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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
Want Best Slogans
For Seed Campaign

Orono, Aug. 24.-Fifty dollars in
cash prizes will be awarded to the
three members of the Farm Bureau
or Boys and Girls Agricultural Clubs
who submit the best slogans for use
in the improved potato seed cam
paign. First prize will be $25;
second, SIS, third, $40. The money
Farm Bureau Federation to arouse
interest in the campaign and show
their staunch backing
The improved seed campaign is
being run in nine counties this
coming year for the purpose of en-
cOuraging the planting of improved
potato seed stock, thereby increas-
ing the yield per acre and reducing
the cost of production per barrel
and to interest as many farmers as
possible in the practice. The ad-
vance publicity to advertise this
project includes a poster
Now the question is what COM
bination of words will make a slogan
for this poster that will encourage
the Widespread use of improved
seed in Maine? The Federation at
recent meeting in Orono, decided
that the 10000 Farm Bureau MEM
bers and the 5000 club members
must have some mighty good thoughts
on the subject. Therefore, the
Federation mas put it up to these
persons offering the above generous
prizes. After reading over the con-
ditions governing the contest, as
printed below, it is expected that
every Far Bureau and club member
will set his thoughts in motion and
advise a slogan that will put Maine
in the front rank as a producer Of
improved seed
Conditions Of Contest
Eligibility-Any member of the
County Farm Bureau for 1924; any
! member of Boys or Girls Agri-
cultural Club for 1924.
Length of Slogan-The space de-
voted to the slogan is limited to
- letters and spaces between words.
That means that two words of not
more than q total letters can be
used; three words of not more than
Il letters and so on. OF course the
slogan can be shorter than the
maximum length.
Timc-The contest will close
October 10 at which time all con-
testants must have submitted their
slogan to the county agricultural
| agent. No slogan will be accepted
! after this date.
Awards-ln making the county
and state awards, the following
standard for scoring will be follow
! ed:
Originality, 10 points: simplicity
10 points: conception of purpose as
indicated by relationship to the use
of improved potato seed, 25 points; ;
appeal so points.
In cases two or more persons in
lhe county submit the same slogan
| the nrst one received will be con-
sldered: In case the state slogan
| selected is submitted by two or
more counties tho amount of thc
| prize will be divided among tho con
! tcstants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
Solo Dances on
Program for Boy
Scout Carnival

Vhe OF the features at the Boy Scout
arrival which IS to be held at the Ma
.0"eer playground Wednesday after
n'cu VIII he the appearance of Misses
'yehey and Lenore Savage. two Gerry
"'eh.ed young dancers. These two
,ound ladies' will appear in a duo num-
.g ,,, mat will he very pleasing. There
y, y ~ also he solo dance by Miss Zena
.sW and folk dance by group of
a sroup Of seven clowns will I've
,.s 10y 70 dance at any time and to fur
t ,nl o.her amusement for the young
~. booths OF all kinds will be seen
~ ' hey will he under the direction
A yNe Soy Scouts OF Troop !. The
las VII lall open Mt . o'clock in
,, MY morning and tho dancing will COM
''''Ve at 20 Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Thomas
l.. Burke.
Col. r. f. Hayden, chief surgeon,
was q caller Saturday at the Branch.
The returns from furlOughs Satur-
day were Hugh McNealus from Bos-
ton and John A. Wheeler from MARI
boro.
The returns from passes Saturday
We're Simon Carney from Boston,
Frank savoy from Augusta and
Charles Zero from Wateryille.
Paul G. Williamson has returned
from a weeks visit with his aunt in
Unity.
A box containing candy. cigarettes
and gum has been received from the
*. OF c. council at Portland and will
be distributed by Commander Ivory
at his office at o'clock Monday.
Frank T.. Burdell and son Charles
and DR.. l.. l.. Dolliver OF Augusta,
accompanied Truman e. Taylor tn
his cottage at Southport Saturday for
week lend fishing trip.
The Sunday concert was attended
by large gathering of music lovers
who appreciate fine music. Joseph
Winton rendered u pleasing piccofo
solo.
This weeks pictures will be: Tues
day. Bessie Love and George Walsh
In THE Slave of Desire" with an
Aesop Fable and comedy; and Friday,
Douglas Mclean in "A Man of Ac-
tion," with n Pathe News and COM
edy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry I.izotte of
Lewiston We're week lend guests of
their son, Ralph Lizotte and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Lizotte of Pitts
burgh, Penn, arrived Saturday for a
brief visit with Ralph Lizotte and
family.
DIR. Roy of Lewiston. with Mrs. Roy
and children. were visiting friends
here Sunday.
Edward O'Brien OF New York City
formerly steam filter here, was visit
ing friends here Sunday.
Major James r. Mailman Of West
brook was a visitor here Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
NO SIGNIFICANCE
Continued frnm Pa. n..A

,
" Dawes, his running mate, TO visit
mn, mere on his return from Maine
uu arrangements were made for n
oonterence tomorrow afternoon. The
nisit ol the vice presidential nominee.
NY spoke yesterday in Augusta.
Sa e' IS Planning to permit a con-
S.elce between the party heads on
G poIl'lcal situation to allow MIR,
1ooiIuse an opportunity TO extend
'iie courtesies OF New England.
The invitation was given Mr..
dawes by telephone this morning
Mr.. Dawes and Mr.. Coolidge con.
! 1erred just after the national con.
Vention but that visit was inter
rupted by illness of the Presidents
son. Calvin, Jr., who died several
days later.
Inc president today remains silent
on the recent Developments in the
campaign, including the discussion
Yesterday by Mr.. Dawes and that ~
the day before by John w. Davis
democratic nominee, on the Ku Kl,Ix
Khan.
Both Dawes and Davis announced
opposition to the Khan. mentioning
IL by name for the first time. Under
present plans. Mr.. Dawes will be a
guest of the President and Mrs
Coolidge at luncheon tomorrow i'm
the home here of MIR. Coolidge's
father, where he is spending a vaca-
ton. 1t is understood Mr.. Dawes
expects to leave again tomorrow
night on his return to Chicago.
Reports have reached here that
some other party leaders expected
to call on the President this week.
including George Harvey, former
ambassador to England, but C, Bas-
com Slemp, secretary to the Presj-
dent. said no definite time for the
visit of others had been fixed.
Attendance at the one-room Union
church and a visit with James NJ
Luccy, shoemaker OF Nortfamf,ton.
Mass, and close friend OF the pres,
dent. comprised the days program
for Mr.. Coolidge.
MIR. Lucey received a happy well
come, visiting with Mfr. Coolidge f,r
A. minutes. Mr.. Lucey received a
happy welcome,\ visiting with Mr..
Coolidge for 40 minutes. Lucey Is q
candidate for the Massachusetts, as
sembly and he said ne came up to
tell the president what the latter had
written him just after entering tFe
white house:
Your friendship" as Mr. Lucey
described the letter, has aided me
greatly in any success that ] have
The general store corner was again
crowded and the little church filled
70 capacity when the president and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
LabOrers and Peasants IS
Rule Moscow Soviet Courts

Moscow, Aug. "a. PD-"Con-
rade' Smyrnoff. chairman Of the Mos
COW district court. gives some interest =
ing figures in his annual report CON
cerning the personnel of the Moscow
soviet courts. OF the 2S7 judges, 100
are laborers and ~ are PEASANTS.
Nearly 17j are members of tho Com
munist party, while so are members OF
the so-called intclligentzia.
CUT OIL 7S45 men avaiiabia Cor iurr
duty IN Moscow, SmyrnofrS "coCrt
says. 3O21 arc drawn from the mem
hership of the Commun'st party. 61g7
are workers and peasants, and 1853
are clerical or other cnpjoyes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
! w. H S. Champs Meet
Lakewood Winners
At Elm City Sunday


waterville. Aug. 24.-The tennis
match between the winners of the re-
cent Lakewood and the waterville
High school champs has at last been
arranged.
I The Lakewood team is composed by
Warren Hymer and Richard Laney.
The former halls from New York and
claims the metropolitan championship
Of that state by virtue of his many
wins in tournaments. His partner has
not had as much experience, but as a
combination they have yet TO meet de-
feat.
The Waterville team is composed of
Palmer and Talberth. These boys have
not had as much experience as the
Lakewood team, but won the doubles
championship of the State this year.
They will start practice today at the
Waterville courts. The match will be
played next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
NATIONAL HEAD
AMERICAN LEGION
4 VISITOR here

,, nonn +. Quinn OF California. ma
Ia Ia eommander OF the American
a,s s'Vh accompanied by Mrs. Quirn
M MI ny his secretary. Randolph G..
r s',p OF Indianapolis, Ind. arrive
Ma. augusta Sunday morning and
e. e S guests over Sunday at the home
\, general and Mrs. Albert Greenlaw.
81, 'ohn G. Towne of watervillc.
l. commander OF the American
,s@n' and Mrs. Towne were also
cS at the Grcenlaw home.
AZ WI ~ Greelaw is a past commander
\ vac department. OF Maine. and Is
.,.,, present national committeeman
n. ' this state. His friendship fer
d.. present national commander
M SS pack through tie FIVE years CT
so,, ns'story of the organization OF
' rti war veterans.
Ts,nis morning the party will go to
s. .,,sfeille for the sessions of the
A ,a convention. Thus the week end
M usht two distinguished figures in
CIV american Legion to the Capital
ss N.Y., as General Charles G. Dawes.
csmaiaate for vice president of the
rs Ii'ed States on the Republican
s maeI is a member Of the veterans'
Vsanization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
Local Legi0naires
To Send Big Group
To State Convention

ALI roads--electric, steam and mac
adam-lead to Watervtlle today for
Augusta Legionaires. as this is the
opening day of the Department Con-
vention OF the American Legion.
Many local members are planning to
be in Waterviile for all three days of
the convention, but nearly the en-
tire membership of the James Fitz-
gerald Post will be there today and
tomorrow anyway.
Today Ia American Legion Day at
the Central Maine Fair and on top
OF that. several special feature at
fractions have been provided for the
entertainment Of the LegionaireS Wis
tting in the Elm City. On Tuesday
the business sessions of the ccnyen-
ton will be openedf and tomorrow
noon on the Colby college campus,
all Legionaires. Auxiliary members
and guests are to be served a shore
dinner by the citizens Of Watervilie,
and In the evening there will be q
monster parade and entertainment at
the Opera House, where National
Commander Quinn will speak. As
the evening meeting IL public, there
are number Of people from Augusta
not AFFILIATED with the Legion who are
going to take advantage of the op-
portunity to heat the national COM
mander.
The James fitzgerald Post of this
city has made arrangements to have
practically the entire membership
participate in the events of Tuesday
evening. At 5.45 a convoy of auto
mobiles will leave Commercial street.
CARRYING the local members and .
band. From all indications the Au-
gusta section in the parade will be
the largest and most acti.e of any
from a post outside the host city, and
from the arrangements. the interest
and the enthusiasm which has been
manifest, 1t is quite evident that Post
No. desires TO let the rest of the
state know that Augusta has a post
OF the American Legion to be proud
of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

decorated with flowers. Nearly the
same officers were elected for the
ensuing year.
The alumni dance given under the
auspices of the Grange commit ee
was a decided success.
The entertainment committee are
to give the lively drama, Star
Bright" Aug. IS, and a dance fol-
lowing. The young people have
, given a great deal of time to the
work.
The members Of the Grange are to
60 on a picnic to Russell Mountain,
Aug. 2S.
The sweet corn crop never looked
better if only the frost can remain
away. A truly warm fortnight is
needed with other crops as well as
corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
LITCHFIELD

CORNER-Four members Of the
A. j. Tozier Auxiliary attended the
national encampment at Boston last
week, Lizzie Huntington, Flora
Wright, Mary Small and Mary
Stewart. as delegates for the Auxil-
larry.
Miss Eva NJ. Black returned to her
home Thursday after visiting friends
at Pennington, Me.
1t is reported that George Kicker
has sold his store to out-of-town
parties who will take possession at
once.
Mr.. Chesley Black of waterville.
Me, was a visitor at the home of
Mrs. w. w. Stewart, Sunday.
Mr.. John Goodrich and family of
Portsmouth. n. H.. are visiting rela-
tives in Litchfeld and Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
CORNvILLE
There was a slight frost here thi.

There was a slight frost here this
week.
Twenty eight members of the
alumni of Corrville school met here
Aug. 81: Mrs. Florence Everett, Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Tooker from New Jer-
sey; Minnie Davis. North Arson !;
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Palmer, Hinck-
land, the remainder from nearby
towns. The program was a decided
success. Charles Judkins of Rhode
Island made very interesting re-
marks and read a letter written
many years ago. describing the cree
ton Of the old church. now the
grange hall. and Town House. The
btpauet was the usual bountiful az
fair. sIhe tables and stage were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
AMERICAS YOUNGER
SCHOOL TENNIS
PLAYERS TRIUMPH

Brookline, Mass, Aug. % (By A.
PD-Neteran tennis invaders were
beaten back and veteran champions
were dethroned when the Kinsey bro
theirs Of San Francisco defeated Ger
aid Patterson and Pat O'Hara Wood
of Australia for the national doubles
championship today, and Miss Helen
Wills and Vincent Richards won
from Mrs. Moila b. Mallory and w.
T. Tilden. End. national mixed doub-
les titleists for two years. 1t was a
triumph for Americas younger school
of PLAYERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

Beginning Tuesday, the board Of
registration OF the city of Augusta
will be in session three times daily
for the registration of voters for Tie
state election which Will be held Oil
September 8. The board will be ut
their rooms in city hall Aug. rs, 81,
%, 20. 80. Sept. and3. The time of
the sessions will be . A. NJ. to +.
NJ, 3 to and 7 to 0 p. NJ. All voters
are advised TO register during the
early days of the period so as not 10
cause delay and confusion on the
last day, Sept. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

The session at the Augusta Girls
Community club this evening Should
DO unusually interesting as Miss
katherine Thomas will tell the girls
OF her experiences in different coun-
tries where she visited during her
recently completed world tour, during
winch she taught in schools in all
PARTS OF the world. The meeting will
10 al $50 and there will also he an
unusual treat and a large attendance
is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

in the rustic summer house which
was very prettily decorated with
evergreen, golden rod and wild Gle
mats, with hanging baskets OF
ferns and flowers and a large jardi-
Mere of maiden hair ferns and gla-
diolii. A large wedding bell was
suspended from the center.
The guests present at the ceremony
were Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond f.
Rogers. Mrs. Helen Kimball. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Kimball OF Portland. Mr..
and Mrs. Clinton C. Stevens. Mar
jorie and Blair Stevens Of Bangor,
Miss Anna Smell of Springfield,
Mass. Mrs. H. w. Stevens, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. V. Macomber. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Walton, and Rev. and Mrs. c.
F. Sargent.
DIR. George e. Heath Of West
Somerville, Mass, preached a fine
sermon Sunday morning before a
very large audience at the Methodist
church. Special music was furnish
ed by summer guests for the service.
Mrs. Daniel McInnis and daughters,
Dorothy and Martha of Massachu-
sets, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Mc1nnis.
The Anti-Cant's will meet Friday
evening of this week with Mrs. Helen
LaVallee.
Mrs. Lizzie Moore has returned
from a trip across the continent and
reports a most delightful trip.
Mrs. Charles Towle, Carrcl and
Maurice Towle dand Hiss Harriet
Towle attended the Kinney Dhnham
family reunion at the home Of Frank
Ladd in Temple. Miss Rose Hallett
of Portland accompanied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
WOlf.RogerS

Stuart Eidridge Wolf and Miss
Aida Frances Rogers were married
at the summer home of her. pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Rog-
ers on Lake Annabessacook at p.
NJ. Saturday, August %, 1874 by
Rev. Charles F. Sargent. pastor of
the winthrop Congregational
church. The ceremony took place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
Hunters Attention

It will soon ba time to Get after the
ducks, cartridges and weodseek. we
are RIGHT now carrying the biggest
line Of Savage, Remington, Winches.
ter, Marlin, Stevens and lefever
rifles and shotsuns In town. Also the
complete Western line Of metaiiies
and shotgun ammunition.
Ken Lee, in charge Of this depart
ment, can tell you whatever you
need to know about either gyms,
shells, or hunting equipment, ana viii
see to sighting in your new r'"e 4"
you care to have Il done.
WESTERN AMMUNITION is the
most progressive line in the world
todav--five years ahead Of oil eeiu-
petitors-the shells will eonvinss you
Of this fact quicker than anything we
can say. -. -.
v,h;Is eur stock Il stili complete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

John Bell
John Bell passed away Saturday
morning at his home on Main street
following a long illness. Mr.. Bell
was g. years of age and is survived
by one son. Herbert Bell. a grand
son. Herbert Bell, Jr., of winthrop
and two sisters. Mrs. Emma Clark
and Miss Ahloe Bell and a brother.
Herbert Bell of Pawtucket. r. /.
Funeral services will be held Tues
day afternoon at = o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

Now comes the Psychologist with
the declaration that Cleopatra was
neither beauty nor a vamp, that
she really thought she was married
to Caesar, and that she was the
mother OF twins. It's too late to put
this stun before US, belonging as we
do to the Il am dying. Egypt, dy.
ing" era of civilization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

Mr.. Coolidge and the Maine
Election

The coming to Maine Of Charles G.. Dawes candidate
for VcePresdent is the highest call that can be made
to Republicans of Maine to arouse
Mr.. Coolidge cannot come here-Presidents do not
go about speaking in campaigns
Mr.. Dawes says in his coming to Maine, "Mr. Cool
idge wants Republican vote in Maine in September"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

So much for THAT
Democratic orators in Maine are worrying about
lot of things Chiefly they worrying lest Repub
lican victory in Maine in September will HURT Mr..
Coolidge.
They are actually WORRYING themselves jill over it.
They tell that if Maine goes for Brewster Coolidge
will lose every doubtful state in the North
The Coming of General Dawes is the highest Party
Call that can be made to Maine Republicans. It indi-
Gates that the National Republican Party understands
that the Republican candidates stand the Republican
PLATFORM and on NO OTHER. This is the whole of
it. Senator Brewster has declared that he STANDS
ON THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM AND ON NO
OTHER
No pledges other than these in the platform enter
into this campaign. The Democrats have made cam
pagn in an issue that does not enter it as SUCH Sena
tor Brewster has never by word or act shown any
Difference; any consideration any concern in the
persons organizations opinions of the persons vot
ing for him, in the primary. He has had reason
to do He stands the Constitution of Maine; it
speaks volumes for far-pay. 1t means more than all
OF the and-nonsense that the orators of all parties
have made in ten years. There it stands. There it
WILL stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

Mrs. Coolidge. with John Coolidge
their son. and the presidents father
walked across the road for services
this Afternoon.
The Rev. John White, pastor Of the
Episcopal church At Sherburns. VI,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25
This is a government of Parties. A leading Ma
newspaper said the other day:

This is government of Parties. A leading Maine
newspaper said the other day:
Zone party stands for projections the other for free
trade and tariff for revenue only. The one is fighting
the Radical Element in the West Debs Foster, La
Toilette, Wheeler, the w. w. The other is counting
it. and coming to it as it dares nominating
near-radcal and extreme pacist it's vicepresiden-
ta ticket and taking to it's bosom the blocs and the
obstructionists.
One of two things will from this national
paign-now on in Maine. Bear in mind that Sep
TENDER vote is National One of these issues will be
Coolidge and the other will be state of confusion with
choice. Mr.. Davis will NOT be elected president.
You will get either Coolidge choice with bal
ance of power in LaFoette who will make Charles
Bryan the acting president of the United States.
When it appeared that Senator Harrington was the
successful nominee of the primaries the first to
graduate him. the first to promise him his support
Senator Brewster
He stood then as he has always, on the Republican
platform. He willing to join with Senator Far
rngton to win for Coolidge and Dawes, as Senator
We have been treated to a lot of false statements
about the Republican National Committee and the Re-
publican national party not seeking Republican VIC
tory in Maine in September.
The menace of the Middle West is great. Every last
Republican vote is needed for victory. National Re-
publcans ask Maine Republicans to vote straight in
September.
They have candidates on a Republican platform;
they were duly nominated in Republican primaries
vote for the Maine Republican ticket in September
is Vote for Coolidge and Dawes.
MAINE REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE,
BY FRANK B. w. WEIGH Executive Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

New York. Aug. 4-Reactionarv
price movements characterized the
principal financial and commodity
markets last week. Stock prices
lost ground when traders became
convinced that the recent brisk adj
vance had over-discounted the i'm
proVement in trade and business
and had left the market in the
weakened technical position, which
bear traders were quick to discern,
a stifening of money rates was al,
important contributing factor to the
decline in bond prices with L. S.
government issues among the first
10 give ground. Foreign exchanges
1ell back on what was generally
described as profit-taking following
the agreement on the Dawes report
together with an increased demand
Tor dollars at this season of the yea
for international trade requirements
canadian exchange touched par for
the first time since 1922.
Weather conditions were n detor.
mining factor in the movement of
gram prices. wheat. corn and cotton
showing substantial reductions on
the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

Who visits here fer sunday aftsrss
Moons services preached ON "TnSt-z
Divine Presence" -
As the fanily left TIE church, Mr.
Coolidge told the patter ale WiAked =
we could be- here ah6thss wee:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Kitchen and
children Of Boston are visiting with
Mrs. H. l.. White of 40 School street.