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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. John ca,~
DR.. James ". Brewer. of the B,,.
tile Mountain Sanitariuu1. has be-,
transferred to this Branch ard =.
ported Sunday.
Abram vanderhoof. late Co g.sr.
s. Inf, has been admitted TO -.
Home.
Riley n. Parker. late Co. A. 8 Y
II. Inf, has been transferred 10 ,ls
Southern Branch.
Francis j. Asbury. late Z. s Nayr
has been transferred here from ia
Southern Branch.
Landon Ahernethy. OF Bakersfs,.
VT, late LIST lieut., IL Bttn. 155 De7a,
Brigade, and Clement J. Caro-, ..
HouIton. late Co. L. 1o3 L. : y.
have been admitted TO the Home
The returns from passes 1ioada~
were: John T. Salvador from Hal.
well: John c. Mccoy from Angus
Rawlins T. Atkins from gos.c-
Samuel G. Winch from Chelsea, J,,-
j. Francis from Auburn: a.
George A. Cutter from Anguish
Burroughs have been granted .,
Andrew ]. Taylor to Bangor; Pe...
Brassure to Spencer: Thomas
McKinnon and Robert P. Green :
Boston and Walten E. Harris 10 c..
cord.
The returns from furloughs az
William NJ. Murphy from lIe~.5e-
Charles r. Tolford from Brooa,v-
and George H. Meserve from Nan.
Market.
Col. r. c. Humber and LEWIS :
Friedman. expert accountar,. a.
Washington, D. c. have arrived q.
the annual inspection of the Bran
and its accounts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Winfield Cup Match at
Augusta Country Club

competition for the Winfield cups. an
event which is looked forward to with
great interest each season at the An.
susta Country Club. was in order Mon.
Gay and an unusually large field Of
soilers participated. DR.. George 4.
Faeten was the winner of the large cum
given for the low net score; and w 7.
Flets won the smaller cup. awarded
for the low gross score.
rms Is the fourth year that the
"lnheld cups have been awarded For
tnree years they were given by @ u
Winfield, late of New York. who slw.y.
TOOK a great interest in golf At 1ha
country Club. and this year they .ro
oeing given by Mrs Winfield who e.
deeply interested in the game.
The scores of the comne,it,o,
were as follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

met Monday evening at Austin's
barber shop for organization of a
Republican club and officers were
elected as follows: President Cecil
II. Daggett; wee president, A. ]. Le-
tourneau; secretary. ]. L. Clarke;
treasurer, E. G. WardwelI; executive
committee: Ward !, E. c. Crosby,
Ward 2. E. E. Toulouse; Ward 8. w.
]. LAnigan. Jr.: Ward T., George H.
Simpson; Ward 5. Charles W. Atch-
Frank Lessor. The club starts with
over 200 members. The headquar-
tere OF the club will be at Cratty's
law once at 1871 Main street. for the
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Saturdays Registration

After a two-day holiday the regis
tration board again begins its work
this Tuesday morning. Saturday
was a comparatively light day w,th
only about $50 women registering and
about Is men.
Among the women registrants was
Mrs. Abbie NJ. Packard of 123 Bridge
street, age 81, so far the oldest wom-
an to register. She is a remarkably
smart woman for her years. doing all
the clerical work without the aid of
glasses. The registration will con-
tinue until Friday. Sept 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Dr.. E. W. Paine. while driving his
automobile up Main street Monday
afternoon collided with the Water
vile &; Fairfield car opposite the
Haines theatre at about 40 o'clock
He took off a corner of the lower
step fthe car. which was an open
one and bent his left hind mudguard
badly and smashed his left hind
wheel. The car was stopped and the
conductor, Leon z. Boutin, and
notorman. George Boutin, got off TO
ascertain the extent Of the trouble.
Or. Paine assumed all responsibility
for the accident. No one was hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

A small party OF young people were
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Austin Monday evening in
honor OF their house guests, the
Misses Louise and Dorothy Edwards.
OF Maiden. Mass, who are summer
ing at Unity Lake, and Miss GLADYS
Tenney Of Dover. Among the guests
also was Harry B. Lancaster, who is
studying at the General Electric
plant in West Lynn and was here for
the weekend. Mr.. and Mrs. Aus
TINS sons are soon to leave for the
year Wendell returning to West
Lynn. where he is taking a course at
the General Electric plant and Dor
en- TO Boston University to study for
the year. Some delicious home made
fudge was served far refreshments
and games and victrola music were
enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The funeral of the late Giles c.
Harreman was held Saturday after
noon at ? o'clock at the Free Baptist
church, Rev. G. G. kincaid officiating
Music was furnished by a quartette
composed of Mrs. William Rines. Mrs.
Orlando Colby. George Mckinney
and Ralph Colby. with Miss Nichols
as organist. The active bearers were
Otis Blaisdell. Orlando Colby, Relph
Dale. George Colby. Honorary bear
ers from Gardiner Lodge. 1. o. o. F..
OF which the deceased was a member.
George Woodward. John McKennon.
George Mckenney. D. S. McNaush-
ton. There were many friends in at
tendance and a large number Of
Moral tributes. Burial was in Oak
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Gives Labor Views
Continued from Pace onel

frame a specific program for inter-
national peace. In such reconstruct
ton, he added. Europe wanted this
nation to lead the way.
outlining his labor program, he
advocated a closer relationship be-
tween employer and EMPLOYEES
through joint advisory committees
and voluntary arbitration and assert
ed that although he believed in
unionism. he opposed "labor's dom
nation Of business of government
he endorsed the labor provisions of
the Cummings sch railway act. and
declared the cost Of living could be
reduced only if laborers gave honest
enort in return for the present high
wages
senator Harding's views on labor
issues were voiced at a local labor
day celebration in a speech which he
cut snort after the chairman of the
meeting had informed him he was
exceeding his allotted time. A loca!
speaker who advocated the Phr
'fian followed the Senator to re1lv
70 some of the formers statements.
out the candidate did not remain.
Many times during his speech SEN
ator Hardings declarations were
greeted with cheers and +on;eb+
statements by several union officials
endorsing his stand were made pub
TIC at Harding Headquarters The
candidates declaration regarding a
League program was made tonight
In commenting on a visit here yes
teroay OF George w. Wickersham
former Attorney General, a League
supporter. After his conference with
Senator Harding. Mr.. Wickersnam
ISSUED statement saying that the
FORMER would not finally" reject the
League.
General Wickersham's statement
SAID Senator Harding tonight, calls
Tor no construction. We do no,
write statements for our visitor. nor
censor their words. That is not
campaign of one mind, nor is their
lrsistence that all Republicans SHAH
thing precisely as the nominee
thinks
I have spoken in the speech Of
acceptance and again on August %
on the matter of the League Of Ma.
tiohs' and the purpose uttered 4,
tnese addresses will not be altered
II Is FOLLY to talk about a specific
program. The specific thing must
De evolved out Of conference of thu
BEST thought and highest canaci,v
which can be brought together M,
tue olction Of one spokesman. We
are all agreed now that Amendments
or revision or reconstruction /. nos
sioie and vastly better than reserva.
tons Moreover, Europe is in o.
cord and has suggested that we Ieod
the way
nani1estly the path is openinp
clearly and We shall play Anerica,s
Dig part and hold fast to all An,.r;o,
noids dear. There can be NO ,.oI
OF clarity about that"
Senator Harding also Indicated tho.
ne might carry his suggestion for
ne" association Of nations a stan
iur'ner IN the near future. but ho
emphasized his belief that il nroh
aoiy would be impossible becausa 80
rapidly changing conditions ahroaa
10 commit himself to any definite
or detailed plan.
Agricultural issues are to have o.
most exclusive attention in his snesc,
wednesday at the Minnesota state
r ar out he may make short talks at
other places during his trip on other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Labor Day Celebration at Island Park

Labor Day passed very quietly in
the Capital city. Many people from
out OF town visited with relatives
and friends here over Sunday and
Monday, and the railroad station on
Saturday afternoon presented a live
~ scene.
A celebration at Island Park on
Labor Day drew large crowd from
the city, the attractions including
tight rope walking by Professor Jer-
Wis of Augusta, athletic events. and
oanclng in the pavilion, music being
furnished by Sprince's orchestra. In
the evening the program included a
display of fireworks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Jaeques-Jacoues

Miss Mabel Jacques and Per,ev
Jacques were married Sunday after
noon at l.S0 o'clock at the Notre Dame
church by Rev. Father Drolet. They
were attended by their respective
fathers. Joseph Jacques and Ernest
Jacques. Following the ceremony
there was a reception at the home Of
the bride on Gray street and the we'd
ding party took supper at the home of
the groom on Carey Lane. They
have gone to Portland and Old Or
chard for a wedding trip and on their
return will live on Gold street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Edward Smith Of Medford, Mass.
who passed the weekend with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin smith.
OF Prospect street. returned to his
home Monday afternoon. His wife.
who has been here several weeks, ac-
compa MED him 10 Medford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The funeral of the late Thelma T.
Blake was held Sunday afternoon at
o'clock from her late home on
Winter street, Rev G. G. Kincaid. Of
floating. Mrs. Dill and Mrs. Hen
derson sang. Many floral offerings
were in evidence and a large nums
Der of friends attended. The bearers
were S. ". Talbot, George Newell.
William Mann. Eugene Neal. Mr..
kincaid was assisted by Dea. George
Newell. The in,erment was in Oak
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The busiest place in town on Mon
day was the Board of Registration in
the Aldermen's room at city hall,
where over $50 women registered
during the day. This was far beyond
the prediction of any Of the politi-
clans Of the town. many of whom felt
that the women would be backward
in registering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Wrangel Abandons
Taman Peninsula

Constsntinople. Sept. s-Ge7e-al
Wrangel the anti-Bolshev r !ea6s- i
south Russia, has evacuated tha -ara1
peninsula. 1t also appears t! 4; r.ost
of his landing expeditions on re >e1
of Azov and elsewhere have ta..oG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Charles Flagg has resigned his po-
sition as driver of Hose No. al the
Central Fire station anI has enlisted
in the army and gore 10 Camp Dew
ems. His place has been taken by
Harry LeBraun, who assumed his
duties Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The Maine Centrals and the Oak
lands played their rubber game at
Oakland Monday forenoon when the
Waterv;lle boys defeated the Oakland
lads by a score of II to 3. In the
afternoon on Seaverns field the game
was won by the railroad boys By a
score Of 2 to in a brilliant, snappy
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss Maude Heron, who has been
teaching for the summer in a State
school in Argyle, arrived in the city
Monday and will be at the home Of
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Heron, OF Elm street. Miss Heron
will attend Colby this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

II should be remembered that but
three days more remain in which 10
register. All those. especially the
ladies, who desire to use their right
of suffrage in the coming election
should register at once. Do not put
it off until the last day. as there is
sure to De delay if you do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss Bloda Hunt OF Augusta and
Miss Alice Stear Of Winthrop were
recently admitted to the Augusta
General Hospital for surgical treat
ment. Mrs. Carrie Penney of Halo
we'll as recently discharged. following
treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss GoIdie Hii!naan, VINO IS en-
ploye6 II Portland, was here tor The
week end. She returned 10 Portland
Monday afternoon. accompanied by
her mother and they VIII make their
home there in the futre. having taken
apartments on Nca! street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Carter e. Keene Of Washington,
D. c.. was calling on several of his
friends in the city Sunday. He went
to Freedom Monday and spoke there
in his former home town Monday and
went to Belfast for the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The blazing Up Of a gas stove at
the home Of Miss Barrie NOVEL; Of
Union street caused some one 20
ring IN an alarm for the fire depart
ment on Saturday On the arrival
OF the department. however. the blaze
had been extinguished and the Are
men had nothing 10 do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

A Syrian from Lowell. Mass, was
in the city Saturday night invoking
the aid OF the City Marshal in look
ing after his wife, Amen. whom ne
believed 10 be in the city with an
other man. Marshal Murray went
out with the man. but did not sue
coed in finding MS wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Donald Webb and brother. Master
William, of Needham. Mass, who
have been visiting their aunt, Mrs.
A. \. Douglass. of Chelsea, have re-
turned home. They were accompan-
led by Miss Muriel Douglass. who
will make an extended visit with rel
atives in Massac husetrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
GARDINER

The .electmen Of the town Of West
Gardiner will be in session Sept. IL
le-ls-l4 from 9 4. NJ. to P. NJ. at
the town house for the purpose OF
registering voters for the election OF
Sept. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Tasker and DR..
and Mrs. Ralph Tasker and son,
John. returned TO New Bedford
Mass. Friday, after visiting Mrs b.
". White of Augusta and Mrs. H. E.
McFadden Of Randolph. They made
the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Tilden Wins Tennis
Title at Forest Hills

Forest Hills, N. Y, Sept 6-Wn-
liam T. Tilden, H.. of PHILADELPHIA,
won the National Lawn Tennis
Singles Title today by defeating Will
liam M. Johnston of San Francisco,
81, is, 7-5, 81, 6-3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

James H. Murray. who is employed
in Lowell, Mass, passed the week
end at his home here and returned
Monday afternoon. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Murray and their
nieces. the Misses Anne and Bessie
Sweeney. The ladies will visit in
Boston, Medford and Lowell, Mass,
and also go to New York to visit
Mrs. Hrray Beatty for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Funera! ssrvtces for Miss Abbie w.
Gates were held Monday afternoon at
2 O'Clock at East Fassalboro. wher..
she died late Friday evening az the
home Of her brother, John NJ Gates.
at the age Of IS years Miss Gates IS
survived by two brothers, George II.
and John ". Gates, both Of East
Vassalboro. Of which place she was a
life long resident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

c. r. Besse of Red Cloud. Neb-,
was in the city Monday calling on
friends. Mr.. Besse is a Maine man.
born in Wayne and has not visited
Lis native state for 16 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mr. and Mrs. L. NJ. Chandler anr
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brewster OF
Camden we're guests in the city
Monday. motoring up from their
home for a short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mrs. II. P. Little will leave today
for Washington. D. c., 70 join Prof.
Little, who is connected with the
scientific department Of the govern
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

A. F. Drummond went to Portland
Saturday to attend the funeral Of
Wilfred c. Chapman of Portland, who
was formerly mayor Of that city and
who was a Colby graduate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Harvey D. Eaton went to Athens
Sunday afternoon in Lieut. Maxim's
airplane and telephoned back that ne
was 90 minutes on the way and had
an enioEable trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

James II. Mccormick. who has been
passing the summer IN the city. the
guest Of John Ware. returned Sat-
urday to his home in New Haven.
Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Master Robert Hichborn, son Of Mrs.
Harold Hichborn. underwent surgical
treatment for appendicitis on Sunday
morning at the Augusta General hos
pital and is reported TO be getting
along nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Corp. LamoureUx of the Bangor re-
cruiting station was calling on for
mer friends in the city Sunday. He
was formerly in charge Of the re-
cruiting station here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mt and Mrs. F. H. G. Callahan
have resigned their position in the
composing room Of the Waterville
Sentinel. where they have been for
the past year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Walter McAlary. who has been
seriously IL at his home On Allen
road for a few days. was reported
Monday evening as slightly i'm
proved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Sawyer and
child of Bath have returned TO their
home after visiting Mrs. Mary A.
Fortier Of Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss Inez Crawford called on
friends in the city Saturday on her
way 10 her home in Belfast from Bel
grade where she had been passing
her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo c. Fuller have
been Euests of Dr.. and Mrs. l. 4
Austin at their home, Westgiow. Fal-
mouth, for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence McCoNern
of Lynn, Mass. were Laoof
guests Of Mrs. Thomas Donahue' u
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
Additional WaterviIIs news will b
found On Page Two Of this Issue.

r. a. Lord Of New York City was
the CUES. Sunday Of his cousin. Mrs.
R. B. Buzzel Of Silver street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

horace A. Parlin Of Beverly, Mass.
visited his mother. Mrs. Nellie N.
Parlin, 50 Green street, over Labor
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The funeral Of Albert Gauthier was
held Saturday morning at o'clock at
the 81. Francis de Sales church.
Burial was az Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Stanley Clark recently returned to
this city from Aroostook county. where
he had been visiting. and will return
soon to his home at WATERFOWL, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss Catherine j. Parady and
Miss Adele Laberty have gone TO
Boston and Connecticut for two
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss Alice Pinkham Of Liberty was
the guest OF friends in the city Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Herman Blunt, L. s. ". stationed
al Portsmouth. y. H, is visiting at
the home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles L. Blunt Of Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss Rose c. Field. special writer
for the New York Times. was In the
city yesterday in tour OF the state
looking UP the political situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The Maine Centrals went to Brewer
Saturday where they were defeated
by the Easterns by the score Of 8
m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Charles E. Nye Of West Medford.
Mass, was the guest Of his sister,
Mrs. Nellie N. Parlin. "a Green street.
over Labor Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Miss Helen W. Munroe Of Cam
bridge, Mass.. Is visiting in the city
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs n. ". o!Iard. Mrs. W.
p. Stewart and Miss Julia Lakin
went to Lewiston to pass Labor Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Stewart Of
Eangeley are guests Of Mrs. Mary
Forties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

J. ~. Ward Of Limestone was a
business caller in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

The public schools Of the city will
ojen today for the fall term
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

ing VS.. Mrs. H. Pierce, the wir.er =,
play Mrs. Blaine Owen: Miss Jean
Sturteyant VS.. Mrs. VI. 4. Prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07

hIIdN, no cara.
Or: W: L Smith. no card.
John s. Wadleigh, no card
d. s. Stewart. no card.
G. B. Carter. no card.
Fl. s. Woodman.
n. s. Weston, no card.
The courier-index., 1920-07-23
BAD ROADS GETTING WORSE

This country probably has the
worst roads of any of the great
nations of the earth.
Americans travelling in Europe tel
us of the wonderful system of roads
in those countries-"just like 9
house floor"
Our returned soldiers are EN-.
phatic in the comparisons between
our roads and those of the old
countries, and the comparisons are
not flattering to US.
Just now our roads are suffering
because Of the cost of materials and
labor. Public officials do not feel
warranted in going to the enormous
expense entailed in good road con-
struction.
Under normal conditions it costs
a lot of money to construct a first
class road. Under present condi-
tions the cost is simply prohibitive
Unquestionably our roads will be.
come more dilapidated than they are
now. This must be expected.
But there's no law against cuss
ing the roads, as usual-if you fee
like it.
It's a big relief at times to lei
off steam-and the roads can't re-
taliate.