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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

appeal to their sensibilities Of the
virtuous rather than the vicious
ideal. This truth has not escaped
Nh Wilson and he would much rauh-
81 address his audience respecting
breaking the heart of the world than
about breaking the fetrecs OF auto
crazy. and in favor Of cosmocracy
rather than democracy. II would
sound better than some practica, ad-
vice respecting the growing OF two
blades Of grass in place Of one and
doing it with half the labor, followed
by practical suggestions.
Every community in this broad
land has not lacked for ideals the
past few years, its emotions have
been cultivated to the verge of
Mysteries. Slogans have not only
ridden the people but the peoples
nightmares as well: drives have
driven to distraction. In this part Of
the country the snow blockade has
been Il reminder that if we wish 70
keep in touch with earth we must
shovel, if We would live We must
keep open the channels Of COM
municatiCn; in other words what has
seemed a calamity may prove a
blessing caIamties sometimes do.
In the national capital. if one may
judge from a distant vantage point,
there appears TO be much founder
ing, much dickering as wcll as bick-
ering. much rivalry in the quest of
political slogans. 1t will not do to
allow ones vision to be bewildered.
and fail of really comprehensive
view. Out of 1t all some. grain will
undoubtedly be threshed, has been.
as in the matter of the railroads.
Moreover some of what has lookes.
like aimless fiutterinc will be found
to have been necessary preliminaries
NeFertheiess We suspect that the
the best issue with which to 20 to the
people next fall will be found right
at hand. possibly underfoot and be-
ing stumbled over.
Spring is coming. homes need
painting and repairs, house seekers
need houses. taxpayers need money.
Such needs can't be met with all the
money in the pockets Of the capitalist
and union labor; they may only be
met in live-and-let-live policy.
Isn't it possible that when the
country gets down to brass tacks"
it will be in a mood to listen to
something like this: The best home
on earth: let's sweep it out and
tighten the roof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Woman Sick Two Years
Tells How She Got Well

Miss q. !. Baird Of 30 Glenville ave.
custom. Mass, writes: Il have been
Sex almost two years. had four doctors
WIN little or no relief. I was growing
thin every day. went from 1873 to iii.
was 80 discouraged / didn't know what
20 90. One night. about three weeks
rIso' ! picked up paper and saw your
III True's Elixir. Family Laxative ami
worm Expeller advertised. made IN
my mind l had worms. and the neIr
Gay bought a small bottle Of DR.. True's
Elixir was surprised at the result,
stomach worms some a finger long 40
much slime, that looked as though II
was Just the skin Of worms. The dav
nefore I took DR.. True's Elixir
thought ] should go wild with crawlin
IN my stomach. I feel like a new per.
son. all my friends say l look 90 much
better ! wouldn't have believed any.
one could feel so much better in such
z short time. l can't give your medi-
cine praise enough
Signs of worms: Offensive breath.
swollen upper lip. sour stomach. de.
ranged stomach. occasional EripinRs
and pains about the navel. pale face Of
ieadsn tint. eyes heavy and DUH, twitcb.
OF the rectun,. short. dry cough. Grind.
Ing OF the teeth. red points on the
tongue, starting during sleep, slow
fever: DR.. True's Elixir. The Family
Laxative and Worm Expellcr, Is sold Nv
ALL DEALERS.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Treaty a Campaign Issue?

President Wilson threatened 4
long time ago to refer the German
peace treaty with the Ia que OF Ea
lions covenant to the p~1pie as a
campaign issue. nGnator Lodge ad
mitted early in ne win.or that he
would welcome its injection into the
presidential! race. And ..irgs look
now as though these opposing lead
ers arc about to have thor way on
the one thing on which they can
agree
Suppose the treaty does become q
campaign issue. How? VINO Of the
candidates would champion it: Who
would oppose it? Which OF them Of
either party would risk making Il
campaign On 4 foreign relations pol
Icy when matters Of sucl. great i'm =
portance are clamoring fol attention
at home?
From the Republican party the
most prominent candidates. an
nounced and alleged, are Nicholas
Murray Butler, Senator's Hiram
Johnson, Harding Of Ohio, Poindex-
ter Of Washington and Sutherland
II West Virginia. Governor Lowden
Of Illinois and Major General Leon
ard Wood. There is not ne slightest
reason 10 suppose any ore of these
men would champion the treaty as it
came from the Paris conference; and
rot one OF them except Hiram John
son and possibly Senator Poindexter
would cast it out altogether
In the Democratic camp the
names Of Palmer, McAdoo. Gerard,
Cox. Edwards and Bryan are written
more or less distinctly against the
sky. From the published speeches
and writings of this group of men on
the subject, the unamended treaty
would look in vain among them for
An avowed champion in mere
academic discussion; much less in a
race for the presidency Of the re-
public, in a period of admitted hard
shedding for their party.
Hoover, the independent he of the
lone hand and enigmatic attention to
his own business, has said his mind
definitely against making the treaty
part Of the campaign. Whether
he figures in the race or not, that is
the way he feels about it.
1t may not be too much then. to
say that the presidential candidates
Of both parties care against the I'M
amended Treaty Of Versailles and
that they would endorse it with
reservations, which is true, we be-
lieve. Of the vast majority Of the
American people. This being grant
ed, how then can the treaty be made
a sensible issue in the presidential
campaign?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
"Get Down to Brass Tacks."

Get Down TO Brass Tacks,' is ad-
vice. the origin Of which may be
somewhat in doubt bur ,lle sense of
which is known 10 man, woman and
child. The need Of its application to
present conditions should be as fully
recognized.
There is muen groping about for j
slogan. Bryan wants booze. The
veteran spelbinder's sense Of what is
especially adapted to appeal to the
emotions is yet acute; none quicker
than he TO perceive the possible
beatitude of the orator With i sub
iect touching the hearts of his hear
ers. a theme capable Of infinite unc-
ton and singing inactive: no
recognition clearer than his Of tho
fact that peoplc respond better to an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Sick Of a "sickenina Position"

louisville Courier-JournaD
1t is now to be asked whether. choos.
ing between an immediate ratification
and a proiongation Of the sickening DO.
sit'on Of the United States in world af.
fairs, it Is not the part Of wisdom q
urge ratification instantly on the best
terms possible.
The alternatives presented are not
pleasant. 1t is no easy thing to accep;
q mutilated treaty in order to have 1t
now. On the other hand, it is no easy
thing to contemplate the extension OF
the existing chaos into another year.
Neither Democrats nor Republican.
can Justify themselves before the coun.
try in further pickering. The friends q,
the treaty have made gallant fight in
q Senate with a hostile majority. itself
split into conflicting factions. It will he
neither surrender nor betrayal to push
the treaty through with the results oh.
tainable. 1t is the relentless political
prejudice Of its opponents which will,
have deprived the country Of the treaty
as drawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
HINCKLEY
Mrs. Emily B. Jox.

Mrs. Emily p. Joy, for MANY Years
a resident of this place on the Gin
ton side OF the river, PASSED away
very suddenly Tuesday evening
about six o'clock. She had been 10
and dressed as usual until the morn :
ing of the day she died. For the
past several months she had boarded
in the family of H. v. Totman where
she had received kindly care. Her
age was about 20 years. She leaves
several children and grandchildren
who have the sympathy Of friends
Mrs. Joy was a good neighbor and
had made many warm friends in this
community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
The Cause Of Safety Worthy Of Con.
sideration,

A movement which ought to be of
benefit to a large proportion Of the
population Of Massachusetts,, and in
directly to people elsewhere, is taking
definite shape in the first Massachu-
sets Accident Prevention Congress
that is to meet at Worcester March
9, 10 and II to consider ways and
means for promoting universal
safety.
Those urging this undertaking call
attention to the fact that deaths and
casualties among the troops fighting
in France were less than hte deaths
and serious accidents in this country
during that period, when ;26, 900 men,
women and children were killed in
the industries, on the streets and in
the homes. Two million were 50 in
jured that at least four weeks time
was lost while many were crippled
for life. Statistics show that one
death out of every twelve is the re-
suit Of accident.
Assuming to be reasonable the
estimate of possible reduction of
over fifty percent in the number Of
accidents by means Of education and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Since Tanlac has overcome my
troubles have gained twenty pounds
in weight and am in better general
health than for years past" was the
stra ight- forward statement made 4
few days ago by H. W. Boring. a
prominent and well-to-do farmer liv-
ing at Overland Park. Hans.
During the two years / suffered l
tried everything l knew of to get re-
lief. but nothing seemed 10 reach my
case until l tried Tanlac, My appe-
tite was poor and my digestion was
50 bad could hardly retain my food.
Nothing agreed with me: in fact I
vas almost confirmed dyspeptic.
My whole system seemed to be out OF
shape. 1 would have pains across the
small Of my back SO bad at times l
could hardly move around
My nerves were all unstrung and
would become upset at the least
little thing. I seldom slept we'll at
/ night and, finally. became so weak
and run down and lost weight rap
idly. was also trouble a great deal
with catarrh and of mornings had 10
spend a half hour or more clearing
| up my head.
! This is just the condition I was in
when I began taking Tanlac and it
certainly has been a blessing to me.
1t just seemed to be made especially
for my case. l improved from the
very first. Ny digestion now is per-
feet and regardless of what I eat
never suffer any bad after effects.
/ The pains across my back have
entirely disappeared The catarrh
has left me. too. and my head is per
fec,ly clear. l am no longer nervous
and rest we'll every night. I have re-
gained my lost weight and am feeling
better and stronger than I have in
Years. ! am going TO keep Tanlac in
! my house so it will be handy at all
: times"
! 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, 1920-03-04
FLU" IS INFECTIOUS
A Disease Easily Spread Through
Close Association.

1t passes in the form Of minute germs
from the coughs or sneezes OF people
who in the first stages mingie With
Therefore avoid exposure-this may be
difficult, almost Impossible.
But we can all keep our blood full OF
vitality and enable it to resist the at.
JACKS Of disease germs. by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the pre-emineni
oiood-purifier and health builder. This
good medicine promotes assimilation &C
as to secure for the body the greatest
possible value of food. It aids digestion
and makes food taste good
poisoning. prostrating disease. IL n re
markable how 1t promotes conya.
!escence and brings perfect restoration
70 health: A good cathartic like Hood.
rus helps greatly by keeping thu
bowels regular -Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
+LeWiston's New
Health Officer

Lewiston. Me-, March S-pr L-A
vic j. Dumont was appointed h. al
oHcer for three years at salary
$4,000, by the city governmen, in "
cial session, yesterday afternoon !.
city fathers also abolished the boa
or health. DR.. Goodrich. dlSN'
health officer. was here 10 rsHrtSs'
DR. Bristol. State health Office. !.
latter confirmed DR.. Dumont's 81
pointment later in the afternco~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Judge Charles L. Domaine, W.
tenure of Office in the Irobat" e.
would make him appreciate Al: y
along this line, told me tins on.
A wealthy man who felt he YVES 2.
death had made out his Will VIZ
aid of his lawyer.
Have you made it as strong and IL
as you cam" he asked Of the att'--'
Il have" replied the legal advise
We'll. then" whispered the rich II
Just between ourselves. tell ne VI.
of my heirs do you think will e, ri
of my money when am gone ,Ha =
fight for it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Mrs. J. n. Henderson Of Saco

Mrs. Ada B. Henderson, wife or ~
Mayor James H. Henderson Of SAG
died Monday as the result OF paTa!'
sis, aged SO. She had beer Un'''
scious for week. Mrs. Fenders2'
who ws born in Bridgton. Me. u,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James J.
kennard, lived in Portland for ~
years before She was married 10 ~
Mayor Henderson. She was a SlnE',
and for 80 years was a member .
the First Parish Congregat!'"'
church choir. Besides the hHs'""
three sons survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Maine Democrats are still wonder
ing how in the name of Andrew
Jackson they happened to make such
q showing in the municipal cleo
lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

The president Of the Eric rai.,oad
thinks passenger rates should be re-
duced 20 two cents a mile through
out the country and we believe the
public would stand for il. too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

The frs, thing the owners Of the rail-
roads had II do when the roads We're
returned 20 them was 20 get out the
snow shovels and try to locate Their
property.-Portland Press.
And being well rested they are
welding them with vim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

A recently issued report comment
on the remarkable interes: which is
being taken in fish as Il food staple.
Cod at 10 and II cents pound
wholesale. is getting expensive
enough to be interesting We should
saw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
safeguards, the cause certainly war.
rants the effort that is being made.

The price of refined sugar in the
New York wholesale markets is
quoted at Ia cents a pound which is
reduction Of one cent. and Should
make the retail price 16;. (The rea-
son We don't set this in 4s-point type
is the apprehension we have that il
may be running back 10 get q better
start for the next jump
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

The President is surely prescribing
doses enough for the old world with.
out adding Crane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Massachusetts towns voting wet
AREA good deal like betting on a
sure thing; that is, they can be a
little bit wicked without taking any
chances Of getting hurt. {,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

We've boon waiting to hear that
some philanthropic soul had organ
lied Society of the Ex-members OF
the Wilson Cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
And So On

Free seeds appropriation has been
eliminated by the Senate agricultural
committee. Now what will all the
amateur horticulturists, like Pats and
Knocks. f'rinst, do about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

would like 20 see such a rule in force
here.-I<nweu Cour.er-Citizen.
IT think how busy il would keep the
company removing Recommendations
ton Journal.
# we would allow ourselves. we
could think Of whole communities
where the company would simply
have to go out OF business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Gasoline Prices Too High Says British
Report Headline.
No chance for argument with the
American public on this point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Among the recent amenities in
Portland is the vote Of the city cour
Gil % raise the mayors salary from
$500 to $4,000. Gratitude. thy name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

The snow is now so very deep.
= ne ashinan cannot lower our heap
BiEne-by ne cannot come We. know
Because il vii! be slumping So
Pats and knocks
Sad case, need Of spring bitter
and no bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

II the frost in the ground in ARGOS.
took really is II and y feet deep. potato
planting may be a little late this year
Boston Globe.
Guess you don't realize what get
ting move on" means up in Aroos-
took
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Estimated cost of the Burke trial
proves that even talk is no longer
cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Light and Airy
Eorrad courfeSv
Forced Courtesy

I rose with great alacrity
To offer her my seat,
Twas a question whether she or /
Should stand upon my feet.
Cornell Widow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
No Improvement in Facilities,
(HoSton Transcrin,O

fBoston Transcript
One thing is certain-no sineIe-
track minds have been double
tracked during the perioo Of gov
eminent ownership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Public Incompetency Awaiting
Chance?
columbia Eecor

Columbia Eecord)
Perhaps when the private owners
nave put the railroads in shape
again, the Government will consent
TO operate them again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Editorial Comment
Possibly Ashamed.

Phlla. Press
cambridge Colby refuses to- name
his political party. If it's the Demo
cratic party perhaps he's ashamed to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

An Ontario court rules that a tele.
phone company is justified in removing
the Instrument from the home of a SUBJ
scriber who listens in. Honest peopIe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

When is the single track mind to
be retired to private ownership?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Thursday. March 4, 1920.

The prophet Of evil would do
nothing because he fiinehes at saeri-
fee and effort, and to do nothing 10
easiest and involves the leaet cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

you wanted to- she declared as :
brushed out of my Office. Ny h1s,~,
voted for YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Trying to Bride the Doctor

Earl who was just six, had new
baby sister. The doctor had stopped to
see his mother and Earl came into the
room. \ big smile came on Earl's face.
for it was the first time he had a
chance to talk to the doctor since the
new baby had arrived.
lie took advantage of it and his first
question was. Doctor, what did you
charge for the baby sister,"
The doctor smiled bit and told him.
"Why, it was $l6 for this girl, but il 1t
was boy it would be $25.''
Earl said nothing more, but as the
doctor left the house he followed him
out to his car. When no one else was
around he said. Doctor, have $12
worth of thrift stamps. and 1 was
thinking if you would trade that girl
for a boy ] would be willing to give you
the sl2 worth Of thrift stamps"-In-
dianapolis News.
An evangelist who was conducting
nightly services announced that on the
following evening he would speak on
the subject of Liars" He advised his
hearers to read in advance the 18th
chapter of Mark.
The next night he arose and said, 1T
am going to preach on Liars tonight
and l would like to know how many
read the chapter suggested" A hun
dred hands were appraised
Now he said. you are the very
persons I want to. talk to-there isn't
any 18th chapter of Mark"
The job Of mayor is not all it's
cracked up to be-" said Mayor Clarke Of
Portland to The Stroller the other dav
People come to me with all sorts OF
troubles. Not long ago a woman called
on me at City hall to complain of !,
neighbours pigeons.
They've got fleas.' she said. and
the heas fly over into my house. VIVA,
shall do about it?'
I told her was powerless to act in
he matter.
Then shall shoot them. she re.
'ortcd with some display Of temper.
You might be arrested for braat.
ing the game laws" suggested
well YOU could do something. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

IT W. BORING. a we!i-to.do
IL Kansas farmer. says he
has gained twenty POUNDS -
weight and is in better general
health than he has been IN
years since taking Taniac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Two more weather predictions from,
the Bath Times-but you don't have TO
believe them:
The arrival of fight birds from the
South is taken by some citizens as her
aiding an early break of winter weather
and welcome spring time soon. A Eath
man who watches the weather condi-
tons closely says tina. after the full
moon on Thursday people can look for
warmer weather. He says that it aeve,
freezes UP for winter on the full of the
moon and that spring never opens in
March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

The town of Turner last Monday at
its town meeting voted to issue bonds
for $4,000 and form a stock company to
secure the remaining $1,000 necessary
to complete the purchase of the East
.Auburn-Turner Electric railroad. The
bonds will be retired in yearly lots of
5000 each.
Norway and @outh Paris are planning
4 concrete road to connect the two
places. approximately mile in length.
South Paris at its town meeting on
Monday voted, 80 TO 81, in favor of 4
$500 bond issue to take care of its
part Of the expense. Norway. whose
share would be $500. at it's town
meeting on the same day adjourned il
to March @. when action will be taken
Sentiment seems in favor of the bond
issue. The road will extend from the
Norway town hall to the Park Street
bridge in South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

captain James F. Hutchings of Cam
den will have an unusual monument
over his last resting place and so in
sistent is he that it be used that he Is
placing it himself. The captain years
ago bought for IS cents a 1o5-pound an.
Choir in Boston junk store. He carried
it on II different vessels. using il as
third or spare anchor in case of storms.
y heiped carry his vessel safely through
the terrible Thanksgiving eve storm Of
1885, IN which the steamer Portland was
lost. The anchor has been fitted with
a brass plate bearing the words, Cap
tain James F. Hutchings. Feb. 16, 1S.s -
with the Odd Fellows links suspended
and will mark his final resting place in
his lot in the cemetery at Camden.