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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18
Air Brake Co. Dividends

New York, Aug. 1.-THE New York
Air Brake Co. today declared a quar-
terly dividend of / Ia per cent. pay
able in per cent. scrip stock of rec
ord September /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. Henry y. Whitman
- today for Gloucester Mass,
where they will attend the mid sum
rner festivities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18

The Misses Annie Carter and Mary
Paulin Will leave this morning for
ten days visit with out of town
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18
KENNEBEC COUNTY FARM FOLK
HEAR ABLE FIELD SPEAKERS
At ISLAND PARK WEDNESDAY
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Imperial Lodge, Degree of Honor
will meet with Mrs Laurence Col
gan, 80 State street on Friday after
noon at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18
COBURN CLASSICAL INSTITUTE "~1 1s;v.


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information catalogue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18
Danforth Fair

Danforth, Aug. 11-(Special to
Kennebec JournaD This was the
big day Of the Danforth fair. with
about 1000 people on the grounds.
Although the races went in straight
heats, they were interesting, with
some exciting drives. The summary:
go MIXED. PERSE 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18
At Fort Fairfield

Fort Fairfield. Aug. 17.-(SpeciaI to
kennebeC Journal "A big crowd saw
the opening events Of the Maine New
Brunswick circuit races here today,
with fine weather and fast track.
The three events on the card had
small but classy fields of wei, known
campaigners and every heat was ha I'd
driven, with many close finishes. The
summary:
2.l5 MINED. PURSE $500
Donald Keith, b (Steward) . III
College Swift. big Gallagher i. . 8 4
Royal Mckinney, bg Gamer
ON .......... .............. 4 ,
Jack the Clipper, bg fDouse) ) 5
Earl North also started.
Time-2.14 IA; 212 IA; 2.131-4.
22o TROT, PURSE $500
Baton, bg CNason) ........ Is 1
Chimes Tell, Jr., big Wn-
lard) ...... ........... / ,
Rosetta Mckinney. bm
(Taylor) 49,. .........,. ? > 3 Bro
Trixie Dillon. BIN Hanifn6 go 4ro
Time-919 3-4 2.1S IA: 21s Ia;
2.1S IA: PIG IA
go MINED. PURSE $500
Bravas bh (Cameron) ... 3 III
Quidnessett, bh (Seeley) l / . >
Money Man, bib (Gal-
laSheC -... .......... ! Bro
Time-2.1S "a: 219 -: 219 IL;
220 IA; 222 IL; 222 Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-18

2.20 MIXED. PURSE $500
Nellie O'Donna, brig. CHolmes) l
Future Queen. b.r.m tSouthard) 3 = >
Xanthia, b.im. (Brickley) ..2 > (
Maine Todd. bis. (Kyle). .....4 . s
Nutola, Pear Blossom and Bling
more also started
Time, 2.17 IA, 219 IA, OF IL.
2.1S MIXED. PURSE $4O0
Saska. BIN. (keyes) .....11 1
Elive, BIN. (Crocker) ......2 . .
Old Glory, Big. (BrickIey) ...4 3 3
General Constantine, b.h. (Hol-
Time 900 ii, go IA, 900
2.14 MINED, PURSE $500
Wayland Echo, Big. (Southard) II
Jeffrey, Big. (BrickIey) ...2 2 3
Mr.. Dell, Big. (McKusick) .3 3 .
Hanks Bellini, b.h. (McKay) 49,. dis
Time, 2.17 IA. 217 IA, 2.17 ii.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14
Kidding ONES LAWN
OF The DANOEL|0N
EffiCaCiouS Method OF EradI-
cation.

AltbOugn He danJalIUI IS 10UOT-
ally hailed as one Of me fr-t mar
bingers or sprin. all Of those who
delight in a clean expause Of lawn
will be interested to know that a
rather simnIA means og eradirat5nc
the weed has been developed BY
the New York Agricultural Expert
ment Station thru the use of a
spray CONTAINING ron ulfatr. saws
Science Service
-Four ar 6ro .grs,.ngz 5-a i-er,a5.
IL, ronl,irod +bo 81 hof,.. yas4o 81,
Nav iusf 6alarc me- l.19d4Iia5
blooms one ar f54 =addttIonaI 40.
nljcations a, infcrzafs Of tbroo or
rour week.. and dnaIlv. one or TWO
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14

the foliage in fine, mist-like spray
preferably with some type Of com
pressed-ajr sprayer. However fairly
satisfactory results may be secured
with the use of a sprinkIing can
Those VINO contemplate using the
spray are cautioned 10 prevent it
from coming In contact with walks.
building foundations, and clothing
as It leaves d more or less pprman-
ent, brown, rusty stain.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14
CATARRH

Catarrh Is a local disease greatly
Influenced by constitutional condi.
lions. HALLS CATARRH MEDI.
CINE is Tonic and Blood Purifier.
By cleansing the blood and building
M the system. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE restores normal condi.
lions and allows Nature to do its
work
All Druggists. Circulars frer
+. J. Cheney (, Co. Toledo, D I'm
Rnad the Martinsnnrg journal
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14

recommended that preparation for
teaching the thrift principles OF If
fciency, self-control and self.reli-
aHee, wise spending and safe in
Testment be given teachers in nor.
nal schools and teachers institutes
and that the school thrift bank idea
be encouraged.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14

doors are always open and you are
always welcome.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14

Read the Martinsourg Journal.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14
KNEISLEY'S MOTOR
CYCLE GARAGE

4o6 North queen Street
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14
Salvation Army

Capt and Mrs. ". f. Wright OH.
GERS in charge. Sunday School at :
p. m Glasses for all ages Young
Peoples service at $40. Street meet.
Inc ut 7.21. Hall meeting at 8 Our
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-05-14

" &2
Evening star., 1921-11-27

to me at q certain time or place. and
who seized upon II as an opportunity
to kill two birds with one stone-to
get rid Of Ella Sands. who probably
knew too much, and at the same time
fasten upon mo the crime OF murder.
drug store she thought. and therefore
the other parsons thought. that was
to be there. It was q very shrewd
scheme. but 1t miscarried because
Coombs turned up-a man who had
no earthly reason or excuse Tor Kill
were carried out as given. and hence
He lifted his head slightly and Bent
his gaze upon Achison accusingly.
Those letters were in your control.
and when I heard from Ella Sands I
knew that she was selling them with
your knowledge and connfvance. My
Il beg your pardon" corrected
Achison punctiliously; "the lady's let
ters. I was fortunate enough to re-
trieve them from an unscrupulous
maid, In whose power it lay to wreck
less nistress solely through the me-
dunn of those cubbish and caddish
effusions of your calf-love."
Ramsey's hands clenched until the
nails bit into the flesh; his head
dropped toward his chest, ana MS
face was flushed with shame.
"Your condemnation is nothing be-
side my own" he said III q choked
voice. "But my fault or folly is not
the issue now, Neither is 1t material
to INQUIRE whether your motives In
obtaining tho letters were not less
altruistio than you claim. You have
not altered my opinion in regard to
that, The point at present. however.
is this: Those letters, II possible.
Evening star., 1921-11-27

raising the shades and wheeling the
tea table up to Ramsey's bedside.
Inssnsibly, Ramsey found his doubts
ns on these sh.s<u anass c.p.bs
ministrations. The food. too. when
he came to taste Of It, was delicious, q
change indeed from tho soggy. half
CONCEALED breakfasts he had been in
the custom Of having sent up to him
from the restaurant below. 1t began
he had feared he was harboring an
angel unawares.
And a time went ON he inclined
more and more to the angel-unawares
theory. His apartment became q place
Of shining order. he no longer wasted
belongings and cursing the perver-
sity Of inanimate things; his meals
were invariably appetising and on
time. Coombs was easy and unob-
trusivs, and his conversation. when
Ramsey was in the mood for 1t, had q
racy tang which his employer found
refreshing and amusing.
In this agreeable atmosphere Ram
sey found, too, that his own efficiency
was increased. He was an American
who had spent q good share Of his
life abroad, and was now IN this
country. he let 1t be known; doing
spsss, xGsk not Not ha Ss
dependent upon this, he explaine ed.
for he had inherited a fair-stzed for
tune; but he was an energetic person
with q talent for observation. and the
billet suited his somewhat nomadic
temperament.
Indeed, the very smoothness and
tranquility of his life after Coombs
came began to pail a little. Waxing
fat like Jeshurun, he was inclined to
kick. His days were without thrill
or excitement; everything that he
Evening star., 1921-11-27

IL to dismiss further speculation.
there's no use raising questions or
trying to outline defense until I
have seen and talked to the man
"You are going to take the case.
Them asked Ramsey.
Achison inclined his head, evidently
starting to assent: but checked him
self and paused at some suggestion
which seemed to tickle his sense OF
ible mouth curled upward, and there
was q flicker OF malicious amusement
in the glance he bent upon Ramsey.
II will take the case" he said, but
only on one condition"
what is that?' Ramsey drew back.
"That on the evening after l have
succeeded in acquitting your man. you
alarmed!' he added ironically. as Ram
sey stared at him. trying to fathom the
reason back Of 30 singular proviso.
There will be no Knockout drops in
the cocktails or cyanide in the salad. I
will promise you safe conduct to and
against any hidden trapdoors. concealed
gunmen or other unusual accidents Or
Incidents while inside"
Ramsay still hesitated, warily reflect
ing before he committed himself.
.ows YOU ash merely to .n;aS
the pleasure of my society, but, since
you make it a stipulation. for the sake
OF poor Coombs I agree. Otherwise-"
He finished with an eloquent silence.
SO, the next day when Ramsey visited
the prisoner. he was able to bear to him
the gratifying intelligence that he was
to be represented by. a. Coombs elatedly
expressed It, 'sths best In the shop," and
the latter thsreupon settled eoWn to
await philosophically the outcome Of the
trial.
Following the regular routine Of such
Evening star., 1921-11-27

time. About all the difference It
makes is to convert me into q south.
paw for q few days"
And really 1t was remarkable to
see how adroitly he handled both
knife and fork with only the single
hand.
why. you're ambidextrous" ex-
claimed Ramsey.
Coombs nodded indifferently. In
deed, his mouth was too full to do
much more, and evidently he regarded
1T as better employed than q discus
sion either Of his disabilities or his
talents. The meal consequently pro.
crossed almost entirely In silence. un-
til at last the coffee appeared; and
then. availing himself Of Wallace's
cirgarettes, he became more loqua-
cious.
First real food I've had in quite a
while," he observed thoughtfully.
Had . long streak Of bad luck
bad luck all around"
WELL" smiled Ramsey, "the only
Evening star., 1921-11-27


ground floor Of an apartment house
It had two, entrances-one at the in
tersection Of the two streets and one
at the side. To enter at the front
door it was necessary to 20 down two
or three steps, while the side door
was flush with the street level which
at this point followed rather steep
incline.
Sauntering in, he bought himself q
cupied himself in taking note Of his
surroundings.
The bookcase holding the thumbed
and limp volues Of tho circulating
library was, he saw. on the right Of
the store and directly opposite the
side entrance. He also observed that
the windows being below the level
Of the sidewalk, It was impossible for
passers-by to sec what was going on
'ne'; He did not forget. though. to keep
IN eye on the clock, ana rs Its hands
approached seven he strolled care
iessly back toward the bookcase and
beran idly glancinE over the various
titles. Presently he took book from
the shelves and apparently became
AS he stood there 2 woman. tall
and fair, came in at the front door.
She went directly to the counter
where toilet articles were Gsplayed
and made ono or two small purchases.
She was perfectly quiet and COM
posed ~ she waitad for Aer PARCELS
and her change. When these were
handed to her she turned and walked
back toward the circulating library.
Evening star., 1921-11-27

THEN Achison introduced into the
case ono OF those surprise features
for which he was famous. He called to
the stand a solid, we'll dressed man Of
the substantial citissn type who proved
to be the head Of m important manu-
featuring concern. This witness stated
that on the evening Of the murder he
had left his home about z O'Clock. and.
while walking up the hill toward the
corner occupied by the drug store. had
seen Q man who was standing just out
side the side entrance OF the place turn
suddenly. dash ACROSS the sidewalk.
Jump into a motor car standing 1t the
curb and drive hurriedly away. A mo-
ment later he saw the crowd commence
ing to gather, and, when he reached the
corner, learned that . murder had been
committed.
Asked why he had not reported this
before, he replied that he had at
tached no Importance to the circum-
stance. He was told when he reached
the corner that the murderer had
been captured. and this was confirmed,
by. the account IN the next mornings
papers. Besides, he wSs positive that
the man had not coHs out OF the
drue etora, but had Seen m1telI
(Continued on Sixth Page.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
stamped pillow
 cases 1.75

These are pillow cases that have been on hand for some time and are reduced from, their former price which is exceedingly more than 1.75 for purposes of clear ing. Stamped on best. quality of tubing, hemstitched and scalloped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
Plunnridge gift baskets

For all occasions and especially Easter remembrances. Our most recent shipment of baskets has just arrived and they are being sold very rapidly. It isn't likely that another ship ment will be made before Easter, so try and make your selections before the last moment.
 You will find them in pretty display in the Candy Shop.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
children's
 dress 79c

An odd lot of stamped dresses formerly priced up to 200. Sizes 4 to 6 years, exceptionally good values, in pink, blue and tan.
 BALCONY. MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20

This special offer is introducing dressmang service that we just began our fourth floor
 3750 will completely provide eveythng-the silk the mngs, the Things and making Our Silk Shop supply excellent quality dyed chiffon affeta and popular Dressmakng Shop will supply host of novel models from which select and the most skilled needle finishing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
dresses 25.O0

We expect sell these to the who paid fully twice much for their dresses last spring Not that they afford but that it won't be necessary The fashion influences these frocks of the newest and prettiest of silk fabrics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
dresses 12.95
dresses 1895

This special assembage embraces Canton tafeta and crepe de chimes of texture in the prettes NEW models and the most SPRING like colors number of pir head checked afeas in blue and brown have been added complete their worthiness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
tots dresses
 $50

Little tots to year old Jack Tar dresses made as only Jack Tar dresses are made and as pretty they be- These in white or white trimmed in navy red. Copenhagen blue rose and pink All sizes 8 to 6, $3.50.
 SECOND FLOOR
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16

The Market

vigorous tone of strength in the
United States government war bond
issues stood out yesterday as the most
striking development in the invest
nent market. Practically all of the ac-
tive issues closed higher and the Liberty
SIas rose from $40 to sS.1O. The
foutth 4l4 s moved from sS.4i to 1885.
Foreign government issues were gem
orally steady. and the French ss worked
slightly higher at 1o0l1. Cuba Cane
convertible per cent debentures,
which were strong on Wednesday. de-
veloped weakness and dropped from an
opening of 62a. to close Of 60. An
early announcement of plans for hnanc
ing the needs of the company is ex-
pected. In the way of new financing
the announcement of the Offering to-
day of S25 1000 900 Of ffteen-year per
cent Canadian National Railway bonds.
on yield basis of slightly better than
61a per cent, was an interesting de-
velopment of the day. These bonds
are guaranteed by Endorsement by the
Dominion of Canada.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16
Bonds With Speculative possibilit;..

!, question scing ANXIOUS 70 recour some
losses due to business conditions dur,rr
~ NV last icwf years I would apprccinfc
bond, ~s,'s,SnSs ~ g ono IN deciding upon three
ss"snk low now and viii have possihi1ttiss
a. srp.p,rse,.atins in value. say. 5000 or 5000
the interest yield and am wiling NC" ,o ,.nr ,or
= ous'ness mans risk in making the n,ir
ehase.-W. C. NJ '"O pui
Answer---We suggest two convertible
bonds which, in our opinion. combine
high degree of safety with specula-
tive possibilities. Cerro de Pasco con-
vcrtible SIS, due 1881, recently selling
at loofs are convertible into stock at
SO 1-3 at the option of holder. The
stock is now selling at around * and
mas sold as high as 80 "a this year and
IN 1920 sold as high as 61as. We think
'nat the copper situation has lust
ABOUT reached the bottom and it is nos
slniy on the upward turn New York
central convertible IS, due 1895. and
convernole into stock at 105 up to Nav
l, 1870, are now selling at around
s2%. New York Central is showing re-
markably good earnings in the first
seven months Of 1921, and it is one of
the roads which was not, we believe.
worn threadbare under government
operation. The stock was recently
seillng at around 7o1a. AS third
nond. we suggest Missouri, Kansas &
iexas first As, due 1890, recently sell.
ing at 6O% The road is now in re-
ceiVershlp and the bonds are kept in
aelaui1 up to the date when fore
eiosure proceedings could be brought
and then the receiver paws the interss+
A reorganization plan may be an
nounced in the near future and we are
inclined to think that the first A will
not be disturbed If the plan is sound
and in that case it is quite possible that
the bonds will sell at higher price
than they are now.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16
Days Ne,o Issues

Inc Jenckes Spinning COMPANY has
ad an issue of $4,000, 900 AftAer vear
1 pee cent sinking fund gold debenture
zones to Lee, Higeinson & Company.
|sao are making public offering to-day
|ns price of SO to yield approximately
FA per cent. The bonds are calIable
IA any interest date as q whole or in
part IN blocks of not less than $500 900
p Tor sinking fund at 10 during the
Frst three years, 10711 during the first
larse years, 1917 during the next two
I!ears l0o during the sixth year, and
|nsfeafter decreasing Il per cent in
|tssh year to 100l1 the last year. The
Ishslng fund is sufficient to retire rs
|ler cent of the issue before maturity.
Ilhe company manufactures fabrics for
Eatomobile tires and is one of the
Iargest coicerns of it's kind in the
I'ofid The plants comprise four mills
Eaos near Pawtucket, R. l., containing
flu'eoo spindles, and also a spinning
ina weaving mill as Gastonia, N. c.,
E'ntalning 100000 spindles.
The site Of Connecticut is opening
|ndt on September 20 for the sale Of
Esoo0,0 900 of its per cent bonds due
Fuly /, 1885.
H. n. Grant & Co. are Offering an
|aue of 100000 City Of Pensacola.
|'as ~ per cent bonds, the proceeds
r. which will be used to construct
|lahlcipal docks and railways. The
|ends are being offered at a2h, to
|'eld 5.75 per cent.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16
Those French 7l/,s

Question: am again asking your opin-
ion. My wife has $1,000 in fourth Liberty
oonds. bought at par. II would be fair
~ sase and conservative procedure to sell
these bonds at the market at about az
which would net around 81 $50, and rein
vest this sum in the Government Of France
Ia per cent bonds at a bout 81 This
would net her something over ;s5 year
as against $61 which she Is getting at
present. I realize ths great safety of
Libertys. but the French Republic bonds
seam 20 enjoy very favorable rating and
would greatly appreciate your opinion
and advice in the i,natter.--W L. G
Answer-Your question is one that
we answer lat many times and one
that we hav, er yet answered to
our complete s-A:sfaction. We would
like to call tn French 71as a gilt-edee
investment. We have the greatest con
hdence in the responsiveness of the
French nation when the national credit
is at stake. On the other hand, we
cam forget Frances enormous debt
Our sentiment urges us to give them
the highest rating; our economics
counsels caution. 1t is one of the
few cases in which we don't like to
commit ourselves, because, frankly,
we have not yet been able to reconcile
the conflict of our opinions.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16
Berlin Bocrse Adds an Hour

BERLIN, Sept. 15.-The Boerse com
mittee has decided that from October !
the Boerse shall open half an hour
earlier and close half an hour later
than the present time. Dealings in
dividend bearing stocks will be per
mitted only on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays. No dealings will be rsr-
mitted before II o'clock in the morn
ing.
Listed stocks will be increased with
view to counteracting wild specula-
tion in unlisted stocks.
"The "Vorwarts," discussing the
f1nanciai situation, points out that
while Germany's financial position has
steadily become worse the economic
s.tuation has materially improved
lnat the German treasury has not
prof1ted by the Improvement the "Yor-
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16

To figure the precise yield on q bond It
is necessary 20 use yield tables. but tbs
approximate yield can roughly be figured
out by the following formula: Divide the
closing quotation on a bond into the rate
OF interest II pays. and the result Will be
the annual return If the bond Is seiiing z
below par you must allow also for the
appreciation Of the principal To do this
subtract the market quotation from par,
or 100, and divide the remainder by the
number OF years the bond has TO run be-
fors maturity. For example, II a S Per
cent bond Is selling at - and has ten
years to run. the annual return will be
SIS per cent. The difference between par
and the market price Will be 10 points.
subtra citing 80 from 100 Dividing t4n
points by ten years the quctient will be /.
This figure Is 10 be added to ses which
is ths annual return, and the result. 1865
per cent. Will give you the approximate
yield.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16
Missouri Pacific

Cuestion-Pleace tell me what YOU know
or the Missouri Pacific. Do YOU consider
u fair investment at s1s7 Also. what
vas the highest price Il has ever reached ,
I,ld you ever hear of National Electric
water Heater Corporation? Are thev s.,,I
uoing business and what chance have
Answer-The Missouri Pacific was
reorganized' under auspices of Kuhn.
Loeb & Co. few years ago. 1t is 8
road in highly competitive TERRITORY
and is not particularly advantageouslv
situated to compete successfully. On
the other hand. we believe that in
the long run it will work out it's oper-
ating problems if the Transportation
act finally proves to be e workable one
for the railroads generally. In our
opinion. the price at which railroa
stocks sold in the past under entirely
different conditions has comparatiVelv
little to do with the possibilities of the
future. Missouri Pacific sold in 1921 at
16 low and 23A high, and in 1920 at
II "A low and 31ss high. We have no
Information in regard to Electric
Water Heater.