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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13
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William II has disappeared from
the stage Of international tragedy
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world mas had enough OF this hideous
criminal To call him mad is too
Kindly IA. does nat deserve sucb a
paints M"
Poet, painter. art critic, designer
OF buildings, sportsman. yachtsman,
hunter. speculstor Of all sorts, active
shareholder OF and diplomatic coun-
Clllor on armament contracts for
krupps. farmer and breeder Of stock
preacher. unstable diplomat though
dreaming dreams wherein Frederick
the Great Charles v, Thor and Odin
always figured. counselor. dictator
nd modcier OF the German armies
though never an able soldier public
speaker more than $500 speeches
and solemn declarations Of his are on
record and every minute OF his reign
fsnatical believer in his divine mis-
SION to rule and sway first. all Ger
mans and later all the world-such
VAS Wilhelm II, King of Prussia,
German Emperor
The passing from the stage Of
Wilhelm r. the ninth king of Prus
f''' tnird German emperor is an
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great snfiotion. In Germany, he is
today y scapegost' he passes to the
"ln"''e -, ., az "''"'' r.as anu
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doris Of tho German empire is one Of
rnlicf For wilhelm III. was the Wis
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% outrage and indecency In warfare
that far All Time win he associated
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"uh he "oro German ana lot winch
history presents no parallel. II never
will be possible TO Offset the evil for
wh'cn he was Responsible oy the good
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f,,rod on his ,aonle ard in mart on
the world were. during the last years
81 his reign as emperor. turned
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larn family arouses no deep sympa-
thy anywhere. perhaps because the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

Cninpeacha5Ie-If you were 20 fe-
the unequalled volume Of vnimpeacha@.s
TEL, mong in favor of Hoods sa'ss
pariila. you would upbraid yourself ~
medicine for that blood disease 1To~
which you are sufferfng.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

The Late Always and Weary

The Late Always and weary
Pretty little trolley wagon
Going on the rail.
You've got a beautiful jag on
With no head or tail.
Sometimes you gladly stop for me
And my seven cents;
And other times you ignore me,
Funny incidents?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

Popular indoor sport: Name the
Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc.
BOSTON & POP TiAfiO LINE
Between Portland and Boston.

METROPOLITAN LINE
Direct between Boston and New York
via Cape Cod Canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

There can be little question now
for the Iobstermen in this vicinity
for two alternatives are open to
them. says the Boothbay Register
Either they must throw away their
short Holsters reIisiousiy or they viii
probably not he allowed t. catch any
Holsters at all cnring 4 part OF the
year At the public hearing on the
matter OF a close time. hald here re-
Gently the commissioners decided not
to impose q close time here at pres
ent, bolievin.; the fishermen them
selves would voluntarily protect the
lobster Industry and themselves BY
declining to keep the shorts. They
are doin@ this to our knowledge in
many cases. Perha ps ell are. Every
one should, for with failure to do
so it is quite evident close time
aEili be imposed which will affect all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

And now listen TO this one. John
Lacy of Biddeford is reported to have
picked a r1ayfower in the woods on
Nov 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

A hearing on the seizure of 81
cases Of Scotch whiskey by Sheriff A.
l.. Thayer Of Penobscot county. will
be held next Monday morning at
Bangor. the proposal to change the
place OF hearing to Portland not he
ing agreed TO. The issue to be ar
gued by District Attorney j. r. A.
Merrill and Attorney General G. RI.
Sturgis is whether or not Sheriff
Thayer, Municipal Judge i. W.
Blanchard and Recorder j. d. Max
well shall be restrained from dispos-
ing OF the liquor, they having been
served with a, restraining order not
TO dispose Of the liquors until the
case is settled. Tho matter will un-
doubtedIy go to the United States su-
prerne court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

The death of Charles Morgan at
Nashua. \. FL. a few days ago calls
to mind a story about the late f. r.
Morgan. for years chief craftsman in
the plant of the Saco-Lowell 90. at
Saco. Years ago, Mr.. Morgan was in
the South where he called on g con-
tractor who was building a large cot
ton min. one OF the first to be erected
there.
This man, an intimate friend of Mr..
Morgan, induced him to buy $4,000
worth OF stock in the enterprise. Mr.
Morgan, who was e shrewd investor,
and left quite a large fortune when
he died. decided that it would be a
safe and wise investment. The ma
chinery for the plant was furnished
by the Saco- Lowell. Just about the
time the mill was to he started ca me
the Charleston earthquake, and the
mill was wrecked. About year later
Mr. Morgan race ived a check for s.,
which an accompanying letter ex-
planned was his share Of the profts
from selling the Junkcd cotton mill
For some years he kept this check
and always regretted cashinG il. tell
ing his friend. to whom no rela ted the
story, that he should have rad it
framed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

A Greek woman. resident or Bath
as the Peace parade passed her home
on Front street on Monday leaned
from window and poured the con-
tents Of her purse-bills. silver and
all-upon flag. 4 large amount was
gathered by the flags and it will be
donated to the L. w. w. fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

woodchoppers in York county are
said to be cleaning up $45 to $50 a
week, according to the amount Of
work they do. They demand and get
from IS to $3.50 per cord cutting and
the demand for choppers is greater
than the supply. at that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

Charles G. Downs. who died Satur-
Gay in Bangor, was a veteran of the
Civil War and a. longtime friend Of
Buffalo Bill. Mr. Downs was ma
tive of Albion. moving to Brewer at
the age Of IS. He served in the 3lst
Maine during the Civil War. return
| ing to Brewer and about 25 years ago
moving to Bangor. He remained at
home about two years and enlisted in
the 5th United States Cavalry, for
which Buffalo Bill was chief Of scouts.
He was a member of thu G. A. r:
F. and A. NJ. Chapter Commandery
and Kora Temple: Odd Fellows. En-
campment and Rebekahs; and OF the
a. o. L. w.
Mr.. and Mrs. James VI. Ches!ey of
Winter street, Auburn, on Sunday
last quietly observed the e8th ami.
versary of their marriage, many rela-
tives and friends extending congrat,,-
lations- Mr.. Chesley vas born in 1929
in Buckfeld and Mrs. Chesley. for
merly Miss Narcissa Jordan was
born So years ago in the same town.
Chief Game Warden Dan" Cum
mings. who ought to know about all
matters in the language of signs IN
the woods. brings us the assuring
news that the hornets are buiIding
ther nests csose 10 the ground-a
sure sish' ny Is SAID, that we are to
nave an open winter.-Aroostook
Pioneer.
Paul Revere bell in the tower Of
city hall OF Bath was cast by Paul
Revere in 1902 and has been rung for
the wars Of 1912. 1851, the Spanish.
and the Great World war. II is not
cracked yet and rang out clearly on
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

An Edgecomb man has keaten The
record of the Maine boys in the
Naval Division in Connecticut who
sent word home through their officers
that they wished to vote at the Nov.
election and wanted ballots sent
for he went to the Town hall on that
day all prepared to vote the right
ticket. He is gradually recovering
from his astonishrent and disgust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13
JOG c. MORRILL, COMMANDER

No jig. L. o. G.. c. Regular meetings
second and fourth TUESDAY evenings Al
~ clock at Golden Cross lsia
HAROLD L. HEATH. y. c.
". e. CLOUGH, +. ~ r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13
KNIGHTS OF TIE MAcCABEEs

kennebec Tent No Is. meets IA Mac
cabees hall tthe former EIks Cll9
quarters, Water ST.. on n-st and 'ai''
Monday OF each month at 80
e. T. BEANE. Come
WM f. CROSS. II. h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-13

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. !
lettings at To +. II. every second ana
fourth Tuesday.
l.. C. HUGHES. {. p.
@. .. PEASLEE. ocrloe.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
NEW u. S. MILEAGE
BOOKS NOW ON SALE

The new universal government
scrip book, good in payment of fare
one all railroads controlled bv the
federal railroad administration, were
put on sale at local ticket offices yes
terday. The books cost 500 each,
with a war tax of $40, and contain
$50 coupons worth 3 cents each, and
so coupons worth one cent apiece.
Books half the size and price will be
put on sale September 18th.
The books are good for passage on
trains, exclusive of extra charge for
Pullman or parlor car seats; for the
purchase of tickets at tariff rates;
and for the payment of baggage
charges.
The new books replace all other
forms of scrip and mileage which
may be exchanged for government
hooks purchased since June 8, if
bought before June 10, they will be
redeemed for cash.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

Falls. The Great Falls office will ACT
as quickly as is possible without in
terfering with the fair and just dis
trlbution of the funds. All unneces
sary red tape. has been eliminated.
.. AS soon as the Great Falls of
nee has approved your application, a
certificate will be issued and sent to
our banker or the secretary of your
farm loan association. This will be
a guarantee that upon the seeding Of
the grain,- the money will be turned
over to You. No money will be paid
to the applicant before the seed is
actually in The ground.
Immediate Action Is Necessary
Ii You intend to make use of this
lund, you should act quickly. Your
application will be carried through
with all possible haste. See the
county agent about procuring white,
rye seed if you are not supplied
those who must leave the farm and
work out elsewhere can get this fall
seeing out of the way and get work
the federal employment ser
Flce with small amount of DELAY. |
wore obtained may be obtained later
out let US make use of what is Of
cred now instead of grumbling about
what We should like to get at this
lme. Let US show Uncle Sam that
We appreciate this first effort and by
o DONG, we may make conditions
asler for those who will try to con-
lnce Congress of the urgent neces-
lty from a national standpoint OF
more aid to tide US over the winter
nd spring operations.
For further information see or
7r1te the county agent.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
WEEKLY STATE PAPER AT
FALLS FOR FARMERS n. p. L.

The first issue of the Montan,
Leader which will be published week.
iy in Great Falls in the interests OF
the farmers movement for political
and economic betterment, as r ex-
pressed through the principles of the
National Nonpartisan League, was
published on last Saturday, August
oath.
The Montana Leader is the official
newspaper of the League for this
state. Editorial and business Offices
OF the Montana Leader are in Room
"a of the Todd block in Great Falls.
The new publication contains news.
pictures and comment relative to this
great movement which from. a small
beginning in North Dakota has
grown in comparatively short time
to national importance.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
MS MONIES PAPER LAUDS
THE MONTANA BOYS

Wednesday evening trainioad of
staIwart drafted men arrived in Des
Moines on their way to Camp Dodge.
from the state of Montana. They
had been on the road for many hours
Int they had lost none Of their pep.
m different parts of the engine and
the cars they had expressed their
oninion in regard to the kaiser in
Montana language. When thew
reached Des Moines they marched
through the streets, each man carry
mo 2 suitcase and each face radiant
with smiles. At all the stations
aIong the Northwestern where their
train stopped they made rapid fire
acouaintances with the girls who did
not seem to be at all afraid of the
b;o fellows. The boys were not rude.
thew were simply jolly. A: month
from now, after many careful drills,
their frames will be erect and their
step will be uniform. They are in
the service Of their country, in obedi-
ence to law.
This great republic is fortunate in
having these stalwart men from the I
open country. They will find their
EQUALS, but not their superiors in
France.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
NONPARTISANS STAGE
DEMONSTRATIONS AT HAvRE

One of the greatest prediction
events ever staged in Hill county was
the arrival in Havre Monday night
OF about Is automobiles filed with
farmers from along the high line.
The parade started at Krelnlin at
noon, each town on the high line be-
ing invited. All the principal streets
OF Havre were traversed by the Wis
ltors, each car having a large ban
ner with the words, eve will stick,
from the farm to the county seat"
The delegation was in favor of the
election of certain candidates who
had been Endorsed by the Nonparti-
san league.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
WHEAT HOARDERS PAY
$4,000 To WAR FUND

Wheat boarding farmers, all living
Within radius of 10 miles of Glen
coe, Mimi, contributed a total of
$1,000 to war activities at that place
last Friday when brought before vi
wan WYE of the federal food admin
lstratlon who rounded up 56 farmers
VINO had in their possession an aver
age OF 20 to $50 bushels of wheat
which should have been sold.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
RAINVILLE FARMER PASSED
AWAY LAST FRIDAY

Charles Provost, who has made hi;
home with his son, A. O. Provost.
east Of town for several years past
and who for some time has been SUI
faring from dropsy, passed away
last Friday morning after several
months Of intense suffering.
Charles Provost was born in Cana
da Of French parentage in 1849, and
was at the time Of his death well
past his Goth birthday. He came to
this country thirty years ago and
with his family settled in Minnesota
where he remained until coming here
about seven years ago. He was mar
RED twice and is survived by eleven
children.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day forenoon, Father Casey oficiat-
ing, and the remains laid to rest in
the cemetery, east of town.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
BROUGHT MANY INQUIRIES
IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS

One of our readers who inserted a
little Want AID in this newspaper less
than two weeks ago, reports that he
received many inquiries and has sew
eral prospects for his personal pro-
perty. This is only one of the many
enthusiastic Want AID users of The
Producers News.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
FARMER
COMMITS SUICIDE

Sunday evening, Frank Olien, of
Alkabo, N. D., west of Westby, COM
mitted suicide at his home by taking
poison. He left note saying that
he was "going to take long rest,
and he asked his brothers Ito forget
and forgive"
The man was % years of age and
In poor health and lived alone. He
owned three quarters of land nine
miles northeast of town and had
plenty of money in the bank.
Two brothers, living near Crosby,
the sheriff, coroner, and doctor ar
rived Monday morning and after ex-
animation removed the body to Cros-
by Tor burial.
Farm stationery printed at this of
Eaa
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

The old way of advertising auction
sales is past. Keep pace with pro-
gTesS and as soon as you get an idea
that you want to have sale, let The
Producers. News show you the new
and better way Of advertising.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

Iurn that unused piece of farm
machinery into ready cash by adve.
Using it for sale in the Want A
column of The Producers News.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

The Producers News makes a spe-
clalty of advertising auction sales.
Let us figure with you first.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
DELCO-L|GHT
Runs on
kerosene or Gas

Sure What this means in
'Senty years. time.
:, '4ppOSe you use $50 cleo
''s'l horse power or 400 kilo.
wy OF electricity year.
:. 'icO-Light will make an av.
! %'se 4 kliowatts to the gal
WI W. Of kerosene. Therefore if
| ~, NY, Use 400 kilowatts, this
\ In. 'Ou would use 100 gall
/ ,o.' Ol kerosene a year at a
.os. u 20 cents gallon. This
i ,s ss''s 5000 a year operating
,'a for fuel, or in twentv
Yeats $4,000. twenty
You has = suppose, however, that
cost +s 90 to use gasoline, which
Would % cents a gallon. This
sSS.O0 me yearly cost
Neeso, Or in twenty years,
Aa' ps to tn the fact, therefore.
.,ss ssaa.lco-LIGHr runs on
ssaty >. You will save in
ssea s ,ear $. the difference be-
5000. ''0.0o and $4,000, or
worth considering, !;
Write or Wire
Q. HEDBERG
mont mont, for free de-
nonstration.
s~~ssSccStc><c>eenre,n.,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
z = y y
TO FARMERS OF
SHERIDAN COUNTY

When you come to Plenty
wood, remember your own news
paper-The Producers News
welcomes you. Call at the Pro- :
ducers News office for a friendly ;
visit. :
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

Want Ads in this paper once uset
always used.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
Are You Getting this
Paper Regularly?

IL you or any of your friends
or nelghbors are not receiving
HE PRODUCERS NEWS regu- I
arly each week, kindly write
name and address plainly in the
space provided below and either
mail or bring this form to the
rhoDUCERS NEWS OFFICE,
flentyWOOd, Mont, and it will re-
'el'e prompt attention.
Name--,---..-.-....
R.F. D. No.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

be prepared-register now so that
you can vote at the election this fall
don't forget!
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

Farm stationery printed at this of
flee.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-07

THREE ATTACKS
 ARE BEING PLANNED

The following Is the Associated Press War Summary, is sued this morning:
 The feeling along the French front is that the Germans attack in the Ypres Arras and Amiens sectors multan eOusly These blows, which doubt will be carried dependeny will be really phases of the attempt to through the allied lines the Somme sector and eliminate the Aras sector after carrying the high ground the south west of Ypres
 Held in Check by Artillery Fire
 Gemanys hOrdes still held in check by artillery fire of the most intense kind both the Flanders and Picary battle fronts
 The German attack be delayed much longer if the Tuons hope to take advantage of whatever damage to the allied positions by Geys heavy bombardment the allied victory north of Keel more than week ago.
 Heavy Artillery Action
 PARIS, May 7 - Opposing artillery forces heavily engaged north and south of the Avre There has been fantry action says the French official statements issued today A German raid against small French outpost Ham gard repused In local attack in the region the French captured several prisoners.
 British Operations LONDON, May 7. = The British made a successful raid Neuve Vasse southweas of Amens last night Three machine guns captured Am enemy raid near Boyees also repulsed according to the British official today
 Gas Attacks Americans
 WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN FRANCE May '. On the French front during the night the Germans launch ed heavy attack against the Americans the Picary front The Germans fired fifteen thousand shells mostly the mustard gas variety These followed intense artillery fire at midnight
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-07
CONSULS
 VLADIVOSTOK ASKED

WASHINGTON, May 7. - The demand representa- ves of the entente and upon American Ambas sadOr Francis Voogda for the removal of Vad vostok has reached the state department here
 The determination to force recognition of the Bolshevk government is believed to be the underlying purpose move Officials realize that German influence work that the incident of the landing of troops at Vadvosok being used as pretext for causing trouble between the Ame11cans and their allies and the Boshevik.
 Japanese Officials Arrested
 LONDON, May 7 - Reuters Toko dispatch says that the RusSns at lrkutsk Siberia have arrested Japanese vice consul and also the president of the Japan Association cIargng them with being military spies
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-07
POISON GAS |S
 SENT IN MAILS
 FROM PRISONS

PARIS, May '. - It has been dis. covered that the Germans are inject. ing asphyxiattng gas into letters sent home by prisoners in their camps A woman in the village of Lasicotiere was III for several days after receiv- ing letter from a German prison camp. and another woman received a letter containing poison gas. from her husband, who is held captive in Ba- Yaria
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-07
GERMAN PUBLIC KITCHENS
 MANAGED BY WOMEN

AMSTERDAM, May 6. - All Ger many's public kitchens are now man aged and staffed entirely by women. They buy and regulate all supplies. work of supervision, and accounting The only male attendants are men ap- pointed by the trade unions to keep order. No woman is employed who is not prepared to devote all her time to the work. Many are voluntary work CTS. but others are paid as much as $50 to $35 a month
 Most of the kitchens are self-sup- porting, but few require help from the local government. The larger kitchens have a staff of over 100 workers.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-07
RECEIVER FOR NOME DREDCE
 co. DENIED BY COURT

SAN FRANCISCO May 7. - The United States circuit of appeals has denied the application for receiver for the Nome Consolidated Dredging Company, $l0OO0O00 
 The Amefc,n Manganese Steel Company contended that the dredging company went through insolvency and secured $200O00 mortgage in order escape liability of $OOOO to the steel firm
 It was also contended that the Alaska Mines Corporation bought the dredging company for $230O further act to establish an irregular insolvency.
 The lower court held that the assets of the dredging any exceeded it's liabilities that receiver necessary The circuit court in decision rendered yesterday uphods the lower court.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-07
AMERICAN SHIP
 SINKS U-bOAT
 AT THIRD SHUT

WASHINGTON May '. The navy department today made public reports of a fight which took place between the American steamship Tidewater and a German submarine, in which the submarine was bester and probably was sunk.
 The encounter took place on March IT. The naval gun crew on board the Tidewater fired three shots at the U- boat, and the gunners are confident the third shot hit the submarine, as she failed to appear again.