Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-30
CONGRESSMAN PETERS
GIVES WAR TALK TO
CHAMBER, OF COMMERCE

! Congressman Peters was the p.inci-
pal speaker at the second membership
meeting OF the Waterviiie-W inslow
J Chamber of Commerce held Friday eve
ming at the Armory, at which there was
large attendance and which was both
interesting and helpful. Herbert c.
Libby, chairman of the forum commit
tee Of the chamber, presided at the
meeting ard after making a few re-
marks he introduced Harvey D. Eaton,
who he said had probably had more to
do with the war than any man in the
city and had done more work for the
cause than anyone else. Mr.. Eaton in-
troduced Congressman Feters, who tOld
Of his experiences while at the front.
He gave a brief talk about the trip
over, saying that they started from
hampton Roads, leaving on the battle
ship Arkansas. He said that when the
American soldiers arrived in France
they didn't give damn for anyone
At first the British were resentful when
the American soldiers arrived over
there, but when they saw that we were
no brags they commenced to work with
us and helped us accomplish what we
did. We just commenced to get our
Liberty motors i,oing and other things
Just when things stopped, he said Our
navy has a great reputation with the
British. The 23d, 9Th and 2sth divisions
were the first to he put into the front
lines to hold the Germans, % miles be-
Eond Paris, and from that time on the
Germans never moved ore foot nearer.
IN speaking of giving food and help
/ ing the Germans. Congressman Peters
said that he did not think they sy,op,,
be given our help for the fact that thsv
were SO cruei TO our prisoners and chill
oren, then stating number OF in
| stances OF abuse. He said that he was
very strong to help Italy and the Allies.
out not Germany. With coal at s1ao n
ton in Italy there were MANY families
who did not have all the things tbe,.
should have. and that his sympathy wa.
all with Italy and tn. Allies.
lhefe were discussions about the nro-
'ecuVes which Were given by Manaper
A"erhs and the meeting was adjourned
Manager Aherens gave the ronor+
of the meeting of the board Of d;reo :
tors held Wednesday Of tbis vel,
.hey seIected from their program OF
WORK proposed by the entire mem
b"sship the following projects as
! needing immediate attention:
REVISE the present tax list and es.
tabiish uniformity in assessment for
taxation. Ia
establish a Central milk depot.
Have the business men maka
tfade acquaintance tours to all points
within Waterville and Winslow.s
trading zone.
Schooi local business men in the
writing Of better advertising copy
for printing in local papers; discour.
age hand bills.
Advertise Waterville: its wetar
power natural advantages, etc, by
Engraving Of our water power on
all envelopes going out Of the city.
Erect signs along the M. C. n. r.
pointing out the advantages Of Wa
terville.
Advertise Waterville's special bar
gain days intensively within the ra
dius of Is miles and keep 1t I'D.
Inform the public about early
Christmas shopping, giving the rea-
sons
Establish an efficient retail credit
rpting bureau.
Establish a high license ordinance
to keep out travelling merchants.
Censor advertising propositions.
Induce the merchants to co-oper-
ate more fully In matters 81 mutual
interest
Make every citizen and every visit