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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
WORLD DEMAND
FOR AMERICAN MILK

Il 10 interesting 10 note that the
growth in our exports Of milk to
the Orient continues, for it il in
that part of the world that the de.
mand for condensed and evap-
GRATED milk is q permanent one.
Density of population and the
necessary use of the soil for the
production of grain foods leave the
Orient. except India where the COW
is considered a sacred animal, de-
pendent upon the Occident for its
milk supply. China with 100000.
600 people has but 100000 cat
tie OF all classes and q very small
proportion utilized for dairy pur-
poses; Japan with a population of
over 100000 has but 3K million
cattle of all classes; French Indo-
China with 100000 population
has less than quarter Of million
cattle. India, where animal life
and especially that of the cow is
considered sacred by large eie-
ment of the population, has more
cattle than any other country Of
the world despite density of popu-
iation. the number of cattle IN
India. being. according to latest re-
ports. Loco. 900 or nearly double
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

the number Ia The United States
and Ave times - many - In Ar.
gentina, yet our exports OF con.
densed and evaporated milk to
India alone In the last ave years
aggregated over, 1000 pounds.
The wonderful development In
recent years in the expectation of.
milk from the United States, In
form available for instant and sat.
isfactory use in any part Of the
world is illustrated BY the fact that
the total value of exports OF milk,
condensed or .sweetened, evapos
rated, unsweetened, or reduced 20
milk powder" tctaied but about'
$1,000. 900 in the decade preceding
the war and has exceeded 500.
600, 600 in the decade since the Be.
ginning OF the war. The whole
world made the acquaintance %,
American condensed milk during
the war period and liked Il, ana
today our exports IN the various
forms above noted 90 to IS diff.
ferent countries, colonies and
islands of the world. and continue
especially popular in that section
Of the world which must always.
import it. milk the Orient
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
Most Inventions Conceived by Acct
dAn$

Most Inventions Conceived by Acct.
dent
Industry has had to wait, Micaw-
ber-hke. TOR inventions to turn up"
says Waldemar Kaempffert in The
Forum. A barber invented the
spinning frame. an undertaken de-
vised an automatic telephone, and a
monk has been held responsible for
gunpowder. Cartwright was a
clergyman and poet when chance
turned him mind to the invention Of
the power loom. Watt never con-
cerned himself with steam engines
until a model Of a Newcomer pump
was given him to repair in his
capacity of instrument maker to
Glasgow College. Eli Whitney was
not a cotton-grower when he in
vented the gin, but q young teacher
who thought of becoming q lawyer.
Neither Howe nor Singer were vo-
cationally interested in tailoring
when they invented their respective
sewing machines Both Fulton and
Morse were artists. WESTINGHOUSE,
the inventor of the airbrake, was not
a railroad engineer in his youth, but
brilliant mechanic with some
knowledge of farm implements and
engineering principles. The problem
of vulcanizing rubber was solved by
Goodyear, an imaginative clerk in a
hardware store. The first practical
man-carryingl flying machine was
constructed by. the Wright Brothers,
two bicycle makers. Neither Mer-
genthaler nor Lanston were pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
A Society Fire

A nre occurred In an Englis6 pro.
vincial town and occasioned much
excitement. No member Of his
regular star of reporters being
available at the time, the news edi-
tor Of the local paper sent the newly
engaged society editor to investigate
the matter and report.
The following description was
handed into the Office some hours
later:
! "a brilliant fire was held yester-
day afternoon at the house Of Mr..
and Mrs. Sniff in Dash street. A
large number of persons were pres
ent. Mrs. Sniff, who had recently
had her hair bobbed, made charm
ing escape in pretty silk blouse, a
pattern Of which appeared on our
woman's page last week. The fire.
men were becomingly CARRIED in
blue, full cut tunics. The weather
was quite delightful for an affair of
this kind. Because Of the fire, Mrs.
Jones. of 1886 Dash street, opened
her home to Mrs. Sniff and her two
charming daughters. The express
sion was heard onsafi sides that the
fire was q most successful event. 1t
must have cost at least $25. 600" -
London Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

The American COW retains her
popularity in the Orient despite
the neglectful attitude of the Occi-
dent. Exports of milk to the ORR
emit in the 7 months ending with
August show . marked increase
while those 70 other parts of the
world show ] decline of nearly
one-third, measured in quantities.
In the single month of July the
milk exports to the Orient in
creased 60% compared with July
Of last year, while those to Europe
showed fail off of $50.
! While it was expected-hoped in
fac.-says the Trade Record of
The National City Bank of New
York. that Europe would regain
her ability to supply her own peo-
pie with this important foodstuff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

fessional compositors or printers
when they patented the linotype and
monotype.
Maxim, whose machine gun spurts
bullets almost like water, was q
Maine mechanic who knew practical
ly nothing of tactics: and Calling
his predecessor in wholesale slaugh-
The tanks that proved so deadly IN
the recent war owed their develop
ment to Winston Churchill (inspired
by H g. Wells) and 70 an enterpris-
ing manufacturer Of traction engines;
yet the British army was well sup
piled with capable mechanical engi-
neers. It was not a bloodthirsty
naval of1cer who dreamed Of blow
ing up ships with submarines but q
score Of gentle civilians, the most
conspicuous Of whom were Bushnell,
Fulton, Holland and Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

Official publications a to the coal
gives these figures: Germany. 235
million tons: Poland. 20S; Great
Britain. 1S9; Russia In Europe, 81;
France, 81; Belgium, IL.
So rich are q few coal veins in the
Ruhr in by-products yielding dyes
and explosives. that the government
estimates Germany's coal resources
at ten gold marks . ton, or ave hun.
dred billions Of dollars. This IL ap-
proximately seven times the total
national wealth Of Great Britain and
Ireland. and nine times the national
wealth Of France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
COMING EVENTS

Nv. Temperance Sunday.
Nv S,il-World Court week observed
NV NV l1--Armistice day.
H., Ii-2s-Annual roll call for men,
NOV. 13-l5-Locai Boards Of Assessors.
H iHvsntn annual convention, State
V e,i is--Meeting Governor and Coun-
Novv' aaSS-2s-National Education week.
sc.; xv-z2..Maine State Pathological
fion Maine Dairymen's Associa-
cc11astion. Maine State Bows and Giris'
bsc City election. Portland.
Dec STolty election. Rockland.
1V-City election, Westbrook,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

boards that existed at that time, Just
as they exist now, were brought to
light, and within the space Of q few
days three times the amount asked
for was subscribed.
II ever the Government called On
the people to save France from bank
ruptcy, or any other danger threat
ening her National existence. the
the people themselves review the
moro or less hopeless situation Of
their country with q calm that SUR
prtseS people.-London Outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
Moderate Use Alcohol Greatest Men.

I'VE must deplore the direct dam
age that alcohol does when used in
gross excess, but 1t is used in gross
excess by a comparatively limited
number Of people. firmly believe
that its greatest a1enace to society
lies in its so-called moderate use.
How much latent capacity for
achievement, for adjustment, for
business. social, scientific and artistic
success, has been narcotized and
suppressed throughout a whole life
time by alcohol, we shall never know,
but we know enough about its in
huence to be sure that it has thus
MANNED and crippled many millions
OF lives. DIR. Lyman Fisk in 1.-THE
Annals"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
The Presidents Yankee speech

Th ns residents Yankee Speech
,ca me New England and earlv Amer.
ahrs traits that are deep in Coolidge's
liz come out in his mannerisms and
hon" ays OF speech. To sit for an
his an ~ the company of Coolidge and
Ia ~ auus achates, Franklin Stearns.
she good treat as going to see
East oid Homestead" or "Way Down
Amh Both men are graduates of
eaIi,nas college; and on occasions
rect Ior formality can wear as cor
" us.. verbal dress-suit, as shining
anv a dress-shirt of diction, as
hosr:: onege professor. But in their
intc OF colloquial ease they slip
Of N .ne overalls and leather boots
delic,aw England words and idioms,
dlnsroosn,s TO the ear. They say ~
and "mebbee." (There is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
Germany's Wealth

Newly arrived from a visit to the
occupied territory. DIR. Dwight Hills,
writing in The Forum. is impressed
with Germanys resources. He quotes
a conversation he held with an Of
fetal of the Krupp Company. 1.-THE
French hold the Ruhr valley as
mortgage on our promtssory note
signed at Versailles" said this Of
ficial But" he added. remember
that no debtor ever likes to have the
mortgage foreclosed. especially when
his collateral is worth twenty times
the amount of his, note" Just how
conservative is this estimate can be
realized by consulting the German
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

pulls of stag poker party when his
wife's away I'm on to his sherman
igans.
|, Them birds all forgets they has 70
get rid of the remains Of their doin's.
in the morning when they send down
their rubbish on the dumbwaiter IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
by Beck

smart and keepin' things under cover.
but they amt able to hide things
from me. When the Blanks on the
third door have a hooch party, no
matter how quiet and respectable
they 10, I knows about It. And when
the old bird on the top east front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
French People Hoardiro Mon.v

All over France people are hoard
ing money. just as they have been
boarding it from generation to gen
Grafton. and not saving ANYTHING
about 1t.
When France was in peril in 1870
and the Government called for the
5000, 100000 francs that were needed
to have its National existence. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
Maine Yaira

Souts so-South Berwick Poultry ut
Dec T,,Freeport Poultry at Freeport.
Ports Maine State Poultry at
van: lS.l7. '24--western Maine pou,.
Try at South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
~'ansy Contests Boys and Girls

Nov -Androscoggin, at Auburn.
Nov Sennebec, at Augusta.
Nov S-Sagadahoc. at Bath.
's-Cumberland. at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

No Secrets From The Janitor
"There amt much that goes on in
the buildin' that we don't know" re-
marked the janitor of an uptown
apartment. -sfs 1a@
Folks think they're bein pretty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

Hsw dst1uted 10 IS essatries
asd eaIeaies Of the wslid Il has
bsesns permanently pspular In
the Orient Or mik experts since
1sl4 sva $4oo0oey 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

the proofs Of what they've been up to
empty bottles, soilsd packs o.
cards and the like. No they can't
put nothin' over on me when Il comes
to tryin' to pun of something on the
quiet In this house."-Newf York Sun
and Globe! 'f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

YOUR SHIP Is coming in today. II
Is even now signaling to you through
the Kennebec Journal classified ads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

THE OPPORTUNITY you are seek.
ing Is calling to you through the elias.
Sfied columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

ONE DEFINITION of an advertis.
ing expert Is a man who reads the
classified columns regularly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
EMPLOYMENT
Solicitors, canvassers, AGENTS ;

sell our high grade
garden and field seeds direct to plant
ers. A good position with big in
come. Experience unnecessary. Cobb
Co.. Franklin Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

D0DGE-1921, Al condition. 70. "A.
Cunningham. Tel. Gardiner 72-R.
F0RD-1922 touring in good condition.
VIZ cash. Tel. 1922 or S87-W.
FORD SEDAN-1922. Al condition, 4
cord tires. cheap for cash. Tel. 1885,
R. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

COMPLETE CLASSIFIED Ads give
complete satisfaction to readers and to
advertisers.
TELL your troubles to a policeman
.and ii he Is stumped call upon our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

Specials at the stores "a
ARMY GOODS-Blankets. shirts,
pants. underwear, trench mirrors, duff
he bags, wool socks, pup tents, am
munition belts, regulation hoods. f.
s. Smith & Co., Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

The Journal Gill not be responsible
for more than one incorrect insertion.
please notify promptly any mistake in
the initial insertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles for Sale

WUtuUIUUIIe1 TOT odI0 "
AUTOMOBILES-Now is the time to
secure that good used car you want.
We have some excellene values. Brad
street Motor Co, Hallowell. Augusta.
CHEvROLET-1919 Touring car, in
good condition. Price reasonable.
Tel. 949-J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
MERCHANDISE

RADIO
No outside aerial equipment
needed with deForest Radio
Receiving Sets. No ground.
simply insert tubes. attach
batteries and phones and tune
in easily on any station within
1000 miles or more. Fif1eld
Bros. Co., Augusta, Me-, opp.
depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

2.29A. safe for lady. fine rubber tired
buggy. robe and harness, very cheap
for cash. Apply to owner 70 Harri-
son Ave. Tey. 306-Y. or c. A. Drawn
Agency. Depot So. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02
Horses. Cattle. Vehicles

ARMY WHEELS-And axles. car load.
Price very low. NJ. J. Moody, 113
Cony ST., Augusta. Tel $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

Dogs, Cats, Pets AZ
FOX HOUND-Thoroughly trained.
Rabbit proof. Price $35. Will ex-
change for first class rabbit hound.
F. D. Perkins. Augusta. Tel. 376-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-02

HARDWOOD-Best dry. fitted for
stoves. furnace CIR fireplace. Dry. box
edgings. baskets 81. C. r. Shaw.
4 Willow st. Tel. 4c3-M.
WOOD-Stove. furnace and cordwood
w. A. Shaw. 'Cony Rd. Tel. 10S6-M
WOOD-4 #. pine slabs at mill on Ar
thur Douglas lot. r. N. D. Mosher,
Chelsea. Tel. l51-l1.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
KLU KLUk KLAN
ORGANIZER HERE
WORK is DONE IN SECRECY
ORGANIZE IN ALL TOWNS
ON THE PRAIRIE.

A man, whose name we were
unable to learn and who is stat
ed gives his address as Lewiston,
Idaho spent Thursday in Cote IL
wood in the interest of the klu
Klux Klan movement.
Efforts were made by him to
organize branch of the Klan in
Cottonwood but with what sue
cess he met with we are unable
to learn. All of his movements
were made in secrecy. 1t is
reported that his trip here was
not as successful as was antici-
pated. Reports are also in the
air that such an organization is
now reality at Grangeville and
that those interested in the Klar
movement are trying to organize
in every town on the prairie.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
NAME SCHNEIDER.

John j. Schneider was named
by the commissioners of the
Cottonwood highway board to
succeed August Schroeder as a
member Of the board, Saturday.
Mr.. Schroeder resigned his posi-
ton in order that he may give
all of his time to the duties of
county commissioner.
The appointment was made by
J. F. Jenny and Ed Jessup, the
other two members of the board,
who were guided in their selec-
ton to some extent at least, in a
petition bearing the names of
numerous taxpayers in this dist
rict asking that Mr.. Schneider
be appointed to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Schneider besides being a
progressive farmer is also sue
cessful in his undertakings and
his appointment meets with uni
versal favor. He took his oath
of office Saturday and is now a
full pledged member of the Cot
tonwood highway board.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
AMONG THE BEST.

Judging from the results of
the various basket ball games
last week in which the fast
Lapwai team participated the
Cottonwood team may be placed
in the same class with any team
on the hill. The Lapwai boys
defeated the local boys by a
score of 25-29. They also de-
feated Grangeville, 31-34 and
Nezperce, 17-14.
The Culdesac team regarded
as one of the best teams in
Northern Idaho had the scare of
it's life Saturday evening when
they only managed to defeat
the Kooskia team by a margin of
four points.
The Cottonwood high school
team plays the Culdesac team on
the local floor, Feb. 2.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
CARD PARTY A SUCCESS.

The card party given Wednes-
day evening by the Cottonwood
band was one of the largest to
take place in the city in many
days. One hundred persons
taking part in the game Of 500.
The winners of the evening
were: Miss Farrell, first, a box
of candy donated by R. H. Ken
dali. Miss Anna Bauer, second, a
box of correspondence cards do
mated by A. J. Barth. John
Hoene, first, a pearl handled
pocket knife donated by Hoene
Hardware. Barney Seubert. sec
ond, a leather key case and key
ring donated by G. o. Perrenoud.
The lunch which was served
was donated by the ladies and
three mercantile stores. The
boys realized around $35 from
the party and they wish to
thank an those who so generous
ly donated. Especially are they
thankful for the work done by
the ladies.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
DICTATOR MAKES GOOD.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Williams
made a flying trip to Moscow,
Tuesday to attend the debate be-
tween University of Idaho and
Whitman college. Gail Williams,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Williams,
was the leading speaker for the
negative on the subject: Cancel
lation of the War Debt. While
the debate was lost to the affirm
ative, by a two to one vote,
nevertheless young Williams
made a master defense and
established the fact that he is an
orator of ability for a boy of his
years having just passed his
seventeenth birthday last week,
He is junior in Whitman college
and the youngest varsity de-
batter on the Pacific coast.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
AFTER THEIR BOUNTY.

A. H. Nau, who ten days ago
was appointed as deputy by
w. II. Eller with the authority
to make out the necessary pa
pers and other legal require
ments in order that those killing
predatory animals may receive
their bounties without taking
the hides to the county seat as
has been customary in the past,
has been a very busy man Of
late. Saturday, C. T. Hodgson,
who lives on Grave Greek
brought in "a coyote hides on
which he claimed bounty. The
hides were of an exceptionally
good quality and are valued at
approximately $500. The bounty
on the coyotes is $3.50 per head.
Mr.. Hodgson trapped all these
animals during the month of
October and November. During
this time he also trapped 2 coons
2 skunks, a badgers.
Others bringing in coyote
hides and claiming bounty were
Frank Bash, 2; o. M. Uhl, 1;
Elmer Jungert, 1 ); F. B. Hatke,
6; Robert Forsland, 1; Harry
Klapprich, 2; Herman Foresman
1; Clyde Won Bargen, /.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
OLD TIME PALOUSER DIES.

Dennis Sweeney passed away
at his home in Genesee on Sun
day, January 7, 1928, at 2:20 a.
m., after an illness extending
over several weeks. The i'm
mediate cause of his death was
dropsy and complications.
Dennis Sweeney was born
near Bantry, Irel md, on Novem-
Der II, 1854. At the age of II
years he came to America, land
ing at Washington, D. c. In
1881 he went to California where
in 1878 he met and married Miss
Mary Lucey, the marriage TAX
ing place at San Francisco. To
this union ten children were
born, all of whom, with his
widow, survive him. They are
John; Ed, Cornelius, Francis,
Michael, Nell and Agnes Swee-
ney of Genesee; Josie Sweeney
who is teaching school at Dud
ley, Idaho; Sister Alphonsia OF
Cottonwood and Sister Dominica
of Greencreek. All the children
were presnt at the funeral with
the exception of Josie, who could
not be reached on account of The
condition of the wires which
were torn down by the recent
storm.
Mr.. Sweeney came to tn,
Genesee country with his family
in 1892 and resided on a ranch
east of town until two years ago
when they moved to Genesee
where he and his faithful wifi
and younger children have since
lived.
Mr.. Sweeney was a faithful
member of. st. Mary's Catholi
church and was loved best b,
those who knew him most init
mately. He was of a quiet an,
unassuming disposition and wa
always ready to do unto other
as he wished to be done by
which is all that need be said o
anyone.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Tuseday morning at 9 o'cloc
from st. Marv's church, Rev. Fl
Godschalx officiating, with in
terment in the st. Mary's ceme
tery.-Genesee News.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-01-19
EVERYTHING
is READY
FOR THE MINSTREL SHOW
TUESDAY EVENING
COM +.

The much talked of minstrel
show is drawing near, Tuesday
evening in the Orpheum thearte
the people Of Cottonwood will
have an opportunity to witness
the acting Of some % prominent
people in Cottonwood and judg-
ing from the advance sale of
tickets the house will be crowd
ed to capacity. The minstrel is
being put on under the able dir
ection of Mrs. J. II. Williams,
sponsored by the Cottonwood
Commercial Club.
We have said a great deal re-
garding this show the past few
weeks. Be there and judge fol-
yourself. Those in position to
know tell us it will be one con-
tinual laugh from start to finish
for the audience. Remember the
date, January % at the Or
pheum. Buy your tickets eall ly
at the Rexall Drug Store.