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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
Is Every Little
Task a Burden

To the woman worn out with weak
kidneys, housework is a heavy bur-
den. Backache, sick headaches,
"blues," nervousness. dizziness, and a
weak, tired condition, make the sim
plest tasks difficult and the daily du-
ties give the weakened kidneys no
time to recover. Use Doan's Kidney
Pills. They have brought relief and
comfort to thousands of weak. suf-
fering women. Ask your neighbor!
How an Augusta Woman Was Freed
Mrs. Edw. Howe. r. F. D. No. 6,
says: II had such severe pains
across my back I couldn't do my
ihousework. Every move I made,
sharp twinges came across my back
and kidneys. 1 was dizzy and nv
kidneys didn't act regularly. went
to Coughlin's Drug Store and got
Doan's Kidney Pills. 1 used them
and two boxes did the work."-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
4 SWEAR Off

No To- Bac" has helped thousands
to break the costly, nerve-shattering
tobacco habit. Whenever you have
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 any
form, your druggist will refund your
money without Question.-Adv
dec2S tueS-frit If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
SPRING DEBILITY
Loss of Appetite, That Tired Feel.
ina and Sometimes Eruptions.

Thousands take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla as a spring medicine for that
tired feeling, nervous weakness.
impure blood and say it makes
them feel better. eat and sleep bet
ter. and makes food taste good"
Spring debility is a condition in
which it is especially hard to COM
bat disease germs. which invade
the system here. there and every
where. The white blood corpuscles,
sometimes called "the little soldiers
in the blood" because it is their
duty to fight disease germs, are too
weak to do good service.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens
the little soldiers" and enables
them to repel germs of grip, influ-
enZa, fevers and other ailments;
relieves catarrh and rheumatism.
1t has given satisfaction to three
generations. Get it today, and for
a laxative take Hoods Pills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
Just Plain rO-PhOsphate
If Nervous and Run Down

"Neurasthenia is nerve exhaus ton"
says DR.. Frederic S. Koile, author of
medical text books, and is caused by
worry, overwork. emotional excite
ment and excuses of various kinds
To restore to complete health the
men and women whose nervous energy
Is undermined, a pure organic phos-
phate known to Bither and all leading
druggists as Bitro-Phosphate, must be
taken freely with meals until the
nerve and brain cells are revitalized
with this natural element 1t is
nerve-wrecked peoples one hope for
a happy. useful future.-Adv. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

tories: Miss Vivian Wills of Bates
College with Miss Sarah Yeaton, Miss
Sarah Dayman of kittery with Miss
Mildred Cole. Mrs. Flora Cummings
and Miss Chestina Twitchell with
Miss Melissa Twitchell, Miss Bertha
Stacy with Miss Ida Puffer, Mrs.
Roscoe Constantine of Calais with
Miss Pauline Stuart, Miss Mildred
Clark of Woodfords with Miss Doro-
thy Clark and Mrs. L. L. Norcross OF
Portland with her daughter, Miss
June -Norcross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

born block on Main street by AL.
Reid and I. B. Thompkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Eastman of
Cambridge. were in town Saturday
leaving later for a visit with rela-
tives in Old Town.
Miss Pearl Bearce, NJ. c. l., 1920,
arrived home Saturday from Spring
vale to pass the Easter vacation with
her mother on Grove street.
Mrs Fannie Randfett who has
been passing the winter in Rich
mond, passed Sunday in town with
relatives.
Linwood Eastman of Clinton was a
business caller in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Tibbetts were
in Hartland Saturday for a visit with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Webb who
have occupied the upper tenement in
the George Names house, is moving
into the upper rent in the Badger
house Mr. apd Mrs. Badger will
pass the summer at the seashore.
A union gospel convention will be
held at G. A. r. hall, Pittsfield, be-
ginning on Friday, Apr. !, with
meetings at 10 A. NJ, and P. NJ.
and continuing over Saturday and
Sunday, three meetings each day.
Various phases of scripture truth
will be treated: and the question Of
human destiny will be the predomi-
mating theme. All wishing to study
and learn of Gods glorious purpose
and plan for the recovery and recon-
citation of the race of mankind, are
invited to attend these meetings.
Free entertainment will be provided
for visitors from out of town. Good
speakers will be furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
NORR|DCEWOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Tufts were in
town. Thursday, on their way to their
cottage at North Pond.
Mr.. Gillin has sold his house on
Main street to Miss Cynthia Law
less, and will move his family to
Massachusetts this spring
Mrs. Milford Tibbetts, who is in the
hospital at Portland, is in a critical
condition.
The Easter sale and supper at the
Baptist vestry Thursday evening was
a success. 1t netted the society about
$50. The supper was very fine and
enjoyed by all. Following the supper
was an entertainment in the church
which consisted of both vocal and
instrumental music. a farce, "Ad-
Vertising for a Cook" pantomimes
and tableaux. The entertainment was
first class and did much credit to the
committee i'm charge.
Mrs. Green Blaisdell left Friday,
for Westbrook, where she will visit
her daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Dunton,
for a week.
Mrs. A. Il. Allen has returned to her
home In Rockland after visiting for
week her father, j. F. Woodsum,
and brother, Lester and family.
Henry Sawyer was in Skowhegan
last Thursday on business.
Miss Amber Boynton of Waterville
recently visited her great-grand-
mother. Mrs. Mary Allen.
Miss Francis Jones and mother en-
tertained the Morning Glories at
their home March II, in honor of ST.
Patrick's Day. A picnic dinner was
served at noon. The dining room
and table were prettily decorated
with green and white. The affair
was enjoyed by all who are fortunate
in being a member of the "Glories. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
DIED

SPENCER-Bangor. March 81. Mrs.
Mary E.. wife Of Wilson, aged "a
years 8 months. IL days.
WEBBER--Hermon Center. March
81. Clara f.. widow of Chesley r., aged
~ years, months, "a days.
Observation-Disclosures March 26,
Gordon. of Millinocket. aged 16 years.
HUNT-Fort Fairfield. March 20:
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Tingley, wire OF
Wesley, aged Sc years, months'
INGALLS-Old Town. March %,
sumner L., aged 60 years, months,
30 days. or
A aged "a years, 10 days.
HARRIMAN-Orrin March 20.
lila A.. widow of .AlbertM, aged 80
years. / month. On NJ.
Emma L.. wife of Walter A. OF WIN
terport, aged IS years, 3 months IL
day4. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
HOW GET BERGDOLl?

Someone suggests that as this
country and Germany are technically
at war there would be no harm If a
detachment of our men at Coblenz
should sally forth and capture Berg
doll Our detectives who tried to get
HIM within the American lines and
wsee caught have been sentenced to
PRISON. Germany continues to harbor
m American criminal. The Ameri-
isnn.Legion is clamoring that he shall
Mss.hnnaaeht to Justice. In that way
oaay may We n1asntain our self re-
e0ssk. .Sut going after him with a
sumRsm soldiers, is rather a dubious
sxla0xtaling-to advocate. However. if
ancA, ,&sperfosmanee should be sue
SoassAfstaae performers would find
themselves, exceedingly popular over
might Probably by pressure exerted
j.soayh 0plomatic channels Berg
fa VIA eRentaally be apprehended,
!anasWe-anzt ha~e him. He belongs
|t6lanaasesne<azshissd debt and must
: = SsReaSes stAere=is- our, self re-
.a....SA----------.-----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

The Swiss government has extend
ed the working week in certain trades
from 48 to 50 hours. The reason as
signed is the economic crisis. And
the Swiss are a practical people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Governor Cox proposes to investi-
gate the building strike in his state
on the ground: There is something
wrong somewhere" No one seems to
care to dispute the governor on that
point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
ALBION

Gladys Wiggin, one of the teachers
at Kicker Classical Institute of Houl-
ton, is passing the Easter holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. f..
Wiggin.
Susie Husscy, who is attending
school at Castinc, is at home for the
Easter vacation.
At the special town meeting held
Wednesday it was voted to give the
Odd Fellows the old town house and
lot and two thousand dollars in
money. the Odd Fellows to furnish
the amount needed to build a hall
suitable for all purposes for town
use, including a suitable selectmens
Office, as well as for odd Fellows
meetings and other social purposes
1t is understood that about $4,000
will be needed for the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Now it is learned Chicago is in the
grip of building combination which
is extorting 35 per cent of graft on
practically all construction. Chica-
go can't bear to have New York get
ahead of her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Mayor E. L. .Magruder of Oxsosa
Junction, La, resigned recently
when the city council cut his salary
from so a month to 81. The council
explained the reduction was "in keep
ing with the general movement OF
wage reduction"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Madison. bomb case and feel confident
that they will be able to bring the
guilty parties to justice.
Mrs. X. c. Gray left town the last
of the week for Augusta, where she
will remain several weeks for special
treatment.
The spare dynamo of the Municipal
Electric Light plant which was moved
from the pumping station on the
canal to the Indian Spring Wooden
Mill a few weeks ago, after the dam
was knocked out at the Sandy river
station, was moved Sunday to the
Madison Wooden Mill, as the plant
of the American Wooden Company
will use all of it's power at once
Word was received in this village
late Saturday afternoon of the death
of Fred Smith of Gray street, by
suicide, near the home of his father
in West Mills. Mr.. Smith started out
on hunting trip in the forenoon
and was found in the orchard near
his parents home in the afternoon
with bullet hole in his head. So far
''' 10 Niio"h Ihclo 10 iio cause LOT MS
rash act. He has been employed
until few months ago as a car
penter on the kineo Short line of the
Maine Central Railroad. Besides a
widow he leaves one son Carol
Smith, two daughters, one of whom
is Mrs. Flora Morey, of this village,
and one brother, Eugene Smith, of
this village. Mr.. Smith was about 46
years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Miss Adele NJ. Stewart, recently
appointed federal bank examiner, is
the first woman in history to hold
such position. All the 100 other
bank examiners employed by the
Government are men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Lenin said: Concessions do not
mean the continuation Of the war on
a different plane" There you have
it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

They had not finished explaining
why hard coal prices in Boston could
not go down when they went Rea-
son? The dear people were not buy
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Complaints indicate that the law
against splitting in public places is
not receiving the heed it deserves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

The origin of the dollar 80 sign is
believed to be from the union of the
U. and s., meaning United States,
the connecting curve OF the u. hav-
ing been discarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
Augusta Lodge Directory

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. & A.
NJ. Special communication Tuesday
March %. at 100 with work in M. NJ
degree. Refreshments All sojourn-
ing brethren cordially invited.
ROY K. SMALL, w. NJ.
RERT p STUART, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

The average value of the farm
lands in Canada. which include both
improved and unimprovcd land, to-
gether with dwelling houses, barns,
stables and other farm buildings, is
$4S per acre, as compared with SAG in
1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

Bombing Berlin at last-and the
Reds are doing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29


Portland, it was voted TO take from
the table House Document NO. 800
bill. An Act to incorporate the 30.
Portland High School District, tapleu
by that gentleman on March Z5ro'
pending third reading. On further
motion by the same gentleman, the
bill received it's third reading, ana
was passed to be engrossed.
On motion BIZ Mr.. Forbes of Paris,
it was voted to take from the table
House Document No. 319, House
Amendment "a" to bill An Act au-
thorizing division of towns into con-
venient polling places, tabled by that
gentleman on the Goth of March,
pending adoption of the amendment.
On further motion by the same gen.
tleman House Amendment "a" which
was the insertion of a provision that
there shall be public notice and hear
ing, was adopted. On further motion
by the same gentleman. the bill as
amended by House Amendment "a
received it's third reading, and was
passed to be engrossed, as amended
The Chair presents joint order
that all joint standing committees of
the Eightieth Legislature report fin
ally not later than Friday, April l,
1921, with the information that the
Senate does not concur. but amends
the order by striking out the words
Friday, April 1, 1921" and inserting
the words Monday, April 4, 1921"
so that said order shall read as fol-
lows:
Ordered, the Senate concurring,
that all joint standing committees of
the Eightieth Legislature report
finally not later than Monday, April
4, 1921.
On motion by Mr. Buzzell of Bel
fast, the House voted to recede, and
concur with the Senate, and that the
Senate Amendment as read be adopt
ed.
On motion by Mr.. Forbes of Paris.
it was voted to take from the table
House Document No. 377. bill, An Act
relative to trial terms of the Su-
preme Court, tabled by that gentle
man March Goth, pending first read
ing. On motion by the same gentle
man, the bill received it's first and
second reading and on further mo-
ton by the same gentleman it was
tabled, pending third reading for the
purpose of amendment.
On motion by Mr.. O'Connen of
Millnocket,
Adjourned until 8 A. NJ. tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

was referred to the Committee VI.
Legal Affairs, and 500 copies ordered
printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
Maine GOSSIP
Homecoming

Homecoming
There's just a little door?
A little path and gate;
There's just a little. narrow lane;
He's just a little late!
Before he turns the corner
And down the little lane
My heart has twice looked out the
door,
Before he'll clear the path,
While yet the small gate clicks
My heart will turn somersault
And miss a dozen tricks.
Before he makes the door,
And looks down in my eyes,
No telling what my heart viii do
To plot him q surprise.
a signing in my breast
Why there is nothing in it.
There goes my red heart down the lane.
At least mile a minute,
katherine Wisner McCluskey, in
Contemporary Verse.
Divorce cases are so frequent
now-a- days that every bit of in
formation telling of long and happy
welded life is cheerful news. 4
couple in Norway, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Flood. have just enjoyed their
57th wedding anniversary, which
they celebrated at their home at
Norway Lake on Tuesday last. Mrs,
Flood, who was born in September,
1916. has been a lifelong resident of
Norway. as were both her parents,
and their ancestors. Mr.. Flood q
native of Portland the son of a sea
captain, came to Norway at the close
of the Civil War, in which he was a
veteran. Since coming to Norway
Mr.. Flood has been actively engaged
in numbering and although rs years
of age is still active, looking after his
business every day.
The many local friends of F. Owen
Stephens of Auburn, first lieutenant
ir the regular army, will be glad to
learn of his recent promotion to the
rank of captain. His mother, Mrs.
r. r. Stephens received word Sunday
from Camp Devens where he is sta
toned. Capt. Stephens was in over
seas service during most of the
American participation in the World
" si anu Hdo olSo Will tIe dIIIlN Oh
occupation in Germany, returning
home about q year ago and after
spending a few weeks with his fam
lily went to Devens where he has re-
manned.
Among the bird lovers of Belfast
who believe in providing domiciles
for their feathered friends arc Mr.
and Mrs. Fred f. Smyth, a former
Boston contractor and his wife who
are making their permanent home in
that city. They have been maintain
iH@ for some time a bird fountain on
the side lawn, and during the past
winter, Mr.. Smyth, who is an artist
with tools has made 22-room bird
house which will be placed near the
fountain. 1t is three stories high
with piazzas on each story. The roof
is shinGled and the comfortable little
home also sports a. chimney. There
are ten rooms on two floors and two
large ones on the third. 1t resem-
bles Mr.. and Mrs. Smyth's comforta-
bic and most attractive residence
The little feathered families who are
fortunate enough to find these tene-
ments, will think they are in para
III So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
SL0.AN'S GOES RIGHT
TO THE ACHING SPOT
You can just tell by its healthy,
stimulating odor, that it is soina
to do you good.


THOUSANDS of men and women.
= when the least little rheumatic
"crick" assails them, have Sloan's
Eminent handy to knock 1t out.
Popular over a third OF century
ago--far more popular today.
that's because it is SO wonderfully
heiptul in relieving external aches
and pains-sciatica, lumbago, back
acne neuralgia, overstrained mus
cles, stiff joints. weather exposure
results. A little is all that ia neces-
sary' for it soon penetrates without
rubbing, to the sore spot. No muss,
no stained skin.
All druggists-35c. zoe, $40
S$!1!Oa1!l;$
L1ni1nentG:ss::aa:9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA FOR
Eastern Standard Time


Bangor. t124 a m. s1.50 a. m. 1855 a. m;
~. 80 m. tl2.40 p. m. 2.53 p. H. s. II p. ~
B. & 4. Pts. Il 24a.m. 70. IS am. tl2.4o D. m.
Bar Harbor. 1855 am. IL. 40p.m.
Bath, tolls a. m, 1886 a. m. s9.57 q. M.
ti05 p. m, *10.4S p. m.
Belfast 70 so a. m. 4. 53 p. m.
Boston. 50. 10 m. is. 10 am. t9. 36a m. 1857
am II As p m. IS. "a m. IA. 05 pm 40 AS pm
Calais. Il 35 a. m, II .40p m.
Dover and Foxcroft. II. 53 p. IN.
Gardiner. f3.10a. m, t6.l5 a. M. 1886 a. m.
S)57 n. M, II. &c p. m. So. "a p. M. TAOS p H.
t515 p. m. t7.35 p. M. ~ AS p. III.
Hallowell. t6. Is a. m. $50 a. m. so.57 a m.
T. 46 p. m, 1874 p. M. TAOS p. m. t5.lo pm.
Lewiston. tolls a. m. 1886 a. m. 1857 a. m.
z Az p m. "A .05 p. M. sl0;4S p. m.
New York. TAOS p. m. 1894 p. IN.
Portland. 49, 10 a m, t6. m. t9. SO m. s9S
am. II 46 pm. So. "a I'm. t405 p. IN. Il .5 pm.
Rockland. t6.15 a. m. o.36 a. m. taos pm.
Skowhegan. $3.50 am, II. So p. IN.
So Gardiner. t6. l5a. m. 10 Sc am. 1857 a. m.
T.. As p. m. "a p. M. t5.l p. IN. *l0.4s p m
St. John, II "a a. m.
Watervile. ii "a a. m. g.! so a. m. T. .35 an.
$3.50 m. tl2.40 p. m. 4. So p. m. .l2 o. N
TAO p. N.
Daily. Daily. except Sunday.
8 Sunday only. Z Daily. except Monday.
DC. DOUGLASS, NJ. L. HARRIS.
2-2l-2l V.P. & Genl Mgr. Gen1 Passenger Agt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
Orders of the Day

On motion by Mr.. Bartlett of Wa
terville, the rules were suspended and
that gentleman was permitted to in
incorporate the Waterville Junior
High School District. On further mo-
ton by the same gentleman, the bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
NEW YORK CLUB man
MAKES DISCOV cry

A well-known New Yorker writes:
while visiting in historic old
Plymouth (Mass.) my family became
acquainted with your DR.. True's
Elixir. 1t does all you claim for it in
aiding digestion and relieving in
somnia and constipation. Please ship
me six large bottles, for mother is in
need of it." VIM. I. Ralph.
Thousands need to aid digestion
and relieve constipation-take DIR.
True Elixir and know what good
laxative and worm expeller is.
Danish poor health by taking DIR.
TRUE'S ELIXIR Over 20 years on
the market-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

On motion by Mr.. O'Connell of
Millnocket.
Adjourned until 8 A. NJ. tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29

a signing in my breast
Why there is nothing in it.
There goes my red heart down the lane.
At least a mile a minute.
katherine WiSner McCluskey, in
Contemporary Verse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
Odd Fellows Hail

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. l. o. o. r.
Regular meeting Friday evening at
$50. Friday, Apr /, work in Initia-
tory degree.
q. S. PEASLEE, n. G.
EDWIN r. WESTON, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
ENcAMpMENT. NO.

Meetings at $50 Z. M. every second
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, April
II, Patriarchal degree.
ROYT ii. AUSTIN, C. P.
q S. PEASLEE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-29
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. NJ

Regular meeting ever! thlfd TUESDAY
at 8 O'Clock.
F. NJ. SPEARIN, Capt.
A. NJ DRUMMONp. Clerk
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-07-07
WA Risk Insurance Disbursements.

The Government has to date made
a total disbursement of 1925, 466, 1891. "a
in meeting both the compensation
claims of former service men disabled
by esson of wounds, injuries or
disease incurred in the world war,
and the(death claims of the depend
ents of those who made the supreme
sacrifice, according to an announce
ment of Director @. R. Forbes of the
Bureau of War Risk Insurance. The
disbursements for disability have ag-
gregated 1892, 677 ,589. 46 and the death
disbursements $50, 800, 3O1. So.
For the month of May alone the
total amount disbursed by the Bureau
for compensation purposes was $10,-
575,426, the monthly payments on dis
ability compensation claims for that
period amounting to SO, 145, 2ss and
the monthly payments to the depend.
ents of deceased soldiers amounting
to $1,430, 12S 90. Between June 1 and
June 10 the Bureau mailed 221 ,61i
checks to cover this disbursement tc
former service men.
The increase in the number OIL
claims filed with the Bureau has ex-
ceeded any estimate. The number Of
claims filed from the inception of the
Bureau to May 1919 was 2O9, 700 while
on June |, 1921, the number in ale
was 631,9s0 showing an increase dur.
ing that period of 422, 2sO. The mum
Der of awards for death and disability
for the first period was 4I,O73; the
number of awards at the end of the
second period was 1923, 415, an increase
during the second period of 2s2, 342
For the first period, the ratio wa
m claim pending to every eigh,
claims filed.