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The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21
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There are some deductions to be
drawn from the above facts taken
from the report of the Commission
First, the field is certainly ripe
for harvest" AS always and every
where people will read if the books
are available
Second. our state is behind in this
department of educational work. be-
hind other Southern states Tennessee
has lately passed law making it pos
sible for every county to establish
county library which will give library
service to every one in the county.
Alabama gives state aid to school IL
braries, and it has been a success
for many years North Carolina has
finely established and successful
Library commission.
Books have become an, essential
part of a modern educational prog
ram, and if they are essential to the
child in other parts of our country,
they are essential to the child in
Georgia, who must compete with the
children from other parts of the coun-
try. and if they are essential to the
child in Atlanta, they are essential to
the child in Rabun or Glynn.
And it will be through state aid
that these children can be helped to
Library facilities When we have a
law enabling each county to estab
fish county library, the 80 per
cent of our people without books will
be in the way of being supplied.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21
Civilization and Happiness

Civilization has done everything but make peo
pie happy We are not as healthy as the wild ami
nals and the great mass of the people have to labor
too long each day at disagreeabe work to make their
lives as full of zest and enthusiasm is the life Of
the savage When we have solved the problem of
health to the extent that it is solved for the wild
animals and have made the work for all mankind
as pleasant and enthusiastic the problem of exs-
tence of the savage then begin to say that
artificial civilization is really worth while.
As yet our civilization is productive of good only
in potential way
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

about the schools is positively ten
years behind the time and untrue.
It is true that some of the schools
have not done as well as others and
it is not my place to defend any ex-
cept the ones that know are doing
well. For these defense should be
unnecessary
give below some things for
thought in reference to the A. & NJ
School of the Seventh district.
Last years enrolment in this
school was 286, of which only 27
were locals. There were 81 graduates.
These students came from every coun
ty in the district.
For the past years we have av-
eraged 80 graduates despite the call
for service in the army. When the
boys were called upon for service
they responded and some of them
sleep now in Europe. We have grad
uated 281. About 1000 students
have been in attendance here.
MANY boys and girls are given a
chance of education without money.
They work their way and make some
OF the best students in school. One
with this ambition and indomitable
purpose will make good in life. If
the agricultural schools were abolish
ed where would their chance be for
an education? The rich can go to
an expensive school or college. The
farmer needs help and sympathy
now if he ever did. Wipe out the
schools and you strike at the educa-
ton of his children.
Many Of the students come from
schools that do not give more than
seven grades. When these grades are
completed they will have to leave
home even for a high school educa-
ton. In small towns board is from
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21
Southern Hospitality

We heartily join with the newspapers over the
state in their praise of the reception and entertain
ment given the Georgia Press Association IN Wash
ington last week
Often we have heard Of Southern hospitality,
but never did we find it so genuine and complete.
If any town in Georgia can boast of being truly
Southern it is Washington Everything about the
town reminds you of the stories you have read OF
the South, it's chivalry and hospitality
The homes are built old Colonial style and car
ry every suggestion of the Southern aristocricy.
These homes, too, are now occupied, for the most
part, by children and grandchildren of the grand
old Southern heroes who fought in the Confederate
ARMY.
Possibly no other place in Georgia has so sue
cessfully preserved the old Southern customs and
traditions.
The editors were delightfully."- entertained in the
homes as we'll as public functions and every one
left with heartful of praise for Washington.
Augusta and Savannah had splendid programs
arranged for the editors and dip in the surf at
Tybee marked the end Of perfect week.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21
LIBRARY NOTES OF THE WEEK
Continued from page ID

10000 there are two which do not
maintain public libraries
In the group of to 10000 pop
ulation class. there are six cities which
do not maintain city libraries. Of
these two have subscription Libraries
and one has a free library maintain
ed by money raised annually by do
nations And there is one maintain
ing a subscription library which re
ceives a small appropriation from
the city. That is. of the 26 cities of
Georgia of over 5000 population, Is
support Libraries wholly from city
funds, and 3 partially leaving 8
which do not appropriate any money
for library purposes
"Of the State IRstitutions-at the
State School for boys there is a
small book case with the remains
of donations, while a small collec-
ton of gifts comprises the library at
the school for girls. The State Prison
has an excellent library of 5000 vol
umes we'll chosen and well cared for,
and the men and employees have ac-
cess to them. The State Sanitarium
for the insane has a good many books
in fair condition with an attendant
in charge. No money is spent on the
library; new books are not bought
nor are periodicals taken
"The Women's Clubs throughout
the state are interested in library
facilities for their towns, and are
doing work along this Dne. The
schools are interested, both wanting
and needing libraries; in fact one OF
the requirements of getting a high
school on the accredited list. is az
cess to public library But the
state as a state is not doing very
much.
"The Secretary of the commission
has visited 40 public Libraries. has
addressed the clubs in different towns
has sent out one hundred and fifteen
printed aids, such as book lists, etc
sent out monthly news letter to al
Georgia libraries and friends of Ii.
braries and friends of library progress
in the state, and has but 20 libraries
on circuits to receive public librares
and the Library Journal.
"Other helpful things include com
piling lists of books for purchase for
several libraries, making a list of sup
plies for a new public library, cata
Logging the library of district agri
cultural school, planning a new loan
system for a public library, etc
Since four-ffths of our people dc
not have access to a public Library
q direct loan service was one of the
first objects of the commission of
l 900 volumes of fiction and chiIdrens
books. We have made AZ loans con
sisting of 963 volumes The complete
supply of books for general reading
has alllbeen sent out Requests which
have come to the State Library and
the Carnegie Library of Atlanta have
been turned over to the commission.
and attended to. And the commission
fels that if the system of so lending
books were made known generally
through the state and rural press, it
would be swamped with requests
which it would be impossible to fill.
The history of one loan package is
interesting Twelve volumes sent to
teacher in Habersham county show
ed that the IL books have been borrow
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

Inc readiness with which negroes and white
people also-will sometimes confess to crime which
t later develops they did not commit is well recog
med by those familiar with criminal court proceed
ire The Latest instance is Valdosta negro woman
Who accused of the theft of $50 admitted the charge
ana repaid the money. Later the original $50 was
round and the woman's innocence established be-
lohd doubt Just why she should have confessed in
ne first instance is hard to understand but her mo-
tive for paying over the money is incomprehensible
Triton Gazette
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

A man who constantly complains about the
leat and goes about hopping his brow and exclaim-
wig, Whew! This hot enough for your" ought to
be steamed until he really finds out what heat is
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

An expert automobile man stated to promi-
nent Marietta citizen visit here few days ago,
shat automobile would last only one half as
long streets in the condition of the Marietta
streets.
In other words if citizen buys $4,000 car
that should last four years it will last only two
years. The wear and tear Of the bad streets will
cost the citizen about $500 each year
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

We become so accustomed to seeing the defects
IN our town that we overlook them and they are
1ot defects to us. But occasionally when you get
INTO another town you will find yourself crticizing
ne very things that should be taken care of in your
own town
One Of the very things that gives town very poor
appearance is torn awning, and it is some things
50 easily remedied that there is no excuse for it.
Among other things that should be kept shin
shape along main street are the signs outside the
stores Don't forget to brush them up. occasionally
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

during the season when flowers are SO plentiful.
keep them in the house. Nothing brightens ND ia
Die and aids the process of digestion like abouonet
of flowers.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

Loyalty works both ways. Where properly en-
acted In city or county it involves the backing and
lar treatment Of all legitimate business on the part
OF the public and-in turn the-same thing on the
part of business to the public
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

Miss Willoise Hargis, of Atlanta,
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Glenn
Giles.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

We believe more opportunities come to the
man behind the wheel of an automobile to be truly
courteous in small things than to in any other
position Discourtesy in an automobile driver is
merely sign of poor breeding and a low nature in
the man.
Enough has been said about the roadhog Those
who still continue to indulge in this particular form
of selfshness are not to be cured by any admoni-
tons we might offer, and it is a matter which is
a triie difficult for the law to reach.
However, in the matter of glarins lights used
at night some measures should be taken for these
are menace to safety and there is excuse for
them whsteva. While proper lenses to avoid the
glare should be used, the ordinary plain tense may
be made safe by the use of sheet of waxed paper
inside of the glass until other precautionary meas
ures can be adopted
This is matter which the people of this com
nunity should seriously consider. 1t is an offense
which should be made punishable by arrest and
heavy fine. Of course it is not always easy to know
just who the offenders are. Tourists might be
difficult to catch but discourtesy is rarely found
IN this class of automobile drivers for they appre-
'late courtesy so when they find it themselves they
are eager to be courteous to Others But in com
munlty there are always certain parties who bab-
ltually flash their glazing lights in the ewes of
other drivers Everyone knows them, and if few
IF these were apprehended and punished it would
put stop to the dangerous business
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

There is nothing that improves tne looks Of a
town more than trim lawns
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

Inc tax you pay for good roads is worth as
much TO you as the money you put into savings
account
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21

dilapidated fence as a rule encloses dilan.
ldated character
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-07-21
2Sl GRADUATED FROM
COBB INSTITUTION

Continued from page ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-25

Dressy double and
S single breasted
Overcoats, full back,
or slightly form
fitting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-25

Street and Storm
listers, of lofty,
deep-pile plaid-back
fabrics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

and break the ice and make US Jump
in. That was to make us hard and
strong. They don't do that any more
with our boys.
"Our prophets tell of another great
war that will come among the white
men. and after that. they say, there
will be no more war. They tell US
that the white mans heart will be
changed then, and that much Of the
land that once belonged to the Indian
will be given back to MIN. I do not know
1t is not good for my people to have
too much money in their pockets. for
they spend It swiftly"
The Pottawatomies are proud OF the
fact that Charles Curtis. senior United
States Senator from Kansas. IL OF Pot
tawatomic ancestry. and still count
him a member Of their tribe. although
they do not often see him on the reser-
walton.
''IIis time Is taken up In the city OF
the Great White Father" the Pot
tawatomies explain. but his heart Is
friendly toward his people,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Winter Egg-Laying Contest
Four Women Head List

Orono, Jan. 18.-Four women headed
the list of contestants at the end of
the second month of Names winter
egg-laying contest. Mrs. A. w. Child.
Of Whitneyville, whose Is Rhode
Island Reds ranked 18th in the
scoring the first month, advanced to
first place, they having laid 511 eggs
in 81 days. The records of five other
contestants exceeded 400 each, as fol-
lows: Mrs. Edwin Noble, Livermore
Falls, Rhode Island Reds, 40; Mrs.
G. A. Cannon, Livermore Falls,
White Wyandottes, 465; Mrs. Estelle
Stratton. Ellsworth, Rhode Island
Reds. 461; w. A. Ripley, ,Rockland,
Rhode Island Reds, Ali; p. M. Wyman,
West Paris. Barred Plymouth Rocks,
400.
All of the records averaged better
than In the previous month, the low
est being lis eggs laid by Is hens in
81 days.
The other contestants finished the
month in this order of production: E.
L. Smith and Sons, Kennebunkport;
Reuben Lowe, North Shapleigh; H. G.
Leadbetter. North Whitefield; Mrs
Perry Ames, Dover; Frank Laid,
Prepit; p. w. Reed, windsorville;
Jasper E. Guptill, Berwick; Mrs. J. e.
Guptill, Berwick; J. A. Chadbourne,
Bridgton; Mrs. M. A. Rowland, AL
bion; Frank d. Lord. East Lebanon;
Mrs. T. e. Foss. Harmony: Mrs. Belle
r. Morse. Pittsfeld; Mrs. c. o. Hill,
Sangerville; Miss Mabel M. Irish,
Buckfield; 0. c. feathers. Kendus-
keag; Miss L. M. Maxwell, Bowdoin-
ham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
DRESDEN

The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. r.
church of Dresden. will meet at the
home of Mrs. Winnie Cloud in thin
village, Thursday P. NJ, Jan. 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Lord motored IA
Gardiner Friday.
The members Of Olive Branch
Chapter attending the installation d
Mount Carmel Chapter. Richmond
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Pert, Mr.. and
Mrs. Q. l.. Ham. Mr.. and Mrs +. H.
Little, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carney, who lost Their
home Monday morning by fire. an
comfortably situated in the Kats
Weeks house in the village. :
Rev. McGraw held his first meetins
since he was thrown from his carriage
some four weeks ago. Sunday, Jan. IL
Mr.. and Mrs. Fowles Of Gardlne
were callers in this place Sunday. Z
Ladies of the Eastern Star and the
F. and A. NJ. Lodge, are planning to
hold a contest and fair February the
% and %, the first night to be gentle
mans and the second night ladies Of
O. E. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
DRESDEN MILLS

MILLS-Principal N. s. Lord took
Sherman Knowlton, Milford McDon
aid and Maurice Pushard to Gardner
Friday. ~ &C. IS
Little Clyde Bailey has bronchial
pneumonia. He is being cared for BY
Mrs. Sanford Lewis.
c. II. Mcdonald was home owe,
Sunday.
Nj. and Mrs. o. d. Dlenn made 1
business trip to Richmond Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fowles of Gardner
were calling on friends Sunday
Rev., j. D. McGraw occupied the
pulpit. for the first time since bis
accident, Sunday morning.
Mrs. Florence Leighton was home
for the weekend.
Supt. L. A. Bailey visited schools
in Wiscasset Friday. /,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson, who lost ths!i
home last week, are occupying the
Weeks house for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Pottawatonie Feast
Also Prophecies

Mayetta, Kan. Jan. 1S-The Pottawa
tonne Indians recently finished two
days dance and feast in honor Of the
New Year. It was a celebration which
every Indian on the reservation. a mile
from here. attended. and many white
guests were present. for the Pottawa-
tonne feasts are famous for their
quality and excellence. Barbecued beef
is one Of the favorite dishes.
The reservation Ii twenty-five miles
from Topeka. the capital OF Kansas
and contains about eleven square miles
Of land. Approximately five hundred
Indians are living there, and the land
is farmed. The white mans civiliza-
ton has flowed around the little reser-
walton and left it. a relic OF pioneer
days in Kansas. Much Of tho white
mans civilization has. Of course. been
absorbed by the PottawAtomies; they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
Arts and Crafts Exhibit
Proposed by u. A., s. Of M.
For Foreign Born Residents

A committee from the organization
of the United Americans of the State
Of Maine, has been appointed to con-
slider the matter of having an exhi-
bition of Arts and Crafts, to be held
in Portland early in the spring.
The proposed exhibition will consist
Of work done by the foreign-born
residents of Maine and their children.
The purpose Of the exhibition is to
call attention to work that is being
done by our fellow citizens who were
born abroad, and also to Increase our
interest in their welfare.
Needle-work, wood carving. clay
modelling, painting, drawing and PEN
manship will be exhibited.
The committee In charge consists OF
John Calvin Stevens, the well-known
architect, Edmund H. Mcdonald, ex-
ecutive secretary Of the Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
WISCASSET

Mrs. Augustus johnson and daugh.
ter, Ethelyn, of Woolwich, passed
Sunday with relatives in town.
Willard Whitman is home from
Boston for a few days.
Mrs. Fred Mute enjoyed few days
visit in Boston last week.
Mrs. ]. w. Fowles is in Portland
where she was operated on THURSDAY
At last reports she was doing nicey
The installation Of officers of Hun
toon Hill Grange will'take place Tues
day evening. Also third and fourn
degrees will be worked on four candf
dates.
Miss Isabel Lewis is recovering
from pneumonia, at her aunt's, MIS-
Archie Dodge.
Mrs. Manley Glidden, who fell tnd
broke her ankle a week ago, is doir
as well as can be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

In the year 1897 the ice Trade Jour-
nal of Philadelphia, published a map
showing the various ice houses on the
banks Of the Kennebec river, which
gives one an excellent idea of the ice
industry of that day in which for
tunes, as they were then measured.
were made and dropped. The map
embraces the entire territory from
Abbagasset Point to the southern
boundary Of the city OF Augusta. At
the time Of the making of the map
there were 80 ice houses varying in
capacity and having an approximate
total capacity Of 100000 tons. For
many years these houses were filled
to their utmost and many So called
stack was made, from which the
earlier shipments were made.
Today the ice industry has gone the
way of home spinning and weaving
and at this time there is but one
house on the river, outside the local
dealers houses. where ice could be
stored II SO desired. This Is the Berry
house with capacity of $4,000 tons.
The others have all been removed or
are In process of removal. Last year
there were five standing. Two years
ago there was 100000 tons Of ice har-
vested for shipment. Last year there
was none and this year there will be
none. Mr.. L. c. Ballard. Maine man
ager Of the American Ice Co., has Of
fered all the ice cutting tools Of the
company that were used in this Sec
ton, for sale. No matter what the
freeze is on the Hudson, no matter
what the demand for ice may be the
company have not at present the
means for harvesting large crop of
ice either on the Kennebec sor the
Penobscot.
Today there Is about six inches of
clear blue ice at Gardiner and Tai
bot, the local dealer has commenced
getting the field in shape for the
annual harvest.
1t is apparent that manufactured
ice has replaced natural ice in the
larger cities for good and all. The
American Ice Company has recently
purchased in New York City a large
brewery for very much less than the
cost Of construction and this is to be
given over to the manufacturers of
artificial ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

all speak English. and motor cars are
commonplace among the red men.
II can remember" Mat Septa. n
young Pottawatomie. said, when the
dancers and medicine men used to
prophesy at our dances OF how the
white man would one day ride in car
riages without horses. and fly through
the air like birds. We used to think that
was very wonderful but we have seen
it happen. Our dancers also told Of
how there would be. a great war
among the white men. In which they
would cross the sea to- kill one an
other. That was the European war. /
was in France sixteen months myself
with the @Eighty-ninth division. A
great experience. You know. what I
liked about the army. you always had
friends and were not lonesome But
was glad to come home.
Our people live softer than they
used to. When was little boy,
often they used to take us down to
the bank of the creek winter mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

passing q months vacation at ~.
home of her grandparents, MIR. s,s
Mrs. q. s. Dow. returned Sunday !.
Gardiner. =,
Clarence Jameson was a visitor n,
Wednesday In Augusta.
Mrs. L. III. Reid and Mrs. NJ n
Dockendorff were visitors Thurss,s
in Augusta.
Word has been received by friend,
in this village of Miss May Marson
that she has arrived in Orlands, Fla
and will pass the winter months a
that place.
A supper will be served at ths
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Dockes.
dorff Wednesday evening, Jan. 10. Nv
the Ladies' Aid Society for the benz.
fit of the church.
The Ladies' Aid Society will mee,
at the home of the president of ths
society. Mrs. Lydia Moore, on Tues.
day afternoon, Jan. Is.
J. w. Scott of Lewiston was ,
weekend guest at the home of hi,
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Scott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19

Insane hospital at Augusta for obserya.
ton and then returned. was placed ON
probation for two years. The indict.
ment against him had been standing
since September. He was accused Of
larceny Of 500 from the American
Railway Express Co. A total OF s7oo
bail was defaulted in two cases against
Ella King. Indicted for maintaining a
disorderiy house and for. allowing :
building to be occupied for the pur.
poses Of prostitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-19
WHITEFIELD

Alden Carleton Of Freeport, for
merly of this town, was in the place
over Sunday.
Walter Kennedy. who has been
working in Damariscotta. has re-
turned home.
Cyrus Carleton observed his sfa
birthday January 10. Mr.. Carle'0'
was born in Whitefield and is nov
living on the same farm where %
was born. He is the Oldest citi's'
OF the town and has had In his pos
session the Post cane for sewers
years. 1t IL the wish Of his m'p
friends that he may observe. na~
birthdays yet to come.