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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Ono Feature Of the Return to Nor.
maley.

macy.
Long Island farmers are said to be
refusing to dig their potatoes because
the price offered for them is lower
than they deem right. 1t is not ex-
actly clear whether right" in this in
stance means price sufficient to
cover the cost of seed. fertilizer,
planting, care and harvesting and to
yield fair margin of profit per bush
ell; or whether the farmers are hold
ing out for war prices and post war
prices, expecting them to continue in
definitely.
II the former be the case, the
farmer is entitled to demand a rea-
sonable compensation for his labor
and his risk and should get it. So
should everybody else who does
things calculated to contribute to the
sum total Of the worlds goods. If
the latter alternative be the one
which is responsible for the alleged
refusal of the farmers to harvest their
crops, they must be classed with the
other profiteers and they must have
their lesson.
Farmers are of course not to be
singled out for an object lesson.
They are no worse-and no better
than anybody else who holds his pro-
duct out on the public in order to
keep the price up.
from all over the country come re-
ports Of the greatest crops in our en-
tire agricultural history. Now if. as
a nation. we do not insist on the pre-
vention of deliberate waste or holding
of these crops, we do not deserve such
a bounty from Nature and Natures
God. In the return to normalcy it is
inevitable that some of those who
have been enjoying huge profits
that all Of them who have profited
unduly should get hurt.
Probably milk will not again sell
for five cents a quart nor eggs for II
cents a dozen, but between the old
prices and the present prohibitive
ones is a price which is fair and rea-
sonable and to which public sentiment
should insist on returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
County Agents Aid Coop" Concern.

Cooperative farmers associations in
the Nothern and Western States, who's.
organization was promoted BY county
agents, last year effected a saving to m.
members OF S5.43+,ooo, according to re-.
ports made to the States Relations Serv.
ice, United States Department of Aer;.
culture. The governing principle in all
activities on the part OF county agent.
sharing in cooperation movements has
been not to act as the direct business
agent of the farmer or an Organized
group but TO assist farmers in dete,n,;r.
ing what form of local organization is d..
sirable and TO secure expert Assistance.
when available, in organization methods
The county agent also helps guard m.
community against overorganization and
wherever practicable advocates the ,..
OF existing agencies. The cooperat;v. a.
sociatons which the country agents have
helped form have had to do both wit,
production and distribution and iucIud.
cooperative grain elevators creamer,.s
and livestock selling associations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Found Out What Allied Him

Blly's mother had bought some 'Pi
tarts for company. and when B:l!y 'p
them he said to his mother: Il Fave :"
funny feeling in my stomach, l '''
know whether / am thirsty OF nansi'
His mother said, Take a drink Of "''''
after which he said. NO, that isn't "
still feel that way" Nhereupon
mother gave him one CT the taTS' .
after eating it he said, That wa
mother l was hungry"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
His Drawing Powers

"Can you draw" an applicant ~.
private tutorship was asked. "Ce'i'~
replied the. candidate; lat ten wears OF y
/ could draw cider; at twelve. pl.'-
at fifteen handcart loaded with e'0O' !
at sixteen. an inference; at twenty
OF exchange. If l were an actor ! pix
l could draw the largest house ou'' y.
a teacher, 1 am content to draw "-'
salary."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAlNE CENTRAL RAILROAD
TRAINS LEAVE AUou5TA FOR
Eastern Standard Time


Bangor. +l24 a. M. *3.2o3 a. m, so.os n
t9.55p p. m, s3.05 p. w.. t64op.m.
D. & 4. Pts. tl.24a.m.. 1929 am. -o2Sau
Bar IIarbor. 1920 am. to.25 a. m, t2.jjp.
Bath. t3.1oa a. M. 1923 a. m. e35aa
sl0,l6 a. m. TAOS pm, 1913 p m. 'l0.jl pm
Belfast f9.2S a. m, t2.55 p. m.
Boston. *3. l. am. t6. D a m. 70 IS N, fol
a. m. T.. AZ D m. "a. 05 m. Sc. Is pm 'l0jlp-
Calais, 1929 a. m. t9.2S a. m.
Dover and Foxcroft. IT, 5p. m.
Gardiner. E3.l0a. m, rs. % a. m g Tja n
sl0. l6 a. M. t2.46 p. M. t4.l5p. m..'6.l3p l.
IIailoweli. rs 90 a. M. 70. IS a. m. sloIs, L
t.: 46 p. m, t4.15p. m. 1913 I'm. -l0.jI u
Harmony. IL. SIS p. m.
Lewiston. rs. % a. m. 1885 a. m. sl0,l6a d
ti.05 p. m. S.. 13p. M. +10.5l Pr
New York. sc. 13r. M
Portland. % Ga m. t6. 23a m. 70. 35a n .sloN
a. m. Z. 46 2. m. "a 05p.m 1872 NJ. 'l05lp .
Rockland. IS. % a. m i. 1885 a. m. "A pm
Skowhegan. *9: % am. z. 53p m. g 4op 4
So. Gardiner. t6. 23s m. 70 IS a m, $40 l6au
2.46 p. M, "A. l 5 p. m, *6, - p m, *lojlp :
Waterville. *1.24 a. m. 80 % a. m. 20 2s an
tl.o5 pm, t2,55p.m.. s3.oop.m.. te4opn
Daily. tDaily, except Sunday.
ssuniay only. +Daily. except Monaiy.
DC. DOUGLASS, NIL. HARRIS
6-2S-2o UP. & Gen1 Mgr. Genl PASSENGER AZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

If you were born in JanuarS' '.
tom insists that your births''HS
the garnet. and you may also ~,
the jacinth. Here are the Dr. ~,
stones of the other months. :,
ruary, the amethyst; March ~,
bloodstone; April. the diamond ~. T,I
the emerald; June, the agate g.,
the ruby: August. the sardonyA' :,
TENDER. the sapphire; OctootI, ,ar
opal: November, the topaz pe
Der, the turquoise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The are about fifty diferer. kinds
birds OF paradise, which are anors
most beautiful OF the worlds t:atHs
creatures, and their home is in RE sou
seas, on the continent OF Australia d
islands and countries nearby. These DIX
live in forest treetops and are very iva
and active, jumping about and hais'
from the limbs OF the trees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Peculiar Will Upheld

An elderly Frenchman was found dead
IN his house at Doumely in the Ardenn.s
A search among his papers failed to reveal
any will, until under his bed a piec. of
sheetiron was discovered, with these
words written on 1t In white chalk:
Il bequeath all my property to the
borough Of Ardennes on the condtio, ,b.,
the mayor gives fra to the local fire
brigade for beanfest. (Signed)-." Tn.
relatives disputed this queer and very br;.,
will, but the local court decided that it was
valid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Funeral ARRANGEMENTS

Teacher: What is the Presidential
succession law, John?
John: The Presidential succession
law provides that if both President
and Vice-Pres ident die the Cabinet
members will follow in succession
Boys Life for August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The observation has been made il
English courts that 90 per cent OF
children brought up for trial were a''r''
OF stealing sweets. This corroborats;
assertion OF Judge Henry Neil that raa
ever there is an increase in juvenile erl
it is due to the scarcity OF sugar Il
children must have sugar and they VI
steal it if they must.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
China Schools List Of Teachers

Fall term Of China schools will open
Monday. August 80. with the follow
ing list of teachers:
Mary A. Washburn. China Gram
mar school: Edwina NJ Colley. China
Primary school; Edith Pinkham.
Stanley Hill; Mrs. Bessie Hennewell.
Lakeside: Ethelyn l. Nelson, Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
MT. VERNON

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Elmer M.
Spencer and daughter, Miss Geor-
giana of Boston arrived at Maple
Grove farm Monday, where they will
pass some time with Mr.. Spencer's
sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. O.
L. Dunn. vi,
Mrs. Ttlley. who has been at Albion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The South Is starting a slogan: "a
dollar goes farthest in Dixie" Is this
to lure some of our northern money
throwers to put their training in
practice down in "Dixie?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The Democrats have divided the
United States for campaign purposes
like all Gaul, into three parts, but at
that they haven't quite matched the
divisions in the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Maine GOSSIP
ChiIdren's Souls

SUu0TSu So0iS
Where the brook flows over with rip
ping song,
And birches glimmer between the
When the light grows dim. and the
shadow long.
Under the arbor of wild-grape vines
There is the heart of the Promised
Where all good souls may go at
The land o fthe Future the land of
the Past,
All along the brook it lies
In the ferns. where the timid water
thrush flies.
In the meadow among the mullen
flowers.
Where daylight fingers. when in the
Alread have come the twilight hours;
Down to the marsh. where the heron
cries,
And the noisy red-wing builds his
And slanting up the birtchen grove.
To the towering rocks, the mo Intains
That is the realm of the Promised
Where you and / may go at last
The lana of the Future, the land of
the Past.
That only children can understand.
We will be children. you and !.
Free from the merciless touch of
years
Under a softly deepening sky
When the evening falls, and the moon
appears
over the silent, pine-clad ridge;
There We will stand and ever gaze
Where the moths are many in the fern,
White as the foaming waters that turn
Ever and ever under the bridge
Land.
Our souls shall be together at last
In the land of the Future, our land
of the Past.
Which only children can understand
Susanna Knanfh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The Nightmare

l wanted to vacationize
Where | could eat my ill
Or new laid eggs and vegetables
with dew upon them still
And revel in the kind of milk
That's thick with yellow cream.
And so | boarded on a farm
To realize my dream
l had green peas, asparagus.
And string beans. too. and corn.
Tomatoes. beets. and eggs and milk
For breakfast every morn.
My dream-it was a nightmare of
The very darkest brand.
For 10! the eggs were storage eggs,
The other things were canned.
-Minna Irving in New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Too Hot to Move

Il have changed my mind about &C.
ing to Arizona for a vacation" sa,o
AL Meierhofer few days ago II re-
ceived letter from a frisnI there the
other day and in an effort to show how
hot 1t was he wrote: Saw a dog
chasing jackrabbit and they were
both walking"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

Another man IL on hand with a
prediction Of cheaper food. What a
saving 1t would be II we could eat
some Of those numerous predictions!
Boston Transcript.
Yes, we would all have died from
overlooking months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Absolutely

Uncle: Only fools are certain. Tom
my: wise men hesitate
Tommy: Are you sure. Uncle?
Uncle: Yes, my boy; certain of it.
Boys Life for August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Handy

Il say. Jack. what are those water
proof gloves for?'
why. SO that you can wash your
hands without gettin' them wet!"-
Boys Life for August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Chicken Pickjnu

Us chicken big enough to eat when
it is three weeks old?"
why. Of course not!'',
We'll. how does it live, them
Boys Life for August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

lie Societe des 40 Hommes, 8
Chevaux." society formed among
men OF the American Legian, is to
make the trip from Philadelphia to
the Legion convention In Cleveland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

In box cars. Trust the Legion to get
there, Pullman rates to the contrary
n6tw!thssanding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Should b Investigated

We read frequently OF Indians
rolling Ia wealth from sale or rental
OF the lands given them by the Gov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

"Of course. observed the man with
a ponderous intellect. I'VE must show
the deepest respect for precedent"
"Of course" assented tho man with
a fountain pen. But that's no ex
cuse for going ahead writing 1919"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

An Aroostook farmer, formerly of
Salem, Me-, says there is no reason
why the latter section cannot raise
potatoes and other crops equal to the
Pennington Journal Chronicle re-
marks that W. S. Dodge of Salem has
been doing it for several years, hav
ing many acres in such a state of
cultivation that people go miles to
see his splendid crops. He now has
"a "a acres of oats that cannot be
beaten anywhere, standing 5 IL feet
high, very even. with heads thick
full and heavy, free from mustard or
any kind of weeds. He figures that
up to the present time, the cost has
straw will nearly repay that. He also
has several acres of sweet corn and
potatoes, in fine condition.
Much has been said and written
recently about the damage done by
the sea gulls and now comes to their
defence James Stinson of Rockport,
in the following letter to the Knox
Messenger:
After reading an item relating 10
War upon Gulls' in an issue of the
Knox Messenger of Aug. u. l wish
to note that the travis and fish weirs
have made our bays and rivers like
a mill pond and have done more in :
jury than all the gulls could ever do.
The rich are buying the pastures
and get a high price for blueberries.
Bushels will remain on the ground
until they decay while the poor peo-
Pile are not allowed to pick enough
for Winter use. No, not even along
the side of the highways opposite
those places. If movement is made
to cancel the protection on gulls be-
cause they eat a few fish and blue
berries, it will be done to please a
few, selfish, greedy persons"
Writes the Vinaihaven correspond
ent of the Knox Messenger:
1t is said that there is nothing in
modern architecture but what the
Romans of old originated but the
authority who made that statement
has never seen the new bungalow re-
Gently placed on the land of the W.
c. Healey residence. We quote Mrs.
Healey when we say the building il
neither round, peaked nor square and
that Mr.. Healey has exhausted near
~ all mis- resource in trying to make
the bungalow tolerable She also
says that she found man gazing
steadily at the building the other
day and his expression was $,
strange that she inquired what he
saw about it that amused him 50
much. He answered: Madam, not
since the Eolstead act was passed
have l enjoyed anything so much al
| do in looking at that building, for
every time l look at it feel as did
after taking a big drink Of Old
Crow" Mrs. Healey went back into
her home and though the matter over
and having an eye for business de-
cided TO have large tent made to
cover the building, and charge -
cents look at this bit Of modern
architecture that acts as a stimulant.
f1ve-minute gaze, however, will be
the limit. says Mrs. Healey. for slao
is afraid if the time is extended it.
might bring on an attack Of delirium
tremens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The latest automobile signal was
seen in Houlton last week when a
man in turning a corner pulled out
hand bell and rang it vigorously,
which signal seems to be effective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT. NO. 8
Meetings at P. Ii. every second and
fourth Tuesday.
&. 3. GRIMES. c. r.
G. ). PEASLEk, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
has ordered six 1o5-ton consolidation
locomotives from the American Lo-
connective Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. Q, p. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at 5 o'clock.
w. F. CURRlER. Capt
A. NJ. LRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The Great Northern Paper Co. has
recently purchased SO caterpillar
tractors for use in its numbering
business-mentioned just as an illus
tration of the magnitude of the BUSH
ness in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

smelled smoke.-Rockland Currier-
Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

The Great Northern Paper Co. has
recently purchased 80 caterpillar
tractors for use in its numbering
business-mentioned just as an illus
tration of the magnitude of the BUSH
ness in Maine.
Thomas McFadden Of Bath 81 years
ago husked and hung up in his kitch-
en- an ear of seed cord. 1t still hangs
there, now in the home of a son. Ex-
City Marshal Fred L. McFadden. It
looks as fresh as when husked and
apparently in perfect condition for
planting.
The Boothbay Harbor Historical
Society has a map of Lincoln county
published in 1857 and giving the
name and location of every house
holder in the county at that date
The society is perfecting plans for
the presentation of an historical pa
geant in celebration of the 400th an
niversary of the landing of the Pill
grims and the Tooth anniversary of
Names statehood.
The Kelly, Spear Co. shipyard at
BATH, which has been idle for several
months, is to resume work. con-
tract having been made with the
Staples Transportation Co. of Fall
River for two barges of 30O0- ton dead
weight capacity. These barges will
make an even SO built at this yard
for the Staples company. besides two
towboats, and will complete an even
200 vessels built by the Kelly, Spear
&C About 10 months will be re-
quired TO build the craft.
Three Pleasant Point Indians had
a narrow escape the other day. They
left home in a motorboat for sup
ply Of sweet grass and on returning
became lost in the fog. They drifted
about from P. NJ. to 1 A. M. and
were in a dangerous position, being
threatened by a whirlpool, in which
numerous persons have in the past
been lost, and their engine out of
commission. Governor Neptune fin
ally went out and guided or piloted
them to safety. and Steven Newell,
Lopiel Dana and Mitchell Francis
were very grateful.
A resident Of Lincoln County is
questioning whether in some ways
our methods are superior to those in
China, where he lived for several
years. A few days ago he was no
tilted by the New York Customs of
a package from China addressed to
him and held for duty. This pack
age was said to contain jewelry
Amount to pay the duty was sent on
to New York and the package was
forwarded by mail, but when it
reached the. man it's contents were
found to be missing and the man so
far is unable to get any satisfaction |
from the authorities. 1t would be !
interesting to know the amount of !
redemption claims on account of
losses in the mails.
The Maine Central painters are |
having a laugh at Peter Peterson's |
expense, because Of an incident !
which occurred at his home during
the recent electrical storm. Il think
smell smoke" Mrs. Peterson re-
marked after one particularly heavy
clap Of thunder, And like a dutiful
husband. Peter investigated. When
he came back from the attic he wore
sheepish look, and pointed to II
ruined pocket in his coat, which had
been set afire by his pipe. Mrs.
Peterson was correct. She had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Twill vou come and makn a

I VIII you come and make a Four AT
bridge, SIR"
I'm exceedingly sorry, Fir but I
don't play bridge"
you don't play bridge. sir Then
what the devil did you join a golf club
for?"-The Tattler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23
Augusta Lodge Directory

Odd Fellows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. !. o. O. r.
Regular meeticg Friday evening at &
FRED NJ. SPEARIN. n. 6.
EDWIN +. WESTON. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-23

Thomas McFadden of Bath 81 years
ago husked and hung up in his kitch-
en- an ear of seed cord 1t still hangs
there. now in the home of a son. Elk
City Marshal Fred L. McFadden. It
looks as fresh as when husked and
apparently in perfect condition for
planting.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-05
CBy Associated Press,

DUBLIN, Oct. 4.-No attempt has
yet been made by the government to
suppress effectively the Sim Fein civil
courts. Where the Sin Feiners arrest
and try prisoners for criminal offenses
the police interfere, release the men
charged and break up the courts where
they can be discovered. But civil trials,
in the nature of arbitrations between
willing parties, are openly held every
day. In many districts they have COM
pletely superseded the Kings courts
and the litigants appearing before
them include members of every class
in the community, Unionists as we'll as
Nationalists.
The Sim Fein judges, appointed by
election, are sworn in publicly with
due ceremony and regular attorneys,
though nominally officials of the High
Court of Justice, appear before them.
The assize judges at the recent assizes
found that about 20 per cent of the
casses listed for trial had been with
drawn from the record and transferred
to the republican courts.
The Westmeath County Council has
decided that all British court houses
in the county shall be closed and have
asked the republican police to preven
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-05
Government Makes No Attempt
To Suppress Sim Fein Court

and some Sim Feiners and the court
lecided in his favor
In Cork City one of the largest dry
goods stores, which has its headquart-
ers in Belfast, was defendant in an ac-
lion for profiteering brought by re-
publicans and they won their case.
At Kiltimagh the railway station
master complained that a goods train
had been raided and petrol stolen from
it. When it was proved that the petrol
was not intended for the military but
for private purchasers, payment was
made 10 the station master.
The criminal trials are of every kind
ard it is claimed that 81 cases of theft
the republican police are very success
ul in recovering the stolen property
Breaches of order in drinking shops
are severely dealt with and illegal at
tempts to obtain drink at prohibited
the buildings from being used fer the
holding Of courts not recognized BY the
republican government.
Al Swinford, the East Mayo a re-
publican court held public session
and tried 80 cases mostly involving
title to land and houses. They triet
in camera a case of seduction.
At Loughrea an Ulster Presbyterian
before a republican court as
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-05
FASHIONABLE CAFE
HAS THRILL AT WEE
HOUR OF NIGHT
(By United PreSS)

10y Onlteu ITcSSJ
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-All the thrills
and gun play of the wild west, accom-
panied the holdup of a Lenox avenue
restaurant early today when men and
women were lined up against a wall
and relieved of jewelry and money.
While cne of the bandits stood guard
another menaced the patrons with two
pistols while a third went through
their clothing.
The, arrival Of the police was fol-
loved by gun duel with the robbers
n the street outside of the restaurant
Many shots were fired but no cas-.
ualties were reported.
! The robbers got S700 and jewels
Many of the women who were robbed
were in evening dress, having come
to the restaurant after the theater
The robber who collected the money
and jewelry talked gaily with his vic
Tins.
One young woman was allowed tt
retain her jewelry on the ground thai
she didn't have the heart to rob such
! pretty girl"
When the shooting began, following
the arrival of the police, several o.
the women tainted.
Although the holdup took place a
an early hour in the morning, Leno,
street was crowded at the time.