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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SIDNEY

WEST-It was the privilege of the
people at West Sidney to have with
them, July 90, Rev. Geo. H. Hamlen
OF the United Baptist Convention and
also Mr.. Nash of Portland, who is
connected with mission work in that
city. The services were we'll attended
and very interesting and helpful.
The concert for the benefit of the
Red Cross work will be held at the
West Sidney Baptist church Thursday
evening Aug. 2, instead of Tuesday
evening as previously announced.
Rev. Mr.. Helmes of Farminedale
will be ct West Sidney next Sunday,
July 90 and speak to the people.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Blaisdell went TO
Augusta Sunday, passing the day with
her daughter, Miss Grace Blaisdell.
Mrs. Charles Allard and neice Miss
Nellie Morgan and son, Harold Allard
Of Augusta, have been visitors of Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Keene. also calling
on their old friends in the neighbor-
hood.
Miss Thelma Swift OF Somerville.
Mass, and Miss Morse of Beverly,
Mass, eranddaughters of Mrs. John
Fl. Swift, are here to spend the sum-
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Barry were
weekend visitors in Augusta.
Mrs. Nellie Gaslin and grandchil-
dren. Mr.. and Mrs Harold Pierce Of
Augusta, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hen
derscn and son Harold of Gardiner
have been visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
L. Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
IN WAR Time

There are so many patriotic activities
engaging the attention Of all the women
OF America that both individually and
in organizations they have achieved re-
suits worthy of their effort.
On a recent visit to the Coast Patrol
Headquarters in Portland harbor we
were shown the admirable arrange
r1ents provided by our government for
the men in this branch Of the service.
Entering one small spotless room with
two beds We were told that the Maine
Society of Colonial Danes had furnish
ed the equipment for this sick bay" or
hospital ward. This awakened our in
terest and after some little investiga-
ton we found that although the Colo
NAL Danes are comparatively few in
number and only in existence as a So
ciety since 1896. they have sought not
only to keep alive the traditions, prin
c;pies, and ideals, which inspired the
founders of our Republic but also to
assume their share of the burdens of
the present. =
over $4,000 has been raised by volun-
tary subscriptions for relief work. A
part of this fund has been used for the
purchase of wool which has been made
into sweaters. socks, helmets, and
surgical dressings was taken by
group from the Society who now in
struct others in preparing surgical
supplies. They have also organized
groups who are at work in various
parts Of the State.
AS benefits a patriotic society the
Colonial Danes have ever been ready
when their country needed their ser
vices. In the Spanish War of 1898, al
! though the Maine Society had been in
existence but two years, it Immediately
raised $500 which was expended in re-
lief work.
! When the I'd Maine Regiment was
stationed on the Rio Grande in the
summer Of 1916. the Colonial Danes
spent considerable sum for the COM
fort of our boys on the border.
The Maine Society is also a Navy
League Unit and as such has had the
U. S. Destroyer "Preble' assigned to
it as an especial charge. Consequently
the members of the Society are occu-
pied in making comfort bags, knitted
garments. and other necessities for the
men on board.
1t must be remembered that the
Maine Society is only one Of the 40
corporate societies forming the Nation
a! Society Of Colonial Danes. In addi-
ton to the specific work of each State
Society. the National Society has
pledged $4,000 towards the medical
| equipment Of three ambulance ships.
Indeed further-the National Society
in time Of war becomes automatically a
National Relief Association subject to
the Surgeons General Of the Army and
Navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
A distinguished Democratic senate

A distinguished Democratic senator,
speaking of the Presidents narrowed
circle of confidants and counsellors,
has epigrammatically said that Mr.
Wilson is not only partisan but fac
tional. This is true. The President
consults none but Democrats and he
consults no Democrats save those
who have been tried and ticketed Will
son men since the winter Of 1912. This
policy could be pursued in time of
peace with no more than ordinary
partisan and factional criticism. But
when it is continued during a period
of war in which the services and the
sacrifices of everybody will be needed
to gain the victory. such policy ceas-
es to be one which can be regarded
even with liberation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Steamer Islander

Leaves Augusta every day at 7.o5 A l.;
Hallowell Con signaD, 7,13; Gardiner 7.4o;
South Gardiner Con signaD, $50; Cedar
Grove. SOS; Richmond, $40; Bath, GAO
Arrives Boothbay Harbor about n3o,
Return, leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at 100 P NJ; Bath 3.15. Stops at
Richmond, Cedar Grove and South Gardl-
ner on signal; Gardiner; HALLOWEEN on
signal. Arrives at Augusta about 3
o'clock P. Walter NJ. Sa. born. Angus
ia; Fran. s. Wingate, Hallowell; w. L.
Tozier, Gardiner; Agents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA:
In Effect June IS, 1917.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSlA:
r--z@zz--l GOING WEST-3.00 A. M.
lEaV FJTT-Ml Portland and Boston; 6S
is5As A4ilsl,At.ytSi 4. NJ, Pennington, Rock
tkN3,ES.{NElI land, Portland, Boston,
iEIyTfTYt.SsSi Montreal and Quebec; 9.5S
lse...-..ee.s9 \. NJ. Brunswick, Bath.
Lewiston, Portland, Boston, l259 r M l..
Hallowel, Gardner and So. GardlnSr, o.o'
P. NJ, local; 4.o5 p. NJ, Gexpressl Br9ns-
wick, Rockland, Portland, Boston, DO :.
Nj, Hallowen. Gardiner and So. Gardner;
G9S = n. local to Portland. connects
there for New York and washington;
"a 20 =. NJ, Lewiston, Bath Portla nd
Boston, sundays 800 and 1922 A. M. o.Az
New York; and 1910 Z. NJ, Portland anu
GOING EAsT-lo3 A. NJ, Bangor, St
John Halifax, Aroostook Co. sunday
morning at LA A. M, does not connect
heyoud Bangor; 3.27 a. NJ, TOR WaeerVlI,ie
Ranger. Bar Harbor, Calais; $50 a M
local to Moosehead Lake (via Oakiand!'
Belfast, Foxcroft and Bangor s.5o "A. NJ,
local to Belfast, Bangor and SRo%heea.'
IL 10 noon, Waterville, Bangor, =. q A. n;
r., Bar Harbor. Calais, ST. 1ohn anu
Halifax; 2.45 P. NJ. express TO Watervile:
keag; 720 F. NJ, Waterville SkoWheesa an
and Bangor. Sundays 3.21 NJ FOR
Waterville, Bangor and Bar laroor; s.s'
A. NJ. 2.53 P. NJ, for Waterviiie' Sko"he-
! Trains leave Augusta for Hallowelnl H.
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 90, 9.So
A NJ, 1856, 307. SIS, 6@ 1o4- +. NJ nan
lowell and Gardiner only 4.o5 P. M. Gar
diner My 800 A. NJ daily
NJ. L. HARRIS, Cen1 Passenger Agt'
D. c. Douglass. Genl Mgr. Portland Me-
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Protection Argument from N. y
Times.

with the coming of the war the
very heavy importations from
Germany ceased entirely, and those
from England have fallen to very
small proportions. Meanwhile.
the American manufacturers have
not been able to increase their
capacity sufficiently to meet the
heavy demand which they must
now satisfy"
Wonder how that statement ever
escaped the blue pencil Of the free
trade editor of the New York Times,
from which it is quoted.
The Wilson Underwood tariff law
took all protection away from cutlery,
for instance, and during the ten
months free operation of that law,
October. 1918, to July, 1914. inclusive,
imports Of cutlery increased So per cent
October, 1912, to July, 1913. under the
Republican protective law. Since the
war we have little competition, as the
Times correctly observes, although
Japan is showing up strong in our cut
lery market. A concern in New Britain
Conn, which was engaged in the
manufacture of safety razors, recently
closed down the shop which made the
blades because it was found that the
blades could be purchased in Japan
and cost of shipment paid, cheaper
than the concern could make them up
Now they fit Japanese blades to
American handles.
Editorially the New York Times
stands for this sort Of thing, but &C.
casionally the Times. as we'll as Demo
Gratis generally, let's something slir
which shows the value of the protec-
tive policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
WASHINGTON

Mrs. Waity Carey and daughter. Ida
May of Boston are visiting her father
Charles E. Savage.
LinwOod p. Jones, who has been
laid up with very bad case of blood
poisoning in his leg. is now able TO ge,
around on clutches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kitchen, Miss Marion
Philips and Mrs. Charles Philips,
all Of Palermo. visited Mrs. Philipps
brother, John Glidden, Sunday.
Miss Helen Leigher, Miss Addie
Farrar. Miss Addie Kennedy and
John L. Howard visited our soldier
boys from this town on the Muster
Grounds at Augusta Sunday, F. w.
Cunningham carrying them over in
his automobile.
Charles II. Savage has gone to In
ion to help his father through hay
ing.
Forty Of our young men registered
under the selective draft law and all
of the 40 were drawn in the drafting,
and II Of those We're selected by the
RED Ink" numbers. 1t comes very
hard on this little inland town of less
than 1000 inhabitants and especially
at this time when there is such a
large crop Of hay to harvest and
much hoeing yet to be done. It is
impossible to get help at any price to
get the hay and care for the crops. If
these boys have to go lots of the hay
will remain uncut and many of the
hoed crops will grow up to weeds and
be a total loss.
Edward Farrar of Lewiston has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Henry II.
Clark, and his brother, James w.
Farrar.
Angelo Howard is working for 3. K.
Ware helping him get his hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
I. ALBION

A baby boy arrived at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baker. July a.
Miss Coley Of Belfast is visiting Mrs
L. F. Cannon.
Carl Drake has sold his place to Ed
Swears.
Irene Weber Of Winthrop is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. G. Ross.
Mrs. G. B. Pray and her Sunday
school class enjoyed a picnic on Ham,
mond's shore at Lovejoy pond Tues
day. Eighteen were present. A good
time is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Two years and $4,000 fine is the
penalty imposed upon the first Social
lists who found their theories in con-
Emma Goldman and Alaxendar Berk-
man will doubtless deem themselves
martyrs for the cause. But that will
not preevnt their sentence from hav-
ing strong deterrent effect upon 9TH
ers Of their ilk who are made of lit
tie less stern stuff. The war is not
going to be without its blessings-and
enc of them will be to teach the coun-
try the dangers of Socialism of the
| Goldman -Berkman order.
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FOR WEAK AND
NERVOUS PEOPLE
EIvita Pills Act Quickly in Cases OF
Nervous Exhaustion.

EIvita Pills Act Quickly in Cases Of
Nervous Exhaustion.
II you are debilitated from a! Y cause,
tire easily, have little strength or ambi-
ton. and are nervous and depressed, get
box of the famous Elvita Pills-the
great nerve tonic that will quickly put
strength into nervous. tired out, all-in,
respondent people.
years. Thousands praise them for gen.
eral debility. nervous prostration. mental
depression and unstrung nerves caused
by over-indulgence in alcohol. tobacco or
excuses Of any kind.
Remedies come and remedies go. but tho
old reliable ELvITA PILLS go on forever
bringing back the flush of youth to the
pallid cheek. making the eye bright and
the step elastic Now is the time you
want them, Then get them.
We have not taken advantage OF these
times to increase the price. The price Of
Elvita Pills for weak worn out, nervous
people is 81 a box. the same as always
Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co., 20
Water St, Augusta, and other reliable
druggists.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Ants are destroying my backyard vege-
table garden. Can you tell me how to get
rid of them?
Slocum Park
We don't know, but we heard a man
in Parkville say the other day that he
compressed yeast Shortly after partak-
ing of the yeast, he said, the ants began
to swell up and then explode. He also
said he could hear them popping all
through the night.-Brooklyn Standard
Union.
But who wants to be kept awake?-Bos-
ton Globe.
Why not ask the United States Sen.
ate to put it in the food control bill?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Vanceboro people state that an in
Justice has been done them by the
wide spread reports Of a widespread
epidemic Of smallpox in that section,
whereas but few mild cases have
been found, which have been isolated
and the disease kept well in hand. No
places have been quarantined except
the buildings where the cases are con-
fined, nor has travel been restricted.
as the reports stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

The finding of the skeleton of a man
in the woods about half a mile south
OF Crawford pond, Township A. Range
IL, extreme southeastern part Of Pts
cataquis county has given the county
officials a mystery to solve. 1t had
apparently laid there number Of
years. 1t is possible that the man may
have been a woodsman, numbering OPP
erations having been conducted there
a few years ago, although it is not
remembered that any one was reported
missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

The submarines are destroying about
100000 bushels of grain year. The
beer trade is destroying 5000, 900 BUSH
els annually. AS a grain destroyer,
the Kaiser must prefer the beer trade
to the submarines, and his faithful
friends in America could not allow
that trade to perish. If the brewing
industry were destroyed. the German
propaganda and espionage agencies
would go to pieces over night, and the
Merlin government could not permit
that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Hero by a Hair

After the battle Of Mons, says tho
New York Globe an officer congratulate
ed private on his conspicuous bravery
under fire.
We'll John" he said, how did you
feel during the agement?"
Feel captain answered John. II
felt as If every hair on my head was a
band Of music. and they were all playing
Home, Sweet Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Always What 1--WE Are Going to Do

Russia the newest republic, is be-
having badly. has become a source Of
alarm If rot actual menace, 20 her
European allies. But is Russia be-
having much worse than is America,
the Oldest republic?
II we were doing our part. we should
he building ships in which to send
food to our allies; we should be con-
serving ard controlling our food sup
Plies in such manner as to guarantee
great quantities to the armed forces
and citizen subjects Of our allies; we
should be preventing waste of foods,
where now we are only talking about
it; we should be building unnumoered
aircraft to take the sky field away from
our enemies. and we should accept
the services Of every man, regardless
Of politics and consideration Of how
big that man might become in the
eyes Of the world.
But instead Of doing these things
every one OF them is held up that a
few men whom the people have hon.
ored may hear themselves talk and
render service to selfish interests
in political home pastures.
The very worst enemy that world
democracy has is the man who is
helping Germany over the present
crisis by pretending to see a better
way than that demanded by the
american people.
In the [. S. Senate, Thursday.
Rorah said
Could more serious message come
over the wires at any time, one Involving
more nearly the lives Of millions Of our
hoys than the fact that Russia Is break
exerted in prayer, the American people
may we'll offer up a prayer at this hour
Tor the guidance and preservation and
success of Kerensky. II this gallant
organized forces, meets either the as
saesin bullet or failure. 1t means
leaven which will disorganize and de-
n1oralize the situation beyond any power
mat language could portray"
Il venture to say that If the American
reople realized that this is an American
var IN the sense that it would be If
France and England should break down
me senate would not be sitting here
passing upon the advisability Of arpro-
nriating millions for creeks on which
ducks couldn't float There is no better
rroot anywhere TO be found that we
nave not yet realized that this is an
American war and that we are fighting
Tor our own institutions than the method
IN wnicn we are doing business here in
IVA
Senator Borah failed to mention an
even bigger consideration, the fact
that while few millions are being
traded into the pork barrel manv
millions arc being turned into the
hcrpers OF the liquor interests and
food spectators
The Wall Street Journal says:
Months have passed since the pro-
gram OF one thousand wooden ships
was first mooted. The first deliveries
we're to be within a few months. To-
DAY Washington is still DISCUSSING the
merits OF various types Of ships. But
time, tide. and submarines do not
wait for lawyers and lumber men to
revive wooden ships.
Property owners with riparian rights
called their lands ship yards and
tried TO raise capital on the expecta
ton OF Government orders. Construc-
ton companies that never built shin
in their existence have been given or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
6iddeford Boy Struck by Auto

Conrad Bergeron, aged 5, while play
ing on Pool street, Biddeford Thurs
day was struck by an automobile and
badly hurt. He was taken to Weber
hospital where an. x-ray was taken Of
his head. 1t is feared the skull 10
fractured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Maine Gossip
The Muckraker

Grew once a rose within my room
OF Perfect hue. of perfect health;
OF such perfection and perfume
1t filled my poor house with its wealth.
Then came the pessimist who knew
Not good or grace, but overthrow
NY rose, and in the broken pot
Nosed fast for sluss within the rot.
He found, found with exulting pride
Deep in the loan, a worm. slug;
The while my rose tree died.
From Joaquin Millers Adios."
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COMING EVENTS

July 23-S-Pythian Patriotic Week.
Aug. 1-Eaton and Norridgewock High
school reunion. Norridgewock.
Aug. 15-Oliver Hill School reunion, Gar
land.
aug. Midsummer school Of Religious
Education, Pittsfield.
Aug. T-N-Campmeeting. East Liver
more.
Aug. 22-2s-Maine Undertakers' Associa-
ton, Augusta.
Aug. 3-31-Biennial Supreme convention.
Foresters Of America
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Fathers Peaceful Role

There is nothing in the theory, ad-
vanced by the funny papers, to the effect
tAat indignant fathers kick Objectionable
suitors down the front steps. All a father
does when his daughter entertains a
young man who is Objectionable to him is
to growl to his wife.-Topeka Capital.
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No Rest for the Idle

Little Jim's father was an exceed
ingly idle man, and when. in an at
tempt to inform his son about Sun
day, he remarked: Sunday is day
for all men to rest"
Jin's big eyes flew wider open as
he inquired: But papa, is all your
days Sundays" -The Christian Her
aid
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A Cleanup Job Later

"There," says the good woman as
the transfer man drives off with her
trunk. Now Til know whether or not
the baggagemen are really as rough
with things as they are said to be-"
How Will you know" asked her
friend.
II put an egg here and there among
my clothes. Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
The World War a Year Ago
Today-July %.

Germans repulsed In attempt to
retake Delville wood.
Russians broke Austro-German
line northwest Of Lutsk, forcing
abandonment Of positions beyond
river Stokhod, which Russians
crossed.
Two Years Ago Today.
Germans forced the vistula
crossings south Of Warsaw. U
boats had killed 1900 persons on
British ships and twenty-five on
neutralS.
Three Years Ago Today.
Austria formally declared war
on Servia. Russia moved troops
to frontier. Austria and Germa-
ny declined England's peace pro-
posals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

channel section, which Of itself is a big
Job. The other construction work of this
contract is going along finely. the ex-
terror of the great power house being
about completed. the stagings having
been removed showing massive structure
of brick and steel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Light and Airy

There was a young man who was bitten
By twenty-five cats and a kitten;
Sighed he, 1T is clear
My finish is near:
No matter; I'll die like Briton!'
Walter Parke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Woodland, which has had almost
phenomenal growth as village, year
ago had but two motorcycles. but now
has ten of those hurry-up means of
conveyance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Tho H. P. Cummings Construction
Company has a crew Of men building the
Golfer dam to close the river channel at
the site for the new concrete dam on the
upper falls at Rumford. The shore sec
lions Of this great project were put IN
during the fall and winter Of 1916. The
next move will be the construction OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
PROBATE NOTICE.

For signalling time to vessels there
are two lights in the Lisbon harbof
which are automatically illuminated
as the hour is about to end and are ex-
tinguisned on the second Of the new
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Foxcroft people are just now an ex-
tremely joyful CD lot, owing to the de-
cision Of the postoffice authorities to
wipe the town off the postoffice mar
and consolidate the business with tina,
Of the Dover Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

A pair of humpback salmon, the first
probably to be caught in the waters Of
Washington county, and certainly the
first to be taken in the St. Croix or its
approaches, were caught Sunday after
noon in the Emery weir in Johnsons
Cove, states the Eastport Sentinel. They
were accompanied by a third of the ordi-
nary species, which made it's escape.
Both Of these fish were of comparatively
small size, weighing only about seven
pounds each. and they were Of a much
wilder or wary habit than the Atlantic
coast salmon, which is easily captured
while in weirs with a dipnet, whereas a
seine had to be used to take these new
corners. The government has been plant
Ing the fry Of the humpback salmon in
Maine rivers for several years. and 1t
seems now a demonstrated fact that they
will survive here and return to the river
from which they were started to the
ocean, just as they do on the Pacific
coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

William Stuart Of Lewiston has
family which is doing its bit for the
country Just now. Three sons. Os-
car, Otis and Ernest, are in the 9th
company. C. A. c.. and Mrs. Stuatt's
son. by a former marriage, Harold
Whittemore, has been drafted at Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Bangor was visited Tuesday night
by such a flight of moths that the side
walks in places were covered with then
to the depth Of an inch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

The Portland Board of Health has
announced that hereafter every barber
shop in that city must be licensed by
that board and conform to a set Of
rules and regulations drawn up for the
purpose of conserving the public
health. Any violation Of the rules Is
punishable by fine Of not more than
$50.