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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
CLINTON

Mrs. Rosa M. Church, motored to
Sandy Point Thursday. She was &c
companied by Mrs. Kate M. Goodwin
and son, Richard OF Springfield,
Mass.
Mrs. r. s. Ross ana daughter.
Bertha, who have been visiting Mr..
Ross mother, Mrs. S. M. Ross. leave
this morning for their home In
Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcellus Cain and
son, Stanley, were in Bangor Thurs
day. in attendance at the annual CO." e
vention Of the Maine Undertakers'
Association.
Mrs. j. A. Woodsum and grand
sons, Stephen Woodsum and Nelson
Bailey of China, also her daughter,
Mrs. Herbert Hatch and her two
sons, Stanley and John. Of e. Saugus,
Mass, were recent callers at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Z.
Longley.
Miss Martha Holt entertained
Wednesday afternoon, the members
of the jolly Junior Glass of the
Baptist Sunday School. OF which she
is president. A short business meet
ing was held and the teacher, Mrs.
e. e. Longley, and members of the
class read from a missionary story.
During the social hour music was en-
joyed and ice cream and cake were
served.
Miss Kathleen Terrell Of Bangor,
who has been the guest of Miss
Marion Wiley for two weeks, re-
turned to her home last evening.
Charles L. Clement and family of
Lisbon Falls were callers in town
Thursday. Mr.. Clement was on his
way to Castine to. attend the SUI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
SOUTH CHINA

Mrs. w. D. Langhorne and two
children of Virginia, with their maid.
who have passed several weeks
at Grey Shingles" left on Sunday.
Miss Carolla Bryant has returned
to Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Sanborn of
Webster, with their children, Ray
mond and Edith. and Mr.. Sanborn's
sister, Miss Bertha Haley of Natick,
Mass. were Sunday guests of DIR.
and Mrs. r. NJ. Jones and Mrs. Mary
W. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Fish of Maiden,
Mass, are among the recent sum-
mer arrivals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley NJ. Binford of
Saco. were calling on friends and
relatives here recently.
MIR. and Mrs. f. w. Jacobs, who
have been in Boston the past few
weeks, returned on Tuesday.
The Missionary meeting with DIR.
and Mrs. r. NJ. Jones on Tuesday,
was a most interesting occasion. Be
sides the letters read from various
mission fields, DR.. and Mrs. Jones gave
much information regarding the Holy
Land which they have just visited
and our work and workers there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams of
Monday, dining at Indian Heart Inn.
There will be Pop Concert for
the benefit of the Erskine Gym
nasium Fund. on the evening Of Aug
"a, from 1880 to 10, in the G. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18

the pressure necessary to effectively
curb this menace.
For the benefit Of the motorist who
desires to cooperate with the N. NJ.
A. in the prosecution of such fraud
ulent schemes. Secretary Fred H.
Galley has notified all affiliated clubs
to advise members to forward to the
National headquarters at Washing
, ton all propaganda and form letters
of questionable organizations, to-
gether with the envelopes in which
they were mailed. The latter is i'm
pOrtant, he points out, as a means
of getting cooperation from the
Postal authorities.
'"These questionable organizations"
says Mr.. Galley, invariably offer a
form of contract which Is designed
to be binding only upon the party of
the second part. Thus their offers
of liberal reductions on auto sup
plies. nationwide legal aid. service
de luxe and good road work are a
deception, and designed merely to
part motorists, hotelmen and garage
owners from good money.
THE situation Is particularly
dangerous in that the promoters of
these get quick schemes trade
on the accomplishments and ideals
Of the legitimate local auto clubs and
the N. M. A. whose officers serve
the interests OF members without
remuneration. Everyone who ap-
preciates the small voice the car
owner has in the administration of
his affairs knows that it Is because
he Is not adequately organized; and
it would be unfortunate at this time
to permit him to be led into be-
lieving that he is to strengthen it's
forces when he is merely swelling the
Golfers of swindlers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18

READFIELD
EAST-The many friends of Mrs.
Charles Damren, former resident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18

entertain the fall meeting Of the
Kennebec Valley FEDERATION of Ladies
Aids of NJ. +. churches. The date
of this meeting is Wednesday, Sept.
Is. Mrs. Irma Stuart, president for
September, made the following ap-
pointments: Dinner committee, Mrs.
Hattie Brown, Mrs. Jennie Harmon,
Mrs. Lottie D. Wakely, Mrs. Gertrude
Gerald; entertainment, Mrs. Dorothy
Gerald, Mrs. Ola Spinney, Mrs.
Gertrude Richardson, Mrs. Mae
Hodgdon; reception committee. Mrs.
Nellie Cain, Mrs. Jennie Wheeler
Mrs. Eva Wood, Mrs. Mary Cain.
Mrs. Cora Dodge. During the social
hour, punch, cake and cookies were
served and a silver. collection taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
SPECIAL ROADSTER
MADE BY JEWETT

The Paige Detroit Motor Car
Company announces a Jewett Special
roadster on the new Jewett Six
chassis, according to word received
by Wheeler Bros. of Gardiner.
The special roadster has a full
three passenger seat yet has all of
the snap and zip" seen in the fleet
Paige models, says Mr.. Hanley of
the local firm. Its finish is the same
as the present Jewett Special tour
ing car. Japanese double deep blue
trimmed in nickel, he says.
Its equipment makes of 1t one OF
the best models in the Jewett line,
claims Mr.. Hanley. In this equip
ment are the usual seats with
Marshall type springs. covered with
hand crushed Spanish leather; one
extra cord tire mounted on rear;
combination tail and automatic stop
light; double spring bar bumpers,
front and rear; motometer; drum
sidelights on cowl; sun visor; auto
matte windshield wiper and sun
visor. Besides offering one Of the
snappiest bodies. the roadster has a
commodious compartment In the rear
capable OF holding sample trunk
AND two suitcases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
Traffic Demands
Widening of
Main Streets

widen and open up necessary
arterial streets and avenues to handle
present and future motor vehicle
traffic now" is the recommendation
of Thomas P. Henry, president Of the
American Automobile Association.
Mr.. Henry feels that one of the most
important fields of activities Of the
A. A. A. and the three hundred af-
filiated clubs and associations is to
cooperate in every way possible
with the traffic authorities of the
various cities in the solution of prob
lens relative to handling the con-
ton he points out not only involves
expediting traffic but also the saving
of lives.
Practically all Of our cities and
larger towns were planned before the
days of the motor vehicle" said Mr..
Henry. Many cities and towns
were developed to their present pro-
portions without any plan. With
narrow streets or without an ade-
quate number of connected thorough
fares from the suburbs to the heart
of the city, traffic authorities in the
majority Of our cities are staying
awake nights wondering how they
are going to handle the present day
motor traffic. Temporary expedien-
cies such as more traffic officers, one
way streets. etc. are adopted with
the realization that these measures
are not going to meet the situation a
year or two from now with the cor
responding increase of traffic which
has been noted during the past few
years.
"The question Of solving local traf-
ne problems can be answered by a
scientific study of the needs of a
city and how they may be met" con-
tinued Mr.. Henry The difficulty
rests in the fact that the solution
which such a study will point out, in
wolves an immediate outlay of
money SO great that the average city
administration does not dare to put
the matter UP to the tax payer. The
City of st. Louis began a study Of
traffic in 1915 which resulted in a
recommendation for the adoption of
the Major street plan in 1921. The
estimated cost OF widening and con-
Meeting up certain streets in ac-
cordance with the Major street plan
was $8,e50.00o. Bonds we're issued
for this amount and the work is now
under way.
while the cost Of an adequate
street plan may be staggering, 1t
must be borne in mind that the cost
to-day will be less than 1t will be a
year or two from now as abutting
property continues to Increase in
value.
1.-THE lesson which the larger cities
are learning from experience. should
prompt smaller cities and towns to
begin their city planning to take care
Of future motor vehicle traffic now
and not wait until 1t becomes i'm
perative and the cost of widening
and connecting streets becomes al
most prohibitive."
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ing on the principle that Barnum
was right.
These organizations, the N. M. A.
points out, make all the extravagant
promises so characteristic of their
ilk. but they should be easily dis
tinguished by anyone familiar with
the process of obtaining better roads.
laws and service for car owners as
shown by the legitimate automobile
clubs.
Thus far the only effective work
IN this cleanup process was ac-
complished by an N. NJ. A. officer
who successfully prosecuted the head
Of one notorious shakedown league,
according tQ. Judge Walter D. Meals,
president of the organization. The
n. NJ. A, he says. not only believes
that it is it's duty to speak out
against the grafters and offer pro-
lection against them. but that its
nation wide affiliations put it in a
unique position to bring to bear all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
Clinton GRANGE

Clinton Grange
1t was busy meeting for the
members of Clinton Grange, when on
Wednesday evening the first degree
was conferred on ten candidates,
and second degree on eleven. The
candidates were Mr.. and Mrs. o. P
Wheeler. Misses Pearle Tapley, Helen
Written. Frances Chamberlain
Laura Willette. Eta Simonson and
George Tapley. Howerd Written
Lawrence Chamberlain. Lee Hey
| wood was the addition for the
second.
At the next regular meeting the
third ana fourth degrees will be
conferred by the new ladies degree
team. Many rehearsals have been
held for the purpose of perfectins
these ceremonies, and the members
are expecting excellent results from
their efforts. A harvest supper will
be served at the close of this meet
ing. The annual grange picnic will
be held at lakewood Thursday, Aug.
%. Children's night is due Sept.
Z.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Miller and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Waldron en-
joyed an auto trip to Pittsfield
Thursday evening where they at
tended the Four County Fair.
Mrs. Helen Waldron is in Ban
gor. the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Smith.
Mrs. Lillian Weber. who has
charge of the dining room at the
Temple Heights hotel. was called to
town Thursday by the serious condi-
ton of her father, John Waldron
who suffered a stroke of paralysis
last Tuesday.
Mrs. Eta Harding is on a trip to
Sandy Point, accompanying Mrs
Rosa Church.
George Waldron, clerk at the NJ.
c. r. r. station, attended the Four
County Fair and dance at Pittsfield
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Miller and
daughter, Wilma. were visitors in
Waterville Friday.
K Mr.. and Mrs. L. Decker, Norman
Decker, Carroll Keene, Clifton Nc
Nelly and Albert Nelson wore recent
visitors in Pittsfield.
The Ladies Aid of Brown Memoir
ial church met Thursday afternoon
on the church lawn for business
meeting and social. Nineteen mem
bers and three visitors were present.
Visitors were Mrs. Ida c. Rolfe, Miss
Florence Hodgdon and Miss Madyln
Harding. Mrs. Jennie Harmon, chair
man of the board of presidents for
August. presided. Twenty-four social
and four missionary calls were re-
ported. Mrs. Emma Stewart, Mrs.
Gertrude Gerald were appointed to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18

price ranges from 10 to ~ cents
quart.
Prices are highest in the eastern
states where milk changes hands many
times between the farm and home. In
New York state the price range is
from II to IA cents a quart; in Penn
sylvania from 10 to IA cents. Resi-
dents of some sections of Ohio get
their milk for u cents while others
pay two cents more.
In the southern states the prevailing
maximum price is II cents with the
exception of Florida while the mini
mum is Is.
Between the Mississippi and the
Rocky Mountains, prices range from 10
to 10 cents.
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here, are glad to know she il i'm
proving from a severe illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace Ladd Of Au-
gusta, were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Dyer.
Miss Erla Gordon is visiting rela-
tives in New Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Lord, Mr., and
Mrs. E. w. Lord, and son, Erwin and
daughter, Reita, and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. B. Fifield and sons, Russell and
Shirley, motored to Ocean Point.
Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Scribner, delightfully."-
entertained the L. s. c. on Wednes-
day.
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Large Registration
GOrham Normal School

Gorham, Me, Aug. 17.-(Special.)
1t is learned at the office of the prin-
cipal of the Gorham Normal school
that it has been necessary to dis
continue the registering of the stu
dents for the session of the normal
school which opens on Wednesday,
September 18th. The student body
will be the largest in the history of
the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
iNY QUESTIONABLE GOOD ROADS"
|SSOCIATI0NS ARE BEING FORMED
lnmation Wanted by National Motorists,
Association to Aid in Prosecution of Of
tdas Of these Fly-by- night Organizations

imoters of questionable good
| and auto service" organiza-
| are in for a bad year. If the
i of the National Motorists
f.-ion to rid the country of
Iariety Of organized graft re-
/ Me cooperation Of motorists
business interests.
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HIGH GEAR

., WIN the assistance of the Ma
tIolial vigilance Committee of the
W seUciated Advertising Clubs of the
wUtiu ana the l. S. Post Office De-
p"''ilent' the N. NJ. A. already has
under investigation several organ
lzauons which are said to be operat-
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FURNISHED to the Kcnnebec Journal
through the courtesy of ]. A. Carnage
G. Co.. Of Augusta and Waterville).
Washington, Aug. 1S.-The price of
milk a necessity in every household in
the United States. ranges from nine to
% cents quart delivered on the door
step. according to a nationwide sur
vey just completed by the Department
of Agriculture.
Residents of some sections Of Mon
tana pay nine cents. the survey shows.
The maximum price, 25 cents. is paid
by residents of some cities of Florida.
In Minnesota and Wisconsin,, the
center of the dairying industry, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18

Hall. Ice cream, cake and punch,
will be for sale. Music all the even
ing. Come and help build the Gym
nasium.
Mrs. Hattie Mclean of Lynn,
Mass, is stopping with her daughter
and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Wicke, at the Austin Cottage.
After a short session on Wednes-
day evening. the Grange meeting
was open to the public and an excel
lent program carried out under the
direction of Mrs. Saunders, Lecturer
Pro Tenn. Ice cream and candy were
on sale for the benefit of the Library.
A happy feature of the evening was
the presentation of a beautiful
bouquet to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Albert
Jones in recognition of their we'd
ding anniversary.
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browns in Clark Pond

browns in Clark Pond
Daniel Murphy, aged fourteen
years, son of former Patrolman Tim
othy Murphy. was drowned in Clark
Pond, near Crockett's Corner, South
Portland. about S.45 o'clock Thurs
day evening, when in attempting to
reach shore after hitting his head on
an improvised raft. he gave out and
sank to the bottom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-13

We live in an ocean of air. the fish live IN an
ocean of water In the Air Ocean to make Jovia
comparison like Holsters crawling along the bottom OF the
water Birds fit through the air like hsh through
the water s
The air we breathe vital in many ways than water
we drink or food we eat You weeks without food,
DAYS without water before dying But shut off air sup
ply and death comes in matter of minutes. Close your
mouth pinch your nostrs tightly and get the idea emphat
eally-what happens when your air supply shut Off,
Few of would knowingly eat tainted food or drink
impure water We take great palms. and to considerable
expense the purity Of food and water But when
it to the equally even more Important hIeneeo an
most of careless negligent.
Impure air lessons our powers Of resisting disease
The air in the average city is impure to frlghttul ex-
tent containing disease germs and fragments OF th glass;
rubber tires and similar desroyers OF the delicate lung us
-, +,
Most deadly Of all the poison generated by all the NIL
lions of autos gas deadly that it kills IN lew minutes
if man starts his engine garage with the doors sh
Air in the natural state is pure Man adds the mpuri-
ties most of them When lungs become weak the doctor
sends us to the pure air the mountains IN the sort OF
scenery shown the accompanying penplcure by Artst
Sattereld there fighting chance for LIE Tor ecoV
cry from the impure air of civilization
Now impure air Of city life doesn't start all OF us INTO
decline bv any means But unquestonably we'd all have
better health if we could do breathing IN the sort OF
environment pictured by Satterfeld -,
The next best get much fresh air as posol
ecnecav bv taking outdoor walks breathing deeply Sleep
mo with windows open The air outdoors may be lmpure
b is nurer than stale that has been breahed over and
over inside the house and thereby become loaded with oons
cast off by peoples lungs 80,
Summer is fresh air season. Take dozen long, deep
breaths whenever you think Of it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-13
AUTOMOBILE LIGHTS

What has happened to the law regulating automobile head
light ens Sometime ago cautioned by the state author
would strict enforcement of the headlight
law and drivers of them, rushed the nearest
accessory store and purchased illegal lens"
But the lights along the highways just binding
ever Drivers buckng the traffic coming from the
shore still operating their blndy in the face of the
ey bright rays by coming the opposite direction
'Ht miss driving they rightly call it, for has way
cf seeing ahead of him when facing these binding lights
The binding headlight of coming opposite drec-
given the the fatal Fords
road last week The in question: it sad had only
light burning which added disturbing factor The
operated by the blinded driver plunged embankment
causing his death
Binding headlights bad enough but the one light
evil something that should countenanced in New
Jersey
If there have been arrests for violation of the headlight
law have failed to hear of them In justice the many
invested their good money legal ens the law this respect
SHOULD be enforced once for what is fair
AT the time the state law regarding lights the
front Of machines and the rear be enforced
10 every instance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-13
STATEN ISLANDS NEED

Consideration plan build bridge tunnel connec
ting Perth Amboy and will be started this week by
the New York and Jersey vehcuar Tunnel Commission,
according to the New Tmes which goes say that
great need quicker between these points has been
established.
is pointed out that Staten Island is in dire need of better
transportation facilities the route rather than by ferry and
to substauate this declared that there $4,000 automo
bes Island To carry these by ferry service
Kill this would take five days. claimed
It added that vehicles compelled to wait for hours
before they be carried from state to state
Another claim made by those favorng the bridge tunnel
AmbOy have outlet for future growth Perth
Amboy pictured thriving industrial with the work
men here having great difficulty obtaining desirable places
in of Staten Island it is declared
there opportunities for those seeking home Sites I'll
pointed that the present population there three
sons to
All which very interesting. While Perth Amboy is mott
suffering lack outlet and if could expand north
aud New Jersey the need for bridge tunnel shown
many ways The southern end of the island closely allied
Amboy The people of Tottenve vicinity
large numbers Perth Amboy work and trade and the
B this neighbory feeling between these communities
island Perth Amboy trade but the oca
ting that vicinity find that this city ideal place in which
to business In this way easily be that
Island is seeking outlet and not Perth Amboy and
that the trend is towards Perth Amboy
As far the traffic situation is concerned bridge or
yehcuar tunnel the only solution With the yearly increase
machines traffic situation becoming serious not
only this point but also in the North Jersey municipalities such
Jersey City, Newark and Elizabeth 1t is shown that with
connection Toenve with New Jersey many vehicles
that the longer Jersey route via Jersey City and New
ark would the Staten Island route the Tottenyle sit
uaon solved.
As much impetus is being given the bridge tunnel mat
ter Perth Amboy which will be directly affected should
look into the future and plan accordingly Action by the local
authorities while the survey and inspection going would
only logical step take Perth Amboy has profed
by nattenon such in the past and should make
gevous mistake again The situation offers great pos
sibiles be given grave consideration
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-13

fill, it will draw back the injected
saliva and as rule no Ill eHects
will be noticed save small red spot.
O. Has Germany any possessions
in Africa? J. T. q.
A. She has no longer any AFRICAN
colonies. Her former possessions
were divided between Great Britain,
France and Belgium.
O. What is it called when people
see better by night than by day! M.
w.
A. This condition of the eyes is
known as nyctalopia and hemera-
lopia. Nyctalopia means night bind
ness and hemeralopia, oay Hno-
ness. The terms have become con-
fused and are used interchangeably.
Q. How old is Professor Elm
stein? A. G..
A He Is "A years old, having been
born in Germany in 1879. At the
age of sixteen he moved to Switzer-
land, later becoming professor at
the Zurich University. He returned
to Germany shortly before the war
to take a professorship at the Acad-
emy of Science. He lectured also at
the University at Berlin. He is of
Hebrew extraction and is deeply in
terested in Zionism.
0. What will remove black aphids
from pond lilies? r. g.
A. Spraying with tobacco water
Is efficacious.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-13

@. What artists have been ad-
mitted to the Camp Fire Girls OF
America? d. N.
A. Pavlowa, Frieda Hempel, CAL
Ii Curci and Princess Tsianina are
honorary members. Princess Tsianina
pronounced Chi-nee-na-is a Cher
okee- Greek Indian maid.
O.. When was the Cathedral Of
Saint John the Divine in New York
City begun? A. B.
A. This great project was started
in 1872.
Q. Was the explosion at Morgan
New Jersey as disastrous as the
one at Black Tom Island? M. p. G.
A. Insofar as loss Of life is con-
sidered, the explosion at MoFgans
New Jersey was a greater disaster
than that OF Black Tom Island, Jer-
sey City. In both explosions, the
damage was estimated at about
twenty million dollars. At Morgan
the loss of life was 64; at Black Tom
It is believed that only lives were
lost.
Q. Why do Japanese mice waltz?
L. A. W.
A. The pecularities of the jap
,anese Waiting mice were at one time
supposed to be due to a disease in
the labyrinth of the ear. DR.. Kishis
however. concludes their dancing to
be the result of confinement for un<
told centuries within small cages.