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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Doctor Says Ordinary Infatuated iron
Will Make Nervous Rundown
People 100 per cent Strong
err in Two Weeks Time
in MANY Cases.

NEW YORK, N. Y.-"One glance Is Is
enough to tell which people have iron IN
their blood" said DR.. E. sauer. Bost9 p,
physician who has studied widely ootn II,
this country and in Great European
medical Institutions in ma RE-. recent do a and
dare. The others are in the weakling
class Sleepless nights spent Worrying
over supposed ailments. constant dosing
with habit forming drugs and narcoucs
for nervous weakness stomach, lVer u
kidneys disease and useless attempts 70
brace up with strong coffee or other
stimulants are what keep them suHerlng
and vainlys longing to be strong. Ineir
real trouble is lack of iron in the biood,
Without iron the blood has no power to
change food into living tissue and there mere
fore nothing you eat does you any soOo'
YOU don't get the strength out Of It. The
moment iron is supplied the multitude h. OF
seen dozens Of nervous. rundown people
who were ailing all the time double ana ana
even triple their strength and endurance
and entirely get rid Of every sign OF t dya,
pepsia liver and other trouble in from
ten to fourteen days time simply by tax
ing iron sin the proper form. And TINS
after they had in some cases been doc-
toring for months without any benefit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
THE KENNEBEC JOURNAL
RED CROSS SERVICE

(PREFATORY NOTION May 8, 1917 the Kemebee Journal
16boge Supplement devoted oy explanation Of the
organisation personnel and activities Of the american National Red
Supplement dlded paragraphs numbered from
to 5o4 nelastac.
In the issue of Nov instituted "Red Gross Ser
5 7u be published from time to time letters and circulars
official The Service continues the paragraph NUMBERS
commencing cith sos.
The of Supplement Service clippings dpbook
greatly utility officials and octe 7porkers in Red
Cross Chapters, Branches and @Anrl'dr1es)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
WINSLOW

BERTHE Grant of Palermo was a bust
ness visitor in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brann Of this town has
graduated from the Augusta hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Brann of Concord,
n. H., have been guests at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tobey and are now
visiting in Palermo.
Robert. the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs
James Turbine. had the misfortune to
catch the little finger on his left hand in
a washing machine last week and the
doctor was obliged to remove the nail and
make several calls to dress the finger.
The company that attended the sere-
made last Saturday evening at the home
of Harry McCaslin are invited to a lawn
party and barn dance this evening at the
home of Ole Hansen. The ladies are re-
quested to bring cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Site HOUSE
NOW IS THE Time
TO BUY CANNING JARS

The Subcommittee on food production
and conservation Of the Maine committee
on public safety Tuesday sent out the fol-
lowing letter to wholesalers in glass jars
to remind them of the canning campaign
which will be conducted in this State for
the next few months
The Governor and Council has recently
appropriated a sum of money sufficient
to make possible canning demonstration
in every town in Maine. The work will
be done under the direction of this COM
mittee and a few meetings already held
lead US to believe that the demand is
great for such a campaign.
I'VE have recently had correspondence
with several manufacturers Of glass jars
and in one case the personal representa-
tive of firm met with us, and we find
after investigation that the wholesalers
and jobbers of Maine are buying jars
very little in excess of their normal sup
ply. due no doubt to the consumers not
purchasing above normal
I'VE would respectfully call your
attention to these facts and urge
upon you what we believe to be
a real situation and should be met
a. OIlCe Inc manufacturers say lndl
they can deliver Jars now, whereas later
in the season when the rush comes, II
may not be possible. and furthermore the
price is better now than it will be later
1t is claimed that the wholesalers in other
states have prepared for a future de-
mand, and that Maine has not. We visa
that YOU could see the situation as we
do. and order jars now that you may be
fortified against a demand which we be-
lieve is bound to come.
The increase of 50 per cent in garden
crops and 100 per cent. in family gardens
indicates that when the people do wake
up there will be a great demand for glass
jars and we hope that your firm will be
ready when this demand comes.
This committee will urge the consumer
to start purchasing at once. At our diff
ferent meetings. this will be mentioned,
and will no doubt stimulate buying to
great extent
This is a patriotic side to this canning
business, and we ask you to consider this
carefully and do what we believe to be
your duty by purchasing enough jars 50
that anything that can be saved VIII not
be wasted because the wholesaler did not
do his part
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

freshments will be served. collection
will be taken.
The Fort Halifax Chapter. D. A. h.
was entertained Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs Horace S. Howard. Sixteen
were present Considerable business was
transacted. The roll call on June was
responded to by the members. An IN
formal talk on her winter in washington
was given by Mrs. Emily Horn. Mrs. =.
E. Lewis and Miss Elizabeth Smiley were
guests of the chapter. Simple refresh-
ments were served by the hostess. Inc
July meeting will be held at the homo OF
Miss Clara Flye.
Little Robert Stuart is visiting mis-
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Burns OF
Clinton.
James Wishart of Rumford. is a guest
of his sister, Mrs. James Turbine, Benton
avenue.
Mrs. James Turbine and children ana
brother James Wishart. are passing
few days at China lake.
Mrs. E. ]. Estes and two sons are at
China lake for awhile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Small posters, free quantities not ex-
ceeding 300, $500 per hundred
Celluloid pins, $500 per NJ.
Gold enamel pins or buttons, $3.50 per
hundred.
Magazines Except May issue at $40 per
hundred). $500 per hundred
First Aid Supplies
First Aid Books, $0S5 each. Editions
General, Women's. Industrial Railroad
Police and Fireman. Miners. Polish
Spanish, Italian. Slovak. Lithuanian.
First Aid and Relief Column. 81 90 each
Sanitary Drill Regulations so.55 each.
First Aid Charts (set of 16l.-A.o0 set.
Anatomical Charts (set Of 81, 1915 set.
Nursing Service Books
Elementary Hygiene, paper, s0.55 each.
Elementary Hygiene. cloth, sl.00 each.
Home Detetics, s075 each.
Stencil outfits, $3.50 each.
Instruction outfits, % each
Under the Red Cross Flag" s1.75 each.
Dies for printing stationery, 1910 set.
Postage is included in above prices.
Receipt books. check books, forms for
reporting new members and forms for
reporting receipt of cash and donated
supplies, will be sent free as usual.
ELIOT WADSWORTH,
Acting Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
State Highway Bridge Constructic

State Highway Bridge Construction
Sealed proposals addressed to the
State Highway Commission, Augusta.
Maine, for building a reinforced con-
crete bridge over the outlet Of China
lake, in the village of East Vassalboro,
Kennebec. Co, and for building rein
forced concrete bridge over Neal Brook
On State Highway 'I' in the town of
Pittsf1eld, Somerset Co. each endorsed
with the lame of each bridge, will be
received by the Commission at it's office
in the State House, Augusta. Maine,
until II A. NJ. Friday. June 90, 1917.
and at that time and place publicly
opened and read.
Each proposal must be made upon d
blank form provided by the Commits
sion, for copy Of which one dollar will
bc required and must be accompanied
by a certified check for 10 per cent
of the amount bid. payable to the
Treasurer of State OF Maine. The Ger
titled check will be returned to the I'M
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 of
the amount of the contract, will be re-
quired. Plans may be examined and
copy Of specifications and contract may
be obtained at the Office of the Com
mission. Augusta, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any
Or all proposals.
PHILIP J. DEERING, Chairman,
WILLIAM NJ. AVER,
FRANK A. PEABODY, State Highway
Commission.
PAUL D. SARGENT. Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta Me-, June %, 1917.
june25d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
COS. Additional Supplies
re Red Cross Organizations in the
Northeastern Division:

Northeastern Division:
June, 1917.
Your attention is called to the en-
closed order from Mr.. Wadsworth.
In addition to the supplies noted
thereon, this office is prepared to fur
nish the following:
(a) Tab cards Give colors) for en-
rolling members.
(b) Renewal membership blanks.
(c) Certificates of membership with
name of local organization
printed thereon).
(d) Applications for auxiliary of a
chapter.
(e)' s1.O0 gold enamel pins Cost and
selling price 5000.
60 The Worcester" Poster, a small
effective and inexpensive poster.
1t is earnestly requested that orders
for supplies shall always be made by
one and the same officer. This will aid
our bookkeeping and avoid confusion
and delay in filling orders.
Sincerely yours,
CHARLES r. NUTTER,
Associate Dire1fnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
CANAAN
Memorial services f

Memorial services for the late Miss
Lydia Ann Mason, who died Thursday
were held Sunday afternoon, Rev.
George Merriam of the Bethany Bap-
fist church. Skowhegan, officiating
Miss Mason has passed much of her
life in Lewiston, and was a member
of a church in that city. Her home was
a short distance outside of the village
and her nephew, Sanborn Mason, re-
sided with her.
Little Doris Jewell had the misfor-
tune to cut off one of her fingers to the
first joint by catching it in the dawn
mower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Lewis Nelson

The death of Lewis Nelson, an aged
resident of this village, occurred Mon
day and the funeral services will be
held at 2 P. NJ. Thursday with Rev
George Merriam Of Skowhegan as the
attending minister. A widow and sew
eral sons and daughters survive. living
ir various locations; also several
brothers. among whom are Frank Nell
son Of Canaan, Fred Of Massachusetts
and Van w. Nelson Of Skowhegan. and
a brother, Frank Nelson. one OF rho
surviving sons is Guy Nelson Of "a
man. "nlie Harry Nelson. another
son, resides in Skowhegan.
MRS. Cecil Gardner and son Willie
nave returned from a stay of several
months, in Boston. Mr.. Gardner went
70 Boston and returned with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
COG. Distribution of P r n t d
Matter, Etc. Handling of Mis-
cellaneous Correspondence

June T. 1917.
To all Chapters. Branches and AuAll-
iaries
Effective this date and superseding
all former regulations, the following
will govern. the object being to short
en- the lines of communication on the
subjects mentioned and TO reduce the
work at headquarters in Washington
arising out of the present emergency.
First-The distribution from head
quarters in Washington directly to
chapters, branches. auXiliaries and IN
dividuals, of printed regulations, cir
culars, bulletins, pamphlets, campaign
posters, text books, enrolment blanks
and other printed matter, and flags,
buttons and pins Gall herein collective
" referred to as printed mattero is
discontinued. Such distribution will
hereafter be made by the division dl-
rectors TO chapters and auxiliarles at
large only. Branches, auxiliarles OF
chapters and individuals will be sup
piled by the chapter within whose jur-
isdiction they are.
BY this plan it will be seen that in
dividuals. auXiliaries of chapters and
branches will look to their respective
chapters for such printed matter. and
the chapters and auXiliaries at large
will obtain their supply from the di-
vision director
Second-In harmony with the above
regulations, all communications re-
ceived hereafter by headquarters in
Washington from chapters, branches,
auxiliaries and individuals, requesting
such printed matter Cor requesting in
formation which is furnished by such
printed natter will be promptly re-
ferred to the proper division director
or the chapter having jurisdiction. and
communications hereafter received by
the division directors from branches.
auxiliaries of chapters and individuals,
may be, with propriety referred to the
chapter having jurisdiction.
Third-Also in harmony with these
regulations, each chapter, branch and
auxiliary, so far at least as this sub
ject is concerned, is requested to adopt
and encourage communication by
proper officers to the division director,
as distinguished from individual COM
munications, and to discourage indi-
vidual communications to division and
national officers.
By this method one communication
by the particular officer will suffice,
whereas. now a large number are
necessary.
Fourth-These regulat ions do not ap-
ply to communications prompted by
the instructions within the printed
matter which itself indicates the prop
er department to address, such as, for
instance. the Bureau of Nursing Ser
vice, First Aid Division, etc.
Fifth-Chapter officers are requested,
without delay, to furnish each branch
and auxiliary within their jurisdiction
with copy hereof. All Red Cross or
CARNATIONS are requested to give this
communication the widest possible
publicity and otherwise to aid in ac-
complishing the object stated
ELIOT WADSWORTH,
Acting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Hotels Asked to Assist,

Of the committee on food production
and conservation, in a letter sent out
Tuesday to the hotel proprietors Of the
State asks their cooperation to assist
ir the campaign for food conservation
along the strictest lines of economy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Mrs. Chadwick has, for more than two
years. been making and forwarding at
her own expense articles to be distri-
buted by the Red Cross. Few women
in Maine can show a more generous
and conscientious gift of time and eff
fort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
500. Red Cross Buttons Can
Be Sold Only to Members

Some Red Cross organizations do not
understand that Red Cross buttons and
pins are to be given or sold only to
members of the Red Cross. Will you
kindly make the fact public. (Note
from Northeastern Division American
Red Crosse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
COZ. Printed Matter
Revised Price List
Ass Supersedes A So

June I, 1917.
To All Chapters of the American Red
Cross
Your attention is respectfully invited
to the following:
General Forms
No. 1-(Enrollment card for women).
500 per hundred.
No. 2-(Enrollment card for mem, 500
per hundred.
No. 3-Undex card for women), SC. % per
hundred.
No 4-Qndex card for mem, 50. . per
hundred.
No. 5-(Classification card, women, 50. 70
per hundred
No. 6-Classi1cation card, mem. 50. 20
per hundred
No. 7-Gndex register for women), Sis
per hundred.
No. s-Gndex register for mem, s1.75
per hundred.
Leather tabs for above, so55 per hun
dred.
Register binders, $3.50 each
For methods of using above system see
ARC las and supplement)
No. 9-(Civilian Relief Records), $500
per hundred.
Membership Supplies
The following supplies are distributed
free in quantities listed to those chapters
not having received such supplies since
January l. 1917; for other chapters and
for excess orders accompanying prices
prevail.
Registered applications, free quantities
not exceeding $500. s4.25 per NJ.
Individual applications, free quantities
not exceeding 5000. s325 per NJ
Two-fgure posters. free quantities not
exceeding so, $500 per hundred
Three-fgure posters, free quantities not
exceeding 100. $500 per hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Frederick Woodman. son Of Mayor John
r. Woodman Of Bangor. has received no.
toe OF his acceptance in the ambulanc.
service in France,
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Cormier.Jibby

Aldrace Cormier and Miss Marion Libby
of this town. who were married Monday
morning, were both employed at the H.
& W. mill. They were the recipients of
nice presents from the employees of the
rooms where they worked After a we'd
ding trip to Bangor. Lewiston and Port
land they will reside here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

A serenade was given Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry McCaslin last Saturday evening
in honor of their marriage which oc-
CURED about three weeks ago. $50 at
tending. Games followed by dancing was
enjoyed by the company Mr.. and Mrs.
McCaslin were presented with a dinner
set, silverware and table linen by their
friends. Refreshments of candy, peanuts
and sugars were served.
The monthly business meeting Of the
Thistle Club will be held Thursday eve
ming at the Taconnet clubhouse Re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
III You. Are Bilious

disturbance
and the
ALL
sick headache
ward off
The asking MEDICINE Portland Maine
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-28
THE MOST POPULAR BOOK

The one best seller is the Bible. It has been translated into more than one hundred languages and 1t has an annual circulation of about 5,000,000 books, testaments and portions.
 How many thousand books about the Bible have been written no man knows, and the average reader does not require the information, because the Bible, whether it Is read as liter ature or as religious guide. carries it's meaning directly to us untrained fellows as well as to the student and preacher.
 As the days grow longer and the evenings shorter the question of what to read this summer perplexes many who like to make thchr leisure pro fltable.
 Then--why not read the Bible? In 1t there Is versification which later poets have not equalled; stirring mar rative of great adventure. biography of great men, the word which comforts the thought which inspires, and system of ethics so perfect that man has not yet compassed 1t.
 Because it fits into the experience of all, because 1t applies to the con- ditions of every age and every land, the Bible is recognized as the worlds leading classic. No man can claim to be educated unless he has studied the Bible.
 These are hard years for the sensi- tive. The agony of Europe scars the mind. And something of the sadness of Europe spreads out and encompass ses the people at the four corners of the earth.
 Men talk less about the war than they did in it's beginning, but they feel its horrors, its wastefulness. its hope lessness for more. And when the lit erature of the war proves too appall- ing and they seek relief in books of another kind, they require the solace and stability of the classic author rather than the excitement of the new and transient winter.
 In this mood they can appreciate the Bible with understanding for it is the one book wherein for several thousands of years the spirit of man has found light, and nourishment, and an interesting response to whatever is deepest in him
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-28
VISITED THE SANcTUM

Once upon time a certain leading newspaper ran a woman's page. And this woman's page devoted its col umns to sage advice to mothers on how to keep house and beautify the home and take grease spots out of silk waists. Surely, said the lady readers of the woman's page, that edi- tress must be venerable and wise and must have a beautiful home and a large crop of children,
 It came about that the woman's page one morning told How to feed the Baby" And some dozen old bux- om mothers grabbed off the advice like a cat does canary And that same night dozen odd buxom moth- CTS walked the baby up and down the floor while father measured out the paregoric. Wherefore, It happened that next morning a dozen odd buxom mothers were waiting at the door to welcome the editress of the womans page. She came, and behold she wore pants and was a bachelor and boarded at six dollar week hash house, and the only home she knew was the first stop after third base. And a
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-28
REVIVAL OF SHlPBulLDlNG.

After the book had apparently closed on the last chapter, and scores of barnacle- covered hulls had lazily rubbed for years at still more neglect ed docks, old Neptune raises his trident, and deserted shipyards spring to life. The old hulls are repaired, spars and rigging swung into place, new sails and fresh paint restore what seemed d useless derehct to a thing of beauty and profit. All along the Atlantic coast this transformation is going on, for these rejuyenated craft pay for themselves often with their first cargo. If ships have souls, as poets say, what thrill of joy must quiver through each timber as, with every stitch of canvas set, they head out to sea once more.
 Maine has been noted shipbbuild- ing state; a century ago 1t was her great industry; thousands of men fashioned the craft which flew the Stars and Stripes on every sea and ocean. Five years ago the oldest shipbuilder in the state admitted the industry was practically dead. One year ago the shipyards were desert ed. and rapidly becoming a mass of rotting timbers and junk. Today an army of men are working to restore these yards. and already keels are laid and frames of three and five masters are taking shape, in some yards for the first time in fifteen years. In five towns alone in Maine S9 vessels are either already on the stocks, or in process of preparation And the prospects are that this re- vival is not to be short lived, for there is a great scarcity of ships through out the world and the contest for ex- port trade with the close of the war will be terrific. Our poverty of mer- chant marine had not been generally realized until the war; now that the condition is felt we are starting to
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-28

repair the damage but years must eiapse before we can take our place with other maritime nations. When the ocean liners of Europe again re- sume their regular sailings it is doubtful if we can successfully com- pete in other than coastwise traffic without some substantial subsidies such as other nations extend to their ship companies. Whatever the cost, we, with the longest usable seacoast of any nation, should assume our rightful and necessary place on the seas.