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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
SOME SAY MORE
| SOME SAY LESS
CLOTH is NEEDED
IN WOMEN'S DRESS

Chicago, Dec. 1l.-ArgumcntS fH
and against scanty attire for women
by women doctors occupied the al.
tention of the American Public Healt'
Association today. DIR. Jeannetle
, Throcknorton of Charlton. Iowa. who
made the address which started The
discussion. declared the CUSTOMARY
street dress of women last summeT
was an offense to public deCency Sh"
blamed the good women of the coun'
try for allowing their daughters 10
defy pneumonia and influenza With a
lavaliere for protection" DIR, Fife L.
Lobdell of Chicago Endorsed tf'
wearing of fewer clothes by women
from both moral and hygienic stand
points. women arc cleaner now be.
cause they have to wear these thin
clothes" DIR. Lobdell said, "and the
character of our art and the spread Of
education about sex hygiene remove
any tendency to indecency in the pub
lie mind. | favor also q uniform dress
for each industry. which q girl can
put on at her Office or workshop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
SOLDIER BOYS

Biddeford, Dec. 1G-The experience
of being critically wounded and
crawling on hands and knees for four
days and nights among the wounded
and dying on the battlefields Of
France. in his effort to reach medical
aid, is told in n letter to relatives
here by John F. Cowan, son of q Bos-
ton newspaper worker of that name
and member of the American Med
zeal Corps. Cowan wrote the letter
from base hospital in France and
says he is rapidly recovering.
Il was out on the battlefield with
DR.. Richard Owen of Saco, Me, "
writes Cowan. 1T was on Sept % A
German bomb exploded near us. DR..
Owen was killed instantly. was bad
~ wounded and knocked unconscious.
When I recovered my senses, saw
none about me but the dead and dy-
ing.
There was no help near Though
very weak, l determined that to save
my life I must reach aid before all
my strength and energy was ex-
hausted. I was wounded in several
parts Of the body and | was bleeding
profusely / crawled on my hands and
knees for four days and nights before
7 reached a station where / could OBJ
tain medical and surgical aid"
DR.. Owen and young Cowan were
first cousins. The mothers of the pair
were the daughters of the late Owen
Campbell Of Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
GERMANY NOT
CRUSHED SAYS
EX-MINISTER EGAN

New York, Dee. lit is nonseh''
to think that Germany has pee.
crushed" declared Maurice frah'N
Egan. former minister TO Denmark III
an address here today. THE pom
of view of Germany is to begin ."
over again." he said. IF Liebknecmn,
is given an opportunity he W."
found a government almost as az,
tocratic as that Of the late kaise|
Germany may be beaten TO w.
knees but Il cannot conceive OF ~
striking her breast with Mea Cdp''
They have not accepted the scoo's
ing with penitence. II the ooc'-,
Democrats and the Center party -
Germany could be made to beIIe'N
that 1t was again Deutschland uo..
Allies they would strain every hei'
to resume the world struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
u. S. CONTROL
Continued from Page One)

date legislation providing a perma-
nent solution is apparent.
There is one. and to my mind only
one, practical and wise alternative"
Mr.. McAdoo continued, land that is
to extend the period of federal con-
troll from the one year and nine
months provided by the present law
to five years or until the first lay Of
January, 1924. This extension would
take the railroad question out Of
politics for a reasonable period. 1t
would give composure to railroad Of
flcials and employees. 1t would admit
of the preparation and carrying cut
Of comprehensive program of ir..-
provemcntS for railroads and their
terminal facilities which would i'm
mensely increase the efficiency Of
the transportation machine. 1t would
put back first the credit of the Unit
ed States during the five years peri
cd so that the financing Of these i'm
provements could be successfully car
ried out. 1t would offer the necessary
opportunity to test the value of uni
fed control and the experience thus
gained would of itself indicate the
permanent solution of the railroad
problems.
THE American people have a
right to this test. They should not
be denied it. It is to their interest
that it should be done. In my opinion
it is the only practicable and reason
able method of determining the right
solution Of this grave economic prob
lem"
Washington, Dec. IA conference OF
representatives of interests affected ~
transportation will be held here tomor-
row and Friday at the hall Of the INIT
ed States Chamber of Commerce 20
formulate statement OF principles
which may serve as the basis for pooL-
lar discussion Of the nations future at
titude toward railroads and other trans
portaton agencies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Wednesday the advertising cam
paign Of the Red Cross membership
drive vas started. Rev. Charles F,
RobinVpn has charge Of the posters,
which will he placed in various win
dpws On automobiles and every con-
ccivatlo place that will be noticed
nv the public Already several mem
bors nave been solicited and a large
amount realized from the sale Of
Wednesday, The active canvassing
on the street will commence on Fri
day morning. and tho house toulouse
canvass viii commence next Mon
day morning. The solicitors have
been given their supplies and every
th'ne Ia ready for big week next
~.Ck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
SJJPT. PATTEN ARRIVES
TAKE UP DUTIES
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Supt william H. Patten arrived in the
city Wednesday morning to commence
his duties as superintendent Of the pub
lie schools in this city to succeed Supt.
c. /. Perkins, who left Wednesday nlEc:
for his new position at Waltham. Mass.
Supt. Patten Is q man Of very pleas
ing personality and has already made a
number Of friends in this city. He las
been superintendent Of the schools in
Ellsworth for the past three years. re-
signing that position to accept the one
in this city. He has been connected
with schools as principal Of high schools
and superintendent Of schools since his
graduation from Taylor university m
1902
Mr.. Patten was born in Newport. Me-,
and after graduating from the niga
school attended New York university
in New York state and also Taylor uhi-
versty in Indiana. receiving diploma
from each university.
Mrs. Patten is at present engaged n
eaching at Ellsworth but as soon s tais
term of school is closed she will conc
20 this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
A. P. Man Reported
Dead Safe at
Post in France

Washington, Dec. 11.-First Lieut..
VIM. F. Caldwell. one Of the many
young men who lef. the service of the
Associated Press to fight in France, is
safe and well at his post, after being
officially reported as dead from
wounds since Oct. s. He was severely
gassed Sept. and through a confu- :
sion Of names was reported dead af-
ter he had left the hospital. Letters
reaching relatives dated later than
Oct. resulted in an inquiry and to-
day the matter was finally corrected.
Caldwell. now battalion adjutant of
the 32sth Infantry. formerly was a
member Of the staff Of The Associates
Press, Washington bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
N. Y. PRINTERS GET
INCREASE Sc

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE Nationsl
War Labor Board In a supplemental
award today in the controversy between
members Of the typogra phical an
pressmen's unions and employers IN
New York City granted the men an i'll
crease Of IS q week instead Of $3.50 al
in the original award. The larger in
crease had been agreed upon between
the men and the employers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
TO HAVE HEARING
SUNKEN PIER
AT PORTLAND

Portland, Me, Dec. IA telegram
was received here tonight by the
county commissioners from United
states Senator Hale. stating that the
war department had ordered a pub
lie hearing in Portland on the matter
of repairs to the sunken pier of Port =
lands million dollar bridge. This is
interpreted by the commissioners as
a re-opening of the case. the war de-
partment having previously ordered
that the pier be rebuilt. delaying the
opening Of the bridge fully eight
months. The commissioners have con-
tended for repairs to the damaged
pier which would take but a few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR RELIEF WAR
SUFFERERS ASKED

New YORK. Dec. MA PROCLAMATION
by President Wilson calling upon the
people of the United States to contrib
ute money to sustain the Armenian Sy--
ian. Greek and other war sufferers N
the Near East during the winter us
made public here today by the Ameri-
can committee for Armenian and Syrian
relief This committee. Synonymous
with the American committee for relief
in the Near East. will conduct cam
paign to raise a minimum Of $50 0Oo, 900
from Jan. 70 to 10, to finance this reli II
reject. which is approved also by the
French government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
VAUDEVILLE STAR
IGASSED WHILE
ACTING FOR BOYS

Concord, \. H, Dec 1i.-.Will NJ. Cres
sy, author of vaudeville sketches sad
member of the vaudeville team of Greg
sy and Dayne, was gassed in Franc e
while serving as an entertainer with The
American overseas theatre league, ac.
cording to word received here today ny'
his father, Frank Cressy. Greasy while
attempting to escape from a German
airplane which was dropping bombs
stepped into shell hole which was flu
ed with gas. He was rescued by frenr a
soldiers and is recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
THE College Town. to
Be Presented by w. H. S.

All roads will lead to the City
opera House Thursday evening when
the annual High school play will be
given by the students Of the ORA
matte club. entitled. THE College
Town" The students have been re-
hearsing forenoon this week and ev-
erything is in readiness for the play.
All seats are sold and there is no
question but what the house will be
filled to it's capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
Cecilia Choral Election

The following officers were elected at
the meeting 81 the Cecilia Choral So
,icty held Tuesday evening: Frederick
T. Bouthby president: Charles +. Rob-
irson. vice president: Walter Austin
secrctary, Mrs. L. NJ Jepson, treasur-
cr: Harry Smith. director. Mrs. Harry
smith pianist Next Tuesday evening
the members ~ The society will meet at
the Congregational caurch and will be
guests OF prof William r. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
W|NSL0W

The Lithgow Club held a successful
sale Tuesday afternoon at the Con-
gregational church parlors for the
benefit Of a French orphan The par
Tors were attractively decorated with
American flags. cedar. spruce and red
crepe paper. The decorating commit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
TAX NOTICE

Real estate owners of Hallowei
who have not paid their tax for yeai
1913 please remember that it must %
paid on or before Dec. 18th, R1S, a.
which time the collector will adver-
tise for sale all real estate on which
said taxes remain unpaid and costs
will be added.
GEO. H. WILLIS, collector.
Dec11- 12-13-14
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Norman J. Littlefield, youngest son
of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Littleheld,
Is Water street, died Wednesday
morning, after a short illness of pneu-
monia. age l year, Z months. II days.
Funeral services will be held Friday
morning at - o'clock, Rev. c. Q. Per
~ officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Regular meeting this evening at
7.30 O'Clock of Sanborn Lodge, No. SO,
I. o. o. +. Work in the Second de-
gree. First nomination of officers and
important business. A large attend
ance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Supt. and Mrs. Charles Perkins
left on the Pullman Wednesday ev-
cning for Waltham. Mass; where
they will reside in the future. Mr..
Perkins has already commenced his
work there as superintendent in the
schools there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
MASS. REPORTS
1859 CASES FLU

Boston. Dec. 1.-THE state depag1
ment o. health received reports Of -,
cases Of influenza today. Officials s' -
that not all Of these had developer .
the last "a hours as many commahii'
had sent reports covering from tWo :,
four days. Twenty-four deaths a
recorded. Wellesley college repoi"
that there had been 149 cases ahio".
fecaulty members and students sn~
Oct l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

At the annual meeting OF the Frater-
nal Order OF Eagles held Tuesday eve
ming the following officers were elected:
President. F. Harold Dubord; vice pres
ident. Charles Dusty; secretary. Charles
D. Vigue; treasurer. James II. Murray;
chaplain. Fred Pooler: inside guard. G.
$. Douty: outside guard. Harry Tib-
belts: conductor. Paul Lambert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
TO ABANDON 10
CONSTRUCTION
OF WAR

Washington, Dec. II. Abandonment
10 war construction projects. including
plants, was announced today by tas
war department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
HALlOWELL

Miss Amelia F'alconi, who has been
confined to her home by illness, was
able to resume her duties Monday AT
the D. w. Adams store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mrs. Quotem-Oh dear! One-half the
world doesn't know how the other half
lives.
Mrs. Pokernose--It 10 some job for u
women to keep track OF the male half
Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Miss Clemine Neri. who has been
i'll for the past two weeks with the
grip, has so far recovered as to be
able to resume her work at the D. w.
Adar,s dry goods store Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

held at the City hall Wednesday
morning Tor the position Of postmas-
ter for the Fairfield post Office. when
four men took the examinations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Services at the Universafist church
at 2.3o o'clock next Sunday afternoon
will be conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Walch of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Lawrence Morton of the University Of
Maine returned home in the city receive
ing his honorable discharge from The ar
my.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Miss Elsie Townsend. who has been
passing several days in Boston and
Lynn with relatives aud friends. re-
turned TO her home on Walnut street
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Leon Briggs has returned to West
Point Military acareny after passing
a few days in the city with relatives,
being called here by the illness of mis-
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Cards have been received in this
city announcing the arrival of son
at the home of Dan Harrington. Som
ervilic, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

City Marshal Charles Harrington and
Patrolman Gideon Maheau Of the Main
street beat passed the day in Portland
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Stated convocation of Jerusalem
r. A, No. 4. this evening at 7.SO
o'clock. Work in the NJ. NJ. degree
A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
CORP. NICHOLS
WRITES HOME

The following letter was received
tuesday by Mrs Walter McAiary from
her brother corp. 4 \ Nichols. who is
With c.. u. io5d Sup A. Z. F. France.
!, was reported several weeks ago that
corr. Nichols was wounded. the degree
undetermined. and Watervlle people
were very ANXIOUS to learn Just how
badly he VAS wounded. The family was
ANXIOUS for days before they received
letter saying that he had been gassed
the last Of July. and that he had been
: recovering tn hospital for some few
months. Tho letter which was receive
Tucsd8y did not state that he mad been
wounded. and without, a doubt the ar
trtc o. the casualty list referred TO July
when be was gassed The letter was as
f"lloV.
AK Les-Bains. France.
Tuesday. Nov -. 1918.
bear Sister lust few lines tits eve
ming g. Let YOU know I a mwell and nope
aNou ar the same am in AK Les
Bains spending an eirht-day furlough
and having a great time. staying in A
s"rV hotel here ans the government is
VIZ oil our bills. ! am rather lucky
as have three months pay. which !
hivs neen saving for this trip. I am
.'avss In Hotel Dagand and IT is 4
s~ase .,lace-beats Elmwood in % differ
em ways. We have plenty OF pretty
i~soch girls as table girls. and the
Fsrnch girls are o. X. but American
~ the every time. A lot of the A. Z
Forces are getting married TO French
girls. but I am going TO wait until
ret back TO America. Anyway. that IS
my intention now. and I guess no one
van change my mind. In this city Har-
~ X. Thaw and J. p. Morgan spent
some OF their summers. Thaw lost a
large fortune here in one evening gam
bling. Il IL said. In peace time people
from all over Europe and the United
states come here to spend their sum-
mers. The city IL full OF swell hotels
cafes, etc. have sent mother AZ post
cards OF the city. Of its streets and
buildings. II sure Is swell place. But
best Of al Il seems good to sleep in a
bed ana sit IN rockingchairs again after
sleeping in dirty dusouts and out OF
doors In shell holes. etc. for shelter.
understand that this 10 one Of the d.
visions - chase the boche across the
river Rhine and ] guess II We do We
win be able 70 cross IL. Well. l will
close for this time. wishing you all a
msvry Christmas and happy New
Year. Love 70 all.
- AAoENA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon have re-
turned 10 their home In Clinton from a
shor, stay in this city and in Benton
with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Remember sale today at Methodist
vestry. Sale opens at j. o'clock. Sup
per, $50 to 7-35 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mr. ana Mrs Frank Choate and Miss
Annie Choate were In Fairfield Wednes-
day 20 attend the funeral services of
relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

. Miss Lucille Lotourneau has enter
I'D the employ OF the western Union
ms messenger girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mrs Mabel Carpenter OF Madison Is
passing "a few days In the city with
friCndt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Nrr Wallace Frederick passed the
day "Wednesday in Nassalboro with
her sister Mrs. Howard Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Nfs cote Of kineo is passing a few
ldasa la 'ho city as the guest OF MISS
I'osr Burfts on school street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Clinton Goodhuc went to Pittsneld
= "Wednesday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mrs Bert Foss OF Albion has arrived
Nh the city and Is a guest at the home
of Mrs Minley Morrison for few
dave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Miss Emma rooler and Mrs. William
smith have gone 10 Augusta to pass a
few DAYS with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

". l.. wymsn OF Augusta was q
the city on business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

g. I. Berry and Or. r. J. Toward
have returned from u business trip
H. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mrs William Hickey has returned to
lrr home in this city from Ha!loweli,
where she has been visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Jefferson c. smith returned Wednes-
.day from short business trip to Au-
guAts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

. The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Meth
.,dist church viii meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. L. Il Brown OF Shell
don Place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mis- Jennie Norm OF the Wsrdwell
.I,4 goods store is 10 At her room with
.tu0u,uGI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
HELEN YORK
Prina Donna Soprano
Assisted by
Mr.. Leon Van VIiet 1iOIinceIIO
Mr.. j. Francis MacNichof
AccOn1p0nfSf
Miss York

THIS is Miss York's first official appearance in
Maine after her four years training period III
Naples under Sebastiani Those who have
proudly watched her upward career abroad
are predicting wonderful success for her
in her native country. Those who have al
ready heard her since her return are most
enthusiastic over her accomplishments.
Mr.. Van VEef
is violincellist OF established reputation.
With him the cello is at all tir,es in the hands
of master. His tone is broad and sympa-
thetic and his work is always characterized
with great intellect and technique. He loves
his cello and delights in making it tell what
he has to say. His manner is most pleasing.
Mr.. MacNichOl
No audience in Central Maine needs any III
PRODUCTION to Mr. MacNchol. Not only as
singer but as pianist and accon1panist he
stands at the very forefront OF Names
musicians. Also student OF Sebastian he
is particularly well fitted to play MISS Aofks
accompaniment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
CITY HALL, Augusta
Wednesday, Dec. Is

Tickets may be obtained at:
Whites Popular Drug Store. Hallcwell, or at
Shorev's in Gardiner and Bither's in Au-
gusta.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-08-23

l...;-s Florence Cowman. Mrs. Smith
is on he- WAY to Charleston
dav to see Mrs Crosland and the
children at tho hcr,e Of her parents,
Clerk of Court and Mrs. Jno. C. Cog
eans Mr. Cresland and his family
will return Saturday to their home ia
po~re+-svil1e
~ : u MOTIFS came over VIZ
7!cn+ica)1o ~a;rGa1d c9,,n-r Vadnas-
,,.,-- o,,1 ,,-4..,.--l,-r ,..,.-. r7',,.-l~v ar
l~--,,-. %, -. -: Z .,.r,4e, Miss 49,.
l-o.-,.. ,..ao v.:11 sno~I vacation q
ne ca home.
-,
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~ '".'' :.
''i''' >-'''' '-' '' '0' 90, W
Y ~ MAJ
Mr.. Bedenbaugh of Prosperity was
registered at the Co!onla last week.
Ninety SIX cor Green"ood journal