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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

=. these days when the sugar short
age makes it difficult at times for peo-
pie to secure this necessary detail to
the household equipment, a question
which Is source Of more or less per-
pleXity to some citizens who have run
tutes a regular customer. One man in
particular, in speaking on that matter
the other day. said that there was a
certain store where he was in the habit
Of trading three or four times each
week. and that he always pays cash,
but when he tried to buy two pounds
of sugar at this store he was unable
to do so. He said that his first re-
quest of the grocer for sugar was fol-
lowed by the reply on the part Of the
latter that he had no sugar, and that
his second request. which he claims
was made after he had seen the grocer
sell some sugar to another party,
brought forth the reply from the
grocer that he had to save sugar for
his regular customers" And now the
would-be purchaser who says that he
has had no sugar in his house for four
weeks, is wondering just what a
regular customer" is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
For Business Men To Consider

The following letter was received ty
q prominent business man Of Augusta
who requested its publication in the
Journalt
Dear Sir:
The city Of Saco was formerly a
thriving market. Twenty years ago its
streets were thronged with farm wag-
ons. and it's merchants were growing
rsnidlv in wealth. It's banks were
nrosnerous because actual trade sought
it's markets.
Today half dozen farm wagons per
week are about a normal number to
find hitched in front of it's stores. In
snite Of the rapid growth of its textile
corpnrat;ons. trade stagnates. The
farms are deserted by its young men
and voung women who have gone to
Boston and 10 other nearby cities to
work where labor is lighter, hours
shorter and wages more in accord with
labor performed than farm returns will
warrant.
am informed that somewhat similar
conditions obtain in every city in
Maine. That the farmers trade like the
farming industry of our State is
shrinking, that merchants, bankers, the
State and even the Nation itself must
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
down AND OUT
Mother BRACES
Up, SURPRISES
WHOLE FAMILY

She had worked, loved and was
happy in doing for her children, and
when she started to break down they
were frantic. were willing to do almost
anything To make her last years happy
and free from worry and illness.
Nothing they did seemed to help: doc
tors, medicines or rest gave no re
suits.
Finally. when all were about des-
pcratc with worry neighbor induced
them to try Phosphated Iron. 1t ha6
worked such wonders with her ol0
folks. ReaGy To grasp ut any help
they got a supply and the way their
mother improved from the start was
almost too good To believe. II sure
as 4 happy and rcGntcd family and
yGu can het they are all boosting
phosphatcd Iron to the limit.
Doctors the world uyer will tell you
that Phosphates and Iron viii build
Up and store strength and energy
against old age and nervous break
downs. One Of our leading physicians
says. THE results | have obtained
with Ihosphated Iron have been great
in cases Of old people. when it was
necessary to build up strength revive
bodily functions. give them life, re-
ncwed youth and health"
There must be something to II. Doc
tors and Druggists all tell the same
story Of success.
Special Notice-To insure physicians
and their patients getting the genuine
Pkosphated Iron, it is put up in cap
slles only. Do not allow dealers to
give you pills Or tablets, insist on cap
sules.
Bowdtch Webster Co., Augusta, Me,
and leading druggists everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
ADJUSTMENTS
TO-DAY AT THE COLONIAL
Mary Pickford in "The Little Ameri'
can; George Ade Fable "A Whiri
Wind of Whiskers".


wind of Whskers".
In undoubtedly the most gripping anu
thrilling photodrama in which she has
ever appeared, the nations sWeetheart'
Mary Pickford, will be seen az 'he
Colonial theatre today in her newest
Aircraft picture, The Little Aiietl-
can"
The story deals with the present
great war and offers various surprises
that when seen on the screen, VIII dls-
close remarkable effects. AS the niue
American girl marooned in frehcn
chateau while the battle surSes arouf1
ker. Little Mary" is given an oppor-
tunity to display the wonderful drama
tic ability with which she is gifted Al
though the story deals with the war
it is not of the same type as the orul-
nary war drama, as it deals more with
the intimate than with the general. IN
Keeping with the talents Of the star an
exceptionally capable supporting cast
appears in this production.
An @. Henry story "One Dollars
Worth" will appear with the feature
picturo or todays program. These
greatly different films will appeal 20
2nyone with a sense of humor They
are the best two reel pictures that have
ever heen presented from the pen Of
this popular author. a sizzling Ham
comedy entitled "A Whirlwind of
Whiskers" will do much towards max
ing YOU look on the bright side Of life.
In order to accommodate the dig
crowds which are sure to prevail at the
Colonial today, there will be three COM
pleta shows The matinee at 2.30 and
two. evening shows at $50 and S.l5.
Doors open half an hour before the
shows start-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Talk about conserving coal" said
an Augusta citizen yesterday. "it
seems TO me that a good place to be-
gin would be right here on Water
street by keeping closed the doors at
the foot Of stairways leading to the
second floor of the buildings along the
street. | have been looking along the
street and find that there are but two
or three places along the line where
the street doors at the foot of stair
ways are kept closed. You have no
idea of how much cold air finds its
way up stairway to the second floor.
and how much more coal it takes to
heat the rooms on the second floor as
we'll as on the third floor because the
doors at the foot OF the stairs are left
open. And some of these doorwavs are
left open all night as well as during
the daytime"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
eventually, if not already, feel TINS ioss

eventually, if not already, feel TINS ioss
in a FOUNDATION 1NDCSTkA.
Ii all this is true. then YOU are Jus'
as much interested in wider business
intellicencc. a sure knowledge of pro-
Guction costs, and II better system o..
marketing in the farming industry as
am | or any farmer can be.
| count on every broad-visioned buSi-
ness man in the State, TO use all their
influence to- better farming conditota'
asking them TO catch vision of Whal
our state would be with its old-time
farming industry added to the manu- :
featuring and other industries acquired
within the last quarter century.
Wishing you a happy and prosperous
New Year, expecting YOU to study the
farmers position and interest youisen
in bettering it. not only for the farmer S
good but for your own good and for
the good Of cur old Pine Tree state.
Saco, Maone, Dec. 70. 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
Funeral Of Frank r. WelIman

Funeral services for the late FRANK
r. Wellman were held at O'Clock
Thursday afternoon at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Ola Roule, West
Crescent street, Rev. z. s. Philbrook
of the Winthrop street Baptist church
officiating, and the Masonic funeral
service was conducted under the aus
pices Of Augusta Lodge, No 14l, F.
and A. NJ. Of which Mr.. Wellman was
member. Interment was made IN
the family lot in Mt. Pleasant ceme-
terry, the bearers being w. $. Bald
win and John F. Spaulding from Asy-
lum Lodge No. 70. /. Q. 0. F., and ].
F. Trask and Albert keene from
Jephtha Encampment. No. 3. L. o. o.
f
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
Card Of Thanks

The Ranger Jewish Relief Commit
tee wishes 10 extend their thanks tU
the public and to all the committees il
Augusta and vicinity Tor their co
operation and assistance il the cam
paign in kennebec county just com
pleted, and it is their sincere wish that
all may have a happy and prosperous
year,
Bangor Jewish Relief Committee.
SIMON COHEN, Chairman,
LOUIS KRISTEN. Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Miss Ruth Gushing. who hNeS on
Arsenal street near the gate at the eh-
trance of what used to lie the arsenal
grounds but is now used, by the Ah-
gusta State hospital, tells the journal
that as she and another lady we're
starting out yesterday afternoon 70
come uptown to the pictures they saw
a robin in one Of the trees on ne los-
pital grounds. and that they we're
positive as to the identity Of the bird.
A robin was reported to have been
seen a few weeks ago on the west
side OF the river, but the bird men
toned by Miss Cushing is believed
TO be the first one to have made his
appearance on the East side.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
Funeral Of Lieut.. Horatio Staples

The funeral of Lieut.. Horatio
Staples, veteran of the 18th Massa-
chusetts Infantry, who died Sunday.
took place at the home. 141 Neal street.
Wednesday afternoon. with delegations
from the Loyal Legion and Bosworth
Post attending. Rev. William J. Camp
bell. pastor OF Williston church, Of
ficiated. The body was taken TO Bos.
ton for cremation,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

j. E. Croteau of this city, super
visor general of hte Union St. John
Baptiste Society, left Thursday morn
ingrifor Boston, where he will be en-
gagged tais month in the work of in
stalling officers of the society In Mas
sachusettS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

The cold weather Of the zero type is
still in evidence and while Thursday
morning brought a slight rise IN tenn
peratlre tho resultant relief was
hardly sufficient to be noticeable.
Thermometers about town registered
about two degrees higher than they
did on Wednesday morning, but with
the cold wind that was in evidence and
the fact that the sun did not make IT'S
appearance during the day made out
door lite about as disagreeable as it
had been on any day since the winter
weather set in.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Friends of Austin a. Alden, late su-
per\isor of manual training at Cony
High school, viii he interested in the
following announcement of his en-
gagement which appeared in a Bridg-
ton letter published in Thursdays
Portland Argus; Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Plummer announce the engagement of
their sister Grace Burnham. to Aus
tin a. Alden OF Gorham. Both are
graduates Of Gorham Normal school.
NJ. Alden is now in the L. S. service.
being in training for naval aviation
at Pensacola, Florida"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

the water was upset upon his head and
back which were severely scalded. In at
tempting to escape the deluge OF hot
water he slipped and sprained his ankle.
He will be unable to perform his pastoral
duties for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Miss Dorothy Hewins left on the
a.36 train Wednesday morning LOT
Boston to resume her studies at SIM
mons college after having passed the
Christmas recess with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs p. A. Hewins. on the
Church Hill read.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Miss Eleanor Boardman, who had
been passing a 10-days' vacation at her
home in this city, has returned to
Northampton. Mass, to resume her
studies ct Smith College. she was ac-
companied by Miss Dorothy Johnston
of st. Paul, Mimi, who had been
making a few days visit with Miss
Roardman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Mrs. Charles Cowan, who has Tor the
past five years been o member Of the
clerical force in the kennehec journal
office. has resigned that position and
concluded her duties ut the "ifire
Thursday afternoon. Her place III th'
office has been filled by Miss Lena
Gregory of Augusta. Mrs. toWan mas
decided for the present to devote her
attention to housekeeping.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Miss Margaret Hussey, who had
been passing the Christmas vaca-
ton in this city with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. f. A. Hussey Of q Bangor
street, has returned to Mt Holyoke
college to resume her studies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Richard T. Ryan, clock repairer at
the II. p. Lowell store. who is suffer
ing from a severe cold at his home
on Willow street was reported yester-
day to be improving and will prob
ably be able to resume his duties
within a few days Mr.. Ryan's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ryan are
also confined to the house by an at
tnck OF tho grin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Clyde Bickford of Portland lor,
mer conductor on the Maine Cehtf"i
Railroad but who is now engaged III
other business. has been in the city
for the past two days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur F.. Gilman have
the sympathy of friends in the death
Of their infant daughter. Elsena T..
which occurred Thursday morning at
their home, 20 Federal street, aged
three days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Fred Blanchette returned Thursday
to Springfield, Mass where he is en-
ployed, after passing a vacation of
10 days in this city with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Blanchette, 48
Mill street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

William H. Lucas Of this city has
passed his preliminary examinations
here for apprentice seaman in the
United States Navy and has gone to
Portland for his second examination
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
Gard Of Thanks

| wish to thank my many friends for
the beautiful cards and presents l re-
ceived on my birthday. Dec. 30th
MRS. HANNAH S. DUDLEY.
iani-lt*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

William H. Edwards Of New York
city, an attorney, was a caller Thurs
day at the courthouse.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
Disabled by ScAld and Sprain

Rev. J. w. Williams, pastor OF the
United Baptist church at Blaine. while
shaking his coal stove. upon which was
heating a pail Of water to thaw out pipes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Sergt. Norman Young Of Motor
Truck Co. 325 left Thursday morning
for Aver. Mass, after passing a few
days furlough at Manchester with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert 4.
YOUNG
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Mrs. Harold E. Weeks Of Fairfield is
visiting IN this city as the guest of
Mrs. Edward B. Hinckley, Stone
street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

The over night occupants of the cell
room at the police station Wednesday
were three wanderers who came in for
a nights lodging, one of whom had a
badly frozen finger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Judge Of Probate Harold E. Cook is
passing a few days in Aroostook
county, where he is speaking at meet
ings of mems clubs of the Episcopal
parishes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Mrs. John S. Everett went Thurs
day afternoon to Bangor for few
days visit with her sister. Mrs. " A.
Anderson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Nilfred Cote left Thursday morn
ing for Ormond. Fla. where he has
accepted position in a hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Frank Donnelly Of Vassalboro passed
portion Of Thursday in this city on
matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

Campbell Keene went Thursday
morning to Brunswick for few days
visit with friends at Bowdoin College.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-04

w. S. Washburn Of Guilford was in
this city awhile Thursday on matters
OF a business nature.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
BY The Associated Press.

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, Monday April 1.-The Ger
man attack along the Scarpe river on
March 28 had as its objective the city
OF Arras and the formidable Vimy
ridge, Careful plans were laid and the
attack was supported by very heavy
assault south and southwest Of Arras,
units Of at least eleven German divisions
beng employed here.
II may be seen therefore that the
German plans were far-reaching, but
the main result they achieved was to
swell the already great total of their
casualties.
At about 3 o'clock on the morning Of
March Is German artillery OF all CALI
bers opened terrific bombardment
against the British positions. II was
obvious that the enemy intended to at
tack and at $50 o'clock the British
eunners unloosed All avalanche Of steel
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
BRITISH

LONDON, April 2-TM text Of
the British official statement today
follows:
I'm the course Of the fighting
yesterday in the area between the
Avre and the Luce rivers we
captured fifty prisoners and thir-
teen guns. A large number Of Ger
man dead were found on the ground
In ttis locality, and two counter
attacks attempted by the enemy
later In the day we're broken up
with heavy loss by our artillery. A
German battery In action In this
ares was successfully engaged at
short-rsnge and sileneed by our ma
chine yuns.
A Eecessful local enterprise
carried ou, ~ - IN Che neighbor-
hood OF Hebuferne resulted In the
capture Of seventy three prisoners
and three machine guns. Many
Germans were Killed IN this opera
tion also and 4 hostile counter at
tack during the afternoon was COM
pletely repulsed,
"On the remainder of the front
successful raids, in which we Sc
cured several prisoners and killed
a number OF the enemy, were car
ried out in the neighborhood of
Acheville and Hollebeke."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
MUNICIPAL JUDGE SENDS
LIQUOR CASES HIGHER UP

Backing his statement of Saturday
that the municipal court will not settle
cases of bootIeggers, Judge Mitchell
this morning did everything In his
power to have four charged with trans
porting sent to the proper courts of
Justice in cases of that nature John
McGarrah, Mrs. Sam Carter, John Dug
ger and A. Shadrick, who we're ar
rested last night on the 900 block Of
East First street by Officers Cogswell
and Heep, were each fined $40 and costs
N the municipal court this morning on
, charge of Transporting, were ordered
held Tor the county and were also or
dered held for federal authorities. This
action will be taken in all future boot
legging or transporting cases.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
Kaiser Aimed to Take Arras
and Vimy Ridge in One Blow
In Attack Begun on March 2S

against every known place Of assembly
the Germans might be using.
Shortly after 7 o'clock the enemy ad-
vanced. They came forward slowly
and deliberately in full marching Of
der. Each iafsntryman carried rations
for six days, two blankets and an extra
pair of boots, indicating that the at
tack was in deadly earnest. The com
pany commanders were mounted and
the infantry was followed closely by the
artillery,
On the extreme north the storm cen
ter lay between Gavrelle and Oppy, the
Germans pivoting on Oppy. The Ger
mans lost terribly in the heavy fight
ing which lasted all day, during which
the British fell back to line between
Bailleul and Wiilerval. The German
attacks against these positions were fu-
tile, Elsewhere north Of the river the
troops stood their guard and pushed
forward slightly Friday and Saturday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
Loan Rally Dates
Are Set for County

II, G. Oliver, in charge Of III. speak.
ers bureau for Oklahoma county 10 the
Liberty loan campaign, announces that
tonight G. A. Paul will speak at cons
solidated school No. 4, Harlin T. Deus
pree at Prairie Queen school, N. G.
Meister in school district No. IS, Janss
S. Twyford at Britton and v Z Mae
Inness in school district No. 50, four
miles south Of this city.
Oliver announces the speakers fot
the series of patriotic Liberty loan rail-
lies throughout the county to be held
Saturday afternoon, next Frank ].
Wikoff at Edmond; Elmer L. Fulton.
Judge H. |. Stuart, Arcadia ;
Senator Robert Burns, Choctsw; v =.
Maclnness Harrah Jones is to have
a rally Saturday afternoon with its
speaker to be announced later.
Thursday evening Nels Darling will
address a patriotic meeting At Britton.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
US.TROOPSTOBE BESANDWLCHED With ALLIES
Only Ia Percent
of Corn Exports
Sent to Europe

WASHINGTON. April 2-Only a.
OOO.OOO Of the l0OOOOOOO bushels Of
Americas 1917 corn crop needed by the
allies, has gone forward, as shown in
export figures compiled today by the
food administration. Last year at this
time 64,OOO,0OO bushels had been
shipped
The decrease is attributed to lack OF
rail and ocean transportation There
will be no shipments during the next
two months, it was said, because al
this time Of year corn spoils in transit
Later exports will be resumed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
WISCONSIN VOTE
APPEARS HEAVY
FOR sENAToRsA|P
Repu bIiCan Leader Claims
Lenroot Victory

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. April IRE
ports from the four corners OF the state,
from Milwaukee west to La Crosse on
the Mississippi river and from Osh-
kosh north 10 Superior. showed a heavy
early vote today in the senatorial
election
II was reported that the wet and dry
question In many localities is instri-
mental In augmsnting the vote. Harry
G. Hogan, representing the republican
national committee here, said the vot-
ing favored the republican senatorial
candidate, Irvine L. Lenroot.
Davies and Berger Vote.
Joseph 4. Davies, the democratic
nominee, went TO Madison to vote,
Victor l.. Berger. the socialist candi-
date voted In Milwaukee among the
earliest.
The gossip which practically conceded
the Milwaukee municipal election to
Mayor Daniel w. Hoan, socialist
changed in the last twenty y-four hours
and the tip went around among friends
OF Percy Braman, republican, the non
partisan msyoralty candidate, for the
first time to pick up some Of the easy
Hoan money"
Hosn Joined Socialists.
II was said that had Hoan not sub
scribed to the socialist platform he
would have been elected practically
without opposition, as his administration
has been satisfactory to all parties, but
BrsmaH made a telling drive against
his alignment with the Berger element,
and the heavy vote was said to indicate
that the voters were placing country
above city and voting against socialism
to put Milwaukee right in the eyes Of
the country.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
Hun Spies Spoil
Our Gas Masks,
Senator Charges

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Charges
that German spies are interfering with
the manufacture of gas masks intended
for use in France, we're made in the
senate today by Senator Thomas Of
Colorado who declared that in one
factory 2.oO0 out Of 5000 masks were
found defective. Even after the defec-
tive ones had been discarded a num-
Der later were found packed with those
that had passed inspection he said.
Senator Thomas declared ,be masks
had been damaged by small perfofa-
tons and asserted the work was done
by persons in the factory He said this
Is only sample of the work that is
being done by German agents in this
country.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
Big BRITISH Snip
IS REPORTED SUNK

BOSTON, April 2-The sinking of
the British steamer Carlisle Castle, pre-
sumably by a German submarine, while
on a voyage from this country for a
foreign port, was reported in shipping
circles here today Boston exporters
notified marine underwriters that they
had been advised of the loss of the
vessel but had no information regard
ing the fate of the crew.
The ship was under charter to the
Cunard line and carried war supplies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
First Ferris Ship
Will Take Ways
at Houston Soorf

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The firss
wooden ship Of the shipping boards
standard Ferris type, to be launched In
gulf waters, will go overheard from ths
ways Of the Universal Shipbuilding
company Of Houston, Texas, April !.
Miss Nina Cullinan, daughter Of John
S, Cullinan, president Of the HousssH
chamber Of commerce, will be sponsor.
The vessel Is OF $500 tons. -
To date seventeen shipsH beca
launched. Four took 4 IlGter lask
week, three from Oregon ship yards and
one at Tacoma. .I
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-02
New State Tire Agencies.

John Watt, who opened a branch OF
the United States Tire company here
four years ago, departed today for
Cleveland to complete final arrange
ments with the Miller Rubber company
to establish the state agencies for that
company in Oklahoma and Arkansas
with headquarters in this city. The new
agency will have its offices and show
rooms at sll North Broadway, and will
be opened May |.