davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
TO REVIVE TAGGING
WAR STAMP CAMPAIGN

meeting OF the Merchants Blu
reau was held in the aldermen
rooms Thursday afternoon at about
430 O'Clock. at which time the plans
for the War Savings Stamps cam
paign were talked over. Waterviiie
has fallen back on her quota. COM
:nittee from Portland was present ut
the meeting and the matter was
thoroughly discussed and Alton ID.
Blake Of the L. H. Soper Co. was
was appointed to have charge OF the
campaign in the city which will start
Sept g. The plan is for Marchants'
week. which is being organized all
over the state. to clean up the w.
S. g. before the next Liberty Loan
drive. A few months ago George
Hage-tv and DR.. Thayer started a
campaign and appointed their can
vassers. but in spite of their hard
good success, as number of the
corporations would not help in the
work The campaign was supervis-
ed mostly BY women leaders in the
city and they were very faithful with
their work
In campaigns in the past Water
vile has more than done her part,
and been over the top and then some.
but she has gone almost to her linn
it's and those who could take tn:
stamps have already done SO. except
those who prefer 10 put their money
in bonds.
Mr.. Blake was put in charge of tho
Merchants week. and during that
week every merchant will do what
they can to clean up the campaign.
II is the purpose Of Mr. Blake 70
ge- the citizens and merchants en-
thu=las site over the campaign and
have every clerk active and willing
to sell stamps and get pledges for
the stamns Different committees
will be appointed 70 have charge Of
The campaign and in this way II will
create an atmosphere for Sept. o.
when all will do their share in the
selling Of the stamps, which are Civ
en- By the government.
I. was suggested thai there be a
booth at the Central Maine fair with
one in charge OF the booth, which
will be attractive ard IN this way
thousands Of dollars worth Of stamps
will be sold. it is believed This plan
seemed a good one. and doubtless IT
will be carried out.
Merchants week each merchant is
asked to have window decorations
and in every way advertise the sell
ing of the w S S, which is SO ia
-, a,-ory
IT was also suggested that there
be four-minute men at the places Of
amusements every evening 10 keep
before the public the coming cam
paign.
The ut-of-toun men who were
present were Harold Libby. chair
man of the Maine Retail Merchants
War Savings Stamps. Mr. Sander
son. Mr. Tinbertak and Mr.. Perkins,
all representatives from Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
ARRIVING VESSELS
REPORT WRECKAGE

A Canadian Atlantic Port, Aug a.
Vessels arriving AT various Canadian
ports today reported passing through
large quantities OF wreckage, principal
IL dories. oars and the like. No further
word has been received up to n late
hour tonight, however. of the opera tons
Of the German submarines or the trawl-
er Triumph. which has been captured
and armed by L boat crew. Warnings
OF the presence Of the raiders have been
widely circulated among the fishing
feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
EMERY CONVINCED
HALL IS INNOCENT

Portland. Ne, Aug Fudge George
l., Emery Of Biddeford. engaged by
Henry H. Hall, the Wells Depot pastor,
to defend him on the charge that he
murdered his wife on June IL. today ex-
pressed his firm belief in the innocence
of his client.
IF Hail is guilty" said Judge Emery,
'he is a star performer. He gives a
plausible and direct narrative of the
events on the day his wife fell onto the
rocks under the railroad bridge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
BOYS BAND TO PLAY
FOR RED CROSS

A band of 40 boys will play on Monu-
ment Park Friday evening from to 10
o clock for the benefit Of the Watervil!e
chapter of Red Cross, The boys are
aged from, TO Is year. and are very
bright little fellows and very musical.
Their services are given withou, charge.
Al the concert Red Cross girls will sell
flowers, ice cream. candy. etc. and pass
around with flag into which the public
is expected to throw all its loose change.
The park will be illuminated for the
occasion and 1t is hoped there will be
a large attendance to encourage the
boys and to help the local chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
BOX MILL BURNS AT
NSHIRELY-S2O.OOO LOSS

Bangor. Me. AUG. 22.-The box mill
OF the Shirley Lumber Co. at Shirley
was burned today with $4,000 feet OF
pine board The saw mill and $50 COO
feet Of pine narrowly escaped. The loss
IS about $4,000. partially covered hy in-
surance. Sixty men were employed in
the burned mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
ONE MILLION
LAT OR SHORTAGE
IN WAR WORK

Washington, Aug. 22--The fact
that there is now a shortage in war
work Of 100000 unskilled laborers
and that the reserve of skilled work.
ers Is exhausted developed today at
a conference of field agents of the
federal employment service. Fur
tner curtailment Of non-essential
production is planned to release men
for war work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
CANAAN

Mr.. ard Mrs. Alton Rofe Nr and
'rs. Chas. Williams left SUNDAY for
IN auto trip to Boston and the White
Mountains.
MISS Maude Cover. who has heer
passing her vacation with ber
grandparents, Mr.. ard Mrs WI,
Lewis. returned to Lewiston Sa+,,r-
cay. She was accompa MED hv nor
ss.ef, MISS Edith Cover. who will
s's' hef Tor two weeks. Miss
t"adFs Gleason is substituting in tho
"lephone office during her absence
"rs. Nbh'e Thing Of Boston. who
has been visiting her husbands mar
Eh'S. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Thing re-
turned TO her home Monday.
Miss Iva Drawn is the e,,,est ~
relatives in Pittsfeld.
Mss Alice Holt LETT Tuesday for !,
."o weeks visit with her sis.arc
MIS- Amos Nelson at Portland and
MIS- Frederick Lovejoy at Farrine
ton. '''''s
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Roth ana
ii!tle son Bliss. Mrs. Frank Tu,tle
..nh son Cecil took an auto trip IN
North Arson Sunday.
Misses Hazel and Verna Tuttla
we're the week end guests RI their
sister, Mrs. Bertha Lewis at Clinton
reo' smith took an auto party 10
Lakewood Sunday Those in the
party were Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Became
ana daughter Esther. Mrs. Mi,,ara
Thing and daughter n-law. Mrs. Alb
BIC Thing.
mr.. and Mrs, Clifford Barrett are
re parents Of daughter, born Aug.
Mrs. Nellie Newman OF Portland is
ne guest OF her parents, Mr.. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
BOWDOlN

after passing a week at Highland
farm. +. r. Buker's, returned horne
Saturday.
Miss Ella wagg has been visiting
friends in Gray
Mrs Robert Johnson Is confined to
her home by rheumatism.
MISS Matte Grover has returned to
her duties in Lewiston, after passing
two weeks with her parents. Nj. and
Mrs. Geo. T. Grover.
MSS Myrtle Buker. who has been en-
ployed as bookkeeper by the Under
wood Typewriter Co, at Hartford. Ct.
is visiting at her home.
Miss Nellie Hatch is at home, after
passing a few weeks at the cottage IN
Harpsuel.
Miss Helen Keay OF West Bowdoin
is visiting Mrs. Nellie Hatch.
". r. Tarr Of East Bowloin was in
town Monday on business.
Repair work is soon to begin on the
cradle damage.
NORTfI-Mr and Mrs. Elmer Hill and
son Bart Of Boston. Mass, are guests
At the home Of w c. hervey
Mrs Glendcn Gates Of Litchneid IL
visiting Mrs Harry Cornish at the Cen
ter.
Miss Ruth Brown is at home for her
vacation from her work in Worcester.
Mass
-,
guests Mrs. Charles Teehurst and
daughters. Clara. Dorothy and verna
Of Watertown. Mass.
A daughter was recently born to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Allen at their home
or the West road
Frank Cookery was at home or &C.
hour leave last Sunday, from Camp
Devens
Miss Lucille Royal of the extension
service. University of Maine gave a
canning and drying demonstration last
Saturday afternoon at the Ward school,
house. which proved interesting and
Instructive
Mrs. George Wallis and son Robert q,
Norfolk Downs. Mass, who had been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. 3. Hervey,
left Saturday for their home. Robert
Wallis, who lately enlisted. having been
called for examination.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. MrGregor and
daughter Helen Of Bangor were recent
guests Of Mr. and Mrs A. d. Strout
Miss Myrtle BukeT. who for two
years has been successful as teacher
in a grammar school at Farmingto.1,
Conn, has resigned to accep, 4 posi-
ton with the Underwood Typewriter
Co. in Portland.
George Hickey recently received
letter from his son Elmer who was
severely wounded in the second BATH.
Of the Marine. saying that he is dong
well at the hospital to which he vas
taken.
Friends here Of Bernard Foster have
received word that he has arrived safe
~ overseas and is now il England
awaiting or" ers.
NEST--Mrs. Charles Dennerson
and daughter Gertrude of Lisbon
Falls arc the guests Of Mrs. ". L.
Maloon for the week.
Mrs. Everett Kicker and children
cf Litchfteld and MIR. and Mrs Gil
t"rt Baker Of Lewiston are the
guests Of Chas. II. Allen for the
week
Mrs. Chas. Estes of Durham is
Passing the week with Mrs. Len Cur
Is.
Philip George and Guy Williams
y it'll party Of friends went to New
Meadows one day this week where
tl'ey hired a launch and passed. their
time visiting different landing points
in Casco bay.
Isaac Hoihrook has moved his
family 10 Lisbon Falls where he has
bought small place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

The dress" coat donned by the
members Of the Manchester. y. H.,
Police Department every spring and
fall will be abandoned temporarily
at least. 1t Is almost impossible to
secure the blue cloth from which the
coats are cut and when obtained Il
has been found that action Of sun and
ram quickly turned i. SO that in som.
instances IL has resembied Josenh,.
coat q many coicrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
Funeral Of Late Capt. G. A. Torrey

Funeral services for Capt George A.
Torrey, who died from Suns,roke in
Boston Aug. 10. were held Wednesday in
Rock.and. Rev N. Z. Osborne offlcia..
ing. Capt. Torrey was master mari
ner 70 years. with a record OF having
made some Of the fastest sailing yoy.
ages on this coast. He is survived by
Two children. Mrs. z. W Eaton and Ar.
thur N. Torrey. The bearers were W
.. Abbott " T., Cook, Charles Broxn
and Lewis II. Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
CARDINAL FARLEY'S
CONDITION CRITICAL

Mamaroneck. \. v, Aug. 2.-The
condition of Cardinal John J. Farley,
archbishop of New York, who IS suf-
fering from a second attack Of pneu-
monia at his summer home here was
said tonight by his physicians to be
very critical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr and Mrs. E. r. Wheeler lief,
Wsdnesday afternoon for Brooklyn, n
7, where they will make their horne
Mr.. Wheeler, who is employed in tn. en-.
nnt department. OF the Western
mon ieiesraph co. in New York City,
has been passing his vacation with r.,.
tives here and in Oakland. Mrs Wheel
er was Formerly Miss Lucille Rice of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
Bankruptcy Proceedings

BARLEY c. Flaherty and Milton r.
Bailey Of Portland. who for some years
mas, have been doing business under
the firm name Maine Fuel Company,
have through their counsel. Judge sam
uel I, Bates. filed a voluntary petition
in bankruptcy as individuals and CO.
mariners. The firms debts are listed at
s10737 Of which $500 is secured ana
$3.50 unsecured accounts. The principal
listed creditors are George l.. Fogg Of
this city. and the l.ehigh Coal Navl-
CATION Co The assets are valued a.
$685.. The individual debts Of Mt, Fla
herty are listed at s4li and his assets
valued at $50 are claimed exempted
The individual debts of Mr.. Bailey are
listed at s4a4. and his assets at S24, q
which SIPS is claimed exempted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

When an infant pig belonging 10
Mrs. Alex Mcmillan of Knoxville.
Tenn. took sick she prepared bed
in her room and took more care Of it
than if il had been star boarder.
The pig was delicate and particular
about the way its food was admins
tered. 50 she very carefully prepared
milk for II in a bottle and saw that 1t
Was fed in all the style that vas at
her command
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
saeo.Lowe,i Co. Raises Wages

A voluntary raise IN wages or -FOUR
cents an hour. or So cents day. to the
workers in the plant Of the Saco-Loweli
Co. at Bddeford was announced
Wednesday to take effect Sept. : The
increase came as surprise to the 800
mec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Ben Wooley of Sandusky. o.. al
though aged l01. took his first bath
hut recently. and he took that only
because it was absolutely required
before he would be admitted TO the
irfirmary he was about TO enter. Att
or the ordeal was over he admitted
that if he had known it vas such fun
ne would have taken a bath long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
Coburn Classical Institute
WATERVlLlE, MAINE

WI TEHVTIIE. MAINE
High grade college preparatory and
general courses.
New Household Arts course for
four years and two. year course for
High sehool graduates. Up-to.date
practice house. gymnasium, twelve
aers athletic field. library. and Sci
saes laboratories.
expsns: moderate.
Fer catalogue and information sd-
dress Prin. Drew T. Harthorn.
Fall Term begins Sept. II. 1918.
ly0.nAneHA6AIxAn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Reber Dillon of Marlin, Mo-. decid-
Cd TO get close haircut AS he set
tied himself in the chair he heard the
LADIES' Of the Red Cross busily en-
gagged IN the room above. Say Mr..
orr. he said. Il want this to be a
lied Cross haircut. Cut 'er close all
over except Geneva Cross right on
top 81 this COCO" Reber now wears
the beautiful badge on his crown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

A family Of four. whose ages total
2il years, supports itself cornfortab bly,
on 10 acres Of ground in Coshocton
County, Q. Henry Johnson, who is
more than 81, is the senior member.
y brother, Siias. is 81. Mary Anne.
50, does the housekeeping and milks
thc cows, and George Wilson, a
hrother-in-law. ~. raises the crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs Minnie E, wife of Hamlin Little
field, died at kennebunkport Wednes-
day after an operation. She had as
sisted in the management of hotel for
many wears and had wide acGuain-
lance. She was a native of Deer Isle,
Me. Besides the husband. a son and a
daughter survive. Funeral Friday at
the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Rev FIR Chateneau. former pastor Of
tire sacred Heart church in the city
nov OF the church at Dalgle. is in tbs
city for a few DAYS with friends. II.
~ss on his wav to Aroostook county
where he will pass few DAYS with
trends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr. and Mrs William q Broadway o.
New York CITY who are passing sever
al days at their cottage. Camp Rest-A-
while. az Good " II Fines, were in the
cttv or a shopping trip THURSDAY. Mr..
Broadway is one ct the directors If
Good VIII Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

A telegram has been received in the
nty Announcing that Alfred CASTOR
quay. a sergeant in overseas service
has been severely wounded. Sergt Cas-.
tenauay is brother 70 Arthur CASTOR.
quay. Who was reported killed in action
= short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
Died on Canadian Transport

Mrs. James Hall. L Lowell Court.
Lewiston. has received word Of the
death of her brother. Henry " Law
renee of Lewiston. on q transport.
bound overseas with a Canadian Army
contingent. Mr., Lawrence was born 81
years ago al Cornwall Ont He had
lived with his sister in this city for !.
wears. He is also survived by brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs F. e Thaycr. chairman Of the
entertainment committee Of the Red
C:css has turned into the society
he sum NJ 800 which was received
~ tho L!th.ow lawn party held in
Winslow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

The Independent Order Of odd Ladies'
uill hold its regular meeting tonight at
clock in Modern Uoodman hall The
degree Will be gwen to a class of can
didstes and all members are requested
70 he present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs John NJ Weber has been chosen
superintendent Of the horal department
~ the Central Nam. FAR Mrs Web
her will take the place OF the late Mrs
Edith cole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs George Drake 81 Pittsheld. who
has been visiting in the city with
friends. left THURSDAY for Wiscasset,
where she will pass a few days with
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Miss Doris Harlow who has been
aounS ~ husler at the Girls' camp
on Great pond. has arrived in the
c,tr being called by the illness Of
her sister, Miss Ruth Harlow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

twenty men found in this city who
were not engaged IN SPECIAL work were
sent - Bath on the afternoon train
Thursday and will commence their du-
's a. tho Eath Iron Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Miss Florence Dick has returned from
a several days stay at her home in Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Edgar Brown and Fred McAiary were
in skowheSan Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs eugene Merchant and son Philip
have gore 10 Winthrop, where they will
PASS few days with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

supt. Fossett Of the Armour Co. was
in the city THURSDAY calling on friends
and transacting business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Miss Marion Horne left Thursday for
Lynn, Mass. where she will pass sew
eral weeks with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Two respondents t. drunkenness
charges were before the Judge Thurs
Fay morning. and paid the usual fine
md costs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs Allie Atwell % Pittsield and her
guest. Mrs katrine Buchard of MI
bridge we're shoppers in the city Thurs
day .ov the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr. and Mrs Harry Pratt OF Albany,
y Z ~ho are passing the summer az
his farm in Clinton. we're in the city
for the day Thursday calling on friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Nr. and Mrs. II. l.. Gardiner Of
NIoll's Mills are in the city for a few
1avs with frien1s,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs. A. F. Learned Of kineo is pass
ing few days in the city with friends
and relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Harry Bow Or Unity and Mrs. Fred
Brown ard Mrs | II Huxfori OF
Brooks arc passing few days in tie
city nth friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Leon GIBBS and Arthur Dugee have
gore 70 Carp pond where the will
pass a few days f.hing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Claude Berry Of Portland was in
the city calling on friends Thursday
on his way - Bangor where he VIII
pass "A few DAYS on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr. and Mrs &. =, Nutting Of Bos-
ton arrived in The city Thursday and
will pass .e- days Nth friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr. and Mrs. +. j. Getche!l Of Med
ford, Mass, aro passing a few days
jI the city with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

" H. Jones Of China was in the
~ Thursday calling on friends. on
,.ls way 70 Bangor, where he will pass
\ fer da r business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mrs. Edward stevens and daughter
Eeulah passed tho day at Corinna
> thursday with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr. ana Mrs Fl L. Kelley and daurh-
ter Miss co-ne.la have returned from
Camp Lar.e- AZ Eliot where Miss kel-
lev has oeen passing the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Miss Mary Lowe of Clinton is pass
ing a few days IN the city with
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Grarino Of Bos-
ton have arrived in the city and are
Passing a few days with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Mr.. ard MIS- W4nn Prescott Of
bridgeport Conn. are in the city for
a few DAYS calling Oh friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Hoshv'iie. Ind, bride was gorge
oosiy arrayed IN calico dress with
pair Of lace curtains floating from
Der shoulders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

Fred Ormsby OF Portland was in the
city On business for the day Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
WATERV|LLE LOCAL NEWS

Miss Marie Thayer is passing a few
days In the city with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

WANTED TO BUY A sECONp
hand wheel chair. Apply 70 phone @M
or II Hazelwood street, Watervliie. MT =.
! INCH BOXES IS CENTS WHILE
they last. Gerrish & 7ml,n. y tss
street, Natsr]'e' 'he- a..szadG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23

If any further proof were needed as =
which is the dominant war party II
Congress il would be furnished by TIN
record on the defeated Fall amendment
which, if carried, would have giver
Provost Marshal Genera. Crowder a
very precious 90 days for the prerara.
ton OF his new lists. When one con-
tered. examined and classified, and that
for this enormous work a new machi1
cry must be created. the short reEar
ng space OF % days ri n easily he gee.
TO he all too little. Doubtless the off,
Of the provost marshal general ula
again perform miracle and success
fully execute the task which has beer
laid upon il; hut why ask constantly
for miracles? Why not adopt iitts
Republican foresight instead?
When the Republicans control TIE
next Congress, as il II expected here
that they win their leaders will he IN
a position to command and not 70 in
plore. as they have been obliged TO Do
in TIE past. They will then be able w
guarantee without qualification that eP'
cry war measure vital to an early AMI
victorious peace will be enacted withoI'|
delay They will be able to plan for the
unmistakable future and We will not s|
obliged to wait until the Democrats cai
see the meaning Of an event that nal
already occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
Too Late for Classification

wanted-Wheel chair.
For sale-Lunch boxes.