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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERAID TUESDAY AUGUST IT, 1920

from that port from 1913 to 1919. inclu- sive.
 The bureau of markets, United states department of agriculture, is authority for the following official statement: Nearly S0,000,00O pounds of raisins were exported from Malaga, Spain. to the United States during the first six months of 1920, quantity that exceeds the total raisin exports from that port for the seven-year period. 191s-s1s, in- elusive.
 Practically the entire 1919 raisin stocks have been exhausted and there are no stocks on hand. The new crop will be on the market between August 20 and 25. The American consul re- ports that there is prospect of increased production. The raistp growers are looking for a continuation of the great demand for raisins in the United States"
 The department does not venture a statement as to why the phenomenal increase in the United States demand, or a statement as to what use the S0.O00 000 pounds of raisins were put
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17

was lined with motor cars all laden with merry-makers, most of whom trooped right into Dreamland dance hall So, 1t could have may way, would order rain every afternoon"
 Mir. Hill was not indulging in a wild flight of the imagination. either, for crowds thronged Dreamland from early till late last night, and a fair-szel crowd was always in the water at Nep- tune beach. This will be the greatest attendance record on the years busi- ness any similar park in a city this size has, ever enjoyed" idr. Hill pre- dicted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17
ALCAZAR OFFERS
 MOON MADNESS"

A story of the desert with all tho atmosphere of the desert and it's peo- ples is being shown at the Alcazar. Moon Madness Is a play that is dis tinctive in it's variety of scene and ac- ton. Beginning in the desert with the experiences of a girl of the Nomadic Bedouins, it shifts to all the culture of blase Paris. In Paris the girl of the Bedouin tribe becomes model. and her experiences are all that are to be expected from any similar set of circumstances like experiences wouiA not happen to one in a thousand. It is. however, this strangeness of pl2r that lends entertainment. It Is the ah- sence of the every day idea that di- verts.
 Edith Storey is entirely natural as the leading feminine character. She is supported by an excellent caste. Also worthy of notice are the settings, which must have been difficult to se- cure, and some fine photography.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17
K ATHERINE M'DONALD
 NOW AT TRIANON

The photo public .s fortunate in hav- ing the opportunity to see Katherine Mcdonald in The Notorious Miss Lisle" at the Trianon. It is a superb offering. In it the beautiful English actress does some splendid acting. helped by one of those stories that is certain to appeal to lovers of the dra- matic.
 The narrative of The Notorious Miss Lisle" is of the soulstirring kind. It is the story of woman at Bay. The notorious Miss Lisle becomes Hoto- rious in a divorce suit. in which she is named as the correspondent. Miss Lisle is beautiful and attractive and is easily used as scapegoat. Suspi- cion is only too natural where beau tiful woman is concerned. It is here that the real interest and unfolding of the story begins There is an unex- pected climax.
 This is one of the many and pop- ular society dramas The scenes are laid among elaborate settings that ars entirely up to the standard of it's theme of wealth and luxury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17
Beer Advocates Win

Topeka, Kans., August 16-Retut from the recent Kansas statewide pri- mary announced today by the secretary of state. show that J. B. Willard, demo- crat, and former mayor of Topeka, who advocated beer and light wines in his campaig won the nomination for con- gress in the First district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17
RAISIN IMPORTS
 ARE TREMENDOUS

Washington. August 16.-(Special.)- Although home brewing" is said to be in little favor throughout the United States the fact remains that during the first six months of this year the United States imported from Malaga. Spain, more raisins than were exported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17
GREAT CROWDS AT
 EDGEWOOD PARK

Every time it rains. it helps our busi- ness.'' said Hugh Hill. as he sorted out the greenbacks in the counting room at Edgewood park. Things were cooled off just right last night, and the road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-17
GOMPERS ID TAKE
 STUMP ACTIVELY
 FOR DEMOCRATS
importation of Raisins Dur ing Past Year Greater Than for Previous
 Six Years
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age Herald
 500 Davidson Buildins

Washington. August 16.-(SpecfaI)-- Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. will take the stump for the democratic pres
 dential ticket. Furthermore. he will
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25

If you change your address, do not notify the carrier boy-report your new address to the office.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25
AMI MERlCAN MERCHANT
 SHIPPING,

At the end of the fiscal year June 30, 1920, the total American registered enrolled and licensed ship ping, according to the returns of the bureau of navigation, department of commerce, consisted of 2S,1S2 ves- sels of 16,324O13 gross tons, com pared with 27,513 vessels of 12,907,- 300 gross tons on June 30, 1919. Of the years increase nearly 90 per cent consists of seagoing ships of 1000 gross tons or over built at public expense and owned by the United States shipping board, which increased by 64S ships of 3,075 ,925 gross tons during the war, standing 1880 ships of 6,9O3,12S gross tons on June 30, 1920.
 At that date the total American documented fleet consisted of S,103 steam vessels of 1S,466,400 gross tons, 4,030 sail vessels( including rigged barges) of 1,272,160 gross tons, 4,S91 unrigged barges (mainly harbor and inland) of 1,176,604 gross tons, 19,71O motor vessels .Gnclud- ing a few large ones) of 357,O37 gross tons, and AS documented canal boats of 51,752 gross tons.
 On June 30, 1920 of the total fleet 5,95S vessels of 9,92S,595 gross tons were registered for foreign trade, compared with 5,OS2 of 6,669,- 726 gross tons on June 30, 1919, the
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25
SENATOR HARDING AND THE
 LABOR VOTE.

Senator Harding found in his mail Burton, of Columbus. assuring the candidate that organized labor will be with the Republicans this year. MT Burton is a member of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. He wrote:
 "We know that Sam Gompers is a radical Democrat and that no plank in the Republican platform would elicit a good word from him. You can rest assured that the working men who were Republicans in the past, while some of them made. a mistake four years ago, are Republi- cans now and will not repeat the error committed in 1916 Organized policy nor of the League of Nations fad The Democratic party through misrepresentation managed to hood. wink labor at one time, but the hood wink is worn threadbare, and they can now see where they stand.
 What the true labor leaders want today is fairness and justice. and believe your doctrine is correct. Your actions in the senate have been fair to all labor bodies. If Governor Cox depends on organized labor to elect him, he has my sym pathy, for he can call himself a beaten man now. You can rest as, sured that the iron, steel, and tin workers of the United States will not fail, and other organizations will not fall down on the job"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25

years increase thus being almost wholly in foreign-trade ships.
 Tonnage enrolled and licensed for the coasting trade numbered 22,- PA vessels of 6,395,41S gross tons. compared with 22,4S1 of 6,2S7,574 on June 30. 1919.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25
GIVEV KILLED IN WRECK

ALLENTOWN Pa, Oct. 25 (by As sociated Press) ).-Five- persons in two families were killed last night when a Lehigh Valley Transit Company car crashed into an automobile near Quakertown
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25
AMERICAN BALLOON
 LEADING IN AIR RACE

CHICAGO, Oct. 25 (by Associated Press Reports from several of the seven balloons which left Birming- ham. Ala, Saturday in the interna- tional race, indicate that the Amer ly leading. with all drifting nOrthWard toward the Great Lakes and Canada.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25

Graham Bread fresh every day at the City Bakery.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25

Best coffee in town served at the City Bakery.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-25

Yama Yama masquerade Hallo- We'en.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Kora Will Do Honors
To Imp. POtentate

Kora Temple Order of the Mystic
Shrine is making elaborate plans for
the reception and meeting on Mon
day evening. Nov. s. in honor of the
official visitation of Imperial Potent
ate Ellis l. Garretson of Tacoma,
Washington. Notices were issued to
the members Tuesday and a big at
tendance is expected.
= Announcement of the official visi-
tation was made only a few days
ago. 1t was short notice for Illus
trious Potentate E. L. Watkins of
Portland, but he got busy on the job
a nd now plans are outlined for a
rousing meeting. Not only will the
Maine Shriners respond generously,
but many out of State Shriners are
expected to be present.
The Imperial Potentate win be met
at the Dewitt House by Kora Patrol
and a band. heading a procession Of
shriners. The line will form on Sa-
battus and Main street in front of the
Temple and will proceed to the De-
Witt and escort the Imperial Poten-
tate and his suite TO the Temple
The Temple will open at 4 o'clock
for the election of candidates and
routine business. The opening cere-
mony will be at 80: reception to the
Imperial Potentate at and grand
ceremonial at $50.
At 6 O'Clock the traditional banquet
will be served. special attention be-
ing given to the personal comfort
and service of all mobiles and the ban
quet will continue until all are fed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

the same hour the Halloweli seat sale
win~open at Quinn's Pharmacy and
for Gardiner patrons at Shorey's
Pharmacy. The Augusta sale will be
transferred Friday to Fletcher's Drug
Store. opening at 9 A. NJ.
The two attractions are among the
best of the seasons Offering. The
first is the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira Players of twenty artists with
coming Monday evening, Nov. Sth.
and the second is the Nov. 18th dou-
BILE bill of Joy Night" in which the
Merry Rondoliers." a famous West
ern musical novelty company. and
the Garner Jubilee Co. said to be the
best negro singing organization be-
fore the public, will be the features.
At the city hall sale there will be
six ticket windows where reserved
seat tickets can be obtained. The
sale Of tickets will be limited to eight
for each night to one person.
Waiting in line for the sale to open
will be absolutely unnecessary and 1t
will be Of NO advantage for patrons
to arrive at city hall earlier than
O'clock Promptly at that time the
doors OF the hall will be opened and
as patrons enter they can draw by
lot, numbered cards, the numbeCon
each card designating the ticket WIN
dow and the patrons place in line at
same. The last person to enter the
hall stands as good an opportunity
as the first This drawing will not
take over FIVE minutes and the ticket
sale will begin Immediately after the
numbers are drawn.
This fair and impartial method. the
most satisfactory yet devised, has
been adopted by nearly all of the
large lyceum courses in the country.
The inconvenience to patrons is SO
trivial that it is not worthy of con-
sideration when the value and enjoy
ment OF the entertainments are con-
sidered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
F|ERY,ITCHY skin.
QUICKLY SOOTHED
WITH SULPHUR

Mentho Sulphur. pleasant cream,
will soothe and heal skin that is ir-
ritated or broken out with eczema;
that is covered with ugly rash or
pimples, or is rough or dry Nothing
subdues fiery skin eruptions so
quickly. says a noted skin specialist.
The moment this sulphur prepare
ton is applied the itching stops and
after two or three applications, the
eczema is gone and the skin is de-
lightfully clear and smooth. Sulphur
is so precious as a skin remedy be-
cause it destroys the parasites that
cause the burning, itching or disfig-
urement, Mentho- Sulphur always
heals eczema right up.
A small jar of Mentho- Sulphur
may be had at any good drug store
Aus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Given by Nurses at the Nurses
Home a Delightful Affair

The nurses in the training school
at the Augusta General hospital held
a very enjoyable Halloween party
on Monday evening at the Nurses
Home the rooms of which were
decorated with streamers, jack-o'-
lanterns and pumpkins in Hal
lowe'en style. The evening was
passed in games and dancing and all
had delightful time. Refresh
ments of cider, doughnuts and ap-
pies were served.
Many novel Halloween costumes
were worn on the occasion, and
among them the following were no.
ticed: Ghost. Mrs. Parsons: tulip,
Miss Esther Viles: Bohemian girl.
Miss Donaldson; spiders. Miss Lena
Peaslee and Miss Annie Mclaughlin:
moon. Miss Princella Shepard: witch,
Miss Elizabeth S. Pendleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
HELEN YORKE NOW
OUT OF DANGER

All Augusta people will be glad to
know that the report in yesterdays
Journal stating that Helen Yorke had
sufficiently recovered from her recent
accidental poisoning to leave the
Knickerbocker hospital in New York
has been confirmed by a letter just
received. by the advertising depart
ment of the Journal from Miss Yorkc
herself. The letter was sent from
Winter Hill where Miss Yorke is
now living and states that she is
planning to spend the month of
November in the country to regain
her former physical condition and
control of her nerves after her recent
terrible experience. She writes that
her voice is not impaired or weaken
ed in any way and that after a
months rest she expects to resume
her concert work. She wishes the
Journal to announce that she expects
to give her song recital. which was
scheduled for Oct. 81, sometime dur
ing the second week in December.
The Journal is now arranging a
definite date for Miss Yorke, notice
of which will be given just as soon
as arrangements have been COM
pleted..-
Those who have already purcha sed
tickets for Miss Yorke's recital are
advised to hold them. as they will be
good for whatever date is finally
selected for the concert While Of
course money will be promptly re-
funded for returned tickets, vet
nothing is to be gained by SO doing.
for even if some unforeseen obstacle
should prevent Miss Yorke appearing
here all money would be Immediately
returned to ticket holders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Cat Tales.

Some one had just told cat story,
when another fellow was reminded Of
one and spake thusly:
I'VE had bought an old house and
were putting it into better and more
comfortable condition. A cat was left
there over night to look after the
mice situation. We went to the house
the next day but could find no cat.
although we could hear the most pitt
full wailings and scratchings and
humping about, apparently in the
wall of the room.
Now. had just painted and
papered that room-but what did
that matter, If the cat was there inn
prisoned and would in time suffer and
starve to death? So I tackled the
wall, beginning where the sounds
were loudest and working along until
had poked holes between every set
of studding on that side of the room.
And still the cat kept jumping about
and beseeching US to release him.
Having opened up all the avenues
of escape that appeared, we didn't
know what to do next. A sideboard
stood against one side of the room.
the adjoining wall. An idea opened
the drawer Of the sideboard and out
jumped Thomas. That pesky critter
had apparently made his way into the
lower apartment and the door had
become closed. His jumping about
was his attempt to get into the
drawer above in attempting his es-
cape. and the contact of the piece Of
furniture with the wall carried the
sounds apparently into the wall.
TT wasn't the same cat, but
another one of ours, had an expert
ence that didn't seem to please it any
too well. We were packing our goods
and the cat, somewhat lazy perhaps,
tucked himself away in some burlap
laid over a large easy chair for COW
ering and proceeded to and accom-
plished the deed of sewing on the COW
ering, with Mr.. Cat inside. The
notice he gave Of his predicament was
very noticeable and ne was in due
time released. / then had most Of
that work to do all over-but that
didn't seem to phase the cat at all. In
fact, think he could have made the
journey with the furniture without
much discomfort to him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Biddeford Girl a
Suicide at Lewiston

Lewiston, Me-, Nov. 3-Miss Alice
NJ. Patten. aged q. of Biddeford,
committed suicide here by hanging
herself with the cord of her bathrobe
TO the head of her bed in the Dewitt
hotel, where she had registered Mon
day evening under the name of
Frances Harvey of Biddeford. The
tragedy was discovered at 40 P. NJ.
Tuesday. after repeated calls at her
room ELECTED no response and the
door was forced.
The mother. Mrs. Dehetre of Bid
deford, a brother, VIM. NJ. Patten of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
City School Ma'ams
EniOy Social Party

Many of the teachers of the Gram
mar schools Of the city were pleas
antIy entertained. on Tuesday eve
ming at a Halloween party. by Mrs.
Leon o. Williams at her home on II
South Belfast avenue. The rooms
were prettily decorated on the pre-
vailing colors orange and black.
with an abundance of paper cats.
witches. pumpkins and other articles
indicative of Halloween on display.
Various games appropriate to the
occasion were enjoyed. a special
event of the evening being a pro-
fessional fortune teller who occupied
a weirdly decorated tent and who
gave each Of the guests present a
ten-minute reading.
A delicious luncheon was served. a
leading feature of which were the
fancy caps of all different descrip-
tons which each guest found at her
plate and donned before eating.
Throughout the evening there was
music of different kinds.
Among the guests were: !. The
Misses Anna w. Weston, Lydia
Bradstreet, Bessie Weston. Ruby
Halves. Georgia McClench, Florence
McKenney, Ada Edgecomb. Ger
trude waldron, Gladys Bolton. Doro-
thy King, Grace Thomas, Ella Hodg-
kins. Laura Colwell. Leota Munsey,
Ruth Robinson. Adelaide Sargent,
Marion Stanley, Dorothy Foggarty,
Mildred Lake. Edith Straw. Ruby
Eaton. Martha Tucker. Marian Crit
fin. Katharine Tracy. Elizabeth Luf-
kin, Fannie Putnam. Beatrice Wood
bury, Gladys Miller. Edith Tetreault,
Eva Libby, and Mesdames III. l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
SIDNEY

NORTH-Donald W.. little son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Graves, passed
his fifth birthday on Oct. Is. When
asked by his mama in the morning
what he wanted for his birthday, re-
piled: Il just want the flag hung out"
The ladies of the Farm Bureau held
a meeting at the Grange hall Tues
day. The County demonstration. Miss
Helen Clark, accompanied by Miss
Whitcomb were present and instruct
ed the ladies in the art of millinery,
the result being six very pretty hats
being made at great saving in
price. Twenty members were present.
Sandwiches, salads, cake and coffee
were served at noon. The next meet
ing of the Ladies' Farm Bureau will
be held at the Grange hall, Nov. 80.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Fred Greed Thursday afternoon. Nov.
4, to complete the articles which are
being made for q fair which will be
held soon. The date will be anneunc-
ed later.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Benson have
moved into Sam COTS house.
Mrs. Cora Bird of South Boston ar
rived Sunday at the home of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Bean.
Mr.. Machalski has gone to Water
VILE, where he has employment at
the car shops. He will move his fam
lily there very soon.
Elmer Hamlen was a guest of his
brother, George. at Lewiston from
Tuesday until Saturday.
Frank Abbott will start for Florida
Thursday to pass the winter.
F. f. Blake is taking hunting trip
in the big woods of northern Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Tracy and
daughter. Alta, and Lena Emery, of
st. Adams, were weekend guests at
w p. Lyons.
Lora Field is with Jennie Bracket
for an indefinite period.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Goodwin Of Cor
NTH were Sunday and Monday guests
at W. p. Lyons. ~ f.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Davenport and
Mr. and Mrs. Merton Drummond took
an auto trip Sunday to Bangor and
Belfast.
Mrs. Maude Field was a caller Sun
day at Jennie Brackets.
Frank Parker and Miss Ella Allen
CO Portland were united in marriage
Saturday afternoon. Oct. 80, by Rev.
Albert Leach at his home in Vassal-
boro.
About fifty members of Martha
Washington Chapter. Q. E. S., were
guests Saturday evening Of White
Rose Chapter. the decorations were ap-
propriate to Halloween and ghosts
ushered the guests to the hall, while
jack O. lanterns lighted the dark cor
ners and stairways. A supper OF
baked beans, cold meats. salads,
cakes. pumpkin pies. pickles, apples
and coffee was served to s.. each
guest finding a.souvenir of black
cat" besides his plate. A royal good
time was enjoyed by all present.
wEST-Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ben
SON of. the Pond road are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a
son, born to them Tuesday forenoon,
Nov 3 The mother and son are do
ing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

It appeared in the Augusta Civic
Survey that the st. Augustine French
Catholic school has only seven
grades This is mistake. 1t has
eight grades. The pupils in the
eighth grade are: Laurent Laflamme
RENT Liable, Henri Lahaye. Emilio
Lambert. Joseph Fortier, Emile Pou-
lin, Marie Jeanne Lagacee, Irene
Lambert. Annie Pepin. Regina Pei
letter. Genoria Theberge. Florence
Bilodeau and Louise Anna Gagnon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
WlNSL0W

The Sebasticook Literary Club held
its regular meeting at the Winslow
Library, Tuesday afternoon. Eleven
members and two guests. Mrs. Harry
H. Dunbar and Mrs. F. Sherman at
tended. In the absence of the president
and vice president, Mrs. Carrie How
ard presided. Current events were
given. Mrs. Mary Day was the teach
er for the meeting. The League of
Nations. the first eight articles were
discussed. The Club will hold its next
meeting Monday afternoon. Nov. Is.
There will be a Thanksgiving roll call
Mrs. Charlotte Norton is the teacher.
the League of Nations. articles to
10 will be studied.
Mrs. Edward Brann is the guest of
relatives at Fredericton. y. E.
The regular meeting OF the Winsiow
Grange will be held Friday evening
at the hall.
Miss Doris Mcclellan of Waterviile
was recent guest OF Mrs. w. ]. Web
Der.
Miss Anna Fitch of Leeds was guest
Tuesday of Miss Clara Flye.
The prize winners at the whist party
held at the Taconnet Club House.
Tuesday evening were: Ladies, first,
Mrs. Charles Wheeler; second. Mrs.
Thomas Underwood; third. Mrs. H. o.
Woodford: men, first. Ralph Mahen;
second. Frank King; third. Cecil
knight. 1t was announced that nov
city whist party will be held next Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Ernest Gibbs was the first wo-
man in town to vote for President
The annual meeting and contest of
the Boys and Girls Clubs will be
held at Augusta, Nov. II and Is. There
will be a reception at the Blaine
Mansion, Nov. l., The Governor plans
to meet the Clubs. In the evening,
Drew r. Harthon. principal of Coburn
Institute. Wateryille. viii give an il
Illustrated lecture at the City hall.
The Ladies Sewing Circle held an
all-day session Wednesday at the
Congregational church parlors. An ex-
cellent scalloped and pastry dinner
was served at noon to 50. The dinner
committee comprised. Mrs. B. d. Pat
terson and Mrs. H. II. Britton. The
time was passed in working on aprons
and also for an apron social and en-
tertainment, the Circle will hold at
the Church parlors Wednesday even
ing, Nov. 10. with an entertainment
and refreshments. The next dinner
committee comprises Mrs. Forest E.
Reynolds and Mrs. Ernest Gibbs.