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BLONDE BESS OPINES

Harmony in dress is to be desired,
but the freckled girl in a polka dot
dress leading coach dog l Just saw,
rather overdid it"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-08-30

At last the light of the roadhouse.
The subdued yellow glow reached
out through the Enthusiastically
and alluring.
Come ahead and I'll introduce
you to some of those notorious flap
pers.' l tried to look like deacon
and, taking his hand, we started to-
ward the aurora cast by the wrought
iron lanterns.
''Hurrah, its Sallie,' yelled one OF
a group standing on the verandah :.
] could see that the party was well
under way, ana that it needed no
assistance on our part to keep up its
hilarity. They crowded about us
and although 1 knew I was one OF
Scss HtNN%
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-08-30
True to Form

Dentist (forgetfully, as he reach
es into the hood of his fotor carr:
"New this may pain you slightly,
but I'll be as careful as can
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The Planet will be sent to you for
one year, price $500 or it will be deliv-
cred at your door every Saturday for
Five Cents per week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-08-30
Regular Order

Judge: you've heard the. charge
are you guilty or not guilty.
Prisoner: why, er-I'll have to
hear the evidence first, your honor"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-08-30
Two Line Verse

Wise l am l know
Crows don't crow-just cause.
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KHAN SONG

Clipped by N. 4. A. G. P. Press Ser
vice from the iConning Flower of
the New York World.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-08-30

Baked Apples: When baking ap-
pies they should be baken in hot
oven and frequently basted with
syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
QUAcKERY IN LABELLING
PEOPLE

Quackery is not confined to medi-
cine. The Russell Sage Foundation
finds that much Of it is being exer-
cised in the technique of selecting
applicants for employment. 1t does
not place much value on forming
judgment respecting an applicant on
the look in his eyes, the condition of
his hands or collar.
mo system or method of character
analysis has yet produced results
which justify It's adoption or even
suggest its trial in public employ
ment Office" says the Foundation
statement. This Is not to be taken
as decrying research in the field. but
as a warning against depending too
much upon any schemes for rating
individuals which appeal to the
imagination because of the greatness
Of the need for something OF the kind,
rather than because of their demon
strated success. The temptation TO
label people is very great but the
science and art of successfully do.
ing 1t have not as yet been discover
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
WHERE THE PUBLIC GETS OFF,

Because OF competition with bus
lines the city Of Rutland. VT. will be
without street cars this winter. Per
haps IL will be better accommodated
by the bus. but we doubt 1t. Will the
bus lines pay for keeping the high
ways clear OF snow or will the tax
payers be required to do this?
Information OF this kind would be
OF interest In other places where ow-
ing to the climate snow Is likely to
become formidable obstacle TO
transportation. and where conditions
are shaping up as in Rutlandp Under
these Il Is possible for one man to
own n bus line and compete with an
electric line owned by many stock
holders. He is under no obligations
to continue his service. lie has no
Investment In roadhed. He gives the
public no assurance of continued
service. lie can tell the public where
II gets off. and so can the street rail-
way company under certain condi-
tlons. Isn't the public likely to find
itself off and wondering how 1t may
cct bs OK on again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
also allow for expansion of hatchery
facilities should the occasion require.

Miss Barbara s. Corbett. nine-year
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
J. Corbett of Portland, is the owner
of a Bible which is exactly one and
three-quarters inches long, and one
and one-half inches wide and one
half inch thick. 1t is complete as to
text. is illustrated and contains SIG
pages. The Bible is affixed by a
! chain to a miniature pulpit five and
a half inches high. Pasted on the
placard conveying the information
that the custom of claiming the
Bible to pulpits is thought to have
| originated in the reign of King Ed
ward VI, with n proclamation adj
dressed by his Majesty to the clergy
and laity in 1547 ordering them to
have "sette up conspicuously in
places of worship 4 copy of the
Bible. This injunction was repeated
by Queen Elizabeth. and although
there is no particular reference to
claiming them. it is the theory that
the chain was adopted at this time
because the clergy was fearful of
leaving the Eible in place at all
times without taking a precaution
against it being stolen. Bible and
pulpit were presented TO little Miss
Corbe;t by her grandfather. William
CorDett, now deceased. who pur-
chased them during a visit to Scot
land, and have belonged to her lit
tie more than year. The publ
cation of this diminutive edition.
which is printed by David Bryce &
Son of Glasgow. was authorized In
1901, and the book is fac simile
in miniature of the Oxford edition of
tho Bible. The type is so small that
argus eyed indeed is he who can
can read it with the naked eve. \
tiny reading glars is provided in a
pocket in the back of the cover.
however, which solves this problem
to some extent. In spite Of the in
calcuiablc tininccs Of the individual
letters the printing is perfectly dis
tinct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
IsEADFIELD

DEPOT-EIr. and Mrs. George
Coleman daughter. Edith. and sister
of Mrs. Coleman. Miss Annie Whit
tier of Portland. arrived at Miami
Florida. where they will spend the
winter. Nov. Is.
The Ladies Aid met at the home
of Mrs. Aran Jones Thursday
Mrs. Mary Adell and daughter. slrs
Frances Marie Jones were hostcs IS
There were II members present
The picnic dinner was fine and APP
potizinC. Notwithstanding the small
number present, the patch work
squares were made rapidly. A
quilt, commenced late in the after
Mrs. y. y. Mallet. n former resi- :
Cent here. now n teacher in Warren
was calling on friends recently. with
Miss Whitney Of Boston. a friend OF
Mrs. Mallet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Stevens ond
son. Ernest OF Belgrade. were callers
recently at the home Of Mr.. Elijah
Stevens.
Mrs. Sarcpta Gordon Of Fayettc
accompanied by Mrs Parkhurst
were visitors at the home OF Mrs.
Jennie Bean recently.
Simon Walton of Fayettc, q
brother of Mrs. Jennie Bean. has
gone TO the home of his nephew,
Frank Hartford in Norridgcwock TO
pass the winter.
Word from Mrs. Mabel Gordon
says that she and her son, Phillip
have had a delightful trip so far on
their way to California. and when
she wrote they were 9 miles from
Indianapolis.
About Is members of Iafayette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND
RUBBISH

A definite step toward systematic
disposal Of garbage and rubbish has
been taken. 1t appears that both
candidates for mayor are committed
to the adoption Of a municipal sys-
tenn. Indeed. Mr.. Scribner as alder
man and chairman Of the committee
OF the city government having the
matter under consideration, has in
vestigated conditions here and else
where and is firmly convinced Of the
advisability Of a municipal arrange
ment. His interview in another col
umn squarely commits him to the
project.
As conditions now are the house,
holder Is put 10 some expense and
Inconvenience. II he finds those WILL
ing to take away the garbage he
often discovers that the taking OF It
is irregular and sometimes not de-
pcndablc. In such event an amount
accumulates which Is not conducive
to proper sanitary conditions.
IL municipal undertakings could be
conducted as economically as bus
mess concerns 1t ought to be possible
to have systematic disposal Of the
rubbish and garbage with little "
any added expense to the household
er and with much greater satisfac-
ton oil around. 1t might help to
better understanding IL estimates OF
the probable cost could be made.
Probably the quickest and surest
way for disposal OF garbage Is by
means OF an incinerator. We under
stand the cost Of that would be at
least $4,000 for the plant. A piggery
at tho city farm has been suggested
as an alternative. These are. how
ever. details to be worked out at the
time of the adoption Of the plan.
which. those who have been working
TO bring this about, expect will not
he long delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
Editors Table

THE Sioux Runner" by D. Lange.
Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill.
In this story. Mr.. LANCE returns to
the tribe of whom his first thrilling
story told, the brave Sioux of the
Northwestern Plains. Most of the
events of the present book take place
along the Missouri River between
Fort Pierre and Fort Benton. The
very names of the old fur trading
posts and Indian fighting forts
such as Fort Pierre. Fort Sully. Fort
Union, Fort Buford, suggest ad
venture, romance, and history of
the most stirring kind. There are
real heroes in the uniforms of Of
t:cers Of the United States army
fearless adventurcrs of the fur trade
staunch and desperate red chiefs and
warriors. and equally brave heroes
of the Book and the Gospel of Peace,
such as Father De Smet and other
roble and fearless missionaries
With this dazzling background of
romance, is told the story of two
Kansas lads. who left with a train
of emigrants to learn what had be-
come of two brothers who had start
cd down the Missouri from Fort
Benton with a rich load of gold
dust but had never reached home.
For boys from twelve to sixteen.
Publishers. Lothrop. Leg &; Shop
ard Co.. Boston. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24

Chapter o. f. s. attended Abenaki
Chapter. Winthrop Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Fannie Gile has closed her
house for the winter; she is with
her daughter, Mrs. l.. y. Tcbbetts of
Waterville.
Mrs. Nellie Lewis LETT Wednesday
for few days visit in Boston with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lewis. then she
will so to California TO spend the
winter with her sister. Mrs. Geo.
Carson.
house by illness.
Miss Marguerite Mccarthy is visit
lag friends in Brooklyn. y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
FARMINCTON

surprise party was given to Mae
Winsor, F. II. s.. 1925. in the vestry
of the Methodist church Thursday
evening. This was rather a farewell
party as Miss Winser and her par
cnts are moving to Now York state
to pass the winter. Games were en-
joyed; refreshments were served and
a good time was had by ali. Mr.. Win
ser who owns a garage in New Vine
yard will close it for the winter.
opening it upon his return next
spring. Those in attendance at the
party included Miss Winser's class
mates.
The Baptist fair was held in the
Baptist vestry Friday afternoon and
in the evening a cold meat supper
was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
A TIckLIsH SITUATION

The murder of Major General Sir
Lee stack. governor general of the
Sudan and commander In chief of the
Egyptian army. has caused excite
mcnt in England, as IL doubtless was
intended to- 90, Some OF the leaders
of british thought demand a revoca-
ton Of the Egyptian decree Of indie
pcndence. though II is said the prem
icr does not hold this radical opinion.
The Egyptian auihcrities are maxi
ing great show Of concern and the
crime is condemned by Kingi Fuad.
While the British cabinet is said to
be divided in opinion respecting the
extent OF the measures to be taken
It Is agreed that responsibility for
protecting life and property must be
brought home to the Egyptian gov
eminent. The situation is a ticklish
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
Farmers Wife Tells
Of Being Kidnapped
By Negro Farm Hand

Especial to the Kennebcc Journal
Belfast, Nov. 22-Kidnapped by a
! colorcd farm hand. brutally treated
! and terrorlzed, forced to plod many
weary miles over the county roads on
foot. fearing for her life or worse
was the startling sorry told In the
municipal court this afternoon before
Judge Doak. by Mrs. william \. Put
len. about So. wife of Montville
farmer and having every appearance
OF truthfulness and responsibility.
She testified against Alonzo Car
ter. 35, colored. who had worked on
the Puilen farm since last July and
is under arrest on the charge of kid
mapping. Carter. 1t Is said. has posed
as a bad man. although rs far as Is
known had made no trouble on the
farm. 1t is said that his home Is in
Warren.
Mrs. Pullen testified that on Thurs
day last while her husband was away
CIrter appeared and roughly de-
manded that she go Away with him
and that he would give her just 20
minutes to pick Up her clothes. and
what money there was in the house
and that he threatened her IL she did
not. She said that she was afraid
tIpl DIG Woulu be hIlIFu Out WDlIC
picking up her clothes left n note on
her husbands bed. which read. "Will,
| have ronc. He has taken me-" She
also hid what money there was IN
the house. Carter took a trunk on
II whcclbarrow with their clothes in
II but had gone but short distance
when the wheelharrow broke down.
He hid the trunk in the woods and
went into house to telephone to
Lincolnvillc for q conveyance to come
after him. telling Mrs. Pullen to wait
outside and II she tried to get away
he would shoot her. He demanded
money TO pny the telephone toll and
when she told him that she had none
Mrs. Pullen said that he hit her a
blow and Knocked her down. She
said that they walked long distance
along the roads in Palermo and near
iy reached the China line when they
came to a one-room house where
family named York lived and all sat
up all Thursday night. Carter sent
York back after the trunk. Mrs
Pullen discovered that the family
was distant relatives and she man.
aged to tell Mrs. York her story, who
telephoned to Sheriff Littlefield
Meanwhile Mr.. Tulien had returned
Eome and notified the sheriff. who
with a deputy traced Carter to the
York house and arrested him Friday
night. The sheriff says that Carter
had n loaded revolver and several
jack knives.
Carter pleaded not guilty to the
charge OF Kidnapping and was repre-
scented by attorney L. r. Thornton,
who asked a continuance to prepare
the case and Carter vas, held under
$1,000 bonds for next Wednesday, go
ing to jail In default. The state was
represented by county attorney-eiect
Clyde r. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
Editorial Comment
Aided ManfuIly

OK. y. Herald Tribune)
The position OF the leading Catho-
lie prelates in Ireland was never an
easy one. While Cardinal I.ogue BIT
terly condemned the British govern
mcnt he was equally severe against
the Irish for the savage warfare that
was devastating the country. He
sympathiZed with Sim Fein. but he
did not believe in the republican
principle. and he did not seek or hold
the confidence of the extremists. His
efforts for peace were not effectua
until exhaustion had dictated the
Irish treaty. Thereto he gave his full
support and insisted. as he always
had, upon the establishment of law
and orderl ness. There is n fine
imprcssiveness about his figure. a
brave and hara ssed pastor facing the
insanity of chaos and aiding man.
fully in its defeat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24

Henry Ford's paper. the Dearborn
Independent, looks askance at what
one of its writer's describes as a Ger
man plan employed by the Federal
Reserve in issuing notes against
credit paper. lie argues that Fed
oral Reserve notes may. under GER
tain circumstances, be issued against
German credit paper: that issuing
paper money against credit paper is
a feature borrowed from the~Reichs-
bank charter and is the instrument
by which the German bank of issue
was able to depress the German
mark to zero. enriching a few at the
expense Of the many. He has said
enough. it would seem, to warrant q
reply from those responsible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
rs L1r1 = R !!l!.s

asked hospitable Uncle Lucky, turn
ing to Turkey Tim.
Il shall be only too thankful. an-
swered poor Turkey Tim. Every
year I'm afraid somebody win roast
me for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Not while have my little white
house on the corner OF Lettuce
Avenue and Carrot Street." replied
kind Uncle Lucky. stay as long as
you like. You've come in plenty OF
time for my Lollypop Party"
Eyes, yes" shouted the little rah-
bit. hopping up and down on his
toes. Uncle Lucky has invited
everybody to come day after tomor-
row. Won't we have fun?"
But, Oh dear me. No sooner We're
the words out of the bunny boys
mouth than there came loud knock
ing at the 'FRONT.' door. Poor Turkey
Tins cheeks turned as white as the
table cloth that Little Miss Mousie
had just spread on the supper
table. who can it be-" he asked
in trembling whisper.
Hide in the cellar" advised
Uncle Lucky, in a low voice. slip
down the stairs from the kitchen"
Again the knocking came. louder
than before, But the cautious old
gentleman rabbit waited until
Turkey Tim had disappeared before
going to the front door. Even then
he did not open it but drew aside
the curtain to peek through the little
pane of glass. For a minute he
could see no one in the darkness.
until, all of q sudden, Old Sic'em. the
Kind Farmers Dog. pressed his nose
right up against the window. Pow
wow" he barked on seeing the old
gentleman bunny's face. lie. ne in"
What do you want ?" asked Uncle
Lucky, as brave as a lion.-not a
great big lion, you know, but little
one.
Let me in. I can't explain out
here" And in the next story I'll
tell you what happened after that.
Convripht 1924 David CORY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24
Light and Airy
Won His Bet

Look mere, boys" SAID young
Dareby, the pride of his form.
what will you bet me won't
smack old Jusgins in the back and
say Halo to him."
Silence reigncd for Il moment. for
Jugcin5 was the head master, All
about as likely to put up with
familiarity as a lord mayors foot
man would be.
Well exclaimed a sullen youth,
Known as Pickles. I'll bet my fist :
ing rod again YOUR new knife that
You won't do it,'
Other lads made similar offers.
When school met that afternoon
every boy watched D1reby with bat
cd breath as he advanced to his
principal and, sure enough. smacked
him hard on the back. circulating
Halo"
Juggins turned hercaly.
What 90 YOU mean by doing
that"
= There vos tho biggest spider on
Your back 1 ever saw. sir" explained
Darc5y.
oh, was there" said the reaI
master. Then ] thank you fer
knocking 1t off, my boy"
And Dareby' smiled while the IN
iortunates VINO had accepted his
bets CRASHED their teeth.
ooh. Henry. what does the word
contract mean?"
1T means to make smaller, my
dear. For instance, heat expands and
cold contract
Then it's all right. Harry told
me he was contracting some heavy
debts. and l was nervous till you ex-
planned it,
What is the matter with YOUR
cat? She looks disconsolate these
days"
Father hurt her feelings dread
fully. He brought home a mousse
trap last week. Cats have their
feelings the same as anybody else"
"My husbands so jealous"
Isn't that embarrassing
yes. Isn't yours?"
Not a bit"
Isn't that humiliatingo"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-24

Meserve on Middle street in honor
of Mrs. Meserve's S0th( birthday.
The normal school basketball team
decisively defeated the New Portland
team Friday by the score of 36-11.
Flood starred for the normal school
team. The normal second team was
put in in the last quarted and did
well. This is the third game the Nor
NAL has played this year and they
have won all so far.
A Thanksgiving party was given in
Drummond hall Friday evening by
the Junior class of the Pennington
high school. The program started
with two selections by the high
school orchestra led by Miss Ed
wards. They played well and were
enjoyed very much. Next was pam
tomine of the famous poem of Long
fellow. Miles StandiSh. The Charact-
ers were as follows: Miles Standish,
Phillip Parker; John Alden Richard
Written. and Priscilla, Barbara Gam
mon. The selection was read by Eliz-
cbeth Taylor. This was presented
well and was enjoyed by all. Next
followed two more selections by the
orchestra and then the chairs were
cleared away for dancing which was
opened by grand march. Dancing
four card tables beside. Refresh
ments consisting of orange sherbert
and cake were served. Many parents
and alumni attended enjoying this
as well as any. The next social of
this nature will be q Christmas par
ty given just before school closes for
the end of the term.
The mid week service at the Old
South church will take the form of
n Union Thanksgiving service for
all the churches.
The American Legion Auxiliary
cleared n total of Sal at their fair
held recently in Drummond hall.
Austin Il. Laughlin was before the
Pennington municipal court Satur-
DAY morning at ten o'clock charged
with stealing money from the station
Office at OQUossoc. After this rob-
bcry was committed. a Maine Cen
trail railroad. detective and officers
locked into the matter and suspicion
was directed IL Laughlin because of
lis actions. About two days later
Laughln left for Rumford and was
followed by detectives and upon his
return he W2S met by the officers and
arrested. Laughlin pleaded guilty and
was put under bonds of $1,000 for his
appearance at the February term OF
the supreme judicial court. Not be-
Ing able to furnish these bonds he
IVES committed to the Franklin coun-
~ jail
The funeral of Amanda NJ Eininc.
widow of Ep.Iiraim Is. Nining, Civil
War veteran. was held at her home
on the Wilton road last Thursday
afternoon. The remains were buried
in the family lot in Strong.
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Rich Men Rot
Always M

"TIere Is another letter We ao
me- happy" says Petersen
I would rather have than q
dollars" i
Money isn't everything
world. There Ia many Q y.
rich man who wotih give y
on earth to be able to prooss.1
eds with such mighty nea'
as Peterson's Ointment.
Read this letter by ~
Southcott. 1t seems IKE n
but it is true, every woro
81 know it because ] i g
letters almost every day w "
who have used my ointm'"
sores, eczema and piles.
as it any wonder ! am
Dear Sirs:
II was an untold suffer-,
old running sore ami uEs
tried most everything ~
relief from pain. A frlens,
your wonderful ointmsgs, 4
first box took away the n
not left me before in year, 0ctb|
using just nine dollars Va" ~
salve / am cured. ING ,h,l|
inches by 81 inches, IS - y,
I can walk. Never, new
without Peterson's again "a
"You may use this . 80
your ointment II you W. 4
not say enough to prais ~ 4
truly Mrs. Albert soutnss
willie, N. Y. Price. SSc. -
The mighty healing pe ~
erson's Ointment duichg n
sim Of all rashcs. pimpEsS
ishes. Pcterson's soap -
full skin soap-use i ds1 80
Peterson Ointment CO.
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Sugar Coated Cod
Liver Oil Tablets
For Thin Kids

Forget the horrible tasting Cod
Liver Oil and give the thin, puny,
undeyeiOped children McCoy's Cod
Liver on Tablets IL you want to give
them a good appetite ami put pounds
OF good healthy flesh on their bones.
Doctors know all about them and
SO does Sections or Coughlin.s drug
store and all good pharmacists. for
they are in great demand because
they are not laggards but show re-
suits in a few days.
They are not expensive either-s0
tablets so cents, ami children take
them like candy.
One skinny woman gained . pounds
IL "a days.
Get McCoy's. the original and
geSuine Cod Liver Oil Tablet"