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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07

BY international Labor News Service.
Baltimore. Md-Low wages cause
a high rate Of infant mortality
This oft-demonstrated truth is
again emphasized by the children's
bureau of the United States depart
ment of labor, in an exhaustive anal
ysis Of a study of the infant death
rate in Baltimore The report has
just been issued.
Highest rates of infant mortality
were found in the families where the
fathers earnings were lowest and the
lowest infant mortality where the
fathers earnings were highest. the
report declares, in discussing poverty
as direct factor in causing the
death Of babies The report says
Evidently there are other un-
measured factors which make poverty
on lack Of means-a hazard to in
FAINT life apart from the size of the
dwelling, the size of the family, the
interval between births, and the IL
iteracy OF the gainful employment
ef the mother Low income may it
self be factor in infant mortality.
Poor Mothers Handicapped
An important way in which lack
of means handicaps mothers in caring
for their babies is in the purchase of
competent medical care and supervis-
ION and nursing service. Such medi-
cal care and supervision is necessary
not only during the mothers preg-
nancy but also during the infants
first year Of life The disadvantages
Of poverty in this respect, however,
are to certain degree removed by
provision of infant welfare tations
and free consultation centers which
are open to the poor as well as to the
well to do But the highest percent
ages Of mothers reporting eXamina
tion and instruction by physicians
during pregnancy and medical and
trained nursing care at confinement
were found in families where the
fathers earned at least 81 $50, and
the lowest percentages were found in
one or another Of the earnings groups
under $3.50
The extent to which the poorest
mothers took advantage of free med
ieal supervision and care is shown
BY the fact that the lowest percen-
aees receiving care were IN no case
found among the families, in which
the fathers earned the least Cundel
800 But the provision Of free care
does not solve the problem for the
poorer mothers, since throughout the
rudy the highest mortality rates
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07
'Open Shop" Propagandist
Sees Dark Go1npers Plot
To ''Enslave" Los Angeles

may find it difficult to bolster up his
losing cause.
zeehandelaar declares that organ
izing plans for Los Angeles consti-
tute a declaration of war" which
will help to intensity the work of or
ganization
Los Angeles is stronger union
city than ever-and 1924 will find it
passing its 1923 record in that re-
speet
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07

secret from the broad masses of the
population While the communist
spell-binders keep Illuminating, while
pompous welcomes are accorded to
distinguished European and American
visiting capitalists, and while all kinds
of eXpositions and fairs are humming
noisily the hangman is busily at work
under cover of darkness.
For long time past all the ener-
gies of the state political administra-
ton, the successor Of the Sheka, have
been bent on fighting the socialist
and labor movement. Long ago ali
social endeavor had been turned in
barren void. Today the war of the
government against Russian social
democracy, without a moments cessa-
ton, is already taking the brutal form
of a deliberate, bodily determination
Of those who are suspected of belong
ing to, or aiding, our party
Beginning with the general raids,
throughout Russia, on the 25th ami
versary Of our party, last March,
there has been going on all these
months veritable massacre Of the
socialist elements in Soviet Russia
thousands of people without trial
arrested, kept in prison without trial
and defense, and subjected to the re-
fined cruelties of the Cheka BY a
single stroke of the pen, people are
sent by the hundred to places Of hun
ger and death All the centers of
Tsarist exile have been reopened.
These are already overcrowded. Once
more the notorious territories Of
Narym and Turukhansk in Northern
Siberia receive in their icy embrace
the champions of Iabor's cause.
THE socialists are taken away
from their work, sent from place to
place, arrested even after they reach
their place of exile, their wives are
prosecuted, preposterous cases are
started against them IN the soviet
tribunals, and even those exiles whose
terms are up cannot obtain release
(as in the case of Turkestan).
MISERY and starvation are on the
increase In 1922 a special hard la
Dor camp was established near the
White sea for the inveterate' social
list opponents Of the soviet govern
ment. This was the infamous Perto-
minski camp, and its prisoners at
once launched desperate struggle
against the outrageous regime. But
this was not the end of it. As Per-
tominsli camp, too, was considered
an unreliable place for the isolation
of the prisoners, it was abandoned,
and the inmates were transferred to
another place. They were removed
still further from all contact with the
living world; it was to be a real ceme-
| tery for those who still dared to live
and struggle like men in this republic
of slaves and of political corpses
/ Solovetski monastery, barren cells on
an island cut off during eight months
of the year from the mainland-such
was to be the latest phase of Com
munist brutalities.
mot word about these things is
said anywhere Not line about il
in the official soviet papers. None
the less abundant materials dealing
with this chronicle of blood and tears
with the horrors of deportation anc
exile, with the brutalities and VIC
lence practiced in these new social
ist' hard lobar prisons, are being ac
cumulated. This terror is practicee
in full view of the citizens, and it j:
aimed at the broad masses of the peo
pie themselves.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07

Recently organized miners in Al
berta Canada, strike for union wages
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07

Proposed birth control clinic Of
Chicago wins victory when city au-
thorities are ordered by circuit court
to issue a license to the clinic.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
NORTH NEW PORTLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Harris and
daughter of Lewiston were week end
visitors at Mrs. Nell Lisherness.
T. B. Tague of Livermore Falls
was a business caller In town Thurs
day.
Eugene Williamson, one of the jur-
ors at Supreme Court. spent the week
end with his family, Mr.. and. Mrs.
Summer Norton of Skowhegan were
calling ON friends In town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Henderson and
daughter Thurza motored to Portland
Saturday where ThurZa will enter
Gray's Business College.
Mrs. Ann Young has returned from
a two weeks visit at Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkie Clark of Wat
erville are visiting relatives for a few
days. 81
Thussday evening will be shown
wet Cold at Taylor's Theatre which
Is an under the sea story and Sat-
urday the popular story East is
West" They are both fine, don't
fail to see them.
H. s. Wiles returned to Tim Pond
Saturday after spending week with
his family.
Leila Norton spent the week end
with her parents at Pennington.
What might have been serious fire
was prevented Saturday afternoon,
when a spark from the chimney set
fire to P. D. Luce's house, burning a
large place on the roof
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
RIPLEY

Miss Evelyn Roach and Everett Ross
of M. c. l. were week end guests of
their parents.
Mrs. Nettie Cole of North Dexter
spent the day Sunday, September 80,
with her grandson. Walter Richardson.
Mrs. Cole Is a lady most ninety years
old.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Richardson and
family spent the day September 23
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Bowdoin
of Harmony.
Mrs. S. D. Page is very low. Her
niece, Mrs. Anna Phillips of Shirley
Is caring for her.
John Woodcoek who has been very
sick with tonsiiitis Is a little better
at this writing.
George Rummery spent several days
In Wellington last week.
Miss Fannie Marble is very poorly
at this writing.
Miss Hazel Jewett Is quite sick with
the measles.
Mrs. John Cooley and children are
sick with the measles.
Little Ruby Butler has returned to
her home in St., Adams, after spending
few days with her grandmother, Mrs.
Abbie Farrar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Litchfeld have
returned home after a visit In New
York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
NBW VINEYARD

Mr.. and Mrs. John Staples are at
Porter Lake House for few days,
before going to their home in Bloom
field, N. Y.
Arthur Lewey and wife, who are
employed by John Staples at their
summer home in Cutler, are in town
for a few days.
The severe drought is causing eve
ry one or nearly all to haul water
from different brooks. If rain does
not fall very soon we shall be obliged
to all get supply from Porter Lake.
Elsie Stewart was lately called to
Brookline, Mass, by the illness of
her sister, Edith last Friday. But
she is much more comfortable at this
writing. Mrs. Seeligan Is a great
sufferer at times with Asthma.
Reports are that Mrs. c. E. Williams
who has been in a hospital near
Portland for several weeks, is gain
ing and can soon come home. All
are much pleased.
New Portland Fire Company was
here Saturday p. m, giving a DEM
onstration of what their engine could
do. All were well pleased and it
is hoped in the near future we may
have one here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04

ing relatives and neighbors deeply
feel their loss of a loyal and honor
able man. whose memory will al
ways be revered and cherished. For
several years Mr.. futile was quite
prominently associated with the Gin
ton Oil Company as salesman on the
road but as time advanced he gave
up that work and conducted a general
store at West Athens, where people
used to go for an evening TO enjoy
game of checkers if they didn't wish
to buy anything.
Miss Amy F. Kincaid and gentleman
friend are spending some time with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. kincaid.
Miss Edith Jones from Portland.
Mrs. 0. c. Huff and son Gordon, Miss
Ethel F Butler and Mrs. S. S. HUFF
motored to Waterville Saturday in
Mrs. Huff's Durant sport model car.
Mrs. Edith Kincaid of Skowhegan
was in town Wednesday to attend her
uncle's funeral.
Gerald Collins, one of the pupils at
the school was chopping wood for
Mrs. Avery one day last week and cut
his LETT hand quite severely. The
wound required several stitches. We
are glad TO know it is getting along
remarkably well with DR.. L. y. Ell
lingwoods attention.
Mr. and Mrs Alton Ellis have been
in town from Skowhegan.
Mr. and Mrs E. J. Walker of Corn
vile have purchased a new Star
car" from the Huh Brothers.
Selden Kincaid OF Madison stayed
Friday night with his son Zelot Kin
caid.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver French and
two sons Floyd and Evan. who have
been living on the Rines farm on the
Scion road, have moved back to their
own home. The two boys are attend
ing Somerset Academy and are plan
ming to graduate this year if nothing
unusual occurs.
Every one should keep their doors
locked and windows fastened down
for there are strangers in this locality
looking for food and a chance TO sleep.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
LEXINGTON

Mrs. Emma Chase Of Pennington
was brought here Tuesday and laid
to rest by the side of her late hus-
band Alonzo Chase.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sorie Howe and Mrs.
Howe's son Kenneth Durrell who are
working in New Foundland Is spend
ing a few days with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Pease of Medfield,
Mass, are spending their vacation
with their relatives.
Miss John Ford and Miss Mildred
are on the sick list.
Charlie Moody went into the woods
Monday for B. c. and d. D. Pinkham.
The Misses Hilda and Ruth Green
are home on account Of the scarlet
fever scare.
There are few cases of whooping
cough in town,
Miss Ferne Hewett who Is working
in Massachusetts Is here for a short
visit with her relatives.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04

Mrs. Edwin Kelley was business
caller in Wateryille last week.
Earl Tracey had the misfortune to
lose a valuable horse recently.
Edwin Gilman and family called on
friends In town Sunday.
The corn shop will have a very
short run this year. They expect
to finish canning by the middle of this
week.
Nj, and Mrs. Treffe Olowier of
Skowhegan and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mitchell were in town on business the
first of the week
Mrs. George Tibbetts and children
of Rome spent Sunday with her mo-
Their, Mrs. Edwin Kelley.
Mrs. Albert Mcmahon who has been
in poor health for some time has a
girl to do her homework.
Frederick Mcmahon has gone to
Aroostook County to pick potatoes.
Robert Stockford has been suffer-
Ing with a bad leg for a long time.
He went to Skowhegan recently and
had it lanced, but it does not seem
to be improving and il pains him very
badly. Some of the corp shop people
picked his sweet corn for him. Mr.
Stockford is a hard working man and
1t would be great misfortune If
ethe trouble with his leg should prove
to be very serious.
Steve Laid has begun work with his
threshing machine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
GOODRICH HILL-BINGHAM

Well back on earth or back on the
lob again, the residents of Goodrich
Hill still exist.
The farmers in this vicinity are har-
vesting their crops, etc. Claude
Goodrich has large crop of potatoes,
some of which are of enormous size,
one weighing one and three-fourths
pounds; many weighed one and one
half pounds. Also a large crop Of
muskmelons at Mr.. Goodrich's of
which he has sold many and has
more ready for sale.
The apple crop in this vicinity Is
light.
Mrs. Alfred Curtis has the past week
suffered some with sore mouth, after
having some teeth extracted, but is
better at this writing
Albert Perry, Clara and Bertha
Goodrich and Eloise Curtis are at
tending school in Bingham village.
The Goodrich boys are Sophomores at
B. H. S.
The women folks of this neighbor-
hood have spent-well not an idle
summer-have many quarts of can
ned goods.
Mrs. L. A. Sanborn and Mrs. Cert
rude Moore. spent one day of last
week at the home of Audrey Good
rich.
Miss Lillian Goodrich entertained a
gentleman friend last week, who re-
turned to his home at W. Scarboro,
Friday.
Clarence Curtis was caller at AL
fred Curtis last Sunday.
Mable Burton spent last Sunday aft
ernoon with Lillian Goodrich.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
Alton Lane has a new Ford.

Alton Lane has n new Ford.
Bell Curtis who has been visiting
Dora Hilton, has returned to her
home in Scion.
Aubry Drawn and wife and Eugene
Danforth and wife were al Grant
Witham's Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Thompson is staying at
her daughters Mrs. George Moultons
Mrs. Moulton is sick from having had
several teeth extracted
Miss Ruby Case is in the Hospital
at Skowhegan.
G Dora Hilton is visiting her brother
Lowell Berry and family.
Mrs. Dana Witham spent several
days the past week with Mrs. Grant
Witham, who was on the sick list.
Mr.. Estes and family have moved
into the Fred Mann house while Mr..
Estes is employed in forestry work
in this section.
Mr.. Briggs of Bingham has moved
onto the DR.. Williams farm and is
work ing for the Doctor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
WEST ATHENS

Fred futile having been i'll for
many months, passed away Monday,
September oath. The deceased was
born in Brighton, IA years ago and
was one of six children of the late
Silas and Catherine futile. all of
whom are now dead but one sister
he was married to Ella NJ. Trip OF
Scion, who died of pneumonia, in
1900. To this union were born three
sons, Roscoe A., Fred l.. and Merton
c. futile. Funeral services were
held at the late home Wednesday af-
ternoon, September 26. at 2 O'Clock
conducted by the Rev. B. H. johnson
of Athens. Many were the comfort
ing words from the speaker and the
flowers were in an abundance besides
The bearers were Amos Chapman,
Chester Wentworth, j. c. Kincaid and
James Chapman. Ray Tibbetts of
Athens had charge of the funeral ar
rangements and interment was made
in Mt. Rest Cemetery. The sorrow
ing family have the sympathy of the
entire community in their sad afflic-
ton. Mr.. futile had been a promi-
nent resident of this town for many
years and up unHl about two years
ago was able to attend to business
activities and assist in looking after
the interests of the home, but his
health failed and he was obliged to
give up almost entirely what he had
enjoyed most during the past His
long life has been one of unselfsh
devotion to his family and friends. He
possessed a most generous heart and
his thoughts were always of other peo-
pie as well as himself In his pass
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
RIyERSInE-KINGFIELH

Raymond Gould of Millay Hill was
In town Saturday selling apples.
Mrs. Handing, an old lady, passed
away Friday. She has previously
made her home here in town.
Mrs. Sarah Streeter, over 80 years
old, is very low with no hopes of her
recovery. She lives on her home
place with her son and daughter at
the corner of Riversidej street
Frank Hutchins Is planning to build
big henery.
J. s. Moulton of North Arson, Ray
Woodcock, wife and daughter of Car
rabassett, w. Preble and father, Miss
Annie and Charles were visitors at
Manley Atwood's Sunday.
Harry Jackson and wife, with Clar-
ence F. Trip of North New Portland
attended the Trumbell players Sat-
urday evening at French's hall.
Mrs. Hattie Thompson and family
with Lloyd Dunn made trip to Rum
ford last Sunday.
Fred Parsons and family Of Millay
Hill were visiting in town Sunday.
Blaine Atwood Is working for Ern-
est Dunton on his new house.
r. Huse who has been very poorly
went to Auburn to be treated by DR..
Pennell.
Very cold Saturday night with high
winds.
Earl Davidson is digging his pota-
toes in the west part of the town.
Lou Riggs spent the week end at
her home here. She Is teaching in
Madrid.
Quite number from New Portland
attended the pictures and play here
Saturday evening.
Edd Records of New Portland was
In town with some nice looking apples
one day the past week.
Miss Alice Atwood returned home
Tuesday after spending few days
with her sister, Mrs, Harry Jackson,
North New Portland.
Francis Dodge is boarding in town
few days while his parents are NOV
ing to Wilton. He attends the high
school here.
Mrs. M. G.. Atwood was quite sick
Sunday night by eating canned oys-
ters. Dr. Garland was called.
Alice Atwood was the guest Of Mrs.
Ethel Cross Saturday afternoon.
Rob Kimball Is putting the roof on
his new house. High street.
Mrs. Howard Libby with baby were
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
callers at Mrs. Herbert Luce's Satur-

callers at Mrs. Herbert Luce's Satur-
day.
Frank Tufts with family were get
ting settled in their new home on
Main street, Saturday. Hurbert WI
than who bought Mr.. Tufts farm was
getting settled in their new home.
This farm is out of the village a short
distance.
Edd ELLIS moved, his bedding and
other things up to his winters work,
the last of the week, by Iron Bridge.
Nellie Williamson of New Portland
is doing kitchen work at the Herbert.
DIR. e. F. Pennell of Auburn with a
party are spending the week end at
their cottage on Millay Hill.
Walter Stafford and family Of School
street are planning to make trip to
Pittsfieid Sunday. They will go with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred jack
SON of New Portland, with their car.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
News of Somerset's Busy Towns

Laura Collins went to Waterville
last week.
Weymouth Collins is still cooking
for hungry sports in camp.
Mrs. Ausin Goff sold all her poul-
try last week to Mrs. Granville Bean
of Concord.
Drop In Poultry Farm has a poul-
try exhibit at Bingham Fair.
CARATUNK
Gala and Elizabeth Whorn oil
Pennington Normal spent the week
end In town.
Marion Smith returned to her home
In Portland, Saturday.
Ford tire mounted on rim lost be-
ewttn Caratunk and Pennington. Sept
10. Reward for return of same to
l. 8. Beane, Caratunk. 1w40s
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Head of Scion
and Mrs. Heald's sister Alice are
spending a few. days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Powell.
The Bunch" had another picnic
cottage at Pleasant Pond.
About sixty people from Scion or
thereabouts. visited the newly WEEDS at
Pleasant Pond last night. Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis and Mr.. and Mrs. McClin-
took returned to their homes Sunday
morning.
The Womans Club resumed their
meetings October 4th with the pro
gram of China. Bible quotations, Ruth,
music, roll call, tributes to President
Harding, Chinese Art, Georgia With
am; "Shantuna." Eophia Williams
"China Porcelain" Adah Spaulding;
reading, Hostess Sarah Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark and Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Clark attended the
movies at Scion Saturday night as 1t
was from the popular book main
Street. They were anxious to see
it. They pronounced it good
The high school and teachers of the
Lincoln took a trip to Jackman Satur-
day in cars that were decorated with
the class colors. The drivers were
Sherman Bean, Prof Mariner, Maur-
ice Williams.
Miss Dorothy Beane is improving
rapidly after an operation for appen-
dioitis. She returned from Lewiston
recently.
Several of the people in town attend
ed the meeting at The Forks Sunday
afternoon and evening. Mrs. Baker
of Augusta was speaker.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
BAKERS SIDING

Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Kimball left
last Wednesday for the south where
he has employment for the winter.
Thomas Brown of Indian Pond spent
Sunday In town.
Mn. and Mrs. R. 0'Neal have moved
to Oakland where they are to make
their home in the future with Mrs.
0'Neal's mother.
Rex Oliver has returned to his work
at Indian Pond after spending the
week at home getting up his winters
supply of wood.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
BRIGHTON

worst electrical storm of the
passed over this place. Friday
moon with Che most vivid lightn-
" the time of year.
and Mrs. Jack Murray and chill
OF Waterville passed through
oae day last week on their way
cottage at Kingsbury Pond.
roads lead to Athens, October 2.
aud Mrs. Lea Smith attended
%aee at Wellington Saturday
" last week.
= on the dam that the 8. ID.
y TO. are building at Smith
u Progressing finely.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
WEST Moscow

~ Dunton is patrolmaH on the
',sa Tor the balance Of the sea-
,aido Dunton is on the drive
.a'er Robinson. Austin Goff Is
.O,kihg for Walter Robinson.
r. = Baker is back home again
larry Pond Camps.
oana Moulton's little girl is
u Poor health.
.eIiy the flour man has been
; us daughter Jennie Collins.
H.. hlnds was over for a short
h ~ collins, son Of Fred Collins,
IN. "a, MS collar bone some time
slowly improving.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-04
HOXEE

Charles Barney Is hauling wood for
III. l.. York.
Nellie Campbell who. has been here
for the past week returned to Bruns-
wick Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel York attended
the funeral services of his sister. Mrs.
Sarah Y. Loring In Oakland Tuesday
of last week.
Mrs. Joe Devoe of Norridgewock
who has been sick at the home of Del.
Savoy and cared for by Mrs. Guimond
returned to her home Saturday.