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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
The Hea!thiest State.
(Boston H"rald.)

NDo'toh
Under the lcadehship of DR.. Ken
dali, health commissioner of Maine
the representatives of various state
organizations met in Augusta the
other day to give their approval to
plans for crusade to make Maine
1.-THE healthiest state in the Union"
All the health activities of the state
are to be organized in a comprehen-
sive plan, with far better co-opera-
ton of local and state bodies. There
is to be more emphasis on the teach
ing of health habits in the schools.
The present system of public nursing
Is to be extended to cover the whole
state. The war against tuberculosis
is to be waged with renewed vigor,
though for that matter Maine was a
pioneer in this warfare. especially in
the sanatorium plan. The campaigns
tc control cancer, to prevent blind
ness and to save the lives of babies
by lassening the ravages of the so
called social diseases are to know
fresh energy and the latest methods.
Maine has never been backward in
any of these matters, but, doubtless.
there is abundant opportunity for
improvement. That is true in any
state. One of the finest forms of COM
petition that our forty Eight states
could engage in would be race for
the honor of being known as the
healthiest state. The state that has
become known as the summer play
ground of the nation with the add
ed fame that the growing popularity
of inter sports has given it, starts
off with great natural advantages
over many of it's sister states. DIR.
Kendall has started something that
is the best form of advertising that
Maine could indulge in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

The public and the Post Office De-
partment are entitled to shake hands
and make their New Year congratula-
tions mutual. The campaign con-
Quoted by the latter for early mail
ing, proper tying and addressing was
met with a truly reciprocal effort on
the part of the people. 1t has seemed
that both the patrons and the en-
ployes were really trying to do their
best and the results show that they
admirably succeeded. OF course they
succeeded; whoever knew it to fail
when "all hands turned to- in a
a right good spirit?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
GWAN-TO-BED STORIES
The Ambitious Apple Named
Adam
CT. L. McEvoy)

Once upon a time. dear children,
there was an ambitious little APP
pie named Adam. But, though his
name was Adam. he was not an
Adams apple. Ha! Ha! Joke.
! Laugh II YOU can. (Johnny. get
Now. Adam lived on a tree with
a lot of other apples who were not
so ambitious = julius, Demos
themes. Peter Balthazar. Augustus,
Prunella, Algy, Priscilla. Gertie--
and many others. They all started
out, just as Adam did, as buds.
For long time Adam was unde-
cided whether to become an apple
bud or leaf, bud. He finally chose
to become an apple, because he'd
amount to moro that way. And
| almost Immediately things began
to happen to him. First, frost
came along and nearly froze his
gizzard: (Of course he had giz.
zard. 1t was an apple gizzard.
7 gizzard like a chickens, would
| you? No, sir-an apple glzzard
looks just like part of the apple,
that's why you'd never notice it.
Ii You interrupt again. YOU can fin
lsh the story yourself.)
Wen. Adam managed to survive
the frost and then along came the
Hpi Ci anu tIicy CoNeTeu
all over with arsenate of lead and
lime and sulphur and lot of
other nastyN poisonous things. and
then all the bugs and worms in
the parish jumped on Adam. There
were coddling moths and wool1y
aphis and San Jose scale. and
after that scab fungus took n run
ming jump and landed on Adam all
spraddled out. and then the brown
rot and the black rot and the bit
ter rot came. and then hail storm
sneaked up on him and beat him
black and blue. By this time poor
Adam was just about discouraged.
dorothy. stop dragging the baby
around the floor; you are, spelling
the rugS).
i've a good mind to let go ana
end it all, !" cried Adam Apple.
Don't do it," said Old Mother
Stick-in-the-Ground. for that was
the name of the tree on which
Adam was born.
"Oh. yes / will" said Adam.
I'D like to see anybody stop me.
I'm my. own boss and besides. I'm
TOO high up for anybody to pick
admire you" scoffed the Tree.
You ought to see yourself. You
look like three cents worth Of Cod
rs that So" said Adam sheer.
ingly. I'll show you" and with
that he let go and hit the ground
kerslambang. And just then o
little boy came along and picked
Adam up. Now he's going to adj
mire me-" said Adam to himself.
And then 1.-THE boy said, MA,
1ookit the rgly. little old dried-up
rotten apple l found. What'll 1
do with it?''
And his Ma said. "Give It to the
hogs. That's all it's good for"
And that's the end of the story.
Gwan to bed, children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

man In town, being 81 years OF age
ON Dec. -.
Thclma Coolidge. Muricl Bcss, and
Charles falcs passed the Christmas
vacation at their respective homes
here.
Miss Jennie Stctson. who IN ,m-
ployed at J. \. Hustvns Is home tor
"A two weeks vacation.
MIR. ard Mrs. \. 4 Wing enter
taincd children and krandchildr,p
during the holidays
Waldo Lincoln is homo Tor tie
Christmas vacation as are also Wcs-.
ley Norris. Bonita swift and Lcous.
Emerson.
Mabel Nerrili has returned fiuin'
Livormore Falls. where she passed =,
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs Rog-,
maid Brindley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Light and Airy
Tathsr-A Fisherman

who's the stranger. mother dear?
Look. he knows us-ain't he queer"
Hush. my own. don't look so wild,
He's your father, dearest child"
Hes my father? No such thing;
Father died away last spring
Father Joined fishing club,
But they've closed the club. SO he
Has no place to go. you see
Nc place left for him to roam
Nis.; Eim-he won't bite you. child,
A! them fishing guys look wild" ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Editorial Comment
We Reeits
(Fort Wayne News)


It Is noted with some degree of IN
terest that Ernest Longfellow, son Of
Americas famous poet, has died and
left will in which he completely dis
inherits couple Of his nephews FOR
the reason that they entertain pro-
nounced socialist and pacifis. opin-
IONS" Almost we are tempted tc
arise and recite in our best bass
voice:
Thou too, sail on. o ship of state
Sail on. q Union, strong and great.
Humanity with all it's fears,
With all it's hope of future years.
is hanging breathless on thy fate.
Fear not each sudden sound and shock,
It's of the wave and not the rock;
'Tis but the tapping of the sail,
And not rent made by the gall!
In spite of reck and tempests' roar,
In spite of false lights on the shore,
Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea.
Our hearts, our hopes, are all with
thee,
Our hearts. our hopes, our prayers our
tears.
Our faith triumphant DER our fears,
Are all with thee-are all with thee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
WAYNE

Lewis White is Joining the Masons.
He will take three degrees before re-
turning to college at Orono.
Sargent Fdss. the, oldest resident
in town. passed away very suddenly
at his home on Beach Hill. Friday.
Dec. %. The funeral was Sunday.
Harvey Lowell is cow the Oldest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Old Com eback Comes Back

First Lady-An' who were yer an
cestors. Mrs O'Reilly?
Second Lady-An' what are ances-
tors, Mrs. O'Brien?
First Lady-Sure, the people We
spring from, Mrs. OReilly.
Second Lady-Spring from, indade.
The O'Reilly's spring from nobody,
Mrs. O'Brien; they spring at EN-
London Tattler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

There are nine thousand veterans.
patients in contract hospitals, 5000 Of
them tubercular. The Veteran Bureau
informs the American Legion that it
has provided for the inspection of all
privately managed hospitals having
veterans for patients. This is as it
should be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

Postmaster General Hays would
Rave the postmasters instructed that
they are local managers of the big
gest business institution in the world
and would have them qualified to
serve behind q placard reading: ASK
your postmaster when you want to
kncws r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

The Kenyon. Mimi, News recalls
the dear. dead days, when father
spent his Christmas vacation saving
wood. There is 10 nobler pastime
than sawhorse golf. Outside of it's
sportiness. it has the advantage of
getting something useful DONE
Minneapolis Journal.
Sportiness? Ever saw wood?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Too Familiar

so you prefer the film to the
stage?"
Il do"
the speaking voice."
81 do not The human voice is what
makes me feel like a tired business
person. | work at a telephone switch
board" ashington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

a man In FL paso. Tex. arrested
for motor speeding. was allowed 'ol
go by a justice OF the peace on hisi
plea that the speeding took place onl
a road past q hog fa,m. the odor ~
which was 10 distsstcful that II made
him III. 10 he had 10 hurry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Maine GOSSIP
There's An Err

There's an end to all things
To joy, to laughter
To love and the tears
That follow after.
The house shall topple
From cellar to rafter.
Now that the idyl
Is crumpled and broken,
The cruel little words
So casually spoken,
Our hearts Invested
OF loves last token.
This is a glad
Little phrase to borrow
There's an end to all things,
For even sorrow
Will melt in laughter
Some tomorrow.
EDMUND LEAMY in The Forum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
SEEK FRIENDS IN HOLM OF NEED

SEEK FRIENDS IN HOUR OF NEED
In the hour of need we quickly seek
our best friends" writes Chas. schridd
Ward de Wet. 951 73rd Ave-, Oakland,
Cal. ''our little boy and girl had a Sc
we're dry. rasping cough without
phlegm, a cough that chokes and
fushes the face Of the sufferers like
unto convulsions. Foley's Honey and
edy." Cases like this give Foley.s
Honey and Tar its reputation as the
best remedy for coughs and colds.
Sold every where.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
G7psd For Each One

"Any uplift movements going on in
this town just now?"
You'll have to ask Mr. Grabcoin
about that
"NNhy so?"
"By consulting the stubs in his
check book he can name them ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Thurston cele-
brated their golden wedding Satur-
day. Dec. "a, at their home, 211 Main
street. Dexter. Mr. Thurston was
born July "a. 1852. in Wellington, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Fresh Cub

Reporter-"Tve good piece of
news here this morning. ] found
person who had been confined to one
room his entire life.
Edtor-"Good! Send it up. Who
is it,"
Rcporter-"Why, a three-day-
baby down at our house. "-Philadel-
phia Inquirer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Stung!

eyes, num-" sniveled the Farmland.
Ter. there was time when l rcdc in
my own carriage"
my. what comedown. sympa-
thized the kind-hearted woman "Ahd
how long has it been since you rode in
your own carriage?'
"Just As years, num-" replied tine
Panhandler, as he pocketcd the prof
fcred dime. II was a baby then. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

If we all lived as nature intended
there would be little sickness. Nova
days, however. we are inclined to
'go it too hard" to overwork, wcr-
ry, eat and drink too rluch; to neg
lect our exercise, rest and sleep.
This weakens the kidneys and brings
on backache, dizzy, nervous spells.
and annoying urinary disorders
Don't wait for worse troubles.
Strengthen the kidneys. Use D6an's
Kidney Pills. They have helped 9TH
ers. they should help you. Ask your
ncighbor!
AUGUSTA TESTIMONY
Henry Christian, prop. confection-
cry store. 20 State St. says: Il had
attacks of backache and weakness of
my kidneys. The pains in my back
were awful. l felt as il had been
lying on stones all night. / was so
sore and lame. was obliged to pass
the kidney secretions frequently.
These troubles became corrected aft
er using Doan's Kidney Pills. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

Many I. W. W. circulars printed in
Polish and other languages are being
distributed in Bangor. The police
find them on the persons of many
aliens arrested. Handbills have been
passed and attached to poles and
trees in some sections of the city and
the police have two 1. w. w. news
papers published in Russian and
Lithuanian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Andrews
OF Westbrook on Sunday celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary. This
year the day fell on Sunday, as it did
so years ago. Mrs. Andrews was be-
fore her marriage, Miss Edda Rob-
ertson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
JEPHrHA gNcAMpMgNr. NO /.

Meetings at 73O a. ~. every second
and fourth Tuesday 1u'sda'. ban.
10, Golden Rule Election eft ufl,,IA
HOlI a. AUSTIN. e. T.
q. <. lEASI.EE Srflte
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

Thurston. The bride was Miss
Cordelia Ann Puffer and was born in
Dexter the daughter OF Matthias and
Abigail (Spooner) Puffer. They have
resided the greater part of their lives
in Dexter. Five children We're born
to them, all of whom are living, Will
liam II. Thurston of Auburn, Mrs.
Gertrude Thurston Fcrgette of Bos-
ton, Mass, Harry and Matthias
Thurston, both of Dexter. Georgia
Thurston Burton, also of Dexter.
There are six grandchildren, Cecil A.
Thurston of Carney's Point, N. j..
Miss Hilda Thurston Hatch Of Pitts
field, Miss Dorothy Tnurston of Dex-
ter. Olan, Gertrude and Vernon Bur-
ton, all of Dexter. One great grand
child, Miss Barbara Thurston, of
Carney's Point, n. ]. Among those
present, besides the children and their
families, were Mrs. Alton Puffer,
Mrs. Frost and Tena Ladd A bounte-
Gus dinner was served at their home
and a purse of $50 in gold was pre-
scented to them by the children.
A young woman around go, and
quite well dressed Will an Is months
child registered at the Exchange
hotel, Lewiston, about p. NJ, Sat
urday, under the name of Mrs. Bill
Hayes of ST. Johnsbury, VT, later
leaving the hotel without the child,
en- the preteXt of going out to a
restaurant. Since that time nothing
has been seen nor heard from her
either by the hotel proprietor or the
police who were notified of the af-
fair about midnight. The child is be-
ing cared for by the pclice matron.
Saco, Me-, credited by the last CEN
sus with 6S17 population, is minus a
hotel. 1t is said to re the only city
of its size in New England in such a
predicament.
Androscoggin Lodge, I. o. o. F.,
lad real New Year celebration Sat-
urday evening, burning the mortgage
on it's building.
When Sheriff Wilbur c. Oliver of
Bath has anything to say. he usually
says it. Hence, no one was surprised
when he put an ad in his home town
paper stating that he would give $50
cash for evidence on which he can
convict five or six young men whom
he suspects of peddling drinkables in
which denatured alcohol is used. He
even offers to give the names of the
suspects to anyone who may come to
him in confidence.
Owners of teams in many parts of
York county have not been able to
earn much money with their horses
this winter, owing to the small
amount of woodchopplng in Western
Maine woods, writes a Biddeford
correspondent. One man who has
two spans of horses says that he is
able to get little work to do, and the
horses are "eating their heads off "
Later in the winter it is expected
that cordwood will be hauled from
the woods, but the numbering opera :
tons will be on a smaller scale than
for some years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

The fishermen on the river and lake
are increasing in number, writes a
Princeton correspondent. There are
now about 40 engaged in the indus
try and the fish seem to be equal to
the emergency. Offers frequently
make their appearance through the
holes cut in the ice. Four have been
shot there this week. AS otter skins
are worth from $40 to $35 each the
shooting of these animals is a very
profitable sideline to the fishing busi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Augusta Lodge Directory
AUousrALoooe. NO. ,4,. "a

AUGUSTA LODGE. NO. i4i. y. a. A.
NJ. Annual communication Tue da.
evening Jan, 2. ~ $50 o'eluek Lr-
ports. Election of officers All pore
Jnurning companions are cordialN In-
Nitod To- attend
ROY X SMALL. W "
KEIlI l. NTl- ANT 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

fSyndicated by Associated Editors)
ALI rights reserved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

Androscoggin Lodge, I. o. o. F.,
lad a real New Year celebration Sat-
urday evening, burning the mortgage
on it's building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Odd Fellows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. 3. o. o. ..

ltcgslar meeting Friday evening ~
,.3u. Friday, Jan. &. THIRD d'gt,c. d..
ir,shm'uts
Il. :. pEASLEE y. e.
EDWIN q. WESTON. SCc'y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
GEN. pnlL SHERIDAN CIRCLE

No. b, LADIES' OF the -, A. a. HsEular
meeting In a.. A. q. nall nrst ana thift
TUESDAY OF eaCh mutith AT sgU a.. ~.
JENNIE NJ. DAVIS, ITeA
ADA N. ia YES. sec.
feh5 tu-th-sat lyf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9. p. ~,

Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at ; CluCk.
T. NJ. SPEARIN. Capt.
A. NJ. DRUMMOND Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

Saco, Me-, credited by the last CEN
sus with 6817 population, is minus a
hotel. 1t is said to re the only city
of it's size in New England in such a
predicament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03

N. {. o. p. kENNgeec LODGE.
No. s5l, meets Va %. A. a. hAii the AFT
aud mira Tuesday evenings OF ea,a
month at Tao O'Clock.
LOKEDA w SMITH Warden
d. r. SMITH. tiu. Secy
MRS. EMMA D. HOWE. Rcc, Sec.
tu-th- sat
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-09-16
COLORED VETERAN BECOMES
LINOTYPE OPERATOR.

Ef . Il . : a$ r
Byron S. Rife, colored Of st. Paul,
Mimi, served in the U. S. army from
June, 1915 to March, 1919, when he
was discharged with metatarsalgia.
Previous to his military service he
had been a bellboy and printers ap-
prentice, earning low wages.
The u. S. Veterans Bureau, Dis
training in linotype operating be-
cause Of his interest in the printers
trade. This was a line of work which
he could follow in spite of his dis
ability.
Rife, who was a sergeant in. the
service, is married and has two chill
dren.
He was rehabilitated August 81
and is employed as linotype opera
tor at salary Of $40 week, with
the Northland Press Company Of St.
Paul. t..r, >... III
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-09-16
THE INSURANCE THAT LAPSED

A World War veteran died at the
age Of twenty-six in middle West
ern city month ago leaving his
widow and his baby son to face the
world without funds. He had per-
mitted his War Risk insurance policy
to lapse several months before his
death and he had never renewed it.
The most poignant fact about this
tragedy is the failure of this ex-serv-
ice man to reinstate his insurance be-
fore his fatal illness and thus insure
his family an estate Of $4,000 which
was the amount of the policy upon
which he had paid premiums during
the war. -. ....tr -
He had been seriously i'll for a
year, suffering from disease whose
earliest symptoms had developed
during his eighteen months in
France. The regulations governing
both War Risk term insurance and
converted insurance provide that if
person is suffering with disease or
injury incurred in or aggravated by
ing the World War, he may reinstate
his policy provided that he is not to-
tally and permanently disabled, by
CA1C poyAlCuI VI pIc11llU1uS LII ar
rears, together with interest at the
rate Of 5 per cent per year COM
pounded annually from the due date
Of each premium.
This provision. remember, applies
to men who are suffering from dis
ease or injury who would be
refused new policies or reinstate-
ments of term or converted insur-
ance may not be made after man
| is totally and permanently disabled.
Men in good health are not required
to pay up all back premiums they
need onlv pay premiums covering two
months to have their insurance rein
stated.
Ordinary prudence dictates the ne
cessity of every ex-service man
knowing just what his government
insurance rights are. Six hundred
thousand veterans are now carrying
government policies. How many Of
the remaining 100000 were carry
ing policies but let them lapse, are
Familiar with their own rights?
i If any ex-service man has permit
\ ted his insurance to lapse, he should
Immediately get in touch with the
/ service officer Of his Legion post OF
write direct to the u. S. Veterans
Bureau. G. ID. Hubbard. District Man.
i ager, Minneapolis, Mimi, and fine
/ out just the conditions on which his
insurance can be reinstated.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Harris have
moved to 315 N. Grotto street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Weldon have
moved to 527 w. Central avenue.
Mrs. Matte King of 56e Univer-
sity avenue, is on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. T. H. Lyles, who has been
quite sick, is able to attend to her
duties again.
Mrs. B. C. Archer returned home
this week after spending two weeks
in Yankton, S. D.
Mrs. Anna Green is in the city Wis
iting her father, Mr.. Chas. Sheppard
of Carroll avenue.
FOR RENT-Two nice rooms for
rentfto married couple or single men.
Aply at 356 Mackubin
Mr.. and Mrs. L. House are rejoic-
ing over the birth of a son, who came
to their home last week.
Mrs. Roy Coins of 40 Carroll
avenue, was hostess to the Handicfaft
Art Club Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Cecille Ballinger of Beaumont,
Tex, returned home after spending
the summer in the Twin Cities.
Miss Loucelia James entertained
Miss Lois Hall of Washington, D. c.,
Wednesday afternoon at bridge.
Mrs. M. C. Warning of Chicago, ILL.,,
arrived in St. Paul Thursday of last
week to attend her brothers funeral.
Mr.. C. F. Adams of Chicago, Ill.,,
arrived in St. Paul Thursday Of last
week to attend his brothers funeral.
Mrs. B. S. Smith of Minneapolis
entertained Miss Lois Hall and Mr..
A. T. Hall Thursday evening at 500.
PIONEER LODGE NO. l. F. AND A. M,
meets first and third Monday in each month
at Masonic Hall. 688 Rondo st.. at 90 P.
M: X. H. Turner. w. NJ: J. w. Thomas.
Secy.. 615 w. Observation-Disclosures