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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
New Members Chamber Commerce

The following new membership
applications have recently been ap-
proved by the board of directors of
the Augusta Chamber of Commerce
and they have been elected to men,
bership: Wesley w. Albee, Augusta
Fruit Co., c. f. Bilodeau. Edmond
Pepin. E. E. Bradbury, DR.. G. r.
Campbell, Boston Custom Tailoring
Co.. Walter l.. Fitield, Stanley +.
Hussey. Leroy +. Hussey. Horace T..
Hamlin, James Fuller Ingraham,
Horace 1ngraham, +. E. Newbert,
=. A. Robbins, Paul d. Sargent, J.
r. Turner. John S. Wadleigh, r. L.
White. Daniel s. Young; Freeman
the Jeweler, assigned to George II.
Hurley. store manager.
The next rehearsal for the Cham
Der of Commerce play, THE Octo-
ROOM" will be held at 7.30 Wednes-
DAY evening of this week at the
Chamber of Commerce assembly
room. This play will be presented
at the Augusta Opera house on the
afternoon and evening of January
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
ANSON

Mrs. Frank Carter was In Water
vile last week. called there by the
illness of her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Welch and
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Collins took
an automobile ride to Augusta Sun
day.
Renaldo Foss is quite Ill at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grover Foss on Nichols Hill.
Joseph Elder Is i'll at his home on
Wilson street.
Mrs. Willie Low is slowly improv-
ing and was able to be out the last
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Gordon took
an automobile ride to East Madison
Sunday.
Oman Dawes was calling on friends
in Pennington Sunday, making the
trip by automobile.
The play, What Happened al
Brents," given by the pupils Of the
eighth grade was we'll attended and
much credit is due those who worked
SO hard for it's success. The sum OF
$22 was netted for the class.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marshall are
receiving congratulations on the birth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

gusta presided at the post prandial
exercises.
There were a number of officers
and Chavaliers of Canton Dexter, NO
8, present at the competitive meet
ing last night, and all were very
favorahIr IMPRESSED by the splen"id
exhibition presented by all Of the
teams. The matter of a council meet
ing to be held in this city in the near
future was discussed. and it was
also suggested that a competitive
drill he arranged het~-nnn teams rep
rcsenting tho 1st and End ~n~ir,ents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
OUCH! PAIN, PAIN.
RUB RHEUMATIC
ACHING JOINTS

ST.. Jacobs Oil stops any pain. and
rheumatism is pain only.
Not one case in fifty requires inter-
nal treatment. Stop drugging! Rub
soothing, penetrating st. Jacobs Oil
right into your sore, stiff, aching
joints, and relief comes instantly.
ST. Jacobs Oil is harmless rheuma-
tism liniment which never disap-
poir' and cannot burn the skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining! Get
a small trial bottle of old, honest st.
Jacobs Oil at any drug store, and in
just a moment you'll be free from
rheumatic pain, soreness and stiff
ness. Don't suffer! Relief awaits you.
st. Jacobs Oil is just as good for
sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, back
ache. SprainS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Rebel<ah Degree Team Has
BANQUET And Presentation

At banquet which followed the
rehearsal Of the Rebekah degree
team. Sunday evening at l. o. o. +.
hall. Mr.. and Mrs. George III. Wad-
leigh were each presented with
beautiful gifts by the other members
of the degree team. Mr.. Wadleigh
is the degree maste- of this team
which is shortly to go out of office
and under his direction the work has
been very successful. Mr.. Wadleigh
received a beautiful charm and Mrs.
Wadleigh a pin. They were very
much surprised and delighted at this
presentation and Mr.. Wadleigh con-
veyed the thanks of both Mrs. Wad-
leigh and himself in a few well
chosen words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

of son, Saturday morning. Mrs.
Marshall was formerly Rena Henry
of this town. 80,
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Walker ana
family visited relatives in North An
son Sunday. ...,
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Newell re-
turned the last of the week from
Richmond where they were called by
the death of a relative.
Mrs. Florence Adams of Scion
passed the weekend at the home Of
her father, Elmer Walker on Wilson
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

ting out the lumber for three cot
tages, which he will build to rent.
Quite number of summer people
would have come here for the sum-
mer last year, but could not get a
house or place to stay in.
w. D. Sanford returned last week
from Boston. where he passed sew
eral days looking after goods for
the holiday trade.
a few days recently from NJ. c. 1.
at Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

Pythian Sisters Inspection
And Election Officers Tonight

Queen Temple. No. 70. Pythian
Sisters, will hold it's annual inspec-
ton Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock.
Elizabeth S. Smith, grand chief of
the Pythian Sisters of Maine, will
be the inspecting officer. Election
of officers for the coming year will
also occur at the meeting this eve
ming. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

Mrs. Maude E. Mudgett will enter
tain Eleazer Parker chapter. D. A. R.,
at an all day meeting at her home
on Wednesday, Dec. IL.
Work on the new church is pro-
crossing well. the finish on the in
terror of the church now being done.
The pews from the old church were
saved from the fire that destroyed
the church one year ago. and these
pews are being put in place in the
new CHURCH. It is now planned that
the church may be so far completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Chimney Blaze Calls Department

The three trucks of the Augusta
fire department were called out at
Sis Monday afternoon by an alarm
from box SO at the corner of Sewall
and Capital streets. The trouble was
found to be bad chimney fire at the
house occupied by Thomas and Fred
Stevens and their families. located
at 70 Capitol street. The fire was
extinguished by the use of several
small chemicals. No damage was
done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Miscellaneous Five
Climbing Toward Top
Take 4 from C.. M. p.

The Miscellaneous bowlers took all
four points Monday evening in their
match with the Central Maine Power
Co. five on the Y. M. c. A. alleys.
Fogg was the high man of the eve
ming with single of 106 and a total
of sol. For the Central Maine Pow
er Co. Marston was high with 26S
and Falon took high single with "a.
The total:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

The pupils Of the Church Hill
school will hold an entertainment
and Christmas tree party in the
church Thursday evening, Dec. Is.
at o'clock. All are cordially in
vted to attend and enjoy the fes-
fivities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Augusta League of Women
Voters will hold it's annual meeting
for the election of officers Tuesday
evening at 7.30 o'clock in the as
sembly hall at the Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Mr.. Hoxie is The Same

The condition of George Hoxie, who
was injured Nov. 25 and rendered
unconscious is still the same. Sew
eral doctors have been called in
consultation on the case and on Fri
day afternoon, DR., f. c. Tyson of the
Augusta State Hospital, DR.. w. H.
. Harris Of Augusta, DIR. I. p. fash of
Fairfield and Dr. A. A. Shaw met
at the home but did not consider an
operation advisable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
BURNHAM'
Autos Collide

An Overland touring car owned
and driven by Ernest II. Hunt of
Burnham collided with touring car
bearing a Massachusetts license at
Burnham village, Wednesday after
noon. Mr.. Hunt was coming from
the post office and when he swung
onto the state road the cars collided,
doing considerable damage to the
Massachusetts car, forward wheel,
mudguard and the windshield being
smashed. No one was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

as to hold some observance of Christ
mas there.
Mrs. L. c. Hunter Of Pittsfield is
passing several days at the home of
her brother. George Hoxie.
Charles A. Milliken of Augusta has
been a recent visitor with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Crawford.
The teacher and pupils of the
village school are preparing a Christ
mas program to be given on the last
afternoon of school, next Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

A vein of quicksilver, seven miles
long and from two to six feet wide,
it is said, has been discovered near
kita, Uonome, in theGoto Archipela-
go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
Dancing Party Closes Term

Mrs. Moves High school dancing
class. which has been held at the Au-
gusta House closed the first term
Monday evening with an invitational
dance. About 40 couples were pres
ent and for two hours enjoyed the
various dances, among which was the
Driving German" The class voted
to tart the next term. next Monday
evening instead of taking a Christ
mas vacation.
Miss Beryl Crowell returned Sat
urday to Boston. after passing 10
days in this city with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Crowell, on North
Belfast avenue.
Mrs. Charles e. burlington left
Monday afternoon for Belfast where
she will visit for a few days with
Mrs. Carroll Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11
LOCAL NOTICE

\, me annual Christmas sale of St.
baalys Charitable Society will be
m Ielu at st. Mary's hall Thursday,
Dec. IL, ate P. Nj. dec12-13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

opening dance at Perry's Hall,
s"a sal, Music by George Man
-Non OclOck Orchestra. Dec.11-12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-11

= SHOeh OICIIeStId' DeV'1A II
,; robert T. Fuller, Spiritual Medium
caa ON De at Mrs. Alice Eugley's, 38
MN MN 81, until Saturday. Readings,
/ InSSs.ssages, also his famous, natural
TN herbs, roots, and flowers.
lei. Con. 1OS1-R. Dec.11d4t.
rhnois dance at Manchester this
bis ~ night. Forest Smith. and
s -.e orchestra plays. dec11d3t
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13
INDIANAPOLIS NOT ''OPEN SHOP" TOWN

At its recent annual convention the Associated Employ
of Indianapolis which preends to be the militant
anunion organization in the country the claim that
Indianapolis the most successful open shop city
country further officially asserted for this organ
zaton that though Indianapolis contains the headquarters
of eight international unions these unions go elsewhere to
do their organizing leaving Indianapolis alone and largely
unorganized.
Careful inquiry has made for the purpose of ascer
tanning the facts relative to both of these statements
the American Federation of Labor position to state
with detailed knowledge what practically foregone
eoncusion-that both claims absolutely untrue.
Inquiry develops the fact that Indianapolis of the
best organized cities in the country that the eight nterna
ona unions having headquarters there have been and
aggressive and in their efforts maintain organiza
tion at the highest possible point that many indus
tries rates in indianapolis in the front ranks of
the country
In many of the most important industries in Indian
apos the organizations of employers have still maintained
their joint relations with the organized wage earnes and
have by this maintained continuous operation
their industries with advantage to themselves and sasfac
tion to the workers.
The institution of joint negotiation and the trade agree
ment has operated successfully and consistently in In
dianapos elsewhere and with less mutual benefit
wage earners and employers.
In only few has indianapolis industry felt the
effects of the viruent campaign bhe Associated Employ
ers Of indianapolis to any appreable extent The Asso
ciaed Employers of indianapolis continue their propaganda
because the combination of prop4gandsts and finances
available. NJ
In general the trade unionists of Indianapolis little
worried by the reaconary propaganda of the unonhaters
and give little Thought. There apparently more con-
structve work to be done.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13

When Congress meets in December
there will doubtless be a very general
demand for an investigation Of this
Leviathan junket, and IL the investi-
cation shall be extended to include
all profligate waste Of public money
under this administration. Of which
1t is typical, It will be still more in
accord with the wishes Of the public.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13
STATE CROPS WILL
Be 0FIRECORD SIZE

The growing season is so far ad-
vanced that there is fairly sound
basis for all predictions as to the
size of the crops to be raised In this
state the present season. So far as
winter wheat is concerned, the actual
harvest will commence in some parts
of the state within the next few
weeks.
Taking reports from all parts Of the
, state and covering all crops, 1t is ap-
parent now that, save for some sud-
den and remarkable change in wealth
er conditions, or some unforeseen con-
tingency, Washington is destined to
raise this year the greatest crop in
size and In quality that was ever rails
ed within the limits of the state and
there is every present prospect that
the crops will command prices at least
well above the pre-war level, although
naturally not up to the high level of
the boom period Immediately follow
ing the war.
Taking wheat, the great money crop
of the state, more particularly of the
eastern part of the state. According
to the present estimates the combined
winter and spring wheat crop OF this
state this year will reach an aggre.
gate of 52,S18,000 bushels as compar-
ed with crop last year of 32,444. .0OO
bushels.
The berry harvest has commenc ed
and the product is of exceptional
quality and the yield and the returns
from the market are giving the berr.
farmers fair margin of profit.
The commercial apple crop of the
state, according to the present fore
cast, will be considerable better than
that of last year, by an aggregate o,
in excess of two and one-half million
boxes.
In western Washington the condi-
tions have been almost ideal for the
dairy farmers. The growth of pas
lures has been almost abnormal and
the hay crop will be far better than
the average. Every field crop in the
state makes a far better showing than
the corresponding crops did in 1922.
Take it all around, things look pret.
ty good for the state of Washington
this year, and this years crop will
offset much of the damage done by
last years unprecedented drouth.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13
12-HOUR DAY NETS
MILLIONS PER YEAR
FOR STEEL TRUST

May production OF steel was at the
rate of over 5O.O0O.OOO tons per year,
according to a recent report by Bab-
son. Briefly. the steel mills are run
ming SO per cent capacity. This Is
the largest monthly output on record.
The price of steel is now 80 per cent
above last year, and at the same time
labor costs only 10 per cent higher
than a year ago. the bituminous coal
2S per cent less. The bank account
of the United Steel Corporation fat
tens at rate which throws some
doubt into Mr., Gary's plea OF poverty
and the need for the twelve-hour day
and slave conditions In the steel in
dustry.
"To abandon the 12-hour day" said
Judge Gary, would require at least
$4,000 additional employees and raise
the price of steel Is per cent"
OF the total steel ingot capacity in
the industry OF $500, 900 the United
States Steel Corporation owns 40 per
cent. Its share OF the increased num-
ber of employees needed to run the
industry on an eight-hour day would
be $4,000. In 1922 the u. s. Steel en-
ployed 214,931 workers. With the
high salaries of directors, vlce-presi-
dents, and other ornaments, added to
the wages of the workers. the average
of wages and salaries was only $500
per year. Taking this padded figure
as a basis the $4,000 workers would
only cost the steel corporation about
$36, 100000 And last year the net
earnings of the United States Steel
Corporation were $1O1,529,310.
Let the added costs come out of the
millions of profits and there will still
remain about $65, 100000 annual prof
1t for Messrs. Gary and Co. to divide
up between themselves.
The cry is shortage of labor, plea
for the 12-hour day.
And the steel corporation profits are
$101 ,000,00O year.
With the steel workers organized
Judge Gary soon would sing a differ
ent song.
Producing 40 per cent OF the steel,
the U. S. Steel Corporation employs
214,9S1 workers. the Bethlehem Steel
SS,S16, the Republic Iron and Steel
1926. There are approximately 5OO,-
900 workers in the steel industry
today.
The workers in this basic industry
must organize into a powerful union.
They must prepare to take their place
side by side with the workers on the
railroads and in the mines. Then, and
then only, will the 12-hour days, the
starvation wages and the slave con-
ditions be cast aside. Until then Gary
will continue to plead for aid and un-
derstanding and the Steel Corporation
will continue to sweat millions In
profits out of the workers.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13
A. T. OF |. ASKS UNIONS TO OBSERVE
LABOR SUNDAY AS WELL AS LABOR DAY

Having regard for the need of keep
ing constantly before the masses of
our people the highest ideals of our
labor movement and the requirement
of our people for the complete full
ness of life in all things, the Executive
Council of the American Federation of
Labor declares as follows:
sThe labor movement of America
demands for all of our people the full
benefit Of the life giving forces of our
marvellous civilization through con-
stantly increasing wages and improve
ment Of working conditions and
through a reasonable and proper re-
duction in the hours of work.
Demands Just Economic Basis.
"The labor movement of America
demands for the wage earners and
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13
63 VOCATIONAL
SOLDIERS AT w. S. C.

PULLMAN. Wash, July 12.-Thia
summer there are So Of Uncle Sans
marines and army men being given
special training at the State College
OF Washington. They represent 2S
cities and towns of Washington, IA in
Idaho, in Oregon, in Montana, 2
in Indiana, and each in Utah, North
Dakota, New York, Wyoming and
Ohio.
They are studying everything from
football coaching to typewriting, from
plant diseases to the control Of ado
lescents in high schools. Some Of
them are continuing work begun in
the regular college session. Others
are taking up new lines offered this
summer, that interest them particu-
larly and point to profitable employ
ment when they have finished their
training.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13

for all those who serve usefully in
any capacity, sound and just eco
nomic basis for life and freedom in
the fullest meaning of those terms.
"The labor movement of America
has ever had high regard for the de-
velOpment Of the ethical and the spir-
itual in life, realizing the right of all
humanity to partake freely of the
great satisfaction that comes to en-
rich life as a result.
"The labor movement of our coun-
try, recognizing the fact that all free
dom and all higher development OF
life, rest upon first providing assur-
ance of the essentials of existence
has first demanded economic justice
as basis for all other things.
Continued on Page SKI
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13
CARPENTER UNION
AT KELSO GROWING

PORTLAND, Ore, July 12.-B. w.
Sleeman, business agent of the dis
trict council of carpenters, returned
the latter part of last week from a
trip to Kelso, where he attended a
meeting of the Carpenters union.
Sleeman reports that the Kelso union
has $50 members and is still grow
ing. The size Of the membership,
however, did not impress him so much
as the businesslike methods in which
they conducted their business.
Sleeman reports a number of unions
represented in the city, and that all
of them are experiencing a healthy
growth.
Kelso and its sister city. Longview,
are growing rapidly and, in the opin-
ion of the Portland unionists, will be
the best inland city between Portland
and the Sound ports.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-07-13
HOSPITAL APPEAL
HAS LONG REACH

In a recent issue of the Labor Press
an appeal for the furnishing of beds
at the Oakhurst Sanatorium was
made, the drive being made under the
auspices of the local Kiwanis club.
The following self-explanatory let
ter from a stranger in far-off Arizona
should inspire greater zeal In the do
ing Of good works in our own ranks:
Tucson, Ariz., July 5, 1923.
Editor Labor Press:-Today
stopped In the Southwestern Records
office, our labor organ, and came
across the Labor Press and In
glanclng over its pages, found the
enclosed article, Help Furnish Bed
for Sanatorium," for the children's
addition.
Being a working man myself and
knowing what 1t means for children
to get the proper medical attention.
nursing, food and a good bed to rest
on, am sending you a check for one
dollar to help pay for one of the beds;
II every reader OF the Press and work
Ing man would contribute one dollar
1t would quickly give the Is beds for
so worthy a cause.
THE union men of Tucson, a few
years ago, gave their services in the
building of the mems ward for the
Comstock hospital. for tuberculars:
where sufferers of the great plague
could be cared for. who had no money
or friends.
God grant that the hearts of the
people will be opened to give freely
OF their means, and the one dollars
will flow in quickly. Very truly, o.
E. Comstock, Sr"
Mr.. Comstock Is a union printer by
trade and nearly 20 years Of age. We
are sure he will not deny us the lib
erty Of publishing his letter for it may
help someone else to give their dol
lars to the good cause