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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
The Profiteer's Best Friend
Campers Weekly

NappeE " eeklyb
Commenting on the letter Of an
Oklahoma farmer who attended a
Government farmers sale" OF har-
nesses at Fort Sill, only to discover
the harness was sold in lots of fifty,
j. c. Leonard, an Iowa farmer, writes
to ask why instead of letting acres
of harness leather and sole leather
decay and rot in Government store
houses, the Government does not give
the consumer the benefit of it. Also
why sales of harness, saddles. shoveIs
and trench tools are not made direct
TO the consumer instead of to groups
of profiteer buyers.
The Government while conducting
"a war on .profteering," has for FIVE
years allowed the profiteers to double
their fortunes. Even after the war
it has been strangely mindful and
tender of them as if they were public
benefactors. The Government finally
did permit certain stores to be sold to
the public, after pressure was
brought. but for the most part bill
lions OF dollars worth of material
paid for by the people has either
been allowed to go to ruin, or has
been sold back at song to the very
men who sold it originally at double
or quadruple the price to the Gov
eminent: or has been carried off the
market and out of the hands Of the
consumer. that the business of our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
Why Not Publicity If Not Punish
ment?

Government manipulation Of mar
kets is not 20 be sought as a pana-
cea and its ability to prevent profit
eering is open TO very serious ques-
ton II is well within its province
and powers, however, TO obtain ac-
curate information respecting the ac-
tual cost of each and all the pro-
cesses through which a necessity OF
life must pass from producer to con-
sumner. and having such information
to make it public. that al least the
finger Of scorn may be pointed a;
the profiteers if the hand of the law
may not reach them.
An instance Of what might De done
may be found in the fact that one o!
the largest of the concerns making
mems collars makes inventory that
its machinery. buildings and real es-
tate are worth less than FIVE million
dollars. its good will' eighteen mil
lions and it is paying dividends on d
capital of twenty-five millions. This
serves to explain the cause for the
high prices We are paying for col
lars and would not Sem to leave. a
that, much of the graft in the re.
tailer's hands
While the mouth pieces of the Ad
miuistration in Washington have
/ been making much ado about reduc
ing prices. and all that, why hav.
they not found time TO deal with ;
few big fellows evidently responsible
for much of the trouble? Is it be
. cause they think it safer. once in {
while, to make trouble for one Skin.
nedumquix for selling a dollar UNI
brella for two dollars? Perhaps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07

entail hardship on the public is a
secondary consideration, but must
nevertheless be taken into account.
The indiscriminate cash bonus is
opposed by the National Association
OF Manufactures who declare that
the majority Of the soldiers are not in
favor of it. It was the sense OF
speakers before the recent meeting
OF the association that those who
had been disabled should receive
most generous treatment and that
others should appear before district
boards and prove their right to ''ad-
justed compensation" in order to re-
ceiye Federal aid.
Harvey's Weekly approves the sug-
gestion that a referendum Of the
American Legion be taken on the
bonus question, provided the ques-
ton is put in the right way. Colone
Harvey then proceeds 10 put it as
follows:
We should like to know the choice
Of the Legion between a flat-rate
bonus to ali its members, whether
they need il or not, and, on the 9TH
err hand, decent care and rehabilita-
ton for the wounded and disabled
soldiers. and decent pay for those
who remain in the active service.
the result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07

senator for his able rescue of the
State during his governorship from
vicious corporation control. and his
too narrow vision on our information
al necessities. The fact that in these
circumstances more than a third OF
the party protested against this lat
ter view should strengthen the sup
port Of the Republican majority in
the Senate"
Mr.. Hoover. in ascribing his very
considerable support to a desire on
the part of Californians TO protest
against Senator Johnson's attitude
toward the League, may be unduly
modest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
Editors Letter Box
The Universaiist Church and th,
lntsrehurch World Movement

tntSFCHufch WoPlo movement
In excluding the Universalist church
from participation in the Interchurch
Movement this organization has forced
upon the Cniversalist church a new de-
Tense OF its position and a campaign
OF UNCONVENTIONAL activity. When the
1nterchurch Movement was projected,
the trustees of the Universalist GEN
eral Convention, unanimously endorsed
it and appointed a committee to repre-
sent the denomination in the council of
the Interchurch organization Later
the Universalist church was informed
by those at the head of the movement
that the Cniversalist committee would
not be recognized. as the universalist
church was excluded from all co-epera-
ton. The Universalist church, there
fore. is not out of the Interchurch
movement because it was unwilling to
so in. 1t is out of it, in spite OF its ex-
pressed desire to cooperate. In short
because it was denied admission.
The minister of the Winthrop Street
Cniversalist church of Augusta. in no
spirit OF antagonism or even Of criti-
cism. certainly not to divide the influence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
A Sure Way To
End Dandruff

There is one sure way that has
never failed to remove dandruff at
once. and that is to dissolve it. then
you destroy it entirely. To do this,
just get about four ounces of plain.
common liquid arvon from any drug
store Ohis is all you will need,
apply it at night when retiring: use
enough to moisten the scalp and rub
1t in gently with the finger tips.
BY morning. most if not all. of
your dandruff will be gone, and three
or four more application will COM
pletely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace of it. no
matter how much dandruff you may
have,
You will find all itching and dig
ging Of the scalp will stop instantly,
and your hair will be fluffy, lustrous.
glossy. silken and soft. and look ard
feel hundred times better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
A Safe and Speedy
Rheumatism Remedy
That Offers Two Weeks Treat
ment to Any Sufferer on
Money Back Plan

Be fair to yourself. you sufferers IT..
rheumatism, no matter what form , o
from your druggist a package OF HII
ma. the guaranteed prescription.
the entire bottle, and il you don t1:ms
il has given you quick and sai!S'H'"'-
relief, say so, and you can have w.
money back.
Isn't that a fair Offer
Then start the Rheuma treatment ~
day. It's a reputable physicians pr.
scription. altogether different from rem
edies usually prescrioed-free from ""'
cotics. and perfectly harmless. 10,
RheuMa acts on the kidneys and Eee.p,
to force the uric acid from the sWo"'u.
joints and other lodging places 20
should please you in day and MAJ
you hopeful and happy in week -
money refunded.
Rheuma has released from suGerihs
rheumatic victims who thought nothNH
would give relief. II should do as lAu. Il
for you-it seldom fails. Bowdit,I
Webster Co. will supply YOU and guar
antee money back II not satisfied, -AaN'
mavT-1c-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07

should be considered Of primary IL
portance Let the man whose Loyalty
is to the dollar stand aside. while TIE
man whose loyalty is 10 the flag. come
10 the 'front.'" said Senator john N,
Thurston.
Then. there must be COURAGE OF
CONVICTION. Augusta and erery
other community needs men who are
willing to stand for the right. in op2os-
ton to all the seeming power .: tie
forces that MAKE for wrong.
God give US men. A time Ike tbs
demands
Strong minds. great hearts and ready
hands
Men who can stand before a derasogue
And damn his tree Che-ous f2;;ereS
without winking;
Tall men: sun-crowned, who I've a1o'e
the fog
In public duty and in private thinking
And finally FAITH AND PRIZE IN
AUGUSTA Unless man believes
thoroughly in his town. he cannot serve
it as he should. Lincoln said y Ike
to see man proud of his town. aal |
like 10 see a man SO live that his ;oT"
will be proud of him The Split Q!
pride and loyalty 70 Athens ''ate
Athens the greatest city In history
That same spirit IS required - MAKE
Augusta city with 4 bright I-.are
The Chamber of Commerce : al 3rsSn.-
cation for expressing love o: ci.E
The times are waiting for men va
shall serve and not merely iaGu'Te-
strive and not merely Investigate GIVE
TO their age and their kind not 50 1'Ita
learning in bulk, as wisdom II action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
Men with Vision-Men Of Action

by w. Pnlilp SnallS.
Behind every business there is the
thought and energy of a man, and be-
hind every magnificent city there exists
some group of men with vision" TIC
select such group Of men as directors
of the Chamber Of Commerce. is the
present opportunity and responsibility OF
the members. who, through this organi.
cation. expect to plan and to achieve
the larger and the better things for Au-
gusta. What should tie the Fundamental
considerations in this selection?
First, willing SERVICE and SACRI-
FICE. The building of Augusta today
requires work. and then more work
This requires time as well as energy,
and often times the sacrifice of personal
affairs. Theodore Roosevelt said The
law of WORTHY LIVING is not full
by SACRIFICE, when only thereby can
SERVICE be rendered. In America to-
day all our people are summoned TO
service and sacrifice-all of US who give
service and stand ready for sacrifice,
are the torch bearers"
Again. willingness and ability to CO.
OPERATE. There are many who talk
cooperation. who are least willing to
cooperate. Not only work is required.
but work with others. Without team
work, no great thing can be accom-
plished in a community, and the ability
to play the game" to act as a men,
Der of the big community team. and TO
make the sacrifice hit" if necessary
these are essential qualities OF leader
ship. AS Kipling so well put it:
ut amt the guns nor armament, nor
the army as a whole
But the everlastin' team work Of every
bloomin' SOUL"
IMPARTIALITY is another requisite
qualification This requires the ability
TO be absolutely just and unbiased upon
every question of public concern. No
man should be placed in the position as
a community leader. who might be sus-
pected of using his position for the ad-
vancement OF either his business, po-
litical. religious or any other personal
interests. A community that caters
either to one group or another for the
purpose of gaining support in commuai-
ty activities. is inaugurating a policy
which will lead to ultimate failure. No
group should expect to be recognized as
a group in community work. And in
the selection Of community leaders, the
ability and trustworthiness OF the man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
Beer,


christian Science Monitor)
Nothing could be more false than
the assertion. made a million times,
that beer, as the nation knows it. is
not intoxicating. 1t is not only in
toxicating. but has made more in
ebriates in America than hard liquor,
because il has educated untold thou
sands to seek stimulants who never
would have begun on whiskey. The
police station. the police court. the
hospital and asylum. AMI the re-
formatory records of the nation. and
of large part Of all the world. ut
terly disprove the assertion that beer
is a harmless beverage. The very
fact that it seems to contain only an
insignificant and innocent percentage
of alcohol makes it a more insidious
social danger than the distilled in
toxieant, which, as a rule. is re-
pellant to the smell and abhorrent to
the taste of the normal man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
SHE WON'T LOOK
OLD AND SHABBY
diamond Dyes" Make Faded Ap.
pareI Bright, CoIorful and New

Don't worry about perfect results
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new, rich, fadeless color ia
and fabric, whether it be wool, silk
linen, cotton or mixed goods
dresses. blouses, stockings, skirts
children's coats, feathers, draperies
coverings.
The Direction Book with each
package tells SO plainly how to dia-
mond dye over any color that you can
not make a mistake.
To match any material. have drug
gist show you Diamond Dye" Color
Card.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07

The paper shortage is likely to reduce
the number of notes to be sent by the
Wilson Administration 70 the Mexica an
government. 1t is, therefore. not an un.
mixed disaster.-Los Angeles Times.
This sounds like the drowning man
and the straw. They say the note
shortage was what caused the revo-
luton. The Mexicans were using
EN- to light their cigarettes and the
supply ran out, so they put on the
revolution to get some more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
Mexican Matters.

When those supposedly wise await
Information respecting the Mexican
situation-the Senate is said to be
withholding confirmation of Nor
Ganthau until il may hear from the
Fall committee-it would seem well
10 hold conclusions in abeyance.
This, however. does not apply to the
predicamen, OF President Carranza.
II is reasonably assured that his
career approach the end. though
the method Of the endin. is scarcely
creditable 10 Mexico.
Certain OF the authorities in
Washington are taking credit for
causing the downfall q the Mexican
president though they will probably
not assume any responsibility for its
being done by force OF arms, the
ta-baric means employed in Mexico
since history began. 1t is said that
when Secretary Lansing and Sena-
tor Fall were endeavorins to bring
about better conditions in the rela =
lions between this and that country,
an effort interrupted by President
Wilson. peremptorily, the Senate
prepared 10 investigate Mexico. au-
tnorizIng the committee on Foreign
Relations TO do this and appointing
Senator Fall as chairman OF the sub
committee with this in charge.
Following that, it appears there
arose considerable apprehension
among the more intelligent and
friendly leaders III Mexico as to
whether this might not mean inter
veniion. They became. il is said
convinced that there would, soon be-
an end OF piffling. Indeed, Senator
Fan himself, is reported 10 have in
formed friends in Mexico that it was
the hope of his committee that the
Mexican people themselves should
set UP a governemnt capable Of full
filling its international and domestic
responsibilities. This is what is be.
ing done, some are saying. Let us
hope so.
There are few issues before this
country more perplexing or which
are capable Of producing more mis-
chief than are our Mexican relations
Our attitude toward them will have
very great influence on our future re-
lations not only with Mexico but with
all Latin America. We have need OF
what Mexico is able TO sell US, es-
pecially her oil. a disposition or
her part to favor other nations il
this respect at our expense and seri-
GUS detriment would be a prolific
source OF trouble. On the other HAND
for Us TO yield TO selfish interests II
this country the shaping of our Mexi-
can policy would lead no man know:
whittier but assuredly into disreputs
with all OF South America with
which it is very desirable that oul
relations should be Of the best. 1t i.
gratifying to learn that Chairman
Fall is widely acquainted with yer,
many of those prominent in Mexican
affairs and commands their conf
depre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07

Of the local churches in the common
task laid upon all, feels that the time
has come TO set forth and set out
sQuare,y and decisively the particular
and definite reason for its existence
and the mission which it undertakes in
the world For the next several Sun
days there will be presented series OF
sermons TO Sc. forth the claim Of the
Uniyersaiist to be a Christian church
and therefore entitled to courtesy by all
others who claim like honor.
A. FRANCIS WALCH.
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Partisan Sage Surprises ard De-
iiehts-It Positively Does Not
Change the Natural Color Of the
Hair

Here is good news for all men and
women whose hair is faded. dry.
streaked and scragg!y-is falling out
badly. and whose scalps are covered
with dandrCT and itch like mad.
Your druggist can now supply YOU
with the genuine Partisan sage QiQuid
form. which is guaranteed 10 quickly
and safely abolish every sign Of dan
druf, stop itching scalp. cheek fallin g
hair and promote a new growth, or
money refunded.
Thousands can testify TO the excellent
results from its use; some who feared
becoming hairless now glory in their
abundant hair. while others who suf-
fered for years with dandruff and itch
ing head got clean. healthy scalp after
Just few days use Of this simple home
treatment.
No matter whether bothered with fall
ing hair matted, stringy hair. dandrufr
or itching scalp, try Partisan sage.-yOu
will not be disappointed. It's scien,i-
tic preparation that supplies hair neefs,
The first application should make your
hair and scalp look and feel 100 per cent
better. II you want thick, lustrous hair
and lots OF it. try Partisan sage. Don't
delay-begin tonight. A little attention
now helps insure abundant hair for
TO cnr1s-A6y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
RHEUMATISM
NOW RELIEVED
WITHOUT MEDICINE
Mon~~ R..L Ie +. En-.
Money Back II Il Fails

No one knows better how futile n,edi.
eines are in treating rheumatism, neuritis,
lumbazo. eczema and skin eruptions than
those who suffer from these ailments
As everybody kpows. the only sure relief
ever known has been the Hot Sulphur
Springs. Not everybody could afford this
luxury and consequently thousands have
suffered agonizins pains for years without
But here, at last, in SULFLUID you
have positive relief. ]. r. Lebanon, Ter
ainsl Barber Shops. Broadway and I2nd
ST.. New York, writes: 81 am extremely
glad to notify you that the SULFLUiD
rheumatism. Before using Il was
troubled with distressing pains IN the leg,
scarcely able to move about I am riad
to safe that this has been entirely eiimi.
mated n
B. F. Eschbaeher, Weilsvil,e. Ohio. .avs:
Il want to praise God for giving knovledse
70 man to place Hot Sulphur Springs IN
the homes Of those who suffer from rheu-
matism. I have used your baths and am
wonderfully improved"
SULFLUID is not . medicine, Il .
sulphur in solution. the same 4, fnund in
Hot Sulphur Springs. Il 3 used = o
hath in your own bathroom A few treas-
ments and all pains are gone. II is posi-
lively harmless. II It fails to relieve Won.
tell rs and We viii refund your money.
Ask for the SULFLUID booklet.
2&6le hY Bowditch-Webstsr Co..
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Federal Control Of Maine Waters.

(Waterville Sentlnel)
BY putting Maine waters under
federal control. the State will lose
its control almost entirely. for while
State and vested rights are 10 be
respected. the final appeal will al
ways be to federal officials and
courts and the new commission will
have the final decision in every in
stance This means that il the com
mission decides that Massachusetts,
needs power more than Maine. the
Bay State will get all it wants. No
community blessed with good power
can develop that power for its own
benefit without federal consent and
regulation, and if some federal
official so desired he could decide the
government should have the power
for its own use and the community
would have none.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07

Don't Hide Them With Veil; Re.
move Them With Otnine-Doubit
Strength.

This preparation for the removal
Of freckles is usually so successful
in removing freckles and giving a
clear. beautiful complexion that it is
sold under guarantee to refund the
money if il fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil; get an ounce of Othine and re-
move. them. Even the first few ap-
plications should show wonderful
improvement, some Of the lighter
freckles vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine: it is this
that is sold on the money-back
guarautee.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
Two Aspects Of Soldier Bonus

Soldier bonus legislation ran
aground in the House when last
weeks caucus broke up in a dis
agreement, and House leaders ap-
pear to have lost interest in the bill
and to be in no hurry to pull it or the
rocks. The disagreement arose over
the question Of where to get approx
imately two billion dollars to pay
the cash bonus, provided that plan
should be adopted. Various schemes
for raising the money were presented
and abandoned and various opinions
on the relative desirability of the
cash bonus to other forms Of SOL
der relief were voiced As having
originated among the soldiers them
selves. The result Of the caucus was
an agreement to disagree and to
postpone action for the present.
Providing for the disabled and
needy ex-service mems immediate
relief and giving to every man who
wore the uniform gratuity in rec
ignition Of what he did Of service to
his country are two different things.
OF the necessity and the duty Of the
former there Is no question: the only
difficulty is the means to adopt to Sc
cure the funds and tho best methods
Of administering it In the latter
shere IL q serious danger Of govern
mental extxav1Gance- Of which the
nation has already had . surfeit-
, and Of misplaced benevolence toward
ex-sefvice men. The fact that the
1n1a4nG. Of tho money for this would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07

Clerks in Washington before the
war, 37,90s; when the war ended,
1900 today. S100.194. How eIo-
quent Congress becomes advising US
TO be acknowledgements Post
Standard.
What are they doing Boston
Transcript.
Increasing the paper shortage by
sending out propaganda telling the
rest Of US what to do and how to do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-07
Friday, May z. 1920.

You can rest assured that the poor
man who thus envies and hates the
rich man, the arrogant rich man who
looks down upon and disresards his
duty toward the poor man, would
each commit the faults of the other
it fortune placed him in the position
Of the other-Theodere Roosevelt.
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General~Pershing lassoing alligac-
ors in Panama. is probably having
Just as good 4 time as il he were
making speeches trying to lasso the
nomination.
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Better Plant a Garden.

There is nothing to warrant the
fear of a food shortage. When comes
the harvest time there will be enough
and to spare.-Portsmouth Chroni-
Gle.
With farmers everywhere calling
for help with winter lingering in
the lap of spring over a greater part
of. the country. we fear a wish on
the part of the esteemed Chronicle
was father to the thought it ex-
presses. All signs now point to a
serious food shortage, serious. that
is. when compared with what is
possible under normal conditions.
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Could a good union man watch a
twenty six inning baseball game with
pleasure knowing that the players
were not getting time-and "a half
for overtime?-The Sun and New
York Herald.
A lot depends on whether they are
watching strikes and walk-outs or
strike -outs and walks, with the score
To