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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14

"OvER HEREs
 By Ethel M. Kelly. The Bobbs Merrill
 company, publishers. Indianapolis.
 "Overe Here" by Ethel M. Kelly, is a record of great days in our coun- try's life. It's picture of the struggle and the heartache that have come to a thousand American homes, it's the soul story of a war bride. and an inspira- tion and a tribute to womanhood every where.
 Through the young brides clear sec ing young eyes, we can live again those epoch making hours, already growing dim in our minds, when we were mak- CTS of history, for the book is an in- timate record of those hours, reproduce ing the look of the streets when our men first marched through them, and the thrill we felt when our national anthem was becoming our national bat tie hymn, and countless other sights and sounds and emotions. LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN
 SOLDIER TO HIS FATHER" By Curtis Wheeler. Second Lieutenant
 Field Artillery. U. S. R. The Bobbs Merrill Co.,. publishers. Indianapolis Tt was gloriousi You couldn't see a thing, and all you could hear were the wagons crashing off the invisible road. and my beloved mule skinners raising their voices to heaven in heroic Gargan- tuan curses
 T wore out my nice pig-skin per suader' on two teams of mules which had to personally conduct up the hill. As you know, when a mule is finish he's finish and it takes a lot of argu- ing to convince him otherwise Tt was growing dark as we got into town and I was looking forward-to a quicI meal and bed. But that was. no, to be. for. as we pulled up in the main street, the old Fourth of July stuff started in the sky and every inhabitan, disappeared in the cellar of his house. Imagine q whole column in the open and dust splitting all around you. It was bad enough for the men, but mules are valuable So gave the command to un. hitch, and then I got the old rollins kitchen under cover started a meal cook ing and went out to look for billets fol the mea.''
 Thus writes lieutenant Wheeler, tn, 1 son of Edward J. Wheeler, at one tim, editor of the Literary Digest. now presi dent and editor of Current Opinion. MT Wheeler is also president of the Poetr, Society of America, so the young lieu tenants charm of style and gift of vivit | and picturesque expression are natura l inheritances-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
THE MAKING OF GEORGE
 

MAhI4N1
 GROTON."
 By Bruce Barton. Illustrated. Double day, Page 6 Co.,, publishers, Garden City, N. Y.
 The big. outstanding thing that Bruce Barton has done in this novel is to dram atize success in business and love--the false, flashy kind, and the real and last -.s z thing which only comes with the d~ve' r--nent of character.
 George G-aton, the country lad, earn ing h'~ first dollar in New York, putting over his first business deal, elated over his first raise climbing with many missteps the ladder of success, which was not success until he had learned his lesson. found his real self, and his real life partner-this is essentially your story and my story. The characters are people you have met on the street or in the office score of times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
"BLoCKING NEW WAR" "

By Herbert s. Houston. Doubleday, Page
 6 Co.,, publishers, Garden City. N. Y.
 A book for the war and the great day of victorious peace.
 When this war is won. the world will demand some practical plan to prevent new wars. This will be the question of supreme and universal interest
 Economic pressure against Austria might have averted the present war. It can be used to help prevent another one. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States has twice supported this view iE a referendum. President Wilson, in his memorable statement of Americas 8 war aims, declared that even the free seas should be closed "by international action for the enforcement of interna- tional covenants"-a powerful agency on exerting economic pressure.
 The author gives clear and graphic survey of the arguments and facts on both sides. How Napoleon used the em- bargo and the Kaiser the submarine to throttle business. The way the French investor halted Germanys war drive aft Ter Agadir. How commence can strike down the mailed fist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14

The Red Cross gauge unit of the Suf- frage association meets at Red Cross headquarters every Monday at 9;S0. The unit has increased in number from 10 to 33. All members of the association are urged to come down and help with the work of the gauge unit. All workers are required to wear white. aprons and head ar;,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
STENOGRAPHIC CLASS

Mrs. Weiford Lealle, who has been do- ing such a splendid and patriotic work in teaching the free class in stenography, announces that all graduates from the class have accepted positions. There are now 2S members in the class who receive instruction at suffrage headquarters ~, <J, ~f
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
Death AZ County Farm.

Miss Mary Gault, who has been an
inmate of the county farm since Oct.
%, 1898, coming from Gilman, died at
6 o'clock this morning o. general de-
bility. She was 70 years old and leaves
no known relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
A.. ~. ho.nit.l..'

At tho Hospitals.
. q. M. Lake, Of Toledo, submitted 70
a serious abdominal operation Wed
nesday at the Deaconess. His condi-
ton Is serious. ss . 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

saturday special one-half pound
Symonds Inn cocoa and one-half pound
Symonds Inn baking c,oc plate. regu-
lar price Zoo. sale price BIC. Mcbride
n WIN Drn~ ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

The Presbyterian Aid Society VIII
meet for work In the church parlors al
o O'clock Eriday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Public dance, Shrubs hall, Inursoa'
night. Nov, Acknowledgement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Wouldn't mother appreciate a COL
umbia Grafonola for Chris'''i'ls
Hublers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
FOR A LITTLE TOT


Baby bonnets and toques,, of silk
or wool, soc to $2.9S.
Wool knit and fleeced slumber
robes, $3.50, to 75c.
White wool cashmere coats, en-
broidered in silk, $3.50 to S5.75.
Furs for children, complete set, col
lar and muff, $500 to S2.75.
Little and leather bootees, $3.50 to
19c.
Novelty rattles Of white and light
colored celluloid, 75c to SOC.
Wool and jersey leggings and leg
cling drawers, $3.50 to s9c.
Sweater sets, complete with cap,
sweater and Logging trousers,
$3.50 to $4.98.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Delicious waffles? OF course you INK
them. Why not order that watle lro'
TODAY? Schmidt Hardware Company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Automobile tubes, Sox3, $3.50; SoxSh
sa.25; red SKA, $425. II North f1rs'
street,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Columbia records play on all 'alN
ing machines. Our RECORD s'o'N .
large. Come in. Hublers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

The Friends church Will hoio ~
regular mid-week meeting tons ~
despite the Thanksgiving holiday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Another one-cent sale soon. Sreu.v g,
bargains than ever. McBride ~ WIN
Drug Co,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

J,ost-Two route books. Finder return
at once and receive reward. 1achsoH
Dairy Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Watch for our announcement Oh
semi annual one-cent sale. Date Will
be given soon. Mcbride & Will Drug
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Always ask your grocer for Swse'
Homo bread. Central Bakery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Preserve your precious photographs
with a frame, HublerA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
&ssU,v4rusGa
Na;U:{:l:Z S
HmmAHd asnu'oa
Gifts that
Reflect the
Giver's Taste

Perrin French kid gloves, - 70
S2.75.
Perrin washable kid gloves, $50
and $3.25.
"Kayser" fine silk gloves, in single
and double silk, 75c to 500.
Satin, georgette and organdie COZ
lars, $500 to SOC.
Leather hand bags and purses
$3.50 to $1.OO. Is
Velvet hand bags,sl5.00 70 &s.7A
Ladies' silk and linen handler
chiefs, beautifully embrosdsreds
$500 to 25c.
Mems large linen handkefehse1s
and handkerchiefs Of ftne canr
brio, soc to 1Oc.
ROGERS 1S47 and Oneida Commm-
ity plate silverware at prices -
tonishingly low. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Metric stands for quality In mems
dress shirts. Gildners. z
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

The Woman Relief Corps Will meet
In the Red Mems hall Friday afternoon
at 2 D. m. Last meeting before con-
yention. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

The Danish Ladies' Sick Beneht so
ciety will meet Friday afternoon VIII
Mrs. F. A, Beckwith, GOT North Fins
avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
Santa VIII Be Here to Bring Joy to the
Heart of Every Little Boy and Girl
D;sn1nvs Which VIII Help SolUe Your

Beacon blanket bath robes and
Japanese quilted silk bath robes,
$1,000 to $500.
Silk kimonos in beautiful floral et-
fects, $500 to $6.75.
Silk petticoats in all silk and silk
flounce with cotton taffeta top,
$3.50 to $3.50.
Philippine hand embroidered la
dies muslin gowns, $3.50 to
SITS.
Philippine hand embroidered en-
velope chemise, $3.50 to S2.75.
Philippine hand embroidered cor
set covers, $2.98 to $2.49.
Cotton crepe and duckling fleece
kimonos, $2.9S to $1.9S.
Ladies' worsted wool and silk fiber
sweaters, $500 to 1925.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Wisconsin potatoes Tor sale IN lols
of one to five bushels. Price $l.oo pei
R,ushel. Strictly cash. They are uiie
REYNOLDS & Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Special automobile tires, tniro OIL
nj, sizes. II North First street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

D,vid the 13-months- son OF DR..
and Mrs. D. A. Collision, Denmeau
boulevard, who was seriously ouFneo
Wednesday, = still in a critical con-
dition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Hart, schanner Marx Clothes. "'
ner Bros.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
Saturday, Nov. 3Oth

The Christmas spirit the Christmas the
let the
the Joy of living ana be HAPPY
Good VIII
w Welcome Won to enjoy the gift waiting well
desired
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Notice-we are prepared for al
kinds Of auto repairing, auto supplies
and battery charging, two service cars
Hewitt's Garage. Phone 3s3.--AeVcf'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Chamberlain. glasses. Masonic temple
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
UlEks.&eYub6carl
CITY IN BRIEF
80. x,u,ams choate. physician.

nr,nr your v atches IN Hodges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Dr. Bullard. osteopath. ls West Main
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Saturday special one-half pound
Symonds Inn cocoa and one half pound
Symonds Inn baking chocolate, regu-
lar price zoe, sale price Bic. Mcbride
2 g. viii Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

what tastes better than hot, crisp
Waffles these cold winter days!
Griswold waffle iron makes the BAKING
n simple task. Schmidt Hardware
ConnnanY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

n u ruttIe, jeweler and optician.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

For Sale-1917 Rssel six cynnoer'
enclosed car like new win be sold at a
bargain If sold before Dec. l. owner
Ieaying for the winter. J. N. Dagge1
Kissel Kar Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

4, Funeral services for Mrs. CALVIN
Wirkinson were held at 10 o'clock this
morning from the parental Joseph
4 Lang home, 221 Arson street, in charge
~ Rev. J. J. Fitzpatrick. The pail
were e. G. Mitchell, Frank
Matsche, Rudolph Youngwirtn, Cari
Huber, and Frank and Jonn fOtl.
sFhe flower bearers were Misses Anna
4 Cjrabefbauer, Hazel Probst, Fern and
GLADYS F1itton, Mary YoungWirth, and
Theresa Toiti 6uFisi w:a.= =! 4, S1a!yer = !
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Saturday special one-hall pound
Symonds Inn cocoa and one-hat pouno
Symonds Inn baking chocolate. resu-
lar price soc, sale price BIC. McBrlde
e. Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

! The Central Church Of Christ Aio
Society win meet Friday afternoon at
$50 at the clrurch.s The first DIVISION
will serve a 10 cent lunch at the close
fou,rifteA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Cameras. Aims and supplies. Huoiers'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Dr. Graham, osteopath. Masonic te'np'0
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Miss Ariel Carstens, daughter OF c. =:
Carstens, Of Boston, formerly principal
OF the Marshalltown high school, VINO
il a student at Grinnell College IS
spending Thanksgiving at the G. Z.
Urine home, NN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura
Love will be held at o'clock Fr1oa ~
afternoon from the residence, ~
soutt Fonrth street. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28
From the
Chi]dren's
Fairy1and
Just a fen from
the many

Backboards at 69c
Express coaster wagons, $3.50.
Doll trunks, at $1.49. ~,
Red painted chairs. reed rockers and mission
chairs at SITS to 19c.
White ivory chitfoniers, dressers, chairs and
writing desks, $3.50 to $3.50.
Doll beds, $l.S9 to SOC.
Kiddie cars, SITS to sl.25.
Tricycles, $3.50 to $500.
Velocipedes, $3.50 and $3.50.
Sleds, $3.9S to 69c.
Spinning tops 35c to 1Oc.
Pianos, SIS to SIPS.
Tool chests, $3.50 to Csc.
Electric trains, s16.50 to $500.
Cash registers, Csc.
Books. games and paint sets, $3.50 to SOC.
Building and number blocks, $l.OO to zoe.
Teddy bears, all sizes, $3.50 to SOC.
Sand toys and pile drivers, $1.25 to sue.
Air rifles, $3.50 to SOC.
Alabama coon jiggers, SOC.
Friction toys, $l.49 to SOC.
Armored tanks, S2.9S.
Horses and wagons $3.50 to $1.OO.
Stuffed and painted animals, S!.2s tc lsc- ss7
Dolls of all kinds character dolls and dolls with
moving eyes, $3.50 to Csc.
Rocking horses, SITS to $500.
Doll buggies, $3.50 to $3.50.
Automobiles and armored cars, $3.50 to $3.50
-
/ ~ a ,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Lively, living near
'Jamoille, left Tuesday evening TOT
west Branch, W. Va, where they VIII
spend Thanksgiving with Mr.. Lively's
PARENTS, Mr.. AID Mrs. Willis Lively
And other relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

.-Just a word to the good, old fasn'
ioned cook: There is a cast iron kettle
or skillet at Schmidt Hardware com
pany to suit your needs. Come 1naAe
49, SELECTION ear,y-Advertisem
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

"a The funeral OF John Raber was neiu
at the home Of the son-in-law ralph
Way. 500 Woodbury. street, at 3 O'CLOCK
#Wednesday afternoon. Rev. r. s.
davidson conducted the service. Tne
nall bearers were the six sons-in-law'
yohn Robb, L. p. Bremmer, J. D.
Moore. r. n. Stead. Ralph Way ana
III, a, Fetters. The flower bearers were
Nesdames AL Heath, Fred Way. j.
aCrombaugh and ]. H. Robinson. Bur
i'll was in Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-28

Canoes always are IN fasnion. ms
charming list Of art has maintained u
general popularity since early Roman
DAYS. Each cameo has certain mol
-yiduality. They are hand carved ana
no. two alike. This fact gives tho
cameo ita charm. VIM Heltberg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Joseph Al
len.
Edward Machle has entered Bates
College at Lewiston to take up the
Military training course.
Theodore w. Underwood has re-
turned from leave of absence to Bos-
ton.
John L. Bean has been appointed
sergeant of Co. NJ in place Of Orel D.
Orvis. who has been transferred to
the Quartermaster's department.
The returns from furloughs Sat
urday were Samuel L. Cummings
from Augusta; John Sullivan from
Rutland, VT, and William J. Keefe.
The funeral Of the late William j.
Smith was held from the Home
chapel at p. M. Sunday. Rev. c. H.
Temple officiating. The remains
weer taken to Mount Pleasant GEM
etery for interment.
The Liberty Bond drive here Satur-
day resulted in obtaining some $4,000
more in subscriptions, making the
Branch total about $4,000. 1t is
hoped that the sales this week will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
HUN RETREAT
(Continued from PAGE One(

division headquarters and from there
to he men in reserve positions and on
the fighting line.
The effect produced was what
might have expected. There were rare
instances of outbursts of enthusiast
tic cheering, but for every man who
so displayed his emotion there We're
a hundred whose only comment was
an expression Of doubt as to the hon
esty Of Germanys intentions.
There was nothing in the days op-
erations to convince the Americans
that the war was over. Before day
light the Germans displayed more
than the usual activity in Smelling
certain positions. East and west OF
the Mouse they brought up fresh
forces and counter attacks. All OF
them broke down before the violent
firing Of the Americans. AS the day
wore on the fighting developed great
er intensity along the western part
of the line but it was confined almost
wholly to the artillery wings, the
American fire finally attaining the
proportions Of a barrage, although
it VAS not followed UP by infantry
attack.
An increased percentage Of defect
i've ammunition appears to have been
used today by the Germans. Mont
faucon was shelled rather heavily.
but a check late today showed that
80 per cent. Of the missiles were
"dlIdS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
INTENSIVE LOAN
CAMPAIGN THIS
WEEK IN n. f..

Boston, Oct. 13-Unconditional sur.
render is to be the slogan of the re-
naming six days of the Fighting
Forth Liberty Loan cam align. N
Penrose Hallowell, executive chair.
man of the New England Liberty
Loan Committee announced Uncon.
dltlonal surrender clubs are to be
started in every state, and the quail.
lf1cation for membership is that a
"cond subscription to the Fourth
loan to be made equal to the frs,
subscription or that twice the amount
of bonds be taken for this loan than
were taken for the third loan
Mrs. F. L. Higginson, chairman
Women's Liberty Loan Committee for
the first district of Massachusetts
said tonight that her committee had
sold 100000 worth of bonds.
Washington street between Summer
and Franklin streets will be closed to
all vehicles tomorrow between noon
and 2 O'Clock and tables for the sale
of bonds will be set up in charge of
statesmen and members of the wo-
mems Liberty Loan committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
ARMISTICE is
FAMILIAR RUSE
DISTRESSED ARMY

London, Oct. 13.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press).-Germany's reply to
President Wilson reached London too
late for any authoritative comment.
1t is bound to come. however, into an
atmosphere charged with suspicion,
and the opinion is held in all quarters
that the reply would be a good gauge
of the degree Of Germany's military
distress. An armistice is the old IA
miliar ruse for distressing army
Apparently the reply gives one
statement of news. 1t associates Aus
tria Hungary, but not Turkey, with
the German government. The impli-
cation seems to be that unless the
German secretary for foreign affairs
ual haste. Turkey is no longer Ger
many's ally. In all previous import
ant diplomatic documents Germany
has scrupulousiy mentioned III her
allies.
The phrase Ito agree upon practi-
cal details Of the application Of those
terms is on it's face a straight reply
to President Wilson. 1t was no: UNI
expected here. but is likely TO be
regarded with suspicion. English pa
pers have said that an armistice bas-
ed on such a formula may be con-
sidered by the Germans to mean an
extended debate.
Some of the most important Ger
man papers. in latest quotations
cabled from Holland persist in using
the word compromise" with refer
ence to the application of the Pres
ident's principles. But the feeling in
London is that it will be hard for the
Allied armies to hold their hand and
in the hour of seeming victory.
Unconditional surrender" is the
watchword much more appealing to
the British people in this hour than
any commission to arrange for evac-
uation. Events in the past week,
particularly the sinking of the Lem
ster, have steeled British hearts
against a compromise.
There is a strong belief here, voiced
even by the compromising" papers,
that there are yet two powers in
Germany. one power the new govern
ment, the other of the army. and
that it not yet decided which is SUI
preme.
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and AZ. when the Kennebec began to
shown quite a business and the ice be-
came famous on account of its purity
and clearness. The machinery used for
housing was still crude and oxen were
used for hosting the ice into the houses.
Swale hay and sawdust used for dun
mage added a considerable item to the
expense of harvesting.
In 1860 among the operators were
numbered Major Andrews Of Halo
well, G. A. Colburn of Pittston, w. S.
Grant Of Farmingdale. Peter and Will
liam Bradstreet of Gardiner, Frank
lin Stevens and Stephen Young of
Randolph, and Major Tiffany of
Richmond. In this year an era of
greater permanency commenced and
several New York men became in
terested, among them being James L.
Chessman. Modern ice harvesting
tools and the endless chain for hoist
ing came into general use. High
prices reigned and in some cases as
high as $12 per ton were received
Huge houses, owned by concerns
backed by large capital. such as the
Knickerbocker, Great Falls. Cochran
and Oler Ice Co.'S. came into exist
ence and in 1890, when the crop was
a practical failure elsewhere, it is
estimated that 3,092,400 tons of ice
were stored along the banks of the
Kennebec.
In 1901 the American Ice Co. ac-
quired many of the Kennebec ice
houses and opened an office in Gar
diner.
The present status of the ice in
dustry in Maine is practically nil. 1t
has, like home spinning and weav-
ing, made way for improvements and
today artificially made ice is cheaper
and considered better than the natur-
al product.
OF the Sc houses that stood in 1897
few remain. Fifteen have been de-
stroyed by fire, nine have been taken
down, several have fallen down and
been demolished by wind.
Unless there should be some un-
forseen and extraordinary turn in
fortunes wheel, and natural ice
should again be in demand. it seems
probable that the harvesting of Ken
nebec ice has gone forever.