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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
o. capIan Sunday Forum Speaker

~ S~P'o' Suuoa/ TVTu" speaker
DR.. Elias Captain of Portland will
for thu third time address the people
Of Gardiner, next Sunday a 330
o'clock at the Open Forum. Those
who have heard this gifted gentle
man will surely do so again. His first
address. two years ago on the New
Palestine was very favorably re-
ceived. His second appearance, last
year when he spoke on 1.-THE Soul of
Democracy" Attracted an exceed
ingly large and appreciative audi
ence. His third address is to have
for its subject, 1.-THE Swing Of the
Pendulum" He believes that the
pendulum has reached the END Of it's
long swing toward radicalism and
now is bound to swing back. Here is
your chance to learn just what boil
shevism really is. what it means, how
it started and why and how it is to
be eradicated. He comes to us with
a great fund Of first hand knowledge
regarding the subject.
Dr. Caplan stands today as one of
the most interesting personaees OF
the Jewish race In New England. He
Is a finished orator with a high
power OF personal magnetism that
draws and holds the attention Of his
audiences. He has made a deep and
exhaustive study Of the conditions a.
they exist in the great Slavic co,n.
trfes OF Europe. Above all he IL a
thorough American and has served
TINS country az an officer in the Am.
erican forces during the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Sig Bill at The Strand Friday and
Saeurday-Enid Bennett; Held.
Nova and "linhtnino Rrve.v

Big Bill at The Strand FRIDAY and
Saturday-Enid Bennett; Held.
Nova and lightning Bryce"
Thurston Hall. matinee lido, ~
thousands, supports Mile. Hedda
Nova the Russin dramatic actress in
The spitf1re Of Seville" her sue
cess which comes to the Strand to-
DAY. The story is replete with dra.
matte situations. Tho locale in the
mountains OF Southern Spain and the
principals are fired by the hot Cas-.
lillian passions that deify beautiful
women and diabolify enemies.
This feature accompanies Enid
Bennett in her Paramount-Artcraft
picture. What Every woman
Learns" and the great serial "Iirht-
ming Bryce with Ann Little. Shows,
today at ESQ and $50. Shows SAT-
urday at 2.3o. 6.45 and 9 o'clock sharp.
Prices at the Strand the same Ar
usual. A word about the Bennett
picture.
It Is a dramatic slice Of real life
that Is presented under the title of
What Every Woman Learns" with
Enid Bennett In the chief role. The
story concerns young wife who CON-
siders life as a huge joke until grim
reality brings her to her senses. The
cast supporting Miss Bennett :. in
cludes Milton Sills, Theodore ROBERTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
WASHINGTON
Mrs. Addie A. Aueeax

In the death Of Mrs. Addie A. Hus.
sey OF West Washington which oc-
Cured in the Salem, Mass. CITY
hospital Dec. II, this town has lost
member Of another Of one Of the
old families Of Washington. she he.
ing a daughter Of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. John Beane. She. was born in
this town Oct. 26, 1s47, making her
age u years. She was married in
augusta, Me-. Jan. 16, 1877, to Sewell
3. Hussey, the ceremony being Der.
formed by Rev. G. Andrews. pastor
OF the M. e. church. She was the ef-
hcient postmaster at West Washing
ton Tor more than 10 years and was
untiring in her efforts to serve her
patrons, making many important ana
very essential changes. never askinp
the postoffice department for anv.
thing until she had carefully consid.
cred 1t and was never refused. She
was deeply interested in all religious
work OF her community and did ev-
erythlng in her power for the reli.
gious and moral upllft Of her neigh
oorhood. her town and State. Two
sons. Harry of Topsfield. Mass. and
Irwin Of State Farm, Mass, survive
her as immediate relatives. She was
kindly and tenderly cared for bv ,hera
two sons and their wives and all
that human aid and loving hands
could do was done for her fomfort
and happiness. Ry her special re-
quest missionary w. f. Overlook
spoke comforting words at her fu-
neral which was held at the West
Washington church Dec. II, where
the old neighbors and friends gath
cred to say a last farewell. Tia 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

The annual meeting Of the Univer-
salist Sunday school, which was held
Wednesday evening showed that the
school was in a prosperous condi-
ton. During the past year 20 new
members have been added to the
Sunday school, four to the Cradle
Roll, three to the Home department,
and the receipts during the year
amounted to $330.49. OF this amount,
$133 was devoted to charities and
missions. The following are the Of
ficers elected for the ensuing year:
superintendent, Richard Lasselle;
assistant superintendent. Mrs. e. H.
Averill: secretary and treasurer,
Miss Hattie Andrews: assistant Sec
rotary and collector; Miss Leora
Stevens: superintendent Of cradle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
Pittston's Song Writer

Mrs. Virginia B. Hersom has just
closed a deal with the American Music
Co. for the a-year right to publish Yer
song Babe. I'm Coming Back to YOU"
On Thursday she received copies Of
this. her first song. the music Of which
is by Leo Friedman.
Mrs. Hersom Is the author Of several
poems. which have been published, prin-
cipal among which is Fighting Sam
ME-" dedicated to the boys Of the, 18th
Division. She is also the author Of the
poem Welcome Home" which was
read at the reception given to our SOL
diers last June on Quimby field. She
has been a resident Of Pittston for the
past three years and is a native Of
Kingman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
Gardner Driving Club

The races for Saturday afternoon
should be fast and interesting. There
wilt be four classes. D class will start
first at 1.3o sharp and any horse: in this
class not ready to start at the above
named hour will be ruled out and his
competitors will start without him;
other classes to be governed according
ly. A class will come next; c class
next and D class next Horses in their
respective classes as follows:
A Class-Monk. Cheerful Charlie, Bill
ly Bogash, Sol Direct.
B Class-Dan K. Colonel. Wilkie
Wilkes: Baby Todd. Handy Jim.
c C1ass-Al. Crewes, Edward. May
Forkes. Happy Cochatto.
Class-Ben Todd. Teddy p, Barney T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
KENTS HILL

The Ladies' Circle Of the Methodist
church held the annual meeting last
Saturday at the home Of the Presi-
dent, Mrs. +. A. Dow. The officers
for the coming year were elected as
follows: President, Miss Emma NJ.
Strout: vice president. Mrs. E. G..
Palmer; second vice president, Miss
Muriel Brown; secretary treasurer,
Mrs. w. F. Morse.
In observance Of the Week Of
Prayer services are held each evening
at o'clock. The pastor. Rev. NJ. j.
Smith, gives a brief sermon which
Is sometimes followed by short
talk or exhortation by two students
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
and Irving Cummings. Fred Niblo
directed the picture--Adv.
Tom Mix in "Speed Maniac" Not
Alone Today-"Lasca" Will Also Be
Shawn

HioU0 sO0dy" 6OSSo WIN NOV 0S
Shown
Tom Mix in a death daring profess
sional auto race. A fierce ring battle
in which Mix dons the gloves in de-
Tense of the weak, and conquers
champion. A frantic race by Mix or
When Mix snatches baby almost
from under the hoofs of a runaway
team. When Mix saves the life of
beautiful girl by stopping a runaway
team, and finds Cupid in the drivers
seat. Terrific crash of racing auto,
in which the injured driver crawls
our from under and wins the race in
a broken car. A plucky girls ap-
pearance ut the ringside, disguised as
ia boy, to save the fight for the man
she loves When the young hero
learns that the masked stranger he
has shot is his own father. The pa
thetic appeal of lame newsboy that
wins the tender heart of the dare
devil hero. When, with true western
spirit. Mix flattens out a crook for
his dirty work. When the hero
discovers that his generous benefac-
tor is his own father, whom he had
not seen since infancy.
Watch for "Lasca"-it's a part of
this program. "She would hunger
that might eat. That was Lasca,
the girl Of the Rio Grande Of whom
Frank Desprez wrote his classic of
American literature, "Lasca" or
Down by the Rio Grande."
The Lloyd Comedy, Next Isle
Over" closes the program. Its posi-
lively one of the best bills of the sea-
son shown in Gardiner. Watch for
Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties at
the Coliseum Jan. 14-15 with the SEN
nett Comedy yankee Doodle in Ber-
lin." Shows today at 230 and 7.3O
Shows Saturday 2.3O, 6.45 and 8
o'clock sharp.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
P0SLAM BRINGS
JOY OF CLEAR
HEALTHY SKIN

To skin that once was eruptional and
unsightly Poslam brings again the glow
of health for many. And what relief
when blernishes long tolerated are at
last disposed of. A highly concentrated
healing power qualities Poslam for this
work. Like pacifying balm to burn
ing. 4rritated surfaces. You should not
suner-should not allow any skin dis.
order to remain in evidence one day
longer without finding out just what
Poslam can do for.it
Sold everywhere. For free samn,a
write to Emergency Laboratories. ai3
West 47th St. New York City
fosiam Soap. indicated with Pos,am
hrightens, beauties compilations. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
VIM. J. Wheeler Of So. Paris

William J. Wheeler died at his
home in South Paris Wednesday at
ter an illness Of two weeks. He was
born in Dixfield May &c, 1912, the sop
of Joseph Wheeler, and came TO
South Paris in 1871. For more than so
years he has been an insurance agent
and dealer in organs and pianos
there. He was a member of Paris
Lodge Of Masons, Oxford Royal Arch
Chapter, Oxford Council, Portland
Commandery and Kora Temple of the
Mystic Shrine. He was for "a years
president of the Oxford County Agri-
cultural Society, town clerk for more
than 80 years. and director Of the
Paris Trust Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
SUFFERED WITH BACK

eyvaense, N. vt have bssn sfsatly
benefited by the ,1se Of DR.. PieRcs's Anuris
Tabasts (snti-uric.acid and DR.. Piercs's
Peasant Pellets. Iwas sukseins with my
kidneys Sn6 rheumatism IN my back. Fos
weeks could not stz.sGhtn up and today
can strA;ghten up and my back i Ill right.
Am feeling fne.
'Dr. PiEes's medicines ~ q. K. I
would recommend thsm TO any ORE
MRS. E. NJ. HICKOK. l24 E. Lafayette
An.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

roll, Miss Edith Page superintendent
Of primary. Miss Helen Sherman;
superintendent Of intermediate. Mrs.
Lincoln Harlow; superintendent Of
junior department, Mrs. M. G. Fol-
som; superintendent of home depart
ment. Mrs. Fred Stone; organist,
Mrs. Grace Whitney; committee on
Sunday school extension. Richard
Lasselle. Mrs. Charles Hill, Horace
Hildreth, Miss Leora Stevens. Nathan
HYDE -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

France has forbidden the export of
gold or silver coin, French or for
eign. under penalty OF Imprisonment
OF from one month to two years and
a fine Of 100 to 5000 francs, or one
of those penalties alone. Besides.
the gold or silver will be confiscated.
as well as the means of transport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
ALBION

Mrs. Edgar Swears and Miss Err
vena Clark visited relatives in Au-
burn last week.
Weston Ames from Matinicus has
been visiting friends in town.
=, Mrs. Clarence Coffin from Waldo
boro is visiting in town for a few
days.
The officers Of the Odd Fellows and
Reoekah lodges were installed Mon
day night by officers from Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
ONE WEEKS EXPERIENCE

Roms. N. Y.-"I can highly recommend
Tie Anur3o Tablets 10 anyone suffering
with Kidney ailmants. bscisches and
rhsunaatic oonditionA In ons weeks No Of
Anan3e I Obtained gEsatcr rslif than in
many weeks with any othr remsdy and my
gsnsga health b better. II il real pleasure
b rsopEnmend Azmio bsosuss II /. %
worthy 81 psa;se."-MRS. MARY
AeNEuL. KiwrdslA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

and stronger than have fat In { good long
time. cannot say enough in praise
Anurie. Also DR.. Pieroe's Pleasant Pellet.
No fine for constipation and stomach
1ouhlA keep them in the house al tho
lime. would not Be without them and I
10 not fail to recommend DR.. Pieree's
medicines wfccever have tho ehancs."-
MRS ADDIE FREDERICK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

At the present time 120 of the Ger.
man potash mines have had to close
Tor lack of coal. and it is expected
that more mines will discontinue
operations. During October only %
per cent of the promised amount Of
coal was delivered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Anvella
Peacock was held from her late home
on the Marston road Thursday after
noon at 1.3o O'Clock, Rev. Herbert 8.
Dow officiating. The bearers were H. A.
Shepherd. Morrill, Totman. F. r. Green
leaf, Judson Parker. The interment
was in the Libby Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

There will be a business meeting Of
the Epworth League Of the Highland
avenue Methodist Episcopal church Fri
day evening at 7.30 o'clock at the par
sonage. All members and those inter-
ested are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
CHINA

Mrs. Hattie Jones Of vassalboro is at
work at B. c. Wentworth's.
Pastor W. F. Brown was a business
caller in Waterville recently.
Arthur Robbins was a Sunday visitor
at Bateman Wentworth's.
School closes at China village Jan, 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
Merrymestins Grange

Merrymesting Grange Of Bowdoin-
ham had q private installation Fri
day evening. with c. NJ. White Of
Augusta Installing officer, aids Mrs.
Emma Ferguson, Mrs Hortense
Cannon, Mrs. Ethel Hackett and Mrs.
Marjorie Henderson; There were III
present and a delicious oyster stew
was served. The entertainment con-
sisted Of singing and reading by Mrs.
Aiken. The officers installed were:
Master. w. H. Gould: overseer. Karl
latch; lecturer, Emily Rideout;
captain. Mrs. Edward Jack; treas
J, -. Albert Henderson: secretary,
! ence Small; steward, Clarence
{ 'sh: gatekeeper. Chester Jack:
2 ant steward. Eerl Blodgett: lady
slant steward. Edna Graves;
{ res, Helen Gould; Pomona. Gretch-
q. Hulse; Flora, Mrs. Lizzie Newton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

Ralph Warehouse who has been
visiting his mother. Mrs. Mabel Cor
don, and his sons. George and Ro-
land. has returned to Watertown,
Mass, where he is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

DR.. John McCusker Of Providence,
r. l., and Mrs. John Dixie Of Melrose,
Mass. were in the city Thursday in
attendance at the funeral Of the late
Or. F. w. Rafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

raj tributes by her sons and her
friends were numerous andbeauti-
full. Her loss will be keenly felt by
her two sons and their wives, also
her other relatives and her large
circle Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

The Woman's Mission Circle Of the
First Baptist church will hold their
annual meeting and election Of off,
GERS at the parsonage Friday after
noon at 230 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

Mrs. Charles Wight brought to this
Office Thursday a twig from lilac
bush on which there were real spring.
like looking buds. seemingly all ready
to burst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
The January meeting Of. the p

The January meeting Of the Pa
rent Teacher Association will be
held this <Friday) evening at the
High school building. Miss Florence
Hale will speak on the subject Of
teachers salaries. It is hoped that
there will be large attendance to
hear the facts in regard to its bear
ing on the nation, state and commun-
ity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

Mrs. Winnie Poland and grandson,
who have been passing a few days in
Wiscasset visiting the formers sister,
Mrs. F. A. Carleton. md family. have
returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

Augustine L. Rafter Of Boston.
Frank M. Rafter and Mrs. Clara
Smithwick Of Damariscotta were in
Gardiner Thursday to attend the
funeral of their brother, DR.. r. w.
Rafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

LIZ 1@C0'0 Anuf7c
Tablets (anti-uric-
acid) and they have
helped mo wonder
fully. Now I AZ,
feeling fine. Befo:. 3,
! commenced to tai >
them I had rheums
tism quite badly bu
it left mo afte1
taking tho 'Anuric
Tablets' and the
helped mo in other
ways. I feel better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

Talbot's teams have commenced haul
ing ice. 1t was found necessary to haul
some snow on Water street before the
laden teams could make the trip easily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

Kenneth W. Sutherland Of Saco was
a visitor in Gardiner Thursday in the
interests of Senator John p. Deering' 8
campaign for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
$5ooo00000 Rspressnts Thrift Of K
Of C..

The Knights of Columbus climbed
high on the ladder Of thrift according
kin. overseas director, who stated that
curing the year 1919 the Order had
headed the national doctrine of saving
to the reco d figure Of $500 COZ. 900. Of
this stupendouA amount several hun
resented by investments Of the national
BODY in Liberty and Victory bonds and
Savings Stamps.
Mr.. Larkin stated that the DAUGHTERS
iliary Of the Knights OF Coiumb{Is. had
taken a very prominent part in the
thrift campaign and had a total invest-
ment amounting to close on to $780, 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

An encouraging sign of the ~
tuai peaceful solution Of the lah''
troubles in England is the formati'a
OF nifty joint Industrial councils allen;
the lines of the Whitley report, an
twenty-four interim industrial con-
mittees, representing 3.50o,Ooc per
sons engaged in the industries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

$1.9S buys a 2 quart double alumni
mum boiler at Beans's Drug Store.
See adv.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININr
(Tabiets). 1t stops the Cough and Head
ache and works off the Cold. E. W
GROVES signature on each box. 30c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
Androscosein Pomona

Androscoeein Pomona
The annual meeting Of Androscog-
gin Pomona Grange was held on
Wednesday at Odd Fellows hall. Au-
burn, with a large attendance. ON
GERS were elected as follows: Fred M.
Nevens, New Gloucester, master;
Arthur Field, Lewiston. overseer; +.
S. Irish. Turner. lecturer: Elmer
Clark, Stevens Mills. steward; Harry
C. Crowley, Lewiston. assistant stew
ard: Mrs. Nellie Haskell, Auburn,
secretary; Ansel Briggs. Auburn,
treasurer; Laura Whitman, East Au-
burn, chaplain: M. =. Sanborn,
Wales, gatekeeper. The officers were
installed by Ernest Sanderson Of
Greene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
GARDINER

Mrs. Daisy Cation has been admit
ted to the Gardiner General hospital
for surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
Three YEARS WITHOUT HOPE
S'ey Of Sickness and Suffering with Final Return to Health
It WIN do you good to read n

No mauef now long nor how much you have
Cunereo. DO not give up hope. Do not decide
tneNe Z. no help for you. There is Make mn
your yeasd mind "a to get we'll You can. There is .
scm.9y N which you may place full reliance
as OLD mrs! Rozalia KAMA OF 80 Silver Street
New Britain. Conn. This is what she SAYS:
nad cramps for three years and thought
WOULD never b any better. could not eat
without distress. Slept with my mouth omen
ana could hardly breathe. No medicine helped
me- me. ! had catarrh Of the stomach. Now I
nave no cramps and am feeling well and
. neaaltny: l wish every suffering person would
Catarrh effects the mucous membranes IN
any organ or part. PE-RU-NA. BY regulating
me digestion and aiding elimination sends . ricl
returns. =
For coughs. colds. catarrh and catarrhal
rE-Ru-NA is recommended. II you are sick, d
=. Inc sooner you begin using DR.. Hartman's
tho sooner you may expect d be veil Nd strons
q your health, A bottle Of PH-RU-NA ID the az
to-take remedy, to have in the house. It Is 70
ventton and protection.
9o22 lyofYvhnra II HahlaA :. ,,r,,a 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

of the Christian associations. The
meetings are we'll attended and much
interest is shown,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

One person in so is a twin; one in
5000 is a triplet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

Yankee Division Veteran Dies
Bernard Terrio of Mexico. Me. d.
years Old, a veteran of the Yank1
DIVISION. died Wednesday at Bans
OF pneumonia. He was the son
Mr.. and Mrs. John Terrio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09

ana Clinton. After the installation
supper consisting Of oyster stea
cakes. pies and doughtnuts wa
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
What Neighbors Say

Maiden on the Hudson, N. Y.:-"I have
nken two boxes Of Dr.. Pierce's Anuric
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-09
Oranges.
Branch Mills Grange

In the story Of the Branch Mills
Grange election two omissions were
noted. Beatrice Worthing Is the new
steward and Dulcie Crommett = the
new lecturer.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1920-05-06
Rainy April

1t rained more days in April
than possibly any month in a
long time. The record shows that
of the thirty days of the month
il rained twenty-five. Not only
was the month of April a rainy
period, but it has been so since
last October, there having been
seventeen bottom sweeping tides
since the first of November. The
wet weather is greatly retarding
farm work and it seems corn
planting in the lowlands will be
deferred this year much later
than usual.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1920-05-06
A Serious Situation

The Times is compelled to come
out this week on half sheet ba.
sis, owing to the great paper
shortage which is now confront.
ing the country. We had new
supply ordered which should
have arrived in ample time for
this weeks issue, but which
could not be shipped as our job
Der was out of stock. However,
We have their assurance that as
soon as any more is on the mar
ket our order will be filed. I'm.
til such time the Times will be
forced to suspend publication
much as we regret to do so. The
shortage affects country papers
only at present as the dailies
generally keep a large supply
contracted for in advance.