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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
APPROPRIATION
FOR THE SCHOOLS

At the Monday evening session of ,ba
city council Mayor Lamb read a comm,t-
h!cation from the Gardiner school COM
mlttee in which they protested apa;ns.
the reduction made in the appronriatior
for schools in the recently nassed ammo
prlatlon bill as compared with the amount
requested. They stated that the reduc-
uoh on common schools was 1914 10, and
on iilsh school s549. 10. With the amount
appropriated the present schedule can no,
be maintained without showing a deficit
of at least $1,000 If the schools are IN
remain at the present standard the full
appropriation asked for should be grant
Ed. Inc committee asserted that they did
not believe that the citizens would an
prove Of the reduction and suggested thar
in the event of the council NOT feeling
justified in granting the full amount a
public meeting of the citizens be called
Inc communication was placed on file
Fred II. Call requested a license to run
public auto. This was tabled for one
week The bonds of several victualers
bowling alley and billiard hall opera tors
were received and accepted Judge W.
{. Atkins was present and called the at
tention Of the council to a drain near the
residence of Robert Nivison which was IN
bad condition. An investigation is to be
made to ascertain whether the city or
the AUDITORS should repair the drain.
Frank 3. Nero was appointed as weigher
the Hollngsworth e Whitney Co. and
the acceptance of the resignation of w.
X Kinds as special polio man concluded
the business of the evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
Red Cross Notes

At the executive committee meet
ing Of the local Red Cross Chapter
held Saturday afternoon the following
business was transacted: A commit
tee to pack and ship Red Cross sup
pines was appointed, consisting of Geo.
lllams' chairman William Inversion,
HaZen Chase and George Barstow The
resignation of Mrs. G. NJ. Day. treas
urer OF the local Red Cross Chapter,
was read and accepted and j. ". Rob-
lnson elected to fill the vacancy. f..
\. Boston was elected chairman of the
finance committee. Miss Alice Day
was elected vice chairman of the mem
bership committee.
In order that all may know of the
present activity of the local chapter
in response to the increased demands
Of the hour list of committee reports
is herewith given.
The committee on surgical dressing,
Miss Annie Bailey. chairman. reports:
Regular work goes on as it has the
past year on Monday afternoons at
the parish house, when both the Red
Cross dressings and the allied dress
ingS are made. Old cloth. bedding, ta-
bic linen, bed spreads and towels are
urgently asked for as the latest Red
Cross bulletins give directions for
working over old materials into much
needed dressings and supplies. 1t is
hoped that the Art Club will give an
evening a week to the work They
have already given one evening to it.
Each group Of workers is under the
personal supervision of one or more
leaders trained by Miss Fletcher, the
Red Cross nurse sent from Boston to
conduct surgical dressings classes.
From May 1916 to March 1917 21.SO2
dressings have been made in the Gardi-
ner branch and sent to. the Allies.
Mrs. +. n. Boston, chairman of
comfort bag committee. reports that
100 comfort bags are now completed
and will be filled as soon as supplies
arrive. That the cost of the 100 bags
is 500: and that she has been assist
the y. \. r., the Sons of Veterans
Auxiliary and the knights of Column
bus Auxiliary.
The committee on hospital garments,
Mrs. G. S. Jackson chairman, reports
II units now at work and it is ex-
pected that six more will be enlisted.
Eacn unit consists or mead or d.
rector of the work and three assist
ants. Each unit meets at its own dis
erection.
The education committee, DR.. Heath
chairman. reports a prospectus of its
work, which consists of four depart
ments: First aid; elementary hygiene
and home care Of the sick; home die
tetics; home preparation on surgical
dressings. Glasses in some of these
have already been announced.
A large increase in Ped Cross mem
beFship during the last two weeks is
reported, which shows an awakening
of the people to the needs of the ma
ton and her allies. If you cannot do
Red Cross work you can assist the
work materially by becoming a mem
Der of the chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

John L. Howard. gave splendid ad-
dress in presenting the diplomas and
thus the class of 1917 is now matter
of history.
Missionary w. f. Overlook passed
Sunday at Warren Highlands where he
organized very promising Sunday
school.
Several from here attended the an
niversary concert at the South Liberty
church on Sunday evening. conducted by
the members of the Sunday school. The
American Sunday school union was 100
years old the first of May and many
Sunday schools throughout the country
have observed the centennial of this So
ciety by appropriate exercises furnished
nv the society South Liberty surely
had most excellent entertainment and
those taking part surely are to be con-
graduated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

A number of inquiries have been re-
ceived concerning sewing and knitting
for the Red Cross. Any organization
or group of individuals can purchase
through the secretary of the Hallowell
Auxiliary a dozen ready-cut garments
for hospital work and can begin work
on them at any time. Mary kelton
Dummer Chapter. y. A. r.. has already
done this Those who wish to knit and
can furnish their own yarn, can obtain
directions through the secretary. La
ter the auxiliary expects to be able to
furnish material for those who wish to
contribute their time and labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Recruiting officer Scrgt. Morrison re-
quests the publication Of the following;
The quartermaster corps of the regular
army needs clerks with some knowledge
Of bookkeeping, stonography and type
writing. The coast artillery is filled
and the only men taken for that branch
of the service are men who have eN-
perience in the same. The only men
who are taken in the signal corps are
qualified telegraph operators. The ar
my needs men for the following
branches: Engineers cavalry. field artil-
lery, medical department and infantry.
Men enlisting now enlist for the war
only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Tie Baptist meeting OF the South Ken
nebec Association of the Womans Mis-
sionary Federation will be held at the
Eaptist church Wednesday with a sessios,
forenoon ard afternoon This includes tn,
Baptist and Free Baptist churches. Mrs.
Brock Of India will represent the foreigr
work and Miss Nicholas will represent the
home work. This is the first meeting OF
the new association. so large attendance
il especially desired. The ladies Will bring
their lunch. Tea and coffee will be serve
at the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
Barrett BRYANT

Miss Alvira Barrett and Ralph Brv-
ant were united in marriage at the Free
Baptist parsonage on Monday afternoon
at : O'Clock by the Rev. a. A. Walsh
The single ring service was used. The
bride was handsomely gowncd in a
travelling suit Of golden green with hat
TO match. After the ceremony the bri-
dal couple left for parts unknown. Up-
on their return they will reside on
West street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
Gardiner Schedule

Below is the balance of the schedule
of the Gardiner High school:
May 16-Brunswick at Gardiner.
May 19-HalloweIl at Gardiner.
May 23-Hallowell at Hallowell.
May 26-Open for the championship
of Kennebec Valley League.
May 3O-Cony at Gardiner.
June Open for championship of the
kennebec Valley League.
June 6-Cony at Augusta.
June 9-M. c. l. at Pittstield.
June 13-Cony if necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

l.. NJ. Dollof returned Monday from
Iowa City. Iowa. where he has been Wis
iting his daughter Mrs. II. r. Dill. Vt
that place he was joined by another
daughter. Miss Gladys Dolloff. who has
been employed as instructrcss in ply
steal culture at Regina Saskatc hewan.
who accompanied him home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
ASSAULT CASE
HEARD MONDAY

There will be a hearing in an assault
case at the municipal court on Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock, the complainant
being Charles \. Clark and the dofen-
dant Henry Voter. The alleged assault
occurred at the box factory in Randolnb
"here inc men are employed. Clark re-
celved bruises about the head and a
badly injured left arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mrs. Orren Gould was given a pleas
ant surprise the other evening at the
home of Mrs Eta Lehman. Brunswick
avenue by the members, past and pres
cnt, of the degree staff of the Rcbek-
abs There were about 40 present. In
the course of the evening Mrs. Gould
was presented with a fine cut glass dish
the presentation being made by Mrs.
Julia r. Marley. Mrs. Gould responded
happily. The evening was enjoyed by
all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

F. S. smith & Co in todays adv call
the attention of mothers to the oppor-
tunity now afforded to secure a sup
ply of sty lish little dresses. enough to
last the entire summer. at the total
cost OF very few dollars. Special for
this week, Is cent Fruit of the Loom,
lie per yard.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Ice-F. C. Moore, local ice dealer
wishes to announce the new prices Tor
the following summer: Season. ice
from May Is to October Is, IS: month
ice for the month, 81: ice per hundred
25c: IS to 80 lbs, 10c; per ton, ~.
may14d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Richard Hildreth, an engineer in The
employ of the government at the Pan
anna Canal. who came TO his home in
this city about five weeks ago to en- :
JOY a two-months vacation, has been
suddenly recalled ard left for the can
al on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

A cordial invitation has been eX-
tended to the Heath Post, q. A. X,
Heath Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans
and Auxiliary to. attend the Randolph
Methodist church, May 20. to listen to
a patriotic sermon by DR.. Wall, the
new pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS
War Brides" Wen. Big Yesterday
Coliseum

One of the greatest films ever eXhib-
tied in the States is War Brides"
shown at the Coliseum today for the
last times at 2:3o and s o'clock today.
All seats % cents. The Johnson Opera
House show today includes World
feature The Revolt" Mrs. Vernon
Castle and a comedy. All seats 10 cents.
Pauline Frederick in Sleeping Fires"
tomorrow with the Helen Holmes Cold
Votes. Marguerite Clark next week.
AdVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
MAINE SOLDIER
BOYS AT HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass. May 14.-(SpeciaD.-
Edward A. Whitney of Augusta left for
Plattsburg on the O'Clock train last eve
ming.
Another Maine boy who was accepted
from Harvard was George S. Pratt Of Wa
terville. formerly student at Colby Col
lege. now a senior at Harvard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
Mrs. Mary Story

Mrs. Mary Story died Monday forenoon
at the Augusta State hospital at the age
of Al wears. She is survived by nus
band, Arthur Story. and a daughter and
son. all Of this city. Funeral arrange
mepts will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The work of discharging cargo OF soft
coal from the barge Plymouth of Norfolk.
Va, for the L.. A. & w. st. Ry. was COM
pleted Monday afternoon. She will he
towed to Bath on her way back to Nor
folk sometime today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The steamer Islander is to commence
nor daily trip. between Augusta an"
Boothbav next Thursday, May H. ahe
boat will leave Gardiner 1t 40 a. NJ ana
on the return trip leave Boothbay Harnor
at 40 =. NJ. arriving in Gardiner at Old
" T. Tozier is to act as agent. as in pre-
vious years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The Gardiner Committee on Food
Supply and Conservation has limited
number of government pamphlets en-
titled THE Small Vegetable Garden"
which suggests how to utilize limited
arcae The chairman of this commit
tee James Cannon. Will be glad to fur
nish these to those interested in gar
dcning. as long as the supply lasts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the First Baptist church will hold
business meeting and social at the home
of Miss Clementine Whitney. Chestnut
street, Tuesday evening. Those w-lo
wish may meet at the parsonage at I:45
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The Social Club will be entertained by
Mrs George Blake and Mrs. Clarence
Shepherd Wednesday at the home Of Mrs,
Blake All the ladies of this society are
cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
Advertised Letters

I-ADIES-Carter, Mrs. Cora B.; Derany,
Mrs. Sadie: Rogerson, Mrs. Lucy.
GENTLEMEN-Brann Charles E.; Bru-
net Joseph; Edgerly, Fred; Gilman, FL
gia; Richmond Henry; Snow, John A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The Christian Endeavor and weekly
prayer meeting of the Baptist church will
be held Wednesday evening instead OF
Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Manager Ballard of the Me- .i,;r
Ice co. states that no ice WI w ~
ped from the kennepec 'n'9 7oce when
This is the first year SINCE 49,, ,eo ;s M
this condition has existed ~" ana hut
ice in the Kernebec houses any
little i'm the BoOthbaE ones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Gilman Chapman. superintendent OF
~ par,i,, Mills, F'armingdalc plant
IL arrived from Berlin, n. H. Extra
,enairs are already under way, ulpe,
.',p directjon of Master Mechanic =
= w pa,,,ar These repairs will place
me mil on a higher standard OF EN-
CiprcN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Miss Della H. Collins returned Mon
day evening from Westfield. Mass.
where she has been the guest of her
brother, DR.. Wallace Collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Advertised letters at the Hallowell post
Office for the week ending May IA are as
follows: Mrs. A. p. Brown. Mrs. Annie
l.. Collins, Mrs. s. b. French. Miscella-
neous: G. r. w. Superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Tho marriage intentions of freder ,.S,
,,ran, smith and Eva Josephine f'ahef
~ recorded at the office of the "arui
ner city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

1nare win c. Atkins will address
the Gardiner Equal Sulirase o.a,ool,
Tuesday evening, May 10, a' ;a u,;il
at the old council rooms. file eop
he progressive Leglslat'oh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

All those who are DESTROYS of joining
the class in diatetics are again urged
to send in their names to the secretary
at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Albert Skillin. a student at Bowdoin
College. passed the weekend at his home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

E,ben Dixie of Melrose, Mass Ne
guest at the home OF ~ any m;,e *
Rafter. Dresden avenue WI radots
enlisted in the First ooips l,,,.atts
engineering corps OF -la"'''o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Regular meeting this evening Of Granite
Lodge No. 80. X. of p, at the usual hour
A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Evangelist A. A. Walsh will conduct
religious services in the Coliseum
every Sunday afternoon at $50 O'Clock,
until the middle of June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

George L. Morse of Waterville was
among the out-of-town business visit
ors in Hallowell on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Harry Lewis of winthrop Beach
Mass. who has been the guest of Mil
ton Spear, of Manchester. is visiting
Harry Spear of this city for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Miss Ethel Jones who has been passing
fo,, DAYS at her home in Farm'ngaaie'
,oavss TUESDAY to return to her stuoie9
At Pennington Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

There will be a business and social meet
no of the Epworth League at the NJ H.
vestrv this, Tuesday. evening All '''e'''
bers are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Miss Valera Merrill of Portland
grand warden of the Rebekah Assem-
bly,. is a guest at the home of Mrs.
George Marley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wl,han
rived Monday from Clinton ~ n ~
,.ieit Mrs Williams mother MIS- hi'~a
r,ucr West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mrs. John II. Wight. Prospect street,
returned Monday from week WISH
with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Those great big Jumbo blanched pea
nuts, fresh sailed, 20 cents the pound.
at Weber & Hewett' S.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The Gardiner w. c. T. l. meetlhs
of this week will be held on frioaS
instead of Wednesday at CLOCK III
the City Mission rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Gardiner Equal Suffrage League
will hold Rummage Sale Saturday af-
ternoon and evening at Eldredge Bros.
store. may1 5d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

ro,re,dv Safety Razor ana
, "a 7ec at Beane's Drug
store. this week only i'ea'ie - ,,,,nnjn@
the public great service =. AN.
these special sales each "eeN'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

An elegant finish for walls is Alabas-
tine and any tint desired may be work
ed out H. G. Turner is local agent
AdVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

No contract too large, no distance
foo great for reliable rerVice. say the
ellison Bros. in today's adv lhfee
UNNECESSARILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Funeral services of the late MRS.
Harriet A. Cary will be held TUESDAY
afternoon at l o'clock and Will be pn-
waite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

There will be a special communication
of Herman Lodge Tuesday evening, with
work in the Fellowcraft degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Charles E. Macomber of Boston was
a visitor in this city Monday, called
here on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mrs Elizabeth Corey left Saturday
for Boston, called there by the illness
of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cuddy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Preble e. Neene in their adv IN TINS Is
sue. offer prompt and reliable Hice
in undertaking. Lady assistant Wiz"
desired.--AGV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mrs Orrington Nash and daughter of
East Pittston were calling on Gardiner
friends Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The Art Club will meet Thursday
evening, May II, with Miss FulVia fal-
conf, Second street. Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mrs. Arthur Baird. who has been Wis
iting relatives in this city, returned to
her home in Wellington on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mrs. G. Gomez is visiting friends in
Quincy, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

The Universalist Aid will meet in the
vestry today for a social afternoon There
will be a picnic lunch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Stated meeting at 1880 o'clock this
evening of Queen Esther Chapter, No.
10, O. f.. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
FROM HALLOWELL
TEL sPhonE 24s.R

Further Information Regarding Knitting Red
Kennebec Association of WOman's Missionary Federation
Hold Its First Meeting Here Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

w s. Ames. clerk at Beanes drug store
is confined to his home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Hon. o. s. Clason was business Wis
itor in Gardiner on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Miss Alice Henderson left Monday for
MooseheaG Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Robert Jeilison has gone 10 Waterville
where he is to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS

Miss GRACE Brown arrived Monday
from Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f. Boston were
visitors in Portland on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Adelbert Hartman of Litchtield was
a visitor in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

l.. A. Dumas of Waterville was a
Hallowell business visitor Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Joseph Robinson OF Richmond was
calling on friends in this city Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Frank Little of Dresden was visit
or in Gardiner on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

Robert Williams of Randolph left Mon
day for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15

S. Simonson of New York was bus
mess visitor in the city on Monday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-28

What is your community doing to make
life safe and wholesome fer its ba-
bies?"
But Baby Week has done moro than
remind people Of the importance OF
these questions. It helps people who
are already at work on the saving of
babies lives to explain to their fellow
citizens what they are doing, and en-
ables them TO extend their efforts. 1t
draws closer together the various
agencies which have been working
from different angles and furthers the
cooperation which is essential to sue
cess.
Perhaps most significant Of all IS the
effect of Baby Week in small villages
and scattered settlements and other
places where there has been no or
ganiZed effort to meet the needs of
babies. People have come to see. as
fresh air and the sunshine OF the open
country many babies do not have ii fair
start In life.
The seven hundred villages which re-
ported to the Children's bureau a Baby
Week campaign in 1916, have faced the
fact that every communlty-ln city and
country alike--has responsibility to
fulfll which requires thought and eff
fort and perseverance. And this awaiz-
enng of community has been in