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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30

sinking of the Lustana with the loss OF
American living in Jersey City,
enlss private in the British army After
experience officer London he is sent to train
he the sound big guns
Coolies After brief period of training
where he takes
while the bullets whz overhead Empey
turks the trenches
wounded under hot
experience trench digger
in No Mans Exciting listening detail Elk
Back rest bflets Empey
writes and stages trenches
goes successful but costly attack the
epulse
determined gas attack the Germans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Waists of Dark CoIors
Popularity of Bingham.

Bingham has very prominent place
in summer wardrobes this season.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-18
BRITISH OFFICERS
AID INSTRUCTION
IN GAS DEFENSE

Because Of the instruction of gas
officers who have been at the various
camps for the last six months. the
troops which are going forward to
France are well posted on methods
Of combating gas, attacks says q
statement authorised by the War
Department. A group Of British
gas officers has bean In this country
since last summer. One OF these men
has been at each of the training
camps. advising and assisting the d.
vision gas officer.
All of the men going overseas are
supplied with gas helmets. Under
the division gas officers and their
assistants the men are drilled in the
use of masks. taught how to detect
the presence Of gas and given actu-
al experience with different sorts Of
gases. Mimic gas shells and cloud
attacks used often at night in con-
nection with high explosives. help to
make the training realistic.
The United States has been able
to build on the experience Of the
British and French to whom gas at
tacks were unknown when they, en-
tered the war. No American troops
have been sent to the front without
practical experience in. defending
themselves against gas.
The training Of instructors In gas
defense includes q course Of about
one month. Most Of the gas offic-
ers are commissioned first lieuten-
ants.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-18
You Must Sell Yourself
BY BertOn Braley

Life is Selling problem" that is all;
And every man is his own line of goods;
And what the price is, big or very small,
is simply up to him. For though the woods
Are full Of buyers for his sort OF stock
He's got to learn the way to sell himself
Or he'll discover, with cruel shock,
That he's marked down remnant on the shelf.
So to begin with he must try to be
An article of value, sound and fair;
FOR if he isn't-take this straight from me-
He'll find the market sluggish everywhere.
But, having worth, he must let buyers know
But having worth, he must let buyers know
He's got to learn to make his value show
So plainly that whoever runs may read.
That doesn't mean that he must boast and shout
His own high quality; but it does mean
That he must make it clear, beyond a doubt
BY pep and push, that he is on the scene
He mustn't miss chance to prove his worth
And make his merit patent to mems eyes;
The chaps who get the highest price on earth
Are those who have the goods-and advertise.
So watch your opportunities, and dwell
Upon the job your whole existence through,
Yourself is all the goods you have to sell
And what you get is wholly up to you'll
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-18
LlttIs Anal Present

Little Angel Prsssnt
A primary teaches, demonstrating Ut.
tie Ann, who usunliy was model
child, for misconduct said: II thought
] had q little angel In The room. Now
where y shaf~ Nttae nstty, On The
other SIDE q The Room, stood up meek.
y and sAyly snswers6; "Hsss ] -"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-18

G. Royal Federal Food Administrat-
or for Alaska died Of apoplexy at
Juneau. He was formerly q resident
Of Binghamton New York and for
years was federal Judge Of the First
District Of Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
FORMER DEXTER MAN
DIES IN ILLINOIS

Dexter, Me, July 10.-News has
been received of the death in Jolie-,
Ill.,. of Morrill, Sprague. veteran
member Of the Will County Bar AS
ISOLATION. Mr.. Sprague was well
known in Bangor when a resident Of
Dexter and law practitioner in
penobscot county. His father. No.-
ney A. Sprague, a lawyer for many
years in Maine. died a few years ago
in Joliet at the advanced age of 90.
Mr.. Sprague was a cousin of Fred
erick +, Sprague of this city.
MI Sprague, who was 60 years old,
had been a resident of Joliet for rs
years. He was born in Corinna,
March 25, 1850. He was educated in
the public schools and later entered
Corinna Union Academy where he
received preliminary training for en-
trance to Nichols Latin school. re-
naming there several years. He read
law under the direction Of his father,
Nolney A. Sprague, and in 1873
passed the bar examina tons and was
admitted to practice. He then en-
tered Albany Law school and was
graduated in February, 1875. His
classmates included Col. Victor Brett
of this city and the late Lewis A.
Barker
Mr.. Sprague began practice in Dey-
ter the year he completed his train
ing. In 1888 Gov. Robbie appointed
him judge of the municipal court, and
he held this office for three years.
He was elected to the Maine Legisla-
ture in 1889 and served two years.
filling the appointment Of chairman
Of the committee on Legal Affairs
Following his term Of office he re
turned to Dexter, where he remained
until 1890.
Settling in Joliet in 1891, Mr.
Sprague was admitted to practice in
the courts Of Illinois in the March
term Of the Supreme court. He was
appointed referee in bankruptcy
when the bankruptcy law was enact
ed in 1898
Mr.. Spra que was married in Joliet.
Oct. q. 1870. to Edith F.. Fdgerly.
who survives him. At the funeral.
which was held at the residence on
Fourth avenue, Joliet Rev. DR.. A. Fl
lang otflciated. DR.. Laing had mar
ried Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague 80 years
before. Mr.. Sprague's BODY was
crenated in Oakwooa cemetery Chi
cago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback man was really
never down-and-out. His weakened con.
dition because OF overwork' lack or
exercise. improper eating and living
demands stimulation to satisfy the cry
for a health giving appetite and the re-
freshing sleep essential to strength.
GOLD MEDAL Harlem on capsules,
the National Remedy of Holland. will
do the, work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will
put man on his feet before he knows
IT. whether his trouble comes from uric
acid poisoning. the kidneys, gravel or
stone in the bladder. stomach derange-
r7ent or other ailments that befall the
over-zealous American. Don't wait un-
til you are entirely down and-out, but
take them today Your druggist will
gladly refund your money il they do not
help YOU Accept no substitutes. Look
for the name GOLD MEDAL on every
box. three sizes They are the Pure,
sIlleS Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
MAINE INSTITUTE OF CRIME
Its Gath Year-Thomaston by the Sc;


A School Of National Patronage and
the most exclusive school n, it's kind in
this state For the smart set only
Gives thofough preparation for enter
ing P"stoffices, Residences, Business
Houses. safes, and Chicken Coops,
offers a technical training in all grades,
from pocket picking to murder.
The climate is exceptionally favorable
for those prcferrirg indoor life
Practica! instruction in llacksmitn;ng.
harness. broom. and Woodworking
shops
New builGin designed especially for
tie students safety. Steam heat and
electric lights
Our military band will PLAY on the
slightest provocation. An unriyalled
"NenItian Orchestra under the able di-
rection Of Professor Mike De Bite
ThirtE-two states and five foreign
countries represented last session.
80 students admitted except by Jul
diciai Endorsement" degrees of y. G.
EN-Con. Jail Bird. Crook are conferre /
upon our graduates
There is constant demand for rear
~ All our graduates in nearly every po-
lice department in the State
BY special permission we reter ,ou to
~ ioi'""lhE guys: Sim Jim, Mike the
Turk. II. Louis Red, Kid Brunes. Tony
Macaroni
f'' 1nrlher particulars and inforn1a-
'lo" dPpN % any sheriff nr county at
torney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
Facts Against U-boat Figures.

Vice Admiral Won Capelle. Minister
of the German Navy, was clearly
speaking for home consumption
when he solemnly told the Reichstas
that I--boats were not being des-
troycd faster than built but were m
creasing in number and power right
along: or when he said just as SOL
emily that the sinking of an aver
age Of five big vessels is still re-
ported daily" with a total OF 49,
00o,000 tons of enemy shipping al
ready destroyed.
But the world outside of Germany
knows better about the U-boat stu
alton. and he knows that the world
knows better. The facts obvious to
all give the lie to his Claims. boat
rutillossneSS was to starve out Eng
land and England Is cling fld al
most as freely from overseas as when
the ruthless campaign BEGAN. 1t
was TO prevent America from get
tinr into the war in Europe should
America declare war, and America Is
alread. in the war over there with
above a million troops whose transit
through the U-hoat blockade" was
attended by the loss "f fewer than
500 men New York World.
German editors arc also telling the
people that the claims by American
officials of more than million SOL
diers in France is American BLUM,
that the figures are Unfortunately ex-
agreratod and in no way correspond
to the truth
Imperial government lies have had
unbelievable effect in holding the
German people 70 tn" sacrifice foi
the Hohenzollcrn ambition, but some
Of tho Huns who have been to th'
front lines are convinced that thu
I.hoats have not kept all the Ameri
can lighters out n Europe. SoW'
more Of them arc due 70 con"ctiol
II that expected drive ever develops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11

Civil War has passed the Senate, and
is now awaiting consideration in the
House Of Representatives. A stead
fast friend of the legislation, and one
who participated in its final passage
through the upper House, is Senator
Porter J. McCumber of North Dako-
Ia. The senator has always held
that the men who volunteered their
services to the government in the
war. earning their commissions by
their own energy, courage. and pa
triotism, should be given at least as
much recognition as those ready
made officers, educated at West
Point at the expense of the govern
ment. and handed commission up
on their graduation before they had
even smelled powder. The fight for
the bill has been long one. extend
ing over number of years, but its
present favorable status encourages
it's friends to look for final success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
WEEKS MILLS

Mrs. Pearl r. Phillips, d former
resident Of this place, who is taking
course in Bible study AZ the Bible
training school at South Lancaster,
Mass. Is caring for Mrs Mockler
through her vacation. Mrs Mock
Ter had bad fall last April. iniur-
ing her spine and is not yet able to
pc around The many friends of
Mrs Ph'l!ips are glad to welcome
her BACK TO China and regret the
accident which keeps her so closely
confined Mrs. Mockler has the
sympathy of the community who
hope She will soon be able TO be ont
once more, Although suffering a
great deal of pain she is always
bright and cheerful and dearly
loves to entertain her friends as al,
car testify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
IRISH CENSOR

Dublin. June 24.-(Corcesp0ndencel.
Seldom can a person burdened With
the duties Of an important Gems 2r"hip
lay claim to any considerable degree
of popularity, but ireland possesses 2
press censor who is really popular
even with the men whose writings lie
is compelled to blue pencil aNG criti-
else. The Irish press censor is Lord
Decies, we'll known in the United
States, and all classes Of Irish news
papernen appear to be agreed that Re
is the right man for the place.
Lord Decies censorship office is 10
Gated on two upper floors in a build
ing on Grafton street, Dublin,-above
barber-shop and a billiard-room,
Irishmen hate ceremony and unnec-
essary formality and -ord Decies is
not in the least pompous or cerenlo-
NOUS. He is always ready to meet
and talk with the men whose copy"
he censorS, and when the business of
the moment is finished, he is ready to
chat with them for few minutes on
the favorite Irish topics of sport and
nOTSeS. OH DOtlt oL WHICH SupJeNt' ie
is an expert.
The key to Lord Decies' success as
a censor, however, is probably that
he has succeeded in convincing all
classes of 1va'hmen whether Sim Fem
sor Orangeme4,l of h. absolute impair
TALLY and fairness to both sides. one
of the best tribut4S TO his popularity
is that he is occasionally made the
subject of newspaper jokes. He has
pasted on the walls Of his office some
o. the extraordinary letters and clip
pings which have reached him. In
several of them he is jocularly adj
dressed as His Royal Highness. the
Lord High Executioner Of Copy. Dub
lin"
Lady Decies. his wife, was Vivian
Gould of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
Thursday, July II. 1918.
Ready for "Work or Fight" Law.

The Maine Legislature is mace up
of men Of the right stuff. Already
more than half of them nave re-
sponded favorably to letter sent
out by Chairman Harold Sewall OF
the Public Safety Committee asking
if they favored a special session OF
the LEGISLATURE at their own expense
for the sake of passing work or
fght" Law.
The replies are prompt and PLAIN
and in effect: I'VE will come on our
own time at our own expense, ana
pass that la" in jig time.
That has been the spirit OF Maine
from the day that war was declared.
There has been 10 question or poll-
tics or locality. but 100 per cent.
patriotism.
Good for the men Of the Maine
LEGISLATURE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
George a. Spear Of Rockiand

George a. Spear Of Rockland, for.
n1oT'y deputy marshal and deputy
sheriff, died Tuesday night, aged IL
The deceased was a son of the late
joseph Spear, 4 prominent merchant
After - years Of seafaring. during
which he visited many foreign ports
he entered the employ Of Il Rock,and
hme syndicate, and had charge Of a
por'lon of it, kilns. He became a
member Of the police force about 2,
years ago and later served one term
as deputy sheriff. Returning 10 the
police force he served as deputy under
cry Marshals Low and Timer. Later
ne was elected city marshal, but de-
chned' and remained some years Ion.
Ger On tie force as a patroinan and
deputy marshal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
OUR BOYS
OUR CGUN7RY'S SERVICE

Harry Cummings of North Augusta
recently received the following letter
from his friend, E. B. Rogers:
May IS, 1918.
Dear Harry.
Just a few lines to let you know
that | am we'll and hope you and your
wife are the same. We are having
what we call good time over here, a
lot Of excitement. and plenty of work.
Oh, we got what we volunteered for,
few whacks at the old Kaiser and l
hope we get few more soon. The
boys are all fine and in the best of
health. 1t seems awful lonesome
when they pull US out of the trenches
for few days rest at a time, and 1t
really doesn't seem possible, but we
are always anxious 10 get in again.
fer we lie that we have a limited
time up here before they pull US out
for a real long rest and We want to
get in just as many punches as pos
sihle in the f " months that we are
allowed up here. We realize that ev-
cry time we Whack them il means 50
much for humanity and also for Au-
gusta, for we know that our friends
and relatives in dear old Augusta are
looking for US 20 do great things and
we are surely going to do as much as
possible to live mp to our old state s
reputation When we get back we
want to be able to look our folks in
the eve and say: Well, we did our
hit. did rou?"
was surely surprised today when
our mail came for l was reading a
Kennebec Journal and in a lonesome
corner Of the paper | saw little par
agraph that read like this: Augusta
is falling down on third Liberty Loan,
etc." and ! was sorry to learn that
Augusta wasn't doing her bit with the
other cities of the old Pine Tree State.
All Of the boys have spoken of it.
About all il CO. NJ have bought one
or two. and some three or four Liber-
bonds. | wish that some of our
boys could set back there and tell the
people Of our capital city of some Of
the sights that we have seen through
France, for we know that then they
Would realize what a great need our
allies have for money. Even our own
toNS are uElltiliS III tl'tilCS tiisiN "a Y
torn and worn from constant use in
t. trenches but we do not grumble
for we realize what tremendous
task our country has tackled.
| have been getting along fine on
nv signal work and when we go to
tie trenches ] am company signal
man You know that is what I have
always been working for. ! suppose
you know That went to signal school
or here and | am not sorry, believe
ne.
| suppose you will hear Of our casu-
altics before YOU set this letter, but
don't YOU worry; YOU ought TO see
tho casualties of the other fellow
Germany. We have only been
gaSsed 4 couple If times and are get
ting used to it now.
Well. Harry, ! can't think Of any
moro at this writing except to say
that MI of us hoyS wish Augusta the
hest IF luck in all Of her endeavors
to help our cause. And say, Harry
! have taken ont two Liberty bonds,
and if there are any more campaigns
| wish YOU would take out another
one for me ! would like to take out
more hut can't. 50 | will have to smile
and feel that 1 have done my bit.
With best wishes. ever YOUR friend
f. b. ROGERS,
Co NJ. 1880 Inf, y. l.. F..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
GRANDMOTHER WAS TIE
DRUGGIST

IN the early days of our country
grandmother was the druggist. and
her drugs consisted mostly of roots
ana herbs gathered from the fields
ana forests. There was peppermint
Tor indigestion, mullen for coughs
shulicap for nervousness. thorough
wort for colds, wormwood for bruises
ana sprains and 50 on. They were
successful remedies. too. It was
from combination Of such roots
ana herbs that Mrs. Lydia L. Pink
nam or Lynn. Mass, more than forty
years ago. originated her now
famous Vegetable Compound; and
during all these long years no other
remedy has ever been discovered To
restore health to ailing women so
successfully as this good oid fash.
loned root and herb medicine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11

outstripped, ten times over in air
craft production, if-well, If"
And now, with Germany coming to
a realizing sense that U-boat war
fare is a failure, may We not expect
to see her drop water piracy and
embark upon air piracy in degree
that would make the experiences OF
London and Paris in the past seem
like Sunday School picnics in com
parison?
Isn't it about time for America te
stir herself and the allies toward all
control, as the quickest and sures'
means of ending the war?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
MT. VERNON

EAST-Burton II. Hall and family
and Nils Amy Bean enjoyed an auto
trip to Ocean Point July 18th.
Edward Phelps Of Syracuse. ~
y. is visiting at the home Of +. A.
Cottle.
Miss Bessie Moves went Sunday
to Augusta where she has accepted
position at the Augusta House.
John T.. Bean and sister, Mrs
Frank Hammond We're visitors at
Augusta Friday.
Miss Lottie Warren OF China, who
has been visiting her aunt Mrs
Nina Weber. returned home Non
day. MIR. and Mrs. Wchher accom-
panying her by anto, and returning
at night. Charles Weber is passing
g short vacation at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Locke Of
Shaninigan Falls. Quebec, who are
visiting their parents, MIR ANA Mrs.
T. +. Locke, left Wednesday for
Bar Harhor. accompanied by Mrs.
L. j. Locke and son RAYMOND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11

VILLAS Simpson Of Damariscotta
was calling or friends in town. His
fine, handsome horse was taken i'll
and died in q few hours
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hilton of
Woods Hole. Mass. were calling on
friends here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hilton
were guests of Gardiner friends on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mooers of
Dresden. avenue, Gardiner We're re-
cent guests of Mr., and Mrs. Andrew
Leighton.
Miss Marion Carleton has been a
guest of her grandmother, Mrs. T.
J. Haywood recently.
Mrs. Andrew Leighton was a guest
of friends in Whitefeid recently.
DIN Burroughs is working for
J. K. Hilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hanscom have
been guests Of friends in South Ber-
wick. Me, and New Hampshire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11

Practically all of the certificates
of registrations of women aliens in
Maine, outside of the cities and
larger towns. have been received at
the Portland post Office. They have
not been compiled. however. and will
not be until it is known that every
one has been received. There are
no great number OF women in Maine
of that class. although the number
of men registering who are aliens
exceed the la&Actats1ns The women
regist Of the k.o small Offices Oh
blanhl branches 'tnose used when
s, and charter nnemtnd viii ha for
club. He was a rrr dc1a. -rnent IVY
. izing ability anf. been approved
tion for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-11
CoMiNG EVENTS

July ll-sta,e Board OF Assessors.
Rumford.
July l2-Repuhlcan State committee
adjourned meeting, Augusta.
July lt-Public CtlDties Commission
hearing on Maine Central petition for
July 16-state Board of Assessors
| Harrington.
July 16-summer school opens. Cas-
tine.
July 1e-Summer school opens, Pressure
Isle.
July Estate Board Of Assessors
Phillips.
July 17-tuhic Utilities Commission
hearing on complaints against Portland
Terminal Company ana AniroScoe gin
Electric Company, at $50, court house.
July Estate Board Of Assessors.
Rangeley.
July o5-S,ate Board Of Assessors. Bel
fast.
July 22-Aucron sale by receiver of
Rockland. South Thomastom and st.
George railway at L, Rockland
July 2i-Sta.e Board 81 Assessors.
july 24-state Board Of Assessors.
WlscaSSet.
July -27-Chautauqua week, Rock
land
July 31-pardon hearing for Isl Linn
Chinese student. convicted OF murder
Gus assault Governor ana rouncIl. Az
gusta.
July oi-Regstered shoot. Gardiner
Gun Club. Gardiner.
July % &c State championship trap
shoot Portland.
Aug SD Annual Reunion OF 14tn
Maine Regiment Association during
week at Camp Boltn, Long Island,
Portland.
Aug. lo-Democratir speaking cam
paIgn opens in Maine.
Aug. ltd annual reunion Of 18th
Maine Regiment at Togus.
ganists, Portland,
Aug 2n-2l-lnstitute for instruction
of clergy in methods ny which the
church can give best war service, Ban
gor Theological Seminary.
Sept. Io-l5-oxford County fair, South
Paris.