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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07
BUSINESS AND
MONEY MARKETS
MORE CHEERFUL

New York, April Shy. A. PA
more cheerful sentiment developed in
business and financial circles during
the past week. Considerable optimism
was expressed with regard to the re-
ports of tax reduction. Securities
and commodities rallied briskly, APP
parently because the market was
oversold. Foreign exchange rates
also displayed considerable strength
One of the most spectacular recov-
cries of the week occurred in cotton.
Liverpool led the advance, apparently
impressed with the prospects for bet
ter business in Europe and with the
added European purchasing power
implied in the advancing exchange
"a ties. Short covering was heavy. here
and it's effect was augmented by for
eisn and domestic trade buying. May
rose above 80 cents, gain Of four
cents from the low of less than two
weeks ago.
Car loadings figures for the week
ended March 90 disclosed another
slight decrease compared with the
previous week. For the first time
since early in the year the total was
smaller than for the corresponding
week of 1928. .-.4
These decreases We're attributed to
a sharp slackening in coal loadings,
for. stocks Of coal were built up
against the possibility of a strike on
April /. Production and loadings of
coal have decreased rapidly since the
middle of February. when 1t became
apparent there would be no strike.
Meanwhile there was no reduction
IN the movement of general merchan-
disc and less than carload freight.
which continued to run ahead of the
movement at this time last year.
Reports from the steel industry in
Dictated that production during March
equalled the high record made in
April. 1928. Buying during the first
two thirds of the month maintained
the large volume of February. but a
slackening came during the last ten
days. The market was slightly easier
and there was a disposition to expect
some reduction in output. The. best
Judges did not anticipate a sudden or
large decrease in operations. pointing
to the large volume OF building. con-
struction under contract and to the
big railroad orders for materials Ito
be@.used In improving rights Of way.
Preliminary figures placed automo-
900 passenger vehicles and trucks.
Allowing about ten percent for
trucks. this means apnroxinnately
32O.0 passenger cars. These figures
confirmed the reports that production
schedules were reduced about Is per
cent during the month. 1t was point
ed out in the trade. however, that an
unusual number Of cars were made
during January and February. as the
manufacturers wished to anticipate
the spring demand. The trade con-
tiDued to be satisfied that the cur
tailments had placed the situation
in proper balance. II the rate Of the
first quarter Is continued during the
rest of the pear the output Of motor
vehicles will be approximately four
million.
somewhat easier tone came into
the money market with the call rate
OF the stock exchange dropping hack
to 4 percent and the bid on short
maturities Of time money at New
York going to percent. Most bank
ers expect an easy market during the
next several weeks but anticipate no
suddene or striking change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

Mrs. Frank Cross of Canaan. who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Wing for week, has return
ed to her home. $685..
Harry Kinney was a business call
er in Bangor Friday.
Mrs. Bertha Randlett. who has
been visiting friends in town for sew
eraf days returned to Orono Sun
day afternoon.
Earle y. Nickery was business
caller in Plymouth Friday.
o. X. Fuller of Hartland was in
'N"'" F'ridnv. leaving later Tor Ban
gor to attend the automobile show.
,It,iI 4,ae Berdeen.. went to Dexter
Friday for 4 visit.
Mrs. Frank Lander left Friday for
a visit in Boston.
S. NJ. Raymond, A. Burrill. d. p
Written and Arthur Applebee, We're
in Bangor Friday to attend the auto
mobile show
Miss Mamie Mahoney, a student at
L. of NJ, who has been visiting rela :
tives in town for week. returned to
Orono Sunday afternoon. 90
Miss Pauline Mahoney of Augusta
is in town for a few days visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

With unlimited ground space, or
with a wide lota the type of plan
adopted for the house may assume
one of a variety of forms, but for
the restricted frontage of the mar
row lot, the problem of the plan
arrangement becomes more serious;
the fixed width requires plan that
is deep from front to back and re-
suits in proportional rooms I'M
less due allowance of study has been
gwen the layout. .A.
The architects have planned the
accompanying house to give gener-
Gus accommodations for the average
family, and at the same time, a
house that is really suitable for a
narrow lot. ~
The house proper measures but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

erous open fireplace in one end; 1t
is a cheerful, livable room. A large
living porch opens from the living
room. ....
The entrance porch is at the side
of the house and a small compact
hall serves directly the living room
and the dining room, while the
Kitchen is reached thru a short
Passage where hanging space for
coats and such is provided.
Tile second floor provides three
bed rooms, a bath and the required
closets A generous attic and a
cellar are provided.
Cost about $500 complete.
Complete working plans and
specifications OF this house may be
obtained for a nominal sum from the
Building Editor. Kennebec Journal
Refer to House A-59.
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Thrift Education OF the National
Council OF Education. The chair
man OF this committee recently re-
ported q widespread and growing
interest in thrift education 81
schools throughout the nation.
1t Is to the credit OF this com
mittee that definite and concrets
courses OF study have been mapped
out which are receiving practical
application. !
In other words. thrift In the
schools has arrived. From nov
on. year after year. the work will
grow In results. More and more
schools will take It up. and q sub
stantial foundation thus will %
laid for Thrill: practices by future
generations.
1t is worthy Of special attention
that In the courses Of study map
ped out by the educational commit
tee. thrift is given It's broadest AZ
plication. It 10 the thrift thai,
means eliminating waste. It Is the
thrift OF efficiency and progress.
Unfortunately there has been en-
couragement given to the BELIEF
that thrift Is merely saving monet
but the children OF this nation afs
now being taught the broader prir
ciples OF real thrift The results
viii be that future generations VIII
not only have .; better understana
Of the value ofssaving money. bus
will have at the same time an ID
telligent grasp OF the rightful uses
to which their savings should %
placed.
It IL q matter Of public pride thai
the United States is the first cor
Try In which the subject Of thflII
has been given q deflnitss plaza y
the work of tho public schools
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MT. VERNON

weeks vacation.
u Miss Lottie Springer has returned
to Rents Hill seminary after passing
her Easter vacation at home.
George Perkins Of Abbott has
been making a short visit at Samuel
Brsdley's.
Forest Luce has been saving wood
at G. W. Jacobs and j. r. Walkers.
Mrs. Susie Raymond has. returned
home after Passing a week with her
daughter, Mrs. Harvey Robinson at
Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. Edith Cole and daughter,
Josephine, were Sunday visitors at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Samuel
Bradley. ss.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

Box Office receipts totalled $685.
100000 in the period ended with
January, 1924. compared with $685.
100000 in the period ended with
January, 1923. A
Expenditures for entertainment
measure the financial condition of
the great mass of residents of the
country. When wages and salaries
are declining and unemployment
growing, the box Office reflects that
condition quickly
January, 1924, was a banner month
for box office receipts which totailed
s16,0o0.000 Or 100000 more than in
December. 1923. In January, 1923,
receipts totalled only $4,000, 900.
Conditions began to improve in
the theatre business In September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07
Furnished to the Kennebec Jour

Furnished to the Kennebec Jour.
nal through the courtesy OF j.. A.
Carnage & Co. OF Augusta and
Waterville.
BY Ralph F. Couch@.
Especial to kennebec Joutt1aD
Washington-More than $9aAb0, 900
a day now is being poured into the
box offices of principal movie
hou5es and theaters throughout the
United States.
Reports from all sections collect
ed by the Treasury Department show
that the national expenditure for en- :
tertainment is very much larger
than "a year ago and that the rate
is growing. The Department re-
viewed conditions in the theater
business for the 12-month period
ended with January 1923, and jan
uary 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

twenty-one feet six inches across
the front. with the entrance porch
projecting three feet six inches on
one side, making a total over all
width of twenty-five feet allowing
nine feet for a driveway on one side
and six feet for a yard on the other
side, gives lot width Of forty feet.
This width of lot would give proper
setting for the house with ample
free yard space.
The plan layout which the archi-
tects have arranged allows the en-
trance l. porch, the cellarway, the
service entrance, access TO the coal
bin, all from the drive, very de-
sirable feature.
The living room extends across the
entire front of the house. it is of
good proportions has three sides eX-
posed and is provided with a gen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07
PITTSTON

Gwenola MCGEE returned to her
school in Bowdoin, where she has
been teaching after passing her vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. B. MCGEE.
Erwin LaPlant. who is a student
at the L. of NJ, is passing his vaca-
ton with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank LaPlant.
Mrs. Orser of Hallowell. who has
been visiting her grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. d. F. Shea, returned home
Friday. -. b.,
Helen Essancy. who has been visit
ing relatives in Augusta. returned
home Friday.
Leona Weston of Gardiner visited
Evelyn MCGEE Sunday
J. c. Peterson, Pleasant View
Farm, has about 200 young chickens.
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WASHINGTON

Alfred c. vanner Is quite sick with
the prevailing distemper that is go
ing the rounds.
w. E. Overlook went TO South
Liberty Tuesday afternoon TO off,
ciate at the funeral OF the late Al
bert +. Light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07
Thrown From WAGON

Mrs. James Hanlon OF Coopers
Mills. was badly hurt Saturday, Mar
30. when on her way to Gardiner her
horse became frightened and threw
her out of the wagon. She was TAX
en- to the home of J. A. Hastings In
an unconscious condition. DIR. CIason
was summoned and found bad
cut on the back of her head and sew
cral bruises on her body. She was also
suffering from nervous shock
Sunday afternoon she was taken to
her home in the ambulance, accom-
panied by Mrs. Amy Hastings.
Fl. +. Smith has. sold his milk
route in Gardiner to William Don
aghy of Farmingdale.
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Will Soon Be 81

/ Mrs. Addie o. Farrar of this place.
who will soon be eighty-one years of
age can be counted as one of the
smart old ladies, besides doing all
her Homework, making calls and do
ing her shopping. she has during the
winter months braided q rug with
fine even braids that would 40 great
credit to q much younger person.
She has made a crazy quilt. side
stitching by hand every piece to the
foundation with stitches that any
young woman might envy who has
good eyesight and the nimble fingers
of youth and she is not All tired
out either. She takes an active in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

OF LuTHL cur
cation. In all
parts OF the
country b d
urban and ru'
raj. schools are
in TO d U cling
thrift In their
curricula.
These results
have come aft
er eight years.
Of re Sc arch
fand industry
upon the part
OF the Com
n, fffo "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

Lewiston. Me-. April 5.AAbout 30
schoolboy and girl debaters from, yari-
Gus parts of the State will gather at
Bates College Friday to take part in
the seminal and final debates in the
Bates College Interscfiolasfic Debating
League. The debates will be held Fri
day evening and Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Orrin Brown went to waterville
Saturday to. visit her sister. Mrs. Will
liam O'Keefe.
Mrs. Hector Charter, who has been
the guest of her brother. Frank Gagne
Of the River road. returned Saturday
to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

Maine division Of the New Englsnd|
Telephone &.Telegraph Co.. has been
Transferred to Boston as personsl|
representative for the entire Me-
England territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07

candidacy for the Democratic nomi-
! nation for representative in Con-
cress.
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THRIFT IN U. S. SCHOOLS
NOW ACCOMPLISHED FACT
Cy S. w. STRAUS,

President American Society for
Thrift.
IT is a matter OF public interest.
u that marked progress has been
made during the school year now
drawing to a close In the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-07
POSTPONED Scout Meeting

Scouts was held Friday night in the
Business and Professional Women's
Club rooms with good attendance.
At the business session the follow
iIg co.nlnittee was appointed to have
charge of the assembly at High
school or the afternoon OF Wedncs-
day. AYE. 16: Ethelyn Mills. Dor
othy Plummer, Dorothea Clough.
Birdene Valliere and Florence Nor
ton.
1t was voted to make as soon as
possible a layette for the dlstrIc.
nurses loan closet and 10 take the
money to pay for the same from
the treasury.
At tho meeting of the Scouts on
next Wednesday night the district
nurse, Miss Apabel Lancaster. Will
tell the girls just what she wants
the -ayette to comprise. The eNt-
ming Friday night was called PEN
aquid' evening, and while the girls
] told stories and gave "reminiscences
? OF the time passed at the summer
home of Mrs. Downs. the Scout lead
err, at Pemaduid. the girls were busy
dressing ciGarets. which were made
into cunning little dolls and named
for the Scout girls and with a note
attached to each will be sent to
George McNear. a veteran of the
Civil war OF East Boston. who has
a summer home next to the Downs
!! at Pemaquid and who has been
greatly interested in the Skowhegan
Scout work. The Scouts also con-
sidered and voted to buy some med1-
cines for the closet in the teachers
room at the High School building.
The evening was passed most pleas
antIy by the girls and their leader,
Mrs. Downs.
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terest in the topic. OF thefIay and
especially politics and. itA would
bother one 10 find anyone who Is
better posted on all these things.
Mrs. Bertha Marson, who has been
critically i'll for the past few months,
is not so we'll at this writing.
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EunaraI al siIas Then,nsen

/ The funeral service of Silas
Thompson was held Saturday at j: 80
at the home OF his daughter, Mrs.
Leah Gardner on West Front street
and was conducted by Rev. George
+. Thurlon of Federated church. This
remains were placed IN the tomb at
Southside cemetery. Interment will
be made In Oakland.
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BELGRADE
Card of Thanks

wish to thank my neighbors and
friends for their kindness during my
sickness, also for the thoughtful let
ter and post card showed.
MRS. NATHAN A. KNOWLES.
Bangor Lawyer Out for Congress
Bangor. Me. April Clinton G..
Stevens, a lawyer has announced his
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G. A. r. Men Guests Of Ladies

- At the regular meclnG OF the
Russell Relief Corps held on Friday
nirht in the Grand Army hall. the
ladies entertained the men OF the
Post. There was . good attendance
OF the ladies and the regular meet
Ing was held with the president, Mrs.
Flora Lewis presiding. Usual re.
ports were given and routine bust.
meas transacted.
After the business meeting the
following program was presented un-
der the direction OF Mrs. Agnes Dun
bar: Reading. Mrs. Ellen NJ. Smith !;
reading. Mrs. Addie Shaddock: read
ing. Mrs. Lizzie H. Nye: and read
ing. Mrs. Francis H. Smith. The
program closed with singing "The
star Spangied Banner" with Mrs.
Emma H. Dunton at the piano. The
executive board served delicious ice
cream. cake and cofRee. The next
meeting will be held on Friday aft
ernoon. Apr. 18th.
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Eastern Star Elects of6eers

At the meeting of the Eastern Star
Chapter Sunset No. IS held Friday
night the work was conferred upon a
class of candidates in an excellent
manner. At the next meeting to be
held on the 18th of April, $3.50 sup
per will be served.
Te supper viii be followed by regu-
lar meeting and a pleasing entertain
meft. .sFs 'ss
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Three Arraianed

At the calling OF the criminal
docket Saturday noon three respon-
dents were arraigned: Walter Mer-
cier Of Jackman. charged with being
a common nuisance who pleaded
guilty and was committed TO jail;
George and Louise Viger OF Arson,
represented by Attorney William B.
Brown Of Madison. were arratgned
on charge tof common nuisance and
both pleaded not guilty and furnish
ed bail in sum of $1,000. for appear
ance from day to day until trial OF
their case. County attorney James
III. Thorne represented the state.
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Mrs. LOOMS Hostess

Friday evening Mrs. Fred u.
I,oomis was hostess to the ladies OF
the Jolly Neighborhood Club at her
rome on East Leavitt street: rms IS
the last meeting of the club this
sprtne. The evening was passed So
ciaIiy and sewing. Mrs. Pauline b.
Green gave several piano solos. The
hostess served delicious ice cream,
cake. waters and punch and a happy
evening was passed.
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IUmCI0 Oh NItss AtLuUr z. BOWIE
The funeral service for Mrs. Ar
thur e. Bowie was held at the home
on, Turner avenue. Sunday After
noon at go o'clock, and was con-
Quoted by the Rev. George Merriam,
pastor OF the Bethany Baptist
church. The remains were placed in
the tomb and later will be inferred.
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Fedesated Missionary Society

The April meeting Of hesFedes-
ated Missionary Society was held
Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Thomas. Greenway on Leavitt
street, with p in attendance. The
president, Mrs. George L. Thurlow.
presided and read the Scripture les
son and prayer was offered. Before
the regular. meeting Mrs. John w.
Fogler read a letter from Mr.. Cor
SON of the Penobscot Bay Mission
and 1t was voted to send box. to
him for his work. which Is to IN
clude household articles. clothing.
books and games. These articles
are to be left at the home OF Rev.
and Mrs. Thurlow on Leavitt street.
The president announced that the
ladies' Of the Circle were invited to
q Missionary supper to'be given on
Conversational convention, which is
to. meet in Skowhegan the 9Th, 9TH
and Sth Of May. This will take the
place of the May meeting and the
president also announced that the
June meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. w. B. Woodbury. OF
West Front street.
The meeting was then turned over
| to Mrs. Fogler, who had charge OF
the program. which consisted OF the
following: Mrs. Fogler, who has
made an extensive study of the
Japanese in America, gave a COM
I prehensive talk on the subject, men,
| tioning their coming to this country
! and the treatment they have receiv-
ed: Mrs Elmer E. Greenwood read
| 4 history of the laborers coming to
| California and the way in which
| they have developed the land; and
told of the coming of the Budist
| religion. Mrs. D. Hamlin Bartlett
read an article on the Japanese in
| California. written by David Starr
| Jordan; Mrs. Cyrus Goodrich read
! an article on Japenese Land Own
ers in California: Mrs. E. w. Marble
gave an interesting account OF a
! Japanese Students Views of Amer
| lea; Miss Carter gave an account OF
the Baptist work for the Orientals,
! work for the Japanese in California,
\ entitled. rs Christianity a Mirage
which closed the program. The host
| ess assisted by Mrs. Raymond A.
Derbyshire, Mrs. Leslie Goldsmith
| and Master .Marston Blunt, served
delicious refreshments. during which
time Mrs Elmer z. McNeelie played
| several selections on the Nictrola.
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Mrs. Fsehe Before Justice Lord

Mrs. Elizabeth Foche OF Skowhe-.
gan at a hearing he'd before trial
Justice Thomas G. Lord Friday
pleaded not guilty to a charge OF as
sault upon Mrs. Jennie Roullard on
April 3rd by strikinT Mrs. Rouiiard
with a bottle. Mrs. Foche was found
guilty. and given a fine of 1907
which she paid. The arrest was
made by deputy sheriff Thomas Thf-
bodeau. -
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Fire commissionlers Appointed

7 Fire Cemmissicners Appointed
The following fire commissioners
have been appointed: w. D. Sargent
for one year, Fred T. Hurley for two
years in place Of Henry who recently
moved to MASSACHUSETTS, and Noah
Demo for three years.
Al the meeting OF the Business
and Professional Women's Club
which will be held tomorrow eve
ming at the club rooms, the girls of
the senior class OF the High school
win. be guests. The speaker win he
Miss Flora e. Tweed. a former pres
ident Of the Bangor Club, who will
speak on Better Business Women
TOR Better Rusiness.' There will be
musical numbers and refreshments
and social hour. All members are
urged to be present.
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The members CT the Woman S
ch,h are urged to pass their choice
of officers and directors to the nom
;raaing committee composed OF Mrs.
Ada r. Dascombe, Mrs. Grace Cover
and Mrs. Georgia Cleveland at once
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ompiled by r. W. Dodge Corporation

Portland, Me-, April 4.-Ieon, w
WEIR division cheif clerk Of the "a.