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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
The Answer

Criticism of the government. based
upon facts. made in good faith for the
purpose of correcting existing evils
which ono can see and may not be
observable to another, however high
up he may be. We believe not only
proper but helpful. On that principle
We criticize and accept criticism.
We thank Mr.. Pattangall for his
criticism. From his standpoint it may
hc just; we pay have left an opening
for his criticism. II so. by his own
frank confession ii was not for lack Of
patriotism. but unfortunate manner Of
phrasing orr attempt To secure con-
sideration Of a danger that is entirely
plain to us.
on the other hand. we are convinced
that Mr.. Fattangall has been guilty of
error In accepting the alarm Of his
over sensitive political antennae. He
assumes that We have trumped up a
hugbcar for the sake of disagreeing
with an administration of different
political party. In that he is wrong,
rs We hope TO convince him, and
ngain he runs wild when he assumes
that the war must he abandoned" I'M
less it Is prosecuted exactly as thus far
carried on 10y his party.
Mr.. PattanCalps errors are nicely
ramoufagcd in smooth language but
they are there. Like his party ad-
mnistration the political end is never
out OF mind. lie admits recognizing
something Of the danger we pointed
out, but 1t Is obvious that he has seen
only so far as the prevailing "dsad-
,antageous marketing conditions"
There he reached the hasty conclusion
that we were attempting to excite the
self pity Of Maine farmers for political
reasons.
If Mr.. rattangall had forgotten pol
tics for the moment, as we did in writ
ing the editorial he criticizes. he would
lave seen that the message was not to
ing fed volumes of transformation and
ridiculous claims by those who the
orize and do not know.
IL Mr.. Pattangall had time to read
some of the big city papers. particular
ly the public forums thereof, and COM
mcnt by editors who know about the
Of
he would understand that our Head
ing the Wrong Way" was in defense
of farmers and not an attempt to en-
bitter them. Many farmers read these
metropolitan papers "and often clip
silly letters and editorials and urge
that the facts be made public.
II was only few weeks ago that a
business man known all over Maine
sent a letter to the editor of the Jour-
nal asking that we show up it's false
and dangerous logic. He laid no claim
TO knowledge Of farming but he knew
that the writer of the article referred
To knew absolutely nothing of his sub
ject.
When Mr.. Pattangall made the I'M
lust and wholly biased and partisan
statement that We have assumed any
attitude of antagonism Of the war. his
criticism went beyond reason. He
knows. for he is admittedly by his
frequent criticisms. reader or this
column. that the Journal has been
consistent supporter OF this war; al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

health. l believe the Compound will
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, Ill.
Nervousness is often symptom Of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
p. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. as
thousands Of women have found by
experience.
It complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. for
suggestions in regard to your ailment.
The result Of its long experience d
1t your service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

Over 900 government Thrift cards With
stamps attached were distributed ~ the
international Paper Co., at Live1snore
Falls 10 its employees. The company
employees at Chisholm and at Riley
We're also II membcred in that .Manner.
The presentation was made F9fday at
the time of the pay envelopesdistribu-
ton and by noon many Of them Went
to the post Office to buy stamps TO com
plete the filing of the cards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

A set Of binoculars, which are ssi'
TO have been used by Alexis MaTN
Piaget. the French lawyer who LED '''
successful revolution against ".
Hohenzollern government in 1S4S. nav
peen lent to the government by sic'"
n. Piaget Of Llewellyn Park, Orans"
n. j., great grandson Of the lAwJs''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

Bremen women are doing their bit
knit 10 pairs of stockings and made
a soldiers comfort bag in 81 consecu-
tive days all for the soldiers Miss
Parritt, 81 years of age, has knit TWO
mutiers and one sweater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

The kingman correspondent of the
Bangor News writes: There seems 70
tie no public spirit among some of the
people IN the town as they are cutting
down and destroying the shade trees
along the public highway. for nr"
wood 1t seems to be Il needless thing
to do as it is not more than % rods
from the highway to the woods where
there is an abundance Of wood to be
had just for the cutting.
Trees that have stood for 20 or 81
years and have been carefully taken
care of by the former owners should
have a squatter's right TO live until
they get too unslghtly FOR shade. Many
a tired horse and pedestrian have stop
ped to rest under the same trees that
are being destroyed because the owner
can get few dollars per cord for them
after they are converted into fire wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

A service flag Of seven stars has been
field by the senior class for graduates
and under graduates who are now in
the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

Factory output Two hundred .n,,saro
oany. Largest selling brand Of 1Oc. Cisars
IN tie world Factory. Manchester. n.
II. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

Helen was very enthusiastic regard
ing the new minister, and young Wins
ton was inclined to be rather jealous.
He certainly is supebrly eloquent"
she exclaimed. He can move his hear
ers to tears
Huh. That's not much" sneered
her admirer. Il should scorn profile
Iencv in An art in which every snecZe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

is my equal and every peeled onion is
my superior"
y cilded barrel hoop with a screw e,e
in the top of it makes D splendid tie
holder for brother who is in college. 1t
VII! need to be a large size hoop.
1T appears to be your record. Mary
MosTelle,' said the magistrate, that
You have been So times convicted Of
stealing"
Il guess your Honor" replied Mary
that is right. No woman is perfect"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04


l-.--- A. NJ. Brunswick. Bath
Lewiston, Portland. Boston; Ice =, ~
Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardner: 81
p. NJ. local; 4.t7 r. NJ. (express) Bruft
wick. Rockland. Portland. Boston: 5I5 u.
NJ. Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardner
Elo r. NJ. local to Portland. connecs
there for New York: 1910 T.. NJ. Lewiston,
Bath. Portland. Boston. Sundays 3.s and
1918 A. NJ. $40 (New York; and 1910 r.
NJ. Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST 10 a. NJ, Bangor. 81
.IohE. Halifax, Aroostook Co SUNDAY
morning at 1.15 A. NJ, does not connect
beyond Bangor; 2 Is A. NJ. for Watervilr'
Bangor, Bar fIarbor. Calais; 6.33 A. NJ
local to Moosehead Lake fvia Oakland
Belfast. Toxcroft and Bangor; 9.26 A. NJ
local to Belfast. Bangor and Skowhegan
12l5 noon. Waterville. Bangor Il. & A. r.
r., Bar Harder, Calais. ST. John and Hal
flax; 2N +. NJ. express TO Watervilla'
thence local TO Bangor and Mattawarn.
keag: 7.25 p. NJ. WatervilIa. akowhesan
and Bangor. Sundays liz A NJ: $50 \
NJ. 30 z. NJ. for Waterville and Bangor;
Trains leave Augusta for Halloween
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 6.3, ~
a. NJ, 1.02 3.dl. Sis. $40. 1910 p N. tal'
lowell and Gardiner only 407 r. ". Gar
diner only sos A. NJ. daily except Monday'
". l.. HARRIS. Genl Passenger Az
ID. G. Douglass Gen'l Mgr., Portland. Ne,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

During the recent cold snap one
church organist in the city played
with wooden gloves on. and the pianist
in Mckeen's orchestra last Saturday
night played for dance the entire
evening with gloves on to keep her
fingers from freezing. 1t is said, but
not official. that the notes froze in the
threats Of the choirs in one church
while practicing recently and one
singer was nearly choked thereby
Belfast letter of Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

A beautiful tobacco jar may he mad
for father for his Christmas by ,akina
an old mustard Jar and tying a ribbo1
about the neck Of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Maine Gossip
The Call

(By Mrs. Thomas Wentworth Higgin5on
in the Boston Heralq.)
NV country, do you hear the call?
Its solemn message thrills the arr
1t sounds above the desperate night,
And sterniy bids you do your snare
With Freedoms very life at stake,
With law and order overthroWn,
My listless land. awake, awake.
The Peril has become your own
From the ripe wisdom of the past
A warning voice. trumpet blast
Today seems ringing from the sky
TITS mans perdition TO be sare
When for the truth he ought to die.
NV country, do you heed the call?
The hour has struck; the sands are run;
Your chance to take the patriots stand
May vanish by tomorrows sun.
If YOU refuse to guard the rights
For which our Fathers fought ard DIED,
TO watch and trim the beacon lights.
You shah be stricken in your pride.
Haul down the flag, no more to be
Shelter and emblem Of the free,
For bark. again that warning cry
Its mans perditon to be safe
When for the truth he ought to die
Rumford had government Their
mometer and it was highly thought Of,
because it was supposed to be abso-
Iutely correct and when it passed away
fl ON overwork, everyone felt badly,
even worse than over the cold weather
that caused its end. The thermometer
kept on registering and registering the
cold until it got down to 45 degrees
below zero. That was the limit of its
strength-so it busted and it's spirit
few hence.
| The new mill at the No. yard Of the
Sawyer Shipbuilding Corp, at Milbrdge
is fast nearing completion. A crew of
about 80 carpenters is employed putting
on the roofing and the finishing touches.
| This mill is so by 80. of mill construc-
ton throughout and is equipped with
the most modern machinery for ship
| work When the company's proposed
| plans are completed this will be one VI
the best equipped yards on the coast.
| These plans calling for ways for slN
vessels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle Of Millinocket,
are receiving congratulations on the
discovery of the safety Of their tiny
grandchild after the Halifax disaster.
Since the tragic death of Harry Boyle
in the Opera house explosion, the Boyle
family have experienced several addi-
tional worries. Samuel Boyle, who is
| with the L. S. troops in Texas. is i'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

The chief part of a handkerchief is
undoubtedly the last syllable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

One Eastport citizen is having
streak Of bad luck according to the
following: "A well known young resi-
dent who has recently recovered
from smallpox and had called at the
home Of his young married friend and
neighbor while the family were await
ing the arrival Of the family physician
to attend their sick child. On the ar
rival Of the doctor he pronounced the
child i'll with the measles and ordered
the house quarantined, which also m.
cluded the young man. who will BE-
obliged to continue his visit for anoth-
err week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

with THREAT difficulty n the hospit,i,
Irving Boyle Of KING Georges Cana
dian forces in Nova Scotia was visited
by the trouble at Halifax. his wife be-
ing cut and rendered unconscious by
flying glass and four mouths old
baby renewed to be cared for from the
unconscious mother being lost for some
little period OF time. Search and adj
vertising at length revealed the infant
safe in the family of a physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Light ana Airv
Hymn Of Hata

Many a mans visible means Of sup
port are only that way when he ha.:
coat and weskit off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE Central R. R..
In Effect September 80, 1917

II GOING WEST-3.OJ A. NJ
Portland ard Rostor: s.!
A. NJ, Pennington, Rcck'
land. Portland. Boston,
Montreal and Quebec, 30
~ nz, OATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

had been sent down for gun fodder and
for SHOW of Russia's swarming mill
lions of army material. UNARMED.
In this country we began at the
SHOW end. Despite the vociferous
warnings of those who knew-Roosc-
welt, Gen. Wood. a. +. Gardner and
others-we hurried men out OF the IN
dustries months before they could be
equipped. TO bolster up the pretense
that we were prepared. or almost
for war. For months thousands and
thousands Of willing, brave, patriotic
men. the best fighting men physically
and mentally, in the world, have been
training for war without guns-do!ns
calisthenics and interior guard drill.
Thousands upon thousands of men In
environments for months have never
SEEN gun-not a horse, or saddle or
gun carriage, or even side arms for Of
ficers. Not even proper clothing.
tentage, blankets could be at any time
or have been provided. The food sup
ply has been sufficient and Of good
quality. Doctors. nurses. medicine,
hospitals are woefully short.
Our bravest sons have died in hum
dreds for their country without having
seen a gun or other war equipment
than their uniforms.
Thousands were sent to France for
intensive training" WITHOUT GUNS.
And when they went to the firing line
they were armed by England and
France
we would Suggest to avoid these
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01

e71iisted. why don't you Join7 Now
is the time
"This argument ought to get many
recruits, Empey, so go out and see
what you can do"
He then gave me small rOsette of
red, white and blue ribbon, with three
little streamers hanging down. This
was the recruiting insignia and was
to be worn on the left side of the cap.
Armed with swagger stick and my
patriotic rosette, I went out into Tot
tenham Court road in quest of cannon
fodder.
Two or three poorly dressed civil
ians passed me, and although they APP
peared physically fit, I said to myself,
"They don't want to join the army:
perhaps they have someone dependent
on them for support" so I did not &C.
cost them.
Coming down the street I saw q
young dandy, top hat and all. with q
fashionably dressed girl walking be-
side him. I muttered. "You are my
meat" and when he came abreast Of
me I stepped directly in his path and
stopped him with my swagger stick,
saying:
"You would look fine In khaki; why
not change that top hat for steel
helmet? Aren't you ashamed of your
self, husky young chap like you In
multi when men are needed in the
trenches2 Here am, an American,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01

to his desk. I Immediately followed
this action by throwing the kilograms
into the wastebasket. Then we looked
at each other in silence. He was
sQuirming In his chair and I felt de-
pressed and uneasy.
The telephone rang and I answered
It,. It was business call for me, re-
questtng my services for an out-of-
town assignment. Business was not
very good, so this was very welcome.
After listening to the proposition
seemed to be swayed BY a peculiarly
strong force within me, and answered,
Il am sorry that cannot accept your
ofer, but am leaving for England
next week." and hung up the receiver.
The lieutenant swung around in his
chair. and stared at me In blank aston
ishment. A sinking sensation came
over me, but I defiantly answered his
look with, "Well, It's so. I'm going"
And went.
The trip across was uneventful. I
landed at Tilbury, England, then got
into . string of matchbox cars and
proceeded to London. arriving there
about 10 p. m. / took room in hotel
near st. Pancras station for five and
six--fire extra" The room was minus
the fire, but the extra" seemed to
keep me warm. That night there was
a Zeppelin raid, but didn't see much
of it, because the slit in the curtains
was too small and had no desire to
make it larger. Next morning the tel
erhone bell rang, and someone asked,
care you there?" was, hardly. Any
way, I learned that the Zeps had re-
turned to their father!and, so I went
out into the street expecting to see
scenes Of awful devastation and COW.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01

came four thousand miles from Ogden.
Utah, just outside Of New York, to
fight for your king and country. Don't
be Stacker, buck up and get into uni
form come over to the recruiting Of.
fee and I'll have you enlisted"
He yawned and answered, II don't
care If you came forty thousand miles.
no one asked you to-" and he walked
on. The girl gave me q sneering look
I was speeches.. =.
recruited for three weeks and near.
~ got one recruit. SD Srt~'>. '.- ":...'s
This perhaps was not the greatest
stunt in the world, but it got back at
the officer who had told me. eyes, we
take anything over here" I had been
spending good lot Of my recruiting
time in the saloon bar Of the Wheat
Sheaf pub (there was a very attractive
blonde barmaid, who helped kill time
I was not as serious in those days as
1 was a little later when I reached
the front)-well, 1t was the sixth day
and my recruiting report was blank.
I was getting low In the pocket-bar-
maids haven't much use for anyone
who cannot buy drinks-so I looked
around for recruiting material. You
know a man on recruiting service gets
a bob" or shilling for every recruit
he entices into Joining the army, the
recruit is supposed to get this, but he
would not be recruit If he were wise
to this fact, would he?
Down at the end Of the bar was
young fellow in multi who was very
patriotic-he had about four "Old
Six" ales aboard. He asked me If he
could Join, showed me his left hand.
two fingers were missing, but said
that did not matter as I'VE take any
thing over here" The left hand is
the rifle hand as the piece is carried
at the slope on the left shoulder. Near
ly everything in England is by the
left" even general traffic keeps to the
port side.
took the applicant over to head
quarters, where he was hurriedly e1-
amined. Recruiting surgeons were
busy in those days and did not have
much time for thorough physical exam
nations. My recruit was passed a.
ut" by the doctor and turned over to
q corporal to make note of his scars.
I was mystifed. Suddenly the corpo-
raj burst out with. "Blime me, two Of
his fingers are gone" Turning to mo
he said, "You certainly have your
nerve with you, not 'alf you amt, to
bring this beggar in"
The doctor came over and exploded.
''What do you mean by bringing In q
man in this condition"
Looking out Of the corner of my eye
noticed that the officer who had re-
cruited me had Joined the group, and
I could not help answering, "Well, sir.
I was told that you took anything over
here"
think they called 1t yankee i'm
pudence," anyhow it ended my recruit
Ing.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
CHAPTER !.

From Mutt to Khaki.
It was in an Office in Jersey City.
I was sitting at my desk talking to
a lieutenant Of the Jersey National
Guard. On the wall was a big war
map decorated with variously colored
little flags showing the position of the
opposing armies on the western front
in France. In front Of me on the desk
lay New York paper with big faring
headlines:
LUsITANIA SUNK! AMERICAN
LIVES LOST!
The windows were open and feel
ing Of spring pervaded the air.
Through the open windows came the
strains of hurdy-gurdy playing In the
street-I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be
a Soldier"
''Lusitania Sunk! American Lives
Lost !''-"I Didn't Raise My Boy to
Be a Soldier" To us these did not
seem to jibe.
The lieutenant in silence opened one
Of the lower drawers of his desk and
took from it an American flag which
he solemnly draped over the war map
on the wall. Then, turning to me with
grim face, said:
"How about it, sergeant You had
better get out the muster roll Of the
Mounted Scouts, as think they will
be needed in the course of q few days."
We busted ourselves till late in the
evening writing out emergency tele-
grams for the men to report when the
call should come from Washington.
Then we went home.
crossed over to New York, and as
I went up Fulton street to take the
subway to Brooklyn, the lights in the
tall buildings Of New York seemed to
be burning brighter than usual, as If
they, too, had read "Lusitania Sunk!
American Lives Lost!" They seemed
to be glowing with anger and righteous
indignation, and their rays wigwagged
the message, Repay" ~.
Months passed, the kilograms lying
handy, but covered with dust. Then,
one momentous morning the lieutenant
with sigh Of disgust removed the
dag from the war map and returned
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
ITO be continued
The Plattsburg Manual Advises;

the daily use of Foot-Ease in the Shoes.
There is nothing so good for the quick
relief of Corns, Bunions, Chilblains,
Blisters, Sore Spot or Callouses as this
old, standard remedy. Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to shake
into the shoes. Sold everywhere.
Don't accept any substitute. 25t4
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01

Good timothy hay for sale. Call
John Blackburn, N. O 4, 26-tf
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