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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
NEW CORPORATE.

Certificate of incorporatia. ]
Joseph +. Young COMPANY \
lied at Augusta, has been u
at the Office Of the attorney n
The purpose of the corporshs'
operate wholesale and retail
for the sale of druggists 4
and general merchandise =
manufacture and sell toilet =
tions. drug supplies, etc h
stock, $4,000. all Of which /,
mon: nothing paid in; par \,
shares. 500; three SHARE
scribed; directors-President /.
F. Young; treasurer, Blaine !
and clerk. Clarence L. Philb,
of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
The Scene is Set for
Turning the Trick"

AS has been stated in the Journal.
an all star cast Of st. Mary's Play-
ers. will stage J. A. McMullen's
clever comedy drama, Turning the
Trick" at the Augusta Opera House
on Monday, January the 18th. Re-
hearsa!s have been going on for the
past three weeks and everything
polnts 10 very successful entertain
ment. Judging by the sale of the tick
cts. one Of the largest crowds attend
ing an amateur performance in An
gusta will be on hand next Monday
10 enjoy this splendid play. Every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
PETTICOATS


1 Lot Petticoats in Sateen
and Heatherbloom in a
large assortment of styles,
in black and colors. In this
lot are skirts that sold for
$3.50 and $1.9S. Sale price
$1.O0
$1.9S and $3.50 Skirts. Sale
price .S1.50
In this lot are skirts with
silk f1ounces, sateen and
Heather Blooms.
$2.98 to $6.98 Petticoats.
Sale price .S1.9S
In this lot are Jersey, Silk,
Taffeta and Messaline large
assortment of styles and
colors. In this lot are some
wonderful values.
| Lot of Petticoats in Taft
feta, Messaline, in several
different styles, mostly
changeable silk. REGULAR
price 1898 and $3.50. Sale
price SC.QS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
Opera House Next Tuesday Only,
Crossroads Of New York"

"The Crossroads of New York.,
the latest Mack Sennett comedy
drama will be presented at the Opera
House for one day only, Tuesday
next" owing to the theatre being
given over to the st. Marys players
for their play, Turning the Trick"
on Monday. THE Crossroads of New
York is the way of country lad
with three city ladies. You will get
the thrills, the laughs, the romance Of
lifetime. Twelve stars and hun
dreds of broadway beauties that thrill
and amaze you.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
Committee Hear
LEGAL AFFAIRS

The committee on Legai. i. - 4
give a public hearing ~ 10
the State House in AUGUST. !,
THURSDAY, January 10, n
An Act to amend Chaptela Il
Private and Special Laws y
lating to a police commiss'S
city of Lewiston. a, .t!l
TUESDAY. January sa :"
on the following: Az, n
An Act to amend SectioEI 49,
ter 129 of the Private ana ~
of 1917, entitled, An Act y ;It
charter of the York Beach ~
poration. .;, -
An Act to confer certain
powers upon the the num- ~
GERS Of cities and towns N
buildings. the intensit! VI n
areas and the qualincat,so,~T, IN
ings, trades and industries ~ 4
to location and regulation' ~,
Of residential. industrlsL r
and other industries. ana nv n
from and regulation wlt, n;n
tricts of classes OF ouiio'A
and industries. .rApTTfl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13

Beacon Blanket Bath Robes
at Sale Prices
1898 Bath Robe =. .S1.9S
S4.98 Bath Robes :. .$3.9S
1898, $6.75 and $3.50 Bath
Robes ............ .$4.9S
Flannelette Long Kimono
in medium and dark pat
terms, well made and cut
full. Special ...... .$1.9S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13

Lot Women's $500 and
1925 Silk and Wool Pants,
open and ankle length. All
sizes. On sale at :. .$1.25
Lot Women's s2.45 Silk
and Wool Vests, 8 styles to
select from. Sizes sc, SO,
40, AZ and Al. On sale at
Csc
Pants to match. Sizes SO
and SO. On sale at !. Csc
Women's $1.OO Jersey
Boomers in black, white,
pink and navy. All sizes.
On sale at Use
Lot Women's 1898 and
S2.98 Jersey Silk Boomers
in flesh color. On sale at
$2.25
Small lot Csc and 79c Chill
dren's Fleeced Pants. Sizes
are for 2 yrs, 10 yrs. and
IL yrs. On sale at .39c
Lot Children's SOC Bloom-
ers in black only. Sizes 3,
4, 6, 8 and 10. On sale at
SOC
Lot Children's $500 and
$3.50 Flat Wool Vests.
Sizes are for 5 yrs, 8 yrs.
and IL yrs. On sale at SOC
Lot Children's SOC Jersey
Bloomers, black, white and
pink. On sale at .39c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
Canadian Northwest Picture Full Of
Thrills and Fights

A story of the Northwest Mounted
police is offered in Diamond Car
lisle," which is showing today at the
Colonial theatre. George Cheseboro
is starred in this production. This
compelling actor will be recalled for
his splendid work in the serial 1.-THE
Lost City."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
Hosiery
At Special Reductions

Small lot Children's 75c
Wool Hose in tan color.
Mostly large sizes. On sale
at Csc pr.
Splendid lot Boys and
Girls Heavy Rib Cotton
Stockings that were 4Oc
and 45c pr. Marked at 25c
pr. for all sizes.
Lot Mems 75c Hose, some
with white foot. On sale
at .39c pr.
Small lot Misses 25c White
Cotton Hose. Sizes 9 and
912. To close %. .1Oc pr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS
Constance TaImadse and Harri-
son Ford Humorous Couple in
"WedGjnE Bells"

Local movie fans agreed last
night that in "Wedding Bells" at the
Colonial Constance Talmadge has
scored one of her most pleasing hits.
The story is from the stage play by
Salisbury Field, and has been made
funnier by the injection of num-
Der of additional comedy situations
and the clever acting of the star
and her supporting cast.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
Corsets

10 pairs $3.50 Gossard Cor
sets. On sale at !. .$4.95
Sizes are %, rs, 26, ~, %,
20 and 81
% pairs $3.50 Gossard Cor
sets. On sale at :. $3.50
Sizes are %, "a, Is, 26, 81,
%, 81 and SO
, Lot $500 Elastic Girdles
Satin Brocade, all sizes at
S2.9S
6 pairs $3.50 Gossard Cor
sets. On sale at $3.50
Sizes are "a, 25, 81 and 80
Lot $500 Ferris Waists.
On sale at .S1.95
Sizes are %, %, "a, rs, 26,
and q
Odd lot $3.50 Utility Cor
sets, all sizes. To close at
SOC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
Some Unusual
Values in
Knit Underwear
Please note the sizes in
each lot

Please note the sizes in
each lot
Lot Women's $3.50 and
$500 Silk and wool Union
Suits with high or low neck
long or short sleeves, all
sizes. On sale at .$1.95
Lot Women's $1.25 and
$3.50 medium weight cot
ton Union Suits, high OF
low neck; ankle or knee
length, all sizes. On sale
Lot Women's $1.OO cotton
Vests, medium weight.
sizes Sc, SO and AZ. On
sale at .69c
Lot Women's $500 and
$2.35 Silk and Wool Vests,
Dutch neck and elbow
sleeve. Sizes SO and 30. On
sale at .$1.25
Small lot Women's S2.25
Union Suits, with low neck,
no sleeve and knee length.
Size 8 only. On sale at
79c
Lot Women's 1896 fine
quality Union Suits, low
and high neck, short and
long sleeve and ankle
length. Sizes 36 and AZ
only. On sale at .S1.50
Small lot Women's S1.95
Union Suits. extra quality.
Sizes 81, &c and SO. On
sale at ............... 95c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13

Please note the sizes in
each lot
10 pairs $3.50 Memo Cor
sets at .S3.5O
Sizes are %, "a, 26, 81, 20,
81, "a and IS.
is pairs $500 La Resista
Corsets. On sale at $3.50
Sizes are %, "a, Is, 26, ~,
%, 20, 81, 80 and 35
9 pairs $500 La Resista
Corsets. On sale at $4.95
Sizes are %, "a, 25, %, 20
and 80
9 pairs $3.50 La Resista
Corsets. On sale at $3.50
Sizes are 81, %, "a, rs, 26
and %
s pairs $500 Memo Corsets.
On sale at 1856
Sizes are %, %, 25; 81 and
20
6 pairs SITS Memo Corsets
"WOnderlift." On sale at
S4.95
Sizes are "a, 25 and 81
6 pairs $500 P. N. Corsets,
Pink Brocade. On sale at
Sizes are "a, 25, 27, % and
80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13
BRASSIERES AND
BANDEAUX
at reduced prices

at reduced prices
Lot S1.50 Cross Back Bras
sieres, sizes are 80, "a, So,
38 and 46. On sale at 39c
Odd lot 75c, $1.00 and $3.50
BandeauX. Marked to
close at .49c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-13

This your included in it something Of inter-
est Each day only advertise portion OF
the splendid values offered throughout the store.
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Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
NORTH ASHFORD

On Sunday the services at the East ford Baptist church were well at- tended, several visitors being present. The pastor, Rev. Norman NJ. Bloore, preached on "The Vine" Psalm lxxx- 14. In the evening the Christian Endeavor was led by Percy Pahl. 1 prayer meeting was held last Thurs day evening at the residence of Will liam Farnham. Rev. Norman Nj BIoore spoke on "Some things we are certain of" Next Sunday Rev Harry F.. 0lcott, assistant superintendent of the Connecticut Anti-Saloon League, will speak in the morning at the East. ford Baptist church, and in the af. ternoon at the Westford Baptist church. In the evening special evangelistic service will be held, al which Mir. oleott will be the ehiet speaker.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

John Stein and family motored to Montville over Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Eli Rieche and family were visitors in town on Wednesday.
 Lillian Johnson visited relatives n Boston and Revere, Mass, the carry part of the week.
 Esther Iindevall has returned from a vacation spent with her sister Ruth in New Haven.
 NIT. and Mrs. Norman Chafee vlsit- ed with Mrs. Chafee's mother, Mrs' A. F. Johnson, on Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Viens of Flor al avenue have moved to 1rosVeho., l, dale on the farm formerly occnplel ! by Tony Grace.
 Mildred Sward, daughter Of MT and Mr.. Otto E. Sward, is at the Day Kjmbau Hospital, where she under went an operation for appendicitis
 Elmer Johnson left last Monday for Essex, Mass, where he IS 10 woIS for the Department of Agriculture af- ter a two weeks vacation spent here.
 Henning Skooeland, former resl- . dent here, has returned to ms nome ii' Waltham, Mass. after spending week at the home of Charles F. Jonn- son.
 Miss Lima Vaudeville has returned to her home in Southbridge,. after spending a two weeks vacation n town, the guest of L. P. Faucher and family.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church held a lawn festival on Wed nesday afternoon on Mrs. Upham' 2 la,~n. a large crowd attended and the affair was big success
 Mir. and Mrs G1ssaf Johnson and NIT. and Mrs. Oscar F. Johnson mo tored to Fftchburg during the week where they aecompanie1 Elmer John son. who left for Canada on business.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
THE CROSyENORDALES NEWS SECTION

There was band concert on the common grounds in Grosvenordale on Wednesday night. Next week an- other concert will be held on the premises of the Grosvenordale cloth house.
 Mrs. Oscar F. Johnson of Floral avenue entertained the sewing club of the Lutheran church during the past week. There were many pres ent. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Edmund Peterson of Worcester, a former resident here, who called on friends here few weeks ago, has sailed for France, where he IS to rep resent the Norton Company of Green dale, Mass.
 Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fournier of this town are entertaining guests from Canada. 4 reception was given in honor of the visitors in Foresters hall on Tuesday night. Music was furnished by the C. A. C. orchestra of Putnam. A large gathering of relatives and friends took place. A good soeiable time was enjoyed Dy all.
 Owing to the stopping of the mill at North Grosvenordaie Rev. E. M. Donnelly thought it best to postpone the parish lawn party which was due to open on Saturday, the 2lst. The 2sth has been decided on, as the mn has started on full time since wed nesday. The lawn festival, as ever promises to be great success.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

berg on a previous visit conducted services here. His popularity was shown by the large attendance at that time, and such Is sure to be the case again next Sunday.
 A few years ago Rev. Forsberg was severely injured in an auto accident. when he turned his auto to avoid hit ting boy, and in so doing hit post, but he recovered.
 Rev. Forsberg's son Conrad gave a concert in the church on May 26th of this year that was very well attended.
 The service next Sunday will begin at 10.30, standard time.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

THAT
 She saw it from over his right shoulder. THAT
 The fish he caught wouldn't even feed a small multitude. THAT
 sardines were ssndwichea between slices of the loaves. THAT
 Only rich man can afford to own a poor automobile. THAT
 Many of the people do not realize what good thing Building and Loan is until they want to borrow money. THAT
 For want of ticket the automobile was lost. THAT
 It's an easy guess who is planning to be the first depositor in the new bank. THAT
 Close buyers are taking home new straw kelleys for next season. THAT Of all the palm leaf fans we ever saw give us an electric. THAT
 No, he had not been drinking blueing; his wife made a bloeberry pie. THAT
 Clarence put Putnam on the sport ing pages of the metropolitan news papers THAT
 To even qualify in an open cham pionship one has to play the game. THAT From the meadow now comes a breath of new mown hay. THAT The crop is excellent this year. THAT It won't cause . drop in the price of gasoline however.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
EMPLoYEs MEET
 DISCUSS PLANS FOR OUTING

Mrs. William Gardiner, wife of the president of the Putnam Council, Telephone Employees Association, en- tertained the members of that body Wednesday evening of last week foi- lowing business meeting held in the rooms of the Girls Club at Moosup, for the discussion of plans for an outing to be held in August in con- junction with the New London dis trict employees. Ten members from Danielson and fifteen from Putnam were present A feature of the eve ming was a series of recitations given by Miss Jessie Macdonald of Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
Obey Say

THAT
 The mosquito is at bat. THAT
 They are fond of chicken legs. THAT
 Now she isn't wearing knickers any more. THAT
 When he tried to eat chocolate ice cream with a fork he sent his new white shirt to the laundry. THAT
 Superstition is still rampant. THAT
 Fifty per cent of the people pass ing the bank building refused to pass under the ladder. THAT
 IL seems to the speeding autoists that the roads are blue with state policemen. THAT
 The officers are damned if they do and damned if they don't--enforce the laws of the road. THAT The watermelon season is with us. THAT You can not have jakey ou the side no matter how 1t aches. THAT With the same ratio of increase there should be an even dozen drunks next Monday morning. THAT 1t may be harder to get but what ycr get ;s harder. THAT He saw the new moon over her right shoulder.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
REMEMBER THE DATE
THAT

THAT
 If 1t did John D. might not be able to give so many children bright new Buffalo niekies. THAT
 A man with an ivory dome can't capitalize it. THAT
 Those who go to the beach in short sleeves and low necks come home in a coat of tan. THAT
 You don't need to be early to bed or early to rise nor to work like the dickens if you advertise.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
GEAR GOES WRONG
 CAR CRASHES INTO POLE

William H. Goodell of South Som erset, Mass., was slightly injured about the face and arms when the steering gear of his ear went wrong en the North woodstock highway last Sunday afternoon. The ear got away from the drivers control and after zigzagging some distance, finally crashed into a telegraph pole.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
D.. For.hsr. to cendues Service

Rev. Dr. Goran E. Forsberg of Erie. Pa. is to conduct the service at the Swedish Lutheran church next Sun day morning.
 Dr. Forsberg is former pastor of this church, leaving in 1905 to take op his duties in Erie. IL is now ai- most ten years ago since Rev. Fors-
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
POMFRET LANDING

Mrs. M. V. Chase is at the Day EimhaIl Hospital
 Mir. and Nrs. E. N. Searles attend d a pouitrymen's field day at Wilh- mantle last Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
TO PUSH
DAUGHERTY
CASE
Will Answer VoIstead, He Says,
Las8-Fight Over in
Present Congress.
BY International News Service.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 27-The
fight against Attorney General
Daugherty, started by Congressman
Oscar Keller CRep) of Minnesota,
has not ended, Keller declared here
today. He said he is determined
to continue efforts to impeach the
Attorney General, but has not for
INFLATED plans for further procedure.
Keller admitted the fight has
ended so far as the present Con-
gress is concerned, but declared
some future Congress would be
asked to pass on the fitness of the
Ohioan for office unless the At
torney General does his duty and
pSosecutes the docket of war fraud
cases"
"If the Attorney General does
not do his duty We are going to
make him get out" Keller stated.
"The new Congress will have many
new members and they will have
something to say"
Congressman Keller said he would
answer Congressman Volstead's at.
tack on him later. He will leave
here today for Washington, and
will proceed from there to New
York with his family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
GREECE ASKED
To WITHDRAW
TROOPS
Allies Fear Clashes With Turks
in Vicinity of Martha
River.

ATHENS, Jan 27.-The allies to.
day requested the Greek troops to
withdraw four miles from the
Martha river in Thrace to prevent
clashes with the Turkish military
police. Greece massed between So.
900 and 10000 troops near the
Martha, which is the western
boundary of Turkish sovereignty
in Thrace.
Turkish deportations from Ana.
tolia continue despite the fact that
Greece has notified Angora that
no more refugees will be admitted
into this country.
The American Near East relief
administration was advised that a
ship with 5000 refugees is proceed.
ing for Greece in charge of DR..
Harry Moffet, of Lebanon, Ohio.
The women are in charge of Pau.
line Allen. Of Cambridge, Mass.
The epidemics of smallpox and
typhus are taking tremendous HUI
man toll, both on shipboard and
in the concentration camps. Most
of the bodies are burned as a SAM.
tary measure. Special chutes are
provided through which the bodies
are shot from the decks of incorn-
ing ships into the cremation fur.
naceS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
Drug Traffic Leaving Crime Trail
Racing
Entries
HAVANA ENTRIES
For Sunday.


FIRST RAcE-Purse, $500: claiming;
four -year-olds and up; six furlongs Ma
visco 100: Occupation, 109: Kathleen X.
100; Lullaby. 109; Berretta, 100; Lost
Fortune, ia: Indian Chant. ia; J. AL
fred Clark, ia; Lieutenant William
Murray, ia: Asuncion, Io4; George w.
ia; Tobin Rote. ia.
SECOND RACE-Purse, $500; claim
ing; four-year-olds and up six furlongs.
Canny Lady, 106; Who Can Tell, 106
Mary Maxim, 106; Gratian, 100; Mary
Mallon. 1903: Sentimental: 1os: Grit, Ill:
Mambi.. III; Major Domo, ia.
THIRD RACE-Claiming four.year-
olds and up; six furIpngs. Lolita Speed.
100; Hush, 109: Two Eyes. 109; Brennan.
III; Top Rung, ia; Twenty seven, 114s
Whippoorwiil, 114: The Enquirer. 114;
Ness Kit. II ParoL ia; Doctor p, 1l4:
FOURTH RAcE--Aaybtic shrine purse,
5000: four-ysar -oIds and UP: slx firlongs
s,rhe Boy, 180; sChile. 100; Salvo, 106;
Perhaps, 107; Cromwell, 11a.
FIFTH RACE-Purse. $500: claiming:
four-year-olds and up; one mile ana
fifty yards. mig. S6; Roseate. 1o1.
Mooresque. 1903; Johnny O'connell. 1903;
Lady. tlo6: 'El coronet. 100: Bounce. los;
Assumption, ia.
SIXTH RACE-Four-year-oId and up
ward; claiming; purse, $500; one and
sAshlin, 90; Old
Palmer, 105; "Brynlimah, los: *Coscor-
ron, 106; "Battle Mountain. I06; sWin
or Quit Ill.
SEVENTH RACE-Three- year-oIds and
Cat. SO; "Fincastle. "a; Winnipeg, 81;
Solemn. los; %Haman, 107; *Mallowmot.
%: Lucy Kate, 105.
Clear and fast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
HOUSE SENDS DISTRICT
BILL TO CONFERENCE

The District appropriation bill
was sent to conference today by
the House The House conferees
will be Congressman Cramton Of
Michigan, who is acting chairman
of the subcommittee of the House
Appropriations Committee; Congress-
man Evans of Nevada and Johnson
of Kentucky.
The announcement that the bill
would go to conference was made
by Cramton. Congressman Blan-
ton Of Texas inquired whether or
not the House conferees intended to
cut the $1,200,00O addition placed
on the bill in the Senate.
Cramton said that it was his
intention to eliminate some of these
items. He said that he did not be-
lieve that an attempt would be
made by the House conferees to
eliminate all the items added by
the Senate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
FAKE STAR
FORGING
CHECKS
Youth lmpersonating Roy
Stewart Trying to victimize
Hotels Here.

Masouegading as Roy Stewart,
movie star, . young man sporting
. trim khaki overcoat and assuf-
ing the pose Of - Westerner, il
visiting Washington business
houses and hotels in an effort to
obtain money on bogus checks.
Reported by Hotel Man.
Reports of the young mans &C.
Invites here was made to the DO
lice today by the proprietor of the
Stag Hotel, where he engaged a
suite of rooms through a confed-
crate and then attempted to pay
for them with $50 check, asking
for $40 change.
His biggest coupe was at the of
fees of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company, where he offered a check
for $1,000, signed Roy Stewart, "
for $4,000 worth of life insurance
and also called for Change" The
check was on a California bank
and the insurance company commu
nicated with it by long-distance and
was advised that they had no such
account.
Roy" also visited a local phono
graph company and ordered $20C
machine to be sent out West. He
proffered a $3.50 check in payment
but as they were suspicious they
refused to accredit his order.
Real Stewart in West.
Harry s. Brown, manager of the
Universal Film Company. with
whom the real Stewart is under
contract, has been besieged with
explanations concerning the Elm
personator Stewart" and he ad
vised the police today that Stewart
was at present making picture
in California.
The young fellow, as far as the
police have learned. has not been
successful in getting any money
on the checks he has offered bear.
ing Roy Stewards" signature, and
only has been able to injure the
Stag Hotel, where he has failed to
pay for the suite of rooms which
he engaged.
The description given of the
bogus motion picture actor is as
follows: Five feet, nine inches in
height; dark hair and eyes, and
wearing a short khaki oVercoat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
ROW is THREATENED
OVER NORRIS CHARGES

A lively row was threatened to-
day over charges made by Senator
Norris (Rep) of Nebraska, that
Gray Silver. Washington represen-
tative of the American Farm Blu
reau Federation, also represented
the Ford Corporation, which is
seeking to obtain Muscle Shoals.
Norris is in favor of the Govern.
ment developing Muscle Shoals and
is opposed to the Ford offer. He
charged Silver was preventing fur
ther Government Improvement on
the project at the behest of Ford
interests.