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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
kINGFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Perry and
daughter of Newport are visiting Mr..
Perrys mother Mrs. irene Perry
and sister, Mrs. I l.. Eldridge. They
have bought a farm in Wells Beach
and expect to MOVE there soon.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Hutchins mo-
tored to Fayetto last week where they
are visiting relatives for few days
Mrs. II. r. Mckinney goes TO
HarpsWell next week to remain for
the rest of the month with her hus-
band and son at the Boys Camp.
OBITUARY
Llewellyn / Plaisted of Jay died in
Kingfield at the home of his brother
Daniel Plaisted Monday afternoon.
.Iulv 31st at the age of rs years and
II months. He was seriously i'll
for three weeks with Nyocardtis dur
ing which time he was tenderly cared
for by his brother and wife and sis
fer Mrs. Lydia Cook. Mr.. Plaisted
in company with his sister, Mrs.
Cook came To Kingield three weeks
ago where he was taken critically ill
almost Immediately upon his arrival
He was born in philips the son of
Ivory and Mary Ann Carlton Plaisted
and is survived by three brothers, An
drew j. Plasted of Jay, Chas. II.
Plaisted OF Weld and Daniel L. Plais-
ted of X sgf aid and two sisters, Mrs.
lydia Coel. - ~ and Mrs. Jennie
NJ Grover of Avon. About 80 years
ago he was married to Frances Fish
Of Lawrence, Mass, who died three
wears ago. Mr.. Plaisted was a
farmer and the last 25 or more years
of his life has been passed in Jay
The funeral services were held at
Jav Wednesday afternoon, August 2,
at one o'clock from the Baptist
church, the pastor, Rev. A. F. Jen-
ner officiating. Interment was in
the family lot at the Jay Bridge Ce-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
SOTTII CANAAN

Emily Thurston of Portland,
eh passing a few days with her
Mrs. Martha Smith and Mrs.
MS Gerald. Mrs. Thurston is
1arkably smart woman for her
E being So years old. and made
up from Portland by auto. 1t
oil interest To know that dur
ne war Mrs. Thurston knit PIT
1 Of socks for our sailors and
fss.
and Mrs. Earl Corson of Port
nave returned home after pas
few days with Mrs. Corson's
FlS Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson,
|ap vas made by auto.
FMOnd MORRISON of Stockton
ngs has returned home after
ttalhg several weeks with his
Ecparents in this part of the town.
E Charles Green and Mrs. John
20 We're in Clinton Wednesday
sues oil Mrs. VIM. LAWYER. Mrs.
EM lived here until recently.
4 and Mrs. Andrews and four
,en OF Connecticut are passing a
'ays with Mrs. Andrews parents,
anu Mrs. Joseph Morrison, the
vas made in their Hudson car.
esaas IN this part of the town
.Sret to learn of the death of
~ nhltten in Fellows, Cal. He
wen in falling health for some
mrs ", Sunday at the home of Lou
.atten We're Mr.. and Mrs.
0urns and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Of Clinton.
v Gowen of somerville, Mass.
recent caller at the home of
Gerald.
~. ana Mrs. Alton Gerald, Mr..
% s,,, Harold Gerald were bust
s sanefs Saturday evening in
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

Arrived here Friday with Mr. and Mrs
+. X. Holden. Miss Holden and Mrs
RaiEeY are sisters.
AIRS Melvin Hodgdon and 1augh
ter, OF Lisbon Fals4 have been in
town visiting at the homes oi her
brothers, James and Henry Hall.
Arthur Hall is working at Attean
Camps for Rnel Holden.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holden art
visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Hold
ell,
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family N Bath. the past week, the
trip being made by auto.
Mrs. Frank Wheeler and little son.
Frank, with Miss Lou Darmen Of La
rome spent the week end with their
sister, Mrs. Roy Warren.
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metery beside his wife and daughter
A son. Edward Leonard, was bori
Friday. July 18th to Mr.. and Mrs
Keith Dexter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
MERCER

Edwin Pelley and crew from Rome
are hayng at Frank Kelleys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Bradley of Au-
burn accompanied by her brother,
Raymond and her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. e c. Chamberlain of Canton,
visited at Paul Chamberlain Satur-
day and Sunday.
Charles Moore who has been in Will
ton for some time was at home Sun
day.
Ed Clough was at home from the
Lakes over the week end.
Ivory Tracy of Gardiner has been
at the home of his brother David
several days recently.
Clyde Rogers and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bacon, Jr., of Norridgewock
called on friends in town Friday.
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RIVER ROAD

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Stanley and Ma
than Boyle are In Wateryille work
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Jordan are
at the home of her father, Robert
Davis.
Mrs. Bertha Britton has gone to
Boston on a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Lord and
Miss Rose Lord have been entertain
ing their brother and sister, with their
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
I F. TAYLOR held a meeting

J. F. Taylor held a meeting
Irtin Stream last Sunday.
snd Anderson has been passing
4 with his aunts at Lakewood
y with his aunts, Mrs. Pearle
4 Portland and Miss Abbie Gig
bed Sunday and Monday at the
n his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Anderson. Mrs. Anderson
hains very i'll.
" school was held last Sun
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w
scher and will also be held there
Sunday
and Mrs. Jim Gillin formerly
Is place were callers last Sun
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs
b. Anderson.
h Ovens and family with Ear
h and family of Mercer enjoyed
Srng at SmithfieId pond last Sat.
" and Sunday.
merry Soule and family and Mr..
Mrs. Thomas Cammack passed
Sunday at Smithleld pond.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22

by those who are called conservatives. The meet
ing is called for the purpose, it is announced, of
outlining a working agreement among those who
desire legislation of stability and progress for
the government.
Some have thought there would be a new party
develop in this country, born from the strife and
discomfort of the people, which has been so force
fully shown in the recent election. Senator Borah,
only a short time before the general election stat
ed his belief in a decided change in political align
ment in this country. He did not say a new
party would be brought into existence, but rather
expressed the view that the Republican party may
become the standard bearer of those who desire
a change for better party standards and advanced
ideals.
Many of those just elected to congress, both in
the house and senate, have defeated men who
have held office in congress for many years. A
large number of those defeated, both OF the
Democratic and Republican ticket were classified
as reactionaries, stand-patters, obstructionists,
and conservatives. They have been deprived of
their high office by the people because of the
desire to see better legislation enacted, less inter-
ference with business by congress, and more and
broader consideration of the welfare of the ma
ton as a whole.
The changes have mostly been made in the east
tern states, where men have been defeated who,
formerly, carried their districts by great ma,
~jorities. Men who have ruled the action of both
house and senate for many years, who have forced
their desires through against the wishes of those
who are classified as progressives, will be miss
ing from the roll call when congress meets in
regular session. Their places have been taken,
in most instances, by men who have made very
fine records for fidelity to public service.
No attempt will be made to form a new party
at the meeting called. That must come from the
people themselves, expressed by uncertain action.
1t will not be surprising to find, two years hence,
a progressive party, imbued with the desire to
foster and protect the welfare of the nation and
to give the nation a progressive administration by
which the United States will continue to be the
greatest republic ever formed in the world. Out
of a chaotic condition of unrest there will arise a
sober, stronger, better and more representative
government.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22
FARM BLOC PLANS
TO Fight SUBSIDY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18-A pro-
gram of Constructive legislation"
coupled with a declaration against the
administration ship subsidy bill was
announced today by Senator Capper,
Republican, Kansas, chairman of the
Senate farm bloc.
If the Republican party is to con-
tinue in power, said Senator Capper,
in commenting on the recent elections,
it must finish a constructive program
in Guiding the following acts:
"Put through the complete rural
credits program, to provide farmers
and stockmen with an adequate fin
ancial system.
at must reduce freight charges.
at must repeal section 15-A (giv-
ing the interstate commerce commits
sion control over state rates. and
other Objectionable provisions of the
Esch transportation act.
at must carry out the policy for
a better system of marketing.
at must put the development OF
the Muscle Shoals project in the hands
Of Henry Ford.
at must make undisturbed sur
pluses and stock divisions pay their
share toward the maintenance of gov
eminent.
cit must pass a constitutional
amendment prohibiting tax exempt
securities"
Other items on Senator Capper's
program we're passage of the truth
in fabrics" and Weight filled milk'i
bills, further reductions in govern
ment expenses and taxes and steps to
promote European recovery and re-
establishment of foreign markets.
Declaring that "stand pat leaders
of the old school" met with defeat
everywhere Gin the elections with the
people voting Enthusiastically fol
progressives," Senator Capper SAID
regarding the administration shiE
subsidy measures:
81 don't thing we shall get any.
where in our effort to restore con.
fidence in government by piling more
than fifty million dollars a year OF
the public's back in the form of Z
ship subsidy, in addition to it's pres.
ent burden"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22
THE PARI-MUTUEL.

1t is gratifying to most people to learn that
the referendum measure permitting betting at
state and county fairs has been defeated. Even
though this form of betting has been held UP as
not of a vicious character, and the claim has
been made that the state fair could not continue
to function without this form of receiving financial
support, it would have been nothing short of a
tragedy had the measure passed.
Many have expressed the opinion that there
can be no evil influence result from the pari-mu-
tuel betting at the state fair. Why not say there
can be no evil results from a quiet game of poker
IN any place OF business. Past experience has
shown there is harm in gambling. No legalizing
legislation will take the evil out of anything,
much less gambling in any form. Betting on
horse races is gambling, whether it consists of
placing the bet with the old bookies, or under
the plan of the pari-mutuel.
Had the measure carried, no doubt many coun-
ties would have held agricultural fairs, that have
not done so for many years. The exhibit of farm
products would be a secondary consideration. The
races, the prizes for winners and the horsemen
would have been the main features of the fair.
So it is better not to attempt to cover up a race
meet with a pretense of a county fair. Legisla-
ton making betting on horse races legal, would
open the way to legalizing many other forms of
gambling, and there would be no basis for argu-
ment against doing so.
We all enjoy a real horse race, and like to back
our choice with a little money. However, the older
ones must give way in their desires, for the next
generations good. One thing is certain, if the
state fair can not function without the rake-oft
from pari-mutuels, it will be a disgrace to Mon
tana. The taxpayers will be willing to have al
:. approximation made for state fair nurAosoc ro+ho,
than to have their fair financed from gambling
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22

be $4,000, and the luxury tax $97, O88.
The collectors statement reads in
part:
"While the soda fountain, beverage
and ice cream tax, and sales and lux
ury taxes cancellation became effect
i've January 1 of this year, the in
come tax reduction became partially
reflective for the year 1921.
The income tax reduction is dis
tributed among 1880 taxpayers;
with incomes from $4,000 to $4,000.
The new exemption allowed heads of
families and their dependents is now
$500 and $500; which NEAR an in
creased exemption for a married cou-
pie with n dependent, of $7O0-or
a tax saving of $28. The remained of
the income tax reduction is divided
between the corporations and individ-
uals with incomes over $4,000, who
pay ~surtaxes.
"The survey further stresses the
fact that a further relief has been af-
forded the people by the decrease OF
taxation in the repeal of the trans
portation tax, which affects every
person who pays freight, travels
sends a package, or buys a Pullman
berth. This saving to Montana PEG.
pie is approximately $4,000, 900, but
paid by railroads at their main office
although the Montana district
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22

faces a tax reduction from all lines
of more than $1,000, 000, the total col
lectiOns for the coming fiscal year will
be increased over the total collections
for the past fiscal year, because of
the Improvement of business condi-
tons in the state. The increase of
the earnings of individuals and cor
porations materially increases the
revenue to the government, and the
fiscal year reSurns received to date
indicate a marked increase of earn
ings for the year 1922"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22

Winter opened up in Bozeman rather earlier
than was desired. However, no one can say that
the Gallatin valley is not productive, and it is
these early winters, with abundance of snow that
provides the moisture needed to produce crops.
Even with the long winters, they are soon for
gotten when the summer warmth comes. The
Gallatin valley is the best place in Montana to
live.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22

County extension agents, in carry
ing the results Of research by the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture and the experiment stations
of the state agricultural colleges to
the farmer, visited 65O,00O farms in
1921 and held $4,000 community and
other meetings, with an attendance of
100000.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22
BIG DROP IN FEDERAL
INCOME FOR MONTANA

A big decrease this year in federal
revenues from all sources in Montana
will be shown, it is reported by c. A.
Rasmussen, collector of internal rev.
n III for the Montana district. The
decreases in the ice cream tax will
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22

Louisiana farmers received over
$4,000, according to reports to the
United States Department of Agri-
culture, through the cooperative sale
during the spring of 1922 of 10000
bushels of lespedeza seed which had
been grown and graded according to.
methods advised by extension work
ers.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-22
THE PROGRESSIVE.

Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin, Republican,
and Representative Huddlestone of Alabama,
Democrat, classified as progressives in congress,
have called a meeting of senators and represent
atives in congress who believe in the advancement
of affairs of the country along lines not approved
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12

Fletcher, has been appointed ambas-
sador to Belgium and with Mrs.
Fletcher will sail this month. They
have been very popular in Washington
where they were known even during
the democratic administration, as he
was then ambassador to Mexico and
passed most of the time here, as Mex
leo and these United States did not
agree greater part of the time. just
now he is in Florida with the presi-
dental party.
The Chinese minister and his wife
have inaugurated a series Of entertain
ments, luncheons and dinners for tho
next few weeks. Last week they gave
party for the Coolidges. They had
another tonight for the Chief Justice
and Mrs. William Howard Taft And
next week they have planned several
dinners; one in compliment to M. JUS
serand, the dean of the diplomatic
corps, and Nine. Jusserand.
The Jusserands also attended
very large and formal dinner party
Wednesday-Ash Wednesday, mind
you. But someone explained to mo
that they could do SO because Mrs.
Henderson is a vegetarian and served
only vegetables at all Of her dinners.
Disguised Like Meat
Though her vegetables are so dis
guised that they look and taste like
meats and-and well you would just
suppose you were attending an unusual
" delicious dinner if you didn't know
better.
A group of young diplomats, men OF
many faiths. gave dinner dance and
amateur theatrical performance last
Wednesday evening at the Montgomery
Country club, which was attended by
large share of Washington society
and small share of society from New
York. Philadelphia and Baltimore. That
party was postponed twice. once be-
cause of the blizzard and again because
of wickedness. But at last it came off
and was "howling'' success and was
preceded by number Of large dinner
parties, among those entertaining be-
ing Colonel and Mrs. William Eric
Fowler
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12

ing they were given dinner by Mrs.
Frederick Dent Grant and Wednesday
they were guests of honor at dinner
which Senator and Mrs. Frank B.
Kellogg gave. Thursday the Chinese
Minister and Nine. Sze were their
hosts at dinner. Friday Senator and
Mrs. Howard Sutherland entertained
them at dinner and today Representa-
tive and Mrs. Frederick G. Chicks
entertained for them. Wednesday Mrs.
Coolidge was guest Of honor at a
luncheon which Mrs. Victor Kaufman
gave. Rather busy week, should
But you see after all, Lent is only
observed by Catholics and Episcopal
ians, while most of the officials of this
administration are Baptists and those
who don't profess that faith are
Methodists and Presbyterians Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harding are Baptisrs,
/ know, and I think Calvin Coolidge
is too, though his family seem to be
Congregationalists. Mrs. Harding. how
ever, is keeping Lent so far as formal
entertainme 60 and / imagine it is
welcome because she needs a rest from
the strenuous social duties of her posi-
ton.
Strangers No Longer
This administration last week outer
ed it's second year. And every one is
for voting Mrs. Harding a decided sue
cess as chatelaine of the White House.
This time last year even We Washing
ton people scarcely kne wh.r; now we
all know her well and have become
decidedly attached to her. A year ago
this week the host of strangers who
moved bag and baggage into Wash
nj q p ar
were just getting settled or trying to
no longer. We all know the women of
the cabinet and we know heir fads
and foibles. They have all been, I
almost said wined-dined and luncheon
ed and tead and they all have been
ratronesses for dozens Of things.
And even that group, though only
year in our midst, has changed al
ready. There is new postmaster
general, DR.. Hubert Work. His wife
is already well known here and has her
niche in Washington seciety, for DIR.
Work was assistant postmaster general
and has only moved up zone notch" as
it were.
There will undoubtedly be much en-
tertaining shortly for the new post
master general and his wife and at the
next state reception at the White
House DR.. and Mrs. Work will watch
the festivities from the blue room
along with the other cabinet members
and few favored guests.
New Ones Coming Up
We will soon be greeting a new
assistant postmaster general, however,
/ suppose; also a new under secretary
of state, az the present one, Henry r.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12
Washington Society

her Bible talks Today there was the
Lest We Forget" bridge party.
Quite a contrast to all of these
Lenten occasions, was the dinner which
the Secretary of Commerce and Mrs.
Herbert Hoover gave Tuesday evening
for the chief executive and first lady,
one Of the series of official cabinet
dinners for President and Mrs. Hard
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover seldom en-
tertain formally, only on rare occasions
when they more or less have to. They
often entertain, however, in very de-
lightfully informal manner. In addi-
ton to this function--for it can certain
ly be called function-there were
parties galore for Vice President and
Mrs. Coolidge.
Where They Dined
In fact the CooEdges scarcely dined
at home at all this week. Tuesday even
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12
CLASSIC SANDAL IN SATIN

Rumors of footwear for summer gala
evenings have become more substantial
fact. Conspicuous for their simplicity"
is the telling phrase used to describe
the sandal form, another example OF
classic influence. These are slashed
generously: the material is plain satin,
matching the gown. The heavier bro
cade slipper finished it's duty with the
exit of winter. though sandals of sill
YER and gold cloth may be worn with
the summer evening gown. Cockades Of
tulle or straw replace the buckles and
charm by their newness.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12
BY BETTY BAXTER
Special Correspondent Of Great Falls Tribune

Washington, March 11-lf variety s
the spice of life, then life in Washing
ton is always highly seasoned.
And just now we are getting a
splendid variety, a mixture of Lenten
concerts and Bible classes and very
brilliant entertainments. some even of
an official nature. The week opened
with Il concert Sunday under the
auspices of the Women's Overseas
Service league. followed on Monday by
Mrs. Henry f. Dimock's concert for
the benefit of the Walter Reed service
stars in the Victory Memorial building.
Also Mrs. Spencer, wife of Senator
Spencer from Missouri. is holding every
Thursday morning, as she has done
during Lent for several seasons now.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12
CompIim ented on
Birthday.

Mrs. Mark G. Skinner was pleasant
ly surprised Friday evening when her
husband entertained at their home,
1924 Fourth avenue north, to celebrate
her birthday. The evening was spent
informally with bridge and music.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. For
rest Longeway, Or. and Mrs. Arthur
Chichester, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Will
liams. Mr. and Mrs. r. X. West, Mrs
John McKibbin, Miss Charlotte Mack
ey, Miss Gertrude Skinner, Thomas
Mackey and William Hicks.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12
Mrs. Strain Entertains
for Sinai! Niece.

Mrs. Arthur Strain entertained
Monday afternoon in honor of the
fourth birthday anniversary of her
niece, Miss Katherine Lee Strain, sos
Fifth avenue north. Games were the
feature Of the afternoons entertain
ment. The table appointments were
carried out in pink and white with dain-
ty baskets Of candy. place cards and
favors. The centerpiece was a Jack
Horner pie from which pink streamers
extended to the place of each guest.
There were 1S guests present
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12

Sampson, Mrs. Otto Kessig. Mr. and
Mrs. G. l.. Burch, Miss Mary Gala
CHER, Miss Julia Fumfgeld. Miss Mar
garet Dempsey. Miss Ethel Ambleton,
Mss Leola Early. Leonard Meyers,
Arthur Pritchard. Joseph Canavaugh,
Alex Paul, Louis Holmes, EugeE- Ter
ris, William Randolph, Alfred Brix,
Harry Burns, Thomas and Edwin
klessig
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12
Evening of Bridge
EniOyed at Renter Home

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Renter enter
tanned with pretty st. Patrick's party
Saturday evening at their home. Jon
quils were used in the room, where
bridge was played during the evening.
The table centerpiece consisted of a
basket in the shape of shamrock,
containing green crepe paper aprons Tor
Clever Irish characters designed the
place cards, which marked places for
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Silk. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Hubbard, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Wellens, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Morisette,
Mr.. and Mrs. v. r. Killinger, Mr. and
Mrs. r. e. Peters, Mr.. and Mrs. Jewell
Peters and Mrs. o. 3. Nelson.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-12
Junior High Orchestra
EntertainS.

The members of the Junior High or
chestra entertained their parents and
friends Friday evening at a party
given in the club room of the Business
and professional Women in the John
son hotel. Several numbers were rem
dered by the entire orchestra, two
numbers by Harry Moore's jazz or
chestra. besides piano selections by
students Of Junior High. Miss Ger