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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
Nv JOHN GARRETSEE
? I Is the American farm and
not the factory which is the

vt Is the American farm and
not the factory which Is the
stronghold Of child labor to-
day. OF the two million child
laborers in this country between
the ages of ten and sixteen years
at least 20 per cent, or nearly one
million FIVE hundred thousand, are
at work on the farm and practical
" every state specifically exempts
agriculture from the provisions OF
its child labor law. And unfortu-
nately in some sections. notably In
the sugar beet fields Of Colorado,
Michigan and other states, this
army is still further augmented by
a considerable contingent of little
laborers under the age of ten.
While the evil of child labor
exists generally throughout the
farming section Of the country, one
of the most fragrant examples OF
it at the present time is found in
the sugar beet fields. the source Of
the raw material Of one OF the
larges; American industries.
One Of our general readers with
the usual stock of wrong impress
sions suffered his first rude awak-
ening while travelling through Colo
redo. Passing by a great field OF
sugar beets he was amazed no find
much of the work being done by
young children, boys and girls
alike, some Of them under eight
years Of age.
While the conditions in the Colo.
RADIO beet fields are particularly
fragrant, they are in no way excep-
tional. The National Child Labo.
Committees investigations in the
same industry in Michigan showed
conditions equally bad. Other lines
Of farming revealed the same gen
eral conditions,> although usu lily
not quite so acute as among the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

beet growers. Such conditions were
found by the National Child Labor
Committees investigation in the
cranberry boys of New Jersey. and
among the itinerant berry and
vegetable pickers Of Delaware and
Maryland.
In the cotton fields Of Texas,
little children were found working
long hours, living in unsanitary
conditions and being kept out of
school. This was also true in the
cotton fields of Oklahoma and in
various kinds of agricultural Indus
tries in North Dakota, Kentucky,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Yves.
Virginia California. and elsewhere.
In other words, to quote Gertrude
Fl. Folks, who has made a con-
siderable investigation of this sub
iect, when is child labor not child
labor? Every state in the Union
answers: when it takes place on
a farm"
In seventeen states agriculture is
specifically exempted from the pro-
visions Of the child labor law regu-
lating the age and the number Of
hours the children may work. In
the other states there is no definite
exemption, but agriculture is not
listed in the law.
Why are such conditions allowed
to exist? In the first place, the
general public, including parents
and law makers, are under the
erroneous impression that farm
work is not only not injurious to
children but is actually beneficial.
At a recent hearing in the senate
in Washington when the question
of exploiting child labor by the
sugar beet industry came up, Send
tor Reed Smoot said perfectly con-
scientiously, $50 far as child labor
in my state is concerned, ii is a
God-send to the children. 1t keeps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

/ the now pontff regarding relations
between the church and state, the
cardinal said that the whole world
could be sure he would follow a course
Of paci1icatiCn and Cancellation.
He told me with emphasis that he
wanted to be Of service to all human
ity in re- establishing peace, order and
mutual trust in the world. and that
he would dedicate the rcSt of his
clustered life to this holy mission,
tho cardinal addcd.
| Cardinal Nannutclli, dean of tho
| Sacred college, and many Of the other
cardinals, in expressing their regrets
and disappointment that Cardinal
O'Conncll had not arrived in time,
said they had urged upon the pontiff
the imperative need for a change in
the constitution in order to permit at
tendance at the concllvc Of cardinals
| living in distant countries.
| In speaking of this, Cardinal O'Con-
nell said:
Il am much touched by all these
expressions of regret and apology, but
of course they do not lesson the Ia
mentable fact that / was not here,
The cardinal denied a story publish
cd in the newspapers that he had
brought S2,O00,000 from America as a
gift to the Vatican.
Il didn't bring cent" he said.
| Il had enough to do to bring sufficient
money to pay the expenses of such Il
Iona and arduOuS trio"
The question as to whether the con-
clave should await the arrival of Car
Ginal O'Connell before the announce
! ment of the Popc's election was made,
caused a more distinct division in the
Sacred college than was met on any
ballot during the election, it is report
ed.
The foreign prelatcs, except the
representation OF one country (Which
was an Allied power curing the WARP
were solidly in favor of delaying the
announcement until the appearance of
the Boston cardinal.
Three Italian cardinals. including
Ratti. who is now Pope, agreed to
this, but were ovcr-ruled by the ma
jority. The French cardinals, for
whom MERCER. although a Belgian,
was spokesman, were the leading sup
porters of the plan for delaying the
announcement until Monday after
noon.
| Cardinal Mercier. VIXEN seen by an
! Associated Press correspondent. said:
"Obedience to the rules of the con-
! clave forbids me saying what took
place inside the locked doors. but You
may say that l was. am. and will hn
in favor of Americans being present
at the Pope's election. I think that
the law calling for converting the con-
| clave ten davs after the demise OF the
| pontiff should be ame nded to read 90
days. so as to insure not only parti-
| cipation of the United States and
| Canadian cardinals but also the South
American"
| The correspondent ;s Informed that
three German cardinals strongly SUP
| ported the French and Belgian atti-
| tude that America must be represent
cd.
All the foreign cardinals were
greatly immersed by the linguistic
ability of the rev pontif yesterday
when he greeted each of them in his
respective tongue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
SPORT NOTES

Bill Doak. who led the National
League pitchers last season. suffered
from an injured ligament in his
elhow-pitching arm--the entire sea-
son, IL was learned Wednesday for
the first time when officials of the
Cardinals received the signed 1922
contract. Doak wrote from his home
In Pittsburgh. that the trouble had
been corrected and his arm was in
splendid condition. He explained he
dih not mention his ailmcnt last sea-
son as he knew ball players receive
no sympathy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

gram will be given by Leader Lii,
and talent from the Lawrence III!
School orchestra and glee clubs
the evening basketball games will
played between the sophomore o.
freshmen, and seniors and junic'
with final between the winners II
senior and junior girls will also pi
Lewis Eabb is at the Sisters b.
pital, where he underwent an oper
ton for appendicitis on Tuesday.
Miss Marguerite Astlc Of Houlton
the guest of Miss RcbccCa l.awry.
Mrs. Lester Davis entertained y
Cosmos Club at her home last cvenr
Ehc evening was passed in sowing Al
crochcting and Refreshments VIC
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

, II was found that farm work
over.developed the major muscle,
while the finer muscles were neg.
lected. The surprising result was
that the farm-rearcd young maa
tired out more quickly than the
city-reared young man. under phys,
cal strain that demanded the use
or the whole body. 1t was also
found that the farm boys have
greater number OF correctable
physical defects than the city.
reared boys.
When it comes to education L
IS we'll known that the percentage
of illiteracy in the country Is twice
that in the city. one in every tea
of the rural population being class
Cd as illiterate. One investigate,
finds that of the sixteen states hav.
ing a percentage OF illi'eracy
greater than that Of the United
States as n whole, fifteen have a
foreign population percentage far
below ~. that OF the United
States as a whole. the average be-
ing only 30 per cent.
These fifteen states include al
but one of the thirteen states which
have child labor percentage in e1.
cess of the average for the United
States as whole.
But aside from the wrecking q
the health and the educational
equipment Of the individual child
by farm labor, there Is another 81
rious effect upon the nation at
large. Oppressed by the hard and
unsatisfactory life at home and the
greater lures Of the city, the coun'
try boy is leaving the farm. Every
year 1T is getting harder for the
| farmer to find labor to till his
crops. At the same time, the sons
| of farm owners are unwilling 70
stay on the farms which Their
hard working fathers leave them,
ard the old-time. substantial Amerl
can farmer is giving way TO the
migratory alien tenant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
SPORTS

Feb s-a-winter Carnival at Faith.
Ich. 9-il-Winter Carnival. UNIVERSE
~ OF Maine. Orono.
Feb 9.ll-Winter Carnival. Cniversit,
OF Maine. Orono.
Feb. s-li-Bates College Outing Clubs
winter carnival
Feb .i0-Boxine: X. o. Bill Brennan
vs.. Sergt Ray Smith at Lewiston.
Fob. ii-Winter carnival at Portland
Feb. I5-Hockey: Rowdoin at Bates.
Fob i7-Edvard Little High VS.. Ban
gor High.
Feb i7-Hockey: Springfield IT Bates.
Feb. ls-Hockey. Dartmouth at
Bates
Feb. Ills Winter Carnival sports in
Augusta.
Feb 2i-Hockcv: Colby at Bates.
Mar Annual Bowdoin Indoor In
ter-scholasfic Track meet and Re-
lay Carnival. Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
SPORTS
Apsreve suspsnsien Roper

Lansing. Mich. Feb. s-suspension
of Bob Roper. ordered a fortnight
ago by State Boxing Commissioner
Thomas Niger. prior to a scheduled
bout with Harry Greb in Grand Rap
ids has been approved by the Ma
tionai Boxing Commission. according
to word received by the state COM
missioner today. The Greb- Roper
bout was cancelled after Commits
sioner Bigger charged Roper had en-
gagged in another match within four
days before the bout scheduled at
Grand Rapids, contrary to the Mich
igar law.
Commissioner Niger declares
Roper failed 10 reimburse tn Grand
Rapids club that planned to hold the
bout and ignored an order to appear
Tor hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
KING HAS SHADE
ON DUSTY DUMONT

Portland. Me. Feb. S.-Before one
OF the largest crowds of the season
ut the Exposition Building here
Tuesday night. Felix King of Berlin.
n. H.. had a shade on Dusty Du-
mont of Biddeford in their six-round
match. The battle was fast all the
way. The boys were welterweights.
Johnny Walker outpointed Steve
Travers Of Biddeford in one of the
semi.finals. the boys being light
weights.
Ruby Levine OF Lewiston won his
bout over Young Nelson In the
featherweight class, and Kayo Le-
roux won over Phil Christie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
ZBYSCKO AGAIN
RETAINS HIS TITLE

Springfield. Mass. Feb. S.-Stan-
tslaus Xybscko. worlds wrestling
champion. defeated John Olin of
Finland here Tuesday night. winning
In straight falls. The champion
threw DIN In - minutes with fly
ing mare and won the second fall in
10 minutes and 40 seconds with a
double arm roll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

One Of the oldest requests on rec
ord has been made by man for
some years an inmate Of a home for
aged persons In the Middle West.
Under the terms Of his will which
places his estate In trust with local
trust company. the income from his
estate Is TO be turned over to the
home for the aged. in which he died.
until the second coming Of Christ.
when the trust will terminate, and
fhe estate shall be used to defray the
expenses Of the savior's second visit
70 the. earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
fcbSdct

Rev. Albert c. White, pastor OF
Unitarian church in TyngspO
Mass, is considered to be the your
est veteran of the Civil War. "
John Glenn for many years held
reputation. but when Mr.. White
Gen. Glenn met some time ago q
compared ages Mr.. White found
was nearly year younger nj
time of his enlistment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

Larnum T. Boyden. 6s. dean
Springfield, Mass, street car e'
ductors. has completed % wears
service with the Springfield RAW
Company. For Is years Of thai U,
he ran with the same mQtorrlan'
late Charles H. Lawrence; during
20 years OF service Boyden has o. !,
missed his car once. after he !.
been up all night with q sick chiis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

to answer the questions which hay
been sent to you, 1 am,
Yours truly,
(Signed) RANSFORD w. SHAW.
Attorney General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09

E. H. Kennedy of Pittsfeld. Mass.
celebrated his 12nd birthday last
week by going skating with his wife.
It was the first time in 90 years that
Mr.. Kennedy had been on a pair of
skates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-09
LOCAL NOTICE

Dollar Salc-Thursdao
Files Dry Goods Store,
Fairfield, Maine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Store Opens at 3
@lb r urniture
for the r efurbisbeb
oh FARMHOUSE

Spring--country--old farm
house-.old furniture.
BY q natural association OF
ideas, one arrives at the early
American furniture in the
Colonial Rooms.
1t came, for the most part,
from old farmhouses orig
inally. =
It will return, much of it, to
the modernized farmhouses Of
city people who like the
simplest furnishing for their
country life.
Nothing could be more in
character than these old rush
seat and painted chairs, high
back rockers, roomy settees;
quaint drop-leaf and tilt-top
and side tables, four-poster
beds, old cupboards. old side
boards, old desks, old bureaus
and chests of drawers. .
Fortunate the farmhouse or
country cottage that finds
itself reinhabited with furni-
ture so quaint and harmonious!
It will be found that the cost
Of most Of these things is
modest.
IF we have not precisely
what you want, it may be that
we can get it.
(Fiftl, FlOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
AS to the Best
Watch for a Man
to Buy

For that man who wants to
spend 500 (Which is by no means
too much for the watch giving
a lifetime of service) we would
suggest the $1OO Elgin.
1t is 19-jewel movement and
has l4-kt. gold case.
All the Elgin watches are care
fully timed and regulated before
leaving the factory. This par
ticular watch has been most
closely adjusted to different con-
ditions and positions.
We consider it is the bes,
watch at its price today.
Other Elgin watches, in l4-kt
gold cases, are $34 to SIS and
in gold-flled cases, SIT to $50.
(Main Fioor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Children's Socks
Come From England

ana are pretticr, even more col
orful.
There are fancy allover stripes
or plain socks with the striped
tops. Most any color imaginable
Is used in the stripes.
Then there are number of
socks with white grounds, en-
broldered clocks in colors and
striped tops to match. Either
cotton or Isle and the price is
81 the pair.
Plain black or white cotton
socks are rs cents the pair.
(Eirst FIoOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Parisienne COrsets
of Elastic

The latest slip-ons and step-ins
are made of pink elastic, one Or
two models are of mauve, and all
of them are topless. Prices are
SIS to $45.
A particularly interesting eve
ming corset has a low back and
straight lines and the material is
pink. Price $40.
(Third FIoOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
New BlOOmer
Dresses for Baby
Girls

Such simple, dainty styles as
most mothers like. They are in
'chambray, batiste and checked
gingham in blue, pink, yellow
and green.
For trimming there is a bit of
hand shocking or embroidery and
many have white dimity collar
and cuffs. Unusually pretty for
$3.50 to $6.75 and they are in
two to six year sizes.
(Third FlOOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20

Not only is gray the most re-
fined of all colors, but, being neu-
trail, it is peculiarly adapted to
wear with vividly colored hats
and gowns.
One of these wraps is of silver
satin with gray ermine collar and
self-frills on each side near the
foot. Price $185.
A gray duvetyn with a mole
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20

At $2O-American semi
china dinner sets Of 10G
pieces in attractive pink and
blue border decorations with
gold edges and gold-traced
handles. About half price.
At $50 English semi
china dinner sets of 106
pieces in a wide range of
patterns, all border decora-
tions. Regularly one-third
to 40 per cent more.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20

At $6O-French china din
ner sets of LOG pieces in a
choice of twelve handsome
border decorations. all new.
One-fourth to one-half less
than usual.
At S85 - French dinner
sets of 106 pieces, all of the
finest French china, with
coin-gold handles and COIN
gold edges-border decora-
tions all Of them. One of the
best values in the sale.
EloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20

And they are both right.
The new Spring coats and capes
are so pretty it is hard to choose
between them.
There are some especially at
tractive polo capes, warm enough
Tor cool days and in such good
eolors as tan, rose and bright eye
(SecOI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
WOmen's
Handkerchiefs
=. At 25c Each

There are 500 dozen of these
good practical linen handkerchiefs
and they have never sold for such
a little price before. They are
plain hemstitched with half-inch
hem and are excellent for every
day handkerchiefs.
(West Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Lighter Blankets for Warmer
Spring Nights

Now shown for the first time,
and shown here only.
Made of white felted wool,
bound in rose, blue and cream
colored satin.
The wool is a clean. new Cape
Colony staple. making light
weight, seasonable and service
able bed covering for Springtime
use.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
$7O5O
(Upright)

The Ampico does something
no other pianoforte can dot
brings into the home a faithful
reproduction of the actual play
ing of Rachmaninoff, the great.
Russian composer and pianist,
and of many other masters
of the pianoforte, who have
recorded their playing exclu-
sively for the Ampico.
It brings into the home a
vast library of the best music
not merely conversation as
expressed in the lighter selec-
tions and in dance music, but
thoughts expressed in music
as in Rachmaninoff's compo-
sitions, the etudes of Liszt, and
(EgyDdsn Hal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
The Satisfaction of Being
Thoroughly Well Dressed

is hers who has her suit tailored
to measure by the Wanamaker
Custom Tailoring Bureau.
The choicest Of fabrics, ehe
most distinctive models, and the
most skillful man-tailoring COM
bine to make that irreproachable
tdillem which is the most essen
tial item in the careful dresser's
wardrobe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Brief Cases-and the Prices
Are Brief, Too

In fact we don't remember ever having had such
good brief cases for so little.
Real cowhde in three coors TAM black and
mahogany.
Either the fifteen or sixteen inch sizes.
There are two prices So and IS.
The better have the djustable locks that snap
in three positions, pockets and the a-around straps
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20

All are specially shrunk, for
instance those woven 90 inches
wide are shrunk to 60 inches;
woven 104 inches to 72 inches;
woven 40 inches to 80 inches.
This insures a sound body
fabric and splendid wearing
quality.
Size 60xS4 inches, 80 each:
72Xs4 inches, $40 each: 80x90
inches. $l2 each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20

Flashing in ruby, emerald or
sapphire, as the case may be, and
the light is reflected from hun
dreds of tiny beads or iridescent
spangles.
They are in the newest fash
Ions, Of course, in paneled and
(Muii
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
New Paris Beaded TuniCS
JeWel-like in COlOrS

draped models and one of the
loveliest is all-embroidered, has
jet bugles and broad stripes Of
spangles with touches Of bright
red, jade or sapphire.
Frices start at $25 and go up
to $55.
IOOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Not a Drum-beat Has
SlaCkened in the March
China Sale

New arrivals, coming in almost daily,
keep up the varieties and values.
Today it is as good a sale in all essentials
as it was at the beginning.
1t is especially strong in the main fac
tOr-dinner sets.
Among the particularly good sets are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Facts Behind the
Great March Sales

of Housewares and China That Are
Z Famous at Wanamaker's
And even the blowing of March can't cloud
over the fact that after ALL the best value lies in
better than usual merchandise
Especially when that merchandise is offered
at prices that are less than usual.
Any one who has heard the stories of house
wives, from far and near, who have had their
homes enriched by some of the tens upon tens of
thousands of things in this Housewares, Sale,
knows beyond question that absolute quality is
the foundation of every article.
Many necessary things now can be had from
ten to fifty per cent less.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Neckwear Special at
81 and .S1.5O

Collars, collar-and-cuff sets and
vcstees with collars; made of Or
candle, net, lace and net and col
ored gingham; lots of styles.
(Muin FIOOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
Lovely Wraps of Silver and
CobWeb Gray for Women
of Fashion

! stole has an entrancing peach
colored lining and costs $275.
Another gray duvetyn has a
long stole collar of gray caracul
ard turquoise lining, 1925.
Faille, as soft as kittens ear,
is used for wrap with long,
pointed panels and a turquoise
lining. This has gray ermine
collar, 1895.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20

ID The cost is by no means ex-
er cessive. Made to measure the
suits are:
'e HOmespun or tweed, $50.
:. ~ Trcotine or Poiret twill, SIS.
10 Silk, S75.
n White Poiret twill or gabardine,
IS special at $65.
Cape and jumper suits, $65.
cOnd FlOOT)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
The Incompatible Ampico-
May Now Be Had at New Prices
$1975
(Sman Grand)

other great composers. Won
derful inspiration for routine
ridden workers, and for grow
ing children.
And, of course, whenever
you wish, you may play the
Ampico yourself, for the inclu-
sion of the AmpicO structure
within the piano in no wise
interferes with the use of the in
strument as a pianoforte only.
Ampic0 Uprights, $1O50 to
$500.
Ampico Grands, $1975 to
$35O0. .
Immediate delivery. Con-
venieht terms.
Used pianos taken in part
exchange, at fair valuation.
ss0eeo Seoorl "A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-20
All the Style of a Better Shoe in
a Mans BrO6ue at Sc. 40

Going little further, it's grain-caf brogue with full
perforations and soft toe.
Right the of the season. it of the
best shoe opportunities have been able to offer for
many day.
Of course. it's tan.
Foo