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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
Dufour's Exposition
Dominates Midway

The Lew DufOur exposition SHOWS
ruled the midway yesterday as they
have each day of the fair; in clean
cntcrtainin" and well managed man
ncr. SkowheSan fair has never had
as complete an equipment of side
shows, a greater variety or rides ana
more respectfully conducted booths
in its midway, than this year. Inc
Dufour exposition covers the entire
midway from a few yards of the en-
trance to the grounds through TO
within a short distance of the gate
on the opposite side of the field.
The shows themselves are devoid
of features that offend. There are no
girl shows of any type, nothing
Objectionable nor even questionable.
yet one may find plenty that amuseS
and entertains. The larger side shows
contain the big freak animal snow
an educational feature in itself.
Then there is the mamouth side snow
featuring the Hanger. an American,
who with almost uncannY accuracy
reads ones characteristics from
meagre information concerning birth.
etc. given him. The lion fighter Is
also included in this show as are
numerous other. pleasing and honest
to goodness features.
The Caterpillar, the newest thlng
in sensational riding. proved TO ne
the chief attraction of this sport al
though the Ferris wheel, The Merry
go-round and the Vention- swings
drew gratifying amount or atten-
ton. From about 10 o'clock In the
forenoon the midway was swarmed
with q iubilant crowd until late IN the
afternoon. 1t indeed was rare
novelty to see so large and con'lh-
nous a throng OF fun seekers as
flowed and ebbed through the mid
way the entire day and evening
1t takes rs cars to transport the
Lew Dufour shows. The cars are all
painted an orange shade and prove
an attractive display as they pass
along the railroad routes. Set up on
the grounds the outfit resembles
scene not at all unlike a miniature
village and at night tented city OF
merriment.
The exposition is composed OF six
riding devices: the Merry go-rouno,
the whip, the Ferris Wheel, the Dig
Seaplanes, the CATERPILLAR. and the
Eention swings Then ten side shows
include, the big freak animal show.
with 65 freaks, no two being alike;
the temple Of modern miracles; the
illusion show: the mamouth sioe
show, featuring Hanger the mystic;
the doubled body boy: Laughland:
Madam X: Deliah; the ATHLETIC ex-
hibition, featuring local pugilistic
talent. including Bing Conley ana
others.
The shows are under the manage
ment of Col. J. L. Fehr, who gives
every detail his personal attention.
Col. Fehr has been in Maine before
with the original Barnum shows, IN
1887. There is an agreeable absence
of the not-uncommon uncouth speel-
ing before the side shows. The an
nouncers present their shows IN
clear voice and understandable Eng,
lish. The booths too are conducted
in a similar manner and judging from
the throngs on the midway received
a satisfying patronage throughout the
day.
Low Dufour is one of the yourgcst
showmen in the world. being only 20
wears Of age. This is Mr.. Du1our
Gr.;t tour of Maine with his shows ana
there is every reason to believe that ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
SAYS HE FEELS MORE
LIKE WORKING NOW!
Reading Man, Who Felt III for Two
Years, Gets Relief from
Paw Paw Tonic

81 had severe indigestion, which
caused pain around my heart" writes
Thomas Forbes, 34S N. 4th Street,
Reading, Pa.
81 had been suffering from this and
other troubles, too, for about two
years. Since taking Munyon's Paw
Paw Tonic I feel a lot more like work.
ing. My food digests well and I
enjoy my meals again. I sleep much
better, have better appetite and much
more pep and energy. I am very glad
was told about Paw Paw Tonic, as it
surely has helped me feel better. I
am very much pleased to recommend
it."
Munyon's Paw Paw Tonic improves
the appetite. It helps digest what
you eat. It rests your nerves. 1t
remedies Stomach Troubles. 1t pro-
duces restful sleep.
It is recommended highly by thou-
sands for Indigestion, Dependency,
Biliousness, Heartburn, Insomnia,
Nervousness, Weak Blood, Stomach
Gases, Heavy Headaches, Distress
After Eating, Bloated Feeling, Sour
Stomach, Rheumatism, Kidney and
Liver troubles.
Try bottle of Paw Paw Tonic now.
Do not delay any longer. 1t costs only
81 a bottle. You can get it at any
frst-elass drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

"My wife says that like to talk.
and that | would go five miles and
pay five dollars to hear myself talk,
but | am not the only one In the
household to talk" Remarked the
speaker
He then said that 1t is good
thing to speak of religion with q
little sand.
I'VE need to talk OF the Kingdom
of God with sand" said Mr.. Wright.
The doctor then told a story of a
young couple sitting on the beach,
when the young man remarked that
he had a dry burning sensation in
his throat. The young lady turned
was.
My mouth is full Of sand re-
torted her admirer.
well, for goodness sake swallow
some of it, you need it," she re-
marked sweetly.
The speaker told this story to H.
lustrate his point. He stated that
he was in hopes. when anyone faced
problems that they went to Cd for
help. He spoke of the great tasks
this year that confront all organi-
cations.
In telling of the great need of CO.
operation throughout the world. the
speaker said that everybody is in
terdependcnt upo mothers.
II don't know what you people
think of the Monroe Doctrine, but
we must have some connection with
Europe, for there our boys died and
we cannot go on without having some
interest in that continent" Mr..
Wright said.
He said that Europe Is nearer this
country today. than Virginia was to
New York, in the day OF George
Washington.
The doctor then took up the sub
iect of necessity in having great
faith in God.
SHOW me man who has a great
God and YOU have shown me a great
man." declared DR.. Wright.
The last speaker of the evening
was DR.. John E. Cummings who de-
livered Il fine and impressive address
on Missionary work. which was very
Hnlightening TO all listeners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
Maine PROGRAM CONFERENCE
OF northern BAPTIST CHURCH
IN ELM CITY FOR CONVENTION

The program conference for Maine,
of the Northern Baptist convention
met at the First Baptist church at
10 A. NJ. yesterday. DR.. E. c. Whit
temore presided and stated the oh
Jects of the gathering. Nearly all
sections of the state were repre-
sented by delegates DIR. p. C.
Wright of New York City gave an
address on world Conditions" and
the work now going forward under
the charge Of different Baptist or
ganizatiOns." That work has been
remarkably successful and it's diff
ferent demands have CORRESPONDENCE
ly enlarged" stated the Doctor.
DR.. Wright then took up the PRO
gram of Activities" adopted by the
Northern Baptist convention at At
lantic City. and explained what it
means so far as Maine is concerned.
There was free discussion of the
parts preferred by all. and very
genial and hearty approval was ex-
pressed.
At the afternoon session, DR.. John
f. Cummings of Henzada, Burma,
made thrilling address This was
followed by Mrs. Q. r. Judd of New
York City. who was heard with
plS1Suit' III. W right IucH ISSUED Inc
program which was finally adopted
very heartily.
This program calls for bible and
missionary conferences at Portland
and Bangor. and for a series of coun-
ty and local meetings all looking to
the development of the local work
and a more complete world service.
At the close of the afternoon SER
vice. Mrs. Judd held an informal
conference with the women present.
AZ the same time the state commit
tee on evangelism, DR. A. B. Lori
man, present, held conference as to
evangelistic work to be undertaken.
In the evening a short devotional
service was held followed by two ad-
dresses. the first by DR.. Wright. who
spoke on THE Ability of God in all
Situations"
The doctor is very interesting
speaker and although serious and
sincere in his talk, he told several
humorous stories that frightened up
his Speoch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
BENTON

Harry Plummer has returned from
a business trip in Augusta.
Mary Ella Piper has returned from
Bangor where she has been visiting
relatives.
Misses Christine Hunter and Sylvia
Wyman have returned to Fryeburg,
where they are employed as teachers
of the Fryeburg schools.
Miss Bertha Irving has resumed her
duties as teacher at Kennebunkport.
Miss Katherine Welch has return
ed to her home after visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Alice Haley.
Miss Frances Goodwin has returned
to Brownfield where she is teaching.
Mrs. Alton Richardson was a re.
cent guest Of friends in Hallowell.
Mrs. Hugh johnson visited friends
and relatives in Waterville Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
Stolen Hens Win
Much in Prizes

Joseph Goulette. one of Skowhe-
gan's working men, who raises hens
for a sideline and who, by the way,
makes a good business of it. found
that just before the opening of the
Skowhegan fair, his hen pens had
been rified and that the pick of his
flock had been taken from their
roosts. He was not as much alarmed
as he should have been, because he
had suspicious as to the whereabouts
of his hens.
Evidences led to the pens of the
Skowhegan fair poultry department.
There it was found that his hens
had won a number of first and sec
ond prizes. as we'll as a considerable
amount of hen feed. BY referring
to the poultry premiums as an
nounced in another part of the pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

stable. trainer and driver Tor w. H.
kane's Good Time stable of Goshen,
n. Y. He was drafted from the Cox
stable by enthusiastic Houlton horse
men to train and drive the highest
priced stable ever raced in Maine.
r. III. Brett, 2.O3 "a, failure in
the hands of several drivers. will be
driven by that boy driver, p. T. Nc
Williams of Portsmouth, n. H.. who
has done wonders with this big side
wheeler. Mr.. McWilliams hold more
track records with the Brett horse
IMAM any other boy of his age in the
world.
Calgary Earl, 2 90 "a. son of the
Mighty Earl. Jr., 2.O1 l-2, bought by
the well known Aroostook horseman.
L. Fl. Powers, to defeat John r.
Braden, will be capably handled by
Harry A. NeVCrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
BIG FIGHT Returns
FROM RADIO SHOP

The returns from the big fight,
the Firpo- Dempsey bout will be re-
ccivcd over the set which has been
installed IN the Radio shop booth
in the Exhibition hall. It is expected
that the returns will be started soon
after the opening of the fight which
ie scheduled for S o'clock, standard
time.
Mr. Parker, the manager of the
shop. is receiving messages over the
loop which he constructed and which
is meeting with much success. on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
large crowds assembled in front of
the radio booth and listened to music
and such which came over the wire.
Mr.. Parker feels certain that he can
get good New York service over his
set. because he has been receiving
Chicago, right along without any diff
fiCulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
Ford and Buick
Smash; None Hurt

Ford touring car driven by Henry
Nashon, HalGe street. and a Buick
touring driven by Mcrance Pinto col
lidcd at the corner of Union street and
College avenue last evening at about
10 o'clock. damaging both cars but in
juring no one. The Buick was coming
west out of Union street and the other
car was going north on the avenue.
The front axle. bumper. wishbone and
left front light of the Ford suffered
severely. While the right running board
of the larger car was torn off. The
Buick was able to proceed bu the Ford
was toNcd away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
Wirthmore Poultry
and Dairy Feeds

One of the very interesting exhibits
in the poultry department is the huge
advertising car of the Wirthmore
Poultry Feed and Dairy Feeds. The
goods are for sale in Skowhegan by
Steward and Smiley and the Show
hogan Farmers Union. Their line of
goods. according to the legends on
their automobile include mash,
Kscratch, buttermilk baby chick food.
chick feed all grain, intermediate
from five weeks to three months
growing fed. stock feed for horses
and cows, balanced ration for mich
cows, buffalo corn gluten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
FIRPO-DEMPSEY
BOUT RETURNS
GIVEN FRIDAY

During The progress OF Inc tlrpo-
Dempsey bout. Friday night. the re-
turns will be received, red hot over
the wire, and announced to the pat
rons at the Skowhegan fair. The
full details of the giving out of the
returns have not yet been arranged.
but they will doubtless be given out
from the Exhibition hall or the Office
of the secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
new TRACK RECORD AT SKOWHECAN
ANTICIP ATED IN FREE-FOR-AlL

A new track record Is being anti
cipated in the free for all which will
be staged, in connection with the
Friday races. Many are also EXPECT
ing new State record.
y former Skowhcgan boy, and
grand circuit driver. Ralph w. Bur
rill, is to drive the Aroostook mare.
Iom @. in the free for all, this Fri
day. This horse has been unbeaten
this year in the free for all in Aroos-
took county.
Mr.. Burrill has raced hoses all
over the country and for several
years with Laural Hall Farm in
indianapolis. Ind. This farm Is known
to patrons of the harness game far
and near as the owner Of Peter, the
Great.
Mr. Burrill has also in recent years
been second trainer for w. r. Cox
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
Local Young Lady
One Of the Busiest

Miss Marguerite Chase, a popular
young Skowhegan lady, who is on
duty during the days of the fair at
the office of Secretary Plummer, is
by far, one of the busiest young Ia
dies on the ground. Between an
swering two telephones, finding the
heads of the departments and other
head executives and answering all
sorts of questions, Miss Chase is
what might be called 100 per cent
busy.
The questions which the fair-goer
asks only add to the completely Of
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
MIR. and Mrs. Palmer
Celebrate Golden
Wedding Date

Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Palmer are to-
day celebrating their golden ami
versary of marriage at their home on
the Abbott road in East WinsloW.
Mrs. Palmer said last night that she
expected great many friends ana
relatives to come to their house to-
morrow to help them celebrate.
Perhaps there is not better
known couple anywhere around than
Mr.. and Mrs Palmer. Both were
born in WinsloW. Mr.. Palmer is 20
years of age and Mrs. Palmer two
wears Younger. Both are in excellent
health and often come into Water
VILE to do their shopping M. Pal
mer was the son OF Ambrose II. and
Esther Palmer. Mrs. Palmer was
born to Ezra and Rose Bellows.
Mrs. Elmer Cloutier and son Harold
have returned from an automobile trip
to Boston, and left last nigh. for
few days visit in Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Tardiff are VS.
iting relatives in town,
Miss Ovila Maheu was calling in
Skowhegan Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Herhet Of Az
gusta are visiting relatives in TINS city.
Herman and Alfred Cote attended
the fair at Skowhegan yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Miss Adele Guimont, who has been
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Blanchard, left for Augusta yes
.erday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Miss Elsie Coburn has resumed her
suties at Hagers after enjoying a two
reeks' vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

per the reader will see just what
good deeds the wandering Goulette
hens did.
1t has leaked out that George
Innes. chairman of the poultry de-
partment, knew something about the
disappearance of the Goulette poul-
try. Anyway. Mr.. Goulette is very
much surprised and very much
pleased man and he declares that he
ought to pay the abductor. rather
than condemn them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Mrs. Alfred Lord of Gardiner is Wis
Ting relatives in Waterville for
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold food sale this af-
ternoon at kennison and Waren'S
store, &c Temple street, from to 5
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Miss Violet Rancourt has accepted
position as teacher Of penmanship and
;iawing at the Fairfield Center school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Anne NORM has returned to his home
IN hampton. F. @. after visit to rel
s,iyes in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

BENJAMIN Walsh. head examiner OF
The Wyandotte mill, has returned from
two weeks vacation spent at his
home in Lowell. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

lawrence Work of Shawmut has &C
cepted position as clerk in the Walk
ar clothing store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

W. B. Glynn of Saxton's River, Vt.
was business caller in the city yes
,erday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

H. Chase OF New York City was
calling on Frank Blanchard yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Miss Adrienne Cloutier is spending a
,raots vacation with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Mrs, Flenor Barney of Boston Is Wis
rine friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

There will be meeting of the
Martha Washington chapter. o f. S,
No. Is, this evening. at 7.45.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

r,otilde Cardin of King street Is
,;s;tine relatives in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Arthur Vose OF Caribou is visiting
-e,atiyes in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Mrs. f. II. Newell of Pleasant street
,sft for Boston yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Merle Berry was a caller in Skowhe-
gan Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Miss Ovila Maheu was calling in
Skowhegan Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. RGph Tardiff are Wis
iting relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Herhet OF Au-
gusta are visiting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Herman and Alfred Cote attended
the fair at Skowhegan yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14
Milk Raw Glass

fhe results OF the Milk Raw ex-
hibitS were as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
TRACE TROUBLE TO IGNITION
Efficient Performances Call for Re-
moval and Cleaning Of Distributor
Head Monthly.

It has been stated that at least 80
per cent of motor trouble can be traced
to ignition. For efficient performance.
the distributor head should be removed
and cleaned at least once every month
just unfasten the clip and rotate the
head until it can be lifted off. Inspect
the distributor head for cracks and re-
place it with a new one if any are
found The only repairs that can be
made on a distributor are to tighten
loose connections and clean the inside.
AS the rotar is in direct contact with
the distributor points in some systems,
it is good plan to wipe these points
with a thin film of vaseline after they
have been cleaned. The best method
Of cleaning Is to briskly rub the points
with brass polish or the rubber on the
end Of pencil. Emery cloth should
never be used.
Most distributors are equipped with
oil holes or fittings, and as the dis
tributor shaft revolves at high rate
of speed it is essential that you apply
oil in these recesses at definite inter-
vals.,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Shoe on Other Feet.

had worked il well-known plant
on the fourth floor of the building and
knew all the girls on that floor. / left
and came back about one month later
to take charge of the fifth floor.
The plant had cafeteria in the
basement and at noon ] went down for
luncheon and Joined five of my old
friends. They were very glad to see
me back and asked what floor l was
working on. told them the fifth. One
named Martha said, 1.-THE fifth! They
have new forelady there and say
she is awful" Others chimed in with
as much and worse.
Asked how l liked this forelady, +
said l liked her and was sure she
would try and do her best by all the
girls and treat all as well as she knew
how. They asked me to describe her
and readily described myself, but the
planners" did not catch on. An old
Irish lady next to NE did. Nudging me,
she. said: go on; you're the fore
lady," Martha asked, "Are your
said, 81 am"
Five girls got up from the table and
disappeared.-Chica Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
High Crowned Hats
Are Gaining Favor

The high crowns are features Oh the
newer hats that, if they had burst upon
US quite suddenly, might have been too
startling. AS matter of fact how
ever, they have grown and grown in
stature until we have with us crowns
of large heights and We do not partlc-
ularly notice that they are out of the
way. They are quaint enough in ap-
pearance and there are certain faces
that never looked so picturesque as
when they took to wearing this certain
sort of crown. They are usually at
tached to those tiny and close-itting
mushroom brims that add trifle more
of picturesqueness to the general effect.
And rs for trimming-that is the most
inconsequential part of all. 1t can be
Just spot or just a ribbon band or
just n mere mention of what in the
millinery trade is called fancy"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Heavy Insurance Policies.

In the United States heavy life in,
surance policies appear to be all the
rage among the rich men at the pres,
ent time. The latest compilations cur
rent among underwriters list between
80 and So citizens of the United States
on whose lives milliOn-dollar policies
have been written, and % others, in
Guiding one woman, who have secured
insurance for amounts greater than
$1,000.000, the top figure being $5,OC0,-
600, which is reached in two instances.
There are also hundreds of other pol
icies ranging all the way from $780,
600 to $250,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
AUTOMOBILE,
MGmHLN'rS@A

The gasoline bill can be reduced by
never allowing the engine to run idle.
A great deal more gasoline is used in
this way than is suspected.
Slamming of doors on car is prac-
tice which should be avoided at all
times. Persistent slamming racks the
hinges and loosens the doors until they
become wobhly and hang loosely.
When removing valves from an en-
CINE for any purpose, it is of the ut
most importance to keep them separate
and replace them in the identical seats
from which they were removed.
Folding rain curtains so that the
celluloid lights do not rub against each
other and scratch is simply a matter
of inserting sheets of newspaper be-
tween them.