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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
BARNUM WAS RIGHT

Not day passes but the truth Of
Barnum's famous expression about
the gullibility Of the people is shown.
Now comes the story of the man who
has been selling for $40 per share,
stock in the League of Nations. He of
course can be prosecuted, but prob
ably not on the strength of the be-
lief of many that he was over
charging. That wouldn't be possible
out in Chicago, which appears to
have been the scene of his activi-
ties.
He appears to have slipped one
little cog, however, in that he ap-
parently interpreted the corporation
laws to mean that by Incorporating,
he escaped personal liability and for
that reason called it the League of
Nations, Incorporated The escape
does not 81 en- to be in line with his
Interpretation, for he is within the
grasp of the law and his escape from
captivity seems far in the very dim
future.
In the meantime, confding and In
nocent, though foolish people have
some very handsome specimens of
the stock printing art with which TO
paper their summer cottages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
PRES. HARDING MAKES GOOD

The practically unanimous verdict
of Washington is that President
Harding has made good. Of course,
La Toilette is missing from that ma
iority. in name at least, although
probably not much missed in actual
ity. Members of Congress and exc
cutive officials are open in praise of
an administration that has gone
ahead without plumbers and has func-
toned with the ease of well oiled
machine.
Before the Republican conventions
last June the party was rent with the
temporary dissension Of a great con-
test for the Presidency. When War
rem G. Harding was nominated those
leaders who had been opposed to him
awaited with confidence the impress
sion that he would make upon the
country. They were not disappoint-
ed. He conducted himself during the
Inauguration the Democrats ex-
pressed the hope that serious mis-
takes would be made, that the large
majorities in the House and Senate
would be unwieldy and that patron
age would cause dissension. But two
months have passed without mis-
takes. with unity of purpose in do
ing away with the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of the Wilson regime. and with a slow
parcelling out of the larger Offices on
q basis OF efficiency alone. The re-
suit is that the Democrats are even
more respondent than Immediately
after the election and now they are
without immediate hope Of restora-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
cosr or EDUCATION

In a compilation recently issued by
P. p. Claxton, the United States Com
missioner of Education. giving
amounts spent on education for the
generation of children completing
High school training in 1918, Maine
stands just 31st in rank. Statistics
giving an average sum for the entire
United States, show the disgracefully
low figure of $3.50 used to carry each
child along in it's educational pro-
cesses from 1905 to 1918.
Among the individual states Mon
tana heads the list with s637 to her
credit; Alabama is at the lowest step
of the scale, furnishing only $50 per
child for the entire 10 years of in
struction; Maine is all too near Ala
bama, with 1895 as the sum we pay
for each future citizen. The figures
given include not only the "cost of
instruction, but also expenditures for
buildings, grounds, equipment, re-
pairs. fuel, and all incidentals, in
Guiding in many cities and states
books and supplies" Figures do not
lie; they speak for themselves
With the new period begun in 1918
education has received a slightly
more worthy recognition, and if the
present rate of expenditure continues
in the public schools from that date
until 1881 the cost per child will have
attained the amount of 1859. Even so
the amount is inadequate to procure
the right kind and degree of educa-
ton to fit our children for future
citizenship. The cost Of maintaining
the least expensive of automobiles
through a single season is at the very
basal figure 800. Yet the govern
ment appropriates only three times
that sum to run" it's youth from the
years of innocence to the time when
they shall be of benefit to their state
and country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Commander in Chief of the A. z. r.
for this position, although the devious
path Of politics in Washington
threatened to lead in another direc-
ton when selections were made.
Mr.. Weeks Is to be congratulated
on solving a National puzzle: what
to do with a General. He has placed
Pershing in a position where the
mans capacities will be given fuli
opportunity, and, at the same time.
he has taken a step in the right
direction and contrary to the sign
boards of precedent.
Pershing is our fourth General IN
the history of the United States
Army, and ever since Washington
graduated to peace from war, to the
Presidency from the field. what to 40
with our Generals has been poser.
Grant was tortured after the Civil
War with the lack of a job. Nobody
seemed to know what to do with
him. When he became President,
Sherman became full General, but
he solved the problem of idleness no
better than his predecessor. Nor
did Grant solve it for him. so
Sherman fed to St. Louis to escape
the gilt and tinsel of the life at the
capital.
Finding a Job for the General mas
always been something OF orain-
wracker. Mr.. Weeks has relieved
the political strategists at the capltai
by cutting the gordian knot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
New EngIand's Candidate
fRath Times)

Since those days of more than 5oo
years ago, when the Popham colony
built at the mouth Of the kennepec
river. the first sailing craft ever con-
structed by civilized hands in the
New world, New England has been
leader in the industry OF ouiloihs
ships and sailing them. Hardly
successful type of ship has been con-
structed that New England has not
produced, from the birch canoe to the
monster battleships and ocean liners.
1t is no wonder then that New Eng
land is demanding that a New Eng
land man shall be appointed to the
Shipping Board. In Edward c. Plum
mer of Bath, New England has can
didate who is not only endorsed by
New England but for the length or
the Atlantic coast by the greatest
shipbuilding concerns and organlza-
tions in the East. His experience IN
matters pertaining to ships covers the
period from the time, as youngster,
he roamed about the shipyards OF
Yarmouth, until today when he IS
serving the Atlantic Carriers Asso-
citation as it's Washington representa-
tive, where he has been stationed
much of the time for more than a
score of years, in keeping track OF
the legislation which would AFFECT
American ships and American ship
ping First, last and all the time Col.
Plummer has worked for the restor-
alton of the American merchant ma
rine. The carrying of cargoes in
American ships, built, owned. operat-
ed and manned by Americans. He is
American through and through and
his appointment to the Shipping
Board would, we believe, bring to it a
man who is familiar with every phase
of the shipping question. He has
studied it from every angle, at home
and abroad. He knows shipping as
few men do, and with the support
which has been given his candidacy,
it would seem that his nomination to
the board by the president should
follow. While Col. Plummer is
Names candidate. he is also candi-
date of New England, the birthplace
and home of American shipping for
more than three centuries. AS such,
New England hopes to see him Sc
lected and New England would not
wish it did it not believe him to be
the man for the job. The man who
can and who would help to restore
the supremacy of the American flag
and make American ships as COM
mon a sight in every port of the
VOL as they were in the palmy days,
Of which we hear so much and have
seen so little for many years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
NATIONAL GUARD REJOICES

Uncle Sam has decided that it will
relieve the National Guard from the
expense of cleaning and repairing
their uniforms and equipment, ar
engagements having been made by the
chief of the Militia Bureau and the
Salvage Branch of the Quartermas-
ter's Corps. The salvage repair
shops at the nearest station will do
the work. 1t is expected that a large
saving will be made to the Guard as
well as economy in the preservation
of clothing and equipment.
1t is also proposed to furnish
laundry service for the students at
the summer camps for the Reserve
Officers Training Corps. this service
being free for all clothing issued by
the government and nominal
charge for the personal effects Of the
young men who sign up for military
training this year.
The Quartermaster's Corps, in line
with carrying out the rigid economy
policy laid down by Congress, has
also eliminated all unnecessary pur-
chase of clothing for the army and
Will hereafter alter sizes of garments
hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
SOLON

Mrs. Pearle Swain has returned to
Portland after spending a week with
her mother and son.
Miss Olive Lander. who passed the
winter in Skowhegan, is now staying
with Mr. and Mrs. T. z. Butts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bruce have a
new car.
Mrs. Kate Adams died Thursday,
May IL, at the home of her niece,
Mrs. William McDonough. She was
the widow Of the late Alonzo Adams
who for many years kept hotel at
Parlin Pond.
Fred Magoon has gone to New
Sharon on business connected with
Scion Creamery Co.
Funeral services for Elyshalet
Cooley were held at his late home on
Saturday last. Mr.. Cooley died as
the result OF injuries sustained when
he fell down a flight Of stairs. He
leaves a widow and five children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The year 1919 saw As establishments
in Louisiana alone engaged in manu-
featuring rice products, with IA in
California, IA in Texas, 5 in Arkansas.
in Washington. in South Caro-
lima and in Tennessee. The total
value of the products WAS $9O,03S, 900.
with 1,os2,s13.ooo pounds Of cleaned
rice, valued at $50. 10000; 36.1s7, 900
pounds of polished rice. at 100000:
142,9S4,000 pounds of bran, at $4,000, =
600: and other products valued at s3,-
III 900.
Leaving the eatables for the wear
ables, wool-felt and fur-felt hats also
made a very creditable showing, for
the year 1919 had ZIG establishments
manufacturing hats, the wool felt ar
ticles being valued at sG,740,0O0 and
the fur-felt ones $S2,745,oO0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette,
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To- BAG has helped thousands to
break the costly. nerve shattering to-
bacco habit. Whenever you have a
longing for a smoke or chew, just
place a harmless No To- Bac tablet in
your mouth instead. All desire stops.
Shortly the habit il completely brok-
en-, and you are better off mentally.
physically, financially. It's 80 easy,
so simple. Get a box of MOTTO Bac
and if it doesn't release you from all
craving for tobacco in any form, your
druggist will refund your money
without question.--Adv.
may13-tues&fritf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
SOME AMERICAN PRODUCTS

The Census of 1919 on manufactures
shows that 6l9 establishments were
engaged in the canning and preserv-
ing Of fish. CLAIMS and oysters in this
country during that year with an out
put valued at s121. $4,000, a sum CO.
lossal even in the colossal figures so
common in American affairs. The
year 1914 had but 53S such establish
ments, giving an increase in the next
five years of 151 per cent, the value
OF the products in the same time in
ereasing s6s,411. 900. or 1901 per cent.
The latter increase can readily be un-
derstood.
The little grains of rice also cut a
considerable figure in our products
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Jubilant Portland.
Bangor Commercially


Over in Portland the people are
looking for big boom and their ex-
pectations certainly appear to have
considerable foundation in fact. Port
land will soon have it's splendid new
million dollar pier. The difficulties
that have been in the way have been
eliminated and all is now plain sail
ing. The people of Maine endorsed
the Portland plan to the extent to ex-
pressing willingness to finance the
pier with Portland and South Port
land paying for the site. The plans
are well under way and the man.
moth pier will soon be a fact.
Portland has other reasons for
congratulation for on Saturday
prominent federal officials, including
the secretary of labor and COM
missioner of immigration are to visit
Portland and make an inspection of
the port looking toward DETECTING a
greater proportion of foreign immi-
grants to that city.
We congratulate Portland on its
possibilities which are fully deserved.
Portland has q fine harbor and Is
considerably nearer Europe than any
other large American port. The city
is steadily growing and seems des-
tined to increase it's population and
business much more rapidly in the
immediate future. And what helps
Portland helps the State Of Maine as
well. The bright future for Port
land will take definite rank in the
energetic efforts that are now being
made to boom Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TRnINs 4 FAVE AuGIIsrA E0R

Bangor. tl.24 a. m, $50 a. m. t2.35 a. M;
+9.47 a. m. Il. SO p. m. 49, IL p. m. GAO D. m
B. & A. Pts. y. Pam, II 35 am.
Bar Harbor, 81 so a. m. II. am.
Bath. tel a. M. t9.36 a. m. s10.1s a. m;
taos p. m. 1910 p. M, *l0.4S p. m.
Belfast t9.47 a. m, T.. SO p. In.
Boston. 80 10 In. i6 IA am. to. SO m. t10ls
a. m. r. 46p M. 1894 M IA o5 m +lo.4s I'm.
Calais. t2.35 a. m.
Dover and Foxcroft. 1853 D. m.
Gardiner. G3. 10a. m. t614 a. m, 936 a. m;
sl0lS m, II 46 p. m. 1894 pm. IA .05 p. m.
IS. Is p. m, t6. 10 p. m, *l0.4S p. m.
Hallowell, IS. IA a. m. 1886 a. m. s101S a. m,
T. 46 p. m. 3d. "a p. m. taos p. m, t5.15 pm.
t6 10 p. m, 40 As D. IN.
Harmony. t2. SO p. m.
Lewiston, rs. IA a. m. 1886 q. m. $40 a. H..
II. 46 p. m, IA .05 p. m, *10.4S p. m.
New York, 1884 p. m, TOTO p. m.
Portland, 50. 10a. m t6 IA m. 70. SO m. sl0B
am. r. 46 m. 1874 pm. taos m. toto pm.
*l0.4S p. m.
Rockland. te. a. m. e. SO a m. t4O5pm.
Skowhegan, *947 am. ~. SO p. m.
So. Gardiner, t6 IA M. 10. SO I'm, sl01S an,
Y. 46 P. m. 1894 p. m. IS. Is p. m. t6.l0p m.
*l0.48 pm. j
St. John. t1.24a m.
Waterville. II "a a. M, 81 so a. m, r IS am,
*947 a. m. LOG p. m. 1858 p. m. 1912 p NJ.
t6.40 p. m.
Daily. Daily, except Sunday.
Sunday only. Daily, except Monday.
D C. DOUGLASS, NJ. l.. HARRIS, -,
1921 V.P. & Genl Mgr. GenT Passenger Agt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

We all need recreation, but often
we pay too dearly for it. Con-
tinued overeating. late hours and
irregular habits are apt to bring their
price in kidney troubles. Daily
backache, dizzy spells, headaches,
rheumatic pains and urinary irregu-
larities are warnings of kidney weak
ness. Neglect may lead to gravel,
dropsy or Bright's disease. For
quick relief. moderate your habits
and use Doan's Kidney Pills. They
are praised the world over Ask your
neighbour!
Hero 10 an Augusta Case
Napoleon veilleux, 12 Pine ST..
says: MY kidneys were in bad
shape. had to get up often at
night to pass the secretions. My
head ached on the top and back and
the pains across my back put me
past going. I saw Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised and got six boxes.
They fixed me up."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

If long and intimate acquaintance
with the needs of shipping is quail
fication; if experience in securing
legislation to meet those needs,
knowledge of men and affairs per-
tanning thereto, and hailing from New
England, which has ever borne such q
prominent part in the development Of
the shipping industry are factors to
be considered. or be decisive, other
things being equal, Colonel E. c..
Plummer of Bath is formidable cam
didate for the Shipping Board. He has
done much excellent work for our
shipping while serving as the WASH
ington representative of the Atlantic
Carriers Association and il equipped
to do excellent work on the Shipping
Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
COOPER'S MILLS

b. w. Avery of Bates college, Lew
iston, passed the weekend at home.
At the last meeting Of the Lend a
Hand Circle of Kings Daughters it
was voted to send the sum of $40 to
the committee in Maine for the China
Famine fund.
w. S. Bowden made business trip
to Thomaston recently.
n. E. Howe Jr., and Walter
Coombs were business visitors in
Waldoboro last Wednesday.
Joseph Drake, who has been sert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
GIRLS! LEMONS
WHITEN THE SKIN

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons
into a bottle containing three ounces
of Orchard White, which any drug
store will supply for a few cents
shake well, and you have a quarter
pint of harmless and delightful lemon
bleach. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
ana hands each day, then shortly
note the beauty and wilderness of
your skin.
Famous stage beauties use this
lemon lotion to bleach and bring
that soft, clear, rosy white COM
plexion, also as a freckle, sunburn,
and tan bleach because it doesn't
irritate.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

There is a ray of hope in these re-
ports of eangsters killing gangsters.
A few days ago the news that man
had been assaulted and mutilated and
after the lapse of considerable time
during which no apparent attempt
had been made to arrest the assail-
ants he took the matter into his own
hands and killed one of them was
somewhat discouraging. The falling
out of the ruffians promises some res
pite from what appears to be the in
ability of the law to properly deal
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LIhEIn;.
Boston and
Portland Line

ExPRESS, PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE
STEAMSHIP RANSOM b. FULLER
STEAMERS LEAVE BY DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME
FARE sale STATERooMS sl.62,
WAR TAX INCLUDED
Leave Portland, Trankiin Wharf,
tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
ct 8 p. n. for Boston
8ETURNs--savs Boston, Central
wharf, Mondays, Wednesdays and
fridays at r. M.
At Boston connection IL made with the
freight steamers for New York via
Cape Cod Canal.
n. a. CLAY, Superintendent.
Franklin Wharf.
Vel 6eoo aprl3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Light and Airy
May.

Sweet May! There's shyness in thy
name;
And yet it's whisper will infiame
Each waiting bud to swift uncurl.
q mean the month and not the>girl.)
How oft we've met, ah, lovely May!
Twas always on sunny day
When we'd renew our joyous whirl!
q mean the month and not the girl)
Long days I've lived, but thou, fair
nun,
Art never more than thirty-one.
y. modest May. thou peerless pearl
Il mean the month and not the girl.
Armand K. Fidaire in Cartoons Mag
azine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
A MARVELLOUS
KIDNEY Remedy
In One Month "Fruit-a-
tives" Gave Complete
Relief
e5S First Ave-, Troy, N. Y.

81 have been great sufferer
for years with Kidney Trouble and
Constipation. I tried Fruit-a-tives'
about a month ago. and with almost
immediate results. The Kidney
Trouble has disappeared and the
Constipation is fast leaving me-"
HENRY DATER.
Fruit -tives,' or Fruit Liver Tab
lets, the medicine made from fruit
Juices and valuable tonics, is doing
a wonderful work in bringing health
to sick people.
soc a box, for $3.50, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT A-TIvES
Limited, OGDENsBURG, N. Y
A dy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
While Inside.

You look sore. old man." said Bert
Gates to his friend, Will Redgrove.
did you propose to the rich mans
daughter last night?"
Yes. that's what I did" returned
the melancholy looking one sadly.
Same story, I suppose?" queried
his friend sympathetically.
Whats that" asked Will des-
perately.
THE father kicked you out of the
house."
no"
HE didn't?'
mo. he didn't"
VIII rubbed himself rueful1y
He didn't wait until l was out of
the house!"-Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Editorial Comment
Save Fort Popham
(Rath TimeSl

A protest should be raised against
the abandonment of the old fort at
popham. 1t may never have any
value as a defense but it does have an
historic value to Maine and, as such.
it should be kept in good condition.
and not be allowed to become a mark
for vandals and others who would de-
face it, The cost of it's upkeep cam
not be great and the War Department
should not let it pass entirely to the
discard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

ously i'll with pneumonia, is better
at this date.
Miss Mildred Griffin of Windsor
Vile is working at Mrs. Albee's.
II. w. Weeks has finished saving
his spring supply of logs.
Chester Colby and Delbert Brann
were business visitors in Augusta re-
Gently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
LOSS OF APPETITE
/. Pimples, eoils, Eruptions, ETC.
Mental and Physical Weakness,

P1mpiees 6oIiS, EruptIonS, etc.
Mental and Physical Weakness,
Arc all very prevalent just now,
and are positive proof that the
blood IL wanting in the power to
defend the body against CONTAGIOUS
and infectious diseases. They show
conclusively that the blood needs
thorough cleansing. enriching and
vitali4ing.
Do not put of giving attention to
these dangerous symptoms.
Get Hoods SarsapariIla TODAY
and begin taking it at once.
Remember. this medicine has
Given satisfaction to three genera
tons, - . treatment for the blood.
stomach. liver and kidneys, and for
Atarrh rheumatism and other
common diseases. It builds up the
system. makes food taste good, and
helps you to eat and sleep wen.
For q gentle laxative or an active
catha1tic. take Hoods Pulls. You
viii Ike them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Maine has established Forest Pro-
lection Week. the schools to join in
the observance. Maine, in common
with other states, may yet have to
safeguard the schools from invasion
by defeating weeks to the service of
the three R's.-Boston Transcript.
For may please substitute
should"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Those who are so apprehensive of
another war should take heart What
difference would one war more make,
anyway?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Can't Be Blamed.

Priscilla - The selectmen have
passed a law forbidding men to kiss
their wives on Sunday. 1 wonder
why?
John Alden--They did it solely on
their own account. I've seen their
Wiyes.-New York Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

We read that Bergdoll, in fleeing,
obeyed the stars. 1t is our fervent
prayer that some day he be made to
obey the Stars and Stripes-The
North American.
Yes, see stars and wear stripes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The doctors who are testifying at
Washington that they know of no
disease for which beer is a curative,
evidently don't regard thirst as a
disease.--Boston Globe.
It's epidemic, anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Madame Curie will 20 home to
France laden with honors from
American institutions and the
American people, but it 10 safe 70 be.
lieve that they will not impair her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

The suspicion grows that interest
in securing the Bergdoll gold is more
lively than the interest in getting
Bergdoll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Volcanic eruptions threaten Mex
leo, but not 80 seriously as certain
other Vrieties Of eruptions.