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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

branches OF war production have ac-
auired all the labor available after the
recruiting of two million. men in army
and navy service, and that the labor
necessary for producing the largest
crops the country has ever known. Is
not to be had; and that the crops OF
1918, instead Of being % percent above
the largest ever, will be SO and third
percent below that of last year.
We suggested these things weeks
ago, and the politicians yelled ''parti-
sinship," Our purpose was to prevent
disaster, while there was yet time, but
a partisan government, blinded by
politics, could see nothing but politics.
We predict that even now. it Will go
blindly on into the spring months with
out taking the measures necessary TO
avert disaster that is absolutely plain
to any thinking human being-just as
in the case of the coal disaster now
upon us. which also might have been
avoided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
CANAAN

sunrise Chapter, Q. T. s. held theI,
installation Saturday evening Ian 10
foiiowlng are the officers: w NJ urs
Ola Maxfield: W. p. Geo uaxeai.,,
Asso' W. Mrs. Bell Mason Com, Mrs
-Nerie harris: Asso Con. Mrs. Edith
1iooetts; Sec, Mrs. Addie Holt. Traas
Mrs. Addie Mason; Chan. ure C,ara
Moody: Adah, Miss Gertrude Med,
/ huth' Mrs Mae williams Es,ha,
MRS. ldella Harrington; Martha M u
ole Williams; Elector. Mrs Mah,, Io.,.,-
warden Mrs. Fannie Drawn. narst,,
, rrIsr ohar'otte Foster; pianist. Miss Flor,
sentinel, II. f. Croker The
ohicer was the past matron
I MIS- Merle Harris. Refreshmant. n,on.
served were
90 orange held Its annual INSTALL.
,+on thursday evening. Jan 10 S,..o
fur1nton installed the Officers
/ assisted by Miss Flora GIeasor
shal' Mr.. and Mrs. Alton C.ood-,.
served. supper was
Mrs l. E. webb is critically II
=. =. Moody is stopping at Mrs \
"'thee's and receivino ,,a..
under DR. Young ''e" 'ihe''
'aker of Bingham has bae, .ho
Vi ms daughter. Mrs Geo uaxea,,
"f' and Mrs. Max Foster ~ Ir,@-,
,u-na. Al 'o"h Sunday Mr.. Foste- 70.
Mohday Mrs. Foster will ran,.i -,
~ d "hiie with her mother Who :. 80,
iering with facial nepra,o,. sui :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
The Swelling Demand

Peace and food These are the al
most universal demands around the
world today. Everywhere one turns,
one is greeted by the cry Of peace
but there is no peace-and every
where is the demand for food-and.
where there is food, at prices which
enable the masses to obtain it.
Three years and half Of war have
driven all Europe and the western half
Constant waste and reduced produc-
ton have but one inevitable end, and
that end is already in sight. Even the
Gullest- minded Of the dull, dumb,
driven hosts of European monarchies
are now fully aware that they have
been buncoed, bled white, and starved
TO skin and bones. for the ambitious,
selfish dynasties. some Of them bank
rupt when the war began; and even
the dulest of the dull Of these unfor-
,nrates know that only an end of the
war and months Of productive labor
can bring them food in quantities that
will separate the skin from the bones
on their emac,ated bodies and limbs
and higher. British labor resolutions
declare the time for peace negotiation
is here. They demand a peace con-
terence Of labor representatives of all
countries. and if word of it reaches the
millions of underfed laborers and
lighting men in the central countries
of Europe, it is bound to arouse new
hope and add to the demand that is
already forcing the hand of the war
masters and the government heads.
In Austria. the outbreak Of recent
Gays has been quoted for the moment
by hasty assurances from the throne
that the g vcrnmcnt itself is anxious
for, and doing everything in it's power
ton has been only deadcned slightly
and is bound to break forth anew at
any moment as it did in Russia a few
months ago. after the Romanoffs had
quietod the revolutionary spirit of the
Slavs with promises.
The Hapsburgs may yet go as swift
~ and surely as did the Romanoffs,
for the swelling tide of hunger and
discomfort Is reaching overwhelming
proportions, and not even the threats
or the assurances of Germany can
stem the food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
P1TTSTON

NORTH-Charles Starks is at home
after having been at Carrabassett in
the woods for two months.
John Mccormick returned to Bath
Tuesday. He has been at home with
a severe cold for nearly two weeks.
Mrs. Vera Starks is the guest Of her
father in Lewiston for a few days
Mlllari Hunt, superintendent of
schools in Pittston, was a business
caller in this vicinity Tuesday
Charles Manson is working at Ran
dolph helping harvest the city ice for
Gardiner.
The ladies of the Helping Hand
Circle of the Kings Daughters. who
were guests at Mrs. Mary Clark's at
1 Whitefield last Thursday, report a very
enjoyable and instructive meeting.
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 81 the circle
will meet with Mrs. Mabel Sparrow
and the subject for the meeting will
be William Mckinley"
William Mccormick is suffering with
9 very lame back Ellis Starks is as
sisting him in getting up his yearly
supply Of wood
Henry Starks and Maurice Dunton
are employed on the farm at the Sol
diers Home. Togus
/ The \. I. Club will be the guests of
Mrs. +. E. Grover Thursday afternoon
Jan. "a.
! An unusual sight for these days is
the team of four 2-year-o old steers that
are being used by George Davis and
Seth Goodwin of East Chelsea to haul
up their winters supply of wood. The
steers are the property of John Dunn
Of this place.
Elwyn Grant saw large owl one
morning last week on the North
Whiteheid road,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Washington Hears at Last.

\ week or two ago. a distinguished
supporter of the administration, who,
like the administration itself. sees
every honest criticism and every con-
structive suggestion. touching any
phase Of the war, as inspired by parti-
sanship, took exceptions to an editorial
In the kennebec Journal which called
attention to the governments unrea-
sonahle competition with the farmer in
the labor market. Perhaps that little
controversy may have had something
70 do with bringing the matter to the
attention of the Department Of Labor.
for on Wednesday morning, a Wash
inston dispatch says that measures
have been taken to check competition
for labor between the war industries
and government agencies
1t seems that a delegation Of Nir-
ginia truck growers had called on As
sistant Secretary Post with protest
from the farmers against the entice-
ment OF farm laborers by industrial
concerns. This protest complained OF
extravaSant advertisements for men,
and an appeal Was made to President
Wilson to speed up governmental ma
'hinery in aid OF production. SO as to
relieve the anxiety of farmers as to
'ahor supply. credit facilities. and seed
shortage This came through the
Federal Board Of Farm ORGANIZATIONS
II behalf OF more than two millions or
sanizod farmers an organization
which demands representation in the
idNisorN council of national defense.
II will he remembered that the Ken
rehec Journals suggestions along
hese Ines were plainly in behalf of
practical. reasonable balance in pro-
iucuNity FOR war needs. We objected
the government espousing the side
4 munitions and ships to the utter
Reorganization of the more important
ranch Of food production. We be-
leved then. and we believe now, that
the government exercises its highest
'nergies, and access to almost limitless
unds. in the production Of munitions
md ships. to the entire neglect of the
production OF food. the country must
20 upon the rocks within few
months We believed then and VIC
,elieve now. that IL the government
continues to guarantee fair profits"
every war industry. regardless OF
What these industries pay in wages, or
What means they take to secure labor
/ any price. that the government must
CON aw axe to the fact that its favored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Coast Patrol Shot Throuoh Leg

Jessie James, member of the Naval
Coast Patrol and stationed at Lamoine
coaling station, was brought to the
Bar Harbor hospital Monday suffer
ing from a severe injury to his leg
caused by the accidental discharge of
a revolver The bullet entered the
right leg Just below the knee and
caused him a great deal Of pain and
suffering. He was taken to Bangor on
the afternoon boat Monday for further
treatment.-Bar Harbor letter. Bangor
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Improved Construction

50 you are getting along nicely
with your physiology are you, dear"
said the lady caller. How many bones
are there in the human body"
Two hundred" the child answered.
My teacher used to tell us 20S.''
Well | guess people amt so bony
as they used to be when you went to
school"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

The advocates of the war cabinet
and director of munitions may have a
good time fighting the President to get
the bill through, but even if they get
it, Of what use is it to them or anybody
else with the President in full control
as commander in chief?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Cumulative Proposition

Everybody complains of the high
cost of living"
"Of course" replied Professor Hi
brow. LAS soon as any man feels the
high cost of living he considers him.
self obliged as q matter of self-pro-
lection to look around and make it
higher for somebody else"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

George A. Murphy of Bangor =.
sailor in the United States NJ. a.. a
sunday morning at $40 in the r,;,itn...
i,osp''ai IN Halifax. ". s., after q
short illness with pnuemonia. He ;s
.le hfst Bangor boy who has died in
the service since war began.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

but we might hint to Mr.. Garfield that
it is much safer to lambaste the coun-
try than 1t is 10 even poke the ribs of
the crown prince.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Mean Imitation

Bellc-George proposed to me last
night.
Nell-His friends bet him he couldn't
stay sober long enough to avoid doins
anything rash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

Between Cum Shoe Bill Stone, sena-
tor Chamberlain and the President, 1t
seems probab bic that the whole washing
has been hung out to air before the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

Full to the neck with power. and
cocky with having got away with his
smash at the country. Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield now takes . hook at
McAdoo. 1t is none Of our business,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

The Liberal majority OF the Province
of Quebec has decided on absolute pro-
hibition. beginning May ], 1919. That
seems a liberal time in. which to drink
up the drinks on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Like Mother Used To

Aunt May horriiieO Good gracious,
James what would Your mother say r
she saw YOU smoking cigarettes?"
James Ucalmly)-"Shed have a fit.
They're her cigarettes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Light and Airy
A TYNE

So beautiful she seemed to me,
| wished we might be we'd
Her neck was just like ivory.
(Alas. So was her head)
cleveland Plain Dealer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

T. r. is in Washington, and an
nounced on arrival that he wasn't go
ing to say a word until he got good
and ready-and then he said 1t,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Good.

He las a good wife, hasn't he
Il should say so. He can always
borrow money from her when he goes
broke himself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is heTe rev.
given that on the nineteenth day OF S sa
uary, 1918. William X. Packard OF nv NJ
sea in the County of Kennebec was 81. ~
the Probate Court for the County OF h ~,
nebec. duly appointed Executor , o. a.,
Will OF Mary A. Packard. late OF ny IN,
IN said County, deceased and tina, T. vi 81 n
same date said William X.
qualified for and accepted said Uu1x
Attest: r. w. LEIGhICN.
Register Of Probate
a no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

mind to stay in,
He-And it's plain you've made up
Your face to 90 out.-Casselrs Satur-
day journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Natural Obstacle

There can't be many rumors in the
air at this place"
why nCt?"
Because the atmosphere is too
close"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
M can.

What did the lady say when you
told her | was out"
She smiled and said. Fridays not
always an unlucky day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

Waiter-The customers are COM
planning that the coffee tastes like mud
Chef-That's all right. Tell them it
was ground this morning Tit Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

surs.. amer Martin Of Carbon .
citis. "ppehdl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

The Bryants Pond correspondent of
the Norway Advertiser says: Floyd
Morgan is taking his turn at having
the numps. He had been exposed SO
many times without them that he
thought he was proof against having
them. but he is very sure he has
them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

see the walls of a well-known insti-
tuition down in Atlanta Ga. Its
true" he stammered, I'm the Teller.
but, say, I've gone out of business
now" He felt considerably better
when the travelling man revealed his
identity. but he is still having many
requests for "Bisbees Mixture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

j. 3. Mason, the Mechanic Falls
honey man. has received numberless
orders for honey and tons have been
handled by him within the past few
months. Owing to the large orders he
has received he has been obliged to
buy quantities of it. Reports state
that large consignments of it has been
shipped out Of the country. some Of it
going to England and Italy. The
storekeepers are receiving calls for it
as no sugar has arrived In town for
sometime. Thirty cents a pound
seems to be the general price. Many
people are eating molasses and some
are drinking their coffee and tea with
out any sweetening whatever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Thursday, January "a, 1918.

Wit makes its own welcome. and
levels all distinctions. -EmeIson,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

An Augusta grocer remarked Wednes-
day morning that since the sugar market
had become easier and people were get.
ting Il little, the sale OF apples had bs-
gun to increase, as we'll other articles
in the cooking Of which sugar is used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R, R,

LEAVE AUGUSTA
GolNG' WEST-3.05 A. NJ.
Portland and Boston; 6Is
a. NJ, Pennington, Bath.
Eock.and, Portland. Bos.
ION montreal and Quebec
a % Al :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

Forty minutes more of daylight is
scheduled for today than during the
shortest days of winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

In front Of a small pawnshop on
Fore street the other day fiuttered
service flag bearing Il stars, reports
The Stroller in the Portland Express.
"Hows that jake" queried a man
who runs a manufacturing establish
ment next door. Il didn't know there
We're so many of your family in the
service
"Oh. that's not for my family an
swered the pawnbroker, that's for my
customers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

the Unitarian church society of Bangor
receives half of the income OF a trust
fund of about 100000 and will later re
ceive all the income. Efforts will he
made to bring the endowment fund Of
the church up 10 $4,000, being over
$4,000 at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
Augusta Lodge Directory
Odd Fellows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 20. eecr,

AL lON IOO1e, NJ. ~, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at no p Nv
Friday, Jan. ed. Initia,ory dccras
K. NJ. BEANN, \, &
f.. +, WESTON. Rec s..
r. NJ Bl- rms. Fin q"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

NJ. e. o. p, KENNEBEC LODGE, N;
25l, meets in q. A. r. hall the first an
third Tuesday evenings of each month i
80 o'clock.
WILLIAM II. LYNCH, Warden.
MRS. EMMA L. HOWE, Rec. Sec.
B l.. NICHOLAS. Fin. Sec.
fat h-Sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMeNr. NJ

Meetings at 80 p. n. every secona -, !
fourth Tuesday Tuesday, Jan % irs,
!ation of officers. Friday, Feb. n pst,.
archal degree.
l.. c. HUGHES. C..P
Il s pEASI.EE So,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24

Some OF the largest and most beauti-
full ice formations ever seen on the
Maine coast have appeared during the
prolonged cold spell. wherever beach
is to be found and they are many.
some OF them tower mountains high"
and caves and fantastic shapes afford
n constantly changing view from
whatever angle seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-24
; UNIFORM RANK KNIGHTS OF PYrH,

King company, No. 4. Regular nes;E,
hrst Thursday of each month at $50 P 1
Capt. PHILIP 5. MALLOY
Rec, w. FRANK HERRICK
ol .tu-th-sat.tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
Woman Can't Find Words
to Express Herself

After SIX years Of suffering from
stomach trouble l am feeling fine. All
me bioating and soreness IS gone from
my stomach and bowels. / can eat all
IKE now. | can't think of any words
suitable enough to praise Mayr's Won
derful Remedy. ! am sure it has saved
my life" 1t is simple, harmless
preparation that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and al,
lays the Inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, liver and
Intestinal ailments, including appendi
cltls. One dose will convince or money
refunded. Crystal Pharmacy and
druggists everywhere.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-13
Motor Truck Trains
Take Over Short Hauls

Motor trucks are to supplant freight
trains for some long hauls of 200 miles
or less throughout the United States
for the period of the war. To this
end the Council Of National Defense
announced the appointment of a
highway transport committee to CO.
operate with the railways, steamship
lines and inland waterways in sub
stituting motor truck trains for
freight trains. The committee will
also cooperate with State and ma
ing and upkeep of roads useful for
ing and upkeep OF roads useful of
transportation purposes.
Members OF the committee are: Roy
d. Chaplin, chairman, president Hud-
son Motor Company; Logan Waller
Page, director. ONCE of Public Roads,
Department of Agriculture: Henry G.
Shirley. chief engineer State roads
commission OF Maryland. and George
H. Pride. president, Heavy Hauling
Company, New York City. Mr.. Pride
will bring to the committee the great
fund Of expert information which he
has gathered as a successful and in
telligent operator of heavy-duty
motor trucks for many years.
The proposal IL TO use motor trucks
for all hauls of less than 200 miles
II has been found feasible to use
motor trucks for freight hauling be-
tween points from 800 to 400 miles
apart and this may later be at
tempted.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-13

only the best for military purposes.
regardless Of expense. Not 90 the
man who "a producing d car 20 sell
az a reasonable price for a moderate
profit. But the airplane designers and
their helpers have demonstrated that
certain improvements may be made Ia
engine construction by the use Of GER
tain expensive steel alloys and types
II remains for the commercial pro-
ducer 20 ind q way OF getting those
alloys and specially treated stsels az
prices making them available fer his
uses. After the war when secrets
come cut, we venture 20 guess that
all these improved metals will be
made available for the ordinary man
ufacturer.
in summing up, we may say that
after the lessons learned In military
airplane design and construction have
been applied In the automobile feld.
we shall have power plants that are
smaller. lighter, more powerful. more
economical than those OF today. We
know too. that lighting generators
will be smaller, as will starting mo-
tors, that spark plugs viii be more
reliable and that ignition equipment
will be much further advanced toward
perfection In fact the sister art will
very Handsomely have repaid its
ancient debt 70 the automobile
The Washington herald., 1918-01-13
US. Auto Industry Beyond !.
Range of Germany's Gums
Billion-Dollar Manufacturing Plants Make
Remarkable Showing at Eighteenth An
nual Exhibit in New York. s s

New York. Jan. 12-America's bill
lion-dollar automobile industry is be-
yond the range Of the worlds war
guns.
This is the verdict Of the eighteenth
annual New York automobile show
which closes tonight after a most sue
cessful run Of seven days at the Grand
Central Palace; a verdict brought IN
by thousands of enthusiastic visitors,
who broke all attendance records. and
so optimistic exhibitors of motor cars
and accessories.
value of Auto show.
The attendance and sales that this
years show brought forth is indisput-
able proof that the automobile Is an
essential factor in American life.
whether America be at war or with
sword sheathed. and presages another
year of prosperity for the motor car
industry" said George Dickson, presi-
dent of the National Motor Car and
Vehicle Corporation of Indianapolis.
1T Is one of my boasts that have
The Washington herald., 1918-01-13
new CRANK shaft
FOR NATIONAL az"
Eliminates Vibration In the 1918
Model.

Two striking features are part anu
parcel OF the 1918 National Highvay
'rf'-the counter-weighted erankshaft
with large bearings. and q detacha-
bic cylinder head.
The counter-weighted crankshaft Is
the last word in motor designing.
Destroying vibration al wei aa moi e
and undue strain. The elimination %
vibration is appreciated by the ex-
perienced motor car owner, for he
recognizes that Il not only makes a
much ouieter running engine, but
lessons the need Of repairs and Rd-
justments.
II is only recently that the buying
public has come TO appreciate the
fact that the twelve-cylinder motor
is beyond the experimental stage
So well had the designers Of the
National Highway 'T2" tested tins
motor before IL was placed on ths
market in 1915 that Il has not been
found necessary 90 make any radi-
cal changes, and what new features
are found in the motor today are
but refnements
The Washington herald., 1918-01-13
IS This WAR WISDOM
OR PLAIN RED TAPE?
Government Fails to Find Satisfac.
tory Trucks for Army Use.

Without comment, We ,re-publish in
part a letter forwarded to the New
York Tribune by c. ". Gilbert of this
city:
''The English and French use va
rious motor trucks, including many Of
American make. This is the land of
the motor trucks. yet nothing good
enough was found by our War De-
partment. A new truck had to be de-
signed, Just as a new machine gun had
to be designed. and Pershing goes
without, while the army win gradually
go to France and chauffeurs who have
never seen the new car and do not
know its parts"