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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

convention OF the New England divi-
sion of the Red Cross. The group
sessions and their subjects were:
Junior Red Cross and Its Work.;
conference of home hygiene instruct
ors, and conference on home service
to civilians. At the last named the
principal speaker was Miss Ellen Os-
good, while certain phases of the
work We're discussed by Cheney C..
Jones, assistant division manager.
Miss Isabel w. Baker division direct
or of home hygiene directors, was the
principal speaker at the open confer
ence of these directors, and Miss
Elizabeth Robinson, nursing field
supervisor in New Hampshire, also
spoke briefly on her method of work
Work among the children in the
schools throughout New England
was discussed at the Junior Red
Cross conference. Mrs. George S.
Derby, divisional director of Red
Cross service, was the presiding Of
ficer. and a talk on her work in Al
bania was given by Miss Louise
Franklin. who recently returned from
that country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS
"CHICKENS" IS
A-CACKLE WITH
REAL LAUGHTER

Yanconna Yillies and Douglas Mac
lean form a combination hard to beat.
of course. there are hundreds who
don't know what Yanconna YiIltes are.
50, for their information, it may be
said they are the real bluebloods of
the poultry yard.
That's one of the reasons why
"Chickens." the Thomas II. Ince-
Paramount feature in which Douglas
MacLean will be seen at the Colonial
theatre today is a real blue-blood
among screen comedies. Chickens"
deals with Yanconna Yillies. True to
their traditions they play q noble and
honorable role in the young comedians
sparkling comedy. They save the
day for Deems Stanwood, the star role
assumed by MacLean, and win for him
the desirable hand of Julia Stoneman,
enacted by winsome Gladys George.
The story deals with the humorous,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
The Gratifying Reduction
In State of Maine Taxes

The great accomplishment of the
SOth Maine Legislature, under Gov
ernor Baxter is generally conceded to
have been the extraordinary reduction
in the State taxes. The figures show
that the State tax for the calendar
year 1921 is SEQ of the State tax for
the year 1920. The total State tax
levied against the cities and towns in
1920 is s4.139,093.55, whereas the to,
tai State tax levied against the same
cities and towns for the II months of
1921 is s2,093.672.47. This shows a
saving to the people of the state in
this one item of s2.045,421.0S. 1t
should be remembered that ample
provision has been made to take care
of State institutions, State depart
ments and State charities and a rea-
sonable margin has been allowed for
contingencies The saving in the
state tax to each Of the IL counties
ASH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

and at times tragic, adventures OF a
wealthy city chap who takes TO chick
en- farming as the result of his dead
uncle's will, aided and abetted by love
at first sight. The girl owns the yam
Gonna Yillies, the pride and envy OF
the countryside. They command a
fabulous price. The boy gets into Sc
rious financial difficulties through the
dishonesty of his legal guardian and
trustee. The Yanconna Yillics come
to the rescue, but not before series
of incidents happen which are said to
make Chickens" one of the light COM
edy triumphs of the season.
Gladys George, leading woman,
heads a clever supporting company.
The rest of the Colonial bill is made
up of an Educational comedy, "A Mar
row Escape" and the International
News.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
State House Chat

The members of the Agricultural
Department were extending congrat-
ulations Monday to Charles NJ. White
of Bowdoinham, the chief of the Dl-
vision of Markets. on the arrival of a
daughter at his home. The mother
and Miss Lois Evelyn are both dong
finely. The department were also
celebrating the event with treat
provided by Mr. White.
George Mel. Prcsson went to Ban
cor. Wednesday, to attend meeting
of the Maine Association OF Optome-
trists. tie State Board being pres
rnt to participate in the discussion OF
Questions of mutual intcrcst.-Farm-
irgton journal.
Kennebunk Star-The Selectmen
received a letter on Monday request
ing them to forward at once to the
State Treasurer the towns assess
ment $4,000 toward the constitute
ton of the cement bridge over the
Mousam. Inasmuch as there is not
such Il large sum in the town treas
ury and will not be until the taxes
begin to be paid, aboI. J ne /, the
Selectmcn were embarrassed and
were obliged to request permission to
delay remittance for twenty days.
They did not think it good business
to borrow the amount and pay six
pr cent interest when the contract
las not yet been awarded. The time
limit for the submitting of bids by
contractors does not expire until next
Thursday. The State and County
pay 55 per cent of the total cost. esti-
mated at 100000, and the town pays
=, per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
When Fighting the Fly.

When you fight the fly in your home
and about your premises, here are a
few points to remember, offers the
State Department of Health If you
have no filth about your home, you
will have no flies. Flies carry filth
and disease germs and the fly that
matches in the privy is the same one
which walks over the food on your
dining table. Destroy fly breeding
places such as uncovered garbage
cans, manure heaps, unclean back
yards and unsanitary privies and you
will eliminate the fly. Screen your
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
IRENE" SCORED
A HUGE HIT IN
PORTLAND

Irene" the world famous musical
! comedy, has just finished weeks en-
gagement in Portland and the same
company will be seen at the Augusta
Opera house on Thursday evening,
/ May 10. The mail orders being re-
ceived show there will be a capacity
audience while the demand at the box
office where seats are now on sale is
heavy. Nd telephone orders are
! taken.
| In Portland Irene" proved one Of
the biggest hits in the history of the
jefferson theatre. In speaking of it,,
the Portland Press said:
Never could an audience enjoy a
musical play more than that which
witnessed Irene at the jefferson
from gallery to floor
Irene is a musical play and in a
general way like all comedies of this
sort, but it fairly abounds in original
features, many of them strikingly and
delightfully."- so. rings sweetly with
| beautiful music and feasts the eye
upon flashes of pretty girls in the va
rious ensembles of dancing and sony
'The comedy is of the quieter sort,
but it excites gales of laughter, espe-
-cially in the last act when a situation
develops that is fairly a scream, the
more so of course that it comes as
complete surprise to most of the au-
ditors.
THE fact that Irene was presented
by the same company that has made
the piece the big success that it has
been in the big city theatres of course
leaves no criticism to be offered as to
the why it was presented
"Musically and histrionica,ly it is
given in well nigh flawless fashion,
things that Portland is so little ac-
customed to these days as to make art
of this class the more warmly appre.
GATED.
Especially was it a delight to be
able to see Miss Mulqueen in the title
role. Rarely if ever has a more
charming or beautiful little actress
been seen on the jefferson stage. If
matters not how far back y5u NAV
reckon. To superlative degree She
mas everything to make a musical
comedy star successful. She can
; dance gracefully and well. possesses
voice that rings true and sweet. is
lnlmltable as an actress and with II
all possesses a charm and magnetism
that 1t is impossible to describe i'm
words, but which wins the hearts of
the auditors in complete fashion The
superior quality of her art as an ac-
tress and the JUNCTION and dash which
she puts into her work make her an
acu $ which it is almost the event
OF life time to have seen.
The chief comedy role, played by Mr..
Berkeley. is simply great and pleased
the audience to the limit Mr.. How
ard who is the Donald Marshall Of
the piece. is an actor of smoothness
and finish and dances well, while Mr..
Carroll possesses voice of unusual
singing qualities."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Industrial Accidents Decision

Decisions have been rendered by
Arthur L. Thayer of Bangor, chair
man of the Maine Industrial Accident
Commission, in the following cases:
George Roberts Of Bangor KS. the
S. d. Warren Co, awarding COM
pensation. The petition alleged that
Roberts while in the employ of the
S D. Warren Co. at Smithtown on
Jan. -. 1921, as a woodsman while
pilng logs slipped and in falling
caught his hand between two logs
and dislocated his thumb.
Charles Smith of Lewiston VS.. the
Bates Manufacturing Co, and the
American Mutual Liability Insurance
Co.. insurers, awarding compensa-
ton. The petition alleges that
Smith while employed by the Bates
Manufacturing Co, on Jan. II. 1921.
tending a dyeing machine, received a
personal injury in the form Of a rup-
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
LARONE

Master Ethmer Stevens was the
High Low Jack in the fishing line for
last week. bringing in beauty OF
trout that measured a bit over four
teen inches in length.
Mrs. Ellen Wilson has returned to
her home in Rumford as her daugh-
ter, Wilmer, is much better and able
to walk out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Horne have
returned to their farm after spend
ing the winter at their daughters
home on Bigelow hill.
No village school last week be-
cause of the illness and death of the
teachers sister Marion, who died at
the home of her parents in Benton.
Clarence Emmons of Waterville
was a recent over Sunday visitor at
L. a. Stevens
Frank Brown and wife of Bath with
Austin Brown and wife of Waterville
were Sunday visitors at F. w. Far
ley's.
If you are riding through Larone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
STATE HOUSE
meeting Gill; Friday May TO- $50 NJ,
Sandar

other forest products to the farming
interests of the State is too obvious to
be open to question. The Oranges
are therefore told that it is hoped
that it may be possible for each or
ganization to bring this fact home to
all members and to the community
generally, in some fitting manner dur
ing the week set apart for Forest Pro-
lection week.
The Boy Scouts are reminded that
the preservation of the forest and 9TH
err forms of wild life is a matter that
appeals with particular force to then
and they are urged to do their part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

during the four months of its run
there. Now local theatre-goers are
to have chance to judge for them
selves for on Tuesday. May "a. at the
Opera House William Courtenay and
Lola Fisher with the capable assist
ance of their excellent supporting
company will present ''Honors Are
Even" for our delectation. Those
who have seen the comedy in Boston
describe 1t as one of the most charm
Ing entertainments the stage has seen
In years. 1t is smart, original and
humorous. uniquely staged and su-
perbly cast. After a TOUR. of the New
England citiess "Honors Are Even"
Will open in midsummer at one of the
Selwyn theatres in New York where
no doubt 1t will remain for an entire
season. Mail orders, accompanied by
remittance, are now being received
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Hawaii's output of sugar for IL.
is behind schedule, according to eg
perts in sugar circles and steam
ship men whose business it is d
transport the raw product to til
mainland. On the first of April thl
Hawaiian sugar output was 1OA0I
tons behind the shipping schedule d
the same date last year, according 70
estimates. The winter pineapps
pack also is below the usual fgue
and the steamship companies are a..
ticipating heavy congestion when hp
sugar shipments begin to pick up ami
the big pineapple season gets into full
swing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
HARMONY

Bert Poland has moved into the
mouse purchased of Andrew Merrill,
ana Carroll Deering, who has been
living there the past winter, has
moved into his store at the village for
the present.
John Foss has been in Guilford the
past few days visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Samuel Lindsay.
Miss Janette Bartlett has returned
from Minneapolis and is occupying
her house at the old Bartlett home
stead.
Mrs. Eleanor Brown has been con-
fined to the house the past 10 days by
a severe cold.
Guy Downes has purchased w. A.
Trips store, to take possession IN
the fall.
Archie Kent has sold his farm to
Mrs. Julia Lawrence of Wellington
and bought farm in Burnham, to
which he will move at once.
The Junior prize speaking at the
High school was held at the hall on
Tuesday evening, with a good audi
ence and some excellent work on the
part of the students. Miss Mar
guerite Reed carried off the honors
for the young ladies and Lynn Her.
rick for the young men, although it
was somewhat hard for the COM
mittee to decide among so many
really good efforts.
The degree staff of the Rcbekah
Lodge is holding drill meetings
preparatory to doing the work at the
district meeting at Hartland in
June.
Mrs. Frances Heal went to Hart
land last week to attend the Fed
Grafton of Ladies' Aid.
A. 3. Cooley was in Dexter on
business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
Notice to Contractors
Augusta. Maine, MAY

Augusta, Maine, May IS, 1921.
Sealed proposals for the construc-
ton Of the east wing to the Washing
ton State Normal School at Machias
and for repairs to the main building
win be received by the Board of State
Normal School Trustees until 1000 A.
M, June 18th. Contractors may bid
on the completed job. on the construc-
tion of the building, on the heating
oording to the plans and specifica-
lions. Plans and specifications may
be secured from Bunker & Savage,
Architects. Augusta, Maine, or from
A. o. Thomas, Secretary of the Trus-
tees. Augusta, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals. Each must be plain
ly marked on the outside Of the en-
velope and addressed to A. o. Thomas,
Secretary Normal School Trustees.
Augusta, Maine. may14tojune11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
TWO FEATURES
AT COLONIAL
ON WEDNESDAY

Two big features will be provided at
the Colonial theatre on Wednesday.
Gladys Walton, latest and most popu-
lar of new screen stars will be seen
in a delightful comedy romance, "Des-
perate Youth and Tom Santschi will
appear in another of his two-rcel fea-
lures, 1.-THE Jmposter. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

A tabulated statement is being pre-
pared to be sent to the local papers in
each of the 16 counties and this state
ment will give the saving to each town
and city in these counties.
1t should be remembered that in
the figures above given is included the
one-mill Bonus Tax to pay the War
Bonus Bonds authorized by referen-
dunn of the people of the State. This
War Bonus item is not a regular
charge against the government ex-
penses and if this is deducted from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

the tax given above it will be seen
that an even greater saving has been
made in the items that are properly
chargeable against the usual expenses
of Government. This item alone
would amount to an additional saving
of $6S7,Oo0 per year and this would
make a total saving, $2,6S2, 42t.0S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
BLUE SKY LAW" ADVERTISE
MENT

Application having been made to
the Banking Department by the fol-
lowing named persons to be registered
as Dealer in Securities under the pro-
visions of Chap. 40, Sec. 1923, Of
the Revised Statutes, as amended, le-
gal notice is hereby given and any
person may, within two weeks from
the date of this publication file objec-
ton to the proposed registration with
the Banking Department.
Name Business Address
W. o. Cooper Com
pany. 733-739 Guardian Bldg,
Cleveland, Ohio.
FRED c. LAWRENCE,
Bank Commissioner.
Augusta. Me-. May 16, 1921.
may17d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
"HONORS ARE
EVEN" COMING
ON MAY "a

Rumors of the colossal success of
Roi Cooper Megrue's new comedy,
"Honors Are Even" at Selwyn's Park
Square Theatre, Boston. have been
reaching Augusta from time to time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17
n. e. Branch Red Cross
Closes Convention

Boston, Mass, May 16-Three con-
ferences at the Rogers building,
Huntington avenue. brought to a
close Saturday the three days spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

take look in the window at the post
Office and see the geranium blossoms
two inches across and six inches for
q cluster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

doors and windows. Teach your chill.
dren the danger from flies and how to
destroy them.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

And now the automobile rcgistra-
tions in Maine has sent the cash re-
ceipts up to s723,391.75. or $1S1,443
more than in the same time last year
1t was done as follows, according to
tho Nav Is report from the Automo-
Bile Bureau, Department of State:
Registrations and licenses to May
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

If you are riding through Larone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-17

Registrations and licenses to May
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-22

been in progress at Ketchikan. These included a number of business blocks and numerous substantial homes He says business has been good, and the city has done a considerable amount of substantial street inn proving. He says there will be a good deal of building during che coming year, and intimates that one of the pulp and paper mills will be erected in the city of Ketchikan
 Dr. Dobbs estimates the popula- tion of ketchikan to be 1000 whites and 150 Indians. The public school enrolment of 370 against 293 last yc9r and 266 two years ago. Four teen teachers are employed in the public schools at an average salary of $153.57. There are five churches at Ketchikan and the estimated value of church property is $32,000. The estimated value of the school property is $33 800. There are eight secret societies, with combined membership Of about 1000.
 The assessed valuation of Ketchi- kan property is $3,O39,120 on which the tax rate is ? per cent
 The freight passing over Ketchi- ksn wharyes during the year amounted to &6.8 .8SO tons, and 503,- TAP barrels of oil were sold to yes sels at that port.
 Fishing Outlook Not Good.
 MT. Dobbs estimates that 900. 900 cases of salmon were put up in the Ketchikan district during the year. most of which is still unsold. The run of fish was small. and storms and high tides took out traps when the run was at its best causing a further reduction of the packs. He predicts that many canneries will not operate during the present season.
 Three canncries in the Ketchikan district, located at Skowl Arm. Nakat Inlet and Hidden Inlet, were burned during the year with an estimated loss of $750.o00.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-22

round trip passengers. A larger per Centage of tourists stayed over at Skagway and made trips to the ln- terior than ever before. The tourist business to Atlin was so good that the White Pass is enlarging it's hotel at that place by adding twenty rooms.
 The White Pass carried great freight tonnage last year than in 1919 and it is hopeful that there will be a further increase this year on account of the Mayo district de- velopment. However, the fact that there will be ore carrying boats on the Yukon next summer to take the ore from the Mayo district and from the Kantishna to St. Michael IS like ly to cause a greater movement or freight up the Yukon than was the case last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-22
letchikan Growing

Mir. bobbs calls special attention 10 the amount ol bullding that has
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-22
SKACWAY SHOWS MORE BUSINESS
 FOR PAST YEAR
Period of Depression Ended = Future Encouraging
 Says Deputy Collector.

Last years business at SkagWay showed an improvement over the business of the year before and hope prevails there that the depression resulting from the war and the high cost of living and producing has ended. according to the annual re- port of F. J. Vandewall, the Deputy Collector of Customs in charge at that place, which has been received at Customs headquarters in Juneau. It is believed that lower prices for commodities and the lowering wages in the Interior will result in the opening of new mineral sections that are supplied through Skagway.
 MT vandewall predicts that the. Mayo silver-lead district on the Stewart River will be a rich and permanent camp. The Yukon Gold Company is proceeding with devel- opmert work there on an eXtensiveI scale, and will have 5000 tons of sacked ore hauled out to the river for shipment to the Outside, via St. Michael, during the period of river navigation next summer.
 Oil Indications Good
 The Mayo district, in the opinion of MT. Vandewall. is only the be- | ginning of the development of the great region between the Yukon and Mackenzie rivers in Yukon Terri ! tory. which is believed not only to- he rich in gold, silver, lead, copper and coal wealth, but possesses many very favorable indications that it contains vast fields of oil which may make it greater producer.
 The best route to this region is said to be via Skagway, Whitehorse and Teslin Lake.
 Copper Mines Idle.
 There has been very little activity at the Whitehorse copper mines during the last summer, and none of the mines there are now operat ing. The Granby Shelter people, however, have been investigating the country since last season, and it is reported that negotiations are pend ing which may result in this com pany's acquiring the Copper kin5 Mine.
 ! MT. Fandewall is hopeful that the Rainy Hollow country will be devel oped this year, and become ger nanent shipper of copper ore It will be imported to the United States, entering at Haines through the Skagway support.
 Tourist Trade Largest in History.
 The tourist travel through Skag- way during 1920 was the largest in the history of that place. There were 6,983 passengers to arrive at Skag- way via water transportation during 1920 and 6,739 departed in thel same manner. Of these 4,822 were