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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

that makes any corn on earth peel right
off like a banana skin-and that's magic
"Gets-1t" Tight shoes and dancing
even when you have a corn need not
disturb you if you apply a few drops of
"Gets-It" on the corn or callus. You
want corn-peeler. not corn fooler.
You don't have to fool with corns-you
peel them right off with your fingers by
using "Gets-It." Cutting makes corns
grow and bleed. Why use irritating
salves or make bundle Of your toe
with tape or bandages? Why putter
and still have the corn? Use "Gets-It"
your corn-pain is over. the corn is a
"goner" sure as the sun rises.
"Gets-It." the guaranteed. money back
corn-remover, the only sure way, costs
E. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago Ill. Sold
in Augusta and recommended as the
worlds best corn remedy by John
Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
How Old Are You
By Your Hair

You may be thirty in years. but II you
are bald-headed. gray. or your hair Is
dry brittle, scraggly and ugly-looking,
people will surely take you to be many
years older.
When your hair becomes faded. dry,
streaked and scraggly, when 1t falls out
badly and new hair cannot grow, the
roots should be Immediately vitalized
and properly nourished. To do this
quickly, safely and at little expense
there is nothing so effective as Partisan
sage Qiuuid form which you can get at
all good drug and toilet counters.
It's guaranteed to abolish dandruf1-
stop scalp itch and falling hair and pro-
mote a new growth or money refunded.
It's in great demand by discriminating
won. en- because it makes the hair 80
soft lustrous, easy to arrange attrac-
tiveiy and appear heavier than 1t reaiiy
is.
A message with Partisan sage ~ d
real delght-easy to use. not sticky or
greasy, and delicately perfumed-an an
tiseptic liquid free from DANGEROUS m.
xredients and guaranteed not to color
the hair or scalp. II you want soou
looking hair and plenty OF ~ D! az
means use Partisan sage-a NIUE al'en.
ton now insures beautlful mar ~ 20 90
years to come.-Adv. sepIi]D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
ELLIOT S. BOARDMAE

Sergeant Clarence +. Abbott of
China, Me, who is in France with
the H. d. >, 4th Army Corps, writes
Is follows to friends.
France, Aug. 10, 1918.
Just line this morning while
am waiting for transportation.
wanted to let you know l am well
and that I haven't forgotten all my
old friends in Maine.
For several days l have been on a
large convoy as a mechanic and be-
love me it is no cinch.
| haven't received any mail since
the 18th of June and no one knows
how glad l shall be when get a let
ter.
Well, summer is fading away and
winter will soon be here. Winters in
France arc not as cold as in Maine
but they are just as disagreeable.
It's rain, mud and sleet all of the
time.
1ou are probably getting lots Of
good news now but just wait until
the Sammies get in full swing The
tide will surely turn and turn quick
/ must call this letter off for this
time. Remember me to all and do
write often.
Yours as ever,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
HE'S READY FOR SERVICE, TOO

Probably this sturdy young
ster will not grow up fast
enough to get into the present
war but if health and strength
count he certainly has the
makings of a good soldier. His
mother is Mrs. J. Rathjen, ass
Prospect Ave-, Pawtucket, R.
l., and she says that for over
two years she has used Father
Johns Medicine in her family
both for the youngster and the
other members of the family
with excellent results. Mrs.
Rathjen says she thinks there
is nothing better" and a few
Of her friends to whom she
has recommended the medicine
have had the same experience.
This pure, old fashioned FAM
lily medicine is nourishing,
wholesome and Strengthening.
1t has, superior food value
and is rich in the very clemens
which make flesh and strength.
1t is guaranteed free from a.
cohol or dangerous drugs a
any form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
The Maine Elections.
(Rostnn Transcript.)


The results Of the Maine elections
are full Of light and leading for
thoughtful people who take the
trouble to analyze the returns. The
Democrats were on the offensive.
Their detectives were the defeat OF
one Republican United States sena-
Tor. four Republican congressman. a
Republican governor, a Republican
Legislature and other Republican
State and county officers. The Dem
ocratic argument was that only by
the election Of Democrats to both
houses of Congress and in the State
was it possible to support the Pres
ident in the war" The Republican
defensive on the stump was that ref
erence to the record revealed that
war legislation at Washington rec
commenced by the President hao re-
peatedly been saved from failure in
both houses by Republican votes.
with the Maine delegation we'll in the
lead. They charged the Democrats
WITH "patrioteering" and contended
that personal loyalty to America did
not depend upon political allegiance
to any President or party. They
pointed to thousands Of Republicans
among the men of Maine with the
l,a& ~ no ~x,,,,y, tyoer
Of the war the President could count
upon the support Of Republican SEN
ton as surely as he could upon The
support of Republican soldiers and
sailors with the colors.
Apparently the people Of Maine are
of the Republican opinion. They have
reelected Senator Fernald and
Names four Republican congress
men and, with one exception, by in
creased pluralities over the record
breaking vote OF 1916. In the State,
Governor Millken has been re-elect
ed for second term by a reduced
plurality, the cut in his vote being
due to the vigor with which he has
enforced the laws of Maine as they
are written, regardless of their pres
ent popularity. Thirty Republicans
and one Democrat will make up the
next State Senate, a Republican gain
of four, and 112 Republicans and 80
Democrats in the next Republican
House, a Republican gain Of IA.
There never was any doubt about
| Names stand on the war. The rank
and file of Republicans and Demo-
| Gratis alike, there as elsewhere, have
been on the right side of the conflict
from the beginning. 1t was, there
! fore, a tactical blunder for the Dem
ocratic politicians of the State to at
tempt "patrioteering" campaign
| by mixing politics with patriotism.
J Names men voted yesterday to keep
on the job public survants at Wash
| ington md ir the State whose votes
and work for the war have voiced
the war sentiment of the Maine peo-
pie There are no ''cuckoos" III the
Maine delegation at Washington. Its
| members have not hesitated to criti-
else where they believed criticism
would ficlp the winning Of the war.
The overwhelming approval their
course has received at the hands Of
their constituents will not be with
! out its effect far beyond the b0unda-
ries of the State of Maine. This is the
peoples war, net the war of any
President or party. That is the warn
ina of the Maine elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

peal to greed and vice, and who
pledged their faith in Hun methods
of political warfare.
To us the last Maine election was
the greatest triumph for Republican
principles and living up to profess
sions of party and leaders. that
generation has known. The victory
is more sweeping in all its moral at
tributes, is wider and deeper than
the Republican party has known, IN
Maine or elsewhere, in recent years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
Editorial Comment

mon&thurs-noy2S

(Biddeford Record, Democratic)
The Stand by the President" APP
peal did not cut any figure in the
vote for Senator and congressman,
except as it emphasized the senti-
ment among Republicans that their
delegation now representing Maine at
Washington is standing behind the
President. Otherwise Republicans
would have cut their own candidates.
There are plenty Of them in Maine
patriotic enough to do that if patriot
ism demanded such a course. There
was no need of it Wednesday. The
Maine men in Congress all have good
records in support of the war. The
Outlook did not get them all into its
original white list" made Zip from
the National Security Leagues chart
but they were entitled to such CLASH
fication, and the Outlook in its last
weeks number amended the original
list to include them. The result OF
the voting shows that the Outlook's
mistake did not ht.rt the Republican
Congressional candidates. The peo-
pie evidently follow the records OF
their congressman more closely than
the politicians give them credit for.
McGillicuddy's report on prepared
ness and war is not what it ought to
be. There was no fooling the voters
in the Second district about that. The
stand by the President" eXhortion
did not demand a political overturn
in Maine this year. II the exigency
had been SO great as that Washing
ton would have taken an interest in
the election. 1t did not turn an eye
in this , ERECTION. The appeal for
support of the President will be sat
isfied if the status quo in the present
Congress Is maintained in the next
Congress. 1t will cut more of a fig
ure when States with Democratic
delegations vote in November. po-
litical overturn in them sufficient to
give the Republicans control OF the
Senate and the next House would be
a real National misfortune. There is
no exaggerating the Interpretation
the German High Command would
put on such political reverse and
the effect it would have on strength
ening German morale and resistance.
But the voting for Congress in the
other States is likely to be what it
was in Maine. Democrats with good
war records will be reelected in gen.
eral. 1t is the war that the people
now have their minds on. and the re-
suit in Maine indicates that they do
not need much instruction from poll
ticians in sizing up the situation and
their responsibilities with reference
to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

They accept the inevitable the more
EQuickly peace and food will come;
THAT the time for an "arranged'
peace has gone by, and their choice is
now between a dictated peace or
forcible reduction to that point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
OUR VS.
OR cQUN1RY's SERVICE

The following letter is to the
Abenaki. Club of Augusta from I'd
Lieut.. Elliot S. Boardman of Co. G,
10th battalion. Goth engineers:
Oficers' Inn,
August 5, 1918
To the Abenaki Club, Augusta, Me.
Dear Members:
AS this is a real rainy afternoon
and drilling is over for today I'll take
advantage Of the rain and bore you
with a brief chat Since / left Scot
land in early June have not received
my X. Us so l am little behind on
the local happenings Of home. A.
Ellinwpod was here last week and he
saw Charles Georgaklis, but I was
busy somewhere and didn't have the
pleasure Of seeing someone recently
from home. Georgaklis and Horace
Parlin of Halloweil are both in the
company to which l have been as
signed. so there is someone from
home near me. Last week l saw
several men from various parts of
Maine with whom have played
baseball and basketball in former
times. The world seems very small
at the present time and it is becom-
ing rather a commonplace thing to
see some fellow whom l know.
Nevertheless it sure is good t. talk
with a fellow just over from home.
The camp q. which we are located
at present is very good and no one
could kick at conditions, considering
the state Of affairs. The food at the
messes might be improved at times
before. The Y. NJ. c. A. is certainly
doing splendid work for our men.
There are two or three large huts and
tents about the camp and there are
band concerts, vaudeville entertain
ments, speakers, and many other
varieties Of entertainment for Of
ficers and men. In fact, there is sell
dom an evening without some sort of
entertainment. There is a splendid
little hut where | am at present writ
ing, which has recently been opened
up for officers. Nice comfy chairs,
two pool tables, three fine shower
baths. writing tables, and the usual
'comfies' of a club. 1t sure is a
great place and the men in charge of
1t are 0. *. The shower baths are
extremely popular and in order to
get next. one should book up ahead
The men have practically the same
privileges, although not on quite
such luxurious style. 1t sure makes
fellow feel that home is not so
very far away, not half so far away
as it seemed from Scotland
We were sorry Jim Harvey didn't
remain over here with us, but he felt
he should return home. ] can assure
YOU there are many of us here now
who wanted to- return but there was
nothing to gain by SO doing
l had note from Jack Lathe not
SO very long ago and he is in France,
| think. He says he and l are going
to get together on his first leave and
/ surely endorse those sentiments.
We will have some visit when we Go
sec each other.
l should like to have a note from
any member who feels disposed to
write, for letters are much more sat
isfactory than papers. 1t does seem
pretty nice to hear from home. AL
though | left home before l had the
privilege of attending many social
gatherings | sure remember and
value the friends l have at home
Best wishes to all,
Sincerely,
ELLIOT S. BOARDMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Governor Mccall and Mayor Peters
of Massachusetts, and Boston respec-
lively, want liquor dealers to close
their places of business next Thurs
day, Registration Day, as a patriotic
duty. If patriotic" on that day why
not on all other days?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
CONSTANT PAIN
after EATING
The 1ortuTes Of Dyspepsia
Corrected by 'Fruit-a-tiVes"
ST. Martins.

Nol. iii :.
For two years, l suffered tortures
from Severe Dyspepsia. l had con-
slant pains after eating; pains down
the sides and back; and horrible bit :
ter stuff often came up in my mouth.
| tried doctors, but they did not help
me. But as soon as | started taking
'Fruit-a- tives Cor Fruit Liver Tab
lets) I began to improve and this
medicine. made Of fruit juices, re-
lieved me when everything else
failed"
MRS. HUDSON MARSHBANK.
soc. box. for $3.50, trial size Csc.
At dealers or from FRUIT A TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. y
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Apropos of the Kennebec Journals
query as to when the government will
get around to put George Creels por-
trait on money, we suppose George
cares not whose portrait is on the
money, so long as George gets the kale.
Colonel Condor. Manchester Union
George is some gardener.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Alfred E. Smith, New York Demo-
cratic gubernatorial nominee if elect
ed, would be the 18th Manhattan ISL
ander chosen governor Of the En-
pire state, which would be unlucky
for New York because of the num-
Der, and deplorable because Of the
party which he represents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The old notion that as Maine goes so
goes the country, was exploded in 1916.
Those who banked on Maine in Septem-
Der got a terrific jolt in November
Springfield Republican.
Yes, keeping us out of war made
disgusting progress in two months
that year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The funeral of Rev. Alfred
Pelletier of st. David, Madawaska,
formerly Of Lewiston, was held Tues
day at the church of SIS. Peter and
Paul at Lewiston. Bishop Walsh Of
Portland, Mgr. NJ c. McDonough of
Lewiston and Mgr. Hamel of Bidde-
ford were among those seated within
the alter rail, and more than 40
priests of the Maine diocese were in
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

One of go severely wounded British.
prisoners who have arrived in Rotter-
dam from Germany says a German SOL
der told him that if peace did not come
this winter the Kaiser would be shot.
The Kaiser probably realizes what de-
feat will mean for him.-Boston Globe.
Shooting, in any event?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
ISLANDERS, Walkers,
''Gets.It'' for corns

World Has Never Known Its Equal.
What will get rid of my corn?" The
answer has been made NY millions
there's only one corn-remover that you
can bank on that's absolutely certain,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

1t is doubtful whether the Longfel-
low house will be kept open to visi-
tors this year after the close of the
present month, says saunterer in the
Portland Express. 1t has been the
custom to keep the house open until
after the Maine Music Festival is
over but this year the festival will not
be held until the second week in Oc-
tober, which is a week later than
usual. The largest days attendance
Of visitors at the poets boyhood home
so far this season is las as compared
with 169 last season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The Redistribution pretense cost
Milliken the Devens and some other
camps vote, but the boys will learn
the truth in time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Are you between 10 and 20, or be-
tween 80 and SO, with sound feet
teeth, heart, lungs. liver and courage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
Deduction

Half jar of plum jam gone. 1t
must have been Tommy"
IT don't think So" said father Tom
nay would not have left the other half"
Lsu,svii,s Courier journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The baseball strike" was not a hit
but it was based on more diamonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Charles c. Harmon of Portland,
who frequently calls on old friends
at the Capitol in Augusta, which he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The Lewiston Sun also became dis
gusted with Democratic methods, and
gave the people credit for intelligence
and character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Angry Diner-''Waiter, there is a hair
in this butter!
Waitar-"Yes, that is a cows hair,
we always serve one with the butter
now to show that it is not oleomargar-
iue,''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The Portland Argus states that
Senator Frederick Hale has taken up
the matter of the calling Of 3rd In
fantry Of the Maine National Guard
with Assistant Secretary Crowell of
the war department and has arrang-
ed with him for further conferences
on this subject in the near future.
The united Maine delegation Will pre-
sent the facts to the war department
and seek To have this new regiment
mobilized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
SOLDIER BOYS

Mrs. Angie Rance Of North vass-
salcoro. Ne, has recently received
the following communica ton:
"Embarkation hospital, Camp Stu
art, Newport News, Va, Sept. 2,
1918.
Mrs. Angie Romeo,
North Vassalboro. Me.
Dear Madam:
Beg to advise that your son, Frank
D. Romeo has arrived at this hospital
from overseas and his condition is
good, Would advise you not to come
as it is expected that he will be
transferred to some general hospital
for treatment within a day or SO.
Will inform you what disposition is
made in his case.
BY direction Of Lieut.. Colonel
Terriberry:
Signed by F. B. CAMPBELL.
LIST Lieut., M. r. c.
Officer in charge Information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
Name Gossip
"of Old the Good Ships Thundered"

"of Old the Good Ships Thunderec
fEllis Parker Butler of The Vigiiante
0f old the good ships Numbered
I-non the mighty main;
Rrsye ships. they fought and blundere
And san, or fought again.
OF old the gallant seamen
They fought both hard and fair.
For men then fought like freemen
And death went share and share.
OF old the sea V. gloried
BY heroes of the wave.
By captains sung and stored,
BY valiant men and brave.
Now is that glory tainted,
That honor all undone;
Assassins, bloody-painted,
Sneak snake-like with the Hun.
Now murderers deep-hidden.
Kill women in the night,
And pirates, hidden,
Stay where they dare not fight
o Sea! so great in story,
Destroy the brood obscene.
Bring back your ancient glory
And make your bosom clean!
o Seamen, would you punish?
This verdict then be thine:
No pirate keel or Hunnish
Shall henceforth touch the brine!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The Italians of Lewiston, of whom
there are a considerable number, have
organized lodge of Sons Of Italy, to
be known as Christopher Columbus
Lodge. 1t has 81 charter members
The purpose of the order is the bet
terment of the Italians in America
Glasses in naturalization are main
tanned and the society does every
thing in it's power to familiarize Ital-
ians with American citizenship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

- q peace
inject it as we
methods. Il is
boat piracy
ospitaIs.
BIT who said the
e would be the
as at war. is
lodge all re-
burg is trying
and unity be-
The Kaiser is
ae launching Of
Austria and
czanin of Aus
be 1.-THE effort
o see oehead-
Fans festivities.
ling 1t more
e revolt that is
rian army.
Of the times
Prussianism Is
can be only
= only knows II
nat defeat Is in
Thy the allied
of the future
every move
cs and strategy
lie and hope out
p were kind fol
France and
bans might will
this fall. The
yately for win
IA peace drive
~ But they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

On one sixteenth of an acre George
F. Wixon Of Sidney, this year raised
% bushels Of large Pearl Of Savoy
potatoes, two bushels Of seconds and
two bushels Of small ones. This is at
the rate Of 432 bushels per acre and
shows that Aroostook's is not the
only spud soil Of Elaine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

A steer entered the side door of the
Wentworth garage at Sanford Thurs
day, and after he had been cornered,
made his exit through plate glass
window in front. The steer received
q cut across his nose. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Z z a ' Z a vi > "a
GOING We T-S.lQ "a.
NJ, t'ortla..d and boston
$50 A. NJ, harrington.
kuckianu, Portianu. BIS
ION, Montreal anu Cue.
Dec; s.3o A. Nj, Brups-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

o Allies. ere you sever
In this just oath agree:
No German ship shall ever
Again pollute the sea.