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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Prin. Bigelow, Grammar School
Bans Scholars Latest Fad

Principal Oscar w. Bigelow Of the
Maria Clark Grammar school Mon
day morning called q halt on the
latest custom adopted among the
girls OF his school, especially the
girls of more mature years, who re-
Gently have appeared at school with
their stockings rolled down just be-
low their knees. Mr.. Bigelow called
the offenders before him and re-
quired them to readjust their hose,
with the admonition that such modes
of dress would not be tolerated at
this institution in the future. Doubt
less this action on the part of the
Principal will meet with almost uni
versal support among parents Of
school children in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Indications are that the Chinese gov
eminent intends to make every effort
to encourage the tea industry in that
country and to increase Chinas tea
trade with foreign countries. and the
Picking cabinet recently decided to es-
tablish a tea bureau under the minis
try Of agriculture and commerce 1t is
stated that the tea industry of China
is not keeping pace with the worlds
increasing consumption of tea, and
while China is still holding it's trade in
the finer qualities. India and Ceylon
have practically captured the market
from China as to the common black
teas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Location at Uranus

The latest calculations. based on
the perturbations of Uranus. are
stated by DR.. Eric Doolittle to show
that the hypothetical planet beyond
Neptune is nearly four billion miles
from the sun, and requires 2S3 years
to complete revolution in it's orbit.
It is much smaller than other distant
planets, with a mass only six times
that of the earth. This is secret of
It's elusiveness. and it's discovery Is
expected to reveal minute body Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Biggest Freezer in World

The biggest freezer in the world.
with a capacity of 100000 pounds,
has just been completed and is now
in operation at the Chicago plant OF
a large meat-packing concern. It
has been erected for the dual pur-
pose of freezing meat products, par
ticularly for export, and Of storing
products during the period of heavy
production, to insure a supply at an
times. The building is ten stories
high and was erected at cost of
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Maurice w. Royal has purchased
of Clarence H. Shepherd his inter-
ests IN the building at the corner of
water and Union streets. Mr.. Royal
plans to make alterations in the
building to some extent, installing a
me set OF rooms on the second floor,
which will soon be occupied by Mrs.
Margaret McGinn, who is shortly to
open hair dressing and manicuring
apartments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
ANATOMY of Melancholy"

This was written by Robert Bur-
ton (l577 -l640), an eccieslastic, a re-
cluse. an eccentric. Alter 30 years
of reading and study, 1t Is said that
he wrote to amuse himself. and it is
an enormous medley of ideas, must
CAL medical, poetical, mathematical
and physiological, every page gar
nished with Latin, Greek or French
from rare and unknown authors. 1t
Is the only book which interested
the famous Doctor Johnson to such
an extent that he arose two hours
earlier than his wont in order to read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
RICHMOND

The funeral services of the late
Nathaniel H. Farley were held Satur-
day afternoon at two O'Clock at the
home of his son Almon ]. Farley. on
the River road at Iceb:oro. Mr.. Far
ley was born in New Brunswick 81
years, ago., For the past sixteen years
he has made Richmond his home
coming here from Bridgewater. He
Is survived by eight children. five
sons and three daughters. w. H. Far
ley, George H. Farley, Almon J. Far
lev of Richmond, J. H. Farley OF
Rridgewater and Forrest Farley OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
NAPKINS NOT JUST SUITABLE
But Man Meant Well, and Fortunate
ly the Teachers Had q Sense Of

But Man Meant Well, and Fortunate
ly the Teachers Had a Sense Of
Humor.
The parents OF the pupils Of a large
Indiana ward school decided to give
the teachers a surprise dinner party.
Accordingly they took charge of the
building one evening, herded the teach
ers in one room and made ready the
table for the dinner. But just as
everybody was about ready they found
that they had forgotten napkins. One
of the hostesses accordingly telephoned
her husband who worked in depart
ment store. 1.-THE colors are pink and
white so bring something appropriate, .
she told him.
He brought them-pink and white
But when they were opened they dis
played storks holding in their mouths
the time-honored new babies. The
hostesses were horror stricken but the
teachers. ready to grasp the awkward
ness Of the situation. led in laughter.
But that man says that he will move
out Of that school district before there
is a4other banquet for Leadership
dianApolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Mother Endearments

A. baby needs love and cuddling just
as it needs it's mothers milk. or baths,
or clean clothes. The age-old mother
endearments are the truest wisdom.
They coax the awakening baby soul as
the sun coaxes out the wild flowers in
the springtime. They give zest to baby
life, and without that zest babies
grow listless and stupid, and many OF
them fade and die-Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Sand Generates Electricity

A curious phenomenon of the Sa-
hara is the charging of motorcar
bodies with electricity. Lorries run
ming in the vicinity of Gabes are
reported to be often affected, and
drivers grasping the starting handle
after stop are liable to receive Sc
we're shocks. The identification is
supposed to be impaired to the
chassis from charged sand blown
against 1t, the rubber tires serving
as insulation to retain the charge.
BY trailing wires, ground connection
is made, and the charge dissipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The Hallowell Independent Min
strels have accepted an invitation to
appear at the st. Marks parish house
in Augusta on Tuesday evening. May
TO- A part of the funds of this organ
ization is to be given to the local post
of the Sons of Veterans to be used
towards refraying Memorial day ex-
penseS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Monkeys Numerous as Birds

American Y. NJ. c. A. secretaries in
India looking for a camp ground for
their girl guides, have been amused at
the hundreds of monkeys that chase
about their weekend bungalow I'm
stead of bird-hunts we can indulge in
mohkey-hunts,' writes one of them
Indian girls, like the American school
girls, are fond of weekend tramps
with swimming, boating and loafing
thrown in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

In the account of the trial for
speeding given in Mondays issue it
was stated that j. T. ellison was the
complainant. AS n matter of fact it
was Sarah A. ellison, his wife, that
was the complainant. Mr. ellison was
witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Patriotic Club Gives Dancing Party

City hall was the scene last eve
ming OF very pretty dancing party
given by the Patriotic club Of this
cltp In celebration of the 10Th Of
April. Patriots day. Fully a hun
dred couple were in attendance TAX
ing the advantage of the delightful
music furnished by the Kelley's Five
or Gardiner The hall was beauti-
FULLY decorated with the red, white
and blue lights and bunting, produc-
ing a most striking effect. During
The evening favors of patriotic caps.
whistles and confetti were distri-
buted. The dancers stayed until the
wee small hours of the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The list of the 100 members for
rev panel on the New York Sheriff's
Jury contains the names of five mil
lionaires. They are J. d. Rockefeller,
Jr., Chauncey NJ. Depew, F. w. Van
derbilt B. M. Baruch and Howard
Elliott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Tho Oldest Piano

The oldest piano in existence was
made by Cristofori in the year 1870,
and is still in good condition. But
its sound is more like that of harp
than piano, for it's wires, instead of
being struck by hammers are plucked
by points of quill or of hard leather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

White hunting in the woods near
Denholm. Penn. Nick Temple heard a
whirring noise, something smote him
and he fell unconscious. The only
explanation he has to offer is that
wild turkey. late in rising at his APP
proach, hit him with its wings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Excellent Advice

Let your sleep be necessary and
healthful. not idle and expensive of
time. beyond the needs and conven-
fences of nature; and sometimes be
curious to see the preparation which
the sun makes, when he is coming
forth from his chambers in the east.
Jeremy Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The officers of Heath Relief Corps
R. hall this (Tuesday) evening at Z
o'clock sharp. For some unexpected
reason the entertainment and re-
freshments will be postponed until
the next regular meeting, May 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Church's History

With much diversity OF opinion on minor
points, there is general agreement in
dividing the history of the church into
three grea. periods. The first, from the
birth of Christ to the time of Constantine
the second from that epoch to the Refor-
nation, and the third, from the Refor-
nation to the present time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

When the Los Angeles river over
flowed in 1914 washing away several
houses, B. T. Rozelle, a rancher,
missed his automobile. Recently, ex-
cavators found the machine six feet
underground near his ranch and it is
said that the machine will still run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Music of the Shanherds

In the stiffness of the night, what
more beautiful or soul-elevating than
the mournful music of a flute? It
was this instrument which the shep-
herds of Bethlehem were playing that
memorable night, when the angels
interrupted to announce to them the
birth Of the Savior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Can't Make Knife Handles.

The scarcity of camphor, the output
Of which is controlled by Japan. is
having serious effect on the cutlery
trade in Sheffield. England For cam
phor is an essential ingredient of cell
luloid, and the cutters find it impossi-
BILE to get enough of this for knife
handles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
EAT IrxE cArny.-

Don't use the unpleasant Iaxatives
when you can eat Dem-Jac Chocolate
Laxative Tablets like candy, and they
are excellent for Constipation, bilious
ness, Torpid Liver, and other bowel
disorders. If your druggist can not
supply you, send Csc to the Dem-Jac
Company Gardiner. Maine. For sale
in Gardiner at Jackson's Drug Store
and In Hallowell at Quinns Drug Store
Dem-Jac Syrup of Lemon Compound
for Coughs and Colds, 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Pell Clason Camp No. 81. S. of V,
will work the first degree Wednesday
evening in G. A. X. hall. There will
be instrumental and vocal music, rec
itations and an address by w. Ray
Kinds. A social time after the exer-
ciSes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Quite a large delegation of local
members of Ganite Lodge. X. of P.
will go to Portland today to attend
a great gathering of the order there
when the famous Peter Woodman
Lodge will exemplify work in the
rank of Knight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The Gardiner W. c. T. U. will meet
Wednesday afternoon at $50 o'clock
with Xrs. +. z. Bromley. So Spring
street. A speaker from Augusta will
address the meeting, the subject to be
Temperance and Missions" All la
dies interested in these subjects are
cordially invited TO attend. A mu-
steal program has been arranged and
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

OF all states, farmers in California
and Nevada paid their help the high
est prices for labor without board last
year, the average. having been $107 a
month. The lowest average was in
Mississippi, where SAL was paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Michigan is the first state to offer
reward for planting nut trees beside
highways. In Europe the profit from
roadside nut trees assists in maintain
ing roads. Roadside nut trees abroad
are protected from vandalism by pub
lie sentiment, and this is true of the
nut orchards in the principal centers
of production in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Three personal items came to the
Journals desk on Monday morning
All would have been available had
they been signed. Their non-ap-
pearance is thus accounted for as
they could not be verified. All COM
munications intended for publica-
ton must be signed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The will of Jennie Warner, who
died July 10. 1898, in Shelby, N. Y.
has just been admitted to probate
and letters testamentary issued to
her son, George d. Warner of Buffalo,
who receives the estate of $1,000 real
ty and $500 personally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
The Topic of the Day

Here is good one right from Life:
First Maid dragging about a party
given the day before by her mistress)
And they all came in limoLsinrs and
had on the grandest clothes and wore
the biggest diamonds.
Neighbours Maitland wha. did they
talk about?
First Maid-Us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Regular meeting of Canton Ever
green this evenings The 7. NJ. degree
will be conferred5@on a class or candi-
dates and Nrge attendance is re-
qucsted in fatigue uniform. Lunch
will be served after the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Amber, Penn, has the youngest
blacksmith in the country in George
Berry, son of Edward Berry, who
conducts a shop there. George. not
yet 10, shod a horse without as
sistance. He forged the shoes, fitted
them and completed the work in good
time. The owner of the horse said it
was as satisfactory a job as he had
ever had done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Ninety nine cities in Ontario have
housing commissions. and So have
commenced the building of houses
under the scheme of the Government
loans for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Christ church,: Special meeting of
the Altar Guild this evening at $50.
Members of the parish interested i'll
this work will be cordially welcomed.
Matters of unusual Importance are to
come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Robert Langmaid at the
usual hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Ralph Emmons, who was called to
North Belfast by the illness of his
father, Gordon Emmons, has return
ed home reporting his father as
gaining slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
New Use for AirpIant Enoine

A London factory owner believes
himself the first to use an airplane
engine as an ordinary power unit.
Only a small part of the rated horse
power is used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Appreeiative Eyes

He may be homely and he may need a
shave and his clothes may be shabby. But
to the little tad who has had his nose
pressed against the window pane waiting
for him to come home from work he is the
handsomest man in the world.-Arkansaw
Thomas Cat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The street will present holiday
appearance today. There is to be
no session of the public schools and
most of the stores will be closed
There will be no holiday for the post
office force. All deliveries and collec-
tons will be made as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

All members of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion are asked to be on hand
promptly at o'clock Wednesday to
complete plans to attend the L. =. l..
meeting in Augusta next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

An assembly Scout meeting Will
take place at the City hall this eve
ming. Everyone is invited. Judge
Became will speak, which will be a
treat to all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Frank and John Crossett h,

Frank and John Crossett, brothers,
Of Albion. N. Y. have established an
apple-picking record. Frank picked
so barrels in less than 10 hours at 35c
barrel. earning $2S for his days
work. John earned the same by pick
ing 70 barrels from taller trees at Acc
q barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
White island

Albion-White island-the ancient
name of Britian-was probably given
to 1t by the Gauls, on account OF the
white cliffs on the southeast coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Believing that a trunk that she had
bought from dealer for one dollar
was of no further use Mrs. Alfred
Bitterlin of Collingdaie, Penn, start
ed to break it up. Attracted by jim
gle in the lining she investigated and
found gold pieces to the value of 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The Old South League will serve
it's annual May breakfast Tuesday
morning, May 8. from 6 to $50
oOock, at the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Can Always Find a Kicker

Jud Tunkins says the Oldest man he
ever met couldn't remember a time
when everybody agreed that business
was fine and things We're as cheap as
could reasonably be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Doyle Voutur has resumed his
studies at the Primary school, hav-
ing recently recovered from the
measles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

With the view of cuftivating closer
commercial relations with North
America, more than 100 business and
professional men Of Argentina Will
come to the United States in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Mrs Mabel McKinnon. who has
been confined to her home for sew
eral weeks is reported as able to be
about again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The regular meeting of Nahum
keag Tribe of Red Men will be held
this Tuesday evening The Warriors
degree will be worked. All members
are urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Stated meeting of Queen Esther
Chapter No. 10, o. E. s., this evening
at 7.30. Rehearsal for Past Matrons'
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

\ place to dump ashes, rocks or
anything clean, where old barn stood,
corner of Highland avenue and Au-
tumn street. j, c. kirkpatrick.
apr16d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet in the vestry at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Mrs. A. c. Greene of Pennington,
n H.. was the weekend guest of her
brother, Charles w. Nichols, Clinton
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Regular meeting of Granite, Lodge
No. 50. K. of p, tonight at the usual
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The c. Fl. Reane Agency has sold
the Fred E. Potter place, Dresden
avenue to Sidney F. Bailey of White
field, who buys for occupancy.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Mrs. A. J. Simpson of Brooklire,
Mass, is visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. F. NJ. Moves, Dresden av-
enue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
HALLOWELL LOCAL NEWS
Telepho ne 663-X

Fhe Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are
to meet at $50 at the City hall pre-
paratory to marching I'm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Girl Scout meeting is postponed
until next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Social meeting of Gardiner Rebekah
Lodge No. SO Tuesday evening at 7.45.
work and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Miss Francis Grant, Main avenue,
who has been i'll is now able to be
about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Master Richard Parent has recoV-
cred from the measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance Wed. Eve, Apr. 90 Fire
mans Hall. Good music. Gents. 35c;
ladies CSC. apr19d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Second hanh bricks for sale, good
condition. Inquire Marine Galizia.
Warren street. apr19d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Muskrat skin prices droppins. ]
pay highest prices. A. G. Robinson.
april 1S-19s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

rev. and Mrs. C. o. Perry returned
Blddefcrd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

frank w. Libby of Litchfield was
visitor in Gardiner, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Will resume my hemstitcining: also
orders for flowers from the Robbins
Greenhouse, Augusta, Mrs. Fred Will
ley. apr15d6t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

G. D. Libby left Monday for Bel
fast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
LOCAL NOTICE

Usual mid-Week dance, Perry's halt,
Wed. Eve. Music by Big Shmmy
Five. apr19-20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

only the twelfth or thirteenth magnd-
tude. Search is now being made Tor
this mystery of the skies near Gemi-
mis- western border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

O. W. Brown was a passenger Mon
day for Houlton.