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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

patriotic instructor, James W. White;
surgeon, Otis w. Littletield; represent
atives to Department Encampment-
delegate. Charles H. Davis; alternate
Daniel w. Pettengin: trustees--N.
Folsom, A. b. Perkins and 9. I. Ste@-
ems
A campfire followed the election O.
officers and in spite Of wars and ru-
mors of wars the boys" were all ready
to do their bit. A steamed clam sup
Der was served at the close of the meet
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Thursday was another morning
when the mercury was low in the Their
moneter tube and the early morning
air made the ears of those whose work
called them ont at that tim" sting
with the cold. The temperature was
about the same as that Of Wednesday
morning. The coolest reported was
over on Arsenal street. where Bart
Tolsom's ''oid reliable" at o'clock
in the morning recorded IS below.
while at the same hour the Bither
thermometer at the corner of Water
and Bridge streets recorded IA below
The Journal thermometer went down
IS far as 10 below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
SETH WILLIAMS
POST ELECTS OFFICERS

Seth Williams Post. No 10, @. A. r..
met Thursday evening and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Commander. George T.. Gay; senior
vice commander. Q. p. Robbins: Junior
vice commander, A. r. Perkins; chap
lain, James W. White; quartermaster.
o. Q. Stetson: officer of day, n. W.
White; officer of guard, Edwin Halves,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

DR.. Harry G. Barrows of Boothbay
Harbor, who about 10 days ago un-
derwent surgical treatment at the Au-
gusta General hospital, following an
attack of appendicitis, has so far re-
covered that he was able Thursday
to leave the hospital for the home of
relatives on the Togus road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Charles Britt who is employed at
the Bath Iron Works, is at his home
in this city on account of injuries re-
ceived two weeks ago. when he sus-
tanned broken rib on his left side
and also cracked another by falling
from torpedo boat destroyer on which
he was working. He is still suffering
from his injuries but hopes to be able
to return to his work within a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Friends Of Thomas F. Cuddy, who
on last Friday underwent a serious
surgical operation at his home on
Northern avenue. will be pleased to
learn that he is doing nicely and that
a complete recovery is expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Floyd Strickland is quite i'll.
Mrs. E. J. Emery is very i'll with
acute indigestion.
The annual meeting Of the Cemetery
association Of the Friends cemetery
win be held Dec. 18th.
Mrs. Charles Badger and daughter
Mrs. Henry Atwood were in waterville
recently. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Miss Mary 7. Longley of Upton,
Mass. who had been the guest of her
sister Mrs. NJ. w. keeler of 80 Green
street. has gone for a visit III Water
Vile and Sidney with her brothers and
other sisters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The remains Of the late John X
LaWton. whose death occurred We'd
nesday in this city, We're taken on the
$40 train Thursday evening to Strong
for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Car No III, in charge of Conductor
Drake and MotOrman Dutil and due in
Augusta from Togus at $50, broke a
rear axle Thursday evening in making
the turn on to Hospital street, two
trucks leaving the irons. A relief crew
was sent to the scene Of the accident
and the disabled car taken to tho car
Ia rn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

}. W. Newbert. who has been pass
ing the summer with his son, Hon. r.
+. Newbert, left Thursday for Bos-
ton where he will pass the winter with
his daughter, Mrs. c. S Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Mrs. NJ. T. Morton, whose Illness at
her home on Cedar street has been
mentioned, was reported
Yesterday to be improving, which VIII
he gratifying news to her many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Patients admitted Thursday to the
Augusta General hospital were Mrs
Mary Burke Of Augusta and Mrs
Clara 4. kincaid of South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Walter Burke. formerly employed at
the Swift & Turner store, has accept
ed a position at the Perley NJ. Law
renee Co. salesrooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The funeral of the late Eugene En-
cry will be held at ! o'clock Saturday
afternoon instead of at o'clock as
announced in Thursday mornings
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Carlton Il. Finley of PROVIDENCE T.
J.. was Thursday in Augusta Gaining
on his brother, Charlton. He was on
his way to his old home in Palermo
where he will pass a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Manchester Grange will confer the
rbird and Fourth degrees on Satur-
day Dec. Is. Members requested 70
carry cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Hon. and Mrs. George E. Macomber
left Thursday afternoon for a short
visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The Royal Neighbors of America Will
hold its annual nomination and election
Of officers at 80 this evening. All
%eiehbors are requested TO be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Elcie fomerseau will leave today for
Newport TO report for service in the
navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
FAIRFIELD

NORTH-The next meeting Of the
Tuesday club will be Dec. IS. with the
president. Mrs. Henry Choate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
LOCAL NOTICE

The Handy Shop Christmas sale.
choice stationery and Japanese novel
ties. Closing out all toys less than cost
90 State street. dccl4,d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

EX-Gov. William T. Haines of Wa
te.vi.le ' as Friday visitor in AT
isusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

L, {. Wyman Of Sidney was yester-
day caller in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

lion. and Mrs. Guy P. Gannett are
visiting in Boston.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
What He Thought it Was.

In Virginia, in the Blue Ridge
there once lived two mountaineers,
who had seen and heard little oil
civilization. One day they went
across the state via foot, to see
the Navy Yard at Norfolk While
they were sitting on pier, gazing
at the battleship in silent but evi
dent awe. a U. S. sub bobbed up
A man came up, and stuck hi:
head out of the coming tower, and
asked them what time it was
After told him, he went back
down, and the submarine wen'
away.
"Gee!" said one of the others IN
plain, open-eyed wonder. Bill,
l bet you FIVE bucks to a jug OF
whisky, that was Jonah ~
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
NOTICE.

l will on the 5th day of Novem-
Der, 1917, the same being the first
Monday thereof. let to the lowest
responsible bidder, in front of the
Court House door, in Tishcmingo
County, Mississippi, within legal
hours, the building of three wood
en- bridges, each 80 feet long. as
follows: One across The Branch
at w Fl Patterson's, one at w f
Epps' and one at ] P Stanphill's,
in the 9TH District of said County
and State, according to plans and
specifications on file in the Office
of the Clerk of the Board of Super
visors. The Board reserves he
right to reject any and all bids
This the 2nd day Of Oct 1917
5 St l.. F. SARTAIN Nj B. :
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
Lodge Directory.

A. +. & A. NJ. Lodge No. %, meets at
7,30 p. m, the first Saturdayin each
month. b, l.. Martin, Jr, w. Nj.
a. T. Scruggs, Secretary.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. 1876,
meets at 7.30 p. m. the second Sat
urday in each month. ID Adams,
III. Z a. T. Scruggs, Secretary.
IUKA CHAPTER 0. of f. S. meets
at 7.30 p. m. the third Wedneseyo
in each month. Mrs. G. ID. Adams,
w. NJ. Mrs II. r. Hill, Secretary.
MORELIGHT SOCIETY meets at :
p. IN. the first Sunday in each
month at which the best talent pos.
sible will discuss matters OF interest
to all Masons. All worthy brother
are cordially invited to attend. Tn
object of this Society is TO make
Masons out of our members.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
81 te OF Mississippi,

81 te OF Mississippi,
tt homingo County.
The Road Commissioners Of the
! Golden Road District Of said coun-
ty will receive sealed bids up TO
November the 5th, 1917, until l
O'Clock p M, for the construction
of roads in said district according
to plans and spec fcations on file
in the office of the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors of said
County.
Said Commissioners reserve the
right if they deem proper to let
the contract for the grading
and for the graveling sep
arately, and said Commissioners,
at said time, at the Court House
in said County, will award con-
tracts to the lowest bidder, reserv-
ing the right to reject any and ali
bids All Of its action being sub
ject to the approval of the Board
Of Supervisors of said County
Two miles Approximately of said
road as shown in said plans and
specifications, will be awardsd in
cit her one contract for grading
and crawling OF in two contracts,
one for grading and one for grav-
cling. Bidding sheets will be Sc
cured and all bids made on same.
Done by order of the Road Com
nissioners, this the 4th day of DC
tober, 1917.
J. F. CREELE, Secretary.
II A CLARK. Attorney, IS 4t
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18

1uka. Miss, Oct Is, 1917.

Iuka, Miss, Oct Is, 1917.
ED. VIDETTR:
Health fairly good throughout
this section,
The weather conditions remain
favorable for gathering and farm
ers have saved an abundance Of
hay. Made lots of sorghum. The
corn crop will yield about 65 per
cent of what was estimated for it
a few months ago. Cotton will
make about rs per cent of an av-
erage crop.
Jack frost arrived one night
last week and has put an end to
all growing crops. II is feared
that considerable damage has
been done to cotton, late potatoes,
etc.
MFR D E Rast has bought a half
interest in the saw mill outfit
formerly owned by Aldridge and
Rutledge.
Mr. Preston Blissett has recent
ly built himself a new barn which
adds to the appearance of his new
home.
The barking of dogs and blow
ing of horns at night tell us that
"possums are ripe and are be-
ing gathered.
From newspaper reports it ap
pears that the extra session Of the
legislature recently gave Senator
Vardaman about the same atten-
ton as the regular session did the
wishes of the people, when they
passed the noted dipping law.
1t seemed that last Friday was
the red letter day in the cotton
seed market at Iuka. F G Massey
paid $40 per ton and suppose that
other buyers did likewise.
On account of the shortage OF
the present cotton crop very few
cotton gins are running this sea
son in this section.
We are informed by private
letter from Prof Glen c Miller
that he is highly pleased with his
position as principal of the Burns
vile school and also with the gen
eral surroundings.
Best wishes. Random.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
SAYS LEMON JUICE
WILL REMOVE FRECKLES
Girss! Make this cheap beauty lotion
20 clear and whiten your skin.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces vi
orchard white, shake well, and you hare
quarter pint of the best freckle ard
tan lotion, and complexion beautifier, as
very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and an
drug store or toilet counter viii supp,
three ounces OF orchard white for feA
cents. Massage this sweetly fragrant
lotion into the face, neck, arms and
hands each day and see how freck!es and
blemishes disappear and how clear, soft
and white the skin becomes. Yesl It
ia harmless
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
NOTICE,

We, the undersigned, do hereby
respectively notify the public that
no hunting or trespsssing of any
kind will be allowed on land own
ed by us in the first district, and
parties found SO hunting or tres
passing on any of said lands, with
out having obtained PERMISSION
from the owner, will be prosecuted
to the full extent of the law. This
dated at Iuka, Miss. this the 18th
day of October, 1917
] E Garrett, ] w Flynt.
w L Osborn, Geo L McMasters,
Bennett Bros, BY ] A Bennett.
n7--1rp.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
Women Have Their Troubles.

Not only middle aged women,
but younger ones. too, suffer from
backache, pains in size, swollen
ankles, sore muscles. rheumatic
pains and kindred ailments with
out knowing that these are most
often the result Of deranged over
worked kidneys. Foley Kidney
Pills are good medicine for kidney
trouble For sale by ] c Jour-
dams Drug Store
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To all persons claiming or having
any claims against the Estate OF
]. l.. Archer, deceased:
You are hereby notified to
probate and register such claims
with the Clerk of the Chancery
Court of Tishomingo County, Mis-
sissippi. within one year from the
date of this publication or your
claims will be forever barred.
Letters of executorship were
granted to me by the ChancerY
Court of Tishomingo County, in
said State, on the nth day oil
August, 1917. 2
This Oct. 18th, 1917.
w. H. ARCHER.
most, Executor.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
Recuperation.

Suppose, 8essie"-the teacher
was trying to explain the meaning
of "recupel ate" suppose your
papa has worked very hard all
day, he is tired and worn out isn't
hep
Yes, ma am"
Then when night comes and
his work is over for the day, what
does he dor"
"Oh," replied Bessie, that S
just what mother wants to know
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
Cut This Quilt Is Worth
Money.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out
this slip. enclose with Sc to Foley
& Co 2S3 Sheffield Ave. Chicago,
H., writing your name and adj
dress clearly. You will receive
in return trial package contain
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs, colds and Group;
Foley's Kidney Pills and Foley's
Cathartic Tablets. For sale by ]
c Jourdan's Drug Store.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
YES! LIFT A CORN
OFF WITHOUT PAIN!
Cincinnati authority tells how TO dry
up corn or caIlus so II lifts
off with fingers.
In Ross Building

You corn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says this
Cincinnati authority, because few
drops of freezone applied directly on a
tender, aching corn or callus, stops sore
ness at once and soon the corn or
hardened callus loosens SO 1t can be
lifted out, root and all, without pain.
A small bottle of freezone cost very
little at any drug store, but will posi-.
lively take off every hard or soft
corn or callus. This should be tried,
rs it is inexpensive and is said not to
irritate the surrounding skin.
II your druggist hasn't any freezone
tell him to get a small bottle for you
from his Wholesale drug house. 1t is
fine stuff and acts like q charm every
time.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18

WANTED good men to sell our
made to measure-$l .00-men S
shirts direct to the consumer, al
SO our line of underwear, work
shirts, overalls. We furnish full
size sample shirts to sell from, we
ship direct by parcel post, prepaid.
We pay you every week This is
steady position this will pay you
from $50 90 to $4,000 Per Week
Reference required. Address to
WILSON SHIRT co,
I'D DECATUR, GA.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
Died.

Mrs. Frances Adeline Broada-
way died Saturday afternoon and
was buried Sunday afternoon at
Showdown cemetery. She was
born in 1S47 and had been a mem
Der of the Methodist church forty
years-and expressed a readiness
and willingness to go when the
summons came. A large congre-
cation Of sorrowing relatives and
friends followed her body to the
grave aud laid it to rest 70 await
the resurrection of the just.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
Scholarship Tor Sale.

Do you want to increase your
earning capacity? Go to bushes.
college and fit yourself for a good
position. There is always de.
mand fsr stenographers and book.
keepers. We have for sale scho1
arships in Memphis Business Col.
ege and one in Wheeler Business
College at Birmingham Ala.
The Vidette.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
NOTICE.
State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.

CaS$1 VA A'AlooAOolPPty
Tishomingo County.
The Road Commissioners of
the Dennis Road District of said
county will receive sealed bids up
to Nov. the 5th, 1917 until l
O'Clock p. m. for the construction
of roads in said district according
to plans and specifications on file
in the Office of the Clerk iof the
Board of Supervisors of sad coun.
~. Said commissioners reserve
the right if they deem proper to
let the contract for the grading
and for the graveling separately.
and said commissioners at said
time at the courthouse in said
county will award contracts to the
lowest bidder, reserving the right
to reject any and all bids. All of
its action being subject to the APP
prevail of the Board of Supervis-
ors of said county. Four miles
approximately of said road as
shown in said plans and specifica-
tons will be awarded in either one
contract for grading and gravel.
ing, or in two contracts, one for
grading and one for gravcling
Bidding sheets will be secured
and all bids made on same. Done
by order of the Road Commission
ers this the 4th day of Oct, 1917,
L r Davis, Secretary.
T A Clark, Attorney. S 4t
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
New Meat Market

In addition to our up to tn m
ute Meat Market we have &c
Full Line of Groc ries w tn We
attr 'ctive prices:
Standard Granulated Sugar.
lbs for 81 90
Best Peaberry Cptfee, 23cts
Rio 17cts H.
Matches, Sets per box
Have fresh supply of Potatoes,
Kraut, Tobacco, Snuff, Apples,
Cabbage, Lard, etc. VIII keep
almost everything good to eat.
Cannot tell you all in this adver-
tisement. Call and be convinced
Telephone No. 81.
T. B. KOhIuS
IUKA, MISS.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18

LAND FOR SALE CHEAP
Six acres in the Burnt Mills neigh
borhood. 100 acres known as the
Trap Place, near ASHORE, Ala.
Also house and four lots in the
town of Iuka. Address M L. w 4
Box 1116, Memphis, Tenn. ] 4tp
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
How's This 7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hairs Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by cstarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Caterrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. cxpelling the Pot
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After You have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time You viii see a
great improvement In your general
health. Start taking Halls C..tarrh MedI-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by ell Druggists. 75c.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1917-10-18
Help Your Country

In its pro paganda of conservatism
by resurrecting from your ward
robe those discarded garments
which still can be of useful serv-
ice provided they are cleaned and
pressed by me. Better a little
expense for cleaning and press
ing than a big expense for new
clothes. Ladies Coat Suits given
careful attention.
DAN DUGGER
In Ross Building
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
NEWS OF WEEK.
Told Herewith in Tabloid
Form
Condensed Items of Interest
for Every Member Of
IAQiS the Household
MISCELLANEOUS.

Arbitration and persuasion having
failed with the paper-makers, the fed
i5fai trade commission urges congress
to seize all paper mills and appoint
An officer to see that reasonableness
10 observed in price and distribution.
John Larsen. Frisco sea captain,
caused the arrest OF his son. G.. r. Lar
sen. 20. the father claiming the son did
not register for the selective draft.
All Irish parties have agreed to the
governments plan for convention OF
all factions which shall map out fu-
ture home rule for Ireland.
The two missing boats from the
British steamer Southland, which was
torpedoed and sunk June 4, have been
found and the 40 men safely landed.
The central powers claim to hold
more than 100000 prisoners OF the
entente allies. Over 2,000,000 Of this
number are Russians.
Secretary Lansing has written to
the Chinese authorities, urging them
to come to an agreement and to de-
vote their energies to internal devel.
opment rather than war.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
SHE HAS LAID HER
CRUTCHES ASIDE
Georgia Woman Was an Invalid
for Twenty-Five Long Years,
She Declares.
WALKS ANYWHERE NOW
y Am On My Feet Again After All
THESE Years" she says--wants
Everybody to Know About
Taniae.

Tanlac has done a hundred timea
more than l expected Of 1t" said Mrs.
N. A. Bishop, Of Roswell. Ga, 'for I've
Laid my clutches aside and am actually
doing all my own housework."
II was q cripple with rheumatism
for long time and for three years I
had to use crutches to get about on.
had severe pains In my hips and the
small Of my back and for years I
hadn't been able to do any Of my house.
work to amount to anything. I lost
my appetite and things didn't taste
right nor agree with me, and I was
constipated and had to be taking some
thing for 1t constantly. All my neigh
bors knew about my helpless condition.
for the fact is. I was an invalid for GO
Ing on twenty-five years.
"After I had taken FIVE bottles OF
Taniac could walk anywhere wanted
to go without my clutches, for didn't
need them any more, so laid them
aside. The rheumatic pains left me,
my appetite is good and can eat any
thing I want without the least bit Of
trouble. As I said before, I am on
my feet and doing my own homework
again after all these years. ! want
everybody to know about Tanlac, for
1t Is certainly wonderful"
There is a Tanlac dealer in your
town.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
LICENSE AND ILLlTERAcY.

One of the claims of the defenders
Of the liquor traffic is that prohibition
states have large percentage of illit-
eracy than have license states. They
proceed to prove 1t by grouping to-
gether the license states having the
best showing in this respect, and
against these they group Southern
states such as Georgia, Mississippi
and North Carolina. having a very
large colored population. The illiteracy
in5 these states comes to us as a relic
Of slavery days, and existed there in
even a large percentage before the
adoption of prohibition.
Comparing the New England states,
we find that Maine-with prohibition
has the lowest percentage of illit-
eracy of any with the exception of
Vermont, and Vermont had no licensed
saloons for so years previous to May
1, 1908, and last year had license in
only II towns. If prohibition promotes
llliteracy, then the most illiterate
states in the Union ought to be Maine,
Kansas and Vermont. On the con-
trary there are only four states in the
Union where the percentage of illit-
eracy Is lower than in Kansas, while
Maine and Vermont present the most
favorable showing Of the New England
states. at