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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
SWIFT ADMITS talk
PARTLY CAMOuFLAGE:
Playing to Gallery" in Favor
ing Fixing Of Maximum
Prices Fer Food.

chicago, Feb. Ca letter in which
Louis F. Swift referred to Swift e
company'3 public announcement in
ravor OF the government setting maxi
mum food prices as gallery play was
read today by Attorney Francis J.
lteney before Chairman Davies Of the
federal trade commission.
Ihe alleged gallery play" was made
April 10, 1917. The letter, dated a
month later, was signed by Louis f.
swirl ana was addressed to Charles III.
swift at Washington. 1t was one OF
me letters taken from Swift &c Com
pany's files some time ago. M. Heney
read 1t as follows.
Some OF this is gallery play when
we say we are in favor Of maximum
prices. But | repeat that this is the
only proper thing to do and ] believe
mat it is possible TO follow it out If
the government wants to. ] am well
satisfied that tho government doesn't
want to, and is not going to. At the
same time it docs not make any lif-
1ercnce-l mean our public announce
ment.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
LOSE $4,000, 900 POPULATION.

London, Feb. 26.--Russia's accept
ance Of Germany's peace terms changes
the face of Europe. 1t cuts from Rus
Sia 3Sl 900 Suuar miles of territory
with 5000, 600 population and shoves
her back from the Baltic, leaving her
HOPELESS and impotcnt in Germany's
power, economically ard physically.
The morning press today had not yet
time 10 comprehend the full meaning
Of h situation. The headlines con-
tanned such words as tragic. humil-
iatinE. diSmembered, and impotent."
The Post says there is no other hy-
puthr"iS but t~reachery."
"Sr" is disarmed and helpless" says
~ ~ Nnninl.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
ASKS HUGE SUM TO
PROSECUTE SPY HUNT

Washineton, ID. c.. Feb. 2G.-To help
rid the nation of spies and dangerous
alien enemies Secretary McAdoo today
asked congress for an appropriation of
$500, 900 which he said was necessary
to meet the increased expense OF en-
forcing the espionage act.
Secretary Baker also asked deficien-
cy appropriations Of $4,000, 900 for war
work. OF this amount all but about
1898, 14O was asked to pay expenses OF
the greatly increased number of de-
partinent employees.
Both secretaries asked that the sums
required be included in the present de-
ficicncy bill as amendment.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
Pro-German Candidates Every
where Beaten in General
Election, Reports
Indicate.
GERMANS SEEK ALLIANCE
Allied Governments Have Oh.
tanned Proof Of Attempt to
Swing King Alfonso to
Central Powers.

Madrid, Sunday. Feb. 24.-Genera
elections were held throughout Spain
yesterday. The liberals appear to have
maintained their position although
complete returns have not been re-
ceived. Republicans carried Madrid
and Valencia and the Catalinists were
victorious at Barcelona.
Disturbances are reported from val
encia and Merida and rioting at Ale
maria, Cadiz and MONTH";. Everywhere
the Germanophile candidates appear to
have been defeated. They polled only
1000 votes in Madrid.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
MERCY SHIP IS
SUNK; 103 DEAD
Believed Red Cross Liner FIOri-
Eel Went on Rocks Because
Enemy Agents tempered
With Compass.
FORTY PERSONS TAKEN OFF
Steamer Wrecked on Rocks in
Binding Blizzard Off Cana
dian Coast--Carried
TT Passengers.
FORTY PERSONS TAKEN OFF

81. John. y. f., Feb. 26.-Forty-
three Of the LAG persons aboard the
Red Cross liner, llorizel wrecked
hear Care Race in n storm early
yesterday were rescued today.
Three rescue ships brought the
first batch OF survivors to port and
others were on the way in the at
ternnon. The floriZel carried u
passengers and a crew of 90.
Among the survivors are five sa-
loon and II steeragc passengers.
gers.
Most of those saved were mem
hers OF the crew. Among the sur
Viyors are Major Michael Sullivan
hound for Halifax, Ralph Burnham.
OF the Royal Flying corps: Alex
LcG.n"ham. of st. Johns, Archibald
Gardner aud two wor.en, Miss Min
nie Daniel, Miss Kittie Cantwell,
John Kelly. Capt. w. J.. Martin, st.
Johns; Chief Officer James, Wire
less Operator Cecil G.. Carter, New
York.
The identified dead includes:
Passcngcrs-Mrs. Fred Butler,
st. Johns. ". T.: Edward FToude,
81. Johns: Corporal Frederick l..
Snow, territorial flying corps.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS
IS HELD FOR TREASON
Famous General and Uncle of
Gear Falls Into Hands of
Bolshev:sts.

zurich. Switzerland. Teb. 70. Grand
Duke Nicholas. uncle Of former Car
Nicholas and former commander in
chief Of the Russian armies. will be
tried before a revolutionary military
tribunal for high treason, according
to dispatches printed in the Breaslau
newspapers received acre today. He is
reported t. have heen arrested by boil
hpviNt SympathizurG.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
MRS. CUMMIMS VERY
ILL IN WASHINGTON

Washington. ID. c., Feb. 26.-Mrs. A.
II. Cummins is seriously III with threat.
med pneumonia. Physicians held a
consultation today and her daughter.
Mrs. Kate Itawson, of Des Moines,
has been sent for. Senator Cummins
remained 1t his wife's bedside today
and did not get 10 the capitol.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
SPECIAL BOARD WILL
REVIEW TAX PROBLEMs

Washington. ID. G.. Feb. ga board
OF cAcess profits reviewers, consisting
of about Il dozen representatives Of
special Industries will be created soon
by Internal Revenue Commissioner
RoEer to make rulings on specific aucs-
tons involved in returns.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
XRYLENko is pEPoSED.

London. Feb, 25.--GeEergl Brujevitch
has been appointed successor to Ensign
krylcnko, as commando: in chief Of
the Russian armies, according to u dis
patch received in Amsterdam by the
Central News.
General Brujevitch, according to the
message, has been proclaimed dictator
and mas ordered the Russian troops to
fight tn the last. He vas formerly
chief of staff to Ensign Krlylenko.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28

Long, a. G. Pagan. r. j. Fowler. George
Lynch. w. Richard, Leonard Michel.
John Cleary, James C~rockwell, II. Pear
&ey. James Bartlett, Charles Howell. j.
Forrest, Joseph Stockley, all of st. Johns,
and Mr.. Stevens, OF New York.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
STILL
PRESS FORWARD
ieut0n Army Has Not Halted
Despite the BoIShevist An
nounCement Government
Will Surrender.
HARSH TERMS ACCEPTED
Slav Peace Delegation to Brest-
Litovsk Does Not Include
Trotzky - Loss Is
Staggering.
HARSH TERMS ACCEPTED
BY Associated Press.

t'I:,Sla as represented by the boil
sheVlst government, has agreed TO the
herman terms for a second time within
q week. After the first agreement the
poisheVlsts decided to fight, but the
military activity on their art appar-
emily did not halt by one step the Ger
man INVASION. Germany, as a result Of
me DolsIeVist attempt to wage war,
increased her terms in the last peace
ultlmatum, which virtually cuts off
rom RUSSIAN domination all western
territory added to Great Russia in the
time OF Peter the Great.
Livonia and Esthonia, where small
attachments made slight resistance, the
Germans are progressing ~unhampered
along the entire line from the Gulf Of
tlhland to the Ukraine. In the north
they are approaching ReVal, the naval
baSee, and to the south Minsk is As miles
behind the invading troops. Tho boil
sheNlst commander, Ensign krylerko,
mas asked the German staff il Russia'S
acceptance Of peace terms does not re-
ViNe the armistiCC broken a week ago by
the German advance on Dvinsk. Ger
ma reports say the internal situation
in Russia is most serious.
Berlin (via London) Feb. 26-German
troops have occupied Pernau. a Rus
sian seaport in LiVonia, 80 miles north
cast Of Riga, and DUrpat, 1877 miles
pprtbaoyt ~ D;,, a.. r,,,. 80, =
fica ~nn1ounca5 3o1am ""' y"
In the cerp,on 1G,,ro to 1,orno+
:. o q Rnseione worn tntcr ] Gielp"r
T'his fIyin~ lotto cbr,ont +ra valad Ion
miles i'm five ana ona-holf doye
Tho advance g,1nrd IF General ,,on
L~insinren's trooDs in the sout', have
reached Zhifuir 81 miles v,ne+ Of Eiev
-
PetrorIaG, Feb. 26.-rr,e executive
ounciI of the nan soviatg has alreed to
accent the German neoca terms Inv a
vote of 1875 IN IA. with 90 not votirp
4 Russian government v.iraIose mas-
-age addressed 70 the German Govern.
lent al Berlin that n par
ian,cnt,rv rnnreaentotiyo laft pntro-
grad sunday ar noon for DvinsE for
he nurpnso ri ~ronsp,ittir~ to Tho Gov
nan hipb commend M Dvirsl- Pnssia,,
,fdcioI ronIv tn Gcrr,ory,s ,onoa cn,,diN
tions '
Anntbor communicate, odd,os.oa
.To ali" ,,nomnnos 49, H. faSIo,,.
nassaao 30 49, oon = -
ncnt ~ panIia N'"t !" '"' 9'N''h-
hccordinr e. .ho ,,ai,o,
oS'oan " = 'eStnron = tIe ren-
a eNeeutiNe vi NJ SuV4et"' TAKEN Il,
= Su''o"S n!oiiiliS' lue NoEleti ana
'CoPle colnlllS""IleS nave uecldeo 10
MP He 'ii'"S Podt: o"IitllloiIs anu
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. 0naN.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
Ey United Press.

st. Johns. Newfoundland, Feb. 20
Twenty-seven persons were rescued
from the wrecked liner Florizel this
morning. Seventeen others are still
alive aboard the steamer which is
pounding on a ledge at Broad Cove
where she ran onto the rocks early
yesterday morning.
Seven bodies have been washed
ashore from the wrecked vessel. OF
these some have been identified. Cap
tain John Keen. son OF Captain Alb
raham Keen, famous seal fisher, has
been identified as among those washed
ashore. An unidentified won1an's
body was III Of tho first 10 be washed
ashore.
rHeachery aboard the ship is believed
to have been the cause Of the running
ashore. 1t is thought impossible hat
the ships master could accidentally
have III Is miles out Of his curse.
II is intimated tho ships compass was
tempered with. There is a general
belief the work is nat Of German
agents.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-02-28
Natural Sequence.

Natural Sequence.
"They didn't get q hand on that
play" Then how could they expect
to get ahead?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
MONMOUTH

a L. Decring, county agent of the
Boys and Girls Clubs, a. J. Chick
superintendent of schools, Max Viii
lard. the man appointed by the Farm
Bureau to have charge Of the Boys
and Girls Clubs. met at Grange hall
Thursday evening to discuss the best
plans for organizing Boys and Girls
Clubs. 1T was decided to hold an
afternoon meeting Friday, May 3
when the superintendent of schools
will grant a half holiday that the
teachers and pupils may attend
The meeting viii be open to all, the
parents and friends are especially in
Vited to attend. Some one from the
College Of Agriculture Will be pres
ent and explain the work. The fol-
lowing clubs will be OF special inter
est to the boys and girls of Mon
mouth, Sweet Corn Club, Pig Club
Poultry Club and Canning Club. Any
boy or girl from 10 to s years of age
inclusive is eligible to enter one OF
more of these clubs. -Four hundred
and twenty seven dollars viii be
awarded in prizes to the boys and
girls III Kennebec county. These
prizes are to be distributed at the
County Contest to be held in Water
Vile November SO. 4 ticket to the
banquet and free entertainment will
be furnished during the contest.
Miss Laura Smith of WaItham
Mass, is the gfiest Of Mrs. H. II,
Cochrane.
The social given by the Cochne-
wagan Camp Fire Girls and the Boy
Scouts was well attended and was a
success in every way. \ good sum
was realized.
Funeral services were held Friday
morning at II o'clock for the late
George Getchell. After Il prayer at
the home the procession was escorted
to the Methodist Episcopal church by
the Knights of Pythias. where the
service was held conducted by Rev
c. J.. Ranghart. The knights OF
Pythias and Monmouth Grange OF
which Mr.. Getchell was a member at
tended in body Three selections
We're swce.ly rendered by Mrs. Bang
hart Mrs. ]. Jenness, Mrs. II. h
Blake. The bearers were b. w
Smith. Frank Greenlief, A. V. Blais-
dell. Frank Gilman. The burial was
in the cemetery on Monmouth Ridge.
T.. NJ. Marks has bought the Shorey
orchard and wood lot on the west
shore of Cochnewagan lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24

Augusta, passed Patriots day in this
place.
Mrs. Leander Ballard and son Al
bert of Weber pond were over Sun
day visitors of Mrs. Billiards. daugh-
ter, Mrs. Joseph True, April IA.
Miss Hazel Colburn is teaching the
Windsor Corner school and is board
ing with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Colburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Taber are re-
ceiving congratulations from their
friends over the birth of q young son
Saturday morning. The little fellow
has been named Kenneth Pierce.
Friends of Mrs. Naomi Stewart
were sorry to learn of her illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Merrill have re-
Gently arrived at the Stewart home
to assist in caring for Mrs. Merrill's
mother, and care for the farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Pierce passed a
very pleasant day in entertaining all
their children on Patriots day at
their home. Mrs. Lizzie Cobb of Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
KENT'S HILL

The Methodist minister recently ap.
pointed to Kent's Hill and Readfien
could not be present to preach the
first Sunday of the Conference year
The parish was Very fortunate IN
having the district superintendent
Rev. d. Il. Holt. with them. who
spoke in the morning at Readfieli
and at kent's Hill both in the after.
noon and evening. His addresse:
were very interesting and helpful.
Mrs, George G. Clarke went again
rs the Lewiston hospital with her lit.
tie daughter who suffered the ampu.
taticn of her arm a few weeks age
The same trouble, osteomyolitis, has
extended to the other arm and The
surgeons are hoping to save it BY
treatment. An operation was per.
formed Saturday.
Harry Taylor of Fayette has LEI,
school to take charge Of one OF his
fathers business offices, the one in
Newark, n. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
WHY | Believe IN
NUxA7ED IRON
AS a Tonic, Strength and Blood
Builder

Probably no remedy has ever met
with such phenomenal success as has
Nuxated Iron. 1t is conservatively es-
umated that over three million people
annually are taking it in this country
alone It has been highly endorsed and
used by Former United States Senators
ana Members Of Congress; Physicians
who have been connected with we'll
known hospitals have prescribed and
recommended it; Monseigneur Nannin.
a prominent Clergyman. recommends it
to all. Former Health Commissioner
VIM +. Kerr. of Chicago, says it ought
scribed by every physician.
DR.. A. i. Newman. late Police Sur
geon of the City of Chicago. and former
House Surgeon Jefferson Park Hospital
Chlcago. says NuNated Iron has proven
through his own tests Of it to excel any
preparation he has ever used for Great
ing red blood. building up the nerves.
strengthening the muscles and correct
ing digestive disorders
DR.. James Francis Sullivan. formerly
physician of Bellevue Hosnitai t0ntSoar
dep't) New York, and the Westminster
County hospital. says there are Thou
sands OF men and women who need a
strength and blood builder but do not
is nothing better than oreanic irnn~
Nuxated fron-for enrichinp the blood
and helping TO increase the strength
and endurance OF men and women VINO
hhFl " 'oo idpluiE their nervous ener-
gy in the strenuous strain OF the grea.
business competition of the day.
II you are not strong or we'll you owe
it to yourseif TO make the following
test; see how long you can work or
how. far you can walk without becoming
tire1; x.I take two five-grain tablets
OF Nuxated Iron three times per day
after meals for two weeks. Then test
your strength again and see how much
Note:-Nuxated Iron. which has been
USED og former members of the United
states senate and House of Representa-
uves' and other prominent people with
suen surprising results and which is
prescribed and recommended above by
physicians is not a secret remedy hi.
one which is well sn sbs o to druggists
iron products IL is easily nssir,;i..as
does s not njure ,b the s, tse5h = make them
nTactu ie ugr,arantee successr,,i Inc man
trey satisfastory,, l results r.fnsa to every pur
Gaa e. d, VI in this cit;, 'ar money
Coughlin and all other druggists. 'ohn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24

gusta, Mr.. Pierce's sister was one of
the number present. The dinner hour
was a delightful one with all of their
children and grandchildren seated
around the table, which was happy
group.
Herbert Caswell and son Elbridge
were saving wood for Allen Taber.
Saturday. Monday, were at w. p.
Lamson's. They will finish other lots
in the neighborhood this week.
Three Cornered pond was open last
Wednesday, Three Mile pond will be
free from ice in few days.
John McCurda has been painting
the interior of the E. H. Mosher
house.
Eben Hallowell, who is one of the
traverse jurors. boards at home.
The beautiful rain of Sunday was
very much needed and all were
pleased to see the rainfall as there
has been no rain through the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
WINDSOR

/ Although the weather conditions
I were very unfa vOrable we'll attend
/ ed mass meeting was held at G.. A. r.
/ hall Sunday afternoon April 21st, to
/ witness the unfurling of a town SER
! vice flag in honor of ten of our boys
who have enlisted in their country
service, seven of whom are in the
\ trenches and the remaining three in
camp expecting very soon to leave
! for France. The following interest
F.! ing program was much enjoyed:
Singing, columbia" by the audience;
remarks by c. F. Donnell, chairman
of War Savings committee, who re-
ported that about s. per capita have
been sold so far; singing. Battle Cry
OF F'reedom:" prayer by Rev. NJ. II.
Wakefield; chorus, Onward to Vic.
tory" remarks by Edwin Bullock.
chairman of Liberty Loan committee,
who introduced as speaker Of the
afternoon Norman L. Bassett of Au-
gusta, who gave a very interesting
patriotic address which was enthus-
iastically received. Following the adj
dress the service flag was unfurled
singing, National Hymn" remarks
BY Rev. NJ. Fl. Wakefield on junior
volunteer work: singing America"
A short instructive address on the
Liberty Loan was given by c. s. Pet
tengill of Augusta. Then came the
surprise Of the afternoon when a Lib
erty Loan flag was unfurled and re-
port was made by Mr.. Bullock that
although Windsor's part of the Liber-
ty Loan was $1,000 the amount already
subscribed was $4,000 and the honor
flag was then unfurled bearing q star
proclaiming that Windsor was the
first town in Kennebec county to
double its quota. Chorus ITO The
Flag" solo, Wen Never let the Old
Flag Fall" by Mrs. Dana Wilkins.
Benediction.
WEST-The Workers of the Red
cross will meet with Miss Stella
Barton Wednesday afternoon at the
Baptist church, Friday evening
Patriots day, f. S. Philbrook of tha
FIRST Baptist church. Augusta, gave a
SURFING address on Food Conserva-
ton, Red Cross and War Conditions
also Deacon Gay of the Penney Ne.
horiai church, Augusta. gave an in
teresting talk on the Love Of the
rag ana Liberty Loan. There was ,
good attendance and the people verv
inuei appreciated the free services ne
.nese speakers, and Mr.. Ganne,t
VINO very kindly looked out for thoir
conveyance. The Dirigo hand -.
uieir entertainment which wa. fr.a,,
gwen. Four dollars was received ea
the Red Cross. oei'eo Tor
Rev. NJ. H. Wakefield On -.
Anens,a ratr,ots' day spoke on the
Rantist passed Patriots day in this
a ra. church. China village
fo Casey and brother Wilhur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
SOMERVILLE

Mrs. Rose Colby has gone TO Aver,
Mass. to visit her husband, Avery
r. Colby, at Camp Devens. who ex-
poets to sail for France any day
Mrs. Colby's brother, Willie Hisler
Of this town, is also at this camp.
Corner school will open Monday,
April %. with Miss Georgia A. Colby
Of Cooper's Mills for teacher.
Morrill, Brann and son Harold OF
Washington We're Thursday business
callers in town
Colby q Sons have a full crew at
work at their mill and are saving
lumber rapidly. They are also ship
ping slaves from the station at Wind
sorville.
The ice went out OF Colby's mill
pond Thursday. April is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
IS YOUR Child
RESTLESS?
Hungry as a bear one meal, no anne.

Hungry as a bear one meal, no appe-
tite at all the next, touchy, grouchv out
Of sorts. Don't blame the ch!dl These
may be symptoms Of worms. Give
the child that harmless preparation.
The True IL. f." ATWOOD'S Medi-
oine-positiye relief for Worms-ac-
cording to hundreds of unsolicited
testimonials filed in the 60 odd years
this prescription has been doing rcli-
able work.
Grown-ups, too. feel better for taxi
ing The True Il. r." ATWOOD'S
Medicine as a tonic, relief for digestive
troubles, biliousness, constipation, etc.
Large bottle: Fifty Cents. All drug
gists and general storekeepers. Sample
free Tie Il. F." Medicine Co..
Portland, Maine. ft,n