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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Cheer Up Day, 1920.
tSun and New York Heraldl

A-' anu We" vi
The weather has been hard to bear,
and so have the speeches Of Jimmy
and his running mate. the Man Who
Has Been Found Out The winners
nave been unusually active a good
many Of us who have no reason TO
complain kick because it is the fash
lonaoie thing to do. Thirsty patriots
who gladly pay bootleggers $50. $50.
$40 q case for liquid refreshment howl
with rage when the price of beef
steak is mentioned. If man is not
alarmed. indignant or depressed about
something which has happened he
gets his gloom out of Worrying about
something he fears may happen. The
heart of humanity has not been
broken, but the optimistic dispositions
or lot of humans have cracked
Those who cannot find any excuse in
experience or prospects for grief re-
sent their ceprivations.
The world stock Of despondenev
must be pretty nearly used I'D. II is
almost time for the fashion to change
Hopefuiness, confidence and jollity
may mark the styles OF the autumn.
\ national cheer up league may be
organized. with highly paid admins
traitors efficiently exercising the
demon of depression. There would
be a house organ, of course, and a
nnance committee; and there should
be a Cheer Up Day nationally OBJ
served.
In fact, the stage is all set for such
celebration. and the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November
has been fixed for it's eliminating
ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Speaking of arbitrariness, Cover
nor Cox follows the example of his
chief first in defying traffic officers
and then in telling the Senate cam
paign investigation committee that he
ought to be the judge of when and
how he gives out his Information on
the Republican slush fund which he
alleges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Genuine Criticism

One night. during the recent en-
gagement of well-known actor. two
boys-just plain boys-sat in the gal
lery before the play began. one of
them asked:
is this play any good, JIM
Jim picked up his program and read.
Hamlet. Tragedy by William Shak-
spere." He laid down his program and
turning to the other boy. answered
Il don't know anything about Ham,
let but some of the best plays I have
ever seen have been by this William
Shakspere. "-Harper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Thursday, August 20, 1920.

"6y democracy we understand Sc
curing, as far a. it is humanity pos
sibie to secure il, equality Of oppor-
tuni:y, equality Of the conditions un-
der which each man 10 to show the
stuff that is in him and to achieve
the measure Of success to which his
own force Of mind and character en-
title him"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

a great civilized city gradually go
ing to pieces" is what the American
Friends Committee has to say of
Vienna. Hospitals once the best in
the world are filled with patients and
haven't such common necessities as
bandagex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

II the fnanciers and profiteers are
putting up as much money as Cover
nor Cox says they are TO insure the
election of Senator Harding. they
must be a mcnstrously ungrateful
bunch. considering the opportunities
they've had during the past few years
Of Wilson government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

II Franklin D. Roosevelt ever voted
for his distinguished and distant
kinsman, Theodore Roosevelt, or any
political policy the latter stood for.
we have seen no mention of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

In Massachusetts 100 auto licenses
were revoked because OF drunkenness
and no knowing how many others
that should have been revoked. Too
many in that branch OF the poultry
business known as "settin' hens"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

The Reds show their contempt for
capital" by Selling the food Hoover
bought with capital. Come to think
of it do the Reds possess anything OF
value which they didn't seize from
some one willing to work?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

The operatives Of the Cabot mill in
Brunswick probably know their own
business, but to the outsider it looks
like bad time to strike when textile
mills all over the country are shut
ting down for lack of orders.-Port-
land Press.
Yes how can mill workers strike if
they have no jobs to leave?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Over in that Russia. which Debs
euloeized as the only democracy on
the face Of the earth, they killed in
one town. the other day. 200 people
because they didn't attend a state
funeral. Evidently there could be
several funerals in Russia without
mournerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Dance music by wireless" More
trouble for the tired business man
who is seeking vacation.-Boston
Transcript.
When wireless" provides the dance
partners il will be time for the old
boys TO sit up and take notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Colonel House suggests that the
rulers who make war in the future
should 90 under fire as did the King
of the Belgians. But he was ''regu-
lar fellow" and OF some use up front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Och, Murder!

Both these samples smell like
cheap goods to me-
Cheap. Those WHISTLES are the
best on the market. They're both over
ten years old
Then they're old enough to have
better scents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Does Governor Cox remind you Of
an auctioneer having a lob lot" to
sell, and trying to talk OF most any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Debs calls bolsheyizcd Russia the
only genuine democratic government
on the face of the earth" If this
were 'true-and it isn't-we would ex-
claim: Good Lord deliver u.s."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Baker Upholds League of Nations.
Headline.
A truly herculean task for one of
his size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

The bolsheviki got the Hoover sup
plies but left behind an abundance Of
the munitions which the Allies gave
Russia TO fight the Gerrna rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

If England succeeds in giving
Egypt independence this should give
cause to the Irish feudists and fanat-
les for careful consideration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

In Japan movement is started TO
recall japanese from the United
States. Uncle Sam ought to be able
10 get along if this is done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Now Ponzi includes among his VIC
tins his lawyers who return 200 in
retainers' fees. all OF which indicates
a high birth rate of suckers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

TIE bolsheviki planned the con-
quest of the earth but find that they
can hardly get from Pole to Pole as
things are now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
HEAVY Stuff,

| Scoutmaster examining scout in safety
frs, work.: What would you do suppos-
/ ing a deaf and dumb asylum were burn.
| ing:"
! Smart Scout: Ring the dumbbell."-
| Boys Lie Tor August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Pillars and PRAYER.

When any OF the four pillars OF govern.
ment are mainly shaken or Weakened
which are religion, justice. counsel and
treasufe-men need to pray for fair
weather.-Beacon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

States. may be all dressed up. but
where is he to go?-Boston Globe
He might be induced to join the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

If you ride on the railroads today
you'll begin paying for high wages
and steel trust dividends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

have. bur before our people buy
lands situated somewhere, perhaps,
which may Or may not have oil. they
had better think several times and
then proceed to do something else
with their money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

When the peasant fights armed in
vaders with only q scythe for a
weapon he affords one definition OF a
patriot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

It seems necessary to remind some
folks that the lamented Roosevelt and
Sa ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

They are now speaking Of that
new stage favorite, Senator Hard
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Have you noticed how depressed
the Germans are over the defeat of
the Reds?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Aerial express. New York TO Nome,
Alaska. in So hours, not including
stops for lunch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

When Governor Cox and Senator
johnson are nkened to each other
which one u complimented?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Light and Airy
Starting Of the Star.

Al actress never shows surprise
But takes things as they are.
So when we praise her TO the skies,
she thinks she is star
Cartoons Magazin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Oughtn't universal suffrage 20 be sup
plemented By some provision TO take
the franchise away from suckers?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Are those who bought Ponzi's notes
with Liberty Bonds fit to vote?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

DR.. Altendorf on the border. or
dered deported from Mexico and re-
fused admittance to the United
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Walter Perkins. the actor. could
not secure painters for love or money
70 paint the Perkins honestea on
Chadwick place. Biddeford, so he
purchased 100 pounds Of lead and oil.
several pounds OF chrome yellow and
the old home is now shining in all
the glory Of a new dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Someone will be suggesting re
straint for the restrainers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

a meeting will be held Friday
evening a. Wiscasset by people living
cast of the Kennebec river who are
anxious 10 have that river bridget
at Bath. The plan is 10 prepare a
memorial for presentation TO the
Maine delegation in Congress. asking
that Federal action in the matter be
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

The ST. Louis Home for Boys At
Dunstan will be dedicated at $50
next Sunday afternoon, according 20
the announcement of Bishop Louis 5.
Walsh Of Portland. The property
was formerly the old Wayland house
and has been remodeled so that it
will make fine home for the boys.
Several guardians of children have
already applied for admission Of
their wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

Miss Helen NJ. Hcrten, daughter OF
Prof. Arthur F. Hcrtell of Bates Col
lege. who has been assistant librarian
at the Lewiston Public Library TO-
the last two years, has resigned to
take effect Sept. l. She is 70 be as
s:stant librarian at Boston Univer-
sity. Miss Hertell was graduated A.
Nassar in 1916, and taught two years
at Bath before taking the position in
the Lewiston Library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

known in the Baptist denomination.
have been secured to lead the various
classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Maine GOSSIP
VaeatIon uapieLip1

The weather has been splendid,
That joyous time has ceased;
My Shekels have diminished,
My vigor has Increased
I'm fit as any fiddle,
In training of the best.
I'm smaller round the middle,
I'm bigger round the chest.
Ny face. no longer pasty.
With health is all aglow;
My temper is less hasty.
Ny liver is less SLOW,
Ny gastrics raise no question,
Whate'er l eat is right,
I've lost my indigestion.
I've found my appetite.
Ny holidays are ended,
I've had a heap of fun:
The weather has been splendid,
The whole concern A. /,
For calculating nicely,
Methinks. | win the crown,
I've left a W precisely
Ny railway fare to town:
-LaTouche Hancock, in Cartoons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26
Augusta Lodge Directory

IEpHrHe ENcAMPMENT NO. =
Meetings at p Il. every second and
{. 3. GRIMES. c. r.
G. > PEASLEL. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

The New England Baptist Confer
ence. which has conducted a school
Of methods at Ocean Park. has been
incorporated. 1t will permanently
represent the interests of this re-
ligious community. From Aug. % to
Sept. 3 will be held a school of
methods. which will be followed by a
school of evangelism from Sept. 4
until Sept. 10. Sunday school workers
will complete their courses at the
school of methods, and leaders of
young peoples organizations will re-
ceive special instruction. Specialist
and expert religious leaders, the best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

The Summer school at Ellsworth,
under the auspices of the Federal
Board for Vocational Education and
Boston University. is pronounced r
success by the Federal examiners.
This school was planned especially
for disabled men in training under
the Government. The grade of work
has been excellent and although the
usual college hours have been OBJ
served there has been time for recre-
alton. The ball team has won five
out OF eight games and given some
Of the best semi-professional teams
in this vicinity hard rub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

1t is said that the hand hewn tim
bers in the old Thornton Inn. recent
ly demolished at Saco, contained
enough material to build two build :
ings of the same proportions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

A man from the South is around
here trying to get local people inter-
ested to start company to buy oil
lands. his particular bait being that
the company will be composed wholly
of men from northern and eastern
Maine. says the Fit. Fairfield Review,
which adds: Good Oil is good stuff TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-26

CANTON sUsUSTA. NO. o. p. N.
Regular meeting ev.ry third TUESDAY
~. F. cuRRIER. Capt
A. II -RUMMOND. Clerk.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10
MUST TEACH ENGLISH
IN T. H. SCHOOLS

HONOLULU. r. H., May 10. (By
Maii.)--No language other than
English shall be taught in any
school. public or private. In the ter
ritory OF Hawaii, In any grade lower
than the seventh. says a draft OF a
proposed bill to be submitted to tho
next session OF the territorial legis.
lature by the chamber OF commerce
of Honolulu.
Other proposed changes In the ter
ritorial laws being considered by the
chamber OF commerce include:
A provision that the department
OF public instruction. before issuing
Q certificate to and teacher. shall
satisfy itself that such teacher pos.
sssses ideals Of democracy and has
. knowledge Of the English language.
American history and methods Of
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10
JAPAN HOLDS
HAWAIIAN BORN
To Army DUTY

HONOLULU. r H.. May 2,. OBy
Mail ALTHOUGH the japanese gov.
ernment has made some concessions
In the matter OF the release OF lila.
waiian-born japanese from Japanese
citizenship, II stiil holds physically
M males between seventeen and
twenty years OF age liable for mill.
tary service. according to an an
nouncment by the department Of
public instruction OF the Territory of
Hawaii. The departments an
nouncement In contained In a digest
Of the japanese law covering citizen.
ship prepared by Hawaiian ofiiciais.
following the launching OF the re-.
cent agitation among Hawaiisn-born
Japanese for complete freedom from
their homeland laws.
Associations OF Hawaiian born
Japanese have forwarded @ plea 10
the Toxic government to be released
from the duai-citizenship obligations
imposed by the Japanese regulations
and also have asked President vii.
son to present their case at Toxic.
The original japanese law classed
all children Of japanese parents. re.
gardless OF where born. as Japanese
citizens. but an amendment In 1916
allowed forelgn horn Japanese TO
drop their citizenship under certain
conditions.
The following data concerning the !
Ming OF petitions for release from
Japanese citizenship by Hawaiian
born Japanese was gathered by the
department OF public instruction:
Applicant must have been born In !
Hawaii. must be an American citizen
and must be residing in Hawaii.
Male and female applicants snder
seventeen years OF age are accepted
restriction.
In order TO become legally dis.
from japanese citizenship
consent must be obtain
ID from the secretary Of the interior.
Toxic.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

government; and the department
may revoke the certificate Of q teach
er found wanting In these require.
ments.
Charge for tuition In high schools
OF children who are not citizens Of
the United States and also for pupils.
who being citizens. have not Aied
proof that their sole allegiance ID to
the United States.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10
WILL MAKE PAPER or
ALASKAN FORESTS

JUNEAU. Alaska. May !. (By
Maii.)--Paper plants are soon 10 In.
wade Aisska's thousands OF acres OF;
pulp timber. according to reports re.
ceived here. One plant. the first
pulp mill to be established in Alaska.
Is to be erected on the speei river.
30 miles from here. by a juneau
company. Another company Is plan
ming to build at Petersburg. Alaska.
south OF juneau.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

II the people OF klamath Falls
want . ''Tules." let them put In office
men which will allow = "TuIes" TO
run. That bunch Is In office nov.
Buff the people OF klamath Falls
do NOT want u "Tules"-then let
them put In office men who WILL
NOT let "Tules" run. There In
only one place to decide these ques-
tons. and that In at the polls.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

As long as this old globe has re-
volved on its axis. and p:ssibly long
er. the Inhabitants Of IL have had to
face that question. II you remem-
Der. the first thing old Noah did
when he came out OF the bird-case.
was to celebrate. Naturally he took
to wine. although Lone Star has
never yet been able to figure out
just where the wine came from IL
everything on the earth was de-
stroyed by the flood. But that's aside
from the question.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

Now then-which was it?-and
It's too big q question for us to an
swer. The fact which ] want to bring
GU, though. Is. that in those days. .
righteous man committed the very
crime which Or. Murphy and thou
sands OF others are trying TO stamp
out. And from that day to this-in-
creasingly, as the years go by. that
same sin has been committed.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10
Hows that Antidiluvian7

Now. folks-listen. Old Noah was
the only man found to be righteous
in the sight OF the Lord, and for this
reason. he was saved from the flood.
Now-either the .Lord approved OF
that kind OF righteousness-or Old
Man Noah had the Lord buifaloed.
Either one OF the two. Which one.
deponent sayeth not.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

the case. The bible assures US that
such Was . fact. And the good book
assures us who that woman wss--but
we will no, 60 into that. The fact
remains that Old Brother Noah ceie-
brated. and celebrated In good shape
too. after his incarceration In the
wash-tub. II Murphy had have been
alive then and stuck around. he
might have been useful.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

Then. when the question has been
decided at the polls. let the side that
loses keep their mouth shut. and no,
be everlastingly trying TO asitate and
starts omethins that they cannot fin
ish. II the populace OF this city want
an open town-let them vote for an
open town. and II they want a closed
town. let them vote for a closed
town-AND THEN--when they have
decided. let them go to II.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

One Of our local citizens tells the
following story. and he stated to
Lone Star that Il happened in a very
prominent local home. 1T occurred
IN the evening. and several others
were calling. As We chatted In the
parlor We heard the patter Of little
feet at the head OF the stairs above.
The mother Of this particular home
raised her hand for silence. Hush
The children are going to deliver
their goodnight message. she said
ssfSly. 1t always gives me q feeling
q reverence TO hear them. They are
% much nearer the Creator than We
are. and they speak the love that 10
in their hearts never 30 fully ~ when
The dark has come. Listen Then
there vas . moment Of tense silence.
TAen, Mamma came the message.
willie found . bedbug?'"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

It's the DEVILS own job though. TO
get men and women to turn ou, TO
vote In u presidential campaign, ie,
alone at city election. This TO the
shame Of the voters OF klamath
Falls.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

Say folks-what do you think
about q Barefoot club? We do not
see how such q club could advance
the prices Of shoes. II no one in
America will wear q shoe until Au-
gust We guarantee that ladies pumps
With no more leather In them than
there Is paper In q postage stamp
will not sell for $50 and up.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

II II is an evil which cannot be
eliminated, AS IL seems 10 be. then let
1t be kept under control. by no
means let the game be carried on in
discriminatory. as that would be rank
folly. But-and II II has to bs-tben
let's make as harmless an evil out OF
II as We can.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

No folks, as long as men and
women are constituted as they are,
prostitution will flourish, and all the
laws, and all the preachers. and all
the schemes Of mice and men will
gang aft sglee" as far as stopping II
Is concerned.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

We know this-the frs, thing old
whiskers did. was to get a beautiful
bun on. and. as We would naturally
expect. there was also q. woman in
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

A story Is told Of little Willie who
always used to end his prayers with
this: Please God. send me u baby
brother" After praying for the baby
brother for some months. Willie got
disheartened. and said one day II
don't believe God has got any more
babies to give away. I'm going to
stop praying for one" So he stopped
praying. Not long afterwards he was
carried into bis mothers room and
was shown twin brothers Who had
arrived in the night. Willie ioked At
them and said "Gee-it's q good thing
I stopped praying when I did"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10
POT POURRl
ny LONE STAR

Someone told Lone Star yesterday
that Cap. Siemens was going to get
OH II he had to bore $4,000 feet for
Il. why didn't they say that they
we're going to hell and be done with
n.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-06-10

Al Sloan asked the Lone Star II
short shirts had come into style
again. We replied that since those
tight sweaters have come into vogue.
we had not given the matter a
thought.