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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
$1,000 FIRE
SUNDAY AT
SO. HARPSWELL

Brunswick, Ne, June IA teie-
phone call from South Harpsweu was
received al the Central Fire Station
at s.45 Sunday morning for a fire in
the cottage of Henry Free Of Lewis
ton. The blaze had started around
the fireplace and had got beyond con-
troll of the cottagers, who were fight
ing it with hand chemicals. buckets
OF water and sand.
Chief Edwards and Driver Letarte
took Chemical l and drove in record
time over the IS miles Of muddy
roads reaching the Auburn colony in
time to save the cottage where the
blaze started and also adjoining cot
tages, which were being threatened.
When the Brunswick apparatus ar
rived the fire had broken through the
roof in three places.
Mr.. Free was overcome while fight
ing the fire and had 10 be carried 20
a neighboring cottage. The loss $
5000, covered by insurance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
Il Can't Be Done.

The American Federation OF Labor.
in annual convention al Montreal,
has been resolving. Passing resolu-
tons is a common complaint these
days, to say nothing Of passing up
the days work, and organizations
with the word labor in their title
are not immune from the prevailing
epidemic. Until the public RECEIVERS
its mental balance upset by the war
it is necessary to regard the distem-
per as tolerantly as possible
The convention denounced bolshe-
vism and profiteering and then turned
to advocate procedure which would
encourage both such as the strike OF
the Boston policemen. requesting con-
hscation of excessive war profits-no
mention of who should define ''exces-
sive" and no provision for conhsca-
ting the excess demanded by the labor
profiteer who would not work on war
supplies unless paid excessive wage
political control of credit, control Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
She Gained
33 Pounds

Among the many interesting cases
of nerve quiet and increase in weight
credited TO the aid OF Bitro-Phosphate
Is that Of Mrs. Rosa Harris who was
weighing lo1 pounds. While using
Bitro-Phosphate faithfully. she had
reached l3i pounds. a desirable weight
for her. The Improvement in Mrs.
friends Of hers were amazed
Bitro-P Phosphate aids in overcoming
many cases Of neurasthenia. brain or
mind fatigue. tendency TO hysteria,
ness. lack of self-control. nervous
spells. Gain new energy ard inspira-
ton. This whole publication could be
filled with statements of those who
tell of the efficiency Of Bitro-Phos-
phate in overcoming nervousness.
weakness and allied troubles. and in
aiding nature to increase weight
steadily. healthily, lastingly. Be well.
be happy.
You should add years TO your life.
using Bitro-Phosphate and following
the simple directions of the health
system accompanying each box.
$500 GUARANTEE
So positive are the producers of its
merits that you may now obtain Bitro-
Phosphate under $500 guarantee of
creasing your weight until you are of
normal healthy size. or otherwise OBJ
tanning desired benefit or Bitro-
Phosphate viii cost you nothing.
Could anything be fairer?
At 3. E Btthers and all LEADING
drug stores you may obtain Bitro-
Phosphate Booklet of interesting
facts about nerye-ease Increased
weight. new strength, TRANQUILITY OF
mind. and other health desires will be
sent free postpaid by ARROW CHEM
ICAL COMPANY, I3 Union square,
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Make This q Custom.

4 have an interest in you, our new
citizens" These are the words hap
ply chosen by Mayor Cahiil Of Bath
when he handed newly made citizens
their naturalization papers. The &C.
casion was further dignifed. one
might say solemnized. by exercises
which cannot have failed to leave on
the minds Of the new citizens q good
and lasting impression. There was a
well arranged program and remark.
that appear from the report to have
been applicable to the occasion.
When the person Of foreign birth
receives the honor Of citizenship in
this country. and takes upon himself
the responsibilities that should ac-
company it he should have opportuni-
ty to fully appreciate the situation
and should be able to go away with a
warm regard in his heart for his
country and his fellow citizens. Bath
establishes a custom which SHOULD Be
generally adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

Mattson Of Philadelphia Mrs Matt
son is a native of Fryeburg. This
bequest comprises so acres of forest
growth. and from the hills summit is
a beautiful and extensive view. The
place is to be called Bradley Memo
rial Park and will commemorate the
soldiers. sailors and marines in what
soeyer war they engaged. II will be
dedicated also to the establishment Of
the academy and its principal, Daniel
Webster. B. W. Mckem acted as
moderator of the town meeting and
A. A. Perry. ex-mayor of Somerville,
Mass. who is Mrs. Mattson's agent
read the deed Of gift Many women
were present al this meeting and by
the courtesy OF the moderator several
addressed IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
BELFAST
Belfast Man Handles Famous U. S
Cases

A former Belfast man, graduate c-
the University OF Maine College OF
Law. now Special L. :. Attorney in
the Office of Assistant Attorney Gen
eral Hanson. handled the govern
ment's interests in the test cases re-
Gently brought by the importers re-
garding the Japanese Textile Fabric
market value Of silk fabrics imported
here from Japan. The cases which
were decidedly in favor of the govern
ment have attracted a good deal Of
attention, and more than 1000 appeals
have been entered. Mr.. Wilson is the
SON of Mrs. jefferson F. Wilson Of
Condor street Belfast. and was ad-
mitted 10 the Waldo County Bar soon
after being graduated from L of N
He practiced in Belfast for few
years and has been in New York for
about Il years. The test cases re-
ferred TO were brought by J. r Simon
& Co. ct al. covering the question of
whether or not customs appraising
Offices throughout the country have
been justified in considering the Jap
anese Textile Fabric Tax Of 10et as
a part Of the foreign market value
of the silks imported from Japan II
was decided in favor of the govern
ment by Judge Howell OF the Board
Of L. S. General Appraisers 1t was
estimated by the customs attorneys
interested in the outcome OF these i'm
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We Can Help II We Will.

Now that the planting season is
nearly past the country is rubbing its
sleepy eyes in alarm al the food
prospect and frantically yelling ad-
vice TO the farmer
Americans like 10 think they are
mighty smart in time Of emergency
and there is reason for the opinion
II is TO be wished we were as keen
in the matter Of foresight The coun-
try is coming 20 the food ordeal as
unprepared as il went 10 war; hence
the inevitable confusion and waste.
In a recent interview Charles Sum
ner Bird in the Boston Herald de-
clared i. his opinion that the indus
trial workers by the cooperation Of
the employer and the State in cult
waiting small patches OF land might
contribute very materially 10 the food
supply. II he is correct in this and
we think he is, il is a pity he did not
speak sooner.
What may be done 10 meet the
emergency? The press is filed with
advice and ours may be as good as
some Of the rest Of it. Aanifesty
what little Of opportunity remains for
Increasing acreage should be utilized
TO the utmost. II is no, too late for
war gardens If the land can be pre-
pared. Whatever is planted should
be cultivated to the utmost. In that
way alone the crop may be very ma
teriaIly increased and if there be real
will on the part OF the public.to as
sist in the cultivate of the farm
crops opportunity can here be found.
Harvests during the years OF
scarce labor have not been fully or
properly gathered. Means lust be
found to do this How? Well, for
one thing city people own enough
automobiles TO take them TO the
crops, ought 20 have gumption
enough 10 be OF some assistance in
harvesting and could conclude their
JOY rides by bringing produce to
town. Bureaus OF information could
materially assist in applying this re-
lief to the places that need il.
There would be out Of this CO.
operation al least a harvest Of good
sense. Actual conditions affecting
agriculture would be better under
stood and closer connection made be-
tween producer and consumer, the
weakest spot in the whole system and
where improvement must be made.
The producer is not getting his share
Of what the consumer pays, and cor
respondingiy inducements to farming
are sadly lacking. The consumer has
q very live interest in this condition.
especially in a time like this. What
ever he is able to do toward reiiev-
ing this will surely in the end be
beneficial all around. II is plain as
the noses on our respective faces that
We who would eat are vitality con-
cerned to have those who are able to
grow it afforded sufficient induce
ments 10 do so.
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Transfers Life Saved
Writes Letter That is Worth
Reading Very Carefully

Peterson Ointment Co. Inc, Buffalo.
". Y: was afflicted with q very Sc
we're sore on my leg for years. I am a
teamster. 1 tried all medicines and
salves, but without success. / tried
couldn't sleep for many nights from
pain. Doctors said / could not live
for more than two years. Finally Pc
terson'S Ointment was recommended
to me and by its use the sore was en-
tirely healed. Thankfully yours VIII
liam HaAse. West Park. Ohio. March
Is. 1915. care P. G. Reitx- Box 1sa.
Peterson says: II am proud OF
the above letter and have hundreds OF
others that tell of wonderful cures OF
eczema Piles and Skin Diseases"
Peterson's Ointment is SO cents a
large box at all druggists, and there
isn't q broad-minded druggist in
America that won't praise it Nail
orders filled by Peterson Ointment
Co. Inc. Bu6alo. y. Y-Adv
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Ths prssidsnt and the Truth

For cool insolence the Presidents
siur On Congress Is without a peer.
He declares Congress prevented con-
eiusion Of peace with Europe. when
every schooIboy should know Europe
would have been glad to settle the
whole matter according to the terms
the Senate would have agreed upon
had the President permitted. But Of
course, for the President TO admit
thi. condemns himself out Of his own
mouth
Very suavely he accuses Congress
Of having taken no remedial action
with respect TO the problem Of the
cost Of living" ct cetera- Not a word
about his own fooxling Of the Cuban
sugar opportunity, for which stupid
blunder every purchaser Of q pound
Of sugar il compelled to pay hand
someiy.
Remedial action" conveys an i'm
preston Of PROFESSIONAL rotundity-
and other things Perhaps it may be
worth while to consider some Of the
other things, such as the administra-
tons much advertised effort. at
remedial action" For instance the
distinguished attorney general Of this
administration asked for extended
authority from Congress and got all
that competent judges decided was
needed: he asked for appropriations
and got those Following a cabinet
meeting last August he announced
that he would rigidly enforce the
laws against profteering. Of which
laws there were a plenty. On the
27th day of that month he expressed
himself as pleased with results and
announced that high prices were
coming down. About a month later
his department stated that the re-
ports OF twelve states showed prices
had fallen. 4 month later he de-
ciared he was TO punish profteering
and in December predicted decline
in prices.
Now whittier did all this wind watt
US? Investigation by the National
Industrial Conference Board shows
that prices increased on an average
Of 81 per cent during the past twelve
months Notwithstanding all the va
porings Of the attorney general. all
the fuzsing by Congress 10 provide
the ways and means he asked for.
Did the President know al this
when he accused Congress Of ne
giecting its duty in the matter? Well,
what Go you suppose? And yet there
will be those who will gulp his words
down and in round-eyed awe whisp-
er, Gospel"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

The L. S. Department OF Agricul-
ture mot having received all the
money il asked for announces dis
continuance Of work in the field d.
rectly affecting the farmers. Possibly
this is necessary but it would be in
teresting 10 learn how many OF the
desk fellows in Washington have
been laid OF. One thing is sure there
appears to be no curtaIlment OF the
food OF printed matter the Depart-
ment is sending out on almost every
conceivable subject from poIlywo-
culture 10 grating muIIeins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
OtED

MooRE-1n Georgetown Center
June !: Thomas F., aged "a years.
PUSHARD-In Wiscasset Mrs
Mary Lambert. aged SIS years.
Dudley 'N''
DoCGLAS-In Buckspcrt. June 5.
Allen X. aged - years.
ICRNER-In Veazie. June 4. Al
bert aged So years
bLACk-in Bangor. June 4. Henry
n; aged e years. II mon,as. days.
EMERSON-In Pittsneld, June ..
Ernest. son OF Fred and Emma
tSnawl. aged % years.
MeMANNEMAN - In Millinocket
June 2. James E. aged SIS years
CROCkER-ln Bangor. June 5, Mrs.
Cynthia ingalls,. wife of Charles, aged
IS years Ns~N
PUFFER-In North Orrington. June
q wilson. aged 81 years.
BLASI.AND-In westbrook. luna Z
years.
JACk-In Augusta. juno . nsvfs
:. Formerly of 1854 Brackett street
portland. aged So years
LIBBf--in Portland. june 4. Sarah.
WIDOW OF Levi W.. aged SIS years
AoHGAN-In South Portland. June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
SUMNER SCHOOL OF
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
AUG. 6-14. PITTSFIELD

Pittsfeld. Ne. June The State
Sunday School Association and the
Maine Christian Endeavor Union
will unite in the management Of a
summer school of religious educa-
ton on Aug. 6-14 az Pittsheld. The
purpose is that leadership may be
discovered and trained 10 help in the
guidance of the church in Maine.
The courses will be:
Bible study: Young People and
Junior Society Methods: Sunday
school work: evangelism. pedagogy;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
To Advertise
New England
Dairy Products

During the past two years a cam
paign for advertising milk has been
carried on by means of funds fur
nished by the dealer and producer on
$3.50 basis. This campaign has
been conducted from a public vel
fare standpoint by cooperation Of
the following organizations:
United States Department of Ag-
riculture, Massachusetts, Agricultural
College. Massachusetts, State De-
partment of Agriculture. Boston
Board OF Health, Boston Chamber Of
Commerce, National Civic Fedora
ton. Women's Municipal League,
Special Aid Society. Boston Commit
tee for Public Service. Dietetic Blu
reau. League for Preventive Work.
Brookline Health Center. Boston So
cial Union, League OF Catholic Wo-
men. Salvation Army.
At'the annual meeting Of the New
England Milk Producers Association
last February, it was voted that this
campaign should be continued and
that il should include not only milk
but all dairy products. In addition
to producers and dealers contributing
TO fund for this purpose. dealers in
seeds. farm machinery. dairy uten-
sils. and in fact dealers in all supplies
who would be financially benefited
by an increase in the dairy business
of New England were asked to con-
tribute TO this fund for advertising
dairy products.
II was also voted that steps be taken
to form a permanent organization in
corporated under the laws OF the COM
rnonwealth Of Massachusetts. a meet
ing was held in Boston Wednesday
and Thursday. June and for this
purpose. At this meeting about fifty
were present representing colleges Of
agriculture, departments of agricul-
ture. the Grange. milk dealers. milk
producers. and members OF health,
civic and social organizations
After considerable discussion by
laws were adopted, temporary or
sanization formed and the necessary
steps taken to get incorporated. and
adjournment taken until June -. at
which time another meeting Will be
held and a permanent organization
formed.
Frank S. Adams. president OF the
New England Mix Producers Ass6-
citation said:
Il consider this advertising cam
paign OF the utmost Importance 20
increase the markets in New England
for the dairy products OF New Eng
land. The big packing houses are
certainly putting on an extensive
campaign for advertising huffman
garine. and il is up 10 the milk pro-
ducers and dealers and all parties in
terested in the prosperity Of New
England to advertise the best article
of food known 10 the world-products
of the dairy cow-fronl financial
and healthful standpoint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

transportation in the interests Of the
labor unions. and 30 on.
Now it is probable most Ct those
who would have these things are con-
ddent they are Americans. love their
country and are good citizens and
sincerely think they may set up po-
itical machinery which will confis-
cate righteously and like Robin Hood
of old rob only the richA II can't De
done, Gentlemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin is genu-
inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an I'M
broken "Bayer package" which con-
tains proper directions to relieve
Headache, Toothache. Earache, Neu-
ralgia- rheumatism. Colds and Pain
Handy tin boxes of IL tablets cost
few cents Druggists also sell larger
"Bayer packages" Aspirin il, trade
mark Bayer Manufacture Mono
aceticactoester Of Salicyiicacad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

S. SO O'Clock Dancing, Riverton
Casino. sac o'clock
JUNE 1s-Baccalaureate services All
Souls church Address BY rev.
Charles Hosea Temple of Bidde-
ford, $50 O'Clock.
JUNE 1i-Einai Examinations Tor
underciaSses O'Clock Junior
Promenade. Macarthur Gymna-
SUM, O'Clock.
JUNE I5-Annual meeting OF trus-
tees, Alumni hall. o'clock Class
day exercises class of 1920, cam
pus. O'Clock. Recital. Miss
Marion E. Dyer, Moulton chapel, 5
o'clock.
JUNE lS-Eighty-ninth annual Com
menceuent exercises. All Souls
church, 1880 o'clock Commence
ment banquet. School Refectory- l
o'clock. Annual meeting Alumni
Association. O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08
Removes Superfluous Ho"
Roots and AH--InStdrfy
"a marvellous New Ne 't

The new phelactine process = A s. "a,
ferent from the 6epllatoT! :-Sn
and other methods as - --ea, "a
day. 1, actually removes r. ,s-y
hair. roots and all. before ~. ssc.
eyes. II does this is JUS =" f,st
onds. easily and harmless. lsrsr.
try il, You can get si.ch - ..Srs,
tine At any drug store WI. no
which are quite simple LH-.t -s,ors
odor TO il, TO irritating Or i
conStituent-you could eNe- =. Ave
without the least injury, J; ~ III.
Your skin as soft. Su1ooiA &C
less as a haee's.-AdN.
4. Anne. daughter q IA e.
Julia McDonough. aged Il !s>'S
months.
SMALL-In Peaks Island. .lN
Benjamin /. aged - years 800
TOLMAN-In Portland, il
George. aged 81 years.
TAYLoR-In Eridsion Ma =
rah X. wife OF DR.. A. v aee-
years, s months, ? days 81
NAGLE-In Helena Mont. w., a,
Mrs. A NJ. formerly Miss N.;''e'' "
bridgtoa. ,,,s
BCNKER-In Franklin NJ, Nh. Ms
Florence E. aged 81 years, ~
days o,
LApD-In Cranberry Es'ss Ma =
Mrs. Lewis E. aged > Et-'>'
months, days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

music: addresses, group meetings;
fellowship.
The faculty: Rev. Charles ]. Mac
Donald. dean: Rev. E. H. Brewster.
S. T. B., associate dean; Rev. T. NJ
Grif1iths. Rev. ]. S. Pendleton, Mrs
T. J. Winsdale. Miss Frances White
side, Miss Susie Parker and others
to be announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

we should put the man who
thinks and speaks directly, and whose
~erd. have always been made seed.
against the man whose adroit and
faeile eIoeutien is used to CONCEAL his
plans or his want Of plans"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

The president Of the American
woolan Company having establlshsa
stores where his help might buy food
cheaply may now conclude to eGt.h-
lish stores where they nay by
clothing cheAply. and eDtahaian faxmp
where tho faod may b produced
quickly. and raiss sheep to Grow the
wool cheaply and BY that tina may
be able 70 earn his min1pn douar 81.
ary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

Safe breaking is going out of fash
ion in Massachusetts, and safe lifting
takes its place, right in daylight, too.
safe and all the contents. II the ras-
Gals were as willing 10 work at
something worth while what a world
this would be,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

St Louis school children are eel
lecting fifteen thousand dollars worth
Of waste paper. Presidential candi-
dates must be circularizing that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

The Department Of Agriculture an
nounces that it is safe to eat ripe
olives, the only precaution necessary
being assurance that they are fresh
ly packed HOVER never mind. give
Us the green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

Those revenue men who seized the
rum Of the Massachusetts DELEGATION
en- route TO Chicago, better be pro-
NOTED TO duty in Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

Those whose weekend ardor was
dampened should note what a lot the
rain meant 10 the crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

First complaint from Chicago was
too much bossing" and now it is said
they lack leadership. Hard 10 please
ali.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

The President didn't have time to
get around 10 that Water Power Bill.
which is perhaps just as well and a
little better
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LIFT OFF CORNS
WITH FINGERS
Doesn't hurt a bit and costs oaly
few cents

Magic. Just drop little Freezone
on that touchy corn. instantly il stops
aching. then you lift the corn OF with
the fingers. Truly. No humbug.
Try Freexone, Your druggist sells
tiny bottle for a few cents, suf-
fcient to rid your feet of every hard
corn, soft corn. or corn between the
toes, and caliuses. without one parti-
Freezone is the discovery of a noted
Cincinnati genius-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-08

Wish they'd keep Bergdoll so busy
lodging he couldn't stop TO thumb his
nose.