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New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
Letter From Leslie Prescott to Les lie Prescott, Care of the Secret
 Drawer


 Drawer.
 knew 1t, knew it, little Mar quise. I knew something was going to happen. But someway I thought the terror which overshadowed me concerned Jack. II never entered my mind that my baby was threatened.
 Yesterday, little Marquise, 8 letter came addressed to Junior and it con- tained only a five hundred dollar bill. There was not scratch of the pen by which I could by any possi- bility know the sender.
 1 reached down for the envelope which had dropped from my nerve less fingers and found the post office stamp was so terribly blurred that l had no way of finding out even the town from which fl had come Yet know in my own heart that no one but my own mother could have sent him this money
 When Jack came home and told him the story, thought he was going 10 faint. He looked the bill sl over carefully. He even went and got the magHfying glass to sec if he could not discern the letters on the post office stamp. but there was nothing.
 We were in the nursery when he heard this for l had asked him to come near Juniors cradle while told him the wonderful news. Look ing down upon the unconscious baby head Jack said, Well. my boy. you are a rich little chap. IT you were not born with the proverbisl silver spoon in your mouth you are cer- tiinly having | handed to you [ pw."
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
JACKIE COOGAN AT PALACE.

Starting Sunday night the Palace will change it's policy of vaudeville and pictures and play big photoplay attractions. By big photoplay at- tions is meant that the real big pho- toplay hits of the day will be offered each week. These include pictures that ordinarily would not be seen in this city because of the fact that 1t Is impossible for vaudeville theaters to play also the big pictures because of the length and cost of these pro-
 auctions. A seven piece orchestra under the direction of Earl Lambert will feature musical selections and the scores of the pictures as at their premier showings on Broadway. The announcement that the scale of ad-
 mission will be reduced should meet with favor with the theatergoers of
 the city, prices going back to admis-
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
JOHNNIE of the CIRCUS and h1s CUFFY BEAR = = By ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY

Some folks,'' the chef confided to Johnnie Green. 'so long as they gets the pick of what comes off the tables, they don't care what happens to a critter like the Wild Man. Now, take this William here. He's been years with this show. s He's grown fatter every year And prob'ly he's never chucked bone to the Wild Man yet. Some folks lacks sympathy"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
MY HUSBANDS LOVE
 Adele darrlson'- New Phase Of REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

placed it in the same spe, shd over it laid newspaper,
 Then, letting down my davenport bed, l undEessed, and finding myself shaking with eeld, although the room was ordinarily warm. put on my hathFobs, and crspt Into bed, hoping that l would he able 10 secure the siHep which onsFed my only hope of ealrien from the torturing thoughts Tafstksing me,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
JOHNNIE PLANS 4 GOOD TURN.

One day 1t suddenly occurred to Johnnie Green that the Wild Man might like fresh bone to gnaw upon instead of the same old one. So Johnnie went to the fat white-capped man in the cook tent that everybody called "the chet,' and begged bone of him.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
Soup Stock

All water in which meat or vege- tables have been boiled should be used to make soup. Any cold pota- toes, rice or vegetables left from din. ner may be boiled again in stick for soup.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
Gossip: Corner
Avoid EYe Strain

Place stationary wash tubs at the side of windows, not in front of them The direct light is hard on the work CTS eyes.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
Gas Cooking

When cooking with gas, remember to keep the flame under the vessel, if it comes up the sides it wastes gas and may cause an unpleasant odor.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21

haste it back as shown in the first sketch. Then lap the turned edge over the other edge and sew it in place.
 Two lines Of stitching--one at the very edge. the other from an eighth 10 quarter of an inch fin from the edge--will make the seam firmer and more finished.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
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 Cooking Rtce

Cooking Rice
 By throwing rice into hot butter in a pan before adding the water to cook it, each grain of rice remains intact.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

Wash Satin, &c SO
inches wide, a high grade cot
: ton fabric yarn mercerized; all
wanted lingerie shades, also
black and white.
Gsdsnbeu'-Fkst Floor.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
Ne,v Fur Cloths, VeIuets and Cordll

$3.50 Chiffon TeIuef. S598-39 inches
wide. in navy blue black and brown.
S6 VeINfina, $5.49-36 inches acide, hand
~ ~ VeIuefeen. s298-36 inches sCide, in
black. golden brown, navy and SEAL
G,dbabev's-Ihst 1loos.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

Shantase Pongee, Nc-
b inches wide, yarn mer-
cerized cotton material, with
demi-rough weave; all wanted
co1ors.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

Baby Bunting Nickle Safety
Pins, one dozen on card. sizes 1
to 3, card. Sc.
soc Sanitary Aprons, flesh or
white rubber, net tops, at 39c.
White Lawn Caps, for cooking
school use, at 15c.
Asbestos Iron Holders. stocki-
net covered, Sc.
Steel Scissors. assorted sizes
and shapes, 20c.
Lingerie Tape, good quality, s.
yard pieces. 1Oc.
Tomato Pin Cushions, large
size, well made, 1Oc.
Utility Pads or Cushions, tex
tile leather covered, for auto
mobile or household uses. soc.
Dragon Cotton, for sewing or
four spools for &c.
Rickrack Braid. 4-yard pieces,
25 to Al widths, piece, 1Oc.,
Stickerei, or Embroidery Edg-
ings, 3-yard pieces, assorted col
ors, at &c.
&C Snap Fasteners, one dozen
on card, two cards for Sc.
Gilt Safety Pins, one dozen on
card, assorted sizes, Sc.
Needle Sets, for all. beading
purposes, each set contains six
assorted needles, 10c.
Imported Silk Hair Nets, cap
shape, assorted shades OF brown
only. regularly &c and Ice each.
enc 60xen for 1Oc.
Mercerized Darning Cotton,
black and assorted colors, &c.
GsldsnhsU's-Elrst Tlsss.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
The Ne,U Fur Trimmings

MoumoM Banding, black plati-
mum and gray; four-inch &< 90
banding, yard. ........... ~O'|C
Fur PipinEs. one inch wide;
in moline. beaverette, white
isonsy cone and Sc line. $1.o5
Black Caracul Band
inSs, six inches wide, &11 oQ
yaro ....s..s.sr..s......
Evening star., 1923-09-30
Colored Poplins, 55c yd.
36 Inches Wide

yarn nercerized quality ustrou finish, full 36
inches wide all wanted shades, also black.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

eight inches wide, at
$1.08 to $11.5O yd.
skunk Opossum Banding, one
to six inches wide, at
$3.50 to $3.50 yd.
New Platinum Thfbet,
ious-inch bur b a n aims g. $S,0S
Goldenberg First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
Pretty Ne,v Ginghan,s
Csc Dress Ginghams
18c

32-inch Dress Ginghams. in a
variety Of plain and fancy
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
From Jake to Done

When revenue agent reported to
DR. j. Ruel Manning, chemist in
charge to the local United states rev
enue laboratory that same of the
Jamaica ginger sold in Arkansas was
running the users crazy the chem
list ordered samples for analysis The
analysis disclosed morphine in some
samples and heroin in others.
Jamaica ginger, because Of its al
coholic content, is used as beverage
by some boose-hounds. Since the
samples analyzed by DIR. Manning
contained narcotics that would sell in
the Illicit drug market for four times
as much as the drugged Jamaica gin
ger cost those who bought 1t, DIR.
Manning thinks narcotic peddlers, or
perhaps the master minds of great
narcotic ring, have, in the interest of
better and more profitable business,
deliberately set about making drug
addicts out of drunkards DIR. Man
ming made public his discovery inn
mediately in order to protect the
drinkers of Jake" from a fate worse
than death. 1t requires but few
days to make heroin addict.
The crime suspected by DIR. Man
ming is almost inconceivably hideOus.
Yet investigators in New York proved
that drug peddlers taught high school
pupils to use narcotics and gave them
the drugs without cost, in order to
make future customers. Drugs are
more easily handled than liquors and
the peddler's profits are much greater
than those of the boOtlegger.
Some opponents of prohibition have
charged that the alarming increase in
the use of narcotics in this country is
due to the fact that the sale of "harm-
less intoxicants has been prohibited
by law This was refuted in an arti-
Gle written by the judge who handles
most of the narcotic cases in New
York City, and published by the Satur-
day Evening Post a few months ago.
This judge investigated hundreds of
cases and found that none of the adj
diets had been either drunkard or a
heavy drinker Nearly all of them
experimental with the drug at the
suggestion of some user and after a
few days found they were addicts.
DR.. Mannings discovery is one that
should arouse the entire state. Men
who sell this drugged stuff. knowing
what it contains, are worse than muir
derers and justice should be merci-
less in handling them. The doped Ja-
maica ginger has been found in prac-
tically all parts Of the state The
cleanup should begin at once, and it
should be thorough. Arkansas Gazette.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
The Limit

Not many horse drawn vehicles are
to be seen on city streets these days.
but there are enough of them left to
show that automobiles and gasoline
haven't changed human nature.
Yesterday we saw an old horse
drawing a heavily loaded express
wagon. The appearance Of the animal
indicated that the owner isn't taking
any chances of laundering the beast.
He goes the limit in practicing feed
conservation. He knows just how
much is required to enable the old
horse to stand on its feet.
Some owners Of live stock would
think it mighty fine thing if the
animal that earns n living for them
could keep going without eating. It
wouldn't matter with them how much
the brutes suffered because Of hunger,
If they could still carry ON.
As a rule, the man who is insensibIe
to the sufferings Of lower animals
isn't greatly concerned as to the well
fare of human beings That's why
unions were organized.
Brutes can't organize. Consequently
they are worked to the limit Of endlr-
ancp on limited sustenance.
Human beings who toll can organ
ize Therefore they fix limit Of
their own, and profit by It.
It's all right to go the limit II you
are headed in the right direction. II
you are headed the other way. better
slap on the brakes.-Ex.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

Combined labor interests in their
demands for some crying needs in
government and in public economy.
The elimination of waste and middle
mans profit is very essential. They
pledge support also to the constitution
Of Arkansas and the United States
but in the same resolutions, they de
mand that the congress shall by vote
Of two thirds re-enact measure de-
clared unconstitutional by the courts
Can this be. and will careful study
of the constitution to which they
pledge support, not being to view a
fundamental inconsistency here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

Yes, it has come to be somewhat
commonplace to speak of automobile
accidents, bat candidly, we must do
something about it. Local authorities
everywhere should first take the mat
ter in hand. At the present rate, every
fifty minutes adds another death to
the list and in equally monotonous
regularity, every stroke of the second
hand sees fresh bandage placed or
a new hospital bed made for some one
who by the skin of his teeth has been
fortunate enough to escape death for
a little while.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

1t is proposed to raise 100000 to
erect monument at the unmarked
grave of Herman Davis, selected by
Gen. Pershing as Arkansas's greatest
World War hero. also to place a mem
Orial on the "Old Capitol" grounds
and provide certain scholarships in
the University of Arkansas. Why
does not every county in the nation
begin now to make preparations for
the erection of suitable memorial
for its heroic dead? Let us not for
get They have not died in vain.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

Bergdoll. arch draft evador kills
one, wounds another and is himself
wounded in an effort to free himself
from the clutch of his wOuld-be abb
ductors. Years have passed. but still
the effects of disobedience to the au-
thorities is keenly felt. 1t affects not
one but many.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

In our humble opinion the newspa-
pers should transfer their reports Of
prize fights from the sporting to the
financial page.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
TO THE PUBLIC

We make your old home look like
new. We specialize in stucco and ce-
ment work. No job too small or
large. Our work is all guaranteed.
Write Box 73 for appointment.
Wright & Danford Bros,
3 4tp. Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

There is no fundamental difference
between the tyranny Of monarch
and the tyranny of what we call a
democratic majority. 1t is merely an
old devil masquerading in modern at
tire
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

With gas selling in New York at
24c per gallon, 16c in Dakota and lie
in Texas, consumers are asking the
federal government to look in and dis
cover the trouble. Better not stop at
looking in, better get in, and not only
discover the trouble, but remedy it.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

There are two kinds of unemploy-
metaphysical and mental. You may
grieve over your physical unemploy-
ment, but be sure it is not the result
Of your mental unemployment.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

Don't be simple enough to believe
that this warning between rival re-
iineries is for the benefit of the public.
if you are thinking, you will know
that they will get to you later, and
you will ultimately help pay for the
war when competition is dead.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

The trouble with most of us finan-
cially is that we try to run all the way
in high gear. Better to run for a
while in low, especially to begin with
and save power for the hard hills and
rough places ahead.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
Topics of the Time
(By H. b. McKenzie)

DO we love our friends today for
what they are worth or for what they
are worth to us?
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

Flash Lights and batteries at John
ston's.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

3 4tp.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-04-05

pone the Easter concert which was to
have been held at the Church Fedora
ton next Sunday, until sometime the
last of April. the date to be announc-
lesson will be taken up at the church
as planned, at the usual hour.
+. b. Hicks and son Tom were in
Watcryille, Tuesday afternoon look
ing after livestock.
a directors meeting of the Hinckley
Farmers Union was held at the store
Tuesday afternoon
Miss Evelyn Joy, a teacher of Kin
dergarten work in Bangor. is passing
the Easter vacation with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. JOY.
]. O. Johnson, one of the teachers
at Good Will. entertained his Sunday
School class recently at a Back
wards Party a good time being re-
ported
Misses Bertha and Alice Cain of
Good Will high school entertained
their classmates. the Seniors. at an
old-fashioned candy pull, Monday
evening.
Miss Caroline Hobart of Skowhegan
who has been substituting in the
Girls Grammar school for Miss
Gladys Godfrey, the last half of the
winter term. has returned from her
weeks vacation passed at her home
in Skowhegan and will supply for one
week on the spring term which
opened March 9th
Mrs. NJ. l.. Chase and Mrs. I. ]. Hall
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Brooks Of Clinton. had most pleas
ant visit at the old home Monday. Not
having passed night together there
since Mrs. Chase was married about
Is years ago, they decided it would be
FUN Wishing to surprise their pa
rents. they telephoned to Mr.. Brooks
TO be at the station at a certain time
rs they were to send bundle which
must he taken home at once. The
train brought two bundles very much
alive and full of mischief which were
taken to the hospitabe home and
made welcome.
Mrs. Nora Goodwin Huff and
daughter Priscilla are passing the
Easter recess Will MI. nun dl MIL
rose, Mass.
Miss Georgia Morrow, sewing
teacher at Good Will. visited friends
in Skowhegan several days, return
ing Saturday.
The last regular meeting of the
Kennebecside Club was held at Ban
croft-Foote House, Mrs. +. l., Ma
comber and Mrs. Winogene Brown
being hostesses. II was a rainy af-
ternoon and bad travelling, but twelve
members were present despite this
fact, the president Mrs. Anna p. Ell
lott presiding. The roll call was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-04-05
WEST MOSCOW

Mrs. Annie Young has engaged to
work at Troutdale Camps this sum
mer.
Both John Kelley and Clarence An
drews have had another years wood
sawed up. Austin Jones was cap
tain of both jobs.
Mrs. Ed Berry has been visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Fred Collins.
Waldo Dunton has been hauling hay
which he purchased from Moses Jones.
March came i'm like a lion but for
got to go out like a lamb. All signs
indicate a windy summer.
Mrs. Lucy Crombie and her little
baby daughter are reported doing
nicely.
Mrs. VIM. Bakers five week old
baby boy John. tips the scale at l.
pounds.
Mrs. Alice Mcfarland is leaving
town for an indefinite period and dur
ing her absence her children viii
make their home with their grand
mother.
How do you do East Moscow. Glad
to see you in line with the rest. eN-
pect to hear soon from North Mos
COW and South Moscow. We Will
soon have Moscow on the map where
ii belongs. Let her go.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-04-05
BIGELOW HILL

The school in this section is closed
for the spring vacation of two weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. James Folsom have
gone to PASSPORT where they intend
to make their future home.
The tax assessors, second select
man, Lester II. Packard and Joseph
Butler, were through this district on
Tuesday. April 3rd.
Tobey Robinson of Auburn is spend
ing his Easter vacation with his un-
Gle and aunt Mr.. and Mrs. y. A.
Merchant at fkeir home on the back
road.
A very large robin was seen in
this vicinity en- April End, and the
blue jays are very plentiful which
indicate that every day in every way
spring is getting nearer and nearer.
Mrs. A. NJ. Folsom who was quite
i'll last week is recovering.
Inez Stevens, who is employed at
Skowhegan. is enjoying short vaca-
ton at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Carroll Stevens.
Avis Burrll is spending few
DAYS with her sister, Mrs. Verne Blais-
dell of Norridgewock.
Floyd Mitchell is visiting in Show
began at the home of his grandma
Their, Mrs. Julia Mitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Luce attended
the Easter services at the Federated
Church Sunday
Miss Myra Folsom. who boards in
Skowhegan and attends the Junior
high school there, spent the Easter
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Folsom
Mrs: o. L. Mitchell is confined to
her home by illness.
DR.. White of Skowhegan was in this
vicinity recently to attend to some
sick cattle.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-04-05
CORNYILLE

George Flewelling has closed his
blacksmith shop at Malbon's Mills and
is gathering cream.
Bert Smith has closed his house
and is at work for Lester Stevens.
Mrs. VIVA Smith has gone to Hinck-
ley.
Floyd Hinckley is still under the
doctors care.
Dr.. Lord was called to Lyman
Scribners Friday to see Luke Wood
ard who is quite i'll.
Schools in town open April End.
We are very sorry to see so many
homes closed in Cornville on the cross
road leading from the East Ridge to
the West Ridge by Malbon's Mills.
There are six houses closed and now
Bert Smith has closed his home for
the summer.
Eugene Gould who has been en-
ployed at Walton & Falls in Skowhe-
gan has returned home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-04-05
NEW PORTLAND

n. S. Stowell and son, Kirk of Dix
field were business callers i'm town the
latter part of the week. Mr.. Stowell
returned home by auto.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Augustine, March 2Sth.
Mrs. Augustine's mother is caring for
her.
Mrs, Lena Burns and daughter re-
turned here from Fairfield last week.
f. e. Atwood was a recent business
caller in Skowhegan.
Our schools began Monday, April
2nd, with the same teachers.
Dr. A. H. Clark will be in Bingham
this week for the practice of dentistry.
The gale which struck here We'd
nesday night was said to be one of
the coolest of the season.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs,
Leon Stowell, Friday. March Goth.
John Boyington returned to North
Arson Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-04-05
BLACKWELL
(DEFERRED)

Several Of the members OF the Gold
clow Branch of the Sunshine So
o. a,y from Blackwell attended a spe-
ool meeting at the home of Mrs. Hun
."well to work for needy family. A
-.od LOT of work was accomplished
sod many things donated for their
hneft.
Mrs T. NJ. Gates visited her parents
., blackwell last Sunday.
Mrs Caroline Carl and daughter,
Mics Alice are visiting at Mrs. Man
tor's on Thurston Hill.
Mr.. LaBlond came home from the
woods last Thursday.
Emil Cyr came home from Bald
MAINTAIN, Friday. where he has been
vorking with four horses.
/, lee Ketchum has had the New Eng
hpd Telephone placed in his house.
Ns ring is 1858.
Mrs. Evie Salley is gaining from
hg recent illness.
Fred +. Davis was in Pennington
hr week with a load of honey for
his customers He reports well
broken and good roads in that locali-
~.
Mr. Abbey was in town Thursday
tbe first time since last fall. He is
collector for the electric light com
pany.
The friends of Ben Adams of Bar
ron's Corner are very sorry for him
on account of the accident he.receiv-
ed last week when he had the mis-
fortune to break one of his legs.
Thursday night party of neigh
bors met at Walter Birds to play 60.
The occasion being the anniversary of
Mrs Birds birth. A good time is
reported. Refreshments of sand
wiches. cake and coffee were served.
Mr.. Ketchum will begin work at
Lakewood this Monday. where he
plans to build two cottages on lots
in the locality Of the Lombard cot
tage