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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

The argument that the volunteer
system has succeeded in raising a
iarse army in Canada, and therefore
should be adopted in this country 10
discounted by Congressman William
:. Ware Of Pennsylvania. Last sum-
mer Mr.. Ware spent two weeks in the
dominion and received a vivid i'm.
preston Of the style of campaien con.
'ucted by the government to procure
recruits. Every mar on the street w. G
confronted by huge advertisements
with the finger of Lord Kitchener
pointing at him. and declaring that II
was every mans duty to Immediately
JOIN an overseas regiment and fight
Tor his country. Had 7 been Cana
dian says Mr.. Ware. land had T not
enlisted. I would have been ashamed
to be upon the highways Of Canada "
Enlistments obtained by such methods
can hardly be called voluntary. in
the opinion of Mr.. Ware. and the case
OF Canada ought not to be quoted in
opposition to CONSUMPTION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
A 6eiated CENSORSHIP,

At last the administration has nro-
ouced censorship in a very practical
form. by putting censors in the cab,e
offices to prevent the leak of news
from the country in a form favorable
TO the enemy. The war was on IN
form at least, for three weeks before
this simple and obvious and sensible
ttep was taken. Mckinley was not so
slow in 1898. No sooner was a state Of
war declared than he directed the
signal service Of the army, then COM
manded by Gen. Greedy. the arctic ex-
plorer. to take over all the cable Of
noes In the country. Immediately
censors were placed at the cable ter
minals and the lid was clamped down
tight. The newspapers were not dis
turbed in their work Of publishing the
news for the people at home. This
administration. however, has first
turned its attention to the newspapers
while the opportunity for leaks at
the cable Offices was overlooked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
Editors Letter Box
Brownville, Maine

Brownville, Maine,
Editor Kennebec Journal:
That our friends at home NAV know
now we are faring in the field. we would
ask as favor to the boys Of Co. M
Maine N. G. that you allot a small space
In your paper to the following:
The townspeople Of Brownviile have re-
ceived US with open arms, showing us
every courtesy and even extending them
selves to personal expense and labor to
make us feel at home.
On this FRIDAY EVENING" these kind
folks served us to a splendid banquet; no
one of US feels capable of attempting to
name the entire variety. but together we
are sure of the following as a part Of the
bountiful spread:
Roast pork and boiled ham with the
usual side dishes came first; followed by
fruit. egg and vegetable salads. hot raised
rolls and coffee. Then too, there were
doughnuts. cookies and taits. cake Of all
known varieties, and last but far from
least, pies. apples squash. mince. lemon.
pineapple. custard, and cream.
The boys showed their appreciation
after the spread by giving rousing
cheers for the town and also the ladies
who served the banquet. The occasion
will never be forgotten by the boys of
NJ Co.
SERGT. A. F. PAGE.
SERGT. F. B. SPRAGUE.
Brownville, Me-, May 4. 1917.
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Women Give Out

Housework is hard enough when
healthy. Every Augusta woman who is
having backache, blue and nervous
spells, dizzy headaches and kidney or
bladder troubles, should be glad to heed
this Augusta woman's experience:
Mrs. Ellen G. Norcross, IS Bridge ST.,
Augusta, says: II suffered from kidney
trouble for a number Of years. At times.
my back gave out on me and was hard
ly able to drag myself around. My kid
neys were irregular in action, also,
Doan's Kidney Pills had been used in
my family with such good results that
tried them. 1t was no time before 1
got better. I gladly recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills to other kidney sufferers"
Price 5oc. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pflls-the same that Mrs. Nor
cross had. Foster Milburn Co.. Props.
Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

The world 10 not finished; neither
can ideas be final: they change
their shapes while we look.-E. W.
Howe.
Dr.. Mr.. Saunders Stop?

The tuberculosis problem has been
solved" over and over again-but hu-
mainly is still fighting for existence
against the white plague.
The U-boat cure offered by Chair
man Saunders of the Naval Consult
ing Board strikes us with the same de-
gree of conviction felt when a new
consumption cure appears.
The only evidence of solution" of
the German menace to our interests
will be a sudden cessation of Uboat
attacks. Then Americans will be-
lieve that someone has solved the
problem. Paper solutions are like
notes" to enemy forces. demanding
that they be good.
When Mr.. Saunders brings home the
boat bacon. then Wen believe.
Meantime. it would seem that the gov
eminent would do well to start it's
censorship high up at home. -
We are duly grateful to Mr.. Saun-
ders Tor wishing to relieve American
anxiety. but the people of United
States are not becoming nervous
wrecks over present prospects. In
deed we fear it will take real disaster
to thoroughly arouse the general pub
lie to the fact that we are actually at
war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

Houlton, Me-. May 4. 1917.
Editor Kennebec Journal:
| At first was opposed to the draft.
but on further study concluded it was
the right thing. It means that the
ones to go will be those that ought to
go. Then the objections raised to 1t
| by a certain class showed how weak
was their cause. One congressman OPP
posed because CONSCRIPT suggested
| CONVICT. The open letter to Presi-
| dent Wilson. which you printed for
| Mrs. Evans, in which she argued for
| those who have conscientious objec-
| tons to war or whose sympathies are
on the other side, finished the case. l
| am reminded OF when I heard Rev. H.
E. Dunnack speak for the Progressive
party. He convinced me the other
| way.
Regarding those who are religiously
opposed to wsr, 1 belong to that class
and claim a right to speak from that
point Of view. War is a crime, and
like every crime, must be suppressed.
He who gives opposition to war as a
reason for objecting to military serv-
ice is like the man who should plead
opposition to crime as a reason for not
!
deserves less respect. Socialism is pro-
German. The leading socialist writ
ere, like Karl Marx, have been Ger
man. large proportion of the So
cialists in this country are hyphenates.
and their teachings are strongly faint
ed with ''kultur." Their idea of social
ism calls for tyranny, which is Eng
lish for "kuitur," and the tyranny of
Iate -,
pose, if he would but call himself So
cialist. Perhaps the greatest danger
| confronting us today is that the
Kaiser will profess conversion to so
cialism. dupe the socialists Of Russia
into separate peace. and supplant
civilization with "kultur." The social
list peace conference in Stockholm in
stigated in part by American social
lists, seems to be seeking something Of
that sort. 1t would be difficult to find
grosser Misrepresentation than those
regarding our foreign policy. in the
Appeal to Reason, the organ of the So
cfalist party. In a series Of charges
against the president Is this state
ment that reveals the animus Of the
whole: He bullied Germany on the
subject of submarine warfare" Else
where in the same issue, Sept. 30,
1916, is the statement in italics,
1T was the helplessness Of the
Kaiser that kept us out Of war with
Germany" The setting Of the state
ment shows that the writer sympa-
thized with the Kaiser in his inability
to stand up for his rights. AS for the
! splendid young man who is not opposed
to war in general but to this war in
particular, and the question, Must his
saving civilization. Permit me to add
diced. ignorant and willful that he re-
| fuses to see tie right Of this war, then
his will should be broken and his
| thinking capacity developed. Mrs.
Evans seems to be pleading for those
who nate England. This is not a ques-
ton of gratifying race hatreds, but Of
saving civilization. Permit me to say
that am socialist, but not along the
lines of the Socialist party, which is
the chief hindrance to Socialism, We
must save civilization, not from true
Socialism but from "kultur." The
Socialists are working, indirectly at
least, for "kultur.''
~ f. E. HARRIS.
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"Free" Russia.

Russia has passed another crisis
and the new government is trying to
work with it's clumsy, ineffective tools.
The masses are kindly and wish to do
right, but are illiterate and impulsive.
Years must be required to put Rus
STA on a stable, dependable self-gov-
eminent basis, so let us not build our
hopes too high on the conduct of Rus
STA throughout the remainder or the
war.
The most dangerous element con-
fronting world democracy today is
not U-boat warfare, but free" Russia,
whore the free" people now know
their strength but do not know wha'
to do with it.
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Dissatisfied with New Quarter.

The vaciliation of the Democratic
administration is equally apparent in
small matters as in large ones. Every
one knows that recently quarter dol
lar OF new design was put into circu-
lation. supposedly after careful exam
inaticn Of various designs and the Sc
lection OF one that would meet the re-
auirements from both an artistic and
practical standpoint. Mr.. McAdoo's
mind in the matter however, has ev-
identity undergone a change, as there
is now pending in Congress a PROPOSE
ton, presented by no less a Democrat
than the chairman of the Senate
committee on banking and currency,
&c change the quarter dollar design by
rearranging the stars, switching the
eagle around. changing the lettering,
and making the surface concav&. It is
well that the coin will still bear the
abel Quarter Dollar else it would he
difficult for the average citizen to
recognize it through its rapidly chang
irg DISCUSSES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
BaniSheS
Nervousness
Puts Visorand Amb ition into
Rundown, Tired Out
PeoDle

If you feel tired out, out of sorts, de.
spondent, mentally or physically de-
pressed. and lack the desire to accom-
plish things, get a 50-cent box of Wen
dells Ambition Pills at Bowditch- Web
ster Co.'s today and your troubles will
be over.
If you drink too much, smoke too
much. or are nervous because of over.
work of any kind, Wendelrs Ambition
Pills will make you feel better in three
days or money back from Bowditch-
Webster Co. on the first box purchased.
For all affections of the nervous sys.
tenn, constipation. loss Of appetite. lack
of confidence. trembling, kidney or liver
complaints. sleeplessness, exhausted vi
tally or weakness Of any kind, get a
box of Wendell's Ambition Pills today on
the money back plan. Mail orders filed,
charges prepaid. by The Wendell Phar-
macal Company, Inc. Syracuse. N. T.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
Carrying Loans for Employees

In order that all those wishing to
participate in the new government loan
may have an opportunity of so doing,
the banking house Of Hornblower &
Weeks has notified it's employees in all
Offices that it will be glad to carry-at
the same rate of interest as the bonds
yield-any amount of the Liberty
Loan, of which two billion bonds at
3h per cent are about to be issued,
and for which subscriptions can be en-
tered up to June IS, such subscriptions
on the part of the employees to be paid
for in IL or less monthly instruments.
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WASHINGTON

EAST-F. E. Poland of Maiden,
Mass, is at Camp Medomak for a few
days experimenting the planting of
the farm crops and usual garden
sass" used at the camp during the
summer months.
Mrs. Gertrude Peasley of Jefferson
visited few days at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Suke-
forth last week.
Ernest Light and Rodolphus Suke-
forth were in Jefferson Saturday on a
business trip.
e. Prescott of North Washington
was in this place last week whitening
ceilings for several of the housekeep-
ers. Verify, l say, house cleaning
time is here.
Mrs. Blanche Johnston visited Mrs.
Mary Bowley one afternoon last week.
Mrs. Melissa Sukeforth visited her
daughter. Mrs. Inez Leigher at South
Liberty one day recently.
Henry Cunningham of Jefferson was
in this place recently looking after
young cattle and oxen.
Mrs. Bessie Light visited her moth
err. Mrs. Francena Millay at Burkett-
vile few days last week.
Allan Ripley recently purchased
horse of George Hall of Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

May 4. 1917 Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at the office of Treasurer, Eastern
Branch. N. H. D. ". s.. National Sol
diers' Home, Maine. and there opened at
P. M. May 16, 1917, for 1900 tons Btu
minous Coal; 800 tons Anthracite Coal, egg
size; 225 tons Anthracite coal, range size,
(20o0 lbs. to ton), delivered in cargo lots
along side Home wharf at Randolph, Me. !:
for discharging coal at Home wharf at
Randolph, Maine; for transportation Of
coal from Home wharf (shed) at, RAN
dolpl, Maine. to main shed at the Branch,
for fiscal year commencing July /, 1917.
In accordance with instructions and speci-
ncationS, copies of which with blank pro-
posals can be had upon application to
Major F. L. Appleton. Treasurer.
may7d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
READFIELD

Readfield Grange met Saturday, May
5 with a good attendance. After the
regular business a very interesting
paper was read, Books, Their Value,
How Determined?" by Georgia M.
Johnson. Recess for diner after which
the following program was presented
by Chas Crosby, lecturer pro tenn:
Singing by Grange, Star Spangled
Banner; reading, Alma M. Clough: ad-
dress, "Beautifying the Home
Grounds" S. H. Eaton, Asst. State
Horticulturist, which was instructive
and interesting. A hearty vote of
thanks was given him by the Grange.
Reading. Marion Lucas; duet, Mona
Elliott and Alice E. Walker ended the
DrOirram,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

ing up like little white sponge. Then
it loosens from your toe--and glory
hallelujah. the corn comes off as though
you'd take a glove off your hand"'
Yes, "Gets-It" is the corn discovery of
the age More "Gets-It" is sold by many
times than any other corn remedy in ex-
istence Try it and you'll know the rea-
son why. 1t takes two seconds to apply
it, and it dries at once. That's all.
Don't experiment-follow the experience
of millions and use "Gets-It.'
"Gets-It' is sold everywhere, Csc a
bottle, or sent on receipt of price by E.
Lawrence & Co.. Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Augusta and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy by John
Coughlin Bowditch & Webster and p. ].
Begin. Arthur TSreault ADV.
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Maine Gossip
Our National Banner.
(By Dexter Smith.)

(By Dexter Smith.)
Ger the high and DER the lowly
Floats that banner bright and holy
In the rays Of Freedoms sun,
In the nations heart embedded.
Ger our Union newly welded,
One in all, and all in one.
Let that banner wave forever.
May it's lustrous stars fade never,
Till the stars shall pale on high:
While there's right the wrong defeating
While there's hope in true hearts beating
Truth and freedom shall not die.
AS it f1oated long before us,
Be it ever floating DER us,
Ger our land from shore to shore.
There are freemen yet to wave it,
Millions who would die to save it.
Wave it, save it, evermore.
written in 1861
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course in cooking for naval re-
serve men has been opened at New
mort, r. l., and number OF prominent
women have arranged TO teacn the re-
cruits in groups of 90 to prepare sub
stantial hot meals while on patro
duty off the coast. A camp site for the
purpose mas been engaged ana mater
ial will be furnished by the naval
training station. The recruits VII
not he required to take an examina-
ton in their new course, but will be
asked to eat what they cook.
The cruelties Of war are inconceiv-
able
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
Ballots for Both
in The
Pine Tree State /.

Inc seventh suffrage ward in Port
land has opened headquarters in the
vacant store at the corner Of Neal and
Congress street, Portland, and will be
there for this week. Suffrage liter
allure will be distributed and other
activities will be carried on, with
something interesting each day. The
arrangements are under the care of
Mrs. Edmund DeGarmo and Mrs.
Frank Mills. ward leaders. The win
dow display will be in charge of Mrs.
F. Ernest Holman, and on Wednesday
afternoon at O'Clock, Miss Helen N.
Bates Is to read the clever little suf-
frage comedy Election Day" It is
expected that there will be many pres
ent as the public is cordially invited.
Those who believe in woman suf-
frage believe that it Is first aid to
patriotism. because patriotism depends
upon love of country and a sense of
responsibility to ones country. The
responsibility in a democratic govern
ment like the United States rests with
the voters. AS long as one half Of the
people are denied the vote, the sense
pie will not be fully developed. Some
inherit from mothers as well as faith
ers. Does the country need patriotic
and responsible men? Then it must
develop patriotic women with a high
sense Of responsibility. True prepar.
edness means the development of all
the country's resources. Woman suf-
frage means patriotism. Women want
the ballot because it is an added means
Of serving their country, and Is great
developer Of responsibility. Until the
women of this nation are equally re-
sponsible with men, one half of its
resources will be neglected. and the
country will not reach its full devel-
opment Of strength.
II believe women should have the
ballot because I believe in a govern
ment Of the people, for the people, by
(alD the people" writes Myra D. Nc
Kechnie, State superintendent of W.
c. T. U. mothers meetings. "Since
woman is under the law" she contin-
ues, eft is only just that we should
have a voice in making the law"
The regular meeting of the EQUAL
Suffrage league of Dover and Foxcroft
will be held at the home Of Mrs. w. L.
Sampson Monday afternoon, May Z, at
2.45. 1t is urged that every member
and all those interested in the move
ment be present. for not only does the
election of officers for the following
year take place, but now Is the time
for each to help make Maine the first
of the equal suffrage states on the At
lantic coat, and to show her willing
ness to support the war relief work.
There was a suffrage mass meet
ing in the BiJou Theatre. Bangor, on
Sunday afternoon at under the
auspices OF the Bangor League. All
were invited to attend and local or
chestra furnished the music. Rev.
A. A. Smith presided and Rev. Alva
Scott and Rev. II. s. CaDrdn took part
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SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.


o re
Until the Of our owl
a
o Thou lookest today
IN
them oo)
how proud and true
to "
go o Somewhere in France!
All, lookm m by,
World wearing both plume and lance
And now will Somewhere In France
of battles far
blood that mans hand stay;
head high they advance,
holds dear-Somewhere in France
all he.ba of
o bleed is ght
all trueso Of rich
of old
mott he speak Of these
nd shall of life
hey heardh Observation-Disclosures in France!
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Mortified Conferences.

Mr.. William r. Moody, president of
the Mortified schools and conferences
extends a most cordial invitation to
ministers. leaders in the various forms
of church work, and all Christian peo-
pie, to gather at Mortified this sum-
mer for a special season of spiritual
preparation through prayer. Bible
study, meditation, and Christian fell
lowship, that the church may be bet
ten. fitted to take her place of rightful
leadership in these momentous days
This will mark the 35th year of these
religious gatherings founded by Mr.
Moody's father, the evangelist, Mr.
Dwight l.. Moody.
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Oak Grove Y. M, C, A,

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of Oak Grove Summary has been
very fortunate in securing able speak
ers for their meetings. Among these
have been International Y. M. C. A.
secretaries and college deputation
teams. One of the most helpful meet
ings of the year is anticipated We'd
nesday, May 9, when DR.. T. E. Hardy
of Waterville will address the boys on
the young mems problems and we hope
that all the boys will take advantage
of this opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
The World War a Year Ago
T0day-MaY 8.

The Cymric, formerly in the At
lantic passenger service, sunk by q
German submarine of the Irish
coast while carrying munitions
from the United States to Eng
land.
Four German attacks around
Hill 304 and Hill 2S7 repulsed by
French artillery.
United States replies to the Ger
man note Of May A, accepting the
declaration Of abandonment Of the
submarine war against merchant
ships, but the new policy cannot
be made contingent upon negotia-
lions between the United States
and England.
Two Years Ago Today.
Survivors of the Lusitania
reached Queenstown. Although
duly warned, Great Britain had
made no attempt to convoy the
ship across the danger zone.
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Editor Kennebec Journal:
You have my thanks and I have heard
your paper praised by a great many for
the real truth about farm conditions con-
tanned In Mondays and Wednesday s
papers. The farmers have not forgotten
the year they dumped thousands Of
bushels Of potatoss-did the State help
US then. or would they next fall Of the
same conditions prevailed? I have had
business that brought me in contact with
"a great many Farmers the past few weeks
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Bulgarian statesman argues that
by entering the war the United States
really ceased to make war on Ger
many, because we shall now have to
keep our munitions at home for our
own troops. That highly intelligent
Bulgar who reasons like German
philosopher, should know that this
country has rot yet thrown in its high
gear for the production Of war mater
ialS
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in the devotional services. Mrs. Liv-
ingston delivered the grafton. "Democ-
racy and Women" one of her most
pleasing lectures. All ministers were
asked to give notice of the meeting
from their pulpits on Sunday morn
ing. All the fraternal orders and
mems classes Of this city were invited
and people from the surrounding
towns and cities. Manager Brogrett
of the Bijou loaned the theatre for the
meeting and this act Is appreciated by
the local league.
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Your flag and my flag
And how il flies TODAY"

<A1IO I1OW 1t I11OS cO0oy,
but does it fly correctly, does it hang
correctly? Who knows? The gov
eminent departments, army posts,
custom houses and naval vessels fly
the flag; they do not hang it. There is
no law regarding it. Army regula-
tons provide that:
At every military post or station the
flag will be hoisted at the sounding of
the first note Of the reveille, or the first
note Of the march if a march is played
before the reveille. The flag will be
lowered at the sounding Of the last