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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
STATE HOUSE
Next Council Meeting 10 A. M. Wednesday 81, >

The Governor and Executive Council
met on Wednesday. Feb. 20. in specia
session, Governor Carl E. Milliken and
councillors Norton, Nichols, Bunker
and st. Clair being present.
The weekly warrants We're approved
rs follows:
Regular. institutional and denart-
ment salaries, s11,664.O7; Highway Com
MISSIONS salaries. $1,000. So.
Several orders of a routine nature
we're passed and the Council adjourn
ed until Feb, 2, the date of the regu-
lar monthly meeting. when several
pardon hearings are scheduled and
much other important business TO lie
Transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commission on
the complaint Of the Inhabitants OF
the town of Benton against the Maine
Genital Railroad. asking the establish
ment of a freight and passenger sta
ton at West Benton, has ordered a
hearing to be held at 1880 A.. NJ. on
Wednesday,, March l3 at the Grange
hall in BENTON.
\ hearing has been ordered for $50
4. NJ. Monday. March 4 at the grand
jury room at the county court house
at Portland in the a S of the com
paint Of Lester f.. Bragg against the
Cumberland Water Co, alleging in
adequate service.
Commissioners SHELTON and Bunker,
with Clerk George +. G%iddings and
Assistant Reporter Ruel c. Hanks,
Will go to Dexter today for the hear
ing this evening in Town hall on the
complaint OF the citizens about the
service on the Dexter branch of the
Maine Central.
Chairman Cleaves will be detained
at h commissions office in Augusta,
on account Of important business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
SIDNEY

WEST-Miss Evelyn Gray Of Angus
ia passed the weekend at West Sid
ney.
Ernest Keene who was called here
by the illness of his mother, Mrs. Mary
keene. returned to Augusta, Monday
morning.
Mrs. Alice Pinkham passed the
weekend at the home Of her cousin,
Miss Alice Taylor, who Is very ill.,.
Mrs. Pinkham returned to her work
in Augusta Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence l.. Richard
son attended Pomona in Gardiner last
week.
Harold Henderson and his friend, G.
j. Sheridan both Of Gardiner, were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
L. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Lunt Of Gardiner,
Lave been guests in the Richardson
home.
Mrs. Addison Woodward is i'll.
LleWellyn Abbott son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. O. B. Abbott IS improving in
health.
News has been received from South
Poland Of the marriage, Feb. 16 Of
Miss Doris Frances Kimball and Flaw
Jus Elmer Wells.
Schools in this part of the town
taught by Miss Marion Sibley and
spring recess.
Rosa Dudley. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Dudley passed the day re
Gently with her aunt Mrs. George
Scott.
Miss Freda Hoxie who has beer en-
ployed in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
l1ben Dudley, returned home Tuesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Charlie Smith went to Manches-
ter. Monday passing the day with her
sister, Mrs. Geo. Russell, Mrs. Russell
had the misfortune to break off a
reedle+ in her hand, requiring the use
Of the N-Ray. Her mother, Mrs. Her
bert Trask left early Tuesday morning
to be with her during the operation,
which was expected to be on that day.
Miss Eva White of 1T. Fairfield,
who has been the guest Of her aunt,
Mrs. Newton Penney. Belgrade. was a
caller Thursday with Mrs. J. Willie
Penney and daughter, Dorothy at the
home Of Alex Mills.
MIS-. fTeI DuuleE anu uSHt
Rosa, have been i'll with severe colds.
Ernest Wiley of Turner was at
West Sidney over Sunday to visit his
DAUGHTERS, Dorothy and Genevieve
Wiley.
Mrs. Fred Parry is very i'll.
Mrs. George Scott passed the day
Nednesda- in Augusta.
Mrs. L. II. Wyman passed the week
end with her father, G. II. Lovejoy.
Mrs, William Y. Ballard has been
with her mother. Mrs. Mary Keene
who is suffering with grip. Mrs.
keenc's daughter, Mrs. Arletta Getch-
ell is caring for her.
Miss Cora Mills was a caller Sunday
en- her friend, Miss Ruth Castle, Bel
grade.
+. Z. Blake Of Centre Sidney passed
an afternoon at c. II. Lovejoy's last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Bureau of inspection

Chief A.. III. G.. Soule of the Bureau
Of Inspection, Department of Agricul-
ture, in gathering statistics about the
fertilizer situation in Maine vas no
tilted recently by the manager of the
American Agricultural Chemical Co..
which handles practically all of the
fertilizers, that %. 900 tons had been
ordered ahead and that since Dec. 81
only eight cars had beer shipped. He
also saw nc prospect of cars being Sc
cured in any amount within a few
days. Mr.. Soule at once began to
seek relief for the farmers and wrote
to United States Senate Hale in
Washington. who took up the matter
with Sec. Houston. who got after A.
II. Smith. the regional director Of
Eastern Railroads. urging upon him
the Importance of getting cars for
handling this fertilizer for the Maine
farmers. Mr.. Smith recognized the
justice of the suggestion and got busy,
with the result hat he issued an Or
der lifting the railroad embargo on
certain articles. as follows. in part:
There are certain ~scasonable and
otherwise important commodities
which are now covered by embargoes
aud which should be exempted there
from. They include:
Farm tractors; fertilizers and raw
materials for use in the manufacture
thereof: insecticides and spraying ma
terials or compounds; field and garden
seed; seed potatoes; nursery stock"
So that the prospect that the farmer
VIII soon be able to secure cars with
which to transport the fertilizer pur-
chased some months ago. in season to
Toe Of use III the spring planting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Dental Examinations

The state Board of Dental Examin-
crS or Wednesday concluded a two
days session of examination of can
didates for admission to practice in
this State, those present being: DR..
Giles T. Grant of Portland, president
of the board: DIR. Will S. Payson of
Portland, secretary; DIR. Henry Gill
man Of Bangor; and Or. w. Z. Rowe
of Bath. The written examinations
were taken Tuesday and the practical
work on Wednesday. The class in
Guided:
Philip T.. Adams of Pennington;
Earle =. buchanan of lewiston; Don
aid w. Cassidy of Houlton; Harry f.
I.mmons of Brunswick; Lauriston f.
Orr of Wilton; Fred a. Parsons of
Iatten; Kenneth j. Thomas of Calais:
Levi TrunGy of SearSport.
State House Chat
Miss s. Louise Rounds. who for sew
cI al years has been the district super
i%ntendent for the Maine Children's
Home Society Of Augusta, on Wednes-
day. Feb. 20. began her duties as as
sistant supervisor of the Mothers Aid
FOR the State Board of Charities and
Corrections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
NO MORE STATE AID FOR
PARENTS UNDER 60 YEARS

Rv an order issued Wednesday by the
committee on military affairs on the part
Of the Governor and Council parents OF
soldiers who are under GO years of age
will no longer receive aid from the state,
The following letter signed by lion.
George W. Norton Of Portland. chairman
OF the committee on military affairs on
the part of the Governor and Council. has
been sent to the various municipal Off
GERS OF the state. which explains the sit
uation:
CHAPTER &c Of the public laws of 1917
has given and is giving the officials OF
the State. as many of you have already
learned. considerable trouble in the in
depreciation of the intention of the legis-
lature in several particulars. This let
ter is issued to the municipal officers to
call attention to the following facts:
First. there will be no reimbursement
10 my towns for new claims arising IN
the calendar year Of 1917. The law pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Voluntary Bankrupts

Edward c. Rawson Of Mechanic Falls
having debts listed at s975S and assets
valued at sS422, has filed a voluntary pc
tition in bankruptcy, with the clerk Of
the L. S. District Court. The principal
creditors listed are Jonas Edwards & Son
of Auburn, Ross L. Whitney of Mechanic
Falls and Mechanic Falls Loan & Build
ing Association. Nearly % firms of this
city are listed with the creditors. besides
firms of Lewiston. Auburn. Bangor, Bos-
ton, New York and other places. The
listed assets include s4e&, stock ana
trade: $500 open accounts; $lo91 machin-
cry and tools; $50 real estate, 500 house
hold goods, and 800. carriages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
'Gct--.r," the Only Genuine, Thorough
Corn-Peeier Ever Discovered. Demand
"Gets-It"

touches q corn or callus the growth is
doomed, 1t takes but two seconds to APP
ply "Gets-It." The c~orn-pain is eased at
once. You can sit at your desk or walk
about, dance. think, love and work with
absolute ease. You can apply "Gets-I:"
conveniently alm"st anywhere where you
can take your shoe and stocking off 70"
a moment or two. "Gets-It' dries at
once; then put your shoe and stocking
on again. There's no further excuse for
suffering from cOrns and corn-pains.
"Gets-It' is sold at all druggists (you
need pay no more than . cents a bottle).
or sent on receipt of price by l.. Law
renee 4 Co, Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Augusta, and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy by John
Coughlin and =. J. Begin.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
CASCARE1S SELL
TWENTY MILLION
BOXES PER Year
Best, safest cathartic for liver
and bowels, and people
know it.
They're fine! Don't stay bilious,
sick, headachy or
constipated.

Enjoy life! Keep clean inside with
C~ascarets. Take n or two at night
and enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced.
Wake up feeling grand. Your head
will be clear, YOU tongue clean. breath
right. stomach sweet and your liver
and thirty feet of bowels active. Get
a box at any drug store n straighten
up. Stop h headaches, bilious spells.
bad colds and bad days-Brighten UP.
Cheer up, Clean up! Mothers should
give a whole Cascaret to children when
cross, bilious, feverish or If tongue is
coated-they are ha~rmless-never
grippe or sicken.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Consumption Of Potatoes
Has Largely Fallen Off

Orono, Maine. Feb. 20.-During the
next five months potatoes must be used
more freely i'll American homes than
ever before unless the nation. with its
heavy burden Of responsibility for food
saving. becomes guilty of blamable
waste. Unfortunately last years large
potato crop was Of poor quality. rs
taken from the fields.
Added to this condition is the fact
that potato eaters changed their food
habits last spring when these tubers
became Injuries. and only the earnest
and continuous cooperation Of produc-
ers and distributors will restore the po-
ttto to its rightful place on the table
Of every l~ousehold.
The food administration is convinced
that potato grading is a sound econo-
mic measure. Potatoes too small or
too badly injured for human use are
still valuable for hog feed. better u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
.WINSL0W
High School Orchestra Furnish
es Music for X. of P. Anniver-
-.sary NJ g-Sebasticook
Literary Club POstpOnes Meet
= ing-Fairfield Man Injured at
H. & w. Mill

H q W. NAll
Among those from this town who at
tended the meeting of Havelock Lodge
X. of p. Tuesday night in celebration
of the 54th anniversary of the found
ing of the order were: A. NJ. Balen-
tine, Frank Stewart, +. S. Dollof. CAL
vim Graves. James Nivison, Thomas
Suite. Peter Libby. Frank Coates. +.
w. Allen, F. X. Cohant and Edward
Britain. The music for the occasion
was furnished by the Winslow high
school orchestra composed of Harry
Pe~ndergast, clarionet; W. T. Rey-
rods. Jr.. violin; and Miss Doris Cole,
pianist. They were assisted by Miss
Doris Harlow of Waterville, cornetist.
Miss Margaret Salmond Of Second
street has been confined to the house
by illness.
Miss June Williams has returned to
her duties as teacher of the 9Th grade
in the grammar school building after
being absent several days on account
OF illness.
Mrs. F. s. Dolloff was the fortunate
winner of the prize offered by a Boston
| Taper in its Ideal Lov Letters" con-
test. Mrs. Dolloff's letter and reply
We're in Verse.
On account Of the storm Tuesday
afternoon the meeting of the Sebasti-
cook literary club was not held.
James Soiris of Fairfield was pain
fully injured at the H. and w. mill
Tuesday morning when his right hand
was drawn between the rollers of a pa
p~er-cutting machine in the finishing
Don Mr.. Soiris had stepped up on
the machine to adjust ONE past of it,
and it is thought that he must have
slipped and Internationally put his
fand against the rollers. His cries at
tracted the attention Of the young lad
les employed in the room, one of whom
at onc shut off the power. h skin
and flesh were torn off from the wrist
down. He was attended by a doctor
and taken to the Sisters hospital.
Mrs. Russell Simpson has sos far re-
covered from an attack Of pneumonia
as to dispense with the services of the
trained nurse who was in attendance.
Doris Marcourt is i'll at her home on
Bay street.
Mrs. w. w. Clapp who has been at
Grey's hospital for the past two weeks
is gaining rapidly and expects to be
able to come home this week.
The Soldiers party to be held
Thursday afternoon at the Congrega-
tional church parlors will doubtless be
q very pleasant affair. There are to
be knitting contests, and other at
fractions. The hostesses are Mrs. Su-
san Cushman, Mrs. L. c. Hooper and
Mrs. S. III. Chaffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

boiled. in the form. of pork they will
bring good money. But in the shippers
Jump pile, they a,e a total loss.
Shippers have the support Of Uncle
Sam in adopting the two grades recon-
mended by the food administration and
the Department Of Agriculture. The
food administration already prohibits
licensed handlers from shipping or SELL
ing for food purposes from points of
production potatoes which are not
practically free from frost injury, and
decay and entirely free from specified
injuries and disease. dirt and foreign
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

The stock and fixtures Of Fred Beau
lieu's market. Pressure Isle, were dam
aged by fire. smoke and water early Mon
day evening. The loss was about $3.50;
partially insured. The second floor was
occupied by the families of Percy Tarr,
John Gratz and oscar White, whose
household furnishings were badly dam
aged by smoke and water. The building.
which is owned by Mr.. Books and Ed
mund Beaulieu, was flooded with water
and considerably damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

'htn ton minutes after an april
.ug ~ ~hanler.uc You a not find a
Sir trace Of dauiruff or falling hair
J Your $ alp win not itch. hut what
y p'e1s" You most VIII he after a
W."i s use. when YOU SEQ new
I ID" and downy at Grst-yes-but
nrw ha!r-growmE all over the
, H''H pandeCtDe immediately
.'.rs he beauty OF your hair. No
.'-ance how dull. faded. brittle and
just moiStcn "A cloth with
ndtfi1" ard carefully draw il
-I Your lllr. taking one small
~ g time. The effect is amaz-
'our hair WIN be light, fluffy and
ard have an appearance Of
'e, an Incompatible lustrc,
moss and luNurianee.
p; mali bottle ~ Knowiton's
alt~tu" fnr q few cents an any drug
We pr toilet counter. and prove that
Z ha'r Is as pretty and soft rs any
'a' Z has been neglected or injured
careless treatment hats all-you
'aa have boauticll hair and
" IL II Won viii Just try a little
hfertuc -AdV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
HEALTH DEPT. ON THE
OF CANCER

The Tact that cancer has proved fatal
in over 50 per cent. of its attacks in the
past has led scientists to make a very
careful study OF the problem. according
10 a statement issued Wednesday by the
state department of health. Not every
thlng is known about cancer vet. but Il Is
generally agreed that cancer is durable
when early treatment is taken. The i'm
'portance of recognizing the symptoms OF
cancer and acting promptly for their re-
Nef cannot be oveI-estimated. Continu-
ING sores resulting from bruises or con-
tlnued irritation of any kind should re-
ce!ve medical attention before more seri-
Gus conditions develop.
10 cure cancer, the State Department
OF health says. authorities agree that an
operation IS necessary. tnncer does not
seI Wen OF Its own accord or by the use
OF pastes' and medicines. Early dag
nosls IS the first essential. To assist IN
this early diagnosis the State department
of health through it's laboratory division
IS making free Of charge examination of
tissues for cancer.
\, Health Education.
Every community in Maine can carry
on for itself educational work along the
lines of public health according 10 plans
of the State health department.. The OPP
~p'rtunity Of giving information locally
through the churches, clubs, schools,
ibrarles, etc. is a large one. Lantern
slide lectures can be presented by local
peake Health leagues may be organ
ICED. Local surveys of health conditions
may be carried on. Other possibilities
for local work are numerous. The educa-
ton of the public in any community is
of paramount Importance and the power
OF an enlightened community to lower its
own death rate and increase the efficfen-
cy, comfort and happiness of its citizens
is unquestioned. The State department
has recently formulated outlines or
service for health workers in the State
Child Welfare Plans.
h State Of Maine will save the lives
Of 6G babies during the year beginning
April 9th if it lives up to the quota as
signment of the Children's Bureau at
Washington. The Children's year is 70
be a great period for public health &C.
tivlty. especially as his activity relates
TO child welfare. says the State depart
ment Of health in a statement issued to-
day. The saving of 10000 lives of chill
dren under five years is only one part Of
the larger problem for the welfare of 20 :
Wo'oo children under 10 years in thA
country. II, loyalty of Maine in sending
soldiers to the front Will be evidenced
egain in the protection Of the other "line
of defense" in the saving of children
who will keep Democracy safe for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
State House Chat

The newly appointed jud-e Of the
Cumberland superior court. Lauren "
Sanborn. will come to Augusta or
March :. the day Of the expiration OF
Judge Connolley's term of office. and
take the oath. administered by Cover
nor Milliken in the presence of the
Executive Council. Judge Sanhorn foI
a number Of days has been sitting On
the bench with Judge Connolley. alb
sorbing the intricacies of that courts
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

tuIn. sNUFt Ury Cough, grInuIn OF The
teeth, little red points sticking out on
tongue, starting during sleep. slow fever.
Grown folks are subject to worms also.
The one best remedy is DR.. True's
Elixir, the Family Laxative and Worm
Expeller. Good for adults also. Mrs.
Curtis, of Houston. Texas. believes this
and writes that she viii be glad to tell
her friends of the benefits she has re-
ceived. Get a bottle to-
day at your dealers. Acc. lNvQ.fM4.H'
COO and 500 Write for O.usurn -
further information.-Ad,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Robert A. COny Named
Recorder Augusta Court

Governor Carl +. Milliken on WedneS-
day. Fob. 70, nominated Robert \.
Ccny of Augusta as recorder of the
Augusta municipa! court. vice John =.
Nadore. resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

world" according to plans Of the State
department. Later in the spring a more
definite outline Of the campaign for child
welfare will be announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
TRAVELLING MEMS BAG
GAGE ON HEATLESS DAYS

he Maine Central Railroad recent
ly answered an inquiry of the Public
Utilities Commission as to putting the
"Heatless" Mondays on the list of
days e~Xempting travelling men from
charges for baggage storage to the
effect that il could not see why or how
1t could or should do SO and declined.
The Boston * Maine Railroad Off
Gals oohed at the matter from an
other viewpoint and Chairman Clcaves
or Public Utilities has received the
following communication. which he
has transmitted to Governor Milliken,
who has also been much interested in
securing the concession:
Boston. Mass, Feb. IS, 1918.
Mr.. b. T.. Cleaves,
Chairman Public Utilities Commission,
Augusta. Maine.
Dear Sir:
Referring to our letter Of Feb. IS,
which was in reply to yours of the 9Th,
beg to advise that on further examina-
ton relative to the waving of storage
charges on Mondays it seems proper
to consider Mondays as holidays. We
have therefore issued a notice waving
baggage collection on baggage on the
~so-called heatless Mondays.
Inasmuch as our tariffs exempt COL
lection on holidays it will not be neces-
sary for US to apply for permission to
issue supplement.
Yours truly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
''Corn.Less Day"
for Feet, Every Day
Use "Gets-It," the Great Corn Dis
covery. Makes Corns Peel Right OF!

Look at the illustration below. See the
two fingers pecling off a corn as though
it were a banana peel. Ana the man Is
smiling while he's doing it! All done
painlessly, joyfully. The moment "Gets.It'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

S0UI stUfIiaCH, COHESIVE
breath, hard and full belly
with occasional gripings
and pains about the navel.
pale face of leaden tint,
eyes heavy and dull, witch
ing eyelids. itching of the
nose, itching of the rec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
:. NJ. BURT,

Gen. Passenger Agent
Copies Of this letter were sent by
Mr.. Burt to general passenger agents
of the Maine Central. Grand Trunk,
Canadian Pacific and Bangor & Aroos-
took Railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
5 YOUR CHILD


fansry as a bear one meal. no ape
al all the next. touchy. cronchv' out
ptts. Don't blame the child These
~ PC symptoms OF worms. Give
enid that harmless PREPARATION.
ne True Il. L." ATWOOD'S Medi-
3e-posiiiyc relief for Worms-ac.
prong 10 hundreds OF unsolicited
Fhmoniais filed in the 60 odd years
Ys prescription has been doing reli.
G'oNn un7. too. feel better for tax.
ahe 4ruc Il. f." ATWOOD'S
S,ne a. a tonic. relief for digestive
-, o~,iouSnesS. constipation, etc.
nozzle; Fifty Gents. All drug
I'I feneral s~torekeepers. Samrle
H., 4, l. f. Medicine Co,
~ l6lO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Thousands Of Children
Have Worms

iheir parents do not know Il. =
Symptoms of worms In children are:
Deranged stomach, swollen upper lip,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

L%.enine. the Bolshevik
,.J C' Russia, who recently In
N"hnanian Socialist delegation
'Ntosrad to discuss measures for
!. ..-NS humania into a republic,
N.c"aed a similar invitation 10
\ ~'clehsts. asking them 10 send
I "s'egates to letrograc.