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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
That Reminds Us
(BiddefOrd Journal

c. +. Whitman, writing in the Nor
way Advertiser on signs and portcnts
contends that we are ALL consciously
or inconsciously, more or less super
! stitious. and recalls a meeting with
Holman F. Day, at that time a work
ing neWspaperman. Whitman had
just returned from Peaks Island and
he showed Day three stones which he
had picked up there and was taking
home as souvenirs of his visit. Mr..
! Day looked at the stones and said:
"Ah. they are lucky stones" And
then he took. couple from his own
pocket and told Mr.. Whitman he al
ways carried them for luck. This re-
minds us that Holman in those old
days always went around loaded for
lear. We recall one occasion in par
/ ticular.. 1t was at a stag banquet and
roast chicken was a feature of the
menu. The question arose: Why
doesn't fowl fall off the roost while
asleep? The discussion was started
casually and nobody could afterwards
recall who started it. but by putting
two and two together we have since
TGdCnGQ Jlle conclusion tlidl IL was
Holman who fixed the bait and did it
so carefully that nobody could swear
he did it. Anyway, conversation
along this line had not proceeded
far when Holman announced that he
had not long before solved the mys-
terry and believed he could easily
demonstrate the truth of his theory.
He then took from a pocket of his
coat the skeleton of a chickens leg,
with the bones and tendons intact.
Placing the foot on one of his fingers
and depressing the leg as it would be
depressed when q fowl settled down
on the roost, he showed the company
how the tendonS acted as leverage to
contract the claws. thus providing a
sort of time lock which made it i'm
possible for a bird or fowl of any sort
to fall off the roost while asleep, and
that when the fowl stood up this
clutch was automatically released
The proof thus advanced was accept
ed as conclusive, and there was no in
dication at the time that anybody
suspected that Holman had deliber-
ately set the trap and as deliberately
led his victims into it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
CANAAN

| Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Nelson accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
| Dickey took an auto trip to Monroe
! Sunday where they passed the day
with Mrs. Dickey's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Ravoding
and little son of Lewiston are guests
of relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Holt of Clinton
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Nelson several DAYS last week
Percy Kelley of Milo is passing the
summer with his uncle, Elmer Kelley.
Harvey Harris, a student at c. c.
l.. Waterville, and schoolmate, Mr..
Gates are guests of the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. 3. Harris
Q. A. Moody left Friday for a bust
ness trip to Boston
Guy Nelson, Clarence Dickey and
Harry Cool took an auto trip to
Eustis and return Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Kane, who came
here a few years ago and fitted up
the Canaan Louise are returning and
moving their household goods to
Rhode Island where they will reside
Mrs. Fanny Drawn will accompany
Mrs. Kane as far as Somerville,
Mass. for a visit with her niece, Mrs.
Perley Gowen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Worcester of
Boothbav and Mrs. Alice Worcester
Of Bar Harbor were recent guests of
their sister and daughter, Mrs. Le-
land Jewell.
Fred Nelson attended the meeting
of the Grand Lodge of Masons at
Portland last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Fred Loveioy and
little son Robert Of Pennington were
Sunday guests of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Holt.
Mrs. Harold Salisbury entertained
her brother. Mr.. Rines from Gardi-
ner over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
HEARD WHAT ANOTHER
WOMAN SAID

Mrs. Margaret Bonniere of Murray
street. st. John, N. B., writes: Il
heard lady saying she bought bot
tie of DR.. True's Elixir for her chill
dren, and it was splendid. 1 got a
bottle and think it is great"
The laxative mentioned above is
DR.. True's Elixir. the family Laxative
and Worm Expeller. 1t is very pleas
ant to take; children like it, and it is
mild in action. No harmful drugs.
It's surprising to know the number
of youngsters and even grown-u ups
who suffer from worms but don't
realize it. Every one needs a good
laxative.
Common symptoms of worms: Of
fensive breath, swollen upper lip,
sour stomach, eyes heavy and dull.
itching of the nose, grinding Of the
teeth, red points on the tongue, slow
fever.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
TRYING TO DEMORALIZE THE
WORLD

The charge is made by no less a
person than the deputy police COM
missioner of New York that he has
evidence Germany and Japan are
competing to get control of the world
trade in narcotics, and that in do
ing this are encouraging and aiding
the traffic in every Illicit way posi-
BILE.
Germany is the greatest producer
Of drugs in the world, but Japan is
making what she can and buying
what she can Of our makers and they
both. it is said, are smuggling large
quantities into this country and Chi
ma. A ton of these drugs are shipped
from Seattle in a month. Part of
this undoubtedly is struggled back
into this country.
The devices empoyed are very in
genious and unlimited money is used
for spreading the drug habit and pro-
tecting the purveyors. Air-pianes
are used to pick up consignments Of
the drugs dropped from incoming
steamships; bail is always ready for
those arrested and they are defended
in court. All this means that any
evil which excites the cupidity is an
ever-present menace and defense
against it must be unceasing, And
the demoralizing influences of drugs
are the most powerful and dcstruc-
tive known to man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
P1fHs
6Oe at all Drug Stores
Eoster.Milb,un Co. Mig Chem.Bmfalo.N NY

does not and never did menace the
United States, so stoutly has the I'M
truth been asserted.
Lord Northcliffes remedy for mis-
understandings is that we shall read
each others newspapers little more,
and get to realize that we are not so
dissimilar as we seem to be-" The
cure is homeopathic; it is the SINH
larity that makes Observation-Disclosures
possible. Most Americans are in
different to the utterances of the
Continental press, but every I'M
friendly word printed in English
crosses the sea on wings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
y. of M. Soldiers
Narrow Escape

Newport, Me, May 9-The nearest
approach to a casualty at the camp
of the University of Names Cadet
Battalion here was the narrow es-
cape from drowning of the camp ad
jutant, John A. Mckay, and Maj
Bryant NJ. Patten both of Portland
They were out on Lake SebasticoolS
in a canoe, nearly a mile and a half
from land, when a sudden swell upset
them.
Both were able to reach the canoe
and, holding, yelled Justify for help
Their cries We're heard by a resident
who went to them in a motorboat.
Both We're chilled through and nearly
exhausted. They say that they could
not have held on much longer as
they were becoming benumbed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
WHAT A DAUGHTER
DID FOR FATHER
Life of Misery Turned to Happiness
BY Simple Act Anyone Can Do.

Mrs. Vivian c. Cotton Of Furber
ST, Rochester, N. H.. writes the
Priest Drug Co., Bangor, Mel
Priests Indigestion Powder is won
derful. We use it all the time. and
have recommended it to many others.
My father visited me. and he has in
digestion and heartburn very badly.
Nothing would seem to relieve him.
1 fixed him some of Priests Indiges-
ton Powder and in hot water, for
quick relief, and almost instantly he
was relieved. I would speak in the
highest terms for Priests Indigestion
Powder. When once you have used
it, you won't be without it.
For sale by all druggists. If your
dealer does not carry Priests Indi-
gestion Powder, insist on him order
ing it from the wholesaler. or Priest
Drug Co., Bangor, Me. Samples sent
free. Mention paper in which you
read this advertisement.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
SWEAR Off
TOBACCO

"No-To-Bac" has helped thousands
to break the costly. nerves. hatterlng
tobacco habit Whenever you have
a longing for a. cigarette, cigar, pipe,
or for cnew. just place a harmless
No-To-Bac tablet in your mouth in
stead, to help relieve that awful de-
sire. Shortly the habit may be COM
pletely broken. and you are better off
mentally, physically. financially. It's
so easy, SO simple. Get box of No
To-Bac and If it doesn't release YOU
from all craving for tobacco in anv
form. your druggist will refund vopr
money without question.-Adv.
dse3o, tuoa-fri If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Sc. a Day
$50 A MONTH FOR
Hoods SarSaDariIta

The best spring medicine treat
ment that will purify, vitalize and
enrich your blood. Small dose after
each meal. Pleasant to take,
economical and efficient. A months
supply in every bottle.
More Than This ?
It creates an appetite, aids diges-
ton and assimilation.->and makes
food taste good. A wonderful
remedy for impurities of the blood,
rheumatism. lumbago, catarrh,
scrofula. eczema, to give nerve,
mental and digestive strength and
to oulId up after protracted illness,
influenza. grip, and feyers,
A word to the wise is SUFFICIENT.
Get bottle of Hoods Sarsapa-
f1lla ana begin to take it today.
HOODS Pills. small doses, a mild
Annve; larger. an active cathartic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

The resumption of United States
representation at the conference of
the Allies at Paris will doubtless
straighten out much of the appre-
hension concerning the position of
this country on several questions and
Ambassador Wallace. who joined
with the Council of Ambassadors on
Monday. may well be depended upon
to present things in their proper
light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Mrs. Elizabeth L. B.
Richards of Mexico

Mexico. Me-, May 9-Mrs. Eliza
beth L. B. Richards. age 90 years,
Mexico's oldest resident, died Satur-
day following short illness of pneu-
monia- Mrs. Richards was one Of
the most remarkable women in the
State and had many unusual ac-
complishments for her years. She
was the first woman in that section
of the State to fly, this at the age Of
81; and was the first woman voter
of this town. She has passed her en-
tire life here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Augusta May eth, 1921.

Editor of Kennebec Journal:
The farmer would like little day
light on the Daylight Saving propo-
sition. 1t was placed before the peo-
pie, and they voted it down. expecting
the majority to rule, but it looks like
this was case where exception
proves the rule, and the working
class, who have been arising at 4
O'Clock. will have to rise at o'clock
and burn kerosene in order to save
'daylight"-for the lucky ones who
only have to press Il button?
So we are asking for the answer.
ALONZO CHESLEY.
Augusta, May o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINEI1;.
Boston and
Portland Line
EXPRESS, PASSENGER AND

EXPRESS, PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE
STEAMSHIP RANSOM 3. FULLER
STEAMERS LEAVE BY DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME
FARE $2.16 - STATEROOMS S162,
WAR TAX INCLUDED
Leave Portland, FRANKLIN Wharf,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at p. M. for Boston
RETURN Leave Boston, Central
wharf, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at p. ID.
at Boston connection is made with tho
metropolitan Line passenger and
freight steamers for New York via
Cape Cod Canal.
II. A CLAY, Superintendent.
Franklin Wharf.
Tel 66oo aprl3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
GIRLS! BLEACH
UGLY FRECKLES

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons
into bottle containing thr~" ounces
of Orchard White. which drug
store will supply for a +, ents'
shake well. and you have Il err
pint of the best freckle and o.
ton, and complexion whiteneT
Massage this sweetly fir ant
lemon lotion into the face. neck ms
and hands each day and see f''E
freckles and blemishes bleach out ft
how clear, soft and rosy-white t-e
skin becomes.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Abram T. Lord of Saco

Ex-City Treas. Abram T. Lord
dean of Saco business men and a
Mason for IS years, died at his home
at 16 Spring street, Saco. Sunday
afternoon after a long illness. He was
born in Webster, Me-, 70 years ago
and was educated in the schools of
Skowhegan and at Bloomfield Acad-
envy. Coming to Saco in 1874 he en-
gagged in business with w. F. Linell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
On Business Basis

Mrs. Pester-There'S a movement
on to compel husbands to pay sala-
ries to their wives, the same as to
anyone else who works for them.
Don't you think that's fair?
Her Husband-Eminently fair, if
the husband reserves the right to fire
those who prove unsatisfactory
Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

An ex-clergyman. who defeated
both Republicans and Democrats in
Florida and became governor. finish
ing his term last January, has been
indicted on the charge of having TAX
en- brides to vote for pardon. This
at least is an unusually occurrence,
but the unusual appears to character
ize the career of this Sidney ]. Cats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Missed Celebrity

How did you enjoy your Mexican
trip"
Il was disappointed" replied the
tourist.
How SOP"
1T was announced that Villa in
Person would rob our train, but he
sent an understudy."-Bi
Age Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

Boom Maine" programs are being
heard from in numerous sections of
the State. Let the good work go on;
we can't have too much of that kind
Of celebrations or holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Daylight Saving

Editor kennebec Journal:
With your permission | would like
to ask 4 question in reference to the
Daylight Saving plan. In May
Journal l read where there were 21S7
opposed to the measure and 1867 in
favor. 800 in the majority, which has
been the custom to rule. Others with
myself, cannot understand why at can
be decided in favor of the minority
in direct opposition to the votes tax
en- by the people.
Will you kindly explain it in paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

to attend a bank meeting: Gee,
got here before | started"
Morse High school of Bath claims
to have made a State record through
, the fact that in April but three pupils
We're tardy, in four instances, one
freshman, one Sophomore and a
Junior. The rooms which had no
tardy marks were given a half -holi-
day as a reward.
Charles NJ. Bradbury of Biddeford,
who was recently elected department
commander of the Maine Depart
ment, Spanish War Veterans, is a
charter member of his camp, L. H.
Kendall Camp, and has filed all the
chairs. He was a volunteer in the
war of 1898. When a young man he
was a successful athlete, especially
as Splinter and aleo as an oarsman.
He was on the Saco police force for
several years, as night officer and
, city marshal. He at present is en-
gagged in farming.
In spite of the early season. on the
land. the famous Kennebec shad
were unusually late in arriving in
any numbers. but when they did
strike in," they were unusually
plenty and large.
The late John Campbell Stevens,
who died last week in Bath. was said
to have done the iron work on over
100 wooden vessels up to 1898, when
he entered the Bath Iron Works as
foreman blacksmith.
Mrs. Eva M. Smith, the first wom-
an tax collector the city of Biddeford
ever had. received the tax books last
Thursday from the assessors and
upon her clients.
Rev. O. w. Stuart pastor of the
WATERFORD church, has received and
accepted a call to Rockland. Friends
will regret the departure of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stuart and family.
Although James E. Etchells, cash.
Ter at the First National Bank, Bid
deford. endeavored to open the big
vault at 8 o'clock the other morning,
he only succeeded in setting off the
burglar alarm which called a crowd
to the bank. It developed after the
excitement was over that the time
lock was set on standard time Satur-
day and the cashier endeavored to
set into the vault according to day
light saving time, starting the alarm
on a 10-minute rampage.
Daniel J. Feeney, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel J. Feeney, Summer
street, Portland, will be ordained a
priest by Archbishop Bruchesi, at the
Grand Seminary, Montreal. Canada,
on Sunday, May %, and will celebrate
his first Solemn High Mass at st.
Dominic's church, Portland, on sun
DAY, May 20. Mr.. Feeney graduated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

corner inspires somewhat general
curiosity as to what is waiting for US
around that corner.-Biddeford Jour-
nal
True much curiosity. but since the
4th of March, we can face whatever
comes with d far better feeling than
tefore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

The reporter who discovered that
President Harding wears 10 IL slip
pers hasn't contributed overmuch to
general information. Everyone knew
he had good understanding"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Maine GOSSIP
Invoking Music

Q weave me spell of music.
For the night is 50 silent and long
And the darkness is heavy with hur-
ryng shapes.
Q hush me to sleep with a song.
The round globe is ringing with music.
Not one note of ii visits me now.
But music is Gods brightest angel,
And l long for his hand on NV brow.
Let music deliver my spirit
From the thraldom of thoughts that
tire.
For music is Gods strongest angel
And his hands hold the heavenly
fire.
hunger and thirst for thee. Music.
through these houIS that are heavy
and long.
come Music, sweet Music, step hither.
ANA lull me to sleep with q song.
Annette Waltze Crossman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Gentle Sarcasm

I've just been looking the place
over" said Farmer Corntassel, and |
want to suggest"
You needn't bother to tell it to
me-" said the hired man. 81 have de-
cided to quit work Boston Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

Nearly half the cheese factories in
this country are in Wisconsin-News
item.
This may account for LaFollette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

The National Association of Mas
ter Pie Bakers. in solemn conyoca
ton assembled in Chicago. has de.
cided that pie must be standardized
Far beyond the confines of the pie
belt. which begins at Eastport, Me.
and runs to and including Danbury,
Conn, there will be unfeigned re-
1oicing. Public Ledger.
Yep, Wen admit that the pie belt
begins at PASSPORT, Me-, but we
claim that the real standard for PIE
also begins there. Why, because no
cook west of Maine ever excelled the
genuine old State Of Maine pie,
either mince, apple, custard or
"punkin."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

the present day industrial operations,
as also will be the question box. the
function of which, through informal
discussions, is to answer practical
operating propositions as may be sub
mitted by the various members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

A statesman Is one who gives more
time to passing laws than to passing
the buck.-Washington Post.
Will the exception prove the rule?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

Chicago police are wondering how
tNhey can enforce the curfew law when
females of sixteen and sixty are
dressing alike. Anyhow they've a
chance to win popularity by arresting
the sixty-year Odds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Equally Determined

Muriel: Il don't intend to be mar
ried until after I'm 80"
Mabel: And I don't intend to be
80 until after I'm married. STRAY
Stories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Waited Too Iono

Cheer up, old man, prices are com
ing down"
What good will that do me now,
I'm dead broke ON. Y. Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

from Portland High school in 1912,
studied at Holy Cross college for two
years and has been seven years at
the Grand Seminary, Montreal. He
has been appointed to work in the
Portland diocese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

conducting a stove store. For some
years Mr.. Lord was engaged in trade
with his son. He was one of the old
est members of Saco Lodge OF Ma
sons, Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows and
of the School Street Methodist
church. He leaves his wife, three
daughters and one son.
Chinese merchants of the Philip
pine Islands are required to keep
their. books in English. Spanish. or
one of the dialects of the Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10


Little 7-year-old Elliott Cummings.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin S. Cum
mings of Norway had an experience
last week, of which in years to come
he can brag, to show what he could
stand when a boy. He fell down
over a terrace while at play and a
big log, eight feet long and two feet
in diameter rolled over him, with
no more damage than very soiled
clothing and a heap big scare.
Gould Academy at Bethel is to
have new gymnasium and Principal
Frank E. Goulds announcement to
the students that the contract had
been awarded and ground broken
within the week was greeted by
storms of applause. The building
will be of brick, so by so feet The
basement will contain a central heat
ing plant for all the buildings, dress
ing rooms. for both boys and girls
athletes, shower baths, lockers, etc,
with separate accommodations for
the ground floor, with stage and
dressing rooms. direcots and 'ap-
paratus rooms. A balcony will ex-
tend around three sides of the gym,
giving a seating capacity of about
700, when the room is used as an
auditorium.
Donald p. MacMillan's friends in
Wiscasset have purchased for him a
sextant costing 5000, which is to be
presented to him when the Bowdoin
comes to Wiscasset, probably the
very last of the month. The masts
of the schooner will be stepped Fri
day, her engines are all in and the
electricians are at work installing
the ignition system. At time of the
presentation of the seXtant Lincoln
Lodge of Masons will present him
with a fine ships clock. Both instru-
ments are on exhibition in the win
dow Of Sol Holbrook's jewelry store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10

the assurance that the worst is
over and that we are soon to turn the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
Light and Airy

Hooray
For May.
Springfield Union.
For June
Comes soon.
Pats and Knocks
Hi! Hi, Hi
4th of July,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
N. E. o. p. KENNEsEc LODGE

~ Z. .. +. NENNEBEC EUUG E,
No. 25l. meets in q. A. K. hall the first
and third Tuesday evenings Of each
month at $50 O'Clock.
LOREDA w. SMITH. Warden.
Is. +. SMITH, Fin. Sec'y
MRS. EMMA +. HOWE, Rec. Sec.
tu-th-Sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-10
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, p. OF

H. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday eve-
nings Of each month at G. A. r. hall.
ARTHUR b. MASON, JR., w. NJ.
ETHEL NJ. CROWELL, Sec.
I'm