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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
HOW ERASED MY PAR
ENTS
~
] Start Their Education

l do not like to talk about NV
parents. and if l seem to sneaI,
Vi .tnclr deficiencies 1t is only to
4 tale. quill
do so only because I do hone
ms confession of mine will guide
o.ner children who, may now be
eheaged In the precarious and
HAN tI,ai,N, ,s occupation of raising
80 even if 1t does sound a trine
uhsraclous | must confess nv
parents. as I found them, were
aDpallingly ignorant. They did
not know the answers to the SIM
pest questions. 1t used to amuse
me TO see how Rough Face used
- .ry 10 put me off when l want
why. is the snow whiteo" 1
asked him once, and wish Won
couid have seen the baff1ed look
IN MS eyes. What makes the
Wind blow?" I asked him. He
didn't even know the answer to
! mat easy one. AS soon as I real
lzed this situation. 1 determined
70 take this parent of mine in
anu HopcitSS DIS the TASK
might seem, force him to acquire
That modicum Of knowledge which
every child has a right to demand
OF the parents he is fetching up.
AS a result my parents today
can answer such questions as the
following without once saying.
Never miEd, now. go along and
play:
What makes the sky blue?
by are rats bigger than mice?
Why can't pussy cat bark like
Rover?
Why can't Rover climb a tree
like pussy cat?
Why hasn't mama got mus
tache like you?
Why have you got mustache?
Where do bubbles go when they
bust?
Where does your lap go when
you stand up?
1t is no small achievement to
develop the education of your
parents to the point where they
can answer such questions as
these. They owe me a great deal.
but my object is not to coax their
tardy appreciation; rather to help
all children now raising parents
and such parents! Every child
should be thankful he has only
two of them!
(Another chapter of Ex-Child's
confessions next week..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

The Democrats are lining up in op-
position to the proposed subsidy to
American shipping. So far they have
suggested no practical alternative.
enc that would not invite retaliation.
Yet the conditions prescribed for the
American sailor are such-and who
uld advocate lowering them?-that
unless aid be granted what hope may
DC entertained for an adequate Amer
lcan marine? These are questions re-
auiring q clear answer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
THE THINKING OF AMERICAS
WOMEN
"There was never a time when

"There was never a time when in
ternational friendliness was of
greater Importance than now, and I
feel, deeply. that these sectional
confere noes will further more friend
ly relations and harmonious coop
Grafton among the women of the
Americas. They cannot fail to create
a better understanding and a larger
sympathy-thus placing information
al interests on a more enduring ba-
SIS"
These words express the spirit so
effectively demonstrated in the
Washington Conference and are
those of Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes,
chairman of the Women's Auxiliary
Committee of the L. S. of the Second
Pan American Scientific Congress-
The occasion is the call for simulta-
neous meetings of it's national Sec
tions in the various capitals of North,
Central and South America on next
Columbus Day. The program is de-
signed to show the contribution of
women to the progress of their coun-
try.
1t is not too much to hope that
these discussions will greatly help
create common thinking and COM
mon action among the women of
the Americas. If as the individual
thinks so is he, then it must follow
that as the aggre cation of individ-
uals thinks so is it. If they are
thinking that power and glory and
luxuries come only by war they in
evitably become warlike. If on the
contrary they think that war really
solves no problems, that what is
bought with physical force must be
held by that force, with all else sub
jected to it. that relations between
individuals or nations are never set
tied until they are settled right, in
accord with justice and approved by
intelligence, if the women of the
Americas get into this habit of think
ing, who may measure the result?
Once dueling was thought to be
a proper way of settling differences
but opinion has radically changed in
most civilized communities. Once
feuds existed quite generally. Now
adays those who indulge in them are
regarded at least somewhat benight-
ed. The feudist no longer receives
| unstinted admiration, even for his
proves.
Combats of wits, nerves and wills
are much in evidence all over the
world but brawling is not regarded
in good form. Men trying to settle
their quarrels by fisticuffs are re-
garded in little If any better form
than women pulling hair to adjust
their grievances. It was not always
thus. The world is changed in these
respects since the stone age. The
habits of thinking are responsible
for the change. The process OF
| change hasn't been as swift as might
be wished but it has in the main
been continuous and just now holds
forth brilliant promise for the near
future when the peoples of the earth
may acquire common habits of
thinking by means of the intimate
relations which must FOLLOW the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAiLhCAS
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS LEAVE !

Bangor. f124 A. M. $40 a. M, 1888 a. m;
$500 a m. 1888 a m. Il IS p m, s3.l p M
t7.40 p m.
B g. A. Pts, II 24a M. r. 33 a. m. 10. 33a. m.
Bar Harbor Asi 40a m, 1888 am. +, 50 a IN
Bath il 15a m, 10 3Sa H., 9.59a. m, sop m
t125p M SO IS p. M
Belfast B5 90 a. m 10 33 a m. II. 5Sp. m.
Boston.'3 II I'M rs Is a M. t9,3S a. m. so.59
A. m, t3 3Op m, $3.3fp M. TlO.4S p. m.
Calais II 33 a m. 10 33 a. m
Dover Foxcroft. B5.00 m, z IS p m
Gardiner % II a m. is l5 a. r. I93S a. m.
1850 a M. 1880 p M, s3.3 p. M. IS. 10 p, m.
t72 D m. so As p. m.
Hallowell is Is {. M. 1898 a. m. 50. SO a. m.
1880 p m. 1884 p. NJ, 10. 10 p. m, NO p M
si94S p. m.
Harmony. B500 a, M, Y. IS p m.
Lewiston f6 Is M, 1888 a. m. s9.59 q. n;
f3 BOP m. 40 IS p. m.
New York t5.30 p m. 1884 p m.
Portland % II a m t6 l5a m 70 IS a. m. 80. 5e
am 10 BOP m So 81 I'M, Y % p.m.. Tlo4S p m
Rockland t6 IS a m. t9.3S a. m.
Skowhegan B5OOa m. 70 33 M, t25S p. III
So. Gardiner. rs l5a m. 70 IS a m. 50. 80 a m
1880 p m 1884 p M. Is. 10 p m. t72o p M
40 AS p m
St John t1.2ia m.
Waterve II 24 m. 81 40 a. M y '3 am
$500 A m 1888 m. y SO p m. IS II p, m.
i7.4Opm TDaily except Monday.
*Daily tDaily except Sunday. sSunday only
A Discontinued after October 23rd
b Except Sunday and Monday.
DOUGLASS, NJ. l.. HARRIS,
9.25-21 V.P & Gcn1 Mgr. Gen'l Passenger Agt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
CHINA

LAKESIDE-The Lakeside Christ
mas Club met with the president,
Greta E. Bassett, on Tuesday after
noon, Feb. IA, with eight members
and six visitors. After a social hour,
refreshments of sandwiches, dough-
nuts, cake and hot coffee were served.
Small favors of valentines which
were in accordance with the day were
received by all. The March meeting
will be held with Mrs. Doris Cloves.
Charles Fl. Doe of Hallowell re-
turned to his home Sunday, after
passing a week with his son, Harry
o. Doe.
Miss Mildred Mitchell, who has
been visiting Greta +. Bassett, mas
returned to her position at the South
China telephone office.
Mrs. Doris Cloves and Mrs. Clara
Williams were Sunday callers on
Cross Hill at the homes of Mrs. VIII
liam Cloves and Mrs Charles Lowe.
Mrs. Orrin A. THE and, small
daughter Barbara Elizabeth of Gardi-
ner, are visiting for Il few days at the
home of the forme- 8 parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry o. Doe.
Abram Glasier, who has been pass
ing a few days at the home of his
schoolmate, Lee Bassett. has returned
to Randolph.
Mrs. Fred Fitzgerald has been pass
ing the week with her daughter, Mrs.
William Cloves on Cross Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Walter DriscoIl Badly Injured

Walter Driscoll. back tender on No
IL paper machine at Abe Otis mill
Livermore Falls, early "Wednesday
morning. at SIS o'clock, caught his
arm in the driers as he was taking
the paper over the machine. His
nose was broken. one side of the nose
being smashed to pulp. his lip Sc
verely cut, and there was bad cut
on the forehead. His arm was badly
wrcnched. but no bones were broken.
Driscoll was able to walk to the time
Office and was taken to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
You Must Have
Pure Blood

~ you would have perfect health.
The medicine that will secure this for
you is Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
Will convert all the good, in your food
INTO blood, bone and tissue.
1t creates an appetite, makes food
taste good. aids digestion, promotes
assimilation. bAilds up the system.
1t has given entire satisfaction to
three generations in the treatment of
scrofula, eczema, eruptions. catarrh
rheumatism, dyspepsia, anemia, and
rundown conditions.
A volume of testimony linequaled in
the history of proprietary medicines
proves all this and more.
II you need a laxative or cathartic
take Hoods Pills.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Unnecessary

II want book" said Mr.. Jones.
Its williesbirthdayi and l must give
him something"
What kind of a book would you
like" asked the book seller.
well, l want one useful and in
structive."
Here's an excellent one on Self
Help" said the book seller.
self Help" exclaimed Mr.. Jones.
willie doesn't want book of that
sort. You ought to see him at a
party."-London Ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Reformation Safer

The politician burst into the law
yer's office and in an excited manner
asked: What would you do if
paper should call you thief and
Iar?"
Well" said the lawyer scrutiniZ-
ingly. "if 1 were you I'd toss up
nickel to see whether Id reform or
lick the editor. "-Rehoboth Sunday
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Providing for Emergency

A little girl was asked to go for Il
loaf of bread and was given the money.
rs that enough, mama?" she asked.
yes. dear; that is exactly the right
amount"
well, you'd better give me little
more, cause the bread may go up fore
l get there. New Haven Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
(Syndicated by Associated Editors)
All rights reserved

Although Worcester is shivering
with the mercury lowering around
zero. Mr.. A. H. LANCE discovered a
bird in a hawthorn bush near his
home which Mrs. Frank e. Lowe OF
the Worcester Natural History Muse
UNI identified as purple finch, a
genuine harbinger of Spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Maine GOSSIP
Jaspcr's Quest

Young Jasper Stout one day set out
To find a wife to suit him.
And loudly walled that. if he failed,
He hoped some one would shoot him.
He met a maid out on parade
And thought her very charming.
But she was vain and held disdain
For anything like farming.
He iourneycd far and saw star
Whose dwelling place was Screen
But wnen he paused her manner
caused
His feet to be like Greenland.
He CHANGED to pass another lass
Whose cheeks and lips were panty.
But shook his head and sadly said.
Il fear she is too dainty"
Not one of these could shell the peas
Nor peel the spuds for dinner.
Nor pound the steak nor bake cake,
Because it wasn't in 'er.
So Jasper sighed and turned his stride
Toward a cottage humble
And, though his hope had slipped its
rope,
He tried hard not to grumble.
Jerusha Wade SOME butter made
And cleverly did pat it.
And Jasper gaZed and stood amazed
AS he espied her at it.
ooh come" he cried, land be my bride
And share my home and money.
That L have passed you till the last
Indeed. is very funny"
His love was met, and you can bet
He claimed this buXom beauty
Who filled the place with queenly
grace
And knew each household duty.
Harry J. Williams in Farm Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Light and Airy
And Powder Less

In the cleaning. oh. my darling,
When the lights are dim and low;
That your cheeks are powder painted
How am /, sweetheart. to know?
Twice this month I've had to bundle
Every coat that / possess.
To the cleaners-won't you. darling,
Love me more and powder less?
The Zenith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

The report that Russian sovietism
is making strong appeal in Ireland
is credible. Wherever trouble is ION"
Russian sovietism is right at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

States District court for the northern
division in Bangor:
Oscar G. Watson of Van Buren,, SUI
pcrintendent in pulp mill Secured
claims. none; unsecured. S3,S61S6.
j. Gilbert JOY of Macwahoc. Sc
cured claims, $50; unsecured, 1899 .32.
Wallace l.. Farrar of Dexter. Sc
cured claims, S1,050; unsecured,
s96S.35.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Accepting His BID

Retired Auctioneer-And what can
you give my daughter?
Prospective Son-in-Law-A thou
sand year, car, a country house
Retired Auctioneer (absent minded
y)-Sold.-London Passing Show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
+. Couldn't DO without Him

First Office Boy-Wotcher dom goin'
to the office what sacked you last
week? Tryin' to get back?
Second Office Boy-No; / jest
dropped round to see if they wuz still
in 'bizness.-London Ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

Neville E. Anderson of Falmouth
Foreside, Nc, thinks one of his hens
fas laid the smallest egg on record.
1t IS exactly a half-inch in length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

Lenin and Trotsky evidently would
like to pose as patron saints of Ire
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

Those weren't near" winter sports,
yesterday. They were the real arti-
Gle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
As Lakeside Ave-, Marlboro, Mass.

-Four years ago, when I first
learned Of Fruit -tives," was suf-
fering severely with Kidney Trouble
and rheumatism. I had contracted a
bad cold. My back panied all the
time, hurting badly when l stopped or
attempted to lift anything and my
Kidneys would not act.
beginning the use of "Fruit-a-
tives' q had read good accounts of
Montreal French papers) soon found
they were the remedy required.
In three weeks time. felt like a
new person. However, kept on with
the treatment and was absolutely rid
of every symptom Of Kidney Trouble
and rheumatism"
LOUIS GLOUR.
soc box. 6 for $3.50, trial size CSC
At dealers or from FRUIT A TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y
ADV.
could be pointed out from a distance
hCf more than ten miles. 1t was dis
tinctly a point of interest and many
came from a distance every year to
see it. For many years honey bees
had made their home in one of its
hollow branches so far above that no
bee hunter dared risk the climb for
the honey. 1t was estimated to be
about 40 feet tall and measured
nearly "a feet in circumference.
Plans arc afOOt fOi. tEo Orrn MIA tioO
of an American Legion Post in Wood
fords and Deering sections of Port
land. State Commander Anthoine
| favors the plan, stating that 80 pei
cent of the application signers' names
have never appeared on any post roll
Under a commission from the eight
Masonic bodies of which he was a
long time member, Joseph B. Kahill OF
Portland, the artist, is to paint a por-
trait of the late Albro +. Chase
which is to be given q place on the
walls of the Portland temple, together
with that of the late Josiah H. Drum
mond, also painted by Kahill.
| Almost everybody has a keepsake Of
some sort which has been in his o,
her possession a number of years. But
who's going to beat the record of the
>South Main street, Rockland, woman
who cherishos the first quarter dollar
she ever saw, although it was giver
to her Sc years ago. The same WON
an also has a gold piece which she
has kept the same length of time.
| Westbrook owns safe that has
not been opened for over 40 years
and as it is filled with city documents
the city fathers have decided to look
them over. Some were placed there
when Wcstbrook was but a part OF
Deering. No living person knows
the. combination. so an epXert will be
hired to do the job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

The hedgehog didn't foretell this
cold spell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Bankruptcy Proceedings

The following petitions In bank
Tuptcy have been filed in the United
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
Augusta Lodge Directory
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. 141, +. q 4

NJ. Special communication Saturday
evening, Feb. -. at 7.S0 o'clock. Worx
in +. c. degree. a cordial invitati,n
is extended to all sojourning brethren
to be present.
D. SAUNDERS PATTERSON. W. NJ
BERT i. STUART, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

The biggest elm in Maine and per-
haps in New England, was blown
down during a recent storm. 1t was
on the farm of S. w. Shibles in Nor
riil and lowered so conspicuously
above the surrounding forest that it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

Cdd Fellows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. I. o. o.
Regular meeting Friday evening az
$50.
GEORGE r. McCURDY, n. q
EDWIN +. WESTON, Scc'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18
KNIGHTS OF THE MAccAsEES

kennebec Tent No. Is. meets in Mac.
cabees hall on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month ut 7.3O.
HERBERT A. FOLSOM. Com
WIN. Z. CROSS. r. K.
IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

JEPHVHA ENCAmPMENT. NO I
Meetings at $50 p. NJ. every second
and fourth Tuesday. TUESDAY, Feb
IS. Golden Rule degree.
JOHN c. HOWES, C. =.
G. S. PEASLEE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-18

The latest communication passed
into the Office is a challenge by one
man to another to a baked bean cat
ing contest, says the Bath Times
The allegation being that the cllal-
lenged party claims he can eat more
beans than any three men that ever
came from Beantown where the chal-
lenger is said to reside. AS no names
are signed to the note we refuse to
divulge the names Of the two men
who intend to introduce something
new in indoor sports.
The New York herald., 1922-06-18
The Battery.

TIME name Battery explains it.
self. When the city was taken
from the Dutch a battery was
erected at the seawall, but not on the
exact site Of the present Battery The
present site was tken under water
At the close Of the Revolutionary War
the fort was dismantled, but reerected
early in the War of 1912 at a point
about where the Aquarium now stands.
This battery was called Castle Clinton.
1t was really on a little island con-
nected with Manhattan proper by a
bridge. Later it became known as
Castle Garden, place of amusement.
Lafayette and Kossuth were landed
kere, and later Jenny Lind gave her
first American concert in the Garden;
still later it was landing place for
immigrants-and is now after they
have served their novithte on Ellis
Island,
The New York herald., 1922-06-18

that this general policy of fostering
and acquiring American art in the
most liberal manner possible. as the
prime purpose of the institution. does
its permanent collections fine works
by painters and sculptors Of other
lands. The Barbizon school. for ex-
ample, Is especially we'll represented
in the Corcoran Gallery by partlcu-
larly choice paintings by Corot, Cazin,
The New York herald., 1922-06-18

the vilest are often found in close as
sociation. Swine's flesh for his sacri-
fee was never more Lideous than when
Antiochus Epiphanes offered it upon
the altar. The fact remains that the
mystery of birth is one of Gods holy
altars, but it is not a specifically Chris
tian thing; it was in the world long
before Christ came, long before the
church was established. 1t had the
same mystic effect upon TIE hearts
and lives of men and women, it had
the same implications of divinity with
in it. Every birth is the overshadow-
ing of the human by the Spirit of
God. In New York there are multi
tudes who are not touched at all by
any church, but they are going to their
toll, they are restraining their selfish
impulses. they are cherishing noble
desires because whether they know il
is "A religious thing or not this human
relationship between man, wife and
child is doing more TO keep this old
world clean and sane than anything
else we may speak OF.
"Often times in the past men have
defiled that sacred relationship of mar
riage when they looked at that mys-
terry through the church; when they
made the church first they came to see
and believe some incredible things.
They taught that even that mystery
was stained with sin and that without
the rites of the church that sin could
not be removed. They taught at times
that even the tender child who was
not baptized with the mystic waters
of the church, was lost thing.
"Then there is that other mystery
which / prefer to call Love-" said DR..
The New York herald., 1922-06-18
EMF AND CONTINUING AIM OF CORCORAN

causes-the convenient location OF the
building, which is readily accessible to
all parts of the city; the succession Of
special exhibitions. which maintains
the public interest: the large number
Of tourists who visit the national cap
ital and the fact that on four days of
each week TUESDAY. Thursday. Sat-
urday and Sunday the admission is
free. On lhonday. Wednesday and
Friday an admission fee OF twenty
five cents Ia charged. Under normal
conditions the gallery is open to the
public every day Of the year with the
exception of Christmas Day and the
Fourth of July
Art School in
Connection With Gallery
In connection with the gallery there
is an art school. with an annual en-
rollment of from 250 to 900 students
and with both day and night classes.
An entrance fee of $40 per annum Is
charged TO each student, but otherwise
the tuition is entirely free. It Is an
active, well equipped school. with ex-
cellent facilities. Instruction by n
most able faculty Is given In drawing
and painting, and n course OF lectures
on artistic anatomy Is delivered every
oeason for the benefit OF all OF the
studek.s of the school The students
have the pfi-!,Age Of drawing from the
extensive collection of casts fror, the
antique end the Renaissance belong
Ing to tho gallery. and they also have
free use f its library. In connection
with the gallery there is a particu-
larry attractive auditorium, whic,. Z,
In frequent use for lectures. art con-
ventions. &C.
A final word concerning the Amer
lean artists. Taking them as whole.
1t would be difficult TO pay too high
tribute to them or TO their work. II
is only within comparatively recent
years that the American people have
come to full appreciation Of the work
OF the American artists and OF the in
estimable service rendered by them.
These serious. earnest men and women
are striving with all then power TO
express. through the various mediums
of their art. lofty ideals and noble
conceptions. frequently in the face OF.
and In spite of, overwhelming difficul-
ties and discouraRements.
They are doing large part toward
enriching the world and making IL a
brighter and happier place In which
to live. After many years of struggle.
privation. self-denal, criticism and
announcement OF every kind the
American artists have at last come
into their own.