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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
MORE GERMAN PROPERTY SOLD

New York, Nov 2C.-A. Mitchell
Palmer, alien property custodian, has
ordered sold at auction today the Am
erican Metal Company and the Bosch
Magnetic Company, both German own
ed concerns The American Metal
Company is a $25.000. 600 corporation
chartered in 1887. 1t handles metals
and chemicals and its main office is
given as 81 Broadway. The company
controls corporations in New York.
Ohio and Colorado.
The Bosch Magnetic Company, with
plants at Plainsfeld, n. j., and
Springfield Mass, is a $J.000,000 cor
pOration. Carl L. Schurz, of New
York whose father fed from Germany
during the revolution of 184S, was
president Of the company when it
was taken over by Mr. Palmer last
April An investigation developed
that Robert Bosch was the chief
owner of the stock and that the other
heavy stockholders were resident Ger
mans.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
UNSETTLED CONDITION IN
GERMANY MAY MEAN WAR
German Chickens Come Home to Roost in Form
Of Red Guard and Trouble is Undoubtedly
Brewing

Amsterdam, Nov. 27.-The struggle
between the German moderates and
radicals over the question of whether
there shall be or shall not be a con-
stitutional assembly is new in full
swing.
The radicals having suffered set
back through the federal conference
at Berlin. are working energetically
to win the masses
Their every move has been in mi
tatiOn of Russia s red guard and today
they took another leaf from the lie,
nine-Trotzky book by summ0ning the
German pan-soviet council to meet
in Berlin December 10
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

As a counter measure the Ebert
Fehrenbach, of the Reichstag. to sum
mon the old parliament for immediate
session.
Fehrenback said ne would do 50
provided the Reichstag was granted
full military protection
Military protection, however, must
be granted by the soldiers and work.
mems council in which all executive
power now rests.
Conditions indicate civil war be,
tween the conservatives and radicals
is not impossible.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
New York Threatened With War
of Her Own Yesterday

New York, Nov. 27.-Lawlessness
en- the part of the soldiers and sailors
and threats OF the police to use even
machine guns against them was con
tanned in a complaint sent by the
New York police to Secretary Daniels
and Secretary OF War Baker.
Anti-red flag demonstrations by the
soldlers at the socialist meetings
iSst night and today is the immedi.
ate cause of the complaint
serious trouble has been narrowly
aVerted and the disturbances may
yet cause bloodshed
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
5ALLlN's PLAN ACCEPTED

London. Nov. 27.-The German gov
ernment has adopted the program
framed by the late Albert Ballin. di.
rector Of the Hamburg American line
and the ship owners union, binding
Germany to build ships exclusively
for the allies at fixed prices in return
for which Germany will retain her
merchant feet, says a dispatch to the
Daily Express from Amsterdam.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
BOMBING RAIDS OVER
GERMANY NUMBER 700

London, Nov. 26-Statistics pnb-
lished relative to the work Of the
independent air forces show that
during the thirteen months preced-
ing the armistice. the astonishing
number of 7O9 bombing raids were
made by British aviators over Ger.
man territory.
There were 374 raids on large Ger
man towns; 209 on German airdromes
established for the defense Of the
Rhine. and 126 on other military OBJ
iectives The lists Of large towns
visited shows that hfty-two were
bombed during the period IN all 7S7
tons of bombs were dropped
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Mr. Bernard Koonce arrived home
on Tuesday afternoon for a ten days
furlough from the navy yards at
Charleston He was met here by his
father, Judge Koonce, of Sumter
county, who is leaving for oversea
duties in the Y. NJ. c. A. at an early
date Bernard has been the victim
of flu and has been quite III without
letting the family know anything
abont it; however. he is looking very
wen now. Judge Koonce returned to
his office duties late in the afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Misses Donnie and Ola Sims re-
ceived a card and letter yesterday
from their brother. Corporal Lawton
Sims, in France, giving the pleasing
information that he was well and very
greatly enjoyin gthe beauties for the
section where he was at that time To-
Gated.
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Plans Provide for Six Weeks
Absence of President

Washington, Nov. 26-Ccmplete ar
rangements for President Wilson 3
trip to France to attend the peace
have been made He now
plans to not be gone more than six
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
TRAINING CAMP AT YALE
is ORDERED IscoNTINuED

New Haven, Conn, Nov 22.-The
students army training corps in
training at Yale were today ordered
disbanded by Marshal General Crow.
er This offer may Immediately ex-
tend to all colleges of the country.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Lieut. Gen. Kraft Won Dellmenfir-
gen was in command of the forces
which on several occasions defeated
the Rumanian army, and finally join
ed other Teutonic armies advancing
on Bucharest in 1916 He received
the Order Pour le Merite from the
German emperor.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
GETTING THEM ALL

London, Nov PA total of ia
German submarines have so far been
brought to British ports and surrend-
dered to the allies, according to an of
fetal report by the admiralty today
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
GENERAL DELLMENFINGEN
REPORTED UNDER ARREST

Berne, Nov 27.-It is reported from
the frontier that the well known Ba-
varian Lieutenant General Kraft Won
Dellmenhngen, Who took prominent
part in the Rumanian campaign, was
recently arrested at Ulm, Wurttem.
berg, and brought to the fortress at
Neu- Ulm
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

weeks.
The administration today denies
that censorship of the press is con
templated The peace ENJOYS will be
announced as soon as the number is
fully decided upon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Mrs. NJ. NJ Dunn left yesterday aft
ernoon for several weeks visit to
her mother, Mrs. ]. ]. Wallace in
Tampa.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Mrs. l. A. Dormand and family are
spending Thanksgiving in Lakeland
with relatives. They will return home
e&oex Saturday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Mr.. Il. c. Cameron and two fine lit.
tie sons Harry and Allen, left
wednesday afternoon for a short stay
III columbus, Ca, going especially to
spehu thanksgiving with the little
boys grandmother
mr. {. F. Winston is spending to.
oay in Jacksonville combining bust.
ness with pleasure.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
100000 IN VICTORY SING


New York. Nov 27.-Under the di-
raetion of 100000 members of the
national council Of women victory
sings" viii be held in every part Of
America at the same time tomorrow
In every city in the country at 4
o'clock Washington time everyone is
asked to rise and sing the Star
Spangled Banner" 1t is hoped 10
blend millions of voices in one ma
tiOnal chorus at the same hour
WEATHER FORECAST
For Florida Unsettled Thursday;
probably rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
VETERANS DAY
Observed on June 20 by
Canaan Grange

Canaan. Me, June 21.-Canaan
Grange observed on Thursday, June
20, its annual Veterans day, Gus
tom probably observed by no other
secret order in Maine but an annual
event at Canaan. Members Of the
Grand Army or participants in the
Civil War struggles living in any
part of Maine were the guests in
vited. The early part of the forenoon
was spent in greetings and by IL
O'Clock a good sized gathering of vet
Grams had gathered on the lawn Of
the Grange hall property. Among
those present We're: George W. Pat
ten and George ". Narncy, Pittsfeld,
members of the 10Th Maine. and Grin
Soule PittsfieId. 10Th Maine: Frank
Rolfe, Post IS. Clinton; Isaac Kim
ball. Clinton; Almon Smith. Canaan;
Perry Brown, Tye Weber. Nathan
Pratt, Clinton: Manley Holt, Hinck-
ley; Augustus Bradbury, Ezra Me
Intire, ". L. Holmes, Fairfield; Viii
son Hail, Benton; John Goodwin,
Hartland; John Weymouth. Clinton
Gardiner Eastman. Clinton Jas. A.
Priest, Canaan; Major John W.
t'ogler. W. II. Emery. y. A. Withee,
sullivan Russell. Frank Bickford,
Skowhegan. Harry Bradbury of
Fairfield was among the QUITO town
Sons of Veterans present, while out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
'eb2. sat.lyr.

the wrinkles, relaxes the muscles
and puts vim, pep and ginger into
week weary body.
How refreshed and renewed You
will feel. And by the way, did you
know that wise old scientists have
discovered that a laugh improves iii
gestion? Fact,
Don't bother with the details of to-
days picture Snowflake our word
for il that YOU will get your moneys
worth and more too. The big pic
ture, Society for Sale" is a clever
comedy drama of love. romance and
English high life. An interesting
story Of a former modiste's model,
Gloria SWANSON, who tries to buy
her way into high social standing
A good natured, thriftless, English
society man. the clever and original
actor, William Desmond who is
dead broke, offers to introduce her
TO social circles AS his tiancee. After
that things begin TO happen in be
wildering fashion. An clopement. an
automobile accident with startling
disclosures create enough interest and
excitement to satisfy the most faStid-
ious screen fan.
Other enjoyable films are Pearl
White in the House of Hate"
"Broncho Billy's Wild Ride" and a
Triangle comedy "a Dogs Own
Tale Some program.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
SOMERVILLE

Mrs. Caro- Z. Turner was Fri.
day an all day guest OF Mrs. Flor.
ence Fuller, Palermo.
Mrs. Lucy Glidden OF Palermo
was business caller in town Mon
day.
B. D. Brown OF Palefmo has beer
hauling wood from Colby Brothers
mill.
Mrs. Aurilla Stevens has returned
to Dexter Turner's, Palermo, &c
work for a while.
John Ripley and Arthur D. Fish
both Of Appleton. were in town
Tuesday en- route for Weeks Mills
Mrs. Ripley, who is in poor health
and has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. a. NJ. Jackson. returned home
with them. Mr.. Fish's sister-in-
law, Mrs. Caro- Turner, took an auto
trip to Weeks Mills with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. {. D. Turner and in
FAINT son were callers at f. A. Turn
cr's Wednesday. Mr.. Turner has
recently had his car put in first class
repair and was obliged to go to
Portland to get the gear.
The Misses Leona and Irma
Boynton were guests of their little
friend Miss Marie Turner after
school Wednesday night.
Colby Brothers have moved their
families to Coopers Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
Androscossin Grange.

Androscoggin Grange, Greene, met
in regular session Thursday night
with several pro tenn officers in the
chairs. The investigating commit
tee reported favcrably on the names
Of three candidates and they were
elected to become members of the
Grange.
Several new names were pro-
posed for membership and referred
TO the investigating committee. The
resignation Of Worthy Master Jack
son was submitted and accepted.
After the usual routine business, the
Grange was closed in the Fourth de-
gree and re-opened in the First with
out form and the First and Second
degrees We're conferred upon q large
class Of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
Oranges
Lewiston Granqe.

The regular meeting OF Lewiston
Grange was held Thursday night
Officers pro tenn were: Master. Harry
Crowley; overseer y. E. Mills; lee
turcr, Alice Lewis, Pomona,
Josephine Murphy. and lady assistant
stewart Saphronia Whittier.
The proceeds of the strawberry
festival We're turned into the treas
ury and announced, s4.17. MIR. and
Mrs. Adams were appointed as a
committee to drape the charter for
the late George w. Jordan. H. j.
Carville and Augustus Chadbourne
We're appointed as a committee on
resolutions on the death of Mr. Jor-
dan.
At the meeting next week the
Third and Fourth degrees will be
conferred upon a large class Of
candidates. Permission was granted
for the school of the Crowley dis
trict to have the use Of the hall for
their graduation exercises, Thursday
afternoon at , o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
Solid Rock Granue.

Solid Rock Grange met Tuesday
evening with the worthy master in
the chair.
Literary program: Song by
Grange; clippings, Elizabeth Cation;
reading, Lizzie Simpson: topic How
to Improve the Pastures" opened by
Q. L, Booker and spoken on by the
men present: current events, Sadie
Booker: song, by the chorus: read
ing. Elizabeth Snow.
The flower contest with the mem
bers is divided into three groups
Harriet Cox. Elizabeth Cation and
Luther Pennc.l were appointed q
committee for a social at the hal
July >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
THE "M|LL|kENS"
BLAME THEIR J|Nx
FOR LOSS OF VOTES
Ballots Failed
to Arrive After
2 V cry Preparation
Had Been Made bv
Col. Balentine Of the
56th Pioneer Infan-
try M e n Deenlv
Disappointed

The Journal is permitted - 49,,
'ne PERSONAL letter of mem
n u the 'oth Pioneer Infantry 0st
MAINE n, !. Al stationed At snar
'ahours' :. c., the following.
The men of the 5sth were deen,v
disappointed last Monday becans. of
,he failure of the primary ballots n
arrive. They did not kno, 20
curse whose fault it was that thew
We're robbed of the privilege of yot-
ing IN 1'he primary election. but thew
We're inclined to blame it on tho
Maine department of State, the Ex-
press company. or the Jinx that ha G
hept ,hem waiting and hoping Tor
almost year. always to he disan-
pointed in their expectancy of eoin,
across.
After Colonel 4. r. Ealentine ha d
met IN every possible wav scvera,
pages of instructions ..nd REQUESTS 70
cooperate with the Maine State De
paftment. the Mnlike!Is failed t. &c,
even chance 10 vote.
Col Balentine had made ovar1,
possible preparation, incIudne NO.
ices TO be read at formations and
posted on company bulletin boards.
and the appointment of Lieut.. Frank
f. Southland of Augusta as "Elec,inp
Off1cer.' Organization was perfected
for efficient handling of the work
and Col BaIentine. had sent formal
notification Of his readiness to the
Maine Department of State and the
War Department.
"All day Monday the express Of
fees were kept in close communica
ton but the ballots failed to arrly,
and much disappointmel was voited
by the hu1dreds who desired 10 vote
IN this primary
fNote-We are Informed by the
Maine Department of State, that the
ballots were shipped by express on
June 10. We are not surprised that
they failed to arrive. The Journal
has suffered several days delay on
important packages to and from Bos
ton of late. Indeed express and mail
service seem to be coming to the L.
\. & w. Street Railway "schedule."-
Gditorl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
LIMERICK Valley Pomona.

The following program was carried
out at the meeting Of LIMERICK Valley
Pomona with st George Grange Ad-
dress of welcome. James Glchrest; re-
Spouse, II. y. Brazier; singing, Grange;
reading, Mary Nash; piano solo.
Carlene Brazier; reading, James Gil
chrest; talk, Harold Nash; reading.
James Riley; vocal solo. Lillian
Coomhs; address, f. H. Danforth;
singing, Grange; readings. Winslow
Robinson. Scott Rackliffe; dialogue.
Sisters Nash and Taylor. The local
Grange furnished the evening program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

this Grange home is situated is con-
sidered one suitable as it is among
the hills and mountains, with seen
cry unsurpassed. The railroad pass
es through the little village of Byron
en- route for the lakes, giving the
people a grand outlet each way. The
meeting was called to order by W.
NJ. Briggs, all officers but treasurer
and steward being present. The en-
tire forenoon was taken up with
business. The noon hour as usual
was one Of pleasure, an excellent
dinner being served by the members
OF the entertaining Grange. Resum-
ing work in the afternoon the Fifth
degree was conferred upon a class
OF six. Mira. Gertrude I-add was or
ganist Of the day. John AsSenautt
sang and responded to an encore.
Mrs. John Briggs gave a fine paper
on Care and Marketing of Chick
ems" Mrs. Briggs is one of the
poultry breeders who makes the
business pay. Discussions followed
this paper, many taking part. Then
came song by Mrs. Arthur Hods-
don with encore. W. NJ. Briggs gave
an interesting talk along lines of
agriculture and Grange work. Mem
hers from the several oranges pres
ent also had remarks OF interest.
The lecturer. with the membership,
then had a lesson on tie history of
the lead pencil. Rosie Toucett sang
delightfully."- and responded to an en-
core. The day had passed all too
quickly. Several numbers on the
program had to be omitted as the
hour was late and many were a long
distance from home. The meeting
for August will be at the Andover
Grange, with Lone Mt Grange,
August 81. It is hoped DR.. G. NJ
Twitchen will be present at that
meeting, A rising vote of thanks
was given North Star Grange for it's
grand welcome and hospitality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
Mrs. Julia A. PetteneiII, East Jay

Mrs Julia Amanda Pettingill died
Thursday at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rufus c. Stone of Stones
Corner, East Jay. Me, aged SO years.
The deceased was born at st. Adams,
Me, May ]. 1886. In 1860 she married
Joseph Pettingill, railroad con-
tractor, who built many Of the roads
of the South and Middle West previ-
GUS TO 1860. Mrs. Pettingill was a
leading member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.for nearly so years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

The hours Of daylight have now
reached their maximum length for
the year, IS hours and 80 minutes,
which length they reached on
Thursday, June 30, having increased
six hours and Al minutes since last
Christmas time. They will remain
the same until next Tuesday. June %.
when they will decrease one min
ute. BY the end of the month they
will have decreased three minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Augusta Lodge. No. 14l. L. and a
NJ, will hold a special communica-
ton ST. Johns Sunday, June 23, al
$50 a. NJ. for attending divine serv-
ices at the Green street Methodist
Episcopal church. Sermon by Rev
Willis j. Layton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
SIDNEY

LAKEsHoRE-All members o, the
Boys and Girls Club of Sidney are
requested to meet at the residence OF
President George s Shaw on the Bart
lett road at s o'clock Wednesday eve
ming, June g. to elect officers and tran
sact any other necessary business. All
others are invited 10 attend who wish
&c join the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

The swimming tests for the boys
and girls who have completed the les
sons at the Y. NJ. c. A., have been
postponed until the early part of next
week. The boys will hold their tests
Monday afternoon and the girls on
Tuesday afternoon. Each one who
passes these tests will be given but
ton with the following wording l
learned to swim at the y. NJ. {. A.
building"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

Hon. j. c. Hartman of Ston.ngton
was visitor in the city Monday.
Mr.. Hartman, who is a candidate for
state Senator from Hancock county.
has recently returned with Mrs. Har-
man from trip to Hebron, where
their son graduated from Hebron
Academy, and from Augusta. where
they stopped on the return home
Messenger, Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
All Souls Church (Unitarian)

Prof Herbert c. Libby of Colby
College will conduct the morning
services at 1880 at All Souls church
tomorrow morning.
This Will be the last service until
the first of September, the church be-
ing closed during July and August
as has been the custom for the vaca-
ton months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

The graduating exercises of the
Cony High school last evening at
City hall was the closing feature of
me spring term of the Augusta
schools and now the boys and girls
can devote their time to the enjoy
ment of the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

Friday morning was cold hut not
so cold as that of Thursday. Some
dicatcd Is and so above zero. but
there were no reports of a killing
frost like that of Thursday which
did so much damage to vegetation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

Harold Condor of Los Angeles. Cal.
VINO had been passing a month at his
summer home at Smithheld. was in
TINS city Friday as the guest of his
brother, Secretary Frank E. Condor
OF the local Y NJ. G. A. leaving in the
evening on his return trip to his home
at Los Angeles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
Msrren GRANGE.

Warren Grange held its regular meet
ing Tuesday evening, June i. Bro.
Avery p. Starrett Of White Oak Grange
was a welcome visitor. Grange voted
70 adopt resolutions in favor of having
the manufacture Of beer stopped during
the war in order to save sugar. -four
and coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
New Century Pomona.

The June meeting OF New Cen
fury Pomona was hel1 at Byron
Wednesday with North Star Grange.
This was the first Pomona held in
this new hall, although the hall is
not completed, it is all right for use
and there vas large company to
see and be seen. The SPOT where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

Mrs. NJ. X. Elvin and Mrs. Philip
Fraser of Augusta have been in
Bath this week, guests of Mrs. Fras-
ers mother. Mrs. Grace Albertson
Mrs. Fraser was formerly Miss Edna
Moulton of Bath and is now a war
bride, her husband now being in
France.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22

Seth Williams Independent Relief
Corps will hold its annual picnic with
Mrs. Lippincott at Hammond's Grove
on Monday June "a Members take
the 10 o'clock Winthrop car and
stop at the Hammond station, All
bring lunches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-22
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL

Society for Sale an Amusing Story
Of Love and Adventure Among
"Enolsnd's 4oo"-Pearl White IN
the blouse Of Hate'-"Broncho
eilly's Wild Ride" and a Dogs
Own Tale"
Saturdays program at the Colonial
will he a riot of fun thrills and ex-
citement-a fitting male to the
weeks big daily programs.
Manager Williamson loves the chill
dren and keeps them right in mind
in hooking his Saturday films. OF
course the grown ups are not for
gotten, either, and you will find q
program today that will please both
old and young. Lots of bright,
breezy, clean. crisp comedy stuff
laugh getters, everyone. Just the
kind of program that smoothes out