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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
Uncomfortable Souls,

The soldier who sent his people the
tunic he had worn in battle and wrote
from the hospital, You will observe
that there are nine bullet holes in if.
but l was awfully lucky, only five of
EN- hit me-" has a rival in an Ohio boy
of nine, whose cheerful acceptance of
the "bludgeonings of chance are thus
instanced:
my life has been very lucky one -
he wrote in a composition" When I
| was three years old l fell downstairs
and cut my head. When was five
years old I was looking at some hens
and a dog bit my leg.
when L was eight I went with my
brother in a carriage, and the horse
fell and threw us out of the carriage;
my brother lit on his feet and I lit on
the horses back.
Last year I was playing and ran
into a wagon and cut my eyebrow,
and it has left a mark.
Zone day l went into a slaughter
house in Chicago and a big sheep ran
after me and knocked me down and
broke my arm.
II have had very happy life."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

| largely among the poor and middle
classes. Its officers are drawn large
ly from these classes and have been
I trained from childhood in economy
thrift and industry. They are not
only religious but most practical as
well.
They possess a genius of practical
ity that is so characteristic Of their
class and circumstances-as the far
mer blowing in the field spices and
wires the broken whipple-tree, or
repairs the harness and continues his
, work without loss of time, so' the
! Salvation Army officer with the love
for fallen humanity in his heart, and
possessing this genius of practicality
is able to take the broken pieces of
humanity in his heart, and by the
grace of God transform them into
His likeness.
When he finds a poor family and
has no funds to aid them, he de-
vises ways and means to help them
to help themselves. He is not edu-
Gated above his work nor afraid to
soil his hands with labor. An Off
Ger OIL IulS Character, Will the tTdlH-
ing the Army affords and the skill
that a few years experience deveI-
ops can but be a great blessing to
any community, especially if that
community is sympathetic and will
support and cooperate with him.
Every work of value requires tools
and equipment. The character of
the equipment is determined by the
kind of work to be accomplished.
The Salvation Army does not need
an elegant building. but it does need
a simple, plain building suited for it's
particular work. A community that
will give the Salvation Army proper
tools, a proper workshop IN which to
work, and proper support for the
workmen. will have, in the very ma
ture of things, a higher and more
capable grade of officer, and the
Army will be much more productive
and useful in that city.
All checks should be made paw
able to and forwarded to Charles S.
Hichborn, treasurer, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
More Books for louvain.

The United States has contributed
11,704 more books to the University
of Louvain Library than England,
the next largest contributor, accord
ing to figures made public by the
Executive Committee of the National
Committee of the United States for
the Restoration of the University of
Louvain. of which DR.. Nicholas Muir
ray Butler, President of Columbia
University. is chairman.
Figures furnished by Herbert Put
nam. librarian of Congress. show that
21.S4S books have already been
shipped from this country to Louvain.
I'm addition" Mr.. Putnam's letter to
the committee continued, there are
2241 books to go out in the next ship
ment, making the present total a.
0S9."
A pamphlet received this week
from the University of Louvain st
the offices OF the Executive Commit
tee states that England has con-
tributed 1855 volumes through the
John Rylands Library. Paris has
made contribution of 10000 volumes
through the Ministry of Public In
81 oNeioho liz OLHCi IliSlltoliOliS. l HC
pamphlet states that "a further mag
nificent gift of 5000 volumes, forming
an entire library has been received,
about which statement will be made
in the near future
The first shipment of books from
the United States to help replace the
historic treasures of Louvain, upon
which value of 100000 francs ha IS
been placed. was made on July 80,
1919, when POI volumes were sent.
The Executive Committee, of which
DR.. Butler. Mr.. Putnam, Alexander J.
Hemphiil. Thomas W. Lamont and T.
II. Outerbrdge are members, also an
nounced that s15o3s6 has been re-
ceived toward the 100000 necessary
to construct the library for Louvain.
which is designed to be a gift of the
American people to Belgium. Cardi-
nal MERCER said that this library will
be avery monument of the generosity
of the American people and their
lively interest in scientific progress.
I emphatically consider Louvain Uni
versity to be the strongest bulwark OF
social order and Christianity in Bel
GUM, and that it's revival is essential
to the moral reconstruction of my
dear country."-New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
Parasite Spreads Disease.

\ peculiar disease that is still con-
fined chiefly to certain river valleys of
Japan, but suggests possibilities of
breaking loose as a widespread epi-
demic, has been a subject of recent
investigation. 1t is known as "tsut
sugamushi," and is transmitted bv
the "akamushi," an insect parasite of
certain field mice. lit is a fever
strikingly similar to typhus and
Rocky mountain spotted fevers. The
Investigators have learned that it's
chief occurrence is in months of June
TO october, which is the time of de-
reiopment of the insect carriers. and
the season when the peasant victims
OF the disease are brought into con-
tact with the mice. The mortality
Lhoush very variable. sometimes OK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
''StOp Thief" Promises Good
Feminine ImperSOnatiOns

The girls" Of Bowdoin College
will make their debut on April 16
in City hall, Augusta. when the
Masque and Gown presents stop
Thief the humorous comedy in 3
acts. The play requires five femi-
nine impersonators and Gus"
Hughes of Bath has picked out the
prettiest male-girls which the stu
dent body of the college affords.
During the last two weeks the
talk at the rehearsals has been GEN.
tered on chemises, silk stockings,
and evening gowns which goes to
show that the men are interested in
their roles. Black % takes the
leading lady's part. Clymer 90 is
a perfect lady and as Manager Phil
brick says, "He takes the cake"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Miguel "a, Ferguson "a and Daviau
% are real finds in'this years
pickings. They are the beauty ba-
bies of the cast. The only question
arising in bringing this attraction to
Augusta is that whether the boys of
Augusta will keep off the stage when
they see these rare specimens Of
feminine beauty.
You can't afford to miss this play!
1t will be a rare occasion to witness
such a tragi-comedy as Bowdoin
is bringing to Augusta. Get your
tickets now so you will be sure of
q reserved seat at the City hall,
Saturday evening, April 16. Re-
served seats so and rs cents plus
war tax. Seat Sale begins April II
at Fletcher's Pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
SPEED IN NEWS SENDING
Recent Invention, Called the TeIetype,
Delivers so Printed Words Min

Delivers so Printed Words Min
ute.
The fastest machine ever invented
for transmitting news events is called
the teletype.
While news by ordinary telegraph in
the Morse code came in at the rate Of
thirty-fve words a minute, the tele-
type printed the messages at the rate
of fifty words minute.
The teletype is a simple, compact
instrument which prints the messages
on strip of paper one-half inch wide.
similar to the ordinary ticker tape"
Its inventors assert it will operate
for long periods without adjustment or
attention beyond supplying it with
paper and ink. 1t is said to be SO SIM
pie it can be operated by any one
with an elementary knowledge of cleo
tricity and mechanics.
Any reasonable number of receiving
stations may receive news by it's use
from one central transmitting station.
These may either be connected all on
one wire or a number of wires radiat-
ing from a central station may be
used.
The same principle IS used in the
teetype as in the simple Morse tele-
graph, only by emitting a series of
clicks the movement OF the keys
causes the machine at the other end
of the wire to print proper letters.
Instead of sending out dots and dash
es which require skill and training in
transmission. the operator merely
nroScac low 70
ceiving machine prints the required
letter.
y small motor, such as is used to
supply power for-many modern Office
appliances. operates the teletype The
rolls of tape" on which the news
is printed are large enough 20 receive
from $4,000 to 5000 words before re-
placement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

ceeds so per cent. Under existing
conditions, bites by the insects can
not be wholly avoided. and cutting
out the bitten part does not prevent
the spread of the virus, while such
remedies as iodine, mercury. arsenic,
quinine and dyes have proven inef-
fective. The only. hope of stamping
OUT the disease seems to rest in the
eXtermination of the field mice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Royal Cleaves; vocal solo. Charles
Towle; recitation, Eddie Sylvester;
recitation, Lawrence Gilbert; piano
solo, Harriet Towle; reading, Charles
Towle; with response by Susie Carr;
violin solo, Franklin Strout; farce,
Hiram Jones' Bet" Jessie Carr, Mr..
and Mrs. Cleaves; reading, Susie
Carr; singing by the choir A special
meeting will be held April IA for the
purpose of comforting the first and
second degrees on class of candi-
dates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
An Urgent Appeal

The campaign to be inaugurated
next Monday, April the 18th. in the
interests Of the local Salvation Army,
is one that cannot fail to meet the
approval and the active assistance
of every citizen Of Augusta. The
Army has been doing worth while
service for many years in our city,
and all the time under the most
difficult and limited conditions.
The work of the Salvation Army is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Henry F. Hill. a local civil engi-
neer. rs engaged in surveying the
lay Of the land at the Williams Ath-
Ietic field on Cony street with the
idea in view Of making some ex-
tensive changes for the benefit of the
Cony High Athletic teams. Accord
ing to present plans the drainage
system will be altered somewhat and
the field put into first class condi-
ton. It is hoped that the contem-
plated changes will be perfected by
the drst Of another month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Friends of Hoyt Austin who has
been quite seriously ill at his home
on lower State street, will be glad
to hear of his improvement He is
able to be up and about the house
and expects to resume his duties at
the publishing house of vickery &
Hill the first of another week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
The Lure of Fame

nat makes you keep to your ne
iarious trade after so many promises
to reform?'
Well answered Bill the Burg.S az
never had no education much; an at
'he same time I'm jes' as anxious as
any body fur a little intellectual recog.
milton. l keep thinkin' that ir 7 st,ck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
"Mel' Cunningham and Artb

MEL Cunningham and Arthur
Smith returned Thursday morning
from a successful fishing expedition
at Lake Maranacook, bringing back
with them four of the finest trout
that has been noticed in the city for
many day. They weighed on an
average of four pounds each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
Manchester GRANGE

Manchester Grange held it's regular
meeting Saturday evening. with a
good attendance. After protracted
business session, the Worthy Lectu-
rer presented the following program
Singing by the choir; recitation, Irene
Mason; story, Delma Day; recitation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

One Of our subscribers called at
the Journal Office Wednesday eve
ming and made a payment on his
subscription. In giving him a re-
ceipt. the clerk failed to secure his
name. Will subscriber please let us
hear from him. in order that proper
credit may be given?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mrs. Julia Denaco of Albion, who
has been receiving treatment here in
the Augusta General hospital, has
gone to Fairfield to visit Norman
knowlton of Albion, her brother,
came here to accompany his sister
to Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

The monthly business meeting OF
the Penney Memorial Christian En-
deavor society will be held at the
church, this evening at 7.45. The
meeting is to be followed by a social.
Would you know what kind, come
and see. A good time is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

DR.. Cora NJ. Johnson. superinten-
dent of the Woman's State Reform
Atory at Skowhegan. was in the city
the first of the week, calling on bust
ness friends. The announcement of
the engagement of Miss Theda Hol-
man. one of the Reformatory off,
Gals, to Robert Munson. has been re-
Gently made and is of interest to the
Augusta friends of the couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Representative Enrol E. Reed of
Harmony has been entertaining a
number of Harmony people this week,
including r. H. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs
Vaughan Reed. Mrs. c.. E. Rhoades,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Johnson and Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Longfellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mrs. Charles w. Lawrence and two
sons. Richard and Charles, left
Wednesday for Auburndale. Mass, to
join Mr.. Lawrence. They have been
guests Of Mrs. Lawrence's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Holway, Western
avenue, for the past several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted
through the sickness and death of my
wife; also the employees of the stitch
ing and lasting rooms of the c. A.
Eaton Co.. for the floral tributes.
WILLIAM E. DUSSAJLT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mrs. Iona P. Ramsden was in the
city for a short time this week and
visited friends on her way to her
home in Middelboro, Mass. She has
been passing some time in Skowhe-
gan. where she visited her mother.
Mrs. N. l. Perkins at the Hotel Ok
ford. Mrs. Perkins has gone to Ban
gor, where she plans to pass the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Miss Mary Holway. who has been
passing the Easter vacation with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Holway,
Western avenue, left Wednesday on
the Pullman for Poughkeepsie, N. Y,
to resume her studies at Vassar col
lege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
SHOP NOTES

Weber & Hewett Thursday offered
something new in the way OF corn
bread AS matter. of fact, they
tried an experiment but the expert
ment" took so well that before the
middle of the afternoon the last loaf
of bread had been sold. More has
been made for today, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Miss Efie Douphinette, employed
at the internal revenue Office, has
been having an enforced vacation,
due to an attack of tonsolitis She
Is at her home in Franklin, N H.,
and is expected to return here the
first of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Henry Hancock, so, is being hair
IN baltimore. Md. as the champp1
good boy. Ever since his first wal
was received he has sent portion y
MS earnings to his parents, who VI
now 102.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. A s. Miller of Ban
gor who have been passing the win
ter in Massachusetts,, are visiting
their son, Fred Miller, for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

The Cherryfield news letter of the
Bangor Commercial says that: "Mr.
and Mrs. Garside of Augusta are
guests of Mrs. Garside's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Ashe for a short
time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Kilborn B. Coe OF
Akron. Ohio, have arrived in the city
and plan to pass the summer in
Maine. Mrs. Coe was formerly Miss
Barbara Brooks. They are guests of
her father, A. W. Brooks, Spruce
street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
SOMERVILLE

Miss Dorothy Day. who has been
in Thomaston three months with her
brother. Ferdinand Day and Mrs.
Day, came home Saturday. Her
many friends are glad to see her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

You want Business Life and Pros
parity. Well then, let US start some
ching. How about new building for
the Salvation Army? Can you do
anything better? The Home Service
Campaign is scheduled for April 10th
to goth. April 10th is the birthday
of the founder Of The Salvation
Army. Let US put this over the top,
Construction not Destruction.
hpr5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Herbert Heath, who has been
passing a several days visit at his
home in this city, returned Thursday
to Providence, r. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Charles p. Simpson of Sullivan,
who recently underwent surgical
treatment, is reported as recovering.
He is at the local hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

George Litchfield and Harold E.
Smith, both of this city, were in
Fairfield, Wednesday. calling on
business friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Quint have
returned to Gray after visiting here
for a short time with Mr.. CUNTS
sister, Mrs. Russell Field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Carroll Goodwin Of Skowhegan was
here Wednesday for the day, calling
on business friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mrs. George A. Chamberlain of
Winslow passed Thursday in this
city with her husband, Representa-
tive Chamberlain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

George III. Babb of Sebago, senator
from Cumberland county. is confined
to his room at IL Swan street, by
5 illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Miss Ruth Dysart has returned to
this city after visiting in Skowhegan
for a short time as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. Dysart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

J. Frank Bilodeau is passing a
several days business visit at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Mrs. Maud Davis of this city was
in North Jay this week, where she
attended the funeral of the late Ev-
erett G. Look.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Miss Rachel A. Metcalf, superin-
tendent of the Central Maine General
hospital at Lewiston, was business
caller Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Miss Ethelyn Steward has returned
to Skowhegan to resume her duties
as kindergarten instructor She Wis
tied the schools here and in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

at II a while longer maybe III
wrote up in all the papers as ~
ter mind. "-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

James Kingsley of this city was
calling on business friends, Wednes-
day, in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

DR.. Arson A. Cobb OF Auburn was
a visitor Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Alfred Crompton Of Boston was
among the out-of-town business call
ers in the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08

Miss Thelma Malise Of Hallowen
is substituting as clerk at the offices
Of the Augusta Savings bank in this
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
LOCAL NOTICE

Pictorial Review Fashion Book for
summer now on sale at LaBreck &
Ltshness. The Daylight Store
mar29d15t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-08
AUGUSTALOCA

G. w. Pooler of Fairfield was a
business caller Thursday in the city.
Evening journal., 1921-07-13
NO CHANCE OF
LEGISLATION NOW

WASHINGTON. July $50 far
as the extra session OF Congress is
concerned. legislation designed to re-
store Government regulation OF the
coal industry appears to be out OF
the question.
All interests concerned in this
problem admit that il will be inn
possible to put through the pending
bin on this subject now, but as
|surances are given that the fight will
continue to have the Frelinghuysen
'm,dsure resurrected in December,
when fuel conditions are less favor
liable than at present and will be
pressed to a vote at that time
Backers Of Federal control confess
their defeat in the first clash with
the coal industry. More than a week
.ago the Senate BY a decisive vote
moved to recommit the seasonal
coal rate bill to the committee on
Interstate Commerce. This had the
effect Of burying that measure tenn
'porarily at least.
Evening journal., 1921-07-13
NEW SHIPYARD
WAGE NOT FIXED

While final action has not yet
been taken on the proposed reduc-
ton Of wages in shipyards Of the
East. a new schedule Of rates will
be adopted by the yards within few
days by a committee representing
the shipyards. which is now work.
|ing on the matter. it has been indi-
|caded by W. G.. Coke. manager of
the Pusey and Jones Company. who
ts a member OF the committee.
Mr. Coke was asked wnat the
Wilmington Company's intentions
|are relative TO reduction OF wages
.effective August 1, as announced
Following a meeting, Monday, in
philadelphia, Of the Administrative
Council Of the Atlantic Coast ship
builders Association. He replied
that he Is not in a position to talk
|at this time; admitted he was a
member of a committee considering
|the reduction and that this COM
Inittee has held a meeting. but said
|that things cannot be done over
hight"