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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22
England Has Short
Wheat Crop
Price of Bread Rising and Crop
is the Smallest Since Early
Days of War

London, Sept. 1S.-With bread sell
ing at 25c loaf and soon to be rails
ed 70 80 ana later perhaps to 35 cents,
England is harvesting this season the
smallest wheat crop since the early
days Of the war. Production OF bar
ley, on the other hand will show a ma
terial increase over that Of the last
few years.
The reasons for this state of af-
fairs, according TO Professor James
Long, well-known agricultural cX-
pert are government control and beer
The price OF wheat and oats is rcgulat-
ed, but no restrictions have been pIaC-
cd on that OF barley. AS the market
price of barley is exceptionally high,
farmers planted that grain instead Of
wheat ana oats.
Professor Long shows that since
1913 wheat has been reduced by 679,-
900 acres, or more than one-third Of
the present area, while oats, also an
important bread stuff, has fallen off by
$4,000 acres. "On the basis Of
wheat" he says, this means a loss
of bread grain equal to some 38,0OO.-
GOO bushels or sufficient to feed 1900
600 persons. 1t is a curious COmmen-
lary on the fact hat the barley crop
has considerably Increased, and that in
consequence beer has so far occu-
pied the position Of bread"
The country has fewer cattle than
in any ear since 1903, and $3.50, ,OOO
less sheep than the average of the 10
years from 1904 to 1913. The de
crease in cattle since last year is
more than 100000 head.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22
-eoryht back many of Tn

II Il superintendents at fancy sail
, ries.
I'VE WON'T bother the banks" says
Gill "Our workers are Willing 20
work without pay for long tiur."
That is admirable: but how long can
they live without pay? And when they
reed it, where will the pay como
from?
Leaders are assuring the men
naively that they need not worry, for
"mints for coming new communist
money are ready" But coming mon
ey Is a governmental function, and the
movement is supposed to keep CLEAR of
political complications. Ii such money
Is manufactured, moreover, it will be
not gold or silver, but paper. and ey-.
erybody knows how that has worked
In Russia, where 1t takes bales OF
banknotes to buy meal.
Investigators report that the work
men, however good their spirit ma,
be, have only 25 to so per cent Of
fciency, because 1.-THE men spend
great deal of time in Idle discussion
and conference on the general situa-
ton" Again. like Russia! ....
III thai communist experiment sue
cceds, Ii will be a miracle. ....
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22

Washington, Sept. 17.-The at
tempted violating Of the, American
consulate at Genoa, Italy, by work.
men displaying red flags who sought
to force the lowering of the American
flag during q workmen's funeral was
reported TO state department today.
Vice-consul Murphy refused and the
workmen finally left after eXpostulat-
ingS and insulting language.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22
GO TO THE RESCUE.
Don't Wait till It's Too IatC--FoI-
low the Example OF Sumter Gilt
iLcn.,
Rescue the aching back.

Rescue the aching back.
If it keeps on aching, trouble may
come. a>s.
Often it indicates kidney weak
ness. 2..'.
If you neglect the kidneys warn
ing, .....
Look out for urinary disorders. .' a
This Sumter citizen will show YOU
how to so TO the rescue.
Mrs. L. L. Gage, 207 w. Oakland
Avenue, says: "a short time ago /
Was troubled with pains in the small
OF my back. 1t felt as thou~h some
one were sticking pins and needles
INTO me. Headaches and dizzy
spells bothered me and specks seem-
ca to float before me. My kidneys
acted very irregulariy and I was in
bad shape. Doan's Kidney Pills had
been used ia our family for years, so
[ got some at DeLorme's Pharmacy.
l certainly must say Doan's positive
ly relieved me Of kidney trouble"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
DOans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Gage had. Foster MiIburn Co,
Mfgrs., Buffalo. n. Y.-Advt.-77.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22

TEACHERS-Fifty to one hundred rer
quests daily from all classes SOUTH
orn schools. If you want rural
work, graded, high school or prin-
cipalship, salary $75 to $3.50, write
us today for special enrolment.
Office. columbia, S. c., Richmond!
Va. &:ad Chattanooga, Tenn.
Southern Teachers Agency, Colum-
hia = - 4.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22
Quiet in. Coal District
Five Companies of Militia On
Guard

Birminsham, Ala, Sept. 1S.-The
pres"1ce of iiyv COMPANIES of militia
together with reports that the legis-
laturv plans the speedy consideration
of n bill providing for state commits
sion to Regulate the coal industry had
a quoting effect in the coal strike dis
triCt today. :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22

l!EMSTlTCHING and piceting at
tachment works on all sewing ma
chimes. Price $500. Personal
checks 10 cents extra. Lights Mail
Order House, Box l27, Birmingham.
Ala. -rg}
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22

10 protect it's reputation and it's hard
won rights by using its utmost in
huence to make sucl rebels respect
their own contracts, and thus respect
the rights of the employers and pub
lie
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-09-22

: superintendent at fancy SAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
STATE HOUSE
Governor Council A. NJ, Standard
Thursday, Aug

In making an observation for de-
cIination Of the needle on July %,
1920, Major Danforth, Chief Engineer
of the Maine Water Power Commits
sion, occupied the Burnt Hill triangu-
lation station of the U. S. Coast and
Geodetic Survey as established in
1868. 1t was found on investigation
that the flag pole on the State house
and the various church spires, the
aZimuths of which had been recorded,
had been rebuilt or relocated so that
only one remained as in 1868, the spire
of the Augusta Baptist church. The
azimuth of this spire was checked by
four readings on Polaris at about $50
P. NJ. July %, and it's position found
to be unchanged to within 80 seconds
of angle, the instrument used being a
Buff and Berger transit reading to
minutes. 1t is probable that tho posi-
ton of this spire remains as recorded
in 1868 to the nearest second of angle.
With the following data it will be
comparatively easy to place an in
strument in the true meridian, or to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
ADJUSTMENTS
"THE WESTERNERS"
BIG NOVEL AND
BIG PHOTOPLAY

Not all big books make big photo
plays, but in THE Westerners" by
Stewart Edward White. which will be
seen at the Colonial theatre this
afternoon and tonight, is presented a
story that reads we'll and that also has
| been transferred exceedingly we'll to
the screen. 1t is a Benjamin b.
Hampton production and as such
must stand as a real triumph in mo =
ton pictures.
Thousands Of people have read this
! virie story of the early pioneer days
Thousands of people who have seen
the screen version in other cities have
declared it to be, not only one of the
most effective motion picture plays
ever filmed, but also one of the great
est'from every point of view. In ad-
dition to all these facts, the play is
given by an all-star cast with such
famous people in it as Mildred Man
ming, Wilfred Lucas, Roy Stewart,
Rupert McKim. Graham Petite, Mary
Jane Irving and frankie Lee.
The first scene of The Western
with it's thrilling action: the last
scene, and those midway between the
first and last. keep up the same high
key. Back Of it all is the majestic
setting of the plains and the Black
Hills. In the foreground is delightful
humor and characters that make you
! love them or hate them as the case
may be. The love story is charming
and different.
AS the thousands of people who
have read the novel know, the locale
of The Westerners" is the Black
Hills, in the days of the gold rush,
when the white man broke his treaties
and forced his way into Pah sep pah,
the valhalla of the Sioux. The Custer
massacre followed and the white man
drove the Sioux from the Dakotas.
The picture is historically correct in
every detail. 1t is beautiful in scenic
effects. swift as lightning in drama,
with charming romance and
Astounding in little touches of pathos
and comedy. 1t has been produced
without regard to expense.
In addition to this six-reel feature.
today's program at the Colonial will
have a two-reel Lyons and Moran
comedy, Five Hundred or Bust" the
third episode Of Hidden Dangers"
and another Pathe Review with it's
remarkable news and slow-motion
views.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

determine the declination of the
needle:
Station Location
Latitude 44o 49, 1857, longitude
go Az S.53". About mile north OF
cemetery and l mile west Of Kenne-
bee River, IS meters east of an Ole
quarry. Two iron ring bolts "a feet
high are sos and 4.69 meters respec-
lively east of the station, a copper bolt
set in the ledge with a standard ref
erence mark O.153 meters north of the
station, an arrow on the reference
mark pointing to the station.
The recorded azinftIth of the Baptis,
church spire from this station is 314o
l. 44.6" (from the south) and the dis
lance 929.7 meters.
Supplementary azimuths were re-
corded as follows to the nearest min
ute: Congregational church spire
1880 So: base of flag pole on muster
field $50 15'. Defamation of needle
100 As w. Longitude shows station
to be All 39m SIS west of Greenwich
and the correction to be added tC
standard time 18th meridian to obtain
local mean time to be 20m SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

it was hung on lines in the attic.
Everything looked very clean.
There were no refrigerators for the
food, but there was large one in the
milk room for the butter and cream.
Kitchen was large and clean, con-
venently arranged and well supplied
with dishes. There was a large attic
which was very clean, and in good or
der, where bedding and other things
which were not in use were stored.
Closets and pantries clean and food
as properly cared for as is possible
without refrigerators.
Supplied with running water.
drainage through pipes running out
in hen yard. No bath rooms or flush
closets. Earth closets in shed, clean.
There is only one liquid fire ex-
tinguisher in the house. Rooms are
heated by hot water furnace.
Kitchen ceilings have been newly
whitewashed, two bedrooms papered
and whitewashed, another bedroom
floor painted. walls murescoed. furni
ture vanished. Sitting room floor
painted.
There should be at least one re-
frigerator in which to keep food:
O bath room and flush closets. More
iron beds and electric lights are need
ed. Lamps are dangerous when
handled by some Of the inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
Conditions at
SkOwhegan Town Farm

The State Board Of Charities and
Corrections speaks as follows of the
conditions at the Skowhegan town
farm:
Superintendent and matron, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mills. Experience, since
Nov 3, 1919 and four years at Carl
bou town farm. Salary, $4,000 pei
year. No other regular employee. A
neighbor helps when he is needed.
Last thorough inspection by a
member of the Board of Overseers OF
the Poor August. 1919.
Conditions Observed
The number of inmates are: Men
under so years of age. l; over GO, 4;
women under 60. 2: over so, /: total
8. Number apparently senile. 4;
feeble-minded, >: number blind. /:
partially sick in bed, 2 Largest num-
Der present ut any one time since the
previous inspection II; smallest. 5:
normal capacity, s.
The matron seems to have a nice
manner OF getting her own way with
out being too stern about it. There
was some reading matter, mostly
daily papers. Some of the relatives
OF the inmates visit at the farm. No
systematic assignment of work. In
mates help when they care to. No
absences. Bathing once a week. In
dividual towels. Separate drinking
cups, separation of sexes-travelers
and vargrants not welcome.
The buildings seemed to be in good
repair and the grounds were well
cared for. Everything outside looked
very well. The chairs were COM
Portable. and plenty of them. Silver
ware plated, plain dishes. oilcloth on
table. napkins. There was no vermin
in any Of the rooms. There was
more bedding than could be used so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

whom we expect, that Pressure Isle
and Aroostook County in general, are
beautiful. as well as enterprising
ones. The decorations will be in
charge of Griffin & Graham, profess
sional decorators of Lewiston.
On Tuesday, there will be a great
pageant parade planned to show the
history, industrial development and
present prosperity of Pressure Isle,
Aroostook County in general. The
chairman of this parade committee is
J. A. Riley. subcommittee consist
ing of about twenty five men and
women of the town are already work.
ing upon the plans for this parade.
At the close of the parade an adj
dress of welcome will be given by
Rev. G. NJ. Park, a pioneer of the
town, an historical address will be
delivered by Hon. Charles Daggett
and a poem written for the occasion
will be read by Miss Ida Folsom.
On Wednesday, will be Presque Isle
and State of Maine Day. Addresses
will be delivered by Gov. Carl Z. Mil
liken and several others of promi-
hence in State and National affairs.
On Thursday, the program will
have to do with agriculture the great
industry of Presque Isle and Aroos-
took county. The speaker of this
program are being arranged for by
county agent, John Scribner, and
while the exact program is not ready
for publication. there is assurance
that it will be an excellent one.
The celebration will close by spe-
cial demonstrations to be held in the
village on Friday evening. In addi-
ton to the centennial program the
Northern Maine Fair is preparing to
present the most ambitious program
that has ever been at an Aroostook
County Fair.
The invitation committee is send
ing out hundreds of Invitations to
every part of the country and every
thing indicates that the week of
September to 10 will be the best in
the history of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
Westbrook Man Seeks Pardon

Arthur Blouin of Westbrook, who
is serving a sentence Of not less than
two nor more than four years in the
States prison at Thomaston for as
sault and battery, has filed petition
for a pardon and hearing has been
ordered by the Governor and council
for Wednesday, August %, at 10
A. M.
Blouin in his petition states that
his father is i'll and he is needed at
home to assist in supporting the
family and that he has already serv-
ed a year, including the time that he
passed in the Cumberland county Jail
awaiting trial, which he claims is
sufficient punishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

services in the morning In the aft
ernon a big mass meeting will be
held at which some speakers of nat
ional reputation will give the address
The program committee is CORE
spending with several of the best
speakers in the country. and some
one will be selected. The committee
hopes to secure Prof. Chapman to di-
rect the musical part of the program
In the mean time local committee
has the matter in charge and is max
ing all possible arrangements.
On Monday. the whole town will be
decorated and an effort will be made
to show the thousands of visitors,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
WAYNE

Miss Nina Bradford of Newton,
Mass, is visiting in town.
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist
church will hold their annual fair and
sale Thursday afternoon and evening.
Aug. 5, at Grange hall. A musical
and literary entertainment will be
given in the evening.
The young people gave o fine en-
entertainment at the club house
Wednesday evening presenting the
play, Double Crossed"
Mrs. Amelia E. Whittier Of Somer-
vile. Mass. is the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. White
Mrs. Frances Wing. who has been at
York Beach. returned home Wednes-
day. accompanied by her sister. Lois
Downing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
Industrial Accident Hearings

The following hearings have been
ordered by the Industrial Accident
Commission: Walter Ames versus
Riverside Pulp Company and the
American Mutual Liability Insurance
Co., insurers; petition for award of
compensation; hearing set for Mon
day, August ., at p. M, standard
time, at the Office of the commission
at Augusta: before the full commits
sion; l.. L. Walton of Skowhegan for
the petitioner and John E. Nelson of
Augusta for the insurance company.
Raphael NORM versus the Andro-
scoggin &, kennebec Railway; petit
ton for award of compensation:
hearing set for Wednesday, August
II, at o A. M, standard time, in the
municipal court room at Lewiston:
William H. Newell of Lewiston attor-
ney for the railway company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
WARREN KERRIGAN
IN SECRET SERVICE
PHOTOPLAY

J. All the fans" enjoy j. Warren
Kerrigan. He is particularly good
when he is in a typical kerrigan play
and 1.-The Best Man" in which he will
be seen at the Colonial on Monday
is an attraction that fills all the de-
sires of lovers of the screen drama.
1t is a story Of the Federal secret
service in which Kerrigan has all
kinds of things to do. Not only is
there gripping main plot, but there
is mighty absorbing love story on
the side that will have it's appeal as
we'll as some of the lighter moments
Of the play.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
Provisional Program
Pressure Isle Centennial

Pressure Isle, Me, July 30--Presque
Isle centennial celebration will be
held beginning Sunday. Sept. and
ending Friday, September 10. These
dates are the same as those for the
Northern Aroostook Fair, which will
be held at the same time. The two
events will run together in several
ways.
On Sunday, September 5, the
churches will hold special centennial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
ReadfeId Grange

Readfield Grange held special
meeting Saturday evening. July "a,
with a good attendance The lecturer
presented an interesting program
Singing, "Juanita," "Old Black Joe"
and America the Beautiful; reading.
Ruth F. Hight; reading. Gladys NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
Company at Lincoln

Special Orders, No. 50, issued from
the Office of the adjutant general yes
terday, authorizes Robert P. Clark
to recruit company of infantry for
the National Guard with home sta
ton at Lincoln. G. F. Way, M. D., of
Lincoln. is designated to conduct the
physical examination of recruits for
the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

NHIeo III ACTON at SHdtedu" merry
This monument has been erected by
the family, friends and neighbors of
the deceased. Following a fervent,
eloquent prayer by Rev. Mr.. Moment,
Mr.. Kirkwood in addressing the gath
ering" of friends, paid just and de-
served tribute to the memory of
Howard Stevens to the brave, heroic
spirit that prompted his aid in the
righteous cause. even to the sacrifice
of young and promising life. Mr.
Kirkwood made strong appeal to the
community for the safe guarding of
this chosen spot. This sentiment
found worthy response by Mr.. Jo-
seph Underwood, who, also empha
sized its deep significance and all
for which this silent symbol stands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

A hog belonging to L. Jones, liv
on the Mississippi river above ColW
bus. Ky. fell into the water and v
carried 26 miles down stream heft
1t was caught at Hickman tax
ashore, and returned to Mr. jon
The hogs weight dropped from
pounds TO 240 pounds during the 10
swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

Cooper: piano solo. Doris Fish =
ing. Lillian Leighton; solo, Alice
Walker; reading, Leon T. Burr
marks. A w burroughs and O.
Crane of Winthrop Grange ard
Fremont Russell of Orono; VOC.
Alice Z. Walker: piano duet N..
Russell and Miss Fiske. s.az
Yankee Doodle" After the 81
tainment bountiful sUTpe"
served and social was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
Red
blood

Rich, red blood coursing through
your veins is a sure sign Of a good
digestion. Unless your stomach,
liver and other digestive organs arc
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 too
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's
Medicine occasionally, will purge
your system of impurities, and al.
low only nutritious elements to
enter the blood. 1t will keep your
liver active and you. will get the full
benefit of your food.
Keep a bottle of elf" alway,
on hand. 1t is absolutely harmless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31
FAYETTE

Howard Z. Stevens Monument Oed-
icated
The monument erected in memory
of Howard l.. Stevens was dedicated
on Sunday, July IS, at Mapleside
cemetery. An impressive service was
held, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Kirk
wood of Middletown, N. Y. and Rev.
Mr.. Moment Of Plainfeld, N. ].
Stevens was volunteer in Co. c.
1O3 regiment, Maine Infantry, and
was killed in action at Chateau
Thicrry July 20. 1918. He was buried
in United States cemetery, France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-31

2nuer all conditions,
and will help young
and old alike. It has
been a household rem
edy in many families
for three generations.
Your dealer sells il
for Soc a bottle. II you
have never tried it, get
a bottle today. "L.F."
Medicine Co., Portland,
Maine.
The Laclede blade., 1920-12-17
The New Price Levels

From the Hallmark head
quarters we are advised of price
reductions on canoes, plated and
filled and solid gold jewelry, as
we'll as some grades of watches.
This is the first price concession
we have had on jewelry lines,
and we are making the new
prices on all our goods.
AS usual, the Hallmark stores
lead in the good of the customers.
1t pays to buy Hallmark jewelry.
S. M. Strain, Hallmark jeweler.
Brookfeld.
The Laclede blade., 1920-12-17
Concert Friday Afternoon

The music to be given by the
male quartet and seven piece
saxophone orchestra under aus
pices of the Scottish Rite Free
Masonry will be at the opera
house on this Friday afternoon
instead of Saturday, as was an
nounced last week. The concert
begins at 200 oc clock.
The music will be of a high
class, very entertaining and of
an educational character. 1t is
for the public and all are
cordially invited to be present.
No admission will be charged
and no collection taken.
Remember the change in date,
Friday afternoon, December II,
at 2 o'clock. 1t is hoped as
many as can will come out and
enjoy this splendid music.