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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
American Athletes Return
From France on ImrArator

New York. Aug, i0.-Returning to the
United States on the transport 1mper.
ator. which locked here today, were
the officers and men who won all the
prizes for America at. the ipter-ailied
games in. Pershing Stadium outside
Paris. with them was Colonel Joseph
NJ. Thompson, athletic ofiicer in charge
Of the games. 49, ~
Besides $500 troops. the Irnperator
brought home 2o5 nurses. ss4 welfare
workers. 50 general prisoners. including
a lieutenant charged with cowardice. Is
soldiers wives and Is soldiers chill
dren. .9 gs..&, r.g..'r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

It's never too late to prepare for what
10 left of life. The best gift 10 to be
able to cultivate, your agreeable traits
Of character early In life. Genueness
that blossoms into culture with youth
saves many a heartache. But you are
never too late to improve. Why use
harsh. biting words when semitic ones
win do more good? You Will feel pet
ter ana 20 win sssryone else. Yeal
amt have to be . fawning -courtiersi
.Just Be your natnrai self warmed byI
tse rood ssraces Of cultivated manners. !
Thsy viii help you TO- healths wealth !
ana happiness- ~ es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
Hazard \, 6. Mp. q

The Harvard team defeated the
Central Maine Power Co. on Satur-
day afternoon on Quimby Field in a
loosely played game by q score of
to =. The electricians scored in the
esriy inning but the shoemaksrs
- the second put three across. In
tne iourth things began to warm pr
ano the Central Maine hated AROUND
ma scored four runs on two. hits,
TWO passes and q, series Of errors,
The Haszards took the lead Il tLe
next frame and held It until ths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Some OF those who were active in
the raising of the Liberty Loans in
Gardiner have received valuable
souvenir in the form of a medal made
from captured German cannon, and
inscribed Awarded by the U. S.
Treasury Department for patriotic
service in behalf of the Liberty
Loans" ...'t. IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. White and
mother, Mrs. John N. thinner of
Massachusetts. have been visiting
Mrs. Whites daughters. Mrs. ]. Alton
McCaslin of West Gardiner and Mrs.
Walter Peacock Of Randolph. Dur
ing their stay a four-generation pic
ture, which included the following,
was taken: Mrs. thinner, Mrs.
White, Mrs. Peacock and Miss Bea-
trice Peacock. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Two base hits, Tfbbetts, Marley
Stolen bases. Kellye2, Bredo.. Merry
field. Davis, Tibbetts. Jordon. Fall
conf @ Talbot g.. McMullen 2. Simons
4, Desmond. Hit ~ pitched bail,
Desmond. Wild pitch, Desmond ..
Passed ball, Long 2, Beckwith. Base
on balls, off Desmond 2; off Mans IN
3. Umpire Bular. Time, 200. At
tendance, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Thus James Stewart in his inimit-
able "Plocacosmos. or the Whole Art
of Hairdressing," first published in
London In 1852. tells how the wig
gradually came to declare the man"
He speaks Of "the huge tie peruke Of
the man of law" Of the long bob or
natty scratch" of the brakeman and
the hunting pexuke of the, country
gentisman;" While "the HnseqEals
disttr1saiS M IN 8ye1e &uil bot
tesn. crS more nod ~ ti6 neatly
CURED" 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

A lawyer noted for his nowety ora
tory was speaking. for the defense. and
wissiinx to emphasize the tender RIA
lions that had existed between HIS eli
ent ana the complainant he exciaimed
I'D the middle of an impassioned speech:
.'what does Omar say on this subjeetf
"a dog ana a bone and q hank Of h1iF. /.
and thou beside be singing In the VI. i.
djfness. Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Miss Ella Dunn and guests, Mrs.
Charles w. Tarbox of Newark. N. j.,
and Mrs. Thomas Hawkins of East
Orange, n. j., have returned from
a visit at the Dunn cottage, Lake
Cobbosseecontee. .~>j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Owls have peculiar method Of
eating. They eat everything they
want. whenever they find 1t, and
swallow the whole works''-whole.
The idea would be the same II you
sat down to dinner and consumed
the beefsteak. plates. napkins. table,
cloth. knives. forks and spoons. After
the owl has had this conglomeration
in his department of the interior for
some time, and 1t has been digested
for all the nutrition there is in it, his
organisms inside permit him to drop
the refuse out through his mouth in
the form. of hard. round pellet
Omaha World Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Mrs, ,,Ardella Perkins

Mrs. sArdslla Perkins
The death Of Mrs. Ardella Perkins
occurred at her home, 81 School
street, Sunday evening. Her age
was So. Besides the husband. she
is survived by four sons, mother. two
sisters and five brothers. The fu-
neral arrangements will be an
uounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

= Nc funeral Of the late Mrs. Sarah
,s,. brewster was held Saturday at
homo oh al o'clock from her late
pan Pleasant street, Randolph.
bsa.1. p Irving officiating. Tho
M Ms. were William Barker, Roby
raiston' Fred Aver and Daniel
sta SSer The interment was in
maple Grove cemeterv ="
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
AUTOS COLLIDE
WOMAN HURT Z.

Brattleborp, Vt. Aug. ga touring
car owned by Police Commissioner ].
G. Stanley Of Bridgeport. ct. sideswip-
cd a car OWNED BY Dion M. Leonard of
Wilmington today at the Junction Of
Linden and Chaplin streets. seriously in
juring Mrs. Leonard. She was taken to
Memorial hospital. Her skull u sfrac-
thred but she; will recover Elwoo6
steqlsy was cut about tie hsA1. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Joseph Griffin and Clarence Hayes
returned Saturday by auto to their
homes in Boston, after visiting Mr..
Hayes uncle. Samuel Hayes of this
city. They were accompanied as far
Vas Portland by Miss Carrie Hayes,
Who will VISIT friends. for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Nathan Niles. Allan Niles and Charles
Niles returned Saturday from few
days .ste::- at Camp Sunshine, Lake
Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
MORE CENSUS
CHIEFS NAMED

Warrington, Aug. 9.-Additional super
visors Of the census announced today
include:
Maine-0eorge NJ. Blake. Portland;
Lewis J. Brann, lewiston; Fred W.
Clair. Waterville; Hugh T. Gallagher.
Bangor. - - r.
CONGRATULATIONS J. Smith, New
Britain; John r. Kemple. Bridgeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy French Of
Sidney and Ernest French of Wins
low are visiting at the home of Mrs.
Mary E. French.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Willard Harding and daugh-
ter Justina have returned from a
months visit to Rockalnd and Cam
den, and has as guest Harvard Hard
ing Of Dandy Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Annie N. Dunton Of Fitchburg,
Mass, is passing her vacation with
friends in Gardiner. -.a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wood. Miss Imo-
gene. Wood and George vigus enjoyed
trip Sunday down river on the ISL
ander. ....... ..... 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

George Arnold and Dorothy Higgins
OF Kittery were auto visitors in this
city Sunday. ~.s,4. -EE.sf, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

LOST-Afternoon August 9Th on
Augusta Hallowell road, a nat, black,
'marabout and ostrich feather collar,
with strings and feather tassel. Find
err notify Mr.. Niles Livery Stable,
Hallowell.' .l,.T @ SIS. aug11d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Fred Goodwin and Mrs. Mary
F. Heath left Saturday morning for
Ocean Park, where they will pass a
week. Mrs. Heath will go to York
Beach for a visit. ..s :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Herman Richardson and
children, Robert and Mary, Of VAS
salboro were guests Sunday Of Miss
Mabel Adams. .a. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

,, MRS. Mabel Baker of Rochester, N.
n, Mrs. Olive Andres of Bath and
mrs John Purington of Bowdoinham
were were week end guests at the home of
AIRS Fred Merrill of the New Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Hildreth AMI
guests from Oswego, N. 2. and Miss
Mildred Head, Mrs. Nettie johnson,
Ralph AMI Calvin Hildreth, passed the
week end at the Grondin cottage at the
lake. .-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A.. l.. Childs OF Lew
iston passed the day Saturday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Childs.
They were accompanied home by
Miss Virginia Briggs as guest over
Sunday. ..-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

MT. and Mrs. w. H. Race and par
ty le1t Saturday. by auto for the
white Mountains. where they passed
the Weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Ray Paul and son George Of
baltimore. Md. are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

: Mr.. and Mrs, William Andrews and
daughters, Delphtne and Catherine,
passed the day Sunday at Ocean
Point. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Miss Frances Wing of the Gardiner
central is enjoying two weeks va
cation in Worcester. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Frank w. bearing of Brooklyn, N.
T., who has been the guest of C. E..
bearing. Northern avenue. returned
saturday to his home. His wife will
remain for a longer visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

The Ladies' Aid Of the First Bap-
list church will meet Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. w. H. Fish, Spruce
street. Ladies are requested to at
tend prepared to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

regular meeting Of Gardiner
orange Monday evening. There will
pe work in the Third and Fourth de-
srees' All who have no. been asked
~ ~ furnish food will please bring cake
or sandwiches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

mere will be another Twilight
aeue game this afternoon at $50
s. vnoek at Quimby field. The game
WIN WIN oe called at $50 sharp. The
Hn nsestants will be the Clerks and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Miss Ella Hewins has returned
from weeks visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. Chellis, who has been a guest
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. H.
Eldridge, left Saturday TOR his home
at Melrose Highlands,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Drake are
enjoying an automobile trip through
canada. They report a great time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Miss Doris SWEET returned Satur-
|day from a business trip to Enfield
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Regular meeting of Granite City
Rebekah Lodge, No. 1876, at 8 o'clock
this evening. Refreshments will be
served. A large attendance is. de-
sired. 'f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Horace Turner and son Ham
illon passed the weekend with her
sister, Mrs. Levi Williams, at Ocean
Point. =. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
ADJUSTMENTS

William S. Hart in "Hell's Hinges"
a five-partp icture, a Fox two-reel
comedy and the Ford Weekly will be
shown at the Acme theatre today
adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Lawrence Willett of Washington,
D. c., is passing few days in this
city. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

MRS. Lottie Jones has returned
from few days visit with friends in
Old Orchard. = J.. ..s,.'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

avenue. is visiting friends in Old Or
|chard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Z Hailstones, which fell on the Peter
Engel farm. near Detiance. o., were.
- lRrge they were sccoped IN by
campers and used e frpess Ice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Austin L. jerks left Saturday for
St. Adams, VT, for visit with his
parents. '.-t-,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Airline S. Bliss left Saturday for
several weeks visit with her parents
| In Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Howard W. Groves is at the Gar
diner General Hospital for medical
Treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest bearing and
children Of Newton. Centre. Mass,
are guests at the home Of Charles E.
bearing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

some youngster is decorating the
aiulner- Randolph bridge with
tra The officials would like to
sr uUw Just who it is in order that his
ctber 'I d,r oent may be turned In an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. George Bertucci and daughtc.
Della were, visitors at Boothbay Har.
Dor Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Burdell Coburn, who has been
passing week at Camp Ellis and
Haverhill, Mass, returned Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

The Daughters of st. Margaret will
meet at the parsonage Tuesday after
noon. ts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Frank Blaisdell and Philip N.
Goliath passed the week end at
Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. William Carr Of
Randolph are receiving congratula-
tons on the birth of a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Allen Clark is reported as ill
at her home in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. D. Erving Lowe Of Fitchburg,
Mass, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. C.
W. Manson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fuller and
family and Dana Lynn are enjoying
an outing at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Herbert Keyes was home from Bruns-
wick over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Miss Elizabeth Driscoil Of Lewiston
Is the guest Of Mrs. Chester Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Miss Thelma Lord is enjoying her
vacation in Boston. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
LOCAL MOTTO:

Public Auto Service night and day.
Tel. 956-M. Ralph Robbins, Halo
we'll. augSd1w"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.: and Mrs. Albert Fish are en-
5oying an outing at the islands. ~t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Weber ana
daughter Bernice were visitors Sunday
at the Islands and Boothbay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Watson
passed Sunday at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mayo Perkins is passing two weeks
IN Boston and Everett, Mass. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Douglass were
weekend visitors in Richmond as the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Carl Douglass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Jesse Rogers. Charles Smith and Mel.
win Frost were visitors Sunday at the
Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Edwin Churchill is passing a
week at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11
FROM HALLOWELL

: Ernest Shepherd was visitor in Bath
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Mrs. w. H. Niles returned home Sun
day night from a visit Of two days in
Richmond. ..r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

LOCAL NOTICE 4
h, lance Tonight Chelsea Grange
Aug. IIdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Regular meeting this evening of Hal
lowell Firemen's Association at 8
o'clock. ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

George Bradbury. Pearl Choate, Irv-
ing Braiey and Alton Latin were blue
berrying Saturday In Alma. .s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

Ralph Wood. Arthur Runnells. Eu.
gene Dyer and Howard Davis were
homo from Portland over Sunday. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-11

EAST-Millard Jackson Mrs. Ar
chic Jackson and two children and
Robert Jackson; Jr.. all Of Bridge
water, Mass. are visiting at the home
Of v. G. Jackson. '@.
Miss Mary whiting OF Brockton,
Mass. is the guest Of Mr.. and, Mrs.
AYE. Brainard. ds e's
: Mrs G.. M Foster ana daughter
Grace went to 'ovtland LAT urday for
a Few days visit With (Ssends. Z
= Mras May GpeAr returned to her,
hena6 1huvpday.s M assl
VI Slanfy 1sdclkard and fAuai1y have
aSraved sfrogu baltimore aAd sare at
a. holns u bis parents. Mr. ana Bdss.
,9SA sP4eiAfd. Il Y,
aIEs. Lvdjs Wing u. svisitins ehsrs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-15
NO ALIBI NEEDED.
dearborn Independent
it

These wise of Washington-or me WI sought
to give the impression of wisdom-who have made
accusations against Herbert c. Hoover that there
ninistraton and the Big Five packers find the ground
cut from under them by the recent making public of a
confidential report from Mr. Hoover to the president
report written six months
Mr.. HOover's report shows that unaware
OF the danger of having great percentage of the
food supply under the control of the packers by
that is meant not alone but the various other
commodities which have found a place the packers
shelves since they wdened their scope OF operations
20 include canned goods, cereals, etc.
Ii almost a year that Mr.. Hoover recognized
the growing and dangerous domination nation
foodstuns" Both this and the to Pres't
Wilson just made public oppose the plan that the pack
ing industry be taken by the government. Con-
structive regulation, Mr. Hoover holds various
tors which need correction would be the preferable
way to deal with the problem. What he would like to
federal control of animal and refrigerator car
and the dissertation OF the stockyards
control of the packers He further recommends abat-
the larger towns established possibly with
municipal help and protected from ilegitimate COM
petition.
for the invasion Of other lines by the >packers
aIr Hoover says that while these businesses may
have been economically efficient in the period
growth time goes this efficiency cannot fail TO
diminish and like all mOnopoles, begin defend il
self by repression rather than by efficiency"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-15
SOLDIERS INSURANCE POLICIES.

Fifty percent of the discharged soldiers are not
keeping up their monthly insurance payments. Many
OF them intend TO keep them up. doubt fail to
simply because they do to handle
the premium payments. But whatever the reason, the
result unfortunate. Continued neglect of this
viii result in the forfeitng Of the policies leaving the
ex-soldiers without their insurance protection and
making necessary for them 10 pay much higher
X they undertake later buy policies private
companies
The government intends 20 continue its insurance de-
rartment, changing the system of payments 20
it simpler for the concerned The will
be based those charged by the private life insur-
ance companies but inasmuch the government will
pay all the OF administration ex-solder will
have 20 pay only so percent as he would pay
a private company. The plans viii offer differ
kinds policies from which each insured can
his choice-endowment policies straight life lin
tied pay life. etc.
For the present every man holding one of the army
policies should that his payments are kept up.
The money due should be the Risk bureau.
Premium Section. Washington, ID. c. Policy-holders
may pay for several months at time il they prefer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-15

agriculture by states counties and municipalities or
this than 100000. it estimated. will be
devoted to the building Of and the pavement Of
streets in townships and cities in Indiana
The bureau Of roads estimates that Sl1O 900 will
spent by states year in
maintaining the 10000 miles of public highways
had About loo. 900 miles total within purely
local districts Fifteen thousand miles Of roads will be
cost Of s1OOOOO.OOO by counties townships
and municipalities it is estimated.
Apparently the government is planning attack the
road building problem with degree of effectiveness
provided it manages to get the worth Of It's money
in the Snd Of roads il builds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-15
SOLDIERS WANT IMPROVEMENTS

1t was taken for granted that one inevitable result
or the raising and training of the seecve service army
would be a general elevation standards of living.
Along with the military training certain amount
of education for health and sanitation which would
not be forgotten when the returned to their
homes.
So far, Kansas has found this demand for improved
living conditions particularly evident among the boys
who are returning from service farm homes These
lads asking for modern lighting heating sys-
in the Old farm houses They expect proper ve.-
tnaton. They want the convenences that lessen the
drudgery of homework for mothers and sisters and
wives.
These returned soldiers getting what they want.
too II is reported that business along such lines Of
Improvement has already available stocks
Of goods,
Soldiers returning to city homes and towns
viii have the desire for better things than they
had before the As and of them re-
turn and settle down definite positions their COM
munities they viii probably extend their improving
efforts to the machinery controlling affairs.
Schools and government and the public welfare win
all profit by the higher standards of those young