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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
NEWS AND ADVISORY
letter TO SCHOOL
SUITS. Of MAINE:

Maine has been steadily advanc-
ing in her educational rating. the
training of teachers las received a
strong impetus since better salaries
arc raid,' is Il statement contained
IN Il news letter which is being sent
out b. Or. a. O. Thomas, State su-
pcrintond Il If schools, to school
supcrlntcnu ats all over the State.
over 300 buildings have been built
or madO over into standard buildings
during the last year; increased school
support has made it possible to add
better facilities for Instruction. This
means greater efficiency" the letter
continues. AT present a depression
mas seized many of our AGRICULTURAL
towns 10 such an extent that great
care must he exercised TO keep from
Shipping back. Eupt rintcndentS and
SCHOOL committees must be able to
figure carefully that each dollar shall
bring its full value in materials and
service. Expenditures which can be
avoided should be cut out and the
appropriations used for the most cs-
Fcntial items. Towns which do MT
gave high tax rates can wei afford to
accessory, their support. Towns
which have high tax rates Will be
awarded additional aid from the
equalization fund in order to main
tain the present salaries and the
length of the school ycar.
Building Progress
AN unuslGily heavy building pro-
gram has '."cn ON during the last
Nc3r. Al the present rate five years
VIII be sufficient time to provide
suitable school housing for every
group Of children in the state. It
may be possible for Maine to be the
first state in the Union to do away
with all Of its unsanitary and insult
Rh.c schools and provide an attractive
school wherever it is necessary to
nlgintain a building. Supcrinten-
d( ntS and school committees should
alaiZe a SUI vey TO determine tho prop
tr location of schools before spending
considerable sums OF money in either
p"W buildings or repairs. Many of
,hc small inefficient schools may in
;llc near future he brought together
and the old building abandoned. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
Changes in Examinations for Ger
tifioates
APPLICATIONS FOR
LOANS INCREASE UNDER
THE FARM LOAN ACT

Applications for loans arc beginning
to come in good numbers with the state
Farm Lands Loan Commission since
the passage of the measure by tins
Legislature decreasing the rate of in
tcrcst from to ) per cent. Tho act
was passed as an emergency measure,
becoming elective Immediately.
Under the terms Of the act farmers
may borrow money up to Slo.oho for
constructing buildings. or silos. for the
purchase of livestock and farm machin-
cry, for the rcfunding of existing
mort cages, or for other legitimate ag-
ricultural purposes. They are given
% years to pay the loan and the rate
of interest is fixed at 5 per cent. The
members of the Farm Loan Commits
sion are Governor Percival p. Baxter.
State Land Agent Samuel T. Dana,
state Auditor Z. d. Hayford. DIR. A. O..
Thomas, State superintendent of
schools, and J.. p. Washburn. State
commissioner of agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
MERCANTILE AFFAIRS AN!
SURANCE

The committee on Mercantile a
and Insurance will give a publ,
ing in its rooms at the State D
: in Augusta. on 80,
THURSDAY, March /. ls'a
p. NJ. 49,,
No. 50. An Act amending ~
of Chapter 80 of the Revised ~.
relative to form of standard ins''
policy. ,r.,
No. co. An Act to amend seu .,
of Chapter SO. Revised Stalg',,
amended by Chapter 80. Pupie ~, ~,
1919. relating to the annual sas
of conditions of insurance CON-.
and providing a penalty for mega
file the statement. COS;
No. II. An Act to amend S S,,s
of Chapter SO of the Revised s"'
relating to insurance. .,,rc !
IRVING T. JOStN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
STATE LANDS AND r.

The committee on state "a
Forest Preservation Will sr.e,e
hearing in Its rooms at the
in Augusta. on a. u
WEDNESDAY, February :"
NJ. on the following: "a ain
Resolve authorizing anu n 4
the Governor and Council w
certain land in Monmouth "
Of Monmouth. .coversd
Resolve authorizing the uTd II
Council to transfer the ~. LsA
State to certain lands IN
Plantation to Carrie N. Ih hp pnro1
An Act to provide for t"s
of white pine trees. .,,, q 81
An Act to amend Sectlon IS n
ed by Chapter 81 Of the pu aUnSistrp|
1921. providing for the app
forest fire wardens IN tSrMHIfTIS ;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
AGRICULTURE

The committee on Agricultur,
give a public hearing in its rool
the State House. in Augusta. on
WEDNESDAY. February 2s, 81
on the following:
House No. IS. An Act to 1
Section 10 of Chapter 81 Of the Re
Statutes relative to the cleansil
ice cream containers.
House An Act directir
State Board Of Veterinary ExaH
to issue certificate TO Joseph R. v
to practice veterinary surgery,
cine or dentistry.
Resolve providing for aid in u.
mcnt of premiums awarded W
Houlton Agricultural Society.
Resolve providing aid in the.n
and suppression of the Europes,
borer.
An Act for the control and s.f
sion of the European corn borer.
CHARLES w. GILLESPIE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
EDUCATION

The committee on Education will
give a public hearing in it's rooms at
the State House. in Augusta. on
TUESDAY. February %, = z. NJ.
on the following:
No. Al. Resolve in favor of Cniver-
sity of Maine to cover deficit.
H-20. Resolve in favor of Universe
ty of Maine for maintenance.
THURSDAY, MARCH /, p. NJ. on
the following:
S. So. Resolve proposing an amend
mont to the Constitution prohibiting
the use of public funds for sectarian
schools.
No. IS. An Act to amend Section 81
of Chapter Is of the Revised Statutes
relating to contracts with academies.
JOHN F. WOOD, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
Biddeford's Oldest
Civil War Vet Dead

Biddeford. Me-. Feb. 24-Aaron
DAVIS sC, Oldest Civil war veteran in
this city, died of pneumonia today in
'he nome of his daughter, Mrs.
George f. Cook. He was born in
friendship. Me-. the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Davis.
When war broke out he enlisted in
GO. ID, Gath Maine Infantry, and AT
Its close returned to Friendship where
ne engaged in farming. He came
here Is years ago.
lie was member of U. S. Grant
Fost. He leaves a son and two
daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
PENSIONS

The committee on Pensions will give
q public hearing in its rooms at the
State House. in Augusta. on
TUESDAY. February %, 1923, at 4
2. NJ
No. II. Resolve providing a State
pension of Charles Z. Bradford of Her
mon.
No. u.s. Resolve providing a State
pension for Rudolph LeClarc of Jack
man.
No. 10. Resolve in favor of Olive +.
Brann of Augusta for state pension.
No 90. Resolve increasing the State
pension of Mcldon Ncalley of Brewer.
No. 81. Resolve IN favor of Alonzo
T.. Peabody of DiXmont for State pen
sion.
No. 90. Resolve in favor of Ira y.
Lovejoy of Hallowcll for state pension.
No. %. Resolve providing State
pension for Hattie c. knowlton of Lib
. crty.
IOIIN NNOOn Soc
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Committee Hearia,
JUDICIARY

me committee on Jud,c,.
PUBIC hearing in its ,ay Win
Sta1e House. In Augusta iooms IN
TUESDAY. February on
on the following: -" 4ip|
rearing on the Chironr,
"een postponed to Febrnars.ic BIN
An Act to authorize ~ Eth
6eeds OF the southern rem me regiss
records. oostook To -
An Act to cure defec,
organization of the Madinthe eHs
hospital. Charitable san Nen1
o ~ and to validate Wnss}
since it's V orpaailo,,, and Officer 4
WI Act to establish thu y.
10TH municipal court. s Aa1I
the cit Net 81 20 10 10 ., amend the Chan.
AN Act to establish a s,n.
III ,nc counties of Knox az 10y
,M ACT 10 amend Section u. Mat
100, revised Statutes, reIat,n G
Ties in criminal cases. ins 70
AN ACT giving to attornav.
powers OF justices Of the pssa q \,
An Act to amend sec,,o
yer 10; Revised Statutes ~
an Act to authorize the a..
water in Schoodic Lake stoze
An ACT to create a Stat. ,
preliminary Examination srd b1aN
ing ITS powers and dutias oi'o prssl
WEDNESDAY. Februarna 40
or the following 90, IT
An Act to protect the m.,..
art and scientific consnu
users OF direct electrical c,,.ers
city of Portland. eurrent h
An Act to permit the
or the financial affairs ~ 1vesttl
Water District. 'he Pcr4
THURSDAY. March
/ on the following: - u IL
AN ACT TO amend Section "a
Yer ~ OF the Revised Statnt.H
10 ti!e records Of the register ], .e
trj es Of act da relating to indexe. i, !,
| an Act to amend Section !.
yer AZ OF the Revised STATUES y
10 3o meridian lines and stand,sa
: S. 90. An Act to amend y.
; ~ or Section l of Chaptar "a 70
ntatutes. as amended by ch.,.s
Public Laws of 1919 relatinplef
i Pensation of employees.
5. 81. An Act to amend s,,
Ehapter SO Of the Revised Sts,u..
i ment. Afom ata
II. 112. An Act to amend g..
chapter %, Revised Statute, y.
as amended by Chapter a. NJ ~ =.
Laws of 1921. relative to e
may redeem within one wear
III. 101. An Act to amend g.
of Chapter II. Revised St.,w
amended by Chapter Is2 of ~
Laws Of 1921. relative IN ce-. t.s
redeemed. eS3'las'
s. SO. An Act relating to y.
convicted 3, Of violating the mott,
trusts. aR
H. ia. An Act to amend s.,.
of. Chapter 16 of the Revised s,,s
relating to inspection Of Scs;
II. ll5. An Act TO amend ssr.ir
Chapter 211. Public Laws OF ~
lating to revocation of liceps,s !.
crate motor vehicles.
An Act additional to and ansr,,.l
of Chapter 1879 of the Revised S.,.-
as amended by Chapter SIS. Pubs
| of 1917. relating to transfer Of -
or feeble minded inmates.
S-126. An Act RELATING N "a,
| gers in motor vehicles operated br
sons under the influence of intors,
liquors.
S-1e5. An Act relating to u, d
alton of motor vehicles by p,
whose licenses have been revoked
w. T. GARDINER N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
MILITARY AFFAIRS

The committee on Military Affairs
Will give public hearing in it's rooms
at the State House. in Augusta. on
p. NJ.
An Act<to amend Section of Chap
Ter 264 OF the Public Laws of 1919 as
amended by Chapter 100 Of the Public
Laws Of 1921. relating to application
for soldiers bonus.
An Act 10 extend the time for filing
applications for the soldiers bonus.
An Act to furnish funds for the bur-
taI or the bodies Of veterans of the late
war which have been brought from a
foreign land to the State of Maine.
An Act to create the National Guard
pay fund.
IL MORSE. Sec.
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STATE SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND
GIRLS AND REFORMATORIES

The committee on State School for
Boys and Girls and Reformat orics will
give a public hearing in it's room at
the State House in Augusta,
TUESDAY, February 81. at p. NJ.
No. a. Resolve in favor Of the
State School for Girls for maintenance
and other purposes.
No. 81. Resolve in favor of the State
School for Boys for maintenance and
other purposes.
No. SO. Resolve in favor of the State
School for Boys for improvement of its
heating system.
No. 49, Resolve in favor of the
State Rcformatory for Women.
LESLIE L. JACOBS, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINAN.
CtAL AFFAIRS

Financial Affairs will give a public
hearing in its rooms at the State
House. IN Augusta. on
TUESDAY, February 81. 1923, at 2
L. NJ. on the following resolves:
Resolve to retire Maine Forestry
District deficit.
=, Resolve appropriating money for fur
ther pubic instruction in forestry.
Resolve appropriating money for the
administration Of public lands.
Resolve appropriating money for
general forestry purposes.
Resolve approprlating money for fur
ther maintenance of the State Forest
Nursery.
THOMAS A. SANDERS. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
INTERIOR WATERS

The committee on Interior "a,
will give a public hearing N ~
at the State House, in AugusI
TUESDAY. February "a az
on the following:
1. An Act to amend Cnaple's
the Private and Special Laws
entitled AN Act additional " y, r. II
TIA of the Private and Speciai 4
1908, relating to the Wes S,ns
Driving and Reservoir Dam W. y,
q An Act to provide ior sps
SION 20 be known as inc SOM
Rights and Water Power eo''''
of the State Of Maine" ,,.st
5. Resolve in aid or na''s''
MooSchcad Lake. ,rps
c. GARDINER CHALMEh''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
PUBLIC HEALTH

The committee on Public Health will
give a public hearing in it's rooms at
the Stete House. in Augusta. on
TUESDAY, February 81, 1928, at
p. NJ, on the following:
An Act to amend Section 129 of Chap
ter 3Ol of the Public Laws of 1917. re-
lating to care and treatment of certain
infectious diseases.
An Act to amend Chapter 1877 of the
Public Laws of 1917 as amended by
Chapter IT, of the Public Laws of
1919 as amended by Chapter 162 of the
Public Laws of 1921. and to amend
Chapter 10 Of the Revised Statutes as
amended relating to the State Depart
mcnt of Health.
Resolve in favor of Miss Edith L.
Soule.
S. SO. An Act to amend Section 10
Of Chapter 172 of the Public Laws of
1919. relating to local health officers
An Act to repeal Section 43 of Chap
ter 10 of the Revised Statutes, relating
to local health officers.
ARTHUR w. BROWN, Sec.
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sible at any time from April l to
June 50. There are also several les
ser bills.
The bill introduced by Senator
Harmon Allen of Sanford. chairman
of the Educational committee,
changing the title of State Superin-
tcndent of Public Schools to Com
missioner OF Education has been
signed by the Governor, the change
Will become effective July l.
Mir. Harold Allan
mo doubt all of YOU are acquaint-
ed with the fact that Mr.. Harold
Allan. agent for rural education has
severed his connection with the de-
partment and accepted an oppoint-
meut with the National Educational
Association. lie became financial
secretary Feb. l. Mr.. Allan is 100
well and favorahly known to the
school people of Maine to need re-
view. His interest III school i'm
provement. his grasp OF the problem,
his extreme loyalty to the State
department, to the schools of the
state. and to his chief are all well
known characteristics. The call
which came to him is We'll mcrited,
he Will acquit himself in his new field
with the same degree of honor and
usefulness which marked his services
in Maine. 1t IS g0od to. know that
lille he may lac located in the seat
OF the Mi2hty' we shall have close
contact with him through tie n. T..
y.
t,r. J. w. Taylor
cas- director "f y. +. a.. Mr.. Taylor
c,,,tnaIG Nh. llIn W., htGnatIS fnI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
BLUE SKY LAW" ADVERTISE
MENT

Application having been made to the
Banking Department by the following
named persons to be registered as a
visions of Chap. 40. Secs. 1923. of the.
REVISED statutes. as amended, legal
notice is hereby given and any person
may. within two weeks from the date
or this publication. file objection to the
proposed registration with the Bank
ing Department.
Name Rusiness Addroc,
L. Nathaniel Brown, Portland, Me-
FRED F. LAWRENCE
Bank Commissioner,
Augusta. Maine. Feb. "a, 1923.
feb26d1t
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TOWNS

The committee on Towns will q
public hearing in the Senate Cha
at the State House. in Augusta
WEDNESDAY February Is. Up
on the following:
An Act to reunite the towns Of (
Head and South Thomaston.
An Act to divide and set of q
part of the town of Owls Head an
rex the same to the town Of 5
ThomaSton.
EDWARD W. ATWOOD,
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F.. OFFICIALS LEAVE
FOR CLEVELAND, OHIO
T. EDUCATIONAL MEETING

Dr. A. O. Thomas. state supernten-
dent of schools, accompanied by Josiah
w. Taylor. agent for secondary educa-
ton, and Adelbert w. Gordon, general
agent for unorganized territory, left
Saturday for Cleveland. Ohio. to attend
the meeting of the superintendent
department of the National Education
al Association which will be held all
of this week. DIR. Thomas will speak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
GROUNDS

The committee on Pupnc, IN h
and Grounds will give a pHumss
in it's room at the State HOUSE
guSta. ann
FRIDAY. March .. at +. M
House No. 90. Resolve ID
the State Park Commission e., nj
Senate No. %. Resolve ~ S,.ts
nance and improvement Oh '
in Augusta. AVER
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BANGOR DELEGATION

WEDNESDAY,, February rs, 1873.
The Bangor Representative Delega-
ton to the Legislature to whom was
referred The amendment to Bangor
charter will hold hearing in its room
at the State House after adjournment
Of the morning session. Feb. %. 1928.
c. c. CHALMERS, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26
COLE REPORT

The special committee to consider the
Cole Report will give a public hearing
in its room at the State House, in Au-
guSta,
THURSDAY evening. Mar. list at Z
O'Clock on the following bills:
Committee No. l. Senate 119. An
Act relating to the government of State
institutions.
Committee No. 2. Senate 80. An Act
to encourage and provide for system
OF uniform accounting in cities, towns
and village corporations.
Committee No. 3. Senate 11s. An
Act to amend Chapter 1872 of the Public
Laws Of 1919 as amended by Chapter
303 of the Public Laws Of 1921 entitled
An Act to create the Maine Water
Committee No. a. Senate No. 2. An
Act TO constitute the State superin-
tendent of schools member ex-
officio of the board of trustees of the
University of Maine.
Committee No. S. Senate No 4. An
Act relating to the income and appro-
prlatlons Of the several depart ment s
and State institutions.
ELLIS +. BAKER, Sec.
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JOICE
Kings Dauohters Meet

NIn9S daughters Meet
AT the meeting of the Kings
Daughters held Thursday at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jones, 10
senior members were present, also
two junior members and one visitor.
a bountiful dinner was served to ~.
The dining room was lastly decorat-
ed with patriotic decorations. At 2
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COUNTIES

The committee on CounlieS,, u
a public hearing in its ROM"
State House. in Augusta on n
WEDNESDAY, February
=. NJ. on
The county estimates. AIS 4
CHARLES S. ApA"N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26

Housewives famous for their cakes
don't simply ask for bottle of
vanilla or lemon when ordering ex-
tracts. They insist on getting
Bakers Certified Flavoring Extracts.
All good grocorS
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o'clock the president, Mrs. Sparrov

O'CLOCK no the president, Mrs. Sparrow.
called the meeting to order. =
After the opening exercises. BUSH
ness and the initiation of a new MEM
Der, Mrs. Mearle Putnam, the chair
man Of the literary committee. Mrs.
Blanche Lewis, took charge of the
program. which the committee had
suggested should be on the life Of
George Washington and Peace. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
Olga Gordon, March /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26

Of a state program of physical educa-
ton.
A meeting will be held Of the COM
mittee on foreign relations. Of which
DR.. Thomas is chairman, to complete
the arrangements for the world confer
ence on education to be held in June at
San Francisco, Cal.
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VASSALBORO

NohIH-Two applications were
IeGelveo at the last meeting of Vas
salboro grange. Mr.. Barrows OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-26

State Highway department was
present and gave fine talk on the
State Aid and third class highways.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-15

The Parrot Dressmaking Shoppe
announce their removal to III River
arenue. (Adv.D
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-15
RECOGNIZE AID AGENCY
Cadwallader and Coulter Win Ma
tional Recognition.

The Cadwallader aLI Coulter Adj
vertising Agency has received notice
from the American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association that national recog-
milton has been extended to this San
Antonio agency, based on its Volume OF
national business and its financial
responsibility.
Advertising agencies conducting
business in all parts of the United
States come under the scrutiny OF
the American Newspaper Publishers
Association, which examines into the
volume of business of each agency.
the efficiency with which it is handled
and the credit standing of each organ
ization. National recognition" is ex-
tended on the basis If an agency plac-
ing sufficient volume of business TO
be considered a factor in national adj
vertising. and that such ageLcy shall
come up to the required financial rat
ing.
The Cadyallader and Coulter Adj
vertising Agency was founded in the
later part of 1920 and is conducted by
4. ii. Cadwallader Jr.. and Robert
G.. Coulter. both former newspaper
men of San Antonio. The agency
has expanded repidly in the last sew
eral years and at the present time is
serving some Of the largest advertisers
in Southwest Texas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-15

Fifty Dogs Attempt to Show
Prowess in Downtown
Streets, Delaying Line of
March-Clown Dogs En-
tertain-Kindness to Ami
NAL Associations Not
Needed If Army Policy
Followed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-15

There doubtless
Artillery.
disabilities so
he is
$ only 81 old
Tip joined continuously until
excellent"
parade Saturday.