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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

Perhaps some truthful, chemically
thirsty person can tell us whether it
is easier to get rum in Maine than it
was before national prohibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

New York is complaining of an
organism that is giving it's water
bad taste. Wouldn't have noticed it
once on a time!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Maine Gossip
The Message of the New Year


lMrs. Juliet Marion Stanley Warren)
The New Year comes with smiling
face:
With outstretched hands and winsome
grace;
He seeks from US a welcome cheer,
He bids us take the forward looks
To study we'll the Fathers book;
Put first things first, to do our best,
And make our lives to others blest.
He bids us live the Golden Rule;
Learn we'll the lessons in life's school;
To shun all wrong: for others live,
And to our neighbor service give.
Such is the message he would leave
That we may never have to grieve
Ger life's mistakes. but we'll begun,
He can say to us, Child, we'll done.'
And when he goes. his days al, spent,
His blessings showered, courage lent
TO bear life's ills, may we with cheer
Say, Goodbye to thee, glad Old
Year,
Needing his counsel. let us hear
This message from the glad New Year.
Portland, Me-, Jan. 4, 1922.
More snow is badly needed for
numbering, writes the Houlton corre-
spondent of the Commercial. An old
reliable lumberman who has taken a
deep interest in the numbering bust
ness for over so years says that this
is the first year within his knowledge
that there has been no numbering
done winter on the Aroostook. In
some localities lumbermen are now
getting ready to put in small crews
so that there will be some cut dur
ing the winter.
President A. c. Miller of the Au-
burn Water Commission announces
that the commissioners will apply to
the next Legislature for the creation
of a Water District for Auburn, to
take over the entire system, now
valued at about s1,OO0,0O0.
Jesse G. Hiscock of South Liver
more is at the c. NJ. G. hospital, Lew
iston, suffering with a fractured
skull, having been struck by falling
tree Monday morning. His condition
is favorable. 1t is his third serious
accident in a few years.
A Kingfield item says: "a few
nights ago in a home in this village,
ice formed in the water tank of the
stove to a considerable thick
ness"
Judge Frank B. Miller Of the
municipal court has been
receiving anonymous letters, telling
what the writer's will do if the judge
doesn't get busy and clean up some
of the alleged booze joints in that
city. The judge. not cheered or en-
Unused by such contemplate epistles.
one of which threatened to "see a
lawyer" unless something was done,
said:
II am willing to listen to. all COM
plants, and to issue warrants If the
are made in good faith.
and based upon sufficient evidence,
but I'll be blowed if I am going to
act as smelling committee"
Agent w. H. Sawyer Of the Union
Power Co., speaking of the low water
in the Androscoggin says it is not due
to lack of supply in the headwaters
but to the formation of ice in upper
parts of the river, obstructing the
flow. He said temperature would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

BRAND Is having lot of difficulty
with his political opponents at home.
All! the cussedness that is palmed off
as politics.!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Well Advised

you're a very careful driver?"
EYES, ma am. When 1 learned to
drive there were always three women
in the back seat tellin' me what to do"
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Indeed, Yes

"Jack wanted to kiss me last night"
she told her girl friend. =.
How do you know he did,"
because he wouldn't have dcne it If
he hadn't wanted to."-Peoria Tran
script.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

The reports from Cannes where
BRAND and Lloyd George have been
talking it over do not indicate war
between France and England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

Received any of that propaganda
being sent out it is said to discredit
the Conference?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

"Bill' of Hohenzollern says time
will clear Germany of war guilt. If
so Germany will have to develop
more successful liars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

Perfume is in great demand in Rus
STA. See what comes Of living with
the Bolsheviks?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Choice Of Evils

Choice Of Evils
The cold-hearted father was con.
versing with his daughters school
teacher.
Il want my girl to study singing" he
said emphatically.
But. my dear sir" replied she Of the
cap and gown, ''why not let her take
part in the noble joys Of art and lit
erature?"
mo" was the determined reply.
art spoils canvas. while literature
wastes reams Of paper and drives half
the editors insane
but, sir"
mo, my daughter must learn sing
ing; that only causes temporary dis
turbance of the atmosphere!-Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

Amundsen starts on a.5-year Arc
tic trip. Think what fine old world
he'll find on getting back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Conclusive Speech

BEST after-dinner speech ever
heard"
What did he say?"
"'Waiter. let me have the check -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Augusta lodge Directory

CUSHNOC CHAPTER, NO. 43, r. A.
NJ. Stated convocation Wednesday eve
ming. Jan. s., at 7.30 o'clock. All So
companions cordially invited.
HENRY J. THING. Sec.
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER NO.
Is. O. E. 8. Stated meeting on drst
II m ssGn msn.a gu in
the city are invited to attend.
INEZ g. GETCHELL. w. M.
ELlZAkETH A. BOYNTON. Sec.
sept2m. wed&fritf
Odd Fellows Hall
ASYLUMtODGE. NO. 70, !. o. O. r.
7.SO. Friday. Jan. IS, installation Of
officers.
EDWIN E. WESTON. Sec'y.
JEPHrHA .ENcAMPMENT. NO 3
Meetings at $50 P. Nj. every second
a 4 ! a. +; Ap {sr so c;P.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, P. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at 8 o'clock. installation of officers
F. NJ. sPEARlN. Capt.
A. NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk
r. 3. CAPEN REBEkAH LODGE,
No. So, I. O. o. T.. meets I'd and Atm
Wednesday evening at $50 o'clock.
ELIZABETH JACOBS. ~. G.
MRS. CORA PEASLEE. Rec. Sec.
mch26mw-f,1yr
G. A. r., THE REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Post. No. Is. tirst
10 ~ n mr.
GEO. e. GAY. Commando.
O. q. STETsON. Quartermaster.
cALAllTHE LCDGE. NO. So. K. p.
Regular meeting Wednesday evenings.
Meeting commences at 7.S0.
PETER BUSH. JR., c; C.
mon-tu-wedtf
KNIGHTS OF TIE MAccABEEs
cabees hall on the first and third
Tuesdays Of each month At $50.
WIN. E. CROSS. r. K.
mon-wed-sat
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. s64, B.P.O.E.
Regular meetings in the Elks Home,
winthrop street, the second and
fourth Thursdays of each month at
]. F. BILODEAU, e. r.
w. G. THOMAS. Sec.
june1 .m-w-th.tf
KENNEBEC TRIBE No. rs, IMP. o.
r. NJ. Regular meeting Friday eve
ming, Golden Cross hall az ) o'clock.
LEONARD GEORGE, Sachem.
CLIFFORD AMAZEENE.
Chief of Records.
apr2 0. mon wed-fri.1yr
LOMBARD CAMP. 2751, ROYAL
Neighbors Of America. Meetings Sec
ond and fourth Friday evenings Of
each month at G. A. r. hall.
IVA HASKELL, Oracle.
JULIA E. ROBINSON. Rec.
tn1 mon -wed-fri.1yr
AUGUSTA CAMP NO 7400, M. w. A.
Regular meeting second and fourth
Monday of each month at G. A. X. hall.
w. w. TAYLOR, Consul.
BERT l.. NICHOLAS. Clerk.
U.o.G.c. MORRILL, CoMMANDERY
No. 1926. u. .. G. c. Regular meetings
second and fourth Tuesday evenings
at 7.3O oclock at Golden Cress hall.
ETHEL v. COLBY, N. G.
w. Il. CLOUGH. F. K. r.
KENNEsEc LODGE. NO. 145s.
Loyal Order of Moose. meets in 6. A.
r. hall. Water street. first and third
Wednesday evening OF each month at
GEORGE B. GOLFER. Dictator.
w. w. JACKSON. Sec. IS Pike 60:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Rather sugrsstive

Kriss-What did the doctor receive
for his birthday?
Kross-11 his friends sent him a
fountain pen with pad of prescription
blanks.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

largely regulate the flow from now
until the spring freshets. If it is a
mild winter, the flow will be ample,
but if unusually severe through jan
uary and February, then the water
will be held back by ice formations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

largely regulate the flow from now
until the spring freshets. If it is a
mild winter, the flow will be ample,
but if unusually severe through jan
uary and February, then the water
will be held back by ice formations.
Sheriff Edmund w. Grant of
Aroostook county reports 90 arrests
In liquor cases during the past year.
with 50 convictions. Special depu-
ties were paid $6,735.54 for this work
and duty at fairs. The sheriff's Office
received fines in these cases amount
ing to $4,102.S4; the municipal courts
and trial justices received $1,1S1.93
and the supreme court $1,O40.93.
Nine cars were seized. Three were
returned for defective warrants;
three on. mortgages; and three for
feited to county. On was sold for
$500 and one for 5000, leaving $500
car on hand.
The famous old battleship Maine is
listed for sale at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard. The vessel, that origin
ally cost between 100000 and s5.-
100000 is appraised as junk at $780,
900. zxN
Western Egg rock, off the coast of
Bristol, in Lincoln county, has been
purchased by the Cumberland county
Audubon society. It will be used as a
breeding place for seagulls. 1t is the
only home of the laughing gull north
of Cape Cod. Efforts will be made
to protect the birds which occupy this
reservation.
The Finnish Congregational church
was on Monday organized in South
Thomaston, where work is already
under way on a church edifice on the
Georges river road. Matti Kankas is
president of the corporation and
Erick Harjula is treasurer The
church has chosen finance commit
tee for the new project including the
above officers and Erick Johnson,
John Hall and Hilma Kankas. Sana
johnson and Signe D. Miettinen have
been elected deacons, and Rev. L..
P. Miettinen is pastor. The Finnish
colony is cultivating a majority of the
farms on the Georges river road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

But Where Overtake II?

Boston Globe)
"Can the dollar be stabilized ?"
asks a political economist. It is be-
ing garagized every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

So rum was the milk in the cocoa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11
Light and Airy
Tne Golden xarvsst pays

When the frost is on the pumpkin
And the folders in the shock.
We shall see the bloated pumpkin
With a fortune in his sock!
-Wayside Tales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-11

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All rights reserved
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01
Outside Elements
Benefit to Chile
Local Conference, Rise in Ex-
change, and Improved Cop
per Constructive Factors.

The progress OF the Washington
conference and the rise of European
exchange in New York, together
with the improvement in copper.
have had favorable effect in
Chile, according to a cable received
in the Department of Commerce
from Commercial Attache Mcqueen
at Santiago. Business sentiment in
dicates that the time is approach
ing when raw products will be
more in demand. Internal and for
eign trade is dull, but on a more
sound basis, and 1t is considered
that this trade rs improving slowly.
November nitrate exports amounted
to $1,000 metric tons q metric ton
equals 2.204.6 lbs.), other exports
being equally moderate, although
agricultural exports are encourag-
ing and are expected to increase
following the harvest. Imports arc
practically limited to food and ma
terial for industries and transpor-
tation.
The average exchange on New
York for the first twenty-one days
of December was 10L cents per
peso. this stronger tendency being
due to better world conditions.
The financial situation is improv-
ing. and present indications point
stronghold the availability of Eu-
ropean capital in the near future.
The annual budget is less than that
of last year. according to the bill
presented to the chilean congress.
New internal loans. however. are
contemplated to meet the deficit of
the year 1921.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01
Peruvian Trade
Conditions Good
Fiscal Needs and Back Sal
aries Adjusted Through
100000 Loan.

A great obstacle to business re-
covery in Peru has been removed
through a loan of 100, 900 Peruvian
pounds to be used in meeting fiscal
needs and in payment of back SAL
aries of public employees. says a
cable from Commercial Attache Dunn
at Lima. to the Department of Com
merce. According to the cable, the
Peruvian Governments financial pro-
gram includes a large external loan,
and the establishment of a new bank
of issue and rediscounts in which
definite progress is now expected.
The reorganization OF the customs
service according to the plan of the
new financial expert from United
States has been approved by the
executive power. Through this plan
the operating expenses of the Gus
toms service will be reduced 80 Ia
per cent and the dispatch of merchan-
disc will be expedited. A loan of
100000 Peruvian pounds offered ito
the Empresas Electricas 'CElectric
Light Company for extensive i'm
provements was approved at the
meeting held by the stockholders on
December "a.
An encouraging factor in the ex-
change situation is seen I'm the agree
ment reached on December "a be-
tween the local banks and the gov
ernment. Exchange lately has re-
manned steadily around s3.52.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01
Stock Market i'm 1921.

The year 1921, during most of its
earlier months, was one Of severe de-
preston in the stock market Trad
ink was almost entirely OF profess
sional origin throughout the year,
and at frequent periods operations
centered aggressively on the bear side.
An occasional upward turn would
come from covering of speculative
short contracts, and for a long time
this sort of buying provided the
chief element of support. 1t was not
until well along in the Autumn that
any sustained improvement occurred,
and this trend toward betterment. al
though not without irregularity, caus-
ed more cheerful sentiment to de-
velop. Events late in the year fore
shadowed further general business
revival, and it was largely in antici-
patton of such a result that the de-
mand for stocks broadened consider
ably. Much Of the previous lack or
confidence In prices had been due
to the numerous reductions or sus-
pensions of dividend disbursements,
the number Of companies entering
the non-dividend paying class being
unusually extensive. The first real
indications of market recovery ap-
peared in midsummer, and toward
the END or the year the striking i'm
proVement in foreign exchange was
one OF the most potent influences in
the rise of stock prices.
@
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01
PRODUCE MARKETS
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 31.-Butter-
Fancy creamery, 43a44c; choice
creamery. 41a42c; good creamery,
39a4Oc; prints. 44a46c; blocks. 43a
45c; nearby creamery, 40a43c; ladle.
2Sa32c: Maryland rolls, 25a3Oc;
dairy prints. 25a3Oc; process butter,
35a36c.
Eggs-The following prices are
for strictly wholesale lots: jobbing
lots are higher: Maryland and
nearby ffrsts. soc: West Virginia
firsts, 49a50c.
Live Poultry-Chickens. old hens.
AZ pounds and over, per pound. ga
Csc; medium, , to pounds. per
pound, 2ia26c; smaller, per pound,
22a23c: White LeghOrns, per pound,
21a23c; old ROSTERS, l5a16c; spring
crs. large, per pound. 2Ta2Sc: small
to medium, 27a2Sc; White Leghorns.
per pound. 24a25c: rough. poor and
thin, 22a23c: ducks. young Pekins,
312 pounds and over, per pound. goa
27c: puddle. per pound, 25a26c: Mus
covy, 22a23c; smaller and poor. per
pound. zoe: geese. nearby per pound.
24a25c; Western. per pound, 23a24c:
Kent Island. per pound, 26a2Sc;
pigeons, young, per pair, 20a25c :;
old. per pair, 20a25c: guinea fowl,
young. 1E pounds. and over. each.
soc: smaller. each, soc; old, each
25c; turkeys, choice hens. per pound,
35c; young gobP1ers. pound. sOc; old
toms. per pound. 25c; poor and
crooked breast, per pound, zoe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01
MEXICAN BUSINESS
OUTLOOK APPEARS
SLIGHTLY BETTER
Industrial Depres 81 on
Continues, Commerce
Agent Reports.
LOAN MONEY TIGHT
Exchange FURRY Easily Ad-
justs Itself-Bank Interest
Rates Average 1870.
LOAN MONEY TIGHT

The economic situation IN Mexico
seems to be somewhat improved
since last reported upon according
to a cablegram to the Department,
of Commerce from Assistant Trade
Commissioner Richard NJ. Cornell at
Mexico City. The Industrial de-
preston still continues, however,
and the amount OF unemployment
is slightly increasing.
Loan Money Tight.
Exchange fiuctuatsd during the
twenty-five days in December be-
tween As and 49A. Gold is easier,
the present rate being 4Sss. Loan
money continues very tight, with
bank interest rates at an average
of IS per cent The exchange furry
which occurred during the period
between December 10 and 16 passed
quickly and the situation easily
adjusted itself. Deposits seem to
be steady. but collections are diff
cult. and the situation in this re-
gard is probably worse than last;
month. The disappearance of gold
is encouraging boarding among in
vestors. The expected payment of
oil export taxes resulted in an ac-
emulation of gold in bark vaults.
The situation is now relieved, espe-
cially since the production tax for
November is being paid largely with
gold brought from the United State-.
Estimated Gold stock.
The gold stock of the republic is
nSfi mn taH -
between ninety-eight and one hun
dred million pesos, about forty-fve
million pesos actually circulating.
Some border and coast points re-
port discount on silver of per cent,
but the rate at Mexico City re-
mains IL. per cent.
Ov-rstocks of Merchandise.
There are generally large over
stocks of imported merchandise still
on hand and the demand is very
light. many concerns having re-
ported their December business
/. thus far to be the lightest of any
month this year in spite of the holi-
day demand, which is not up to ex-
pectation.
There is considerable agitation
among manufacturers to increase
the import duty on cotton textiles.
Prices of imported merchandise are
being reduced.
The department of agriculture is
reported to have received orders
aggregating 10000 head of cattle
from the farmers. Some small direct
orders for range stock have been
placed for future delivery I'm
mediate purchases are largely for
blooded bulls and dairy cows.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01

Greater activity was shown in the
November exports of cotton cloths
to such markets as the Philippine
Islands. Central America and Haiti,
despite a decrease in the total for
the month of II per cent from the
October figures announces the De-
partment of Commerce. The Novem-
her yardaee for cotton cloths IF all
kinds was 53.421.7O1. against Ga
4SS.5lO yards In October, 1921. and
5S.593,44S yards in November of 1920.
UnbIeached Cloth.
Twice as much unbleached cot
ton cloth was shipped abroad dur
ing November. 1921, as in the same
month of the previous year. the &c
spective totals being 1S,672.S25 yards
and 9.0S1,425 yards. The principal
markets to which unbleached goods
went were Turkey in Europe. Greece
went were Turkey in Europe,
and other Central America" each
one of which, took considerably over
million yards. India. Turkey in
Europe, Alden. China and Chile were
the countries to which shipments of
unbleached goods were smaller than
in the preceding month.
While the total number of yards
of bleached goods exported in No
vember (s.52s.041 yards) was ap-
proximately 20 per cent below the
quantity exported in November,
1920, there was an increase of 9
per cent over the October export
of these goods. The Philippine Is
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01
ACTIVITY GAINS
in BOND ISSUES
Prices Soften During Deem
Der, Following Upward Move
ment Throughout Fall.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Trading
n the bond market during the last
week of the year was characterized
by renewed activity in many issues.
following the pause in buying af-
ter the bond market reached it's
1921 peak at the close of Novem-
Der. The movement upward during
early fall. and throughout Novem-
Der particularly. was so sharp that
It was only natural that prices
during November should soften
slightly. Time was required to di-
gest the large issues fioated. and
for rrofit-taking among the many
spectators who have entered the
bond market in recent months.
Most bond houses have predicted
greater buying again after the turn
of the year. however. with the in
flow of reinvestment funds. and
this weeks market was interpreted
by many as indication of the mar
Ket's strong underlying tone.
Bonds last week gained more
ground than they lost, and the ap-
probation in price came largely
among the Investment issues. Gov
eminent war bonds agan turned up
ward, and late in the week the Vic
tory AZ s made a new high at 1O0.1O
in heavy buying. There has been
a good volume of government buy
ing among the war issues, and es-
pecAlly for those of near maturity.
Greatest gains have been made by
the highest grade and second grade
rails and the public utility issues,
and the Industrial bonds have
shown least response to the firmer
tone in the general market.
Numerous cash sales were made
Friday and Saturday by investors
who had failed to establish their
tax losses in the regular way be-
fore Thursdays close. Such selling
did not, however. come in sufficient
volume to depress prices much even
in the weaker issues.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-01
NOVEMBER COTTON GOODS
EXPORT ACTIVITY GREATER
Philippine, Central America and Haiti Situa
tons Are Improved.

lands continued 10 be the principal
destination of blcached goods dur
ing November, and Canada was an
other important buyer. China took
less than one-third the yardage OF
bleached goods in November that IL
did in October and accounted for
much Of the months aggregate loss.
Dyed Cloths Decrease.
November exports of printed cot
ton cloth U1,27i,692 yards) were
Il per cent above those Of the same
month a year ago and considerably
better than those Of October. 1921.
Principal gains in exports of print
ed goods were to the Philippine
Islands and Central America.
Exports Of piece-dyed cotton cloth
for November (5.947.941 yards) were
only 40 per cent of the total for No
vember, 1920. and were slightly un-
der the total for October. 1921, as
well. The largest purchasers OF
these goods in the month under
review were Canada, Central Amer
lea and Argentina. The first-men-
toned country is the only one TO
which exports under this classified
ton improved to any marked de-
gree.
Shipments of yarn-dyed cotton
cloth G,629.949 yards) continued to
decline during November. being less
in both the preceding month and
November, 1920. However, encour-
aging gains over a year ago were
noticed in the exports of this class
of goods to the Philippine Islands,