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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Fred Benn, who h1d been passing five
DAYS in his city with his mother, Mrs.
Ellen A. Bern. left Wednesday morn
ing for Cambridge. Mass. TO RESUME"
his studies at the Harvard Radio
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Mrs. Mary Gilman f Portland LETT
on h 4,o7 train Wednesday afternoon
for her home. after a visit in This city
as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas
4. Cooper Of 40 Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Henry NJ. D~onnelly, .organizer for Tie
Maine State Federation Of Labor, wen-
Wednesday to Portland for a weeks
stay on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

in a ~seaplane, arriving with an ap-
peal from the men Of his air squadron
to the strikers to &c back.
The strike was settled the following
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Walter Thyrg, who is now employed
at the Hebron sanatorium. was at his
home in this city oVcr Christmas and
returned Wednesday to Hebron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Leon Lewis, wEo had been enjoying
the Christmas holidays al his home in
this city. returned Wednesday morning
TO Bath TO resume his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Joseph LausieT, formerly Of this CITY.
but who is row employed at Bath, was
IN Augusta over Christmas, the guest
Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

j. G. Murphy returned yesterday
morning from Caribou where he passed
Christmas with his mother, Mrs.
Thomas +. Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. F. 4. King Of Bangor,
nave returned to their home after a
snort visit With relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Sergt. Wallace A.. Price returned
Wednesday, 10 Fort Mckinley. after
passing Christmas day at his home III
this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith of Ros-
ton We're visitors Wednesday in thi-
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

There win be a dance at Starting
hall New Years night. Music by
Hoit'n Orchestra. Supper win be
served.
II. i. Jones was . recent visitor In
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Miss Marion Thyng. who is teaching
school in Utica. y. y. is home for a
vacation Of two weeks and is the guest
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry 6,
Thyng at 6 Prospect street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Asylum Lodge. No. 20. /. Q. Q. F..
will hold it's regular meeting Friday
evening. Dec. IS. for the election Of Of
fcers. and a good attendance is de-
sired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

VI. L. Noble of Topstield. passed
PORTION OF Wednesday in this city q
matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS
CiTY HALL TONIGHT.

Remarkable Double Feature Entertain
ment OHerina-Aususta Only City in
Country to Hear Ridgeway and
Symphony Quartet-Ticket Sale
Very Large, but Desirable Seats Can
Still be Obtained,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Mss Gertrude Walch jeff Wednes-
Gay morning for Boston and Ames-
pufy' Mass, for a weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Miss Hazel e. Gage left Wednesday
morning fer Boston for a few days
STA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Hon. W. r. PattangaN went Wedncs-
Jay afternoon 10 Bangor on legal bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Miss Caro- Hamlen Of this city has
made a donation of s. 70 the Red Gross
yarn fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

when | lad used them about four weeks
nv ankle was healed" (Signed) Mrs.
Clara Hill. Box IS, East Burke, Vt,
SEPT. 20, 1910.
Delicate, sensitive skins with tendency
TO pimples, redness or roughness should
not be irritated by impure. strongly
indicated soaps. Why not use on the
face, and for everyday toilet purposes.
Cuticura. a pure, gentle soap. touching
the first signs Of pimples or irritation
with C~u.icura Ointment.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail, address postcard: "'Cuticura,
Dept. X, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS

ralph Gilmore OF Waterville, was a
business caller Wednesday in this citr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
CUT|CURA HEALS
ITCHING ECZEMA
ouhnkIe. Was Like Water Blisters.
Became a Sore Eruption. Terribly
InAamed and Swollen. Could not
Bear to Have RedcIothes Touch X.

81 had eczema on my ankle for about
tx months. 1t az like water blisters,
and began itching so that l could not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
Tonioht's MISUNDERSTANDING Pro
aram at City Hall


c.,r,ca Russo. Saint Saens
Quartet
Flute so~,o-Souvenir de rOpera. De GoHz
Mr.. Brooke.
The Finger Of God. Wide
Miss Ridgeway
Trio violin, cello and h~arp-Chanr sans
pa rdes Tschaikausky
HON soIo-Winter. John Thomas
Mr.. Celia
Stories and POEMS. Selected
Miss R~idgeway
Trio (iute, violin and 'cellol-Andante,
Cello solo,
(a) Meditation. eerF2ls
Or Dance Russo. Squier
Mr.. Mast
More stories, selected
Miss Ridgeway
Bohemian Life, Ma!at
Quartet
Following the Boston symphony Orches-
TINS rule the doors will be kept closed
and no one admitted or seated during the
rendering of any nurlbe on the program.
Patrons are requested TO be in their seats
a. near 5 o'clock as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

stand it and | scratched
until it became a sore
eruption. My ankle was
terribly infamed and
swollen and / could not
bear to have the bed
clothes touch il.
Then l used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
Backward Kick of the Submarine.

The first very noticeable effect of the new
submarine warfare in the United States is re-
newa Of the freight blockade. Railroads ter
minating at New York report jam equal to
that which so seriously disarranged transporta-
ton and adversely affected general business early
in the winter. Other Atlantic ports are under
similar stress and a really awkward obstruction
is presented to the flow Of business as result
One OF the anticipated sequences is the limitation
Of manufacturing, as munitions makers are pre-
vented from dsposing of their product, as well as
being deprived Of supplies Of raw material. An
other is the suggested possibility Of large amounts
Of foodstuffs being diverted from expectation and
put on the market here, with some reduction in
selling price to follow In various ways the pres
ence Of the U-boat is being manifest and in most
Of them the people Of the United States are con-
cerned. Unlimited wealth is not the only thing
the war has brought to our shores.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
Need for a Food Surrey

James Wilson, the far-seeng Iowan who was
SO long at the head of the Department of Agri-
culture in Washington, urges strongly as a
measure of preparedness that the federal govern
inent take stock at once OF its food supply poten-
talities. The suggestion is a timely and import
ant one In view Of the lessons to be drawn
from the European war It should not fall on
unrcsponsive official minds
AS the venerable Mr.. Wilson points out, there
Is mass Of information already in Washington
regarding our agrarian resources and what the
farms have produced, but this, to use Mr.. Viii
sons own words, never has been interpreted in
terms Of the nations possible wartime needs"
II there should be war, the question OF labor
TO till the fields, care for stock and garner the
harvcsts in season would become vital one.
Even in the peace period of the last few years
the farmers have found it almost impossible at
times to get enough help to save their crops after
bringing them to maturity. A handicap of that
kind would be intolerable in war time.
A survey of the farm possibilities should be
one that has to do with period OF years ahead
instead Of only one year 1t should be made with
the kinds Of food that are particularly valuable
Tor army uses in view-foods that yield maxi
sniim Of nutrition at minimum expense for pro-
ducing them. Marketing facilities, storage and
distribution are other problems that naturally
would come in for scientific study and planning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
Subscription to Farm Loan Bank Stock,

Some Omahans who were to some degree per-
tubed because Of the apparent lack of interest
in the local farm loan bank, as indicated by the
subscription to the stock, may be consoied by
the announcement from Washington that the
Omaha subscription is the greatest of any Of the
twehve-in fact equals one-fourth of the total
subscribed for all twelve Of the banks. 1t seems
tits not the desire Of the federal authorities that
this stock be distributed among the public, but
that it be held by the general government Such
subscriptions as were made are subject to the
governments option to purchase the stock at the
end Of a year. Thus, it seems, the act OF sub
scribing is one OF sentiment rather than of bust
ness, and expressive more of local appreciation
of the establishment Of the institution On this
basis Omaha has shown quite we'll the fact that
it's people understand the Importance to the com
munity Of having headquasters for one of these
branches Of the work of helping the farmer to
finance his operations. The successful organiza-
ton of loczl associations of borrowers will prove
the real test Of the schemes serviceabiEty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

at which the "surprisers' were attired
in sheets and pillow cases.
DR.. Mercer of this city has pur-
chased 500 acres Of land near Pfatts-
mouth.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. j. Dickey gave a
large reception in honor of Mrs
Dickeys mother, Mrs. J. M. Jordan OF
st. Louis. Those who assisted IN re-
ceiving were General and Mrs. Crook,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Burns, Mr.. and
Mrs Fl. l. Tower, Mrs. Jennison, Mr.
and Mrs. Webster and Mr.. and Mrs.
Galloway.
Mr.. Charles Ogden entertained at
an elegant luncheon at the club, his
guests being the following: Misses
Shears, Boyd, Wakeley Richardson
Mr.. Patrick, A. c. Wakeley, W. R..
Morris, Wade and Horbach.
Bert Rice, living at 1911 Jones, was
accidentally shot in the knee by a
playmate. DR.. Montgomery extracted
the bullet. '. g.,
Master Joseph Barker entertained
his little friends at children's Ger
man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
Trying to Scuttle Workmen's Compensation.

To call a spade spade, interested parties are
trying their level best through the legislature, to
scuttle workmens compensation in Nebraska.
Our compensation law may not be perfect but
whatever changes are made in it should be in the
direction OF improvement. If its opponents are
allowed to have their way the law will be alto
gether vitiated and then Nebraska, instead OF
keeping alongside of the progressive states Of the
union, will be set back in the dark age column
This is what would happen if the present statute
is amended to leave the injured workman, or
rather, his contingent fee 1aw-partner, free to
take the compensation benefits or sue for dam
ages without limit To hold employers for
fixed minimum sum with privilege to stick them
for more il possible, with the help of a jury, as
is being urged is ndefensible. No state in the
union, within our knowledge, has any such wan
ton, business smashing legislation.
What should be done to the Nebraska work
mems compensation law, if it is to be changed, is
to liberalize its benefit provisions, particularly
the maximum death award strengthen its guaran-
ties against insolvency of the judgment debtor
and make its application to injured workmen more
general. There is no logical reason why compen-
sation benefits enjoyed by the employee Of large
concern should be denied to the man whose en-
ployer, has only few others working for him.
Nor is there any logical reason for exempting
the men and women working for wages on a
farm, for it makes no difference to helpless de-
pendents whether the husband or father is killed
by threshing machine in the field or by a trip
hammer in the workshop. If the principle of
worlmen's compensation-that industry should
bear the burden of its aceidents--is right and
just it should operate uniformly and without dis
elimination.
What is most regrettable is that our compen-
sation law should be fought over, like prize
money, by the personal---very. lawyers on one
side and the liability insurance companies on
the other, neither Of whom should have the
slightest consideration from the lawmakers. If
these money making side lines could be elimi-
mated and attention conferred upon fair play for
employee and employer, with due regard, of course,
to the conditions Of industries in other states
with which ours have to compete, the path of the
lawmakers would be clear.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
why Not Be Pair to Bryan. Too,

Pleading for fair Pity to the president, the
local democratic newspaper and organ of the
senator continues its bushwacking tactics against
Mr.. Bryan, persistent1y assailing him on any pre-
text. 1t asks why not be fair to Wilson," Why
not then also be fair to the Peerless as well as
to the PRESIDENT Both are ardent advocates of
peace. Each bases bis first claim to recognition
on his pacific mood. Not great deal Of differ
encc is noted in their methods and it is not easy
to say which has been the more eficacious in
keeping the country out Of war. On the other
hand, Colonel Bryan has a military record at
testing his Willingness to take up arms and fight
If the issue Of events leads to conflict The Bee
intervcnes here solely in the interest of fair
play; it does not care to interrupt any quarrel
in which the democrats may wish to indulge
among themselves, but common decency suggests
the ordinary rules of warfare be observed and
these forbid torpedoing without warning,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
NEBRASKA EDITORS.

Editor Gleason A. Dudley of the. walt
hill Times has added linotype to the
equipment of his plant. ...s,
Editor a. B. Wood of the Gerins Courier
has been elected president of the newly
organized Gering Community league. ..,
Editor Richard Blythe Of the Cook
Courier will install linotype. This will be
the first machine Of its class in johnson
county. 30.
Chauneey E. Everhart. a printer. who
has been in the employ Of the Neigh
Leader, has purchased the Orchard News
from Alexander Sherris.
c. M. Downs has sold his interest in the
Alliance News to X. NJ. Hendee. who has
been associated with him in the manage
ment Of the paper. D. -"
A son was born to Editor and Mrs. VIII
n. Maupin Of the York Democrat January
81. Editor Maupin announced the arrival
in two-column display ad on the first
page of his paper.
c. W. Botkin has bought the Gothenburg
Independent from Rev. A. F. Howell. who
has owned it for several years The trans
fer will be made March l. Mr.. Howell
will again engage in ministerial work.
Editor J. W. Burleish Of the Crawford
Courier issued an extra edition snnounc-
ing the break Of diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States and Germany. 1t
appeared nearly twenty-four before daily
papers. which were delayed by storm,
reached that section Of the state.
Blair Democrat: The Newspaper frater-
nifty Of Tekamah recently gathered around
the festive board to do honor TO Editor
Jim Sutherland of the Burt County Herald.
the occasion being Jim's seventy-second
birthday. Though an old man in point
Of years. Jim can still put out copy with
q punch in every line.
Battle Greek Enterprise: Press dis
patches tell us that the inimitable O, o.
Buck, erstvhile sage of the Newman Grove
Reporter and later editor of an Iowa weekly.
has purchased bank out at Angora, Nor
rill county, Nebraska, and will hereafter
figure interest instead Of advertising rates.
With Buck banker, Mrs. Weekes Of the
Norfolk News employed by the state and
Norris Huse of the Norfolk News mfngling
with the plutes Of New York it" seems
that the Newspaper fraternity Of Madison
county is going to the devil
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
People and Events

Missouri stands up straight once more and
poses as an exemplar of the chesty feeling. The
Missouri mule has indicated itself on the war
front abroad and demonstrated its courage under
shell fire. Glory enough for the new year.
A dry bill compromise" is making progress
in the Illinois legislature. The measure limits the
legal sale Of booze to beverages containing 10
per cent or less of alcohol The limit sharply
cuts the prongs from social sticks and lowers
the highball to sacrifice hit.
One of the enterprising participants in the
gasoline baths staged at FL Paso quickly put his
business talent to account. He took half dozen
of the baths in one day and sold his fumigation
certificates to the unclean anxious for American
shelter.
The tailors assembled at Philadelphia de-
spair of finding the perfect man. All the natives
tried ont in the latest toys failed to come up to
the sartorial standard That's what comes of
commercial pulchrtude, Tailors must emulate
the brde-to-be or the bride-that-is to vision the
perfect man. tA@
A legislative survey places the number OF
drug addicts in New York state around 100000.
As result of the survey the lawmakers propose
more stringent regulation of the sale OF narcotics
and restrict the quantity drug stores may carry in
stock As to the user, he is to be considered a
victim of disease to be treated with a view to
permanent cure. 49,
Philadeiphians frequently boast of the real
Americanism" which abounds in their home city.
This is their way of conveying the idea of a
smaller percentage of alien born than obtains in
eastern cities The claim is interesting chiefly as
it shows up beside the recruiting Office score.
There is no use pretending we are patriotic,
for we are not" says the recruiting officer quoted
by the Ledger With a great war nearer than
at any time in fifty years there Is hardly squirt
to enlistments." All this within the shadows of
Independence hall
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
Landlords. Get Ready for Tenants.

Last spring Omaha youngsters, and some
elders, were feverishly active, occupied with the
preparation of bird houses for the accommoda-
ton Of the city's feathered residents Consider
able effort was expended on the campaign and
much Of good accomplished, although it was
started little too late in the season to meet all
requirements Former tenants Of these homes
will soon be fitting back to occupy them again
and II will be we'll to show them they are well
come by having the homes ready for them This
should be borne in mind by the boys and girls
who put our bird houses last year. and they should
see to it that their guests will have no reason
to complain Overhaul and clean up the prem
Uses and show the tenants you appreciate their
presence by planning little more for their com
fort 1t is the mark Of good landlord and will
bring reward in permanence of residence by the
tenant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

The Craddock bill prohibiting school superin-
tcndents and teachers acting as agents for text
book and supply concerns, except in vacation
periods. is good SO far as it goes-but why ex-
cept vacation periodsf II picking off little
pocket money from the book companies tends
to influence school superintendent and teachers
to favor those who favor them, what difference
can It make whether they pursue the perquisite
during the school term or in vacation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

1t is understood, of course, that an altruistc
spirit moves the daily delegations to Lincoln and
the state house. Citizenship imposes the task
OF viewing the servant on the job, encouraging
noble ideals by personal contact. Besides, the
servant enjoys the society Of the master. CO.
operation spells mutual benefit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Miss Almy gave fancy dress ball
to her pupils at Masonic hall. Among
those present were Maud Kimball,
Florence Morse. Helen Coe, May
Mount, Lou Hobbie, Oracle Allen,
Edyth Smith, Ethel and Mary Morse.
Flora Webster, Louis Pratt. Eddie
Davis, Robert Goodwin. Clayton Good
rich, Albert Billings, Harry Stephens,
Willie Haney, Victor Paul, Gordon
Clark. s.@ ~ q
Mr.. and Mrs D. l.. Thomas were
made the victims of surprise party
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

Those Mexican raiders no doubt felt that it
was up to them to celebrate the official announce
mcnt Of the election Of President Wilson. Home
folks neglected to emphasize the event
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

Viewed in the light of safety, the Missouri
legislative system is not as bad as opponents Of
nepotism painted it By giving employment to
wives and daughters the members enjoy some
Of the comforts Of home and obtain ground floor
tips on the ways and wiles Of women lobbyists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

Berlin claimed British effort to re-
take trenches failed in severe battle
before Ypres.
United States held up Lusitania
agreement in view of new German
policy Of sinking ships without warn
ing. t..
Great Britain, France and Russia
renewed pledge not to make peace
until independence of Belgium was re-
established
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

The sight of so many of our local officials
spending most Of their time lobbying for their
own pocketbooks down At Lincoln suggests that
il they would come home and try to earn the
money they are drawing out Of the treasury
they could dispense with some Of their super
Auous Office help and, at least to that extent,
tighten the burdens of the taxpayers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16

Berlin newspaper declares that the sailing
Of American vessels in disregard Of the sub
marine warning means nothing else than most
wickedly tempting God" which, translated means
emost wickcdiy tempting the German subsea
squadron" ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-16
05eBeesd&
.&MyRoF1
How to Boost for Omaha.

Omaha, Feb. 15.-To the Editor OF
The Bee: With the closing concert
Of the Retailers association so near
at hand the town seems well placarded
with signs telling about the Minne-
apolis symphony orchestra, but prac-
tically none telling of the Mendelssohn
choir, and all advertisements fail la
mentally to impress on the reader that
the Mendelssohn choir is an Omaha
organization.
The retailers slogan, "Grow With
Growing Omaha" ought to include
desire to awaken our people to the
musical growth of the city and to i'm
press on them the fact that, while 1t
is a pleasure to present the Mime
apolis orchestra, it is with pride that
they present the Mendelssohn choir
Of Omaha, choir which ranks with
the best in the country choir
musical center. Why not tell our peo-
due to the genius and the labors Of
an Omaha man, Thomas ]. Kelly. Of
whom Omaha should be just as proud
as Minneapolis seems to be Of Ober-
hotter, or Chicago of Stock.
Advertise Omaha" but in telling
of its wonderful commercial growth
do not fail to take note Of the increas-
ing musical interest, and the fact that
the success of these concerts Is largely
due to the labors of the Mendelssohn
choir of Omaha and its director, who
for years past brought to this city an
orchestra of national reputation and
recognized standing. Boost for the
Mendelssohn choir of Omaha. 1t is
a boost for Omaha .s'' .s
l am not member of the choir,
either. J. s. HEDELUND.,