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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
His Prospects.

Father-What are the young mans
business prospects?
Daughter-I don't know that, pa. All
that l know is that he means business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
CircumstantiaI Evidence.

Mrs. Bare YOU sure Harold is en-
gagged to Miss DeCash?
Mr.. B.-Well. | see his tailor has
let him have another suit of clothes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
for that eczema

II might give you formal prescrip-
ton, but what's the use! 1t would cost
you more than a jar of Resinol and I
shonldnI6s nearly as sure oftAe ,xsalksi
You see, have been using Resinol
Ointment for over twenty years. During
that time have tried out dozens OF new
ways of treating skin-troubles, but l
have always come back to Resinol-I
k,aozv that it stops itching at once,
generally heals the eruption. and that it
contains nothing which could irritate the
skin Youcanget jar at any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Railroads anil Steamboats,
Maine CENTRAL R.. R.
In Effect September 80, 1917
AIMS LEAVE AUGUSTA

GOING wEST-3.o5 A. M.
Portland and Boston: 6.23
A. NJ, Pennington, Rock
land, Portland, Boston,
Montreal and Quebec; 1856
A. NJ, Brunswick, Bath,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Equal to It.

Husband Cat office telephone)-
Hello. Is this you. Henrietta?
Wife cat home telephone)-It is.
you know that matter we were
talking about this morning at break
fast?"
Il do
Well there's lot to be said on that
subject, find"
well. come on home and let me say
it."-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

Henry Alperin is at his home in Rock
land from Toronto, Canada, on 10 days
vacation. He says that the big feature
of the Victory Loan campaign in that city,
was the meeting addressed by Col. Roose-
welt, whose reception is said to have been
greater even, than that which was ac-
corded to the King of England when he
visited the Ontario metropolis. The build
ing in which Col. Roosevelt spoke has a
capacity for 1900 persons. and this was
not only taken long before the hall was
supposed to be open. but it is estimated
that there were 10000 outside clamoring
for admittance. Although he had press
ticket from a Toronto newspaper, Mr.. Al
perrin was unable to get In, and a NUMBER
Of New York newspaper men found them
selves in the same quandary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
HIS NORTHERN BROTHER.

HIS NORTHERN BROTHER.
Just make it two. old fellow;
/ want to stand once more
Beneath the old flag with you.
AS in the days of yOre:
Our fathers stood together
And fought on land and sea.
The battles fierce that made us
A nation Of the free.
l whipped you down at Vicksburg,
You licked me at Bull Run;
On many a field we struggled.
When neither victory won.
You wore the gray of Southland,
| wore the Northern blue;
Like men we did our duty,
When screaming bullets few.
Four years we fought like devils,
But when the war was done
Your hand met mine in friendly clasp,
Our two hearts beat as one.
And now when danger threatens,
No North, no South, we know,
Once more We stand together
To fight the common foe.
My head, like yours. is frosty
Old age is creeping on;
LIES sun is lower sinking,
My day will soon be gore.
But if our country's honor
Needs once again her son,
In ready, too, old fellow
so get another gun.
MINNEAPOLIS Journal,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

And now there's the story of kind
hearted Biddeford woman who took pity
on a farmer who came to her door be-
numbed with cold and ILL., having fresh
eggs to sell. She not only took him In
and gave him something warm to drink,
but bought his dozen Of eggs. paying 10
cents for them. The next day she learned
that the farmer" was fraud and had
worked his game elsewhere. He had
bought his eggs, cold storage, at a local
grocery, paying 30 cents a dozen for
them, says the Biddeford Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

The lumber operators in northern
Maine are anxious for a heavy rain to
settle the snow and fill the swamps. As
was the case last year the snow came
before the ground was we'll frozen.
Men arriving IN Bangor who are inter-
ested in the enterprise tell the same
story Of rain needed now before more
snow comes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Augusta.L0dge Directory
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REc,u
meeting Friday evening a, 1.eSolAR
Friday, Dec. q, nomina ton Of opt, +. Y
n. II. AUSTIN, N.
p. +. WESTON. Rsc
r. NJ. BURNS Nv sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

II wish the street lights were never put
on again." said a mother over the tele-
phone to Mayor Lemaire before the gear
arrived and the municipal lighting system
was put in working order. TITS the on
ly way I can keep my daughters at home
They don't like the dark street and are
afraid to be out late.'-Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

Glencove was filled with excitement
Saturday forenoon, when a young deer
(Which was being chased by dogs took to
the water In the cove. Jack Richardson,
accompanied by Billy Stanton. gave chase
in dory. The deer was lassoed and
towed ashore. 1t was kept through the
day in a cage at the power house. and
was inspected by a large number of peo-
pie. AS it is close time on deer the ami
NAL, which was yearling doe. was taken
to the fish hatchery at Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

The South Paris branch of the Turner
Center Creamery Co. is sending to city
markets each day from 900 to 1900 gallons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

H. C. Buzzell has sold his handsome
race horse, Picolata, to Samuel y. Rack
life, who will use her for driving only.
She is one of the best bred mares in
Maine, her sire being Bingen. 2.06A, and
her dam, May Fern, 21d-Waldo County
Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

Jonas Crane of Birch Harbor Hancock
county, is the pleased owner of a lynx
skin, he having recently trapped the AMI
NAL. Sheep owners of that vicinity are
hoping it will put a stop to the havoc
among their lambs, One man has lost
90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

While Ralph kalloch of Rockland is
winning pugilistic honors in the Navy.
proving nifty with his fins at Camp
Greene, Charlotte, n. C. He recently
boxed with one of the Battery B boys and
the soldiers witnessed a stiff scrap. 1t
was even Stephen in the first round, but
in the other three Hamlin had all the best
Of it, and nearly put his opponent out.
The latter was in bad shape when the
gong sounded Young Hamlin has the
strength and stamina-he proved that to
everybody's satisfaction when played on
the Rockland High school football team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
JEPHThA ENcAMpMeM7 -

Meetings at 7.30 p. NJ. every secon !
fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, Dec. anu
nation and election of ofricers ~ hom.-
]. W. TRASK. C. p
&, e. STEW pr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

On, the occasion of his 18th birthday,
Sunday Dec. 10th, A. J. Hunnewell of
kingfeld received a post card shower
His dinner guests were Mr.. and Mrs J..
Z. Voter. A unique gift was hens nest
Marjory Frost, who although III, remem-
bered "Grame" as she lovingly calls him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

~ y: 3 . ThPER' RE5EkAh LoDes
wednesday evenings at ) O'Clock ""e iIa
MARY GRIMES, n. e.
SADIE e. METCALF, Roc 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

CANTON, AUGUSTA, NO. 8. :,
regular meeting every third Tus.a., NJ
JOHN W. CANFIELD o.
~, q. ELWoOD RICH, ClerHD-
- Halloween
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
MILLIONS ENROLL FOR SERVICE AND CLAIM NO EXEMPTION OR GIVE
 REASON FOR RELEASE FROM DUTY
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 WASHINGTON, June 7.-Registra- ton returns came in slow today and tonight from Tuesdays great military census. preventing anything approach ing a conclusive estimate as to the number of men actually enrolled An official statement today, however, said such partial returns as were at hand indicated that the 10.200.000 estimate of the census bureau for the number of men within the prescribed ages would not be equalled.
 feature of the few complete re- turns is the high percentage of the in dicated exemption average of approx imately 50 per cent of the total regis tration. Officials pointed out, however, that this did not mean actual exemp- tions as the indicated figures include all married men and those in executive, judicial or legislative office. Until ex- emption registrations have been pro- mulsated it will be impossible to say how many of these will be included in those to be marked off the military rolls.
 The one conclusive result of the reg istration that cannot be altered in the slightest degree by any possible varia- tion from the estimates is that millions of young Americans have put in their names. claiming no exemptions and stating no reason for relase from war service.
 In regard to the married men, Secre- tary Baker said today that in all the letters he has received on the subject of exemption, not one even suggested that marriage should establish 3 class fVt. fl ,rl cases would be dealt with on their merits, no matter what the reason for exemption might be.
 The secretary. was enthusiastic over the result of the registration. He eX- pressed his appreciation of the work done by Provost Marshal General Crowder and bY state and municipal officials, declaring the day had been "a spectacular demonstration of the solidarity of the American people and of their high patriotism of which the enrolment was the best evidence
 MT. Baker thinks it will be some time before the regulations governing ex- emptions are issued.
 The complete working out of these regulations and the appointment of exemption boards, the secretary said will precede the issuance of regulations to govern the selection of men for eX-  animation. He had no comment to make on the selection process beyond the statement that fair system would be adopted.
 Exemption boards will be localized as much as possible to make it easy for selected men to get to the place of ex- animation without interfering any mora than is absolutely necessary with their regular occupations.
 Officials generally said tonight the fact that the few states which had sent in their complete figures at d late hour showed with the exceptions falling off from census estimates for total regis tration. should not be taken as indi- eating any great number of evasions. All reports from department of justice agents and others tended, on the con- (Continued on Page FiVe)
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
BANK CHECKS ID
 CARRY TAX STAMPS
 SAYS WAR TAX BILL
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WASHINGTON, June 7.-New stamp taxes of ? cents on bank checks and drafts of more than $5 to raise from SS,000,000 to $10000000 were written in the war tax bill today by the senate finance committee The provisions would require persons drawing checks and drafts for more than $5 to affiX the stamps so familiar during the Span ish- American war.
 All other documentary stamp taxes of the house bill, estimated to raise s35, GOO, 900, were adopted except those on surety and indemnity bonds, which were exempted. The committee de- cided, however, to reduce the house tax of s cents pack on playing cards to 3 cents for decks costing under 15 cents.
 Consumption taxes on sugar, tea and cocoa were. fixed finally as previously announced after reconsideration, eX cept that the rate on raw cocoa was re- duced to cents a pound and that on prepared cocoa and products increased to cents. The sugar tax of half cent a.pound, , cents on coffee and 5 cents on tea will stand.
 Reconsideration of the proposed re- peal of the law giving sugar refiners "drawback" allowances on exports was discussed today, but decision was post poned Final settlement of the publish CTS tax and possibly other important questions is looked for tomorrow
 Senator Simmons tonight said he ad- hered to his former estimate that the committee probably will complete the revised bill with an aggregate tax levy of around $1.500.000 900 on Saturday and present it to the senate the middle of next week,
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
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WASHINGTON, June 7.-The United Confederate Veterans reelected Gen. George r. Harrison of Opelika, Ala, their commander in chief and selected Tulsa. Okla, as the place for the 1918 meeting, late today after marching up Pennsylvania avenue to the strains of Dixie and passing in review before President Wilson and Vice President Marshall.
 summer shower cooled the atmos- phere as the veterans marched, and in spite of the advanced age of most of the old soldiers, not a case of serious exhaustion was reported.
 President Wilson was on the review ing stand more than two hours and in spite of the shower, he stayed until the last man had passed by.
 We'll go to France or anywhere you want to send us,' cried one party of veterans. Another company shouted, Gall on us if the boys can't do it
 A sign that attracted the attention of the president read in letters two feet high Damn a man who ain't for his country, right or wrong"
 Lieutenant General J. M. Van Zandt of Texas was reelected commander of the trans Mississippi department.
 Resolutions pledging support to President Wilson in the war were adopted amid enthusiastic scenes. The veterans also endorsed bill pending in congress to refund to the southern states the cotton tax collected at the close of the war, and went on record in protest against published state- ment that the south went to war for the same cause for which the Teutonic powers are defying the world.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
BEL CLANS Gj()()[) HELPF ?
 1() ALL |EESS

Tn one of the most elaborately planned and daringly executed man euvers of the war Sir Douglas Haig's forces have dealt mighty blow against the German line in Belgium and have been rewarded with notable gains in terrain and the capture of more than 1000 prisoners and numerous guns of various calibre In addition they in flicted heavy casualties on the Ger mans.
 Over a front of more than nine miles, extending from the region of Ypres southWard nearly to Armentieres, the British started their drive Thursday morning and at nightfall had every where advanced theiri line, capturing villages and numerous points of van tage, among the latter the Messines- Wytschaete ridge, which commands the surrounding plains for miles and which for two and half years has been a troublesome salient.
 The villages of Messines and Wyt- schaete fell into the hands of the Brit ish during the attack and the British even pressed on eastward from Wyt- schaete and occupied the village of Oosttaverne and trenches east of the village on d front of more than five miles.
 Probably never in history was an at- tack launched with greater prepara ton. For days the Wytschaete salient had been the objective of the British guns, which had hurled tons of steel upon it. When the time for the attack came the British loosed mines contain ing 100000 pounds of high explosives in front of the German positions. the detonations being heard 130 miles away in England.
 With consternation reigning among the Germans and under a curtain of fire, English Irish, New Zealand and Ausuanan infantry, with tanks to aid them started across the open. The Germans offered only slight resistance and everywhere were beaten off, even late in the afternoon when they had somewhat regained their comp0sure and attempted a counter attack near the southern end of the line, which was broken up by the British artillery fire.
 Except for a German attack against the French northwest of St. Quentin which the French troops repulsed, quiet prevailed everywhere on the French front except along the Chemin des Danes, where the artillery activity was violent
 Considerable fighting continues be- tween the Austrians and Italians in the Carso region. Along the Vipacco val ley the Italians delivered several thrusts, which were repulsed, while near Jamiano the Austrians have made further gains, according to Vienna. Rome, however, asserts that the Aus trian attacks failed in the latter region as likewise did an offensive in force on the Trentino front.
 Great preparations are being made in France for the arrival of American troops. Already an American trans port containing food for them has ar rived in French port and American warshps are anchored off the French coast.
 Camps have been prepared for all branches of the American forces whc are expected.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
POWER REVENUES
 WILL APPLY UPON
 PROJECT PAYMENT

After months of hard work, ranchers under the local reclamation project have won their fight to have power re- ceipts applied to project cost as paid. Word to this effect came yesterday to Dr. Charles A Van der Veer, secre- tary of the Salt River Valley Water Users association, from Congressman Carl Hayden.
 Congressman Hayden's wire says that the house of representatives has agreed to the conference report on the civil sundry bill which provides that hereafter power receipts will be a credit to project payments and can be used to immediately reduce the annual payments.
 This wire is the best news thousands of water users in this valley have had in many a day. It means that the gov ernment, instead of holding back the power receipts until the close of the project payment period will allow them to immediately apply and thus help out in the annual payments reducing the burden to the farmers many thou sands of dollars annually.
 The battle has not been won without strenuous fight on the part of Con- gressman Hayden and the officials of the Water Users association. They have all along contended that the plan now approved was the only just one to the ranchers of this section but they repeatedly lost their point until this final action, which seems conclusive. The farmers have always had a firm friend in Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane and the news just re- celved Is the continuation of a series of negotiations which have, up to now finally been terminated in victory for the people of this section.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
PHOENIX INVENTION
 MAY BLOCK U BOATS

Among the devices submitted the for sombans the cation for has also been made The has been laid before the  model at to a shortly offered catch generally 
 would be could o
 of the impact of the torpedo which
  folded back the The estimad with is S2o0Co0
  thought of the could
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
MUST I'LL 1 AN[)SS ID
 W|N WAR
[Repuh,ican A. ?. Leased Wirei

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Herbert C. Hoover's report to the government on what the United States must do to sustain its allies with food, made public today. shows that the allies and few neutrals which must be considered require during the next year, billion, bushels of cereals alone and that their needs of meat fats ps, sugar also will he enormons-
 The report closes with an appeal to the American people to assist the food administration in it's efforts to increase production and to con- serve American supplies.
 We are at war" it says. "W must do what success in war de- mands. He also fights who helps a fighter. That is the way we can all help in the war. and if we don't help the war will not be won
 The situation abroad was outlined by MT. Hoover as follows:
 Great Britain normally raises about one fourth of the grain she one-half. The additions necessary to make up the total quantities needed are brought in from various other countries. But in these abnormal times the native production of the fighting allies is greatly reduced by the withdrawal of man power from the farms to the armies and muni- tion factories; also by reason of late frosts this years crop in the United Kingdom. France and Italy is a par tial failure. Opportunity to import from certain grain raising countries as Russia and Rumania, is entirely lacking and from certain others, as Australia, South America and India is greatly lessened on account of the long haul for which ships can not be spared.
 Tn addition, the actual cereal and meat consumption of the allied coun- tries is increased by the transfer of millions of men from sedentary oc- equations to those of great physical activity and by the wastage inci- dental to the feeding of the treat armies in the field. There must al (COntinued from Page FiVe)
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08
CONFEDERATES ARE REVIEWED
 FOSTERING STRAINS IF "D|X|E"

Secretary Daniels entertained Gen eral Harrison and the corps and divi- sion commanders at dinner tonight aboard the presidential yacht May flower
 Receptions and balls tonight brought the reunion to an end Most of the veterans will go to Gettysburg battle field tomorrow where statute to the Virginia soldiers will be unveiled
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08

remnant of an important Belgian town, which with help of the French and British in turn has held out against all the masSed attacks the Germans could fling against it, including the first great surprise of poison gas as a means of supposed civilized warfare.
 Ypres in a sense was avenged today, for Messines ridge has been the -ant- age point from which the Germans have poured torrents of shells into the stricken city. The British also wiped off an old score against the Germans. for they held the ridge in October. 1914. and with very thin forces and virtually no artillery, fought bloodily. but vainly, to hold it when the Plussian troops massed their modern and oVerpowerirg weapons of war against 1t.
 Today's attack lacked many of the clements of surprise which accom- panied the battle of Arras and the successful storming of Nimy ridge. There has been no doubt for three weeF~ past as to the intentions of the British. The Germans know that q big push was to be made against Mes sines and they had plenty of time to nrenare for the defense of that place. Prisoners taken today however. de-  was child's play compared with the gun fire turned upon Messines ridge.
 This fire reached it's climax just as dawn was graying the eastern skies and while the full moon was still sus- pended high in the heavens. Today's success. along a ten mile front from observatory ridge, southeast of Ypres to Ploegstreert wood, just north of Armentieres. proved another triumph for British artillery supremacy.
 As the fighting was wholly on Bel gian soil however the Belgian artillery stationed some distance north of the actual line of attack, lent aid with a violent bombardment of the German positions within range of it's varied calihred weapons.
 Messines ridge is low lying pro montory extending along the greater part of todays fighting front. At it's
 greatest height, it rises barely 70 meters above sea level. The sur rounding country is so low and flat, however, that Messines had an obser- vation value virtually incalculable. It was a position which dominated the northern half of the British line in the west, and no operations of large character could be planned without it's possession.
 Seventy meters is not a great height but when you have been sitting at twenty or thirty meters with the enemy looking down at you and pour ing shot and shell necessarily about you, possession of the higher ground means a victory of supreme import ance.
 Today's attack was accompanied by all of the arts and deviltries of latter day war. The enemy guns and gun crews had been bathed for days in gas shells sent over by the long range British guns. The night was filled with red incendiary flames. Shells that spurted molten lead ir streams rashed in appalling numbers about the heads of the defending soldiers High explosives and shrapnel fire was