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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16
LABOR UNIONS FAVOR LEGION
Kern County, California, Labor Council
Recommends That All Members
Join World War Body.

While number of isolated cases of
local unions taking action against the
American Legion have been given con-
siderable publicity in the press, practi-
cally nothing has been said with regard
to the hundreds of locals through the
country that have Endorsed the work of
the Legion. A story along this line was
recently carried in the Union Labor
Journal of Bakersfield, Cal, as follows:
There has been a disposition upon
the part of some persons who are more
too DESTROYS of seeing friendly spirit
developed between organized labor and
the American Legion who have gone
out of their way to make representa-
tons to the effect that union labor is
antagonistic to the Legion. This sort
Of Misrepresentation has been INDUCED
In to the extent that false reports have
been disseminated to the effect that la
Dor organizations have attacked the
American Legion in resolutions of con-
demnation. In no instance have we
known of any such. attitude upon the
part of a labor organization, nor do we
credit as truthful any report to that
effect. On the contrary organized la
Dor recognizes the fact that the great
mass of the membership of the Ameri-
can Legion are working men to whom a
great debt is owed by the nation. 1t
recognizes the further fact that the
interests of the members of the Legion
are Identical with those of the rest of
American working men.
The national executive committee as
well as the state executive committee
nt the American Legion has repudiated
me attempts of those who have sought
10 make the Legion an organization an
tagonistic to labor, thing which could
never be because of the fact that from
the ranks of labor came the great ma
lorlty of the young men who made up
the army of democracy.
Union labor has not sought to make
OF the Legion a partisan of union1sm
nor can 1t take kindly to the efforts OF
those designing ones who try to create
enmity between the American Legion
and organized labor.
During the present week a statement
mas gone from Bakersfield to certain
metropolitan paper to the effect that
the Kern County Labor Council had IN
resolution denounced the American
Legion. The report is so maliciously
groundless that 1t could have been In
Spired only by desire to influence the
Legion and labor organizations else
where into an attitude of antagonism.
The Sacramento Labor Council has
this week passed ringing resolution
OF Endorsement of the American Legion
ana the Kern County Labor Council
mas taken occasion to deny the canard
alleging enmity by stating in unequiyo-
cal terms its friendship for the Ameri-
can Legion, its membership and its
Purposes, in resolution of indorse-
ment,
We wonder If the author of the libel
Gus report that the Labor Council had
condemned the American Legion knows
what proportion of the men from this
community who served in the military
and naval forces was or now are mem
ners of organized labor. II he had ne
would certainly have picked out COM
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16
Health Notes

One of the most important adtuncts
to proper diet is perfect mastication.
Every morsel of food should be so
thoroughly chewed and mixed with the
saliva that it becomes a liquid before
leaving the mouth.
This is high-pressure' age, and in
trying to keep up with the process
sion" many persons do more than they
are capable of doing, drain their vital
powers and become physical and nerv-
Gus wrecks.
To yield and yield again to the ex-
preston OF every emotion is weak
minded, and leads to weak-mindedness,
besides weakening the body and i'm
pairing the health generally.
The world will be to you very much
what you make it. The cheerful are
its real possessors, for the world be-
longs to those who enjoy 1t.
Cheerfulness is not only power; It
is mental progression, and health and
happiness and long life to yourself and
to your friends and family.
The ordinary healthy man is quite
unconscious of the existence of his
own physical mechanism. 1t is the
last thing he thinks about. This is
partly due TO the fact that he is
healthy, but his health in its turn is
partly due to the fact that he does not
worry about his interior.
You must sleep well, If you mean to
work well. You must have body and
mind in good working order; and they
will not be in good working order un-
less you sleep regularly. steadily. and
enough.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16
Paris Millinery.

New hats appear earlier than new
spring gowns do. Perhaps it would
be more correct to say that hat
fashions are changing all the time,
since each fortnight in Paris sees the
rise and fall of some favored model.
A good rule to follow is that there
should be no hard edges. Even the
close-ftting caplike toques achieve
the desirable softness Of outline by
a soft drapery, somewhat shaggy
garland Of velvet flowers or large flow
er petals, or mass of feathers, These
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16

Legion at nation
al headquarters
Indianapolis, Is a
native of Oswego,
New York, and
has had consid-
cradle experience
I'm the war risk
insurance bureau
which e n a b | e 8
him to handle
with the great
est dispatch the
thousands of war
risk claims that
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16
Dresses Of BLACK Chiffon.

Among the newer ideas are dresses
of black chiffon with wide black cire
satin ribbon set on the skirt in three
or four-tiered ruffies, and the plain fit
ting body with rounded neck and
short sleeves.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16

toques are seryiceable when made in
draped American cloth (the kind
which once covered nursery table
tops or provided covers for school
books), boldly embroidered in brushed
wool
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16

Humming birds are not found out
side the Western hemisphere.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-04-16
HANDLES WAR RISK CLAIMS
Head of Service Division OF the Amer
lean Legion Has Had Exten-
sive Experience.

Charles F. Sheridan, head of the
service division Of the American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22

| days visit with Mr.. Stoweus father,
Captain and Mrs. A. c. Sherman.
The Ladies' Circle of the Congre-
gational church will meet with Mrs.
j. f. Moody at her home on Main
street Thursday afternoon, July %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Flanders and
I Mr.. and Mrs. Collins of Wakefield
Mass, are guests of Mr. and Mrs
Roy Woodbury. at their camp across
the lake.
Mrs. Meacom and children and
Mrs. Bubier and daughter, of Massa-
chusetts, are occupying a cottage by
the lake.
DR.. and Mrs. Gardiner and daugh-
ter, of Philadelphia, are at their cot
tage for the season.
Albert Neal. who underwent a SER
ious surgical operation on Sunday
at his home on Norris Hill, is doing
as we'll as con be expected.
Mrs. George Merrill was the week.
end guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Buzzell in West Winthrop.
Mrs. Buzzelrs son, Alden Hutchin.
son. is passing a few weeks at her
home.
@hioS MdSOH OIL Lewiston was
the weekend guest Of Miss Mae
Hughes.
Mrs. Eugene Day delightfully."- en-
tertained the. Woman's Relief Corps
at her home on Maple street Tues
day afternoon. After the business
session ice cream was served by the
hostess.
Hon. and Mrs. Harry Cockrane
and daughter, Miss Lorena, were at
home from Augusta over Sunday.
Mrs. Morris Bragdon and infant
son, Ralph. of Portland, are guests
of Mrs. c. J. Bragdon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Marks and
son, Holman, were at home from
Belgrade where Mr. Marks is en-
gagged in the lumber business, over
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey and
little child. of Lisbon. are guests of
Mrs. Bailey's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Moody of North Monmouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Hamme ring Homo

(Thc Sun and New York Herald.)
Senator Harding asks Governor
Cox, therefore, and he is going to
hammer them home till election day,
point blank questions like the follow
ing:
Does or does not Governor Cox,
as the res!duary lesatee Of Mr.. Will
non In tho Democratic party, pledge
himself to the ratification of the
treaty and the League without essen
tiai notifications"
Does or docs not Governor Cox
pledge himself to Article X, which
President Wilson has called the heart
of the treaty and which the United
States Senate believes would be the
source OF all evil to the United
States?"
Does or does not Governor Cox
pledge himself to try to get this coun-
try to take Mr.. Wilson's demanded
mandate Of Armenia ?"
Does or does not Governor Cox
pledge himself to uphold Mr.. Will
sons arrogant policy against Italy
IN the Adriatic?"
Does or does not Governor Cox
pledge himself to uphold Mr.. W.T.
sons programme Of stripping Greece
OF territory populated by Greeks 10
give to Bulgarian"
Senator Harding says plainly
specifically. and fatty that he rejects
every single one Of those commit
ments OF President Wilson. Senator
Harding pledges his administrati ton
against oil Of them. So Governor
COX must tell the American people
Exactly what he wants to do with
.noSo specinc proposals. He cannot
get away from direct answers and
plain statements. Senator Hardinn
who always runs straight. will, not L.
MIN. Tho American people. who can
not be fooled about this Wilson cove
nant and these Cox generalities vii,
not let him. VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Whore Is Elk. Candidate Paimsr7

James j.. Storrow, fuel administra-
tor Of the state Of Massachusetts
ought to know something respect
ing the coal situation. and when he
says the operators have proiteered
and are taking three hundred and
fifty million dollars a year out Of the
public in excessive profits he will
have hearers. There has been. he
says an increase Of 100 per cent in
exports after government control
ceased. Foreign buyers are frantic
to get the coal and are bidding it up:
the operators are selling it for what
they can get and If there be any Dr.
ogenes who thinks he can find enough.
who are not getting the very last
dollar they can, to make up a COM
mittee Of investigation. it might be
we'll to set him about it. First,
though. some way should be found
to shut down on the export Of coal
until such time as the home bins
may be filled. Where is Palmer?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
FAYETTE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bailey of Patter-
son. N. j.. former residents of Fay
cite. were Sunday visitors a: the home
Of H. ]. Tuck.
Mrs. Jennie Severson Of Sheffield.
Conn. is visiting friends in town.
The Boys and Girls Club will meet
Friday afternoon at the Sanderson
schoolhouse at o'clock.
The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday
AFTERNOON with Mrs. Thomas Pratt.
Startling Grange will hold a meeting
Saturday evening.
Misses Geneva and Florence Gle are
visiting in Auburn.
Mrs. Sarah 'Gile Of Auburn has been
the recent guest Of Mr.. Belle Ola
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
MONMOUTH

While Irving Pettingill was riding
on a load Of grain down a steep hill
Monday afternoon, the bags of grain
slid forward throwing him between
the horses onto the pole of the cart
dislocating one shoulder and injur-
ing one foot.
F. E. Carr has purchased the grass
on Cumston farm and is cutting it.
Mrs. Annie Whitekouse and son,
Clifton, are with her mother, Mrs
Gott at her cottage in Wayne for the
season.
Professor r. Sherman Stowell and
Mrs. Stonell and their daughters left
Tuesday on their return trip to their
home in Rochester, N. Y, after a ten
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Says His Prescription :
Has Powerful Influence.
Over Rheumatism

Mr.. James II. Allen suffered for
years with rheumatism: Many times
this terrible disease left him helpless
and unable to work.
He finally decided, after years or
ceaseless study that no one can be
free from rheumatism until the accu-
INFLATED impurities, commonly called
uric acid deposits, were dissolved IN
the joints and muscles and expelled
from the body.
With this idea in mind he cons suited
physicians made experiments and
finally compounded prescription that
quickly and completely banished every
sign and symptom of rheumatism from
his system.
He freely gave his discovery to 9TH
ers who took it with what might be
called marvellous success. After years
of urging he decided to let sufferers
everywhere know about his discovery
through the newspapers. Your drug
gist has been appointed agent for
Allenrhu in this vicinity with the I'M
Outstanding that he will freely return
the purchase money on the first two
bottles to all who state they received
no benefit.-Adv. ily22-aug5-1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22

tho mines around the lake region. II
naturally belongs to the great North
west; II it came from the Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia fields, why
use railroads already overburdened
ment, II IT must go to France why
not at least save that part Of the
trip?
Great Britain, like the United
States. has coal but she also has a
policy. She supplies home needs
nrst and il there is a margin for ex-
port, it is offered in foreign markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
GAINS twenty
Pounds in Weight By
Taking Tanlac
~ Haven's Been in As Good Health
in IS Years As Am Now" Says
Mrs. Jas. Bouillette

II have not only gained twenty
pounds in weight by taking Tanlac,
but am now a well woman and feel
all of ten years younger" declared
Mrs. Jas. Bouillette, a wellknown
and highly esteemed Vermont wom-
an, living on Marlborough Ave,
Brattleboro.
After I had an operation about a
year ago my digestion became so up
set that 1 couldn't even eat milk and
crackers without suffering great dis
tress afterwards. had no desire
for food and fell off considerably in
weight. 1 also had such spells Of
dizziness that 1 had to hold on to a
chair or something to steady myself,
and the pains across the small of my
back were almost unbearable My
nerves were in such a terrible con-
dition that l could not stand the
noise Of the children around me, and
was unable to sleep at night. l Just
felt tired and WORKOUT all the time
and don't believe I could have kept
up much longer.
Il shall always remember the day
my husband brought me home a
bottle of Tanlac, for the way the
medicine has built me up is surpris-
ing.
Il soon had good appetite and
can now eat anything l want and
never suffer in the least from indi-
gestion. l no longer have those dizzy
spells or pains in the back. and my
nerves are strong again. am so
much stronger that I am able to do
the homework and also look after
the garden. and can honestly say
that l haven't felt in better health
for twenty five years.
Il owe it to Tanlac that 1 am a
we'll woman to-day and gladly tn of
my experience for the benefit Of all
who suffer as I did"
Tanlac is sold in Augusta by Bow
tch-Webster Co.. and the leading
druggist in every city and town.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22

The American Legion Of Kansas
has pretty sense of the fitness Of
things. Whenever it finds a harvest
laborer carrying an I. w. w. card it
promptly directs his footsteps toward
the farmstead Of a man known to be-
long to the Non partisan League.
And the funny part Of the story is
that the Non-partisan League ranch
ers don't care about having their
political allies about their Barns and
strawstacks. - Brooklyn Standard
Union.
Which is about as funny as the
'Farmer-Labor" party would be il it
should attempt to be really united
organization,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
All Ways TO Europe

In case anybody suspects New
England coal famine prospects are
overdrawn the following unsolicited
testimony from the North Sydney,
N. S. Herald should set such doubts
at rest The Herald says:
Despite the doleful stories sent
broadcast regarding a coal famine in
tho United States, there seems to be
SUFFICIENT for export. Within the
past two weeks no less than two
large cargo steamers passed this
port on their way to Havre, France.
loaded to the matches with coal
which was shipped from the United
States to Quebec, where it was trans-
ferred to steamers and forwarded to
France"
Unfortunately the Nova Scotia pa
per does not state from what point
in the United States the coal was
shipped to Quebec en- route for
France. but that perhaps does not
naff ~ If the coal came from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
CHINA

LAKESIDE DRIvE-Mrs. Angie
Finley, c. B. Finley. Jr., and Mrs.
Orrie Worth were business visitors
in Waterville Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Clark of Water
vile were Sunday callers on Mrs
Nellie Clark at the home of E. G,
Weber.
Prof. and Mrs. Robert r. vebber
and young son. Robert Frederick. of
Bangor: Mrs. Robina Weber. Miss
Maud Weber and B. w. Weber. of
Vassalboro, were in town Sunday
calling on old acquaintance and
friends.
Miss Davida Clark of Watervil,e
who has been the guest of 49, Mrs
Merle Clark. was Sunday caller in
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hamlin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earle Drisco and infant daugh-
ter, Thelma, Mr.. and Mrs. Rues. air
or Gardiner, were In town Sunday
and were afternoon callers on Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Huntington.
Joseph Bray Of Richmond is n
guest Of relatives here. He is much
improved in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Consider the Award-And Other
Matters


The inevitable sequel Of the award
Of a six hundred million dollar in-
crease in the wages Of railroad en-
ployes must be an increase Of rates.
so that, as there are around a hun
dred and ten million people in the
country each individual If contrib
uting an equal share to that increase
would have to pay between five and
six dollars. 1t has got to come out Of
the people, there is no lodging that.
II the increase be deserved, well and
good, provided the public will stand
it Occasionally 1t is a question Of
what can be had rather than what 10
needed. When costs get beyond a
certain point for rail transportation
other facilities. such as trucks, will
be resorted to. It won't matter then
what railroad employees have to say
about tho 4high cost of living: there
Is nopossible way in which the pub
lie may be compelled to make use of
the railroads for the sake of improv-
ing the living conditions Of the en-
ployes.
Notwithstanding. the radicals are
advocating general strike. A ref
erendum probably will be had. 1t
may be permissible to suggest that
the men before voting in favor Of a
general strike carefully review the
situation. including these high nv-
ing expenses. An eminent statistic
clan. Roger w. Babson, estimates
that the last year the people of this
country spent twenty-five billion
dollars for non essentials. Possibly
the railroad employe or some mem
Der Of his family contributed to that
twenty-five billions. OF course he or
they had as good a right as anybody
SO to do, but that doesn't make it
wise. or even expedient. Babson also
finds that production per man has
fallen from twenty to forty per cent
per man. The railroad employee might
inquire whether he is included in the
cause for that. If so he has neither
right nor excuse for it. Sinking q
duty is neither right nor excusable
in employer or employe; it's a sneak
ing method of getting something that
doesn't belong to one, stealing, in
other words. At this time when
there isn't enough food or clothing
or Injuries to go around" and give
each what he may want-and in some
instances what he may modifying
down on the job is a cowardly exhi-
bition Of sneakthiefs soul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Editorial Comment
The Alphabet Floors, Massachusetts,
(Andover Townsman)

(Andover Townsman)
Apparently the alphabet is still the
controlling factor in determining
political results in Massachusetts,.
We read in one Of the Boston papers
that every anIwho can get within
the first five letters thinks he has a
right to aspire to Office, while woe be
unto the poor fellow whose name
begins with W or an X. What an
absurd thing 1t is that in this in
telligent State Of Massachusetts we
are really finding that it does make
a difference where a mans name is
on the ballot, and that the initial A
Is worth a lot of votes in political
fight. If we carry this direct pri-
mary nonsense to a. finish, it is not
going to be long before somebody
by the name Of Aab will take up his
residence in Ohio and be sure of an
election to the presidency almost
without contest. After all. we are
not very intelligent electorate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Simple Is Right

The Springfield Republican de-
clares the political situation is very
simple, and explains that without
the support of the President, the
Democratic ticket was doomed to
crushing defeat"
With the Democratic ticket sup.
porting the President and guarantee
ing to fulfill all his promises, in case
of election, it is doomed to an even
more crushing defeat. What could
be simpler?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Thursday, July u, 1870.

"Havs faith in the moral power Of
America. II gave independence un-
der Washington and freedom under
Lincoln. Herr, right never lost.
heee, wrong never won. However
powerful the forces Of evil may ap.
pear, somewhere there are more
powerful forces Of rishteousness.
Courage and confidence are our her.
itage. Justice 10 our might.
vim Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands~
break the costly, nerve -shatterins "
bacco habit. Whenever you have .
longing for a smoke or chew, !u''
place a harmless No To Bac table' u
your mouth instead. All desire stops
shortly the habit is completely pFUA
en-, and you are better off men'aH!'
physically, financially. It's so ess
SO simple. Get a box Of No To-D ~
and X it doesn't release you from -
craving for tobacco in any FORM WV
druggist will refund your mon.
without question. No-To-Bac is me-
by the owners of Cascarets; toei'
fore is thoroughly reliable.-AdV'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-22
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA FOR
Easfero Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time


Bangor, *l24 a. m. 1929 a. m. '9.2sll
t2.55 p. m. 1905 p m, rs 40p. m.
B. & A. Pts. tl.24a.m., IS. 30 am. 2 San
Bar Harbor. 1929 am. t9.2S a. M, t2.5jpa,
Bath. f3.Ioa, m. te.2s a. m. -es,a+
slo.l6 a. m. taos pm, .13 Pm. 'lO5lfn
Belfast t9.2S a. m. II. 55 p. m.
Boston. g. IL am. t6.23 q. m. te. IS am sln5
am. e. 4ep.m.. "A. 05 p. m. IS. Is pm. 'lo.5lpa
Calais, t3. % a. m, 1928 a. m.
Dover and Foxcroft. t2.55p. m.
Gardiner, *3.10a. m. 1928 a. m, -a3ja.
s10.16 a m. IL. 46 p. m. t. Is p. m, '6l3p l.
Halloween. IL. % a. m. 1875 am. siols,n
z. 46 p. m, t4.15p. m. e. 10 P. m. 'lO.5lpH
Lewiston. II. IS a. m. 1885 a m. slol6al
TAOS p. m. So. 3p. m. sl0.5l Pm.
New York. *6.13r. m.
Portland. So 1Oa m. t6. 23a m. fe. IS N. iltb
am, ". 46pm.. a. 05p.m.. IS. Is p m. *l0.5pl
Rockland. II. % a. m. 1885 a. m. 405pn
Skowhegan. - % am. z. 55p m. .t6 4op1
So. Gardiner. t6. 23a. m, e. IS a m, $40 l6a1'
2.46 p. M. IA. l 5 p. m, e. Is p m. *lo5!p-
St. John. y "a a m. o.2s a. m.
Waterville. i24 a. m, *3. 90 a m. 20 IS A.
Hos pm. t2.55p.m.. s3.o5p.m-. t6.40pn
HDaily. Daily. except Sunday
D. C. DOUGLASS, NJ. L. HARRIS
6-2S-2o V.P. & CenrMgr. Gen1 PassenSsAt