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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Miss Annie Kelley. who has been
passing several days with Randolph
friends. returned Friday to her home
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

On next Monday evening Rev.
James ii. Gray, district superintend-
ent, will hold the fourth quarterly
conference at the Randolph NJ. E.
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Miss Helen Wakefield Of Roslin-.
dale. Mass. is passing several days
with relatives and friends In Gardi-
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Ernest ". Morrell has returned
from Waterbury. Conn. where he has
been visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Charles Billings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

There will be a special meeting Of
Marion Chapter. No. 60, o. E. S., held
Monday evening. Work and refresh
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Miss Anne Darling has returned
from Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
GARDINER

Mrs. A. J. Byam was taken Friday
tc the Rest Hospital, West street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

John bowling. who has been Wis
iting Randolph relatives has returned
to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Miss Ethelyn Steward, who has
spent the Christmas vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Steward of Couburn avenue. will re-
turn to Bangor. Monday. where on
Tuesday she will resume her duties
as one of the city's kindergarten
teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Daniel Pomerleau: who is a stu
dent at the Agricultural College at
Montreal. Canada, is in town passing
the Christmas vacation with his
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Pomerleau of North avenue, and
other relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

The subject for the meeting Of the
Epworth League Of the Centenary
Methodist church which will be held
Sunday night at six o'clock and
which is one in a series being con-
Quoted by the league on the study of
the Negro, will be How Far Can the
Negro Coz"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
New Years Ball

A big New Years ball is announced
for Monday evening and will be held
in Grange Hall with music by Lam
bert's orchestra. The affair is being
given under auspices Of the Simon
Peters Post of the American Legion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
New Years at Post Office

Holiday hours will be observed at
the Skowhegan Post Office on Mon
day. January first. The city carriers
will make the regular one collection
and one delivery. The r. F. D. car
riers will make no trips. The Office
will be open from until A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Way Can Be Found
"There ought to be a way for
statesmen to agree upon what Ger
many can pay. xxx There ought to
be way to determine that limit
and to provide a financial plan by
which immediate results can be OBJ
tanned and the European nations can
feel that the foundation has been
laid for their mutual and earnest
endeavors to bring about the utmost
prosperity to which the industry of
their people entitle them.
eff, statesmen cannot agree and
exigencies Of public opinion make
their course difficult, then there
should be called to their aid, those
who can point the way to a solu-
ton.
Men Of Known Financial Capabilities
"Why should they not invite men of
the highest authority in finance in
their respective countries-men of
such prestige, experience and honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
LETTERS TO EDITOR
PROTECT THE MORAL FABRIC

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 have noted the many arguments advanced for and against the operation of the dance pier at East Lake. The commissioners who are talk ing their stand against the re-opening of this public dance place are to be highly commended for their deep moral stamina as there are many other people in Birmingham including the writer who do not care to dance.
 There the other hand many unthinll- ing people in the city who endeavoring to imitation to regulate the morals of those who will dance when and where they can. Unfor- tunately this type of people seems to be in the majority, unfortunate, inasmuch as the two com missioners forming the minority threaten to submit the matter to a referendum. Their po- sition is untenable as they should submit to the majority decision of the commission.
 Regarding the attitude of the two minority commissioners and their adherents in their avowed purpose to reopen the pier if possible and continue the dancing evil amongst us, and thus break down the moral fabric of this com munty in which we live, move and have our being. The good, right thinking people should arise and state their unqualified approval of our three commissioners. The writer hopes thus that he will be followed by many others fn a statement of views and facts.
 History shows that the big thinkers who stand for the moral uplift of their fellow men are always misunderstood and unappreciated by those they have to reform or purge of their evil ways. Go back to the seventeenth century when the witch evil swooped down on the little village of Salem in Massachusetts. Fortunately the laws were modelled closely on the Bible at this time and place. There were blue laws to cover every crime-including dancing and the movies. The task of ridding the town of witch cry developed upon the city commission or it's equivalent. Be it said these devoted men did their duty as they saw it--in spite of protests from those about to have their tongues bored. ears clipped, or to be pressed to death or hanged. And now today we can look back upon the prosperous little town of Salem and appreciate these men and shudder to think of what might have been it's fate if these watchdogs of its morals had not parked when the witches came.
 Birmingham needs more drastic regulation. I might mention the banks. Statistics show that 99 44-100 per cent of all forgers are led to their downfall by blank checks printed by these institutions Yours respectfully,
 HUMPHREY T. CROW,
 Birmingham, 1026 Fifteenth street, south.
 January II, 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
FIFTH AVENUE SHOULD BE PROPERLY LIGHTED

The Civitan club is working to establish a ''white way" along Fifth avenue. The ques- tion has been brought up from time to time but this street, the main artery<of travel from the Terminal station to the heart of the city, is still one of the least attractive thoroughfares in Birmingham. It is to be hoped that the ener- getic and public-spirited members of the Civi- tan club will not abandon their campaign until Fifth avenue is ablaze with lights, all the way from the station to the business district.
 Fifth avenue is rapidly becoming an impor- tant business street. A marked change has taken place during the past year or two, but there are yet number of ramshaclle houses remaining that must give way in time to stores and other kinds of business enterprises. Even as it is now, if properly lighted Fifth avenue would present far better appearance to strangers entering the city. Thousands of peo- pie get their first idea of Birmingham from this street, and on most of them it creates dis tinctly bad impression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
important part.

Federal agents in Minnesota captured 200 cocoanuts full of Jamaica rum. A neat device, but unfortunately they were not dramatically sealed and burned cork stopper came out. It is about time for the arms conference to wind up its affairs and adjourn. The average newspaper reader couldn't tell you offhand whether it is still in session or not
 Has anybody been heard to say that W. L.. George, the English novelist, is not smart man? He got his name into every newspaper in America by knocking women.
 A pleasant time had in the Senate when Senator Tramme spoke an hour on the New berry case and Senator Heflin, the other mem- Der who was present, listened.
 The Montgomery Advertiser is in favor of giving Newberry the benefit of the doubt Is that grand old democratic sheet beginnlng to weaken at the eleventh hour?
 Poisoned liquor has killed 103 persons in the United States since January 1. There is a greater demand than ever for dependable bootleggers.
 It is mistake for a gunman to kill New
  rest of the force won't rest until they nab him. France and Great Britain have been matching their wits so long it's wonder they make some of our American diplomats look foolish.
 
 The movies are being asked to bar jokes ridculing prohibition. They might as we'll That vein has been worked out, anyhow. ho to dition lies through the dance hail. but, hark ye brethren There are other routes. With Lincoln Motor stock quoted at less than $3 share we are justified in assuming that the gilt edge has been rubbed off. town 75 miles long in the Muscle Shoals neghborhsod would naturally increase the de- ,mand for flivvers
 When England gets out of Ireland she'll heave sigh of relief that will be heard all the way to New Zealand.
 There isn't much going at Kiel, but Ger many is building merchant ships at rate to give John Bull nightmare.
 
 Briand has resigned. The career of French politician is unsuited to person who hates all forms of excitement
 We venture to express the hope that Europe will get back to normalcy via Genoa.
 
 Youngstown's new reform mayor is making life tsryible grind for the police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
INTEREST IN ART EXHIBIT

'EInterest is growing in the art exhibit to be held at the administration building, 2030 Park avenue from January IT to 21 inclusive" said pr. c. B. Glenn, superintendent of the city schools "This exhibit is being held under the auspices of the Junior Red Cross and the pie lures are studies of European children and were made by Miss Anna Milo Upjohn, celebrated artist and Red Cross worker, who was in E1- rope during and after the World war. These pictures are most interesting and it is hoped that the public will avail themselves of this op- portunity of inspecting them Miss Upjohn will make a short talk each day in connection with the showing of the pictures in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
WARRIOR RIVER EQUIPPED FOR
 TRUNK LINE SERVICE

Effective January 19, the Warrior river barge service between river points and the ports of Mobile and New Orleans will become semi weekly. The benefit of regular sailings at these frequent intervals is apparent to ship pers in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia within the territory enjoying 20 per cent freight reduction by use of the river.
 This twice-a-week service will be provided by four ef-propelling barges, the last having recently been completed. Each of these freight CTS has capacity of 2,OO0 tons, thus enabling the simultaneous movement up and down the river of 5000 tons of miscellaneous freight. This equipment is in addition to that of power boats and barges Used primarily in carrying pellers are peculiarly adapted to the service of meScnants.
 The barge lines will now try to have the in. terstate commerce commission compel the rail carriers in the publication of joint through rates on the same fair basis as exists in the declaration of through rates between carriers. If that is done the Warrior will become trunk line and through bills of lading be issued from distant points wherever use is made of the river as one of the carriers.
 The Warrior fight has not been won. Ship pers should be alive to the successive imped- ments that are to be met and do their part ir overcoming them. One way to accomplish that end is to patronize the barge lines and make their operation financial success. The other is to stand behind the barge lines in their struggle to secure the same recognition as conn mon carriers that is extended to the railroads, thus placing them on an equal footing.
 The Warrior has now an eight-foot channel equipped with adequate craft. The territory adjacent to the river should use it and unite to secure for it the common carrier rights to which it is entitled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
SURPRISED AT M'LENDoN

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 have been following very closely the trend of opinions expressed by persons at the city hall regarding the abolition of dancing. I do not feel like letting the statements attributed to those commissioners in opposition of dancing as expressed in your paper of today go un- challenged, especially that statement made by MT. McLendon-"th that scarcely any decent per son went out to East Lake when dancing permitted at that place."
 I am surprised that any such statement could be made by man of intelligence who would weigh his words before speaking them. The ma jority of people who attended the dances during the last season dancing was permitted at that place was made up of many of the best people of the city and the indecent people who attended these dances were so few as to be hardly ticeable. I am sure the majority of the people who attended these dances will greatly resent any such statement from the Father Comms- sioner."
 The last year dancing was permitted at East Lake the writer had supervision of the pavilion and can testify with the utmost frankness re- garding the high character of most of the people who, attended these dances. MT. Hugh Hill, who was then in charge of the park and many others have expressed themselves to me repeat edly as being gratfied with the character of the people who attended these dances.
 I greatly admire the broad attitude of Mrs. Echols and MT. Harrison in upholding the movement to begin recreation at the pier. Like wise The Age-Herald should be congratulated as well as other papers the stand they are taking to give the people of the city healthful recreation. The people of the city should be allowed to. evolve healthful recreation The people of the city should be allowed to evolve proper standards of conduct in recreation under leadership and supervision and should not be forced to accept standards imposed from with out. The two methods illustrate the exact diff ference between democracy and autocraey.
 WILLIAM s. ADAMS.
 Ensley 2426 Ensley avenue.
 January II, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
BUNco VICTIMS

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
 In less skeptical times "gold brickss have been sold to credulous purchasers from San Francisco to New York, gullible individuals from Boston to San Diego have exchanged hard cash for city halls and federal buildings, but it re- mained for a member of the United States ma rine corps to sell our Asiatic fleet.
 Vigorous search now being made for the en- terprising marine led to the knowledge that he had arrayed himself in the full-dress uniform of an admiral and sold our $30,000,000 fleet in the orient to group of Chinese rebels for $10,000 in Mexican money. Discovery of the international business transaction made when the Chinese appealed to military authori- ties in Manila for delivery of their bargain.
 The imposter should be captured and pun ished Nothing that can be done by municipal, state or federal authorities, however, ever will prove adequate to protect this particular class of bargain hunters from themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
SWISS INDUSTRY HIT HARD

From the Dry Goods Economist.
 Switzerland which during the last five or six years revealed itself as an industrial nation of growing importance, is in the throes of de- pression which has put terrible strain not only on private enterprises but also on the govern ment.
 One of it's worst features is the flight of industries over the borders of low exchange countries, where they can operate to better ad- vantage. Many of the fine mechanic industries of the Jura, for instance, have settled in France, where production cost is much below the Swiss level. The embroidery industry of St. Gall has sought relief by moving to south Germany or into the Tyrol. Such movement is thought to be only temporary; but that is for the future to decide
 Swiss enterprises of worldwide repute are in serious straits. A great condensed milk firm has used up all it's liquid capital and reserves and has on hand tremendous stock for which there is little demand. Practically all the motor car industry, with the exception of the motor truck branch, has gone into bankruptcy. Oae of the largest shoe factories has had to be re- organized completely to itself by doing much of it's work in other countries.
 The cause of this state of affairs is plain. It is the impossibility of competing in the world markets with products of low exchange coun- tries. The endeavor to meet the situation by tariff which is practically prohibitive has failed. It has so increased the cost of living that the Swiss have started movement to abol- ish this attempt at protection. There is also a movement to restrict buying voluntarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
IN HOTEL LCBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
WOMEN LIKE THE AGE-HERALD

"Out in my neghborhood, Fountain Heights, the women all read The Age-Herald and like it, y said Mrs. Bertha M. Coughlan, secretary of the Birmingham Automobile club. "The first thing that 1 do in the mornings is to get The Age Herald and read it from start to finish.
 q like the splendid editorials and what the paper stands for, unafraid and unprejudiced it gives just and broad view on all questions. like Old Dollar BilP too; 1 think Henry Vance is just as clever and amusing as he can be and I also like the cartoonist Mr. Harper He cer- tainly gets up some splendid cartoons l like The Age-Herads liberal policy of cooperation in every big civic movement and especially am 1 pleased with the cordial support it has given the Birmingham Automobile club in it's efforts to be an asset to the city. Of course being a woman I read the advertisements, and buy ac- cordingly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
THERE ARE VARIOUS WAYS OF
 PRACTICINC ECONOMY

s. H. Hurley, World war veteran, who died on the street in front of the Terminal station, because in this great and prosperous city of Birmingham there was no place where his last hours could be made easier will be given an imposing military funeral and will sleep in Bir- mingham's most beautiful cemetery. These posthunlous honors are worth while, as showing feel about this deplorable occurrence but proper care before he died would have meant in- finitely more to Hurley than the most impress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Clever Swindlers
From the Macon News ::

From the Macon News:
 MT. Julius Chambers, veteran newspaper man who has had some varied experiences and incidentally is usually credited with having found the true source of the Mississippi river, has been writing his autobiography under the title of "News Hunting on Three Continents"
 One of his featswas to trace down the man who got rich by swindling people through the following advertisement:
 "Harken Sinners! book every sporting man man ought to read. Neatest volume of the kind ever published; 300 pages and no nonsense Chock full of good things Sent under sealed cover to any address for $1 by the Rover Pub fishing company. 672 West Fourteenth street, New York city"
 The man who sent in his dollar, expecting to receive in return some kind of highly spiced and sensational literature, in fact got Bible, of a kind which sold in open market at $14.S0 a hundred.
 MT. Chambers, as we have said hunted out the author of the swindle and asked him if his customers blessed him."l To which he replied
 Mot exactly; but there is an evi-minded person in Oshkosh who has sent me countless copies of patent office reports, on which the postage is always inadequately prepaid. pay, to avoid argument. That malicious scoundre cost me $2 to $3 every week. He's black mailer, nothing else"
 Which leads the Louisville Courier-Journal 70 comment
 "The vender of the Bibles at profit of 35 cents may have known of the caselof the genius hold icJa every one perfect in workmanship and guaran- .eeu anar oe oe nns nil io to sasS ssndar of s2 anu s
 "There was also, long time ago, the man who advertised the secret of making money without work, and imparted to each sender of $1, this secret: Catch suckers like do.'
 But it isn't of record that anyone ever got even with the man who sold the paper of pins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
EFFECTS OF COLOR

q have learned something about color" said Capt F. L. Demere, agent in charge of the Pot ter block We have had plate glass windows on the Morris avenue side of the Potter building to crack and break for no known cause. The repetition of it and consequent attention of those who insure the windows resulted in bring ing out the fact that large a portion of the windows that cracked had been painted in black. Solid colors absorb the rays of the sun, generate heat, cause expansion, and there you are.
 Following this knowledge the windows, when screening from the outside is desired will here after be frosted in white, which will not absorb so much of solar energy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

for $2, or with the fellow who sold the secret of making money without working. "The person in Oshkosh had more originality than the man who sold the Bbes."
 The foregiong does not take account of the man who made comfortable fortune by edyer- Using to sell handsome steel engraving of General Grant for the small sum of $1. It was not long after the Civil war, and he did a land office business. Since the steel engraving he sent simply fiye-cent postage stamp his profits were large
 MT. Barnum must have been right about the American people. And one can't help smiling at the cleverness of some of the frauds, but after all there is no room in the world for a cleverness that is not applied to honest efforts to make a living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
ADEQUATE AIRCRAFT WOULD
 MAKE AMERICA SAFE

Speaking before the Aero club of America, Rear Admiral w. F. Fullam said:
 The defense of fleet by anti aircraft guns is not possible. The masts smoke pipes, bridges. radio and other obstruct interfere their
 field of fire Is very small.
 convinced that foreign fleet will dare
 to come within 200 miles of shores if give airmen the proper weapons and the opportun-
 ity to them
 Air forces alone protect coast against
 hostile attack. The airplane will localize It will limit the continent.
 Armies cannot again the ocean In the face
 of submarines air forces
 If Admiral Fullam's views are correct, and it is reasonable to suppose that they are, the threat of foreign invasion can never again cause uneasiness to the American people, pro- vided our government realizes the value of aircraft for defensive purposes and builds enough equipment to, patrol extensive coast lines. During the recent war, however groundless such fears may have been, the pos sibility of victorious Germany capturing New York and marching on Washington sent a shive- of apprehension through the country. Subma- rines did make their appearance on the Allan tic seaboard, but the airplane is effective both against warships and submersibles.
 Admiral Fullam's prediction that the air plane will confne wars in the future to the continent of Europe is based on the assumption that it will be impossible to transport large bodies of troops across the ocean or send hos tile fleet without running the risk of destruc- tion by bombing planes and submarines. Science is gradually, but sufely, progressing to the point where war will be made so destructive that no nation will dare to start an undertaking that may be equivalent to suicide and in that happy consummation aircraft will doubtless play an important part.