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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01
Playing Safe.

Eusebius was told by his mamma
not to stay to meals at his aunt's with
out asking her. He was invited to
dinner and his aunt said she would
ask his mamma by phone. He said:
Don't ask her. tell her,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01
Letter to
DR.. KiImer Z. Co.
Bindharnton. N. Y.

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable in.
formation, telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and men
ton this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01
A Possible Reason.

scarborough always looks on the
bright side Of things"
"Why?"
"Well, the other day 1 went with
him to buy pair Of shoes. He a!dn't
try them on at the store, and when he
got home he found that nail was
sticking right up through the heel ON
one"
did he take them back?"
mot much. He said that he sup
posed the nail was put there inten-
honally to keep the foot from sliding
forward in the SHOE"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01
GREAT PRAISE FOR
GOOD MEDICINE

Eight years ago we commenced selling
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and during this
time it has found many friends among
our customers who speak in the highest
terms regarding the benefits obtained from
the use of Swamp-Root. We have never
heard single criticism.
Very truly yours,
MEIGS DRUG STORE,
June Is, 1915. Centerville, Ala.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01
Comparisons.

"Do you remember in your days OF
adventure the story you told me about
the trouble you had In one voyage to
dodge maneating shark?"
Eyes, but that's nothing to the
trouble I have to dodge my wife when
she wants money for shopping"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01

mo. / don't know him. I-he-some-
how reminded me of something very
unpleasant"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01

Where petticoats are, there will the
men be gathered together.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-11-01

The biggest success nowadays Ii
the outcome Of stealing other mems
original ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Put EN- in the Fields.

In the appropriation of $4,000, 900 by
Congress for a food survey Repre-
sentative Philip p. Campbell of Kan
sas asks the pertinent question, What
will the people get out of it?" In his
opinion the 1900 or more new en-
ployees who will be given jobs might
better be employed as farm hands, and
the money in providing food for those
who are hungry. THE money appro-
priated in this bill will be spent" de-
clares Mr.. Campbell, "the people will
have report that nobody will read,
and the food shortage will go on until
the war is over" Mr.. Campbell in
sists that what the farmers need is
sufficient labor to till the soil, but in
stead they are given ar army of in
vestigators and theorists. In the
words of another Congressman, "The
people are asking for bread and they
are given a survey"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Editorial Comment
(Damariscotta Hcrald.)

Mr.. Wilson recently stated that he
knew year ago that this horrible war
was inevitable for the United States.
Mr.. Wilson two years ago stated that
under no conditions would he allow
the Navy to be increased. He did as
he said and allowed Daniels to further
fool with it. He repeatedly said
there'd be no war while he was
President. He was at that time still
too proud to fight. He allowed the
asinine words He kept us out of war;
to be used as a battle cry, and yet he
admits that he knew war was
inevitable. At the time when Roose-
welt and other patriots were frantic
ally pleading for preparation, he
absolutely refused to take a step. OF
course he knew war was inevitable
Everybody with anything less than a
four inch concrete skull knew it. But
what was the plain duty of President
who knew a fearful war was in
cvtable? Was it his duty to prepare
for it then or wait till he was re-
elected?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Fresh Water Pond at Sea.

Only one trip of herring was re-
ceived by the Portland fish freezers
Friday, the steamer Nashawena COM
ing in with 160 barrels. Her skipper,
Capt McKown reports making the
catch in the vicinity of Pumpkin Knob
near Boothbay, and says that the ma
jority of the herring catchers who left
here three days ago are now in that
locality. the fish having left the vicin-
ity of the lightship and gone to the
eastward owing to the condition of the
water. He says that from Seguin to
Wood Island the ocean is regular
fresh water pond, six inches of thick
muddy water floating on top, this re-
sulting from the late heavy rains. The
fish will not show up through this and
have skipped to the eastward where
the water is clear
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Why Not Tax the Air?

The tax on electric light and heat is
characterized by Representative Ed
ward c. Little of Kansas as "a tax
against the civilizing influences of the
American social structure" Mr.. Little
believes that big incomes and big
profits should pay for the war, and
that taxes on heat and light, which af-
feet every small home owner, ought to
be omitted. He declares that water
might as well be taxed as electricity.
During the entire consideration of the
revenue bill Congressman Little gave
his vote and did what he could to save
the man of small means from the bur-
den of the tax, and place it upon the
shoulders of those more able to bear it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

The great reason advanced by the
,n2 jo:.t" party iE the House for the
Passage ot ;he river and harbor bill is
that it contains only those projects
that have been recommended by army
engineers as being of military neces-
sity. Congressman Martin b. Madden.
however. shows the fallacy of such a
statement by calling attention to the
tact thai the most expeditions project
In the bill cannot be completed before
three years. and everybody estimates
that the war will be over within that
time. Everyone will realize" said
MIR. Madden, that you cannot start a
new project and complete it so as to be
able to take advantage of it during the
war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Let's Lick. Our Own PIatss-and Ger
many.

A corporation for the manufacture Of
ceramic products has been launched at
Meininsen. Germany. with a capital
stock Of about q million dollars. The
aim 10 20 take over the English sani-
tary and chinsware factories. at pres
ent under process OF liquidation. show
ing that Germany is not waiting until
after the war to adjust herself to meet
after the war conditions. as our Demo-
cratic friends would have US 90 in this
country.
The onicial figures show that be-
tween 1885 and 1912 oar imports or
Chinaware from Germany Increased
40 per cent. Germany wcll-nigh
chased England out OF our market. for
during the Same period imports OF Eng
u,h ware showed a decrease of 20 per
cent Only q few days ago LORD
Bcresford. speaking at luncheon in
London. suddenly discovered that the
plates from which the guests were eat
Ing were imported from Germany.
The average wage in Germany OF all
classes OF labor. in chinaware making
In normal times. reduced to an hourly
basis. Is about nine cents. compared
with nearly IS cents in the United
states, and the cost OF production is 10
be found chiefly in the item OF labor
Obviously Cur best means to offset the
low German cost Of production Is the
protective tariff. and either that polcy
will be restored to the United states
or our chinaware market viii he hand-
ed over 10 Germany after the war we
..,,.s IN eat out of Germany's hand,
why should we cat OF uernna"S
plates?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

water in small quantities will not hurt
him. But let him drink only a few
swallows II he Is going to stand still.
Do not fail to water him at night after
he has eaten his hay.
4. When he comes in after work,
sponge off the harness marks and
sweat, his eyes, his nose and mouth,
and the dock. Wash his feet but not
his legs.
s. II the thermometer is rs degrees
or higher. wipe him all over with a
damp sponge. using vinegar water II
possible. Do not wash the horse at
night.
s. Saturday night, give bran mash,
Iukewarm; and add tablespoonful Of
saltpetre.
Z. Do not use a horse-hat, unless 1t
is canopy-top hat. The ordinary BELL
shaped hat does more harm than good.
s. sponge on top of the head, or
even a cloth, is good If kept wet. If
dry II is worse than nothing.
.. II the horse is overcome by heat.
get him into the shade, remove harness
and bride. wash out his moth, sponge
him all over, shower his legs, and give
HIN TWO OunCeS OIL dTOTIldtlc SplTlCS Ol
ammonia. or two ounces of sweet spir-
it's Of nitre. in a pint Of water, or give
him a pint Of coffee warm. Cool his
head at once. using cold water. or. If
necessary. chopped ice. wrapped in a
cloth
10 II the horse is off his feed, try
him with two quarts Of oats mixed with
BRAN. and little water; and add a
little salt or sugar. Or give him oat-
meal Cruel or barley water to drink.
l.. Watch your horse. If he stops
sweating suddenly. or if he breathes
short ard quick, or il his ears droop. OF
IL he stands With his legs braced side
ways. lie is In danger of heat or sun
stroke and needs attention ut once.
l2 II il ie so hot that the horse
sweats i'll the stable at night. tie him
outside with bedding under him I'm.
less he cools off at night, he cannot
stand the next days heat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

Game Warden, E. B. McCauslard
came across a grusome find Thursday
afternoon a while cruising on the Ken
uebec lust above Bath. He spied an
object in a pine tree on Homer's Is
land and on landing found hand
some female American eagle which had
heon caught in a small steel trap and
the chain Of the trap had wound
around the limb of the tree, making the
bird a prisoner The bird was dead
and indications were that she had
killed herself in her struggle to get
clear. The bird measured Z feet, 3
inches. from tip to tip. The limb Of the
tree was as smooth as broom stick
handle lust as far as her wings reached.
The steel trap had caught the bird by
the claw and was hanging on one of
the cords The trap was rusty and
Mr.. McCausland was of the opinion
that it had been attached to the eagles
claws for several months. She prob
~ got caught while walking along the
shore last fall The bird was about
seven years OF age and Mr.. McCausland
saws that she was a magnificent speci-
men Of the American eagle type which
is now almost extinct in this part Of
the country There was no name on
the trap. according to law. Warden
McCausland says it is too bad that the
owner could not be found and prose-
cuted.--Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
COMING EVENTS

June 3-N-American Association o.
Workers for the Blind, annual conVen'
ton, Portland.
Gil at 10. Augusta.
June S-Opening of Government school
of navigation, Boothbay Harbor
June 251Opening of annual summer ses'
sion of University of Maine, Orono
June 25-Summer passenger train service
in erect on Maine Central railroad.
June c5-N-Annual meeting or Farmers
Union of Maine, Waterville.
June 3O-July 1-Spiritualist Campmeet-
Iuly 9-13-Annual conferences Of Super
intendents Of schools and secondary
school principals, Castine.
July l6-August Estate Summer SCHOOLS
for Teachers, Castine. Pennington and
Machias.
June 17-Reunion Of 4th Me. Regi-
ment at Oakland park, Rockland.
June 7-2-Commencement at Hebron
Academy, Hebron.
Maine Teachers Meetings
Sept. s. 6 and Z, Waldo county Belfast.
Sept II. Washington county, Eastport.
June 23-N-Convention of the National
Organization of American Workers Tor
the Blind, Portland.
Oct. 4-6-Four County Fair at Union
Park, Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
ALBION

Mr. Billings wishes to thank all the
friends for their kindness during his
wife's illness and death, and for the
many beautiful flowers from relatives
and friends of which there were such
an abundance. A beautiful piece of
Gala lilies from "The Old Neighbors,"
a handsome pillow of roses from her
brothers and sisters marked "Callie,"
and other beautiful pieces, too many
to mention. adorned her casket. as tok-
ems of love and esteem. Her pastor
spoke from the text, She hath done
what she could"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
M.d;e., se;soce TO the Front.

The United states should in the near
future have a medical officer IN 'he
'Presidcntis Cabinet. in the opinion OIL
Dr Charles n. Mayo. OF Rochester
MINI as expressed Wednesday night
IN an address before the annual meet
irg Al New York of the American
Medical Association. OF which he Is
rr..ident. In his address Or. Mayo as
serted that. in the present war; 'he
v,ed,eal service has assumed an I'M
portance such as It never has before.
wa must aid in all that will elevate
the general standard OF. and conserve
the American citizen. Prohibition Is
a war measure the value of which is
beyond discussion. Medicine has
reached a period when alcohol is rare
ly employed as q drug, being displaced
nv better remedies. Alcohors only
n,oee NOW is in the arts and sciences.
National prohibition would he well
coined by the medical profession
DIR. Mayo said that many army
plaques had been conquered but others
arise, such as trench fever. and the
medical men of the nation must meet
the needs Of the country. for the state
does not exist for the individual but
the individual for the state" He said
that through lax examination Of re-
cruits and the natural effects OF the
confined life In underground structures
and overcrowded trenches, tuberculosis
is bound to become a menace to Amer
Tea, a. II Is today to France.
These declarations by the head Of the
American Medical Association should
have weight with the government. Here
are big problems. presented by a big
man. Saving OF waste OF human fore
60 10 foremost In conservation. Med
ical science ranks in the first line OF
importance In any national CRISIS. Can
we ask any higher assurance than the
plain statement that tho medical pro-
fess.on would welcome nattona! pro-
hibition?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Hot Weather Rule. for Horse Owners.

We have had a Co"l. cloudy and rainy
spriag. during which work horses have
enjoyed unusual comfort. But let us
humans remember that summer is here.
and that the ground is unusually damp
and air humid. that hot days are at
hand. aud. following the cool weather.
viii cause extreme suffering on the
part Of animals that are not carefully
watched and protected from over-ex-
ertion. and given attentions that cost
so little yet mean so much The Bos-
ton Work Horse Relief Association is
sending out a list OF suggestions that
are worth tacking on the stable door:
!. Load lightly. and drive slowly
.. stop in the shade IL possible.
g. Water your horse as often as pos
slble. So long as n horse is working,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

The percentage of opposition to reg
istration preliminary to the draft was
surprisingly small. 1t was hardly
larger, in proportion, to the number of
kickers who may be found in any town
when anything affirmative is proposed
The support which the press of the
country has afforded to the conscrip-
tion plan from its inception and the
amount of free advertising which
newspapers have given to everything
connected with the movement are the
chief factors-next to the essential
patriotism of the country-in making
the registration successful and un-
eventful. BY this alone the press has
earned its exemption from censorship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

The water is so high at the Bangor
salmon pool and the current so strong
that it is almost impossible to keep
q boat out very long. Henry Peavey,
one of the regular fishermen at the
pool, captured two salmon weighing
about ten pounds each, fishing off the
shore on the Bangor side. and Michael
Flanagan got good sized one off the
Brewer side. Many salmon were seen
jumping in Kenduskeag stream near
the draw bridge Thursday and Friday
nights and it is very evident that the
June run of this fish has arrived up the
river.-Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

general weakness that was so hard to
bear. / am able to do my work during
such times and am recommending Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
my friends who suffer as l did."-Miss
meta TIEDEMArN, 1922 Jefferson Ave-,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
To know whether Lydia E.
Ptnkham's Vegetable Compound
will help you, just try it. For
advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co. (cOnfidentiaN Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by q woman,
and held In strict confidence,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Steamer Islander

Leave Augusta every day at 7O5 A. NJ. /;
Hallowell Con signaD, 713; Gardiner, 7.4o;
South Gardiner (on sisnaD. $50; Cedar
Grove, SOS; Richmond, $40; Bath. $40.
Arrives Boothbay Harbor about l1.3O
Return. leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at 1.30 p. M; Bath 3.15. Stops at
Richmond. Cedar Grove and South Gardi-
ner on signal; Gardiner; Hallowell on
signal. Arrives at Augusta about
o'clock p. NJ. Walter NJ. Sanborn, Au-
gustar Llewellyn Burbank, Hallowell. w
l.. Tozier. Gardiner. Agents
may16dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
BOWDOIN

WEST-Much enthusiasm was mani
fest at the f1ag-raising held at West
Bowdoin Thursday evening, the exer-
cises being at the Baptist church,
where Rev Mr.. Roberts is pastor. Mrs.
Althea Quimby, president of the Maine
w. c. T. u. was the guest of the West
Bowdoin Union and spoke at the flag
raising, together with Mr.. Roberts; and
later she gave an eloquent address in
the church on. temperance and suffrage.
The audience responded cordially and
seemed especially stirred on the suf-
frage question.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
The Risk (R. F. c..

prize Poem in Westminster Gazette
London.
Nobody knows the risks we run,
Nobody cares damn.
We might as we'll be at home (but we
ainC
A-pushing a blooming pram. J..
Then hold on tight when the old p" bus
And give 'er plenty of cad
When she tries to taxi across the field
With half of the blinking shed.
Nobody knows the stuff we eat,
Nobody'd like to know.
But it's nothing as bad as the rations at
home,
And the stuff they're trying to grow.
So keep 'er well-oiled and old your
tongue
When she fetches you one on the cad.
And think of the risks they are running
at 'ome
A-having to eat war-bread!
N Mardel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Fine Words

Pedler-Madam, l am introducing a
rev brand of SOAP
Lady-Dont want it.
Pedler-It costs only half as much
as any soap now on the market
Lady-Don't want any of it.
Pedler-And it will do twice the work
of any other
Lady-Don't want it, l told you.
Pedler-lt softens the skin and makes
the complexion clear and beautiful
Lady-How much is it?-From the
Indianapolis Star.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

J. A. Brewster, the well-known shirt
manufacturer of Camden, is in negoti-
alton with the Rockland Merchants
Association concerning a branch fac
tory at this city and the prospects are
very favorable. a building has been
tentatively selected and the rent of
$500 year is guaranteed for three
years by the Merchants Association.
1t will be 50-machine factory. and
in operation by midsummer.-Rockla
Courier Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

State Highway Bridge Construction
Sealed proposals addressed to tn,
State Highway Commission, Augusta
Maine. for building a reinforced cor
crete bridge over the outlet of Chin,
lake, in the village of East Vassalboro
hennebec. Co, and for building a rein
forced concrete bridge over Neal Brook
On State Highway "I'' in the town of
Pittsfield, Somerset Co. each endorsed
with the name of each bridge. will ha
received by the Commission at its Office
in the State House. Augusta. Mainc
until II A. NJ. Friday, June 20. 1917
and at that time and place public,v
opened and read.
Each proposal must be made upon =
blank form provided by the Commits
sion, for copy of which one dollar will
be required. and must be accompa nied
by a certified check for 10 per cent
OF the amount bid. payable to tho
Treasurer Of State of Maine. The cor
titled check will be returned to the nm
successful bidder unless forfeited under
the conditions stipulated.
a surety company bond satisfactory
to the Commission. OF not less than
one fourth nor more than one-half or
the amount of the contract, will be re-
quired- Plans may be examined .rd
copy OF specifications and contract NAV
be obtained at the office Of the Co,,,
mission, Augusta, Maine.
The right Is reserved to reject .,v
or all proposals. ally
PHILIP J. DEERING. Chairman
WILLIAM NJ. AVER,
FRANK A. PEABODY St,t.
Commission.
AoL ~ SARGENT. Chief Engineer
,.'nea. .eu =. Augusta, Me-. June q. 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Duly Qualified

Where did Fibson get his early
training as a war correspondent?
when he was an ordinary news
paper reporter he used to cover a
court Of domestic relations. From the
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
Bath AND BOOTHRAY LINE

BATH AND BooTHBAY LINE
Leave Bath Week Days only at 9.15 A.
NJ. and Z. NJ. for Boothbay Harbor and
intermediate landings.
Return-Leave Boothbay Harbor Weel,
Days only at : A. NJ. and 1916 F. NJ. Tor
Bath and intermediate landings
BOSTON G. PORTLAND LINE
STEAMSHIPS r; 3: FULLER AND
CITY OF BANGOR
Leave Franklin Wharf Portland WeeL
Days at I.30 +. NJ. for Boston,
Return leave Central Wharf. Rosten
Week Days at Z +. NJ. Commencing linn.
Is leave at p. NJ. '-0
Day trip leaves Portland TUESDAYS
5hursdays and Saturdays at I A. NJ, due
METROPOLITAN LINE
Direct between Boston and New Yorx
via Cape Cod Canal
Leave North Side India Wharf everv
DAY at 2. NJ, due 7.30 A. NJ
same service returning from Pier 1s Y
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Direct between Portland and New Ycrl
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, Tues
gays, thursdays and SATURDAYS at 6a0 y
N. Leave New York, Pier 19 y. r.. on
same days at F. NJ - ="
NJ A. HARADEE, Supt, Bath.
n. A. CLAY. Supt.. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

wealthy Pittsburgher who claimed to
be over 81 years old at registration time
has since married and given his age as
-. Between trying to be too old for mill
tary duty and being young at Hymens s
altar. the Stacker has a hard time of It
these days.-New York World
The woman who married him should see
home. If not at the front.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25

very weak and mis-.
cradle. l remem-
bered how my moth
er had found relief
from pain by using
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e able Com
pound and / decided
to try it, and thanks
to the Compound it
helped me just as it
did my mother, and
] am free from pain,
backache and that