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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Cards Down, Face Up

tOnlana beeJ
A very graceful Acknowledgement
of a real victory for American di-
plomacy-or the lack of it, as some
may insist-marked the close of the
imperial conference just ended at
London The assembled premiers ex-
plain that the insistence of a prellm-
mary conversation prior to the
Washington conference, grew out of
their misapprehension of some part
of President Harding's invitation. 1t
was not their intention to take any
action that might bind the confer
cnce; the idea was to clear away
some misunderstanding with regard
to the Pacific problems, and to PLAN
if possible, broader and more sub
Stantial convention to take the place
of the Anglo Japanese alliance, one
in which the United States would be
contracting party Delegates at
tending such a preliminary confer
ence would have been volunteers
All this, however, will be set aside
and will have no effect on the gather
ing that probably will be held in No
vember.
Thus delicately do the leaders of
the British empire pay tribute to
cur shirt sleeve" way of doing
things. President Harding announced
himself in favor of free and frank
conference, where all should meet for
the purpose of considering the bust
ness in hand, hampered by no pre-
liminary arrangements or secret
agreements of any kind. 1t was the
unsupported arrangement between
France and England on the one side
and Japan on the other that helped to
wreck President Wilson's plan at
/ Paris. Part of the work at Washing
ton will be to undo the results of
that secret treaty.
Questions affecting the worlds
peace may be openly discussed, even
if such proceedings do entail the sac
rifice of secret ambitions or private
aspirations The time is here to lay
the cards on the table, face up. in
hope that a peaceful understanding
for the good of all may be reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
There Is A Big Market Today for
Courage
(Forbes Magazine \ "

(Forbes Magazine, n. v
Americas stock of courage is today
very low. l recently put out a little
supply in the form of a short article
calculated to inspire optimism and
confidence. The demand for it proved
extraordinarily keen. Permission to
spread this word of cheer was re
quested from many directions. One
concern alone tOppenhCimer Casing
Company of Chicago distributed TO-
600 copies among the largest manu-
facturers throughout the United
States. Is it not justitiabe to draw
the deduction that when so many peo-
PIE are beginning to feel eager to so
ahead and do things, we can hopeful
Is look for early and distinct i'm
rrovement in business activity?
Practically all the materials for the
making of better business are here,
but they must be mixed with opti-
miSm and courage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
4. A. CLAY, SUPERINTENDENT.
Franklin Wharf, Portland.
jly2dtf

Chase of South Monmouth. was held
at her late home Sunday afternoon,
Aug 81. conducted by Rev. Mr.. Wat
kins of Litchfield Plains, pastor of the
Free Baptits church, of which Mrs.
Chase was member. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chase were formerly of Litchfield.
They bought 4 place at South Mon
mouth some years ago. where they
had since resided. Mrs Chase passed
away suddenly Thursday night at the
age of 70 years She is survived by
nieces and nephcws. The interment
was in the family lot at Litchfield
Plains.
Mr. and Mrs. H. f. Douglas of Bath
were guests at the lake on Sunday.
They were accompanied on their re-
turn by their daughter. Miss Miriam
Rice. and Mrs. Douglas mother. Mrs.
e. E. owen.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Miller of New
ton Center, Mass. are expected Tues
day Aug. %, and will occupy Rev
&c. f. ovens cottage at Cochnewa-
gan lake for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Them's Ny Sentiments, Too

(Biddeford JournaD
From Riga comes the report that
the American relief administration
will not carry the Stars and Stripes
into Soviet Russia. The reason given
for this policy is that the Russo Am
erican political situation is so deli
cate" that this symbol of liberty will,
by orders from headquarters in the
United States. be conspicuous by it's
absence. Special flags and posters, it
is said. will plainly tell the story that
the relief provided is from America
but Old Glory will not be among those
present. The situation, politically,
may be a delicate one, but we believe
the ban on the American flag is a mis-
take. If America should organize a
movement for the relief of He'll it
self. the Stars and Stripes should
head the procession and stay with it
to the end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Says Every Railroad
Man Should Read This

Peterson's Ointment Co. Inc. Buff
1alo. y. Y. Dear Sirs: l was afflicted
with what the doctors said were
earicose Ulcers, and up until about
I'VE weeks ago I have been treating
them Tor about year and five months
With all the treatments that were
prescribed to me by several doctors 7
received little benefit. and they kept
spreading and gave me much distress
ana caused me to quit my work.
was induced by a brother brake
man to try Peterson's Ointment. and
after | had used two boxes SAW
wonderful results: You can tell sur
lering ones troubled with ugly, pain
full and horrid ulcers that your Oint
ment Is cure for them when every
thing else fails, as / have tried about
everything. Thanking you many
tunes over | am your happy friend.
Chas: j. Heyser. Battle Creek. Mich
AZ Glenwood Avenue. January IL. 1916
I know and dozens of people write
me. says Peterson of Buffalo. that
Peterson's Ointment also cures ecze-
ma, old sores. salt rheum, piles and
all skin diseases, and all druggists sell
big box for IS cents" Mail orders
nlled by Peterson Ointment Co. Inc.
Buffalo. N. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
MONMOUTH

Nelson w. Richardson has pur-
chased of Mrs. Helen Carothers of
Wakefield. Mass, her house in Mon
mouth, which he has occupied for
several years.
Carroll I. Bragdon attended the
undertakers' convention in Lewis
ton Wednesday.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will serve a supper at Grange
hall Thursday evening, August % at
o'clock
William H. Moulton and Judge
William NJ. Ingraham OF Portland
have been passing q few days at
Cumston farm.
Mrs. Theodore harrington has gone
to Rutland, VT, for a two weeks va
cation with friends
Rev. and Mrs. John Trite and lit
tie daughter Ruth of Caribou are
passing two. weeks vacation at the
home of Mrs. Trite's mother. Mrs.
Lizzie Jeffrey at North Monmouth.
Mrs. Trite vas formerly Miss Ada
Jeffery and d graduate of Monmouth
academy.
tie daughter of Turner were Sunday
guests of Mrs. Hills parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Boyd and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Preble OF
California and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Preble of New York were guests last
week of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.. Moody
and Mrs. {. j. Bragdon and family
Miss Grace Thompson, a teacher
in Springfield, Mass, who has been
attending the summer school al
Columbia university. New York. re
turned home Tuesday to pass the re
mainder of her vacation with her
father, f. G. Thompson, and Mrs
Thompson.
Edwin G. King is making a trip
to Aroostook county.
Miss Viola Roscoe returned SAT
urday from Readfield.
Mrs. Lila Gardner. who has hear
passing two months at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Albert Neal on
Norris hill, returned Saturday to her
home in Chelsea, Mass.
An enjoyable birthday party was
heid at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Row
DeFratus Saturday afternoon when
their little daughter Madeline observ-
ca her NTH anniversary by entertain
ing 10 of her little friends. The chill
dren ran and played and had a happv
time Refreshments were served on
the lawn. A beautiful birthdac cake
with fve pink candles was one of
the attractions and was served bv
the hostess. Many of the little guests
brought gifts to little Madeline.
w. +. Lord was the guest Sunday
of his daughter, Mrs. Carroll Bent.
and husband, in Portland.
Mrs. w. A. Whiting and her moth
err. Mrs. Carrie Strout of Winthrop,
left Monday for a weeks outing at
Orr's Island.
MT and Mrs. G. Is. Pottle and Mrs.
Lila Marston and son. Daniel Mar
ston, returned this week from Harms
well.
Mrs. Helen Caruthers and daughter
MISS Elsie Cosman. of Wakefield
Mass, are visiting friends in town.
Funeral service for Mrs. Mary
Chase, widow of the late LIewelIvn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

by Erma Fellows Bigelow. showing
poet1cal genius of which the Fellows
may be justly proud to boast rec
ltation was given in a pleasing man
ner by Lucie Fellows Parlin to whlen
all listened with much interest and
pleasure. Aaron Fellows Of YorA
sang a solo and as usual he delighted
all with his beautiful baritone-tenof
voice. Then followed singing by 3
male quartette composed of George
Fellows. Aaron Fellows, Mellen Fei-
IONS and Albert Gordon which was
very much enjoyed The exercises
closed with community sing Goa
be With You Till We Meet Agaon'
IL was the largest reunion yet
Much pleasure was added by the
presence of the children and babies
which spoke well for the future OIL
the Fellows race. All pronounced il
most enjoyable occasion. About fVs
O'Clock the humming of automobiles
oegan. which meant homewafo
bound. The good-byes were said and
soon all were gbne, and the usual
quietude again reigned over the ola
homestead on-the hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

Senator Reeds remarks about Rep
resentative Nolstead were at least
pointed-pointed enough to arouse
the ire of the House, which proposes
to vigorously resent the attacks upon
one of its members. How far the
Senate will go in complying with the
request of the House that the former
body take action in the matter is a
problem. The case is so unusual that
the Senate may feel in honor bound
to preserve the dignity and traditions
OF Congress for fair dealing and
courtesy from each body to the other
and yet it may be long before it
brings itself to censure one of it's
own members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

the nations and see that they are
keeping their agreements? -,
These are all questions surrounoeo
bv difficulties. Their settlement DE
pends upon honesty, sober judgment.
good faith and good will. No one OF
them is insoluble, and the price OF
failure to solve them is, in the opin :
ion of Viscount Bryce, the rapidly
approaching bankruptcy of the world,
To solve them the nations Will DE
forced to forego some of their eX-
treme nationalism, break with Ger
tain of their traditions and put many
OF their now exclusive interests IN
the common pool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
WHY He Hssitated

A Scripture lesson was proceeding,
and. having spoken about Heaven and
the happy life all good little boys
would lead after they died, the sun
day school teacher said:
Now, will all the little boys who
wish to go to Heaven please stand
up"
All the little boys in the CLASS stood
up with the exception of Leonard
And don't you want to go to
Heaven. Leonardo" the teacher asked
kindly.
Leonard was boy who always told
the truth.
Not yet" he said.--Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Kennebec Navigation Co.

Direct all Water Route from Points in the
kennebec Valley TO Boston.
STEAMSHIP CITY OF tkOCkI.AND
Leaves Gardiner at 4S0, Cedar Grove
Tuesday. Thursday and Sunday night
Leaves Boston Mondays Wednesdays
and Saturdays at =. NJ for all kenne-
bee Points and on Fridays at p. NJ. for
Bath only. Special day trip from Bath
only to Boston Saturdays at ESQ A. NJ.
BOOTHBAY DIVISION
Daily Boats to and from Boothbay Har-
Dor and the Islands are operated by this
companv connecting with steamer to and
from Boston at Bath.
ALL SAIIINGS ON DAYLIGHT TINE
Send for time tables and other informa-
ton to ~ -
KENNEBEC NAVIGATION co.
Publicity Department. Bath. Maine
in22ltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

some portions of the feeding grounds
bare while others are covered with a
heavy. black grease. A. lot of the oil
flowed into the Abagadasset river.
officers OF the Sportsmen's Associa-
ton and a game warden recently
visited the feeding grounds and OBJ
tanned samples of the wild oats about
which the oil has chung
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

1t probably will be years before the
effect Of the several years of exist
ence of the Holy Ghost and Us colony
at Durham is wiped out One of the
latest incidents connected herewith
is a $4,000 suit brought by Mrs. Hugh
O'Connor of Lewiston against the
Kingdom, she claiming in the writ
that she had paid the sect $1,000. for
which she, her husband and six chill
dren were to be fully provided for
and protected in every way. Her
children were to receive proper
schooling and a moral and religious
atmosphere was to be provided. She
asserts that the Kingdom failed to do
any of these things.-and most peo-
pie will agree with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

The seemingly impossible is so Oft
en- happening that any event of that
class nowadays meets with rather
lukewarm enthusiasm. The feat of
John Hays Hammond, Jr., however,
in perfecting an automatic control by
which he can shoot a torpedo around
a corner or in any direction, arouses
real wonder and establishment The
firing vessel, equipped with this de-
vice. could fire a torpedo at a vessel
in any direction without changing
her own course. The United States
must, of course, acquire this inven-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Exotic Touch

Lady Ito teacher of languages)-I
want you to teach my son a foreign
language.
Teacher--Would you like Polish,
Jugo slavonian. Czecho Slovakian,
Areminian, or perhaps even Arabic?
Lady-Whch is the most foreign .
Zurich Nebclspaltcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Not Specified

Il want shave" said the deter
mined looking man. as he climbed in
to the BARRIERS chair. Il don't want
haircut nor a shampoo. Neither do
| want any bay rum. witch hazel hair
tonic hot towels or face massage. l
don't want the manicure lady to hold
my hand. nor the bootblack to fondle
my feet l just want a plain shave
with no trimmings. Do you under
stand that"
Yes. sir" said the barber. will
you have some lather on your face,
sir?''-Ncw York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Placed Her AL Right

Old Lady Gnterrogating her chauf-
feur's small boy)-Well, my little
man, and do you know who | am?
Small Boy-Yes, you're the old lady
what goes for rides in my daddy's car.
London Punch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

1t is with a different feeling that
the American Legion boys now in
France. guests of the French govern
ment, again visit and view the scenes
of the activities of 1917 and 1918.
France will have many tablets, mark
ers and monuments to American
soldiers, when they are all erected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

The sale to trusting people of mil
lions of dollars worth of worthless
notes. stolen bonds, fraudulent deeds
of trust and forged certificates of
deposit by band with headquarters
In Chicago almost equals the job put
over on the Portland men who in
vested $4,000 in water, thinking they
were buying whiskey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

The famous schooner yacht Amer
lea will in a short time make her
last trip, to her final anchorage in
the River Severn, in the Naval Acad
envy waters, Annapolis. The Boston
Globe remarks that mo time records
are expected to be broken" on this
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

The United States Department of
Agriculture wants Porto Rico to go
into the hog raising business, plant
ing forage crops for the purpose,
with prospect ahead of an annual
business of s3,500.0O0. Why not?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Light and Airy
who's who in Matrimony

on the sea of matrimony
It's d knack to keep afioat;
He who pays the aiimony
Is the fool that rocks the boat.
-WaySide Tales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
PALERMO

NORTH-Mrs. Ella +. Grant of
Middleboro. Mass. Mrs Abbie At
kinson also of Massachusetts and Mr..
and Mrs. BERTHE Dyer and little
daughter of WaterNille were recent
guests of Mrs. Lucy Ann Dyer.
Fred Fish Of Waterville was q
guest last week at the home of Fred
Proctor.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Black. Doro-
thy Corner and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r.
Nelson motored to Skowhegan last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Scott and
grandson, Gustavus Scott, of North
Nassalboro visited at the home of A.
a. Nelson Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

Members of the Merrymeeting
Sportsmen's Association are incensed
over the dumping of refuse fuel oil
into the river recently which has i'm
bedded itself about the feeding
grounds in Merrymeeting bay and its
officers have already opened corre-
spondence with government officials
to see if there is any redress and also
to prevent repetitions The oil seems
to have flowed in streaks, leaving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

BRANCH MILLS-Mrs. Harriet
Estes will entertain the Ladies' Sew
ing society August 26
Stanley Estes passed the week end
at Old Orchard returning Monday.
Mrs. Eta Worthing and Mrs.
Goode Batchelder from Worcester.
Mass. are visiting friends and rela-
tiNes in town.
Mrs. Hattie Washburn from Mass
achusetts is visiting at the home of
f. S. Kitchen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown and daugh-
ter from Waterville were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Kit
chen.
Master Vaughn Crommett from
Augusta passed the weekend with
Kenneth Dinsmore.
Lou Aldfed arrived home from
New York Thursday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Parmenter were
guests of Mr.. Parmenter's sister,
Mrs. Clarence Worthing last week.
4 little boy arrived at the home
of Mr., and Mrs John Stowe August
u. has been named John Herbert
Blyn Bradstreet and mother of
Windsor and sister. Alice Rice from
Massachusetts were callers at the
home of j. Richardson one day re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spring with
their son, his wife and family from
Worcester, Mass. who came to the
Worthing reunion Thursday, were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Worthing during their stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Hard to Tell

Art Gallery Attendant-This picture
is labeled Ready for the Bath
shouldn't it be Ready for the Ball?"
Ofic!al-Hm! Lay it aside and I'll
confer with the artist.-Detroit Free
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Editorial Comment
Hardins's Plain Speech
Detroit Free Press

One of the very pleasant things
about President Harding is his abil-
ity to speak so that there is no nee
essity for an official interpreter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

Roy Small, aged So, of FARMING
ION was electrocuted Monday a.
Strong. while at work on a trans
FORMER at the Franklin Light 4
ROVER Cos. plant, by coming in con.
tact with live wire, the load 'ol
-aoV volts instantly killing him. A
wiaow and eight Children survive. tine
oldest being but a. Tne family for
merly lived in Peru.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

When it was found difficult to Sc
cure men to properly police the noun
tain town of Neon. Ky. Mrs. w. f.
Wright volunteered to tackle the lob.
She is already busily engaged with
her duties as police woman of what is
termed the most lawIess town in Ken
lucky,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

The Continental Paper Bag Co.
whose headquarters have been in
Rumford for % years and which has
been big industry for the town is
weary of the troubles encountered
there and has determined to move
its machinery to localities where con-
ditions are more favorable. The ques-
ton of Union recognition which the
Continental denies was the point of
dissension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

Mate Small also writes, the letter
being sent from Battle Harbor, Lab
rador and dated Aug. /
well, here we are at the end of
civilization, got here yesterday. Had
pretty good run down from Booth
bay TO Halifax: made it in So hours.
Stayed there two days. Ran to sgd
ney in SO hours. where we were three
days. Then we came and struck a
gale in the middle of the Gulf
of Saint Lawrence Ran in
to a place in the west coast of New
foundland, known as Bow
bay. 1t was mighty pretty place
and looked pretty good to us coming
into a snug little harbor out of gale
of wind and the Bowdoin is as good
as she looks in rough weather. That
was the first chance we had to try
her out, and it made me feel p.oud to
be on her that morning. 1t blew hard
and she had all sails on her and she
kept them on her until she reached
land. I had the wheel watching ev-
cry movement in her and driving her
for all she was worth. A boat is like
a person. Overwork them and you
will find their weakest points, but
there was no weak point in the Bow
doin. have been to sea in many
vessels and the Bowdoin is one of the
best | have ever been on"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

The first reading of the report from
the Macmillan steamer Bowdoin that
ink and pens We're among the arti-
Giles not put aboard the vessel before
ner departure for a years absence al
least in the Attic regions, may APP
peal first to our sense of humor, but
a moments consideration will show
the seriousness of it. Mate Jonathan
E.. Small. writing to q Bath friend
asks pardon for using pencil, say
ing that there is but one fountain
pen on board and the use of that is
permitted only for addressing letters.
The permanency of the log, diaries,
records and scientific data may be
seriously affected by the lack of these
articles and the annoyance of being
restricted TO a pencil for the great
amount of writing done in the
long winter months will be felt by
every man in the party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25
Maine GOSSIP
The Observation-Disclosures

They got mel was eight years old;
They never have let go their hold.
In rain or shine. in heat or cold
The Chores,
They stood beside my morning bed
In droWSieSt hour of all. and said
Jump out of that; them calves amt
fed
The Chores
They waited at the close of day.
To steal an hour from my play
Crying: You jim, Git down that
hay"
The Chores,
At Picnic. Fair or Biggest Show
on Earth a voice would whisper low.
You've seven cows t milk. you know"
The Chores,
| held Sues slim. brown hand in mine.
And limited wcddingbel must chime.
And heard: Its them pigs supper
time!"
The Chores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

A mud turtle that tips the scales at
a. pounds and measures foot and a
half in length is no pigmy among
mud turtles. and when one with such
dimensions appeared in the Ingalls,
Grove Colony, Rridgton Highlands
this week he caused no small
stir among those who made
his acquaintance. Mr.. Turtle
had been having a fine time
catching all the bait which two fish
crmen had on their hooks to lure the
bass, so they were triumphant when
they caught him and brought him
into shore. After having been on
exhibition for some days he is to be
mounted and preserved by an inter
ested citizen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-25

The Golden Streets l hope TO view,
But know just what Will happen. too
st. PeterI say: Come in, and do
The Chores"
r. f. Alexander in New York Times.