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New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
SQUARE DEAL FOR
 PUBLIC ON PRICES
Allies Alone Not to Reap Benefits
 Of Cost Fixing

Washington, Aug. S-Government price fixing to prevent profiteering is to have a wider application than the fixing of prices on war supplies bought by this government and the Allies.
 Not only has it been determined that the Allies shall not be bled, that they shall enjoy the same prices as the government fixes on its own sup plies. but it has also been virtually agreed that the public likewise shall reap the benefits of the system. In other words the rule to be applied will be that of ''one price for all"
 Members of the war industries board are in favor of seeing that pri- vate consumers should receive the same prices as the government fired for itself and for the Allies.
 Otherwise, it was held the public would be likely to suffer by the gov- ernment's new policy, inasmuch as 1t would naturally cause prices to pri- vate consumers to rise. Industries such as the steel industry are to be allowed prices that will be determined on basis of cost plus a reasona ble profit, and these prices will be for the public as well. No opportunity is to be afforded to these industries to
 
 they have incurred by raising prices to the public.
 Price fixing, which has been the greatest stumb bling block in the way of agreement between governm ent departments and producers since the beginning of the war was the sub ject of energetic action both by the executive branch of the government and the agencies which have been or ganized for the purpose of bringing about agreement with the nation S industries.
 The president made personal ap- peal to members of the trade com mission to speed up their work of cost investigation. The war indus tries board in an all day session dis cussed price fixing and the increase of production.
 Developments indicated that the war industries board and more par ticularly the purchasing committee of that board will be the price fixing body. though whatever action it takes will be subject to the approval of Secretaries Daniels and Baker and the other executive heads on the council of national defence. The federal trade commissions report on the costs of production will be the basis for the prices which the board will fix.
 The board expects to have it's pol icy ready to announce in about two weeks immediately after the federal trade commssion's first report on the cost of copper production. From the figures submitted by the federal trade commission the board will work out what 1t deems Ia reasonable profit" While it is not definitely de termined, it is believed that the same price will be fixed for all concerns on a theory that inequalities subsequent ly can be adjusted through the war excess profits tax.
 Boa1d Outlines Plans.
 A plan of organization has been de- cided on by the board and may be formally announced today. Bernard M. Baruch will have charge of the purchase of raw material, Robert S. Brockings will have charge of finished products and Judge Lovett will deter mine the priority of demands. Ad- miral Fletcher will report to the board on the needs of the navy and Colonel Pierce will do the same thnx
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
Sale Prices Allowed on Our Specia
 Six Months
 Deferred Payment Accounts

The special six months deferred payment counts which we have opened at previous sales have proven satisfactory to our customers who have taken advantage of them that we repeat ing during this sale.
 This is the plan: We require initial cash payment of one-third of the amount of the pur chase; the balance is divided into six monthly pay ments dete rrnned as to close the account in full by March 1. 1918
 or example: You wish to purchase from us goods which at sale prices amount to $9O.0O. We quire cash payment of $30.o0 and six monthly payments of 5000 each.
 This arrang ement makes 1t possible for to make your selections of homefurnshngs from our extensive stock at sale reduced prices and to have six mont ths time in which to pay for them.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
JEWISH NURSE DEAD.

New York, Aug. S.-News of the death on Aug. of Rose Kaplan head nurse of the Jewish campaign in Alex andria, Egypt, has been received by the women's Zionist organization un- der whose direction Miss Kaplan had been ministering in the Orient since January 1913. Her work won the warmest commendation of the British military authorities.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
RECRUITING CHIEFS FOR ARMY

New York, Aug. s.--Methods of re- cruiting the 1000 chefs needed for the six weeks instruction period for army cooks were to be decided upon today at meeting of the New York hotel mems association. Fifteen chefs re- cruited from hotels and restaurants of this city will be assigned to each regi- ment in the new army to act as in- structors Intensive training rules will be followed during the entire six weeks or the course with routine kitchen work supplemented by lectures on the preparation of food.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
WANTS TO USE DUTCH SHIPS

Washington. Aug. S.-The Neither lands minister Chevalier Van Rap pard, has asked the government to relax the provisions of the conmer- cial export prohibition so as to per- init Dutch East Indian steamers ly- ing in San Francisco to return to the Dutch East Indies. He said he knows the ships were carrying car goes needed by the United States under American charter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
Dexter
Equal Suffrage Speaker Before
Social Workers Club-Auto
Transgressors Being Looked
After

At the meeting of the Social Workers
club of the Russell district Wednesday
afternoon. Miss Bessie Gilman Of this
town addressed the women on Equal
Suffrage. Miss Gilman is one of the
most active members of the Dexter
Equal Suffrage League, and for the past
two weeks has made visits to the va
rious Womcn's organizations in the sur
rounding rural communities, speaking
on suffrage and getting signers for the
petition being circulated throughout
for equal suffrage in Maine: Miss Gill
man is a bright young woman and she
presented the subject in a fair, clear
and convincing manner. The club was
entertained at the home of Mrs. Keith
Wentworth and after the address, by
Miss Gilman. rising vote of thanks
was given her by the members of the
club after which refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served. Miss Gill
man sold quite "a number of suffrage
buttons and secured many names on the
petition. The next meeting of the club
will be held in two weeks at the home
of Mrs. Annie Littlefeld The women,
at the suggestion of Miss Gilman,
agreed to assist the war relief work
being done in this village, by both
money and labor.
Active work is being done by the
State inspector of automobile laws in
and around Dexter, and several trans
gressors have been taken before the To-
cal court during the week. Silent po-
licemen have been placed at the cross
ings of streets where traffic is most
commolH and after a few days in which
the drivers of teams and autos are Civ
en- to become accustomed to their use.
failure to comply with the rules gov
erning them will be taken as proof Of
reckless driving. Speeding has been
common even on the Main street this
summer and rigid enforcement Of the
law will be observed until the speed
ing stops.
The baseball team from Derby will
play against the Dexter team Saturday
afternoon at Crosby park. The Derby
team is supposed to be the strongest in
Piscataquis county and an exciting
game is anticipated.
The members Of Rebecca Weston
chapter. D. A. R.. will hold their an
nual field day Thursday. July 10. at the
cottage of Mrs. Ella Abbott. Dinner
will be served at noon. The committee
will solicit food from the members.
Each one is requested to bring dishes
for themselves and guests. The COM
mittee includes Mrs. Kathryn Ramsey,
Mrs. Clara Whitney. Mrs. Ella Abbott,
Mrs. Inez Blaisdell. Mrs. Gladys Brew
ster and Mrs. Edith Crocker
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13

received into Skowhsgan THURSDAY
forenoon via American Express con-
signment of seven barrels Of beer. four
cases Of whiskey ana a 10-gal. keg
Of hardstuff,, the entire weight OF the
stuff totaiing 2152 pounds. Later In the
day the we'll known Martin Munster
and his son, Lewis Munster Of Somer-
set Junction, were brought to Show
hegan and arraigned before Trial Jus
tice Thomas @. Lord. For some time
Sheriff Goodrich has had suspicion
that liquor was being sold and not long
ago he took journey into the back
woods settlement, walking quite por-
ton of the way in order that those
who might be dispensing the intoxi-
cants should not suspect his arrival
at any train time. At that time ne
found nothing but his suspicious were
not entirely allayed from certain evil
dence and stories related in his hear
ing. AS a result Deputies Harding. of
Madison, Walker of Anson and Lamb
of lockwood surprised the gentlemen
mentioned heretofore, seized their
wares and themselves with the results
that have Just been related. With
W-ilfred Murtha of Somerset Junction.
who was believed to be selling liquors,
the officers were not so successful, as
he disappeared during the day when
the officers were in the locality. It is
thought that he took only short pill
grimage into the woods and Deputy
Sheriff Lamb was yesterday endeavor-
ing to capture him.
Martin Munster. through his attor-
ney. w. b. Brann, waived examina-
tion, was found guilty azd sentenced
to pay fine of 800 and costs, with
Jail sentence. He took an appeal
and furnished sureties in the sum Of
$500. John O'Reily and W. H. Dunn
acting as his bondsmen. Attorney
Brann entertained motion to quash
the warrant because of a mistaken To-
cation in the warrant, but this was
overruled. In the case of Louis Num-
ster. who pleaded not guilty, Sheriff
Goodrich conducted the case for the
State with Deputies Harding and
Walker as witnesses
After considerable evidence IN whiah
Officers Harding. Walker and Lamb
told of searching the house of Louis
Munster and finding liquor concealed
in sleeping room and Munster him
self claiming that the liquor belonged
to his father, having been taken away
from him when he was having "A
drinking spree. Trial Justice Lord
found the respondent guilty and flned
him $50 and costs, with 80 days in
Jail. He took appeal and John O'Reily
and w. n. Demo of Skowhegan fur
nished securities for his further ap-
pearance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
For Sale-Real Estate
New Farm
Catalogue. Just Out!

dozen states, described In detail with direo-
tions to see them. Tools, machinery. live
stock and growing crops included. with
many to settle estates quickly. On page
Il read about home farm of 70 acres, p
room house, barn and poultry house, only
2 miles to creamery and village for $100o
with $500 down. On page 8 is a money
maker Of 175 acres bordering big lake,
elevation nearly 1000 feet, l0-room house
with bath, two furnished cottages, large
barns. IS boats. etc, etc, all going for
5000. with 500 down. On page 2 there is
a 199-acre farm, with two sets buildings,
that had an income of $2700 last year.
City owner says sell for $4,000 Write to-
day for your free copy Of this big new
catalogue of live farm bargains. e. A.
Strout Farm Agency, Dept. 1856. 2s4 Wash
ington ST.. Boston. Mass. ily13d1t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
Classified
AID Rates

-Four lines 70 words to q jire,-
or 26 words or Iess cost 15e, for
enc ssuo, 30e. for three and Soc.
for I week. Pro rata price will be
charged fer advertisemen nts ex.
esedics four lines. In sending by
mail, enclose stamps with order,
as.hsr9es are too small to open
so.ounts.
The Journal does not knowingly
accept any fraudulent ADVERTISING
Of any kind, Tire journal will in
ve..sste promptly and vigorously
every claim from any person who
nss been in any way deceived or
nstressed through answering an
.dver.sement. The Journal will
thank is readers to bring to its
attention any failure on the part
Of an advertiser TO make good his
promises. II is the belief Of this
c,aer that an advertiser serves his
own interest best only when he
ssryeo the public best. " you are
rot satisfied tell the journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
F0xCR0FT
Pleasant Auto Trip Mapped
Out-Iwa Camp Girls Go to
Sebec Lake-M. E. Picnic
Planned for July 1S.

Olney L. Higgins will soon sntertain q
party of friends on an automobile trip
through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont
and Massachusetts. The party are Law
renee Doore, George Sanford Ell Butler.
CHARLES Eldridge and Cyril Harrington
The itinerary includes visit to all the
Famous resorts in the White and Green
Mountains, and visit in Boston and the
beautiful shore and beach resorts Of
Massachusetts, and Maine. The party will
camp on the top Of Mt. Washington. One
! night will be passed with the soldiers in
Augusta as guests Of friends in Co r.
Mr.. Higgins and his party will be
equipped with complete camping OUTFIT
and the party will live under canvas dur
Ing the trip and pitch their tents wher-
ever night overtakes them.
Mrs c. r. Abbott and daughter Kath-
crime who have been visiting Mrs r. D.
Ham. left Wednesday morning for TT.
Fairfield, where they will now reside. Mr..
Abbott having resigned as superintendent
of Hallowell schools to accent a position
as business manager for Hopkins Bros. at
Ft. Fairfield.
Mrs z. A. Glover. Mrs. Stanley H. Ham
and Miss Mary A. Gilman gave tea for
the benefit of the Red Cross at the home
of Mrs Glover Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Dorothy w. Mayo left Wednesday
for visit with Mrs. F. " Chase Of Port
land
+. w. Mason was In Bingham and Jack
man on business trip Wednesday and
Thursday.
Alice NJ. Ham left the Augusta General
Hospital last Monday where she under
went surgical operation. She is now
passing few weeks with relatives in
Lewiston and Auburn.
Mrs Annie p. Clarke is substituting at
the Congregational church as organist
during the absence of Miss Alice Ham.
The Iva camp fire girls went to the l..
K. Lee cottage at Sebec Lake Monday
for several days stay, upon invitation
Of Olive Lee. Miss Alice Harrison, guar
dian. and Mrs r. w. Emerson accom-
panied them.
Mr.. and Mrs. w L. Sampson motored
to Tacoma Inn, Lake Tacoma, Tuesday.
Mrs. Richard Williams and Mrs Martha
Lord Of Saco met them there and accom-
panied them home for a visit.
Miss May Pratt of Lowell. Mass, IL a
guest of her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank E. Pratt.
The annual picnic Of the Methodist
Sunday school will be held at the camp
ground Wednesday. July 18th.
Martin Hogan who has been govern
ment inspector Of cloths for the mills In
this vicinity for the last year has been
transferred to California.
Roy Atkinson Of the Boston Post was in
town Monday. Mr. Atkinson has dome
newspaper work in Pennington, Augusta.
Phillips and Lincoln before going to Bod
ton.
Misses Ola and Sarah Meade passed the
weekend in Orland. guests Of their
grandmother.
Herbert 8. Hill Of Toxcroft and Stacy
c. Lanpher Of Sebec, have been nomtns4-
ed as justices Of the peace by Govsrnoe
Milliken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
1 1odakins- Knox Wedding, Newcastle

Miss Mary Isadore Knox of Wiscas-
set and William Glidden Hodgkins. Jr.,
Of Damariscotta were married in the
Episcopal rectory at Newcastle We'd
resday by Rev. W. B. Perkins. The
bride was given in marriage by her
grandmother, Mrs. John Smith of Wis
casset. Her sister, Miss Margaret
Knox of Topsham. was maid Of honor.
Mr.. Hodgkihs has recently enlisted in
the 4th Company. c. A. c., of Bath.
which, it is expected, will be mobilized
on July 25 and the wedding was
fastened on this account.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
Cards, Notices, Etc.
Business Chances

s..s'ed monthly will place you In eom-
w mat should return you big income.
ia. an prove this 10 YOU. Not oil, MIN
81 scheme We will let your banker
,%Nyer investigate for YOU. Write fcr
nser Information. What Cheer Cor
Eu'n, Sss Butler Exchange, Provi.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
SKOWHECAN NEWS

Wills Presented for Probate July Term Of Cowt-Chck
Pox in Town-Has Name Changed Contract for Building
Road Near Susie Brook H-Unearth Old Gravestene - Big
Lot of Fire Water Received from Various Parts OF State
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
For Sale-Miscellaneous

ONE HORIZONTAL 21-INCH VICTOR
water wheel, with iron case and draugnt
tubs James Walker 4 Son Co. Gardner.
julyl3dl2t
BUGGY, GENUINE BAlLY, COST
$3.50, good as new. Price very low. q. A.
Brawn Piano Co, 2s3 Water St., Gardi
ner, Me. jly13u3t
RIDING WAGON, GOOD STYLE,
nearly new. Address K. +. ID. 3, Box 40,
Augusta, Maine. jly13d1w
AT HALF PRICE, A SET OF FOR
ward wagon wheels. u in. axle, nearly
new, fitted with pole and shafts. Suitable
for light two-horse wagon or dump cart.
Inquire of Z. q. Palmer, kent's Ill., Me.
jly13G6t'
7oO-CARRlAGE LAMPS-1OO. GOOD
serviceable lights at moderate prices. l..
&. Barker, East assalporo. jlyl3d6t*
PIANO DRAPER BROS, UPRIGHT,
nah. case, in fine condition. Sale price
S13S; a real bargain. G. A. Brawn lIdno
Co.. 2s5 Water St. Gardiner, Me
jlyl2d3t
NORRIS & FLETCHER PIANO IN
frst-class shape. Bargain for a quick
sale. For particulars phone 654-J.
jly12d3t
STANDING GRASS WITH PRIV
lege Of storing in my barn. Mrs Patrick
Coughlin. II Coughlin street, Augusta.
Me. jlyl2d3t
COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHoNE WITH
about 100 records. Cost $50 will sell for
s1lo Everything new, Apply Peter Kan
daking, l34 Water street, ttalowell.
july1ldStF
A RESTAURANT, ALL EQUIPPED.
Inquire lis Water street, Hallowell.
july11dst
REFRIGERATOR 8 X 8 FEET. ALSO
silent salesman. Cheap for cash. Charles
f. Hale, Depot square Gardiner jly11d6t
so WHITE ROCK PULLETs, 8
months old. 6oc. each If taken at once
Mrs. I. Hayes, Gardiner, Me. 1el. 1914.
jly11d3t-
100 WHITE WYANDOTTE HENS,
pure bred yearlings, now laying. Some
are of pure Martin and Fischel strains.
An exceptional opportunity to secure high
class stock for next season S breeding at
a low price S1.25 each. Riverview Pou-
try Farm So. Gardiner, Me. jly11d6ts
GOOD LAWN SWINGING CHAIR,
extra size. Good trade. Thos. J. Lyons,
Columbia street. Augusta. jlylld3t"
AMERICAN FLAGS, S BY 8 FEET,
sewed stripes. fast colors. $50; by it.,
while they last. $l.25. q. r. Herrick, III
Water St, Augusta. jlyl4d7ta
FIVE ACRES OF STANDING GRASS
in Chelsea. Tel. 947R Augusta. iulylod1w'
scRiBnER MACHINE SHOP, GAR
diner, Maine Buildings, land, machinery.
Established 80 yrs. A good chance for A
practical mechanic. Further information
apply to f. A. Lord, Westboro, Mass,
Admr. Harvey Scribner Est july9d6t
A NATIONAL CASH REGISTER.
Been used 4 months Registers from SC.
to s1.s5. A. l.. McCausland, Elks Club,
Gardiner. july7dtt
STANDING GRASS. INQUIRE OF
Mrs c. NJ. Cove, Western Ave. jly7dlw'
DOUBLE HORSE WAGON IN
quire at Fuller-Holway Co.. Augusta
jly3dtf
LUMBER AND WOOD
About $4,000 #. hemlock. balance in hard
wood. Near car line. Address n P.
Merrill. Waierville, Maine, r. F. D. 3s.
Telephone Sidney, ABB. jly3d4w'
CONTINUOUS NickLE DISPLAY
fixtures, 1o-nickle Cornice Brackets (3-rod
holders each), bout 160 It. 4.-inch nickIe
rods. AT a bargain. F. s. Smith & Co.,
Gardiner Me. jno6otf
ON ACCOUNT OF POOR HEALTH
offer my three chair barber shop for
sale. good business, good location. good
particulars. Address II. s. Martin, as
Water St. Augusta, Me. june14d1mo'
WHY NOT ORDER AN A. w. GRAY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13

Phillip Lefontaine. a Lewiston young
man was held in 5000 in the Lewiston
police court, Wednesday. charged with
stealing q savings bank with s12 in 1t
from Silicon Rivard.s. A case of threat
ened. assault was continued for hear
Ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13

Raymond D. Kennedy. A. B., who
has been instructor at HARRISBURG
Academy for the past Ave years, hae
bsen secured as teacher Of EngItsh
and Latin at Abbott school to take
the place Of Mr.. Oliphant who will be-
come headmaster Of the Portland pay.
een0o1 .aa-.-e.. -. : =. 81. 49,,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
To Let-Summer Cottages
ISLAND, ME

SQUIRREL ISLAND, NE
FOR RENT SEASON 1917
The "sea House" Cottage, II rooms.
furnished, on southwest point Of island.
Unobstructed view of "a OF the horizon.
Complete bathroom, laundry tubs, maid $
toilet. hot and cold running water, open
fireplace glassed-in piazza; Also
The "open Hearth" Cottage, rooms.
furnished: Ocean view from every room.
Near tennis courts. bathing beach, and
laundry tubs, maids toilet. hot and cold
running water, large fireplace, broad e
randa Built and furnished 1916. Address
D. H. DARLING, Gardiner. july7dtf
SEVEN ROOM COTTAGE AT CAP.
itol Island; for particulars inquire at
Brann's market, 331 Water street, Gardi-
ner. Maine. jly12dtf
FiVE-ROOM FURNISHED COTTAGE
by week, month or season, on Lake Cob
bosseecontee. Terms 81 per day. Ad-
dress Cottage, care Kennebec journal.
julynd3t'
COTTAGE OF ELEVEN ROOMS AND
Me. Modern conveniences. Hot and cold
water, two fireplaces, telephone, three
piazzas, garage. Address E. E. Witt,
Norway Lake, Me. july9dlw"
FIVE-RooM COTTAGE, OCEAN
Point Inquire D. E. Greenleaf. Gardiner,
Ne, 172 Highland Ave. Tel. 4o5-X.
AT OCEAN POINT FOR REMAINDER
OF July and August. furnished cottage.
All modern conyeniences. Apply to Maud
Wills, w W. Morse store, Augusta.
july7d6t.
CAiHP DURING JULY, ATTRACTIVE
location at Lake Cobbosseecontee. Terms
reasonable. Address r. H. Flynt. r. q.
Winthrop. 1uly6dtf
1 SMALL COTTAGE ON HERsEYs
Island at Lake Cobbosseecontee. f, l..
Hersey. jy6dtf
COTTAGES AT OCEAN POINT. IN
quire 6 Spruce ST Tel. 652-M july3dtf
OLD ORCHARD
To Let or For Sale-Cottages. Rooming
Houses, Hotels, Restanrants, Lunch
Parlors and Farms. For particulars call
on or write w. NJ. Davis, Old Orchard,
Me. jn5od2mo
FURNISHED COTTAGE AT FIVE
Islands, by the week. month or season.
Address Mrs. X. NJ. Brown, 3 Grand St,
Augusta june2Sdtf
SIX ROOM COTTAGE AT OCEAN
Point for July and August Flush closet
and running water in sink. Address Miss
f. A. Thompson, Ocean Point, Maine.
jn25dtf
COTTAGE AT SQUIRREL ISLAND
for the season. Mrs. w. E. s. Whitman
Tel. 56S-3S Augusta. junel2dtf
AT OCEAN POINT, COTTAGE AND
bungalow by the season or month, grand
view of ocean and within 2 minutes walk
of P. O., store and casino. Address c..
H. Blaisdell, OBS state St, Augusta, Me,
or telephone 3oS-M. may23dtf
FOR THE SEASON, THE LASH
cottage, SO called, at Capitol Island, Me
Splendidly located with all modern con-
veniences. Inquire Thomas Leigh 255
Water St. Augusta. may23dtf
THREE NEW GROOM COTTAGES,
electric lights. flush closets. water in
sink. At Island Park, Lake Cobbossee-
contee. Inquire at Casavant and Clou
tiers, at Island Park. or 81 Water street
maylodtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
WHY NOT ORDER AN A. w. GRAY

Sons thresher with bean attachment 50
to have it when YOU need il, as there
will be a great demand for threshers this
fall. W. S. Piilsbury. Waterville. Tel
629-W. may24d3mo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13

are interested in the proposition of pur-
chasing on easy installments lot ada
cent to the electric road. and to city
water and sewer, near Augusta line, with
nncncial assistance in build
ing their home, address w. il. Perry, s.
Second street. Hallowell Me. apr2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-13
Farm At
Kent's Hill

The Pierce Farm containing IS
acres, about % acres in excellent field
and tilIage land, the balance in wood
and pasture. Good eight room house
with furnace, large shed, and large
barn fitted with fifteen tie-upss There
are 200 barrels of apples in bearing
year. Attractive location close to
kent's Hill Seminary. Price $500.
Terms may be arranged if desired,
Apply. Mrs. Alice Danforth, kent's
Hill, Maine. ,ilv12dSt