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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Salvation Army Will Bring
Xmas Cheer To Many Homes

Evervthing is shaping finely for the
Salvation Army's Christmas BASKET
distribution, the Army people expect
to have the baskets in the homes OF
the people by Saturday night. me
baskets will be distributed from the
local headquarters on Temple street;
onite a number Of families will call
there for them. and others Will be
delivered to the homes. Some VIII
no sent to Fairfield. Winslow and any
mace in the surrounding neighbor-
hood where they are needed. Ine
baskets will be packed according 20
the size of the family and will contain
chicken or a roast of meat. potatoes
canned corn, peas, baked beans
crackers. candy. oranges, bread. but
ter. coffee, sugar ard milk. besides
other little dainties. Adjutant Ao-
bott asks that all those who nave
been told to call for tickets for bas-
l,ets to be ut. the Army hall. so rem
NE St. tonight at s o'clock. The Ar
nv Christmas tree will be held on
CHRISTMAS night and Santa Claus will
surely be there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
OVER S 5000 m
$25.OI-$5O.OO @#

on India by -Irs. George W. Quick.
Mrs. Quick is a very pleasant speaker
and held the close atteption of her au-
dience for over half an hour. She
brought out the fact that through the
work of the missionaries which the
organization sents to India these peo-
pie are continuously advancing and the
moral and spiritual developments that
have been accomplished among these
once uncivilized people is remarkable
Mrs. Quick also explained that the
money raised by the local missionary
society was not only used to defray
the expenses of missionaries who are
being sent to India, but used to help
build and maintain churches, schools
and hospitals also. One who has not
had the opportunity of studying what
these pilgrims of the gospel are doing
for the help of humanity and civiliza-
tion would be surprised to learn of the
great accomplishments Icing wrought
in the foreign fields.
The cause is Il worthy enc and often
the missionaries are put in great dam
ger by the uprisings among the I'M
civilized tribes, and the work calls for
not only a person with courage, but
personality as well. During the aft
crnoons program several short talks
were made by other members of the
society and the members We're greatly
pleased by two beautiful songs which
were aincly rendered by two young i
dies. Several Rotations were also,
given. During the afternoon the reg
ular business was disposed of. At the
end of the program two ladies' dressed
in costumes of widows of India APP
pearcd and gave a short dialogue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

largest individual item in any elias.
sification with which New York
State has been financing its great
canal projects.
Other physical improvements, in
Guiding the $S3,775,162 spent by
Massachusetts on the transit, water,
sewer and park systems Of the met
ropolitan district, represent 50 per
cent of the total debt. With public
buildings paid for by 10 per cent, it
is significant that actual physical
improvements represent fully 6o.1
per cent of the Indebtedness and
probably more, as some are lin.
doubtedly included in each Of the
other classifications.
The Cost Of the War to the States
Federal taxes are not the only
burdens which the World War has
left for us and future generations
to bear. The war was responsible
for more than an eighth of the bill
lion dollar state debt. Bond issues
totaling $139, 1928, or IL per
cent of the total. were used to de-
fray expenditures arising out of the
war. OF course, the war cost the
states much more than this-both
through current expenses and
through bonds already paid off.
Soldiers bonuses have so far been
provided for from bonds which at
present total altogether $1,000
coo. This is III per cent of the
grand total debt Of the states. The
remaining nine million dollars is
the cost of other welfare work for
veterans and of war memorials Of
various kinds.
Michigan's So 10000 bond issue,
Minnesota's $2O,9O5,OOO issue, the
Sl5,OO0,OOO bonds Of Missouri, the
$12, 100000 Of New Jersey, $20,O00,-
600 Of Ohio, $1O,O0O,OO0 Of Oregon
and 100000 of Washington--all
these were issued entirely for pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Mexico's Wealth

In the state Of Coahuila, Mexico, a
wild plant is found growi g, the
leaves of which have long been used
in boilers of engines to prevent the
foaming of the water. Some years
ago the manufacture of a boiler-com-
pound of these leaves was carried on
successfully, but the turbulent times
caused the industry to be abandoned.
1t has been proposed that Mexico, in
stead Of shipping it's hides to the
United States to be tanned and
manufactured into leather, shall util
izc the hides of it's cattle and other
animals at home. At present the
leather industry is mostly carried on
by crude processes of tanning and
manufa curing. Notwithstanding the
fact that there exists in the country
an ineXhaustible supply Of wild vege-
tation from which fannie acid for the
manufacture of leather may be OBJ
tanned at low cost.
It is to obtain some definite idea of
the resources of Mexico in the mat
ter of wild plants and shrubs and the
products of forest trees, that the gov
eminent now has under consideration
plans for a careful and thorough sur
vey Of these native products OF the
soil. In connection with this investi-
CATION Il laboratory will be installed
where chemical analysis Of specimens
of plant life may be made with the
view Of discovering whether or not
they may be made Of commercial
value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Many Local Riddles
Writing to Santa Claus

Mrs. II. T. Hanson, who is in
charge Of the Woman's Association
Santa Claus Department is daily re-
cciving large allotments Of mail. This
mail consists of letters sent by the
Riddles in town, describing to Santa
Claus their various wants in the line
of Christmas gifts. These letters are
very interesting and cover every
imaginable toy that could be found
in 4 toy shop or hardware store. One
young chap just learning to write
will no doubt some day be a great
scientist. inventor or philosopher. as
his wants seemed to be along these
lines. In his letter he said that he
wished Santa Claus would bring him
a radio set, chemistry set and me-
chanical toys of all descriptions; or
he may turn out to be famous ar
fist as his letter also urgently called
for a box of paints and brushes to
so with them.
The association has already re-
ceived and purchased large supply
Of articles which will gladden. the
children.s hearts on Christmas morn,
but they wish to say that as yet the
supply is not equal to the demand
and that they will appreciate and feel
grateful to an of the people in this
community who would be willing to
donate for the above purpose. The
idea of the Association is to place
the toys in the homes Of the children
where the parents are financially
unable to buy gifts 70 rtheir children.
Although the Association would like
to be able to distribute toys to every
child in the city they fcel that they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
SULPHUR Rains

Strange stories are sometimes told
of the wonderful things that have
fallen in transforms. Occasionally it
is frogs, again it is splashes of blood,
or some mineral such as sulphur.
Frequently there is a foundation for
these stories, and investigation fur
nishes an explanation of the phe-
nomenay
At Bordeaux for many years. in
April aid May, so-called rains of
sulphur" have been noticed, when the
earth became spotted with what seem
tc be patches of sulphur brought
down by the rain. This phenomenon
was not long ago the subject of a
scientific investigation, and it. was
shown that the supposed sulphur was
really the yellow pollen Of a species
of pine, large forests Of which exist
south and southwest Of Bordeaux.
The rains referred to occur at the
time of the Towering of the pines. the
pollen Of which must be carried to a
great height in the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Each Of Us Owes $lolS as Our
Average Share Of State Indebtedness

~ y these days when we have
comeefp use the word billion
as II it were 'handfur' and
l when legislators and taxpayers
IRE worrying about the huge foreign
debts, the size Of our own debts at
home are liable to be forgotten. The
TACT Is that the states Of the Union
alone have a total bonded indebted
ness OF over a billion dollars. This
does not include, OF course, the bond
ed Indebtedness Of cities and coun-
ties or temporary Indebtedness of the
states. The Bank OF America, New
York. has just completed national
survey of state debts and finds that
the forty-eight states have out
standing bonds to the total Of
$1.071, 5O6,9S1.2s.
Each one Of US, therefore, through
our state governments, owes on an
average Of $10.18. Just what these
figures mean is indicated by the
fact that the total OF state debts is
very nearly the same as the debt of
the Federal government before the
war. In 1913 the public debt Of the
United States government amount
ed to $1,02S.564,OOO or about $1,000
per capita. Now, of course. it is
many times higher-about So, 800,
10000, or about $226 per capita.
How rapid this growth of state
Indebtedness has been in recent
years is indicated by the fact that
nearly a half Of the outstanding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Community Tree
To GLADDEN. Hearts
Of Many Children

The hearts of the little children of
Watervillc will be gladdened this
year by q community Christmas tree
which has been erected in Caston-
quay square and decorated with
colorcd lights in readiness for the
exercises which will be held on Sat
urday evening next at o'clock.
The tree is beautiful one. tall
and graceful and we'll supplied will.
branches through which the brilliant
lights CLEAN making a charming
picture amid the snowy surround
ings. Various agencies have contri-
buted to make the tree q success and
good weather is hoped for on Satur-
day evening for the program. The
tree was furnished and set in place
by the city under the direction OF
Mayor Tebbetts, it is being beauti-
fully decorated with colored lights
by the Central Maine Power Com
pany, the service being gratis. Men
worked in the cold yesterday wiring
for the lights which will be turned
on tonight. But this is not all, the
Rotary club, ever mindful of the
happiness Of the children of the city.
has donated a barrel of candy kisses
which will be made up into half
pound packages and distributed TO
the children who are fortunate
enough to be present at the eXcr-
cisos.
The program will last only about
Is minutes and will no doubt be at
tended by a large number of people
who will be on the street for their
holiday shopping and of course the
children will be on hand.
Mayor Leon o. Tebbetts will call
the gathering to order at o'clock
sharp. After his Introductory re-
marks Christmas carols will be sung
under the direction of Miss Doris
Harlow. superintendent of music in
the public schools. Then from some
mysterious quarter Santa Claus will
appear 70 the delight of the kiddics
and will distribute the sweets as a
grand finale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

The firm of Simpson-LaChance is
no more. Auctioneer Kyle of Port
land, arrived in town yesterday and
sold at public auction the fixtures
that were left in the store formerly
occupied by the above firm. Edward
Giguere purchased Il part of the fix
tures and the rest were bought by
local firms and individuals The
store which is on the corner of Tenn
ple and Maine streets. is to be thor
oughly remodeled. It will have a
new front with plate glass shop win
dows facing both streets and Will be
made into two separate stores inc
one on Main street will be occupied
bv Samuel Freeman and is to be a
iewelry store. Norris Rosen' VINO
WAS appointed by the referee IN
bankruptcy as trustee. was IN town
looking after the auction. Mr.. 40
sens home is in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Somewhat of novelty in the way
OF Christmas presents was noticed
yesterday when lady entered one
of the local theatres and purchased
a long string of theatre tickets. say
ing that she was going to distribute
them among some Of the people who
did not feel that they could afford
the recreation and pleasure of the
movies. The above idea is one that
will meet with wide approval and
the lady should be highly commend
ed for her thoughtfulness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Why the States Que Ouer Billion
The Bank Of Americas Nationwide Survey /,
Shows More Than a Third Spent onfiighways

Wars as we'll as the. cost of armory
buildings for state militia use.
The farmers and their states
have Of recent years been increas-
ingly in the news until the popular
impression in the non-agricultural
states is that vast and costly ex-
periments in state paternalism have
been undertaken. And vet it is
found that, with the most liberal
classification, only ~ per cent of
the total debt can be counted as
agricultural aid" Most of this
$45, 1856, 1880 is South Dakota's
S37, $4,000 bonds issued to provide
funds for its rural credit system.
This total also includes the capital
stock Of the Bank of North Dakota,
100000, which is. Of course, real
ly for agricultural purposes. and
the expenditures for agricultural
experiment stations and forest pre-
serves.
Education has received the low
est proportion of funds provided for
by long-term bond issues. There
are outstanding for all the states a
total Of $16,9O4, oS2.44, or 1.6 per
cent of the aggregate. This includes
the provision made for universities
and public school systems, includ-
ing the cost Of buildings and ex-
penditures for maintenance. Wei
fare institutions. including special
and general hospitals, insane asy-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

lums, penal institutions and reform
atory schools, have received from
long-term securities altogether $780,
71o,25o, q 10 per cent of the total
The Largest State Debts I
New York States population,
prosperity and great permanent I'M
provements are reflected in its
bonded debt, which aggregates
$685., 784 900. The cost of its canals,
highway systems and state parks
gives it the largest total debt Of any
state, although its per capita debt
is comparatively low. Massachut
sets is second with $13S,049, 134.53.
Of which a large proportion repre-
sents the value Of Its metropolitan
district Improvements and high.
ways. Following these are Cali.
fornia with debt of $73,6S3, 900.
Pennsylvania with S50,65S, $40. %,
South Dakota with $47.7OO,0OO and
Michigan with $45.550,OOO. Kansas,
Kentucky, Nebraska and Wisconsin
have no bonded Indebtedness, Ken
lucky owing $5,3l2, 43S.77 on out
standing warrants and Wisconsin
being indebted only to its trust
funds to the extent of S2.275, 901.77.
The highest per capita debt OF
any state in the Union is shat Of
South Dakota, the share of each in
habitant being $75.O2, seven and a
half times the average for the nation.
Oregon is second with $3.50 per
capita. Massachusetts third with
S35. S3, New York fourth with $751; 20.
| Louisiana fifth with $23.67 and
Utah sixth with a per capita debt
of $2o3333.
State Business Methods Improvinal
| Time was when the soundness OF
the methods of state finance were
continually questioned by indignant
voters, reformers, economists and
bankers. There were tendencies to
consider the long-term bond issue
as sure solution to all fiscal prob
lens. When old bonds became due,
they We're refunded into new securi.
ties to be repaid by generations
which, had no idea for what the
money had been used. Current ex-
penses and even annual deficits
were converted into bonds.
But there is no doubt that these
financial habits of state govern
ments are passing, points out The
Bank of America. Only a small pro-,
t portion of the total debt-11 per
cent-can be classified as funding
operations" and this figure would
indicate the decrease in the prac-
tice of refunding or the continue
lion Of debt after maturity. The
term of securities is determined
largely by the life Of the i'm.
provement which they finance.
Serial issues are growing in use.
While the, debts are growing rap
idly, this survey by The Bank Of
America is reassuring that they are
being incurred and administered
more conservatively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

debt has been incurred since this
country entered the war and more
than third since the beginning of
1920. This does not. Of course,
mean that state Indebtedness has
doubled since 1917-only that half
the bonds outstanding now were is
sued since 1917. Altogether since
April 6, 1917, there has been issued
a total of $51S, 1897 ,41420 Of the Sc
curities now outstanding and, since
January /. 1920, a total of 1884, $685.
997.53. A.
Where the Money Has Gone
For what purposes has this bill
lion dollars been spent-what have
the taxpayers received for this
money?
More than a third of this billion
Of the total state debt--$367, 6S7 100
to be exact-has been used for the
construction of highways and
bridges. The Bank of America stat
isticians have found. The figures
are certainly significant when it is
remembered that highway develop
ment on a substantial scale is Of
recent beginnings.
Among the noteworthy highway
systems financed by large bond
issues now outstanding are those of
California ($55,OOO,OOO), New Yorl:
($100,0O0,0OO), Oregon 1881, 700,0OO)
and Pennsylvania (S50,0OO. 000)
Five other states, Illinois, Mary
land, Massachusetts,, Michigan and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

100000 children IN the A. r.. A.
kitchens the Joint Distribution
Committee is supplying food to
practically all the children's homes
and q great number Of hospitais
in the Ukraine and White Russia.
The feeding work is carried on
along purely non-sectarian lines.
The Committee has fed about
100000 persons daily.
Even casual observers In South
Russia notice the effect and the
Russians say that II It was not for,
the work of the Committee thous-.
ands would have died Of starva7
ton. When one of its represents
tiyes enters a town. the children.
of all ages and races flock around
him and cry 'Uncle Ara! Uncle
Ara!" for his presence. generally
means food. And that Is the one
thing that millions of the Russian
people need more than anything
else this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Boy Chums Freeze
To Death in Flight
From Orphanage

Montreal, Dec. 20-It was getting
near Christmas for one thing; and
the two chums, Roland Herbert and
Gerard Gather. were tired of living
in an orphanage and Montreal was
big and full of fun and only SO miles
away. Both took leave of the Mont
ford Home last Friday, not afraid of
the cold or the so miles.
When they were found. by search
ng parties hurriedly formed, one OF
the 12-year-old boys lay in the snow
in the foothills of the Laurentian
Mountains. His chum, not far away,
was nearer the railroad tracl.s-that
led to Montreal. Both had been
frozen to death. The news reached
their fathers today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

and later worked for the Waterville
Morning Sentinel, and While serving
in these two capacities made many
friends who will besaddened to learn
of his death. He is survived by five
sisters, Mrs Thomas Munby, of Hyde
Park, Mrs. Amelia Babb of West
Washington, Mrs. Carrie Perry of
Millinockett. Mrs. Susan Weymouth
Of Waterville. Mrs. d. II. Thing Of
Ninslow, and ono brother, Mr.. John
Smith of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
President Wires
Santa Claus Assn.

New York, Dec. 90 President
Harding today sent Christmas greet
ngs to the children of the United
States in the form of a telegram to
the Santa Claus Association, ma
tonal organization which receives let
ters written by children to Santa
Claus and sees that they are suit
ably replied to.
Merry Christmas to the children
of the United States the Presidents
message read.
The words were sent by radio to-
night to each of the As branches of
the Santa Claus Association in the
country. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Woman Dies At 1853 Years

Endeavors are being made to find
out who holds the record of longevity
for the present century in France. In
this connection writer in LA
Chronique Medicale' says that the
longest recorded life Of French sub
ject was that of Marie Prioux. born
in 1850, who died at the age of 15S at
Saint Colombo, in Haute Garonne.
When she was siXty-six she sold
her property for an annuity Of e92,
which the buyers and their heirs had
to pay under sale contract for ninety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

casionally it does fulfill it's purpose.
Recently. the minister preached, by
request, "a sermon on Recognition OF
Friends in Heaven" and during the
week the following note was
found in the box: Dear Sir: Il
should be much obliged if YOU
could make it convenient to preach to
your congregation on The Recog-
milton of Friends on Earth as l have
been coming to your church for near
~ six months and nobody has taken
any notice of me yet.
Register. =.
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two years. The next longest life was
that of French surgeon, DIR. Polti-
man, who died at 140 at Vaudemont,
in Lorraine, in 1925. 1t is not be-
lieved that any cases of longevity re-
corded during the present century in
France have come anywhere near
either of these two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Mystery in Troop I
Movements in La. !

Montreal, La. Dec. 20-The pur-
pose Of the movement Of a company
of Louisiana National Guard into
Morehouse Parish by Governor John
NJ. Parker yesterday. continued to
remain mystery tonight to all ex-
cept q handful Of officials, who re-
fused to speak.
Late today, a detachment Of %
men under the command Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Two Chimney Fires

The fire department was called out
twice yesterday. The first call was
sounded at $50 and was a chimney
fire at 115 College avenue. The house
being occupied by a family named
Vigue, the fire had practically spent
itself on arrival and no chemicals
were used. The second was a silent
alarm which came in at about 11.30
a. m. fro mthe shoe shop of Eddy
Clair on Temple street. This wars also
chimney fire which was quickly
put out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

West Virginia, have bonds for more
than ten million dollars issued for
purposes.
Waterways and harbor improve
ments-the development of port and
canal facilities-cOme second in the
list Of purposes of state indebted
ness with a total of S213,S91, 400.
This, includes the $154,S0O, O0O-the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Fort Halifax Lodge. Odd Ladies', will
'o'd its regular meeting Friday eve
h'ns at $50 at Woodman hall. There
VIII be Christmas tree for some
Needy children in the city. Following
'1e meeting of the lodge there will be
Tree FOR the members. Each one to
or'hg present not exceeding o5 cents
VI value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

company officer, hastily departed
from the camp, established in the
heart of the little town of Mer
Rouge. The men said they did not
know where' they We're going. The
officer would not speak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
William Henry Smith

After a long sickness covering
period of five years Williams Henry
Smith passed away last evening about
6 o'clock at the home of his mother,
Mrs. John Smith, 10 Prospect st. at
the age of "a years. Begore his sick
ness Mr.. Smith was employed for a
time in the Grand Union Tea store