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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25

the wandefer who wrote Home
wee, Home" was absent during the
holidays. or he nigh, not have been
,o iullsomc IN his praise
We also trust that the supply o'
m,,,lctoc was equal 70 the demand al
though there are other way, of getting
results.
There are some cigars which
can't be classified as a useful
present unless the recipient has a
grudge against someone.
Ai'cr cleaning hall a block o'
sidewalks. no man is IN a mood &c
write an ode t. the beautiful snow
The BARRIERS Christmas might not
he so merry II he knew how many
mcn found safety rarors IN their socks
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
Range.

I hopo our COOK viii mng. = change.
She yclls Hll day. by jing
And. while she has splendid tanGe.
Know that she can't sing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
Ola Stories
d1zNee%h4Pe II! e, 3..l3
Twenty Years Ago.
By Briggs
from NE I'm

Postmaster Murphy received word
yesterday that his application ior ex-
ira help had been refused owing to a
shortage OF clerical help.
qhe territorial teachers association
will hold rs ilr', convention Tuesday
evening, December ~
Horace Speed returned 10 Guthrie
again YESTERDAY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
THE DAYS ARE GROWING
LONGER.

While charging In the Christmas rush,
she slipped and fell down In the Biush,
And modest man Just turned his head
Tier way. you heard what We said.
Some s,a,is,ioian with time hanging
heavily on his hands might figure up
the waste OF wood in the manufacture
OF Swedish matches Ii would take
hm quite awhile.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25

To an III 'a,ci few, its an influenza
Christmas, bu, that variety doesn't
come even a, often a. once a year
Our search Tor the silver lining g.,
most persistent on occasions OF this
kind
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
LnakeMLh41e
His Column
TnnAZHC /ll0
Cinch
oNN~ /Q9

A married man was Oswald brewed.
That he was boss hs boastsd
But every time ho went home stewed,
know that he gUt roasted
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
OUCH |

The travelling man had been IN town
Tor four day, and the rain had poured
down steadily all the time In disgust
the travelling man said to the hotel
click
"Doe,n', the sun ever shine IN this
darn town."
I'm sure I don't know, SIR" re-
piled the clerk "lyc only been here
i.ur months
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
Betchal

"a r1iher trust 10 pluck than luck"
N'mitkti old luClr mn
"NouU find n taxes a l0i Of pluck
10 push man up hin"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
!

How doe, watering place Ike
Tins get along IN winter" asked the
Visitor IN Atlantic CITY
"Oh" replied the Native, we DE-
pend on the floating population
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-25
Advice

"Ny son don't be- y,hby g,nk
Ana Nou won't get IN bad said
IUWd
For folks do not cnrn what you think.
Just 30 you do not think out loud "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
MURDOCH Is NAMED
FOR TRADE BOARD

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The
president today nominated for re-
appointment, Victor Murdoch. of
Kansas, as a member of the federal
trade commission.
This is regarded In political cir-
cles as an official refutation Of
criticism made in congress and by
the United States Chamber of Com
merce members against the federal
trade commission
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
PRICES GOING UP
BUY NOW AND SAVE

Regal 7-passenger: repalnted: new
tires: in wonderful condition. Only
s575.
1917 Studcbaker 5-passcnger: re-
painted: overhauled: new tires and
top. Better see this one.
1916 Ford: just overhauled: in great
condition. three new tires. They're
going up. Now's your time.
Hudson Super-Six limousine: over
hauled: reprinted: new tires: car
Ike new. It's a snap. It's under
priced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

KIRKLAND IMPROVED HOME
CLOSE TO FERRY LANDING

This house was built by n first
class carpenter for his own
home. has great many built
in features: good sized
rooms and arranged for bath,
II is not completely finished,
but all material used has
been the best. Young bearing
orchard: small fruits; garden;
small barn and chicken house.
within short walk Of ferry.
understandable view OF lake,
Price sl.375. easy terms can
be arranged. Good COW and 4
pigs can be had with place at
n reasonable price. Take East
Madison ear and Kirkland fer
ry To Burke & farrar's office
In Kirkland and inquire for
Mr.. Sucking.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT.
Spot Cash Paid.
No delays. Any Denomination.
$50 500
$500 $1,000
Partly Paid Bonds Bought
Out-of-town orders promptly attend
ed to.
Licensed Brokers.
ONCE hours. n m. to 8 y. m.
NORTHWESTERN STOCK e. BOND
COMPANY,
COL Alaska Bldg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

Cadillac and Hupmobiie
Distributors
Corner Broadway and Union.
1917 OAKLAND. 3 GOOD TIRES,
car In extra good condition; $3.50.
1918 Scripps Booth roadster. new
tires; car run only 1850 miles; this
is a dandy buy; 5000.
1917 Scripps- Booth roadster. s tires
and car good at $675.
1918 Ford. in fine shape; s575.
1917 Ford. new paint. good. $3.50
1916 Maxwell touring. fine car; ss25.
1917 Chevrolet. painted and over.
hauled; this is like new, at 1865.
1917 Ford roadster. s525.
1915 Ford touring. fine car: s440.
1916 Chevrolet roadster. just been
overhauled and put in fine shape;
s525.
And lot OF other bargains in the
best used cars that you can find
in the state. Every car guaran.
tecd. and we teach you how TO
drive your car at the least expense
to you. GIVE EASY TERMS OR
TRADE FOR YOUR OLD CAR.
HENRY MOSSBACH
1921 10th ave. between Pike and
Union.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
READ THIS

NO CAMOUFLAGING. BUT AN AID
OF REAL FACTS
We now have on hand n stock OF
light family cars of late and pop
ular makes.
AT PRICES THAT WILL PLEASE
YOU
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
prA1rTrrrT VIEW RANCH

BEAUTIFUL VIEW RANCH
acres: 5 acres cleared and In culti-
walton: on Pacific highway. close
10 Seattle: 6-room house; chick
en- houses; spring on the place;
house and irnprOYemc worth
the price $500; $500 cash. bal
auce to suit.
A. NJ. JEWETT
Elliott 5s31. 11O2 First Ave.
TURN YOUR OLD COTTAGE
Into a new bungalow. There Is
bigger opportunity to make money
remodeling and selling old places
- Seattle today Than ever before.
II may never come again. Let us
show you how.
HICKS HONOR-BUILT HOMES
s27-s-9 Seaboard Bldg. fth and Pike
Member Seattle Builders Association
FOR THE LOVE or MIKE COME
"a MOUNT VIEW Sunday and buy
n lot GOxi27 for $3.50; your own
terms Must CELL quick! Quick
Quick Queen Anne 1880.
E0tb AND THIRD n. W.-NEW
modern bungalow; garage. 5000 to
$500 cash.
Ia6 THIRD AVE. ARCTIC BLDG.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
For Sale-Auto Trucks

DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE USED
trucks at the Western Motor Sales
LEFT rnnpi havf in S price from s9' ss5o 10
$500:
2-ton Worm Drive Federal.
2-ton Chain Drive Federal.
2-ton Chain Drive REQ.
g. 000-pound Gear Drive Ford Truck.
5000 pound Chain Drive Studebaker.
And several others All trucks guar
onteed M represented.
Easy Terms. Discount for Cash.
WESTERN MOTOR SALES co. INC.
50i East Pike st East 55s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
IS For Exehange--KeaI Estate

FARM TO TRADE FOR SEATTLE
property. 49, acres In Okanogan
county. Wash. 4 miles from
Brewster. / mile from Columbia
river and railroad; 30 acres under
cultivation; 20 acres moro tillable:
10 acres timber: balance good pas
ture: small house; good barn;
chicken house and well. incum-
hrance $500. interest per cent.
due December. 1921. A. X.
Tracy. 502 Burleigh ave. Aber-
deem. Wash.
FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS. OR
trade for house in Green Lake,
Ravenna or Cowen park district,
1G0-ncre farm. near Elmn. For
particulars write or call on Mrs.
Catharina Clausen. 1903 r.. 18TH St.
X. f. p. !. BOX 81. Seattle, Wash.
care r. NJ. Bateman
ORIG STORE IN GOOD EASTERN
Washington railway town, inven-
torying between $1,000 and $4,000
for unincumber home In Scattle
Of equal value. samuel Collycr
1921 Leary Bldg. Main 1881.
$4,000 EQUITY. Q ROOMS; MOD.
ern; double plumbing; mortgage
$500. Want smaller place.
w. S. robson co. TO Third.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

4 FEW OF WHICH APPEAR
BELOW
| 1917 Chevrolet at ..........S 62b
1917 Chevrolet at .......... 6l0
/ 1916 Ford roadster ........ 4S5
1 1916 Case. just overhauled
and in Al condition ........ 675
1 1918 Harroun touring, run
only LOO milea. VIII give
same guarantee as on new
1 Harroun roadster, excellent
condition: also carries same
guarantee as new car, ... 1915
SEATTLE MOTOR CAR CORP.
517 u. Pike. corner Belmont.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

REMEMBER
All our cars are in Al condition.
and worthy OF your inspection.
LIBERAL TERMS GIVEN
s. Il. BIRD
FOG T.. Pike st. Phone East 112.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

WE WILL BUILD
You Groom BUNGALOW complete.
for si.i95. including plumbing
Others in proportion. Lot us show
YOU plans and character OF our
work.
HICKS HONOR BUILT HOMES
SsT- Seahoerd bldg, ith and Pike.
Member seattle Builders Association
by oWNER--i-RooM FURNISHED
house, ready to move In.
Ballard 2469 925 n. 18th ST.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
Stocks and Bonds

STOtkS sold on partial and monthly
payment plan. Don't buy or sell
any stock or bond without getting
our quOtation-for we may save
you money. orders executed in all
markets. Inquiries concerning
any stock or bond answered free.
Mail orders given prompt atten-
ton.
II. j. CHESSHER e. Co,
Stock and Bond Brokers,
MehihOrn bldg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
Wantod-Iteal Estate

LOT OWNERS
And prospective builder. our
standard plans and materials now
ready. Will III your needs and save
you money Our copyrighted self
planning FORM FREE.
HICKS HONOR-BUfLT HOMES
327-S-9 Seaboard Bldg, 4th and Pike
Member Seattle Builders Association
WILL BUY BUNGALOW 5 TO 7
rooms. Desirable part Of city.
Must be close to car line No d.
lapidated shacks wanted. state
address. price and terms. Address
The Star. k24.
If YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR
sell II.
J. " JAIN g. co.
Gil Eitel Bldg. Second. at Pike.
LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH US;
our commission only 500. a busy
office. Public Realty Bureau, 2I0
Liberty Bldg. opp. y. ..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

WoopY'S WEST SEATTLE
BARGAIN BULLETIN
$1,000 buys nice little i-room mod
ern home. completely furnished
and n fine, level lot. near end OF
AK car line. $1,000. ON terms.
S2.i00 buys nice home OF Ave
rooms and bath; completely fur
nished. and a good. level gardcn
lot near end OF All>i ear line, ON
terms.
5000. on easy terms. buys a large lot
and good two-room house; not
far from California ave.
s2,700, on very easy terms, buys n
big siN-room modern home on a
lot 50Nl32. Lots of large and
small fruit. Magnificent view or
city and harbor.
$3.50. on easy terms. buys big S.
room modern house. suitable for
"A rooming house. right close To
city
$4,000. on terms. buys nice Groom
modern bungalow home at Gate
wood.
$. T.. WOODY.
Ferry Landing. West Seattle.
Mast Ggi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

New. just being completed. modern
5-room bungalow. $500 cash. bal
ance S35 per month. including in
terest on balance above $500
mortgage; living room. with fire
place and hardwood floors; dining
room with built-in buffet: kitchen
with complete built-in features;
full cement basement: two bed
rooms; bath room complete.
TURNER REAL ESTATE CO.
3o4 Pioneer Building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

s-SPECIALs-s
1917 BUICK "s" TOURING
This is special number one. almost
new car. equipped with cord
tires. Price $1,175.
1918 DODGE TOURING
Number two special: a car that can
not be told from a new car. Very
seldom a car like this Is offered
for sale. Price $1,000.
1917 FORD TOURING
Last bargain. and a beauty. To see
IL Is to buy it. Price s575.
We sell the above cars on liberal
terms. and do some trading.
s. +. BIRD
FOG F.. Pike st. Phone East 112.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
800 DOWN.

800 DOWN.
Very comfortable old house, seven
rooms and modern bath, north Of
Green Lake, convenient to car line,
convenient to car. Price $1,000.
5000 DOWN.
C1ose-in four-room cottage with mod
ern bath, located near 26th and
Aloha. Price si,400.
$3.50 DOWN.
Five-room house on West 65th St.
good bath. cement basement, small
corner lot Price 81 $50. This Is
a snap.
RURWELL e. MORFORD, Inc.
Main 1855. SIS Colman Bldg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

5-AcRE CHICKEN RANCH
All cleared. with Groom house .
large barn: chicken house. 2ONl70;
city water: lots Of fruit trees and
small fruit: on main highway to
Maple valley. only y miles east
OF Kent. IL you have n ear, you
can live here and work In Seattle.
only $4,000; $500 cash. balance
TiE 'DDouGLAs-MoRsE co
t07 Leary bldg. Main 2202.
GOOD TRACTS OF LOGGED Off
LAND FOR SALE. Low prices.
easy terms. We will accept LIB
erty bonds as first payment: pay
Steady work In our camp and n'ill
for steady men.
THREE LAKES LUMBER CO.
Three Lakes. wash.
10 ACRES. $500
$50 CASH. $40 MONTHLY
BETWE ZEN SEATTLE AND TACOMA
Good. rich clay loan soil; very easy
to clear; on main county road
close to railroad station and
schools; near fine lake; x. T.. ID.
and milk route; well settled neigh
borhood.
t07 Leary building.
WHY PAY HUGE PRICES
acres alder and vine maple land.
with heavy loan soil. fronting on
county road and not far from tho
city limits. for $3.50; oasy terms.
T III. Gilman, owner. 90S Scaboard
Bldg. Elliott los
DIES MONIES HIGHWAY
. acres. with f-room house, garage,
chicken house. lots Of fruit: on
two good roads. splendid neigh
borhood; land all cleared. only
g, 100; $500 cash, balance terms
THE pOUGI4AS-MOR co.
407 Lcary bldg. Main 2202.
so ACRES; UNIMPRovED; IN
well settled community near
Keiso. Price $4,000. WIN take
good residence lots in exchange.
office open sunday.
MATTSON & co.
sos Lcary Bldg.
SNofioMiSH coo ACRES; $50
fruit trees: IL cleared; is pasture;
10 timber: new cottage; spring.
Trade for city property. $500.
W. $. robson co. ITO Third Ave.
h-AcRE TRACT. JUST NORTH or
city limits; level; slightly 5000;
c. HALL. cas- New York FLOCK
S ACRES; EASY TERMS. INQUIRE
at Manordaie Co.. Alderwood
Manor. 2. o. Edmonds. n. l.
10 ACRES. sl.aeN. tluO CASH
SIS MONTHLY
BETWEEN SEATTLE AND TACOMA
Half bottom land and cleared. fine
creek OF running water; on county
road; close to high and grade
schools; adjoins improved ranch ;
small orchard and some buildings.
This bottom land " black soil. the
beat that cnn be found. The creek
alone - worth $500. We only
have Of the io-acre tracts LETT
at the above price.
THE pOUGLAS-MOR co.
s07 Lcary Building
SEND FOR FREE CIRCULAR DE-
scribing our Thurston county ten
4. II REID & co.
3i4-3i7 New York Block
Sc For Sale--Waterfront Property
ONE OF THE PRETTIEST WA
terfront homes: Broom elegant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
% Motorcycles and Accessories

sCHUCK CYCLE co. ef22 wEsT-
lake. Main e07s. Reading Stand
ard motorcycles. bicycles. access
Hories and expert repairing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
WE KNOW
THAT

WE KNOW
THAT
Our prices arc the lowest in the
city. Make a comparison.
You will find 1t so.
WE ARE NOT
Taking advantage Of the short
age OF used cars to jump our
prices. Look over the list
OF n few cars picked
at random from
our stock,
1916 Hudson cabriolet 3
passenger .........S1.5 $50
1916 Hupmobile 5-passen-
1911 Packard 80 7-passen-
1916 Mitchell roadster spas
senger ............... bi5
1916 Chalmers 5-passenger.
3,40O r. p. rn........... 900
1917 Saxon 6. passenger. $50
1913 Cadillac passenger. $50
1915 Ford touring ....,. $50
THE LARGEST AND SAFEST
USED CAR MARK EFT IN THE
NORTHWEST
NORTHWEST MOTOR co.
eIs-1s Z. Pike st.
Phone East oss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21
Wanfed-Automobilcs

WANTED-A USED FORD, DODGE
or Maxwell. Call Mr.. Cole. East
f01.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-21

WoopY'S WEST SEATTLE
BARGAIN BtLIETIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
PRESIDENT WILL
VISIT POPE BENEDICT

Paris, Dec. l5.-While President
Wilson has not announced positive
~ that he will visit Pope Benedic', il
now seems probable that he will 60
so. II ls known here that the Pope is
anxious to receive the President end
the Vatican officials have announced
that the visit NAV be made without
Cangcr Of embarrassment because Il
the differences between the Vatican
and The Quirinal 1t is likely that il
President Wilson goes to Rome Ee
Will visit the QuirinaI palace as ne
guest of King Victor Emmanuel. Ar
tcrwa,ds he will go to the American
emba ssy where he will be met ~ lie
rector and students Of the American
ecclesiastical college. The rector viii
convey TO the President Pope Bene-
diets desire 10 see him IL President
Wilson goes to the Vatican he also,
will call upon cardinal Gasparri Pa
pal secretary of state, who will C
turn the call upon the Presiden. ~
the embassy on behalf Of the Pope,
who cannot Ny precedent leave tie
Vatican. This was the program fol-
lowed when King Edward VII tisit-
ed the King and the Pope Il the
President goes TO Rome it Dropablr
will be after ChrHtmas as King VIC
tor Emmanuel will be in Paris until
Dec 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
Social Club Meetings

The Armitage Club will meet with
Mrs, Robert Cony. IS Sewall sire IT.
ut go Monday, Dec. l6, instead CT
Dec. 80.
Unity Club will meet ut 80 Mon
day evening AZ No. Crosby street
Program: Reading. The Winters
Tale Acr H.; paper. The Charac-
Ter Of Hcrmione and Famous Play
ers Of the Past
The O. y. n Club will meet with
Mrs. Charles Fl!nt on Union street.
Thursday at p. NJ. Members please
come prepared to sew.
The Murray Alliance viii meet this
afternoon at the usual hour with Mrs.
l.. II. Winship, go State street. Mrs
Winship and Mrs. Herbert Smith.
hostesscs,
A special meeting of the La lies
Aid Of the Penney Memorial church
will be held with Mrs. Fogg, s SUM
mer street at . o'clock this Monday
afternoon for the purpose Of sewing
for the Augusta General hospital. a
large attendance is desired.
General Phil Sheridan Circle, No
), Ladies of the G. A. r., vii; meet
III regular session at Grand Army
hall on Tuesday at 230 p. NJ. There
will be an instruction and election Of
officers. After the meeting the mem-
bers are invited to a social hour at
the home Of the president. Mrs. Geo.
l. Cav. 1870 Grove street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
President Insists on
Taking Own Wreath
To Tomb of LAFAYETTE

Paris, Dec. 15.-When President
Wilson went to the tomb Of Lafayette
today he insisted on taking his own
wreath. contrary 10 the custom here
by which the florist delivers the
wreath and the donor only makes the
visit and leaves his card. The Fres-
ident sent Admiral Graysoh to buy
the wreath and after some difficulty
i'll explaining to the florist, who could
not understand why the traditional
custom was being broken, obtained it
and, drove to the tomb.
on his personal card. President
Wilson wrote this inscription, Mem
DRY of the great Lafayette, from
fellow servant of liberty" Entirely
unannounCed by the President he
drove to the old Picpus cemetery
where the amazed gate keeper was
almost too clustered to unlock the
gates when he learned who his call
on was. The news of the Presidents
visit spread rapidly to the convent
nearby, and as he left he passed
through lines of aged nuns who
came out 10 pay their respects to the
American chief" executive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
U. S. SHIP DIXIE
ON WAY HOME

Queenstown. Dec. 15-(By the AS,
sociated PressD-The l.. S S. Dixie
a destroyer tender which has held a
large place in the hearts Of the Am
erican sailors and residents here
steamed slowly out Of the harbor
today on her way home. She was
accompanied part of the way hy
barges loaded with American sailors
while crowds along the shore and AT
the windows waved flags. The band
of the U. S. S. Melville. her sister
ship. played patriotic tunes as the
Dixie moved out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
FRENCH ARMY
OF OCCUPATION
NOW AT MAYENCE

Maycnce. Dec. 15.-(Havas)- TIL"
French forces Of occupation have
reached the extreme eastern limit OF
the bridgchead in this region. In its
forward movement the 10th army has
found more Of spirit of curiosity
among the population than of hos
tility. The regular authorities have
been recognized by the French and
no attention has been paid TO the
workmcn's committees. Food supplies
seem 10 be ample and the inhabitants
appear to be in good health. Activity
has been suspended in most of the
industrial ccnters. otherwise life In
this region continues normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
HUNTING RECORD
SHOWS FALLING
OFF IN MAINE

season that closed at sunset Saturday
ehere were inspected at Bangor. the
clearing point for northeastern Maine
1896 deer. compared with 259n deer at the
corresponding date last year and 2o",
total for last year. A few carcasses
are yet to arrive. This near l. bears
were brought to Bangor compared with
10 in 1917
The war and high railroad fares ken;
many hunters away from Maine tins
year, hence the great decline in the deer
killed Deer have been reported as
scarce in Some localities but as plent'
fu! as ever in other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
CONGRESS FACES
MASS OF WORK
COMING week

Washington. Dec. 15.--Congre SIS to-
morrow viii begin the third week OF
it's new session with the usual pre-
holiday congestion Of legislation. The
Senate will resume work on the
most important sections of the war
revenue bill while appropriation
measures will occupy most Of the
time of the House. AT the same tine
committees of both Houses Will tie
active with hearings and investisa-
tons. The question OF government
control or ownership Of utilities Is
pressing to the front in both branches
of Congress, but few leaders expect
definite legislation op the subject at
this session. The Senate inters ate
commerce committee will meet on
Thursday to consider procedure with
railroad legislation including Direc-
tor General McAdoos Recommended
ton for extension Of government
control TO Jan. l. 1924. Hearings On
Secretary Daniels bill for permanent
government ownership of radio lines
will be resumed next Tuesday ty
the House merchant marine commit
tee which will hear opposition 'rSI-
ment from the Marconi and other in
to,t.sts The administration meas
ure proposing permanent govern
1rent ownership of teiegraphS, t"ie-
phones and cable lines probably VIII
not be considered by the House conf
mittoe until after the holidays. Hear
ings on the administration bill fi
federal regulation of the pac~e"rs
Will begin Thursday with memners
Of the federal trade commission as
the first witnesses. Besides working
or the revenue bill, the Senate tins
week may dispose of the resolution
proposing termination of the disl'y
altv proceedings against Senator La
Toilette of Wisconsin,. Peace debate
also may be resumed.