davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Yes; S. S. S. Is Purely Vegetable
Natures Safe Blood Treatment

an impaired appetite, feeling Of
lassitude and general weakening
of the system. 1t is then that you
should promptly take a few bottles
of S. S. S. It will aid in cleans
ing the blood and build UP and
strengthen the whole system.
S. S. S. is sold by all druggists.
Valuable information about the
blood supply can be had free by
writing to the Swift. Specific Co.,.
50 Swift laboratory, Atlanta. Ga,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
lily, whom she has not seen for 20

lily, whom she has not seen for 20
years.
Alvin E. Agee, we'll known
railroad man of Ravenna, and
Miss Mary Couch, were mar
ried this week at the bride
home in Hazard, Perry county
AT Shelbyville county court
day plug horses sold at prices
ranging from SIS to SIS; com
mon horses from $50 to 60;
horses of better grade from SOS
to $50; and sows and pigs from
$40 to 60.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

In Clark W. A. Thompson has
bought of John Woodfall of the Win
chester-Paris pike, IS beef cattle
averaging 1,500 pounds each. in
weight for 16 ga cents a pound, an
average of over $3.50 each.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

On the Market Half a Century.
When you are in perfect health,
and are enjoying strong and
vigorous vitality, it is then that
your blood is free from all impure
ties.
You should be very careful and
give heed to the slightest indica-
ton of impure blood. A sluggish
circulation, is often indicated by
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
HOW WEAK
WOMEN ARE
MADE STRONG
Mrs. Westmoreland Tells in
the Following Letter.
h, Harrison, N. Y.-"When my first
child was born l did not know about

byuld u. I lnknaIil y
V egg e t a b ! e Com
pound and had a very
hard time. l read in
the newspaperabout
the Vegetable Com
pound and when my
second child came |
took it and was we'll
during tn e whole
time, and childbirth
was a hundred times
easier. Ever since
then | have used it
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18

The cross roads oracle says:
Watch an see that there amt
my surface water gettin' into
your well or cistern. It's as
dangerous as it can be.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-18
Eat Fish

Impaired physical condi-
lions In hot weather are
sometimes due to Iaxity In
In entlng or In enting
Overnutrlti0us or blood
heating food, like meats
for Instance. AZ such
times Fresh, emily digest
ibIe Fish Will prove most :
valuable In keeping your
strength ind condition In
par. We receive Fresh and
Salt Water Fish daily by
express.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Many Wool Dresses
In the Sale

Six Handsome "Betty Wales" Dresses,
sis75 Navy Serge, size IS, Sale Price Sass
$500 Navy Serge Coat Style, size TO-.
Sale Price Sass
$500 Navy Serge, size l6. Sale Price $i&7s
$500 Navy Serge and Black Satin COM
bination, size is, Sale Price $i6.7s
$3.50 Navy Serge and Satin Combination.
size Sc, Sale Price S1s.75
$3.50 Navy Serge and Black Satin Combine
ton, size 90. Sale Price $ls.7s
A Group of 8 Serge Dresses in navy. brown
and plum. Assorted sizes. Sold up to si97s.
Choice Only $3.50
$500 Jersey Dresses, plum, size Is; navy,
size IS, Choice at One-HaH Price, $3.50
5000 Tan Jersey Dress, size 50.
5000 Navy Velvet Dress. braid trimmed size
10, One-Half Price $f4.5o
$500 Handsome Navy Serge Dress, size s.
Sale Price $f6.7S
$3.50 Plum Jersey Dress, black braid trimmed.
Sale Price $is7s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Whole Stock White Organ
die and Wolfe Dresses at
One-Third Less
Silk Dresses

$l475 Plaid Silk Bingham Dress, size Is,
To First Customer at $500
Sl47s Navy Satin Dress, size IS,
To First Customer at $500
Two $i6So Crepe de Chine Sport Dresses,
white skirts with navy or plum coat.
one-Half Price SIS
$3.50 Yellow Taffeta Evening Dress. size is.
Only 5000
$500 white Skirt with Black Satin Coat,
size 40, one-HaIf Price, $3.50
$500 Tan TaHeta Dress seorgeite sleeves.
size IS, Only $i4.So
5000 Reseda Green Taffeta Dress, tan vest.
size So, one-Haif Price, $3.50
Six $500 to $500 Taffeta, Georgette and Satin
Dresses, in navy, Copenhagen, black and
gray. Sizes 10, 49, 50 and 40, 49,
Choice at Only STATS
Seven $500 to $500 Figured Georgette and
Foulard Dresses, handsome afternoon dresses
in sizes 10, Is, So and SO,
Choice at Only sisgs
$3.50 Georgette and Foulard Combination
Dress, Copenhagen blue, size IS,
Sale Price, $2i.so
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Many Choice Lots of
Hosiery in the Sale

20 Dozen women's i9c Hose in black and
white, Sale Price, Only l212c
Small Lot WOmen's 25c Ribbed Top Black
Hose at tic
Small Lot wOmen's SOC Silk Isle Hose
at 35c-3 for S100
women's SOC Black Lisle OUTSIDE Hose. In
size 9. Old stock; would be 7sc if bought
today. Sale Price 3sc
Women's 79c Fibre Silk Hose, an overstock in
dark tan only. Worth s1.OO today.
Sale Price, Only Soc
women's si25 Silk and Fibre Hose, mostly
white. Sale Price, Csc
women's Silk Boot Hose, Sale Price CSC
Boys and Girls Ribbed Stockings,
Sale Price 19c
Children's 29c Black Stockings, sizes 6A to
9K, Sale Price 24c
children's SOC Stockings in black and white,
all sizes, Sale Price 35c-3 for S1.00
TIE Whole Stock of Children's Socks Marked
Down.
SOC Socks All at 33c
35c Socks All at 23c
25c and 29c Socks All at i9c
19c Socks All at 14c
Mems "onyx". Lis!e Hose, black and colors,
Sale Price 35c-3 for si.ot
Mems "onyx" Silk Hose, Sale Price 95s
Odd Hosiery, at One-third to One-half Price
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Large Quantity Towels
In the Sale

Some are overstock, bought months ago.
i0c Cotton TwiIled Towels at Sc
121zc Small Huck Towels at 1Oc
15c Individual Huck Towels at lie
2sc Large Huck Towels at 1sc
Towels of Half-Linen Huck Crash, are made
of remnants all hemmed ready for use.
Value is CSC yard
According to Length, Sale Price is 24c yard
SOC Half Linen Huck Towels at 2ec
45c Union-Linen Huck Towels at $50
Better Union Linen Huek Towels at 50 and 4sc
Small Lot Bath Towels, Sale Price 121at
2sc Bath Towels Sale Price 1Ss
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
CAPES, COATS, DOLMANS IN THE SALE

Lot of $500 Coats in Sale, ALI at S14.95
Gray Poplins, sizes 10 and 30
Brown Velour, size IS
Navy Serge, size So
Navy Whipcord, size Is
$3.50 Light Gray vigroux Coat, size is, at sl67s
$500 Navy Poplin Coat, size AZ, at s1s.75
5000 Navy Poplin Coat, size IS, at S19.75
$3.50 Tan Velour Coat, size So, at S1e.75
$3.50 Navy Poplin Coat, size As, at s19.75
Two $500 fisken Tweed Coats, sizes So and
40, at SIS. 90
$3.50 Heavy Black Mohair Coat, size So,
at sl69s
$500 Black Velour Coat, size IS,
To First Customer at $500
One Black Silk Coat "as isl
To First Customer at Soc
Balance of Stock of Black Coats
At 10 Per Cent Less
One Black Rain Coat, Imperfect" Only Soc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Other Dresses
In the Sale

1898 Smock Dresses, white smoc<s with col
ored skirts. Sale Price $2.s5
1888 Blue Gineham smoeks. with CHECKED
bingham skirt, Sale Price, $40
Small Lot Bingham Two-Piece Breakfast
g Suits and Odd House Dresses,
q Nufsess Unifsrms-"Dix, Make. of white
Indian Head cotton. Sizes "a, IS, 50. ~
, and "A. Were $780, Today's price is $50.
~ vi All In the Sale at $2S5
Maids Black Dresses, were $3.50
Sale Price $i.D
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15

Lot No. /. Six Capes that were up to $780,
four navy and two tan Choice at $895
Lot No. 2. Six Capes that were up to $3.50,
two each navy, tan and rookie
Choice at SIPS
$500 Navy Cape, vest style, silk lined,
One Half Price, $3.50
5000 Navy Cape, silk lined with tan throw,
for $3.50
$500 Tan Serge Cape, very handsome long
garment for S22. 50
Four $500 Dolman Coats of Serge and Poplin,
three navy and one tan, Choice at Sl4.95
Two 5000 Dolman Coats, navy and tan,
Choice at S1695
Two $500 Velour Dolman Coats, navy and
brown, Choice at S19.e5
Two $3.50 Rose Sport Coats, size TO- Choice
to carly customers at One-half Price, S8.ZS
si975 Rose Sport Coat, size II Senor, for $9.S7
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Many Bargain Offerings in
the Dress Goods Store
Silk-Wool-Wash Fabrics
IN WOOL AND SILK GOODS

IN WOOL AND SILK GOODS
4
Two Pieces si.95 Dark MOhairs, So inch. with
thread of color. Sale Price $1.49 yard
Two Pieces $3.50 Plaid Velour Sport cloakings,
Sale Price S14s yard
Nine Pieces $3.50 Fine French Serge, black and
colors, Sale Price Sl.95 yard
SIPS Tussah Silks, pink blue and striped,
Sale Price 7sc yard
Waterproof "Habati" Silk in Black,
Sale Price Csc yard
Lot si.08 and $3.50 Spot Proof Foulard Silks
and Plaid Silks, Sale Price si.3o yard
Lot 36-inch Taffeta Silks in Light colors, in
Guiding two pieces white. Were $198.
Bought today would be s2,2s.
$3.50 Moire Silk Coating, IS inches wide.
Sale Price SIPS yard
( IN WASH GOODS
sc vOiles in Pretty colOrs, 27 inches,
Sale Price l9c yard
CSC white Shadow Wolfe, So inches,
Sale Price l9c yard
Small Lot 3oc voiles, Sale Price 19c yart
Soc Tan Skirting, Sale Price 33c YARD
Csc voiles in Light and Dark Colors, hand
some patterns, 40 inches Sale Price 39c yart
Soc White Underwear Crepe, A.
Sale Price CSC var,
SOC Navy Blue Linen, SO inches,
Sale Price ACC var
75c Half-Silk organdie dc Sole, in plaid de
signs, % inches, Sale Price soc var
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Lingerie and Cotton Waists

Four Dozen 98c White Lingerie Waists,
wholesale price today is Sl.0O each,
To Early Customers at sec
Large Lot Lingerie Waists, mostly white.
Sold up to $3.50, All at One Price, Csc
Special Lot Lingerie Waists, Sale Price 98c
Anall Lot s29S "Stout Size" Black Batiste
Waists, Sale Price Sl.4S
Large Lot $2.4S Colored Wolfe and Dimity
Waists, Sale Prize, S1.55
Large Lot Choice White Lingerie Waists,
sold up to S2.98, Sale Price, sis5
Lot Odd and Mussed Waists, at
Third Less
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15

Children's Dresses and
Other Ready-to-Wears
children's White French Dresses, for ages
S and g.
sl2s Dresses ................. Reduced to 7ec
NSo Dresses Reduced to CSC
s2zs and $3.50 Dresses -. Reduced to si.49
S2s8 Dresses .... Reduced to s1.ss
IL Children's $50 Bingham Dresses, at sec
Small Lot children's siss Bingham Dresses,
mostly size II, at Sis
n.2s Plaid Imitation Wool Dress, size II. for
$14s
1898 Plain Green Chambray Dress, age IL,
for s2.4s
S.98 White Embroidered GaIatea Dress, age
Is, for 300
children's 7sc Beach Rompers, at 5sc
children's csc Beach Rompers, at 7sc
children's si-'s Beach Rompers, at csc
children's csc Bingham Rompers, sizes and
6, at = &C
children's CSC Low Neck, Short Sleeve
Rompers, at 7Sc
children's CSC Dutch Style Rompers, at 7sc
Infants sl.9s Pique Short Coats, for Sis
Infants 2sS Pique Short Coats, for si.ss
ALL MISSES AND cHILDREN's STRAW
HATS AT HALF PRICE
Boys sec Navy Blue Marine Straw Hats,
at 4sc
Boys sl.ss Brown and Black Straws, at ssc
Misses si.so Black Straws, at 75c
Misses $3.50 Blue and Black straws, at Sis
Misses s29S Blue and Black Straws, at Sis
| Boys Soc White Wash Hats, at 2sc
Boys CSC Khaki Wool Trench Hats, at 2se
Boys SOC Sailor and. Officer Caps, at los
One Boys Khaki Soldier Suit. age II,
Only si.ol
CSC Baby Satchels, with handles, Only 10,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
A Cleanup Of All the
WOmen's Overalls and
COverallS

si25 and Si.50 Bib Overalls, blue check ging-
ham and tan chambray, Choice at Soc
$3.50 Blue Stripe Overalls, at SIPS
s2.1e Blue Stripe MILDLY Blouses, at s1.25
$3.50 "Lee Union-alls," coat and boomers in
piece; of best quality khaki,
Special Bargain at sf.95
s2.35 Khaki MILDLY Blouses, at SLIP
$3.50 Khaki Boomers, at sis5
The last two items above, sold only in
matched sets.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Many Silk Waists
In the Sale

Assorted Lotto s4.9S Crepe de Chine and
Wash Satin Waists in assorted colors.
Choice at SOS
A Choice Lot of ss.9S and s6.9S Crepe de Chine
and Georgette Waists, in all leading shades,
Choice at s3.95
Six Choice Georgette Waists at One Tbifd
Less. Were 1903, %9s, $3.50. $500. +1O.9S
and $l49S, Sale Prices, $500, S532, Ss.S7,
1850, S.32 and 1929.
$3.50 and s3sS Tub Silk and Natural Pongee
Waists, at S2.4S
Large Lot S2.48 Natural Pongee Waists, in
all sizes, Sale Price, SIS
Special Lot of GeOrgine and Crepe de Chine
Waists, all light colors, Only S3.40
Special Lot of Jap Silk Waists, at Only s1os
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Many Lots of Summer I'm
derwear at Bargain Prices

womens 25c Low Neck, Short Sleeve Vests,
small lot lat 17e
Large Lot Women's 3sc Bodice Vests, with
narrow ribbon over shoulder, sizes 80 and
So, 80 Dozen at Only PC
Women's Soc Bodice Vests, swiss ribbed,
A Large Lot at Only 35c-3 for si.00
women's 5sc Fine Isle Vests at 4Se
women's 75c iFitrite Union Suits, all sizes in
the low neck, no sleeve, tight knee style.
Sizes SO, So and ~ in lace knee style.
Sale Price ACC
Women's winchester Mills" Union Suits in
all styles. Low neck, no sleeve, short sleeve,
envelopes, lace and cuff knee. Regular $100
value. Sale Price SEC
Few women's si.25 and si.55 "Forest Mills"
Union Suits, broken line. To close, Only 7sc
Girls 2sc Lace Trimmed Drawers at 19c
Children's 35c White Gauze Vests and Pants.
High neck, long sleeve VESTS, ankle pants.
Old stock that would sell at 59c if bought
today. All sizes. In the Sale at Only 19c
Girls 75c "Carter" Union Suits, for ages to
Il. Sale Price ACC
Small Lot Children's sec Union Suits, for ages
to T. Sale Price 3sc
Odd Underwear for Women, Men and Chill
dren at One-third Less to One-half Price
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Children's Capes and Coats

SitlIuA I'll . OdpCo dItu SOdlS
Twelve Children's Capes at Half-Price. In
navy, copenhagen blue and khaki, sizes s
to To-
1898 Capes at Only $40
$500 Capes at Only $500
$500 Capes at Only $3.50
Child's $3.50 Blue Silk Taffeta Coat, size Il,
for si2 50
Child's $3.50 Copenhagen Blue Silk Taffeta
Coat, size 10, for $1,000
child's Navy Silk Taffeta Coat, size s. for s4.s5
All Other Children's Summer Coats at
One-fourth Less
Six Children's Gray Plaid Rain Coats, for
ages s, 10 and II, Choice at s.. 90
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15

Sweaters
Ss.eS Pink Wool Slip-On Sweaters, at $3.s5
s6ss Turquoise Fibre Silk Slip-on, at 2s5
1928 Purple Wool Slip-on, angora collar and
long sleeves, at $s.95
$500 Corn and Blue Wool Sweaters, fancy
weave, at S.95
STATS Rose Fibre Silk Sweaters, at sos
$3.50 Silver Gray Fibre Silk Sweater, at so.e5
sio.75 Turquoise Fibre Silk Sweater, at So.o5
One SiooS Light Green Sweater,
To First Customer at s1.oo
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
THE AUGUST ODDS AND ENDS SAL
SPECIAL NOTICE
No Phone Orders

can be filled until Tues
day. Customers in per-
son have first choice
all day Monday. After
Monday, telephone or
ders will be filled as long
) as the lots last. Postage
not prepaid at these
prices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Several Hundred Pairs of
COrsets in the Sale
All at Half Price

recognizing the department for the Fall
Season, 10 styles are to be discontinued. MI
ere regdiarmodolssa as yetr win note befdts. n
Every Garment at Just Half-Price
$50 Thompson's Glove Fitting, styles 1o2 and
l4l, Only 75e
$50 & G corsets, styles 474 and ass.
Only 75c
500 R & Corsets, styles AT, 482 and 4s6
Only si.0o
$3.50 R & G Corsets, styles 236 and 263,
Only si.25
$3.50 corsets, styles 2Ol, 2O7 and Isl,
Only S1.25
$500 R g. G Corsets, styles 402 and 4oo,
Only $3.50
$3.50 Memo Corsets, style $40 and odd numbers.
Only s275
800 Memo Corsets, style SIS, Only s3.5o
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
UNUSUAL BARGAINS IN TAILORED SUITS
ONLY 20 SUITS TO CLOSE IN THE SALE

5000 Navy Serge Suit, size 16,
To First Customer at $1,000
$500 Tan Poplin Suit, size IS, Sale Price $12 50
$500 Navy Serge Suit, size l6, Sale Price S12 50
$500 Black Serge Suit, size 16 Sale Price S12 so
$3.50 Navy Serge Suit, size 40, Sale Price SIS 50
ST so Navy Serge Suit, size 10, Sale Price $18.50
so Navy Serge Suit, size IS, Sale Price $3.50
S37 50 Navy Serge Suit, size &c. Sale Price 81 so
so Cray Vigroux "Stout," size 43,
Sale Price SCI 50
S39 90 Navy Serge Suit, size 40 Sale Price $2l 50
THREE SUITS AT HALF-PRICE
$500 Navy Serge Suit, size IS,
Half-Price, $325
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
All the Summer Shocks
e---4-sr-zza.s-S
Marked Down

Seen White Mercerized Poplin Shocks, were
s.25 and $3.50.
To First Customers at SOC each
Al Summer Smocks, a Wide and Pretty
showing, will Be at one-Third Less.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15

$500 Tan Serge Suit, size Is,
Half-Price, $27. 50
$500 Navy Serge Suit, size Is.
Half-Price, $32 50
$500 Navy Serge Suit, size IS, Sale Price SIS 50
$500 Navy Serge Suit, size 80. Sale Price SIS 50
5000 Navy Serge Suit, size IS, Sale Price SIS 50
S4S.o0 Navy Poplin Suit, size a,
Sale Price $34 50
s4ooo navy Serge Suit, size 10, Sale Price $34.5o
A8O0 Navy Serge Suit, size ~, Sale Price $N. so
N5.0 Navy Serge Suit, size 40, Sale Price S34 50
$500 Navy Serge Suit, size So, Sale Price 81. so
ALL THE BLACK SUITS AT 10 PER
CENT LESS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
SPECIAL NOTICE
No Nail Orders

can be filled until Tues
day. On Monday GUS
toners in person have
first choice all day. Aft.
er Monday, mail orders
will be filled as long as
the lots last. Postage
not prepaid at these
prices. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
Kinonos

KimOnOs
Four Figured Silk Kimonos, sold up to 1913.
Choice at s2s5
CSC Long Muslin Kimonos, Sale Price 79c
~ 1a4S ,Ls..l..o. & -.
All Bathing Suits Reduced
One Lot Suits at one-half Price
All Other Suits at one-fourth Less
Many choice garments, but too assorted to
itemze.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
The Whole Stock of Colored
Wolfe Dresses at One
Half Price
RARE ECONOMY HERE

$3.50 Wolfe Dresses for NS
1898 Wolfe Dresses for $40
ssss Wolfe Dresses for Ess
1913 Wolfe Dresses for $3.50
1898 Wolfe Dresses for $40
1898 Wolfe Dresses for Ass
sio.'s Wolfe Dresses for s4s
si2.oo Wolfe Dresses for 500
STATS Wolfe Dresses for zss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-24

Messrs. Knox and Borah and Reed
can plume themselves upon q divided
League of Nations vote in the American
Federation of Labor. It was only q. 10
to 40 in favor Of ratifcation.-New York
World.
After that American Federation of
Labor vote and memorandums by
such as the New York 20 leading Re-
publicans, Mr.. Root came to the res
cue of the Senate opponents Of the
League, with a pretty little loophole.
And they grabbed for the loophole
with the desperation Of drowning
men. 1t was the first time they had
thought of ratification with reser-
vations" although the kennebec
Journal had been advocating it for
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-24

Because Z tribe Of spiders decided
that the glass case that incloses the
setsmosraph in the basement Of
Blake hall. at Kansas university.
would make an excellent home fur
their families. the physics professor
who cares for the delicate earthquake
instrument has been baffled for sey.
efai days As to why the needles Of
the seisnhograph insisted on standing
up In the air instead OF RESTING on
the recording drum. The mvsterv
was solved the other day when prn.
fessor kester noticed that his arm
was covered with spider web, after
no had been investigating the attn.
tion. He investigated further ana
found that several webs attached tn
tne recording needles caused them to
stAaa up. "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-24

dtted to handle it must get the
vision Of themselves as stewards
appointed to render service and to
make their accountings to the peo-
pie. Only as they do this will they
meet their destiny and fulfil the
place for which they are intended.
''The paths Of glory lead but to
the grave" In the same mood the
hobo philosophers: I'VE all get SIX
feet Of earth in the end" But the
world knows and remembers wheth-
er we have given 1t the best that we
had for it or whether we have kept
it for ourselves and those with whom
we are most closely and selfishly
connected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-24
Prstendsd psnssn6ss Rsprevsd.
eSGA SiAeaaf iSai1ad{AA - <kA a1>,,>

Pretended DsnssAtss Reprevsd.
The reproof embodied in the clever
loophols rendered by former sena-
tor Root to the discounted oppo-
nents of the League of Nations in the
U. S. Senate, is salutary and de-
served. And the poor excuse sud-
denly discovered that pbblic business
IL In pressing need Of attention
awakens moro or less pity for those
to whom subteffuge became a ne
e4ASity.
Great a. Is the pity that great
statesman In daily touch with the
country's business and industrial
distress could not Sc It until ten
days before the great appropriations
MUST have bssa passsd, greater
salu 70 tAs PITY that these Statesmen
e0uia tAisk ef 40 means Tor meet.
iAs ths demands Of America and the
world for Q league Of nations except
b. Q method that would eventually
strange the 1aUal ana the hope. Over
An6 over again has bssn repeated
The suggestion. Of ratification at once
with reservations to be met by the
other powers a. promptly or turned
ovef to the organisation Of the
IeAgue itself. but no senator op-
posed to the present league Cove
nant could hear the suggestion until
unmistalnable evidence had come
that the country was tired Of political
A6nsense and demanded action.
The embarrassment Of several dis
tinguished senators was obvious to
all. and the former senator ana sec.
fetary OF state promptly came to the
rescue with q common sense sug-
gestion that had ben in everybody's
mind and mouth for weeks.
We hope the fiddiing is ended:
that the Covenant as a part of the
treaty will be ratified, and attention
NEEDED bestowed on the nations suf.
fteing affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-24
Sprague's journal.

The following will appear in the forth
coming No. of Vol. Z, Sprague's Jour
nal of Maine History:
A MAINE POLITICAL DOCUMENT IN
1s45, WHEN THE SLAVERY CUES.
TION WAS WRECkING POL1TI-
CAL PARTIES.
Contributed by Newell White Of Thorn
dixie. Me.)
To the Democratic Republicans CT Maine
House Of Representatives.
Washington. Jan. q, 1S45.
On the 18th instant. q joint resolution
consenting to the annexation of the re.
public of Texas to our Union, passed the
Eouse of Representatives. Against tina,
fseolution we deemed it our imperative
duty to vote. We offer you very briefly
the principal reasons which controlled
our votes. We were all desirous and
anxious to have Texas re-annexed to
the Union. The terms and conditions
were what we could not assent to. We
believed. upon lust and honorable
-erms." that the territory should have
been divided into equal. or nearly equal.
portions OF free and slave territory-or
at least that that question should re.
main open. to be settled hereafter;
while. in fact. the terms were such as,
in our opinion. to secure the institution
Of slavery In nearly all the territory.
with a fair division Of the territory. or
with the question Of slavery a. an open
question, to be settled and determined
BY Congress. we should have cheerfally
given our votes for said resolution.
Such terms are fully believed to b just
fair and honorable. and what the freA
states had right to expect; but without
which we felt compelled. though with
to vote against the mea asura
ROBERT P. DUNLAP.
HANNIBAL HAMLiN
JOSHUA HERRICK.
BENJAMIN WHITE.