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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25
IF KIDNEYS ACT
BAD TAKE SALTS

When you wake up with backache
and dull misery in the kidney region
it may mean you have been eating
foods which create acids. says well.
known authority, An excess Of such
acids overworks the kidneys in their
effort TO filter 1t from the blood and
they become sort OF paralyzed and
loggy. When your kidneys get slug.
gish and clog you must relieve them,
like YOU relieve your bowels, remov.
ing all the body's urinous waste. else
YOU have backache. sick headache,
dizzy spells. your stomach sours.
tongue is coated, and when the
weather Is bad you have rheumatic
twinges. The urine is cloudy, full OF
sediment, channels often get sore.
water scalds and you are Obliged TO
seek relief two or three times during
the night.
Either consult a good. reliable
physician at once or get from your
pharmacist about four ounces of Jad
Salts: take table poonful in glass
of water before breakfast for few
days and your kidneys my then act
fine. This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon Juice.
combined with lithia, and has been
used for years TO help clean and
stimulate sluggish kidneys, also TO
neutralize acids in the system. so
they no longer irritatc, thus often re.
lievlng bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. cannot in.
juro and makes delightful. efferves-
cent lithia,watcr drink. Drink lots of
soft water BY all means have your
physician examine your kidneys at
least twice q observation-disclosures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25

wcdgwood family OF pottcru. ono.
hrlgadier general. ana a ceaplo have
oxford or Cambridge background.
This Is moro Ike an American
than a British cabinet. yet even
American history offers no parallel
II Is a real council OF working
men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25
AS DAUGHTERS ARE

The old-fashioncd woman who used
10 get up early enough in the morn
ing TO bake biscuits for the family
breakfast has daughter who won.
ders why the delicatessen people
don't answer the tclephone.-Detroit
News.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25
Nichols Endorsed
for Council Chair

Ralph f.. Nichols was Endorsed for
the city council by the Duwamish
Valley Commercial Club Mt n meeting
Thursday night. The club viii seek
double tracks for the street railway
from the Washington Iron Works TO
Georgetown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25
LINERS TO BE TRANSFERRED

LONDON. - The Cunard liners,
CaronIa and Carmania. are to be
from the New York
service TO the Liverpool, Belfast and
Quebec route in April, II has just
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

supreme judicial court for Somerset
county at. Skowhegan at the Sep
TENDER term In, 1921 Of manslaugh-
teri in causing the death of her
daughter. Beatrice Dore, through the
medium of an illegal operation. She
was sentenced to serve not less than
five nor more than 10 years in the
Reformatory for Women, with seven
years recommended. Mrs. Dore asks
for "a pardon on account of impaired
health.
Alexander .McRae was convicted in
the; superior court for Cumberland
county in 1916 of manslauehter and
was sentenced to serve not less than
10 nor more than 20 years in states
prison. He was committed to the
prison Feb. i, 1916.
"McRae says in his petition for a
pardon:
II am in a sick and weakened con-
dillon and fear that further con-
flnement will be Injurious to my life.
considering the report of the at
tending doctor and several consulta-
tons. l have but a short time in
which to live under the most favor
able circumstances.
THE immediate sickness consists
of frequent hemorrhages of the
lungs and frequent bleeding is liable
to take place at any time.
because of this, I hope and pray
that I may be permitted to spend my
few remaining days at home where
II can receive suitable medical aid
and care"
Milton r. Geary of Bangor is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

pher In the State Department of.
Agriculture, was given q surprise
party By her associates in the office
ON Saturday morning. The occasion
Is best described In Mrs. Burns own
words. as follows:
II thought at the time that I sent
notices to the press of my resignation
as stenographer in the department
of agriculture, I should not be help
ing the reporters with any more news
as, a state employee. but this morn-
ing Saturday. The Girls and Boys
of the Office almost startled me out
of my self composure. I had been
out of the Office to see some Of my
friends in other parts of the build
ing. and when I returned I began to
type some letters. Uncle George"
Yeaton spoke my name. and looked
up and was then conscious that the
whole gang were in the room. Right
here my mind Is somewhat confused
as to what he said. but have a
vague remembrance of something to
the effect of appreciation for SER
vices" regret at my leaving" and
remark about keeping Cool" and
Eating a Maine apple" and then
found an oscillating electric fan and
big red apple on my desk. The
fan works. for tried 1t while the
bunch looked on. The apple was de-
licicuS."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

out of his participation in the World
War overseas.
The deceased. who was about 80
years of age. was the oldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w. Keyte of
Pleasant street and was born in this
town, where he attended the public
schools and later took a course of
study at the University of Maine. He
was a member of old Co. A, Second
Maine Infantry. of this town. but when
the company was called for Mexican
border service he was unable to go to
Texas because of physical reasons.
Soon after this country entered the
European conflict he enlisted in the
56th Pioneer Infantry, which was
formed in Maine. and with this outfit
went overseas. Following the signing
of the armistice he remained in the
service and served for many months
with the Army of Occupation in Ger
many. being the first sergeant of the
company in which he served. After
his return home his health began to
fail and in spite of all that skill and
care could do he has lowered between
life and death at the Bangor hospital
for several months.
He was member of the Knights of
Columbus and also a member of Ed
ward ]. Poulliot Post. American Lee
gion. of this town. Besides his pa
rents, Mr., and Mrs. Albert w. keyte,
he Is survived by two brothers, Harold
keyte of Brunswick and Frederick
Keyte of this town. besides three sis
tiers. Mrs. George p. Shea and Misses
Evelyn and Arlene Keyte of this town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Dexter
Subscription Dance by Dexter Club

Subscription Dance by Dexter Club
One of the prettiest and most enjoy
able as we'll as largely attended social
affairs held in this time for many
years was the subscription dance given
at Dexter Club hall Friday evening.
conducted by Mrs. Barbara Piper ,of
this town. Rice's orchestra of Ban
gor furnished the music, which was ex-
cellent. Many novel numbers added
variety to the program, and confetti.
paper caps, fancy fans and favors of
many kinds added to the enjoyment of
the occasion. Gaily col6red balloons
hung froms5he canopy of green and
yellow crepe paper overhead. and dur
ing one dance balloons We're given the
guests to blow up and throw. One
dance was lucky number waltz and
prizes were given the holders of the
lucky numbers.
The matrons were Mrs. William +.
Brewster. Mrs. Elmer Weymouth and
Mrs. Herbert Fisher; the ushers. Mil
lard Otto. Winthrop Piper. Clifford
Call and Hedge Anderson: pages were
Richard Ramsey and Robert Eliot:
while the Mattresses were Charlotte
Eliot. Pauline Ramsey, Freda Hart.
Isballe Marsh, Beatrice Drawn and
Florice Quimby. The latter wore green
paper costume and caps trimmed with
chrysanthemums.
The hall was prettily decorated with
quantities of evergreen dotted with
chry santhemums. lattice work of green
covering the walls. Punch was serv-
ed between dances and at intermission
harlequin ice cream with macaroons
and waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Governor Baxter
Pleads Cause of
Dumb Animals in
Letter to Mr.. HAYS

The American Animal Defense
League of California has undertaken
a crusade to put stop to cruelty to
animals in the production of motion
pictures. The League is to have a
conference with Mr.. Hays, former
u. s. postmaster general. urging him
to use his great position to stop the
cruelties referred to. Governor
Baxter is personal friend Of MIR.
Hays and has written him the fol-
lowing letter in order to help the
humane cause in which the Governor
always has taken a deep interest:
Augusta. Maine,
Jan. 10, 1924.
Dear Mr.. Hays
LAS one who is interested in the
humane cause l am writing to ask
you to listen to the plea that is to
he made to YOU in behalf of our
dumb animal friends. ! am inform
ed that the American Animal De-
tense League of California. together
with other humane organizations. are
to confer with you upon the question
of crueties inflicted upon animals in
the making of motion pictures.
There can be no question but
that cruelties sometimes are prac-
ticed in this work. 1 appeal to you
both in behalf of the poor creatures
who suffer and of those who are OBJ
liged to witness their sufferings as
portrayed on the screen.
"You are the one man In the
country who can summarily correct
the present evil and l have every
reason to believe that you Will DO
so, once you are convinced that
dumb animals are really being abused
In the picture studios of the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Seeks Elimination
BY Act Congress
War Excise Tax
On Automobiles

A smashing frontal attack on the
retention in 1924 of the war excise tax
of 5 per cent. on motor vehicles. tires.
accessories and repair parts imposed
in 1918 was made before the ways and
means committee of the House Of Rep
resentatives on Thursday by Major
Roy +. Britton of st. Louis. chairman
Of the legislative board Of the Ameri-
can Automobile Association.
After presenting his argument that
this tax is discriminatory. nuisance
tax as far as accessories are con-
cerned. and a tax on misfortune in the
case Of the tax paid on repair parts,
Major Britton pointed out that the au-
tomobile owner is the most taxed in
dividual both as to the number and
variety of special and general taxes
imposed upon him by the federal.
state, county and municipal taxing
units. The automobile owner residing
in the city often pays as many as
seven kinds of taxes in addition to the
four levied on him by the federal gov
ernment whenever he purchases care
tire. accessory or repair part, according
to Major Britton. The following
classes of taxes. we're listed as an ex-
ample of the extent to which the mo-
torist is made to pay by the various
taxing units: State license fees. city
license fees, state gasoline tax Gin SO
states). state personal property tax
city personal property tax. state or
city drivers license, state title regis
tration fees.
In some instances the counties add
three more taxes by duplicating the
license, gasoline and personal property
tax.
In calling the excise war tax on mo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
New Corporations

The certificates of incorporation Of
the following new corporations were
approved Saturday at the office of the
attorney general:
Cherokee Seminole Steamship Com
pany, organized at kittery, to own,
control and operate steamships and
barges: capital stock, 100000, all
common nothing paid in; par value
of shares, 800: II shares subscrib-
ed; directors-President Hollis b.
Cole of Eliot: treasurer, Harry f.
Roberts of Eliot: Aaron B. Cole and
George II. Boulter of Eliot, and John
G. Gredler of Douglaston, N. Y.
Wood Publicity Service, Inc, or
ganized at Portland, to carry on a
general advertising business; capital
stock, $4,000. all common: nothing
paid in: par value of shares, $40;
three shares subscribed; directors
President. William p. Wood of Port
land; treasurer. Chester H. Pierce;
and Maurice A. Rudman Of Port
land.
Bay View Garage Company, or
ganiZed at Rockland, to deal in
autos and carry on general ma
chine repair business: capital stock.
$4,000. of which $4,000 is common
and $4,000 preferred; par value of
shares. 800: three shares subscribe
ed; directcrs-Alan L. Bird Of Rock
land: treasurer. Jessie NJ Stewart of
Thomaston; and Lillian b. Barter Of
Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
GOT RID OF
SLEEPNESS


ssI used to be 90 weak that would
have to lie down four or five times
during the day before I could finish
my housework," says Mrs. MclIie j.
Runden, las Warrington St. Port
land, Me.
''I found ont about Munyon's Paw
Paw Tonic, began taking it and have
noted q wonderful improvement. The
sleepy feeling had Is all gone. II 10
now easy to do my days work. The
pains in my stomach and side from
gss and the fluttering in my heart.
a. well a. the constant belching, are
all gone, too. ] have gained weight,
sleep better, have a better appetite
and more energy, thanks to Paw Paw.
I am very glad to recommend it"
Are YOU troubled with indigestion,
stomach pains, distress in the back
and sides, biliousness, nervousness.
weakness or general rundown con-
dition? Take Munyon's Paw Paw
Tonic and nd yourself of those trou-
bles. You can get it for 81 a bottle
at any frst-class drug store. Mum
yon's, Scranton, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

the hope Of at last getting my collar
of occupied my mind. But man Is
man. and after moment I realized
that / wanted a cigaret. Reaching
the archway that leads into Shep.
herds Market, hunched myself up
to light q match. A cold little wind
was blowing. and the match went
out. ! retreated into the darkness
Of the archway. but unfortunately
the wind curled round into It: here
began the tragedy that all men
know. lighting a match in the wind.
Turn where l would, bunch mysel.
up. or bend, down to the ground.
every match flared and went out be-
fore the tobacco would catch. l was
strained and hot, growing more and
more determined. seeking corners. as
one by one the matches vanished. 1t
took me nearly FIVE minutes to light
that eigaret: in the middle of my
struggle / was conscious of the
sound Of a taxi drawing up and NOV
ing away past the archwsy. With a
breath of relief I turned to. go out,
my cigaret well Ut: beheld an ex.
traordinary spectacle.
Before me. young and apparently
beautiful woman. In full evening
dress. was engaged In curious antics.
At one moment she bent down and
called something. At others she took
a. nimble little run. then ran 10 the
right or left in circles.
At that moment !, perceived a fox
terrier. ] felt stupefied. not being
accustomed to seeing In the middle Of
the night ladies in fame-colored. bro
cade playing with fox terriers In
Curzon Street.
"Spotr' said the woman. desperate.
~. Jack. Jim. come here. Come
here. doggie 1. oh. you devil"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

Star and Novelist Greet Friends in
Studio-Glenn Hunter and Homer
Croy Of "West Of the Water Tow
or" Have Good Time
Glenn Hunter, Paramount star and
Homer Croy. author, entertained a
group of friends including many
prominent artists. authors ana edi-
tors. at unique party which was
recently given at the Paramount
Eastern studio during the filming of
Homer Croy's famous novel, West
of the Water Tower" which will be
the feature at the Colonial theatre
today and tomorrow.
One of the jolly features of this
occasion was a hay-rack ride from
4S5 Fifth avenue, New York, the
general offices of the Famous Play
ers -Lasky Corporation. to Junction
City where the guests were invited to
join in the festivities of the POLAND
China Hog Association" 'The Pas
time Paol Halr' and 1.-THE All Night
Lunch Wagon" where hot-dogs,
doughnuts, apple-pie and. ice cream
were served.
After this dainty repast, Homer
Croy, who acted as master of cere-
monies, presented each guest with an
Autographed cUpy VI NSSl VI thS
Water Tower" The latter part of
the afternoon was spent in watching
Glenn Hunter at work on the scene
in which as Guy Plummer. he returns
from st. Louis to Junction City after
his victorious speech on 1.-THE Saints
Trail which would bring thousands
of tourists and automobile parties to
Junction City each year.
Among the many guests OF promi-
hence who were present at the cele-
bration of the finishing of Mr.. Hunt
er's first picture for Famous Players
Lasky, We're:
George .Ade. John Mccormick,
Thomas Meighan, Betty Ross. Frede-
rick James Smith. Adele Whitley Flet-
cher. Elizabeth Brady, Agnes Smith.
Irene" John Anderson. David a.
Balch, Regena Cannon and Ethel
Rosemon.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

Albert Hall: not only had she asked
everybody she had ever known. but
q number Of smaller dances. in the
course of the night, removed them.
selves to Drumming House, while
thirty or forty Of the guests brought
with them the reinforcement Of the
complete dinner parties they had at.
tended that night. Thus the ball
was pandemonium. Things went
pretty well up to midnight. but then
the CLOTHING increased. At first there
was little room to go forward; then
we grew reduced to turning round
and round on the same spot; just
before two o'clock. when l was part.
nering Lady Adeline, even this move
ment became impossible. and the ball
resolved itself into one vast throb
under intense heat. We tried to step
to the fashionable Waltz Me to
Dreamland." but at last Lady Ade-
line informed me that she felt faint.
which was not remarkable. and ]
fought my way in football style
through black coats and low-cut
trOckS, destroying as 1 went, many
yards of georgette and charmeuse.
Fortunately somebody else was en-.
titled to Lady Adeline: at least he
said SO. for ! will wager that no one
could hear the band through the
noise eight hundred people were
making. l caught glimpse Of the
marchioness. blockaded for the night
in a corner: one of the tables Of the
buffet was upset with crash by a
rush Of people wanting champagne.
Trembling with exhaustion / found
myself in the hall. readjusted my tie.
and swore to myself that would get
out Of this
! could now hear the jerky one
step "Chop-chop Chinaman." A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
DEATH OF AGED
BATH MINISTER

Bath. Jan. 19.-Rev. William s.
Jones, member of the Maine Meth
odist Episcopal Conference for the
past 60 years. and the oldest men,
Der. died this. afternoon at the home
OF his daughter. Mrs. William J.
Baker. 243 Washington street. Ar
rangements for the funeral will be
made tomorrow. Burial will take
place in Gardiner.
Mr.. Jones was born In Bristol,
Eng. "a years ago. He came to- this
country in 1867. and the following
April. having begun preaching soon
after he settled here. he was ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Ask that Oakland
Ponds Be Opened to
Ice Fishing on One
Day in Each Week

The following petition from resi-
dents of Oakland has been received by
Commissioner Willis f. Parsons of the
State department of inland fisheries
and game, but hearing has not yet been
assigned:
Oakland. Me-, Jan. a."
"In behalf of the citizens and legal
voters of the town of Oakland. We.
the undersigned municipal officers of
said Oakland. do hereby petition your
commission to open the ponds that are
situated wholly or partly in the town
of Oakland. to residents of said town.
Oakland. only. to ice fishing one day in
each week, with five lines, until March
31st, 1924:
GEORGE H. WINGATE.
CHARLES II. WHEELER,
EDWIN d. BESSEY,
"Selectmen of Oakland"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

interviewer: What 10 your
Ioang about great city
His he gave as foows M night
would
OF crime agony OF
conhde and even enlist you IN their
L. wandered hundreds OF nights
New York. Chicago etc he mas
altering
the night Three Of
Mr. George: three are slightly
which
hidden world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
IF MOTHERS ONLY KNEW

During these days how many children
are complaining OF headache, Fever
ishpess, Stomach Troubles and Ir-
regular Bowels and take cold easily
II mothers only knew what Mother
Cray's Sweet Powders would do for
their children no family would ever
DO without them for use when need
cd. These powders are so easy and
pleasant to take and so effective in
their action that mothers who once
use them always tell others about
them. Used by mothers for oyer 30
years. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Trial Package sent FREE. Address
Mother Gray CO.. Leroy, n. Y. Z,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Hearings to Be
Assigned on Three
Pardon Petitions
Filed Saturday

Three petitions for pardon, those
of Mrs. Myrtle NJ. Dore of Harmony.
serving a tenn In the Reformatory
for Women at Skowhegan for man
slaughter, Alexander McRae< OF Port.
land. serving term in the States
prison at Thomaston for manslaugh-
ter. and Harry NJ. Cole Of Rockland.
serving term In the States prison
for adultery, were received at the
Department OF State Saturday.
Mrs. Dore was convicted in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

mitted to the conference. The ses-
sion was held in the Chestnut Street
church in Portland. (and. Bishop
Simpson, for many years one of the
leading divines of the denomination,
presided at the conference and well
coined the young minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Aged Saco Man
Hit bY Auto. Dies

Saco, Me-. Jan. 10.--Matthew f..
Staples, who was struck by an auto
mobile while walking along the state
road at Dunstan, Dec. Is. died today
from injuries Mt tlk Weber hospi-
tai. He was born ut Cornish O2
years ago. son Of King and Olive
Clark Staples. and Is survived By a
widow and one son, Edgar Staples
of Somerville, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
State House Chat

DR.. Augustus o. Thomas, State
commissioner of education. has ac-
cepted an invitation to deliver the
mid-year commencement address at
the high school at Manchester. n. H.,
on Thursday evening. Of this week.
He will be in Fort Fairfield on
Thursday and Friday attending the
Aroostook County Teachers Conven-
ton.
Mrs Henrietta r. Burns, who has
rendered her resignation as stenogra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Petition That B. & A.
Station at Maple
Grove Be Opened

The Public Utilities Commission has
received a petition signed by James
r.. Thurlough to "a other citizens of
Maple, Grove in Aroostook county. ask
ing that the station of the Bangor &
Aroostook Railroad at Maple Grove.
which has been closed for more than a
year, be opened and maintained as in
former days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
THE SLIPPER OF RED BROCADE

still more people were coming in. and
as nobody was going out. obtained
my coat with ease. and paused Just
outside. against the Rulings. enjoy.
ing the cold night. Though 1t was
May. frost hung in the air; the sky
was of an exquisite pale green, STUD.
ded with gold by stars. the street.
beyond the zone where waited the
carriages. shone white under the
moon. But the wind stung my face.
Fearing chill. went rapidly to,
ward the west. Visions OF bed and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
nexfar Auto Show

Dexter is to have another auto show,
combined with a merchants carnival
as last year. Ernest ID. Blaisdell of
the Blaisdell Automobile Co. is already
making plans for the affair to be held
in March. AS the entire plant Of the
company will be available this year
the show will be better and larger than
before. It Is expected that the Dexter
merchants will enter into the zeal of
the enterprise with additional interest.