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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
LARGEST EVER
Corn Crop Needs Only
Freedom from Frost
Spring Wheat Yields Turning Out Bet
ter Than Expeeted-oats, Rye, Pota.
toes and Hay Crops Promise Larger
Production Than Ever Before

Washington, Sept. Corn, the coun-
trys greatest crop, needs only a few
weeks freedom from frost to mature
into the largest production evc- known.
port today forecasts a production of
3,24s, 100000 bushels, which is $4,000
900 bushels more than was produced
in the record Year, 1912.
Corn Prospects Improved
Corn prospects improved to the ex-
tent of 100000 bushels as a result
Of good weather during August, the
Kansas crop showing improvement to
the extent of almost a, 00O,o 900 bushels
and Missouri 23,o00,00u bushels. De-
clines were reported in other st1.-s.
Spring wheat yields are turning out
letter than expected, Adding the win
ter wheat production, a total yield
of 6es,ooo,ooo bushels Of wheat this
year was announced. That is $4,000
900 bushels more than last years har-
vest. but 13s ,0o0,O 900 bushels less than
the average of the crops for the five
years 1911-15
Besides the record crop OF corn,
larger production than ever before
will be harvested in oats with 1885,
900 bushels; rye. with Sc. 10000 bush
els: white potatoes with 462, 900 o0o
bushels: sweet potatoes with IS. 200 .Oor
bushels; tobacco with 1,221 900. nnc
pounds and hay with 81, 100000 tons.
Oats prospects increased 10000, 900
bushels during August but tobacco
lost 100000 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
ALL ARGENTINA
IS Affected BY
trade STRIKES

h4'N7s A,res. sept. Further adj
mons arc being made to industries
'"4 p4hlc utilities affected by the
''Tike movement in Argentina.
Ah!ed trades are joining in the cleo
~ men strike at the port here and
sympathetic strike has been organ
@A IN me street car lines. At Ro-
$40 me street car men have present
"a an u.tlmatum 20 tho compa nies. At
santa Re shipping is paraiyzod by a
strike there
reports received from Montevedio
''F me workmen in the German cleo
,e company there are preparing to
s'riko.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
EXPLOSION KILLS
M|LL|NOCkET MAN

Millinocket. Me, Sept. by the az.
plosion of the fy-wheel of the engine
in the lighting plant of the Millin-
ocket Opera House, about s.45 to-
night, Harry Boyle. 10 years of age,
the engineer, was instantly killed and
Charles j. Rush. the proprietor, Sc
riously hurt. both arms being broken
and symptoms Of internal injuries.
Rush was taken to the Bangor hos.
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
HARD FIGHTING
For Possession of Monte
San Gabrielle
Artillery Battle RACES on the carso
and in Region Of Hermada-0ernan
Advance East Of Riga Slac'kens--
Germans Bomb Military Hospitals
kilIina and Woundins Americans

uea,v fighting for the possession OF
Monte san Gabrielle and other I'M
nortant positions northeast OF Gorlzia
s+;u &c in progress, but the Italians are
messing home their attacks despite
desperate resistance. Although SUI
1ou;rg heavy losses, the Austrians are
battling tenaciously for the heights
os;+;ors General Cadorna's latest
ronor+ however, says that the Italian
nressure is continuing decisively. The
Italians have added 200 more to the
number of prisoners taken in the
fighting here.
Whole Region an Inferno
On the Carso and in the region OF
the Hermada, the Austrians have
stopped their unsuccessful attacks,
but the artillery battle RACES inces-
sanity. making the whole region an IN
ferno. Only local infantry actions for
the purpose of Strengthening out their
lines have been carried out by the
Italians.
In their present drive the Italians
have already taken 10000 prisoners
and the total losses Of the Austrians
are estimated at 10000. Northeast Of
Gorilla the Austrians have been on
the offensive In the Carso, especial
ly in the region of the Mermada, their
offensive efforts have failed with great
losses. The ground over which the
Austrians charged this week in an
effort to keep the Italians from ad-
vancing further toward Triest is heap
ed with dead.
German Advance SIackens
German cavalry has been engaged
with Russian rear guards at Zege-
void. 40 miles east Of Riga, but appar-
entity the German advance in force
has slackened. Around Friedrichstadt,
about 50 miles southeast of Riga on
the Dvtna river. the retiring Russians
have set fire to several villages.
Continued on Page 5-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
L. S. SAILORS AID IN
RRAZIL'S CELEBRATION

Rio Janeiro, Sept. 7.-American sail
ors from the Atlantic patrol were
among $4,000 troops which paraded
today. Brazil's independence day. The
Americans were greeted with the
widest enthusiasm along the route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
RESIGNATION
Of Ribot Ministry Is
Decided Upon
The Matin Says President Poinears
Has Resisnations-certa M. Rihot
Will Be Asked to Form New Minis
try Completion Unlikely Before
Next Week

Paris. Sept. THE resignation Of the
Ribot ministry was decided upon unan-
imously after cabinet meeting this
morning. President Poincare has asked
the premier and his ministers to withhold
their designations until the presidents of
the Senate and Chamber of Deputies have
returned to Paris to discuss the situation.
The presidents of both chambers have
been summoned to Paris by telegraph.
Handed to Poincare
The Matin, discussing the ministerial
situation, says that Premier Ribots alb
sence at the Marine celebrations interrupt
ed his pour parlers, but that it is certain
that the premier handed the collective
designations of the cabine. to President
Poincare at this mornings cabinet meet
ing. The President, continues the news
paper, after the customary consultations
with the presidents Of the Senate and the
Chamber Of Deputies. is certain to ask
NJ Ribot to form a new ministry, which
is not likely to be completed before next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Russia First in Fray, Not Last
Says Lloyd George, Birkenhead

er part vet before the war was over In
saving the world from PrusSian domino
ton.
Dark as may be the clouds III the Rus
sian sky, he said. there is sunshine on
the banners of the Allies III all other
theatres of war Germany may boast
her victories in the east against unresist-
ing forces, but she has her reply in the
success of the Allies in the west, and es-
pecially the recent success of the Italians.
German attempts to produce the impress
sian in Russia that the war was due to
the Vaccinations Of England has not
gone home, continued the premier.
War Began in East
The war began in the East not in
the West" said he. Russia was the
Crst in because she undertook to
champion the cause of Serbia. France
was brought in because she had I'M
Gcrtakcn a solemn treaty obligation
to stand by Russia in case of an at
tack. Belgium was brought in be-
cause she was on the direct road to
France. Great Britain was brought in
because she had given her word to
defend Belgium.
Russia was the first in the fray,
and not the last and the leaders of
the Russian democracy know that.
That is why they have not moved
from their loyalty to the cause of the
allies because of all the Prussian sub
terfuges, devices and tricks. Had Rus
STA hcsn 2 democracy in 1914. she
oil
oe men and women her own kin, to
he unscrupuously tramplcd down by a
confederacy Of military autocra cies.
DenocraCies arc surely not less likely
than autccracies TO defend the weak
and anyone who says a Russian de-
mocracy in 1914 would not have de-
Tended Serbia is libelling the people
of Russia
Great Republic Of West
Beyond and Behind all these things
comes the great Republic of the West
Her instinct taught her that freedom is
in real jeopardy and you can hear the
tramp of her men and the hammering Of
her anvils The Central Powers are deal
ing. and they know it, with a country
that has never Yet been beaten, a coun-
try of infinite resources. country Where
you have the qualities that make for
enterprise and endurance
Defeat would be new experience for
America. and she has no taste for II.
CHEERS and laughterl. Unless am mis-
taken in the news coming from America
she Is taking steps that will once more
inffict that experience upon her foes.
For all these reasons I ask YOU
70 be Of stout heart, There may be
stony paths but we will climb them
Our footpaths may be stained with
blood hut we will reach the heights
and then in front we will see the
rich Nalloys and plains of the new
world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability ~
the firm you're trading with is the f-st
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lishon
ST IS years and guarantee every articJa
sold in our store to be exactly as renra-
sented:; We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Cor lower as any other relia hIa
Jewelry House in Maine
Watches, Diamonds, Rings. weddtnr
Rings, Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table. and all sorts of beautiful and tnex-
nensive Gift articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
GOVERNOR alone.
To Decide Commences
Referendum Names

r....5r5,ro Feature Of Opinion from
,~ Court OF Maine in Reply to
ouest,ors Submitted by Governor
u.l4er-Hearinss May Be Held and
rse. Separate Petition Subject Of
ireyry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
n. Y. SENATE, Is TO 10
REFUSES TO CONFIRM
PERKINS FOOD HEAD

Albany, n. Y, BY the decisive vote
Of rs to IS, the Senate today refused
to confirm Governor Whitman's NOM
ination OF George w. Perkins Of New
York as president of the new state
food commission.
As the result of an oversight in leg
islative procedure. the Senate left
open a way by which the executive
may If he SO desires, again name Mr..
Perkins for the office when the extra
ordinary session of the legislature Ia
reconvened Sept. 25.
The governor would not indicate his
future course Of action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Forecast: Showers Saturday in
west and Saturday or Sunday night
in east portion; Sunday showers, con-
tinued cool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08

Birkenhead, Eng, Sept. 7.-Premier
Lloyd George in a speech here today
on receiving the freedom Of the city
declared that the whole Allied cause
and the freedom Of the world depend
cd upon supremacy at sea and that he
was certain it would be maintained
German statesmen, he said, had been
a. preat pains to impress upon their
neople that the submarine figures
given out by him in the House of
Commons recently were Inaccurate
He declared these figures were aoso-
n,tely correct and that they put an
end to all hopes of the enemy to win
Submarine Can Never Win
The premier asserted he was aoso-
l,telv convinced that the German SUD
marines never would he able to neat
down the strength of the British en-
MIRO or beat down the hopes OF the al
lance by means of all the efforts the
carmars could make with the sub
marine.
The premier said the news from
Prussia in the last few days had not
baen good. He thought when the revo-
hutton came that it would have the
effect Of postponlnS victory put ne
had expected an earlier recovery.
"However, through all we must eAer-
else patience" he added
Mr.. LLOYD George said that the Eus-
sian leaders, all brave and patrlotic
men. knew that the enemy attempt IN
the Riga region involved the rate OF
Tho revolution, the fruits Of when
thev would do their best TO defend.
Under fire. the Russian leaders were
repairing the machine Whlch nau
broken down. and he was confident
that in the end they would succeed
What | am concerned about most,
the premier went on, lis not the Ell
feet which the failure of Russia would
have upon the war. but the harmful
effect il would have on the cause of
democracy in the world"
II took a long time. said Mr.. Lloyd
George, for oppressed people TO get accus-
TONED 70 freedom. as 1t did for free peo-
nile 70 get accustomed to oppression.
lone thing gives me satisfaction he
continued. German attempts to so"
a,ssension between the Allies east and
+ha Allies west failed. Germany only de-
c,d.d 70 invade Russia with the sword
hec,use her other methods and machina-
tons failed"
England Not Responsible
The premier said he repudiated with
corn the calumny that England was re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08

Washington, Sept. 7.-Eunerous in
dictments for conspiracy to thwart the
gov ernment's war plans and tie its
hands in many ways appear to be in
prospect as a result Of Wednesday,
nation wide raid OF Industrial Work
ers of the World offices by department
Of justice agents.
Accommodating Evidence
Evidence is said to be fast accumu-
lating to support the belief that gi-
gantic conspiracy has existed for some
time past to cripple the government in
carrying on the war that its ratifica-
tons have extended into virtually ev-
cry state and that numerous anti-war
activities which appeared to emanate
from many sources really had their
fountain head in a single group of con-
spirators.
Antidraft demonstrations, Gripping
Of war industries by so-called labor
disturbances and by violence, burning
of crops and continuous preachnent of
anti ally sentiment with other activi
ties which teVied to embarrass the
government and retard the exercise of
its full strength in prosecuting the
war, appear from recent disclosures to
have been included within the scope
of the alleged conspiracy.
Into the formation and the workings
of this alleged conspiracy, the depart
ment of justice has begun an inquiry
more comprehensive, it is said, than
any launched since this country's en-
try into the war.
Origin in Chicago
How closely the antiwar activities
and the propaganda have been inter-
related is to be determined largely by
the federal grand jury now sitting at
Chicago. Investigating documents
seized by government agents in their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Perkins BIares Interests

New York. Sept. 7.-George W. Per-
kins issued statement here tonight
in which he declared the interests
which sought to prevent the enact
ment Of food control law with teeth
in it" were responsible for the rejec-
ton Of his nomination as chairman
Of the commission which will admin
lister the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Enaland Not Responsible

The premier said he repudiated with
scorn the calumny that England vas re-
sponsible for the war.
"England drew the sword in honor of
her pledged word he declared
Far from being respondent about the
crisis in the eastern theatre, Mr.. Lloyd
George said further, the people should
look forward to Russia with hope. be-
cause she would recover and play great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
INDICATIONS |. W. W. PLOTTING
WAS DIRECTED FROM CHICAGO

Also Believed that German Money Financed in
Fart Propaganda = Intimate Connection Be-
tween Labor Troubles in w e t, Gripping of
Industry and Anti-Draft Demonstrations -
Department of Justice Inquiry to Be Far
Reaching
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
Orsw's Reliable JeWeiry Store

Established 1915 years ago!
. Lisbon Street. Lewiston, Ne
sept-dtvk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-08
SUNDAY: Showers

FOR SALE
Auto For Sale?
Farm For Sale?
Household Goods For Sale?
USE JOURNAL WANTS
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09
SHELTON

Shelton, March 5.-The weather con.
tinues bad and on last Friday we had
one of the hardest rains of the season.
The rivers have been full, especially
Sandy river, which was higher than it
was last July. There wasn't any mail
on the Leeds route on last Saturday
on account of high water.
This writer was visitor in Union
last week and while in Union waiting
Tor the night train, No. 10, 1 strolled
around to one of the graded school
buildings. There I found one of the
best suppers think l ever have seen.
A good jolly crowd and plenty of
good music and more than a plenty of
good looking girls there. I met j. B.
Dlckerson and our friend Culberson. a
Jolly good fellow, and they did all they
could to have everybody enioy them
selves and in spite of the bad weather
the supper seemed to prove success.
VI course l understood that some of
the fellows were disappointed and
didn't get to carry their girls to par
take of the bountiful feast.
we are very sorry to report the
death of Miss Mealey Jenkins of the
Feasterville community.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Boul.
ware a girl
We learn that Mrs. R. A. Feaster
is improving from an operation which
she underwent some weeks ago.
mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Dickerson were
visiting at Mr.. J. B. Dickersons at
Union this past week.
Mr.. F. d. Boulware is quite sick at
his home near Shelton.
Mr.. N. F. Shivar, who has been con-
fined to his home for several davs ac-
count of the measles is improving.
MIR. G. w. Stevenson spent the day
with his old friend, Willie L. Dicker-
son.
The young people of this community
mad quite an enjoyable time at J. NJ.
Feaster's on last Saturday night
Quite a crowd of young people gath
cred and good music was the order
of the day. ARG
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09
LOCKHART JUNCTION

Uockhart Junction, March 6.-The
weather continues bad. We have had
several days of rain, and Sunday there
was an all-day rain. This morning is
fair and cold.
This writer has been home for sew
eral days, hasn't been out to get the
news, so my letter will be short this
time.
The war news is about all the talk
and there seems to be great deal of
excitement. Sometimes when we read
the news from the papers we think
that we are nearly arms length from
the fight, as we listen at the other fell
low making some remarks about what
he thinks about it.
We read an account of the IL sena-
tors voting against or flibustering
the bill to give the President the pow
er to arm the American merchant YES
sells, and we feel like if they had been
at home it would have been better for
the United States.
Well, hasn't this been war of
speculation? How much more are we
going to hear or going to see, God
oiily hHO"S.
Mr.. J. S. Thrasher has Just returned
from Greenville, where he spent three
weeks with his daughter. He reports
pleasant visit meeting several of his
old friends from Georgia that he
hadn't seen in good while.
The Jonesville Township Sunday
School convention will be held at Gil
cad church March 25th, which is the
fourth Sunday. Everybody is invited
to come ond bring well-filed baskets,
as there will be all-day services Mr..
j. w. Scott, the township chairman
says he wants some extra baskets of
good things to eat for the bachelors
and widowers, and this writer seconds
the motion. A program of the con-
vention will be published next week.
Mr.. ]. Louis Hames of I.ockhart
passed by the junction last week on
his way to Washington and Baltimore
We hope he will have a successful
trip
The health of the community is very
good. Mr.. w. G. Gault seems to be
the only one on the sick list at this
time. Moxy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09
The ouInIns That Does eaot, Affect The Head

Because Of its tonic and Laxative effect. LAxA.
TIVE BROMO QUlNINE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of e. w. GROVE. ESQ
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09
Mother Praises Remedy
That Relieved Her Bnb,,
DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is a De-
pendable Family Laxative.

Nearly all the sickness incident to a
baby's life is due to constipation, or
inaction of the bowels. At the first in
dication of irregularity in this import
ant function, relief should be afforded
promptly. A mild laxative should be
administered to gently carry off the
congested waste and leave the stomach
and bowels free to perform their al
lotted tasks.
OF the various remedies recommend
ed to relieve constipation, the combi
nation of simple laxative herbs with
pepsin, as prescribed by DR.. w. b.
Caldwell and sold in drug stores un.
der the name of DR.. Caldwells Svrup
Fepsin is the most effective. 1t c>n-
talns no opiate or narcotic drug. is
pleasant to the taste, mild and gentle
IN action, and quickly brings the de-
sired relief in an easy, natura, man
ner.
Mrs. G. J. Douglas, Mason. III
writes that she cannot Say enough in
praise of DR.. Caldwell's Syrub pepsin
as dependable family laxative. Little
Mary Eva had been badly constipated
until they tried DR.. Caldwell's Svrur.
Pepsin, which brought the first nat
ural relief the child had had in two
weeks.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09
Free Flower Seed
Hastings Catalogue
Tells You About 1t

No matter whether you farm on a
large scale or only plant vegetables
or flowers in small way, you need
Hastings 1917 Seed Catalog. It's
ready now and we have a copy for
you absolutely free, If you ask for it,
mentioning the name Of this paper
In addition to showing you about all
the varieties Of vegetables, farm
grass, clover and flower seeds, this
catalog tells how you can get free five
splendid varieties of easily grown, YET
beautiful flowers, with which to beau
tify your home surroundings.
Good seeds of almost every kind
are scarce this season, and you can't
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You are going to garden or farm
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Write today for Hastings 1917
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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09

DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
IN drug stores everywhere and costs
only fifty cents a bottle. TO avoid
limitations and ineffective substitutes
be sure to ask for DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin See that fac-simile of DR.
CaldwelPs signature and his portrait
appear on the yellow carton in which
the bottle is packed. A trial bottle,
free of charge, can be obtained by
writing to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, ass
Washington ST., Monticello, Illinois.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09

Plies Cured In 6 to II Days
OH ofNrMrNgEEi MdTrTgEiss ts,,.in ,.in sssuud MONEY n pAzo
Blind Bleeding or rProtruding Piles In 6to I4days
The hrst application gives Ease and Rest. Soc.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09

Savages are content to
dwell in a hut with a roof
of straw and brush. But
it makes mighty poor liv-
ing.
A Civilized Man de-
mands a better protection
from the wind and rain.
A good roof over ones
head is a mark of civiliza-
tion. A leafy roof is a
menace to health and a
great discomfort in rainy
weather. We are expert
timers and we will cover
your leaky house with a
water tight roof. Beauty
about it is, we will not
charge you an unreason-
able price for our good
material and our good
workmanship. II is a mat
ter of principle with us to
give you good value for
your money.
Remember we are ex-
pert Plumbers, also, and
would i glad to figure
with yos.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-03-09

The Rittman process of transform
ing petroleum waste into gasoline,
benfine and toulene may act as a
check on any movement to increase
the prices of these products. Gaso-
line made by this process costs cents
gallon.