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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
WINTHROP
Meeting on Cooperative Market
ing to be held

Meeting on Cooperative Market
ing to be held
A meeting on cooperative mar
keting will be held at Winthrop in
the municipal court room Oct. 18th
at 7:30 p. NJ. The object of the
meeting is TO work out plan of CO.
operative marketing of farm pro-
ducts, so that the farmers of the
state may receive a more just re-
compenSe for the commodities which
they produce. This campaign is
backed by the State Chamber of
Commerce, whose agricultural COM
mittee Mr.. Phillip K. Parks is chair
man. and Mr.. +. G.. Hudson of Win
throp is a member from this locality.
This meeting marks the beginning
of large undertaking which ought
TO interest every farmer in Maine,
as it will give them a better chance
to dispose of their products, espeC-
tally the smaller farmer who has no
market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
Colby Harriers are
Given Last Workout

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Waterville, Oct. 24-Coach Mike
Ryan of the Colby track teams gave
his charges their last afternoons
workout in preparation for the COM
ing dual meet with Boston Cniver-
+. -sity on the intercollegiate course in
: Waterville next Saturday morning.
The men this afternoon ran three
miles on the cinder track as weather
conditions had rendered the cross
a country course very dangerous and
all of the twelve candidates finished
in good time and in excellent condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
Jolly Jester to
Visit Girl Scouts .

The Girl Scouts will have a sup
per at the Baptist church on Fri
day evening at o'clock The Jolly
lester. world famous health clown.
who is sent out by the Maine Pub
tic Health Association will be pres
mt and furnish entertainment. The
proceeds will go towards church ex-
lenses.
Mrs. Maude West will entertain
1e Thursday club this week. Roll
all, your favorite flower and why.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Stone have
returned from their wedding trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
JOICE

The Helping Hand circle of Kings
Daughters will give a Halloween
party at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
George Sparrow Friday evening, Oct
26, instead of Tuesday evening OF
next week as at first announced. The
committee have arranged a unique
program of unusual interest. Dough
nuts, coffee and candy will be fol-
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25

Burr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy H. Curtis, Miss
Regena Curtis and Miss Frances Ed
wards are passing the weekend in
Kennebunk.
The Winthrop schools are closed
for the remainder of the week and
all the teachers are attending the
State Convention at Portland.
The Nature Study Glass met with
Flora Bishop Tuesday afternoon and
discussed plans for the entertain
ment next week of Miss Dora Moul-
ton of Portland in whose honor a
meeting will be held Wednesday at
the Congregational church, with din
ner at one o'clock. The Ball Bird
Club of Augusta will also be guests.
Mrs. F. H. Pitman went to Au-
gusta yesterday to preside over the
meeting of the Ball Bird Club in the
absence of its president.
The boys and girls of the 9Th and
9TH grades enjoyed a Hallawe' en-
party at the school building Tuesday
evening. Halloween stunts of va
rious sorts were enjoyed and caused
much merriment. Refreshments
were served.
The Young Ladies' Glass of the
Congregational Sunday school, Mrs
Clifford, teacher, will give a Halo
we'en social at the Congregational
vostry Friday evening at 7:3O
O'Clock, and solicit the patronage of
the public.
EAST-Wylder Needham of Port
land was a visitor Tuesday night at
Winslow Farm on his way to Show
began.
Mrs. Iva Davenport of Jay. who
has been staying at Mrs. Leslie
fuckers for few days, has re-
turned to her home.
Charlie Tobey has returned from
a visit with friends at Waterville.
Misses Louise and Grace Foster
visited Miss Doris Bishop at Bath
the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
New York Money Market

New York. Oct "a.
Foreign exchanges irregular CT.
Britain. demand S4.49. cables 4493. 60
day bills on banks 4.46).
France. demand 5.S1. cables ssh
Italy. demand 4453, cables 4.45s.
Belgium. demand 4.sss, cables 4.s9.
Germany. demand ,ooooo0oo1. cables
Holland, demand 1855, cables $3.50.
Norway, demand 1886.
Sweden. demand $3.50.
Denmark, demand 1T.4o
Switzerland. demand 17.s2
Spain, demand 1885.
Greece. demand 1.57.
Poland. demand .0001.
CZechoslovakia.' demand 296.
Jugoslavia. demand 1.21.
Austria. demand COLA.
Rumania. demand .413.
Argentina. demand 3212.
Brazil. demand $50.
Montreal 9Sa.
Call money firm; all rates a.; clos
ing bid Al: offered at AZ; last loan Al;
call loans against acceptances Al; time
loans easy: mixed collateral 5000 DAYS
3; As months 81; prime commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25

L. 3. Jones has received a teic-
gram announcing the death of Ed
ward E. Symes. who was killed in an
auto accident last week in Bridge
port, Conn. Mr.. Symes was formerly
a resident of Winthrop, leaving here
about eight years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25

and are staying for the week with
his mother, Mrs. Stella Stone.
The man, friends of Leslie Tucker
are glad to hear that he is doing
finely,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25

births, five deaths and two mar
riages.
Robert Cormier who has been i'll
at his home is able to. be up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
VASSALBORO

CENTER-Mr. and Mrs. RaymoSs,
Harvey have returned to their no'.ii
in Easton, Mass, after week pass
with Mr.. and Mrs. +. p Perley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25

How can a defensive team
often figure in advance what
plays the offensive team will
use?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25

A defensive team can often solve
the offense in advance by keeping in
mind the down. yards to gain, posi-
ton on the field score and amount of
time left to play. For instance, if
the offense have third down. one
yard to gain near defensive goal line.
plenty of time to play. even score, it
will not be likely that a sweep or
pass will be used. On the other
hand, with third down and ten yards
to gain, there would not be much
chance of their using thrust
through center.
Copyright, 1928, Associated Editors)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
Answered by
KNUTE ROCKNE

Coach Of football, Notre Dame Uni
versity. Famous for his fighting
teams beaten only twice in last four
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. s. d. Taylor have re-
turned to their home in Parington,
Conn, after a visit with Mrs. Emma
Burr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-25
Edward L. SXnlcS

Charles r Marble Is spending the
week in Portland.
Evening star., 1923-04-01

1922 have already been delivered and
the equipment is now in active serv-
ice, while deliveries in quantity are
being made every day. If a shortage
Of cars develops this summer, it wHll
occur in spite of these efforts to pre-
pare for heavy traffic.
show Increased Earnings.
With the increased traffic of 1929,
the railways should experience an
Improvement in net income. In 1920
notwithstanding the heavy busine SIS
Of that year, they earned no net in
come whatever. and were saved from
bankruptcy only by a government
guarantee during eight months of the
year. In 1921. their financial condi-
tion improved to the extent that the
roads earned S15 per cent on their
rose to Ala per cent in 1922. In jan
uary of this year the rate stood at
5.54 per cent. or within reach of the
So per cent fixed by the Interstate
Commerce Commission as a fair re-
turn. February and March returns,
when complete, Will probably show
q return as high, If not higher. For
the year as a whole, the railways
should earn close to the fair return,
and may even surpass it. A year ago
this prediction would have seemed
but an idle dream.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
Look to United States
for Automobile Lead

1t may be repeating what has been
said before, but It is worth while re-
peating the fact that five out of every
six automobiles IN the world-to be
exact, according to latest available
figures, 12.357,376 out of a total of
found in the United
States. The United States is SO far
ahead of the rest of the world in auto
mobile manufacture and use that the
activities Of other lands in this direc-
ton are virtually negligible.
The whole world looks to the United
States for leadership in the latest
methods Of manufacture and utiliza-
ton of the motor vehicle. Recently
old Egypt, which of late has gotten
her name in the papers quite prom
inently because of the latest activities
of King Tutankhamen. sent six of her
foremost engineers to this country to
be placed as observers in six large
automobile manufacturing plants, In
order that they might become familiar
with such means of transportation
and communication as are produced In
the United States"
Egypt had the best vehicular trans
portation in the world three or four
thousand years ago. She hopes to
modernize King Tut's chariots and
propel them by gasoline.
Evening star., 1923-04-01

ord being made that will be Of help in the
campaign. The President in his speeches to
= be delivered on his forthcoming swing around
the circle, will lay out the program of legis-
lation the party hopes to secure-and then
it will be up to the republicans in House and
Senate to carry it out in time to be of good
in the campaign and the elections.
The presence of discordant elements III
the republican party in the House and Sen
ate in the Sixty eighth Congress, is recog-
nized, and it is realized that it will require
the highest order OF leadership to harmon
ize them into effective action.
X X X x
The big leaders in the party are looking
facts in the face and getting ready to tackle
them. They say it is good thing once in
while to get into strain OF pessimism
the political outlook, as it serves to
brace up the rank and file and put the work
ers on their mettle. Usually there is slump
some time in campaign followed by in
creased activity and vigilance, and they say
it will not hurt to have the slump come early
and gotten over with in time for the natural
reaction to set in.
There is no question that the slump is on
dent Harding to Jack up" the party and put
it on its toes" the leaders declare.
x X X
The democrats, for their part, are fairly
dizzy with confidence, and some OF their
leaders fear it may develop into dangerous
overconfidence. You cannot get democrat
to express any other sentiment than that
they have the republicans going" and 60
ing in a rout
They believe that President Hardings
plan for an interpational court, if he renews
it when the next Senate meets. is going 70
afford them opportunity to make capital out
OF foreign questions. There have been ru-
mors recently of republican doubts as to the
expedieney of renewing and pushing the
project which the President launched near
the close of the last session. Democrats
say that whether he drops it or renews it,
they will find advantage. If he renews it,
Evening star., 1923-04-01

packing, ETC., and unnecessary variety
in sizes, weights and qualities.
Widely accepted standards, those III
favor of this Standardization move
ment argue, mean reducing the
human thought and effort required
in supplying the most common human
wants, thereby releasing a large sum
total of thought and energy toward
developing new arts and sciences,
social betterment and the improve
ment of standards generally.
The bureau of standards is now
promulgating standards through its
contacts with trade associations and
by its publications generally, and
through its connection with the fed
eral specifications board.
In commerce, the primary purpose
is the maximum satisfaction Of
human needs and desires. Standards
are the vehicle through which science
and industry are thus applied 70
human welfare, and their develop
ment, therefore, are among the pri-
mary achievements of civilization.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
American Business to Profit
BY Development Of Standards

The United States government is
the greatest purchasing agent in the
world, and its specifications for pur-
chase" Is adopted by the federal
specifications board, represent the
best available standards in existence.
Working on the theory that the es-
tablishment of standards for the
products of industry promotes econo-
mics in manufacture and tends to
stabilize production, thereby saving for
the nation that which would other
wise be a social waste, the United
States bureau of standards has set
about developing the government
specifications for purchase to serve
as standard for American business.
These specifications for purchase
are now being called for by many
state and municipal agencies and by
business corporations throughout the
country. Their value to the business
man has been found in the fact that
his business contact is simpiified by
having a good and common standard
for a large number of his purchas
ers. The Importance of this work to
American business, according to those
who are working to have the speci-
fications for purchase widely adopted,
can hardly be overestimated. Stand
ards in articles of commerce reduce
the enormous cost of taking COM
modities from the manufacturer to
the consumer. They promote easy
and complete understanding between
the buyer and seller as to dimensions,
weight, quality and performance of
the commodities in question. There
is a reduction of the waste which
accumulates from the distribution of
goods of an inferior and unusuable
quality. There is a further reduction
of waste in the accounting, storage,
Evening star., 1923-04-01

~ RESIDENT HARDING will be home
i'll few days now, and with his re-
turn may be expected an access of
political activity. 1--WE certainly
have missed you" the politicians will be en-
titled to say-likewise the corps of Wash
lngton correspondents who have been put
to it at times for live news To be sure, the
President has been IN the midst of politics
with his conferences and everything
The President gave the politicians and
the political writers jolt last week, if he
was responsible for dispatch from Florida
indicating that he was not altogether pleased
with Attorney General Daugherty's an
nouncement of his candidacy for renomina-
ton. 1t caused CONSERVATION until it was
discredted. If it had been true, and the
public left in a state of uncertainty as to
whether he would run again, lot of fine
political machinery and plans and things
would have gone to scrap.
* s*s.
How is the republican party these days.
politician was asked by friend 1T is
sick" was the doleful reply. will it re-
cover?" the questioner continued. ut al
ways has" came the answer.
That conversation reflects the feelings OF
many republicans at this time. They admit
when talking frankly with each other that
things don't look good at present writing"
but they possessed with the belief that
they will be better when the campaign OF
1924 attains headway, A prominent Ohio
politician came to town last week and
brought disturbing news OF republican con-
ditons in the Presidents own state. He will
urge that the President make an early trip
to Ohio and cheer the party workers up as
we'll as get in touch with the people. The
leaders have great faith in the Presidents
magnetism and his ability as conciliator
= X x x
Many republicans are looking forward
with apprehension to the coming OF the next
Congress, and in some quarters there is a
feeling OF pessirnism as to a legislative rec
Evening star., 1923-04-01
Danish Emigrants May
Colonize Madagascar

The international labor Office has
been informed that the French gov
ernment has communicated to the
Danish minister of foreign affairs a
scheme for settlement ION a large
scale in Madagascar. a large area
Of arabic and forest land would be
placed at the disposal of Danish emf
grants; they would be permitted to
bring their own teachers and their
own ministers Of religion. Some well
known members Of the medical pro-
fession in Denmark have offered to
accompany the emigrants and to stay
with them for some time.
Public opinion in Denmark is not at
present unanimous as to the advan-
tages of the scheme. There is a GER
tain amount of opposition on account
of the bad climate and high disease
rate Of Madagascar.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
American Railroads on Way
To Biggest Year in History

That vision of the American rail-
his hat for aims, is about due now
TO fade out of the picture.
For. unless signs fail and official
reports reaching Washington are to
be disregarded, the railways will
break all freight traffic records in
1923. When traffic slumped in 1921,
following the high level attained in
1920, predictions were freely made
that not until 1880 at the earliest
would traffic stage a complete come
back. During the first nine weeks
of 1923, however. the railways ac-
rually handled $4,000 more carloads
of freight than during the corre-
spending period of 1920. If this in
crease is maintained through the
year, the loadings will top those OF
1920 by nearly 100000 cars.
Likely to Hold Up. "
But will the increase be maintain
ed? Indications point to a record
breaking traffic through the spring
and summer months, with the posi-
bility of some showdown in the fall.
Even so, 1T appears likely that the
year 1923 will surpass the record of
1920 by an appreciable margin.
The problem before the railways
today Is to furnish the transportation
adequate to meet this traffic de-
mand. A year ago nearly 100000
idle freight cars were standing on
sidetracks waiting for freight that
did not offer itself; today there are
only 10000 idle cars. The whole of
the railway plant is now functioning.
On the other hand. the demand for
freight cars in excess OF the avail
Evening star., 1923-04-01

able supply is less than half what 1t
was in October, indicating that the
railways are now meeting shippers
needs more promptly than during the
strenuous weeks following the set
tlement Of the coal strike.
Getting Equipment I'm Shape.
In addition, the railways are whip
ping their equipment into shape to
meet the heavy demands of the next
few months. They have speeded up
repairs to their locomotives and cars.
Their freight cars are IN better
physical condition than for two years.
The number OF cars in need Of repair
has decreased $4,000 since August
and the percentage has fallen from
more than Is per cent TO only 8 per
cent. The number of unserrs .cea BILE
locomotives has been reduced by
$500, or from 81 to "a per cent. This
improvement Is equivalent to adding
$500 new locomotives and $4,000
new freight cars to railway facilities.
That further efforts will be made to
increase the serviceability OF railway
equipment seems reasonably certain.
Not only are the railways improving
the physical condition of their equip
ment, but. are adding new stock
daily. In 1922 they placed orders for
more equipment that in any year
since 1916. During the first two
months OF 1929, daily orders for new
equipment averaged Is locomotives.
$50 freight cars and II passenger
cars. Locomotive orders were placed
at twice the rate of 1929, and the
equipment construction plants are
booked for months ahead. Many of
the locomotives and cars ordered in
Evening star., 1923-04-01
President Harding Looked Upon to Put
Ginger into Party When Vacation Ends

they will urge broadening If into some form
akin to the league of nations. If he aban-
dons it, they will charge the republican party
with failure to do its duty in the world Sit
uation
The farmers are said to be inlbued with
the idea that their prosperity is being mill
tated against by Europe's sad plight, and that
in some way the government" could better
things by participating in European affairs
The farmers are always strong on appealing
to the government for relief for every ache
and pain, and they have seized upon the idea
that the government is renliss in its duty
by Withholding from the settlement of Eu-
ropes problems
Very active propaganda is going on TO
encourage this thought, with the object OF
having the farmers bring pressure the
administration to get into the European.
situation"
X = x x
II you ask republican politicians what
they think will be their strongest asset, or
the factor likely to contribute most to the
victory they are hoping for in 1924, next to
the record of the administration and the ex-
pected record of the next session OF Con-
gress, they say that revival in business and
general prosperity are what they count
most on.
They feel it coming, they say. and point
to certain tangible signs in evidence. The
party in power usually benefits from thriving
business conditions. just as it is blamed by
the people when prosperity slackens. Many
indications of reviving prosperity are cited
to show that prosperous conditions are in
the making, and the republicans hope the
crest will be reached during the campaign.
Railroad statistics show healthy condi-
tions in transportation. Substantial increases
in wages have been granted by the woolen
and cotton goods manufacturers. Income
tax returns tell that people are making
money Credit for all these things will be
taken by the republicans, whether due or
not, the politicians declare.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
New Civil Service
Chief is Sworn In

William 6. Deming of Cheyenne,
Wyo.. was sworn in yesterday afternoon
as president of the Civil Service Com
mission, the oath being administered
by John T. Doyle, secretary Of the
commission.
Mr.. Deming surprised commission
officials by arriving here yesterday all
ready to assume Office, when it had
not been expected that he would be
sworn in until tomorrow.