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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
TIRES OF DIARY
Man COnfeSSeS He Has the Usual
Sliding Scale.
Starts Out Well, but Somehow Inc
terest Is Lost as the Days
Slowly Pass.

MS is a time OF the year." re-
marked lingo Wimple to his seatmate
on the Oil, when Indulge one of
my small vices. l ought to be ashamed
of II, | suppose, but I'm not. In fact,
/ thoroughly enjoy it. And here" he
continued, Juggling at his pocket, lis
the 1923 installment' He exhibited
moderately large diary, remarks u
New York Sun writer.
"A page for every day, you see, F"
explained lingo. az start off on the
first day of January with plenty OF
use for full page. | record the tenn
perature, the direction of the wind and
divers and sundry miscellaneous OBJ
servations on the weather. i give as
detailed an account Of what have for
breakfast as If l were literary critic.
l Indulge my flair for philosophy and
introspeetion. When the page for the
day is finished 1t not only is clrcum-
stantial account of my days doings,
but ii is also a spiritual resume Of
the day.
That zeal lasts until about the
middle of January, as rule. Then
l begin to relax. l don't need a whole
page Half "a page Is plenty. The
weather doesn't seem so important;
don't find the time to watch 1t closely.
l stick to facts. Like Got up, bathed,
shaved, caught the S:1S, worked, had
lunch with Harry, etc
This period is shorter than the
first By the end of January / am
ready for a line a day vest pocket
diary The most that / can manage
to write is Got up late, worked as
usual or Nothing unusual happened
today
About the first OF February begin
to skip and that's sure sign of the
end. The diary is at an end by the
middle Of February or the first of
March at the latest.
But / can't resist the temptation
when the old year ends; the fever to
buy diary keeps mounting. Ii would
take too exhausting a moral struggle
to resist 1t.
But what puzzles me is why manu-
facturers of diaries haven't come to
the rescue Of people Ike myself You
can get diaries of every shape and
size and binding, ranging from those
as large as ledgers and day books
down to the slender things you can
slip in next to your fountain pen. But
they're all standardized They are all
put together without any understand
ing Of human nature They take ii
for granted that all people finish what
they start. in exactly the manner in
which they started the particular
enterprise.
Nothing is further from truth.
For nine out of ten people who start
a diary allot constantly diminishing
space to the days In January page
to a day. in July page to week,
In December a page to month. Am
/ rightP or am ! wrong2n
Genius" remarked the yoluble
Inigo's seatmate. Nothing but"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Clothes Make the Mar.

was anxious to get the windows
washed, but AL the neighborlng jan
itors were too busy TO undertake the
work, ] happened to see man wash
ing the windows Of house that had
recently been sold. Impulslycly. |
went into the yard and asked him if
he would not do mine He laughed
and said he did not believe he had
time and ! later on. much to my
chagrin, learned the real reason: lie
was the owner Of the house, ana had
had the same difficulty ms ! In get
ting the work done, so had put on
his old clothes ana got busy himself.
Chicago Tribune.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Victory for CunIn.

Weddings in Japan increased in 1922
despite an old superstition that con
slders the year unlucky. At the Hibiya
shrine only, they numbered 800 more
than in 1921, but the ceremonies were
conducted under the most economical
plan.
The IHbIya shrine has six classes OF
weddings, ranging from 10 to 20 yen.
During the war most families desired
the first or second class ceremonies.
rated 70 or 80 yen, but this years
weddings were generally performed
with the pine, bamboo or plum classes.
the cost being respectively %, 20 aud
10 yen. Whereas there used 10 be
elaborate receptions and banquets,
nowadays invitations are sent out de
clining wedding gifts IN the hope OF
making the entire affair as simple as
possible,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02

AAlS Schcol, tnrVusn ieS iSol,os ,,,,v..,
Of Oral Hygiene, IS doing preventive
work among children in New York
city public schools. Fifteen thousand
children win be treated by Columbia's
women students this year.
Or. Anna Hughes, director of the
Oral Hygiene department, said the
value Of oral hygiene work is shown
by figures from a city where five
year program of oral prophylaxis has
been in force. The reduction of
dental defects in that city has been
67.5 per cent, she stated, and retarda-
ton in the same schools has dropped
60 per cent-New York World.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
A Boomerang

there We're nye European graves, nve
years hardship and an expense OF
100000. But what difference to-
day Before the missionary arrived
Nyassaland was a vast region where
cruelty. witchcraft, drunkenness and
bloodShed terrorlzed the people. I'VE
became acquainted with them. Men
now carry spears but II Is to ward or
wild beasts Women and children are
not afraid to sleep or travel the bush
paths. They are now sending mis-
sionaries to other parts of Africa and
the Mission Press turns out 10000
books and pamphlets year in eight
languages
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
0ulrons Tor Buildings.

Even though, during the war, we
grew accustomed t, quoting enormous
figures It is somewhat startling to see
big figures applied to matters Of
peace One doesn't ordinarily speak
Of the home in billions. II was ar
resting, then, to pick up a recent re-
port from Roger Babson and read
the representation that statistician
makes. He says that the total amount
Of new construction in the United
States this year probably viii exceed
$5,W0000,000. Five billions, And Of
this sum 1t is estimated that half will
Be spent in the building of residences.
Two and a half billion dollars worth
Of homes House and Garden.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
What Did Mother po2

Marjorie Ann lives in the 200 block
In North Gray street She is past two
and takes keen interest in many
things She was disturbed by the wind
rafting "a window few nights ago.
and called TO her mother: "Oh, moth
er, put nightguwn on the wind SO It
will be still and go to sleep"-Indian-
apoliS News.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Wanted to 80 FamIIy q p.bts.


Mrs. w. and Mrs. 5. are sisters and
each has three grown daughters. The
w family lives In Indianapolis and
the S. family in Fl Wayne.
Now, al three Of the S. girls have
been married since fall and Mrs 8.
has written her sister long letters,
describing the weddings and new
homes Of her daughters. The last let
ter about the youngest daughters
wedding came to the W home the
other evening and Mrs w read II
aloud to her three single daughters,
her younger son and his father
Now that Gladys IL married, ! sup
pose Wen get long rest from Aunt
SIS letters" said one Of the girls,
rather sarcastically
Yes, I suppose So" agreed the
younger brother, and while Aunt S. Is
resting" he looked meaningy at the
three girls, Il imagine mother would
Ike to write her some long letters Of
the same kind herself indianapolis
News
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Government ApprentIclng system.

The Australian government has laid
the foundation for future supply Of
good workmen by regulating the ap-
prentice system by which the interests
Of all the parties concerned are taken
care of, The pay, care, instruction and
amusement Of apprentices are pre-
scrlbed In carefully PREPARED laws In
certain specified districts. instruction
from state or continuation trade
school, approved by the authorities,
must be given for not less than hye
hours a week for not less than three
years and this must be given on the
time Of the employer. II the appren-
tice elects to take such course IN bis
own time, allowance must be made for
It upon his term Of apprenticeship,
Apprentices must be allowed all holt
days or paid for their services upon
such days at the rate allowed for adult
workmen All disputes between ap-
prentlces and employers must be set
tied by the board. which has the power
to prescribe a punishment IN the shape
Of a fine.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
\ picnic is no picnic when it rains
How the Great Pyramid Was Built

How the Great Pyramid Was Built
They worked in relays Of 100000
men, continuously, each relay for
three months. The people spent ten
years upon the ramp over which they
dragged the stones, a work not less,
In my Judgment, than that Of building
the pyramid itself. The ten
years, / mean, were expended upon
this ramp, and the work upon the
mound upon which the pyramids
stood, and upon the chambers under
ground. The time occupied in
building the pyramid itself was 90
years Herodotus in his History"
$50 B. C.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02

became lucky, ana on one occasion ii
widow brought 10 him three lottery
bonds in which she had invested her
daughters dowry, with the request
that he should touch them and so
ensure that they would win prize.
The baron touched the bonds, and,
sure enough, they secured prizes.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02

Missionary beginnings have been
marked by many discourogements
Or. Robert Laws of LiyinEs,onia. At
rica, balanced assets ana liabilities
after the first five years 10 that mis-
sion. On one side he vas able 10
count one convert, but against this
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Dental Care Of Teeth

The total number Of teeth in the
United stat needing dental care il
more than 400O00O00- almost four 10
every man. woman ed child In the
country, according 70 an estimate pub
Hshed by the Columbia University
school II Dentistry.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02

Statistics show that the per capita
consumption OF eggs In the United
States Is one.half Of an egg a day.
Just possibly that Is where the hens
get their idea that they are giving US
AN even break
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Golden Touch Of Baron Rothsehild.

Golden Touch Of Baron EothsohiId.
The Austrian branch Of the Roth
schild family which is said 20 have be
come natiouallzed IN CzechoslOvakia,
was founded toward the end Of the
Eighteenth century by solomon, second
son Of the patrlarcnal Msier Amschel,
Solomon who was made q baron soon
after his settlement In Vienna, was re-
puted 10 enjoy an exceptional share
Of the RothschiId luck, for he never
made an unsuccessful speculation, and
superstition ayerred that he had the
golden touch" Among the Jewesses
Of Vienna It was firmly believed that
everything he touched With his land
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
A man held at Ellis island speaks no

A man held at Ellis island speaks no
language thut immigration interpret
ers can understand Let him in r
he'll soon get job as a train an
nouucer or street ear conductor
we don't need an invention to make
movies talk, hut something to keep
movie patrons from IL.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02

"You can't eat cotton In It's raw
state says the Galveston News We
suppose il is always better boiled or
fried.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02
Concerning the Aerial.

One pound Of No. IA copper wire
generally provides the correct span
of the receiving antenna. which picks
up the broadcasting stations operating
on 260 and 400 meter wave length.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02

"Mrs. Bllmp Is a very careful moth
or. isn't sheT
Very She wanted 10 know how
many calories Wild oats contain be-
fore she would let lack sow any"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-06-02

The mou who does as lse pleases Is
easily plca I'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
MANY CARS ON
new STATE ROAD
AT FARM|NGDALE

One of the best places in the State
to watch motor cars in probably
along the new State Highway
through Farmingdale. From early
morning until late at night there is
a steady stream of these passing
over the road. hose who have taken
account of these find there is an av-
erage of about 1900 cars a day and
their registration is from one coast
to the other. and the Gulf to the
provinces of Canada. Through the
early evening the greatest number
pass the average being about 225
an hour. While the greater part of
the cars bear the Maine registration,
the numbmer of Massachusetts cars
come next with New York a close
second. Pennsylvania also has more
cars in the State than ever before
and New Jersey is we'll represented.
The number from California is sur
prisingly large and it Is noticed that
the greater part Of the cars from the
distant States carry tentage, camp
ing where ever night overtakes them.
Farmingdale is contemplating hav-
ing a public camping ground next
year with all the conveniences that
are needed in this line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
u. S. Companies Get
Word from Forces
in Earthquake Area

New York, Sept. 6.-Scores OF
American companies having offices in
Toxic and Yokohama received word
by cable today that although their
property had been almost totally de-
stroyed in the earthquake area. their
representatives whose fate had been
unknown and who in many cases had
previously been reported dead were
safe.
The Standard Oil Company was
the only concern to receive word or
death in it's forces. Mrs. M. L. Robin
SON, stenographer in the Yokohama
office, and the infant child of x. "
Smith. also a Yokohama employee,
were reported to have died from in
juries.
Bishop McKim, Of Toxic, reported
that church buildings and property
valued at approximately $1,ooo,ooo
had been destroyed. A cablegram 70
silk, stated that 10000 bales OF raw
silk. one tenth of the annual Japan
csc output, had been lost in 1oNo-
/ hama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
LAY Blame TULSA
WHIPPINCS K. K. K.
IN court PROBE

Oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. 6. (By
A. P)-Unfolding the STORY of Tul-
So" as cleaned from sworn testimony
taken before a military court, AID
rich Blake, executive counsellor, pre-
scented to the press tonight an &C
count of some of the brutal fioggings
that led Governor J. G. Walton to
invoke martial law in Tulsa County.
only a few of those that have spread
terror for more than a year In many
Tulsa County Homes, Mr.. Blake said:
Through the 1900 pages of testi-
mony runs the same brutal refrain.
Its always the Khan or some MEM
bers of the Khan.
IN every case thus far examined,
except two which have not proceed
ed very far, the evidence has led
straight to the doorstep of the lnvls-
ible Empire, known as the knights
of the Ku Klux Klan. Not an allen
has been accused; not a breath OF
suspicion against a single Tulsa cltl-
zen except members of the Imperial
organization. IN
"The whole story Of Tulsa will
never be told" he said. Men nee
from savagery and torture. Scores
of Tulsa victims fed, the average
man is pretty apt to change his al
Hress after his skin has been WHIP
ned until it is raw and then ne IS
threatened with death if he tells. Ihat
is exactly what happened in Tulsa not
onte, but many times. Say 80 times
or 100 times, Or perhaps 200 tlmes'
in a little more than year. !,
1.-THE wet rope is out of style" salo
Mr.. Blake. I'm Tulsa they use iea-
ther strap. 1t is about three lncnes
wide. perhaps four feet long. me
, end Of the strap is "cattailed'-sn-
ced into three straps. Fifty lashes
will tame the strongest man. a Hilie
and a quarter southwest OF Alsuma
ia Tulsa County's most famous WHIP
ming pasture. Strong men stasser
away. ruined for life"
A mother roughly dealt with when
a band of twenty men raloeo ny,
home and beat her husband-a emu
horn prematurely was the result, a
member Of a township school noaIu
abducted by floggers and coerced ln.o
voting for a school head whom ne OPP
posed. accusation
,ooinst the Ku KIux Khan brought
the first official admission that tne
military investigation at Tulsa was
being directed against the secret Or
eanization. Heretofore, Governor
walton and his adviser have re-
trained from naming the Kan III
connection with mob fogsings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
Ford Destroyed
When Tank Is Filled
by Light of Lantern

About five miles out of Gardiner
on the Brunswick road. F,oyu Buker
of Litchfield. who was on his way
to Brunswick. stopped at a wayside
filing station last night for gas.
AS there were no electric lights an
ordinary farm lantern was used to
see the tank. While the filing
was going on the gas fumes got
near the lantern and exploded, set
ting the car, which was a Ford, on
fire. and also igniting the filing sta
ton. The Ford was pushed up the
road for a distance and sand was
thrown on the filling station fire
which was put out before it had
reached the large amount of gas
which was stored there The Ford
was complete loss. No one was
hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR MRS. PAYNE

Mrs. S. g. Payne was given a birth
day party Wednesday at her home
on Highland Avenue by her children.
y program made up of music, both
vocal and instrumental was given
ny the guests, and an anniversary
noem concentrating Mrs. Payne's
Hirthday. was read by the author,
Mrs. Della Nash, Highland Avenue.
Mrs. Payne was given gifts of money
and received other presents. A group
picture Of the party, OF which there
were about 80 was taken. Out Of
town guests were Mr.. and Mrs. N.
=. Hartman Of Clinton, Mass: Mr..
and Mrs. H. P. Palm Of North Attle-
boro, Mass: Mrs. c. E. Savage Of
Graveton. n. H., Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Warren of Lewiston Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Randall Of Richmond, Me-,
and Mrs. Brooks Carter of Augusta,
Mrs. Blanche Small of Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
Bay State Legion
Gets Owsley Word
at Marblehead Meet

Marblehead, Mass, Sept. Ga
message of deep interest in the
American Legion and the welfare Of
ex-service mon was brought from
Governor Claiming H. Cox to the
Massachusetts, department of the
Legion today by Lieutenant Cover
nor Alvan T. Fuller who spoke at
the opening of it's annual convention
here.
After explaining that a confer
ence on Japanese earthquake relief
had kept the governor in Boston.
MIR. Fuller said:
America is tremendously in your
debt for the service you rendered
in the great war, and more and more
as the years roll by will what you
did in those eventful months be ap-
preciated and the memory of those
who paid the supreme sacrifice be
revered.
"Any organized group that has at
its head a man with the character
and ability and attainments of your
national commander, Alvin Owsley,
is bound to have a wide and grow
ing influence"
The town of Marblehead gave its
welcome to the 500 delegates
JollH ClSNC4iS1 S4AoAi Aie1 II
of the board of selectmen. A mes
:: sage from the national commander,
who is now I'M Europe, urging the
legionnaires to increase the prestige
and influence of their body by their
example and civic service, was read
to the convention.
LET us rise to the problems OF
peace" it concluded. with the same
| spirit in which we met the test dur
ing the perilous days of the World
War"
| There were brief addresses from
! Brigadier General Malvern-Hill
Barnum, commander of Camp
! Devens. and Captain McNealy, COM
handing the U. S. S. Delaware,
| which lay in the harbor. Others
who spoke were the national chap
| lain. Rev. William O'Connor, Con-
| gresham John Jacob Rogers. Com
missioner Kenesaw Mountain Lands
and DR.. Claude L. rossman. head OF
| the BCoston branch of the United
| States Veterans Bureau.
William II. Doyle, department
American Legion. in his report cri-
| ticized the Washington administra-
| ton for is alleged failure in the
rehabilitation of disabled veterans
| Marblehead was adorned with
banners and colors for the conven-
| ton, and at night red. white and
! blue lights burned in festoons along
| the sidewalks. In the harbor were
| two battleships of the Navy, the
! Delaware and the Florida. the air
| lane carrier Langley. and fleet OF
submarines and destroyers. These
will take part in Legion celebrations
| later in the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
Six Injured in
Collision TrOlleyS

Natick Junction, Mass, Sept. o.
Six passengers were injured tonight
when Boston and Worcester Street
R Railway Company car bound from
Natick Junction to Naticls, collided
bead-on with a work car a half mile
from here. The injured are Joseph
Roberts, Natick. broken leg and 9TH
or injuries; Hazel Vance, Framing
ham. broken leg and bruises: John
Keeney, Sherburne. bruises and
shock, all of whom We're taken to
a Natick hospital: John Scigantive.
Natick, cuts and bruises, taken TO
birmingham hospital. and james
Donahue, Natick, leg injuries.
The collision stove in the for
ward end of the passenger car. Ten
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
RICHMOND

Miss Florence Rice, who has been
visiting her uncle. Winship Preble
at lockwood, Me-, for the past thret
weeks, returned to her home in Rich-
mond Saturday night
Mrs. Thomas Carrick, Mrs. Irving
Sietz and two children, Marshall and
Louise of Philadelphia, were recent
guests at the home Of Mrs. Sarah NJ.
Preble.
Mrs. George w. Despeaux, who
has been passing the month in
Richmond, returned to her home in
Somerville Wednesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Preble are
passing a few days In Boston, max
ing the trip by auto :. ----..---
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
LADIES' AID HAS
ATLDAY MEETING

The Ladies' Aid enjoyed an all day
meeting Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Carrie French. The day being
very fine, the tables were set on the
lawn and an out-of-dOors dinner en-
joyed. At the business meeting,
various reports of committees were
heard and work discussed for the
fair.
The ladies voted to serve a sale
supper at the church vestry Thurs
day of next week. Mrs. H. E. Fos-
ter and Mrs Martha French were
appointed soliciting committee; Mrs.
Carrie French, chairman Of supper
committee, and Mrs. Lottie YORK,
chairman of dining room committee.
The next meeting will be an all day
meeting with Mrs. P. ]. Clifford.
Mrs. NJ. w. Wiswell entertained
four tables at whist Wednesday aft
ernoon, the prize winners being Mrs.
Annette Giles, Miss Ida Morrill,, Mrs.
Fisher and Mrs. Hardison. The
| rooms were tastily decorated with
cut flowers and a delicious lunch was
served. The guests We're: Mrs. w
, II. Fisher and Mrs. Hardison, Mrs. j.
A. Anderson, Mrs. p. o. Vickery. Mrs
c.. l.. Andrews, Mrs. Blaine Viles, all
of Augusta, Miss Ida Morrill,, Mrs.
Annette Giles, Mrs. Ray Riley, Mrs
/ l.. T. Carleton, Mrs. H. w. Stevens,
Mrs. Warren Griffis, Mrs. Florence
Raymond, Mrs. D. NJ. Kurtz. Mrs. II
S. Woodman and Mrs. Nellie p.
! Stanley.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Prescott and
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Whitney have
returned to Washington, D. c.
| Miss Dorothy Moulton, who mas
been visiting in town, has returned
to Lexington, Mass.
| Mr.. and Mrs. William Simpson
have gone to Bridgton. where Mr..
Simpson will be principal OF Bridg-
| ton academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07

Clarence Lourgee of Peacedale,
Conn.,. have been visiting at P. M.
Ainslie's.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Titus left
Thursday for q visit with friends
in Woodfords, and South Paris.
w. K. Bachelor, who has been
passing the summer months In
Spain. is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. w. Bachelor.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Dysart and
little daughter of Waterville. have
been visiting Mrs. Martha Kilbreth.
Harold Tobey and Miss Doris
Bishop passed Thursday In Bath.
Nearly all of the Yukon Camp
boys have gone. A few will remain
short time.
Miss Virginia Bishop returned to
Bath Thursday having passed a fe-s
weeks with friends in this place.