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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
SOLDIER BOYS

Major Harry NJ. Smith left Bangor
Saturday for Washington to assume
his new duties i'll the government
service, having received an appoint
ment in the ordnance department.
Major Eugene 7. Savage of Bangor,
who went to Washington few weeks
ago for instruction i'll his new duties
IN the ordnance department and later
went to Camp Meade for a time, is now
stationed at Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Savage
is with him for a visit of some weeks.
DIR. Herbert NJ. Howes, formerly
house physician at the Maine General
hospital. Portland. who, Il month ago.
Joined the faculty of the Bowdoin Med
zeal school, has been given a commits
sion as first lieutenant in the Medical
Reserve Corps. DIR. Howes graduated
from Bowdoin College in 1913 and from
Bowdoin Medical school in 1917.
! Prof. and Mrs. Edward II. Wass of
Brunswick have received from their
son, William e. Wass. now in the avia-
ton service in France, a large certifi-
cate testifying to his efficient service
in the Ambulance Corps in France. 1t
was presented to him by the French
government
| The membership of Co. D, Sd Maine
Regiment. Capt. Erwin r. Gowen Of
Biddeford commanding. is now 10. 1t
is the intention Of the officers to make
the company second to none in the reg
iment.
! Roger Staples. long in business in
Bangor as owner of meat and provision
markets, past exalted ruler Of the Ban
gor Lodge of Elks. and interested in
many city activities. has enlisted for
service in the army quartermaster's de-
partment and left Saturday for a
Southern point.
DR.. William D. Small of Brunswick,
who last week was graduated from the
Bowdoin Medical school, Saturday re-
oeived commission as lieutenant and
assistant surgeon in the United States
navy. He will be called for active SER
vice in about three weeks. Lieut. Small
is the son of Mrs. w. &. Small.
Miss Gladys V. l.. Burr Of New York
City. daughter of DIR. and Mrs. c. r.
Burr Of that city and Portland, and
Lieut.. George w. Kicker were married
Saturday evening by Dean Vernon in
st. Luke's Cathedral. Portland, with
immediate relatives only attending.
Lieut.. Kicker is a Bowdoin graduate
He was a professor in the University
of Wisconsin before being made an Of
ficer In the regular army and is now
on the staff of Brig. Gen. George w.
Gatchell, here awaiting orders.
| First Lieut.. Loyal F. Sewall of Bath,
Me-. who has been in France since last
summer on duty with infantry troops,
, is now a lieutenant in the tank service.
Volunteer officers were asked for and
Loyal was one of the first to step for
ward. Tank officers are hard to get as
lit requires thorough knowledge Of
gas engines and automobiles and this
experience Loyal has, being for six
months an ambulance driver in France
before he attended the officers train
| ing school at Plattsburg and won his
commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Tuesday, March IL, 1918.
Action is but coarsened thought
thought become concrete, OBJ
scure and unconscious.-Amie
Japan's Aid or Not?

The President may be right in his
reported unyielding opposition to the
entry Of Japan to Siberia. 1t is not
for us to say. There are many con-
spite Of the fact that it may be mis-
understood by Japan, just as our rela-
tons had reached a more friendly
status than has existed in a genera :
ton.
In the long run NF WE WIN THE
WARP the Presidents discounting of
the plan Of Great Britain and Japan
say Of the Presidents policy of letting
down easy the labor element and the
German booze interests in this coun-
try by preserving the beer business
regardless Of cost in efficiency and
self respect, regardless of the incon-
sistency Of appealing to, urging, fore
ing the people to save at the vent
While the administration permits the
Dung to run wide open.
OH for = Roosevelt for a little time
Oh for re cognition of the necessity of
doing things. and doing them NOW.
In London, Paris and Rome, in
Toxic Pe'lin and Moscow, it is recog-
nIzed that Germany must be licked to
fragile before next September and
this years crop. Shall we. then, hes
itate and speculate upon the order Of
our acting-or shall we act?
IL 1t is necessary to turn Japanese
and Chineses loose in Russia to bring
this sleeping stink pot to boiling
point, let's make 1t as hot as any act
on our part can. If it is necessary, to
prove to the German masses that we
will stand no more of the prussian
bombing of innocents, let US give them
sCme Of their own medicine
IL we think more of the German
power worshipers than we do of our
own sons, then we should meekly sub
NIT TO the German atrocities. If not,
let US have an end Of it,
Lot us no longer palter and pander.
Let us meet old Split hoof himself and
his more up-to- date counterpart, the
Kaiser, in the same spirit. Let us give
them their own medicine. employing
any doctor at hand, whether he be
Japanese, Chinese or Fiji Islander.
Let's end the war first and settle the
Intricate diplomatic complications af-
terward. not now. Because Of we
don't we may not care a rap about the
afterward. Let US quit fiddling and
get to fighting and building fighting
material. If a skilled workman rcfus-
es to do his best work let's serve him
precisely as we would serve a soldier
who refused to obey orders. If we find
Germans or others playing the Prus-
sian game in this country, the short
est shrft IS too slow.
What the American people (who are
awake) want, is an end to this war.
and they are getting out of patience
with politics. pretense and profiteer-
'tg. Let's get down to brass tacks and
action against all devils alike, begin
ming on the nearest at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
COMING EVENTS

March 12-Campaign dinner of Baptist
la ymen. Augusta
hearing on rules relating to standards Of
service for electric utilities, at commits
sions office, Augusta.
March 12-Supreme court, civil and
criminal term, South Paris.
March 12-Supreme Court civil and
criminal term Dover
March l3-Republican ward caucuses to
select delegates to State convention a..
30, Portland.
March 15-Debates: Rumford High at
Hebron Academy; Lewiston High at
Rumford High.
March 17-st. Patrick's day.
March ls-City elections. Old Town.
daughters Of the American Revolution
Falmouth Hotel. Portland.
March 2i-Sem-annual meeting State
Board Of Trade. Lewiston. Chamber O..
Commerce.
March 25-Maine State Nurses Associa-
ton at 1920, Augusta.
March Especial communication OF
Masonic nall. Lewiston.
March &-Maine Writer'S Research
Club at 2. Augusta.
March 26-8-Maine Federation of Won.
March 2S-MeetIng OF Republican sta,.
convention, Portland.
March 29-Good Friday.
March 31-Easter Sunday
April Last day to file income tax re-
burns.
April 1--City' election at Calais
April 2-Supreme Court, civil ana Grim
inal term. Rockland = IN
April 2-Supreme Court civil term Pan
gor.
April 2-Supreme Court. civil and cri,,
inal term, Skowhegan -
April 2-Superior Court. civil tarn,
Portland
April 2-Superior Court, civil and GRIM
inal term, Augusta.
April United States District Ceur,
Portland.
April 3-Democratic State convention at
Portland
April l0.-Annual Spring Conference NJ
New England OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

The course Of instruction at the West
Point Military academy requires four
years, and is chiefly mathematical and
professional. Each cadet is paid by the
government 500 year while at the
academy. that sum being about suf-
ficient for his support. Only one leave
of absence is allowed during the four
years, and this is granted at the end of
the second year The regular session
OF study and academic duties continues
from September l to June /, the inter-
veninG months being spent in camp,
where practical military training is
given. At the end OF four years cadets
are graduated and commissioned as
second licutcnants in the United states
army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
WIFE GETS DIVORCE
CAPT. DICKSON RESIGNS

Portland, Me, March 11.~Divorce
has been granted Mrs. Elinor Dickson
of this city from Capt. Charles T.
Dickson on statutory grounds. He
has resigned from the Army. He was
formerly an officer In the. National
Guard commanding a company sta
toned here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Noticed any similarity between the
Journals forecast" for the month of
March and the actual weather provid-
ed for us-for instance, that fine little
March storm of Sunday?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Mrs. George c. Riggs. who has a
summer home at Salmon Falls, will re-
turn from Barbados this week to her
New York home. where she will remain
until May. when she will come to
Maine. Mrs. Riggs wrote to friends in
Biddefcrd that the hotel where she has
been staying in Barbados is run 10y a
Pembroke, Me. man. Mrs. Riggs took
the trip because of her health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
An Irish Bull

From a speech by the Lord Mayor Of
Dublin: That would be a crying evil.
to leave the poor people in the city
without milk. Il would be, wise thing
if the Corporation would take the bull
by the horns and deal with the mat
ter. dublin Evening Mail"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Maine GOSSIP
Things Worth While

edwin Carly Ranclk, in Brooklyn Eagle.
To sit and dream in a shady nook
While the phantom clouds drift by;
To con some remembered book
When the pulse Of youth beats high.
To thrill when the dying sunset CLOVIS
Through the heart of a mystic wood;
To drink the sweetness Of some wild ros
And to think the whole world good.
To bring unto others joy and mirth;
TO keep what friends you can;
To learn that the greatest gift on earth
is the love of your fellow man.
TO hold the respect OF those you know;
To scorn dishonest pelf;
To sympathize with another's woe.
And just be true to yourself
To find that a woman's honest love
In this great world of strife
cleans steadfast like a star, above
The Dark Morass Of Life.
To feel baby's clinging hand;
To watch mothers smile;
To dwell once more in FARMLAND
These are the things worth while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Between Two Oceans

\ couple of tourists driving in the
picturesque hills of Santa Barbara de-
clded to take short cut to the ocean
front, but We're not quite sure of the
road. The only humans visible being a
ragged lad summing himself in the
dust at the side of the road, the driver
addressed him.
Say. boy, how do you reach the
ocean from here?"
Whereupon the boy, without batting
an eyelash gravely responded:
We'll. which ocean do you want to
so to?'-iarper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Found an OYSTER

Eill-Did you go to the oyster sup
per at the church?
JILL sure did
Were there many there"
Il found one"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

The American boys in France are
bravely making up for the American
boys who have not yet been able to
get there.-Philadelp Press.
Picking up pointers for those to
come, Ell?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

SNORT Dry cough, grinding of the teeth,
little red points sticking out on tongue,
starting during sleep. slow fever. Grown
folks are subject to worms also.
The one hest remedy is DR.. True's
Elixir. the Family Laxative and Worm
Expeller. Good for adults also. Mrs.
Curtis of Houston, Texas, believes this
ana writes that she will be glad to tell
her friends of the benefits she has re-
ceived. Get a bottle today at your deal
ers. 4Oc, 6oc and $l.0o. Write for further
Internationally.
Or. J. E. True & Co., Auburn, Maine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Now that the danger Of Spring
freshets in New England apparently is
PASSED, We have had another illustra-
ton of the folly Of worrying about ills
that never come.--Boston Globe.
Thought you better acquainted than
that with our Maine rivers and
streams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Nearest star to the earth is said to
be something like thirty nine billions
of miles. About the same distance as
the nearest coal dealer appeared to be
last month.-Brooklyn Standard Union.
Much nearer than the nearest one is
III Augusta this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

With the same knitting needles with
which she knitted 40 pairs of socks for
soldiers OF the Civil War 55 years ago.
Mrs. X. vi. Craven of Belt. Mo-. has
just completed two pairs of socks for
American soldiers in the present war.
Engiands cooperative movement
owns us own tea gardens in India and
Ceylon, palm Oil plantations in West
Africa and wheat fields in Canada.
The worlds finest bronze statuary
is cast in sand found in France that
contains about So per cent silica and
20 per cent alumina-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Byard Sargent. his death occurring on
the 6Sth anniversary Of their wedding.
She Is now SO. There are four sons.
Capt. Llewellyn Sargent Of Portsmouth.
n. H., Charles Sargent of Bozeman,
Mont, and Fred and Benjamin Sargent
Of Sargentville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

The squirrels are asking themselves
how they would have come through the
winter under an authorizing regula-
ton.
Lucky chaps in not having to buy
fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

When whales take to spouting, il
must be a soothing kind of oratory."
In what way?"
Don't they pour oil upon the wa
ters?"
mo, hot water"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect January 20, 1918.

TRAINS Lt,I1VE AUGUSTA
GOT>G WEST--305 A. NJ.
VEJTT7 Portland and Boston; h
AlilA17 6.1S A. NJ. Pennington,
Bath, Rockland, Portland,
:zfR?sfJ. Boston, Montreal ana Que
e.....eJ bee 1885 A. NJ, Brunswick,
Portland. beston; SO p. NJ. local: 4.05 P.
NJ, (express) Brunswick. Lewiston. Port
land, Boston; o1a5st. M. Haliowell. Car
oiner and so. Gardner; 1852 r. NJ, Lewis
ton. Bath, Portland,. Boston. Sundays
S.vaanlA;v15 A. NJ, 540 and 1852 +. NJ.
Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST-l.1U A. NJ. Bangor, S..
john Halifax. Sunday morning at lis
A. M, does not connect beyonts Bangor:
rs A. NJ. for Waterville, Bangor, Bar
Harbor, Calais and Aroostook Co; 926 A.
NJ, local to Belfast, Bangor antB ,Skowhe-
gan; IL doe noon, Waterville; 2.47 p. NJ {.
express to Waterville; thencelocal to Bel
fast, Harmony: Doversand Foxcroft and
Bangor and Mattawamkeag; 7.I I: NJ,
Waterville and Bangor. sundays LIS A.
NJ. 1880 "A. NJ. $40 +. NJ. for Watervilie,
Pittsfeld and Bangor
Trains leave Augusta for Hallowell,
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 6lS 9.3h
A. NJ. $40, sis, 1852 +. Nj, Hallowell AMI
Gardiner only 4.05 p A., Gardiner only
305 A. NJ. daily except Monday.
* Will not run Mondays. February Attn
to March 25th inclusive.
NJ. l.. HARRIS. Gent Passenger Agt.
d. c. Douglass. Genf Mgr. Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Ready

Bobby would kiss you if I thought
no one would see me.
Flossy-Shall l close my eyes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Sure Proof

DO you know anything Of the art of
kusbandry?'
i ought to; I've married off five
daughters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

A lady at a Boston store was over
heard to make this remark. My con-
science is clear. I have done every
thing that Mr.. Hoover has asked me TO
DO. but one of his regulations puzzles
me. | have saved loaf of bread each
week and now | have IS loaves. L do
not see what he wishes to have me do
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

An unusual venture in representative
government was made by recent con-
ference of 100 Lapps in northern Swe-
den. These delegates represented the
whole nomadic people, and their pur-
pose was to frame a united protest
against certain laws affecting their
reindeer herds. The Lapps rarely have
any settled habitaticn, moving from
place to place after the herds and often
coming into hostile contact with the
settled Scandinavian farmers The law
OF Sweden requires the Lapps to pay
fne and damages when their reindeer
damage crops, and it was to secure a
modification OF this statute that the
Laps held a representative conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Conjugal Amenities

l'e-"I tell you, living in a fiat will
be terribly trying She-"lt cans be
half as bad as living with one"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Somehow a man never discovers tina.
he is fool until long after his neigh
bOrS have found it out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Aunt Mary Goddard of Brunswick,
the aged Quaker minister, the oldest
person in Maine.' on Sunday observed
her 10stk birthday. Owing to the re-
cent death Of her niece. Mrs. Jennie
Cox. who for many years has cared for
her, ana to the fact that Mrs Goddard
is rapidly falling in health. the birth
day obscrvanccs this year were OK
tremely simple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Light and Airy
Mary

Mary
Mary had a little lamp;
1t was well trained, no doubt,
FOR every time a fellow called
The little lamp went out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Brer Sanborn Of the Norway Ad
vertiser relieves himself Of the follow
ing:
This sometimes happens: A fact of
public interest is withheld from the
newspapers. 1t gets out. The news
papers print the fact. Those who knew
about it will say: Il wonder why the
paper did not get that item before
The ones who withheld it come around
to the office and make a denial over his
own signature. Then people will say:
you can't depend on what you see in
the paper"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Their ADVANTAGE

L suppose they prefer fat men in
the army?"
Why fat men, especiallyo"
Because they can put up a stout
fight"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

sour stomach, offensive
breath, hard and full belly
with occasional gripings
and pains, about the navel.
pale face OF leaden tint,
eyes heavy and dull, twitch-
ing eyelids, itching of the
nose, itching of the rectum,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Its Effect

The man who blows his own horl
is merely self entertainer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
All, Me-!

He-Each hour l spend with you is
like a pearl to me.
She-AW, quit stringing me.-Jester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Thousands of Children
Have Worms
Their parents do not know it

symptoms OF worms in children a
Deranged stomach sualion rnner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

1t is said that the snow buntings
have been seen in several parts of the
State-and as they are also said to be
a sure harbinger Of spring you can look
at the diminishing coal pile with more
complacency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Records kept by George A. Allen Of
Auburn, covering &c years, show the
winter Of 19l7-1S the most severe of
any, says the Sun. During the past
winter there were 1OS days on which
the snow in the streets remained un-
thawed. The greatest number, pre-
viously. was 90. To date there have
been 2S snow storms, and Mr.. Allen es-
Inmates from his records there will be
five more. Snow has accumulated in
the woods to a depth Of five feet, the
greatest for this region during the 46
year period. There has been little rain
and the period of sleighing beginning
Nov. IS, 1917. is the longest yet.
The storms of the past winter have
had one peculiar feature, Mr.. Allen
notes. The majority have started with
"a low thermometer reading, and
stopped when the mercury touched a
higher mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12

Professor Alfred Williams Anthony
d. D.. of Bates College, who has ac-
copied an important position in church
work in New York City, left Lewiston
on Monday for the scene of his new
labors. He will retain his residence in
Lewiston and his family will remain
there. He will also retain his position
as a member of the Lewiston Police
Commission.
Rev. Harry p. Taylor for four wears
pastor Of the Methodist Church at Ma.
chias, has announced that he will ask
FOR another charge at the annual con-
ference next month.
distribution Of hump-backed salmon
fry from the East Orland United States
Hatchery in Maine waters has conf
meneed. Last week $4,000 were nberat.
ed in the Dennys River at Dennysyille
said to be waters favorable for their
growth. Many thousand more will be
distributed as soon as weather and ice
conditions permit.
Capt. Jasper Sargent is dead at Sar-
gentville in his 91st year. He was the
last Of II children Of Benjamin Sargent
an early settler. OF nine sons nearly
all were seafaring men and some COM
manded large ships. Capt. Jasper Sar-
gent went to sea when a boy and sailed
out OF New England ports until his re.
tirement about 50 years ago, his las,
command being the schooner Clara
Fletcher. He built a grocery store
there. which he conducted up to a year
ago.. He is survived by a wife, Abigail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-12
Augusta Lodge Director
CUsHNOC CHAPTER. NO A,o

special convocation at Masonic n
thursday evening, March H. IN
work in NJ. NJ. NJ. degree. So;sJ
companions are cordially inyjts. \
tend. 'eu q
Al. ER Ed q 1,IrpN-r,n /,
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-05-03
Appearances Were AGAINST Her.

An amusing story was told to me
the other day concerning Lady Sybil
Grant, daughter of the earl of Rose
berry.
1t appears that her ladyship, who is
an enthusiastic war worker, recently
assisted in waiting upon some wound
ed soldiers at a concert and tea got up
for their entertainment.
AZ the close of the meal one Of the
guests, not in the least realizing who
she was. shyly offered her tip, which
was politely declined.
81 really don't need it, you know"
said Lady Sybl smilingly. "I've got
plenty Of money.
rs that soi" exclaimed the soldier,
in tones of evident surprise, allowing
his gaze to rest on the plain linen
overalls she had donned for the Oc-
caSlon.
you've got plenty of money, have
you?"
Lady Sybil nodded assent.
"Well. miss" was the somewhat dis
concerting reply, "you'll excuse me
saying so. won't you? But-you don't
look it."-PearsOn's Weekly.