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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

The New York State director of
prohibition gives his opinion that
prohibitions success in that State is
assured. but much depends on what
one means by success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Tuesday, January 10, 1921.
Interesting and Inspiring

Ii may seem somewhat Significant
that the feature in the Harvard
Alumni Bulletin which especially ap-
pealed to one, who for many years
las been an alumnus of that institu-
ton, a man with many affairs, which
might be supposed to distract his at
tention from college activities, is en-
titled Self Support at Harvard"
Such was the appeal that he kindly
sent his copy of the Bulletin on to
tho Journal, with the comment
These illustrations of what work.
not charity. philanthropy or the mod
ern social uplift-will accomplish, will
surely interest YOU" etc.
We are glad of the opportunity to
acknowledge our interest and hope it
may never flag in any evidence show
ing how success comes to those who
deserve it. All such proofs are re-
freshing and nourish endeavor This
review of the success which has at
tended the efforts of young men at
Harvard is inspiring.
The writer, John Bakeless. declares
that THE experience of large num-
Der of students intHarvard College,
past and present, tends to show that
any man can work his way through
Harvard if he makes up his mind to
do so. He need have no fear of the
unfriendly opinion of his fellow stu
dents, of becoming a mere grind or
Of lack of opportunity to take part in
sports. dramatics, editorial work. Or
any of the other student activities"
Good! If it were otherwise; if
young men with the resolution and
ability to do the college work and
support themselves while doing it
were looked upon with disfavor,
what sort of Americans would those
be who did the looking, and what
sort OF future would there be for
body?
This article relates that self sup
porting students have earned
amounts in four years ranging up to
$4,000 and beyond. and that it isn't
unusual for student to earn $4,000,
stand well in his classes and be a
leader in student activities. 1t is es-
timated that about half the students
at some time or other in their course
contribute to their own support.
Illustrating the accomplishments
twenty-five cases are cited. The first
OF these reveals the tenor of all,
though each varies in methods. It
tells of u youth who entered Harvard
with only $3.50 but was earning $50
a month within few weeks, al
though previously without acquaint-
ance with conditions at the Univer-
sity. He paid practically all his ex-
penses for freshman year out of his
first earnings, and paid for all but
about $500 of his college course,
earning more than $4,000, and partly
contributing to the support of his
family at the same time. He was a
member of four clubs. was on the
Student Council, and rowed on the
varsity crew.
Surely young men who can bring
about such results must have ar
ranged a better scheme" than that
attributed to Benjamin Franklin for
ordering the disposal of each twenty
four hours. In Franklin's program
work" was frequently mentioned but
Lot much was said about play. These
Harvard boys appear to have been
capable of doing the work so effec-
lively that the opportunity for neces-
sary recreation could be had. They
are entitled to recognition. and, bar
ring accident, will command IL.
-S~o0-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

Great Britain's idea of self deter
mination is to let emigrants from
England, Scotland, Wales and Ire
land go anywhere they please as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

Senator Shoots contribution to
the disarmament campaign is the bill
for smokeless government Office
buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
What's Matter with Kansas7

cincinnati EnQuirer)
After considering all the reforms
that Kansas has put over we have
decided the answer to William White
Aliens old question. What is the
matter with Kansas" is that she is
too good for her own comfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

Ear too much pro-this and pro-
that is developing in this country.
What we need is less pro and more
con. Boston Transcript.
On the other hand, there is great
cver-supply of con-" of a sort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

prestige among Americans: and the
treatment Venizelos has received from
the King and his following retards the
development of harmonious relations
between Greece and the United States.
Venizelos has accepted defeat with
the reticence and the self-control of a
soldierly spirit He has not made the
welkin ring with his complaint, nor has
he encouraged any protest on the
part of zealots in his name. His work
speaks for itself; the monument that
his long patriotic service built for him
will stand forever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

Reports Of children starving in
parts nf Russia are plentiful; like
wise OF waste and wantonness among
these who rule in Bolshevikia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

no notice whatever win be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return
Of rejected communications
Address all communications relating
20 subscriptions and advertisements
TO Kennebec Journal Company
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
MENRER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press 10 exclusively
eut.tled to the use for republication 0!
al news dispatches credited to 1t or no!
otherwise credited in this paper ano
also the local news published herein:
DISPATCHES herein are also reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

long as they remain within the Brit
ish empire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Editorial Comment
Not Contributing to More Homes

Not Contributing to More Homes
A forty hour $50-week for work
ers in the building trades does not
make for more houses and cheaper
rents-and neither does collusive bid
ding by contractors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

Fred H. Nickerson, native of
Swanville, who for the past II years
has been superintendent of the schools
in Medford. Mass, has resigned and
accepted a similar position in Quincy,
Mass. and also has charge of the
schools in Wollaston. He is member
of the special committee Of the Massa-
chusetts Schoolmasters' Club appoint
ed to consider and report upon the adj
visibility of establishing a Normal
College in Massachusetts,. His son.
Paul S. Nickerson. who was one time
submaster in the Qhincy high school.
is now principal of the Canton high
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

From Calais comes word that:
Twelve Scotch girls have arrived
from Scotland and are employed in
the st. Croix cotton mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

AS the 50th anniversary Of the
dedication of the Bridgton Congre-
gational church building is. Jan. 2s, it
has been decided to have the annual
church meeting, roll call and supper
on that date instead of next week, as
first planned. On Sunday, Jan. 80, a
special program is being arranged
for this event, in the morning and
evening services, including an his
torical address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

Scion High school has eliminated its
recess in order to gain time for the
physical training unit required under
legislature. Commenting on the revised
daily school program Scion cores
pondent says: This. is a very desir-
able change as 1t affords them a change
of air and some exercise, where with
recess they merely stayed in the school
T, rooms or grouped about in the corri-
DORIS ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Maine GOSSIP
A Comfortable Feeling

outside the snow is falling
The wind is blowing high.
The cold is getting quite intense,
And storms are in the sky;
A comfortable feeling
Reigns everywhere within,
For harvest has been gathered.
And coal is in the bin;
The barn is bullying full of corn,
The mows are full of hay,
With turnips and potatoes
In the cellar slowed away;
With barrels full of apples.
And the pantry. full of jam
Fresh eggs, and beef, and bacon,
OF chicken, pork. and lamb.
And piggieS in the pen,
Are just as comfortable
AS the women and the men.
The kids are well and happy,
And are making as a rule
An enviable record
In the little country school
The snow may keep q falling,
But Providence like this
Gives a comfortable feeling
Akin to perfect bliss.
Rev. William Wood, Madison, n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

The Maine Library Bulletin for jan
uary contains AN interesting Article on
Living Maine Authors, by Henry E.
Dunnack, librarian of the Maine State
Library. The name of James Phin-
ney Baxter" says. Mr.. Dunnack, ''is
well known from his work on the
Documentary History of Maine and
other historical publications He sur
prised his friends few years ago by
a work on the con-Shakespeare
controversy in which he placed his
name among those who adhere to the
Baconian theory" OF another Port
land man, Mr.. Dunnack writes: Rob
ert Treat Whitehouse, distinguished
member Of the Maine bar. has con-
tributed to the literature of the legal
profession. Equity Practice, State and
Federal, an important work in three
volumes. and other law text books"
The oldest living woman author, born
in Maine, is Harriet Prescott Spot
ford, who at helA charming island
home in Newburyport is still engaged
in literary work at the age of s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

COURT PINE TREE NO. 20, FOR.
esters Of America. meets in Golden
Cross hall, the first and third Thurs
days of each month at o'clock
F.. A. DONALDSON, Chief Ranger.
JOHN j. WHITE, Fin. Sec. Is
may23,tu-th-Sat,1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

A true albino cucumber is being
shown by Archie Odell of Pennington
1t was grown in his garden last sum-
mer and from the time it was a little
tot until it became full grown to a
length of ten inches, it was pure white
Being, somewhat of curiosity Archie
placed it on the shelf in the kitchen
and now. although somewhat dried
up, it is as white as when picked from
the vines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

The cut of logs on the kennebec
River this year will be about one
third of that of 1870, when a total Of
10000 900 feet were cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No. 5, Ladies of the G. A. r. Regular
meeting in G. A. r. hall first and third
Tuesday of each month at $50 p. NJ.
ROSE H. FIFJELD. Pres.
ALICE L. PIERPONT, Sec.
feb3 tu-th-Sat,1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18

N. e. o. p. kENNEBEc LODGE,
No. ISL, meets in G. A. r. hall the first
and third Tuesday evenings of each
month at $50 o'clock.
j. MAURICE ARNOLD, Warden.
b. F. SMITH, Fin. Sec'y
MRS EMMA +. HOWE. Rec. Sec.
tu-th-Sat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
STOCKS RALLY ON
RED|SCOUNT CUT
Yesterdays Loss Of Ground Re
trieved on Free Short
Covering

New York. Sept. 22.--The reduction
il the rediscount rate from 51a to 3
per cent by the Federal Reserve Bank
supplied the most important over night
development in the financial world. II
had u decided strengthening influence
upon tho stock market in that II was
accepted as convincing evidence of a
genuine Improvement in the money sit
untion. Most Of the ground lost in yes
tcrday's reaction was retrieved at the
expense of the short interest. The de.
mand otherwise was apparently still
very limited, indicated in the dullness
which followed the morning recovery.
Besides the cut In the rcdiscount rate
to , per cent the lowest since 1914,
there were additional constructive de-
velopments supplied in the declnra-
ion of the regular dividends by the
Cosden Oil and Northern Pacific d-
rcctors, the favorable Union Pacific
earnings for August and also the more
cheerful reports concerning the steel
situation. The alleged fight between
the leaders OF the recent bull Combina-
tion was rclegatcd to the trash hrar
as should be done Altogether too
much attention has been given to it. and
from market viewpoint should be re-
gHrdcd as merely passing incident
rather than being looked upon as an
influencing fuctOr.
While there was no mIstaking the
constructive character of the Outstand-
ing Developments, still the technical
conditions predominated in the market
reversal. There was active buying for
both accounts at the very outset. Rails,
equipments and oils being the most fa
vcrcd The recovery, however, did not
gather much momentum until after the
establishment Of the call loan rate at D.
Us against last nights final rate of 5l2
per cent After that IL was compare
lively easy sailing and the list virtu-
ally moved forward with one accord.
There were, of course, some lag
CARDS and one or two real soN spots.
bur these were 50 widely scattered aS
to be without direct Cfort On the CON
trary, there was a consistent hardening
noticeable all through the list. MeAi
can Petroleum swung into line with
other leaders, despite the recent up-
Savory performance of that speculative
football and additional reports of
further headway OF the salt water in
oil wells in Mexico. Al tho same time
bethlehem Steel one Of the conspicuous
laggards at the opening, more than re
covered its loss. Other oils, stecls and
equipments, were carried up easily,
especially General Asphalt, Pacific Oil,
Crucible Steel. Republic Steel. Van
adium, General Electric and Baldwin
Locomotive. Rcnding featured the
railroad group. making a new top At
-, but Delaware, l.arkawHna and
Western, North Pacific, Southern
Pacific. Northwestern. New York Cen
tral aud New Haven also Joined the
upward trend.
Before noon the pace began to slow
down, and at the same time Mexican
Petroleum became unsettled again.
canccling all its gain. Food Products
was conspicuousiy weak. falling to
new low record on the intimation that
the company is about to seek the pro-
lection of the courts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
NEHi HIGH RECORD
FOR A.NER. STORES
Tone of General List Stronger
Despite Continued Re-
Stricted Dealings

Honors as the leading attractions
were shared between Pennsylvania Rail
road and American Stores in tOdayv's
local market the last named repeat
ing the performance of the recent Ses-
Sions. establishing q high record for al
times in a further animated advance
Of moro than - points ~ 81 O. Tn"
mystery Of the movement : still clearly
guarded. but there is evidently Il very
Srunt floating supply Of the stock. which
causes the price to advance quickly
on any buying movement. The top
price represents an advance OF more
than % points from the low level Of
the year. The preferred stock, which
is seldom dealt in also made IN ad-
vance Of a point to SO on very small
transactions
Pennsylvania Railroad was again in
good demand, touching 80. The figures
covering the number Of shareholders
receiving the last dividend, confirmed
~ some extent, recent statements of
larger investors buying back their hold
irgs. The demand was also stimulated
by the prospects Of another big gain in
net operating income for the month of
August.
While the transactions IN the general
LIST were On the same pIcayune order,
rho tone Of the market showed material
Improvement with generally better
.riccs The NOR" notable exceptions
ling the shading Of Lake Superior 10
~ on whur appeared to BE- be.ated IL
ru!dution. The ofcr!ngs were readily
absorbed and when the pressure re-
aNed the stock rallied back 20 I. The
42zIlUg attitude Of Mr., MItten regard
ng his contract which he announced
would terminate next March wns re-
~0onsIblr for thr reaction In p. II. r..
20 lG Phil0de,uma Traction lost a
.tHt at II BAY r"rovcrrG again wAeu
advanced ~ % On very small trans
.rrions American Gas advanced u point
- 34Io and Pennsylvania Central Light
preferred, point to 10. /. G. l..
remained firm at 80.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
Commodity Markets
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Sept. @2.--Whout start"i
hN. hanged for September, l4C lower for
December ard nc to lc off for May.
After the opening there was buying ~
locals and Some commission houses,
which forced quick rally. Receipts in
spected yesterday were GO cars, last
year 80 cars. The cash market was
relatively firm, with spot prerniups
rlgidly maintained on all choice milling
grades.
Low grade wheat Is hard TO sell and
not finding complete clearance. De!iv-
cries on September contracts here this
morning were 11G, 900 bushels. Weather
reports show general rains over tho
grain belt of the country and Canada,
but the forecast is for clearer condi-
tiOns
Corn started unchanged 70 &c lower,
with May showing the decline. Scat
tered commission houses sold az the out
set. Locals and holders Of privileges
bought on the break.
Oa,s started lsc to Csc higher, wt,a
offerings light and holders of bids buy
ing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
PRICE MOVEMENTS
NARROW ON CURB
Texas Gulf Sulphur Heavily
Traded ln-FarraII
Coal Firm

New York, Sept. Authorizations
In the majority Of issues on the New
York Curb Exchange were narrow aud
without Importance. Texas Gulf Sui
phur, however, under heavy trading,
ranged from 27% to 2S%. Peerless
Motors was in better demand and made
q moderate gain, at 81. Glen Alden
Coal also was in demand, selling up to
80. Farrell Coal was firm.
Tobacco Products Exports was steady
at 5A. Imperial Tobacco sold at 0A
and 08s, and British American To-
bacco was steady at 11H. Amalga-
mated Leather was unchanged at Z.
Sweets Company Of America was fairlv
active at 321a and 329s. The Cities
Service issues made no response to di
vidend declaration. The Bankers
shares sold at 1875 to 1874, and the
common stock at 11S.
Maracaibo was In supply at 1874 to
1S. Southern Petroleum and Refining
reacted further. Standard Oil of Indi-
ana was firmer, moving UP to II. Simms
Petroleum was steady.
In the mining group Boston and
Montana sold at so cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
COTTON MARKET

New York. Sept %. - The bLylng
movement in cotton noted at the close
Yesterday was continued this morning,
and prices on, the opening call rose
from . to Il points, the greatest
strength appearing in near positions
fr.ncss in the stock market ear,y,
IcDD.I the rise. New Orleans. Wall
street and foreign interests bought,
The South was again the leading
seller. and after the opening supplied
the demand, causing prices to work
about 3 to S points under the openIns
levels. Local pressure was held IN
check by expectations of buliish private
crop figures,
Rcceipts at the ports for the day are
estimated at $4,000 bales, compared
With 20, ssS bales a week ago, "5G5
bales a year ago and SG55 bales two
wears ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York, Sept. 22.-The local cot
fee futures market opened with n firm
er tone this morning, first prices being
J to points higher. Rio exchange on
London vas %-32i higher and Il cabl"
from a Santos concern said they now
estimated the growing crop at only
100000 bags, compared with the
earlier estimate from the same firm ut
from 5000 900 to 5000, 900 bags.
Temperatures in all districts in Sac
Paulo were considerably lower, but It
wns believed generally that 1t is now too
late IN the season to expect any frost
damage.
At midday the market was very quiet,
few orders being In evidence either
way and no fresh developments noted
since the call. The heavy receipts at
Rio, 900 bags, caused some unfavor-
ah'a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Sept 22.-Thorc was a
somewhat irregular tone 20 tho opening
lurrign exchange market toduy, with
,t,rlng holding steady and both francs
and ire being in supply below yestcr.
day's closing figures Swiss rates were
i,rm. rs were the Scandinavians aal
marks.
Tie quotations were:
Demand sterling 372ls, cables
&.72@s; franc and Belgian cables
7C-i2, checks 7.06ig; lire cables ( -.
checks ia; Swiss cables II 27, Chp,.s
u %; guilder cables 81 50, checks
Fl 60; pesota cables 1900, checks
l2.NN; Stockholm cables Piss, check,
$50; Christiania cables l275, checks
l27O Copenhagen cables 1915, chccss
lT.T0 marks .0312.
Central European exchanges were
stronger today. Greek, 5O6; Rums
uian, .o2e. ; Austrian, 90 Hungarian.
.l44 CzeCho- Slovakian, l.lGl, ;
Jugo Slavian, .4+a+ Serbian, 1.7a
Bulgarian, 10; Polish marks, O28t.
Yesterdays FINAL QUOTATIONS
stsr!ns francs Lire Gu .Iiers
Hsmlsad Hs1lss .., ., ~" 7oSS4 t2" 81 81 & s
ToDAY's OPENING QUOTATIONS.
Sterling Francs Lire Gu lde-,
GS5iss t'a&ss' ...... ''.. 8875S 7S7s fi5 81 SS3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
Erench Bank Statement

Paris. Sent 22--Ths weekly statement II
the bank Of France shows the folowIup
changes in francs: Gold N hand, increasgo
noise in circulation. decreased 20G Oa0 IT'O
tTeasury deposits decreased 6s9 0O0j Gen,
coSnted, S1ar decreased ITO, sSS 900 advances. de
cTea sed 8, i6I, 900, Advances to tho state re
msined unchanged at $4,000. 0oO 900 Francs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS

Pittsburgh, Sept. - - HOGS - k~c..p,s.
4.I5 neat STEADY HcaNies, 8 5U4 y 40.
aoal-y y0rEers. $500 light workers., $50
q. H. piss 8 422a3,Rs-Roos,n,, 1900
t-," frsady Top sheep, '5 top lambs,
~ "cAILTV;EEs-Rsceipts. 200 head. Lower.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
Eu.t RuhulO.

Fn.t BunMo. y. y. Sept. 22.--CATTLE
ksssDt: w head. A6oa,, s1tcihty + 7. ca.yes
reGggre $50 he9a' 23G% s2" hSad S% tio to a5c
lower HssSyS, ,@5QlssS&2; JnS5a mixed IS :. Z.
fs2rEEotTTs az 2''T"% T%aghs So; stags, ta5"B450
'ssI2&EPS Nd IAIG8 -, 49, ReGslgls. @i,u
wcrE Iambs 81 U3 90, yeurlnss. $3.50"
q "a r'ler UNCHANGED.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-22
Spokane Brokerage Firm suspends

Nichols \ Co, stock brokers. today an. an.
nogncsd that The Arm had been. forced t.
and losses amounting 70 about Ii5l 0oo
Nichols had been in the brokerss, bSSiDOso Ooo, y,
here more than twenty years NA''"e's