davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1923-02-12

that is, up to 1914, British vessels we're carving
on an average about 60 per cent of our foreign
commerce., our own vessels having been cut down to
less than 10 per cent, some of that being crude oil
imports together with Great Lakes trade. America
was a nonentity on the high seas. Britannia ruled
the waves.
On the basis of last years freight charges on
American commerce, We paid to British ships some.
thing like SlS0,O00,000 for carving our goods
imports and exports. 1t is practically certain that
our total water-bOrne trade during the first year of
the new tariff law will be about $4,000, DOC, 900. and
1t will not fall below that in this generation or the
next. Should we abandon our merchant marine
and thus enable Great Britain to re-cstablish her.
self as a carrier of GO per cent of our water-borne
foreign commerce, we would he paying her annu-
ally in the neighbrohOod of $3.50, OOO,O 900 for that
service, or $4,000, 900 more than we did last wear
The additional amount operating as an annual
charge on the American people would cover the
sum asked for subsidy in the present bill nearly
six times over. That would certainly make n ioko
of the Yankee in business.
1t is not improbable that the sudden change in
attitude OF the British funding commission, headed
by Hon. Stanley Baldwin,, was considerably influ.
enced by the question of American support of the
American merchant marine. Had Great Britain
remained obdurate respecting the terms as was at
first indicated, British propaganda directed
against our merchant marine might have lost much
of its efficacy. AS matters now stand, it is prob.
able that British interests are already at work to
give consideration of the debt priority over the ship
SUBSIDY Dill and to encourage some of their Demo
cratic friends to keep the debt agreement before
congress for a period long enough to insure the
holding up of the ship bill until the present con.
gress has adjourned. 1t is admitted that the Brit
ish debt is a matter Of grave importance, but the
terms are so clear and the desire is so general for
their acceptance, that the subject could be disposed
of in a very few days. Nevertheless, in an address
made by Senator King, Democrat, of Utah, in New
Y ork recently he exultingly assured his audience
that the ship bill would encounter delays and diff.
ficulties between now and March 4, which would
insure its ultimate defeat.
If the British can, with the aid of their co-work.
ers in America, effect a political barratry of the
American merchant marine, they will meet their
debt obligations with a justifiable feeling of tri.
umph and proceed to take the interest on the debt
out of the pockets of the American people.
, 1923-02-12

common-sense way by looping off all
unnecessary expenditures n gently
but firmly removing h government
finger from the business pie.
Interested in world peace? Yes. and
we have taken the only sane step in
that direction that has been taken
since the war by bringing about the
four-power treaty that ipsures peace
in the Pacific, and the naval disarm-
ament treaty that viii go a long way,
toward world peace. If France ever
ratifies It.. Interested in the fate of
the people of Europe? Yes. and we
are giving mighty substantial evil
dence of It by pouring out hundreds
of millions of dollars every year TO
prevent them from starving. Inter
csted in the international jealousies
and tortuous methods of European
, 1923-02-12
A Friend but No Easy
Mark.

Bread a.plenty for starving Europe,
but not another doughboy's life for
the whole blooming continent! That
Is the whole American view in a nut
shell.
Probably not since the death Of
CharlcmaEne permitted western Eu.
rope to slip down to the lowest depths
of medieval ignorance and political
chaos has Europe been in such a parl.
GUS state Is at present. The years
since the close OF the world war have
only added to the general economic
"dislocation and political dlsorganiza.
ton arising from that terrific conflict.
Three of the worlds great empires.
Russia. Germany and Australia, went
to smash and nobody has been found
capable of picking up the pieces. The
other two great powers and n number
of the ~ncar-great, were so rent and
torn by the conflict hat victory has
seemed but little less disastrous than
defeat. And nobody has been found
capable OF healing their wounds. Con-
ference succeeds conference and each
one leaves the mess n little more hope
less than the last. The statesmen"
OF Europe meet today without a saw
ing idea and part tomorrow in confu-
sion to go home and collect their
scattered wits.
Why don't they fix the figure OF
the German ~reparations indemnity?
Because they are hoping to persuade
America to stand a large part of this
indemnity by canceling the in~terallied
, 1923-02-12
Further National achievements
THE SUBSTANTIAL achievement

THE SUBSTANTIAL achievements of the Cen.
L trail American conference are another mile.
stone in the broad program of international peace
and amity that the national administration has
ben developing.
Other items in that program that have already
been realized include the WASHINGTON armompnts
conference, with it's naval limitations and Far
Eastern treaties. the arbitration agreement be.
TWEEN Chile and Peru for the settlement of their
grievance of 40 years standing, the Qualification
of the financial and economic chaos in Cuba that
threatened civil war for the island, the. treaty be.
tween Colombia and the United States that healed
the i'll feeling existing since the Panama canal was
built, the settlement with Great Britain on the
refunding of the British debt to this country, and
minor subjects that have tended to a better under.
standing between nations, especially those on the
western hemisphere.
The conference of representatives of the five
Central American countries who assembled in
washington IN December was arranged at the in
stance of Secretary Hughes in order to promote
trade relations and arbitration among the coun.
tries and the limitation of ornaments. The con.
ference has been successful to a marked degree. A
treaty of arbitration has been concluded under
which all disputes shall be submitted to a court
organized somewhat after the manner of the Hague
tribunal. The area and population of the five re,
publics has been taken as the basis for n reduction
of ornaments, Guatemala being allowed the larg.
est army of 5000 men. Other treaties agreed upon
deal with trade, eXtradition of criminals, labor con.
ditions, scholarships, liberal professions, public
works, electrical laws, and the establishment of
institutes and of a Central American agricultural
college.
What the Central American countries have done
at the suggestion Of the United States ought to
dispel any remaining suspicion that may Turk in
the minds of Latin American citzins as to the mo-,
tivcs of this country. Everything that the Unit.
ed States has done affecting the western republics
has been inspired by the purest altruism. In not a
single instance has this country sought to gain any
advantage to itself, either at the expense of the
particular nation involved or otherwise, except the
benefit that naturally follows from peace and con.
tentment throughout the western world.
There could be no more convincing demonstration
than the powerful republic of North America Of
fers no menace to the safety or independence Of
the lesser American republics; on the contrary. the
guarantee under the Monroe Doctrine of freedom
from European exploitation to contribute to their
general welfare.
, 1923-02-12
Point Out the Difference

ANDREW Carnegie left four and a half billions
- of dollars in a fund to provide pensions for
friends and others to care for themselves. The
court held that this sum was not subject TO an in
heritanCe tax by the state on the ground that
was set aside by Carnegie for charitable purposes
and was construed to be n sclf-imposed tax. 1t pre-
vented increasing state taxes by eliminating many
cases which the state would otherwise have been
obliged to help.
A man in Illinois who was killed in an automo-
bile accident left $4,000 accident insurance which
was all that stood between his family and char
iv from n%cighbOrs and the community.
He had taxed himself heavily to prevent those
dependent on him from becoming n burden on the
public. Yet the sum left by this man is subject to
u dozen different kinds of taxation, insurance com
panies being compelled to pay toll on premiums,
capital stock, license fees and other assessments
too numerous TO mention.
The reasoning of the court in declaring exempt
from taxation property Of Carnegie set aside for
charitable purposes is readily apparent, but the
logic of politicians subjecting funds of insurance
companies, used to prevent increasing the taxes of
the state by eliminating cases of charity, TO taxa
tion, is not readily understandable.
, 1923-02-12
Social Evolution.

If folks ever ask you what has be-
come OF the old fashioned pound
party, tell them 1t has been replaced
by the up to date pint party" said the
man who has lived through both stages
Of entertainment. He recalls the days
when the pound party was tho pre-.
NaiIing mode y tho matter of enter
tanmcnt. In hat simple and uncom
plicatcd age social favorites were
pounded" on h slightest provoca-
ton.
"If things got a bit dull" he ex-
planned, somebody was sure to sug.
gest a pound party. They would de
o,de the Jones family would give EN-
all n good time. and so the thing
would De arranged. On the appointed
evening the guests would appear with
bundles. packages and bags. contain.
ing an endless variety of things. to
eat. and the party would come off
with great cclat.
THE evolution of the custom into
the pint party was a result of the
Noisead law. The evolution wasn't so
farfetched after all, for n p!nt's n
pound the world around. We learned
that in III school days. but none of
us eve expected to see the time to
come when the old fashioned pound
would be transformed into the pint
party of today. to which every guest
contributes his W pint of forbidden
beverage"
, 1923-02-12
The Gratitude Shown

THE AUTHORITY for the statement, and the
L occasion, that Republics are ungrateful, are
pretty well lost in Obscurity. With reference to
the greatest republic of the world, no statement
ever made concerning it, has been farther from the
truth.
From the day the United States of America set
itself up in business as an independent power
among the nations of the world, our people have
omitted no opportunity to show their appreciation
of the noble men and women who have added lustrc
10 national achievements. Whether in war, states
manship, exploration, science, scholarship, inven-
ton, COmmerCialsm or what not. Outstanding &C
Complishment has been rewarded.
Brush all other notable attainments aside and
let us speak of the rewards to the men who offered
their lives for our national honor in the great war
and let us reduce it to sordid dollars and cents
emitting all the honors and cmolunents offered
these defenders.
From the public treasury of all the people comes
this year $42S, OOO. 900 directly for the benefit of
the veterans through the bureau erected to care for
their needs. This brings the toatl sum rendered
by the people since 1919 for the benefit of veterans
to more than four billion dollars.
This does not seem to show ingratitude.
And yet this four billion dollars is only a small
part of the rewards since the armistice by the
American people, to support and carry out mea.
sures of relief.
In hundreds if not thousands of towns and cities
throughout the land funds have been raised to as
sist needy ex-serviCe men. Families. both during
the war and since have been assisted by the Red
Cross. Legion posts have bankrupted their treas
uries in assisting unfortunate comrades. Many
states have passed liberal bonus laws.
If a total could be reached what n huge sum it
would make. And in it all We know of no cent
given grudgingly.
Officials, charged with the care of the public
business, private citizens from the least import
ant to the strong and powerful have been mindful
of the obligations to those who made sacrifices in
war that their homeland remain secure.
The people of no land, and in no time have
shown greater appreciation of services rendered
by their defenders than have the American peo-
pie.
Future generations will look back with pride
over the record made by their ancestors.
, 1923-02-12
The Question of the Home

DEPLY1NG to Penrhyn Stanlaws' list of ques.
IL tiOns many women told the artist what they
thought of bobbed hair. Most of them said little
more than that they thought it all right for young
subsequently, the pretty ones-but lacking in
dignity for adults. Out of it all, only one answercr
really said something
She declared that bobbcd hair standardized wo.
men, while long hair indiyidualizcd them. There.
fore she is for long hair.
Perhaps "standardizc" is not quite the right
word, but it is easy to see what this thoughtful
critic of styles meant and that she is right in vot.
ing for one that individualizes the wcarer instead
of putting her in a class. Still, not all bobbed hair
is hobbed alike, nor is it all arranged in the same
way. 1t, too. permits of some individualization-
permits the display of good taste as we'll as of very
bad taste. And that can be said of long hair too
, 1923-02-12
International Labor

INTERNATIONAL" is n word that has acquired
L n sinister sense of late, especially when it Is
coupled with labor. 1t brings to the mind the nu.
merically designated attempts of revolutionists to
selves, or it suggests the somewhat Intellectual
warnings Of sentimental intellectuals toward the
brotherhood Of man and the uplift of humanity.
And yet the net result of INTERNATIONAL pro,
grams would be to throw the world back n thous,
and years from the standpoint of making life and
property and government safe from the greed
of self seeking leaders of political units of the So
called INTERNATIONAL movement
, 1923-02-12

debts-all Of which is a childish
dream! Hopelessly brainless!
No American in politics or out has
enough influence with the American
people to lead them into Allan.
tic adventure of a political nature.
Our interests abroad are confined to
the commercial and humanitarian
fields and there We propose TO keep
them confined. We elected an aver
age American citizen to the presi-
dency in order that he might eschew
world ambitions. reduce the enormous
expense OF government. bring Amerl.
can industry and commerce back to n
normal basis and liquldate our APP
palling war investment with as little
loss as possible. He seems to be do
ing the job fairly well in the good old
, 1923-02-12
STAGE TO GLENROCK

Starting Monday. February IL.
there will be n seven-passenger a
leave the Hennlng hotel for Glen
rock and the tank farm. The n
will leave at 0 o'clock in the morning.
For further information telephone
54OM. Lou Groves, driver.
, 1923-02-12

Large quantities of cattail down
are exported from tho Pacific North
west to Japan. where 1t is used for
the stuffing and padding of clothing
and winter sleeping blankets. The
material is many times lighter than
silk floss, and possesses the additional
advantage of never packing.
, 1923-02-12
The Casper Tnbune's Program

Irrigation project west Of Casper to be author
ICED and completed at once.
A complete and scientific coming system for the
city OF Casper.
A comprehensive municipal and school recreation
park system, including swimming pools for the
children OF Casper.
Completion OF the established Scenic Route bou!e-
ward as planned by the county commissioners to
Garden Creek Falls and return.
Better roads for Natrona county and moro high.
ways for Wyoming.
More. equitable freight raise for shippers OF tn"
Rocky Mountain region. and more frequent train
service for Casper.
, 1923-02-12

politics? Not a bit Russell NJ.
Seeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

for Easter. Perfumes and toilet
goods for Easter. Colorite in an
colors. Five grain cascara sagrada
tablets, 100 for csc. All the leading
cigars in packs of ) and 10. Water
glass in bulk and in tin cans.
At Labreck & Lishness: 7SxSs in.
satin bedspread. 1926 value, special
$3.50 each. 1Sinch twilled crash, 1-2
linen, 15c yd. All pure linen crash,
2lc yd. A fine line of ladies' silk
hose in black and all the desirable
shades, $3.50 pair.
Special offerings at Chernowsky' S
for Easter: Lot 1-Bramley sweaters,
slip over style. S2.9S values at SI.5O.
Lot 2-Children's soc hose, wide rib
bed, black and brown, specially priced
&c Lot 3-Woodbury Facial Soap
regular 25c value, 19c. Lot Anew
kerchiefs. all colors. special prices
fJc. Lot 5-Women's corsets, elastic
| top. pink. medium bust, specially
| priced, $1.00.
| The r. ". Soule Emporium offers
q special cash bargain for one week
! only-a set Of five crystal glass Mix.
ing Bowls for only 81, per set. There
are five different sized bowls in the
! set-5l. to 9l4 inch. Add fifteer
| cents if wanted sent by parcel post. !.
The Capital Clothing Co. offer:
Easter offerings at incomparabl.
prices. A full line Of \Easter Suits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR MRS. ABBOTT

A surprise party was given to Mrs.
Margaret Abbott by a few relatives
and friends on Wednesday in observ-
ance Of her SSth birthday. Mrs. Bina
McKenney, the daughter of Mrs. Abb
bott was the hostess and n delicious
four course chicken dinner was
served by her. Mrs. Abbott was in
good spirit and entered into the en-
joyment of the menu as well as the
other pleasures Of the day with as
young a spirit as any Of those pres
ent. A birthday cake was presented
by Mrs. II. II. Harding and was cut
and served by the recipient.
After dinner a pleasant afternoon
was passed. A poem Its Summer
time Somewhere" was read by Mrs.
Harding. There's Light Ahead" q
poem, was read by Mrs. Rosa Church,
Mrs. Abbott read The Hills of Old
New England" Light refreshments
were served at the close Of the party.
Mrs. Abbott has been resident of
Clinton for Sc years, coming to town
from Freedom, their native town with
her husband. the late John Abbott
and taking up their residence on the
Abbott farm which is now owned BY
their daughter, Mrs. Church. Mrs.
Abbott is a member of the Baptist
church and as long as her health
would permit was q faithful attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
"T|z" CLADDENS
SORE, TIRED FEET

"Tlz" makes sore, burning, tired
leet fairly dance with delight. Away
90 the aches and pains, the corns,
esliouses, blisters and bunions.
liz" draws out the acids and
polsons that puff up your feet. NO
, matter how hard you work, how long
you you dance. how far you walk, or how
ihSas you remain on your feet. "TIZ"
~ .ngs restful foot comfort. "TIZ" is
swonderful for tired. aching, swollen.
soasrting feet. Your feet just Jingle
~; Ur Joy; shoes never hurt or seem
Vet q box of "TIZ" now from any
tsugelst or department store. End
49, ~. torture forever--wear smaller
h.uS., keep your feet fresh, sweet and
asppy.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Package. Four varieties of Randy
Pack, special this Weekend, soc h.
Orange, lemon. vanilla, peppermint
whipped creams. Fresh supply old
fashioned horehound candy, 29c ID.
C. +. Bilodeau Company have the
largest line of mems top coats in
town, prices SIS to $40. Mems suits
with two pairs of trousers, $22 to S35
Boys suits with two pairs of pants,
$3.50 to SIS. Buy your Easter tie
today, soc TO $3.50. Berg hats, $3.50
s..
At Sections Drug store: A fresh
supply of Marie Saunders Chocolates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Editors Mother Dies

Editors Mother Dies
G. C.. Harvey, editor Of the Fort
Fairfield Review, has received the
news Of the death in California Of his
mother, Mrs. Mary Lucretia Chandler.
widow of James Cushman Harvey,
who died on November 16. last, in
Fort Fairfield. For many years Mrs.
Harvey had resided with her daugh.
ter. Mrs. Mortimer Weber in Dag
gett. California. Four daughters and
one son survive. They are: Mrs.
Charles p. Hodgdon. Swampscott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
ant at all its services. Her birthday
was made pleasant by the receipt Of
wards and gifts from many friends.
ALMA

Miss Ola Hall is passing her vaca-
ton from Coburn Classical institute
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. M. l..
Hall.
Dwight Erskine has gone to White
field. where he has employment in a
portable MILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

for men. $3.50, $3.50, 5000; Boys
Suits in tweeds, blue serges, brown
and penciled stripes. featuring two
pair Pant Suits. S7.45; mems and
boys shoes, high and low cuts; mems
low cuts. 1895. s495; boys shoes.
VIC to $4.45; girls shoes, s1.90 to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mass; Mrs. Fraklin E.. Lee. Los An
gcles, Calf; c. c. Harvey. Fort Fair
field; Mrs. Mortimer Hebber. Dag
gett, Calf; Miss May Lucille Har-
rey. Portland, Maine. Sincere SYM
pathy is felt for those who are left
to mourn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Guth Bunny Eggs for Easter at
Coughlin's Drug store. prices accord
ing to size, but in all cases moder-
ate. All these eggs are stuffed full of
nuts. fruits, and cream of the very
highest quality. For the grown-ups.
q suggestion is the Durand Easter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Gertrude f. Hall. supervisor
of Mothers Aid, has returned from
a short business trip to Portland.
connected with her position. While
there she was a visitor at the City
Home,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The following petition in bank
ruptcy was filed Tuesday in the
United States district court in BAN
gor: Leland T. Estabrooks Of HodS-
dom Secured claims, $50; unsecured.
1915. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

James @. Gulnac of Bangor, presi-
dent of the State Chamber of Com
merce. was business caller, Thurs
day, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Alfred Shaw took an automobile TO
Togus and return yesterday, going
over the four to six feet snow drifts
without any difficulty. 1t is believed
to be the first time that anyone has
tried the Togus road this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Opera House-F'riday and Saturday
George Melfords Impressive Pro-
duction "Java Head" with Leatrice
JOY. Jacqueline Logan, Raymond
HattOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
DAILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1S5

Cards Of thanks. obituary notices. res
olutions Of respect. etc. will DO
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 20 cents.
journal promptly will confer q favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Specials for Friday and Saturday
at j. +. Bilodeaus: 175 pairs OF
children's black kid lace shoes that
sold for $3.50, sizes to s. now $l.00
Women's l0-button over CATERS. as
sorted colors, sold for $3.50 and $500,
now S1.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Miss Grace Whitney Of Pine
Manor, Wellesley Hills, Mass, will
pass the Easter recess at her home
on state street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

c. c. Harvey of Fort Fairfield
editor of the Fort Fairfield Review
has returned to his home after pass
ing a few days in the city on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Mrs. Olive Pope of Nassalboro, IS
passing a few days in the city as the
guest of friends and was caller,
Thursday at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Friday, March 80, 1923.
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatrs-Friday and Sat
urday-Double feature-John Gilbert
in THE Love Gambler and Alice
Calhoun in zone Stolen Night