liberty
Loan by subscribing to at least one
bond. 1t is the patriotic duty Of each
citizen al this time to do his bit to-
ward making the loan a success, and
aside from the patriotism involved we
know of no safer investment than a
United States Government bond. Mem
bers who subscribe to these bonds
through the Aetna companies can ar
range to pay for same In 20 equal
monthly instruments, instead OF being
required to pay the full amount of
each bond at the time OF subscribing.
We also want to bring your atten-
ton to the fact that this is not in any
sense a money making project OF the
Aetna companies. The Aetna compa-
MES do not stand to gain one cent. but.
on the other hand. will be put to con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
HELP FOR THE LOAN
Aetna Life Insurance Co. Suoscr'bes
$1,5oo,0o0 to Liberty Bond Issue tor
Officials, Agents and Employees

Mr.. Charles J.. McGraw, attorney for
the Aetna Life Insurance Co., has re-
ceived the following telegram from
Arthur ". Burke, general agent, Bos-
ton, Mass:
The Aetna Life Insurance Co. has
subscribed 81 900 900, the Aetna Casual
~ & Surety Co. has subscribed s25O,000
the Automobile Insurance Go. Of Hart
ford has subscribed $3.50, 000-total ST.
500, 900.
To make it as easy as possible for
the various members of the Aetna
family to subscribe for the Liberty
Loan the following plan has been de-
vised:
You may apply in your own name
but through the Aetna Life Insurance
Co. for such amount Of bonds as you
NAV wish to subscribe for, agreeing TO
paw five per cent. promptly on the first
of each month thereafter until the
bonds are paid for. The Company will
purchase the bonds to the amount of
YOUR subscription and hold them for
YOU until you have completed your
payments.
Delivery Of the bonds viii be made
at any time on payment Of the balance
due with accrued interest and the
Company will allow interest at three
and one-half per cent. on the partial
payments as made.
If at a later date the United States
Government should issue other bonds
of this nature bearing higher rate of
interest, we will arrange to exchange
your bond or bonds for an equal
amount Of the new issue, bearing the
higher rate.
Bonds will be coupon in form and In
denominations of $50, 500, $500 and
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Denial Work
Why not attend to your Teeth?

Highest authorities now place the
cause Of many diseases to the i'm
proper condition of peoples mouths,
among which are rheumatism
BIZ gifts Disease, Dyspepsia. Tonsilitis,
Neuralgia, Diabetes. etc. etc.
These troubles can often be traced
to Decayed Teeth. Recession of the
Gums and absorption Of the bony sup
port of the teeth. abscessed roots and
A constant pus condition around the
necks of the teeth
| am prepared to undertake all
branches of Dentistry and 1T prices
that now make it possible for you to
have the work done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

James II. Pinkham, until recently q
leading business man of Winthrop,
and within an ace of being elected
sheriff of kennebec county in 1912.
has come to Portland to establish a
business. He has taken the entire sec
ond floor Of what has been more com
monty known as the Orcn Hooper
block and will engage in The shoe bust
ness. While located in Winthrop he
conducted n large department store
and was prominent citizen Of the
town. He has G considerable acquain
lance in Portland and will be generally
welcomed by the business interests OF
this city-Portland Press, June 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

j. w. Chase of Pittsfeld, an enthus-
iastic coin collector, was a caller on
Tuesday at the Journal Office, having
with him some fine specimens recently
acquired by him in a large collection,
which he has long been seeking.
Among the coins was a New York
State cent Of 1887 in perfect condition
and very valuable. The design shows
Liberty and Justice under the shield
of New York and on the other side
an Indian with a raised tomahawk. An
1904 United States cent is a very rare
piece One Of the old political Whig
cents. issued in 1887 BY the 14th Ward
of New York City and showing the
outlines of the old Center market, is
in a perfect state of preservation. It
is rare and valuable. This recent ad-
dition to Mr.. Chase's collection num-
bered 81 coins. with which he is very
much pleased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

The local banks report many in
Quiries from our citizens for the Lib
erty War Bonds. Some are buying the
$50 and 800 bonds outright but the
majority are taking them on the
Easy Payment Plan"
One dollar paid to any bank in town
will start subscription for $50
United States Government Bond and
then weekly payments of only one
dollar.
If you cannot call at bank write
or telephone to any bank in Augusta
and a representative will call on you
for your subscription. You must loan
part of your earnings to your country.
1t will all be paid back with interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Miss Katherine Kittredge was

Miss Katherine Kittredge was an
early caller Tuesday morning at the
Journal office. bringing handsome
large bouquet Of buttercup blossoms,
something that many people had al
most despaired Of ever again seeing
She had picked them that morning
near her home on Granite street and
the Journal appreciates her bringing
them to the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

A Plattsburg. n. Y. dispatch to the
Boston Globe says that K. NJ Ather-
ton of Augusta. Me-, has been made
one of the corporals of the Sth Com
pany at the officers training camp.