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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Careless Thrashing Wastes Grain

Hundreds of thousands of bushels
of grain are lost to consumption
each year on American farms because
of improper adjustment and lack of
efficiency in the operation of thrash
ing machines. The United States
Department Of Agriculture has given
considerable attention to this loss
with view to asserting how far i'm
proved methods can be economically
introduced to adjust waste. 1t is
true, experts point out, that some
times the time and labor involved in
checking small loss is worth more
than the saving. Nevertheless, there
are many leaks on almost every
thrashing job which might easily be
stopped if the farmer or machine
operator would spend a few hours in
the study of the problem and a few
dollars in replacing worn and dam
aged parts.
Feeding the grain into the ma
chine, adjustment of the cleaner, and
other small items go to make up a
total that may mean gain or loss.
Much grain is wasted by failure to
clean up at the end OF the setting.
The United States Department of
Agriculture has issued Farmers Bull
letin 991. THE Efficient Operation
OF Thrashing Machines" which con-
tains much good advice on this sub
ject. This bulletin may be obtained
by writing TO the United States De-
partment of Agriculture, Washing
ton, d. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Another Ovation
at Washington

Washington. Oct. oS.-The American
republic took Marshal Foch Of France,
soldier of soldiers of the Great War,
to its heart tonight on his arrival in
the national capital en- route to Kan
sas City as the guest of his old COM
rades of the American Legion az Their
annual convention. He was greeted
with wild cheers at the Union station
when his SPECIAL train came In from
New York. and roaring tribute fol-
lowed him as be whirled swiftly TO The
New Willard Hotel. where he will
spend the night.
The hotel displayed great French
flag over the entrance in honor OF the
distinguished guest.
There were few ceremonies tonight
attending the French leaders arrival.
Aside from the greeting he rec we'd at
the station from the "buddies" Of the
American Legion, whose guest he is,
and from the representatives of tn .
state, war and navy departments. his
only appearance was on his ride by
automobile to the hotel behind a clat-
tering cavalry escort.
Tomorrow, however, the French SOL
der will pay round of officia! calls,
including visit Mt the White House
where President Harding will receive
him at 10 O'clock ard later entertain
him ut luncheon.
Marshal Foch is scheduled 30 leave
here Sunday for Kansas City to be
present at the American Legion con-
von,ien. He has number OF visits
to pay to other cities. also. iut will
return to Washington on Mover. Der Il
to pin the French decoration fcr valor
on the casket of the American I'M
known dead from France at Arlington
National cemetery.
After that he will remain here at
the disposal Of the conference en- lin
itation of armament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

prospective buyers. This is not true.
OF course flaming headlines like The
Greatest Values Ever Offered win at
tract attention, but used too frequent
ly soon will destroy confidence in adj
vcrtising. 1t is sufficient to state
facts. If you have an exceptional
bargain. say SO, but tell the truth
about the goods
In connection with a remarkable
moving picture. on the subject Of adj
vcrt!sing Mr.. Suily strongly urged
that those who write copy for news
paper ads adhere closely to these
three rules--simple words, short sen
fences, few ideas. Big words and. in
volved sentences will not tie read"
the speaker said. Newspaper advcr-
Using is Simply good craftsmanship in
print. 1t permits the merchant to talk
to the customer in the home.' How
too many kinds Of type and the poor
arrangements of type may ruin an
ad was shown in some clever pictures.
Referring to window displays, the
speaker said, "Other forms of adj
vertising are good, of course. But it
just as wasteful for merchant to
try them and neglect his windows as
it is for a farmer to rent land of a
Neighbor and allow his own to grow
up in weeds. Nowhere in advertis-
ing will little money 80 SO far"
The pictures and lecture on person.
al selling We're of especial interest.
The right and wrong ways to sell and
to serve were pointed out News
paper advertising apd-tiisplays arc
valuable aids to selling" the speaker
said, but there is absolutely no
substitute for personal craftsmanship.
Nor is there any limit to the earning
capacity of successful salespeople.
Wide awake merchants realize the
value of their salespcOple They
know that in the eyes of the custom
er, the salesperson embodies the per-
sonality, policy and service of the
store; also that the good will of the
customer often is based upon the
treatment received at the counter"
In conclusion two-rcel story was
shown of a merchant vino turned
from gucsswork to facts and made
his business pay him the pleasure
and profit that every man has q right
to expect from work well done.
'The man who gets nothing out of
retailing but hard work and worry.
and a bare living deserves our
heartfelt sympathy" the speaker
said. His daily work is constant
dradgery; at night it haunts him
and in nine cases out of ten the
cause of this worry is guess work
Guessing is gambling. The man who
CANDLES worries, and the man who
worries can not hope TO get all he
should out of retailing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Reed Introduces
Bonus Bill as
Tax Amendment

washington. Oct. 2S.-Thc way was
paved today by Senator Reed. Demo-
crat, Missouri, to force vote on the
soldier bonus bill which the Senate
recently laid on the table at the re-
quest of President Harding.
The senator introduced an amend
ment to the tax revision bill providing
for taxes on excess profits of corpor-
atoms and FOR use of the revenue de-
rived as a special fund to lay bo-
muses. to former service men. The
amendment included the McCur.ber DO
nus bill. reported by the Senate fl
nance committee. providing for five
way benefits TO former service men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Mentality Tests Worth While

1t is doubtless congestion in the
schools that has resulted in a rap
idly widening application of the men
tai tests, as it was the exigencies OF
the draft that led to their use by the
army. the New York Times in speak
ing of New York City public schools
remarks. Continuing, it says:
In the schools. as in the army, the
tests afford ready means of reduc-
ing to the minimum waste effort and
delay. Children whose minds are
sound and serviceable instruments
are grouped together and, under a
teacher who is not hampered by care
of the dull ond the siothful. are car
ried forward steadily and rapidly.
The principal of Public School No.
GA. Louis Marks. who was a pioneer
in Introducing the army tests. re-
ports that the formation Of classes
according to mentality enables many
pupils to save year and even two
years. The less able pupils profit
equally, being placed under a teacher
who has a special understanding OF
undevcloped minds. and patience IN
struggling with undeveloped charac-
ters. In these classes many pupils
who floundered helplessly under the
old order, repeating grade after
grade, are carried forward steadily.
Where classes are more uniform In
mentality, moreover a pupil whom
the test has misplaced is detected
readily. AS the present term pro-
crosses there will be doubtless a con-
siderable shifting upward and down
ward before the classes are homo
geneous.
Many kinds of ability. 'some OF
them of a very high order, are dimly
revealed by the tests or not at an
wit, personality. the inventive facul-
ty, imagination, are not brought out.
Likewise, great ability In the tests
may be offset by deficiencies in char
acter and moral stamina. 50 that sub
jccts who pass with flying colors are
in actual life, utter failures.
AS yet the use OF the tests has been
relatively limited. About 5000 puplls
in elementary schools and 100 pupils
who are entering high school have
received their intelligence quotien''
and will be classified According
But if, as may be confidently predict
ed. the result satisfies the author
ties, the practice will become eventu-
ally uniform in New York schools.
For many reasons it is TO be hoped
that it may, and spread Throughout
the country. 1t Is to the mental tests
as used in the army that we owe
clear knowledge. denied us by the
census, of the illiteracy of our peopie
as a whole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

An alarm from box 80. rung in by
some person who did not stop to as
certain the facts. called the fire de-
partment to Sc Water street Friday
noon for slight blaze on the roof,
and when they arrived there there
was nothing to be done. During the
fast drive down Main street one of
the horses on the hook and ladder
truck slipped on the wet pavement
while in a full gallop and slid along
several feet on his side before he was
able to get on to his feet again and
then he struck into his stride IS
though nothing had happened. A
gasp went up from the spectators
as the animal went down and there
were many ready hands to lend as
sistance should it have been needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

DIR. Alfred L. Johnston, d. NJ. d. a
native of Foxcroft and graduate OF
Harvard Medical school in the year
1921, has bought a half interest IN
the dental business of DR.. f. II. I'D
der and has already established NM
self in the office. Since his gradual
s.tion, DR.. Johnston, has been win me e
Grenfell Mission along the coast .,
Labrador between Harrington ana
Forteau, which was an interesting
experience. DR.. Johnston will have
charge of the office during the winter
while DR.. and Mrs. Kidder are IN
Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

in rebuttal and agail gave measure
ments indicating the position of the
cars before the accident. A new
chart had been prepared by the de-
Tense showing their claims in the
matter. Mr.. Stratton took exceptions
to this chart and showed where his
opinion differed. Mr. Knight. was
also recalled and said that he did not
say that he did not see the McCor-
riSon car.
In summing up, Attorney Buzzell
asked for dismissal of the case, in
sisting that there was no reckless
ness on the part of Mr. McCorrison.
He blamed State Highway Police
Officer Charles w. Jones for not TAX
ing up the matter before.
Attorney Weeks also Went, over the
history of the case, arguing that al
though Mr.. McCorrison did not do
the thing purposely. that the safety
of the public was in danger.
Judge Atchley found the respond
ent guilty and fined him SO and
costs or IS days in Jail. The costs
amounted to s31.16, which with the
fine were paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

In the famous Soho district of
London there is a restaurant where
guests are able to select their fish
olive from a glass tank in the center
of the dining room. Guests are fur
~nished with fishing tackle If they
desire and can have the pleasure of
catching their own whiting or trout
Through glass screen separating
the dining room from the kitchen
the fish can be seen cooking in a
Tuscan spit. which revolves over a
wood and charcoal fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Funeral of Cony S. Haskell

The funeral of Cony s. Haskell will
he held in the Friends church on the
Pond road in China. Sunday after
noon at $50 Rev. Charles Matti will
offic4ate and Vassalboro lodge, No. 81,
r. and A. NJ, will also hold services.
Mr. Haskell died in the west and
he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Celia
Haskell of this city, his parents. Mr..
anc Mrs. Wilson Haskell, of China,
and a sister. Miss Eleanor of Angus
ia. Burial will be at Lakeside ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
FAIRFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Buttre4eld
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Jewell
Of Western avenue.
Mrs. Rodney Crosby is reported as
being i'll at her home on Cottage
street.
Harold Gordon and Melborne
Croughite have purchased the Will
liam Swears farm in Benton.
Alden Allen of Milo is a guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Mar
den.
Mrs. Lincoln Reed is passing a
few days in Portland where she will
attend the Librarians convention.
Mrs. Mary TotWan will have this
morning for Philadelphia where she
will pass the winter.
John Lawry who is attending Uni
versity of Maine is passing the week
end at the home Of his parents. Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Lawry.
Mrs. Jennie A. Fogg has returned
from Souix City where she has been
passing the summer with relatives.
Miss Blanche Dulac has returned
from the Sisters hospital where she
underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis.
George Z. Wilson and Roy c. Tay-
Tor are passing few days at Sibley
pond.
There will be an inspection of Off
GERS of the Woman's Relief Corps to-
night at the G. A. r. hall. A supper
will be enjoyed at G.3O. Mrs. Day oil
Ohio will be the inspection officer.
The Merrymeeting club meet al
their hall last evening. A sociul
hour was enjoyed.
One respondent was before Tria
Justice A. III. Totman yesterday or
the charge of intoXication. He was
fined So and costs.
A number Of young people went &c
Hartlard last evening where they at.
tended the dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
We'll As Refrigerator

Newark, n. j., Sept.-An artesian
well which years ago ceased to pro-
duce water and now sends forth a
strong blast of cold, dry air. is the
property of Mrs. Jacob Lowenstein.
who uses it to cool the refrigerator.
to dry the washing and to keep the
house cool in hot weather.
At one time, Mrs. Lowenstein said.
the air blast was so strong that It's
roar could be heard a block away.
Neighbors complained and IN at
tempt was made to close the we'll by
filling it with sand and gravel but
the current was so strong that the
stones were blown out Of the shaft
Mrs. Lowenstein then had the well
capped and arranged a system OF
faucets by which she foods her
house with the cold air as she de-
sires. 1t has replaced ice in her re-
frigerator and dries the washing in
less than an hour. During the hot
months her home is popular with the
neighbors whose electric fans are
ineffective in comparison to Mrs.
Lowenstein's cold air blast. In rainy
weather a blast of the dry air drives
out the dampness in a short time.
The we'll was driven thirty-seven
years ago and since it went dry has
poured forth the air current con-
tinuously and without variation in
force. George SanZenbacker, en-
gineer of the Newark water depart
ment, has examined the we'll and is
unable to give any explanation for
the phenomenon. 1t is seventy-nine
feet deep and for the first ten years
produced excellent water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

The John Wilson farm in talrheIa
has been sold by w. II. lockwood OF
the Strout Farm Agency to Edmuno
f:edreau Of this city; also the l.. w.
y,etv farm in Benton, with stock,
tools and crops to william CoieE ~
Z Mars Hill: the Addic {. SWcars l"i!h
in Benton with equipment 10 Edi,"
. Cronkhite of this city; the S. L. Bart
a lett farm in aFlrfleld. fully equipped.
m Earle c. Vitaly of Skowhcgan, ana
the EIdora Bracket farm in Ciihtoh
hto Addie C.. SWcars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Ra1Dh MarChet7 QlSCOVeet liz "

Ter Ralph Marchetti discovered fire on
the roof of The Hanford on Nam
. street Friday morning about O'CLOCK
and an alarm was quickly ruhg IN
from the Central fire station. II IS
. thought that the blaze caught on the
roof from a spark from one or; liie
several chimncys in that, vicinity
THE fire burned a place about Jour
.or five feet square on the Feast side
of the roof and, between. fire. anu
water, two rooms on the second toor
and the contents were destroyed.
The first floor was very slightly dam
aged by water. At noon some one
entered the rooms and one of the
mattresses had blazed up again, SO
they were removed to the yard 10
reduce the fire hazard. Mrs. Warren
Moses, one of the proprietors OF the
house. placed the damage at $4,000
and said that it was covered by IN
surance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
IRISH MEETING TO WAIT
DISCUSSION IN COMMONS

London, Oct. 2S.--(By A. P.l.-Tne
Irish conference has been suspended
until after neXt~Monday. the day set
for a discussion in the House of COM
mons of the governments policy In
dealing with representatives Of the
Dali Eircann. Both the meetings of
the committee representing the govern
ment and Irish delegations have been
suspended for today and tomorrow,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
English Rail Stock in France

The railway companies of Eng
land did their "bit" during the war.
Over thirty thousand trucks and
-four hundred locomotives were sent
to- France and other theatres of
war. These figures do not include
passenger stock used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Funeral services for George Wilson
will be held at the home in Fair
field at . o'clock today and at the
Mortuary chapel at Pine Grove ceme-
terry at go Members OF the Grand
Army are requested to meet at
Grand Army hall at 1.15 to attend the
services at the chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

The sum of $500 paid for a goat
at Del Rio. Tex. is said to have been
a record price in the United States.
The animal was purchased by Robert
Davis of Del Rio. president of the
American Goat Breeders Association,
from john a. Ward Of Sonora, Tex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

. ID The Pythian Sisters held a very
successful sale of cake and dough-
nuts at the electric waiting room fri-
day afternoon. Mrs. Helen Da'iS
was chairman Of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Dunn Of Mount
Vernon are guests at the home OF
SIR. and Mrs. L. S. Foster ct Main
street. Mr.. Dunn is settling up tle
affairs of his late brother Ernes'
Dunn. the tailor of Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Rev. ]. r. Wilkie of Emporia,
Kan, is pastor of the Bethany Con-
gregational Church, manager Of the
city market. director of the city
employment bureau. superintendent
of the Welfare Association, executive
secretary of the Red Cross, pastor
Of another church at Upper Dry
Creek, instructor in psychology at
the State Normal School, and q
member of the police force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Wilfred LaGoffe, the 12-years' old
son Of Robert LaGoffe of Winslow,
who broke his arm while playing
near his home q few days ago, AS
taken to the Sisters hospital, Fri
day, for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Workmen of the Keene-Strauch
Coal Company at Hellenwood. Tenn,
have found buried in the earth anu
petrified a giant six feet, four inches
tall About its neck was a beautiful
chain. The fingers are perfect, WITH
long. tapering nails. The hands are
folded across the breast. On either
side of it's head are two horns, each
about four inches in length. JUS
weight is about $50 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Gilbert. of West
Outlet, left Friday for their home,
after a few days inthe city. Mr.. Gill
bert is proprietor of the West outlet
camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Rev. w. w. Quarrington Of the
First Baptist church will be the
speaker at the Y. NJ. c. A. meeting
Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Erie Railroad engineers, who hav

Erie Railroad engineers, who have
achieved a certain standard in the
care and handling of their engines.
are elected to the Order of the Red
Spot and a red spot is placed on the
locomotive Of the engineer. Sc
cond degree Of the order provides
for the substitution Of the engineers
name IN sold letters for the number
plate on Als cab.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

two fastest horses in konnebec coun-
ty is expected to draw a crowd this
afternoon at the Central Maine fair
race track. Although Dan q. Second
has not raced a full mile for over
u year, his owner is confident that
he will make Bingen V. McGregor
step as he never has before in going
the full mile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Miss Katherine Coyle. day matron
at the detention house at the Glou-
cester. N. j., immigrant station, in
two weeks a1ted as maid Of honor
and witness" at 30 weddings,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

L. r. Goodwin Of York is passing a
few days in the city with his wife at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Boivin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Miss Clarissa Levin of Houlton is
the weekend guest of Miss Hazel
Corliss at her home on Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Mrs. Miriam Jones and her daugh-
ter, Charline of China, were in the
city Friday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Donald Bartlett. Earl Trainer, God
frey Libby and Michael Carter went
to Augusta Friday, to pass the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

The loSely home of Mr.. and A'rs'
William .shley, near Utica, n. T. has
recently been subjected to a bonn
bardmen' of stones. which fell ONO
the roof from a clear sky as
dropped and not thrown. THY are
about II size Of q billiard ball ana
their so .ce as yet has moi been de-
tcrmineG. So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Church Notices

Methodist church The Sunday
services will be held at the usual
hours. In the morning the pastor
will take for his subject THE Super
lative Life" Sunday school at l.
O'clock; Junior League meeting at .
o'clock. The Epworth League will
meet at 6 o'clock with Charles Smith
as leader. Rev. j. G. Bearce will
take for his evening service "A Great
Highway"
Services OF the First Baptist
church will be held Sunday, Oct. so
as follows: 1915 A. NJ 1.-THE Fame
of Jesus Christi :, p. NJ. lecture at
Opera house. What Will the Dis
armament Conference Accomplish"
Z +. NJ. How the Black Sheep
Came Back" The London Evange-
list will sing his great songs at every
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

NYE'S CORNER-Mrs. Carl Yarris
of Portland returned home Tuesday
after a visit of a few days with her
son. Oscar Anderson. who is staying
at the home of his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Anderson.
Robert Jennings of Manchester and
son Harold of Augusta called on
friends in town Sunday Mrs. Frank
Moors, Mr.. Jennings daughter. re-
turned home with him to care for her
mother who is in poor health.
Mrs. Fred Newcomb accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Mcpherson. and son
Oliver of Aroostook, who have been
visiting her for the past week. made
a trip with them as far as Corinna,
returning Wednesday. The sister ana
nephew planned to visit in Corinna
for several days.
Donald Currier of Portland was the
guest of his parents over night re-
Gently.
w. G. Stetson of Oakland will speak
here Sunday morning at II O'Clock
A. A. Horne. who suffered injuries
to his hand a fortnight ago. has been
able to return to work again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray anderson left on
Thursday noon for Blanchard. where
Mr.. Henderson will enjoy a hunting
trip. Mrs. Henderson will visit
friends in Athens.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25

EOR RENT-APARTSfENT AT 2oTH
IL and Market SITS. All conveniences.
Schwartz Investment Co., 712 Ford Bldg.
Janl0-1m.