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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23

Portland, Nc. May Cat the
conclusion Of the third dav of the
Red Cross campaign in Maine, this
State had subscribed s301. 694. or
about IS per cent. of it's quota. ac-
cording to State Chairman Frank l..
Rawson. The Augusta Chapter closed
its campaign today with a subscr.p
ton SO per cent. in excess of its quo
ia, or $1,000. The total subscriptions
in Portland are 100000 towards a
quota of $4,000. Three towns OF
Cumberland countv-Otisfield, Fa'
mouth and Sehago- have exceeded
their quota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
News Dispatches From
the i. s. Army in France

With the American Army in
France, Tuesday, May 21.-(By The
Associated Press --Tobacco which
heretofore has been purchased by the
soldiers or issued by the Red Cross
and other agencies. will be made a
part of the regular rations.
On the recommendation of General
Pershing, the War department has
decided upon this action. There will
be issued to each soldier of the AM
crican expeditionary forces daily
tour-tenthS OF an ounce of smoking
tobacco and 10 cigarette papers. Ger
tain other articles may be substi-
tuted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
THE WEATHER
SHOW Frs

Forecast for New England: Show
ers Thursday; Friday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23

Boston Forecast
Weather forecast Tor Boston and
vicinity: Thursday showers: Friday
fair: somewhat warmer, moderate
west 10 southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
THURSDAY: Showers

PUBLICITY IN THE CLASS.
flied COLUMNS is "frst
aid" to a crippled business Of.
flee staff-brinsing the worker
fit for the emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
FRIDAY: Fair

PUBLICITY IN THE CLASS.
flied COLUMNS decides the
"where to move" problem for
rent-payers every day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-20
Run1ors of Death Local
Boys Apparently False;
Relatives Hear Nothing

The rumor that has been running
loose in Chickasha to the effect that
Overton and Joe Burney, local boys,
were killed in France, seems to have
had absolutely no foundation. At
least q diligent search in an effort TO
find the source of the report has re
suited so, far in nothing and it is the
general belief now that the rumor is
absolutely false,
The investigation shows that the
rumor has grown since its initial cir
cuation and that finally it included
Bernard Baird another Chickasha
boy. in it's casualty list At one
stage Of its growth, the report was
to the effect that Ben S. Brooks o.
this city had received letter from
his son Ben, who is in France, stat
ing that Overton and ice Burney
were killed by the same shell that
took the life Of Lon Hill. of this city.
When asked concerning such a let
ter. Mr.. Brooks said: we received
one or two letters from Ben every
week, but none Of his letters have
contained a word about the death OF
injury Of the Burney boys or Bernard
Baird. I cant understand how such
a report could gain circulation. AS
far as I am informed there is abso
lutely nothing to it.
Z. S. Burney, father of the boys
mentioned in the rumor, said: 81
have heard absolutely nothing to ir
sry vav confirm the report. Man,
reople have called me end I have
investigated every clue, but TO NJ
a~ail. think there ts nothing TO it
Mr.. Norvells stated this morning
that he had received no word to con
firm tho death report of Dornar'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-20

harmful violent fluctuations may be
checked the committee on cotton dis
trlbution has ordered all speculative
short selling on the New York and
New Orleans cotton exchanges
stopped, and, to manv this order
thoroughly effective, has required
that no selling orders except in liq-
uidation Of long contracts be execut-
ed from any foreign country.
The stoppage Of sinkings by L.
boats the monthly increase in new
shin tonnage and the releasing Of
ships now engaged in supplying the
fleets Of the allies, together with the
freeing Of space previously used in
sending munitions to Europe, will
mean a large increase in available
tonnage for cotton exports.
THE worlds requirements Of cot
ton TO meet its increasing demands
for clothing will henceforth be on n
continuously ascending scale. Based
on reports to this committee from
the various foreign countries, we es
innate their requirements and prob
able cxporfa OF cotton mpder present
/ conditions to bo over two million
balca in cyce7e of last cason TAX
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-20
OF
AGRICULTURE IN
TALK ON COTTON

Relative to the cotton situation as
affected by the signing of the armis-
tice and the coming Of peace, the De
partment Of Agriculture has address
ed the following communication to
all county agents:
The signing of the armistice
brings us suddenly to the thresh
hold of the reconstruction era. Pend
ing developments are OF the utmost
Importance to the entire cotton
world.
"The consequences OF unfounded
rumors that tend to promote vicious
speculative activity and cause unius
titled decentralization must be avoid
ed as far as possible In order that
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-20
BLOOD POISONING
Flan,Iin's Wizord oil a Safe FirstAid TreatmeHl

How often lockjaw and blood
poisoning result from the neglect
Of a slight scratch or little cutl Ham
Inns Wizard Oil is safe and effec-
tive FIRST aid treatment. 1t is pow
erful antiseptie and should be ap-
Piled Immediately to wounds OF this
kind to prevent danger of infection.
1t is soothing and healing and
quickly drives out pain and inham
nation IN cases OF sprains, bruises.
cuts. burns. bites and stings Just as
reliable, toe. for stiff uecl, sore feet
cold sores, canker sores, earache and
toothache
Get IT from druegi-ts for 50 cents
II not asti-hed return the bottle and
get your money back
Ever oonstipated Or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 50
cents guzranteel,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-20

Baird.
Considerable time was spent this
morning by an Express reporter in
an effort to locate the origin of the
rumor and the phone was worked
over time. In every instance the
party called said; 81 only heard the
report, and could not say whether
il is true or not, but TIL tell you who
can tell. So-and-so told me that they
heard that the Burney boys were
killed. You phone them
Finally, in order 70 not entirely
destroy the good nature OF Central"
and to keep from wearing the phone
out, the chase was abandoned, with
the origin of the rumor as far away,
apparently. as at the start.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-20

Remember that S42O Invested now
in w. S. S. means $500 in 1928.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
PAROQUET BOY WRITES
 LETTER FROM FRANCE
Thinks France a Fine Country But is Anxious to Return
 to America :.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rousel have received the following let ter from Elmer Showns, who is with the American Army in France.
 France, Sept. 29, 1918
 Dear Friends.-This beauti- full Sunday afternoon 1 will write you a short message from France and tell you something of my long journey.
 The distance from Camp Beauregard the way we went, to Camp Stuart, is about 1900 miles, and 1t took us about three days and nights to make the trip. We stayed in Camp Stuart three days, after which we sailed for France. We were on the water several days and it was very rough for a
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21

1919. All the news we get from the front sounds mighty good.
 You don't know how much I would love to be back at old Paroquet for prayer meeting and singing tonight. There is not a day passes but what l think of you all, and l often wonder how our Sunday School is getting along. While l was at home l certainly did enJoy myself and l love to think of our good Christian neighbor- hood at old Paroquet.
 Since l have been in the ar my I have tried to live as near
 Continued on Page Five)
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21

realize what l am over here for, and know that we must work for the best end and do our duty, and then prepare to return home to the dear old U. s. A.
 But again, we realize that some of us will never return home to walk the shady coun- try lanes, or the streets of our home towns, nor look into the face of our loved ones.
 But for the sake of our lov- ed ones at home we must answ- CT duty's call let the result be what it may. But if all reports are true, we boys will be home in time to help make a crop in
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21

worry about me, fer 1 am dan dy and will soon be coming back to you a better boy and more able to be pleasure and repay you for all the worries I ever caused ycu. Love to Maud and the kids, oceans for your self, each wave a kiss and each drop of salt water hug.
 Forever your devoted boy,
 KIRK.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21

few days. Many of the boys got awfully sea sick, but we landed safely without the loss of one. Of course, we were all glad to get on land again.
 Since landing in France we have travelled several hundred miles and have seen some pret- ty country and many large citi- es. l have seen nearly all kinds of people and they all have different ideas about things.
 The people here have good crops and the buildings are all good-mostly brick and stone. They have good pike roads and steel or stone bridges across all streams.
 The people over here treat our boys awfully nice and are doing all they can to help win the war. We are getting plen- ty to eat and have good wool en clothing to wear. Our home officers are with us and they take a great deal of interest in our welfare. We have learn ed some great lessons and en- ioyed ourselves too while on our long journey. And now, that we are in France, I fully
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
France, Oct. 20, 1918.

My Dear Mother.-Today 1 am many many miles away from the dearest little mother in the world, yet you are very near for l carry you in my heart and mind constantly. Today you are dearer than ev- CT before. If we boys could only return to our mothers this morning, howmueh better and how much more pleasure we would be to our sweet mothers. ButNwe realize that through the love- faith and prayers of our mothers, mixed with pride, loyalty and self-sacrifice on our part, we soon will have the greatest enemy to present civil ization conquered. Then why should any American boy hes itate, or even argue in his mind the chance to go on and destroy these dirty beasts called Huns?
 Perhaps you will never know or i've" never realize again the consolation of 'Thoughts of Home and Mother" or the val ue of love to American boys. It has won battles and today is pushing on toward that great goal set by our beloved Presi- dent. We sit in our billets and argue who has the dearest mo ther. And of course each one is so prejudiced that he can't t be convinced that any one is right but himself. Just now one of the boys remarked that he couldn't picture any boy net thinking his mother was the sweetest mother in the world, and I told him 1 couldn't either, if theirs had done as much for them as mine had for me.
 This is another rainy Sunday and a long with such day comes that tiny bit of home sickness, yet I wouldn't come back until its all over for the world.
 The present war conditions reminds me of a relay race. The allies run the Huns so far each day they have to let them go ahead at night in order to give our boys time to eat and sleep. But the time is near when the Huns won't have anywhere to run. That's the finish, and then that old slogan comes true, Berlin or Bust"
 Today all France is rejoicing over the success of the Allies and anyone who could only hear the praises of America by these people would think as do.
 Now, mother dear, don't
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR
 FROM FRIENDS HERE
Rev. J. A. Harp of Rector Asks To be Remembered By
 His Friends

Editor The Joufnal.-1 have q large number Gf acquaintance es around Newark whom l am glad to count as my friends. have felt like l would like to write everyone of them per sonally; but time would forbid me doing that. and as many, 1 perhaps most of them are readers of The Jouranl, 1 am presuming on your personal friendship by asking you to let me have a little space in your valuable paper to write them all at one time.
 1 assure you when you get to be a travelling minister and move away from your friends, l will take pleasure in extend ing to you a like courtesy Should l be editor.)
 After leaving your town for DCnie, Texas, last July, we had several disappointments before We reached our destination. However, some very pleasant surprises also. At Newport we met Mr. Clent Mayo and fam fly whom we had the pleasure Of knowing and preaching to in other days, while pastor on Magness circuit.
 Rev. Mr. McMillan met us at the station at Donie, Tex, and soon we found ourselves in comfortable quarters in his hospitable home. After two days of needed rest, We began the revival on Saturday night, continuing ten days. This was our first meeting in the Lone Star State. The meeting was good from start to finish and was said by many to be the best in the history of the town, resulting in many conversions and accessions to the church. The people showed their ap- preciation in a material way by paying $15S for service and said to come again next year.
 often think of friends in Independence county, and hope to meet all af them face to face some day again.
 Well the Flu" has been raging these parts and it seems to have no respect for person age. Ye friend is just recov- ering from q round.
 MT. Editor, please indulge me a little longer and let me tell you of our happy surprise which came to us night before last about ? o'clock. We were awakened by a knock at the door. 1 inquired who comes there? The answer came "A friend. It proved to be our son home from serving Uncle Sam, with an honorable dis charge.
 May l ask an answer to this letter from friends? I will wait and see who will write me.
 Yours very truly,
 J. A. HARP,
 Rector, Arkansas.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
LAx.FOS WITH PEpSlN

is the name of Reliable and Perfect Laxative which soon relieves Sick Headache. Dizziness. h. digestion. Stomach Trouble. Gas and Piles caused by Torpid Liver and Constipation. Always use . Reliable Laxative in the treatment of Colds. Grip and Influenza.
 Tonic Laxative excellent in its effect on the System. both as a tonic and as laxative. It is just as food for Children as for Adults Pleasant to take. Children like it. soc.
 Made and recommended to the public by Paris Medicine O.. St. Louis Mo. manufacturer ot Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
A Tonic Laxative
Rector, Arkansas.

or disturbing the stomach is truly Perfect Lax
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
WAR REMINDS HIM
 OF BIG RELAY RACE
Newark Boy Says Huns Run So Fast Americans Could
 Hardly Keep Up

Mrs. E. L. Vaughan has re- ceived the following letter from her son, Kirk, who is with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28

GAsoLENE ENGINE wANrrn Ian

GASOLINE ENGINE WANTED AT
once, l z or 2 1-2 horsepower Must
be in good order. Let me hear what
you have and price. A. A Graffte.
Moose River. Somerset Co. 4wS'
AMONG THE ARTICLES RECENT
Lf found and brought to this office,
are plush covered cloak button and
large; ornamental hairpin. These
are ready for delivery to their owners
without charge Of any kind. bunch
OF Keys. found about a year since, is
also waiting claimant. independents
Reporter Co,
PUREBRED JERSEY BULL CALF
calved February sth. for sale. Chas.
T. White, r. f. d. No. 7. Skowhegan.
Farmers Telephone A. TIT
100 ACRE FARM FOR SALE.
splendid buildings, best OF soil, near
school, good location. Must sell. Write
treat bargain. j. l.. Goodale. r. f. y.
No. 4, Dexter. Avn.
ONE THoROBRED REGISTERED
Berkshire boar for sale. weight $40 lbs.
also Molene sulky pillow, Molene 2-horse
riding cultYator Evans potato plant
ef success fRohbins) planter Hallock
potato digger. American wood saving
machine with IS inch saw and % foot
belt all brand new. Hoover potato
digger, -four second hand walking
ploWS in good condition. Aspinwen 20
tato planter, two horse broadcast fer
tiiizer or lime sower Most of these
tools are practically new and will be
sold cheap Tor cash all in a bunch or
separately. VIII trade the whole into
a piece OF wood land or wood lot, or
cheap farm which is mostly wood land
also nave for sale good farm team
Weleht 2bQo have too many farm
ins tools and horses that's why / Of
fer to sell them. b. W. Sprague. En-
heid' 3w7"
LOST COLLIE DOG CAME TO MY
place Jan. 81. owner can have same bv
proving claim and paying charges w
5. Marble, Harmony. awe.
COLTS DOUBLE ACTION REvoJ.y-
Err wanted SO caliher. not less than
6l2 inch barrel Must be in first ella SO
order and bargain. State price A
General Delivery, North Raymond. 3w7
sNowsHoEs-GooD STOCK TO
select from or made to order 81 and
making them for 25 years. Wnlie r
Dore, 80 Parlin St, Skowhegan. sw7.
DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATOR
for sale, 700 pounds capacity, only
slightly used. VIII sell or will ex
change for cattle. Omer Beaulier. n
l.. Tel lo9-ZE, SkoWheSan. 3w7
THREE REGISTERED HOLsTEIN
cows for sale. FIVE and seven years old
one milking. one due February IS. other
due March 9Th. E. A. Markham. Nor
rldgeWock. Avs
SAW RIGGING FOR SALE, INcLUD-
ing two new "a inch saws just the
thing for cord wood work. Skowhn-
gan Novelty Works, Hathaway Stree:
". f. Tel. "a. rf6
FARM FOR SALE, Is ACRES. rs
acres tillage, 40 acres woods and pas
ture. water in house, l Ia story house
| mile to school and electric cars l-9
miles to Madison. Sold at a bargain
II taken at once George POLLS. Madi-
son. 4w6s
FARM FOR SALE IN MERCER
Village, on Elm ST., 80 acres land, eight
pasture; buildings in excellent repair
carriage house.. ice house. hen house
Seven room house. part hardwood
floors, good water. Inquire of Mrs
Stella Bigelow, Mercer. 4wes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28

TABLE GIRL WANTED At THE
New Caratunk House, Scion. j.
Gray, Proprietor. lw"'
JOB SHOP. SPECIALITY OF SAW
fling. Have rented of T.. f. Russell
his shop on Russell Street recently
occupied by r. w Morrill,. No work
done on Saturdays Chas $. CleVe-
land. lWJ-
TWELVE AND SEVEN FOOT ASH
hoops wanted, also nine and ten foot
birch drums, and ten and SIX and one
half foot strap hooks. Highest mark Fl
prices Now Is the best time to cut
both birch and ash poles before the
snow is gone ID. w. Rowe, Skowhe-
gan, Farmers Telephone 17-S. tf9
MIDDLE AGED WOMAN FOR
housekeeper wanted. family of three,
man and two small children. +. +. ID.
), Skowhegan, Box "a 3W9'
100 CARS BALED HAY AND STRAW
wanted. Am buying for the govern
ment. Your money is ready When
each car is loaded. Telephone or
write me. W. Il. Tryon, Skowhegan
House, Skowhegdn. 4WJ'
WANTED 200 POUNDS SHIELDED
popcorn. Must pop Wen and be tend
er. Address Mrs. Albert {. 80 Nmdn,
Us Summer St, springfield, VT H.
SECOND HAND DESK TELEPHONE
wanted at once. Must pe in good con
dition Holt y Hight. Skowhesan. ti9
ESTATE FIFTY ACRES FoR SALE
at Freeport. Me. Near new snip
building pant and shoe factories. over
looking salt water on state rod. Flne
buildings, electric lights gravity wa
ter. Handy to shore, tram, tro ley
federal road, ete. Splendic pine
grove. Price $6.00e. For parasuIaIs
and photo. apply to Soule X kiny,
t'reenort ava"
$50 ACRE FARM FoR SALE At
bordering tide water. Fine set puid-
ngs, wood and small growing pines.
selling at sacriAce. Price nov, on.y
$1,000 Particulars Soule u KhbyI
Freeport send Tor new Farm Cata-
logue. wv
WILL EXCHANGE TWO LADIES'
Rsincoats for some mems, coats are
both new. Edward lies, Water St,
SkOwhegan. aW9
CEDAR TELE RAPH POLES
Wanted, so to 30 feet long, peeled r.
5 Lincoln, Inc. 534 Congress ST, Port
land, Me. ivy
AGENTS--$5.0O STARTS NON-COM-
mission Real Estate Agency Stamp
VIII explain. Non-Commission Agency,
Lima, Ohio. 4w9s
HOUSE FOR RENT. ELECTRIC
lights, bath room. all furnished or
without furniture. Best location in
town. Sc Main street. 2wS'
HARD WOOD KITCHEN CABINET
for sale. also parlor set, parlor lamp,
bedroom set. white enamel bureau,
couch, dining table, two high chairs,
baby yard, bassinet sleigh robe. sew
ing machine, washing machine and
organ. Mrs. F. Il. Richardson, 81 East
Leavitt Street. IFS
$500 BUYS so ACRE HOME NEAR
the car line. Keeps eight cattle and
two horses. Level, no stones. Plenty
of wood some to sell. Lumber enough
to pay FOR place. Two miles from
large lake. House of five rooms and
chamber. Barn 40x30, plenty of hay
room. Also henhouse. Part cash
H. S. Thomas, N. E. Telephone 1914.
Skowhegan. tie
ONE AND ONE-HALF STORY, NEW
house for sale; seven rooms. furnace,
electric lights, nicely located on car
line. Low price for quick sale. H. S.
Thomas. N E. Phone 157-l4. Skowhe-
gan. tie
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28

Sergt Lessard is we'll known in
entering active military service he
was member of the Skowhegan
militia. He was employed for sew
eral years on the Roy L. Marston es-
tate and was we'll and fayorably
known by host of friends The
letter follows:
Somewhere in France. Jan 2, 1918
Mr. and Mrs. L. - Jewett,
Madison Avenue, Skowhegan, Me
Dear Folks
Being away from my company three
weeks. | did not get your letters until
last Friday Was more than ple1sed
to read that you all had at least re-
eeived my letters. No doubt they
we're delayed on the road somewhere,
but | had decided to keep on writing
until you should hear. Was more
than pleased to receive that box you
sent me. You sure did hit the right
spot. | am having a good smoke
right now, the candy tasted dog-on-
good. but the cigars tasted a doy-on
sight better The chocolates are de-
licious You can rest assured that |
appreciate the things sent me. |
have received many other boxes from
home sent by Marie, Father Lacroix
and Lii, a box of cigars from George,
a box of cigars from Harold Wood
bury box from Fred Poulin, a d1ndy
box from Mrs Edith Steward. dozen
Blackstones In that box; package
from Miss Sarah Anderson | have
received two packages from Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Morris, acquaintance OF
Lawrence Cockburn; also package
from a lady in Hannibal, Mo, and
box OF tobacco from the Gregg CO.,
Ltd, Hackensack. N. j.. so | think
that | have received my share Of
Xmas boxes The boys all get
anxious when it comes mail time, az
we like to hear from home Lnwood
received q box from his mother last
night and was very much pleased |
received a letter from Walter VALERIE
and wife the other day and they are
sending me box to.
There Is plenty OF news around
here hut We are not to give it out, as
that would be giving ont military in
formation, and that won't do | tell
you Lyman this is a great game If Won
don't weaken. so I don't propofe to
weaken. We had great dinner here
Xmas. turkey and everything that
eoes with it Uncle SIN surely
looks out for his soldier bows. We
are fed with American food altogetser
The American soldier fghts on his
stomach that ia why Our Flag has
never known defeat.
We are having a little winter
around here but nothing like our old
fashioned New England winters The
boys are all well drilling hord every
day. | see Capt Marston once in
while. He is looking fine Tell Pom
that | received a letter from her but
on opening it found it was written to
Herbert, so | have sent it forward. |
suppose you all keep in close touch
with the war news. We're you over
here, Won all would realize there was
war all right.
| will have to close as | have many
letters to write Don't work too hard
and eat a good slice of ham cured
and smoked by Old Man Jewett" for
me. Remember me to all inquiring
friends. Write me. all the news.
Your brother in France.
SERGT. w. G.. LESSARD,
Co. E. 103rd Infantry,
A. f. F. Via New York
P. S. Just received Valliere's box,
a nice one too.