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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
GWAN.TO.BED STORIES
santa Claus and the Reindeer
Union
(J. p. McEvoy)

once upon time. dear children.
Santa Claus. Of whom YOU have
POSSIBLY heard, was getting ready
Tor his annual taunt over The
mouse tops with large assortment
" candy and toys. (Johnny. YET
OH the piano).
;. All the candy consisted Of nice
nttle chocolate covered Indigestion
ddrops ana large sticks of striped
dyspepsia. The toys were purpose
~ designed to break at the slight.
est provocation: some of them had
Tune fuses so set as to go all to
pieces promptly at 10 o'clock
Christmas day. So Santa Clans
al prepared for his regular trim
called for his eight reineeers
we'll old things" says he, were
Yes says the reIndeers. 1--WE
We are off of you"
oh no" says Santa Claus.
oh no yourself" says the REIN
dcers in chorus.
Santa Claus.
No. 1t is merely a trade union"
replied Theophelus Reindeer, who
was the leader Of the gang. I'VE
have formed the Reindeer Union.
We refuse to work any more IN.
less our demands are met"
wen. what are your demands"
replied Santa Claus.
we don't know yet" said Theo.
pholus Reindeer and he turned to
his FELLOW members Of the Rein
deer Union. North Pole Local
ms IMP. r. l. Have we any de-
Yes, we want double pay and VIC
don't want to work" they renlie,I
in chorus. dorothy. what is the
baby doing on top of the house?)
Santa Claus considered. "IVhat
are you getting now?" he asked
Nothing" replied the reindeers.
Would w you consider half as
Nc" replied the RENDERS in a
Il can't afford to do it, said
santa Claus. but IL l must, will.
! will double your pay"
The RENDERS put their heads
together in conference. After
long discussion they agreed. Now
how about our working hours? AS
Il is. we have an eight hour wear.
rms fs entirely too much work.
We want this reduced to one hour
year and half IAN hour lean year.
What's the use of spending so
much time leaving presents az
houses where children have syeru
thing? That's dumb-bell."
Maybe you are right" said
santa Claus. Il never Thought
about that"
Well. says Theopholus Rein.
deer, II you agree to let us stop
only at houses where children
haven't anything and need us. We
Mi work sixteen hdArs a year.
That's riebt" a II 70 ga an nour:"
shouted in chorus, "hurrah for
Theophplus Reindeer"
think you are right" replied
sania Claus. "Hurrah for Thco-
phoius Reindeer!"
ana that's what I say-"Hur.
ran Tor Theopholus Reindeer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Penobscot Pomona

Penobscot Pomona assembled at
the Bangor Grange hall in Ohio
street, Saturday, 40 members being
present. Master Clarence Hodgkins
Oh brewer was present and presided
The mornings session was devoted
to talks and discussions, among the
matters taken up being those rela-
tive to the good OF the order. The
master gave report of the state
orange meeting. Mrs. Ernest Syl-
vester was installed as Ceres.
Al the afternoon session Prof
simmons OF the University of Maine.
gave a talk on the College of Agri-
culture, which was followed by
short play by members .of Bangor
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
More and More Reports
From Augusta People

For 80 years Doan's Kidney Pills
have been helping kidney sufferers.
More than 100000 people in the Unit
cd States alone have publicly told
their own townspeople how Deans
have benefited them. Scores of
users right here at home tell how
this old, time tried kidney remedy rid
them of kidney backaohe, dizzy spells.
daily headaches. kidney irregularities
and other annoying forms of kidney
weakness. Read this home testimo-
ny; it should be convincing proof.
Ask your neishbor!
Another Augusta Case:
Mrs. II. A. Packard, 20 Cohy ST.,
says: my back has been so painful
couldn't stoop. had binding, dir
zy spells and severe headaches and
my kidneys didn't act regularly.
When I feel any of these symptoms,
I so to the Towle Pharmacy and get
Doan's Kidney Pills. 1t doesn't take
them long to relieve me."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

through a pension, wholly or partly
paid by Hungary. In this the Little
Entente may also have q share.
The fact that Charles and hi.
family still have firm friends in
Hungary is evidenced by the pur.
chase of 100000 crown bed and
bedroom SUITE for the ex-queen, b,
Budapest Royalists. The bed wa.
made of satinwood with brocade and
gilt decorations. The money wa,
raised by popular subscription. TIL,
authorities have refused to permi.
It's display in public. fearing Royal.
list riots. so the bed will be sem
immediately to Madeira.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Editors Letter Box
Comment on the Disgrace
Augusta, Me, Dec. 49,

Augusta, Me-, Dec. 1921.
Communication to the Journal:
On Sunday night l attended the
concert in City Hall and witnessed
what l call a disgraceful scene. While
the orchestra was playing the Star
Spangled Banner a great number of
persons put on their wraps and
started out.
One man standing near me in the
balcony kept his hat on and talked
throughout the anthem to two ladies.
Here in Maine one would naturally
look for one hundred per cent Amer
icanism. In New York City where l
have lived for II years, large per-
centage of the citizens are natural
lied foreigners, and never have l wit
messed such a scene as l saw here
Sunday night.
1t doesn't seem possible so many
Augusta citizens would show such
disrespect to their flag.
E. III. BOYNTON.
10 Spruce ST., Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
You Must Have
Pure Blood
And Proper Nourishment

II you would have perfect health.
The medicine that will secure this for
you is Hoods parilla, which will
convert all the good in your food into
blood bone and tissue.
1t creates an appetite. makes food
taste good. aids digestion, promotes
assimilation. builds up the system.
1t has given entire satisfaction to
three generations in the treatment of
scrofula,. eczema. cruptions, catarrh,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, anemia, and
rundown conditions.
A velume of testimony unequaled in
the history of proprietary medicines
proves all this and more.
If YOU need laxative Or cathartic
take Hoods Pills.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
A TRIBUTE TO THE sTEADFAsT

President Harding has again spok-
en- a timely word. 1t is way he has.
It is more than timely and pays
deserved tribute to many, many
who have been taking their medicine
without whimpering and without
manifestation of revolutionary ten
denotes. He has said 1t in a message
in miniature that is being circulated
in the Salvation Army War Cry. Here
it is:
1T has been an occasion of great
satisfaction to me that throughout
this distressing period there has been
manifested all over the country so
splendid a spirit of understanding
and good citizenship. 1 am sure that
I do not exaggerate when I say that
I believe in no other country would
such splendid order and uniform con-
duct have prevailed among the peo-
pie at large during a time which in
volved such difficult living conditions
for great multitudes of people. It is
because our people have shown such
fortitude, such high civic idealism,
that we are so soon emerging from
the distress and difficulties of this pc
Rod"
1t was Enthusiastically thoughtful
of him to do that. While some OF us
have been obsessed by the idea that
the world is headed straight for the
"bow-wows;" that everyone is trying
to hold out" on the others; that ev-
cry union man is thug and every
contractor a crook; every lawyer a
blackrlailer and every politician a
pilferer; that every woman is more
Interest in putting powder on her
nose or in running for office than in
the fine clean things women were
supposed to be concerned about in
the good old days. Warren G. Hard
ing has known better than that all
along, has been paying attention to
it and out of his gratitude and good
sense pays tribute to it.
Anyone of common sense should
know better, but common sense isn't
so common as many suppose; and so
the ninety and nine have been over
looked while we have been watching
the antics of the hundredth one. We
should know If we have cultivated
genuine neighborly acquaintance that
most people have been going about
their business without whimpering;
that many of them arc trying to cover
their worries with brave smile,
quietly enduring privation by reason
OF reduced income and many annoy
ances; good neighbors and with such
the world is by no means the worst
imaginable place, indeed, the more
one thinks about it, very good place
on the whole, especially in our neigh
borhood.
And the kindly and wise gentleman
who Is filling about the hardest kind
Of job a man could be expected to
fill, has noted these things and what
he has seen has given him courage
and he Is permitted to share in the
fortitude of the steadfast souls who
are intent on making the best of
things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

~ believe that God meant Us to
work. believe that he meant that
we should earn our living by the
sweat of our brows. But believe he
meant 10 to love our work so much
that we might play at it, find real
and profound pleasure in il, and SO
labor on. The curse Of our
times is the vast army Of people who
care nothing for their work, who lab
or solely for money."-David Belasco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

The Boston newspapers treat with
noticeable gravity the hold-up of a
Brookline constable. He was "frisked"
of all his possessions but his badge.
Now if that had happened in Passa-
dumkeag or "Sabattus" what Choir
tie there would have been!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

II Frances announced apprehen-
sions OF Germany are well founded
no nation needs sympathetic cooper
alton from the United States and
England more than she does. Her
extortionate naval demand Is q
mighty poor way to insure herself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

Senator France would have this
country enter into negotiations with
the Lenin government now accused
of instigating the Wall street bomb
plot. The senator better revise his
scheme for getting next the pres
ent Russian regime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

The distinguished service medal for
brilliant service in the Argonne has
been awarded to Col. Clint G. Hearn,
commander of Portland coast de-
fences. Col. Hearn has previously
been cited in orders while in France
for mastery artillery support of in
fantry in the Meuse- Argonne and at
st. Mihiel. The present citation
reads: For exceptionally meritori-
Gus and distinguished services while
in command of the 153d artillery brig
ade of the 18th division during the
Meuse- Argonne offensive" Col. Hearn
was graduated from the United
States Military Academy in 1886 and
during service IN France was brig
adler general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
No Inducement

II will be your slave for life" said
the young man who insisted on rropos-
ing.
Thanks" rejoined Miss Cayenne.
"I5ut in my home we already have ser
want problems enough" ton
Star,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Who Is Going to
Pay Ex-Emperor
Charles Board Bill?

Paris, Dec. 6.-(By Mail).-"Who
is going to pay ex-Emperor Charles
board bill?" is the problem the AL
lied governments are trying 70 solve.
SO far no country has come forward
and offered to pay the bills left be-
hind in Switzerland or the expenses
which will follow the exile of the
former monarch to Madeira.
The former King has expensive
tastes. This is evidenced by the
TACT that the Swiss retreat cost near
~ 2,UO0,O0O francs a year to keep
going. In hurry to reach his old
throne. Charles forgot several sub
stantial obligations. These and the
cost OF maintaining Charles and his
large family at Madeira are occupy
ing the Allied Ambassadors Coun-
Gil. The total Swiss bill will ex-
coed several million Swiss francs.
apart from the esta adjustment set IN
at Madeira for the former ruler of
Austria Hungary.
1t is believed that the Hungarian
government will pay most of the
bills and the members of the Little
Entente. to whose existence the sun
preston of monarchial adventures is
essential, may bear part of the
burden. The annual expense at Ma
de1ra probably will be provided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

Cameron Magno, a senior at Morse
High school, Bath, and on the honor
list. is working . his way through
school by shining shoes at his stand
81 IL Center street and is receiving
generous patronage from the boys of
the school and citizens who know the
circumstances. Cameron is hustler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

That the only difference between a
printer and a professor is that the
printer wears a fur coat in winter,
while the professor is lucky if he has
any coat at all.-Sunday Telegram.
Whad-dya mean professor" Pro-
lessor OF the expletive branch of the
department Of languages. perhaps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

The gallows about which Senator
Watson of Georgia has made such
ado is said to have been a crane fol-
unloading freight. This may sug-
gest some device for unloading Wat
son,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Young and Tender

Young Hostess-I'm so glad you've
come. We're going to have young
married couple for dinner:
Guest-I'm glad, too. They must be
tcnder.-Ncw York Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

Seth Williams Post, G. A. r. is not
ungrateful and has elected Comrade
Gay commander for the sixth time,
though it was twenty six years ago
when he first rendered his good serv-
ices in that capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
An OBLIGATION

"Girlic. what are you doing in a
bare-knee chorus?"
Il promised mother I wouldn't wear
tights. louisville Courier Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

German propaganda advertises
France as dominated by militarism.
But Frances insistence on a bigger
navy, which she doesn't need. isn't
German propaganda. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

In view of Investigations being
made 1t would seem that the New
Year resolutions OF several Massachu-
sets attorneys would be to be care
full. Blackmailing evidently should
mt be carried on in slip-shod man.
ner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

OF course Senator Reed is opposed
to disarmament; he couldn't get his
name in the papers if he were on a
peace basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

burg Center have the frame for a
four masted schooner in their yard and
hope to build during the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

tice Cornish, DR.. Hsieh cancelled his
date in Baltimore to come to
Augusta. He is able to give us in
formation which it would be difficult
if not impossible to get in any other
way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

1t is rumored that South Portland
is to have a new tri-weekly independ-
emit newspaper, backed by prominent
local men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Watching HIS Income

Mother-What is your husbands in
come now, Sarah?
Married Daughter-Well it's usually
between 1 and o'clock in the morn
ing.-Stray Stories.
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Maine GOSSIP
Vision


l came to the mountains for beauty
And / find here the toiling folk.
On sparse little farms in the valleys,
Wearing their days like yoke.
White clouds fill the valleys at morn
They are round as great pillows at
sea,
And roll themselves up to the hill-tops
Still round S great pillows can be.
The mists fill the valleys at evening
They are blue as the smoke in tho
fall,
And spread all the hills with tenu-
That touches the hills not at all.
These lone folk have looked on them
daily,
Yet | see in their faces no light.
Oh, how can 1 show them the noun
That are round them by day and by
jessie B. RITTENHousE in Book
man.
1t is generally known in Searsport,
though no public announcement has
yet been made. that the amount of
money Or the purchase of the Moss
man property, to be converted into
town park, has been raised, and al
though legal proceedings have not as
yet been completed, the zeal is GER
tainty. The next movement in the
line of community improvement is a
scheme for the maintaining Of a dis
trict nurse in Searsport.
The Biddeford city fathers have de-
cided that all exterior walls of build
ings in the fire zone must hereafter
be constructed of brick, stone or ce-
ment.
South Paris is to have a new Opera
house, the corner stone being laid last
Monday, without ceremonies.
A prisoner with a "dickering" state
of mind faced Judge Blanchard Mon
day in the Bangor municipal court.
He was given a 30-days sentence.
Cant you make it IS, judge?" "PlI
make it 90" replied His Honor. The
"dickering" paid.
Two men Of foreign birth. nearly 10
years Of age, studying and reciting be-
side boys of IA and Is. attracted the
attention of visitors to the Portland
evening schools at the closing sessions
OF those schools before the Christmas
recess which was held Wednesday eve
ming after A very successful term.
Maximum attendance figures have
probably been reached this week. rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Vain

II wouldn't marry the best man in
the world"
"You wouldn't?'
Il would not
THANK YOU. I'll quit worrying,
then. I've lheen afraid you might
change your mind and take me after
all."-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Light and Airy
Like Thirty Cent?

A dollar was a dollar once,
But now, with food and rents
Performing lofty. flying stunts,
1t looks like thirty cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

there has been an attendance Of over
GOO pupils each evening. Ten classes
arc doing elementary school work, five
of these having been formed this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

Have you bought early? If not
you had better buy right now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
CUT THIS QUIT IS WORTH Mo<r,

Cut out thIs Sip, enclose with sc and
mail It to Foley & Co.. 1886 Sheffiejdr
Ave. Chicago. ILL.,. writing your name
anu 4, adaress clearly. You will receive
Ioieys Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs; colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills for pains in sides and back:
th ~, backache. kidney and
TABLETS. wholesome and thor omrhiv
Cleansing cathartic for constipat;on.
,DiIlousness. headaches. and sluggish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
docs NOT HAVE TO
TAKE PHYSIC
"Fruit- -.tives''
Brought Complete
Relief


tried several kinds Of physic for
over three years and, of course. while
/ took it every night my bowels
would move: but as soon as stopped
taking physic. would be Constipat-
ed and would have Piles terribly.
I bought one box of "F'ruit-a- tives"
and took them. Now I am not trou-
bled any more with Constipation or
Piles. "Fruit-a- tives" or Fruit
Laxo Tablets" left no after effects
now do not have to use physic."
Mrs. JOHN CAPOZZI.
SOC box, for $3.50, trial size csc.
At dealers or from -TIVES
Limited. OGDENSBURG, N. Y
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

South Paris is to have new Opera
house, the corner stone being laid last
Monday, without ceremonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

The Biddeford city fathers have de-
cided that all exterior walls of build
ings in the fire zone must hereafter
be constructed of brick, stone or ce-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No. 5, Ladies ot the G. A. K. Regular
meeting In q. a. r. hall first and third
Tuesday of each month at $50 p. ~
JENNIE NJ. DAVIS. Pres.
ADA M. HAYES. Sec.
feh3 til 4 u -Sat 1Nr !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-20
Augusta Lodge Directory
Odd Fellows Hall

Regular meeting Friday evening at
$50. Friday, Dec. 20, nomination oil
officers.
q. S. PEASLEE. n. G.
EDWIN f. WESTON Sec'y
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-10
ship FOR ISABEL
GOES TO PORT TO
UNDERGO REPAIRS

The aaxi'iaT sf hopusr assFtle.
with which Dr IL vi HArFi- af Hpus
ton will inauxurate q freight sefF
tee between Point l-Ahsl and Tan.
plco. has been taken from i'alscios.
where n Nas turned over tn thr Pur-
chaser. - Galveston. ~ unaeFxs
some small repairs according tn n
message from nr Harris - a. ".
Walker. chairman ~ the inhusfrtal
committee ~ the Ghamher ~ Com
merre This wili EreErHt fhr hnat
making the scheduled intial saIlinE
from Point l~ahri fn Tamnirn nH
Monday. Mr. Walker ssid. n n &
narfnd if" boat which IN "A fiffE-tuH
affair. WilI reach Point Isahsl ahaag
n week later than the original srhr
dule-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-10
Mother Hoped to SaUe Son
From Hanging Thru Birth
Records in Local Church

As being the possible means of the
death sentence or Jose Flores az
Falls County, tried and convicted #
murder and sentenced 10 hang on
July 2l. being revoked. the imma~
culate Conception Church in Browns
Vile became for several days the
center ~ attention ~ those interest
cd in the case.
IL was through the baptismal rec
ords Of the church that the mother
of Jose Flores had hoped 40 prove
that her son was under seventeen
years ~ age AZ the time ~ the crime
i'm which case the statutes Of the
state would have held him not liable
90 the death penaltyi
Instructions were received from
the Mexican consulate al San Ante
MO BY the local consul. ". NJ. Vas
quez 10 investigate the enact age
of Flores Consul Nasquez' investiga-
tions showed that Flores was horn in
Matamoros on August "a. 1910. and
baptized in the Brownsville church
on July =. 1902.
Consul Ruiz Of San Antonio, act
"a. IN his investigation. on the ord
ers Of the Mexican government. A
stay ~ the execution of Flores was
recently refused by Governor Neff.
Flo~s' mother. IN San Antonio.
after great efforts. through every
possible source 20 save the life OF
her baby boy" is on the verge of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-10
HOLD FlREMEN in
CONNECTION With
BOHLMAN'S MURDER
lIly The Associsssd t'ressl

FL. PASO. Texas. July q. Charles
Il. Robinson. fireman on the Southern
l'acific lines, was arrested late today ut
Maria. Texas. and lodged in the Pre-
cidio county Jail in connection with the
death If an engineer. William u. Bohl-
man.
The arrest followed an investigation
Of the murder ~ Engineer Bohlman and
the explosion ~ the boiler ~ the l0co-
motive II a westbound Southern Pacific
freight train near Paisano. Texas. early
Friday. The body II the engineer. with
a bullet hole through the head. was found
among the wreckage of the locomotive
flagman sent back from the wreck
found Robinson living unconscious be-
side the track four miles from the scene
of The wreck. The investigation was
ronducted by officials of the railroad
assisted by Texas rangers and the local
authorities. who declined 10 make any
statement other than that the arrest II
the fireman had been ordered.
Members of the crew ~ rhe in fated
TRAIN were examined anri also those ~
an cnstbound train that was on a side
track near the scene If the explosion.