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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
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owners Of the Baker Cottage, in
which Robert Louis Stevenson. au-
thor, passed his days at Saranac
Lake, it has been found necessary to
abandon the cottage as a literary
shrine and move the Stevenson relics
to the Saranac Lake Library. Dis
agreement arose, 1t was said, over
terms.
Picking, Jan. ., (By A. Pal
though the increases in customs du-
ties at the time of the armament
conference in Washington, to the end
that China might receive as revenue
five percent. Of the value of her i'm
ports, were in effect throughout 1923,
the results are disappointing. The
maritime revenue for last year show :
cd an increase of only 4.744,000 taels
(about $3,500,000) over the previous
record collection in 1929. according to
the report Of the inspector general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Gannett Garagemen
Trim Maine Farmers
in Bowling League

The Gannett Garagemen took three
points from the Maine Farmers ag-
gregation Wednesday evening at the
Y. NJ. c. A. alleys in one of the
games of the Gannett series. Page
of the Garage quintet was high total
with 275 and high single with 80. For
the Maine Farmer five Verrill was
high with 265 and "a.
The mailing room team also was
scheduled to bowl a regular match
but as the pressmen could not be
present they bowled a pick up team
for the fun of the thing. taking three
of the four points, the pin fall being
III to 1l04. A match of five strings
between two man teams was also
rolled. The winning team consisted
of Simpson and Leach and the losers
were Mcdonald and O'Connell. The
score was 80 to sac. Simpson had
high single string with 107.
The total in the Garage Maine Far
mer match:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Cannot Buy Their Land

II 10 almost impossible for a for
eigner to acquire possession OF land
in Tahiti because of the existence OF
n deep rooted superstition. The
native is born spendthrift. He
knows money only to spend IL.
The only thing he will not part
with permanently Is his land. for
this he believes is guarded by the
spirits of his ancestors. whose anger
he would incur IL he sold the
ancestral holdings.
Therefore he does not ordinarily
sell his land. and 1t is this belief
that makes il almost impossible for
foreigners to acquire plantations in
the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Til. Life OF A Dollar Bill,

The WaukegaE Ull..) Chamber OF
Commerce. which desired to find out
just what sort OF an experience a
dollar bill would have In making the
rounds OF the commercial circles of
the city. started crisp new dollar
bill out and attached a circular re-
questing each person handling the
bill to make a notation on the cir
cular.
The dollar was spent 81 times in
the course of II days, but did not
get into church or theatre and
was not used for amusements When
the bill got back II was pretty much
wrinkled and frazzlec and tod the
following tale:
1t was used five times for salary,
five times for tobacco. five times for
cigarettes. three times for candy.
twice for mems furnishing goods.
once for collar buttons. three times
for meals. once for automobile Access
sories. oncs for bacon. once for
carriers. twice for shaves and once
for toothpaste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Every Gem In This Country

Practically every known gem is &c
be found somewhere in the United
States. Diamonds are to he found
in Arkansas. North Carolina. Ken
lucky, Georgia. Ohio. Wisconsin,
Colorado and California.
Montana leads in the production OF
sapphires and also of rubies, while
Others of the same family, especially
the true emerald. which is often more
valuable than diamonds of equal size.
IL found in North Carolina and New
Mexico.
While the largest and richest OF
the blue varieties of the topaz comes
from Russia. Colorado has produced
a marvellous reddish brown stone
that cannot be excelled. while the
clear varieties from New England
and Utah are as lovely as dia-
mond.
Many lands have given garnets.
but the finest are from New Mexico.
Nevada's opals have become i'm
portant In the commercial world.
Fresh water pearls come from the
mussel. and are found in the rivers
OF Arkansas. Indiana and Tennessee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
Telephone 135

Opera House Monday. Tuesday
wednesday, ana Thui sday Tho
Merry Go-Ro Univcrsars SUI
per- Special with Norman Kerry
Nary Philbin. George Hackathorne
Caesare Gravina. George Seigmann
Al. Edmundson. Dale Fuller. Lillian
sylvester. Maud George, Helen
Yorke. Charles King. Fenwick Oliver
Jane sherman, Sidney Bracy and
many other notables under the d.
rection of Rupert Julian; High
Kickers" n riot of comedy and
Events on tho Hudson
Colonial-Wednesd and Thurs
day--"Lucretia Lombard" with an
all-star cast; Rolling Home" Fed
Grated Comedy: world Kilograms
and Bray Magazine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

knock that pipe out of your MOUTH
The rebuke proved effective. for the
pipe disappeared and the young man
with most Of the Others who had
been interruting the speaker. was
silenced.
When Lady Astor met her Laborite
opponent. Captain w. G. Brennan. ut
the nomination table they shook
hands and she said. Fright fair"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Castor oil. collecting the only flea
to come down in all its glory from
that age to this, was found in the
tomb Of Tutankhamen in Egypt. ac-
cording to Arthur Weigall, former In
spector- general Of antiquities for tho
Egyptian government. The castor
oil was still in liquid form when
found. The flea was found embalm-
ed in the oil and is now reposing In
state in the museum In Cairo where
It is regarded as the only flea num-
my in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Writer Gets Divorce

Providence, II. T., Jan. Nina
Wilcox Putnam Sanderson. promi-
nent writer, who is better known
under her pen name of Nina Wilcox
Putnam, today was granted n divorce
from her second husband. Robert J..
Sanderson, on the ground of neglect
to provide. Under the DEGREES he Is
allowed to resume her former name
of Putnam. The case which was
uncontested. was heard before Judge
Chester Barrows on deposition. Meth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
British Go Wild Over Ice Cream

American soda straws are now
popular In Great Britain. Last year
100000 straws were consumed by
patrons Of British fountains and tea
rooms. and most Of them came from
America.
The soda fountain trade has de-
veloped by leaps and bounds, the
consumption Of ice cream having in
creased 1000 per cent during the last
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

chology and assisting in the forma-
ton of clubs to continue the work.
Tonight Miss Tilton will talk on
1.-The Science of Right Thinking" or
How to Quit Worry" She will ex-
plain how fear. worry, anger and
grief are mental diseases which poi
son the body as wei as the mind and
also how to Danish these diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Two Games Tonight in
Basketball Tourney

The third pair OF basketball games
in the Augusta City Basketball league
will be played this evening at the
Y. n. C. A. gymnasium. The Vickery
and Hill quintet will take on the
Calumet Club five and the American
Legion and Y. NJ. c. A. teams will
clash. The games have been very
close and exciting. those of last week
being decided by one basket and one
point respectively. The standing of
the teams to date is:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

League 2 goals to 0. Herbert Drury
OF Pittsburgh was the only man on
the olympic lineup not a member OF
the Boston Athletic Association team,
Clarence (Taffy) Abel of st. Paul ar
irving too late to take part in the
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

a meeting of the Nash School
Mothers Club will be held Friday
afternoon ut S.45 o'clock at the school
building. DIR. Sanborn will be the
speaker OF the afternoon and Mrs.
Robert Partridge will sing. There is
quite a bit of business to be tram
sacted and It Is hoped that there will
be a large attendance,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
er of the principals appearing in

er of the principals appearing in
court.
The petitioner was married to Mr..
Sanderson of New Haven, at SIAM
ford, Conn. on November 4, 1919.
She claimed he deserted her about
three years ago. She was first mar
ried to Robert Faulkner Putnam of
New York on October 5, 1907, who
died in 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Lady Astor Says To "shut Up

When a young heckler, attempting,
with many others to get the better
OF Lady Astor In a battle OF wits at
her. meeting In an East End hall in
Plymouth. England, last night. be-
came so familiar as to call her
Nancy. he was greeted with the
vcrv tf"rf r~to.t "Shrf nm ~ TN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

The members of Morrill, Command
cry, L. O. G. c., have been invited to
attend the installa ton of officers of
Gardiner Commandcry on Friday
evening. All members planning to
go will take the o'clock car from
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

The mid-winter county executive
meeting of the W. C.. T. T., will be
hold today at the y. NJ. c. A.. as
setnbly hall. The sessions will be-
gin at 1880 All members of the or
gallization are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

The quarterly business meeting OF
the Home Department of the Me-
thodist Sunday school will be held
this Thursday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs, Larahee, % Grove street, be-
ginning at ESQ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Russian cathedra, sex.et. Jan. 10

The Russian Cathedral Sextet will
be the attraction on Jan. 16, in this
city, under the auspices of the en-
ertainment committee of the Y. NJ.
c. A. The place for holding he con-
cert has not been decided upon n
yet. but will be announced ina few
days. This musical organization 10
one OF the most remarkable now ON
concert tour. and Augusta people win
be pleased to learn that they are
going to have an opportunity to hear
a concert by this group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

The Augusta Americanization As
sociatton will hold its regular meet
ing this afternoon ut ) o'clock in the
Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

The Augusta, Study Club will meet
ut the home of Mrs. Elmer j.. Park
man. Green street, Friday afternoon
at So'clocE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Mrs. Almon Casper has recently
had her telephone changed and the
new call number is o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Boston, Jan. 1.-The American
1874 olympic hockey team, playing
Its first game as a unit here tonight,
defeated the Boston Hockey Club OF
k:.s Ea.ts5 Ct~t>1 a--etat.~ H0~L~ ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Big Confetti Dance Manchester to.
night. Forest Smiths Orchestra.
JanSd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Big dance. Golden Cross hall, Fri
day night. Jan. 4. Music by Peas
lees Novelty O~cNc<%~a sano 2 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
Proposed Hearing
On Phone Rates

Hon. Charles E. Gurnery, chair
man of the Maine Public Utilities
Commission, Friday sent n commu-
nication to the commissions of the
other New England states saying
that it might be eXpedient to consid-
er joint hearing by the New Eng
land commissions In the matters of
the proposed increase of rates by the
New England Telephone & Tele-
graph Company, extending through
out its territory in New England and
involving questions that will be COM
mon to each of the states interested.
This would enable the commits
sion of every state to make a sur
vey of the situation in its entirety
and to solve its own problem with n
knowledge of the situation as a
whole" continues Mr.. Gurnery's
communication.
Such a course, too. will give the
entire group of commissioners an
opportunity of studying and confer
ring concerning the fundamental
principles involved. If the company
Is justified in its desire for increase,
surely such conference will pro-
tect it. If the proposed rates should,
after hearing, be found to be unjust,
dispassionate consideration of them
by group of men trained to meet
such problems will result in the es-
tablishment of principles that may
be guiding for many years to come.
will you kindly give this your
attention. and acquaint us wi,H your
feeling in regard to the nlatter?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
RICHMOND

The Star club will hold a bazaar
at the Masonic hall dining room
Wednesday afternoon and evening Of
December 10. A buffet lunch will be
served from $3.50. to 1880: cards and
a free entertainment in the evening.
Ralph Pinkham Of Bath was a bus
mess visitor in Richmond, Thursday.
DIR. w. N. Price was a business
visitor in town Wednesday.
DIR. Raymond Libby left Thursday
on a business trip to Bangor and vi
entity.
Ruel Proctor Of Augusta was eall-
ing on friends in town Wednesday.
Albert Morrisette was visitor in
Gardiner for the day, Thursday.
Paul Ring of Seattle. Washington,
arrived in Richmond Wednesday for
his annual visit He will spend a
few weeks at Mrs. Cassie Averill's at
Mt. Pleasant.
Leslie Gardiner. a student ut the
University of Maine, was brought
home Wednesday night after an at
tack of appendicitis. He was ac-
companied by his brother, Leighton
Gardiner who went to Orono for him.
Wallace Gardiner left Tuesday on
a business trip to Boston.
Among those who attended the
Poultry Show at Freeport, wednes-
day were r. NJ. Riley, Bert Bates and
Ernest Rice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
STATE HOUSE
Meeting and Council 10 A. NJ, Thursday

speedily produced. His definite opin-
ion in the matter was most refresh
Ing. To him q party meant eats
And several kinds of ice cream, luc-
ious iced cakes, waters and mints
were soon forthcoming. Everybody
appeared to eat their fill and no
doubt many a mother may have had
fears Of her young ones health when
they refused to eat the Friday even
ing meal. But the reason for the
lack of appetite may be, as one
small one said, "I'm so full. I've had
two Ice creams and four cakes and
some Of those thin things"
The teachers present at the party
with the children were Miss Fannie
Putnam. third grade and principal;
Miss Mary Pease, second grade:
Miss Ruth Robinson. first grade:
Miss Margaret Merrill. kindergarten.
Those who served were Mrs.
Blaine s. Viles. Mfs. NJ. B. Tomlin-
son, the Governors sister and Mrs.
Charles Brown. The master of cere-
monies was Charles Brown and his
assistants included Mrs. Annie j.
Millet, G.. X. Chadbourne. Miss Mary
Kanaly. Miss Edna Hoyt, Miss Mar
jorie Lee.
As the young guests departed
each one was presented with pack
age. bearing the inscription. ITO My
Little Friend OF the Nash School
from Governor Baxter" 1t was found
to contain framed likeness OF their
host, Gov. Baxter and his Irish set
ter. Garry" Gov. Baxter also pre-
scented to Miss Putnam, the principal
OF the school, an American flag,
which Is to hang opposite the State
of Maine flag which he presented the
Nash school three years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
MUST REGISTER
AS TRUCKS

Secretary of State Frank w. Ball
in a statement Friday said that all
motor vehicles so constructed that
they may be used for the carrying
Of passengers and freight must be
registered as trucks.
This ruling applies to the So
called Beverly and suburban bodies,
as we'll as to passenger vehicles. so
constructed as to have the rear part
of the tonneau available for the pur-
pose of putting on small freight
carrying body" continued Secretary
Ball.
ut Is the type Of the machine that
governs the registration, not neces-
sarily the use to which 1t is put.
"A motor vehicle SO constructed
that it may be used for the carrying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
BuRNnAM

Friends here Of Miss Blanche H.
VIM of Burnham who is training to
become a nurse at the E. NJ. G. hos
pital in Bangor, will be interested to
know that she is one of a party Of
five nurses to go to Boston to take
a three months course In the Boston
Lying-In hospital.
, Cary II. Gee returned Thursday
morning from a few days visit to
Boston.
Mrs. Ida M. Foster and Mrs. Hat
tie L. Sargent were visitors Wednes-
day in Clinton.
Mrs. F. o. Sedgley was n business
visitor in Waterville Tuesday.
Milton S. kimball of Augusta was
a business visitor in town for the
day. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Libby Of Wa
.terville were visitors in town We'd
neSday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
Order Crossing
For Leighton Place
On Riverside Drive

The pubic utilities commission
rendered a decision Friday, ordering
the Maine Central railroad company
to establish and maintain a temper
airy crossing over which Oscar E.
Leighton OF Augusta may pass from
his own land to the premises tenn
porarily used by him In the conduct
OF his business. the crossing to be ap-
proximately 1855 feet north of the mile
post marked "66-P," new situated
upon the line Of the railroad.
The decision further states that
crossing signs are to be placed upon
each side OF the track, and warnings
prescribed by statute shall be given
Of the approach of locomotives. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
NASH SCHOOL TOTS
ARE ENTERT AIMED
BY GOV. BAXTER

Tom. James and Harry. Betty,
Mary and Jane took possession OF
the Blaine Mansion, when Friday af-
ternoon. Gov. Percival +. Baxter, en-
tertained his little friends from the
nearby school, the Nash school, 115
or moro OF them. Mt party. 1t was
a grand and glorious occasion for all
concerned and tho host called 1t,
THE incest party I ever had"
All unnecessary furniture had
been removed from the down stairs
rooms. so there might be plenty of
room for the energetic little guests.
They entered the executive mangion.
all primness and propriety. At the
door they were greeted by the Gov
crnor and were told that the house
was theirs and that they were to do
Just Ms they pleased. As soon as
they clasped the cordial hand OF
their host and realized he was all
sincerity and he bent over them and
told them to make themselves at
home, they united his words to ac-
ton.
The guests included the first three
grades and the kindergarten pupils
OF the Nash Grammar school and
they were guided by their teachers
past the historic portals, up the love-
ly winding stairs. into upper cham
bers, where their coats and caps and
mittens and mufilers and so forth.
were laid aside.
But class distinction lost It's in
fluence speedily. when the children
began TO get acquainted. In fact the
host, Gov. Baxter. ate his refresh
ments in the Lounge room with the
members OF the kindergarten as they
sat around in a circle.
where's the party?" with all the
frankness OF youth. inquired n small
boy. when the refreshments were not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06

now almost universally places with
our organizations.
Rapidly developing plans for ru1
raj organization, particularly along
the line of commodity marketing as
sociations have brought new duties
and responsibilities It Is sometimes
necessary to extend q restraining as
well as helping hand. certain essen
tials must be observed IN the. promo
ton of these movements sucr as a
noticeable demand on the part OF
trade, proper finance an assurance
of capable management: with any OF
these factors lacking the effort must
end in failure.
Control Nf conta gious disease
among animals Is now exercised
through the departments Of agricul-
ture in 26 states. In Maine good re-
suits have been obtained and a
marked reduction IN The percentage
of cases of bovine tuberculosis Is
noted. This percentage Is for the
past eighteen months considerably
below two (2.) Eventually our state
as well as all others where this cam
paign is being carried on will enact
laws providing for the testing OF all
cattle either upon an area or state
Wlu0 UdSlS.
In many states the department OF
agriculture is also charged with the
protection and conservation of the
forests. In Maine forestry is of suf-
ficient import to require a separate
administration but the principle OF
reforestation is by no means inimical
to agriculture. II applied to great
areas of unused lands IN the eastern
states 1t might do much to solve the
so-called abandoned farm problem
which is really not as serious as the
statisticians would have us believe.
Commissioner Washburn also de-
clared that state departments of Ag-
riculture might through all their
agencies accomplish a worth while
purpose in restoring confidence in
the minds of the rural people; con-
fldence in our institutions and con-
fidence in our public men and in con-
clusion called the attention of his
fellow commissioners and secretaries
to the high character of the duties
they are asked to perform.
with all our problems and dis
.couragements," he asked, was ever
q nobler mission given to any group
Of men than the encouragement of
the agriculture of this wonderful
country and the promotion of the
welfare, safety and happiness Of this
people"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
Com. Washburn
At Chicago Meeting

In addressing the National Asso-
citation Of Commissioners and Score.
tartes of Agriculture at Chicago. III,
Commissioner of Agriculture Frank
r. Washburn declared that Service
Nigh well be made the goal or pur.
pose toward which all such officials
should strive. Service In the causs
OF agriculture and also in the pro-
motion of the public, which now calls
upon such departments for protection
ana assistance It every turn.
Very few OF our citizens realize. !"
said Commissioner Washburn, -.that
while primarily established for the
encouragement Of agriculture and 10
promote better methods Of crop pro-
dpction. animal husbandry and mar
keting, departments of agriculture
have In many cases been evolved in
to the great regulatory institutions
through which multitude Of laws
Tor the protection of the public
health and safety are now admins
tered. Such functions as the control
OF insect pests, establishment of hon
est weights and measures, regulation
OF the sale Of feeds. fertilizer and
drugs. and an oversight of the quali-
E OF food products manufactured are