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The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Wallace Urges Aid to Farmers.

Washington. American farmers, comprising about one-third of the country's population, find themselves, notwithstanding their hard work and large production this year, still labor ing under a serious disadvantage as compared with other groups of work CTS because of the distortionate rela- tionship of prices, Secretary Wallace of the Department of Agriculture told President Harding and Congress in his annual report.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Bills Provide Farm Loans.

Washington.-Rural credits legisla- tion prcSosing to create farm cred it's department as a part of the pres ent farm loan system, was introduced simultaneously in the Senate and House by Senator LenroOt, Republic an, Wisconsin. and Representative An derson. Republican, Minnesota. The two bills. similar in most particulars, would make available for farm loans a total of S6O,OO0OO0, distributed equally among the twelve farm loan banks.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Amounted to Same Thinq.

Two children were playing in gar den, and had just started new game
 q know a fine game" said Harold, suddenly. Let's be admirals and com mand all the ships in the navy"
 His playmate, little girl, at once began imposing conditions.
 "All right" she said. "Only must be the highest admiral and give com mands to you"
 Harold didn't like the idea, and said so. The little girl thought for mo- ment.
 Then" sEe said, '1et's play that I'm the admiral's wife. That will do just as we'll"
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
The Tonic

Mrs. Smith (thoughtfully) Pm, afraid I shall have to stop giving Tom my that tonic the doctor left for him.
 MT. Smith (anxiously)-Why, isn't he any better?
 Mrs. Smith-Oh, yes. But he has slid down the banisters six times this morning, broken the hall lamp, two vases, a pitcher and a looking glass, and I don't feel as if I could stand much more.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Approve Design of Naval Aircraft.

ashington.-Approval of all ele- ments of design and construction of the airship ZR-1 being assembled at Lakehurst, N J., for use of the navy has been given by a group of engi- neers and experts appointed by the na- tional advisory committee for aero nautics. Tests were made at the re- quest of the Navy Department which expects the work of assembly to be completed in about seven months.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Presumptuous.

Mrs. Goodbody always spoke to poor men in the streets and did her best to- help them.
 And how long," she said to one of them, "were you a prisoner"
 Seven years, ma'am,' he answered.
 "But the war didn't last seven years" said the old lady in astonish- ment
 "Ah!'' said the tramp. "But who, was talking about the war;"
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Two Americans Slain in Mexico.

Mexico City. Two unidentified Americans were killed from ambush by bandits who attacked a party of em- ployes of the Aguila Oil Company on the road between Izchatlan and Puer- to Mexico, Vera Cruz, according to re- ports In the fighting that followed the ambush, another American is said to have been wounded but made his escape. One Mexican was killed. H. K. Wereker, superintendent of the Aguila camp at Tlacolula, Vera Cruz, was Kidnapped
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
After Fashionable RootIeaaers.

Detroit.-A request that twenty ad- ditional federal prohibition agents be sent to Detroit to curb the operations of fashionable bootleggers," catering to the Christmas trade, was forwarded to Washington by James R. Davis, fed eral prohibition director for Michigan. Information has reached his depart ment, Mir. Davis said, indicating boot leggers were planning to dispose of a large stock of liquor here during the holiday season.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Aqed Woman Convicted of swindles.

Pomeroy, Ohio.-Mrs. Susan kraus, 63 years old, who is alleged to have obtained more than S300,00O from friends and neighbors on get-rich- quick schemes, was found guilty by a jury of uttering and publishing d forged document Mrs. Kraus still faces five indictments charging for gerry and one embezzlement, and her husband and two sons, also are under indictment in connection with the al- legged accepting of thousands of dollars on unsecured notes.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Turkey HurIs Threat.

Lausanne.-In general the Turks do not consider the situation at the con- ference hopeless and believe that fur ther negotiations are possible, but some of them went so far as to say that if a break came, Turkey was ready to continue the war, suggesting that she could make the straits un- comfortable for the allies, seize the Mosul oil fields, retake Mesopotamia and perhaps get some effective help from the Moslems in India and Egypt through a general Islam uprising.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Mine Strike Not Called.

Edmonton, Alberta.-The strike of United Mine Workers of America, Dis trict No. IS, called by President w. A. Sherman in an effort to gain recOgni ton of the union in the Edmonton coal fields, has failed to materialize.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Eiqht Hurt in Train Wreck.

Spencer, w. Va.-The Rev. D. L. Blakemore of Washington, D. C., and seven other passengers were injured, some seriously, when Baltimore X Ohio train No. 65, from Ravenswood to Spencer, was wrecked one mile east of Ready, near here.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Introduces Dry Modification Measure.

Washington. Another prohibition modification m assure was introduced by Representative O'Brien, New Jer- sey, who proposed to legalize the sale of beer of less than ' per cent alcohol by volume and other beverages of less than 15 per cent. Saloons would be barred under the bill.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Law to Protect President.

Washington. - A Department of Justice bill prohibiting mailing of threatening letters to the President or members of his family with fines and penitentiary terms as penalties. was passed by the Senate and transmitted to the House.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
To Rrecruit 5000 Steel Men.

Youngstown, Ohio.-The soviet gov ernment of Russia expects to recruit 5000 steel workers from the Youngs- town district this month. according to P. S. Calvert. president of the Kuzbas industrial colony, who began a search for puddlers, machinists. rollers and mill hands,
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
co-operatistas Win Offices in Mexico

Mexico City.-The most tranquil city election in many years was held in the capital and its suburbs recently. With an extremely light vote cast the Co., operatistas apparently won all the of fees, thus continuing in power
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15

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The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
chaIIenqes Governor to Debate.

Kansas City.-Dr. John Freeman Craig of Atlanta, Ga, who says he is an accredited lecturer for the Ku KluX Kan, challenged Gov. Henry J. Allen of Kansas to meet him in joint debate on the klan.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Veterans May Get $50 Month.

Washington.-Armless, legless or blind veterans of the world war would receive $50 per month to hire attend ants, instead of $20 as heretofore un- der a Senate bill passed by the House and sent to the President.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Greeks Deny Revolt Reports

Athens.-A semi-official denial of re- porst of a counter-revolutionar out break in Patras and Missolonghi, in western Greece, and on the island of Corfu has been issued. It is declared that public order Is nowhere disturbed.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Five Killed in Mexican Riots.

Mexico City.-SiX persons were killed and many injured at Comitan, state of Chiapas, during the city cleo tions, according to delayed advices re- ceived by the secretary of the interior.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Wins Damaqes for Poor Service.

Minneapolis.-A District Court jury awarded George S. Grimes, local at torney, damages of $1,000 in his suit for S3000 against the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company for al legged poor service during two years.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
Geneva Protocols Ratified.

Vienna.-The national counsel has definitely ratified the Geneva proto- co.'s. These relate to foreign aid for the rehabilitation of Austria.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
'Simpossible.

How, writes perplexed young col lege man, can I have faith in a die tionary that lists saxophone as a, musical instrument?
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15

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The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15

If a man is ignorant he may learn, but if he knows too much there is no. hope for him.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-15
DOCTOR ORDERED
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Took Lydia E.P Pinkham's Veg etable Compound and
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
Grange Rally at Wilton

In a shady grove on an S00-acrc
farm in Wilton, Thursday, were gath
cred about 700 people representing
the Farm Bureau and the Pomona
| Grange Of Franklin county. There
were various sports in the forenoon
! including Il baseball game in the ear
| ly forenoon, then Ray Davis's or
chcstra from Pennington gave a con-
cert in the grove which was followed
by two addresses.
The first speaker, Arthur L. Deer
ing. from the college of agriculture,
state leader of the county agents in
Maine. spoke briefly. outlining the
objects of the series of field meetings
and emphasizing the importance of
bringing together the members of
these two great agricultural organ
izations in social relationship.
lie was followed by William NJ.
Thompson. master of the Maine State
Grange. who for half an hour inter-
cstingly discussed on topics Of gen.
cral interest to the audience. He
spoke of some Of the big problems
that are confronting the country, of
the soldiers bonus bill, the St. Law
renee canal project and of Henry
Ford's proposition for spending a big
lot of government money. He re-
forred to the early forms Of commun-
ity self government, and to the old
district school system. and said that
while he did not advocate a return
to them. rs such a move would be
impossible. he did believe that VIC
should get back nearer to the prin
ciplcs which undcrly them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
COL. COLE. OHIO,
Chief SPEAKER
FOR REP. meet

Announcement by the Washington
Speakers Bureau Of the selection of
Colonel Ralph D. Cole Of Ohio s the
Bureaus contribution to the success
of the big Republican gathering at
Island Park, August 16, was received
Friday by the sponsors Of the meet
ing with the greatest Of pleasure and
anticipation. A more welcome head
liner could scarcely have been found
in the country. Those who have
Heard Colonel Cole and who know
anything Of his record, are delighted
with the choice made by the Speak
ers' Bureau.
Colonel Cole has achieved notable
success in two important branches of
the country's service, first as Con-
gresham from Ohio, and, later, as a
troop commander in active military
service in France. He was director
Of the National Republican Speakers
Bureau in 1916.
He is a popular favorite wherever
he has spoken and is we'll known to
many Maine men and women who will
remember his first Maine visit at
Island Park six years ago and his
it has been possible to secure him
during recent years.
Governor Percival P. Baxter, Con-
gresham John f. Nelson and Mrs
Mary Hight Of Chicago, who is noted
throughout the west for her organiz-
ing and speaking talents, will be
heard with Colonel Cole Immediately
after dinner, which will be served at
noon. standard time
Preparations for the Island Park
event are going forward rapidly. Ar
rangements have been made for one
| Of Bert Stuart's wonderful dinners of
heans baked in the ground. Parking
space has been reserved for hun
dreds Of automobiles and special
cars will be ready for all visitors who
| come to Augusta by train.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
Beekeepers' Meeting
at Gardiner. Monday

Monday evening at $50 standard
time the bcekceporS' of Gardiner and
surrounding towns Will gather at 259
Brunswick avenue, at the home of
Edwin Lucas one of GARDENERS en-
thusiastic beckeepcrs. Tho officers
Of the state Beckccpcrs' Assn. have
arranged i program of much interest
to both amateur and professional bee
Keepers
Among tho speakers will be II. H.
Root of Medina, Ohio. Mr.. Root is
known nationwide as an authority on
bees. He is a member Of the firm of
y. l. Root 60. bottlers Of the famous
Airline brand of honey and manufac-
turcrs Of beekeepcrs' supplied also
conducting an extensive bee and
queen business. Bcekeepers' failing to
hear Mr.. Root will miss a rare op-
rOrtunity.
L. w. Atkins of Watertown, will
also be present and will take as his
subject, Fall Management Of Bees"
The let alone methods of beekeeping
that many beekeepers' of Maine have
practiccd in the past with disastrous
results are thing of the past and
Mr.. Atkins will deal with only the
most modern methods.
Swarm Control will be the sub
jcct taken up by Fred f. Davis Of
Madison and will give the methods
which he uses very successfully in
his several apiaries. Mr.. Davis is
one Of Names large beekeepers'.
\ disease of the honey bee which
has been quite prevalent in some sec
tions of the State and known as
American Foul Brood Nill be taken
UP by II. w. Matthews of Bangor
who has had quite extensive ex-
perience with treating this disease.
This is a subject Of much import
ancc, the State Legislature having
passed a law at its last session which
is intended to help the beekeepers' of
the State TO eradicate this disease.
The secretary of the Beekeepers'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
Sale Now on

study periods and practice classes
should have recognized place in the
curriculum of schools, and students
who qualify should ne accorded ade-
quatc credits, it is held.
In the proposed course Of II topics
are included: The structure Of the
eye and its methods of functiOning; +;
common diseases Of the eyes of chill
dren and detection of obvious signs
Of communicable disea ses; cxamina :
tiOns by teachers to determine chill
drens visual acuity; teaching of the
necessity for refraction by compe-
tent eyesight specialists in cases Of
defective vision, and the necessity for
glasses that fit; cooperation of
teachers with school doctors and
nurses; adequate school room light
ing and seating arrangements and in
terror decorations TO obviate eye
hazards and strains, and considera-
tion Of type sizes and styles for text
books which are best adapted TO
youthful eyes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
WINSL0W

10 morning service will be held at
the Winslow Congregational church
during the month of August. Chris
tian Endeavor service at : o'clock,
topic, Pride and Humility" Jas.
4:6-10; leader, Mrs. Roland Hutch
irs.
Services at the East Winslow
Baptist church: At 2.3o, sermon by
Rev. Alexander Douglass Of China.
Mr. and Mrs. George Howe, Mrs.
Elizabeth Smith and Miss Mary
Turner, who have been visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Getch-
ell on Clinton avenue, left Friday for
their home in Providence, r. l., going
by auto along the coast.
Miss Alice Wilson of Melrose High
lands, Mass. is passing the month Of
August with her mother, Mrs. Lucy
Wilson on Taylor avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ward Of
Clinton avenue aand A. Avery Of
Boston, Mass, We're recent visitors
at Ninal Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
NoRTHP0RT
Mrs. Charles H. Glaster Enter
tains-Annual Cabaret Aug.

One of the largest and most de-
lightful social functions of the sea-
son took place at the Country Club
on Thursday afternoon when Mrs
Charles IL. Glaster of Bangor gave
Il luncheon of 40 covers in honor Of
her house guests, Mrs. Riordon ard
daughter, Miss Marian Of Seaeato.
n. y. Luncheon was served in the
main dining room at l o'clock, two
long tables and four round ones,
seating the guests. Following lunch
con tables for auction were arrang-
ed on the porches, seven being in
play and the following prizes award
ed at the close, one for each table
at which the guests pivoted: Mrs.
Worth, New York, pottery flower
bowl; Mrs. Ralph A. Peavey, -ewton
Center, pottery flower basket; Mrs.
A. d. Mowry, Belfast. japanese in
sense lamp pull; Mrs. Richard +.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
Belfast
First Gun of Waldo County
Republican Campaign to be
Fired Next Thursday -
Governor Here

The opening of the Republican cam
paign in Waldo county will take place
August II, when a big rally Will be
held in tho Armory at 7.30 +. NJ. TINS
is the second Cay of the annual Bel
fast Fair, when it is expected that
every town in the county will be we'll
represented. Governor T. c. Baxter
the Republican candidate; Hon. John
L. Nelson, nominee for Congress from
the Third District, Of which Waldo
county is a part; and Miss Betty Ed
wards of Indiana, will be the prin-
cipal speakers. The Belfast Band will
furnish music. This will be the first
gun of the campaign and its report
will be heard in every remote village.
Thursday will be Governors Day at
the new Belfast Fair and Gov. BaN-
ter and members Of his staff will be
present at the races.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
KENTS hill
Epworth League Institute
In Session at kent'S Hill

The Wrk and play Of the EpWorth
League Institute are of increasing in
tcrest to all in attendance. Since
the rains Of Monday and Tuesday
morning the weather has been per
feet. The out-Of-d0Or sports and
stunts could not have a better set
ting than the beautiful campus with
it's fine shade, and the sunny spots
when q little warmth is needed. The
arc pideal for the purpose Of the
League classes Of instruction.
Thursday evening DCoring Chapel
WAS Wcll filled and song service
was first enjoyed. Bishop J. w.
Hamilton, Ii. d., gave a splendid
lecture on "Our National and Inter
national Problems as seen from
Washington" The speaker has cross
cd the ocean twelve times. was pres
cnt at the peace conference and
knows the situation in our country
as few others 40.
DR., \. c. Goddard Of Chestnut
Street church, Portland, was intro
duccd.
The motion pictures had their place
at the close of the lecture, after
which the camp fire service was
greatly enjoyed. \ hymn was sung
and Mr. John NJ. Astcrs gave a short
address. BenCdiction was pronounc
ca by tho Rcv. 7. c. Chapman.
Bishop Hamilton enjoyed few
hours of fishing Thursday on Echo
Lake With DR. Haskell of kcnt's Hill
ana Rev. a. |. Oliver of Guilford.
Who IS passing his vacation al q
camp on the shore of the lake.
Mrs. J. Q. Newton gave an in
formal reception Thursday afternoon
on the spacious lawn in front of
Blethen Hall, inviting the neigh
bOrs to meet Rev. and Mrs. 7. c.
Chapman of Norway. Mr.. Chapman
was formerly a much loved pastor If
the Methodist Episcopal church here.
Lemonade and fancy cakes were
served.
Services for Sunday VIII lie ser
mon in Dccring Chapel by Rev. ]. NJ.
Artors At 1920 A. NJ. Service at the
church ut $50 z. M with sermon by
Rev. w. Leslie. Again a service in
Dccring Chapel in the evening, SER
mon by DIR. Dunn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12

Assn, f. l.. Mason Of Mechanic rams
viii give a brief talk on the Work Oh
the association past, present and fu-
ture.
state Horticulturist Geo. a. Yeaton
viii call attention to the value OF
the honey bee in the orchard. ne
honey bee being almost indlspcnsaoIe
to the orchardist.
Every one interested in better bee
keeping in Maine are welcome to at
tend this meeting. Other meetings
will be held at South Portland at 164
COTTAGE avenue at the apiary Of {. r.
Wright at 1.3O L. NJ, August IA. Also
at Madison on Aug. - at 10 \.
NJ. with Fred n. Davis where the
hcekcepers will enjoy picnic dinner
at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
Composer GiIberte I'll

IIallctt Glib, rte, the composer. who
is passing the season at his place at
Lincolnville Bcach. is confined to his
room with intlammatory rheumatism,
the result of severe cold. With Mrs.
Gilhorte he plans to go to the Pacific
coast in October and will pass the WIN
ter in Pasadena, where they were last
winter. Eventually they will locate
there permanently as both are very
fond of California. Mr.. Gilberte has
been taking year of complete rest
and has neither done any concert work
nor composing for the past year, hav-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
Annual Pomona

Tho annual tield meeting OF tho
Waldo County Pomona Will be held at
the race track of st. Georges Agricul-
tural Society. Montville, August 90.
The speakers will be Lyman II. Nelson
of the Maine Highway Commission,
and w. j. Thompson. master of the
state Grange. Lottic f. York will give
a group of readings and there will be
vocal and instrumental solos and COM
munity singing. Athletic sports un-
der the direction of County Agent Nor
man s. Donahuc Will be feature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
Resiqns Passionate

Rcv. Harry II. Upton. who with
Mrs. Upton ana little daughter Shclia
are guests Of Mrs. Upton's mother.
Mrs. j. O. Hayes. on Union street. has
recently resigned as pastor of the
Baptist church in Springvale and in
the fall will enter the Newton Theolog-
ical school for special course. Rev.
Mr.. Upton was pastor of the church
at Southwest Harbor before going to
Springvale and during his college
course preached at Islesboro. He
married Miss Mary Hayes Z. II. \.
Is. of Belfast. At present Mr. Upton
is on trip to st. John, y. y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
VASSALBORO

NORTII-Mrs. Julia Florence, DR..
and Mrs. William Florence and Will
liam Jr.. of Cleveland, Ohio, were re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kennedy. making the trip by auto via
! Montreal.
Mrs. Frank Eastman Of East Or
rington, visited her brother and fam
| lily, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kennedy re-
Gently.
John Kennedy loft Friday morn
Ing for an extended visit with rela-
tivcs in Gloucester, Mass, and other
places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Brown and
daughter, Virginia OF Fairfield also
Mrs. Harry Patterson and children of
Winslow were guests Thursday of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kennedy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12
w. n. Ferry Found Dead

William II. Perry, a veteran Of the
Spanish American war and well
known laborer. was found dead
Thursday afternoon about 2.35 at the
foot OF the stairway at Summer
street extension, Bath. A broom be-
side his PROSTATE body indicated that
he might have been sweeping down
the stairs when afflicted with a sud-
den heart attack. OF late years his
health was not good and he had
passed much time at the National
Soldiers home in Togus. He re-
turned to Bath about ten days ago
and had been living with John Diff
fin a. 5 Summer street extension.
He had been complaining the past
few days of weak heart. He was
about 20 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-12

In the Portland municipal court
Wednesday n further continuance OF
tho case of o. II. Lane, an attorney
Of Bath, charged with reckless driv-
ing. A statement from a Bath physl-
clan received by County Attorney
G. r. Robinson set out that Mr.. Lane
was sick and unable TO appear in
court. When brought into court. July
2l. Lane gave personal surcties for
$500 on a continuance allowed at that
time. The case has since been con-
tinucd three times.