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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
School News

The pupils of the eighth grades
throughout the town are preparing
for the annual graduation exercises.
The class parts have been assigned
as follows: Fer the village. Hilda
Nelson. valedictory; Ruby Hall. sa
lutatory; Dorothy McNelly. proph-
ecy; Dorothy Wakely, presentation
of gifts: Earle Sherman. history:
Oscar Mattson. address to under
graduates; Lawrence Decker, class
will; Olive Irving. essay. y
For the rural schools, address to
Undergraduates. John Roderick;
presentation of gifts, I.enora Galu-
sha. both of Town House school.
The following will have essays Or
selections. Dorothy Chamberlain,
Ethelyn Lord. Town House school !;
Dorothy Hackett, Mildred Wheeler
and Annie. Lowell of Morrison's Cor
ner school: Merritt Stinson and
Floyd Laselle of Hill Road School.
The graduation parts are not as
signed according to rank. The eS-
erise will take place in Town Hail,
Friday evening. June 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

hopeless undertaking. The wheels
embedded themselves hub deep in the
loose sand-but they pulled. Churn-
ing up great clouds of sand spray, the
truck advanced steadily over the bot
tomless waste. After eight hours the
trip was finished. 1t was a demon
stration of power and endurance such
as few had believed to be possible.
The four Graham Brothers trucks
bought by the Southern Serras
Power Company on the strength Of
this remarkable display of endurance,
are now performing faithfully day
after day. month after month, under
exactly the same conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

complain Of depression and inactivity
stood aghart. That the automobile.
still generally regarded as luxury
despite the contention of those in the
trade, should 10 finding n market big
ger than ever before in a period Of
bad tim"s' and Unemployment was Il
thin" thai many business men could
not understand The suggestion was
made that production was being forced.
Eut invest CATION showed that demand
for cars was about equal to output and
that the manufacturers We're keeping
only just ahead of orders. Tho same is
true at tho prccnt time. And the plain
fact remains that the people of the
United States are buying automobiles
at A record rate and that this rate is
increasing steadily. With jobs plenti-
full and wage scales rising. this condi-
ton is now easy to understand.
A production Of approximately g.
O00. 600 cars is forecast for 1928 on the
basis Of the business of the first quar-
ter of tho year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

National Crop Improvement Servtce1
r RADE crossing accidents, while
~ generally due to beedless care
lessness, even on the broad prairies
where there is nothing to obscure
the view OF either engineer or mo-
torist, could be in almost every in
stance, in the absence Of watch
man and gates, prevented by a
very simple system of signals,
wired far enough up the track to
flash a light and ring bell.
But there are a great many acct
dents which cannot be blamed on
either the engineer or chauffeur,
on account Of deep cuts, heavy
foliage or obstructing. buildings.
Railroads, as a rule, are willing
and even anxious to protect the
crossings, but a safety-first cam.
paign, in which certain well-trav-
eled roads were placed under OBJ
servation. shows. that in nearly
every instance the blame for acci-
dents should be placed upon care
less driving, -----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

to Is higher: mostly top shippers and
small packers: closed slow, steady to
10 higher to big pacners; top S15: bulk
100 to 225-pound average 795MS10: 240
to 300-pound butchers TOO 100; pack
ing sows 10 to % higher. mostly 635m
6G5: pigs strong: 100 TO 1.5-pounds G2J
M675; estimated hnldovcr $500.
SH FL. T. - l;nceipts 1000; lambs
steady to Is higher: spots % higher:
top wooded lambs 800 to shippers and
pnckcrs: thrcaA lnads Navajo S0-pound
lambs l425: clipped lambs mostly 1925
M1200fH two loads 10i-pound to export :
ers 1850: other heavics 1915 downward:
sheep steady: best wooded ewes 800;
Clipped ewes 100M 72J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Boston Produce Market

Boston. April q.
BEEF-rhoice whole cattle 14M H..
BUTTER-Extras 4oiG43; firsts Al
@42.
CHEESE-Fresh choice 23I "A;
firsts 21m22l.
CORNING. 2 yellow 112m1G3. 81
EGGS--Nearby henncry brown es-
trss 36m37: white and mixed extras 80
df35: western extras 33M33a.
fLOt;R-Spring patent. 196-ib
sacks. special short S25 q $50: standard
156MS20.
HAY-No. 9 timothy 2450G2G.
IAMB-Spring 20M2G.
OATS-Forty pounds SEA 63.
PORK-Mcdium backs 2525I 20.
pOTATOES-Grecn Mountains go q
246 per 100 pounds.
SITGAR-American Sugar Refinery
quotes 1925 cents in 100-barrel lots
less per cent. for cash.
EEAI-Sug0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Magnet

A handy tool for fishing bolts,
nuts, and small parts from the crank
case, transmission or axle housing
can be made from an old Ford coil
unit and Il few feet Of duplex cable.
Remove the box and compound sur
rounding the coil ana remove the
coil from the iron. being careful Of
the copper winding around the core
as this is all that is needed. Cut the
two leads about one inch from the
end and solder these to duplex
cable. Separate the other end of the
cable for attaching to II storage bIt
terry or dry cells. using clips Tor
quick battery connections. Now tape
the magnet to the cable and tho tool
is complcte.-Automo Digest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

A piston from number three Cylin-
der ON Il Ford can be removed with
out dismantling tho engine By drain
ing the water and the oil from the
engine. Then remove the hose con-
nections so that the cylinder head
can be removed to give access to the
upper end of the piston. Finally,
remove the oil pan from the crank
case. Turn. the crankshaft so that
all crankpins are horizontal and re-
move number three connecting rod
bearing capA This Will permit push
ing the piston and connecting rod
assembly through the upper end Of
th clNinder.-AutOm Ohilc Digest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Sprinetime, Ira, La!

rs spring, .
.hhlinr brooks serve to distract us:
!r. ny rose looks like q cactus:
Essora's a real thrill TO attract lis
MOTORING.
Tis Spring.
Al auto men arc giving folks n ring.
aas A. arrange a demonstration
~ ;heir "twenty-thrce" creation,
STIRRING up that grand sensation
Motoring
Tis Spring. 49,
on Il strins.
IA, the Spring that's sung by poets,
~; ~, the season when YOU know it's
rim r;me for cashing in on Colts
Motoring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
RIVERSIDE
Church Notices

Service of worship in the Riverside
church at 1880. Church School 1t
11.30. A. r. MacDougall Of the Bah
gor Theological Seminary, preacher.
This will be Mr.. MacDougall's fare-
well sermon as pastor of the churches
at Nassalboro and Riverside.
Supper will be, served. followed BY
the annual meeting Of the Riverside
church. in the Grange hall. Friday
evening, May 4, 1928.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Norfolk Police Department
Purchase Overland Cars

Burglars thieves and crooks will
have little opportunity of escaping
he meshesy> ri the law in Norfolk.
Virginia. now that the Police Depart-
ment of that city hay been supplied
with seven Overland touring ears.
chief of Police l.. l.. Guynn uses
an overland car exclusively and De-
rsctive John Andersen, widely known
j, Police circles rs the silver throatcd
tenor is singing wen keep en- on
the run now.
The Health Department at Norfolk
.re usiny OvcrlandS and the City
Building Inspector also has an Over
land .or Use III his work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
New York Money Market
New York. April 81

New ork, April -.
Foreign exchanges steady.
Great Britain. demand 4.632. cables
4.G3s. 60-day bills on banks AGA.
France. demand 6.1S5. cables go.
Italy. demand 4.9l3. cables 4.a2.
belgium. demand 5.S1b, cables SIS.
Germany. demand .00332, cables
.003f.
Holland. demand :9.n2. cables 1906.
Norway. demand 17.4o.
Sweden. demand ESQ.
Denmark. demand 1912.
Switzerland. demand 1914. *
Spain. demand 15.2S. 81
Greece. demand Ill -
Poland demand .un21.
Czecho-Slovailia. demand 2.97. ~
Argentine. demand $500.
Brazil. demand 1h.1..
Montreal. .9S 1-3o.
Call money strong; high 6, low 81.
ruling rate 81, closing bid 81, offered
at ~. last loan -.
Call loans against acceptances 4S.
Time loans frmer: mixed collateral,
$3.50 days "a a 81; 4-6 months s. q u.
Prime commercial paper 5Gr 81.
L. 5. government bonds closing: Lib
erty 3iS. 101.10: first IS. 81; second As,
o. first AIS, 80; second AIS. .91.3;
third AS 9S.2: fourth AS. 97.s: uncall-
ed Victory AS, 1901; Y. S. Govt. AS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
SOUTH CHINA
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank all our neigh
bors and friends who have been so
kind to us in so many ways. during
the sickness and death of our dear
one. Also to thank those who re-
mcmbcred us with their beautiful
flowers, especially the Ladies' Relief
Corps and Auxiliary Z. of II. and
Willing Six S. s. class.
]. ID. Hallowell and family
l.. f. Higgins and family
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Hammond and
family
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Stevens and
family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
ALBION

Mr.. and Mrs. George Basford ate
receiving congratulations on tie
birth OF a son, born Sunday, April
90.
The ball game which was to have
been played Wednesday betw cen
Besse High and Winslow High VAS
postponed on account Of the grounds
being so wet.
j. W.. Ridlon is tearing down the
barn on the Miles Leonard place and
intends using the lumber to build an
addition to his barn on the home
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
CLINTON
Church Notices

Pine Tree Lodge. ]. O. o. +. and
Laurel Lodge OF Rebekahs will OBJ
serve the 104th anniversary of the
founding of the order of the order
of Odd Fellowship by attendance at
the morning service at the Baptist
church on Sunday. There will be
no morning service at Brown Me-
mortal church. the congregation
joining that at the Baptist. The
members OF the orders are asked to
assemble at the lodge room and
march to the church. All members
are urged to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
RUST AND BRAKES ;

Every so often automobile brakes
must be frightened. A few turns
of the nuts on the brake drum do
the trick but anybody who has tried
to do it sympathizes with the re-
pair man who said, dts little job
but why don't they use bronze nuts
so fellow can turn them? These
iron ones rust and. if they don't
break when YOU t'lrn them, they
make you lose your religion any
how"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
This and That

Il !. is necessary to dust the car
,.s;e clad in good clothes remember
:, dust the tenders and the spare tire
e.. II the car owner starts with
~. y. hody or hood first he will find shat
:. ;s using his trousers or his coat
). dust the tenders.
Copyright 1928 by Ul'man Feature
S,rvlccl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Chicago Cattle Market
Chica go, April

CHlcagO, April II.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; all classes
generally steady; some unevenness of
beef cows and heifers; 81 head expert
mentally fed steers 1000; next best
price $50: several loads 940m9 $50; in
steers S25M925: bologna bulls mostly
5l5 q 535: veal calves to packers mostly
$40 downward; few fancy selected to
outsiders around 1000: stockers and
feeders closing the week fairly active.
firm: bulk 650M775:Afew hale fat kind
up to 900 and slightly above.
HOGS-Receipts $4,000; opened 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

tfufniShcd to the Kcnnc5oc Journal
through the courtesy of j. a. CANA &c
q Co. Of Augusta and Watervilic)
Washington. April 27-Approxmatc-
~ 3l6,ooo passenger automobiles and
trucks were produced in tho United
Stktc@ in March. it j. revealed in an
official announcement If the Depart
mom of Commerce which shows that
the motor industry again has cstab-
li=hcd Il ncW high water mark OF out
put.
The output Of March is tho highest
Of any month in the history Of the in
dust1y and is almost exactly double
the production of March, 1922.
Upon The general business world, tho
motor industry has been thrustinS
surprise production figures almost con-
tiuuously for the past 10 months.
Throughout 1922. output increased
month ty month until the total produc-
tion for the year WAS found to be
slightly more than 2.30o.000 vehicles.
Business men who. throughout 1922,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
The Chevrolet Sport Model

The new Chevrolet sport model Is
now being displayed by the Brad
street Motor Co. 1t is equipped with
disc wheels; cord tires; Ilicklcd rad
iator; windshield wings: fitting
wheel: side parking lights; etc. 1t
has all the snap and class of cars
costing $1,000. 90 or more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Tendency Toward More
Color in Cars This Year
Saws bort Dealer

This year there is a tendency on
the part OF the car buyer to prefer
cars a little smarter in design with
complete equipment and more color
SAYS \. A. Soulc, the Augusta bort
dealer.
II have never known 4 time when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

rangcments from states on this side
Of the border have already been re-
| ceivcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
:' How Your Car Steers

The nut shown above, attached
to the steering post, turns on a
steel worm connected with the tie
rods moving the front wheels. A
basic principal of engineering re-
qaires that moving parts in con-
tact be made of different materials.
The nut on the right was Of cast
iron and in contact with the steel
worm soon wore smooth, with re-
suits painful and nearly fatal to
the driver. When steel gear is
used the nut SHOULD be bronze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

FURNISHED to the Kcnncbcc Journa |
the courtesy of ia. Carnage
Il Co. of Augusta and WatcrVilIc)
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-03-12
Roomer Is Slain
When He Refuses
to Pay His Rent
Martha Walker. Owner of
House, Fires at William
Tockerton When He
Tries 10 Stab Her.

William Took erton, 919is North
Twenty-sixth street. was shot and
killed yesterday when he attacked his
iandlady, AIrs. Martha Walker. with
a large pocketknife during an alter.
cation over payment of rent. Mrs.
Walker was held at the police station
pending theNouteonne Of the coroner's 3
inquest.
William WEIGH. 70s North Thirty.
third street. an eyewitness. declared
that Tockerton began 20 argue with
Mrs. Walker when she demanded the
rent for his room.
This is Sunday and ! won't pay
any bills on Sunday Welch de-
ciared Tockerton said. In case Of
law YOU couldn't coRcet that rent.
now that you have asked for It to
day
The woman declared the man was
attempting TO evade payment of his
lawful" debts. Tockerton drew a
knife from his pocket. flashed II open.
and leaped at her Mrs. Walker said.
Mrs. Walker seized a revolver which
was lying on n table. and fired al
Tockerton as he came toward her.
The bullet entered Tockerton's heart
and killed him instantly.
welch called the police. He was
taken to the station with Mrs. Wal.
ker. where he vas held on a charge
Of intoxication.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-03-12
Attempt Is Made
toSaye Phone Bill
House Republicans Plan 10
Put Osterman Measure
on General File.

Lincoln. March 1i.-tSpecial1 - Re-
publican members OF the house were
planning tonight to attempt to put
the Osterman bill on general file
over a recommendation by the judici-
airy committee TO indefinitely post
pone II.
This bill gives tue railway commits
sion power TO fix the maximum rates
for telephone service. AS the law
stands now the commission is given
power 10 fix one rate which is the
maximum and minimum. 1t Is CON
tended that the present law stiles
competition as 1t would be impossible
for rival telephone company To en-
ter a community II it could charge
a rate lower than the one fixed by the
commission.
Under The Osterman bill company
could charge less at any time it de-
sired. but could not charge in excess
of the maximum fixed by the commits
sion.
L cannot understand how a law
such as the present one ever got on
the statute books Speaker Mathers
said.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-03-12
Man Drives Into Fire:
Reported Near Death

Los Angeles. March 1l--John
Logan. y. an oil we'll driller vas re
ported dying from burns received
early when he drove his automobile
into a lake ef burning oil which form.
ed on the boulevard near here. as the
result OF break in Union OH com.
pany pipe line.
About SEQ barrels Of Oh poured out
upon the highway when joint in
he line split. officials of the company
said. and this was ignited by sparks
from the exhaust ~ passing truck.
While fire fighters were battling
the blaze Logan Is said 10 have dis
regarded their warnings and attempt
ed 10 speed his machine through the
flames.
Three buildings we're destroyed and
many homes along the highway were
threatened before the fire was broush,
under control Property damage Was
estimated NJ $4,000.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-03-12
Oldest Member
Of House Hurls
Lie at Governor
Pollard Accuses Bryan OF
playing Politics in Denial
of Lobbying Charge-De-
mands Statement.

Lincoln, March 11.-,Special. In a
signed statement issued today Repre-
sentative ]. II. Pollard Of Franklin
county. oldest member Of the legis-
lature. challenged Governor Bryan 10
prove his statement that special in
terests are lobbying at Lincoln in an
endeavor to kill the Bryan executive
council plan OF government and
force passage Of the tridepartment
plan prepared by Dysart. Vance, Don
nelly. Nelson and Pollard.
"He has stated through the press
that the special committee Of house
republicans who drew up the tride-
partnent plan in an effort 10 inielli-
gently change. cut down and modify
our system OF government has been
nothing more than cheap tools Of spe-
cial interests and its efforts have
been controlled and directed. by cor
porations and big business. Pollard
said.
In my own selfrespect. ] brand
Governor Bryan's statements and in
situations as willful. malicious false
hoods, given out 10 purposeiy dis
credit the efforts and integrity Of the
committee and TO deceive the people
of Nebraska into believing that Gov
ernor BRYAN Is the peoples cham
pion. whereas, he Is proving himself
10 be nothing more than cheap,
daring. political sehemer and OBJ
structionist OF the most striking and
rankest kind.
Governor Bryan is attacking the
integrity and motives OF honesty. dis.
regarding both honor and truth 10
obstruct the present legislature and
by deceit and dishonesty attempts 10
build up his own political machine.
Governor Bryan and this legislature
should BE cooperating togethei
purely in the interest Of the grea,
state of Nebraska. OF which We are
all justly proud.
Il am proud 10 say that I home
steaded FRANKLIN county 40 years ago
and at the end Of ali these years the
people OF my county have seen fit TO
elect me by A fattering majority to
represent their interests in the legis-
lature AZ this time Of adversely and
uncertainty. And now to be accused
by the chief executive q being a
party TO vicious plan 20 give spe-
cial interests stranglehold on the
public IS at least A reflection on the
dignity Of the governor with whom
I ana presumed 20 work and cooper
ate in the interest OF the taxpayers
of Nebraska. and Is an insult that
rankles deeply IN my heart.
II know we we're all elected 70 re.
duce taxes. ] feel tina, Il il a crime
FOR Governor Bryan TO play cheap
partisan politics At this time. The
tridepartment plan. in truth. viii
eliminate all Implications IN admins.
tration and will reduce the actual
number Of state employees and agents
below the estimated figures m The
governors bills
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-03-12
Senator Hiram johnson
OFF for Tour of Europe

New York March li.--Senator
Hiram w Johnson OF California to
day brushed politics and potential
presidoncies ont OF his head for the
first time IN years, ana started on
his first voyage across the Atlan-
tie.
Accompanying Senator johnson were
Mrs. johnson aud their son. Hiram
w il.
Il hope ] don't get seasick. said
the senator. cycling the fruit and
smelling the flowers (which filled his
suite. I'm landlubher; never been
to sea before
Senator Johnson said he didn't know
how long he would he abroad. or
where he would so. Il haven't had
a rest in 20 years and | think it's
about time | had a little enjoyment.
I'm Sc years old, and don't feel so
bad "
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-03-12
Man Who Eludes
Officer Is Found
Wounded Twice
/. ]. Garner Outdistances
Deputy Sheriff, Is Shot by
Cop. Then Makes
His Escape.

Two runshot wounds failed 10 halt
L. j. Garner. 25i6 Q street. yesterday
when he escaped from Deputy Sher-
in r G. Underinds and Patrolman
Charles Akremis After eluding the
officers the man was unable to reach
his home and later was found by po-
lice sitting on curb at Twenty
and II streets.
Deputy Sheriff Undel4sds wsa
searching South Omaha for two pris-
oners who escaped from fhc-eounty
jail Saturday. lie saw Garner stand
ing IN front OF a building ON Twen-
tieth street near NJ street.
Garner answered the description Of
one of the prisoners 50 Underiuds
asked him what he was doing in that
vicinity. Garner looked az the officer.
exclaimed something that Tnderinds
did not understand. and took 10 his
heels.
Flight Is Speedy.
Underinds then opened fire on the
fleeing man. calling 10 him 20 halt as
he fed The sound Of the shot failed
to cause Garner to slecken speed:
rather. he heightened his stride and.
according 10 the deputy. 50 rapid was
mis- flight that the deputy was able
10 FIRE only two shots before the man
disappeared into an alley more than
one block away.
As Garner turned into the alley
Patrolman Akromls saw him. lie had
heard the shooting aud had run 10
NJ street lie reached the end of the
alley in time 20 fire three shots at
Garner.
With Akromls' first shot Gal-r
leaped for high board fence at one
side OF the alley. with the second
shot he scaled II and with the third
shot he disappeared down y street.
Officers Give Up Hunt.
\ search of the vicinity failed TO
locate Garner and the officers re-
turned to the police station. \ short
time later someone reported that n
man was either intoxicated or sick
and was unable to leave the curb.
where he Vas proppcd against a pole
at Twenty. and NJ streets
When police reached him they
found Garner suffering from a wound
IN the side and ole In his arm. lie
said that he had tried 10 reach his
home. but weakened before he could
cover the distance lie refused TO
say why he had run from the deputy
sheriff
Garner was taken 10 tho ST 10.
scph hospital and IS expected 10 re
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