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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

Mrs. Virginia Nye Of Canaan was
In town Friday.
Robert Hall and David vigue re-
turned Thursday from a few hours
of partridge hunting. He brought
back a fine bunch of birds.
Mrs. Edward Hinckiey OF HincLiey,
accompanied by her guest, Miss
Beullah Beal of SackvilIe. Canada,
were In town shopping Thursday.
Mrs. Jaspar Roy of Canaan wac in
town Friday shopping and visiting
with her son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oraid Roy.
Miss Jennie Conroy and Joan
Cyrway who have been In town the
a guests OF friends have returned to
their home In Old Town.
Miss Fiossie Mahaffy was in town
Friday on her return TO her home
in Madison after being in Water
vlI'c for n few days.
George Soulc, the town clerk and
tax collector reports that during tie
month OF October there have been IL
deaths; IL marriages and nine births
In Skowhegan.
Misses Louise Pollard and Linnie
Gilman. who have been visiting in
Waterville with Miss Gilman's aunt,
Mrs. Samuel Alien. returned home
Friday
Miss Dorothy Hobart, an instruc-
tor in the grade schools at Good VIII,
returned to the Farm Friday. after
passing Thursday night with her
parents. Nj and Mrs. Arthur IIo-
bart OF High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E.bcn Miller of I;cr-
ridge wock were in town Thursday
evening. Mr.. Miller TO attend the in
spcction Of Canton Somerset and
Mrs. Miller TO attend the monthly
meeting of Fortress No. Z. of which
she Is n member.
Raymond u. Fogg, a senior at the
University Of Maine and Chester
Austin Of Green. n classmate at
the Cnivcrsity. arrived In town Fri
day 10 visit over the week end Nth
Mr.. Focg's parents. They will go to
Bowdoin today to see the Eowdoin-
Colby game
'''pH'N .Ni' t'iI ana MIS-. FRANK
Gibson of bingham were in town
Thursday. Mr.. Gibson inspected the
york Of Canton Somerset and Mrs.
Gibson attended the monthly meet
ina OF Fortress No. 7 Of the T.. M.
Ladies. OF which she is one of the
charter members.
Tho Misses Ruth and Constance
Anderson. who have passed the sum-
m"r with their cousin, Miss Sarah
J. Anderson ut her cottage, Hazel
dine" at Lake Wcsscrrunsett, arc in
town the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car X. Wilder of Bush street. They
will also visit with their cousins,
Postmaster and Mrs. William r. FL
lott OF Alder street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Decker and
Mrs. Deckcr's father. Mr. Pcttigrcw
~ Clinton were in town Thursday
calling upon tho son and wife. Mr..
ard Mrs. Clyde Decker of Turner
Hvcnuc. and also upon Mrs. Elmer
ncckcr's sister. Mrs. Merle Foster,
who Is Ut the Clyde Decker home.
nffer having been n surgical patient
at the Somerset hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
D. A. r. Ladies Go to WinsIow

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Marble, the
present regent of the Unice Farms
worth Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, Mrs. Florence
Waugh Danforth, past regent, Miss
Gertrude S. Weston, the Registrar
and Mrs. Laura H. Dinsmore, a past
secretary of the chapter, motored in
the Danforth car to Winslow Thurs
day where they attended the meeting
of the State officers and the advis-
airy board which was in the Congre-
gational church. At noon a delicious
chicken dinner was served in the yes
try. The ladies report a most Ge-
lightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Personal MENTION

Howard o. Burgess was in Water
Vile for the day Friday.
Friends Of Mrs. Arthur Plummer
will be sorry to learn that she is
quite i'll at her home on Madison
Ave.
Dr. Genoa Sandborn and DR.. Maud
Keilett of Lewiston have been in
town for several days visiting with
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Conant and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter G. Wyman enjoyed
an auto trip to watervills Thursday
evening.
Friends Of Mis-. Clinton g. Luce Of
the Bigeiow Hill neighborhood will
be interested to learn that che con-
tinues 10 gain from a serious illness
although she does not gain as rapid
ly as her friends wish. .....-
Fred Day and Holmes Pickett
were in Clinton one evening recent
ly to attend a meeting of the Blue
Lodge of which Mr.. Pickett, who is
former resident of Clinton. is a
member.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. jerome Abbey
who have been making an extended
auto trip to Boston and vicinity and
Hartford. Conn.,, where they have
for several weeks been the guests OF
relatives and friends have returned.
f. B. Folsom, who was in town
Thursday to attend the inspection
of the Canton Somerset, went to
Athens where he will be employed by
Forest Williams. repairing the New
England telephone line.
Mrs. Grace Tucker and Mrs. Jennie
Nutting, who have been attending the
annual meeting of the Maine Con-
ference Home Missionary Societies
at Winthrop, where they represent
ed the society Of the Centenary He
thodist of Skowhegan, returned home
Thursday.
Mrs. Joe Paradis, who recently
moved here from Jackman and her
daughter, Miss Eva Parads of
Bridgeport, Conn, who is passing
some time in Skowhegan went to
Augusta on business trip Thursday
Mrs. Paradis. who has been residing
on Water street, will next week move
to the house on the corner of Main
and West Front streets.
Mrs. Merle Foster of Canaan, who
has been a surgical patient at the
Somerset hospital, and who has been
convalescing at the home of her nep-
hew and niece, Mr.. and Mrs. CLYDE
Decker on Turner avenue, since her
discharge from the hospital last Sun
day, is getting along well and expects
to return to her home \he first of
the week.
Miss Helen Roy, r. N, who has
been employed at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Turner IN Bush
street, caring for Mrs. Turner, who
has been very i'll. has completed her
duties there. A nurse from Lewiston
arrived Friday noon to take Miss
Roy's place. Friends of Mrs. Turn
err will be pleased to know that she
seems to be improving.
Mrs. Leo Briggs. formerly of Zap
fist hill, Skowhegan and her infant
son. Earl Wellington, who was born
at the Somerset Hospital will go to
their home in Waterville tomorrow.
Sunday While Mrs. Briggs has been
patient at the Somerset hospital
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bates of Norridgewock, have beer
callers at the hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
New Corporations

The office of the attorney general
has approved the certificates of in
corporation of the following new
corporations:
Hamilton camps. organized at
Portland, to maintain and operate
stores, offices and warehouses, to
deal in supplies for camps and to let
real estate; capital stock, 100000, of
which $4,000 is common and 5000
preferred; nothing paid in; three
shares subscribed; directors-Prrsi-
dent and.treasurer Albert Z. Hamil-
ton of Raymond; clerk, William r.
Antholne of Portland, and L. G..
Prince of Portland.
conway Wood Heel Company, or
ganized at Portland, to manufacture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
State House Chat

Rev. Thomas ]. Michigan of Ban
gor member of the State Board Of
Charities and Corrections, who is
now recovering from a protracted i'll
mss, will sail shortly for a sojourn
of some months in Italy.
Among the visitors at the State
museum recently were Mr.. and Mrs.
w. g. Payne and Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Prince of Auburn, Mary F. Pease Of
Winthrop and Leland Works Of
Rumford.
Governor Baxter and his secretary
Gilbert r. Chadbourne. will attend
the Bowdoin- university of Maine
football game today at Brunswick,
Many from other departments in the
State House are also planning to
witness the contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Or. Georgia Otis Smith to Speak in
~Skowhegan

Many friends of DR.. George Otis
Smith. director of the United States
Geological Survey, and who lately
was made by President Harding a
member of the coal commission. is
to be in Skowhegan and will speak
at the Bethany Baptist church on
Sunday, November the 18th. The
young people of the church will be
interested to know that DIR. Smith is
a graduate of the Skowhegan high
school and when young man at
tended the Bethany Baptist Sunday
school. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Church Notices

Notre Dame de Lourdes, Rev. FIR. ].
Louis A. Renaud: $50 mass, girls
of parish will receive holy comhu-
Mon. At 1890, high mass; at 1870 p.
NJ, young girls assembly; Sunday
school at $50 p. NJ: at $50 =. NJ,
rosary and benediction of Blessed Sac
rament; P. NJ, the young ladies' So
Centenary Methodist, Rev. Herbert
l.. Nichols: 1880. "Quitters Ancient
and Modern" Sunday school at H.;
at p. NJ. Making the Gift Attrac-
tive" is the Epworth League topic;
evening worship at z o'clock, sermon
by pastor; midweek service a t7.30
Thursday.
Bethany Baptist, Rev. George Mer-
riam: 1890, Rally Sunday service
excellent program: Sunday school at
II to study life of Christ: at 6, Y. P.
$. G. +. meeting led by girls of the
S. G. G. Club; evening service at Z
o'clock with sermon by pastor.
Federated, Rev. George l.. Thurlow:
1880. THE Danger of Drifting" kim
dergarten directed by Mrs. +. i. Mer-
rill; Sunday school at II; Y. p. S. G.
E. at =, Supt. w. B. Woodbury. lead
er; evening service at Z, why Be-
lieve:" midweek service at 100 Thurs
day evening.
Sunday School Rally at the Bethany
Sunday morning at 1870 o'clock
the Sunday School of the Bethany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Attend Democratic Meeting

Mrs. Frank r. Madden, secretary
OF the Skowhegan Pattangall club,
and Mrs. Arlen Mckinney Rieley of
Madison motored to Augusta Friday
where they attended a meeting q
Democrats called for the purpose Of
organizing State wide Democratic
clubs for both men and women. The
meeting was held at the Augusta
House and one Of the pleasing fea-
lures was banquet held at the Au-
gusta House. Mrs. Rieley and Mrs
Madden returned from Augusta FRI
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

and deal in heels and materials for
use in the manufacture of footwear;
capital stock. 100000, all of which
Is common; nothing paid in; par
value of shares. 500; five shares
subscribed; Observation-Disclosures II.
+. Sweetser of Portland: treasurer,
Nelson B. Hold of Lynnfield Center,
Mass; Walter Bates Farr of Boston,
M. G. Comedian of Portland, and
Edward n. Chase OF Concord, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Skowhegan Ladies' Branch Met

The ladies of Skowhegan Farm
Bureau branch held an all day meet
ing Friday. as the first Friday in
each month is the regular day of
meeting. Miss Marion G. Hare. the
county Home Demonstration, was in
attendance and gave a demonstra-
ton on foundation waist patterns.
The meeting was well attended and
was held In the municipal court
room at the city building. A deli
cious picnic dinner was served at
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Inspection cf Canton Somerset

Thursday evening Canton Somerset
and guests enjoyed delicious
chicken supper consisting of roast
chicken, mashed potato. Mashed
turnip, cranberry sauce, hot rolls,
salads, cream cake and coffee. The
supper was very nicely served by
the ladies of the Fortress No. Z.
Somerset was inspected by Inspect
ing officer Frank Gipson of Bing-
ham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Red Cross Drive

The following announcement of
the Red Cross Drive for membership
has been made. The Red Cross drive
for funds is scheduled for Skowhe-
gan on Saturday and Sunday, Nov.
18th and 18th. The town is divided
into different sections and a house to
house canvass will be conducted by
teams of local people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
STATE HOUSE
(Continuer from Page Sixteen)

Boothbay Harbor & Wiscasset
Steamboat Co.. regarding alleged re-
fusal of the steamer Winter Harbor
to make stops at Kimbali's Landing.
Barter's Island. The petition states
that thi Standing is the point from
which persons can reach the rail-
road and that they have no other
means of communication. The order
of the commission is dated Oct. 81
and the hearing is set for ten days
thereafter. 2
The commission has granted per-
mission to the Orono Water Co. to
sell or transfer its property, rights
and franchises to the Penobscot
County Water Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

church will hold It's annual Rally
Day exercises. There will be help
full and interesting program: by the
children Of the Sunday School, good
music and a brief address by the
pastor, the Rev. George Merriam. 1t
is hoped that every member Of the
Sunday school will attend and that
so far as it is possible the classes
will sit together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here
by given that on the thirty-first day
Of October. 1922. Carrie H. Gilman of
Mt. Vernon in the County of Kennebcc.
was by the Probate Court for the
County of Kennebec. duly appointed
executing of the will of Hiram Gilman.
late of Mt. Vernon in said County
deceased, and that on the same da e
said Carrie II. Gilman qualified for
and accepted said trust.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON,
Register of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Letter from New Adjutant General

The following letter from James w.
Hanson, who has just assumed the
office of Adjutant General. has been
addressed to the officers and men OF
the Maine National Guard:
I'm assuming the Office of the Ad-
jutant General of the State Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Belfast
Local Theatre Changes Own.
ers-Bank to Enlarge Quar-.


George Thompson. Ralph and
George Darby and Frank Libbey
have taken over Dreamland theatre
Phoenix Row. moving picture house
and after necessary renovations will
open it next Wednesday. MI
Thompson, a former Augusta man.
is an experienced manager, coming
here several years ago with the Will
Hanson theatres and later was local
manager for Black at the Coloni; :
where he was succeeded by the pres
ent manager, w. J. Clifford.
The publishing plant of the Re-
publican Journal will be moved to
the M. S. Jellison building on High
street as soon as necessary changes
can be made. It's present quarters
were bought some time ago by The
City National bank and will be used
In enlarging the same, the journal
building joining the bank property
Unnaturalized foreigners are barred
from hunting game in New YORK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Mems Brotherhood Social Postpored

The Mems Brotherhood of the
Federated church have postponed
the date of the social which they
had planned to give on Tuesday eve
ming OF next week, the 7th Of Nc
vomber to the Tuesday of the fol-
lowing week, November the 18th
This change is due to the fact that
Col r. 3. Cooke of the Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, of the
Eastern Branch of National Maine
Home, who is to be the speaker is
unable to come to Skowhegan on the
7th but will be able to do so on the
14th. This social is being arranged
by the mon of the entertainment
committee of which Walter Hight
is the chairman and the membership
committee of which Oscar Thompson
is the chairman. There will also be
a musical program and refreshments
will be served.
Mrs. Walter T. Ordway went to
Boston Friday. Mr.. Ordway will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

The young ladies' Sodality of the
Notre Dame of Lourdes church will
meet Sunday afternoon at four
o'clock in the church.
+, The next regular meeting of the
First Philathea Glass of the Fedeiat-
ed church will be held in the church
parlors on Wednesday evening of
next week, November the eighth.
S. H. S. boys left on the train Fri
day for Augusta where they rep
resented the school at an over Hill
and Dale" meeting held with the
Cony High school. They are William
Cole, Kenneth Cole Reginald Nc
Allister, Henry Carpenter, Joe Cow
ETY., Leander Foss and Douglas Dyer
The young men remained over night
in Augusta and Saturday will go to
Gardiner for the football game which
the S. H. S. team will play with the
Gardiner High school at Gardiner
this Saturday afternoon. They will
return home by auto after the game
Mr.. Courtney, of Augusta, fore
man. and a crew of twelve men, who
have been in Skowhegan painting
the outside and rcdecorating the in
terror of the station. freight office
and shed and all buildings owned by
the Maine Central Railroad Co, have
completed the work in Skowheaan
and went to Hinckley Friday morn
ing. There the M. G. II. r. build
ings will be painted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
|Sk0NnEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, ::ta.. -. 81
Memorial Window to Be placed Soon

Memorial Window to be Placed Soon
Word has been received that the
memorial windows which are to be
placed in the Federated church which
has been extensively renovated and
repaired during the summer and
early fall that the windows are now
ready for the inscriptions which are
to be placed upon them.
Two windows, one of which IS to
be given by the Young PeopleiA So
ciety and the other by the men of
the Men Brotherhood are to be
placed In the front Of the church.
These windows are to DO given in
memory Of the boys Of the parish
who gave their lives in the World
War. Rev. George L. Thurlow. the
pastor has the names Of the follow
ing Ave: Alvin Buchanan, william
Coekburn. Harold Mckinney. Harry
st. Ledger. and Earl Clifford Withee.
II any one knows Of any other young
man connected with the Federated
parish who gave his life for his
country during the late war they will
confer a favor upon Mr.. Thurloy
il they will notify him at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Girls Of s. G. q. el,rIs Club to Lead
Meetino

The girls of the S. G. G. Girls club
of the Bethany Baptist church are
to have charge of the Y. p. s. G. E.
service Sunday night at 8 o'clock
and assisted by their teacher and
leader. Mrs. Ernest l.. Savage, they
are preparing an excellent program.
The pupils are cordially invited to
attend the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
Canton Somerset Meeting

Thursday evening after serving a
delicious supper to the Cantons
Somerset the ladies of the Fortress
No. Z, Ladies' Auxiliary of Canton
Somerset, Patriarch Militant held
their regular monthly meeting in the
l. o. o. F. hall There was a good
attendance. Lady President, Mrs.
Mary NJ. Hurley presided and re-
ports were given by Lady Secretary
Mrs. Elva G. Green A report was
submitted of the constitution COM
mitce, composed of Mrs. Louise Fur
bush. Mrs. Lena r. Blackwell, and
Mrs. Elya G. Green. Balloting fol-
lowed the reports. Mrs. Emma E.
Folsom was appointed a committee
of one to have the charter framed.
The following entertainment commit
tee to arrange for the entertainment
for the next meeting was appointed,
Mrs. Cora Hurley and Mrs. Dassie
w. Thompson. The next meeting vill
occur on the first Thursday in De-
Ce;Hber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04
KECOV ERS FROM KHEUMATISM

Had rheumatism five months that
would so from my left knee to my
back. Tried many remedies without
relief. Finally used Foley Kidney
Pills and in fifteen days was entirely
cured" writes w. j. Oliver. Vidal liza.
Georgia. Backachc. rheumatic pains.
dull headache, dizziness and blurred
vision are symptoms of kidney disor-
der Foley Kidney Pills quickly re-
lieve kidney and bladder trouble. Sold
cvcrywhere-Adv
PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here
by given that on the second day of
November. 1922. Sarah f. Park of
Haliowcll in the County of Kcnncbec.
vas by the Probate Court for the
County of kcnncbcc duly appointed
eXeeutriX of the will of Lincoln b.
Park. late of Hallowell in said Coun-
~ deceased, and that on the same
date said Sarah T.. Park qualified for
and accepted said trust
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON.
Register of Probate.
now Sat ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

PROBATE NOTICE Notice is here
day of October 1922. l.. T. Carleton of
Winthrop in the County of Kennebec,
was by the Probate Court for the
County of Kennebec, duly appointed
administrator of the estate of Lizzie
A Richardson. late of Winthrop in
said County, deceased. and that on the
same date said l.. T. Carleton quail
fed for and accepted said trust.
Attest: II. w. LEIGHTON,
Register of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

Unnaturalized foreigners are barred
from hunting game in New YORK
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

Mrs. Walter T. Ordway went to
Boston Friday. Mr.. Ordway will
join Mrs. Ordway Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-04

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is here
by given that on the fourth
day Of October 1922 Charles Z. stur-
tevant of Augusta in the County Of
Kennebec. was by the Probate. Court
for the County of kennebec. duly APP
pointed executor of the will of Anna
=. Ladd. late of Augusta in said Coun-
ty. deceased, end that ION the same
date said Charles +. Sturtevant quail
fled for and accepted said trust,
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON.
Register of Probate.
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pno1ArE 1orIc1


lowing appointments were made by
the Probate Court within and for the
County of Kennebec on the twenty
third day of October 1922. and said
appointces duly qualified on said date:
ANNIE r. ALLARD of China, execu-
trix of the will of ELIJAH w. Hall
AG HARVEY i T. c II f u dsf HaiioMel
executor of the will of DANIEL l..
CRIMMIN, late of Hallowell, deceased.
EDWIN ]. FLETCHER of Belgrade.
administrator of the estate of DELLA
A. FLETCHER, late of Belgrade. de-
CARRIE NJ. wYMAN of winthrsp
n. FREEMAN. late of Winthrop. ce-
JOSEPH GRANT of waterville. adj
] ministrator of the estate of MERCY
GRANT. late of Waterville, deceased.
HAROLD G. PERRIN of Oakland
administrator of the estate of ALI
FRED H. PERRIN, late of Oakland.
BERTHA MAY BELL ANDREWS
of Gardiner, administrator of the es-
tate Of CARL e. ANDREWS, late Of
Gardiner. deceased.
MAMIE GOWN of Augusta. guar
dian of CELENIR GOWN of Angus
"a, Jo usq.f wv ". ALLEN of MI. Vernon,
uUsTTs RuNpEETTE. late Of Mt,
'f FRED . a HOWARD Ct Augusta. es-
ecutor Of the will of CELEST1A M.
HOWARD. late Of Augusta; DECEASED
Register OF Probate.
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Sunday School Rally at the Bethany

Sunday morning at 1870 o'clock !
the Sunday School of the Bethany
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-19
CITES WATERWAY
AS GREAT HELP
TO this STATE,
Former Gov. Harding Of
Iowa Addresses Tri-State
Grain Growers.
Good and Better Roads and
Economics Among Other
Subjects Taken Up.

Fargo. n. D., Jan. 19.-Wheat pro-
ducers of the northwest will receive
from to IL cents a bushel more for
their grain as result Of an 18 cent
saving In transportation cost in ship
ping to Liverpool, providing the
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence deep
waterways project is pushed to COM
pletton, former Governor w. L. Hard
ing Of Iowa told the Tri-State Grain
Growers convention in session here
today.
Good and better roads. improvement
of facilities for the economic distri-
button of farm products and means
by which general marketing condi-
tons would be bettered were amoung
subjects discussed by recognized au-
thor4ties at today's meeting.
Besides Governor Harding other
convention at the afternoon session
were c. B. Crandall. Randolph, Mimi.
and w. &. Cartwright of the United
Grain Growers. Winnipeg. Man; r.
NJ. McGarry, Walker, sMinn., and j.
J. Murphy. Pierre. S. D., spoke at the
morning session.
Figures show the average Ameri-
can farmer has a 1.1O0 mile rail haul
to get his products to market as COM
pared with an average of 200 miles
for his foreign competitor" Mr.. Hard
ing said in discussing the Great Lakes
st. Lawrence waterways project.
What Is the solution to this situa-
ton? Use Of facilities which nature
has furnished-water. Under ordi-
nary conditions a ton of freight can
be hauled five to six times on water
at the same cost as one mile by rail-