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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
BRISK sMlLEAGE BOOK CAMPAIGN
Over SO Per Cent Of Quota Raised in
First Days Drive

Campaign Director George ". Ner-
rlil announces as the result of the first
days work in the Smilcagc Book drive
the sale OF S30S worth Of these pep
producing, gloom destroyers for the
soldier bo%s. As Augustus quota is
$1,000, this is an excellent start
Of course we will 20 over the top"
as usual but that isn't enough to sat
i'fy director Merritt, who urges the
team workers to make a clean up in
record timt-in other words by tonight.
In order that he may be kept in touch
with the situation. team workers are
specially requested to report to their
team captains at noon. the captains
in turn to report to Director Merrill.
His name is George. by the way, but SO
is that of every team worker when it
comes to letting George do it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
LARONE

! Word from Roy Marcia who is in
Camp Devens III Battery B, says he is
well and although Uncle Sam il, pretty
good to the boys yet they appreciate
the things they receive from the homo
folks and he wishes to thank the NJ r
S; of I-arone for the Christmas mack
age, also the Red Cross for lovely com
fort Kit and contents. The socks from,
poln socletles are fine fit and tho
socks from the NJ. !. S. came in ycrv
fia'ioE Whcn ne was on guard duty
certain hours when it was exceedingly
cold. He says they have been put on
army rations one day in the week.
AS one of the Red Cross knitters
/ William j. Marcia is doing his biz and
in one week he has CONNECTED :,
sweater that will compare fayorab,v j.,
workmanship with any The ladies' have
KNIT. MI Marcia has knit This
sweater IN between whites as he has
MS Darn chores to attend to and has
not missed trip 10 Norridccwock
with wood for the freezing ones IL
has already begun on his second
sweater.
Albert "oodsum is much better
from ms long illness and is now sit.
ting up most of the day.
2. {. Austin is slowly recovering
from ms recent fall when he frac.
Q. f. Campbell is improving in
health and on Saturday last was abIa
to ride out for the first time in weeks
~ mas returned from her
work az Mrs Everett Campbclrs in
Norrlosewock where she was employed
as nurse during the last illness Of Mr.
cdnppe,i' who recently died. Mr.
a'fpoeH was former resident of
Aarone and had the respect OF ali.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

On complaint of three respectable All
susta people one Hazel Mersereau, aged
4 years. was arraigned Tuesday after
noon before Judge Lancaster of the ,nu-
nicipal court on the charge that she was
i'll danger of falling into ways Of vice
and immortality, and after a hearing it
"aa the decision Of the court that she
be committed to the State School f r
Girls at Halloweli. At the hearing the
girl proved TO be unusually bright and
intelligent. an excellent reader and spell
er and good in arithmetic but perverted.
and it was deemed the best course TO
commit her to the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Physicians Explain Why Women Need More Il
Iron in their Blood To-day than 20 Years Az,
sv Of Greatest Curse to the HEALTH Strength
Vitality and Beauty of the Modern American Woman

DR. FERDINAND KING, New York
Physician and Medical author says
physicians should prescribe more
oroanie Iron ~ Nuxated Iron - 10
supply the iron deficiency. Opinions
Of Or. Schuyler c. jacques, Visiting
Surgeon, ST. Eiizabeth's Hospital
New York City: Or. n. B. Van'
formerly Physician in the BAIT
moro Hospital and a Medical ea-
an,iner; Or. James Francis Su'h-
van, formerly Physician Of Bellevue
Hospital Outdoor Oept.), Ne"
York and tho Westminster County
Hospital, and other physicians who
have thoroughly tested the value OF
Nuxated Iron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

=. 9 Brown of Nassalboro, one of
th' Su' c"ssful fox hunters of Kenne-
Doc county. was out Yesterday after
them and hacged Il big one Maurice
Appleton VAS also out with Mr.. Brown
ana ~ last accounts was hot on the
trdil at ono. Tho snow in the woods
~ 80 deep that II makes hard running
for foxes and those started Yesterday
10y the hounds of the hunters were
forced several times to take to the
OpCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Little Miss Christine Robbins,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. r.. +. Rob
bins of ii Murray street, who under
went surgical treatment January at
the augusta General hospital follow
ing an. attack of appendicitis. and aft
EDWARD developed bronchitis together
with mhstoid trouble of the right ear,
A. Wrll along on the way to recovery
and - 'hl' To be MP and dressed. She
h1~ been At home since January 90
with It trained nurse from Portland In
attendance part of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
SIDNEY

NORTH-The Woman's Relief Corps
held held an all-day meeting Friday
and installed their officers for the en-
suing year, Mrs. Ina Taylor of Farm
ingdale acting as installing officer. A
fine dinner was served at the noon
hour The officers are as follows: Pres
ident. Mrs Elizabeth Moore: senio,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

The robin, or one of the robins which
hay" been seen in tho city during the
past i"W weeks. has once more nut
In an appearance and was seen last
SUNDAY morning 10y William r. Noble
of Count street. Mr.. Noble saw tho
iHrd al 'hont o'clock in the morning
as II 'lcw hy his window and was sure
aF l." TIA" identity Of the little visitor.
MI \ohl" sad yesterday that just be-
for" b" saw the robin he had looked
az IL" 'h"rmomct"r and at that time
u registered - degrees below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Fred W. Hefferman, who was Sc
verely injured a few weeks ago while
at work on the street railroad. is still
confined to his home on Grove street,
and while able to sit up is yet very
lame. 1t will probably be some little
time before he will be able to re-
sumo work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Dance at Library hail Wednesday
evening. Jan. 80. music by Colby col
legc Banjo orchestra Third of the
series ~ dances under the manage
ment Of VIM Wclch Of Watcrlillc.
jan-Gd.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

John William Scott Of Gardiner. re-
Gently passed his first examination in
this city for landsman for machinist's
mate. T. = naval aviation, and went
Tuesday to Portland for further exam
nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
ROGER WILLIAMS CLUB
Celebrates 11th Anniversary Monda,
Evenins-occasion Proves Very En-
joyable

A very enjoyable evening was pass
ed Monday at the home OF Miss Mae
Richmond, 81 Western avenue. it being
the nth anniversary of the Roger Will
liams Club. Solos were rendered by
Miss Edna Iishness and reading by
Mrs. Ralph Conant. Games were play :
ed and delicious refreshments were
served during the evening. The COM
mittee having the affair in charge con-
sisted Of the Misses IneZ Creighton,
Mae Richmond. Grace Stilkey Annie
Jones, Bessie Weston and Mrs. Brooks
Carter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

The next time YOU find yourself in
the vicinity Of the Nickery building
step into G.. r. Downing's demonstra-
tion room and ask to hear some of
the latest Victor records. There are
a lot Of bright. new, patriotic songs
ANU records just out. Demonstrations
gladly given. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

The Sons Of Veterans Auxiliary No.
IS has been invited to attend the in
stallation Of the Sons of Veterans. H,
q. Staples Camp, No. 80. Thursday
evening, Jan. 81. Supper will be served
at 1.l5 O'Clock. All members try and
attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Purchase Wheat Flour

People who wish to obtain informa
ton as to the meaning of the new Or
der in regard 10 the purchase Of wheat
flour can address the kennebec coun-
ty Food Administrator, a. NJ. G.. Soulc
at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

'.There can be no strong. healthy
beautiful, rosy-cheeked women. without
IRON" says DR.. Ferdinand King, n New
York Physician and Medical Author
IN my recent talks to physicians on the
grave and serious consequences of iron
deficiency in the blood of American
women ! have strongly emphasized the
fact that doctors should prescrlbe more
organic iron-nuNatcd lron-for thelr
nervous run -down, weak. haggard-
looking women patients Pallor means
anamia The skin of an anamic woman
is pale, the flesh fabhy. The muscles
lack tone the brain Tags, and the mem
nervous, irritable. Respondent and mel
ancholy When the iron goes from the
blood of women the roses go from their
cheeks.
I'm the most common food OF America,
the starches. sugars, table syrups, can
dies. polished rice, white bread, SODA
crackers. biscuits. macaroni, spaghetti
tapioca, sage. farina. degerminated corn
meal, no longer is iron to be found. Re
tining processes have removed the iron
of Mother Earth from these Empower
ished foods and silly methods OF home
cookery. by throwing down the waste
pipe the water in which our vegetable
are cooked are responsible for another
grave iron loss. Therefore. if YOU wish
to preserve your youthful vim and vigor
to n ripe Old age YOU must supply the
iron deficiency in your food by using
some form of organic iron, Just as YOU
would use salt when your food has not
enought salt.
Or. Schuyler c. Jaques. Visiting Sur
geon of st. Elizabeth's Hospital. New
York City. said 81 have never before
given out any medical information or
advice for publication as 7 ordinarily do
not believe in H. But so many American
women suffer from iron deficiency With
it's attendant ills-physical weakness,
nervous irritabilty. melancholy. irdi
gestion. flabby, sagging muscles, etc,
etc. and in consequence Of their weak
ened. rundown condition they are SO
liable to contract serious and even fata,
diseases that I deem it my duty 10 ad-
wise such to take Nuxated Iron. l have
taken 1t myself and given it to my pa
TENTS with most surprising and satisfac-
tory results. And those who wish quick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Monday afternoon from Missoula, Mont,
called here by the death of her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Don't deny yourself the pleasure YOU
should have. Come to the Maccabee
hall this Wednesday evening and enjoy
cool dancing and music by Douglas
Novelty orchestra. Ladies 15c gents
Soc. 1an,9d.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Master George Litchfield. Jr., has re-
turned 10 his home in Fairfield. after
visiting with his father in this city for
u few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
LOCAL NOTICE.

old Folks dance ut Manchester
Granc" hall Friday evening. Feb
Admission - cents. ladies'. 10 cents
ian30&3l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

. Funera! services for the late Frederick
II. Lyford viii tie held at go this aft
"rnOon from the vcstry Of the Penney
Memorial church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Miss Helen kittredEe of Belfast is
making a few days visit in this city as
the guest Of Miss Irene Getchcll, Z
Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
LOCAL FUEL BOARD
Adopts Regulations for
Distributing Coal and
Monday Closing

We desire to announce that through
generous contributions of citizens Of
Augusta, combined with a small
amount Of coal in the hands of dealers,
yet undistributed Though subject TO
previous orders) coal is available for a
short time subject to the following reg
ulations:
Hard coal will be delivered only
for domestic purposes and in
amounts Of 200. pounds or less to
each customer.
Soft coal in limited amounts will
be delivered to all other consum-
ers subject to preferences adopted
by the fuel administration already
published.
We also give below the rules. for
Monday closing as adopted by the. State
committee.
tSigned)
Waller NJ SA.NBORN.
FRANK Il TpACFY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

L. c. Ryder Of the law firm of Ryder
q Simpson Of Bangor was a business
caller Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

&. ". Hussey Of Waterville was in
the city yesterday for portion Of the
forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

y donation Of $40 for the Red Cross
yarn fund was received Tuesday from
Mrs. George l.. Macomber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Patients who underwent surgical treat
ment Tuesday morning at the Augusta
General hospital were Arthur Pomerleau.
Frances Carpenter and Ira Stewart of
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

ANY woman who tires easily. is neIN-
GUS or irritable, or looks pale, hagsard,
and worn should at once have her
blood examined for iron deficiency
administration of simple NuXated iron
will often increase the strength ana
endurance of weak, nervous. careWorn
women 100 per cent. in two weeks
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
SHORTAGE OF FUEL
C0MPELS CLOSING
OF CITY SCHOOLS

Board Of Education So
Decides Tuesday Aft
ernoon-Cony Hi g h
Will Run Until Close
Of w e e k, Perhaps
Longer-Other Public
Schools, Except Web
ster and the Rural
Schools, Will Close at
$3.50 P. NJ. Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

augusta. Nc, Jan. - 1918.
The Pension Committee for State All,
vii meet IN the Aldernens Rooms at
CITY Van. on Wednesday. January 3Wh
lHlN at 80 f. NJ, for the purpose of re
'eiving applications for renewal All per-
sons desiring such pensions should then
and there be present.
Attest.
OSCAR H. ANDERSON,
BURTON GIDDINGS,
janDdit Committee on Pensions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Mother. why don't you
take NUxATE0 IRON
and be strong and we'll
and have nice rosy
cheeks instead Of being
so nervous and irritable
all the time and looking
so hasgard and old
The doctor gave some
to Susie Smiths mother
and she was worse OFT
than you are and now
she looks years younger
and feels Just fine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS

o. l. Dickinson Of Waterville was ;
business caller Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

FOR many years min ana machine
shop workers have been using the Bos-
ION q Maine railroad at Saco az a
cIoeIS were received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

tuesday from the Boston & Maine of-
hcials in Boston to arrest all tres
passers on the railroads. The IoeaI
railroad employees will assist the police
IN enforcing the order.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-28
ANNUAL DINNER 10
 THE NEWSIES TODAY
ELKS CLUB RESTAURANT TO bE SCENE OF ANNUAL SPREAD
 BY JOHN 4. RIGGS.

larger number of news ana mes acnger boys than usual have regis tered for the annual Thanksgiving dinner always given in tbelr honor every year by John A. Riggs. propri- etor Of the LoTcz Eemedy Company and publisher of the New Era The limit for registration closed at noon yesterday but occasionally some O. those registered fail to show ID. and others arc squeezed into their places
 The Elks club will ,his year be the scene Of thc big spread which Eiu take place shortly after noon today The boys will assemble ct the Lopez office and march in a body to the dinner the menu of which is fully in keeping with tho high-class scrv- ice of Eks' lunch room X free troHy ride and q visit t1 one of the local theatres will also be given to tha boys by Mr Riggs, in connection with the dinner.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-28
SINGING THANKSGIVING

Everywhere in America today thers should be a singing Thaukeiviug serv tee Of some kind. Whether it be where shrongs are gathered in nota hle public places, whether in the bis city churches, or in the modes. churches of the countryside or whether merely within tho family CIT Gle there should be a Thanksgiying
 Prayer is said forvently and us- tened to attentively Address receive the same consideration. But the ex- preasion Of song is greater than al, these.
 There was never SO much reason for Thanksgiving as there is today. lt takes sadneHs and sorrow, and tho relief from these. to make the hearte really joyful Certainly the Amo. iean hearts are Joyful today tna. peace has come 10 crown the efforts of civilization, ana that at least for many generations the world wli Da free of the strife t'4t has made the fife blood of millions necessary to re. store the joy of living
 It isn't enough that tho conyeu. tional blessing Dc said over the Thanksgiving turkey or the Thanks giving meal. There should be notes of song sounded. in which all particl nate. This ie Ihankssiving greai in history Feel tho greatness of the occasion, and make your Thanksgiy ng song and vour Thanksgiving erecting hearty and make those you come in contact with know y5u foalI the full joy of tho occasion.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-28
NOTICE FOR REPUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, C. $. Ian office at Little Rock. Arkansas. Oc Jber 94, 1918.
 Notice is hereby given that Thoma |. Parker. Of Jtssieynle, Arkansa, yho, on October 15. I9l4 made home tead entry, No ol1336 for F 1-2 NJ l-4 SW 1-4, SW IT INV 1-4 SW l- Sec and s 1-2 NE 1-4 SE l-A au 5 1-2 SE 1-4, section 8, Township l, x 7ange l9 W, 9th Principal Meridian 1as filed notice of intention to mak hree year Proof. to establish claim [ he land above described. betoro I ;. Commissioner. at Hot Springa, Ar kansas, on the 3rd day of December 1918
 Claimant names as witnesses: Hay wood Smith. of Jeesieyille, Ark: Ton NcRey of JessieYille, Ark Albert | Magby, of Jessieville, Ark. Napoloau Davis, of Je8sefville, Ark.
 John W Allen.
 Register
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-28

Thomas, Lillie Waistcott James Me- Gown, ]. NJ. Moore, A. Thompson Bes-- sic Foster, C. S. Benn. The Grand Kazema announced that God in His all wise providence had seen fit to visit the order with death to an enormous extent and that since the last Grand session of the Imperial Council, mOrc than 300 death claims had been re- ported and paid. He announced that in keeping with the regular custom of the Order. he would now turn the Imperial Council over to the Grand Bamazema so that Memorial Services would foe neld Rev. tL RawlIns, the Grand Bamazema assumed charge and proceeded to hold one of the most impressive memorial services in the history of the order Mrs. M. D. Clark led a very touching sacred song, Hide Me In The Rock" that was joined in by the whole delegation, that brought tears Co every eye as they thought Of the Haven of Promised Rest for al who would place their trust iu tho Most High.
 Rev. Mir. Rawlins tooR The -:-&1joc Loyalty" he was followed by the Ray. J w Long upon the subject: Per feet Conduct" The ctoang remarks were made by Rev M W. Mcdowell Mrs. NJ F. Adams led in the closing song, Shall We Meet Beyond The River
 The Grand Kazema announced that tho prize contests would taNe Nace Thursday nieA at o'clock, There will be prizes offered for the follow ing contests; Oratory, N>p<c, canned fruits and canned yesetaoles. agrlcul- tural products art needle wor6 han dicraft etc. The convention win be in session until Saturday,
 Special Mention.
 In order that the public can see just tho class of negroes who are attending this convention, special mention might be made of some as follows. Land owners and planters: s. NJ Weaver, Palestine: R E. Walk CT, J. A. Bea, Scott; II. W. Wilson " AbAAANcftl ls Nts OtAEh. AldL fUQpus n A Galloway Beulah, l. NJ. Thomp- son, Conway; Henry Ward Palestine All of the forenamed negroes own from 200 tn 500 acres of cultivated land. thus showing the energy and thrift of the men who comprise this convention
 Among the prominent educators present are: Prof W L. pur,foy, Prof c. II. Hughes. Palestine; Prof. k. L Chandler, Prof w. D. Suggs Judge M L. Leach of Forrest City, is a TO- tired planter who by tbc Nsforts of his hired hands raise moro than 200 bales of cotton annually; Mir. J. II. Dauby. owns more than 400 acres of land uu der cultivation, besides a cotton gin and grist mill Mir. C. s. Bell is a justice of the peace at Brassfield. Mir W, IT. parr of Marked Tree is sue Cossful undertaken. Mir. John Lewis Of Horton is an extensive rLal estate md Tive stock dealer Mir I. K McGown one of the leading fraternal men of the state as we'll as an ener- getic business man is here also.
 Reporter.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-28
GRANDMOTHER WAS DRUGGIST

In the early days of our country grandmother was the druggist, and her drugs consisted mostly Of roots an herbs gathered from r,1 Il ids and forests There was peppermint for indigestion, mullen for cousls 8, skullcap for nervousness, thorou sh wort for colds. wormwood for bruises and sprins and so on. They were successful remedies. too t was from Q combination of such roots and her 3 that Mrs Lydia r. Pinkham Of Lynn Mass more than forty years ago or- igGp.ed the now famous Vegetable CmE Cund; a,t curing al thcse long yelre no other remedy has ever Leen discovered 10 res'oro hcaltn to otling womm so succas afilly ta this good cd fashioned root and herb medicine J.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-28
WARMING ORDER

In the Chancery Court of Garlsu County, Ark, Gus Straues, plaintiH va. w. H. Newton, ct al, Defendants The defendant. w. II, Newton, warned to appear in this Court wl.hl thirty days and answer the complain of the plaintiff, Gus Strauss
 Witness my hand and Che seal @ said Court this 2Gth day of August 1918
 F. W. pOWLES. Clerk.
 by D W. PARKER. D. ( Berry H. Randolph. Atty for Plaiatih II r Chapel, Atty sd Item
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-28
NOTICE

Friday evening, Nov. @, at $ o'clocl there will be an entertainment Givcu by the Reheceas and odd Fellows at heir hall, a which time Governor Robinson of Oklahoma, who is alsc Grand siro of the Independent Or der Of Odd Fellows win speak for us A nice program has been arranged to which all Odd Fellows and Rehec- oas and their friends are cordially in.- vited, Refreshments will be served.
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