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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
BELFAST
Florence Sargent Cock

Florence Sargent Cook died at he'
home in Cedar street Saturday after
an illness of three weeks. She was
born in Belfast, Sept. 80, 1869 the
daughter of Charles H. and AdeIIa
A. Sargent. In 1895 she marrleu
William L. Cook and for % years
they made their home in Billings,
Montana, returning to Belfast few.
years ago. Besides her aged mother
Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband
and two children, Adelia ard William
l.. Jr., and by one sister, Miss Fran
ces A. Sargent of Belfast. Two other
children born in Montana died there,
Funeral services will be held on
Tuesday at one o'clock. Rev. George
C. Sauer of the Baptist church ON.
ciating. Mrs. Cook was a member o.
the Baptist church. of Primrose
Chapter, o. E. S, Aurora Rebekah
Lodge. Emma White Barker Tent
d. of V. and of the Ladies' OF the u
A. r. of Belfast and of the Eebekah
Lodge of Billings of which she was
past noble grand. She was also a
member of the Maccabees. Royal
Eeighbors and of Woodman Circle o'
Billings. Mrs. Cook was educated IN
the public schools of Belfast and a.
a Portland business college. She was
of a very pleasing personally hS0
many friends and was devoted TO heI
home and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Catarrhal Deafness
and Head Noises
TELLS SAFE, SIMPLE WAY TO
TREAT AND RELIEVE At HOME

If you have catarrh, catarrhal deaf
ness or head noises caused by catarrh.
or If phlegm drops In your throat and
has caused catarrh of the stomach Or
bowels you will be glad to know that
these distressing symptoms may be en-
tirely overcome in many instances by
the following treatment which you can
easily prepare in your own home at lit
tie cost. Secure from your druggist
ounce of Parmint double Strengthl.
Take this home and add to It U pint
of hot water and a little granulated su-
gar; stir until dissolved. Take one ia
blespoonful four times day. An i'm
provement is sometimes noted after the
first days treatment. Breathing should
become easy, while the distressing head
noises, headaches dullness, cloudy think
ing. etc, should gradually disappear
under the tonic action of the treatment.
Loss of smell, taste, defective hearing
and mucous dropping in the back Of the
throat are other symptoms which sug-
gest the presence Of catarrh and which
may often be sovercome BY this
efficacious treatment. 1t is said that
nearly ninety per cent. Of all ear
troubles are caused by catarrh and
there must therefore. be many people
whose hearing may he restored by this
simple. harmless. home trea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

other states with the sanction of Fed
eral authority. The Maine delegation
in Congress is combating the bill but
is finding the members of Congress
more inclined to look upon the pro-
posed legislation from a. selfish stand
point rather than from that of JUS
tice, equity. precedent. and the rights
of the power states.
The suggestion has been heard
from members of Congress that
Maine people do not appear to be
much interested in the matter and
that very few communications have
been received from Maine denotng
opposition to the bill This may be
true and very likely is true. Various
chambers of commerce and the State
water power commission have reg
istered objection but probably few in
dividuals have done so.
Such has often been the case in
the past and this fact calls atten-
~tion to the potential usefulness of
such an organization as the State
Chamber of Commerce and AgricuI-
to function and which proposes an
amalgamation of state organizations
Of all kinds as chambers of COM
merce, Rotary clubs, U. c. T., State
Grange. State Federation Of Labor,
Federation of Women's Clubs, Amer
lean Legion. Maine Press association,
Maine Bankers ass :iation, State
Bar association. Maine Medical asso-
citation. Maine Automobile association
and various educational organiza-
tions.
The State Chamber has made a fine
start and will serve very useful
purpose with it's usefulness increas-
ing as tits roll of membership in
creases and one of it's most valuable
attributes will be the fact that it
will afford clearing house of pub
lie opinion ready at all times to take
action in just such matters as that
of the Federal Water Power commits
sion, clearly demonstrating the SEN
ttments Of the people Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
BENTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Morreau OF
Massachusetts have returned to their
home after visiting Mr.. Morreau' &
brother, Thomas Morreau. 49,, =
Mrs. Everett Hunter has returned
home after passing several days In
Albion with her sister, Mrs. w. N
Hosford.
Mrs. A. p. True has returned to the
home of James Warren, after pass
ing a few weeks with relatives and
friends in Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Priest of Vas
salboro were calling on friends
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Crosby are
moving into the house recently pur-
chased of Alice Haley.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Glazier and
daughter Phyllis of Vassalboro, re-
Gently visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Spencer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Canned Milk, Cows and Sugar.

The COW of today is in active COM
petition with the COW Of two or three
years ago. The first of last month
there was on hand in this country
e2s,s24,3o4 pounds of condensed and
evaporated milk and the year before
there was only a little over third
as much. 1t is estimated that last
year two hundred and forty million
pounds of sugar was used in canned
milk, all of which explains, in part at
least, several things, such as where
part of the sugar. of yesteryear went
and why some Of the farmers are
selling their cows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Where Are the HandIooms and the
Craftsmanship Of Independs nee?

All of us have need of textile fab
RIGS if we would be clothed in con-
formity to law and SC. all of us are
interested in the recent increase of
the wages of textile operatives and
the big dividends paid by the textile
companies. The wage. increases May
81 will amount, in the case Of 100000
employees in New England. to a mil
lion dollars. week. Following what
appears to be the practise of the
employers several millions will be.
added for the increase Of their rake
off, unless the incredible happens
and they conclude they are making
all the profit the business will stand
1t is said SO cotton cloth manufac-
turing concerns Of Fall River de-
clared in dividends for the second
quarter of 1920 total of $e,604,5so.
1t certainly looks as though CAPT.
tai and labor were closely analiated
in the textile business and those Of
us who buy will have to pay for it.
Buy few sheep and put in a few
acres Of max and reestablish the sold
hand looms, or didn't our grand
parents leave instruction for making
homcspun and, incidentally. indie
pendence?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Who Knows What Who Is Tafkina
About?

Charles NJ. Schwab is reputed a
man knowing what he is talking
about. So far as learned no ques-
ton has hitherto been raised respect
ing that phase of his reputation.
Yet, although he. was reported as
saying definitely in New York on
Friday that the worlds greatest sea
fighting machine, battle cruiser
1000 feet long and capable of a speed
ten miles an hour in excess of the
Lusitania, is now in process Of con-
struction, the navy officials the fol-
lowing day denied it.
Now in certain Quarters the navy
officials have beer though on occa-
sion not to know what they were
talking about. ON the other hand
Friday may be Mr.. Schwab's unlucky
day:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

Drawing to a Close.

Presidential preference primaries
and state political conventions are
coming to an end throughout the
country, but they have so far failed
what names will head the ballots Of
next November's elections.
OF the total of 9S4 delegates to the
Republican convention only 157 re-
main to be selected. General Wood
still maintains his long lead Of
pledged delegates, having POS to his
credit, while his nearest rival, John
son, has only IS. The Wood man
ayers claims 1913 uninstructed dele
gates which brings his total up to
403. 1t may be possible though
hardly probable that enough more
can be secured to give him a major
ity on the first ballot. The largest
state remaining to be heard from is
Pennsylvania, which is somewhat Of
an uncertain quantity, Boss Penrose
not having announced what he in
tends to do with the delegation.
Other states to choose delegates are
Vermont, Alabama, Oregon, Texas,
West Virginia, the District Of Co.
lumbia and Hawaii.
The Democrats are engaged in a
wet and dry battle and their trou-
bles are further complicated by the
fact that Hoover, a Republican, is
third in their list of candidates with
80 pledged Democratic delegates. In
terms of delegates Governor Ed
wards is the leader with "a and Nc
Adoo follows him with so. The
Palmer boom b is received some Sc
we're tcsts recently and the McAdoo
star appears to be absorbing some
of the luster that was formerly shin
ing on Palmer. ....
The conventions are at hand, the
Republican a little less than
month away and the Democratic a
little more, and then we shall see
what we shall see. Somebody will
in all probability be nominated by
each party and there will be large
and eminent list of applicants for
charter membership in the ex-candi-
dates club of 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Light andAn"y
The Newest Cult

(E. A. F., in New York Times)
Mother O. mine, and may wed?''
mo, my darling daughter!
Judging from things we've lately read,
/ think you hadn't oughter!
Making of dollars-not doughnuts-Nan,
wife's time is now employing.
The antediluvian, old home plan
Means bliss that's far too cloying"
Mother O. mine. and should I wed,
What of time-honored duties?'
Girl, such belong to an age long deadA
Would irk our modern beauties!
Ingleside cares and pink babies to pet.
Dearie. are out of fashion.
Work is the object-one's income net
Pouf-for domestic passion!'
Mother! But. if my Tom I wed,
To tell-would it be proper"
''Oh, shocking! No! Let naught be
said
Except to me and Pepper!
Why. Tom, though rich, can't marry
yet,
Not while yamp landlords batten,
Pray. how could the poor boy ever get
Two homes in this Manhattan"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

The grim irony Of this petty world
is unconsciously illustrated by the
front page Of one Of the New York
Sunday papers. The big headline an
nsunces the passage by the Senate
of the peace resolution to end the
war which was fought to end wars,
and below and beside it are other
headlines, to wit:
Russia Asks Armistice With Japan
csc. Poles Repel Attacks. German
Reds Plan a New Revolution. Car
rama Has Escaped From Rebel
Forces. Withdrawal Of French
Troops Already Under Way.
There shall be wars and rumors of
wars but the end is not yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

form Francis Of Assist and turned
toward Lenlne. They are anti-so-
cial, for, by urging men to distrust
one another, they war against the
confidence without which cooperation
cannot exist.
The new socialism, it will be OBJ
served, has adopted every essential
dogma of Prussianism. 1t was
made in Germany and German it is.
Not by accident is it pro- German in
all it's immediate proposals. "Iel-
Low calls to yellow" as Colonel
Roosevelt remarked. The radical
Socialist is a 'Hohenzollern in his
thought. He would have might
decide what is best for the many;
he would enthrone the grossest of
materialisms and entomb spiritual
beliefs and aspirations.
Critics of socialism have COM
monty dwelt on it's mpracticability;
have asserted men are not yet suf-
ficiently developed to permit the
abandonment of the competitive
selflshness which stimulates the in
creased production which is neces-
sary if society is to advance. The
objection is still valid, but against
the new socialism graver indict-
ment must be brought. If the old
threatened the stomachs of men, the
new threatens their souls. The syn
dicalist, or revolutionary socialist, is
apostate to the faith of his sect. He
has released from their caves the
monsters of the old myths and would
undo the work of the tabled saints.
At the same time. as the expert
ence Of Russia amply attests, the
revolutionary socialist would reduce
the masses to abject bodily misery.
An Oriental despot once laid down
the rule that if an autocrat would
rule in quiet he must keep his sub
jects on the verge Of starvation
that thus they would be so busy try
ing to survive as to cause no trouble.
The radical Socialist does not yet
Openly advocate this doctrine. but
the practices Of the Russian jossea
suggest they have it in mind.
The Socialist organization under
the present leadership rapidly drifts
toward complete intellectual and
moral bankruptcy. 1t is bitter
hard and loveless. It's idea is to place
power within the fist of arrogant
ignorance. Not all Socialists are OF
, the revolutionary kind. but the bet
ter clement has been largely driven
out Of the organization, and those
| who remain are cowed and nerve
less. No wonder every man of gen.
crosby and liberality resists being
tied to such a body of DEATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
ALBERT GRANT
Was Hardly Able To
Walk Up Stair
Says He Has Now Resained All His
Lost Strength Since Taking Tam
lac. "It's Grand" He Declares

after years of suffering, Tanlac
has completely relieved me of my
troubles and l am now in the best of
health" said Albert H. Grant, 4S5
Cumberland avenue, Portland, Maine.
Before taking Tanlac 1 had suf-
fered for over four years from a Sc
we're case of Indigestion. My appe-
tite was extremely poor and I could
never eat single thing without its
hurting me. After every meal I
would bloat up with gas until I could
hardly get my breath and I was in
such misery during these smother
ing spells that at times 1 actually
thought I was going to die. I was
always badly constipated and so
weak I could hardly walk upstairs.
My nerves were also in such bad
shape it was impossible for me to get
a good nights sleep; in fact, I was
in an awful bad fix every way and,
do what l would, could never find
anything to help me.
'Well, sir, Tanlac went right after
my troubles at once and by the time
l had finished the first bottle there
was a wonderful improvement in my
condition. 1 now have splendid
appetite and can eat just anything 1
want without ever having sign of
indigestion. I am never bothered
with constipation, sleep well and have
entirely regained my lost strength.
Tanlac is certainly a grand medicine
and 1 am glad of the opportunity to
recommend it."
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, 1920-05-18

The Boston Herald advises the
public to go without sugar for grape
fruit, cereals and coffee for the sake
of conservation. If one may believe
the reports of sugar cargoes arriving
at the port of Boston and Whereabouts,
there is too much conserving. being
done already. That's why we don't
get any sugar. 1t might be a good
idea to do away with the grapefruit,
cereal and coffee, too. A rising mar
ket is always good for conserving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Federal Water Power
Bangor Commercially

Nbdu6OI
In spite of the determined objec-
ton of the Maine members of the
National House of Representatives
the bill for the creation of a Federal
Water Power commission appears
likely to be sanctioned by Congress.
practically in the original form and
which it is believed in this state Gre
authority over it's water powers and
their development and operation by
the state of individuals within the
state.
The bill which has been in confer
ence because of disagreements be-
tween the two branchesa has been re-
turned from conference with all it's
Objectionable features maintained
and was passed last week by the
House, a. motion to recommit being
defeated by vote of 209 to So.
The bill now goes tosthe Senate
where the opponents of the measure
led by the Maine senators will at
tempt to have the bill returned to
conference but in view of the action
Tic 1IOuSS ShCiC 10 a SiaNS iSdooii
to believe that the effort will not be
successful and that the measure will
be enacted into law. The best that
is hoped by the opponents is the pos
sibility that the vote may be delayed
until late in the session and a COM
promise effected through the desire
to have the measure passed before
adjournment but this is not regarded
as, very. probable.
In the House debate on the meas
ure Congressman White of Maine
made a strong argument against the
bill, devoting himself especially to
the definition of navigable waters
which, as agreed upon, he asserted,
violates the settled principles of law
and the rights Of states. There are
several reasons why the State of
Maine has reason to fear this pro-
posed legislation. Under the def
milton of navigable waters as agreed
upon in conference the United States
apparently will have jurisdiction not
only over waters that are navigable
in some portions but may make i'm
provements to make others naviga-
BILE and then exercise similar author
ity over them. Then Maine persons
wishing to build a dam would be
obliged to obtain Federal authority to
do SO.
1t is also provided that if the own
err of a water power fail to develop
such power, a license may be given
some one else to do so and this Ii
cense may be given outside interests.
There is reason to believe that behind
this federal bill is the influence of
great water power interests deter
mined to use Names great resources
in hydro electric power to turn the
wheels of industry in other states,
which our State laws SAY shall not
be DONE.
The Esch measure contains a great
menace to the State Of Maine and
bids fair to place our power indus
tries in leading strings and convert
the State into a power station for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
GREAT FOR ECZEMA
and Old SORES
! Guarantee My Ointment, Says
Pstsrson-Evsry Box Of II.

If you are responsible for the health,
Of your family" says Peterson. of Buff
falo. Il want you to get large 60 cent
box Of Peterson's Ointment today.
Remember. stand back of every
box. Every druggist guarantees to re-
fund the purchase price il Peterson S
Ointment doesn't do all i claim.
running sores, salt rheum, ulcers, sore
nipples, broken breasts. itching skin,
skin diseases. blind, bleeding and itching
piles as we'll as for chafing. burns,
scalds. cuts. bruises and sunburn."
II had 30 running sores on my leg for
II years. was in three different hospitals.
Amputation was advised. Skin grating
was tried. was cured by using Peter
sons Ointment."-Mrs. f. r. Root, 2S7
Michigan Street. Buffalo, N Y. Mail or
ders filied by Peterson Ointment Co.,
Inc, Buffalo. n. .Y.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Volume No Longer Affects Price.

The net earnings of the American
Beet Sugar Company increased more
than 100 par cent during the last
year, largely, it is explained, because
prohibition has developed the public's
sweet tooth. Wasn't there a. So time
once when the larger the quantity you
bought of an article the lower the
price you had to pay?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

When real estate men tried to
shake down" Hartford about quar-
ter of a million for the home of
Mark Twain, the descendants Of the
makers of wooden nutmegs re-
taliated by. condemnation proceed
ings and the city gets the Shrine"
for $4,000. How Mark could ap-
preciate a Joke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
And Not Sorry Vet.
baltimore American>

Five years ago, when Germany
sank the Lusitania, she never
dreamed she would be pleading one
day for a nations good will and help
which by that act she so deliberately
and arrogantly threw away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

In excavating Commercial street,
Bath, for sewer mains near the ferry
slip Friday the workmen uncovered
about six feet down cobwork Of an an
cient wharf that once extended in to
Front street and cut through some big
logs. The wood was found to be as
sound after more than century and a
half as when the original trees were cut
down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
AFTER INFLUENZA
The Grip, Fevers and other Poison
ing, Frustrating Diseases.

ing, Frustrating Diseases.
1t is absolutely necessary that the
blood be thoroughly cleansed. germs Of
disease destroyed or driven out, appe.
tite restored and the kidneys and liver
3estored to perfect regular action.
, Hoods Sarsaparilla has been before
tho people for 46 years as general
blood-purifying Alternative tonic medi-
cine and it has given perfect satisfac.
ton. Men and women whose grand
mothers gave them Hoods Sarsaparilla
are now giving it to their own children
and grandchildren with perfect conf.
dence. 1t is the ideal family medicine
for q wide range Of ailments, always
ready. always does good at any season
Of the year. Prepared by educated
pharmacists. Nearly 50 years Of phe-
nomenai gales tell the story Of its re-
markable merit. For a mild, effective
laxative, take Hoods Pills.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Editorial Comment
Not a Poor RuIe

(Shoe and Leather Reporter)
If our dollar is worth only 40 cents
that applies to the man who sells
equally with the one who buys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

The ''profiteer'' il always tho man
higher up-until you get to the top. and
men ne Is always the man lower down.
Boston Transcript.
How about it when one is in the
middle and being gouged by uppers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

The Kaiser rewarded Count Won
Bentinck for eighteen months rent
Of Amerongen with bust of HIM
self. Presumably sawed wood for
his board. At that a polecat would
doubtless be the more profitable Wis
itor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

The Bath Chamber of Commerce has
had word from Calvin Austin, president
of the Eastern Steamship Lines, saying
$4,000 month and If any way can DO
found to guarantee this amount there is
a steamer ready TO be put on this
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Mrs. Frank Crowley

The. remains of Mrs. Caroline
formerly of Belfast, were brought 70
Belfast Saturday by her daughters
Mrs. Frank Whiddon and Mrs. Her,
bert f. Young of Belmont, and Ialr
to rest beside her husband in Grove
cemetery. Mrs. Crowley was born IN
Belfast and was formerly Miss caro-
line Sargent, much of her life being
spent here. She was a sister OF Ut,
Dudley A. Sargent of Harvard, ana
for some years made her home Win
him in Cambridge where her deat.
occurred several weeks ago anu
where the funeral services were he'd
A plot 40x10 feet in Grove cemeter!
has been set aside in memory OF tne
boys who made the supreme sacrlh''
in France or who died of disease IL
the training camps and whose re,
mains were not brought home. All
day Sunday Commander Ralph a
Bramhall Of the Frank ID. Hazeltine
Post, American Legion. together VII"
a number of members Of the Pos"
worked at grading. two of the clN
trucks hauling gravel from 10,
Waldo avenue pit which was used III
filling in. The plot will be raiseu
about two feet and grassed over
White crosses will be placed in mem
DRY Of each fallen hero and on Ne.
mortal Day special services will U.
held there. Thirty additional Zee.
will be reserved adjoining the PIC.
which will allow for burial Of POS,
members who may wish to be laiu
to rest there in years to come.
Siberia signifies thirsty" !"