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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

1t is said that the city auditor, who
had for several days past worn a more
serious expression on his countenance
than he was wont to do. has now re-
placed it with his usual genial smile,
and that as is the case with postum,
there is a reason" And it is also
said that the cause of it all was a hat
1t was not new hat but the auditor
had worn It long enough so that it felt
good upon his head and there ex-
listed between the hat and it's wearer q
bond of sympathy like unto that which
exists between old friends. A few
days ago when the auditor had left
his hat on a table near an open Win
dow in his office, the opening of a door
in the office caused a draft Of sufficient
strength to whisk the hat ont Of the
window and send it sailing toward the
kcnnebec river. No one saw the hat
after its flight and the auditor went
homo that night wearing a hat that
had been loaned him by one Of the oc-
cupants of City hall. A search for the
missing lid was made the following
day but without results, and it was
thought to be lost until two days ago
Alfred GaSne, the janitor at City hall,
was down on the ice below the kenne-
bee bridge. looking around. when his
eagle eye espicd the missing hat rest
ing on the ice close to the retaining
wall 1t took but a few moments to
rescue the missing headgear and re-
turn it to its owner, and the SatiSfac 4
ton with which tn" auditor received it
is said to have restored to his coun-
tenancc the smile of happiness which
had temporarily been camoufaged by
disappointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23
NAVAL ADJUSTMENTS
Names Weekly Quota Of Eight Men
Is Seven Short on Jan. a..

Naval Recruiting Officer J. r. Brown,
who is stationed in this city. has re
ceived from Lieht. Commander w. r.
A. Rooney Of Portland commander of
the recruiting stations for Maine, the
following information on the subject
OF enlistments as regards the weekly
quota of eight men for the State of
Maine:
The figures given out on Jan. FL
were: One short for quota last week,
two enlistments so far this week, sew
EN- men short this date. Jan. p.
The statement also says: Will need
ground men Nandsmen quartermaster,
landsmen machinist's mate, landsmen
carpenters mate, one blacksmith. one
coppersmith) and electricians, radio
and general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

c,oranother kept her hair beauti-
..rs dorkened. glossy and attractive
",s a brew Of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
u-ssrever her hair took on that dull,
100 or streaked appearance. this
1~,ls mixture was applied with
~a,ssrful effect. BY asking at any
,,~g store for "Wyeths Sage and
:nlshur Compound" you will get a
100 hottie Of this old time recipe,
,.,royed by the addition Of other in
rsd,en,s. all ready to use. at very
stls cost This simple mixture can
|. depended upon to restore natural
,o,or and beauty TO the hair.
. well-known downtown druggist
avs everybody uses Wyeth's Sage
md Sulphur Compound now because
4 aarkens So naturally and evenly
,ba, nobody can tell 1t has been ap-
sl,ed-its so easy to use. too. You
omply dampen a comb or soft brush
and draw it through your hair. TAX
No one strand nj time. BY morn
,sr me gray hair disappears: after
another application or two. 1t is re-
stored 70 It's natural color and looks
t)ossv. soft and beautiful. This prep
aratton is delightful toilet requi-
site II is not intended for the cure,
mitigation or prevention Of disease
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

An enterprising citizen was engaged
yesterday in adding in no small way
to his woodpile by gathering up the
charred timbers that had been taken
from the roof of the Coughln building
at the west end of the Kenncbcc
bridge and thrown down upon the ice
III the river. Some of the timbers are
but little damaged and as they We're
thoroughly seasoned they viii make
sawed and split
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

Monday. the "heatless day., wound
UP with a heatless night and Tuesday
morning the mercury was below zero
In many parts Of the city. The Their
mometer at the Bither pharmacy re-
corded 4 below and there were other
places about town where several de-
grees colder were reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

There will be dance at Manchester
Grange Hall on Friday evening. Jan.
20, the proceeds to go to the Man
chester branch of the Red Cross. Ad-
mission Csc. The ladies of the Red
Cross will have refreshments on sale
II cars are not running that night the
dance will be postponed until the first
week day night they do run, except
Tuesday. Jan. 23d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

Robert Hutton. Jr.. who has been
passing several days at his home in
North Nassalboro, has returned to
Philadelphia. where he is a superin-
tendert at manufacturing establish
lnent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

Dance at Library hall. Gardiner. on
Wednesday evening. Jan. 90. Music by
Colby college banjo orchestra. Second
of the series Of these dances under
management of William WEIGH of Wa
jan21d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

An evening well spent, puts new life
into you. Try this Wednesday even
ing the dance at the Maccabee hall.
Douglas Banjo orchestra. Gentlemen
Soc, Ladies 15c. jan22d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

DR.. Maurice w. Russell Of Provi-
dence, r. l., has arrived in the city,
called by the serious illness of his
mother, Mrs. a. D. Russell, 80 Sewall
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

Mrs. Annie Clark, who for several
days has been the guest of Miss Annie
l.. Durham, 128 State street, returned
Tuesday to her home in Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

The county commissioners held their
regular meeting Tuesday forenoon at
the court house, the only business
transacted being routine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

The occupants Of the police station
Monday night were three dodgers who
had stopped off at Augusta on their
way through this portion of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

Mrs. Fox's dancing class, which has
met on Tuesdays. will be held on
Thursdays, beginning this week at 8
=. NJ. at Maccabees hall.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

The big dance in Gardiner Wednes-
day evening is at the X. p. hall, music
| by five piece orchestra. jan2od2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

Miss Annie Fox of Waterville re-
turned Tuesday afternoon to her home
after short stay in this city with Mrs
Martin L. Fox, As State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

MISS Annie Torrey, teacher Of French
at Cony high school. has resumed her
0utles aItef several days of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

U. bertrand Farnham of Belgrade was
a caller Tuesday at the court house on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

CEaries q. Burke of Rockland is in
TINS city visiting his mother Mrs. John
Burke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

~ ana Mrs. John Young of SHOW
he"ah We're visitors Tuesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

| Ex- Mayor Blaine S. vi)es went
Tuesday morning to Stratton on few
days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Public circle at 22e State street. to-
night, Mrs. Maud Gould, medium Col
lection 20 cents ian23d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23
War and Sugar

Before the England imported practically all Of its
sugar from Germany Austria and Java. France
produced ali the sugar needed and had to export
Italy supplied ITSELF
The abruptly shut f Enslands supply Of sugar from
Central Europe. The armies Of Europe have the
beet fields Of Northern France Belgium Poland and Russia
Today the battle lines encrcle the sugar beet Of
the Central Powers About onethird Of the worlds former
production is unavailable to the European Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Don forget the baked bean supper
at the conversational chapel tonight.
Price 35c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23
jan21d3t

DIR. Coombs has moved to the Allen
building offices. formerly occupied by
DR.. Crooker. janl le-o-d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

,, men | got Cuticura Soap and
- eminent and I used one box Of Cuti-
r. w.. eminent, and one cake Of Cuti-
"a soap when was healed"
wynecl F. A. Cayen, l46 Main ST.,
~ Mass, October 20, 1917.
, saesp soaps. harsh soaps, coarse,
M asly medica,ed soaps are respon-
NV. wv 'o' hall the skin troubles in the
!, ~ Use Cusicura Soap exclusively
al 'oile, purposes.
nd " Iaeh Free BY NJ ill. Address post.
ss,~e". icera. Dept. r. Boston. Sold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

were able to deliver a normal
amount Of sugar every, day.
The supply Of raw sugar in the
early summer gave evidence Of
being enough for all needs.
But the rate Of consumption had
increased, An extra 450,OOO,0O0
pounds were required to meet the
needs Of the people from June up
to November.
"You can't eat your cake and
have it too"
A part Of this increased demand
for sugar was due to the nation
wide save the fruit crop move
ment. The sugar thus used is not
gone. 1t is saved. It is simply in
the fruit and jam Jar instead Of
the sugar bowl.
Sugar has sold in the United
States throughout the war at an
average price lower than in any
other country. It is one Of the
cheapest foods the nation has.
Admittedly one Of the reasons
for this brilliant showing, in view
Of changed world conditions. has
been the fact that the domestic
care refining industry is in large
units.
1t is a noteworthy tribute to the
domestic refining industry which
will be better appreciated the
more the events Of the last two
years are studied.
Domino Package Sugars have
been Of great value in the wider
and more even distribution Of
sugar.
A barrel holds $50 pounds Of
loose sugar, all Of which usually
goes to one grocer. It has been
possible to ship practically the
same amount Of package sugar in
three l2O-pound cases to three
different Srocers.
The grocer has been able to
handle these Domino Cane Sugars
already packased in cartons and
small cotton bags. thus tending to
check boarding.
It will be necessary for srocers
and consumers to watch carefully
their distribution and purchases
during the approaching period Of
readjustment.
Housewives can cooperate with
this plan by buying Domino Pack
age Sugars.
The refineries are now starting
up and supplies Of raw sugar COM
inS forward, but it will take weeks.
and possibly months, for the re-
turn Of normal conditions.
|, it is our aim to safeguard the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23
CCutiCurdHGd|S
PI|nples On Face
Also Blackheads. Large and
Salej Over. Itched. Was
Troublcd Two Months.
Vxd One Box Cuticura ONT
msnt and One Cake Soap.
Cost rs Cents.
! used oil to oil machinery and my
zee was covered with pimol.e .,d

olackheads. The pimples
were large and they fes-
t . and scaled over.
ihey were scattered on
myiace, and at times they
Hehed causing me to
scratch. They lasted
About flf6, r,,nnAha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

the Central Powers. About @
production is unavailable to Il
The main sources Of available
$ lar FIR the United States and
TIE Allies are narrowed down to
tneWest Indies principally Cuba.
hawaii, the Philippines, Louisi-
ana, and the susar-beet fields Of
the Middle West.
Cuba has now increased its pro-
duction Of sugar cane, but Eng
land, France and other foreign
countries perforce have increased
their importations Of sugar from
Cuba.
There is an abundance Of sugar
in far-away Java. It is as useless
70 the world as unmined sold. be-
cau-e no nation can spare the
ships to carry it.
This country and Europe could
only procure sugar from Java by
Wing ships badly needed to carry
American troops and supplies to
France.
II takes $50 days for a cargo
s.'is travelling at the rate Of 200
miles day to SO from England
e. Java and return, counting in
the loading and discharsing at
10th ends. The same ship travel
ing between New York and France
takes SO days for a round trip.
Therefore the same ship can
make three round trips between
Ne.' York and France while it is
making one round trip between
Finland AMI Java.
The competition among nations
for Cuban raw sugar has forced
up les Price, with necessary cor
responding increase in the cost Of
refined sugar. This competition
has now been overcome by the
combined efforts Of the United
States Food Administration, the
Allied Governments, and all ele-
ments Of the sugar industry.
In the midst Of such abnormal
conditions, this Company has
done everything within its power.
in cooperation with the Govern
ment, to provide an even distribu-
ton Of sugar to consumers at the
lowest possible price.
In constant effort to stabilize
the price, we have even sold sugar
at less than market prices-for
some time at a full cent a pound
below the market.
Last February and March there
were severe strikes in the re.
fineries Of this and other COM
panies. But in the face OF the
new problems thus created, we
In war time and at all tim
interests Of the public we ser
American S,agar1
ftStueeten It
GRADUATED, Tablet. Powt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-23

Norman L. Bassett went Tuesday to
Boston on professional business.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23

Incurred by the national guard. So
You see there Is multitude OF de-
tail and work to be done. also
have 10 take care OF most OF the
work In connection With ordnance
and quartermaster departments as
we'll. have clerk and a sergeant
instructor from the regular army
under me, II keeps me busy from
a. m. to 1910 p. m. most every
day and sometimes on Sunday.
The first thing out OF the box I
was put on the reception committee
to aid at the governors reception
for Secretary Lane from washing-
ton. ID. c. n .
You should have seen me all
decked out In my white uniform.
white cap. white shoes. white gloves
and shiny silver sword hanging
at my side. II was some reception
too. | guess l met all the mucky-
muks In the Island as we'll as Secre-
tary Lanes party from the capital
went out to the fair Tuesday
and saw the exhibits and entertain
ments. II certainly was some swell
little show for these small islands to
set up. There were about 10000
people there and when you consider
that some days at the exposition In
San Francisco there was only about
$4,000. ! think that going some FOR
Hawaii. Only wish you could have
been here to have attended with me
for know you would have enjoyed
Il. 4s srf fe gran
would like to be there and get
some Of those cherries and berries
that you are canning. I haven't
tasted cherries over here except In
a piece OF pie now and then. lf ya
We have strawberries all the year
round and bananas and papai (sort'
of cross between q eanteioupe. pump
kin. watermelon and other things. 10
has a lot Of peppermint In II and
tastes real good after you learn to-
like it) y The canteloupes are just
coming into the market
Well It 10 time to go to work
again, SO win bring this propaganda
Gas Earl calls IT. to a close with
love from your son. =. ~, .esi.
ts LUTHER
cAPT. J. 8. PITTENGER,
Office Of the chief quartermaster
and u. s. property and disburs-
ing officer. ,.fs tsfs. "a.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23
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POTASH AND CROPS

We learn from German authori-
ties that the United states is suf-
fering grieyously for lack of German
potash. Germany. as everybody
knows. has the largest known de
posit Of this mineral fertilizer.
Before the war the rest OF the
world depended on it to great ex-
tent. Now. deprived Of potash, 80
the German professors assure the
German people, our agriculture Is
languishing, our fields are barren
and starvation for the allies Is GER
tain. Germany's potash monopoly
cnpples US more effectually than our
blockade cripples Germany. Her
potash. mightier than arms or gold.
will bring her triumphant peace.
To paraphrase the words Of an
ancient sage. it is Just as well not
to know so much as to know all that
. German professor knows. fsu
It happens that we are cultivating
about 100000 more Of our ''bar-
rem acres'' than ever before. and do
ing II with what we honestly take
to be considerable success. We are
going to have probably 800, 900, 900
bushels OF wheat more than We had
last year, q far bigger corn crop than
usual, and more barley, rice and rye
than ever before, The staple food
crops are also excellent in Canada
England and France. As for Ger.
many herself, all accounts from neu'
trail sources agree that her crops thi,
season are extremely poor.
What's the matter? Isn't Ger.
many taking her own potash medi-
cine? Or iscthe success or failure OF
the war, after ALL not dependent on
German fertilizer-or any other Ger
man product?
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23

The war has brought together In
New York city two French brothers
who had not seen each other for ten
years. One Is Rene Humbert, a mem
her OF Pershing's army In France.
now home on furlough. and tho other
Is Marcel Humbert. a member Of the
division Of the famous French Alpine
chasseurs, now visiting the United
States. Both Rene and Marcel Hum.
bert were born In France. Ten years
ago the Humbert family emlgrated 70
America, Marcel remaining behind.
He Joined the famous "Blue Devils'
at the outbreak Of the war and has
been In many battles. Meanwhile Rene
Joined the regular American army and
went to France with PershIng's first
troops returning two weeks ago with
q detachment Of Americans who were
sent to the United States to aid the
Liberty Loan drive and also to boost
army recruiting. The two brothers
were attending an outdoor meeting
In New York city few days ago
when they recognized each other. and
the reunion began right then and
there. gda 81 N
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23
BEDS

The conservation Of beds, recon-
mended by the war industries board,
can surely be agreed to by pa
triotic public without any great
sense Of hardship. II the brass and
steel are needed for war purposes.
we can surely get along without ask
ing manufacturers to make US new
brass beds for some time to come.
Wooden beds are surely as toler-
able as wooden ships, and both were
found tolerable for a good many
hundred years. Indeed, what mid
dle-aged man or woman OF us was
not born in a wooden beds What
was good enough for the fathers and
srandfathers Is surely good enough
for the children, always excepting
the old, round, knobby four-poster
with creaking rope cats cradle in
stead Of springs. n
There are fewer beds needed, too,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23
couple Of million young

because a couple Of million young
men have left them for bedless oe-
cupation. and there may be another
couple of million beds left vacant be-
fore long. We can make them so
round till the boys get back.
As for children. the matter is
comparatively simple. One big
brothers bed. supplied with a stout
Partition In the middle. VIII serve
nicely for two youngsters. Cradles
are out Of style. There is no ban,
apparently, on the baby's crib. II
there should be, father can make
one himself.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23
CAPT. J. 8. PITTENGER,
Office Of the chief quartermaste
and u. s. property and disburs
ing officer. ..f.. t,t.s. =


1 love the way they once faced the
grim realities Of life and fought IRE
with fire. Marriage was a lottery, 81
they settled II by lot. The way Of
man with q maid might upset the G.
culations Of the wise man in Proverb,
but 1t didn't feazc the early Moravians.
They got out the lot bowl. put the
names in; prayed that the drawing
would be providentially guided, and
went ahead In faith. And those mar
riages so arranged were such successes
that one is almost. tempted to wish for
a return of the custom, In dlsuse now
for many a year.-Exchange.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23

Cuba has adopted July IA, Frances
''Bastile Day" as her own national
holiday. We should have been
pleased II our little nelshbor. lack
ing any special national festival Of
her own, had chosen the day on
which We declared war on Spain and
cllnched her dependence. But as
long as France gets the honor, we
won't quarrel about It,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23
S0LDIERlEFERs
Pettinger Now Captain

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Pettinger re-
iceived letter from their son. Lu-
ther. who left Grants Pass six years
ago to accept a position as manager
Of the advertising department of the
Star Bulletin. the largest paper In
Honolulu.
When war was declared he en-
listed with the national guards and
was made sergeant and held that po.
sition until he was called to his pres
ent position. His letter is as fol-
lows iGHDlUy u b.
pf Honolulu, H. l.,
mf July Z, 1918.
Dear Father and Mother:
Your letter Of June 18th and 25th
received today and am glad to hear
that you are both well.
This morning / got telephone
call to come to the office. When 1
got there was informed that had
been made captain Of the quarter
master corps Of the national guard
OF Hawaii, and assistant to the U. 8.
property and disbursing officer. Ni
A property and disburslng officer
Is appointed by the secretary Of war
for each state and territory, he is
under bond and an equipment and
supplies are charged to him person
ally and he is personally responsible
for all property In his state or ter
ritory. He in turn issues the pro-
perty to other organizations OF the
national guard. He pays all bills
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23

The war industries board has cut
the number Of bed davenport styles
from 75 to 20. This is intolerable
How can we ever get along with only
20 kinds of davenports?
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23
Eyes Tell the Truth.

When the eyes say one thing and
the tongue nnother. the practical man
relies on the language Of the nrst.-
Emerson. .a III ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-23

WIdower-Before married ! couldn'
save dollar; now that I'm married
and my wife Is dead ] save almost
half my salary. 10 aaa - d