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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Schools Use Buses

There are 10000 schools in the Uni
ted States now using buses to trans
port their pupils. The day of the lit
tie red schoolhouse is numbered.
Consolidated or community schools
are taking their place because Of the
increased educational facilities and
standard permitted by pooling Of ap-
preparations. Better buildings, better
equipment, better instruction are the
immediate result. But with CONSOLE
dation comes the factor of distance,
SO buses were the answer and this
form of transportation is making
good for better education. - From
Federal Traffic News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Standardizing Dishes to Avoid
Rreakage

The dish juggling and glassware
smashing stunts of 'slapstick' COM
edy are being tried out at the Bureau
of Standards laboratories, where dish
and glassware durability tests are
now in progress, in order to obtain
definite data for the formulation of
crockery and glassware specifications
which it is expected will be widely
adopted. A most novel tumblcr test
err has been devised which subjects
glasses of all classes and types to
service wear and rough handling such
as they would be exposed to in ac-
tive use. This glass -tumbler destroy
err consists of holder in which the
different glasses are placed with the
bottom side exposed. An IRON ball is
suspended on a meta! rod like pen
dulum so that it can be Withdrawn
different distances and then released
and allowed to ram into the bottom
Of the tumblers. All tumblers which
will Withstand the impact of full
swing blow are qualified as satisfac-
tory. The force of the blow delivered
in this manner is equivalent to drop
ping the tumblers from an elevation
of four feet upon a concrete floor.
Attempts will be made as result
Of these Investigations to standard
ize the sizes of plates used and to
grade, classify. and mark crockery
accurately so that there will be few
er errors made in its manufacture.
The Bureau of Standards is urging
the potteries and dishware factories
to adopt uniform specifications and.
as far as possible, to eliminate I'M
popular STYLES and sizes of crockery
and tumblers. The tests show that
American made dishware and glass
ware. such as used in the best hotels,
are more durable and serviceable
than the best of the European dishes.
Our hotel china is the best material
Of its kind on the market.-in Popu-
lar Mechanics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Electricity Swerves Bullets From
Course

At a rife meeting in Switzerland
it was discovered that the steel
jacketed bullets Of the marksmen
We're swerved from their course by
the influence of telegraph and tele
phone wires running alongside the
range. Experiments were then made
at Thun by placing four steel cables
parallel with the range and about ~
yards distant from 1t and sending "a
current OF 5000 volts through them.
The effect, it is said, was to turn
the bullets SO far from their course
that the deviation amounted to "a
yards on range of 260 yards. The
bullets on being taken from the tar
gets were found II lie magnetized.
Next, on an artillery range of 5000
yards, the electro magnetic influence
was generated 200 yards in front &c
the targets and 40 yards TO one side.
The projectiles were swerved ~ de-
grees from straight !ine.-Wash-
ingtun Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Gulf Stream Wanders and Keeps
PASSENGERS too Hot

A straying of the Gulf Stream.
apparently. caused oppressive heat TO
be- experienced for two-thirds Of
recent voyage of the liner Homeric,
bound from New York TO London, the
temperature Of the ocean being rs
degrees Fahrenheit until the ship
was more than 1900 miles east OF
New York. and y degrees within one
days steaming Of the British Isles.
Captain Howarth, who commands
the liner. said he could not recall a
voyage III which the waters OF the
Gulf Stream carried their high tenn
perature SO far north and east, or
were accompanied so far by the
species Of marine life more COM
monty associated with the tropic
seas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

who ROMAN. The Soviet Government
VIII. as in the past, value highly the
support OF those representatives of
tho old "intelligentsia" who will 10y
ally work with the government, as
the better part of the specialists do
now, but it will as before. root out ev-
cry attempt to utilize the legal posi-
biliies for an open or secret struggle
against the government and for the
restoration of "bourgeoiste regime -
There is no hope for a return to
the past" the Pravda warns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Sympathy Of Ants

Az eminent naturalist, WhlIe
watching a column of foraging ants
one day. placed a small stone on
ono If them to secure it. The next
that approached. on discovering the
situation of its associate. ran PACK
in an excited manner and communi-
Gated with the others, when all
rushed to the rescue.
Some bit at the stone and tried 70
move it. others seized the prisoner
by the legs and tugged with force
which threatened to separate them
from its body: but they persevered
until they got the captive free.
Interested by this evidence of in
telligence, the naturalist next covered
enc of the ants With piece of clay
leaving Only the ends of its antennae
projecting. 1t was soon discovered
by its fellows, who set to work i'm
mediately and by biting off pieces OF
the clay soon liberated it.
On another occasion a very few
ants were passing along at intervals.
One of these was confined under a
piece of clay a little distance from
the trail. with its head projecting.
Several ants went by without seeing
it, but at last it was discovered by
a sharp eyed friend that at once I'M
dcrtook to pull it out. Failing in his
it Immediately hurried off for assist
ance, and soon returned with a Coz
en- or mere companions. all evidently
fully informed of the circumstances
of the case. for they made directly
for their imprisoned comrade, and
shortly set him free.
Can such actions Re regarded as
instructive? They seem rather to be
the result of sympathy, the ants rem
dering to their fellows such assist
ance as man is in the habit Of render
ing to his kind.--Los Angeles Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Dangers in Psychic
Phenomena Says
Magician HOudini

t,uktuH. CO. q" 'bA y %
ua-.. .n.tsS ana mclanChOlia induced
4. interest ia pFNChc phenomena
rrsatsn the hsai'h and sanity OF
rar pctsuns IN the opinion OF Harry
.,.,d.nI president ~ the Society of
American MaEictans. expressed al the
annual dinner Of the society here.
a. sroae OF his - years investiga-
..rn ~ the subject. and said he had
sster seen ANYTHING To convince him
ma 'h,io bad been single COMMIT
nrlion from the dead
nave never seen any OF the
mel, inns ar spirituallsts do anything
or produce u single effect which |
raA.d nor. through my knowledge OF
magic account for or Duplicate he
assr,frd ! have had nine pacts
vth The dead. who while alive agreed
etth me 90 try 20 communicate with
me- ftom hoy oni. but each has been
frlflesa"
He said he had worked with Sir
0It er Lodge ANA other scientists en-
- sei IN the study ~ psychic phe-
aUmenn and respected them
MT ne added. when demon
,t.ate 10 them the secrets ana re
Isl NE methods used rs mcdiIms
ma fhey tell me that too am a
nsAum. ln spite 40 mysclf I am
or,ed 10 conclude that they merely
Go M know
have seen people who previous
p No war. never concerned them
selves with things psychic now dclv-
10 into ~ 10 the point ot hysteria.
g conducive ~ morbldncss, brood
- and melancholia. n becomes an
ttsession very quickly and I would
warm against H. n 10 threatening
te health and sanity Of those who
indulge IA 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Natures Wood Works

One of the greatest sources Of or
nate wood is to be found in burls.
which are malformations Of tree
growth produced by insect attack or
other pathologic conditions. The most
valuable burls are found at the roots.
In walnut they often weigh from 500
pounds to a ton. says the American
Forestry Magazine. They are so like
ly to be defective that it is a gamble
as to how they will open up in saw
ing. There are thousands of little
buds with little circlets of wood a.
bout them and irregular pigment de-
posits which work up into fantastic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
New Gloucester Home Burns

An early morning fire destroyed
the house and barn owned by Dana
Sawyer at Upper Gloucester Sunday
morning The livestock was saved
from the barn, but the buildings and
all other contents are a total loss.
The fire was discovered about $50
Sunday morning by Mr.. and Mrs.
Sawyer who were awakened from
their sleep by the smoke. Mrs. Saw
yer's mother, Mrs Jordan, was also
asleep in the house. She was at once
aroused and, with Mr.. and Mrs. Saw
yer, fed from the burning house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

I'VE can post you back" was the
immediate ard surprising answer,
and in few minutes he was on his
way home by express letter posi-, in
charge, that is to say. OF a diminu-
tive boy. Even Londoners are often
still unaware that the British postal
authorities accept human beings as
corr espondence" and that, whatever
the weight or size. fat rate Of SIX
pence q mile is charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Hurt Sept. 15-Dies Friday

William II. Metcalf. 46. injured by
a heavy timber which fell on him
injuring his spine in the Grand
Trunk yards at East Deering. Sept
Is. died in the Maine General hos
pital Friday night. He had been a
patient there ever sine the accident
and his recovery was despaired OF
from the first. Mr.. Metcalf was a
native of Portland and had lived
there the greater part Of his life, fol-
lowing the trade of carpenter. He
is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Les
lie d. H. Drew and Mrs. J. NJ. Swan,
both of Portland. and brother,
Samuel E, OF Saco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Free Thinkers in Russia
Threatened With Exile

Moscow, September i5-Thc
soviet governmonts recent ac-
ION N esltng abroad or TO
Northern Russia manv educators.
rh'l"'''s and professional men who
t'.e enable 20 reconcile themselves
" ths soviet regime. came like a bolt
III 'hs blue and has loft thou
'-hdH n others ~ the "intellgentsia"
'onisung Y their turn will come
rtNt
W many months since the devei-
Fmtn' ~ FREQ trade end the rccre-
'1n IN class ~ M spectators.
fHs heen evident both 20 opponents
tNe Eoyet nmoBt and 10 the com
p4hls's themselves that thousands
Russians were beginning 20 forget
Rsf pcre IN tho hands Of a prolcta-
" dictatorship ana were beginning
II become - "hourecoiFic rs ever.
rtnsing mat the new freedom Of
aas might mean freedom or poll
hs0 scores o' college professors
"a some otRaniSatlons 81 profession
m'n began 10 talk. write and think
secretly, vblls some pluckod up
5aeash courage tn lampoon tho gov
shmt"'s Invites openly in
tmph'eiE mi " 'ne class room
7e p w. college professors even
5''d - s'llko and strikes usually
s pfomp' punishment in Russia
''en'f icrine openly announced.
=" tnNaF tnlt tine retreat toward
Ap''s am iad reached It's limits. ana
.th iHr Genoa and Hague confer
us established that the Soviet
'f'thHout was standing pat on The
sH Piin' r.os ~ the prolotarian
Aiofsh.p. oven " 4, was inclined
Na"' iivdual concessions TO
1p'"i's Cor foreign governments
'''e AMI there
WIN Russia. however, such lee
continued 'u he allowed 20 spec
'Fs Gambling casinos were
s'neh raetg fourished and 80
rev commercial under
Nhss woe launched that very
Russians realized that the
ahnnt.t party had deter
absolutely that the pendulum.
swung 10 far 20 the right.
~, had 70 Ne swung hack 70 the left
NJ. 'he so'Ie clock kept proper
shsvik line
H'u nists explain that so long as
~. " individuals. however profit
themselves continue 20 be
a'sir nr potentially advanta-
80. 70 the government in It's
J., 10y tccons,ructing Rus
Wsse Individuals are to
- sn wide scope in freedom
a. interference Hut when the
d 49, y mo Individual does not fit in
laA... general scheme. or when an
mss, works against the govern
j g., men his activities are 20 be
~. '' and the offender punished.
II. recent DEGREES 81 exile. says
&. snsper rravda. are only the
1 awnings TO the in,ellectuals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

English people commonly admit
that Americans know London letter
than they do themselves. but there
are exceptions to the knowledgable-
ness Of the brother from across the
seas. Witness the American who
could not find his way back to his
hotel from the intricate mazes OF the
East End. Going into q postofnce,
hs asked how he could get back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

A common tern banded as a nedg-
ling at Brigantine, N. j.. August Is.
1920, holds one Of the long distance
records for this species. according to
reports to the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture. 1t was retaken
on May 20. 1922, at Paria Bay.
Blanchisseuse, Trinidad. Another
common tern on record was banded
as a nesting on the coast Of Maine.
and recovered four years later In the
delta Of the Iiseh River, on the west
coast of Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Maine Fair Dates and Secretaries

Nov. 2l-23 Androscoggin Poultry
Auburn. A. A. Garceion. Auburn.
Nov. lt-l7-Maine state Pathological
Lew tston. l.. White. Bowdoinham.
Dec. 5-1-t'reeport Poultry. Freeport
l.. g. Gushing. Freeport.
Dec. l2-l5-Maine State Poultry. Pert
land. w. II. Whipple. Portland.
Dec. ls-22-Bangor Poultry. Bangor. T.
V. Campbell. Bangor
Dec. 2s-29-South Berwick Poultry,
South Berwick. Ralph z. Foss. South
Berwick.
Jan. a-iO-ll. '23 Western Poultry.
South Paris. c. Guy Buck. South
Paris.
fan. ci-26. a3-lnternational Poultry
and Pet Stock. Calais. John W.
Goode. Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Teeth GRINDING and Adsnoids

Among 1895 collected cases OF ade-
mold growths, Benjamins states
grinding the teeth was mentioned in
sol cases. Out OF 1871 personal
cases Benjamins found: Snoring,
1885 times: impaired of hearing. 90S
times; catarrh of the upper air pas
sages. S73 times; grinding the teeth.
6lS times; aprosexia Inability TO
concentrate the mind), 566 times: en-
nresis. 462 times. Removal OF the
adenoids does not. however always
give relief from these symptoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

designs with little or no resemblance
to normal wood. The bowls of triar
pipes are made from the hurls Of
various shrubs belonging to the heath
family-the American briar coming
from the mountain laurel. The Cali
fornia redwood supplies burls which
are made into all sorts of novelties
and souvenirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

standard size mahogany mounted
wheel is reached. Storekeepers re-
port an unusual demand for these
devices. With each wheel is sup
piled, of course. regular table cover
layout squared and numbered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
READFIELD
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors Who so kindly sent
words of comfort in our recent be-
reavcment and our gratitude for the
beautiful floral tributes.
MR.. c. p. NORTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
War Nurse WEEDS Vet.

Miss Marion +. Chase, daughter or
Howard Chase, and Carl j. Pierce,
son of Mrs. Cora Pierce Drummond
of Cambridge, n. ". were married
In the home of the bride by Rev
Franklin Blake Saturday afternoon at
Standish. They had no attendants.
Both bride and groom served in the
World War, he in the Army and his
bride as a nurse i'm Brooklyn Naval
Hospital. st. Thomas and st. Croix
in the Virgin Islands. she is a grad
uate OF st. Barnabas' Hospital in this
city, where they will live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

When Governor Miller Of New
York makes a speech he takes along
three OF his own steno6raDhsss. .
typewriter, and q nnimeo4faphing
machine. The stenographers work
in shifts, 30 that copies Of his speech
made in New York recently were
available minutes and 10 seconds
after he had spoken the Last wor6-
ExchanRo. ---
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
MADISON

visitors night as observed by Ken
valley Grange. Saturday even
aso' a very enjoyable occasion.
-. chairs we're filled by the off,
:. ~ s,arks Grange, and a fine
een and Literary program was
nv them. Representatives OF
oranges were present. After
~ ee,inr came social hour and
Nv 80 vas served by Kennebec
80 Grange in their banquet hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

One of the most up-to-date gar
ages in London is run by a woman.
Gabrielle Borthwick. She is an expert
driver and mechanic and personally
supervises every car coming into her
garage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

the type of an attribute of man-of
faculty Of his heart and brain.
1t was memory -rctrospection
wrought into visible, tangible form.
Mark Twain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Saturday Night Club Meets

The Saturday Nighters met Satur-
day evening at the home of Mrs. D.
NJ. Marshall on Church street. The
affair was in the nature Of a birth
day party; the occasion being the
birthday OF two Of the members. Mrs.
Marshall and Mrs. Ralph Stowell. At
! o'clock delicious supper was
served, the menu consisting of baked
beans. brown bread, hot rolls. scrimp
and fruit salads, pineapple fluff and
coffee. and there was large birth
day cake beautifully frosted and dec
Grated with candles. Both of the la
dies We're presented with a string OF
white ivory beads in honor Of the
day. Auction was played and a de-
lightful evening was enjoyed by the
guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
OAKLAND

The Epworth League will meet this
Tuesday evening at the Methodist
parsonage on Maple. street at $50
O'Clock, subject 1.-THE Abundant Life"
leader. Doris Wyman.
The Tuesday club will meet this
Tuesday afternoon in the vestry Of
the United Baptist church. The sub
iect Of the meeting will be "Educa-
ton" and the hostesses are Mrs. v.
c. Totman, Mrs. Alice Gilman and
Mrs Elizabeth Hodsdof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Sports

Nov State college track meet at
Lewiston.
Nov. ll-New England Intercollegiate
cross-country run TO Boston.
Nov. 49,. c. A. A. A. A. cross coun-
try run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Grange Fairs

oct 12-i - Eastern star Grang
Hampton.
Oct. ls-Auburn Grange.
oct ls--NassalDoro Grange fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

The first meeting Of the Past and
Present club was held yesterday after
| noon at the home of Mrs. Janis Atkins
The regular business meeting was
| held, followed by social hour. Light
refreshments We're served by the host
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
FAIRFIELD
EvanqeIist Backs Meetings

There were large attendances at the
Sunday morning and evening services
at the Methodist church and much in
terest was shown. Mr.. Back is a
strong preacher and an excellent sing
er. He was much enjoyed by the in
tcrested audiences. He is to preach
and sing each night except Saturday
at $50 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Brggs who has been pas

Riggs. who has been pass
esw aats with friends in Port
"a and ,rni'y, returned home
sunday night
e. and Mrs Asa VI Gilman Of
..oAsards arrived IN Madison Sat
a. .,.ei' 20 pass few DAYS with
fsatAc'
=, Armenian. whose name Is as
,oknown 80 the officers was ar
.,,8 saturday evening hy Deputy
..sgF T. ADAMS and Police ON
4 lander The man is said
ssfs arrr0achod several women
..t vtsn approached by the officers
-.,.,,t N,m with "A ,olley OF OBJ
',..e i1nr exc The man 10 thought
j. #. ,rcntn.ty unbalanced and IS he
ttyr,,I by Madison physicians
rs-.st supper and roll CAL Is 20
4, fsd ~ the Methodist Episcopal
..,l. f.csdav evening II is ex-
.,.t,a tl.tt 3eV r. ". Hall OF Wood :
,,t, v.N w present and speak
V.rs owens and Maurice Nute,
,.t.n.. ~ Rates college, passed the
..... ncu homes m this VII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
Madison Defeats Winslow

Madison high school football team
800 Winslow high on the Old
IA. avenue ground by a score of
i 4 saturday afternoon. Al
s..n ne visitors were much heav-
,t., mo local team. the Madison
-. tad me game well In hand most
~ .re This IL the first game
/, ,oo,ran 20 he won by a Madison
- .tnce IL was FIRST started late
a. mi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17
@WomAn's Institute

WITH FALL comes the second great
Nv change Of the year, expressed b.
Nature in her colorful autumnal garh.
Women, too, feel the same natural impulse
revealing itself as an inheritance from
countless generations who provided By
heavier raiment against the rigors Of i'm
pending winter-an impulse which Il now
finding expression in the changing modes.
To the woman now planning her fall
clothes, Mrs. Mary Brooks Picken, vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-17

Tailored, o. sports
blouse and skirt; or
semi = tailored: or
sports drees Of wool
or silk. s. or 9-inch
length.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
SAVINGS CERTIFICATES POPULAR REVISION OF PRICES OCTOBER 1

Postmaster c. G. Greene announces
 that effective October 1, 1922, the is-
 sue prices of Treasury Savings Ger
 tif1cates will be advanced to $20.60 for the S25 certificate, $S2 for the $100 certificate. and $s2O for the s1,000 certificate. At the new prices Treas ury Savings Certificates will yield about four per cent. compounded semi-annua11y if held to maturity and about per cent. simple interest if
 redemmed before maturity. Atten- tion is also called to the fact that the 1 $1 Treasury Savings Stamps will be withdrawn from sale at the close of business September 30, 1922 sIt is stated that the Treasury De- partTnent's purpose in making the change in prices is to bring the yield on Treasury Savings Certificates more in line with prevailing money rates and the interest return on other high grade investments. In this connec- tion, the investor is reminded that the interest rate a security bears is gen. orally the best index of it's value as an investment.
 Sales of the certificates are running ! at the rate of about 15,O00,OOO, ma- turity value. per- month-evidence that they are now firmly intrenched {! in public favor.
 1 Postmaster c. E. Greene is ex- trenaely anxious that the people of
 Sthis community should take advantage of this splendid investment opportun- l ity and urges every one interested to call at the Post Office for further in- formation.