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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-17
WEST NORRIDGEWOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Padham are
both on the sick list
Dion Lambert returned to Farming
ton last Wednesday where he is at
tending normal school.
Harold Baker is very Ill at this
writing. DR.. Smith is attending him.
Florence Baker is home from her
school in Starks for the winter vaca-
ton.
Arthur Quimby is doing chores for
Frank Padham.
Mrs. Kettle Durgin of The Forks Is
visiting her niece Mrs. Bert Baker.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-17

This is the regular $3.50 Uni
versal Oven Type Toaster
which will be reduced to $500
from January Is to February
Is or $685. with one of these
checks from your baker or
grocer.
Other styles and prices on
same offer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-17
EAT MORE TOAST

TOAST, crisp, golden
brown, piping hot from
the Electric Toaster on
your breakfast table
doesn't that make your
mouth water?
Two or three slices of but
tered toast contain more
actual food value than a
good helping of prepared
cereal.
Eat more toast to help the
farmers sell their surplus
wheat-get your electric
toaster NOW while you
can save sos.
From Jan. IS to Feb. Is
only.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-17

]. e. Larry went to Fairfield Sat
urday and back Sunday on business
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
SPORTING

Epinard's first race in this country
will be run at Belmont on Labor Day
Walter Thomas, Elizabeth, N. j.,
wins Illinois state boys tennis cham
pionship.
Cobb's men are showing tremendous
strength at the bat, all of the regulars
averaging 800 or better
In knocking out seven home runs
In six consecutive games George Kel-
ley of the Giants has hung up new
National League record.
Leslie Burke, the young second
baseman who recently supplanted Der
rill Pratt, is a spark plug" for the
Detroit Tigers have been winning
steadily ever since he was placed in
the lead-off position.
Pitcher jeff Pfeffer has been releas-
ed by the ST. Louis Cardinals to Pitts
burgh of the National League, and
Catcher Ernie Wick to Louisville of
the American Association. Pfeffer
goes to the Pirates on waivers, while
Wick is let out to the Colonies on op-
ton.
America won six out of eight bouts
in Olympic ring.
Jess Haines of Cardinals pitches
nohit game, blanking Braves by 5
to O.
Leonard Walker bout to be held at
Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, on
August Fl.
Yale's unbeaten crew wins eight
cared race in Olympic regatta and
clinches rowing title.
Miss Wills beats Mrs. Mallory in
Olympic lawn tennis; Richards wins,
but Williams is beaten.
The British sloop Warsprite won
the sail-power race at Torbay, Eng
land, the Corkah was second and the
Resolution third.
Ed Holly, representing the New
York American League baseball club,
signed Charles Britt, one Of the stars
of the Trenton Penn-J ersey team, to a
contract to play with the Yankees.
Britt halls from Cape Charles, Va,
where he pitched for the railroad
team there.
Racing stewards aim to check rough
riding.
H. B. Hollins and son win golf
tourney.
Abe Goldstein outpoints Charley
Ledoux in title bout.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
GENERAL

Western and southern members of
the Democratic National Committee
have taken action to abolish two-thirds
rule and unit voting.
Edward j. Grant, registrar of Column
bia University, announced that among
the 1900 students registered for the
summer session there were so nations
represented. China leads with LOG
students.
Motion picture houses must pay mu-
sic publishers fee for the use Of copy
righted songs or suffer damages for
infringement, Judge ]. Whitaker
Thompson ruled in United States Dis
trict Court in Philadelphia.
Continued improvement is noted in
the forest fire situation throughout the
western states. The Sequola National
forest fire and one blaze in the Santa
Barbara National forest have been con-
trolled, but one fire in the latter forest
is reported as running wild"
Lindsay, nine; Amy, eleven, and
Cornelia, seven, children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Barber, lost their lives
when their home, four-room cottage,
at Coral Grove, O., was burned. Both
parents are in the Harting Hospital,
Ironton, and so far have been unable
to give coherent account of the trag-
edy.
Mrs. Jack Gardner, famous patron
ess OF arts, dies in her Vinetian
palace In Boston.
Senator Watson, of Indiana. opens
New Hampshire campaign with at
tack on c. w. Bryan.
Public Service Commission denies
application of New York Telephone
Company for temporary increase in
| rates.
In a demonstration to show the
practicability and safety of night fly
ing, Lieut.. James F. Hutchison, pilot,
and Sergt C. L. Kilheffer remained
! aloft seven hours and fifty minutes
In Dbl plane on Mitchell Field.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
FOREIGN

Numerous factories closed in BARGE
Iona, Spain, precipitating panic.
Japan has passed bill revising the
nationality law and abolishing dual
nationality"
Violent earthquake shocks demolish-
ed many houses and killed three per-
sons in Tashkent, the capital of Rus
sian Turkestan. The shocks also Wis
tied the Pergana district.
A plan whereby wives and children
of British immigrants resident in Ca
madam cities will be brought to the
Dominion at reduced cost has been
evolved by the British Dominions Emf
grafton Society.
Fighting has broken out again be-
tween Albanian brigands and Jugo
Slav soldiers. Belgrade dispatches to
London said 100 brigands and IA sol
diers had been killed.
Government control of liquor in Sas-
katchewan province, Canada, has been
voted by majority of $4,000, accord
ing to final figures. The Province of
Ontario will vote on a similar bill Oc-
tober 2.
The Aero Club of Sweden has award
ed scholarships to two young Swedish
aviators, Lieutenants Stroem and
Krook. for the purpose of training in
the United States.
The Treaty of Lausanne, between
Great Britain and Turkey. has been
ratified by Great Britain.
Women deputies in the Prussian
Diet took hand to stop fist fsht
on the floor Of the House between the
Socialists and Communists.
Spanish Government, In an effort to
lift embargo placed by the United
States on grapes, will establish an
official chamber to supervise exports
Crown Prince Humbert Of Italy will
arrive in Buenos Aires August 2. 1t
is said the Crown Pr..lee will not go
to Brazil, owing to the disturbed stu
/ alton there.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
WORLDS BUSINESS

The new board of tax appeals will
hear it's first case in two weeks.
The federal government has $1,542,-
655,511.S1 invested in real property, it
has been found by the Federal Real
Estate Board.
The Federal Trade Commission COM
plant against the Douglas Fir Exploit
tation and Export Company, charging
an attempt to monopolize the lumber
export business of the Pacific coast,
was dismissed by the commission with
out prejudice.
Reserve banks earning assets show
another decline.
New England Milk Producers -Asso-
citation increased the price OF milk
one cent in Boston.
The Federal Farm Loan Board an
nounced reduction of IL per cent on
interest charges to all cooperative
marketing associations.
International Mercantile Marine of
New York reports deficit for year.
Sinclair Consolidated passes COM
mon dividend as gasoline and oil
prices drop.
Van Sweringen interests, holding
more than 100000 shares Of Pere
Marquette stock, meet the roads
officials.
Foreign trade balance more favor
able in last fiscal year.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24

A submarine twice as large as any
built heretofore for the United States
navy was launched at the navy yard
at Portsmouth, Pa.
Harry M. Daugherty, former attor-
ney general, is again established in
his Columbus home, where he will re-
sume the practice of law.
Eastern organization of Republican
party almost completed, says Butler.
Four expeditions leave Kelso,
Wash, in search of reported APE.
men"
A. w. Cutten, new Chicago grain
king. already has cleaned up $4,000
600 in recent deals.
Three officers Of Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Company, New York, accused of
maintaining liquor nuisance give bail.
Frank A. Dudley was reelected
president of the American Hotel AS
ISOLATION at the annual convention in
Cleveland
Rum Rows doctor, a Britisher,
brings injured seaman ashore at New
York without passport and is returned
to ship by coast guard.
Fuller and MCGEE admitted to bail
in New York on bucketshop sentences
and will testify in trials of Fallon,
Stoneham and Rothstein.
John R. Coryell, originator of Nick
Carter detective stories, dies.
Republican leaders expect New
York State to be crux of Presidential
election.
Premier Macdonald pleads for
American participation as Allied repa.
ration conference opens.
Assertions drouth has damaged
Canadian wheat so per cent sends
market price skyrocketing.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
LATEST EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON

Senator Wheeler, of Montana, has
been ased to be La FoIlette's run
ming mate.
Selection of Young as Reparations
Commission agent will be welcomed
by U. S. Government.
Shenandoah to fly to Pacific coast and
back in October, it has been an
nounced.
Rejection by the Interstate Commerce
Commission of Appeals of the state
of Kansas, acting for nine other
states, for reduced rates on grain,
grain products and hay is expected
to become a big point of issue in the
presidential campaign.
U. S. considers sending warship to
Brazil to protect American lives in
revolt center.
Commerce Commission denies Middle
Western States demand for freight
rate cuts on farm products. A sharp
descent was recorded within the
commission over views of majority.
Attorney General Stone upholds trans
fers made by DENLY.
Shipping Board gives consolidated
routes operators ten days to sign
new contract or lose jobs.
Tariff Commission completely dead.
locked because three members own
cows.
Senator Wheeler, of Montana. bolts
Democratic national ticket in favor
of La Toilette.
Dollars to finance the La Toilette
presidential campaign are pouring
in at his headquarters.
British liner voltalre's trip TO Boston
with EIks regarded as first foreign
offensive against eoastwise ship
laws.
War department. announces that plans
for a national exhibition of Amer
ica's mobilization facilities Sept. IL
will be carried through. Secretary
OF War Weeks has been delayed
with protests against the test.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
WORLD NEWS In
CONDENSED FORM

ROME.-The American consul here
has warned Italian police that 50,OOO,-
600 skillfully counterfeited ST. notes
are reported in circulation bearing the
efigy of General Grant, series 1913.
NEW YORK. - Formal announce
ment of appointment of Glenn L.
Shaver of West Virginia as chairman
of the Democratic national committee
and manager of the presidential cam
paign of John w. Davis was made at
Davis headquarters here.
cHIcAGo.-La Toilette begs Sena-
tor Wheeler, OF Montana, to be run
ming mate.
= PHILADELPHIA Announcement
that every vendor of poisonous liquor
will be treated as murder" and held
for the grand jury on a murder
charge" was made by Coroner Robert
e. Patton
COLUMBUS, Ohio. - Ohio State
Grange, which usually controls the
General Assembly of Ohio, went on
record unanimously through its ex-
ecutiye committee against child labor
amendment submitted by Congress.
MoSCoW.-vacations will be given
all the prisoners serving in Soviet
jails for minor offenses so they may
participate in gathering the harvest.
NEW YoRk.-United States Cir
cult Judge Mayer to quit bench.
CHRlSTlANiA, Norway.-The up-
per House of Parliament voted SO to
40, rejecting the proposal to abolish
prohibition.
LIMA, Peru.-A revolutionary at
tempt at Arequipa ended N a fiasco
when the Seventh Cavalry captured
the Santa Marta barracks
BUENoS AIRES, Argentina. -
complete censorship appears to have
been clamped down on news from
Rio de Janeiro and Santos on the re-
bellion in the state of Sac Paulo.
Brazil.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
LEADS TO REFUSAL
OF Low RAIL RATES
Commission Rules Against Grain
States as Crop Values Increase
$1,00o,o00,O00.

Washington-Redu in West
ern railroad rates on grain, grain
products and hay, sought by ten
States of the Mississippi and Missouri
Valley cereal growing region under
the leadership Of the State of Kansas,
we're definitely refused by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. The
appeal was supported by most of the
farm organizations.
At the same time the commission
decided that the results Of an inde-
pendent investigation which it had
conducted into the level Of rates on
these same products in all sections OF
the United States had demonstrated
no need for any changes, and proceed
!ngs before it bearing upon both is
sues were dismissed.
Railroad earnings in the Western
region from the Rocky Mountains to
the Great Lakes and south as far as
Texas would have been reduced about
17,500,000 annually had the conten-
ton Of the producing States been
granted. The commission held that
the financial condition of the carriers
did not justify the step, while, in gen.
eral, it held that the financial situa-
ton of the Western grain farmer was
showing slow Improvement, reliev-
ing him of the necessity for the re-
duction.
A sharp dissent was recorded with
IN the commission over the views of
the majority. Commissioners Nc
Chord, McManamy, Eastman, Camp
bell and Lewis, for various stated
reasons, refused to follow the majori-
ty of one by which the repeal was
rejected.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
WET VOTE 5 TO 3
IN SASKATCHEWAN
Dry Act Lost by Big Majority,
With Government Vendors
the Favored Plan.

Regina, Sask.-Opposition to the
Prohibition Act and approval of Gov
eminent sale of spurious and malt
liquor in sealed packages was shown
by the voters of Saskatchewan Prov
ince in the plebiscite. Returns avail
able from more than half the total
vote of the Province show ratio Of
nearly five to three against continue
ton of the present bone dry act,
which went into effect February J.,
1921.
Licensing of places for the sale Of
beer was disapproved by the voters,
who gave a majority to the plan to
confne distribution of "all spurious
and malt liquors" to sale by Govern
ment vendors In sealed packages"
Three distinct points were submit
ted to the voters as guide for the
Provincial Legislature, which is not
legally bound to follow the outcome
of the plebiscite but heretofore in
variably has been governed by these
expressions.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
Events That Concern the Two
Hemispheres Recorded So as
to Be Read at a Glance.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS EPIToMIzED
Paragraphs Which Picture Executive
and Legislative Activities at the
National and State
Capitals.
WASHINGTON

"The days work as usual will be
President Coolidge's campaign pro-
gram. Mr.. Coolidge plans to be at his
desk at the White House every day,
paying thorough attention to the ma
tons business.
New antitrust suits will be filed in
the near future by the government, 1t
was said at the Department of JUS
tice. Attorney General Stone, how
ever, would not divulge details OF the
proposed action.
Major General James H. McRae has
been designated to succeed Major
General George w. Read as comman-
der of the Philippines department.
Although the immigration of Orien-
tails from Hawaii is not barred by the
new alien act, their coming here is
stopped by the immigration law of
1917.
Twenty-three thousand veterans of
the World War are undergoing treat
ment in Government hospitals, Direc-
tor Frank T. Hines of the Veterans
Bureau announced.
Ninety-three member banks and
$41S, 100000 in resources were lost to
the Federal reserve system the first
three months of 1924
Creation of a council on medical
and hospital affairs to improve stand
ard of aid to disabled World War
veterans is announced.
Recruiting for the army has been
suspended in order to keep within ap-
preparations The army was at its
authorized strength Of 1880 men
Luna 90
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
BIG OIL FINES DIsALLowEo

Texas Loses $4,000, 900 Antitrust
Violation Cases.
Austin, Tex.-Penalties totaling $685.,
100000 for alleged violation of the
Texas antitrust laws, involving three
of the largest oil refneries operating
in the state, were disallowed by Dis
trict Judge George Calhoun here. The
state sought to invoke the penalties
against the Texas Company and Gulf
Refining Company of Houston and the
Producers and Refining Company Of
Missouri.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
U. s. pADLocks RREwERIEs

TWO in New Jersey Closed for violat-
ing Dry Law.
washington. - Sweeping paddock
iniunctions closing two New Jersey
breweries for year for having VIC
lated the prohibition amendment have
been obtained by the Department Of
Justice.
These DEGREES are first of the kind
that have occurred east of Chicago
and are considered an important step
in the war against Illicit manufacture
of alcohol
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
"eAs" MAKES HIM DRUNK

Chicago Traffic Officer Seemed to Be
Victim of Liquor.
Chicago.-Called before police trial
board on charge of having appeared
on duty while intoxicated, Traffic
officer James Levine said he was
merely the victim of "auto-intoxica-
ton" Il might have appeared intoxi-
Gated" he declared, but really was
affected by the poisonous gases from
tie many automobiles passing by me-
That made me appear to be under the
influence Of liquor"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24

Ontario Voters to Pass On Liquor
Issue in October
Toronto-Ontario citizens will pass
on the liquor issue Thursday, October
%, next. Decision to hold a plebis-
cite on that date has after careful
consideration been reached by the
Government, and represents the full
fiHment Of Premier Ferguson's cleo
ton time pledge of a vote for the
people eff and when public opinion
demands it." The form Of the ques-
ton to be voted on has not yet been
announced by the Prime Minister.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-07-24
Ia TOILETTE RULED OFF

West Virginia Attorney General Says
He is Barred From Ballot.
Wheeling, w. Va.-Senator Robert
NJ La Toilette will not be on the bal
lot for President in the November
election, according to an opinion from
the State Attorney Generals office,
which holds that La Toilette has not
complied with the West Virginia law
which requires that certificates of
nomination be filed within twenty
days after the primary election. Time
limit for certificates was June ~.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-30

The Wreck was determined 10
keep a vigilant lookout for oppor-
tunities. After a little while he OBJ
served what struck him as a sing
ular phenomenon. The figure of
Lefty was undergoing some strange
distortion. il shrank, 1t swelled;
sometimes it seemed to float in the
air, again sink into the ground. The
image trembled and danced before
his eyes, in a queer yet fascinating
manner. There were moments when
it vanished entirely, only to reap
pear with illogical abruptness, three
or four times as big as it was be
fore. He had been calculating the
possibilities Of a sudden dash; he be
lieved that Lefty would succumb to
swift attack, if only Denver was not
lowering about as a potential res
cuer. Yet when Lefty began to as
sumo a variety of shapes and sizes
he was not so certain. His elusive
ness to the eye was disconcerting.
Then he was conscious that Lefty
had assumed normal proportions
again. He was strolling around the
camp his rifle dropping from the
hollow of his arm. Sally was sit
ting up. doing her hair with the
the advance Of the feminist move
ment IN Montana. She was smiling
at the Wreck.
Have a good sleep?" she asked.
Hun? Sleep? I haven't been
asleep. Maybe 1 closed my eyes a
minute, but l was just resting EN-
Then they've had a good rest,
Henry. I've been awake for an hour.
and they've been closed all thet
time"
What time is it?"
Almost sundown.'
He stirred himself and grinned
sheepishly.
Whats been going on, anyhow"
he asked.
''I don't know, except that the
ones they call Nosey and Denver
aren't here. I asked Lefty where
they wer5 and he said they'd been
gone Tor hours, and that it was none
of my business, anyhow"
It was dusk when Nosey and Den
yer rode into camp and dismounted.
Lefty grumbled something about be-
ing left alone all day and was told
to shut UP. Then there was a con-
ference. The Wreck and Sally missed
most of it, but gathered that Nosey
had decided that it would be safer
for all hands to remain where they
were for another night. Something
was said about the" sheriff, but they
could not catch that part.
"I'll be doggoned if I'll stay here
another night" said the Wreck to
Sally.
Ssh. We may have to-"
but what do they want with us?''
"I've no idea. I think they're just
afraid to turn us loose"
The Wreck addressed himself to
the leader.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-30
What's the idea?'' he demanded.

What's the idea?'' he demanded.
Shut up"
The Wreck glowered and moved
uneasily, but Sally laid a hand on
his arm and warned him with a look.
ANY reason my wife and / can't
be driving on?" he asked
And notify the sheriff." sneered
Nosey.
Damn the sheriff"
Sure. Only I don't figure you're
goin to drive on for awhile yet. Be
sides. we may be wantin to use the
car ourselves"
And how long do you think we're
going to stay here?"
Just as long as I see fit" said
Nosey. And if you don't keep your
face shut, I'll shut it for you"
Again Sally restrained her part
ner in captivity. The only thing that
had a soothing effect was her plea
she would be left there alone with
three unpleasant strangers. They
talked things over in low tones while
Nosey and his companions busted
themselves with getting supper.
They're worried about the sheriff."
she said. That's plain enough. Bob
must be right in the neighborhood
somewhere. They don't even dare
go out to the main road
well, they're not going to steal
my car. That's certain"
What are you going to do about
it, if they make up their minds?"
He was not certain, but he had an
idea there would be noise and ex-
element.
And a few Shots" added Sally.
And then we won't worry about
f1ivvers or anything else. You keep
your head on your shoulders, Henry
Williams. I'm not in any great
hurry to lose mine
He growled a complaint about
hanging around and doing nothing.
''Well find a chance yet" she
whispered. They're just as much
fused about this as we are They
don't want us around here, but
they're afraid to let go of us. They
don't know that we're running away
from the sheriff, too, and we'd never
be able to make them believe it.
We're a pair of white elephants on
their hands, but they can't find the
answer"
Lefty, who had relinquished guard
duty to Denver, brought them some
greasy bacon and coffee.
You'd better fill up" he advised.
you can't tell when you'll be feedin'
again."
He did not suffer an explanation
of this remark, and Sally and the
Wreck had fresh sense of uneasi-
ness. Then the trio of captorse en-
tered upon a long consultation. The
only person who paid even casual
attention to the prisoners was Dem
yer, who sat where he could keep
an, eye on them I'D whose rife was
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-30
.HOOS|ER YOUTHS
CAMP At FAIR
Contest Winners to Remain
All Week.

One hundred and fifty Indiana
boys, who stood highest in exhibits
or judging contests at county fairs,
assembled at the State Playground
today for the first annual camp and
instruction school in connection with
the fair opening Monday.
The first camp meal was served at
noon under the direction of Miss
Ruby Hall, home economics teacher
in Jefferson High School, Lafayette.
NJ. L. Hall, director Of the school,
reports that many more applications
were received than could be accom-
modated-
The boys viii live under military
rules, devoting part time to recrea-
ton and part to study
The boys will hold a joint picnic
with girls of the home economics
school tonight Sunday the camp
will attend services at Tabernacle
Presbyterian Church and in the aft
ernoon will tour the city.