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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Barton Richardson Christmas day.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Mosher, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Mosher and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Durward Mosher, Mayo Richardson,
Miss Welthea Richardson, Miss Lila
Morrow, Jasper Morrow and Mr. and
Mrs. Barton Richardson and family.
The Crowell families entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dudley and
family and Mr.. Blaisdell, Christmas
day.
quite a number in town are I'll
with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

but In instalments. Thus for 10 cents
we can buy the cap and the sheb'
without the business part. For
another 10 cents we can buy the IN
nards" of the usual socket. Henes
for 20 cents we can buy a complies
electric light socket. In view OF ne
ingenious manner In which various
devices are split up and sold u
pieces so as to come within the naio
and fast 10-cent limit. we like ~
speculate on how many parts VIZ
constitute a fiivver when this pop.
ular article IL sold in and 10 cent
stores.--Scientific American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
100000 Estate
Lewiston Merchant

Auburn. Dec. 27.-Nelson D. Estes,
prominent Lewiston merchant, who
died few months ago, left an estate
valued at nearly 100000. according
to an inventory filed today. There
were no public requests, his wife
being the sole beneficiary. Inventory
shows $4,000 in real and So, 600 in
personal property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Funeral OF Walt Woodward

Funeral services for Walt Wood
ward were held at Plummer's flu
neral parlors, 16 Pleasant street
Sunday afternoon at go o'clock and
were conducted by the Rev. A.
Francis Walch of the Winthrop
street Universalist church. There
were many friends and members OF
the family in attendance to render
their last loving tribute, and pro-
fusion of beautiful floral offerings.
The remains were placed in the
Mt. Pleasant receiving tomb and
will be inferred in the family lot al
North Augusta In the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
WHTTEFIELD

The Grange. Club and Ladies' Aid
had a Christmas entertainment at
Union Hall. Wednesday night, Dec.
"a. Two large trees were well laden
with presents which were distributed
by Santa Claus and his assistants
The program which consisted Of
songs. music and recitations, was
good and showed that the teachers
of Kings Mills and Carleton schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Sylvester L. Poor entertained his
roommates of the University OF
Maine. Saturday and Sunday, with
an ice fishing trip to Togus pond
Tho young men enjoyed themselves
immensely and besides the host
those composing the party were Miles
Standish of Gardiner, Albert Repscha
of Rochester, Mass, and Sidney Per-
ham of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
sockets Ia lnataIments.

In view Of the present high cost Of
electrical supplies, we are apt to be
quite curious when we learn that
electric light sockets. among other
electrical supplies, are being sold by
one Of the leading 5 and go cent
stores. A study Of the situation
proves the truth Of our source Of In
formation: sockets are being sold in
such stores. Buf we also learn that
the sockets are being sold, not in q
single unit az 10 the usual custom,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Craze for souvenirs Is likely " tbe
carried rather far at times. N n
church of st. Andrew Undersnat q
the city Of London, II a nonumsps 4,
the author, John Stow, his ngu1 80.
ing seated at a table, writing gssss
In his right hand IL q quill pen, 49, 49,
Ia renewed annually. Unit! 49,
years, this pen was continually .ssa
stolen, the souvenir hunters ~.
the impression that Il was the |" II
irai pen with which Stow wrops
works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Funeral OF Mrs. Helen L. Brown

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Helen E. Brown were held at the
home of her daughter. Mrs.-Luther
Humphrey, Riverside Drive, Sunday
afternoon at 100 o'clock, with the
Rev. Henry f. Dunnack officiating.
There was a profusion Of beautiful
flowers. and a large attendance of
the grieving family and friends.
The interment was in the family
lot at vassalboro. and the bearers
were Walter Brown. Glenn Downes.
Luther Humphrey and Henry Fos-
sett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Mrs. Laura cisrk

Mrs. Laura (Norton) Clark, widow
of the late Jonathan Clark of this
town, passed away at the home OF
her son, Dana Clark Of East Vassal-
boro on Dec. 70. Her age was 81
years. She Is survived by her son,
Dana, and one daughter. Miss Ida
Clark Of this town. Funeral SER
vices were held from the home OF
her son on Friday at 1 p NJ. Inter-
mcnt was at the Clark cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Charles F Cook Of Concord, n. H.,
who with Mrs. Cook has been a
guest over the holiday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles B. Paine at rs State
street, returned Saturday to his
home. Mrs. Cook will remain for
another week. Mr.. Cook is principal
of the high school at Concord, prior
to which he was principal Of Cony
High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Prayers for the late F.. c. Knight
were said at Plummer's funeral
parlors. Is Pleasant street, Sunday
afternoon at $40 o'clock by the Rev.
A. Francis Walch of the Universalist
church. The interment was in the
Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

..James r, bowling. who has been
passing the Christmas holidays Wis
Ting his brother and sister on MUIR
ray street. left on the morning train,
Sunday. on his return to his home at
lynn. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

AS well as the several committees
worked hard to make the entertain
lneht success. All childreueand
elderly people were given boxes Sof
fruit and candy. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
NOTICE
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone i3s
Monday, December %, 1924.
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATER ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre: y. w. Grifith's
great masterpiece America" shown
twice daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Mrs. Nat Elweli passed Saturday
Ia Lewiston visiting friends and rela-
tiyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Mrs. Jessie Hersey Of Cony street
went to Boston. Saturday morning,
on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
LOCAL NOTICE

RESEMBLING. remodelling. Tel. l<Sy-
1 MISS Harrington. asa Court street.
decaSdes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

$50 p. NJ. Dok-Eisenbourg and his
Sinfonians direct from the Amber
Room, r. D. Cooks. Boston.
100 p. -. Boston Edison Big Broth
or Club.
7.4s p. NJ. Musicale.
Sl6 p. NJ. "Buddy's Bostonians" from
the Fenway Theatre. Boston.
$50 p. NJ. The Mendelssohn Singers.
1890 p. NJ. luxembourg and his
Sinfonians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Herbert A. Folsom. formerly Sec
rotary OF the Augusta Chamber of
Commerce, now located at ,Newbury-
port. Mass, In similar capacity,
was in this city for few hours Sat-
urSiay. MIR. Folsom has sold the two
and a half story house at wabon
street. where his family resided be-
fere going TO Newburyport. to M. A.
Cunningham WHO will occupy the
property as home. The former
augusta c. of c secretary reports
that hts family is very pleasantly To-
Gated in the Massachusetts city
where he has purchased a house at
- Arlington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

sVhe Christmas Supplement OF the
81 John Telegraph-Journal and
Tmes-S contains a very interest,"
Ing article from the pen of H. Price
Weoper OF this city. in which he re-
cans Cnristmases he spent as a child
ia Engiand. In the town of Brixham,
Desonshirs. which was the home u
enc OF the most loved and reveresl
Epascopai ciergyman who ever lived.
the hymn. abide with Me- n -
IN his church that Mr.. wehhcrs
mother was for Years a teacher n
the sunday School. The article -
snnsssssed by an excellent portraF
MT. Wehoer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

More than 20,000.000 electric labor
saving appliances are IN daily use in
the homes throughout the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
w0Y-schsAsctsdy, II. r. GENERA
Electric Company, 7so xilocyciss,
$50 lGstsrs, Nastsrn 0tandard Time

500 p. NJ. Produce and stock market
quotations; news bulletins.
7.fS p. n. Talk. THE New York
State Horticultural Society,"" c. s.
Wilson, president OF the New
York State Horticultural Society.
100 p. N. Talk, THE Nations Great
est Crop-Children." Mrs. r. G..
Smith. secretary Of the New York
state Home Bureau Federation.
7{5 p. NJ. Talk. making . WILL"
William d. Smith.
7.55 p. NJ. Program by Chair OF st.
Mary's Polish Catholic Church,
Staniiaus Kosinski. director.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
WD8--Wsstizshouss, 0DrtAgas,A. MASS
= go xtloeyclss, 357 Atssfs, Easter,
0taudarl Time

Ut80oon4 limo
500. p. NJ, Dinner concert by the
Westinghouse Philharmonic Trio.
from the Hotel Kfmball Studio.
Springfield.
100 r. n. Market report. as furnish
ed by the United States DepaSt-
ment Of Agriculture at Boston.
7.os r. D. Bedtime story for the
Riddles, from the Hotel Kimball
Studio, Springfield.
7is p. II. bringing the World To
America" prepared by Our World.
Late news from the National In
dustrial Conference Board. from
the Hotel Kimtall Studio, Spring
field.
$50 r. VI. Hotel Brunswick orches-
ira.
500 2. VI. Hockey game. direct from
the Boston Arena, Boston Bruins
w. Hamilton. through the Hotel
Brunswick, Boston.
8b5 p. NJ. Arlington time signals:
officiai u. 8. weather reports.
1870 p. ". Program OF dance music
by McEneliy's Orchestra. broad
cast from Cooks Butterfly Ball
Room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Radio
Programs
TODAY.DEC. %

TODAYDEC %
DxA-Wssst1S1euse 11sesE1c, xast
19etsb9sgh, r., 90 x1loeyc1ss, xre-
Gus1sy, - 1gsssrA Wevs xsagth,
1asessn 0tAa1gxa Zine
SIS p. II. Stocaran reports Of the
primary livestock and Wholesale
produce markets.
7.5e r. u. The Story Lady.
SIS p. IL. Developing Your Job in
70 q Life Work" By John w. Hall
lock, Head Of the Department OF
Industrial Engineering and Direc-
. tor of Cooperative Work Of the
School Of Engipeering. University
6f Pittsburgf. from the University
of Pittsburgh studio.
$50 r. u. Special Radio Program by
the Haines Eyangelistic Party.
s.Ss p. ~. Arlington Time Signals.
Weather forecast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Robert, Annie and Frederic Shorey
Milton DOVE was absent only one
half day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
Get into Reverse

For the first time in many wears
American imports OF farm products
exceeded the value OF farm exporis
in 1923. That. OF itself, is not signif-
cant. Included in the farm products
imported by the United States are
such things as coffee, tea. rubber and
silk. American farmers are not com
peiing in the production Of such COM
modities.
But that ism, all. Protection is
given American farmers by the highest
tariff wall on farm products ever in
force in the United States. Yet DESPITE
that fact that protective tariff is MOI,
high enough. 1t is common knowl-
that tariffs have permitted universal
high prices OF butter, have paved the
highway OF prosperity for the sheep
man.
But a news item this week conveys
the information that an entire boat
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
.AeoW&I
OUR BOY REPORTER

Half of January's gone and only about wun 3rd Of our
bills is pade. mean for adv's in the paper and the cheef
sed less sumbuddy makes a noise like sum checks in the male
by tomorrer mite he's goin to half to 90 up to the bank on
his bendin knees and asst them to help a poor blind news
paper man witch amt got sense enuff to go in bizness ware
YOU half to pay cash for what you get. So will You please
rally round the flag he sed and russle up sumthin to help
out so he wont half to hew-miliate his self. ! CESS hew-
initiate means shootin your self in the he'd witch is committin
Harry Carey in Japan.
Jim dash
Mister Grant Ward witch had that party that time for
New Yeer's told my fother he wished new yeer's eve wood
cum often because then he gets sumthin exter to eat down to
his house but he sed for goodness sakes don't tell George
nut my fother dint tell me. l herd him tell my fother so
CESS Mrs. Ward will start in feedin him up so he will get
fat now.
jim dash
Howard Jones WIS home to see his Mother witch is Mrs.
Anna Jones butts gone back now. To Chicago witch is the
windy city in the L. States and lady's have the biggest feet
there in the world My fother sed So
jim dash
Mrs. Katherine McCabe down to Nampa WIS here also
only but she WIS up to the cort house but don't no if she's
got a suite or jess Red X bizness witch she is he'd SECRETARY of
down to Nampa.
Jim dash
Mister II. d. B~latchley's goin to Calf. for a cupple of
munths commencin on the Dist about and's goin to see the
sites down to Long Beach | CESS so if he goes down there
wish he would go see my Unkle witch is on the Telegram
and his names Conklin and he sets rite in front to a role ton
desk He's been takin our paper about Al yeers. Mister
Blatchley has mean and Mrs Blatchleys goin also. On there
honeymoon CESS agen. Nell Wilson she sed lotsa people
have s or 10 honey moon trips vile there marrid but she ain y
had wun yet but she sed when she gets reddy for her'n
she's goln to make up for lost time and 90 a long WAYS and
spend a bout yeer turin the I. States and the world also. i
jim dash =
Grace Shuee wus down to Boise spendin a visit with
-eha so CESS Celia will cum trapesin in here and spendin = "
with Grace pretty soon. They are both DANDY ~rrs 70 ii
spend visit with ! bet. v
jim dash H.
LA casey wus away sum wares also butts back now but
uoht III ware she went because | din't here her say when
he WIS tellin sumbuddy about it up by Gilgan and Sarcbot,s g
festiddy mean. Sc
jim dash
MY iother sed Mister McAdoo can beet Mister Coolidge 81
Mister Coolidge is the man for the R%epublicans bcanee
lister McAdoo's a dandy mixer and Mister Coolidge amt
thirty Il
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15

A general good time was enioves
BY the teachers of the IDEAL schoo,
in SHEPHERDS banquet room. A sv.
course dinner was served. and IN.
table was decorated in yellow and
white. with candles and holders. Tn.
following program was given between
courses.
Barney Google with dance by Lin.
coin school, featuring names Of prom;
nent teachers. Solo, by Principal WI.
liams. Song by the Van Buren, school
featuring Mr.. Rae. Three act If.
ney by high school, featuring Mr.. Rae
as spare tire. Several interesting talks
were given by members and also sew
eral short poems.
Those attending were the Misses
and Mesdames O'Conner, McDavt
Underkoher, Watkins, Breeneman
Ruark, Humphreys, Sloan. Caskey.
Mcfarland. Humphreys. Ellinghouse.
Hartenbower, Hammer. Curtin, John.
son. Miller Swanson, Byrne, Ingram.
Christopher. Patton. Sicher, Boone.
Whittenberger, White Adamson, Hart.
and Burton. The Messrs. Tatum. Rae
Williams. Loree, Tucker, Watkins.
Berry. Lowell, Waterman, Nebcrsal
and Beale.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15

bad of Chinese eggs has been dumped
on the New York market. That car
20 is valued at FIVE million dollars.
This fact is significant. We don't
want American farmers TO compete
with Cinnamon. And we deplore the
TACT that every year. just such a ship
meni arrives in New York to break
the late winter and early ring egg
market.
Farm tariff is right in. principle.
But instead o. being too high. j, is
quite apparent that on some COM
modiiies, it is not high enough. Let's
make it possible to reverse and keep
IN reverse. the 1923 farm import-ex-
port figures.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
Not All Wasted

1t is possible that history will re.
cord the Box Peace Prize offer as a
potent force for peace, even il the
winning plan IS never adopted
The donor OF the prize has stated
that should there be no further re-
suits; should no plan ht for use come
forth, and the prize be given Tor no
result, the prize would yet have ac-
eomplished its purpose, in that it has
focused the attention OF millions OF
thinking Americans and as many
Europeans. upon the problem OF peace.
Teach enough people to think steadily
about peace and how to have il, and
you get il, in other words
Who will be the philanthropist to
come forward with a hundred thous-
a~nd-dollar or hall million-dollar offer.
Tor the best practicable plan to elimi-
nate illiteracy from the United States.
and bring the subject OF education so
powerfully, so p%otently. SO wildly be-
tore our national consciousness. that
we will have the schools we ought to
have, the government aid for educa-
ton we ought to have, the educa-
iional opportunities for all our young
people we ought to have?
Mr.. Box has pointed the way. He
has shown what 4 constructive imagi-
nation can do. He fired the popular
vision with his fortune in a prize. and
received perhaps, more free advertis-
ing for the plan than ten times IFS
sum could have bought
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
The Old Viewpoint

For centuries. man has been a war.
ring animal. Not content with night.
ing natural enemies, his needs mus.
exert surplus and destructive energy
upon his own kind. Preparedness has
been the worlds w%atchw0rd.
BE stronger than your neighbor.
have more men in uniform. more arms
and equipment. a greater and more
efficient navy. There alone does safe
~ lie.
That has been the history old pro-
gram. Not even the World War.
blazing forth in all its fury upon a
world that was nothing ii not ready.
convinced the world that such a policy
was only an invitation to tight. In
view OF the perfectly satisfactory re-
~lationship between Canada and the
United States during the 10 years
OF peace. it seems that a new deal
might at least be considered.
This is the way the old creed is
stated by a Washington correspond
ent;
Jugoslavia declares she can mo-
Billie 100000 men in "a hours.
and that a slight shortage in ar
tillery ammunition can be quick
ly supplied. Jugoslavia is a mem
Der OF the league Of nations. but
she is careful not TO depend on
that organization to protect her
independence. Article X Of the
covenant guarantees each mem
Der against territorial aggression.
but each member knows that its
real guarantee lies in an effective
military force-jusi as it did be-
fore the World Mar was fought
and before the league was even
dreamed OF.
Without bringing the league into
consideration. is it not time thar the
world was beginning Il realize that
PREPAREDNESS means preparedness for
var and not a guaranty Of peace
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH
REMEDY

This Is a pleasant, safe and reliable
medicine for coughs and colds. II
mas been in use for many years and
Is held in high esteem in those house
hoids where its good qualities are best
known. II is a favorite with mothers
OF young children. as it contains no
opium or other harmful drug. Trv
At when o have need OF such a
remedy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15

This is national thrift week. Thrift
usually eonnotes saving. piling up
dollars to draw four per cent. But
thrift is more than that. 1t means
ludicious and wise use OF dollars
which must be spent. Altogether in
keeping with the spirit Of the week
are the dollar day" offerings this
week OF Caldwell business men. They
are worthy your careful attention.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
Assembly Announcements

Al hve minutes to nine on Fri
cay morning an assembly was called
TO announce the big Emmett game
played Friday evening. Miss Black
well announced that try outs for the
n act plays will start next Friday.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15

About the meanest man in the
world. we believe. SIS the bird who
stole a fine prize taking cock. shipped
here from Spokane. from the Gem
state poultry show rooms. Too bad
that modernisis have foresaken the
idea OF a FIRE and birthstone" here
after for such individuals. Nothing
else can quite suffice for that type.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
c~horcuse's Picked

At the regular meetings OF the two
slee clubs this week AR. Beaic picked
the ehorous's Tor THE Crimson Eve.
brow Twenty boys and tkiriy giri.
will constitute the chorous as lael
OF stage roo prohibits taking more.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-01-15
ASKED AND
ANSWERED

4 aAaE - - re
Tribune. Send in your questions.
and address them to L. 5. Press as
ISOLATION. Continental Trust building,
Washington. D. c. Mention this pa
per when you write. Enclose two
cents in stamps for reply. Do not in
clude medical, legal, courtship and
marital questions. or expect attention
to matters requiring extensive re-
search.
Q. What length should an aerial
be for the best results?
A. One hundred feet is advised
By the Most learned radio fans"
Q. Who were the rulers over Eng
land during the latter half Of the
seventeenth century?
A. The house OF Stuart ruled from
James l. 1908, to Queen Anne, who
assembled the throne in 1902.
Q. What has been the average per-
centage OF deaths in recent years?
a. The report OF the census bureau
issued in October, 1922, gives the
rate at III per one thousand. In 1900.
when the complications began. the
average rate was 15.S; in 1907, it was
100; 1910. $50; and in 1920. 1871.
Q What states were OF the South |
confederacy during the Civil War
and which OF the slave states did not
secede?
A. The states to secede were
South Carolina. Mississippi. Florida,
Alabama, Georgia. Louisiana, Texas,
Virginia. Arkansas. North Carolina
and Tennessee. The states refusing
to pass ordinances OF secession were
Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, Del
aware.
Q. Fish usually swim Upstream,
out you will help me out if you will
ell me the reason for this big idea
II nature.
A. The bureau of fisheries agrees
With the quesiioner that it is a big
dea as the fish get their meals that
way. by heading against the current. |
That is the way mos. OF US get our
meals. a
Q. In what wars did France en-
age during the latter half Of the :
eventeenth century?
A. War with Holland. 1912: war a
18th England. 1857. a war over the
succession occurred in 1701
Q. Explain the meaning OF the :
affair; cotton is king" block Z
lie runner; and Copperhead. I
A. Confederate ENJOYS to Great :
ritian and France sailed on the Brit s
h mail steamer Trent for their posts. )
he United States steamship Jacinto :
a shot across the bow OF the :
rent. compelling her to stop and hand :
yer the confederates. who were taken 5
birth and made prisoners. Great<
ritian made a big fuss over the mat !
r and threatened to sever diplomatic Z
lations. The Trent af.air was soon :
:
Cotton is king was an express :
On issued by SenatorJames Ham :
ond OF South Carolina, in the SEN :
c. 1t became a slogan. 5
The term blockade runner" grew :
I OF the conduct OF swift British !
built for the purpose. who :
on trade with TIE C~onfederates :
ring the Civil War by running the s
ockade OF southern ports.
~Copperhcads are a species OF snakes !
it was a slurring name de