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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

| But these books he knew thor.
ough!y. Stretched at full length
upon the floor. sometimes leaning
on his elbow. more often lying or
his back with an upturned chair
for headrest. he studied by the
light Of glowing logs.
Wrote Down What he Learned
Lincoln had no knowledge OF
psychology or pedagogy to guide
him in forming habits of study.
Yet he recognized clearly that he
who would grasp and hold secure
a new idea must Immediately find
words In which to express it. So
It was his constant practice to re-.
duce to writing any new thing he
learned. Near at hand as he re-.
clined by his log fire was the blade
OF wooden shovel. 1t served him
as a slate. When every available
inch OF it had been used, he shaved
away the surface with drawknife
or plane. obtaining q new white
surface for his charcoal crayon
On tho walls Of his cabin he chalk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
GOVT, VOCATIONAL
OFFICIAL TO SPEAK
IN maine CITIES
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T., r. Franks, appointed by PreSi-
dent Harding as Il member of the
Federal Board for Vocational Edu-
cation to serve with Secretaries
Davis, Hoover and Wallace will
speak at Portland, Bangor, Sanford
and Bddcford under the auspices of
the State Board for Vocational Edu-
cation.
The members Of the Maine Board
for Vocational Education are Hon.
George +. Macomber. Augusta: Hon.
Clement :. StctSon, Greene, and Au-
gustus o. Thomas, State Supt. Of
Schools.
T.. X. Jenkins. state director of
Vocational Education has been in
charge of arrangements for the trip
and will accompany Mr.. Franks on
his visits.
Mr. Franks.is one Of the foremost
national advocates of q public
school system of vocational cduca-
ton. He has appeared on the lee
turc platform i'll nearly every State
in the Union, urging the people to
greater support of the l'ederal-State
program of vocational education,
which he regards rs one of the para
mount national issues. Last sum
mer he filled 50 consecutive lecture
dates on the ChaUtauqua stage
speaking on the. subject of voca-
tional training.
Mr.. Franks believes that tho pro
gram laid down in the Vocational
Education Act of 1917 is the great
est form OF national preparedness
Mr. Franks declared that at the
time of the passage of the Federal
Vocational Education Act in 1917,
the evidence at the Congrcssio
hearings indicated that only one per
cent OF those engaged in agricultural
or mechanical pursuits in the United
states were technically trained. He
SAID that statistics have been COM
piled by educators showing that in
The single city OF Munich, GERMANY.
there are II greater number of tech
nIcallv trained industrial workers
than in the entire United States.
Thc United States is TRYING TO
remedy this appalling condition by
promoting vocational instruction in
the public schools. Under the Act
passed in 1917, the Federal Govern
ment allots to the States an annual
grant for vocational schools. which
last year cqualled more than $1,000.
900. The States receive this money
on condition that they match the
Federal funds with equal State or
local appropriations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
Plans for Maine
Exhibit in Annual
Florida Pageant

kcV. III. j.. Dunnack, State libra
rian. has received an interesting
conn unication from j. II. Winches-
Ter who Is II winter resident of s.
petersburg. Fla. Mr.. Winchester
makes his home for most of the
wear at Corinna and is always in
,erestcd in promoting Maine and its
interests. lie is, now engaged with
Il number of other loyal citizens of
our state who are visiting st. Peters
burg. in arranging a Maine exhibit
or 1ioat which is to be a part of the
annual winter pagean or parade to
ne held III that place during the
month OF March, and has appealed
10 Mr.. Dunnack to secure such as
ISSUANCE as officials at the State
rouse may be able to give him in
preparing creditable display.
Mr.. Dunnack has taken the mat
ter up with Commissioner of Agri-
culture T.. p. Washburn, who has
called in Thomas James of the State
Museum. and Mr.. Folsom of the
Forestry Department.. and plans are
already on foot for sending forward
Tor Mr.. Winchester's use displays of
agricultural, forest and fish and
make a combined display which will
be worthy of the State. Proprietors
or summer hotels will also be inyit
ed to contribute to the exhibit.
Mr.. Winchester in his letter ia
MIR. Dunnack. calls attention to the
fact that there are probably son
Maine people In the vicinity or ST
Petersburg, and that. nearly 100 WN
people from all over the country will
view the parade which will be taken
part IN by large number of states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

knowledge Of everything thar u
cerned him. constituted . nn
part OF Lincoln's genius. II -
lowed him into the White hous.
When, as President OF the unlus
States. he found himself the y.
and responsible COMMANDER
chief Of the Union forces. 10 uss..
a study OF war and OF minu -
stratogy-a study SO deep ana !.
tensive that he became. as - w.
generally known. one OF the IT, :.
ter tacucians of his time. ~
was one of the few Presiasas
who could discuss military ovs'.
tons with the assurance o.
member of the General SUI
who could offer Intelligent ..
constructive criticism OF mo..
ments under way and who coS- ,
originate campaigns that ~.
PEELED the admiration OF p's
sional strategists. a5t
Lincoln-the Greatest Stuos"
That so much did come o. q.
coin, and that the gloomy w..
Hanks should have been 80 -
founded in his prophesyins ~.
due to Lincoln himself. Cease.
ly through the years no was - =
pairing himself-laying up .,.,s
some divine commission inc 'A
his mind should know. -:
Lincoln, the rude. the unc'
the penniless. shakes on ne n
tiers of q pioneer environmen.l I
tie better than savagery 70 t!'. !. 4
in Lincoln the Student. i ~!
this fact. perhaps in larger M
ure than we have realised
our nation owes it, very NE
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OAKLAND

Miss Helen Smiley slipped and fell
in front of the Red Front Store
Thursday and suffered compound
fracture of the right wrist. The SER
vices of a physician was secured,
who reduced the fracture and on Sat
urday she was able to attend to her
duties as librarian.
"Thc Night Owls met on Friday
evening 1T the home of Mrs. Nettie
lIallett. Whist was played ana iho
first prize Tor ladies was Won by
Mrs. 4. j. Anderson and the c0u-
ISOLATION prize by Willard Gleason.
George Woodbury. rec :iVeu the first
prize for gentlemen and Eit,ca1 Mer-
row the consolation prize. Refresh :
mcntS were served and a very plea
ant evening enjoyed. The CiHb V n
meet next friday cvcEin, at the
home of Mr. ana Mrs. G. J. Andcr-
son.
Mrs. Charles Bartlett was 4 guest
Friday Of Mrs. Otto Kncu!f of the
Watervillc iuad ard her sister. Mrs.
! Ada WILSON, If Manchester. y. II.
Rev. Weston p. Holman was called
to Belgrade Friday to officiate at the
funeral of the late Mrs. Stephen
IplStlou'ii NIliIIl Nt-o IlNiN tIC I'oi-
! dcncc Friday afternoon at 9 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaisdell were former
residents of Oakland and at one time
conducted the Oakland Hotel. now
known as the Revere House"
There Vas good attendance at the
Valentine dance given on Friday eve
ming in Memorial hall under the aus
pices of the Harry G.. Decker Post,
: American Legion. The hall was
tastefully decorated for the occasion.
Music was furnished by Blake's or
chestra ond a very pleasant social
evening was enjoyed.
George F'olger is confined to his
home by injuries which he sus ain
cd Friday when he slipped and fell
on the ice, cracking several ibis.
Mrs. Charles BlaiSdeil entertained
the w. =. 5. Club Friday evening IT
her home on Church atr>Ct. Tic
time was pleasantly passed and light
refreshments were served. 7 he guests
beside the hostess were. Mrs. G. T..
Small. MIS-. ChIIles Bartlett. Airs.
Roy Tracey. Mrs. William Simpson,
Mrs. Adam Simpson all of SkoWhegan
and Mrs. Lucretia Gleason.
William NJ. Ejas died Friday at I
o'clock at his home on Belgrade Hill
from the effects of q shock which he
sustained nine days ago. Mr.. Edes
was born in Guilford. March IS. 1913.
the son of Thomas and Melissa L.des.
For the rast ten years he has been a
resident of Belgrade. He was a
member Of the M3sonic Order. He is
survived by his wife. one son. Lloyd
l.. Edes and three granddauGhters,
Arlene. Helen and Dorothy Edes of
belgrade avenue and 4 brother, John
E,deS of GuilfOrd Funeral services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
! Turner Center
Creamery System
Stockholders Meet

Charles M. White, chief OF the d.
vision of markets. Department of
Agriculture. attended on Friday at
Auburn tho annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Turner Center
Creamery System.
Among those present were Richard
Pattee Of Boston, manager and di-
rector, of the N. +. NJ. =. A., and
M. Davies. manager of the Ply
mouth creamery in Vermont. This
creamery does over million dollar
business annually and now desire to
sell out to the Turner Center Sys-
tenn.
Robert Haskell OF Auburn was re-
elected president of the Turner Cen
ter System. \ new director for the
eastern section was chosen: Herbert
l.. Grinncll OF Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

, of the State by Charles II. White.
chief of the division of markets. De
partment of Agriculture:
"Therc is only one practical way
to monOpolize Il market nowadays
ana that is through quality was
the statement made to nc last week
in Boston. 1t seemed TO be the idea
Of the produce man who made this
remark that because farm crops are
raised In so many different sections
that ordinary stock is always in
abundance. while standardized first =
class products are always in limited
supply.
"Bulletin No. 16 Of Tie Aroostooll
Potato Growers takes the right view
of ArooStook'S opportunity to DOM
mate the, southern seed trade. You
may be sure that this division APP
proves any movement that aims to
q better marketing of Maine pota-
toes. The shipping point inspection
of potatoes is designed to help give
this quality movement protection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
BOWDOIN

NORTH-The vernev 49,
nave moved their portable .a, ..o.nes
me William Springer wooS, nh d
t:ltchileld; where they win operat s /. y
"e yn White. the new ownsr 70
Mrs. Clara Nadeau from Ia.
was recently visiting her gI,tsr et'ai
Harold Small s'eI, Nh
Mrs. w. Z. Hervcy has Ist.,..
visiting friends and relatives x Oea
ton. also at Manchester. N Ir ~ %.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan ia a.,
rom south Bowdoin where Al. "I Z
oeen caring for a sick lady 'As ha
end dn Mth fr Gasker Y passed til. wee,
Charles Wright has gone ir,. :
big woods, where he has enonla .e es
for the season. p''shsr
William Coskery is still cons,.,
MS bed, having suffered a So,
paralysis several months ago ,V' AAs z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
Whimsical Verse From Hi, Copy Book.

books with him to work that he
might read them as he rested from
labor"
While Lincoln attended various
schools between the ages OF ten
and seventeen and stood high in
his classes. he was in point Of
regularity far from a model pupil
When funds were low in the Lin.
coin family. young Abe worked on
the farm or for a neighbor. So
frequent were these calls made
upon him that 1t is estimated he
never spent more than 100 full
days in school in all his life.
Knew q Few Books Well
Although 1t would be hard TO
find anyone who owes less to the
public school system than Lincoln,
he was supremely trained In the
college OF lonely thought.
In his youth. his books were few.
Weem's Washington" "Aesop's
Fables" Bunyan's Pilgrims Prog.
ress" and the Bible constituted
virtually all his boyhood library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
Katherine Macdonald in Thriller of
South Seas

'The Infidel," is the name of
Katherine MacDonuld's newest play
which Will be shown at the Colonial
Monday and Tuesday. 1t is by
Charles Logue and is a story of the
South Seas. Miss Macdonald has
the role of young woman whose
experiences have embittered her
against all ministers and missionar-
les and when she is shipwrecked and
subsequently rescued by the natives
OF small island in the Southern
Pacific aud finds peace and comfort
and spiritual happiness in her asso-
citation with an aged missionary. all
her infdelistic beliefs are swept
away. She finds new love that she
had never dared dream of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
HEBRON ACADEMY

Principal II. l.. Hun. lef. h..
Thursday morning 10 attend ,bs -
ing of tho secondary school uris,,-'
to he held on Lewiston On Thurs
Friday and SATURDAY..
Tho students Of the academy ,,.,
blcd in the chapel Wedne saay &C.
and listened 10 an Interesting t,s
the work Of the y. VI. &. A. v -
j. Dunstan. a member OF the g.
class at Colby College and Of N. !.
.. fraternity. The academy or,-.
and elec club furnished the musa
program.
Sickness at Hebron IS almost IN,
of the past. Only two studsr,, !.
sick at the present time-Miltor n,
and Rudolph Lewson-and both !,
We'll on the road 10 recovery. W., y
approach Of the spring weather Ma ~.
the epidemic Of colds and grim. \
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

/ ed the things he needed for fu
ture reference.
After an adventurous experience
In the Black Hawk War, Lincoln en-
tered the grocery business at New
Salem as partner with William F.
Berry. He also served as postmas
ter. The store was far from q
profitable venture and his revenue
as postmaster was small. 1t was
while she was earning a scant and
uncertain support with the assist.
ance OF any odd Jobs that came
to hand that he found an oppor.
tunity to learn surveying.
Trained Himself as Surveyor
Again We find him employing the
methods OF home study. With
some slight help from a friendly
schoolmaster. he mastered every
book on the intricate subject with.
IN reach. Day and night he stud.
led, So intensely did he apply
himself that friends were alarmed
at his haggard looks. What would
have. required six months study
on the part Of the average person
he had learned in six weeks and
learned 1t so we'll that he became
one OF the most expert surveyors
10 the State. His proficiency com.
bined with his reputation for hon.
esty made him a frequent arbiter
in land disputes.
Then came term in the Illino,.
Assembly. followed by a determi.
nation to study law. In Spring.
neld ne Is found next porting over
Jaw books borrowed from Major
1onn stuart Again his program
OF self-education is a success and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
Exams Scheduled For
Teachers Certificates

An examination for elementary and
secondary teachers certificates will be
held on Saturday. Feb. "a at A. NJ.
in the following places and any can
didates desiring to take this eXami :
nation should Immediately apply to
the local superintendent of schools or
to the state Department of Educa
ton, Augusta. Me: Auburn. Augusta
at the State House, Bangor. Bath,
Belfast, Biddeford. Calais. Cornish,
Dover Foycroft, ELLSWORTH Farming
ton. lioulton, Portland, Rockland,
Eumford, SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
New Corporation

The Office of the attorney general
has approved the certificate of incOr-
poration of the following new cor
pOration:
Granite State Electrical Supply
Company, organized at Kittery, TO
conduct a general electrical bust
ness: capital stock. $4,000. all Of
which is common: $500 paid in: par
value of shares, Sl00: three shares
subscribed; directors-Prcsidcn r.
j. Rossiter Of kittcry: treasurer. j.
w. Randall Of Providence. Il. T.;
and r. NJ. Rossitcr of kittcry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

and announcement. it is maintain
cd at Caribou. Fort Fairfield and
Washburn. 1t has already saved
several shippers from making un-
necessary discounts. If possible to
give the inspectors 4 little advance
notice of time Of shipment, arrange
mcntS can usually he made for ser
vice from these points.
1T YOU are already Il user of this
service, Nour ideas OF possible I'M
proNcncnt Will he appreciated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
Granville To Run
For Maine Senate in 1924

Representative Harvey ID. Gran
vile Of Parsonsficld announced Sat
urday at Augusta, that he will be a
candidate for the State Senate in
1924. lie is the Republican floor
leader of the House and is serving
his third term in that branch. lie is
IS and Il lumber manufactures.
lie taught school for 10 years In
Maine and New Hampshire and has
been supervisor of the schools Of
Parsonsfeld and Porter At the last
session of the Legislature he OBJ
tanned the passage of the Granville
road bill, which was the first step
taken by the State for the relief of
the third class highways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Jack Holt and Eva Novak in New
Peter B. kyne Story

Making the third OF his widely
read novels and stories that have
been adapted to the screen, Peter
l.. kynes "HumaniZing Mr.. Wins
by" has been produced by Para
mount under the title of "Making n
Man." with Jack Holt as the star.
The story is that of tyrannical.
snObbiSh young man who goes to
New York and through a chain CT
circumstances loses his money. and
everything that would identify him.
He underGots III the experiences of
doWn-and- Uutcr The picture
comes to the Colonial Monday and
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
+. L. Commission
Authorizes Phillips
Light Co. -Ncte Issue

Inc F0bIic T;I'tics Commission
has just handed down decision au-
thorizing the Phillips Electric Light
ana Power Company, a public utility
rendering service in the town of
Phillips, to issue its notes in a par
amount not exceeding $4,000. hay
ing Il maturity OF more than l.
months and not more than % years
| from their date, bearing interest at
not exceeding six per cent. per an
mum. said notes to be secured by a
, first mortgage on all the rights. prop
crty and franchises of the company
and to sell sad notes at not less
than par thereof. and to apply tie
proceeds frum such sale to tho pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
Mrs. Charles Ward

The Bowdoin friends Of Mrn
les Ward, nee Miss Fanny Wssa ''
were grieyed to learn Of he, a'r
recently at her home in Iesa
Mrs. Ward was born in Nor,h u ~
dom in 1862 and wa; fhero,,.D'' . !.
years OF age; She was a danes.'
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Wi,.s
early residents Of the place .,s ,
was her home for many YEAR. az =
husband passed away several -. ~
ago. Two sons and a dauyb,s, ~
left to mourn their great loss !"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
How He "cIphered."

he becomes known far and wide
for his triumphs in the courtroom
Passion for Accurate Language
Lincoln had a veritable passion
for exact thought and accurate ex.
preston. AS child he was
reused almost to anger when he
heard people using words and
forms OF expression so vague and
indefinite he could not understand
them. At such times he would
withdraw and ponder their sayings
until he had reduced the thought
to language understandable TO anv
BOY. AS be. expressed it, he was
never easy until. in handling a
thought. be could bound It on the
north and south. east and west"
when. In the study, of law. he met
repeatedly the word demonstrate, !"
ne sought definition that differen.
tiated. 1t from prove" Finding
none that satisfied him. he stopped
the study Of law until he had learn.
ca perfectly every proposition In
SIX books OF Euclid. This done. he
!e't ne had a true conception Of
the word demonstrate"
Taught Himself Military stra,eov
Lincoln was careful in selecting
the thoughts with which he stored
MS mind. 1t was not everything
ne wanted to know. AS he read
and studied he made notes in album.
dance. Later he considered and re.
considered his notes. and only such
as he thought worth while retain.
ing aid ne attempt to fix in his
mind.
The habit Of study. Of securing
accurate. thorough and complete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

were held at the residence Sunday af-
ternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Weston
p. Holman Of the Methodist church
OBLIGATED and the. remains were
placed In the tomb aid later inter-
ment will be in Belgrade cemetery.
Sarah Sampson Tent, Daughters OF
Veterans will hold their regular
meeting this Monday evening in the
Post rooms. A birthday supper will
be served at $50. The committee in
charge OF the affair consisting Of all
members whose birthday occurs in
the months Of Jan, Feb, and
March,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
New Fox Special Another Triumph
The ultimate in drama,


A less commcndatory phrase than
that would fail to do Justice to my
Friend the Devil" the William Fox
slecial production which opens today
at the Opera House. 1t is a high ten
sion dramatic depletion of Georges
ohnet's celebrated French vel
Doctor Ramcau,' portrayed by a
casts of artists who literally make
Ohnet's characters come to life.
Harry Millarde. who directed the
famous screen triumph. over the
HILL is responsible for the produc-
ton Of My Friend the Devil" and
the perfect dramatic technique, the
manner in which it builds up through
series of unexpected. powerful Sc
quences. to a crashing climax will
siartle every person who sees this
picture.
Charles Richman rs DR.. George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

Dryden gives performance that is
a credit to the screen.
Barbara Castfeton as Anna Ryder,
who later becomes the wife OF Dry
den, gives an effective portrayal.
Peggy Shaw, as Dryden's daughter.
also gives an exceptional depletion
Of most difficult role.
me and Ny Mule" Is a snappy two
reel comedy. Aesop's Film Fables
and the Opera house orchestra are
pleasant afternoons and evenings
ahead for Opera House patrons.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
nary KENNEBEC JOURNAL MONDAY, FEBRUARY u, 1929

eign schooners OF most every. type.
of the world. He is town clerk and
a member Of the board Of assessors.
Capt. Plummer IS completing a two
weeks. visit with his granddaughter,
Mrs. Raymond Shaw Of Spruce street,
Augusta.
Among the recent visitors at the
State museum were Mr.. and Mrs.
George II. Boone OF Burtts Corner,
n. b., Edward ii. Colburn Of Bruns-
wick. and Julia M. Shine Of Rox-
bury. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12
Fast and Aashv

A lavish love melodrama that starts
with rush and never let's down.
Flashing through Broadway jazz
palaces down to the dens of the I'M
derworld. With lovely Betty Comp
son as the society girl who prefers a
crook to her rich lovers. Bert Lytell
and May McAvoy are in the great
supporting cast in this jazz drama
kick In" at the Opera House We'd
nosday and Thursday-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-12

which was held at his late ~. :.
sidney Sunday afternoon. - z
o'clock. II
William Livingstone, son !. !.
and Mrs. Lawrence Livinrstor.f y.
Jured his knee Saturday afsas =.
whlie skiing with several ssae.
boys and was taken to the FL thes
,ment. " tret
Frank Romeo underwan.
cessful operation for ann.M c.
Waterville. h10Spital &