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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-28
TO INCLUDE MONROE DOCTRINE.

WASHINGTON, March 28.--Offcials expect amended draft League Nations constitution will be published inside days and that it will contain provisions safe guarding the Monroe doctrine.
 Officials here confident that President Wilson will insist upon Monroe doctrine provision being included in the final draft
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-28
SPECIAL SESSION OF
 CONGRESS NEEDED TO
 STABILIZE BIG LOAN
Secretary Glass Says Will Be Very Difficult to Raise Popular Loan Unless Made
 Liberal.

NEW YORK, March Senator William M Calder, of New York, has written Secretary Carter Glass of the Treasury Department, calling attention of the depreciation in re cent Liberty Loan bond issues.
 Secretarly Glass has cabled Presi- dent Wilson, advising special ses sion of Congress in order to remedy the situation. He said unless this was done it would be impossible 10 obtain popular subscriptions to the coming Victory Loan.
 WASHINGTON, March 2S.-The terms of the payment of the new Victory Loan must be the most liberal ever offered by the Govern, ment. Payments may be extended over a period of six months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-28

Today's News Today-In Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-03-28

Today's News roday-In Empire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
Editors Table

The Good Cheer Book, selected and
arranged by Blanche E. Herbert.
founder of the Good Cheer Club.
Lothrop. Lee & Shepard Co. Boston.
Mrs. Herbert has compiled this book
IN response to the demands for some
thing Of the kind. in keeping with the
tenets Of the Good Cheer Club,
which is now established in 81 states
and is pledged to the promotion Of
health. efficiency and civic welfare.
1t pledges: I will talk Health instead
OF sickness; prosperity instead of fail
ure; good news instead of bad news:
cheerful tales instead of sad tales;
my blessings instead of my burdens:
sunshine instead Of clouds: encour-
age instead of criticize: will be
friend to every one.
The Boy with the L. s. Trainers
the 18th volume Of the L. S. Sery-
ice Series. by Francis Rolt-wheeler
with illustrations from photographs
loaned by the L. 8. departments
Lothrop. Lee & Shepard Co. Boston.
Exciting adventures and incidents
are plentiful enough in this country
provided one goes where the. proper
game IL located and that is by no
means lacking. The badger. the lynx
or bob-cat. the grizzly. the timber
wolf. the wolverine and others are all
animals dangerous in the extreme.
when cornered. The adventures and
exciting experiences by the young
trapper, with the interesting inform
alton impaired by DR.. Wheeler in his
book, make it fascinating story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
The Fourteenth Census

Much work preparatory to the TAX
Ing Of the Fourteenth Census was
performed during the year 1919. The
appointment Of the 372 supervisors
has been accomplished and. wher-
ever possible, quarters for their ac-
eommodation have been secured m
Federal buildings through the as
sistance Of the Secretary OF the
Treasury. A joint advisory commit
tee appointed by the American Sta
tistical and American Economic As
sociations to assist the Director and
the Department Of Commerce in
connection with the work of this
census held several meetings. rem
dering valuable assistance.
One of the outstanding features of
the Fourteenth Census will be an in
vestisation to ascertain the amount
OF encumbrances on mortgaged
homes. an inquiry similar to that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
WINDSOR

wEST-Three- Mile pond froze
over Dec. Sd. Three Cornered pond
froze few days before.
Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin of Winthrop
has been a visitor Of her daughter,
Mrs W. s. Barton and other relatives
in town.
Eben Hallowell recently dressed a
hog that weighed over 400 pounds.
Mrs. Frank Randall Of Palmyra
who is visiting old friends and neigh.
bors in town, expects to return home
this week.
]. W. Lamson has finished haul
ing his cider from the cider mill at
George Tobey's. Cross HILL
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank Pierce and
family passed Thanksgiving day
with their son, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Pierce in Augusta, there were Is rel
atives present, also Mrs. Mercy Hus-
sey. Mrs. Pierce's mother who is 80
well along in years is still hale and
hearty and very much enjoyed being
present at this family gathering.
Mrs. Ella Pierce arrived in Augusta
last week after a few weeks visit
with her daughter in Thorndike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
The Teacher. in Our Public Schools.


The teachers in our public schools
kare not paid enough. Everyone
who has given the matter thought
knows il, has known it for some
time. State Superintendent Thomas
calls attntion TO this deplora-
bic condition in a recent inter
view. His suggestions should be
needed; the matter should be at
tended to az promptly AZ may be
He says we face a crisis in educa-
ton. II also may be said this comes
along with a crisis in our national
affairs that amply demonstrates the
urren, need Of the best obtainable
IN all matters pertaining TO the
education of the future citizens OF
our country. 1t is not a question
whether teachers may be found at
certain salary; the question is no"
may We be assured that intelli-
gent, conscientious. well-balanced
young men and women shall seek
vocation as teachers in our public
schools, and having found what they
sought shall be paid for their serv-
ices, not merely enough for a bare
living, but enough SO that they may
respect their vocation, experience
the stimulus of pride in it and have
opportunity to develop In 1t. Then
j, must be seen to that they prop
eriy do the things for which they
are paid. Nothing less than this
should be tolerated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

1t stands. Federal means Self
Government for Scotland. England,
Ireland and Wales, with Parlia-
ment representing all, for matters
Of common and Imperial interest.
This system obtains in our
Colonies. II has given satistac-
ton abroad: il will give just the
same at home. 4 Parliament in
Edinburgh will make new Sect
land"
The above is from propaganda Of
the International Scots Home Rule
League now trying to start a ma
tional movement in America This
may be Of the unrest which Lord
Leyerhulme accepts as sign OF
growth, but it looks as though
Merry" England would have TO en-
dure the growing pains"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES, In.

conducted at the Census of lsY'
This refers only to mortgaged homes
occupied by their owners and the
number will be determined through
answers to inquiries on the popula
't:on schedule. but the information as
to the amount Of encumbrances VIII
subsequently be secured from the
owners Of these homes upon a spe
cial schedule. the data to be obtained
by special agents and by correspon-
dence.
The $1,000 enumerators required 70
do the enumeration work are beins
appointed rapidly. and schedules and
other supplies are being sent to them
through the supervisors Of the 81
Census districts. Four women we're
appointed supervisors. this being the
first time in the history Of the Cen
sus Bureau that women have been
selected for these positio:=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

A reactionary, a standpatter and
a shameless profteer are classed
By Senator Walsh among the real
causes of unrest. We do not see
how any exception may be taken to
"reactionary" and Shameless
profiteer." though We suspect tne
shame faced profiteer might be in
ciuded. AS to a "standpatter' 1t all
depends on what he stands. II one
we're to stand pat on the record OF
the Democratic party the senator
remarks might apply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Mrs. Rose Martin has been visiting
her brother. Charlie Brown Of Mercer
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Wentworth have
been visiting relatives in Oakland ami
vicinity.
George Crowell was a business WISH
tor in Augusta Monday.
Ralph French is numbering on the
Steve Blaisdell lot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Kelley are going
to California to pass the winter
Mr.. NORM has closed his house and
gone to Boston for the winter.
Carolyn LeBaron, who has been i'll fo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
Somebody 0iundsrsd.

The Huns refuse to sign and the
Allies yield to certain Of their de-
mands; were those demands unfair,
unjust? II 90 why were they made?
And II conditions have since changed
why were not the demands changed
to meet them? Hasn't it been plain
all along that the greatest among
the allies was public sentiment? 1t
was that which Germany has most
feared; it was that which was to be
Of powerful assistance in keeping
the Huns to their limits: was to as
sist Germany in getting her mental
Northumberland public sentiment
is douted by those considered
friends; at least that seems to be
the only conclusion from such in
formation a. we now have. 1t
isn't q pleasant conclusion to arrive
at. It seems that somebody has
blundeeed IN an effort to be unjust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

ell, England In 1850. Of territory east
Of the Saco river. including the beau
ttful beach at Old Orchard. which
Captain John Smith described In 1914
when he made his trip here from
England. - - large sandy bay.
Phoebe Cummings in, 1913 married
Can't David Patterson. who owned
and eommAnded the sloop CharieA
running from Portland and Boston to
Southern ports Later on he was
captain Of . packet plying between
Portland ana Liverpool Capt Rob-
ert Patterson. . brother OF David.
captained and partially owned the
famous only ship Polly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
WONDERFUL" SAYS
Master Builder Chi
come of Vermont
Eats Anything. Sleeps Like 4 Child
and Finds Work Like Play Since
Taking Tanlae

The best evidence Of the merits Of
. medicine il what people who have
actually taken II have to say about
it. This Is true and beyond an Ques-
ton when such statements are made
by people Of high character and pub
Iished right in the community where
each and every fact can be investt-
gated and verified.
Joseph Andre Chicome. the master
carpenter and builder. Of s. Worth
street. Winooski, Vermont. near
Burlington, after testing the powers
OF Tanlac, says:
I believe in giving everything its
due and I want to say right now
that I just can't recommend Tanlac
too highly for what it has done IN
my case ! had suffered with rheu.
matism in my joints for two years
and could not do my work without
great pain and hardship. I had lost
almost fifteen pounds in weight and
vas 50 nervous, weak and shAky
that I could hardly hold my working
tools in my hand. Ny sleep was
never sound. was dizzy q great
deaf Of the time. and 50 nervous and
irritable that the least noise, either
in or about the house, would upset
me completely.
My daughter advised me to try
Tanlac, having heard Of it through a
friend from Montreal, Canada. I
had already tried many other medi-
cines without satisfactory results.
but I had taken only a few doses Of
Tanlac until I felt great relief. The
pains have disappeared from my legs
and joints entirely now and I have
also been relieved Of my nervous
! ness and dizziness. / sleep like q
child at night and my appetite is 50
enormous that my wife 5okineiy
said the other day that I would either
have to add to her allowance for
running the table or stop eating 50
much. Saving and chopping wood
was work l could not do before tax
I ing Tanlac. owing to weakness, but
now it Is only recreation for me.
/ Life is now worth living for me and
with such wonderful results / can
/ not help praising Taniac. I have
told great many people personally
about how it has helped me and am
glad TO make a public statement for
i, what II may be worth to others who
are needing just such a medicine"
| There is not single portion OF
the body that Is not benefited by the
helpful action Of TanIac, which be-
gins its work by stimulating the d.
gestive and assimilative organs
thereby enriching the blood and in
V!goratinS the whole system. Next,
1t enables the weak, WORKOUT stom
ach to thoroughly digest it's food
| thereby permitting the nourishins
elements TO be converted into blood
bone and muscle.
+. 1t overcomes, it is said. that 1res,
exciting cause of disease-weakness
1t renders the body vigorous and
elastic. keeps the mind clear ana
energetic and throws off the symn.
TOMS OF nervousness and indigestion,
1t builds up the constitution weak.
ened by disease and mental and
! physical orerwork. quickens conval.
escence and is an unfailing source Of
comfort to all suffering from such
| troubles
ianlac is sold in Augusta BY Row.
ditch webster Co.. and the Iead,n,
druggists In every city and town
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

1t sometimes strikes Us that there
too much rest about this unrest.-Pats
and Knocks.
So it seems to the rest Of us.-Kenne-
bee Journal
And If the liberty Of some Of these
'Restocrats' texalted rulers OF the l.
w. W. could be wrested from them by
their being arrested It would also give
the rest of US the same kind of treat
ment, minus one syllable. Let all agi-
tators have an arrest and the rest would
have a rest.-which might restore har-
mony.-The Aroostook Republican.
Very restful Brother. very: a sort
of restitution,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

hundred timeo easier. Ever since
the. ! have used it for any weakness
anG '.fould not be without it for the
1Sosld.- I do all my work and am
strong and healthy. EN- nursing
my baby, end I still take The Vece.
table Compound ~ it keeps a woman
in good health. You may publish my
testimonial for the good Of other
~cmen, If you choose to do so."-Mrs,
:. W-sTMoRELASD, Harrison, NY.
women who suffer from displace.
nents, irregularities, Inflammation,
liberation, backache, headaches and
,eryousness should lose no time in
giving this famous root md herb rem.
edy, Lydia E. Pin.shame Vegetable
Compound. trial, and for special
advice write TO Lydia E. Pinkham
Aedici2c Goa Lynn, Mas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

We understand some Of the coal
miners have asked permission OF
the mine owners to dig such coal as
they need to keep their families
warm. Perhaps 1.-THE owners told
them to chase themselves around the
block II they wished to keep up
their circulation. Moreover We are
lust mean enough to hope the mine
owners aren't overstocked with
suel. Wed almost wish a shiver on
III, both sides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

The Passing Of . Former Owner Of
the Journal

Thes death Of Charles A. Sprasue
at Los Angeles brings to the vivid
recollection Of not a few Of our read
ers the Augusta Of forty years ago.
when he vas one Of theSowners Of
the Kennebec Journal and actively
interested in the affairs OF the COM
munity. When the writer came to
Augusta in 1850. Mr.. spraSue was
business manager Of the Kennebec
Journal, which position he ably held
untA 1887. For u who knew him
there IL. Notwithstanding the years
that have passed. keen sense OF
personal loss. feeling that he has
been taken In the best years OF a
life well lived and from friends OF
warm regard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Mrs. Lettie Hollis went to Old Town
last Saturday to see her son-in-law. Ora
Babb. who was very low and wished to
see her. She arrived Just before he
breathed his last.
]. E. Pierce left on Tuesday to pass
the winter in Whitefield. N. H.
Schools in Troy re-opened on Monday.
Miss Aida Head IL teaching on Files
Hill in Thorndike.
The town is being canvassed by the
school children for the sale Of Red
Cross Christmas stamps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
Childhood

The Childhood Conservation
League has courage. It has been
making Investigations In Mexico and
has discovered that the great mass
Of the women and children Of that
unhappy land are in a deplorable
condition: the victims Of the unset
tied conditions and the factional
fighting. AS usual the non.com-
batAnts are found to be in the most
miserable condition OF all. Now this
league proposes to spend several
million dollars to .ameliorate con.
ditions there and is said to be al
ready assured Of excellent financial
backing. The time may come when
the commentator of the United
States BY the late General Angeles
will be better appreciated in Mex
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

We understand now that the
President omitted in his message
mention of the Mexican situation.
not because Of physical disability,
but because he considers that his
business. He will be well advised
that it'4 business which needs at
tending to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

The Banks cradle. which was some
months ago presented to the York
Institute in Saco. was made in 1895
for Phoebe Banks, who was born on
a farm a short distance from the
Town hall, first settled in 1886. In
the forest surrounding the little log
cabin in which the first occupant of
the Banks cradle was born, the Red
skins lurked. and killed the white
settlers on the slightest provocation:
and bears and wolves and deer were
plenty in what is now the Camp
ground district. where the missiona.
ries, evangelists and Christian work.
ers Of all denominations from al
parts Of the world, hold meetings ev.
cry summer. The cradle IL entirely
different from the modern sleeping
quarters OF infants, and Il was used
IN the family for more than Z cen.
fury. In spite Of this fact It IL in
almost as good condition as when
made for little Phoebe Banks in 1878.
The Banks homestead originating
from Colonial day. descended from
Richard Cummings. and Il was later
sold to the Banks family. Cummings
Banks. the father Of Phoebe was born
there November 20. 17ss. o. just lse
years ago. Old Orchard was q part
Of Saco for many years, and Cum
mings Banks owned all the land in
Old Orchard east Of Grand avenue to
Little river. ana probably more
through his wife Elinor, daughter Of
Richard Boynton. the colonist Of
great fame. He was one Of the men
who had received a grant OF a patent
Of land through the Plymouth Coun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
Maine Gossip
Our Vision

Have we erred, who shall say?
Not the one who Oft condenneth.
Not the one who oft re!ecteth,
Not the one whose word IS questioned.
And not the one who so Oft doeI
wrong 10 others.
Greater far than that he tries to Judge
May the One who sees ell things clearly
Bring to us vision of Himself;
That we may give more freely to oui
fellow-man.
AS He once gave 10 rs
-ADDIE DANA HANKS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
Mrs. T. H. Cook Burned 20 pe,th

Mrs. Della NJ. Cook. 81, wife OF
Truman H. Cook OF Rumford juno.
ton. died at Ste. Marie's hospital,
at about 7.30 p. NJ. Monday, four
and half hours after she had re.
ceived terrible burns by the explo-
sion Of an oil heater. Only the feet
and lower portions of the legs es-
capped the burning and in rolling on
the snow in the yard, to relieve her
suffering and control the flames, her
body was badly bruised and torn.
She was a native of Troy. The hus-
band. three children. mother. four sis-
tiers and two brothers survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Saco, in the death last week Of DR..
Charles ". Pillsbury, lost one Of its
Oldest practitioners, he having been
in continuous practice there for -
years. He was born in Scarboro. ed
ucated at Kent's Hill and Dartmouth
College. He had been for years a
steward and trustee Of the School
street Methodist church. He was a
member of Saco Lodge, /. 0. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Rev. Thomas ]. Farmer on sund.v
resigned as pastor of the Elm street
Iniversalist church. Auburn, after a
two-years pastorate. He plans IN
enter another field and asks that the
resignation take effect Jan. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Why not catch some Of those
Mexican conspirators and convict
them? This does seem like asking
the improbable. and the getting Of a
new attorney general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Add national pests: those Better
English Week-iings" who, lacking
the ability to meet your arguments.
take the edge off your logic by cor
recting your grammar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound and
had . very hard
time. I read in
the newspaper
about the Vege.
table Compound
and when my
second child came
/ took it and vas
well during the
whole time, and
nksIIks~kI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Nikolai Lenine is credited with say
ing: After / am executed, the whole
world will see that / was right" Many
man who is dead wrong has been
sincere.-Boston Globe.
Ii Lenine's execution comes to pass
he'll be dead right, all right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

II. as appears, the last message
Of the President was made up by
the heads Of the departments the
saying that too many cooks spoil
the broth" seems to be apropos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

Which is better. not to be able to get
sugar at Ii cents a pound, or to have
the price Of sugar go to % cents a
pound with plenty of it?-Boston Globe.
Since you've asked US we1l say we
had just as soon not get it at II cents
as at 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

The coal digging volunteer is
eligible to some kind Of an Ameri-
can Legion. He exemplifies the
true American type that does things
while others stand around and talk
about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

The Western Sugar company declared
an extra dividend Of 10 per cent Satur-
day. They couldn't have done it on
what we have been able to buy; Wen
say that.-Pats and knocks.
Anticipating the coming high
prices, perhaps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
TROY
Mrs. Ethel Call

Mrs. Ethel Call, widow Of Maurice
Call. died Dec. 3. aged 81 years. She
leaves five daughters and one son. Fun.
eral services were held at the home last
Saturday morning conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Berriman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
Lighf and Airy

He'll Seen Get to &C"
Come, amoret. Today we can
On some aquatic lea
Taste love accreecent under an
Adiathefmic tree!
Our Arthomania We may
At leisure crafty;
The worst anorSement we shall pay
A6usion from the sky"
He paused. She said. Good gracious
dear,
Whatever did you say"
He laughed. 1T sounds a little queer,
But I have bought today
A dictionary in weekly parts,
Nod just got letter Ar
Cartoons Magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10
Auburn municipal election today.

A little girl named Cakes from
Deblois has been visiting her sister.
Mrs Lester Tibbetts. Jr, of Cherry
! field. She managed 10 fall into the
we'll. but as the bucket rope was
within reach. made no touse about il
and proceeded to climb TO safety
from the eight feet of water. The
first anyone knew of her plight and
danger was seeing her head appear
above the well curb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-10

zone flag, the American flag: one
language, the language of the Declara-
tion OF Independence: one loyalty, 10y
atty to the American pepole.-Theodore
Roosevelt
To date no competitors in ex-
pressing that sentiment.