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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
BETTER EDUCATION
One Fundamental Need Of Country
How Best Obtained?

49," o~St oCediFeS.
A FEDERAL Department of Educa-
ton. headed by member of the
Presidents Cabinet. is advocated h,-
ninety per cent of the members Of a
special committee OF The NatianaI
economic League as one of the hest
means OF promoting education in this
country One of the purposes of this
department would be TO visit. advise
and report upon the educational
systems Of the United States so as
10 promote unity in effort and ideals.
and efficiency in operation.
The committee is made up Of lead
ing educators from all parts Of the
country. Among the members are
Paul H Hanus. professor of Peda-
gogy at Harvard University; David
Starr Jordan. chancellor emeritus
Of Stanford University: Kenneth
c. NJ Sills. president Of Bow
dom College; Payson Smith. Massa
chGsetts commissioner of Educat ton
William 7. Foster. president of Reed
Coilege5 and Robert z. Vinson. pres
ident of the University of Texas.
The committee has prepared a list
Of eleven questions covering the
most fundamental problems of i'm
mediate importance on the subject
Two of these deal with vocational
education The first: Should voca-
tional education be provided in all
school systems for pupils fourteen
years of age and older?" is favored
by sixty-eight members of the com
mittee and opposed by twelve. The
second: Should all schools, whether
avowedly vocational or not. aim to
prepare students for the proper use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
Bad Compilations
Peeled Oft At Home

The girl with the poor complexion
complains. I have n touch IN my
cheeks am Sallow and = sight, and
only my makeup saves me
Now as matter Of fact. more
women spoil their good looks than an
prove them with cosmetics The
practice certainly is unnecessary, now
that the virtues of ordinary uercol-
ICED wax as a beautifle- have become
known. IL has been found that the
wax ras wonderful absorbent powers.
1t causes the faded or discolored scarf
skin TO fake off IN minute. almost I'M
perceotible particles, 50 gently. grad
ually. as 10 cause no inconvenience at
all. In this way the old complexion
is actually removed-likewise all fine
lines. freckles. pimpies. blotches. moth
patches and other surface defects. a
new complexion appears clear.
smooth. youthful. healthy-hUed skin
such as no rouge powder or cream
can produce. NercoliZed wax, 10 be
rad az any drug store in convenient
size package. ~ applied like cold
cream and allowed to remain on over
night-A8y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04

Follies. On the authority OF James
Montgomery Flagg she has the
worlds most cameo-nke profile
In addition TO her rare beauty. Miss
Murray is a dancer Of extraordinary
ability and grace She was a head
liner in vaudeville for several years
Lately. however. she has been de-
voting her time and attention %
moving pictures exclusively and has
starred in insenue and dramatic
roles
David Powell. 9 Welshnlan, stands
OF. as one Of the suaveSt and most
oeconair actors OF the screen He
began his dramatic career with Sir
BeerGonm Tree and since coming TO
this country ne has appeared in some
u the biggest Paramount-Artcraft
pictures supporting Billie Burke
Elsie Ferguson, Irene Castle and
others.
George Fitznaurice has risen
rapidly as director and now stan Is
az the top of the profession. though
On with the Dance" Is the first pro-
ducJion released under his name
N On with the Dance. Miss Mur-
ray plays the role Of an immigran,
girl from Russia She celebrates her
first glimpse OF the Statue Of Liberty
by staging a wild dance in the steer
age OF an ocean liner. And later IS
the petted prctC=e Of a millionaire.
she fits about in a gay cabaret is
the famous masked dancer" As
the heroine Of tbs picture. she has
the role Of a pleasure-Ioving girl
suddenly beSe1 with all manner IF
temptations. falling. and finally re-
deeming herself and securing happi-
ness in the end
New ideas in bizarre dance COS
tunes are shown for the first time by
Miss Murray IN her Characterization
Of Sonia One II the most striking
ones is q ballet dress which combines
al the fads OF the DAY. The long
tight basque effect is accomplished
oy brpad. plain panel down the
front Of the waist. which stops a . the
sides. Tiny stra ps go over the Shout
ders and become wider 10 make a
narrow panel down the back. on her
hands and arms Miss MURRAY waa =
mi5tens Of glitCeT:ng spangles and the
effect IS enhanced by The fact Aat
the material has q broad stripe Of
dull silver on ground OF paier tones.
The ladies' viii appreciate this one
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
Rain Stopping the Fires

Forest Commissioner Forrest H.
Colby. who is on duty al the Office at
the State House during Deputy Com
missioner Violette's absence in Aroos-
took county directing The forest fire
hghtlng forces. has received well
come piece OF news, in the shape OF
the following telegram from Warden
J. N. Brown. dated Eagle Lake:
1t Is raining here and the danger
OF fires is over for the present"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
Mary Miles Minter
In New PLAY

Mary Miles Minter. daintiest IF all
= reen and stage stars. will ne al the
colonial theatre Saturday in another
Of those tip-top Realar, productions.
II - called Jenny Be Goo" and it IS
one Of the most human and interest
ing plays yet seen at the theatre
Miss Minter has a role Of a cnmpeu-
ing type. and. always winsome. she
wiil nc found more charming than
ever as Jenny. the orphan-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04

experience or satisfactory trade
knowledge vino satisfactorily COM
piete the summer courses which are
best suited 10 give them an al round
training. viii be certified 10 teach
some units for the succeeding year
The renewal q this certificate for the
second year VIII be contingent upon
the completion o. another years WORK
Z. q summer school O. Of tie passing
Of satisfactory examination Gradu-
ares without previous teaching ex-
perierce IN manual training may
qualify the 6-S- year for positions as
assistants
No aid viii De allowedeny town tor
the school year 1se8-eI for manual
training courses taught by teachers
who are rot certified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
ADJUSTMENTS
ALL AUGUSTA
SAYS ION WITH
THE DANCE"

Augusta people know how to dance
They are among the best dancers IN
the eastern part Of the country but
while they say ''on with the dance.
they are not saying il in the same
way as it is characterized in the play
ON with the Dance" which opens a
two-days' engagement al the Opera
house this afternoon.
OF all the famous motion picture
plays that Manager George Appleby
has brought TO Augusta, there has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
State House Chat

The poem I'm Dreaming at the
head Of the Maine Gossip department
this morning was recently received
By Governor Milliken from G r
Fearabay. II. D. OF Charlestown. (2s)
Mass. Box Io6. being ore Of the num-
erous tributes to native State COM
ing from ali over the country.
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been none that has created greater
stir in the big cities than this won
derful Paramount-Artcraft produc-
ton directed by George F'itzmauricc.
Beautiful Mae Murray is the star u
the production and she is given the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04

Guilford: Albert II. Kinds. Portland:
Charles Q Wood. Camden; Parker p.
Burleigh. HouIton.
Justice OF the peace-Frank /.
ATerin, Old Town; Manchester Bowie.
Portland; Frank L. HeGnett. Dan
forth and William H Smith. Stove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04

most capable kind Of support by
David Powell.
Miss Murray is another Of those
young actresses vino have risen from
the ranks 70 staTdom- She was a hit
in the 1915 edition Of the Ziegfeld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
Subject: Christ's Second Coming Near
Millions Now Living Will Never Die

You are invited to HEAR FIRST, THEN JUDGE You will
appreciate and love your Bible than ever before after
you shall have heard Nh. Macmillan.
has message from THE BOOK that will gladden. every
honest heart message that will be assistul every man
and who desires to be better citizen and better
Christian. ,raaa,-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04

Is it not strange that nearly all the persecution Of Chris
an for the past centuries has brethren
Like Saul OF Tarsu they thou ght they die God service Mat
have changed greatly during the past century, but perse
cuon still practiced along different ne-ostracism SLAM
der boycottng
1t is significant fact, widely commented upon by thinking
people, that the principal objections the timely Bible
sages, being delivered by such Nj Macmillan comes
from OF those prominent religious leaders. and
that practically all OF the ISLANDERS and nisreprese
tations be traced directly such prominent regons
We indeed glad that this part Of Maine singuary
from this class OF Christians ~ but you who read this
have been preudced by such ISLANDERS brehren any
where urge lay aside such preuces en- Sunday
evening and join the crowd the City Hail. Halowel
and there hear the wonderful lecture by A. H Macmillan
New York City This lecture will begin promptly at P NJ
Sunday June 6. NO ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED
AND NO COLLECTION WILL BE LIFTED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
SKY LAW" ADVERTISE
MENT

Application having been made to the
Banking Department by the following
named company TO be licensed as a
Dealer in Securities under provisions of
Chap. -. Sec II to q, OF the Revised
Statutes. as amended. legal notice is
hereby given and any person may, with
In two weeks from the date Of this
publication file objection TO the proposei
registration with the Banking Depart
ment.
Name Business Address
Royal Duke Oil Com
pany, 31s-fs Burton Bldg,
Fort Worth, Texas
FRANK l. PALMER
Bank Commissioner.
Augusta. Ne, June ), 1a2A
fnldfe
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Red
blood

Rich, red blood coursing through
your veins is a sure sign of a gooo
digestion. Unless your stomach,
liver and other digestive organs are
working promptly and thoroughly,
the blood cannot assimilate all the
nourishment from your food; your
energy and vitality are not renewed
. Eat all you want, only avoid toe
much pastry and rich foods, but be
sure to take plenty Of time. to chew
slowly and we'll. Chewing is the
first part Of the process Of digestion
A teaspoonful Of "L.F." Atwood'e
Medicine occasionally, viii purge
YOUR system of impurities, and al.
low only nutritious elements to
enter the blood. It will keep your
liver active and you. win get the full
benefit Of your food.
Keep a bottle of 'I.F." Away.
on hand. It is absolutely harmless,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04

unQer ali ConCitlonS,
and will help young
and old alike. 1t has
been . household rem
edy in many families
for three generations.
Your dealer sells it
for Soc a bottle. If yo1
have never tried it, get
. bottle today, "L.F."
Medicine Co, Portland,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04
Your Hard Working Heart
By Lee H. Smith, M. D.

nerves NO one S-----> --V--
colds or catarrh Who 1s
plenty of red blood corPaSls
and a good digestion. Cs'aHn
in all its forms is S,agnarN
of the blood. Intro3-ce puf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-04

! decision was rendered Thursday
BY The Public Utilities Commission
II the matter OF me accident which
took place az Bangs Siding, near
Norri6gewoca. May Is last. which re-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-03-10
ST. IOHNSBURY CENTER

Mrs. George Newell and son, Gra-
ham, of st. Johnsbury, visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cortis Berry,
Thursday.
Rob Shaw has sold his place to
Mrs. Shaw's father, Sherburne Lang,
Of Lyndonville.
The Center; school wishes to en-
press their thanks to the people for
their help in paying for their viciro-
la.
Francis Lewis, Harvey Powers,
Milton Miller and Marion Johnston
have been awarded their progress
pins in Palmer Method writing. Ber-
tina Mooney has been awarded the I'm
provement certificates by the Palmer
Method, Boston, Mass.
Dwight Simpson who has been at
home here returned to his work at
Greenfield, Mass, Friday morning.
The w C T U will meet at the
home of Mrs. M. G. Upper Tuesday
afternoon March 8.
William Pease who has been sick
with pneumonia died last Tuesday.
The body will be placed in the tomb
with burial at Island Pond later.
Mrs. Herbert Coates was taken Sc
riously ill Friday night with appendi-
citis. She was taken to Brightlook
hospital and an operation performed
at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Roberts who
have spent the winter with a daugh-
ter in Burlington returned home
day, March They will board with
Mrs Lula Baker a few days before
going to housekeeping.
George Shorey will spend this week
with his sister, Miss Mary Shorey at
St. Johnsbuly.
The school of the upper grades will
not be in session for a few days on
account of the illness of their teach
er, Miss Eta Folsom.
Mrs. Herbert Coates is recovering
from an operation of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T f Wheaton are
storing their goods at Miss Matte
Hills. They expect to go to Detroit,
Mich, about March Is for an indefi-
mite stay if Mr.. Wheaton secures
work.
Mabel Gray spent a part of last
week with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. w Gray.
Mrs. Courtney who has been help
ing Mrs. L. W Gray during her ILL
ness has returned to her sons at Lyn-
donville.
Miss Lila Sherburne of st. Johns
bury was an over Sunday guest Of
Miss Charlotte Stiles.
Tho infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennie Twombley who has been
quite sick is reported better today
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-03-10
LUXEMBOURG

Miss Clara Nichols of st. Johns
bury came from an overnight visit
with her grandparents, MI. and Mrs.
A. ID. Nichols, and to attend Miss
Smiths party on Friday evening, re-
turning to her work at the Ideal Res
taurant on Saturday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dodge of Pet
elboro, N. H., are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Wilbur Ball and other relatives
in the village. Their many friends are
always glad to welcome them to Lun-
enburg.
Mrs. Prude Woods of Pond Hill
was reminded that she had birthday
on Sunday the Goth when she receiv-
ed gifts of flowers and linen from her
daughter, Miss Claire and other St.
Johnsbuly friends.
Mrs. Lottie Hartshorn Guilmette
died on Monday morning after long
illness. She leaves her husband,
Philip Guilmette, II children, the
youngest only one year old, her moth
er, Mrs. Jennie Hartshorn, and sever
al brothers and sisters.
The fourth entertainment of the
Community course was given on Sat-
urday evening when De Juc, the
Wizard, assisted by MI. Sunberg,
gave one of the most pleasing enter
tainmcnts ever staged in this place.
Miss Josephine Lougec of St.
Johnsbury was the weekend guest
of her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Lougee
at Wilbur Balls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh Pond are the
happy parents of a daughter born to
them on the 9th.
Howard w. r. C. had a capacity
crowd at their Washington social at
G. A. II. hall on the evening of the
23d. A program of appropriate re-
citations was given and games of va
rious sorts made the rest of the eve
ming pleasant.
Ira Carpenter and son, Alton have
purchased the Herbert l.. Dodge farm
in the West Neighbolhood from Muir
ray Dodge of North Troy. The Car
penter's do not plan to remove to the
Dodge place permanently but ex-
poet still to be at home at the old
home farm where their friends always
find welcome.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-03-10
SUTTON

Mrs. Julia E. Ball passed away
Friday evening, Feb. 81, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Watson.
Julia Peck Ball was born in Lyn-
don, Jan. g., 1876, the daughter of
Orville and Charlotte (Potter) Peck.
In 1866 she was married to Silas P.
Ball of this town and came to the
Ball farm to live and this has been
her home ever since. Two daughters
were born to them, Mrs. George Cor
don and Mrs. Eber Watson, both of
Sutton.
Mrs. Ball was quiet, home-loving
woman, devoted to her family and
untiring in her efforts to make and
keep the home happy. She was very
hospitable as all who have been to
her home can testify.
Mrs. Ball was member of the
Baptist church, the ladies' aid and
also of the Red Cross society.
Since the death of Mr.. Ball in
January Of 1916, Mrs. Ball has kept
the home, but part of the time she
has spent with her daughter, Mrs.
Watson. She has been in poor health
for number of years, but two
weeks ago she was taken worse and
came to Mrs. Watson's home where
she has been most tendcrly cared for
by Mr.. and Mrs. Watson.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at the home of E. L. Wat,
son, Rev. George Chambers officiat-
ing, and the burial was in the family
lot in the village cemetery.
There were many beautiful flowers
which told plainly of. the esteem in
which she was held and also express
sed the sympathy of the many friends
for the beloved daughters.
Besides the two daughters she leav-
cs to mourn one sister, Mrs. Mary
Wheatlcy, of East Brookfeld, and
one brother, c. w. Peck of this town.
F. r. Whipple died very suddenly
Feb. %. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at the church.
The Ladies' Aid served dinner at
their hall town meeting day. Over
SIG was added to the treasury.
Mrs. Fred Berry passed away Tues
day after several weeks illness of
grippe and pneumonia. Funeral SER
vices were held Friday afternoon.
Mrs. E. l.. Watson was in St.
Johnsbuly Thursday to see her aunt,
Mrs. L. C. Potter, who is ill.
Mrs. Franklin Berry is sick with
the grippe.
Charley Treeto Of East Burke is
saving wood for Ralph Tulnbull.
Rev. George Chambers was in st.
Johnsbuly Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-03-10
WHEELOCK

The worst storm in the remem-
brance of anyone living. here now
came last Friday night and ragged all
day Saturday, blocking all the roads.
The mail out of the village failed to
go out because of the storm. No eff
fort was made Saturday to break the
roads except H. J. Mathewson drove
his team through Saturday afternoon.
Sunday force of men shoveled
through the drifts. Monday the road
machine from Sheffield came down
the river road with four horses and
at this village four more horses were
put on, and eight horses scraped the
road through to Lyndon.
Town meeting Tuesday passed off
without much friction. Nearly all
officers are new except those who had
been elected for three years. J. P.
Rock moderator; Alex Dwyer, town
clerk; Geo. Roberts, treasurer; Guy
Dresser school director; H H. Hoff-
man lister; Alfred Hudson, select.
man; Geo. Lord, overseer Of the poor;
J. P. Rock, collector. The ladies
cleared nearly $18 for the dinner.
Last Tuesday evening the farmers
held meeting at the town hall to
talk over the plan to buy the Ply
mouth creamery and convert it into
a cooperative creamery.
J. B. Ripley of Windsor was al
business visitor here last week.
Three more new cases of the
humps this week.
Miss Kelleys demonstration which
was to have been held last Thursday
has been postponed until March 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Dean of st.
Johnsbury visited his parents, Mr.. I
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-03-10

The Willing Workers met at the
"Club House" last Wednesday at
tCrnoon.
Roland Spencer from st. Johnsbuly
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Bert Street
cr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred nashney, Mr..
and Wesley Humphrey, Mr.. and
and Mrs. Charles Ball were at the
Hollow Friday afternoon to attend
the burial Of Mrs. Wesley Chappell
who passed away at her home in Bar
ton from pneumonia following in
fluenza:
Miss Floy Gibson is home from two
weeks vacation from her school in
Lyndon.
Willie Edmunds, Bessie Warner
and Alvah Freeto have been home
from the Institute the past week.
Mrs. James Gallagher has been
confined to the house the past week
with the prevailing distemper.
Mrs. Mary Hubbard returned
Thursday from Lyndonville where
she was called week ago by the
death Of Mrs. Fred Taylor.
Mrs. Garnet Cass is very sick with
pneumonia and her mother from Wy
oming has been sent for. Mr.. Cass
is better. Mrs. James Cass, il. and
a trained nurse are caring for her.
Howard Gorham has been suffering
with earache for several days but is
better at this writing.
Miss Alice Taylor has been quite
sick with grippe. John Pierce is
gaining quite fast from her serious
illness from pneumonia.
The Ladies' Aid from the Metho-
dist church will meet at the Club
Building next Wednesday.
Harvey Horner is quite sick with
the prevailing distemper.
Oliver Jenness was in st. Johns
bury Center Thursday to visit his
daughter, Mrs. Roy Brooks.
Oliver Jenness was in St. Johns
bury Center Thursday to visit his
daughter, Mrs. Roy Brooks.
Myrtle Sullivan came home We'd
ne ,day from her work in Burlington
suffering with an abcess in her
throat.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-03-10
EAST BURKE
Mrs. George burlington is in L,

Mrs. George burlington is in Lyn-
nnville caring for her daughter, Mrs
Annie Lang. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
burlington are keeping house for her
during her absence.
The Ladies' Aid social held Tues
day night was well attended and
quite a sum was realized.
Miss Bertha Welch has been at
her home in Lyndonville for a few
days with the pripp.
Little Glenna Sentabar is i'll with
the prevailing distemper. T
Mrs. Isiah Mathers has returned
home after caring for the sick ones at
John FLYERS.
Walter Hunting of Lennoxville, P.
O., was a recent visitor at J. c. Lu-
cia's.
Rev. and Mrs. J. Q. Angel spent
the day Friday at Lyndon Corner,
with her cousin, Mrs. Walter Quinn
by.
r. A. Eggleston has been quite
poorly for several weeks from the cf-'
fects of serious operation perform
cd about Is months ago.
Mrs. Perley Harris was recent
visitor at the home of her cousin,
Mrs. Edwin Daniels in Lyndonvillc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-03-10
FUNERAL OF MRS. DAY

The funeral OF Mrs. Harry VI. Day
was held at hcr home on Boynton
Avenue Monday morning at II
O'Clock. Rev. DR. F. A. Poole otliciat-
ing. The friends from Lunenbur,s
who had planned to attend could not
reach here on account Of the storm,
but the st JohnSbury friends attend
ed. also Il number OF the members of
the Eastern Star, Of which Mrs. Day
had been member. There was Il pro-
fusion of beautiful foral tributes. The
bearers were Charles G. Braley, J.
H. Brooks. c. NJ. Berry and Dan 7.
Gilman and the cntombment was at
Mt Pleasant cemetery. Burial will be
in the family lot al Luncnburg in the
spring.