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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-04

me Fpina. "Motherlng the only
CHRISTIAN people in the far east, she
place of authority, love and re-
'.e in family and social life that is
d. corded to women in countries
lsgltlring the islands, or in India,
CHINA or Japan"
lipina who is doing an tmpor-
'ah' work. for her people in the Unit
80 ateS is Mrs Jaime G de Veyra,
WIFE of The resident commissioner from
me lAlippines. Not only has she fire.
lueDfy addressed the wives of mem
1-'- NJ Congress in Washington as to
"hilIons in the new Philippines, but
'4e has visited various cities, speaking
o7i0re wOmen's clubs. The sonora
wears. in giving her talks, one of the
9ea1II'nI gowns Of her home land,
Delicate pineapple fabric, hand-woven
W. hand-embroidered, shaped like
4 gsvzH winged butterfly.
IN many ways the path of the wo-
men Of the Philippines is easy" says
oeb7ra de Veyra. Laws made by her
nave combined the best of American
ana spanish precedents, and she has
Nte nto her own with far less strug-
se laan either her American or her
/ spanish sisters Married women may
H uo'a property in severalty. They are
Mardans of their own children. These
h are vested rights and cannot be taken
away from her,
occasional opportunities are as
s'0" Tor women as for men in the land
'"m which l come. The Filipino Is
custom the dictator In the home
.'s Us usually the keeper Of the family
'Faesre, Practically all of the small
"'pS In Manila are conducted by wo.
"'' Women are already members Of
S fhillppine Bar Associations
ing sun impossible in Great Britain,
'"ey are also successful as physi-
Clans"
LIE is really flfty-fifty proposition
O' women in the Philippines, accord
4s To The sonora, who has taken such
prominent part in womens work
1eie that she has som etimes been re-
aIed to as 1.-The little mother of them
She was the assistant matron Of
7 Normal Hall Dormitory for Girls
'Ieh she married. She speaks Eng
oN Huently and puts her little talks
D'rr with real tact. She has four
.,iuren. An evidence of her enter
%'se was her action last year In mas
ring shorthand so she might be "use-
g 10 her husband at home in the eve
tss IN case he wishes to dictate
-" letters or speech"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-04
Special Notice

We wish to inform the public that we
are doing business all the time and if you
wish to buy or sell real estate of any kind
we would be pleased to talk with you.
E. A. STROUT Farm Agency,
ROY C. FISH, Local Manager,
Room 2, Odd Fellows Block, Belfast, Me.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-04

THIRD DISTRICT CONVENTION

The call for the Sd District Republican
convention to be held at the Auditorium
at Bangor, Thursday, March 25, at 10
o'clock A. M, was issued through Fred
G. Kinsman of Augusta as chairman and
Carroll N. Perkins of Watervile as sec
rotary.
The call states that the convention is
to be held for the purpose of selecting
two district delegates and two aternates
to attend the Republican National con-
vention at Chicago, June 8, 1920, and to
transact any other business that may
properly come before the convention.
The basis of representation will be as
follows: each city, town and plantation
will be entitled to one delegate, and for
each rs votes cast for the Republican
candidate fore governor in 1916 an addi-
tional delegate, and for fraction of 40
votes in excess of rs votes an additional
delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any city,
town or plantation only can be filled by a
resident of the county in which the va
cancy exists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-04
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and SORE throat
ENDED OVERNIGHT
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Drives Out Pain in Half the Time
it Takes other Remedies-Its
the Quickest Pain kiNer
on Earth.

Stops coughing almost Instantly: ends
sore Sts;t throat and chest colds over night.
1 Motning ike 1t for neuralgia, lumbago,
matte pains and reduce swollen Joints.
.Mustarine is the original non -bIisterfn.
prescription that takes the place but is
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spifaalns, strains, bruises, sore muscles
s s.dn neck, swellings, sore, painful or
frosted feet and chiblains Be sure it;s
BegN-s Alustarine in the yellow hnx ~
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-04
Warning

One teaspoonful of wood alcohol taken
internally is sufficient to cause total blind
ness, larger quantity often causes death.
If you value your eyesight and your life
never use wood alcohol, denatured or
medicated alcohol for beverage purposes
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SALVAGE

Turn your trash into cash by selling
your old rags, rubbers, iron, papers, mag
azines, bags, burlaps, metals and all waste
material to SAM FREEDMAN,
Tel. 1894. l6 Cross St. Belfast.
Drop line and Twill call promptly and
pay you the highest market prices.
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of the fingers, will almost answer your every heart throb, your every thought. Because. after all. as much pleasure as one derives from playing for friends or clubs or on concert tour, one feels more intimate with ones instrument when nothing else, no one else, is present There is always hidden tone of sym- pathy that soothes. It even makes you obey the precept of loving one's neigh Dor as ones self, because it inspires lofty feelings-nothing low or defled.
 'The requisites that go to make a good harpist are like every other instrument You must be conscientious in your work to obtain results, and there is one thing that thing the harp will do that nothing else will. If you have no temperament, firmly believe it will 'thaw you out It would not be bad idea for 'coad' musi- clans to take harp lessons, and it will awaken heretofore unknown feelings that maybe could be transferred to other in- struments. You know temperament is a drawing card and any performer on any instrument who will leave you this little thrill will remain longer in your mem ory than one who left you marvelling at the rapidity with which he uses his in- gers.
 Cant you recall occasions on which
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heart and soul, revealing the inmost- thoughts
 When I ask the pupil, after this little experience, when I may expect her for lesson. The answer comes promptly, 'Now*' for the thrill has made it's im- pression, but there is a pupil waiting, so Tomorrow is named for the beginner, who begs to be allowed to wait and hear the pupil through with her lesson," Mrs. Chalifoux said. ''The beginner plies the pupil with questions, asking how long she has been taking lessons on the harp, and when told, says Why, have taken piano lessons eight years and can't play as well as you can on the harp, and you've been taking only a short time. From that moment the harp pupil begins, enthusiasm at fever heat, and it con- tinues that way all through the study of this most responsive of all instruments, with it's vast possibilities, is. wonderful potentialities, and ere long this beauti- ful instrument has become your very best friends, the friend of your heart and soul and mind, one which, with a-stroke
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CHILDREN'S PARTY
 SATURDAY AFTERNOON

A pretty as well as unique party will be given on Saturday afternoon at Rhodes pary by the members of Mrs. Norvill Cullom's unit of the Woman s guild of the Church of the Advent.
 Miss Annie Williams, one of the best known and beloved women will be on hand and will tell stories for the kid dies and Miss Roberta Adams's kinder garten class will give a group of folk dances.
 There will be a number of interest ing booths for the kiddies, as well as Tor the grownups, among them will be noted the novelty booth. Candy, hand kerchiefs (where many beautiful home made ones will be displayed). and oth- CTS
 There will be huge bunny, which will be filled with lovely gifts for the boys and girls.
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SOCIAL AND CLUB NEWS AND ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN Inm.

roses. She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses.
 Mrs. Raymond Jones, a cousin of the tride, was matron of honor and was handsome in gown of lace and net ever taffeta. Her flowers were also pink roses and her leghorn hat was trimmed with pink blossoms.
 The bride entered with her father, by whom she was given in marriage, and wore a handsome travelling suit of dark blue with small blue hat. Her flowers were brides roses, orchids and valley lilies.
 The groom was attended ,by Mir. A. IT, Carey of Savannah, Ga, as best man. After the ceremony Mir. Ballard and his bride left for a wedding trip and will return early in May.
 Mrs Ballard was one of the city's lcveliest young women and on account ct the prominence of both families the wedding was of more than usual in- terest
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MRS. GRAHAM'S BAND
 SILVER TEA

An interesting party of this after noon will be Mrs. J. F Gsraham's band of the Woman's GuildofSt Mary s-o on- the Highlands eilver tea this after noon from 4 to 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. T. Randall on Quinlan ave- nue.
 An interesting programme has been arranged and all members of the church and friends are invited. Among those appearing on the programme will be Mrs O. L. Stephenson, Miss Au- gusta Dearborn Mir. Martin Welsh, so- list; Miss Margaret Bradshaw and MT. 0. D. Allen, accompanist Mrs. Har-
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MISS VAIN ENTERTAINS
 WEDDING PARTY

Miss Florence Yam entertained the members of the Williams Lehman we'd ding party at an after-rehearsal party and buffet supper last evening at the home of her parents Mir and Mrs. J. 4. Vann, at Forest Park
 The house was adorned with spring flowers and many interesting features carried out the Easter idea
 About thirty five friends were in- cluded in this delightful hospitality.
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is giving this entertainment for the purpose of raising funds to invest in two shares of stock of the national magazine, ''The Drama" which is is- sued monthly and sent to all members of the league.
 Tickets will be on sale all day to- day and tomorrow morning and each member must bring a guest or pay the full price of admission
 This will be the last programme of the year, or the Drama League ans the place of meeting is the Jefferson theatre at 3:30 D. m. A short business meeting will be held with election ot officers. The Drama League board expects a full home at the performance of this play not only to secure funds, but to encourage the young people of Birmingham to pursue the study Of drama and to stimulate them to aim ct the highest standard reached in this branch of art.
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seventy years old now and am able to do my own homework and walk one mile to church every Sunday morning and evening. am recommending the Vegetable Compound to my friends hav-- in; the anne troubles as I had. Your remedy is tt beet on earth. cannot find words to express my gratitude to it. -Mrc. cUsAN c. STAPLES, l57 B School St., Taunton, Mass.
 The reason that thousa os f women from all p..rts of the country write such grate.l letters is thas Lydi-. 2. Pink hams Vegetable Compound hc.s brought health and happiness into their lives, once b.-rdened yith pain and illness.
 It has reliereG -7onren from some of the worst forms of female ills, such as displacements, inflammation, and ul- ceration. Why don't. you try itf
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MISS HICKMAN TO WED
 MIR. M'PHAYDEN

Mrs. Malinda Hickman of Riverview Terrace, North Chattanooga, Tenn, an- rounces the engagement of her daugh- ter, Jeanette, to Mir. Wilbour Taylor McPhayden, the wedding to take place Saturday, April 10, at high noon at tho Third Presbyterian Church in Chatta- rooga.
 Announcement of the engagement Of Miss Hickman will be of interest To- cally as she resided in this city before making her home in Chattanooga.
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MISS KINNEY,S PARTY

Miss Lois Kenney entertained at a buffet supper last evening at her home, honoring Miss Edith O'Rear and Mir. Joseph Craig, whose marriage will be an event of today.
 The house was decorated with white end pink carnations and sweet peas.
 The guests included Miss O'Rear, MT. Craig. Mrs. J. M. O'Rear, Dr. A. J. Byrdsong, Mir. and Mrs. Jack Valines, Miss Ida Margaret Todd, Miss Jose rhine Bailey, Fred Byrdsong, Miss Ethelyn Hayes, Miss Lida Palmer, MT. A c. Rockett, MT. Wilmer Westbrook, Dr. F. II. Wallace and others.
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EQUAL SUFFRAGE CONVENTION

The following programme will be given tomorrow and Friday at the suf- frage convention to be held Ain Mont gomery:
 Call to order Mrs. Solon B. Jacobs. Invocation, pr. Charles Stakely.
 Greetings from Montgomery E. s. A, Mrs W. J. Chambers.
 Response on Behalf of Alabama D. S A., Miss Amelia Worthington.
 Memorial period.
 Tribute to Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, Mrs. A. T. Goodwin.
 Business period.
 Treasurer's report, Miss Annie Joe Coates.
 Finance chairman's report, Mrs A. J. Bowron. Organization chairman's report, Mrs Julian Parke. Ratification chairman's report, Mrs John D. McNeel Lobby work report, Mrs. Bibb Graves.
 Publicity chairmans report Miss Luna E. Davie.
 Open discussion.
 l. Shall the Alabama Equal Suffrage Association Disband, Now That It's Ob- ject Is Accomplished?
 2 What Shall It Do With Its Records and Archives?
 B. What Shall It Do With Its Bal ance in Bank? A. Shall It Change Into a League of Women Voters? Unfinished business. Adjournment. Afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. Call to order, Mrs. Julian Parke, vice president. Address, "What Is the League of Women voters?' Mrs. Solon B. Jacobs, national secretary of the League of Women Voters" Address, Plans and Purposes of This Region Mrs. A. J. Bowron. Organization of Alabama League of Women Voters. Adoption of constitution and bylaws Adjournment. Tea. to 6:30. Public invited Evening, 8 o'clock, Sidney Lanier High school. Interpretative Victory Dance" Mrs. Amalia Harper Rosenberg. Public speaking by senatorial candi- dates, Mrs Jacobs presiding. FRIDAY, APRIL g. (Morning, 10 o'clock.) Call to order. Minutes. Discussion, Citizenship Schools What Are They? Where Shall They Be Held?" Address, Judge John C. Anderson. l Social, pioneer luncheon at o'clock. ! Exchange hotel. 1 Afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. l Call to order. i Minutes. l Election of officers. | Provisions for funds. | Approval of minutes. Unfinished business l Adjournment. Speakers at luncheon: Mrs. Sallie R
 Powell. Mrs. Bessie Vaughn, Mrs Scot.
 tie Mckenzie Frasier, Miss Mary Par. l fridge, Mrs. Pattie Huffner Jacobs UShers' committed; Miss Willie Gayle, chairman; Miss Sara Ruth. Miss
 Esther Clayton. Miss Ann Sheppard Miss Vann Sheppard. Miss Virginia Smith. and Miss Frances Hamburger
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By Emma Reid Ryall

you have heard harp more vividly than anything else? Doesn't it stand outE Why? Because it is So appealing There a human note that almost sounds like the voice. It will frame words, and an- swer your every mood. Think of the pleasure of holding your arms caressingiy about the body of the harp The close contact tunes up the heart-strings in perfect accord with the strings of the harp.
 Truly, the harp is one of the most ap- pealing, the most beautiful and the most lovable of all musical instruments" Mrs. Chalifoux declared. "and in solo and en- semble it occupies the most unique posi- tion of any instrument"
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MISS EASTWOOD
 ENTERTAINS MISS JORDAN

MISS Mary Alice Eastwood enter tained at luncheon yesterday at the Tutwiler, honoring her young cousin, Miss Elizabeth Jordan, whose marriage to MT. Walter Scott Brewer will be an event of this evening
 The table was adorned with a huge basket of spring flowers and the place cards were brides and the guests were Miss Jordan. Miss Florence Jordan, Miss Rose Smith, Miss Florence Young, Mrs. P. G. Shook Mrs. Arthur East wood and Mrs. William Jordan.
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\ NE of the most interesting we'd
 dings of the early spring was that of Miss Helen McCary, the

" M NIA or Ai4C AllOcA AHNNt tA.fe9 W. V dings of the early spring was that of Miss Helen McCary, the lovely young daughter of MT. and Mrs James H. MeCary, and MT Wiley Per- " Ballard. which was solemnized yes terday afternoon at 5:So o'clock at St Mary's-on- Highlands
 Rev. oscar de Wolf Randolph. rector of the church, performed the cere- mony, which was witnessed by large assemblage of friends and relatives or both families.
 The church was simply but beauti- fully adorned with ferns and palms, combined with Easter lilies.
 The wedding music was rendered by Mrs. Edna Goekel-Gussen, who also played the wedding march
 The ushers were MT. George Benton, Mir. Jesse Atkins, Mr. Wilbur Brown, MT. J. H. McCary, Jr.
 Miss Carol McCary. sister of the bride, was the maid of honor and was most attractive in a frock of cream ret and lace over pink silk. Her pink leghorn hat was adorned with pink
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ter, Eleanor, to Mr. George Bridges on Tuesday April 6. The wedding was quietly celebrated at the home of the brides parents yesterday at noon, and was witnessed by only the members >s the family. The wedding is more than of usual interest, as the young bride is popular member of the younger set and has many friends. The young groom is nephew of Mrs. J. H. Stan field, and is socially popular.
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WnnnLAWN N. (. T. U.

The Young Peoples Band of the Woodlawn w. C. T. U gave the quar- terly luncheon at the headquarters on North Twenty-first street. Covers were laid for thirty. The speakers were Mrs. w. H. Jeffries Mrs. Joseph Rush, Miss Eugenia Thompson, Miss Lorine Atkinson and Mrs Emma Joe Will loughby
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MISS HANDLEY
 TO SPEAK

This evening at 7:30 o'clock, follow ing the short service in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian Church, a social meeting will be held and Miss Virginia N Handley will make an ad- dress. Her subject will be Sunday in My Hut in France"
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Mrs. Vannie Thackery, R. n. D. 3, St. Paris, O., writes. T had 90 chicks and they all died but 32. Then commenced on Avicol and haven't lost any since. They have grown wonderfully"
 It costs nothing to try Avicol. If you don't find that it prevents and promptly cures white diarrhoea, chick cholera and all bowel diseases of poultry, tell us and your money will be refunded by return mail. Avicol is sold by most druggists and poultry remedy dealers, or you can send 25c or Soc today for a package by mail postpaid. Burreli-Dugger Co.,, BOA Columbia Bldg. Tndianapolis Ind
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CONTEMPLATION WEDDING N0TEC

The Tuscaloosa News of recent date says:
 Thursday evening immediately after the marriage of their daughter, Miss Josie Steel Patton and Mir. Downey, Mr. and Mrs Walter Steele Patton will en- certain the bridal party exclusively at an informal reception in their handsome colonial home on Sixth street, between the hours of and o'clock.
 Wednesday evening immediately after the rehearsal Miss Cherokee vandegraaf will entertain the members of the Patton Downey bridal party at a very beautiful buffet supper in the home of her pa- rents. Judge and Mrs. A. S. Vandegraaf, on Greensboro avenue.
 |, Among the prominent guests coming to Tuscaloosa Thursday for the wedding of Miss Josie Steele Patton and. MT. James A. Downey. Jr. and MT. and Mrs. J. A. Downey. Sr.. Mir. and Mrs. Eaton. Mrs Simpson. MT. and Mrs. Russell. all of Birmingham; MT. Charles Abbott, Jr.. of Tulane University; MT. Webb of Bir- mingham. MT. Steagall and Mir. Frost of Abbeyville, Miss Dora Patton of Fosters and Miss Cherokee vandegraaf,. teaching this winter in Anniston.
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and could not Waik W i t h t help for t h r e e ID o n t h s , caused Bv female trouble. My cousin, who was a doctor, told me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's We g e t a b l e Com pound and it helped me greatly. Then during the Change of Life I used the carrao ray,,odu I oy,
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DRAMA LEAGUE PLAY

The Drama League members and their guests will be afforded an op portunity of enjoying a very delight full comedy tomorrow afternoon when Miss Hallie Ward, director of dramatics at the high school. will present heI pupils in the delightful comedy, 'Th Widow By Proxy" The Drama League
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All A V I c O tablet, placed in the drinking water. will positively save your little chicks from all such diseases. Inside of 4S hours the sick ones will be as lively as crickets. Avico1 keeps them healthy and makes them RroN and develop.
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MRS. FOWLKES' BAND
 TO SERVE LUNCH

Mrs. Walter Fowlkes band of the
 Womans Guild of the Independent Presbyterian Church will serve lunch
 for the next few days at Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street. Homemade
 things will be served and the public is invited.
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WOODLAWN W. C. T. U.

The Woodlawn w. c. T. U. will meet this morning at 10:30 in the Woodlawn library. Rev. W. S Brown will make an address and his subject will be Social Welfare" and all social serv- ice workers are invited to attend.
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FOR MISS BOWIE

Mrs. Lee Burlington will entertain at an informal bridge party tomorrow after noon at her home on Quinlan avenue, compffmenting Miss Alice Bowie, bride elect.
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MIR. AND MRS. SHOCKS
 BUFFET SUPPER

Mir. and Mrs. P. G. Shook entertained at a buffet supper last evening at their
 home in honor of their niece, Miss Elz-
 abeth Jordan who will be married this evening to MT Walter Scott Brewer. The guests included the members of the wed-
 ding party.
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HOW TO RAISE
 BABY CHICKS
Put Avicol in the drinking water.

Most people lose half of every hatch, and seem to expect it. Chick cholera or white diarrhoea is the trouble. The U. s. Government states that over half the chicks matched die from this cause.
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vey Watt of Canada will also be in charge of a feature. and candy, aprons and caps will be sold by members of the band.
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BRIDGES MASSEY MARRIAGE

MT and Mrs Richard Massey am nounce the marriage of their daugh-
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THE BEST
 ON EARTH
Says Mrs. Staples of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Taunton, Mass.-'1 could not eat or sleep for six months, had fainting spells
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INFORMAL TEA PARTY

Mrs. E. J. McCrossin will inter- tain a few friends at tea this after noon