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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-31
Mrs Bates EntertainS

Mrs. Milford Bates delightfully."-
entertained the committee for the
fancy work table for the fair to be
given by the Ladies' Aid of the
Methodist church and several Of her
friends Tuesday evening at her
nome on Main street. The time was
pleasantly passed with sewing and
fancy work, and refreshments OF
sandwiches, cake and coffee was
served. The guests beside the host
sss were: Mrs Weston p. Holman,
mrs. Guy Moore. Miss Edna Hutch
ms, Mrs. Harry Higgins. Miss Iva
MANSON, Mrs. Gates Murchie, Mrs.
opurgeon Hoar. Mrs. Lewis Crow
ell. Mrs. Forest Fowles and Mrs.
'ohn s. Tapley.
Miss Marjorie Corbin, who has
Seen passing several weeks with
W Ner grandmother, Mrs. Nathaniel
'Woodsum has returned to her home
In Freeman.
me Ladies, Aid of the Methodist
enurch will meet this. afternoon
WIN Mrs. Garland on Alpine street.
M, Inc Silent Six Club" will meet
thursday afternoon with Mrs. John
Aing on Oak street.
Inc Thursday Club" of Oakland
heights will meet Thursday after
S Soon at the home of Mrs. Mary
sturtevant.
Leon Sheath of Medford, Mass,
vas calling on Mrs. Ida Judkins re-
0entiy on his way to Pittsfield.
MISS Kate Woodlands of Massa-
s,ausetts is guest of her sister,
n mrs; Melvin Richardson of the Bel
Grade road.
MIS- Vesta Chase of Belgrade
kins. e"'' VI -'iio LUG.
mi; S'arence Chase and Charles Cum
mn accompanied by George Wy
day. ''"''orS III Harone sun
Mr' and Mrs. Joshua Stineford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-31
SUCCESS.PROfITS

Boys! Pay your way through
college by earning money painting
SIGNS AND SHOW CARDS. We
teach you how. Wagner-Sprague
Correspondence School, 131 Column
bus Avenue. Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-31
Series of Lectures


A series of lectures and entertain
ments will be given in November by
the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church. The first will be on Thurs
day, Nov. l, illustrated songs and
poems, closing with the beautiful
Rock of Ages" Thursday, Nov. 8,
n literary and musical entertainment
by the young people of. Calvary
Methodist church of Lewiston. This
is sure to be good. Thursday, Nov.
Is, a lecture, 1.-THE Wife for the
Times" by the Rev. Insley Alvaro
Bean. This lecture has been given
many times and has been well re-
ceived. Thursday, Nov. %, organ
recital, the first ever given in Mon
mouth on a pipe organ. Thursday,
Nov. 81, illustrated lecture on Ire
land and the Irish," by Rev. Rodericl1
J. Mooney, d. D., of Auburn. This
lecture has received much favorable
comment and Monmouth people are
fortunate to have the opportunity to
hear this eloquent speaker on this in
teresting subject. Thursday, Dec. 6,
old folks concert by local talent;
sure to be good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-31
MONMOUTH
Richmond Earrinuton

A pretty wedding of interest to
Monmouth people took pl6ce at "The
Norlands" in Livermore Saturday.
October p. when Miss Theodora
harrington of Monmouth and Walter
Maynard Richmond of ) Livermore
were married at noon. The Rev. w.
II. Gould. pastor of the Universalist
church at Livermore Falls, officiated
and the double ring service was used
Only near relatives and a few of the
intimate friends were present.
The historic mansion was taste
fully decorated for the occasion.
The brides gown was of brown silk
Canton crepe, with hat in harmony.
Mrs. Richmond is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nv. NJ. Harrington of
F'ryeburg. She was graduated from
Monmouth academy in 1913 and from
the Pennington Normal school In
1917. She taught very successfully
for time and in 1920 graduated from
the Palmer Institute of New York.
Since then she has held the position
of supervisor of penmanship in the
schools of Sanford. She was given
two showers before leaving Sanford.
one silver and one linen. Tuesday
evening Of last week she was given
surprise shower at the home of
Mrs. A. V. Blaisdell in Monmouth.
Mr.. Richmond is the son of Mrs.
Eta Richmond and was born in Liv-
ermore. He was graduated from
Hebron academy in 1912 and has
served as road commissioner and as
a member of the school board In
Livermore. After the wedding lunch,
Mr.. and Mrs Richmond left by auto
mobile for their wedding trip. They
will be at home to their friends after
Nov. l at 1.-THE NOrla ndS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-31
Double Birthday Party.

provided hot chocolate after which
they left for their various homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-31

have returned from a visit with
Mrs. Stineford's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Carol of the Belgrade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-31
What Mrs. Charles II. Taft, Jrs
Thinks About Mazola q.
Corn Products Refining Company,
II Battery Place, New York City

II.
7ES indeed 1nayonnase home Mazda splendid 10 that
mayonnase recipe better than other oh have
used divide quantity into and the last Of the second
good the first spoonful It keeps wonderfully as long
the family will let it
dressing Mazda Sometimes for vaetyIadd
slice of garlic the bottle OF dressing the ice
before easier than rubbing the salad bowl
salad and the dressing greatly improved
adaptable I've told all friends about with
recipe published Fanthe with cold water
dozen nutesstart to nsh-wih that
conpented them When them spread
picnic people always ask for the recipe
You see am of your enthusiastic of Mazda
always grease with Mazda and all for mullins
heard else speak Of
began substituting Mazda for the melted shortening
many mention mixture ought to have cool shortening
butter and such help to lift
required poons instead melting the
shortening waiting measuring and then wasting all those
utensils.
You see, do all work. not only own cooking And am
washing And Mazda helps
n TAFT
TS mnzn%s ave. Signed)
III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
THE COOLIDGE STRATEGY

There is probably less politics than cold business calculation in the pro- gram of the Coolidge campaign com mittee. The politics will come when it is a matter of winning votes, but just now it is a matter of generalship. Although Cleveland will have the con- vention, Chicago is campaign head quarters. Chicago is chosen no doubt for the same reason that so many other business and industrial firms have chosen it-because it is a good col lecting and distributing point. The goods to be manufactured is propa- ganda which in turn must be dissemi- mated as widely as possible. It is felt that there is a smaller demand for Coolidge propaganda west of the AL leghenies than east of them. Con sequently the managers will develop the market in the points where sales manship appears most needed.
 MT. Coolidge is wary of the favorite son theory of instruction for the dele gates and prefers to have his votes delivered and in his pocket when he enters the convention. It is much handler to reach into ones own pocket than into somebody else's when one needs votes in hurry. The advisers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

flames of resentment against consti- tuted authority.
 It Is said that many of the rebel troops fall out and disappear on the approach of federal forces, a fact which indicates that many of them were forced by circumstances or con alterations of personal safety to march under the rebel commanders. Several rebel leaders are reported slain, a bit of news which in itself will tend to prevent general support of the up- rising. Mexico has recently won mer- tied recognition of the powers, and it is hoped for her own sake, as we'll as for the sake of the commercial rela- tions with her, that Obregon will quickly restore order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MEXICAN REBELLION DWINDLEs

Dispatches from Mexico indicate that the federal authorities are rap- idly recovering the cities and districts taken by the rebels, especially on the western coast. To be sure, the seizure of Vera Cruz cuts off the central gov ernment's principal source of revenue, but doubtless even the rebels collec- tions are greatly reduced because of the falling-off in tonnage as result of the disturbed conditions. Obregon is skilled military commander, and owes his present position. in large
 measure to that, fact. With right, law and the federal army on his side, it is proper to infer that he will restore order in the tumultuous provinces. Besides, the people of Mexico have en- joyed great measure of contentment as result of his policies, and it is probable that they have few of the usual grievances to be famed into the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
WHEREIN WE FALL SHORT

Although, with some justice, the United States has prided itself on its efforts in behalf of peace and disar- mament, 1t appears that there are some particulars in which we have not done what we could, nor even what, for the sake of consistency, we should. While we took the lead in bringing about conventions for the limitation of naval armaments, we have con- spicuously been negligent in affirming the international convention restricting traffic in arms. Yet this convention, formulated in 1919, was largely the work of Americans and was framed with the direct cooperation of the American Peace Commission. The convention was put forward as an adequate solution of the arms traffic question on a worldwide basis" yet the United States, which became so impatient at the long delay of some nations in ratifying the naval arma- ment treaties, has not yet ratified the treaty to restrict the traffic in arms.
 This has not been because the mat ter has escaped our attention, for it has repeatedly been brought to our at tention by the Council of the League of Nations, which has written us again and again most courteously asking our cooperation in such program, and  requesting us, if we do not approve the convention as drawn, to make sug- gestions as to how it may be altered to suit our desires. Surely we cannot properly refuse to accede to such a fair proposals, yet We do and have con- tinued to refuse. Our refusal has not been outright, but has been by way of evasion, a most unusual procedure for our department of state. We invited the naval powers to convene with us in a conference to discuss the limitation of naval armament and to form an agreement on definite policy. They promptly accepted our invitation, heartily entered into the spirit of the program, tremendously adopted a pro- gram, and within the space of a year thereafter had practically all ratified the documents of agreement. Why should we hesitate to accept similar invitation to compose definite inter- national program of limitation of traf- fic in arms? We demand that the na- tions join us in a program to restrict the world traffic in harmful drugs. Is the traffic in arms less reprehensible as means of disturbing international welfare? Let us be consistent. Con- sistency is the hobgoblin only of little minds. It should be an actuating mo- tive of broad minds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
PEOPLES FORUM
Parallel Parking

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 yThe two-hour limit as applied to physicians, I am sure. is highly appreciated by all physicians and the intelligent public. but in many instances this time, Is inadequate. The parallel parking works an un- necessary hardship on them and the public. An example: The doc tor receives an emergency call-- hemorrhage, accident, poison, la Dor case-walks five or six blocks to reach his car and when he ar rives finds a home once so happy bereft of a loved one. The shades and shadows of death have how cred over this family and there Is unspeakable gloom. The doctor arrived too late. Parallel parking should not be forced on doctors. They are on the roll of duty's call day and night-all the time, the time limit for them should not apply~ A parking gone for them centrally located, angular parking and no time limit would be ideal. This Is just and right. Shall we get 1t?
 J. WELDON MOON. A. B., M. D.
 Birmingham, December 15. 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

of MT. Coolidge are properly of the opinion that he who has goodly bulk of delegates pledged to him wields q balance of power that is not lightly to be overcome, It would not look well for the president of the United States to enter party convention under any other circumstances. Psychology is an active factor even in influencing po- litical delegates, and there is much prestige accompanying strong first showing of strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
ICRkLIcHTS fsHhl ASSs,l
 A\NATIONAk ME| NJ CAPITAL NT S

Bascom Siemp. while a member of congress, served federal patron ago to deserving" Republicans, and by his procedure gave evidence that in his opinion those who con tributed to Republican campaign expenses were the deserving"
 Although he handled the situa- ton with what politicians term "smoothness," hc was detected and exposed on the floor of the house of representatives. Unhappy letters written by Slemp and his secretary unfortunately fell into Democratic hands.
 According to Democrats, the sit- uation amounted to a great scan dal, and "Slempism' became a by word. According to Republicans, however, the conduct of S1emp was merely conventional. All Repub- licans, 1t was indicated, did and do the same thing.
 MT. Calvin Coolidge. when a great calamity elevated him to the presidency, was fully aware of the conduct of Slemp, but not fully aroused to the significance of that conduct.
 The former member of the house was taken into the official family of the new executive and given that most highly confidential as- signment, secretary to tho presi- dent,
 It was then observed that Cool idge, on first entering the White House, was concerned by the thought lest his tenure be brief. No doubt hs was persuaded by politicians, aware of the aptitude of Slemp in approaching Southern Republicans with telling effect. that the former house member should be taken into his bosom of bosoms.
 When Slemp was appointed Dem ocrats knew that the president was on the trail of Southern delegates, practically all of whom are hand picked, and many of whom are negroes.
 But Democrats had no monopoly on that knowledge. Republicans were just >as wise. Naturally, those who thought that perhaps they might rival the new presi- dent for the nomination in 1924.. wondered how they could coun- teract the maneuvers of Slemp in Southern territory.
 Hiram Johnson solved ths riddle to his own satisfaction. He se- lected Frank Hitchcock to serve him just as Slemp will serve Cool idge. Hitchcock has had long ex- perience in handling delegations from Southern states.
 And so the fight for Southern. delegates, who might nominate the next Republican candidate, Is on. Coolidge and Johnson, in this side-fight. are merely names to conjure with. The real actors are Slemp and Hitchcock.
 Now Slemp Is rather willy in a conventional Republican political sense. But Hitchcock Is intelli- gent and in manipulation uncanny. It is said that before the eyes of the average Southern Republican Slemp can extract rabbits from 8 hat, and that Hitchcock can take them away from Slemp as fast as he extracts them.
 And that is tho way Americans select their presidents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

with the radicals of the North and Far West. It needy hardly be said, with this message before them, the Demo- crats will be justified in praying that some other than Calvin Coolidge be the nominee of the Republican party next year"
 Instead of fearing for the Demo- cratic cause, however, the Atlanta Constitution heartily indorses the message: ''It is a great message, whether delivered by Republican or Democrat. It deals constructively with great economic problems. It is not message to throw onto the mat of political or party pairing. It is a program to command the thought and voice and acts of combined congress, and the Democrats will no doubt take that position" Likewise the Louis vile Courier-Journal: "On the whole, President Coolidge's recommendations are good, and congress would make a fine record if it adopted even few of them"
 Thus it appears that the president made a decided hit with the press, even the press of the opposition, which was hardly less hearty in its praise of the national program outlined than the papers of the presidents own party. That in itself is no mean com oliment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
YOU CAN'T FOOL. ME
By wickes Wamboldt

An old farmer fs said to have declared emphatically: They can't. fool me. I've been fooled too often" That is the way most peo- tple learn-by being fooled. For that reason we should not take it too much to heart when we see people in whom we are interested fooled. They are learning valua- Die lessons. Most of us have the wrong idea about advice. We be- lleve that advice should be given people to keep them out of trouble. Nothing of the sort. Advice serves It's proper purpose to show people who get into trouble what got them into trouble. That Is what the enlightenment of the ages does for us. It has worked out a connection between cause and effect in moral. physical and mental realms. Thus we can tell the why of a thing when 1t hap pens. Usually 1t does not make much impression on us until 1t does happen.
 Up to the time I was about five years old the effect of sun on paint did not mean much in my life. At that period, however, somebody gave me 8 little red wheelbarrow. My father cautioned me always to put it away when I was through with 1t, and not leave 1t in the sun because that would take the paint orr. held consultation with other wiseacres of my own age. We argued that the rays of the sun had a drying effect. There fore to leave my wheelbarrow in the sun was to dry the paint on 1t that much harder and tighter. So I left my wheelbarrow wher- ever l happened to be using it last. which was what I was really look ing for an excuse to do. And the paint peeled off. And never for got that paint peeling admonition. But if had not been warned tn advance, would not have profited so by the experience.
 Progress consists of nfakinr tbe same blunder just once. The man who Is able to adhere. to this rule Is going to make pretty fast head way in this world. And right here Is where the wisdom of the ages gets in its splendid work. It tow CTS before us in all its glory when our headstrong experiments have demonstrated its strength and value. Then we can say as one conscious of his knowledge and power. You can't fool me. I've been fooled too often,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Marshall Recommends U S. Use Wisdom of Tsao Rum

l dom hero is folly there; that which will tend to peace, Quietude and good order in one part of the world may lead to riot, tumult and disorder elsewhere. Man is apt to think himself the only civ ilized man, to believe the only per feet government to be his own.
 All other peoples are inferior. Yet
 China, through her new president, speaks wisdom to the world.
 "The secret of government is the
 utilization of talented men"-is
 one of his statements. This is new thought to America, where the secret of successful govern ment is the utilization of the man who can get the most votes,
 whether he belongs to the aristoc- racy or the khakiocracy. Tsao Kun also impresses the idea that
 upon finance hangs the whole fabric of government. Financial
 retrenchment. he says, should come rather than an endeavor to in- crease the revenues. This may we'll be studied by senators ,and representatives in Washington who seem to think the govern ment in some mysterious way may spend more money and collect less.
 The thought that principles of government must be sought in the heart of all citizens" and the new presidents comment, Views may differ, but all minds should work for the welfare of the nation Tn unison," are. admirable. Too many
 persons in America regard prin- ciples of government as things
 that may be changed by a wave of the legislative wand. Specialists
 in American government who just now are vexing the circumambient air with their cries of changes that should be made may we'll ponder
 the thought that what. abides in the hearts of individual citizens
 eventually will become the prin- ciple of their government.
 Apparently, the new president of
 China Is going about his reforms
 carefully. Impressed with the re- sponsibility of his position, he wants changes, but is determined
 to proceed slowly in order to avoid
 destruction of that which Is good
 as we'll as that which Is bad. It Is the settled policy of our government not to permit a China-.
 man to become citizen of the
 United States. I hope, however, it
 Is not the settled policy of our statesmen to reject Chinese wis
 dom.
 Copyright, 1923, by Twenty-fi first Century Press)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Commenting on the decree of a New York Judge dissolving the Ce- ment Manufacturers' Protective As sociation. Attorney General Daugh- erty characterized it as laying down the most comprehensive and definite code Of business ethics with respect to trade associations in any case vet aising under the antitrust laws" This seems to be an intricate way of saying that it doesn't conflict with the attorney generals views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
"LIzzIEY IS NO EXCEPTION

(Spokane Spokesman-Review) [
 This country's tendency toward Babylonian decadence has been definitely checked. The city coun- Gil of Portland, Oregon, has just passed law making 1t illegal for any person to give a bath or massage to a person of the oppo- site sex" However, Portland makes an exception in the cases of husbands and wives and nurses in regularly recognized hos pitals." A number of men who earn their living washing tin liz zies asked to be added to the ex- empt list, but were turned down and were told their only recourse was to marry the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
South American Trade
(Anniston Star)

In time the South American and the Central American trade will be the most valuable this country could have, for every country to the south Of us Is growing, more stable governments are being es- tabiished and a greater volume of trade is being created. The busi- ness is one in which Alabama should be especially interested, for this state is making and produc- ing many things our southern neighbors need. and we are in close touch with them through the port of Mobile.