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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

'The actress you We're talking about
Is crazy over free notices"
Il should say so. Even when she
goes to lunch the first thing she orders
IS puff. Baltimore American.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

In the art department few days ago
cone of the students drew the picture Of
a hen so lifelike that when she threw
t into the waste basket it laid there
liverpool Post. ~.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29
Times Change.

i see that Fiji Flubdub. the actress.
y 90 temperamental that she swoons
mt the Odor of tuberoses. So her man.
agement has to watch her constantly"
"Um! Time brings great changes. l
knew her once. She was raised In
9 block next to . gas house."-Ex,
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29
One Reason.

Sbe-l wonder why men lie SO. Hes
Because their wives are SO blamed u
quisitiye Boston Transcript.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

Men will wrangle for religion. wrl
COR 1t, fight for it. die for it-anythiII
but live for k.-COltOn.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29
All Bills Look Alike 70 Him.

CollectOr-Did you look at that little
bill left yesterday. sir? House Mem
her-Yes: 1t has passed the first read
Ing B,eton Transcript. =
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

Dent Do Il Till They Are Reeeiptsd.
How to cut your grocery. meat and
coal bills In half:
Use an ordinary pair Of scissorA-
louisville Herald.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

Cainnny would soon Stare and die
OF Itself II nobody took 1t In and gave
It lodging. leighton.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29
1t is possible, by :
1850. 800 top dressing to-
POSSIot6s stSS. bpir1 hooL oyar.

: rundown meadow and rough hill
3 side in the country, and this with .
out one dollar labor expense ex-
cept that of spreading the ferti- :
slixer. Results obtained at the :
Rothamsted station can be dupli- .
: Gated In this country and are being :
: duplicated in increasing measure. .
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

Every production OF genius must be
the production OF enthusiasm. Dis
raslI.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

We have NO right to say that ssy
mod work b too hard for US to do.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-29

Idleuess b tho sepulcher Of : Nvins
mau.-Holland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
WINTHROP

Mrs. Almra Adams and Miss Sarah
Lloyd are visiting Mrs. Adams hfo,h.,
at Scion.
Miss Maude Hewitt. Mr.. and Mrs Guy
Yeaton. Bert Bedford Of Belgrade a,f
Mrs Sadie Thomas NJ Winthrop airerds,
Lewiston fair Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of Mao.
son, Dr. and Mrs. II, Il Putnam of rar!'
land and Mrs. T.. r. Staiuc we're Sunds,
guests at Brooksidc
Mr.. ard Mrs. Alton Titus u' Ftchhgrs
Mass. are passing 10 daNs at lille Wide
bidding goodbye To his parents. NJ ana
Mrs = A. Titus, before Gciu- tp Aver
Mass.
Ernest Lewis Of JAY ami son Fan.
Lewis of Boston motored 30 EeadAst
Sunday and called on MIR and Mrs n
Staine Of Winthrop on their wa, 10 the
cemetery in Readheid where tho late
Mrs Lewis is buried
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller ~ Ma,
ison called on Mr.. and Mrs Lee Inns,
of Routelle avenue. waterville
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Titus were sun.
day guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Y 4 Titus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
WIND SAVES
FROM FROST

Boston, Sept. 10. War gardens and
produce farms in this region we're saw
ed from frost tonight, according to the
weather bureau by a 12-mile-an-h hour
wind that blew from the northwest
With the government thermometer
registering Al degrees at 10 P. M. late
fan weather conditions prevailed.
Amateur and professional gardeners
felt the frost in the air and feared for
their crops but the weather forecaster
said that except in low-lying sections
there need be no alarm as the wind
would keep the frost away from the
plants.
A temperature of around 80 degrees
was expected in the cranberry boys
on Cape Cod during the early morning
hours of tomorrow. Slightly warmer
weather, with prospects Of the frost
disappearing from the air. was pre-
dicted by the weather man for We'd
nesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
GERMANY HAS
CALLED OUT
10,600.000 men

Grand Headquarters of the French
Army in France, Sept. 1o.-The Asso-
ciated Press is able to give approx
mately uhe figures representing the
man power of Germany in the war at
the present time. together with the
casualties as follows:
Fixed formations on the various
fronts. employed on lines of communi-
cation and stationed in the interior o.
500 600.
Divisions undergoing formation and
men in depots, 100000.
Losses in killed. permanently dis
ahled and prisoners, 100000.
Wounded under treatment in hos
pitfalls. 100000.
Total, 10,60O,0o0
These figures account for all the men
called out up to the present for serv-
ice. as follows:
Trained men. modified Immediately
on the outbreak of the war. 4.5oo.oOo'
Unframed Ersatz (compensarD re-
servists called out, Aug. 1914 to Feb
ruary 1915. 500 900.
Glass of 1914 recruits called out No
vemte-. 1914, to January. 1915. 100000.
First ban of unframed 1andsturm
called out at the beginning of 1913.
hoo, 900.
Glass of 1915 called out May-July 1915,
100000.
Remainder of unframed landsturm
called out the same month. 10000
Glass 1916 called out September No
vember 1918. 100000.
Contingent Of hitherto exempted men
called out in October 1915 100000.
Second contingent exempted men
called out early 1916. 100000. Second
ban landsturm early in 1916 100000
Glass of 1917 called out March
November 1915, 100000. :.
Third contingent exempted men la
ter in 1916 100000.
Glass 1918 called out November,
1916, to March, 1917. 100000.
Glass 1919 called out in part in 1917,
100000.
Additional exempted men, 1917, $780,
600.
Total 105OO 900.
The small discrepancies in the fig
ures is accounted for by the omission
OF the male unltS. He 'otdi iiioo'hn
able male resources of Germany since
the beginning of hostilities including
the yearly classes of recruits up to
1920-192l number about 100000.
Those called up number 10,600,000. The
remainder are accounted for as fol-
lows:
The remaining part of the class of
1919 awaiting call, 10000: class of
1920 still uncalled, 100000: men en-
ployed as indispensable in industries
and administrations 100000; men
abroad unable to reach Germany. 200
600: men entirely exempted owing to
physical disability 100000.
Recruits of the 1920 class cannot be
called legally until they attain their
18th birthday. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
BOWDOINHAM

NORTH-Farmers are threshing grain
and preparing to fill their slos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delma Bates and younger
guests at the home of Mrs Bates pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hill Master
Howard. who has passed the summer
with mis- grandpar rents, returned Sunday
with mis- parents. Mr.. and Mrs Bates
have taken bungalow at New Mead
ows, where they will pass their vacation.
Lena Hill will be their guest
Frank Loveioy of Maiden, Mass. re-
turned home Sunday after Short vaca-
ton with his brother. Arthur Lovejoy, ac-
compaRied by his daughters, Ruby and
Doris.
Mrs. r. X. Hatch is visiting relatives
and friends in Boston and Melrose. Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Turner or Portland
were guests for several days last week
Of Capt. and Mrs W. A. Turner
Barbara and Margery Farmer have
been with their grandparents Capt and
Mrs. ". A. Turner. the past week, Capt
and Mrs Percy Farmer are receiving
congratulations upon the arrival Of son
on Saturday, Sept. l.
DIR. and Mrs z. Fl Minot Of Saco were
guests from Tuesday until Friday at the
home Of H. F. Powers. making the trip
by automobile
Harry Coleman Of Pittshurg, being IN
Portsmouth " H.. on business, paid
hurried visit to old friends here on Fri-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
'TANLAC IS the GREATEST
MEDICINE IN THE WORLD"
SAID THIS WOMAN PAINTER

Mrs. James II. CULVER. of so Brent
wood street, Portland, wife of the
well-known landscape gardiner, and
who is herself a noted painter, recently
made a remarkable statement about
Tan!ac, the new reconstructive, system
purifier and stomach tonic.
Judging from what it has done for
me. ! regard Tanlac as the greatest
medicine In the world" declared Mrs
CULVER. land l am so grateful that
gladly tell OF 1t that men and women
who are miserable like was, NAV find
relief
TO explain this splendid statement,
Mrs. CULVER told the fun story # her
wonderful experience.
For three years my appetite was
miserable and when I forced myself to
eat would be wretched from gas md
pains caused by sour. undigested food.
was all run down and my nerves wero
so bad was all on edge all the time.
The slightest noise would set my heart
70 humping and would have terrible
headaches and pains in my back and
limbs.
Il kept trying medicines but they
old me no good. | kept losing and fell,
away 40 pounds. Then ] saw Tanlac
endorsements by so many we'll known
people that | just could not doubt
them and ! began to take II. At the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
CANAAN

The usual plan Of having cattle
show and fair has been given np for
this year.
Mrs. J. A. Heath OF Stoneham Ma.
and Mrs. J. q. Gorham ~ Hartford
Conn. have been visiting With thetr
mother Mrs. Caroline Goodrich
Rev Ora NJ. Chase attended m,
Spiritualist campmeeting AZ Lake.
wood last Sunday.
The meetings Of Sunrise Chapter
q. f. s. were resumed SATURDAY eve.
ming with rather q small attendance
There was no program
A movement has hecn started IN
the community to form a Rcd Gross
Auxiliary to the County Chapter A.
SkowheEan and with this in view :,
canvas of the town is being made m
obtain the views OF the citizens ON me
subject. Last Friday evening Dr Phil.
in Shepherd Of Boston. who Is 4 gurs'
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Ctrl
Gardner. spoke on the subject H. me
town hall. about GO persons being rres.
emit Mrs Mabel Harris and MAY
Williams were appointed as a commit
tee from the Eastern star ~ repre-
sent that organization in the move.
ment.
Miss Susie Holt has been visiting
with friends in Pennington.
Miss Arlene Harris ~ Fairfield Mas
been visiting relatives in town during
the past week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
HOOVER PLANNING
TO REDUCE The
COST OF BREAD

Washington. Sept. 1O-With the price Of
wheat stabilized and scale of profits
adopted by -four manufacturers, the food
administrator turned it's attention today
to plans for reducing the cost of bread.
dozen leading bakers, comprising the
war emergency council of their national
association. meeting with food admins
tration officials were given an outline of
what It is hoped to accomplish through
elimination of wasteful practices in the
baking industry and by cooperation of
the bakers themselves.
Food Administrator Hoover believes
bread prices can be brought down fully
% per cent. when the new wheat crop
begins to move freely through the -four
mills. Bread now is selling at a variety
of prices throughout the country and in
no city are loaves the same size. The
food administration hopes to establish
standardized loaf of l6 ounces to sell at
six cents and another IA ounces to retail
at five.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11

END of the first bottle 7 was sure was
on the right track at last. After
TOOK four bottles my stomach trouble
was gone and ! began to sleep soundly
instead OF lying awake for hours wor-
fEins. ] got back % pounds Of the y
mad lost and was feeling fine.
But few months later go
drenched IN rain storm and took cold
mat developed rheumatism Instead
OF taking Tanlac again. as have
since learned how good Il Is for rheu-
matism. ! got another remedy thai up'
set my stomach and almost undd all
the good Tarlac had done would
have dizzy spells and tainted several
times.
hen nv husband got me Tanlae
ana started all over again and with
the same good result Now I an ones
more we'll and doing my paintins
again. | even enjoy my housewors'
too. | feel so strong"
when A medicine wins statements
IKE this. from well-known men srt
women IN every part Of Maine
~ Us no worder that IL has become
household word here.
Tanlac is being specially recommend.
&c In Augusta at the Bowditch web.
ster and Coushlin drug stores. Tanlsc
may he obtained at the leading drug
store in every Maine town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
CHELSEA

Good Will Circle meets with Mrs.
Della Watson Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Arthur and
two children of Gardiner and Miss
Florence Cobb were calling on friends
Services were held jim the chapel
Sunday for the first time in several
weeks. The chapel has been closed
for repairs. A steel ceiling has been
put in. the interior painted and some
other repairs In the meanwhile the
Sunday school and preaching services
have been held in the Grange hall
The Ladies' Aid is to give an en-
tertainment Tuesday night at the
Grange hall.
Mrs. Mary Allen is passing a week
with her daughter in Roothbay.
Mrs. Ncsta Morgan, Miss Ruby Cor
bin and Miss Doris Thompson are Wis
ting friends in Bath.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank McGugin Of
Randolph were at their farm in East
Chelsea. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bahb and two
sons Of Pittston and Mrs. Ruby Push
ard Of Randolph We're Sunday callers
at G.. w. Costons.
The. condition of Mrs. Mary J. Stat
ford remains about the Same.
Miss Myrtle Harris has returned
from a two weeks visit in Caribou.
The condition of o. F. Cooper. who
suffered a slight paralytic shock last
Tuesday re mains about the same. His
two sons. Chester and Grove- are car
ing for him
Mr.. Cooper and Colby Cooper Of
Readfeld were last week guests Of
their parents called here by the illness
Of the father. o. F. Cooper.
Miss Eva Searles. who has been
spending the summer az Christmas
Cove with her sister. Miss Lettic
Searles, is at f. H. Collins for the
winter very much improved in health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
PITTsTON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs Frederick
Sloan and daughter. Katherine Of Bos-
ton are guests at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. A. Hanlv.
Mrs. Belle Staples and three sons.
who have been passing the summer at
Blue Hill are passing a few days at
Mrs. Staples former home in this
ElaCe. before returning to their home
in Portland.
Mrs. T.. J. Hewey and son William
were week end guests Of friends in
Augusta
Miss Josephine Jones Of Sleeps
colt was the guest Saturday Of her
aunt, Mrs. F.. H. Reed. accompanied
by her sister. Miss Nina Jones. who
has been passing several weeks in
town. She returned Sunday to her
home.
Quite a number Of people from this
place attended last week the State
Fair at lewiston
Mrs. w r. Seekns returned Thurs
day from few days visit with
friends IN Richmond
Rev. Frederick Emerson. Master Of
the East Pittston and Whitehead
churches will leave this week m a
two weeke' vacation. No services
will ho held at these churches until
Sent. 90
Mrs. Lizzie Carleton OF Boston is the
ruost Of Mrs, Daniel Moore at her
home in this village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
IN AUGUSTA
Proposed Amendment
; and Act Defeated

The proposed amendment and act at
fecting the city Of Augusta were vot-
ed down Monday, the amendment being
voted down. 1895 to 567 and the act 1893
to az. The proposed act read as fol-
lows: Shall the act of the Legislature
authorizing the city Of Augusta to
raise money by taxation to assist
Capital Park in maintaining grounds
And cohveniences for public amuse-
fnei1ts be accepted" The proposed
amendment read as follows: Shall
the Private and Special Laws of 1915,
relative to the appointment and tenure
Of once, Of. Police in the City of Au-
gusta be amended as proposed by an
act, proposing that the Police be ap-
pointed upon recommendation of a
Board of Police Examiners, said Po-
lice to hold Office until they reach the
age 'of 60 years or during good be
tayicr7"s
The tabulated returns of the city's
vote ,on these questions are as fol-
lowsa.a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
SOLON

The corn factory will start up on
Tuesday.
There was not number sufficient,
out Saturday evening to decide about
the annual fair and another meeting
Will he held Tuesday to see what ar.
rangements can he perfected with re-.
gard to the same.
Mrs. Lettie Mahoney IL assisting
Postmaster Pollard In the Scion pos,
Office.
The A. G. w. Chapter. n. A. r.. met
Friday afternoon at the home Of Mrs
Isaac Holway with an attendance OF
20. The program Of the afternoon
was upon Russia" Mrs Elizabeth
Coolidge read paper upon "rhe
Exilcd Car OF Russia: Mrs Mary
Pepper read a paper upon "Tolstol'
ard Mrs. Mabel Magoon presented the
third paper, "Russias Needs Re-.
freshments were served during 'ht
afternoon The next meeting will hs
held October 5 with Mrs. Viols Gray
at the hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
INSTRUCTION AT
CAMP DEvENS

Aver, Mass, Sept. 10.-The actual MAX
ing of a military machine began at Camp
Devens today when the 1000 men from
New England and northern New York.
the first 5 per cent. of the draft quota,
were instructed in marching and squad
formations. The entire day was given
over 20 this instruction.
The day was cool with dry. bracing air
and tonight the men were singing IN their
barracks as II thev had been on a holt
DIV instead of having their first stif
work in preparation for the serious ousi-
ness ahead Of them.
The coed Regiment. made up OF men
from the eastern section Of this state
outside Boston proper, was divided IN
compa MES today, making the second reg
iment to be so organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
'''@l0AKLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Gerry and
daughter Dorothy of Somerville,
Mass, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Hodsdon for the coming two
weeks.
Miss Bertha Eldredge is visiting
friends in Lewiston for short time
after which she will go to Boston for
a visit with relatives.
The Oakland Athletic Association
baseball team suffered defeat in the
pitchers battle with Dexter on Sat
urday afternoon at the Vigue Athletic
field. The home team played GOOD
game and the final score was 10.
1t was very fast game and Brlck
Reed struck out II men allowing 2
hits and auckland pitching for Dex-
ter struck out 10 men allowing hits.
This was the last game before the
Oakland boys play four games at the
Central Maine Fair at Waterville. A
large crowd was present to witness
the game and concert was given by
the Oakland military band.
Mrs. Joseph Sayward with her
daughters Mary and Elizabeth and
son Wallace, who have been visiting
Mrs. Sayward's sister, Mrs. C. w.
Walton have gone to Pittsfield for a
short visit with relatives before their
return to Lancaster. \. Fl.
Miss Phoebe Brown. O. H. s.. 1917.
has accepted position as teacher in
West Washington, Me.
Mrs. L. NJ. Wadlia of San Diego,
Calf, who has been passing the
summer with her daughter, Mrs.
Agnes Demmons. left Saturday morn
ing on her return trip home.
Mr.. and Mrs. v Merle Jones and
infant son left Saturday for a two
weeks vacation at North Jay. Fol-
lowing their visit they will go to Dan
position as principal of the Dam
forth High school.
Miss Susie Greeley has returned to
her home in Pawtucket after an ex-
tended visit with her sister. Mrs. F.. NJ.
Foster.
Mrs. Frank Farr, daughter Alma
and sons John and Curtis who have
been passing the summer at West
Harpswell are visiting relatives in
town for a few weeks before going to
their new home at kittery Point
where Mr.. Farr is employed in the
Navy Yard
Miss Sarah Hallett of Boston is
visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Mary Hallett
Edwin NJ. Foster has returned from
Winthrop where he has been visiting
for the past week
George Philbrook has arrived home
after completing his duties for D. NJ.
Marshall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB
VISIT WATERVILLE

J The members of the Country Club
will visit the Waterville club in a team
match next Saturday, Sept. IS, and
those wishing to go must make ar
raneements at the Club House.
The first round of match play for the
championship of the club will be play
ed this week on or before Saturday.
First eight: p V. Hill vs.. H. A. AL
Ian; n. s. Weston VS.. DR.. F. c. Tyson
P. H. Whiting VS.. G. P. Gannett; w.
r. Campbell vs.. D. S. Stewart.
Class BID G. A. Patten VS.. DAN
forth Nash; Charles P. Kinsman vs..
G.. B. Paine; W. T. johnson VS.. H .
S. Woodman. H. L. Pishon drew a
bye
If It Is raining Wednesday, the ladies
tournament will he held Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
NAVAL AUXILIARY FOR
AMERICAN RED CROSS

Washington, Sept. Information of
a naval auxiliary of the American Red
Cross to have branches throughout the
country. was announced tonight by
the Red Cross war board. Mrs. f. 7.
Stotesbury of Philadelphia has been
named chairman of the auxiliary and
Secretary Daniels will appoint this
week an advisory committee of wo-
men to aid her in directing the new
work.
The plan is to have the Red Cross
take over and coordinate all of the
navy relief activities such as now are
conducted by the navy league and va
rious other organization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11
RUM0RS ARE DENIED
American Red Cross Not
Selling Knitted Arti-
cles Contributed to 1t

Boston. Sept. 10.-A denial OF ru-
mors that the American Red Cross
was selling knitted articles contribut-
ed to it was made in. a statement is
sued tonight by Charles f. Mason.
vice chairman of the Boston Metropol-
itan Chapter
whatever rumors have been spread
were started by malicious persons
with the evident design to work harm
to the Red Cross" said Mr.. Mason.
'All of the Red Cross sweaters and
knitted articles are sent directly to
soldiers and sailors, both on this side
of the water and in Europe 1t is
absolutely false that the Red Cross is
now selling any of its articles. What
few things we ever sold were when we
were satisfied they were purchased by
a friend to be given to a soldier or
sailor"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-11

hosptaI. Mr.. Dow returned from there
week ago as he was considered practi-
cally out of danger.
Mrs Laura simonds and daughter, Miss
Isabel, are passing the week in Water
Vile with relatives and taking in the fair.
l.. F. Wyman is preparing to saw lum-
Der again this winter.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Mosher and Mr.
and Mrs Samuel Emerson starteS Sum-
day morning on an auto trip to Fort
land.
number from here attended the Spirit
ualist campmeeting at Lakewood on SUM-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. David Nigue and family
of Waterville were visitors at c. c. Dow's
Sunday.