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Evening star., 1924-11-30

single glance Of the eye in the accessible
regions of the globe. Then attach to
this lake above the clouds on the roof
Of the New, World the additional and
unique interest of superstition, of myth.
of romance and tradition-and you have
Titicaca!
The whole region is sacred in local
tradition. 1t is the Eden and the Holy
Land of the New World. On the vast
high plateau which encircles the lake, in
the ancient city of Cuzco. Peru. and the
adjacent region for many miles, and at
Tiahuanaco, Bolivia, are the best pre-
served and most impressive remains of
the structures and civilization of the
Incas, and of the greater architects and
builders Of the race who preceded the
Incas.
On the sacred islands of the Sun and
Moon in Lake Titicaca fragments re-
main of the temples and palaces of the
Incas which once adorned them. On the
border of the lakesis Copacabana, first
an oracle and pilgrim city of the Incas;
then Roman Catholic shrine contain
ing the eff1gy Of the worlds most IA
nous Indian Virgin.
LIamss, vicunas, Alpacas and BaIsas.
MOT only the Indians of the past.
Y but those of today interest and
attract with their festivals at Copa-
cabana, with their characteristic and
unique animals of the high plateau
-llamas, alpacas and vicunas, with
their balsas or reed boats and their
ponchos or blanket coats of many
colors.
The rarefied atmosphere Of the
plateau weakens or kills horses and
mules. The llamas and their cousins.
the alpacas, and the vicunas are
native to it and thrive nowhere else.
The llama, which in appearance sug-
gests a cross of camel and sheep,
is to the plateau dweller as the camel
is to the desert dweller. 1t Is more
than a burden-carrfer and means
of transportation. It feeds him and
clothes him and in q woodless coun-
try keeps him warm with dung fuel.
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in the world. Its rival in altitude is
also in South America, on a branch of
the railroad from La Paz in Bolivia
to Antofagasta in Chile. By far the
highest steam railroads of the world
are thus in the Andes. the altitude
attained (about 10000 feeD being
greater than that Of the highest pin
acle of the loftiest mountain peak in
Europe.
Another unique South American
sight is that Of the curious, wind-pro-
PEELED, slow-moving crescent-shaped
sand dunes of the desert, seen from
the train as one goes from Mollendo
to Arequipa.
Lofty, Ice-Capped Andes.
OF all South American impressions
" that left by the Andes is the
most powerful With gold. silver, cop
per and tin, these mountains attract
the dollar-seeker; with snow-capped
peaks and grand scenery they attract
the dollar-spender. They contain some
of the highest peaks and the longest
range of high mountains in the world.
Aconcagua Is counted as second in
height only to Mount Everest in the
Himalayas, and there are in the Andes
half a dozen other peaks within 1000
feet of Its altitude. The most vivid
impressions of the Andes are Cd of the
grand scenery, and wonderful en-
gineering visible where the Oroya
railroad cuts through the western
cordillera; (2) the view of 60 miles
of snow topped mountains from Lake
Titicaca, and (3) the view Of Aeon
cagua from the Trans-Andine railroad.
World. Highest Great Lake.
r AXE TITICACA, in the high plateau
IL of Bolivia-Peru, is in itself and in
it's environment and historic associations
one Of the most interesting bodies OF
water in the world. Shrink Lake Ontario
to five-sixths of it's size and then elevate
it nearly to the top of Pixies Peak. and
Titicaca is reproduced with its 5000
square miles Of area and its elevation
of more than 1880 feet. Or enlarge
its elevation and Titicaca results, the
largest lake in South America, the most
elevated steam-navigated body of water
in the world.
Fringe one border Of the lake at
distance varying from Is to 25 miles
with a continuous range Of snow noun
tains Of which the depressed connecting
ridges are higher than Mont Blanc,
Monte Rosa, Mount Shasta and Pixies
Peak and the peaks are series of
Mount McKinleys, unmistakably over
topped only by few pinnacles Of the
Himaiayas. Thus endow the lake, in
addition to the varied beauty of its is
lands. bays and promontories. with
probably the grandest viewpoint in the
Andes, an outlook upon perhaps the
most impressive continuous wall of
snow and ice and rock to be seen in a
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The llama has a small head, large,
lustrous eyes and a curying giraffe

me llama mas a small mead, large,
lustrous eyes and a curving giraffe
like neck. The alpaca is related to
the llama4 but biologists dispute
about the exact relationship. The
alpaca wool is considered the finest
in the world. The alpaca has a neck
like the llama, but Is shorter and
clumsier. The vicuna is still smaller,
in eyes, head and delicate proper
tions resembling a fawn. The royal
robes of the Incas were, 1t is said,
made exclusively from the wool sup
piled by its long silky hair. Rich.
golden brown vicuna rugs are today
the most valued souvenirs of visit
to the Bolivian plateau. And they
are the more precious because the
Bolivian government has forbidden
the killing of the vicunas and al
pacas and the expectation of their
skins. The alpaca and vicuna are
valuable only for their skins as fur
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Newhail. Briuus

Miss Velma A. Briggs of Augusta
and Henry G. Newhall of Fairfield
were united in marriage Wednesday
afternoon in this city by Rev. A.
Francis Walch. pastor Of the VIM
thrOp street Universalist church. The
bridal couple left Immediately after
the ceremony for an extended we'd
ding trip. The brides costume was
a suit of becoming brown with hat
to match.
Mrs. Newhall has resided In Au-
gusta for the past IL years and until
recently was very competent book
keeper for the Hume Newhal1 COM
pany OF Augusta. During her stay
here she has made many friends, who
will regret her departure.
Mr.. Newhall is n resident OF Fair
field and Is engaged in the lumber
business. He Is also we'll known in
Augusta. having business interests in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newhall will he at
home to their friends after Nov. Is
at 81 High street. Fairfield, where q
new residence has just been COM
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Jackson-Ham

| A very pretty home wedding was
solemnized. when Miss Doris Leigh
J Ham became the bride of Frederick
Everett Jackson of Portland, the
ceremony being performed. Wednes-
day evening. 1870 o'clock at the home
of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Frank Ham, "a Winthrop street.
| The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. Francis Walch. pastor of the
Winthrop street Universalist church
| and the double ring ceremony was
used. The bride was unattended.
| In a gown of poudre blue canton
| crepe. the bride was very attractive.
She wore q corsage bouquet of or
chids and lilies of the valley. The
wedding march was played by Mrs.
Leslie Damren OF Belgrade. an aunt
of the bride. The wedding took place
in the front parlor of the spacious
Ham home and was witnessed by q
few friends and relatives Of the i'm
mediate families.
After the wedding a reception was
rendered the newly welded couple.
Miss Charlotte Gilman. Miss June
| Bagley and Miss Constance Randall
served at the reception. The home
was most attractive in fall flowers.
A huge wedding bell in the front
parolr. amid bower of evergreens.
gladiolis and other season. blossoms.
was where the ceremony took place.
Afr a trip Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson
will be at home. Oct. IA at SO Glen
wood avenue. Portland.
The groom's gift to the bride was
q white gold watch with platinum top
| and the brides gift to the groom
was a set of white gold cuff links
with platinum tops. The bride wore
away n dark blue bengaline gown
with white pipings and her hat har-
monized with her gown and her coat
of blue.
Mrs. Jackson Is the only daughter
Of Frank J. Ham, Collector Of Inter-
nal Revenue and Mrs. Ham of this
city. She Is a very popular member
OF the younger social set of the city.
She graduated from ~homaston High
school and also attended Gorham
Normal school. Mr.. Jackson grad
uated from Lincoln Academy and
Bowdoin college and is affiliated
a travelling representative for the
Grandin Grain Co, of jamestown,
". Y, and is located in Portland.
Among the out of town guests at
the wedding and reception. Wednes-
day evening. were Mrs. Carrie jack
son Of Portland. mother of the
groom: Mr.. and Mrs. Harold jack
son Of Rockland. a brother Of, the
groom: DR.. and Mrs. Frederick Jack
son Of Jefferson. an uncle; Capt. and
Mrs. Arthur Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Dunn. Miss Hattie Dunn.
George l.. Cate. all Of Thomaston:
Mrs. John r. Palmer Of Portland. Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Lombard of Water
vile. Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Damren OF
Belgrade.
The bride was the recipient of
many beautiful wedding presents,
including a tea set from the Mary
Howard whist club, gifts from the
Winchester club Of the Winthrop
street Universalist church, of which
she was q member.
The best wishes Of wide circle OF
friends accompany the newly mar
ried young couple in their new life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
TRIBUTE TO NJ. P. H. A.
FROM FEDERATION
PUBLIC HEALTH COMM.

Portland, Oct. 1.-Scores of dele
gates in attendance here today at
the meeting of the Maine Federation
of Women's Clubs are discussing
with great approval the report OF
the Federation's public health COM
mittee which was presented by Mrs.
Edwin NJ. Foster of Watervillc.
The report of the committee. which
was unanimously adopted, included
q splendid tribute to the work of
the Maine Public Health Associa-
ton. I'VE urge the clubs to have at
least one program for health and we
recommend that every club member
join the Maine Public Health Asso-
citation, thus helping Maine boys and
girls to acquire 4 foundation OF good
health. All clubs in the state We're
also urged to cooperate in an edu-
cational campaign on the need for
more public health nurses.
Mrs. Foster spoke in praise of the
work of the Modern Health Crusade
in the schools in which the Maine
Public Health Association and the
state and local school authorities
cooperate in the teaching of daily
habits of health to more than 10000
Maine boys and girls.
In this and in other phases of the
work of the NJ. T. II. A., the report
pledged our moral support to the
Maine Public Health Association"
An expression of appreciation was
also given Miss Edith l.. Soule, Chief
of the Division of Public Health
Nursing of the State Health Depart
ment and to Mr.. Henry Dunnack.
State Librarian. for assistance in
preparing data on Maine laws relat-
ing to public health nursing and to
the regulation Of the sale of mar
cotics.
Members of the committee include
Mrs. Foster, Chairman; Mrs. Walter
p. Hinckley. Mrs. Charles Kilbreth,
Mrs. +. l.. Pickard. Mrs. Lyman X.
Lee and Mrs. J. A. Starrett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
PENNINGTON

There will be a football game next
Saturday at Hippach field between
Pennington High school and the Abb
bolt school. The high school has
practically a new team this year and
one of it's best men was lost in the
last game by breaking his leg. but
Coach O'Isrien is building the team up
and a good game Is expected next Sat.
urday A large number Of townspeople
should attend the games Of football
here as the school needs the support
and so do the players.
The last race mt Franklin Park this
year will be held on Oct. s. fair
number of entries are in.
Robert White passed part OF last
week in Portland on business.
The repairs to Arbo c. Norton's
house are almost completed on the out
side. Mr.. Norton has made extensive
repairs to his house. He has built an
other story on IT. rebuilt the piazza
and had non-combustible roof covering
put on.
Carpenters are at work repairing c.
A. Pinkham's painting and auto repair
shop which was badly damaged by hre
some DAYS ago.
Thursday at $50 o'clock there will
be a harvest supper given in the Old
South church vestry by the Opportuni-
~ Circle.
Mr.. and Mrs Tyler Judkins Of
Rumford passed the weekend with his
sister. Mrs. o. p. Stewart Of this town,
returning home Sunday. /. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
"Fluerette" Committee
10 Meet Friday Night

The Augusta Girls Community
Club committees in charge of the
clubs big fall show, "Fluerette, i
which is scheduled for October %
and 30. will meet Friday evening at
$50 o'clock at the clubhouse to dis
cuss plans. Miss Etheile Garside is
general chairman and Mrs! c. b.
Paine is vice chairman. Miss Caro-
Hamlin is chairman of the finance
committee and her assistant is Miss
Arletta Snow. Miss Lora Pooler is
chairman of the program commit
tee and the others on that commit
tee are Miss Mary 8. Smith and Miss
Jessie Carr. The chairman of the
talent committee. Miss Katherine
Gray; publicity, Miss Ruth Hender-
son: properties. Mrs. Ruth Cfocker
and Mrs. J. F. Morris.
On this evening the members Of
the club will enjoy corn roast at
the farm of Henry Cummings at
Manchester. A good time lis assured
everyone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
little Bird Companion Of Cow

The attention of several people In
the community has been called 20 a
COW belonging to Melvin Palmer that
each day is hitched in the field of clover
south of the buildings. This COW has
a companion. There may be a oues-
ton as to whether she realizes this or
not but 1t Is a fact nevertheless
Each day bird. which by some has
been called a bluebird, comes and
perches on the cows back, remaining
there for hours at time His fav-
critic perch Is just back Of her neck
where he is safely out of reach of her
tail when she switches vigorously now
and then at troublesome fly.
1t Is amusing to notice the bird when
moody jerks her head sidewise. He
datntiiy takes few steps "down the
center on her backbone just in time
to avoid being hit. and when she be-
comes quiet he will Chase" back to
place. OF course the little fellow is
busy catching flies and the onicokers
are wondering if the COW understands
the situation or IL she thinks an I'M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
HINCKLEY
Kennebecside Club ,neets

The second meeting of the kennebec-
side Club for the year was held Sat
urday at the home of Mrs. NJ. l.. Wag-
ner, Miss Georgia Morrow assisting as
hostess. The interesting part of the
program was an address by c. r. We'd
dleton. in which he spoke about In
vestments for Women. There was a
good attendance and delicious refresh
ments were served.
Tuesday DR.. Ethel Walters of Fair
field. Mrs. lothian Hobbs of Shawmut,
Miss Georgia Morrow of Good VIII
farm and Mrs. Melvin Palmer Of this
place motored to Skowhegan. Cornville
and Lakewood and had dinner and
passed the afternoon at Springside.
Mrs. Pearl Webb went to Pleasant
Pond Tuesday, where Mr.. Webb is
working. for a two weeks stay.
Miss Faith J. Hinckley has returned
from three weeks visit to Bolton
Landing, n. Y, where she was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos l.. Pres
colt
Miss Doris A. Wentworth. a grad
uate of the Portland Maine General
hospital is the guest Of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Wentworth.
Z. E. Light of Union, the barrel
maker. is in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Big c. E. Rally at
Penney Memorial Church

1 On Friday evening a big Christian
Endeavor rally and banquet will be
held at the Penney Memorial church
In the recreation hall. The banquet
will take place at $50 o'clock and
will consist Of a surprise menu. This
will be followed by songs and cheers
and addresses will be given by Neil
Donohue. president Of the Maine c..
E. Union and by Lena Kerr, secre-
tary OF the Union. A social pro-
gram with games will follow
All Christian Endeavor members
are asked to be present and everyone
who Is interested. though not a mem
Der. is cordially invited to attend.
Plans are made for a large attend
anCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Radio
Programs
TODAY. OCT. 2

n
KDxA-wsstinghouse Electric, East
Pittsburgh, Pa, $40 xilocyclss, Pre-
Qusncy. SAG Meters, wave Length.
Eastern Standard Time
sis p. NJ Dinner concert by the
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Orchestra, directed by Gregorio
Scalzo.
us 2. y. The singer-time Lady.
7.40 P. NJ, Stockman reports of the
primary livestock and wholesale
produce markets.
$50 P. NJ. Musical under the auspices
of Boggs and Buhl Company given
at Carnegie Lecture hail.
s.55 P. NJ. Arlington time signals.
Weather forecast.
11.30 p. NJ. Concert.
WBx-Westtnghouse $50 xilocycles,
337 Meters, Eastern Daylight Saw.
ing Time. Studios, Hotel Kimbau,
observation-disclosures, Hotel Bruins
wick, Boston
$50 P. NJ. Songs by Bill Coty and
Jack Armstrong.
GAO P. NJ. Leo Relsman and his Ho-
tel Brunswick Orchestra.
100 P. NJ. Baseball results Of Ameri-
can and Nationa Leagues: :,
7.o5 2. NJ. Market report as furnished
by the United States Department
of Agriculture at Boston.
ITO p. NJ. Letter from the New Eng
land Homestead.
Wood. dramatic editor Of the
Springfield Union. from the Hotel
Kimball studio. Springfield.
$50 d F. NJ r Bedi ths st9 HSta for 1hS kd
studio, Springfield.
7.45 z. NJ. Concert by Charles r. Hec-
tor with his ST. James Theater
Orchestra. direct from the ST.
James Theater.
$50 2. NJ Concert by Bertha Morse
soprano: Wilhelmina Wagner, ac-
companist. from the Hotel Bruins
wick studio. Boston.
$50 p. NJ. Concert by Albert circuit.
tenor; Ernest Marsh. violinist !:
Lena B. Knox, accompanist, from
ton.
9.55 p NJ. Arlington time signals: Of
fetal United States weather re-
waY-schenectady, N. Y, General
Electric Company, 100 Kilocycles.
$50 Meters. Eastern Standard Time
900 p. M. Produce and stock market
quotations.: news bulletins.
els p. M Report on condition OF New
York State highways. furnished by
Captain A. w. Brandt. State High
way Commissioner.
$50 p. NJ. Organ recital by Stephen
f. Boisclair. organist. from Proc
tors Harmanus Bleecker hall. AL
745 P. N. A Few Moments with New
Books. William +. Jacob. librarian
General Electric Company.
500 2. NJ. Musical program by Glens
Falls. N. Y, First Presbyterian
church choir, Cecil Wright. diree-
tor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Receives Bad Scalp Wound
Result Peculiar Accident

Arthur Murray of the Arsenal
street garage suffered an ugly look
ing laceration of the scalp Wednes-
day afternoon when the drive shaft
of an automobile 'on which he was
making mechanical repairs. dropped
and struck him on the head as he
lay on his back under the machine.
Fellow mechanics accompanied the
injured man to the Augusta General
hospital. where three stitches were
taken to close abe wound in his
scalp.
Though his injury is rather I'M
comfortable, Mr.. Murray does not
anticipate any serious effects and
was about his duties at the garage
as usual last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
BURNHAM

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Dyer Of
Brunswick are passing several days
in town visiting HIS brothers. John
Dyer and ID. a. Dyer.
Rev. and Mrs. G.. w. Goodspeed,
who have been passing q vacation Of
three weeks with relatives in Gen.
treville, n. b.. have returned to
Burnham and he occupied the pulpit
at the Baptist church Sunday fore
noon.
Mrs. Maude Miles. who has been
quite i'll the past week or two. is
gaining.
Miss Ruth r. Mudgett visited over
the week end at home, returning to
Pennington Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
RHEUmA
/ Rsma rkabIs.
lame Treatment
Given by One Who
Mad Il.

IN the year Of 1893, l was
,ttasked by Muscular and Sub
cute rheumatism l suffered
{ only those who are thus
.aicted know, for over three
,,ars. l tried remedy after.
nmedy, but such relief as 1
btained was only temporary.
finally, l found a treatment
tat cured me completely, and
ueh a pitiful condition has
never returned. I have given
i to a number who were ter
rbly afflicted, even bed-ridden,
g,e of them seventy to eighty
,sars old, and the results were
,ne same as in my own case.
lwant every sufferer from
any form of muscular and SUBJ
acute dwelling at the joints)
rhsumatism, to try the great
value Of my improved Home
Treatment" for it's remarkable
healing power. Don't send a
cent; simply mail your name
and address and I will send it
free to try. After you have
used it and it has proven it.
slf to be that long-looked-for
means of getting rid of such
forms of rheumatism, you may
send the price of it, one dollar,
but understand, | do not want
your money unless you are per-
fectly satisfied to send it. Isn't
that fair? Why suffer any
bnger when relief is thus
offered you free? Don't delay.
Write today. /;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Farm Bureau Membership
CAMPAIGN Late Ren0rts

The 1925 drive for members Of the
Kennebec Farm Bureau fs prosress-
ing at an encouraging pace. On
Tuesday three communities met and
appointed their committee Of solicit
tors.
Waterville. g. z. Wheeler. Melvin
Hamlin, c. e. Frazier; North Bel
grade. w. L. Withers, Williams WAL
lace. Lloyd Alexander, Mrs. George
Woodbury.. Mrs. E. A. Wallace. Mrs.
Dora Bickford, Mrs. A. P. Watson;
Wayne. Mr.. and Mrs. c. @. Bisbee,
c. 8. Colt, Mrs. Annie Bessie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
,ct2d1tx

Marguerite Hunter have returned 70
Pennington after passing the week
end at their homes in town.
The Ladies' Aid fair At Benton Fails
which was held at school house nall.
was a great success and much credit
is due the different committees Tor
their untirfng effort.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis ireland have re-
turned from q trip to Ripogenus.
Several from this town attended
Kennebec Pomona meeting held at OAK
land Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Old County Position
Sought BY Ex.C Convict

Dublin, Sept. ia. r. by NaiD--
Art OConnof. who was Agricultural
minister in the De Valera govern
ment and who was Imprisoned ~ Z
result Of. the conAipt bstween the
Free State and the Republicans. hea
applied for feinStatement a. assist-
ant county surveyor for Kildare.
He held that position before the split
between the two factions.
O'Connors application flled upon
his release from prison, has been
granted by the Kildare county au-
thorities. but TO b made effective
viii have 70 be approved By the Free
State goyernment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
OPENING Dance Union Hall

The opening dance of the season at
Union Hall will be held Saturday
evening. Music will be furnished by
Douglas orchestra of seven pieces.
II the success of these dances of last
season Is any criterion, then there
should be a big crowd on hand Sat
urday night.~-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

The nrst meeting of the Current
Events club viii be held Oct. 3. The
program win be an follows: Roll cali,
anecdotes Of summer travel; Presil
dents message Mrs. H. w. Hail; re-
port OF delegates to the Maine Fed ;
Grafton OF Women's club at Portland,
MRS: F: w. Burrill. The meeting win
De heid with Mrs. H. W. Hall, 2
Franklin street, Hallowell.