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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
eurnham and sebastieook cr,,,..

sebasticook and Burnham Oranges
united in entertaining North Waldo
POMONA Grange at the Town haT
wednesday. At the forenoon session
the 9Th degree was conferred. At the
noon hour a dinner was served nv
the ladies of Burnham Grange. At
the afternoon session the following
program was carried out: Cali To
order; singing. America, by the
choir; address of welcome, Nellie II
Shaw; response. E. T. Gilbert: read
ing, Nina Cole; Topic, What win
Keep the World from Starvation II
the Farmer is Compelled to Adont
the Eight Hour Day? E. E. Davis. A
most excellent address was given nv
Dean Leon s. Merrill Of the U. of AZ
and his address<was followed by the
close attention of all present. Five
talk. Some Features Of Con-
servation Made Necessary by the
war that Should Be Retained. Maude
q. Mudgett; duet. verdella Pease and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
WRITES letter
Of Thanks to Tanlac
Laboratory
Aekiey Wants Everybody to Know
What a Blessing II Was to Him

"Tanlac has meant so much to me
I have already written the factory a
personal letter about it and I want
everybody else to know what it has
done for me, too" said Talbot Ack-
ley. 107 Franklin street, Portland,
Maine. a valued employe of the Jen-
sen and Rosenbald Company.
For over sixteen years now I have
had a bad form Of catarrh that has
simply made life miserable for me.
Every morning that came I got up
feeling stified and all choked up and
had an awful time clearing up my
throat and head. My blood was thin
and my circulation poor and had a
mean taste in my mouth all the time.
My appetite went down to nearly
nothing and ate 30 little lost con-
siderable weight and strength. Gas
would form on my stomach and l had
severe pains around my heart and
sometimes in my back and under my
shoulder blades. At night I was 50
restless I often had to get up and
walk the floor and, of course, of
mornings I never had much strength
left and never felt At to do any work
Nothing reached my case and it
looked like there was no use trying
anything else. But Tanlac was rec
commended to me so highly I made up
my mind to give 1t a trial before I
gave up the fight. And sir, to my
surprise began to feel better right
away, the catarrh and indigestion
started leaving me and commenced
to pick up in weight. have taken
four bottles of Tanlac now and my
head and throat have all cleared up
and my stomach was never in better
shape. I have the finest kind of ap-
petite and have gained seventeen
pounds in weight. My back and
shoulders don't pain me any more
and that bad taste has left my mouth
sleep sound and feel better and
stronger in every way. Tanlac has
done the work for me after every
thing else failed and I am convinced
it will do all they say it will"
Tanlac is sold in Augusta by Bow
ditch Webster & Co., and the leading
druggist in every city and town
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
The Naval Investigation
On. Y. Tribune)

The Senate investigation has in
creased the country's admiration of
the work done by our naval forces
in the war. That work was done
under grave handicaps. Upon our
entry into the war not only was there
no matured and comprehensive plan
for war against the German subma-
rines, but there was not even a de-
tailed plan for expansion and OPP
Grafton of the navy. The organiza-
tion Of the Navy Department had to
be changed fundamentally before it
could direct war operations.
Secretary Daniels has asserted
that the navy was ready from stem
to stern; the feet was ready and the
department was ready" Yet figures
deduced from official reports of the
department showed the following
conditions on April s, 1917: Only
one-third of the vessels of the fleet
then were in material condition for
war; while two-thirds required an
average of fifty-six days for re
pairs essential for war service" Only
one-tenth OF the vessels had their
full war compliments" on board.
while nine-tenths averaged only 81
per cent of such compliments on
board
The Navy Department had a fun
damental misconception of strategy
during the first six months of on,
active participation in the war. From
early April on, Sims begged that ey-
cry possible destroyer and anti-sub-
marine craft of all kinds be sent over
SO as to check the submarine sink
ings. In May and June a few de-
stroyers arrived in European waters.
Meanwhile our naval forces were
concentrated in home waters. where
they We're useless. In short. the
Navy Department acted as though
the naval war were here, whereas it
was to be won or lost in European
waters
The rebuttal Admiral Sims made
to the defense of the department
drew such conclusions almost en-
tirely from the evidence of the de-
partments witnesses. Indeed. II
would be more appropriate to call
d
patton of the Daniels smoke screen
rather than rebuttal. Irrelevan-
cies were blown aside and pertinent
admissions We're exhibited. The de-
partment's evidence made unayoid-
able the conclusion that Sims's criti-
clsms were warranted and that he
had not only done the country a great
service in bringing to light the les
sons of the war. but had brought
additional honor to the navy by
showing up the colossal handicaps
under which it 1abored in its strug-
gle for victory.
The country owes a debt to Adrni-
raj Sims for having brought about
this investigation. 1t owes a like
debt to Senator Hale for conducting
1t as he did. The country will look
to him to see to it that a prompt APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
Churches at Bid
deford Over Hun
dred Years Old

Biddeford, Me, June 14-As tho
date of the Maine centenary ce1e-
bration draws near, Maine cities and
towns are digging out histories of the
Oldest churches and number of
communities are Dragging" about
edifices 100 years old.
The first church in Biddefor, u.s
erected POI years ago and was burned
by the Indians.
1t was located on the Pool road
near Biddeford Pool, a resort fire.
quented by many people from ST
Louis and other Western. cities dur
ing the summer, and all that remains
to mark the spot Is few bricks from
the old chimney. They are covered
by dirt and rubbish, but occasionally
some seeker after relics visits the
site ana carries away a brick.
A few yards from the spot is the
site of the oldest burying ground in
the city. This is some $50 years old. II
was surrounded for years by a totter-
ing stone wall, that was built by the
town in 1880. The reading on the
gravestones. mostly slate, has been
obliterated byItime.
The old church was built on what
was known two centuries ago as the
John Henderson Hill.
Robert Boothby was the first man
to preach the word of God in the CITY.
This was in 1858, when he preached
to the early settlers, some of whom
came here with Capt. Richard Vines
when he landed at the mouth of Saco
river. not far from the site of the
First Church. in September. 1916.
The old Congregational Church on
the Pool road. which is still standing.
was built 100 years ago. This edifice
is still in good condition and people
in the lower part Of the city attend
services there.
Another meeting house well along
in years is the Jefferson Free Bap-
fist church on Jefferson street. This
was built by the Second Congrega-
tional Society 1913 years ago, and sold
to the Free Baptists in 1850, when it
was moved to it's present site.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15

she suffered much. Nevertheless she
was denied the privilege of particle
patton In the conference at Paris, for
the reason. as afterwards appeared.
that England had obtained through
the nominal ruler Of the country a
protectorate over Persia. Such
would have BEEN one Of the acquire
ments to the preservation Of which
President Wilson's covenant would
have committed US. though it was
severely criticised as inordinate greed
by some Of the English opposition
press Now that England has it and
Lenin is making strenuous and 80 far
successful efforts to undermine her
she must defend it if she would
maintain her prestige in Asiatic coun-
tries. Meanwhile the League Of Ma
tons has here something to test its
temper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
HINCKLEY

Everett Wardwell was at home from
Livermore Falls over Sunday.
Mrs. Ellsworth Bessey and fou,
youngest children went to Richmond
Friday to visit her daughter. Mrs
Earle Palmer.
Scott Burrill Is at work reinting the
buildings for T. J. Paddock
P. Bessey has lately been at the
hospital in Waterville for a Sigh,
operation on his lower lip.
Several friends from Fairfield Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. L. P Kicker Satur
day evening
Friends from Scion wished Mr.. am
Mrs. Charles Green Friday.
Mrs. W. V. Totman is in Winthrop
Mass, visiting her sons.
Miss Evelyn Blake of Bar Harbor is
visiting Mrs. Perley Gerald.
Ivol Hall has been on a pleasure
trip to Pleasant Pond the past week
In the cottage party was Mr.. and Mrs
Will Henderson 90 Fairfield. Mr. AND
Mrs. Frank Barnes of Auburn and
William Hoxie of Hinckley.
Miss Pearle I'owden IS VISITING
friends in Winslow.
Miss Floy Walker has returned
home after staying the winter months
in Warren. Mass.
Mrs. Perley Gerald. who has been in
Somerset Hospital the past five
weeks. has returned to her home, and
wishes to thank her many friends for
their kindness in sending letters,
cards. flowers. fruit. money. etc,
which helped to make her stay more
pleasant while there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
CHILD SAVED
By MOTHER

Gertrude LAmarre. six-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Anseime La.
mare. y Main Street. Sanford. Maine,
was saved from ITS by the prompt ac-
ton Of her mother who administered
DR.. Tfue's Elixir.
Mr.. LAmarre wrote the following to
Or. J. r. True 4 Co.: my daughter,
0ertrude. had dizzy spells and could
mot even 90 out for she always COM
planned Of being sick. She used your
Elixir CDR. True's Elixir, the Family
Laxative and Worm Expeller) She
never had any i.ts since. I feel very
sympeems Of worms: Constipation.
dseanSed stomach, swollen upper lip.
sour stomach. offensive breath. hard,
and full belly. with occasionals gripings
and pains about the navel. pale face OF
leaden tint, eyes heavy and duh,
twttching eyelids. itching Of the nose.
itching OF the rectum. short dry cough.
grinding Of the teeth. little red points
sticking out on the tongue. starting
during sleep. slow fever.
DR.. True's Elixir has been faithful in
its duties as family Laxative and
Worm Expeller. since 1851-over s.
years. reputation. Every one can i'm
prove their health by simply looking
after the bowels pure herb. laxative
which DR.. True's Elixir 10, will prompt-
= relieve all worry and disorders. AT
Ill DEALER8.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
ST. ALBANS.

Mrs. Samuel Fellows ard son Sam
uel of Dexter are guests at her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Hilton.
Mrs. Bessie Prescott of Pittsfield
visited her sister, Mrs. Henry Pres
colt over Sunday.
c. A. Robertson of Bangor was at
home for the weekend.
"A. P. Bigelow is changing and re-
pairing the former home of the late
Daniel Frost.
The village schools will close in
two weeks.
The w. c. T. q. met at the Friends
church last Thursday and held exer-
cises under the department Of Flower
Missions and Relief Work. Six new
members were taken in.
Rev. A. e. Luce, district superin-
tendent, held the first quarterly con-
ference at the Methodist church Sat-
urday and spoke in the same place
Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
Light and Airy
The Sample

The Sample
When Nellie every summer used
To buy a bathing suit.
The price upon il frequently
With anger made me mute.
/ loved to see her dainty form
So fetchingly arrayed.
But nearly had commissions when
She told me what she paid.
Now Nellie has a chic affair,
OF satin or of silk,
Dark blue or black, for both become
Her skin of rose and milk.
1t does not cost a single cent
Because she gets a sample
And finds il in the present style
Material quite ample.
Cartoons Magazine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
How to Make Good on the Invest
nent.

How TO Make Good on the Invest
ment.
How many Of those leaving school
are mindful Of their responsibility 10
make good on the investment which
someone has had to make for. their
education; how many have realized
as they went along that it was up to
them to get the moneys worth?
These questions were impressiveiy
brought to the minds Of the gradual
ing class at the L. of NJ. by President
Aley in his farewell address to them.
referring to the ways by which they
NAV demonstrate the value OF their
opportunity the first mentioned Is
thinking straight, never drawing con-
clusions without having facts on
which to base them, keeping ones
mind open to the truth and being
ready to change opinion when the
truth makes it necessary. The presi-
dent we'll said: Your practice OF
thinking straight will save you from
the charletan, the demagogue and the
extremist.
II the knowledge be made part OF
the man, if the college ideals be
chung to, if the college man be able
to show that he is capable of using
leisure profitably, If he cherishes his
American fibre, cultivates his in
dividual strength, cooperates with
others and holds firmly to bis faith
President Alley rightly concludes he
will pay back the investment that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
A MIDDLE but Several Things Are
Clear

What with over half a million
,roons under Polish leadership and
mysteriously financed, hammering
Bolshevikia on the west and the Boil
sheviks invading Persia and threat
ening India and Armenia and filter
ing into China; what with the reveia-
ton that the attempt to have gen.
eral strike in France was directed by
the Russians and financed with gold
they stole and that was owed TO
France; what with radical Germans
declaring that if they fail to carry
the elections they will start revo-
luton, it is easy to conclude either
with or without further investigation,
that affairs in a good part Of the
world are in a muddle; another thing
equally clear is that Lenin's boast
of a worldwide revolution was no
myth. There no longer is any reason
able doubt but his agents conducted
his plans in our country, making use
of labor and other organizations for
the purpose. Thus far Lenin's plans
respecting western conquests have
proved abortive; on the east. how
ever, affairs wear a very serious as
pect.
DO Wv
threat against England's control Of
India And curiously this is at a
time when Lenin's agents are In Lon
don seeking trade arrangements and
Lloyd George IL committed-if he
ever may be said to be comFitted-to
the trade policy. It might be supposed
he hopes thereby to divert Lenin from
the east, but he must know 10
pledge amounts to the making with
that regime. II Lenin's purpose be to
extort concessions from the British
he seems to have chosen wisely in his
attack on British influence in Persia
How important this control appears
to the English may be estimated from
the effort that England has made TO
secure it, The ruthlessness with
which uprisings in India during the
war were suppressed made a dis
agreeable impression on the world
and afforded indisputable evidence
that England was alarmed at the
magnitude of the task before her. II
Persia were to pass to hostile control
the prospect Of retaining Britain's
grip on India would be made dubious.
For years Russia had threatened her
with preponderance Of interest in
Persia, but in 1907 an arrangement
was made dividing this control giving
Russia the north Of Persia and retain
ing for England the southern part,
this with utter disregard Of what
might be the wishes Of the Persian
people. This arrangement blocked
the Kaiser's scheme for a railroad
from Berlin to Bagdad. During the
war Persia remained nominally
neutral but her territory was repeat
eddy fought over and in consequence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
Tuesday, juno IS. 1890.

1.-THE sole force which, under Gods
oood providence, can meet this turn
Of our fate, 10 not temperament, not
ooportunism, nor any attempt to do
better than good, but character, and
AGAIN eharaeter-sueh mere in
GRAINED, common sense, hand.ham.
mered, loyal strength Of character n
one may humbly dare to hope 15oo
wear. Of equality Of experience have
oixen to us."-Kipiing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15

Vina Cole: topic. Does the Farmer
Understand the Cost of Production
as Well as He Should in Order 10 De-
mand Fair Price for His Products?
This was discussed by Dean Merrill.
Worthy Master Webb. E. T. Gilbert
and others. Mrs. Rose Gray was pi-
anist for the day. Closing exercises,
Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
SICK HEADACHES
FOR YEARS
Nothing Gave Relief
Until He Tried
Fruit-a-tives'

$50 Caroline Ave-, Ogdensburg. n 7.
suffered for four years with
nervous Sick Headaches and Dys-
pepsia. Tried doctors-ate bran
sems-took all kinds of remedies
out nothing did me any good until |
used Fruit-a-tives' or Fruit Liver
Tablets.
ihey made me well and keep me
wen; ana 1 am always glad 10 tell
people Of the great things "Fruit-a-
ives have done for me.
! nave many friends in Ogdensburs
now using Fruit-a-tives' on my rec
ommendation." G. E. RESwICK.
soc. box. 6 for s2.5o. trial size CSC
AT dealers or from FRUrT.A-TIvEs
Limited. oesDENSBURG. n. Y.-AdvAi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15

Mrs. v. 3. Ellis who has beer visit
Ing here has gone to her home
Mrs. Dorothy Davis has been III
with a grip cold.
Harold Nutter graduated from
Freedom Academy Wednesday even
ing.
Martin Written has returned from
Portland, where he visited relatives
Elgin Hanes from Passadumkeag'
is visiting at the home of J. ". Nut
ter. during the commencement ex-
ercises Of Freedom Acamedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
The Flag

Yesterday was Flag Day" Con-
nected with its observation In this
city the most conspicuous feature
was the flags absence. The custom
Of observance is not well established.
This is not because Of indifference to
the sentiment or lack of respect for
the national emblem: it is because.
rather, Of thoughtlessness. A mem
Der of the American Legion speak
ing Of a recent occasion when the
colors were being carried through the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
Health Of School Children

1t should not be necessary to say
that sanitary conditions Of school
buildings should be satisfactory in all
respects. If. the health of the pupil
is not conserved so that he may be
able to make the best use of insrr,c-
ton he receives, is 1t really worth
while educating him at all asks the
State Department Of Health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15

@S opoH time,-and nevada VS.
this means not longer than six
months ago.-there was a man who
belonged to the freighthandlers'
union. He lived and was employed in
good sized city which depended for
most Of its food supplies on regular
transportation and delivery by the
railroads. This man who is herein
after known as "Bilr was a man of
stalwart vigor. possessed Of some
ability as an executive and hail-fe,-
all around. conse.
auenuy he became head Of the local
union and in a way responsible for
its policies.
There came a day when the pre-
vailing bug Of unrest and dissatis-
faction with everything that is, cou-
pied with the desire to make sure of
giving the screw the last final turn
to produce the maximum wage, bit
Bill and his men. They had a meet
ing and decided to walk out and see
what would happen. They made
some demands that they thought
would serve their purpose. presented
them only to have them refused, a
thing which they knew well enough
would occur and then they struck.
They were out and they stayed out.
Perishable and valuable food stuffs
came to the terminals and piled up
Market stocks grew scant and be-
came exhausted. Children and par
ents not only suffered for lack of the
things to which they were accus-
toned. but they even went hungry at
times. The strike continued. The
freight handlers were taking a leis-
ureiy vacation. They should worry
as far as needing the pay they
weren't getting was concerned. They
had enough to get along on for a
while. And most of all they were en-
joying their. display of power. They
were the men who held the meal
tickets. They were the ones on
whom the rest Of the population de-
pended for their daily bread. 1t was
being demonstrated who was who.
The strike went on. In the midst
Of the excitement and in the heat of
arrogance and power Bill began to
dream dreams One night he dreamed
that he had suddenly become the vic
tim Of an acute disease. He was suf-
fering agonies and writhing in pain.
Still in his dream he fastened to a
doctor who examined him and told
him that an immediate operation was
the only thing that would save his
life. Bill consented at once and asked
how soon he might have the opera
ton. The doctor looked at the clock
which pointed to five minutes before
noon and coldly informed Bill that
the local physicians union had
agreed to go on strike at IL o'clock
and that therefore neither himself
nor any other physician in town
could do anything for him.
Just about that time Bill woke up
and for the rest Of the night he lay
awake and did some thinking. At
eight o'clock next morning he went
down to the place where the boys"
were hanging out and made them a
little speech. At $50 the freight
handlers union was back at work to
a man and pitching in for all they
were worth.
Their leader had learned that old
but simple fact that there is a very
slight difference between Tweedle-
dunn and Tweedledee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
POTATOES

Potatoes are practically out Of the
Fort Fairfield market. With a pos
sible exception no one is buying. The
last price heard Of was about $40 a
barrel. The new crop is coming very
rapidly and nicely, prospects being
excellent thus far.-Fort Fairfield
Review June g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15

Now if the Democratic National
Convention is able to satisfy Com
pers. the vets and the drys, the
Leaguers and the -Leaguers,
what a love feast that will be at San
Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
Same Old WAY

When first knew that millionaire.
he was a boy watering cows and
horses on a farm"
Does the same thing now. except he
is watering stock in Wall street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15

plication of the lessons of the inves-
tigation is made.
The Navy Department must be re-
organized and the navy de-Daniels-
lied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15

street remarked that mems hats
seemed glued to their heads. He add
ed that he was sure if anyone had
insulted the flag those same men
would have fought for it to the last
gasp. They simply forgot to render
graceful homage by lifting their hats,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
Not Rubber Stamp Administration
lewiston Supl

With Harding as President we are
likely to return to the regime of
strong Secretaries. men who are not
content to be mere clerks; men who
have large views and will not stay if
they cannot try out Some of their
own theories. Harding may be one
Of our best Presidents by the wisdom
he uses in selecting his secretaries,
and in giving them a chance to use
their abilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
Limits

Arthur-Does your mother object to
kissing?
Tess-Now, just because ! allow you
70 KISS me you needn't think you can
kiss the whole family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-15
a Misan$hropa

\ DO you take children in this apart
ment house%'
NO" replied the glum janitor; and
II had my way. they'd stick to the
rule and not take EN- after they was
grown up"