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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
a~.A~ R0NG


The Scientists.
The scientists, those good old souls, are
worrying once more;
They've lately been examining the thou
which move around from hand TO hand
They say that all the bills Of that demon
With deadly germs Of which they are al
most afraid to speak;
And many millions may be killed they tell
\ " with q sigh.
The scientists have scared Us stiff quite
frequently Of late;
But this time they have got In wrong; we
That most Of us VIII never have the slight
In spite Of this discovery Wen nearly all
They've started some weird theories and
pulled some funny stnnts,
But on this thousand dollar stuff they've
fallen down for once.
OF course the bills may have the mikes
Bat they y' SiiI never s xiii off any Of our
friends that way.
From the HoppertOwn Gazette.
Undertaken Amos Butts Mas bought
new racing automobile and is tear
ing up the ground in these parts. He
BUSINESS eonsid'bie II handled right.
Outside Of paintin' a picket fence,
II always seems to me that tryin' to
eat Goldfish gravy with a fork is about
the putterinest job agin.'
Mr.. Elmer Jones has just returned
home from an extended trip for his
health. He was sellin' pennant canes
around the country fairs. He says he
didn't go on the trip exactly for his
health, but ii practically amounted to
that.
Lafe HilIiker has lost his lucrative
position in the feed mill and as he has
nothin' particular - view he is tryin'
vile or the insurance business.
Hank Tumms says there amt no
particular savin' IN smokin' a five
cent seegar that some Teller gives you,
for II gen'ally takes Q nickePs wuth
of matches to keep 1t agoin'.
II a Teller wants to be grouch
there is something to be mad about
all tho time.
4 Strnightway Instead Of ina Circle.
OF course, you understand that the
| $1,200,000,000 revolving fund asked
| for by the railroad administration will
| be used to make the wheels go round.
The prize in the Clay Center
illness" awkward appearance con-
| test has been divided between a buff
| cochin hen chasing a fly and a left
J handed girl playing tennis.
| The advance in telephone rates may
be another forward step in making
the world safe for democracy, admits
the Beioit Gazette" but few will con-
| tend that II is a movement in favor
OF free speech.
Brandywine, n. Y, sounds to US like
more than a 2.75 per cent town. A
new name for Brandywine, please.
Male photographers in the employ OF
the war department will not be al
lowed to wear celluloid cuffs Will.
writing on typewriters- People want
to try to forget the recent machine
gun battles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27

Politicians in congress doubtless
deem it safer to attack five meat
packers than the farmers at one end
OF the line or the retailers at the 9TH
or. Yet It is possible that either one
of those ends or both of them have
something to do with the high costs of
living. But the chief responsibility
rests with the government. with a less
ened production and with largely in
creased wages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST
Sliced Peaches
Soft Boiled Eggs
Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON
Corn Fritters
Tomato Salad
Blackberry Pie Cocoa
DINNER
Halves of CantaIoupe
Baked Lamb Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Green Peas
Banana and Nut Salad
Homemade Bread Butter
Snow Pudding Custard Sauce
Tea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27

ment for a new rat poison? Because,
If it's for any other purpose, you'd
better try to look a trifle more pleas
ant"
That's just the trouble" exclaimed
Robert; you see, I've the misfortune
to be a trifle handy. and I'm trying
TO hold my knees so that it won't
show. When 1 smile 1 forget all about
my knees, and when 1 pay attention to
my knees 1 forget to smile"
'Why do they say knots on the
ocean instead of miles? ?"
why, you couldn't have an ocean
tide without knots, could you?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27
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ever stood there for long. Everybody
what to expect from you-on solid
ground. You represent not only the
things which. crystallized, mean you;
but you gather together whole groups
of ideas for which you stand sponsor
and champion
Instinctively the world believes In
the man or woman whose footing is
clean and sound.
You don't have TO walk around a
man and ask people questions about
him when he is known by the things
that hold him up. You can walk right
up to him. call him by name and get
Immediately to business. You trust
him. You like to look him in the eye.
What a latitude for work and serv-
ice there is for the one whose very at
titude Of mind and character suggest
rock bottom-soiid groundi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27

The Rotary clubs motto is: HE
profits most who serves best" Fred
Derby. head of the Derby Grain com
pany and the man who sent out a let
ter threatening boycott TO the Topeka
newspapers for publishing profiteer-
ing facts. is president OF the Rotary
club. He profits most who serves
best"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27
DINNER STORIES

Robert Jaggsby's countenance was
not at any time remarkable for indi-
cations of intellectual brilliance, but
now. as he stood before the camera,
for the purpose of being took, his ex-
preston was so inane that even the
polite photographer was moved to
protest"
You'll excuse me-" he remarked,
but do you want this photograph for
a beauty competition or an advertise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27

Labor demands a reduction In liv-
ing costs. Otherwise 1t will ask for
higher wages and in the event Of re-
fusal 1t will strike. Every strike is a
boost to the cost Of living. and the
added cost falls on the whole people.
including labor. altho the blow is
aimed at the employer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-27
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
BIT MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson: When a girl
goes to a restaurant or hotel with
a young man. should she sit at his
left or his right? DOUBTFUL.
The young man should see that the
girl sits where she gets the best view
Of the dining room. The question of
right or left side should not be con-
sidered.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
Establishments
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you when in
need. Ellsworth people tell how Doan's
Kidney Pills have stood the test. E. j.
Clark OF II Union St., Ellsworth, ldorsed
Doan's seven years ago and again confirms
the story. Could you ask for more con-
vincing testimony?
"Some years ago l was troubled with
kidney complaint" says Mr.. Clark. "[
had severe shooting pains across the
small OF my back. The kidney secretions
were unnatural and irregular in passage.
i started to use Doan's Kidney Pills and
could see l was receiving great relief.
have since had return attacks and have
used Doan's Kidney Pills with very good
results" Statement given August 7,
1911
On Dec. 4, 1915, Mr.. Clark said: 81 have
had no trouble with my kidneys since
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills before.
have unlimited faith in this medicine
and endorse it again"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kid
ney Pills - the same that Mr.. Clark
had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfgrs.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

douDtlesS some relative or
friend would be benefited
by timely use of the medi.
cine and would be grateful
to you for suggesting it. 1t
has helped thousands and
is a household remedy to-
day in hundreds of homes.
Large bottle, sixty doses
for so cents at any dealers.
Sample free for thesasking.
81. F." Medicine Co.
Portland, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
OBITUARY.

In the death of Charles Blance on Fri
day, Sept. IL, at the ripe age of over four
score years, the town loses one of its best
know and oldest citizens. He was born
IN Burravoe, South Yell, one of the Shet-
land Islands, on Oct. 6, 1895, He came to
this cou1tryNas a boy, and to Prospect
harbor in the early COS. He married
here Miss Mary Frances Clarke, and lived
here until his death, doing business and
taking an active part in the affairs of the
village, town and State.
In politics Mr.. Blance was a republican.
He became an American citizen when a
young man, casting his first vote for
Abraham Lincoln. 1t was his proud
boast that he had participated in fifty
three republican conventions, and that
he never voted anything but the straigh hit
republican ticket. For eleven years he
was postmaster here, receiving his ap-
pointment under President Mckinley.
He had been able to attend to his bust
ness, keeping general store, until a
little more than one year ago, when the
infirmities of age caused his retirement.
He had been seriously i'll for some
months, the end being only question of
time. He bore his illness with great forth
tude, and the end came gently as a bene-
diction to a long and useful life.
A widow ana four children survive him
George G. Blance of Winter Harbor,
Major Clarke Blance, stationed at Fort
Bliss, Ell Paso, Texas; Mrs. Louis p. Cole
and Mrs. Daniel G. Libby OF this village.
A grandson, Rupert N. Blance, whose
father died in 1908, has since lived with
his grandfather
Funeral services were held Sunday after
noon at Union church, Rev. Paul s.
Phalen of Augusta officiating.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

A. w. Coombs has resumed his duties
as Janitor of the school buildings.
Miss Lucille A. Wood, manager of the
swimming pool, has returned to Boston.
Miss Margaret Manchester left last
week for Orono to enter the freshman
class at the University OF Maine.
Lewis Smallidge OF Bartlett's island
and Miss Hilda Smith of Pretty Marsh
are attending Gilman high school.
Harold Wooster and Lester Orcutt, who
have been employed here throughout the
summer, have returned to their home in
West Franklin.
The swimming pool, tennis club, Rock
End, Clifton house ana Kimball house
have closed for the season. During the
past few days, a great many of the cot
tagers and hotel guests have departed.
Miss Julia Fitzpatrick and Miss Cora
Mae Phillips have resumed their studies
at the University of Maine. Miss Virginia
Ralph recently entered Simmons college.
Fred Iveney and Elihu Hamor are attend
ing Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's
Hull.
Rev. Arson Z. Atterbury, d. D., who is
spending the season here, was the Sunday
morning preacher at the Union church.
The Sunday evening service was con-
Quoted by Rev. Louis F. Benson of Phila-
delphia, who have been residing at Cove
cottage during the summer. Rev. DR..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
WEST FRANKLIN.

The daughters of veterans met Sept. 10
and organized a tent of veterans which
they have decided to call the Amanda
Watson Bowler tent, No. IL. They we're
ably assisted by Miss Nella Merrick of
Waterville, who installed the following
officers: President. Edith Butler; s. V.
p, Mjllie Wilbur; ". p, Goldie Rollins;
chaplain, Sadie JelIson; treasurer, Lucy
Cousins; members OF council, Ids Brscy,
Nancy Smith, Gertrude Shuman; patriotic
instructor, Edith Bradbury; secretary,
Ora Williams; guide, Nellie Smith; presi-
dents CORES pendent, Ella Harrison
guard, Lena Collar; assistant guard, Win
ME Springer; musician, Evelyn Bunker.
Mrs. Ella Bradbury has a rose bush
from which she picked large, full blown
flowers, Sept IS.
Emery w. Smith and wife visited John
+. Clark and wife at Egypt Friday, Mr.
Clsrk's seventy sixth birthday.
Mrs. Frank Grindle and daughter Mary
OF Brewer are visiting her father, Eugene
S. circuit.
Galen circuit and family motored to
Livermore Falls last week, where they
we're guests of Gerald Coombs and family
Mr.. and Mrs. circuit have returned, but
their sons, Ray and Lester, have employ
ment at North Jay.
Friends here regret to learn of the
death of Charles ]. Smith at his home at
Egypt, on Sept. 20.
Forrest Coombs, Lewis Shuman and
daughter Valma were Sunday guests at
Great Pond.
The members of the grange are making
plans for better fair than ever at their
hall Oct. s.
Sept. q. ECHO.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

~ for me and | know it will help
S 1Ia,. If they will give it fair trial. I"
o'a Wrs LIZZIE COURTNEY, 108 8th Ave,
" wsv will women drag along from day
>. T day wear in and year out, suffering
WI. Su misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when
SUN SUN letters as this are continually being
ssun sui Every woman who suffers
from djsplacements, irregularities, in
atLsUmrstiop. liberation, backache, ner-
n ,,onsness or who is passing through the
Cbsnge Of Life should give this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, trial. For
snecial advice write Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass. The result
Kits long experience is at your service.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
ONLY POWERFUL
MEDICINE WILL END
RHEUMATISM

1t matters not whether you have had
agonizing pains from rheumatism for 20
years or distressing twitchings for 20
weeks, Rheuma is strong enough and
mighty and powerful enough to drive
abolish all misery or money back.
Chas. e. Alexander and all druggists
sell rheuma on no-eure no-pay basis. A
large bottle is inexpensive, and after you
take the small dose as directed once day
for two days you should know that at last
you have obtained remedy that will
conquer rheumatism.
For over seven years throughout America
rheuma has been prescribed and has re-
leased thousands from agony, pain and
despair.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
COUNTY NEWS
PROSPECT HARBOR.

Miss Ida S. Stinson spent Saturday with
her family here.
Mrs. Z. G. Abbott of Portland WAS a
recent guest of Mrs. l.. p. Cole.
Miss Wilhelmina Stewart has gone to
Portland to attend high school.
Miss Frances Atwater was a recent guest
af her cousin, Mrs. f. W. Bridges.
Mrs, Andrew Squirting and son Clifford
Of West Gouldsboro are visiting relatives
here.
Miss Grace I. Moore OF Brooklyn, n. Y,
is spenking a week at her summer home,
THE Birehes."
Lieut.. Commander Warren Shaw, U. s.
n. and Norman Shaw, law student at
Z. Of NJ, are enjoying short vacation
with their parents, Frank Shaw and wife.
Mrs. l.. P. Cole was called home from
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
COUNTY NEWS
NORTHEAST HARBOR.
HoNoRs FOR DEAD HERO.

Mrs. Linda Lurvey of this place re-
Gently received a French croix de guerre,
posthumously awarded to the late Private
Lester j. Lurvey, Company d, 9th Ma
chine Gun Battalion, who was killed in
action Oct. of last year The citation
certificate reads az follows:
General Headquarters of the French
Armies OF the East, Personal Bureau
decorations
Order No. i2,537 sd" (ExtracD
With the approval of the Com.
mander-in Chief of the American Expe-
dictionary Forces III France, the Marshal
OF France, Commander-in-C Chief of the
French armies of the East, cites in the
order OF tne army corps:
Private Lester }. Lurvey, Serial No.
2,725,945, Company d, 9TH Machine Gun
Battalion.
During the attack on Blanc Mont, on
the End of October, 1918, he displayed re-
markable courage and GOODNESS under
violent artillery fire. He was killed while
putting. his piece in battery, during the
assault"
At General Headquarters, December %,
1918.
(Signed) The Marshal of France,
Commander of the French Armies of the
East. PETAIN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
RnCKSPORT.
ECHO.
Sept. 2.

Andrew J. Watson and Miss Dellie
Withee, eboth OF Swans Island, were
married at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis Watson in this place Wednesday
evening, Sept. II. Rev. William Forsythe
officiated. The rooms were prettily
decorated. A merry party OF guests
witnessed the ceremony.
IT, j. Hartman of Bucksport and Mrs.
Eliza beth Kinds of South Orrington were
married at South Orrington Sept. IA
BY Rev Cherries Beebe. The groom is at
present first selectman of Buckspurt, and
a prominent citizen. The bride is the
widow of the late Green Kinds OF South
Orringtou. They have the best wishes OF
their many friends.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

Castine, where she was visiting her sister,
Mrs. Daniel Libby, by the death OF her
father, Charles Blance. Mr.. and Mrs.
Libby also came.
e. w. Holden and family have vacated
the Strout bungalow, which they have
occupied this summer. The daughter.
Miss Marion, has gone home to Dor
chester, Mass, to attend school, and the
numerous guests have returned home.
Mr.. Holden and wife are at Capt Welch's
for the remainder Of the season.
Sept. 20. c.
The K. t. Paines have closed their sum-
mer home here and left by auto Sunday
for their home in Ithica, N. Y.
Rev. Paul s. Phalen went to Augusta to
preach ON Sunday, but returned here
Monday.
Guy X. Written OF Waterville spent a
few days recently with his family here.
Miss Csthryn A. Cole returned to her
home in Waterville, Sunday.
Mrs. Harvard Havey, with son Dwight,
recently visited her sister, Mrs. William
Temple.
George Noyes and wife OF Pressure Isle
were here Sunday, calling upon friends
and relatives.
Q. b. Mitchell, head Of the firm OF the
u. Il. Russell Co., OF Boston, was a guest
OF the Welches few days last week.
Sept. %. C.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

taught by Miss Nathalie Turner, and the
courses in domestic science are being
conducted by Miss Mildred Costello.
Manual training has been resumed under
the direetion of George Ro binson. Mrs.
Wilhelnina Gibbs is teaching grades
seven and eight, Miss Annie Scott is in
charge Of grades and 6. Miss Vera Chip
man is in charge Of grades and A, and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

Atterbury will be the preacher next Sun
day.
The fall term OF Gilman high and the
grade schools opened Tuesday OF last
week, with very few changes in the
teaching staff. Miss Evelyn NJ. Man
chester is principal of Gilman high, Miss
Helen M. Greeley is teaching mathe matics
and science, the commerc ial branch es are
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

aWlui JdinS-A n u
nothing seemed to
do me any good. A
friend advised me
to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. l
did so and got re-
lief right away. /
can certainly re-
commend this valu-
able medicine to
other women who
suffer, for it has
done such good
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

Itching torturing skin eruptions disdgure,
ana annoy drive one wild. Doan's Ointment
is praised for it's gacd week. eoc at all drug
stores.-4fpt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

the first and second grades are being
taught by Miss Marion Wentworth. Miss
Martha Palmer is directing the courses in
music and drawing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24

keep p
we'll

The best way to keep well is by proper
diet, sufficient rest, enough exercise, and
above all things by keeping the bowels
regular. If you are unfortunate enough
to be suffering from sick headaches, dis
ordered liver, dyspepsia, or constipation,
you can get quick relief by change of
diet, by reforming your habits of hasty
eating, by regulating the amount of rest
or exercise, and by depending on the
True IL. F." Atwood's Medicine torelieye
you Of the other disturbing symptoms.
You can insure your health against sick
ness at little expense by systematic use
of this old and reliable household remedy;
if you do not need 1t now for yourself,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-09-24
N MISERY YEARS
b run iEHnO
~. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

o,.,,oosa, Iowa. -" For years was
u s,,, IN misery from weakness and
SIMPLY W. ~ 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-08
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. May S.--Thc rcactionary
movement in foreign exchange was re
fectcd in the early dealing today in the
Scandinavian exchanges which were al
most general. Sterling was we'll held at
slight fraction under the best figures
of the movement. French exchange was
also two ccntimcs above Wednesdays
low record. Business was on mod
crate scale.
1t was again asserted that neutral
exchanges were being sold here TO pro-
vide for remittances in London. France
appeared to be receiving moderate
degree of support for the first time since
Monday morning.
Quotations were:
Demand sterling 4.677s, cables
4.6SH.
Franc cables 6.141., cchccks 6.15Ih,
Lire cables 7.54. checks 7.5G.
Swiss cables 4.9SE, checks 5.O..
Guildcr cables 1000, checks 397s.
Pcscta cables 20.2S. checks 2O.IS.
Stockholm cables 2G.3O, checks 2G. 10.
Christiania cables 25.50, checks % 30,
Copenhagen cables 24.7O, checks
24.50.
On nominal dealings, rubc notes
showed an. advance of more than cent
to 12.S0M13.O0.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-08
Leading futures ranged as follows:
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

:, Pratt Whitney Company. quarterly of
to stock of record May s.
=, Niles, -Bement-Pond Company. quarterly OF
Ia per cent on preferred and = per cent on
common. The preferred is payable MAY 30
10 stock of record May s. the common June
20, to stock OF record June ..
Standard Motor Construction Company,
dividend Of per cent, payable June . to
stock of record May I.
Union Pacific Railroad Company diN-
dend OF ?'2 per cent on common, payabh
July to stock of record June .
Southern Pacific COMPANY quarterly Of
Ia per cent payable July to stock OF
record May 81
Canadian Pacific Railway Company. quar-
tcrly Of 2i2 per cont on common. payable
June 80 to stock Of record May 30
Maryland Refining Company stock dividend
Of 81 nor cent payable to holders Of record
Juno 30 nest At the same time the regular
~, ner cent will be paid.
Delaware and Bound Brook Railroad Com
pPnN, quarterly Of . per cent payable May
20 to stockholders of record May o.
AmeriCHn International Corporation, quar-
terry of 81 20 on common. pay able June 80
to stock OF record juno IA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-08
MoNEY-LENDING RATES

NEW YORK-~Moncy on call. mixed
collateral. opened today at 5E. per cent
for lending and renewing. On all in
dustrial collateral the opening rate was
6 per cent.
The offerings of prime mercantile
paper, according to some of the largest
banks in the city. are the smallest in
more than Il year. The demand is not
at all urgent and discount rates are
unchanged at "a @5E per cent. with
business averaging on the low figure.
Prime bank acceptanccs are un:
changed. Collateral loans for fixed
dates arc running along in n spasmodic
fashion at 53I per cent on indhstrials
for sixtr and ninety days.
Call loans on prime bank acccptauccs
rule at Az per cent.