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Nogales Town Council

The municipal council met in
recessed session yesterday eve
ming, Mayor Harrison in the
chair, and all councilmen pres
ent except Mr.. Bracey Curtis,
absent on leave. Clerk w. H.
Smith kept the record.
There were brought before
the council number of sub
jects, which were disposed of
as follows:
A communication from for
mer Engineer J. e. Little was
read which criticized the work
in course of construction to cov-
er the arroyo north of Craw-
ford street, as not conforming
to specifications. Mr.. Little
appeared before the council re-
iterating the charge in the let
ter. Town Engineer Larimore
defended the charges, asserting
that in many cases the steel
used for reinforcement was
much heavier than contem
plated in the plans and specifi
cations, which admitted of vari
alton in spacing between the
rails. There were other points
involved, some of which were
sustained by the council, and
some were not.
Mr.. Roy Herrera, represent
ing the taXicab owners, appear
ed before the board and asked
amendment of the taXicab or
dinance to admit raising fares.
the need for such raise being in
creased cost of gasoline with
father advance in price pend
ing as a result of the federal
tax bill. Referred to ordinance
committee.
Town Marshal Lowe appear
ed before the ordinance com
mittee and asked better facili
ties for conducting the work
of the police department. A
proposition to buy an automo
bile for the department was re
ferred to the police committee
with power to act.
Certain technical violations
of the ordinance closing stores
at 6 o'clock p. m. were taken up
and discussed. The point was
sale of articles kept by stores
that have to close in stores
that do not, such as penknives,
letter paper, certain articles Of
jewelry, etc. After considera
BILE talk there prevailed an ex
preston that was uttered to
the effect that the subject is a
good one to avoid, lest an at
tempt to construe the ordi :
nance too strictly might get
it into the courts and overturn
it entirely.
A statement from the street
superintendent that the city sta
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bles needed repairing and elec
trio lighting was referred to the
street commission with power
act.
The street superintendent
was instructed to look up a new
location for the pound.
DR.. M. H. Barr appeared be
fore the board and asked that
the job wagons that stand on
Arroyo Boulevard in front OF
his store be shifted to some
other place. When asked
where they could be shifted the
genial doctor suggested they be
pushed along in front of Ed
wards store-he chad stood
the a year; now let someone
else stand them"
When this report closed the
board was still celebrating.
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FOR FREEEXPORTS
Embargo Lifted on Many Arti-
cles OF FOOdStuffS for
Mexico.

Special Agent Haley of the
War Trade Board at this place
has reviewed telegraphic orders
from Washington in regard to
foodstuffs for Mexico upon
which the United States will
give free license. This order
follows the statement of the
president that Mexico will be
allowed certain foodstuffs. In
cluded in the list is canned her.
ring and sardines, butter, cocoa,
condensed milk, corn meal, con-
fectionery, barrelled beef, dried
fruit, foreign rice in bond, lard.
mutton, oil, oats, pork, pork
products, oleo, tea and peas
other than seed.
All applications for the ex-
portation of foodstuffs must be
made through the Nogales
branch office of the War Trade
Board.
The War Trade Board has
notified Special Agent Haley
that applications made direct
to Washington by exporters
will be returned to him for in
vestigation.
Shippers who wish to expe
dite their exports will save a
great delay by making their ap
plications through the Nogales
branch of the War Trade Board
as the sanction of the local of
fiice will be required before con
sideration is given an applica
ton at Washington.
1t is reported that several 10
cal firms are to be investigated
on charges of evading export
rules and Special Agent Haley
directed to conduct the investi
cation.
The findings in all investiga
tions will be taken to Washing
ton by Special Agent Haley for
a thorough investigation by
the contraband committee OF
the War Trade Board who will
meet with the heads of the Bu
reau of Imports and the Bureau
of Exports of the War Trade
Board.
The government officials
here have for some time been
watching these probable viola
tions of rules by certain local
firms and all will be given a
chance to explain.
Although the new order will al
low more free license of exports
the rules and regulations will be
strictly enforced.
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THE Big BATTLE
BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR WAR.

WASHINGTON July 15.-For the first time since Christ
both houses of agreed to perco sessions
held each Monday Thursday merely comply
the constitution Matters of extraordinary Importance to carry
the have been enacted this session Billions upon billions
of dollars have been provided for the support of the army navy
buildings ships aplanes heavy ammunition plants and
shipyards.
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AMERICAN TROOPS VICTORIOUS.

PARIS July 15-The American troops have thrown the Ger
troops the Mane after the had gained the
southern bank Fossey the office
tonight.
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ALLIED TROOPS ON NORTH COAST.

LONDON July 15-American troops with British have land
ed the north coast of Russia Mumansk It
reported occupied by the AngoFench including the Russian
port of Kemon the White Sea.
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JAPAN TO BUILD u. S. SHIPS.

WASHINGTON July 15-Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board today that Japan to build thirty steel
ships for the United States.
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U. S. CONGRESSMAN
Continued rom PAGE One)

soldiers three bonds for their trouble.
The congressman visited the shattered
houses in Chateau Thierry and also the
hillside dugouts formerly occupied by
the Germans, gathering numerous sow
enirs. They then proceeded toward the
battle fields. eventually reaching the
hill south of Fere En- Tardenois.
When the Germans began replying to
the Allies fire in earnest, the congress
men decided that it was about time to
adieurn. and did so. leaving behind the
souvenirs they had gathered st ChateaI
Thierry. On their way to the rear.
however, they passed through the for
est of Fere. visiting additional former
German dugouts and camps and gath
cred up another assortment of rifles.
helmets and various articles. which they
too.:s back.
The congressman also visited a field
hospital, having seen stretcher-besrers
bringing wounded men from the field.
They we're satisfied that everything
possible was being done for the men on
the front lines and for those vhc fell
in the fiehti Y.
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WEST GARDINER

SPEARS CORNER-Mr and Mrs
Walter Colby and Mrs. Mary f. Colby
OF Gardiner were visitors at the Corner
Sunday.
Miss Eunice Cairns Of Augusta passed
Sunday with her parents here
Miss Doris Martin. who has been pass
ing few weeks with her grandfather,
A. P. Laiten. returned Sunday to her
home in Augusta.
Dexter +. Carr of Camp Devens pass
ed the week end with friends in town.
Mrs. George W. Martin OF Augusta
passed Sunday with friends a. Spear s
Corner.
A large number from the Corner at
tended the minstrel show given at Union
hall. Litchheld, Saturday evening
POND ROAD-Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Morse and family of Gardiner were
guests at Banks Ridley's Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodall of Bingham, for
mer residents of this vicinity. were call
ers at F. y. Berry's Saturday. Mrs
Goodell has one Ion. Harry. in France,
and Lon is at Camp Devens
Mrs. Gary Is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Il. E. Hodgkirs.
Ralph Mitchell Of Camp Devens pass
ed the week end with his parents.
Ray Richardson left for Camp Devens
Monday.
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value Of the American soldiers should
in no wise be underra ted. Boastful Of
their American superiority and In high
spirits. owing to the fulsome fattery .,
the French public. they rush into the
fire with naive recklessness. but as they
have not yet learned to fight In extend
ed order and how to protect themselves
skllfully from artillery fire. their losses
are immensely heavier than the others.
The piles of American dead for in
stance, fronting Monthiers Hill are only
comparable with the Russian corpse
strewn fields at the time of Brusilloff's
offensive. Keen rs the Americans are
in attack, they are clumsy enough in
defense. All the German counter
thrusts. even by the smallest detach-
nlents. have so far been successful when
directed against the Americans.
From July q, when the German
confederation set in, the Americans
have suffered casualties which officers
VINO participated place at between 50
and rs per cent. The result was that
several American divisions had to be
relieved alter they had been no more
than five days lighting
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Garden Exhibit

w. A. Hayes. gardener for Hon. r
H. Gardiner at the "Oaklands" has
a decidedly interesting exhibit in the
window of the office of Mr. Gardiner.
All the displayed vegetables were
grown entirely out of doors, though
some were started in cold frames
There are seven kinds of toothSome
appearing potatoes, as large as one
could wish for The varieties exhi-
ted are the Bouvee, New Queen,
Clarks No. |. Beauty of Hebron.
White Albino. Irish Cobler and Kid
ney. The most pleasing are perhaps
tho Cobler. though they are not as
smotth in form as some of the other
varieties. There is an onion weigh
ing over one pound. Several kinds
of cucumbers are shown. Some she'll
beans in the pod are Of large size
and Mr. Hayes informs us that they
are an English bean. the beauty of
them being that they will stand as
much of a frost as a pea. There are
also shown several kinds of toma-
toes, the regular red variety. the
pear, and the cherry tomato. Well
filled sweet corn completes the at
tractive display, which shows what
can be done in this section with in
telligent and careful hdndlia,,. Mr.
Hayes has been in the employ Of Mr.
Gardiner for the past fifteen years,
the last eight of which have been in
the capacity of gardener.
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THE STRAND

Five Part Metro Wonder Play,
Treasure of the Ssa," THE Burn
ing Of Hopewe', Virginia"
Eleventh Chapter Of 1.-THE Eagles
Eye" and Christie Comedy at the
Strand Today.
Noble galleons and stately treasure
ships have sailed the sea-and the
riches Of many Of them now lie in
its depths. To how many poor
wretch would that buried treasure
bring salvation ?-Salvation and the
fulfillment of hearts desire?
Treasure of the Sea-" which will
be seen at the Strand Theatre to-
day is a picture which contains all
the romance and excitement its
name implies.
The Burning Of Hopewell" is the
title of the eleventh episode of The
Eagles Eye" the serial story of the
Imperial German Governments spies
and plots in America. One of the
most thrilling moments in the cpl
sode is where Dixie Mason. the
beautiful Southern girl who has
volunteered as a Secret Service
operative, learns of the plot to des-
troy the Hopewel munitions plant by
use Of the altered microphone. The
Burning of HopewelT' will be shown
at the Strand Theatre today.-Adv.
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East Piscataquis Pomona

About 100 attended East PiSCataquis
Pomona at Barnard July R.-The degree
was conferred in the morning upon a
class of .13. At noon a fine dinner was
served. Coming to order in open ses-
sion a song was rendered by the choir
and Miss Agnes Laid welcomed the
patrons. Mrs. Mary Roberts of Brown
willie responding. The program includ-
ed songs by the Rankin children, reci-
tations by Dora Dean, Nellie Hayes.
Walter Austin, Harry Ladd and Jean
Rankin: solos by Jennie Hayes ana
duets by Mr. and Mrs W. NJ. Starbird.
The first question was that Of taxing
bachelors and the opinion was equally
divided. the argument for the measure
being that it was duty to aid the
large families which the bachelor was
abundantly able to do because he could
conserve his means and the bringing W
a family. il was said. was of more value
10 the State than the mere accumula-
ton OF wealth.
The second question, that of mininiz-
ing the homework, brought out advice
TO cat out unnecessary cooking wash
ing and ironing by palmer living AMI
dressing.
Prizes are TO be given Oranges max
ing exhibits at the Waterville fair. i
was voted to send Eugene Averill and
Harold Gray as representatives to the
fair
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MONMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. f. e. Day. Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Day and son Everett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Day and little
son Malcolm, Ross Day and Miss
I Ruth Dudley of Gardiner. went to
South Harpswell Saturday for the
week end
Carl \. Sawyer. who recently en-
listed in the navy was called to Bos-
ton Thursday. July IS. to report for
duty. He was given two pairs #
service socks and comfort bag by
the local Red Cross as a contribution
to his outfit. The three boys VINO
left last Thursday for Camp Devens
were also remembered in the same
way by tho local branch of the Red
Cross
Mrs E, G Rice of Massa chusetts is
Mrs. G. r. owen and daughter Miri-
am, at their summer home.
Dexter Carr. oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Carr, returned home from
Camp Devens Saturday afternoon on
q So hour furlough.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Marks and son
Holman and Miss Susie Carr went
to Harpswell Saturday for a few
weeks vacation.
Mrs George Whittier is caring for
, Mrs. Chester Perkins, on Monmouth
Ridge.
The local branch of the Red Cross
met as usual at it's rooms in
the Grange hall on Tuesday after
noon, July 80. The material for the
July allotment was recently received
for Is sweaters, 100 pairs of socks
and 100 garments. The material was
late in coming but 80 days will be
allowed for the completion of the
work All interested in the w)~k
are invited to come and help.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Perkins on Saturday, July q.
Mrs. Lila NJ. Flanders of kent's
Hill is in town.
Mrs. Carrie Slower Of lewiston is
visiting friends in town.
Miss Ida Whittier has gone to
Lewiston, where she has employ
ment.
Charles Jenness of Auburn is
passing his vacation at the home Of
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James
JenneSs.
The Red Cross benefit to be given
Wednesday evening, July 81. by the
South Monmouth and Litchfield
units, at the new building of the
Heart of Maine" Canning Co. at
South Monmouth promises to he
something rare.
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WILTON

Alvah Johnson is moving his
household goods to Wodfords whore
he is to make his home. Mrs John
son and daughter are at her old home
in Harpswell for the summer.
Rev. AMI Mrs. w. H. Palmer AMI
children left Friday for Ocean Park.
where they will pass few days De :
fore going to their farm in New
Hampshire for the month of August.
Rev. Frederick Newport of Turner
Preached in the Congregational
church Sunday morning. He was a
beloved former pastor in this church.
Howard Long preached N the
Methodist church Sunday morning IN
the absence Of the pastors Rev. J. r.
Clifford.
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. W. Laid left
Sunday for Il two weeks vacation at
the sea shore.
Fred w. Shipley, who has been
working in Wilton for two months
has gone to kezar Falls, much to the
regret of his friends.
The Congregational church will &c
supplied through August by the
Cniversalist society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barbour will move
to Waterville this week where Nj
Barbour will work in a bank He has
been in the Wilton Trust & Banking
Co. for several months as assistant
treasurer.
The Pageant of Victory" will be
given a Camp kineowatha next Friday
evening for the benefit of the Red Cross
Many will remember the delightful en-
tertainment given al Blue Mountain
Camps last year and will be glad to
have the opportunity Of attending a
similar affair.
Another invoice Of sock yarn has been
received by Mrs. E. H. Holman and
anyone desiring 20 knit can procure the
same at her home.
Mrs Black. who for the past eight
wears has been telephone operator for
the Farmers line in Wilton. has moved
TO the u. c. Calden house on Curve
street.
Rev. John r. Clifford. who has been at
Old Orchard through the camp meeting
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CHELSEA

Mrs. Willis Fowler of Hallowell
end Mrs. Lee Wyman Of Randolph
were Tuesday and Wednesday guests
o. Angie Fowler.
Mrs. James Atkins and son Of
Fairfield are guests of Mrs. Atkins
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Marian of
Gardiner were Friday callers at Mrs.
J. H. Hunts.
The d. Y. 3. club met Saturday
night with Miss Doris Morgan.
The Ladies' Aid will give an enter
tainment at the Grange hall Thurs
Cay evening if pleasant. if not it will
be Saturday night.
The Grange will work the third
and fourth degrees on three candi-
dates Friday. August I'd.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert REYNOLDS of
Detroit were Sunday the guests Of
their mother. Mrs. Sewell Peasly.
Otis Coston of the U. S. navy, who
has been visiting his mother. Mrs.
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Al largely attended meeting OF
the Hallowell Milk Producers Mon
day evening. July 20. it was voted IL
"-0pt the following prices for milk
for tho month Of August: One quart
or more per Gay. 10 cents per quart
less than one quart per day. II cents
re- quart
Hallowell has always bought her
milk cheaper than other cities and il
has been better grade Of milk
thar they buy in other places. The
milk men have been paying war
prices for all they buy. while receiv-
inC a low price for what they have
10 sell They cannot longer afford TO
do this but must have such price
for their product as will make It
worth their while 10 stay in the
business. Massachusetts cities are
paying Is and 1G cents per quart But
al this price they find it is the cheap
est food they can buy and have large
ly increased their buying of milk
and milk products.
Massachusetts State Food Admin
istrator Endicott urges people to use
more milk and less meat, both as A
means of helping win the war and
promoting the better health Of the
buyers Children need plenty OF
milk to srow strong bodies for their
future work ASK the Maine State
Board Of Health about the value Of
milk.-AdH
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MIXTURE OF PRAISE and
CRITICISM OF U. S. TROOPS
IS MADE BY GERMAN WRITER

Amsterdam. July 3o.-The (Berlin)
Norwaerts correspondent at the front
telegra phed the following under date of
July q:
In the battle Of the Aisne and the
Marine the Entente for the first time
threw American forces into the fire
AS result Of personal inquiries among
the divisions of Generals Won Etzel and
Won Waiter, in the center of the Ger
man front. | am able to state the fol-
lowing: The Americans fought partly
in serried positions partly incorporated
the French forces. The regiments now
in the battle most have been over a
year in France; the others were only
specifically trained in America and on
the continent. Their equipment is ex-
cellent throughout. The new American
army, like the French. has number of
negro division, but these have not vet
been thrown into the battle. Among
the American prisoners a surprisingly
large percentage bear German names
They say men of German descent are
prominent among the American army
leaders. The concensus of opinion
among our front troops is that fighting
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PTTTSTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rollins Of Phil
adeiphia arrived Saturday for
visit at Mr.. Rollins former home.
Mrs. Richard F'ossett and children
OF Albany, n. Y, returned 10 Pitts
ton Saturday after a short visit at
Lisbon Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Powers were
calling on South Gardiner friends
Friday.
Minnie and Edith Chapman are
making an extended visit at Wis
casset with their aunt, Mrs. Mabel
Blagdon.
Esther and Dorothy Lapham,
Gardiner were visiting Pittston rel
atives Saturday.
Rev Charles Harbutt of Portland
was the guest of DR.. Quimby al the
bungalow Saturday.
Mrs. Leonard Moody and Miss Jen-
ME Moody of Brooklyn, n Y. were
guests of Mrs. Charles Fossett last
week.
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FREEDOM

Fred Vose and family Of HouIton
are the guests of his brother. f. J.
Fose.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Murch passed Sat
urday and Sunday in Belfast.
Effie Flye Dana Banton. Hazel
Sparrow and Albra Flye were in Wa
terville July IS.
E. ]. Vose and A. NJ. Small were
business callers in Bangor Friday.
Donald Murch of Pittsfield, who
has been visiting his grandmother,
Annie NJ. Murch for several weeks,
has returned home.
Lewis Wagner, William Hussy and
Wilfred Walker left for Camp Devens
July 26.
Mrs. George A. Turner who has
been i'll for several weeks. is gaining
slowly.
Clarence Johnson of Waterville
was in town Sunday.
Clayton A. Storer of Weld has
been elected principal of Freedom
Academy for the coming year Mr.
Storer comes well recommended as a
teacher of experience. He is a
graduate of T. of NJ. and will be able
to continue the agricultural course
which has been such an advantage to
the boys Of Freedom and surround
ing towns.
Miss Sadie Gowen of Troy, who
has passed several years as mis-
slcnary and teacher in Balasoa. In
Ola, spoke at the church Sunday
morning. Miss Gowen gave very
interesting talk on the life and Gus
toms of India and showed several
pieces Of jewelry worn by the India
women. ~
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ADJUSTMENTS
Big Double Program TODAY and
Thursday at the Johnson Opera
House, "A Desert Wooino" and
"OrdeaI of Rosetta"

A big double program of 10 reels
or two swell features one ct whic,,
would be program for any theat,-
VIII be shown at the johnson Opera
house To-Day and Thursday. ALICE
Brady in the great Select picture,
Tho Ordeal Of Rosetta" and .he
Paramount Aircraft feature. "A Des-
ert Wooing." with Enid Bennett. Lit
tie Mary Pickford, better known as
Americas Sweetheart" will be
seen ~ this theater in the famou,
Paramount -Artcraft picture, How
Could You. JEAN" the great Fox
picture, Tho Moral Law" and tn :
Burton Holmes Travel Views. This
makes another big double bill. The
warm weather has not caused us tc
cut the program. Next week Elsie
Ferguson. Charlie RAJ and Wallace
Reid. These Stars Will be followed
by lesser lights and the same dou-
bic bills. Same small prices. Watch
for Marguerite Clark in Uncle Tom 5
Cabin" This little Queen plays
Little Eva and one of the Topsies
Early today for the double bill.-Adv.
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10 Per Cent. Wage
Increase By
u. S. Steel Co.

New York. July 30.-Wage in
creases approximating ten percen,
and effective on August l will BE
granted ty the United States steel
corporation to laborers at it's manu-
featuring plants. it was announced
today by the corporations finance
committee. Other wage rates will bo
suitably adjusted except in cases
where recent advances have been
made. Coal mining companies are
not included in the new increase as
these employees have already received
similar advances. This is the sew
enth raise in wages which United
States steel operatives generally have
received since January of 1916. Tie
seven increases aggregate IS per
cent. Six Of them were for 10 per
cent each and one, granted last
March WAS for Is per cent.
The seven advances increase the
corporations pay roll by about $751;
100000 monthly compared with the
latter part of 1915. according to unof-
fificial estimates. approximately
300,0o0 men will benefit.