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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
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A better title for this lesson would
be "Tests of National Greatness"
The reign of Solomon is sad COM
mentary on the glory of this world.
His accession to power was made I'M
der the most favorable conditions. He
inherited from his illustrious father a
great empire and received from God
the gift of wisdom in a superlative de-
gree. To these were added great
wealth and renown. 'He made silver
as stones" in Jerusalem, and kings and
princes came from near and far to see
his glory and to be profited by his wis
dom.
But, alas the wisest of men become
the victim Of his own vanity. In order
to maintain his popularity with the
kings about him, he made great
harem, one larger than they could af-
ford, and this proved his ruin His
wives led him away from God, but
King Solomon loved many strange
women, together with the daughter Of
Pharoah and his wives turned
away his heart" Solomon dotted the
hills about Jerusalem with heather
temples that his heather wives might
worship their gods. This was his
GROWING offense, and for this God
rent the kingdom in twain, at his
death, and left only one tribe-Judah
to his son, and gave ten tribes to
Jereboam, the son of Nobat. There we
learn again that God is jealous Of his
honor and the nation that forsakes
Him shall fall. Again we learn that
wealth and power are not the strength
of a nation, when righteousness is
lacking. God is greater than any ma
ton and when they provoke Him with
their sins destruction awaits them.
viii men never learn that righteous
ness exalteth nation, that sin Is a
reproach to any people?'
The whole history of the world
proves that wealth and power are not
sufficient to give permanency to a ma
ton when virtue is lacking. AS para
doxical as ii may seem wealth and
power have always been the weakness
of nations These tend to corrupt men
and lead them into sin and sin saps
the foundation Of government. Our ma
| ton is today in imminent danger from
this very state of things. We are rich
| beyond the dreams of avarice. Cur
power is recognized by all the nations.
The heart of the people is going away
| from God. We do not recognize Him
as the giver of our greatness but we
rather attribute it to our own superior
wisdom We are trusting in men rath-
er than in God, Wealth is corrupting
our people, and If we continue in this
course we are certain to fall as the
nations that have preceded us. We
need great spiritual revival to- win
us hack to God
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
GREAT conference
OF RED CROSS IS
HELD This week
Mason County Chapter American Red
Cross Is Represented at Big Con.
ference i'm Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Sept. 9.-"The American
Red Cross has developed, in its expert
ence up to the present knowledge of
actual conditions, at home and abroad,
a sense of proportion and skill and
ingenuity in meeting specific problems
which cannot be overestimated for
value" Frederick G. Munroe, general
manager of the American Red Cross
summed up in this manner the work
facing the Red Cross today, when
speaking at the opening session of
two day conference of Lake Division
Red Cross chapter delegates in Gin
cinnati. 1.-THE Red Cross has body of
workers and administrators who have
been tried out by the hardest kind of
experiences and who are willing to
carry on the humanitarian work of
peace time as faithfully as they did in
the war years.
The conference has attracted repre-
sentatives from all parts of Ohio, lndi-
ana and Kentucky. Lake Division
headquarters called the meeting in or
der to give chapter people broad
view of peace time work as it is being
carried on by other chapters in the d.
vision Speakers from National head
quarters, Division headquarters and
chapters are taking part in the pro-
gram. Several organization allied with
the Red Cross in carrying on postwar
work have speakers on the program.
Dr. E. A. Peterson, director Of
Health Service at National headquar-
ters' explained how chapter can set
up model health center The relation
of Junior Red Cross to the schools was
the subject discussed by James N.
Rule. National director of Junior Red
Cross and Superintendent Vernon
Reigel of the Ohio State Department of
Education. Miss Ida F. Butler of the
Department of Nursing explained how
the Red Cross conducts its public
health nursing activities and made a
plea for student nurses to fill the ranks
of the profession, w. E. Longfellow
field agent of the Red Cross Life Saw
ing Corps conducted a demonstration
of First Aid
At dinner meeting Thursday eve
ming, DR.. Thomas E. Gren national d.
rector of the Speakers Bureau deliver
ed an eloquent address on Red Cross
service.
One of the features of the confer
ence was a dramatic pageant "The Rec
Cross of Peace" staged Thursday eve
n.ng by 200 members of Cincinnati
chapter under direction of Mrs. Ruth
n Worrell, of Dayton, Ohio Adjoining
/ llit lOoii bic S-NiipieS "a
Red Cross Health Center, First Aid
booth a model Home Hygiene Teach
ing Exhibit, a Home Service informa-
ton booth, Red Cross films are being
shown continuously throughout the
sessions.
In speaking of the meeting, Starr
Cadwallader, manager of Lake Divi'
sion says, THE conference is destined
to have far reaching effect in Lake
Diyisio bringing, as it does represen
tatives from all parts of the three
states for the interchange of ideas ant
plans"
The local chapter is represented al
the meeting by Anna c, Shacleford
and Mrs. E. L. White.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
OLIVE THOMAS DIES In PARIS.

Paris, September 10.-Olive Thomas,
formerly widely known on the Ameri-
can musical comedy stage, and for sew
eral years a motion picture star, died
at II o'clock this morning in the Amer
lean hospital at Neuilly. She was
taken to that institution last Sunday
suffering from slow poisoning, having
swallowed poisonous solution early
that day by mistake. Recently Miss
Thomas, who came to Europe with her
husband, Jack Pickford, also film
actor, several weeks ago, had suffered
from nervous depression.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
OverWorked Men Need
More Strength
Here Is a Suggestion That Has Helped
Others.

Men who are in good physical condi-
ton do not feel the strain of daily
work 1t is those who are under-nour-
ished, and allow their blood to get
into a thin, devitalized condition who
are always tired and consider them
selves overworked. 1t is not the work,
but the condition of body that makes
them feel so.
There are many men here who can
prove from personal experience that
Vinol is just the remedy such men
need. We know of many cases where
it has quickly and permanently re-
stored normal health with quicken
ing of energy, mainly because it en-
riches the blood and makes the food
they eat nourish and build up bodily
health.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10

Ledger Service-Eficiency.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
Maysville's Foremost Clothiers.
CHRISTY MATHEWSON
Is NEAR DEATH.
The Cincinnati Enquirer says:

2 The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
1T was reported here today by a
close friend of Christy Mathewson that
the great pitcher is lying at the point
Of death at Saranac Lake, and will
scarcely last out the month. He has
already been subjected to gas treat
ment, which is the final resource in
cases Of his kind, and is seldom effect
i've. Mrs. Mathewson is with him and
the physicians are doing everything
possible to prolong his life, but his
case is regarded here as quite hope
less.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
ERECTING LIGHT POLES
IN WEST SECOND STREET.

The force of the Maysville Gas Com
pany is now engaged in erecting metal
poles for the extension of the White
Way on West Second street. This sys-
tenn has been accepted by City Council
and will be ready to be put in use
within a short time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10
CINCINNATI MARKETS
Friday, September 10.

Friday, September 10.
Cattle - 900, steady toweak; Bulls,
slow and steady; Calves, $17OOQ1h5O,
Hogs - 5000. strong to 80 cents
higher; Heavy, $15.5O@16.5O; Mixed
and Medium, $l7; Light, $3.50; Pigs,
1850; Roughs, $13; Stays, So
Sheep-1SOO, strong; Lambs 1904.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10

Miss Judith w. Richie and her
friend, Miss Edna Stephens, of Coving-
ton, who have been the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas P. Boyce, Of East
Second street, have returned to their
home.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10

Mr. C. F. Mcnamara, the popular
tailof, who has been i'll for some time,
was able to be down street mingling
with his friends for while this after
noon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10

The Misses school hats being shown
at the Maysville Suit & Dry Goods
Company by Mrs. Cliff are attracting
much attention.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10

Mrs. Mary Il. Browning, of Flem-
ingsburg, is spending a few days with
her son, G. c. Browning, of East Sec
ond street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-10

Mayor Thomas M. Russell is in Gin
cinnati today on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-04
There Will Be Another Story

II we find the headlines of the
news occasionally depressing, reve-
lations of graft, bribery and selfish
ness exemplified in it's many and va
ried ways, it is we'll to be reminded
that the next generation may get a
clearer and more encouraging view
of the sum of our activities.
A half century ago they were call
ing Dorothy Lynde Dix "a peeping
busybody" because she was telling
the public some unpleasant truths re-
specting its shameful negligence Of
the insane. And that was esteemed
rather highly as publics go,
Shurchly. thrifty and Industrious.
Yet with it lurked the heather SUI
perstition that the insane were pos
sessed of devils. in consequence of
which their condition was most de-
plorable. To remedy this Miss Dix
gave unstinted services and fought
a good fight and the conditions were
changed.
A little later Henry Bergh brought
on his head scoffing and ridicule
when he began to agitate the need
of laws protecting animals from the
inhumanity of man. Much of the
cruelty arose from inconsiderateness
no doubt. but Bergh revealed it to
itself and conditions changed. He
worked with a goodly generation but
was instrumental in vastly improv-
ing it.
OF these activities another story is
now being told and the same doubt
less will be done Of activities in
this generation when the proper
perspective for viewing the efforts
becomes possible. Some that may
now seem somewhat of a nuisance
will have opportunity to demonstrate
their merit and be recognized. True
merit is ionglived and persistent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-04
MADISON

The annual chicken supper unoer
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid OF the
Methodist Episcopal church was heio
Friday evening in the church dining
room and the net proceeds amounted
to $50.
The heavy rains raised the kenne-
bee river at this point to freshet
pitch during the day, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Spear. and MIR.
and Mrs. A. S. Rand left town Friday
for an auto trip through the White
Mountains. Mr.. and Mrs. Spear will
visit Montreal and Mrs. Spears old
home in northern New York before
returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dyer left town
Saturday forenoon on hunting trip
to Moosehead lake.
Among the successful hunters FRI
day was Ora Gilman of Arson, who
shot a deer in the Forks region.
Mrs. Hannah Felker went Saturday
morning to Augusta, where she will
visit her son, Leon Felker, for few
days.
The McNally Construction Com
pany has a crew of men at work on
the foundations for the new store
house on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-04
To Test the Business Man


I'VE have sacrificed quality for
quantity in the last four years. That
will not do. Safe. profitable bust
ness is based only on quality"
The above is reported as part of a
conversation at a meeting Of several
Of the most prominent business men
in the country, the other day. The
speaker also took occasion to remark
that while many had made lot of
money the past few years the test OF
their business capacity was to come;
that the test is whether they will be
able to keep what they have made;
that to do this on q declining mar
ket would require improvement in
service method, quality and central
efficiency. Buck up. Face facts"
he said.
1t will be a stiff game but an in
spring one to the man who is able
by sheer ability and pluck to play it
successfully. 1t is gratifying to note
the general impression that the
American business man will stand
the test
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-04
PALMYRA

John +. Emery has sold his farm to
Charles Thurston Of Cambridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Plummer of
Newport were in town Sunday, the
guests of friends
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Clifford Of VIM
throp were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
II. Howes on Tuesdaysss
Edna Salley, who has been very i'll
with pneumonia is now considered out
of danger.
Charles Wheeler of Lewiston
passed the week end with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Wheeler.
The East Somerset Pomona Grange
will convene with Twilight Grange at
Corinna on Wednesday, Oct at 10
A. Nj. The fifth degree will be con-
ferred at the morning session The
address of welcome will be extended
by Arthur S. Blaisdell and response
by A. A. Eastman. Topic for dis
cussion, What beneficial changes
may be made in our public school
SYSTEM" Opened by c. l.. Jones. F.
f. Gardner. George Plummer and
others. A speaker will be in attend
ance from the University Of Maine.
The remainder of program will be
furnished by host grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-04
Sane and American

American labor, the controlling
majority of it, has both intelligence
and common sense. Moreover it
has those qualities characterized as
American" These should not be
amazing facts, for it has opportuni-
ties such as no labor outside this
country has ever had; opportunities
for education, for information, for
living a sane. successful life, for Civ
ing it's families comforts and its
children wonderful advantages. These
facts Samuel Gompers usually ap-
pears to recognize. He has done so
in his attitude toward bolshevism or
Leninism, when, in the name of the
American Federation, he repudiates
the doctrines under which Russia has
been and is being tyrannizcd as new
err before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-04
OAKLAND

William Penney. who has been WIS.,
iting relatives in Lewiston and attend
ing the meeting of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge. !. o. o. F.. held in
Boston. this week, has returned to his
home in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie c. Towle enter
tanned a family party. Thursday even
ing at their home on the Waterville
road in honor Of Mr.. Towle's mother.
Mrs. Mary f. Towle, the occasion be-
ing her S0th birthday. Twenty-four
members of the family were present.
and the evening was pleasantly
passed. Ice cream, cake and saltines
were served A pleasing feature of the
occasion was a large birthday cake
prettily decorated with 50 candles
which was cut and served by the guest
of honor. who received numerous
gifts. Mrs. Towle was born in Water
Vile, the daughter of Thomas AMI
Cubic Stevens Benson. and was one
OF family of five children. When a
young woman she married Charles L.
Towle. who for several years conduct
ed a blacksmth's shop in the village
of Winthrop. About 50 years the fam
lily moved to Oakland and purchased
the home on the Waterville road. now
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Mithee. Mr.. Towle secured employment
In the pipe shop. where he worked up
to within short time of his death,
which occurred in 1894. Mrs. Towle is
remarkable woman for one of her
years, enjoys the best of health. is
able to attend to her household duties
and was one of the first women Of the
town to cast a ballot on Sept 18th.
She has eight living children: Mrs.
Charles Mithee and Mrs George Boyn-
ton of Oakland. Mrs. Grace Gilman of
Manchester, Archie Towle Mrs. Joseph
Jordon and Mrs. Bert Stevens of Oak
land, Mrs. Fred Short of Waterville
and Winnie Towle of West Virginia,
twenty-five grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Mrs. Towle has
one sister. Mrs. Sarah Cutler of Hur-
ley, N. Y. and brother, Thomas
Benson of Sidney.
Frank Rowe of Smithfield was a BUSH
ness caller at Oakland Heights. Fri
day.
Mrs. Charles Lewis of Oakland Cali
fornia. who recently underwent a sur
gical operation at the Sisters hospital
in Waterville, is reported to be i'm
proving.
Mrs. Frances Spofford and children.
Loyal and Gerald, of Hinckley are Wis.,
iting Mrs. Spofford's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. y. knight of the Fairfield
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Young, Who
have been enjoying a trip through the
White Mountains and have also pass
ed several days in Boston, were guests
Thursday night of Miss Clara Manter.
leaving Friday for their home in New
Portland.
Mrs. Theodore Bragg, president of
the Tuesday Club has returned from
Brunswick, where she attended the
State Federation.
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JEFFERSON

The family of S. B. Richardson left
here this week for their home,
Southern Pines, n. c.
A. A. Skinner and family were
calling on friends in Warren and
Union last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones of Ais
ton, Mass, are in town for a few
days.
A. c. Boynton of South jefferson
was recent visitor at the village.
Herman Day is making repairs and
additions to his farm buildings.
Sheriff Bond has been repairing his
dwelling house. Charles Rivers of
Washington doing the work.
Rev. c. c. Tilley returned from his
vacation in Massachusetts this week
The corn factory closed this week
after canning 22s,000 cans of sweet
corn,
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BENTON

Mrs. Albert Plummer is passing
few days with her daughter, Ms
Guy Dow of Augusta
Mrs. Ida Cary has returned hon'
from Boston. where she attended N
opening session of the soverelg'
lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekaa'
Mrs. Frank Blackwell was cal.e'
to Canaan by the serious illntss O.
her mother.
Mrs. Arlon Lowe and children D
Lake Moxie are visiting her broth'
and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Worth BroW'
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Weymou',
have returned from their cottage a
Temple Heights.
Miss Alice Michigan of WinsIo'
was guest of Miss Ona Mayo We
nesday.
Frank Davis has returned to Al'
gusta after visiting his brother, ha'
gene Davis at the home of Mr., aa'
Mrs. James Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Thompson "
China we're in town Wedneso''
where they attended Benton Grass
fair.
George Marcia has returned to M
home in Winslow after visiting -
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. i'a''
Marcia.
Mrs. Charles Wheeler Of Falrn','
was recently calling upon Ms
Everett Hunter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-04
. PITTSFIELD

Miss Annie Stevens of Moncton, y.
b, is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D. B.
Davis at their home in the west part
OF the town.
Mrs Nellie NJ. Hunnewell and Mrs
Wilder c. Humphrey are in Bangor at
tending the Music Festival
Ralph O'Roak is in Dexter for \
few days visit with relatives.
Mrs. Hattie Butler is working in the
office at the Eastern Grain Cos. plant
during the absence of Mrs Lola Hurd,
who with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry II. Nut
ter. is attending the Rexall Convention
in ST. Louis.
The first meeting of the Pittsield
Tuesday club after the summer 'vaca-
ton will be held at the home of Mrs.
Lancey G. Milliken on Chester street.
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. ). The pro-
gram will be: Singing. America. roi!
call. How the War Taught Us to BE
Better Americans" paper, Shall We
Restrict Immigration, Mrs. o. II.
Drake: paper. Making the Melting
Pot Melt" Mrs. F. E. Mayo; music;
paper, "Americanizing the American" :,
Mrs. Mary Spear; singing. Our Maine
Song.
j. S. Spauldng has purchased the
property of Mrs. l.. H. Barden, locat-
ed at the corner of North Main street
and Detroit avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney A. Green have
returned to Waterville after a visit IN
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Wy
man.
Miss Hazel Pushor has gone to Mars
Hill, where she has a position to teach
in the Aroostook Central Institute
Mrs. Zilphia o. Daniels and son, E.
mer +. Daniels. went to Vinal Haven.
Thursday to visit friends.
Miss Evelyn Moreau and Miss Eve
Ign Douglass have gone to Framing
ham. Mass. where they will enter up
on three years course In training
for nurses.
Roy Buxton of Groveton, n. H.. who
has been visiting in the home of his
perents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Buxton
has gone to Corinna for a visit with
friends. y.
The first meeting of the Mission cir
Gle of the Universalist church will be
held at the home Of Mrs 8. j. Willis
on Forest street. Tuesday evening,
Oct. >. at 1880 o'clock. One Of the fea-
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The inevitable End.

There was period when practi-
caiiy the only way to be sure of any
thing to eat in happy soviet Russia
was to join the army. The soldiers
were fed to keep them aliee as
fighting force and also to keep them
loyal to the government of Lenin and
Trotzky. Thus it has been possible
to understand where Trotzky got
some of the power that has enabled
him to win such successes as he did a
few months ago.
Now the news that comes from au-
thentic sources in the Baltic region
reveals a condition that means COM
plte Decentralization within a short
time, as result Of irregularity Of
supplies. and WEAKNESS, hunger and
discomfort in the ranks of the Red
army Eolshevik troops who were
wounded on the Polish front are said
to have reached the rear unclad, or
nearly so. Food and equipment are
lacking on all fronts and half the
soviet troops in South Russia are
wearing sandals instead Of shoes.
The Reds are reported to have lost
at least two thirds of their artillery
strength on the Polish front and the
loss is practically irreplaceable. as the
munition plants equipped for the
making of artillery are idle. In the
plants that are working, order is be-
ing maintained by arrests and other
rigid disciplinary methods and the
men are kept at work under the spur
of promise of 100 per cent. increase
in wages.
How is 1t going to end? Like Ponzi
maybe. except that in Russia the
losses are spelled in human lives and
hopes and ambitions. in the letting
down of law and order and in the I'M
leashing Of wild forces that it will
take years to recapture and subdue,
But az Ponzi could find plenty of vic.
Tins for his schemes. so Lenin and
Trotzly have found and impressed a
whole nation for thotr ION ID
sr.sa..nae
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Saqad ahoc Pomona

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange was en-
tertained by Sagadahoc subordinate
at Bowdoin Centre. Friday. The clear
ing weather made a good attendance
The degree was we'll conferred and a
good program. was given. A paper
was read by Mrs. F. S. Adams of the
local Grange, the paper taking the
place of the greeting that should have
been given by her husband. who was
unable to be present. Response was
made by e. C. Patten of Topsham, the
treasurer. Mr. Patten took for a sub
ject, What is the Matter with Maine"
He quoted instances where banks have
turned down loans on good property
and then have sent money cut of the
State, and not always good invest
ment. We are also to blame in this
respect because we don't boost for
our town and State as we ought to.
Maine is just as good as any other
state. but we have got to make our
selves believe it and then make other
people believe it. The reports of the
Oranges was given as follows: Bod
we'll Grange reported by Mrs. john
son. the lecturer; Dromore. by Mrs
Purinton. lecturer: Five Islands by
Master Stevens; Merrymeeting by
Master w. II. Gould: Progressive by
Master Ernest Dow; Sagadahoc, w. r.
Hatch, master; Topsham by Mrs. Z.
G.. Patten, lady assistant steward;
West Bath. Mrs. Joanna Hodgkins.