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The Press., 1917-04-12
Wonderful Self Control.

'We have one of the hardest work ing typewriters in the world"
 ''Why do you think so?"
 Sometimes sae pounds her machine for fully half an hour at stretch without stopping to adjust her hack hair." Brooklyn Citizen.
 Coffee and Pianos.
 There iS q clos" re,ation between the CoTec industry and the piano business in Guatcmala Whenever there is a rg od year for coffee in the republic there Is a better demand for pianos
The Press., 1917-04-12

Itch Itch Itch l-Scratch Scratch 1! Scratch The more you scratch, the worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment For eczema, any skin itching. 50c box.
The Press., 1917-04-12
Made to Order
FOR SALE.

One Cream Separator, tubular A, never used, 300 lbs per hour-cheap; Top Carriage, used but little, 0ne-Horse Farm Wagon, good one One. Horse Wheel Harrow, Rake and Feed ut- ter; also tons good hay-priee low. These things must be sold to make room.
 "swbl LEON w. CHASE, stafford, conn.
The Press., 1917-04-12

NOTICE.-As my wife Mary c. Boyer, ~ has left my bed and board without just cause or pr1vocat1On, all perso' are hereby Ior- bidd to trust her on my account after his date. CLARENCE l. BOYER.
 April 2, 1917. "3w1
The Press., 1917-04-12

EOR SALE. My Ford runabout, has n Gray & Davis e'ectTic starter and lights winter and summer top and other extras.
 DIR l.. SMITH.
The Press., 1917-04-12

| OST-A Pig, weighing between 150 to A 200 lbs; color black with white feet and a white spot under chin FinGer please nntif
 JOHN KRAVAREK, Segee place.
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LNOR SALE-Two Jpr-ey and three EIolstein Heifrrs, with calves by heir sides
 3W1 CHARLES N HESTER. Union
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ENOR SALE.-ParlOr organ, in good A' condition. MRS. B. TONNE, 47 Vest ford Avenue '1
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NEW MILCH COW Tor sale.
 IN k. A. JACOBSEN. Te'. 6i-l2. 2tf
The Press., 1917-04-12
Taxes for the Town of Union.

Property taxes in the town of Union, on list of 1916, are due May 1. 1917 and payable at pal until June 1. 1917 For he purpose Of collecting above taxes will be at the town hall on May z and ay 30th, from 10 D. m. On all taxes unpaid June 1sU interest will be charged and all legal fees for collection.
 JOHN RIZNER, Collector. Dated at Union April 9, 1917.
The Press., 1917-04-12

I1OR SALE.-One set brass double N harness; also single harness and riding saddle. FREDERIC FAULKNER.
The Press., 1917-04-12

STRAWBERRY PLANTS FOR SALE. The kind that raised our large ber- rieS last season. CHOICE SEED POTATOES-Also few bushels of cheap ones.
 FIRED BRUCE.
 WeStfOrd Avenue.
The Press., 1917-04-12

The poorest way to face life is to sace with sneer.- Theodore Roosevelt.
The Press., 1917-04-12

AT Court of Probate holden at Tol- "A land, within and for the district of Tol- land, on the 4th day of April. A. D. 1917.
 Present, EDWIN S. AGARD. Judge.
 on motion of Martha N. Waldo, administratrfN on the tntestate estar of Harry Waldo late or Holland, within said district, deceased
 This Court doth decree that six months rom above date be allowed and limited for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrat K, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertts- ing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-posJ in said town Of lol. land nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 EDWIN <. AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1917-04-12
A T Court oi Probate holden at Staf. A 1nrd. within and for the district of Stafrnrd

IA ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 10th day Of April, A. D 1917
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the administrator on the estate Of Phebe Anderson, late Of stafford, within said district. deceased.
 1t is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Onlce in said District, on the 24th day of April, 1917, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by sting copy Of this order on he public sixn post in said town of stafford, and by advertising the same In newspaper published In Stafford, and hav- Ing circulation in said district.
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1917-04-12

LOR SALE.--Two Top Carriages and Harness. Inquire at The Press office.
The Press., 1917-04-12

A FINE BEAGLE HOUND for sale.
 Reason for selling. going to leave town. ddress Box 15. StaHoTd '2wI
The Press., 1917-04-12

L'OR SALE CHEAP-A secondhand BicJ Gle, in good condition.
 '2w52 CHESTER BOYER, Crystal Lake
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EOR SALE CHEAP. Buick Car, UN seeedy and powerful. Would make a go d truck Has two bndieS-run bout and touring Inquire at The Press office. 2tf
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NOR SALE-Ahout three tons of good
 4 Hay. James Fitzgerald, Stafrord Street. If
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NOTICE. From April l4'h ,h" black " smith shops vii b" closed >atu'd Iys at 12 o'clock G FRAZIER. ARTHUR LOSE. 2w
The Press., 1917-04-12
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf A ford, within and for the District of stafford

on the 10th day Of April, A. D. 1917.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK. Judge.
 On motion of Edith Vi. Matthews, administra- trlx on the estate of Everett K. Matthews, late of stafford, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors or said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the admlnistraiTtx ,and directs that the public nctice be given Of this order by advertising the same said District, and by posting copy n the public sign post in said tow n of stan r1, near est the place where the d ceased last dwI It
 Certified from Record
The Press., 1917-04-12

A T Court of Probate holden at Tot. A land, within and for the district of olland, on the 5lh day of ApTtl, A. D. 1917.
 Present, EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
 Estate of Eddie Dunn, a n inor of Holland, said dis rct.
 The guardian having made written appli. cation to said Court. in accordance with the statute for an order of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described tn rein, II Is
 Ordered. that said application be heard at the probate once fin Holland on the 18th day or April, 1917 at 70 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be given, ny inserting copy of this order Tn The Press, newspaper haVlng Circulation in said district, and that return be made to this Court. ., ,
 Attest, EDWIN S. AgARD, Judge.
The Press., 1917-04-12

IT NJ. SWARTFIGuER, Eyesipht ! Is Specialist, Rockville Office haufs Q to i2 -l to 5. Sundays by appointment. Car fare paid one way. 3fU
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GTORAGE ROOM to let in th,' Lu ldihg C In the rear of The PIess off"
 LEW Is \ C ArGHLIN.
The Press., 1917-04-12

A IL PERSONS who have been slan- "A dering me and telling what propose to do and the way shall conduct my business during the war. are hereby notified that unless slch talk is discontinued legal steps vii be a en [" prevent it. have declared my inl ent1O 10 b - come a citizen of the Tinted Sfates. ana will do nothing that will In any way iDjure any Of her subjects. l cOnsi fer myself Hs loyIl 10 Unrle Sam as many of those who are maxi Ig the slan- dc rOuS staten, ntS.
 HENRY FIC KTNGER Baker.
The Press., 1917-04-12

MT. and Mrs. George E. KeeDey have returned from winters sojourn at the Clarendon hotel, Sea Breeze, Fla
 Mrs. George Homer is at home again after a two-months' visit in Pasadena, Gal, and Eugene, Or with her sons, Carl and Dudley.
The Press., 1917-04-12

DHOTO Finishing for amateurs, de
 I veloping. printing, copying and enlarging, All orders receive prompt and careful attention no matter how large, no IT alter how small. Mall orders promptly filled FREDERICK HlRSCH
 F. U Box 422, Stafford Springs. Tel. Con tg4,
The Press., 1917-04-12

IA ANTED-A gi:l to wash di-hes. W MRS. F. K KEEFE.
The Press., 1917-04-12

]. OR SALE Hay. first and SecOnI quality. RANK FE\TON If
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k"OR SALE-About two tons of good Y hay. c. L TURNER, Staffordville.
The Press., 1917-04-12

To feel strong, have good appetite and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Burdock Bl"od Bitters, the family system tonic. Price $1.
The Press., 1917-04-12
DsTRICT OF MANSFIELD, ss. Pro
AT Court of Probate holden at Sta

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- 0 ford, within and for the District Of Stafford, on the 5th day Of April, A. D. 1917.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK. Judge.
 On motion of GeorgIanna Walker, adminIstra- trtX on the estate of Lucy A Cummings, late of StaTOId, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the admlnistratr1x, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of StaRord, nearest the plac where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Clerk.
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A FEW tons of first-class Hay for sale. "A 47tf WALTER BLICK, Orcuttville.
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PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.

$ < < ~ ~ < z ; 4..a <. ., *~ c@ Q c
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DISTURB TO LET at Hydeville also \ for sale. 2 Or3 tons of Rowen and Hay Scale
 MRS. H. c: DUNHAM, Telephone 1O6-S2. tf5O
The Press., 1917-04-12

GRINDING TIMBER FOR SALE in . the town of Union-one pine lot, one pine and chestnut lot. Inquire of W. s. K. WEBSTER, Palmer, Mass, F. D. 2, Phone 1O6-4, Palmer. 50tf
The Press., 1917-04-12

DARED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS ID for sale. Fertile and f1rst-Class stock 75c per 13 eggs. or $5 for TOO. Write W. J. Bowler
 West VI Ellington, or Crystal Lake, or orders can be left at the Mccormick Drug Store, Stafford Springs. 50tt
The Press., 1917-04-12

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
Editors Letter Box.
Fears Ecclesiastical Trust.

Editor Kennebec Journal
In the Journal of recent date was
half-column article on the World Con-
ference on Faith and Honor" which has
for its purpose the visible reunion OF
Christendom," meaning, presumably,
the amalgamation of all so called Chris
tan bodies in one church. Without par
ticularizing It seems sufficient to observe
that this is movement to formulate an
ecclesiastical trust. with its sacerdotal
prescriptions.
In a news item from Bolton Hill we
were informed that two missionaries OF
the Latter Day Saints, or Mormons, had
been holding meetings in the school house
for year, and that they had won the
respect of the community" and regret
was expressed at their departure. Aside
from the questionable use of school
houses to spread the propaganda of the
Mormon church, this is suggestive OF the
idea prevalent among some lackadaisical
people, and others who are always look
ing for unity" that zone religion is
just as good as another" and indicative
of the weakening of Christian principles
and ideals. Why not include the Nor
mons IN the proposed WorIu-Wloe codles-
cence? 1t would be just as reasonable to
attempt to unite all governments in one
political system. as to organize all re-
ligions in one body. And If it were feast
BILE it would no. be desirable, for it would
mean that N people would be controlled
by political and hierarchical overlords.
One of the most significant passages in
President Wilson's war message is the
statement that it is the rights of ma
tions and the privilege of men every
where to choose their way of life and of
obedience" That is the antithesis of
Kaiserism and ecclesiasticism, against
which we are fighting to make the world
a safe place for democracy.
c. l.. Freeman.
Jefferson, June 5, 1917
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
Topsham Grange

Topsham Grange held its regular
session Saturday night with a good at
tendance, presided over by the worthy
overseer, the worthy master being i'll
with the measles. Two applications
were presented. After the business
meeting the lecturer presented the fol-
lowing program: Music by the Grange;
vocal solo, Belle Rackley reading,
Belle Young: question. Resolved, That
it is better to convey scholars to the
village school than to support rural
schools" this was opened by Roger
Williams in the affirmative and Fred
Rackley in the negative. followed by
others. This was an interesting dis
cussion especially by Charles Given
one of the schoolboard A vocal solo
was given by Doris Edgecomb. A con-
nundrum was asked by the lecturer,
Charles Given answered ii and was
escorted to her desk and he was pre-
sented with prize. "Our Duty During
the Present Crisis. was talked upon by
A. T. Bickford and Anthno Barrett.
Next Saturday night Harold J, Shaw
will be present
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COMING EVENTS

June Injecting of Maine Hotel proprie-
tors to consider conservation of food in
hotels, Augusta.
June 7-Semi-annual meeting of Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society," Port
land.
June -14-Commencement week at
Maine Central Institute, Pittstield.
June 9-Maine Bankers Association, an
nual meeting, Portland.
June 9-Western Maine Wellesley Asso-
citation. New Meadows.
June 9-13-Commencement week. Univer-
sity of Maine, Orono.
June 1O-12-Leavitt Institute Commence
ment, Turner
June 0-13-Commencement East Maine
Conference Seminary, BuCkSport.
June 10-13-109th annual commencement
at Bridgton Academy, Bridgton.
June 10-l3-Commencement at Kent S
Hill.
June 12-Superior court. Kennepec
county, civil term, Watervllle
June 13-14-Annual session of the Maine
Conference of Unitarian churches, Au-
gusta
June 15-21-Bowdoin Commencement.
June 25-a6-Annual meeting of Farmers
Union of Maine. WaterVille.
July 9-13-Annual conferences of Super
intendents of schools and Secondary
school principals, Castne.
July 16-AuguSt Estate Summer schools
for Teachers, Castine, Pennington and
Machas.
June 17-Reunion of 4th Me. Regi-
ment at Oakland park, Rockland.
June 7-2eCommencement at Hebron
Oct 4-6-Four County Fair at Union
Park, PittSfleld.
Maine Teachers Meetings
Sent 5. 6 and T. Waldo county Belfast.
Sept A. Washington county, Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

II England had listened to such capable
advisers as Lord Roberts and LORD
Kitchener and read history to any pur-
pose, if she had had an open mind and
had been observant, she would have
had millions Of trained men in Belgium
in two weeks, instead Of ''muddling
along" for nearly two years with the
volunteer system that broke down be-
cost her billions of dollars.
There is OUR LESSON. We have the
men and the means. The enemy is not
pressing US. We can aid our allies I'M
measurably while we are preparing.
Then let us prepare as no other nation
has prepared or could prepare, for this
may yet be OUR war for civilizations
best hope against greed and autocracy
We have taken stock Of our man
power and found its millions ready
We have taken stock of our money
power and found it ready billions.
Z Now we. must fully replace politics
with patriotism-and train. Let us re-
place political bureaucratic stupidity
with expert knowledge-and equip.
On the efficiency and thoroughness
with which we do these things, from
this nour, depend the saving of thous-
ands OF precious lives and untold mil
lions of treasure.
With the sons of the rich and the
poor wearing the same uniform and do
ing the same work, without distinction.
democracy will be living reality and
not an empty pretense The training
will DO more for our country AFTER
the war than any other agency.
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Senator j, c, w. BeckL

senator ). G. w. Beckham, Of Ken
lucky: The liquor interests of this
country have been driven to their la st
stand in their fight against prohibition.
Inc only argument now upon which
they rely is the argument Of revenue
and taxation. They would have us be-
heve. both in state and in nation, that
1t is important, if not essential, that we
should have this product as a means
or raising revenue. They have had to
abandon every other argument. The
progress of scientific and medical in
vestigation has proven every other ar
gument that they have advanced fall
lacious, and l believe that this is
equally fallacious with the others.
Many are inclined to think that the
liquor industry pays a revenue in this
country, in Nation, in State, in county,
and in municipality. AS a matter of
fact, the liquor industry pays no rev.
enue at all. 1t is merely to a small ex-
tent, tax collector, and it is the worst
tax collector ever known. Those en-
gagged in the manufacture and in the
sale of alcoholic liquors pay no taxes
except what they collect from the con-
sumerS."
Let us ask: Did nation, state, coun-
ty or municipality, ever pay 900 per
cent. for collections Of any other taxes ?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The Boards Of Education Of Houlton
end Hodgdon have received the resig-
nation of Linville w. Robbins as Dis
trict Superintendent of Schools of the
Houlton- Hodgdon district. Mr.. Rob-
bins has been Superintendent Of this
district for four years. and during that
time the schools have increased their
efficiency to such an extent that they
are now recognized as among the best
in New England. 1t will be hard to
find a better superintendent and his
resignation was received with much re-
gret-Aroostook Pioneer.
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Wheat and

w 44V4V w 0SOAD SAAA~D
Milk-the two most per.
feet foods given to man.
Dietetic experts may quar-
rel about everything else.
but they are agreed on
this. The proper combina-
ton is Shredded Wheat
Biscuit with milk-the
greatest amount of protein
(the element that builds
muscular tissue) for the least
money. Two or three of
these Biscuits with milk
make a nourishing breakfast
on which to start the days
work and they cost only a
few cents. A boon to the
housewife because they are
ready-cooked and ready-to-
eat. Delicious with berries
or other fruits. Made at
Niagara Falls, N. Y.
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The Viojlantes,

OF late our readers have quite prob
ably noticed articles credited to vari-
Gus writer's, of the Vigilantes." Per-
haps they have wondered who and
what are the "Vigiantes," and we can
offer no better explanation than that Of
the George H. Doran Publishing Co,
which says:
One of the most promising and in
terosting organizations that the war
has already brought into existence and
put on the firing line Of work is the
Vigilantes. a society of prominent au-
thors and illustrators, the slogan Of
which is For Patriotic Purposes"
The executive committee consists Of
Porter Emerson Browne, Munroe
Douglas Robinson. Charles Hanson
Towne, Thomas c. Desmond, Hermann
Hagedorn Julian Street and j. Harry
yelling executive secretary
With true American chivalry. the
proceedings, which will last, through
the war and possibly thereafter. COM
menced with a luncheon at Delmoni-
cos to the women members, approx
mately 60 of whom have been enrolled.
Notable features of this function were
the opening address by Augustus
Thomas, the speech Of Mrs. Mary Aus
tin and the poems written and deliv-
cred by several of the poetic fraternity.
Besides the committee, the guests COM
prised Gertrude Anterior, Mrs. William
Faversham, Samuel Hopkins Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Poole. Mrs. Edwin
Arlington Robinson, Mary Roberts
Rinehart, Gertrude Lynch, Abbie Far
well Brown, Elizabeth Dejeans, ct al.
The objects briefly outlined by the
new society are: To arouse the coun-
try to a realization of the importance
of the problems confronting the Amer
lean people: to awaken and cultivate
in the youth Of the country a sense OF
public service and an intelligent In
terest in citizenship and national prob
lens: to work vigorously for prepared
ness, mental, moral and physical; to
work with especial vigor for universal
military training and service under
exclusive federal control, as basic
principle of American democracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

For the information Of that inquisitive
agriculturist whom men know as Chad,
of the Kennebec Journal, we desire to
state that our experience with sunfiowers
as beanpoles. in the nature OF labor.
saving device, has been such as to make
us a confirmed advocate of the more la.
borious method involved in cutting o ana
sticking poles. We absolve Squire Worm
wood of the Biddeford Journal OF the
charge of leading us into the sunfiower
experiment. as we don't believe Worm,
wood knows a sunfiower from a pun
thistie-=though we shall Indignantly re-
sent any intimation from Chad that the
Squire doesn't know Observation-Disclosures
Union.
1t has taken Colonel Condor so many
weeks to squeeze out the above that we
withhold another request we had to
make Of him as to his convictions con-
corning the relative value Of well
stoned up on top Of the ground and
one dug into the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

"Then she used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment, and one box of Cuticura Oint-
ment with two cakes of Soap healed
her." (Signed) Miss Claire Boisver,
Harriwille, R. l., August "a, 1916.
While Cuticura Soap wo rks wonders in
most cases Of skin troubles it is also ideal
for everyday toilet USE Cuticura Oint-
ment used for little irritations, pimples,
etc. will do all and more than the major
ity Of expensive creams in keeping the
skin soft and clear.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail addxess postcard: "Cuticura,
Dept. r. Boston" Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The Old Town Wooden Co. on accoun.
OF the expiration Of the lease Of the
Glencoe Wooden Co. mill in sanSery,lle
expiring. and having a large contract
LOT army goods. has bought the plant
OF the Hussey Wooden Co. I'm c;uiIford'
and will take possession July 1st 1917
ms Is comparatively new mill. all
modern machinery, and the COMPANY
WIS very fortunate to obtain II at this
time 1t has 80 looms and as soon "a
.hsy take possession they will run II Al
,un capacity. This company at their
MN IN Ola Town Is putting In an add
..onai set OF cards. The Old Town
wooien Co. has been Q very successful
pant since 1t was taken over by Mr.
1Iay ana his associates and has added
MUCH 10 the prosperity OF the city.
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Steamer Islander

Leave Augusta every day at 7.05 A. NJ;
Hallowell Con signaD. 7.13; Gardiner, 7.40;
South Gardiner Con signaD, $50; Cedar
Grove, sos; Richmond $40; Bath, $40
Arrives Boothbay Harbor about 1l.30.
Return, leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at $50 P. M; Bath 3.15. Stops at
Richmond, Cedar Grove and South Gardi-
ner on signal; Gardiner; Hallowell on
signal Arrives at Augusta about
clock P. NJ. Walter NJ. Sanborn, Au-
gusta, Llewellyn Burbank, Hallowell. w.
l.. Tozier, Gardiner. Agents.
may16dtf
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took the form Of bIisters.
The blisters would break
open and water would run
from them which irritated
her hands, and she had to
wear thin garments. For
three weeks she did not
sleep night or day, and she
could not put her hands in
water or do her work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
Proof Positive

Doris was radiant over a recent ad-
dition to the family, and rushed out Of
the house to tell the news to a passing
neighbor.
"Oh, YOU don't know what we've got
upstairs"
What is it," the neighbor asked.
"A new baby brother" said Doris,
and she watched very closely the effect
Of her announcement.
You don't say So" the neighbor ex-
claimed. rs 1t going to stay"
Il think So said Doris. Hes got
his things off,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Houlton Grange recently voted to
build -four mill with a capacity of
SO barrels daily. This means an ex-
penditure of some $4,000 to SIS, 900, and
insures the members Of the worlds
largest grange that il they raise the
wheat there will be no need to worry
over the -four question.