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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
Saved My Life
Says Man In Maine

Henry o. Hanley OF II Cross street.
Belfast. Maine. writes US: Il am feel
ing lots better and think your Elixir
Or. True's Elixir) saved my life
DR.. True's Elixir is a great medicine.
a family laxative and worm expeller
1t tones the stomach. moves the bowels
and expels worms. Surprising it is how
many people have worms. Children
suffer agony from worms. Signs or
symptoms of worms are: Deranged
stomach: swollen upper lip, sour stom-
ach. offensive breath. hard and full
belly with occasional gripings and pain
about the navel. pale face of leaden
tint. eyes heavy and dull, twitching eye
lids. itching of the nose. itching Of the
rectum. short dry cough, grinding of the
teeth. little red points sticking out on
tongue. starting during sleep, slow
fever.
Write us If you want to- Address DR..
J. F. True & Co.. Auburn, Maine.
Get DR.. True's Elixir from your dealer
At once; The cost is small. It expels
uaaEkat for over 60 years.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

Boom Long Delayed
The expected building boom should
have started month ago. The weeks
have passed, however. with little hope
that the summer would find many large
jobs in course of construction. but. I'M
less there is better feeling. there is no
telling when AS IL Dtuf9 hrnubSasue
Blu shrdlu nu-Boston Transcript.
Why! Why! Is this your idea Of
a boom? But as they say: ACCT
dents will happen in the best of
families They have in ours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
Massachusetts.

Will Massachusetts improve the
chance to be the first to ratify the Fed
eral Suffrage amendment, or will it fol-
low Pope's advice
Be not the first by whom the new is
tried
Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Boston Transcript.
Mayhap Massachusetts thinks she
is avoiding the excuse: I'VE are. not
the first who, with best meaning,
have incurred the worst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

Apropos this sudden excitement
about the 17-year locust as lus-
cious article of diet Well bet some
enterprising profitcer has even now
got his dope ready about "a slight
advance in price due to market con-
Gitions."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

The Biddeford Journal calls The
casco Bay to be the coolest PLACE on the
map of the u S. Oh. of COURSE Alaska
or the top of the Rocky Mountains have
snow most all the year round, but those
places are more than cool. they're cold.
So this makes The ARGUS statement
good. Anyway. &. "a. en- fomewss.
shrdu hrdlupupu Casco Bay is cooler
than Biddeford Pool Mr.. Journal
Portland Argus.
Such unique swearing doesn't
strengthen your argument. we say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

We've seen the current price of the
peace treaty text as quoted in Berlin
all the way from 15c to 40c. Now
we'd like to have the regular market
quotations from day to day or we'd
like TO know why the price varies so
much and so often.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

cussing his hard luck and making him.
self and everyone else unhappy. he took
rod and line and HE'D him to a brook
and whaled out IA nice trout.
And we not wet line this year! But
we're go'n' to if we have to sneak out
somewhere and derrick yellow perch
Pats and Knocks.
Shall we send you our lii alder
no1eo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
Railroads and SteambuI
UNITED STATES RAILROAD tlSigSTal
WALKER D. HINES, Girsctar esn.,lu' ''ii1
MAINE CENTRAL RAILaol
Trains Leave Au'us.a

CORRECTED TO NAY :. N
New York, 6.lS pm! For Buns
Portland and Boston, "a j. ..... 4
m. 1886 a. M. slUll an, ~
t3:4O pm. f4.0S pm. New York ~
:le.56 pm; South GaId.ne,, -.
1886 am, sl0u am. ~ pm,
pm. tolls pm. -l05b pm Gac4.rsl
q M. t6.15 am. 80 an, FILL
f2.46 pm. $40 pm. 74s pm, al
'lO.56 pm; Hallowtli 75.i an, I,
M. SOL am, Tbs pm, 81 PM
pm. t5.15 pm. ',p;t i.!. III
and Quebec +6.l5 am. F'a.m.s,'1
am; Bath tolls am, s,lf al, n
m. TAOS pm. 'l0.j6 pm Av.s;9'
am. Soil am. T22ii + r., ~
Rockland t6.15 am. Tt.Gf a Il, IN
Waterville and Bangor ~. an
a m. t3.15 am. $50 an. -.-@
Y IS pm. s3.07 pm, = 3 IN 4
and .Aroostook points 7ie- al
m. ts2.35 pm, anlehoro. E';:a1
81. John f1.02 am. - s. :. 81:
bor. Calais and Eastport -; n,
pm; Skowhegan $50 an. -
Belfast 1880 am. 10 pm. al1
1888 pm.
tDaily except Sundays. '1a.;r |
except Mondays. sSurdays t1!
.. c. DOUGLASS Feda-a. WI
NJ. L. HARRIS. Ge-e.a. Pass \
may27dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

novice, New Britain. Conn: Charles
Waite. Wilmington. Mass; Clifford
D. Way. New Haven. Conn.
CORRECTIONS
Killed in Action. Previously Reported
Missing in Action
Sergt. James Taylor. Gilbertville,
Mass.
ErroneousIy Reported Died Of Acct.
dent
Wladyslaw Lupkiewich, Salem,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

back of their team - j" u.s;;..
the banquet tendrre" ~,
night through stu"'n' ''' ,,,r..
the dining hall oi II, a{i.l
honor of the team III NJ,
this the boys and s.E4' a. ~
2ox24 enlarScm,ul d ''
placed in the cluA ""'n, ~
Much of the season ri
due to the presentr o. ID,
organized cheerers on w ~
This group was "rIi'.,- The
Hannie Palmer, pr9hA''!, ,,;as.
girl cheer leader II n 4
celebration last night "' NJ I;
of Miss Palmer Vine ~ nd
ing. directed the s'"7'
duced the speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
"IJIcK SOME Eo1xs "a.

LUCK SOME FOLKS HAVE"
We have just read with interest and
envy. yes and mebbe jealousy-of how
Chad was out in the country and his
wagon broke down and he missed a
train and how instead of moping and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
Maine GOSSIP
! Wonder

I cannot see your face
The fog makes such a wall.
But in my mind l trace
\ sailor boy who's tall
And very fair
With gold-fiecked hair.
And winsome eyes that dream
And seem
To see beyond the mist-screened sea:
l wonder. Lad. do YOU see me?
lie Baron Cooke, in Contemporary
Verse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
KMM'" |S%
After each meal--YOU eat one
eATON)C

cor YOUR ST0MAChS SAkE)
and get full food value and real stom.
ach comfort. Instantly relieves heart.
b.rn. bleated. tassy feeling. STOPS
acidty, food repeating and stomach
misery. AIDS digestion; keeps the
stomach sweet and pure.
EAToNIC 10 the best remedy and only costs
2 cent or two day to use it You will be de-
lighted with results. Satisfaction guaranteed
q money back. Please call and try it.
Bowditch-webster Co.. Water St.
Augusta. Maine. apr3.thurs. 4St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

But in my mind / trace
\ sailor boy who's tall
And very fair
With gold-hecked hair.
And winsome eyes that dream
And seem
! wonder. Lad. do YOU see me?
lie Baron Cooke, in contemporary
Verse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ]. Clark of
Biddeford, who were married in
Forest Hill, London. Eng. March Q.
1869. postponed their anniversary
event until Monday in order that
their grandsons, Howard T. Jose of
Goodwins Mills and Harry f. Clark
of Alfred, who were in France on the
date of the wedding. might take
part in the festivities. There were
q children, grandchildren and other
relatives present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark were presented with $50 in
gold by their children. They have
been residents of Biddeford for ~
years.
The Maine Coast Fishermen's As
ISOLATION will meet on Friday, June
q in Bangor, their wives attending.
the affair to have a distinctly social
as we'll as business nature. The
program includes: Business meeting
at P. NJ. at the Penobscot Elk
change; banquet in the evening, for
lowed by a ball at City hall.
Mrs. Sidney Baxter Orne has re-
ceived the notification of her hus-
bands commission as captain three
months prior to his death. Captain
Orne never knew Of his promotion
Being on an extended cruise. the
notification failed to reach him.
Boothbay Register.
/ A contract just awarded to Ernest
c. Messier Of Biddeford calls for the
construction at Runford, Of an ad-
dition to the plant Of the Oxford
Paper Co. that will give employment
to about 1000 hands in addition to
those at present employed, and the
building of $50 tenement houses for
housing Of employees. The buildings
are to be of wood. 1t will take about
three years to complete the con-
tract.
Sanford citizens are planning to
have an old-time Fourth or July
celebration and for a starter So
prominent men and firms have signed
a petition to the selectmen for a
special townmeeting to revoke the
ordinance forbidding the sale or fir
ing Of cannon. firearms. toy pistols.
fire balloons rockets, roman candles.
fire crackers, etc, within the town.
A big parade. two ball games.
athletic events, fireworks. etc, are
listed for the program.
High prices for hay have been re-
ported all over the State, but the tip
top offer seems to come from York
county. where last week Boston buy
ers are said to have offered $50 ton
for pressed hay.
Bradford MCGOWAN and Albert
Brewer Of Ashland. who were recent
ly selected by Congressman Ira Her.
sey to take the examinations for ad-
mission to West Point. have been
notified that they have passed and
viii soon enter the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
Steamer Island

Leaves Augusta cve-" Day d:
NJ: Hallowell Tor s.SIc.E -. " "a.
40: South Gardiner ,oa sst4.'hh
Cedar Grove, SOS: E.Chm3ad -
$40. Arrives Boothtay a4','
11.30.
Return, leaves BootHtar a.'N y,
dav at LEO F. NJ: Bat ~ - :.
Richmond. Cedar Il. oNe dIG 80 .
diner on signal. Gardner. nav,
signal. Arrives a. Z
o'clock r. -. James rs.
Frank S. Wingate. iiAi9"e'"
Tozier. Gardiner, Ase";s, 1
w. M. Sanborn. Augusta
Subject to delays ard t.'-"ss :,
notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

Beautiful soft. fluffy. healthy hair. and
lots of it, is simple matter for those
who use Partisan sage. This harmless
inexpensive. delicately perfumed. and
non-greasy invigorator is sold at all
good drug and toilet counters. Be sure
and get the genuine Partisan sage
(GirouN's) as that has the money! a OK
guarantee printed on every package
Adv. jn10-12-17
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

Bradford MCGOWAN and Albert
Brewer Of Ashland. who were recent
ly selected by Congressman Ira Her.
sey to take the examinations for ad-
mission to West Point, have been
notified that they have passed and
will soon enter the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12
HAIR HINTS
Helpful Advice for Care Of the
Hair Worthy the Attention Of
Everyone Who Would Avoid
Dandruff, Itching Scalp and
FAILING Hair.

II your hair is getting thin or you are
troubled with dandruff and itching scalp
use Partisan sage caily for a week and
you will surely be surprised to see how
quickly it stops your hair from falling
out and removes every sign of d. ndruf
and itching scalp.
Before going to bed I rub a little
Partisan sage into my scalp" says 4
woman whose luxurious soft and fluffy
hair is greatly admired. This keeps
my hair from being dry. brittle or
scraggly. helps it to retain its natural
color and beauty, and to make it easy
to dress attractively.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

Mrs Sidney Baxter Orne has re-
ceived the notification of her hus-
bands commission as captain three
months prior to his death. Captain
Orne never knew of his promotion.
Being on an extended cruise. the
notification failed to reach him.
Boothbay Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

High prices for hay have been re-
ported all over the State, but the tip
top offer seems to come from York
county. where last week Boston buy
ers are said to have offered $50 ton
for pressed hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-12

nifty.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
BAPTIST uNaoM ELECTS
AshdGWn Aady HOn0red With Election st Missionary Meeting Held at
 Fl Dorado.

Fl Dorado, April 16.-Mrs. J. H.. Crawford of Philadelphia was elected president of the Baptist Women's Missionary Union at the close of the thirty-frst annual sesion here and Helena was selected as the next meet ing place. The corresponding secre- tary's report showed that the union had contributed $64,54754 to denomi- national causes. Other offices elected were: Recording secretary, Mrs. J. l.. Hawkins of Little Rock;' correspond ing secretary, Mrs. J. G. Jackson, Lit tie Rock; college correspondent and leader for young women, Miss Elsie Harrison, Conway; Sunbeam" leader, Miss Una Roberts, Conway; Royal Ambassador, leader, the Rev. G. l.. Poles, Lcnoke; personal service sup erintendent, H. l.. Plemmons, Helena; {; auditor, Mrs. W. c. Foster, Little Rock, district vice president, Mrs. co. Flo renee of Canway; Mrs. H. K. Wade of Fayetteville, Mrs. P. c. Parton ot Jonesboro, Mrs. r. M. Horton o1 Mountain Home, Mrs. C. s. McNew ot Pine Bluff and Mrs Grover Cobb oi Ashdown.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19

out much extra exertion, and tail piece at the rear preventing the tank from turning backward under such conditions.
 While the war tank was being dis played Sergeant Brown explained that while this tank belongs to what are known as the "whippet tanks it is net the smallest of the war tanks. Those were called "baby whippetts' and were operated by only one man.
 From the floor of the tank to the crown of the turret is about six feet. The turrett occupant is the gunner and has machine gun which shoots shrapnel bullets. The gun barrel is encased to it's muzzle in armor. The gunner sees out through very narrow slits and he directs the movement of the tank by signals to the driver of the machine. A touch on the right shoulder means to the right, and the left shoulder the corresponding turn to the left. Signals are all by touch ing the head or back or shoulders of the driver.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
SAYS nHEAL ES FULL Us'
 MANY nIGnWAY FaKERSu
Scores Badly Constructed Roads.

Mineral Wells, Tex, April 16.-The intrinsic advantage of improved high ways and their economical benefits were pointed out at today's session of the United States Good Roads As sociation, in annual convention here, the speakers including United States Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas; Governor R. G. Pleasant of Louisiana, and George W. Donaghey, for:ner governor of Arkansas. The day was marked by committee meetings and parades by rival factions in the con- test for the route of the Bankhead na- tional highway from Memphis, Tenn. to Fl Paso, Texas. The convention expects to select the route Friday when reports of pathfinders have been received
 Governor Pleasant in his address said America must build her own "de- l livery wagons to carry her products to the nations of the world Manufac- turers cut production according to the market demand, he said, and this points moral to the cotton farmer" He urged the organization of $100,- 900, 900 cotton export corporation. Former Governor Donaghey, who i said he had been elected governor of Arkansas because he "knew how to mix mortar" described the road sys- i tenn in his state. He declared that badly constructed roads will set civili- zation's clock back quarter of a century and warned the convention that "hell is full of highway fakers." Everything needs a good foundation, even life itself he said.
 Rivalry between the delegation fav- bring the northern route' through l Oklahoma of the Bankhead highway and those fayoring the "all Texas" route is increasing. At noon today the Oklahoma delegation Of 400 invad ed the convention hall, headed by band, and temporarily took possession. fiTfa Oklahoma spokesInen delivered speeches favoring the northern route from Hot Springs through Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle to Fl Paso. via Roswell, N. M.
 The Texas delegation today organiz- cd a club to work TOT the adoption Of a constitutional amendment for $15, 5,000,G00 road bond issue to be sub- nitted to the voters of Texas in May.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
HELMETS ARE 0N DISPLAY
Will Be Used in Little River County Victory Liberty Loan Drive in
 the Following Week.

The Publicity Director of the Little River County Victory Liberty Loan or ganization has received some German helmets to be used in the campaign. Until it is decided just how they will be used the helmets are on display at the two banks in Ashdown and at the Model Drug Store. These are the helmets which were taken by our boys in Metz, Coblenz and other Rhine cities. They were stored in the Rhine cities ready to send on an instant s notice to the German army in the field to be used on their triumphal entry into Paris. The Germans had planned to change their battle worn uniforms and helmets at the gates of Paris for brand new, elaborate, gold l braided uniforms and accounterments l including these splendid looking hel- nets.
 Unfortunately for the Germans something got in the way, and they could not enter Paris lords of creation as they had planned. It was the Am 1 erican doughboy who got in theil
 way, and the American doughboy also
 captured these helmets.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
SPEAKING DATES GIVEN;
 SPEAKING AND MUSIC
y h, Richmond, Wilton, Ogden Mon- ~ Hay Night; Red Bluff, Trickum,
 Hicks, Black Jack Tuesday.

Me Speakers Division of the Vic- tof2 Liberty Loan announces their scbeEule of meetings for the first two dayd of the Victory Liberty Loan sub- ,Ac1i1tion campaign, as follows: sM Monday night, April 21st, at 8:3O-- "A rdkn, Richmond, Wilton and Ogden. Tuesday night, April 22 at S:So- tPxgd kBluff, Trickum SVs,ol House, Hicl School House, Bks.ri Jack, col ored,( and the negro church, Ashdown.
 It is the aim of the speakers divis- ion ito have the meeting short and snappy. There will be only one prin- cipal speaker and his time will be limited. Soldiers in uniform will &C., company the speakers. and there will be special music by an organized Community Victory chorus. An effort will be made to have the Ashdown Concert Band present at some of the meetings. All are requested to ap- pear in uniform and will be given seatA of honor on the platform. Come to these meetings. Let's finish the job
 Thel American "doughboy' didn't Guit until it was all over lover there. ; Are You going to quit until it is all over lever here"? Arn't you made out of thd same kind of stuff?
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
Mr. WingO Here.

Congressman Otis Wingo of De- Queen was in Ashdown Thursday. MT. Wingo is very popular in this county and his many friends and supporters supporters are always glad to shake his hand. He has just recently re- turned from Washington. He was at Foreman in the forenoon Thursday, and made short talk there on the League of Nations. He will try to come back to speak in the Liberty Loan drive next week
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
HUNTER FATALLY INJURED
Dog Knocked Down Gun Resting Against Free and Discharged It.

Texarkana, April 17.-News reached here late yesterday evening of the ia tai accidental shooting oGJ. A. Collins 6 farmer living three miles east ct New Boston A dog chasing a squir- rel knocked a gun that had been set against a tree, the weapon being dis charged by the fall The load struck Collins in the head, infieting wounds from which he died about noon yester- day.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19

July 15, 1919, 10 per cent.
 August 12, 1919, 20 per cent
 September 20, 1919, 20 per cent.
 October 2, 1919, 20 per cent.
 November II, 1919, 20 per cent.
 November II, 1919, accrued interest.
 It will be noted that 60 per cent of the payments will not fall due until September 20, to November II. It will also be noted that the notes will not have to be carried by the banks, thus curtailing other credits, but by the Government itself through the banks. The bond buyer will get a pass book with these terms and dates of payment on it's and the amounts will be credited at the bank as the payments are made
The Little River news., 1919-04-19

Buys Price Home. Clifford Locke has purchased the R. M. Price home in this city on the East side.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
City Council 1GeetS.

The newly elected city council met in the mayors office. Thursday night. Very little business was attended to, it being their first meeting. A number of citizens appeared before them ask ing the stock law be repealed. They will take no action ill this matter, as the proposition was voted on and carried. The law will be enforced.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
AND THEY DID DIP
Arkir r.da Citizens Guard Dipping Vat ithe Night Before Dippingg.

Arlsinda, April 18.-(SpeciaD-Last Monday and Tuesday was cattle dip ping day here. Citizens sat up and guaLded the vat Sunday night to keep it from being dynamited again. Some dipped on Wednesday.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
Community Meetings.

It was planned that at the commun- ity meetings that only one speaker be used and the speeches be short. Local talent when possible should organize singers for patriotic music for the occasion. Returned soldiers in uniform is to be pressed into ser vice at these meetings and the local community boys especially are to as- sist and occupy places of honor at these meetings. The program com mittee is at work and the programs will be announced soon.
The Little River news., 1919-04-19
Cur Quota.

Chairman E. c. Payne received a telegram Wednesday afternoon an- nouncing that the quota for Little River county had been set at $167 ,550. This is higher in proportion to the state and national quota to the last loan, probably due to the fact that we so far exceeded our quota during that campaign. In the Fourth Liberty Loan our quota was $170,000. Total subscriptions were $229, 300, or 176 per cent of our quota. This was sub scribed by 2.329 people. This was subscribed as follows:
 Ashdown-through Arkansas State Bank, s36 200; through. First National Bank $S6,9OO.
 Foreman through Bank of Foreman, $5A,C1C; Citizens Bank, $30.00O.
 Wilton, through Bank of Wilton, $11,75O.
 Winthrop. through Winthrop Bank ing Co.,, $7,500.
 Employees of Frisco railroad, $2,650.
 Employees K. C. s. railroad, $4,450.
 Subscriptions filed through banks in other counties $50.
 Buy Bonds Early.
 Buy your bonds early. You are either going to buy bond or you are not. Why not get this thing over with. These workers are busy people like you are. Get 1t off your mind and of theirs, and buy your bond next wd\t. The first day will be better, anu then we can all go back to work satisfied that the job is done. This is the last loan that will be offered to the public. The war is over but the job is not finished and this loan Is as im- portant az any. Let's finish the job.