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The Farmington times., 1921-07-22

chusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.
High Educational Rank Of Missouri
When the annual cost of all other
Missouri educational institutions in
cluding colleges and training and vo-
cational establishments. and parochial
and religious schools and institutes
are added to the yearly expenditures
for public schools. and real cogni-
zance is taken of the high standing of
the many higher educational institu-
tions, especially the Columbia State,
Washington and st. Louis Universi-
ties, according to a recent announce
ment of the United States Department
Of Education at Washington, Missouri
has a general rank of fifth or sixth
in this respect among all states.
The Farmington times., 1921-07-22
GETTING SOMEWHERE
ON A ROAD LAW

The passage of several important
milestones are to be recorded on the
way to good road law at Jefferson
City. The fanciful House plan of a
square-root apportionment has been
abandoned. The members of the coun-
ty courts are not to be turned into
contracting firms and permitted to en-
gage without bond in road-building
projects for profit. The effect of
other proposed provisions has been so
changed as to lessen differences be-
tween House and Senate.
Some of the specifications for the
building of proper road law are as
indispensable as certain of the basic
engineering specifications for building
improved roads of whatever type. One
fundamental requirement is that the
law should provide for roads which
will impose the minimum burden in
subsequent maintenance costs. Main
tenance must be provided, if federal
cooperation is secured. 1t must be
looked to if the states own original
investment is not permitted to lapse
into highway ruin whose last state
shall be worse than the first.
Gravel roads are included in the
hard-surfaced classification. The2
make useful thoroughfares. There is
great mileage of highways whose
improvement must contemplate the
gravel type and where this type will
prove adequate. Nevertheless, gravel
roads, stone roads, divers forms of
macadam go to pieces with dismaying
rapidity under a steady. pounding
traffic of large volume. Traffic of
that volume is not confined to high
ways in the vicinity of the states
greater cities. It is found in the vi
cinity of important interior cites and
larger market towns. Reports from
New York and other states show that
much frequented gravel roads neces-
state disproportionately high costs in
maintenance. The House bill propos-
es a large minimum expenditure for
The Farmington times., 1921-07-22
GOLD STILL FLOODS US.
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?
By Frances H. Sisson, Vice-President
Guaranty Trust Co. of N. Y.

By Frances H. Sisson, Vice President
Guaranty Trust Co. of N. Y.
Ito our Readers-Enormous guam
titles of gold have been coming into
the country since last January. Does
it mean more high prices? Will it
hurt us in any way? The Autocastor
Service, which represents the newspa-
pers, asked Frances H. Sisson, the
noted New York banker and financial
expert, and the following is his reply.
--Editor.)
Today the United States has the
largest accumulation of gold coin and
bullion in all its history. and, in fact,
in the history of any other country.
On June we held the enormous
amount of $13,175, 900, ,0OO-nearly one
half of all the gold coin and bullion in
existence-and since that date there
have been accretions to our stock of
the precious metal almost daily. Gold
has been flowing to this country in a
steady stream since the beginning Of
The calendar year. A year ago we
held $2,663, 10000 and, therefore,
have acquired $511, 100000 since that
late. The aggregate importations of
gold since January have amounted to
approximately $4OO,O00,00O. In each
month since August, 1920 imports of
the metal have exceeded exports. This
gold has come from nearly every coun-
try that could possibly send it to us,
although most of it has come from
Europe, and chiefly from Great Bri-
tain and France. About three-quar-
ters of the total is held by the Federal
Reserve Banks.
There is no likelihood, however. that
the present accumulation of gold will
give rise to any marked measure of
imitation. It has been demonstrated
anew by recent experience that
neither does the accumulation of gold
always result in an expansion of cred
it and rise in prices, nor does its loss
through expectation necessarily cause
a contraction of credit and a decline
in prices. The last quarter of 1919
and the first half of 1920 was period
of considerable reduction in the coun-
try's stock of gold. accompanied by a
The Farmington times., 1921-07-22

gravel roads, with residue from the
fund to be devoted to high-type roads
marked increase in prices. Through
out the present period of increasing
gold supply prices have continued
their downward trend.
But the recent accumulation of gold
in this country is to some extent re-
Election of the inadequate provision of
credits for financing our export trade.
every reasonable effort should be
made to obviate the necessity for for
eign countries to dispose of their gold
holdings in such large quantities.
While this inflow of gold has helped
to improve the reserve position of the
Federal Reserve Banks, it represents
on the whole withdrawal of the met
al from countries which need to
strengthen their currencies. The eff
feet upon exchange rates is not pre-
cisely measurable, but it is certain
that the movement cannot continue at
the present rate without adversely af-
fecting exchanges. So far as this
country is concerned, there is prob
ably more cause for apprehension on
this score, in view of the possible fur
ther impediments to our export trade,
than for fear of an imitation of our
currency and prices i: consequence of
the accumulating gold supply.
The Farmington times., 1921-07-22

their stuff: together with the probable.
reduction in freight rates, and we have
ample reason for feeling optimistic in
regard to the situation the farmer will
find himself in few months hence.
There are other favorable signs and
we will admit few favorable clouds
on the horizon, but taking it all in all
the situation warrants reasonable op-
timism. Better times for agriculture
are coming, and coming soon. The
farmers who profit most during the
next few years will be those who
keep eyes and ears wide open for ev-
cry bit of information that will help
them to Judge what is best for them
to do in the conduct of their own bus
mess.
Buy the things you need to enable
you to produce crops and livestock
economically. If you can cut the cost
of producing a bushel of wheat by
10 cents. that is equivalent to getting
10 cents bushel more for it.
Successful Farming is working ov-
ertime in an effort to keep its readers
fully abreast of the times. The city
Of Washington is an important point
in the farmers geography at the pres
ent time. We are watching things
there, and elsewhere, closely, and will
give you the full benefit of our obser-
vations.-E. T. Meredith, Publisher,
Successful Farming.
The Farmington times., 1921-07-22

whose maintenance will be less bur
densome. Should not this minimum,
which now absorbs huge fraction
of the total fund, be reduced? Or
should not the thing be turned around,
with substantial minimum devoted to
high-type roads, with the residue de-
voted to gravel roads?
Another indispensable condition is
that authority to reach decisions
should be conferred strongly in the
State Highway Board, that it should
have large discretion not only in lay
ing out state system of improved
roads conditioned on state traffic
needs, but in determining the type of
roads to be built in the various To-
calities and that it should not be re-
stricted by hampering details relating
to the salary of its subordinates and
host of administrative matters.
Should not the gravel road question be
left to the board? Why should the
House be SO insistent on an engineer
at only $4,000 year? The difference
between a $4,000 engineer and a $15,-
600 engineer might be wasted by the
former in the construction of single
mile of highway,
Some of those whose first impulse
was to support bizarre legislative pro-
jects at the capital complain that the
city press has directed severe criti-
Ssism in their direction and even mis-
represented them. The fact is. that
their disposition to take to- bypaths
and wander in directions that lead no.
where is nothing new. 1t has been en-
countered by every state or other unit
that contemplated a comprehensive
highway improvement program. Con-
siderable data as to scientific road leg
islation and scientific road construction
are now available. Federal authority,
which already holds something like a
whip hand over state action and whose
control may be increased, has made
large contributions to these data. Ad-
mittedly it has been difficult to sur
vey with entire patience attempted
features in legislation which run
counter to formidable body of expe-
rience and which could give only such
results as the late square-rooters
would be the first to condemn, perhaps
evasively attributing them to other
initiative than their own, if ever Wis
ualized on the highways Of Missouri.
But the Legislature now seems to be
on its way to better bill and appar-
emily knows where it is going. At
any rate, more commendable spirit
is revealed in the House. Aside from
few fundamental requirements, there
are many points on which the maturest
judgments may naturally differ. With
good nature these can be adjusted
Let every one whose influence can in
any way have an effect on the out
come determine that this great oppor-
tunity, one which will not come again
to this generation, shall not be dissi-
pated by selfish, misleading counsel.
Let US all try to do the very best thing
that can be done for Missouri
Globe Democrat.
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A Western newspaper offered a pic
ture for the best answer to the follow
ing conundrum: "Why is a newspaper
like woman?" The prize was won
by a woman in Oklahoma, who sent
the following answer: Because every
man should have one of his own, anad
not have to run after his neighbor's."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

!. and Mrs. Harry French of
were in town shopping Satur-
!. and Mrs. Will Farrell who
formerly of Harmony motored
lat village Saturday afternoon
he they were guests over Sunday
Dir. Farrclrs brothers and their
Is, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Farrell and
and Mrs. George Farrell.
iss Gladys Allen, the commercial
) per in the Skowhegan High
pol went to her home in Turner
(rday to pass the Christmas va
n.
lrs Ella X. Nelson who has been
ping few weeks at her home on
thanic street returned to Water
Monday afternoon, where she
be the guest of her daughter and
band, Mr. and Mrs. Bertram
vine at their home on Nash street
4 after New Years.
iss Carolyn Smith Of Benton is
own caring for her sister, Mrs.
! Dudley and her infant son who
born a few days ago at the Dud-
lhQme on the Russell road.
be pupils at the Garfield building
Lhavitt street which include the
Eth grade with Mrs. Sanford
pher, fifth grades and teach
Mrs. Cawell and Miss Springer,
the sixth grade with Miss Swain,
fher had a jolly time on Friday
Ffnoon at the closing of the fall
y for the Christmas vacation.
Fstmas trees were the special
lures, on which We're gifts for all
\ treats of candy and popcorn.
er the gifts were distributed
nes were played.
". and Mrs. Fred Bess are pa
rs of little son born the last of
week. The little fellow has been
Pea Linwood Gerald.
octave Vigue was a visitor in Wa
Eille Saturday where he called on
little daughter Doris who is a
~ at the Mount Merici convent.
Mss Emily Bosnian of .Wollaston,
FS' arrived in town Monday night
VIII be the guest over the Christ
y holidays of her grandparents,
and Mrs. Uriah Foss at their
We on West Front street.
YRS. George Booth and Mrs. Err
Emerson were in Waterville
pplng Saturday afternoon.
~ and Mrs. Benjamin Judkins
daughter, Hildreth of Cornville
= IN town Saturday on business.
SSrs. Fred Fellows OF Bush street
ghas been the guest for a few
OF her daughter and husband,
ana Mrs. Wallace Corson at their
'e IN Auburn returned home Sat-
~ on the evening train.
yraid Cole who is convalescing
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from an operation for appendicitis
| has gone to Portland to visit with
| his mother, Mrs. F. f. Cole until the
last of this week.
| Miss Ethelyn Steward who is a
kindergarten teacher in the city of
Bangor came home Saturday on the
; evening train to pass the Christmas
| holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Steward of Coburn avenue.
+ A regular meeting of the PLY Sig
F., ma boys club was held on Saturday
| in their club room at the Bethany
Baptist church. Besides the regular
business it was voted to take their
} mid winter hike next Wednesday.
! starting at 8 A. M. The hike will
| take them over quite a height of
| land, distance of about seven or
| eight miles. After the voting it was
announced that Mr.. Woodbury., sn-
! perintendent of the SkOwhegan-
| Madison schools, was in waiting in
response to an invitation given him
| by the boys short time ago to
speak to them of trip he took
across the ocean soon after he fin
| company with college friend and
on board a cattle ship. 1t proved. to
i be just an ideal story for the boys
and it is useless to say that they en-
joyed every word.
| AS soon as the speech was finished
1.-THE club came to order and discussed
next years baseball, E. Linwood
/ Co al m n a o. q
and Willard Croker captain. They
will have IS men available at all
times for practice and to choose
from in making up their star team.
Mrs. Fanny Dudley, who has been
the guest for few days of her son
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Olin Dudley.
at their home on the Russell road,
has returned to the home of w. S.
Rowe on the NorridgewOck road, at
which place she is employed.
Miss Lula Holway OF Madison was
in town Sunday the guest of her sis
ter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ton Whittemore at their home on
Madison avenue.
The following officers were elected
field Temple Pythian Sisters, which
was held in Castle Hall Friday eve
ming: Most Excellent Chief, Mrs. Nell
lie Durrell; most excellent senior,
Mrs. Myrtle Priest; most excellent
junior, Mrs. Vira Packard; manager,
Mrs Emma Thompson; keeper of the
records, Mrs. Helen knight; mistress
of finance, Mrs. Eliza Petty; past
chief, Mrs. Flora McPheters; protec-
tor, Mrs. Ellen Priest; guard Of the
outer temple, Mrs. Martha Mitchell.
These officers will be installed at the
next meeting which will be held on
the second Friday in January which
is the, 18th. The installing officer,
who was appointed on Friday eve
ming is Mrs. Lottie Griffin. a past
chief of Bloomfield Temple.
Miss Margaret Leavitt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph. Leavitt of Okla
homa, who is student at Wellesley
college arrived in town Saturday on
the evening train and is the guest of
her cousin, Mrs. Margaret G. Briggs
at her home on Water street for the
Christmas vacation. Miss Leavitt on
her way, stopped In Brunswick where
she was q guest at D. X. E. house
party.
The Christmas sale and fair which
was held on Saturday afternoon in
the BIaisdell Automobile Salesrooms
on Water street. was an unqualified
success. amount taken being $a14.49,
with more exDected to come in to
swell the total. The sale included
the following goods. tables for which
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The tree was no small part OF the
evAning's pleasure. especially Tor the
children all of whom received gifts
and refreshments.
The following children in this
school have not been absent more
than two days during the whole year
and in all cases the absence has been
caused by illness: Laura Boiler,
two days: Albert Boiler. one day;
Julia Boiler, one half day; Carlyle
Cowett, one half day; Thomas Boil
lier, two days: Harry Clark, two
days; Clifford Clark. one and one
half days. These children are all be-
low the fifth grade.
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Carlyle Cowett; "A Jolly Old Fell
low." Lloyd Jordan. The recitations
were supplemented with victrola mu-
sic furnished by Fred Cox. The
guests and all the pupils enjoyed this
happy evening. Miss Elsie Cox is
the teacher and the entire program
expressed the efficient work which
she had put into it's preparation and
the cordial cooperatioB Of the pupils.
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Stars Of Christmas Shine," Laura
Boiler; 1.-THE Children's Hour" Marie
and Jennie Diopue and Efhe Boiler;
Kris Kringle." Thomas Boiler;
Hang Up the Bsby's Stocking" Jen-
ME Dionne; "A Loving Deed" Henry
Boiler; song. Christmas Carol"
Jennie and Marie Dionne and EHe
Boiler; "Marjory's Christmas" Julia
Boiler; NY Christmas Stocking"
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BUSINESS Considered-Specai Meeting Bloomfield Temple Of
|ythian Sisters for Official Sale Big
-"Hawatha" Peases Audience - Scott Parsons
eddng Unattended -Brengam Nuptials- Sher-
Mooers Receives Gift Coon Coat
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Song Hits

April Showers. From Bombo AlJolson Assoc
Weep No More CMy Nanny Vernon Dalhat) 05c
Cry Baby Blues Dolly Kay( A. 5o2
No Ones Fool. Dolly Kay) S5c
Who's Been Around! Van and Schenek ,loo
O'Relly (I'm Ashamed OF You). From OK.
Ziseteld Folliss Of 1891 Van and Schenck) wv
Dream OF Your Smile. Ed0in Dale aAos
Love VIII Find Way. From Shuttle Along I az
Edcn Dale wv
Maggie Maguire. Edwin Dale William Morgan A-35ol
Mary OBrien. Edwin Dalej S5e
DC ''00 DD' A'' '''''s Southern, Quartet s4ss
He Took It Away From Me-Blues DOC
Southern Quartet
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: Miss Jeanette Olive Briengam,
daughter of Hughie Briengam Of
Skowhegan and Frank T. Palmer
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T.
Palmer of East Front street were
united in marriage Saturday evening
at the parsonage of the Federated
church on Leavitt street The cere-
mony IN which the single ring SER
vice was used was performed by the
pastor, Rev. George l.. Thurlow. The
bridal couple were unattended. The
bride wore a dark brown coat and
handsome hat. Mr.. and Mrs. Palm
er will reside for the present with
the groom's parents. Mr.. Palmer is
employed by the Central Maine Pow
err company as teamster. Mr.
Palmer and his bride are both ma
tives of Skowhegan and have a large
circle of friends who will be inter-
ested to learn Of their marriage and
will extend all good wishes for the
future year.
Sheriff John A. Mooers was de-
lightfully and most happily surprised
Saturday noon when he responded
with his usual promptness to a call
from Proprietor Hanson of the OK
ford hotel that something was doing
at the hotel and he wanted Mr..
Mooer to come there at once. The
sheriff found a large number Of the
Somerset county deputies gathered in
the dining room. Mr.. Mooers was
met by Deputy Lowd upon his ar
rival and ushered into the dining
room. Here Deputy Wallace Hill in
behalf of the Somerset county depu-
ties presented Mr.. Mooers with a.
very handsome coon skin coat, which
is thing long desired by the recip-
lent. Mr.. Mooers although taken
entirely by surprise, was equal to the
occasion and responded in neat
little speech which was pleasing to
his friends in the county work, who
were happy to show their apprecia-
ton of Mr.. Mooers in this way. Han
son served one of his very best noon
banquets to which not only the guest
of honor but all present did ample
justice. The party was great pleas
ure to all present and 1t is safe to say
that the remembrance OF the affair
will often be with Mr.. Mooers.
The Priscilla Rebekah Lodge will
hold its annual Christmas meeting
this Tuesday evening in the I. O. o.
T. hall. Presents for the tree not to
exceed Is cents in price are to be
brought by the members. Santa
Claus will be present to distribute
the gifts. A jolly good time is being
arranged for this meeting.
Mrs. Roy Hayward and her little
daughter who was born at the Som
erset hospital returned home to
Bingham Monday.
Miss Irene Wheelock, the little
granddaughter Of Mrs. Lillian Wilson
of East Leavitt street was operated
upon at the Somerset hospital Sat-
urday.
The Ladies' Social, Circle of the
Centenary Methodist church will
hold its regular semi monthly meet
ing tomorrow Wednesday afternoon.
with Mrs. Lillian Smith at her home
on Madison avenue at 2.30 o'clock.
This is the first meeting since the
fair and a large attendance is ex-
pected as interesting reports win be
presented.
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days. OlLIlOTO SldIA, Ou0 dhu SAAS
half days. These children are all be-
low the fifth grade.
Mary ArIetta kimhall .-
The funeral service for Mary Ar
letta Kimball, the infant daughter OF
Mr.. and, Mrs. Guy >Kimball, was held
Sunday afternoon at the home of
her parents in East Skowhegan at
100 o'clock. The ofiiciating clergy
man was Rev. George Merriam,
pastor OF the Bethany Baptist
church. Burial was made in the
Southside cemetery in the village.
Tomorrow evening. Wednesday.
December 81, q Christmas social will
be held under the auspices Of the
Federated Christian Endeavor So
ciety in the church parlors. The ar
rangements are being perfected by
the following committee: Linwood
Meader. Margaret Vail. Kenneth
Woodbury., Bernard Holt. Adeline
Goodwin, and Rachel TObey.
Mrs. II. M. Brenn of Augusta is
passing a few days in town. the
guest of her daughter and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Wyman at
their home'on Water street
Scott Parsons
Miss Rosalie A Parsons. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w. Parsons Of
Norridgewock, and Roy E. Scott, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Scott, former
ly of Pressure Isle but now of the
Merrill farm in the east part Of the
town, were married Saturday eve
ming at the parsonage of the Cen
tenary Methodist church on the
island by the pastor, the Rev.
Herbert L. Nichols. the service
of the double ring ceremony
being used. The young couple
were unattended. Miss Parsons was
formerly bookkeeper at the Farmers
Telephone Central Office in Skowhe-
gan, but has more recently been
teaching school in Madison. Mr..
Scott has assisted his father with
the farm work. Mr.. and Mrs. SCOTS
friends extend all good wishes for
future success and happiness.
There was only one service at the
Bethany church Sunday evening,
held at $50 o'clock under the aus
pices of the Christian Endeavor
Society with the president, George
H. Halves presiding. The opening
praise service was led by Mr.. Merri-
am with Miss Virginia Ames acting
as pianist. The Scripture was read
by Mr.. Halves and was taken from
the fourth chapter of Acts, which
',as followed by singing Sweet Hour
Of Prayer" Prayer was offered ~
Mr.. Merriam; piano solo, Miss Dor
othy M. Nye. Mr.. Halves gave an
interesting account of the Students
Conference which he attended at
Lewiston last week. Mrs. z. L.
Savage read a poem entitled ITS
the Little Things That Count" The
subject of the service was "Con-
science" and Mr. Merriam gave a
helpful talk on Being Loyal to
Ones Conscience" The young peo-
pie present gave several readings of
interest on the subject. The meet
ing was one of help and pleasure to
the large number present. During
the brief business session at the
| close Of the meeting, conducted by
the president, two new members
were voted into membership of the
society.
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The following weknown attorneys have kindly consented
to act as final judges in this matter:
Hon. Weston Alen Attorney General of Massachusetts,
Hon. S. W. Mccall, Ex-Governor of Massachusetts,
Hon. Homer Albers, Dean of Boston University Law
School.
Hon. Sherman L. .Whipple, leading lawyer, Boston.
Hon. Arthur D. HILL Corporation Counsel City of Boston,
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