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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Another consign lot Of coats, suits
and dresses. also fur coats. lined and
repaired over. Gardiner Savings
Bank up two flights. 81. F. Bragg, 1888
Water street, Gardiner. Tel. SIR
Rert2gd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Miss Marion Getche'l VOC 1T home
for the week lend and attended the
Junior reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Jack of Topsham
were weekend guests Of Mrs. E. n.
Burr, Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

The Old South League will meet at
23O this afternoon with Mrs. Arthur
Moore Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mrs. Daniel McAdams and Miss
Helen McAdams have returned from a
visit with friends in Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

The regular meeting of Nahumkeag
Tribe of Red Men will be held at 7.30
Monday evening at Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

i Miss Ella Hewins of Waterville
a passed the weekend in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

At the Methodist church Sunday
morning the pastor took for his SUBJ
ject THE Exhilarations of Life" He
spoke very Interestingly and inspir-
iEgly and brought out that the true
exhilarations of life are found in
contact with the life of Jesus, who
said. II am come that we might have
life and have it more abundantly.'
He said that history shows that Jesus
came into an exhausted world, and
gave new life unto all that received
Him. The anthem rendered was es :
pecially fine, it being The King of
all Glory" by Rowe. The duet parts
were taken by DIR. f. f. Batcheldor
and Mrs. Harry Small. The Ep-
worth League at 6i15 was in charge
of Miss Catherine Fish. At this time
Mrs. A. n. Smith gave most help
full talk to the young people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29
TODAY'S INSTALMENT
xviiI-"MARRY IN HASTE.

= IKE all girls. Mary Hayward
had planned and dreamed about
- her wedding, wondering who
the man would be. p!cturing him as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

With the opening of the autumn
sessions ofethe Baptist Sunday school
there is more than usual interest In
several classes. Two of the teachers
have met their classes in a social
way the past week. The large class
of younger boys has been divided
and Mrs. Carrie Magrath has those
of about ten years of age. This new
class was invited to meet last Fri
day evening at the vestry with Mr..
and Mrs. Magrath for corn roast.
Ten boys responded and brought
their appetites with them. Corn,
frankforts and confec-
tionery were readily disposed of and
the evening was pleasantly passed.
On Saturday afternoon the Ruth
class to the number of .ten,' together
with their teacher, Miss Jessie Flem-
ing, and the pastors wife. were
taken by friendly autos to the Out
let for a social and picnic lunch
which was much enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mrs. Emma Wing OF Randolph Il
in Sanford. where she Will visit
friends for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown of
Randolph were the weekend guests
of relatives in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. James 1. Braley and
Mrs. Elizabeth Greeley were in Well
ington Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Miss Greta Nickerson was at home
for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Fish and fam
lily have returned from Rumford, where
they visited Mrs. Zena Moss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Hodgdon of Var
mouth were Sunday guests of Mrs. f.
2. Kimball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29
Interesting Meeting
PittstOn Farm

A very enthusiastic meeting Of
the Joint mems and women's divi-
sions of the Pjttston Farm Bureau
was held at the home of William
Labaree recently to make plans for
the coming membership campaign.
members before October LIST and the
John B. BODICE. Mrs. Anna Pert.
Miss Nellie Labaree, Mrs. George
McCobb. Mrs. Lillian Lamson. Sc
licitors will begin work at once. The
Farm Bureau will hold a banquet
and entertainment at Cold Springs
hall Saturday evening, Oct. 4. to
celebrate the close of the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Now for that spread you promised
yourself. But you won't be satisfied
with the dessert unless it is favored
with Bakers Certified Extracts.
They're purest and best. All grocers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

There will be a big Pow Wow
at the v. +. w. Hall, Randolph.
Tuesday. Sept. 30. at 8 p. NJ.
Smokes" eats" and a general
good time for all members Come and
enjoy yourself buddy, its all free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Miss Iva Cain passed the week end at
Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mrs. Jennie e. MCLEAN left FRI
day for her home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mrs. FIT. Bradstreet and Mrs. David
Darling returned Saturday evening
from trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29
LITCHFIELD
To Hold Baby Clinic

PLAINS-A baby clinic will be
held at the Plains church, Wednes-
day. Oct. !. from 1 to 4 p. NJ. All
mothers with children under five
years are urged to bring them for
examinations. Miss Kicker. r.. N. of
the Maine Baby Saving. Society, and
DIR. r. w. GOES are expected to be
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Miss Vesta Freeman Of Portland.
who has been visiting Mrs. Jennie
T.. MCLEAN, left Friday for visit
with her mother in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ain and family
passed the week end at Wellington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

A Ford truck owned and driven by
Fritz Dessler hit q hydrant at the foot
Of Spring street Saturday morning.
breaking on the hydrant and causing
water to gush out. A crew from the
Gardiner Water District was soon on
the scene and the break repaired. The
truck was but slightly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Holbrook passed
Sunday at Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs. r. L. Wellman will do parlor
millinery at her home. % Main
street the same as last season. ---4-~-
sept29d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29
HALL0WELL

Mrs. Mary Heath Is visiting in Sid
ney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29

Mrs. Hattie Spear of West Gardi-
ner is q guest at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. d. r. Small.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Maxwell, who
have recently sold their farm to
James Purington of Stoughton,
Mass, have moved to their new
home at Purgatory Mills.
George McNeiley 10 in Dorchester,
Mass, to pass a few weeks with his
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Haskell
moved to their new home at Pitts
field last week.
che Community Circle met at the
horne Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. r. Small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-29
WINTER SCHEDULE
ON MAINE Central.
effective SEPT. e

The winter schedule OF the Maine
Central Railroad went into effect Sun
day morning. Sept. 20. at one minute
after midnight. The new schedule of
trains passing through this city is as
follows.
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15

ton weight; Seattle -Cordova, $25.12 per ton weight; Seattle-Seward, $25.- 12 per ton weight; Seattle-Anchor- age, $28.25 per ton weight.
 Some Illustrations
 From the Attorney Generals re- port we copy the following illustra-. tions.
 During the month of December, 1922, fourteen cases of rubber boots were shipped to Juneau from New York via Panama and Seattle. The freight charge from New York to Seattle, including wharfage, was $15.10; from Seattle to Juneau the freight was $2s.27. The rate from New York was $15.00 per ton weight. The rate from Seattle to Juneau was $9.O0 per ton weight or measure ment ships option. Nevertheless the freight on the thousand miles from Seattle to Juneau was 80 per cent. higher than for the more than 1000 miles from New York to Seattle.
 A shipment of merchandise was sent from New York to Ketchikan via Panama and Seattle. The freight bill from New York to Seattle was $4O.77. The charge from Seattle to Ketchikan was $68.8O. The cost of transportation over the 743 miles from Seattle to Ketchikan was 70 per cent. higher than the more than 1000 miles from New York to Se- attle.
 During last September of 1922 a fire engine was shipped from FL mira, New York, to Anchorage. The freight charges on this shipment were as follows:
 The railroad charge from Elmira to Seattle was $453.79.
 The charge from Seattle to An chorage was as follows:
 Ocean freight, 1285 GU. it., S8 IS tons @ $15.5O, $497.94.
 Extra penalty fer heavy lifts, $5 per ton on weight basis, $25.OO.
 Seattle wharfage, S8 Is tons @ $1O5, $33.73.
 Anchorage wharfage, 38 Is tons O $1.50, $48.19.
 Penalty weight, tons o $500, $9.OO.
 Switching charges at Seattle, 321- tons co 25c, $8.O3.
 Crane service at $500 per hour, $500.
 Total, S626.89.
 The transportation over the 15OO miles from Seattle to Anchorage cost 28 per cent. more than the railroad
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15

matter with Alaska" most prom ising field for investigation will be found in the domain of water trans portation.
 The Attorney General of the Ter ritory has correctly pointed out that distances must be measured by the "cost of transportation" When this is done, it will be found that the south end of the Alaska railroad is four times as far away from Seattle as Hongkong is from San Francisco, and the south coast of Alaska is about twice as far from the nearest American port as is Puget Sound from New York.
 Let it be observed, to begin with, that, per ton-mile, the cost of trans porting freight on the steamship lines operating between Seattle and Alaska is considerable more than twice as much as on the continental railroads.
 On the intercoastaI route, through the Canal, the ton-mile rate is ap- proximately only one-ninth of what it is on the railroads, and about one eighteenth part of what it is on the Alaska water routes.
 (These observations do not apply to cannery freight which is enjoy ino Snpciai nriViloOnc
 The following irrefutable facts fur nish food for thought and should be sufficient to prod even an indifferent intellect into activity:
 The rates for all merchandise ship ped from Seattle over Seward and Anchorage for points on the rail road, under joint rates, yield the ocean carrier an average of $19.O7 per ton of 2,OOO pounds.
 Freight shipped from Seattle to Seward and Anchorage under local steamship tariff, apart from cannery freight, yields the carrier an average of $24.14 per ton of 2,O00 pounds.
 For comparison the rate on such commodition as canned goods, dried fruit and beans, on the Seattle-New York route, has been from $500 to $7.0O per ton of 2,OOO pounds.
 The rate on such commodities as wheat, flour, steel, and rice, on the Seattle-Hongkong route, has of late hoon @E m nov Ton If 9 00O no11ndc
 On the routes between Seattle and Southwestern Alaska cannery freight is carried for about one-third of what other freight is carried.
 Copper ore from Prince William Sound ports is carried at cost or less.
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15
THE TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM

The rate on hay is $16.0O a ton and on mill feed is $10.00 from Se- attle to Ketchikan.
 The only contribution made by the stockholders to the Alaska Steam ship Company was property of the value of $1,500,000, for which stock of the par value of $3,O00,000 was issued.
 Since the organization of that company, fourteen years ago, the stockholders have received $3,22O,000 in cash dividends, and at the close of 1922 the net assets of the com pany, as sworn to by it's officers, were $7,543,O33.75.
 The profits of the company were as follows at the close of 1922, to- wit:
 Gross Assets- $8,071 ,384,00 Liabilities ... 528, ,35O.25 Net Assets .. 7,543,O33.75 Less Investment - 1,50O, 100000
 Undivided Profits ..-.. 6,043,O3375
 Cash Dividends - 2,22O, 100000
 Total Net Profits .~.. $9,263, ,033.75
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-01-15
$6,O71,384,O0
 528,35O.25
6,O43,O33.75 2,22O,OOO.OO

Total Net Profits S9 ,263, ,O33.l5 This represents a net earning of A per cent. per annum upon the money invested by the stockholders.
 And yet, the steamship company has carried the south going ore of the holding company at less than cost.
 The Measurement System
 One of the outstanding evils of the present situation is the system of estimating freight charges upon measurement at the arbitrary rate of 40 cubic feet to the ton. This system has now been abandoned upon all American routes outside o, Alaska and is in use only in inter- national trade, and there only on some commodities.
 It has been reported by the Alaska Steamship Company that all the freight shipped from Seattle to the road measured 56.6 per cent. more than it weighed. To find the aver age rate for general merchandise throughout the year the steamship tariffs, after adding wharfages at both ends, should be increased by 56.6 per cent. The average freight rate between Seattle and Alaska ports on general merchandise ex- elusive of cannery freight will there fore be as follows:
 Seattle-Ketchikan $16.51 per ton weight; Seattle-Juneau, $1729 per
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27
Alpaca and Satin in
Spring Fashion List

Fabrics for spring, as evidenced In
the earliest openings, indicate sea
son of brilliant satin and alpaca, the
latter so fine grained and supple that
it more nearly resembles crepe than
the old-time useful fabric of our grand
mothers days. :
The Rodier fabric charmellaine
which. as it's name implies, is wooden
fabric with the texture and surface Of
charmeuse, is feature with all the
leading Paris houses for their spring
models. The highly reflective surface
has found wide favor for great many
fashionable frocks of the springtime.
Crepe satin, employed to display both
its dull and cire surface, is another
material which is being thoroughly
exploited Rodier reports great de-
mand for cire surface MORE both in
plain colors and with borders and
Oriental designs such as this famous
house is featuring.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27

4 LONG with pussy willow buds and
"A hopeful early robins, many a cozy
spring coat is venturing out into he
blusterings of March. There are pIenty
of new coats airinS their up-to-date-
ness along the avenues, and it is ap-
parent that two distinct styles are run
Eing close race for popularity
are the sports and utility styles that
made their appearance simultaneously
and have invited comparison ever
since, with about equal success.
Utility coats are usually made of
twill cord and reveal very fine work
manship in their simple but smart
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27
Roach Nuisance Can Be
Reduced by Cleanliness

Reaches will not frequent rooms un-
less they find some valuable food ma
terial, says the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. If such mate
rails can be kept from the living
rooms md offices, or scrupulous care
is exercised to see that no such ma
terial is placed in drawers where it can
leave an attractive odor or fragments
of food, the roach nuisance can be
restricted. Thorough-going cleanli-
ness will go a long way toward pre-
venting serious annoyance.
The most efficient remedies for the
control Of reaches are powders, par
ticularly sodium fuorid, liberal dust
ing Of which about the premises will
furnish a sufficient means for the
elimination of the pest. The sodium
fuorid should be blown into the
crevices with a dust gun or blower.
The immediate effect is to cause these
insects to come out of their retreats
and rush about more or less blindly,
showing unmistakable signs of dis
comfort, to be followed in few hours
by their death.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27
CUCUMBERS COOKED
ARE QUITE SAVORY
Tender and Delicious ii
Steamed In Colander.

(Prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
Cucumbers are excellent as a cooked
vegetable, suggests the United States
Department of Agriculture, though
many people do not know or use them
in this form. To prepare them for
cooking, peel them, cut lengthwise or
crosswise or both, and scoop out the
seeds. They are tender and delicious
If steamed in a colander or steamer
and served with a white sauce like
sliced carrots or turnips, kohl-rabi,
Jerusalem artichokes, or asparagus
Baked halves of cucumbers stuffed
with fine bread crumbs from the CEN
ter of the loaf which have been sea
soned with salt, pepper, and onion
juice, or little chopped onion, are ap-
preciated as much as stuffed eggplant,
peppers or tomatoes.
The cucumbers may be mashed after
c-eaming or stewing in very little
water, seasoned with butter, salt and
pepper, and served in the same way
as yellow or white or hubbard SQUASH
Lengthwise halves of peeled cucum7
Der may be rolled in flour and fried
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27
POISONED Strip GOOD
FOR DESTROYING ANTS
Greatest Precautions Should
Be Used With Bait.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
An efficient remedy for household
ants, according to the bureau of en-
tomology of the United States De
partment of Agriculture, is strip
poisoned with arsenate of soda, if it
can be used safely. The greatest pre-
cautions should be taken in preparing
this strip and in safeguarding it
afterwards from human beings or do
nestle animals. Ants will carry the
mixture to their nests, so that not
only they, but the stay-at-homes are
reached by the poison.
The formula for the preparation of
the poisoned strip is as follows: One
pound of sugar dissolved in quart Of
water, to which should be added 125
grains of arsenate of soda. The mix
ture should be boiled and strained
and on cooling used on sponges. The
addition of a small amount of honey
is said to add to the attractiveneSs.
The first step in the control of ants
in the house is the removal Of all at
tractive substances wherever prac-
Itical. Ants like sweet, starchy food
materials, especially cake, bread,
sugar, preserves, sirups, and even
meat. BY cleaning up promptly all
food crumbs scattered by children.
keeping all shelves and corners clean,
and storing food supplies in ant-proof
glass or tin containers, or in tightly
CLOSED iceboxes, the ant nuisance may
ibe largely limited. Daily supplies only
of foods likely TO attract ants should
ibe purchased.
Entomologists Of the department
have found that most of the repellents
considered effective, such as camphor
land naphthalene flakes or powdered
moth balls, are Of little benefit. If the
NEST of the ants can be located by fol-
lowing the workers back to their
the ants in the nest may sometimes be
Preached by injecting a little disulphid
of carbon, kerosene or gasoline into
THE opening by means of an oil can
or small syringe. These substances
are infammable and should never be
used near fire. If food and other con-
ditions continue to attract ants and
favor their continued breeding in the
house, such control measures are of
only temporary avail.
The collection of ants by the use OF
attractive bats is frequently recon-
mended, but unless the bait is poi
soned as previously described, it is of
doubtful benefit. Small sponges
moistened with sweetened water will
attract many ants. The sponges can
be collected several times a day, and
the ants swarming on them destroyed
by immersion in hot water. The use
of sponges moistened with borax and
sugar dissolved in boiling water to
poison the ants is also sometimes rec
commended, but has not been found
effective. The distribution Of sweet
bats which do not actually kill the
ants often results in increasing their
numbers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27

out motifs, with yellow gold taffeta
lining showing through the spaces
The fronts Of the blouse are fastened
at the neck line and at the bottom
only allowing a narrow strip of lin
ing to show between. One large motif
is used on each sleeve and at the
bottom of the waist in front.
Except in the more elaborate of the
overbIouses the sleeves are long, and
even in some of the satin models the
length is retained. A number of these
sleeves are gathered into a narrow
wristband, giving a loose, easy line
above, and a few are cut sharply out
from the wristband or turnback cuff
into point and attain practically the
same effect.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27
When Used as Vegetable
Celeriac Is Best Liked

Celeriac is known also as ''knot cell
cry" or "turnip-rooted celery" the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture states. The roots which are
about the size Of a white turnip, and
not the stalks are eaten. They are
more often used as vegetable than
as a salad. Prepare the celeriac by
pairing and then cutting it into thin,
narrow slices or dice Put into cold
water. Drain from this water and
drop into boiling water and boil thirty
minutes. Drain and rinse with cold
water. Make a white sauce with one
tablespoonful of butter, one tablespoon
full of -four, one-half teaspoonful of
salt, and one cupful Of milk. When
smooth and well cooked add the
eeleriac.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-27
Sports buds Now
Emphasize Colors
White Is Relieved by Win.
some Shades; Novelty
Flannel Is Chic.

White unreIieved by any color is
evidently not in the mode, according
to the designers Of sports clothes,
says a fashion writer in the New York
Herald. That those put out for use
in the South settled many points in
this department of the wardrobe does
not deter the makers from expressing
many new ideas and details which are
decidedly interesting. That color COM
bined with white shall be part OF
every sports costume, or for any other
costume designed for country wear,
seems to be a feature with which they
like to daily.
The sleeveless jacket is one OF the
means used to introduce the re-
CURED color note, and pipings and
bindings are responsible for another
form of treatment. Contrary to GUS
tom last year, che hat is more fire.
quently white and the color used as
part of the design of the dress or suit
instead of the plain white dress and
hat of bright color 1t must be adj
mitted that one of the difficulties with
this ruling. is that the white hat is
not so apt to be becoming as one with
some tone. An effective one seen is
of Roman stripe, and apparently will
be well received later in the season.
White flannel, seemingly a material
of undiminished popularity, is used for
the foundation of a suit, with color
full novelty flannel used for trimming
the skirt and for the sleeveless Jacket.
The novelty flannel is so delightful
that it merits a description by itself
1t is a form of the tufted material
which has been seen in one tone and
used for winter suits and coats.
Heavy crepes which are being used
extensively for sports and country