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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

the country and from SO to 80 per
cent OF urban residences are OF
wood construction. Only twenty
FIVE per cent OF the current drain
on our forest supply is being re-
placed through growth OF new tim
Der, leaving rs per cent OF con-
sumption as a net loss OF supply.
Thus it will be seen how forest
depletion is persistently imposing
itself as an element in higher Ev-
ing costs.
Forest exhaustion places heavy
burden on the public through iH'
creased transportation costs. Two
thirds OF the American demand Tor
wood is said to originate in the
Central and Eastern sections where
the timber supply is negligible.
This requires shipment OF lumber
from the South and Far West. In
1920 the lumber movement cost
more than a quarter OF billion dol
lars. In the six years preceding
1920 the average freight haul in
creased more than 80 per cent and
the freight bill advanced 100000.
600.
From an original stand OF over
sOO.OOO,0C0 acres OF virgin forests
the amount now standing has
dwindled to less than 15O,000,0OO
acres in addition to some 250,000,-
900 acres Of cut-over forest land.
The problem Of replenishing our
forest supply is vital, involving
one OF our most important problems
in national thrift.
Individual progress and national
well-being demand that construc-
tive steps be taken. The longer
comprehensive and decisive action
is postponed, the more serious the
problem becomes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

missioner Kendall apparently puts an
end to controversy which has serv-
ed to split Westbrook in twain and
has lined practically every citizen
Of the Paper City upon one side or
the other.
Its all right" was the only COM
ment that Mayor Tuttle, who has
been the center OF the controversy.
had to make when informed that the
State officials had refused to confirm
the appointment of DIR. Lagerson,
who was his candidate for the office.
The health officer matter had its
beginning shortly after the Decen1-
Der election when Mayor Tutt1e an
nounced that several department
heads would not be appointed to Of
flee under hi: administration and in
cluded in his list the name of Health
Officer Patrick Fl. WEIGH. This
caused considerable unfavorable
comment, for Mr.. WEIGH, during his
many years as a member of the old
board of health and later as West
brooks first Health officer. has proved
his efficiency, and his unfailing cour-
tesy under trying circumstances ras
won for him many firm friends
among the people of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
LabOrs Among Poor
And SpurnS Riches

London. Feb. ia. L. by MaiD--
In Il small house in Il back street of
the poor district OF Barking lives tine
Hon. Anne Barbara Kinnaid, eldest
daughter of Lord knnairti. She
is a captain in the Salvation Army,
and for two years has forsaken the
luxury of the family mansion in the
West End. to work among the poor
people of the Barking Stun district.
Miss kinnaird refuses to he treat
cd differently to thousands of other
Salvation Army girl officers. Her
commanding officer is loud in her
praise and says Captain kinnaird
simply lives for her friends in the
slums. One grateful woman re-
marked recently: "She's u real bit
of sunshine from another world and
we are glad and proud TO have her
among US"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
PITTSFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Craig and
two children of Milo has been in
town the guests of Mr.. Craig's par
entS, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Craig.
f. w. Lane. w. G.. Dobson, +. A..
Bailey Jr.. and Leon Haines have
returned from a business trip to
Boston and New York.
Miss Grace Osborn, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Osborn. Il
graduate of Maine Central Institute
class of 1928 left Friday for Bangor
where she will enter upon Il course
of study at the Shaw Business Col
lege.
G. f.. Stone of Unity was in town
Friday leaving later on a business
trip to Norfolk. Mass.
a. r.. Hunt, the popular automobile
salesman in this town for the HuG-
son and Essex ears left Saturday for
Il ten days visit at the factory Of
these cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

A house of this type is very suit
able for a large level lot or one haT-
ing a slight elevation, and fits es
pecially we'll among Large sturdy
trees. 1t should set low to the
ground as shown i2 the picture.
tire front of the house ard beyond
the end, forming n very desirable sun
room, with three exposed sides. The
large stucco columns give the house
a sense of stability very much IN
Keeping with its SURROUNDINGS.
The large stone chimney carried up
we'll above the roof. lends itself to
this stylo of architecture.
The main entrance hall extends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

straight through the house and the
rear opens on the garden. There is
an air of spaciousness about this hall
which is partly due to the wide land
ing half way mp the stairs. On the
landing there is a large stair-window
which admits abundance of light and
sunshine into the hall.
The Living Room is to the left of
the hall and connects to the sun
sun porch through French doors.
On the right are located the din
ing room, pantry, kitchen and storage
closcts.
Should one desire. ;he porch could
he extended beyond the right pand
side OF the house in the same man
ner as the sun porch on the left and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Valentine Box Social

The Valentine Box Social held at
Winthrop Grange Friday evening
was enjoyed by a good sized COM
pany. The following program was
given: Piano solo. Norman Maxwell:
vocal solo. Berdena Hammond;
reading, st. Valentines Day Mrs.
J.. II. MiIlspaugh; vocal solo. Mar
stcrs York; reading. Mrs. Blanche
Moore; vocal Duet, Miss Hammond,
Miss Johnson.
The boxes auctioned off by Frank
Taylor, brought a good sum of
money and lunch was enjoyed in the
dining room. where the grange ladies
served hot coffee to go with the box
lunches
Games and stunts were enjoyed I'M
til late hour. and all who attended
report a fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Fox Tries to Steal
Fish, Then Returns
For Fishermen's Bait

Fish stories nowadays nave 10 have
some qualifying details or further EN-
itllIshmcnts TO hold the interest ana
attention of tho victims on whom they
are inflicted. by the serious ana oath-
hound disciples OF old Isaac Walton.
hut the following brief story OF Inc
adventures of party of well known
Augusta men. n nice big pickerel and a
kccn-scented and daring fox. Ii vouched
for as to its vcracity by several rep
utablc citizens of this city.
one day last week when IL was per-
INVISIBLE to take the slender and tooth-
some pickercl through the ice or Nep-
bcr pond. n party of several deVotees
or the alleged sport. from this clty'
lourncyed to that beautiful lake. AS
told bv one member OF the party, the
.mbcllishins details concerned the
Lcauty Of the winter morning, sun
overhead. silvery snow crystals cover
ing the surrounding landscape. against
which tho bare brown trunks ana
branches OF the hardwoods stood OUT IN
bold silhouette, The morning hthoS-
,bere was invigoratinE and, as sug-
rcstcd by one listener to the yarn
pcrhaps Intoxicating to the senses.
THO holes were chiseled through the
blue Ice, the traps SGT, pipes filled. ana
,bcn the bit Of red flannel flag snappn d
M one one OF the traps. First nsh
The hapless victim of the fishermen
lure pulled up from the nigga
depths and proved to he mn" l'si''
Thrn the members Of tn" party gay" IN
TO their ravcnous appetitcs and the
lunch baskets were opened up hhd am
nor enjoyed some little WAS from the
trap lines.
lust thcn Il was noticed that red
fox had made his way out on the lee
aud was about to seize the first trophy
Of the. day. He was driven OFT by the
Jealous fishermen. hut returned agnih
and tho second tim" tried 10 snatch
the live bait out of tho minnow pau.
Mr.. Reward was again dispersed, and
hv cNcrting particular vigilance the
Augusta fishermen were enabled to pro
tcCt their catch from tho hungry Tor
aging Of the l,oen-scent"d fox. to the
extent that they brought HON with
them n fine string of the fish as proof
that they had been t. the pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Turn Down Health
Officer Named by
Westbrook People

Wcstbrook. Feb. l1-Although
elected health officer Of Westhrook
over Health Officer Patrick II.
WEIGH by the margin OF n single vote
Mt the meeting Of the municipal Of
ncors on the evening Of Jan. !. DR..
Victor r., Lagerson will not he per
mittcd to take the position. notice of
the disapproval Of tho appointment
by Or Clarence T.. Kendall, state
health commissioner, having been re-
,eivcd by city Clerk Wade l.. Brig
ham yesterday.
Commissioner Kendall did not give
any reason for his disapproval. his
letter. which follows. being curt and
TO tho point:
"You are advised that the appoint
ment of nr. Victor +. Iagerson as
health officer OF Westbrook on the
part time basis is hereby disapprov-
ed.
Very truly youe.
"CLARENCE +. KENDALL, NJ. D..
Commissioner"
This Vaution on the part of Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

FURNISHED to the Kennehec Jour
nal through the courtesy Of j. A.
Carnage Il Co. of Augusta ana
Watervillc.
Washington. Feb. 1G-The British
pound sterling now IL in what APP
pears to be the beginning of one of
its worst slumps in months in eX-
change FOR the dollar.
Election of labor. or socialist,
government in England. coupled with
the railroad strike are two factors
which combined to depress the ex-
change value OF the pound, it is ex-
planned.
The pound opened this week at
1920 in New York, "a rate equal to
approximately $500 of par at sass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Mexican Federals
Seek Recapture
of City Tuxpam

Mexico City, Feb. 17.-(By y. Pr
Military activities have been con-
ccntrated upon the Vera Cruz oil
region with the purpose of recap
turing Tuxpam, the most important
city still held by the Rebels. Papan-
tia, (which is considered the key for
the capture OF TuXpam, fell into the
hands of the federal forces after 1--WE
days of fighting, Lieutenant Colonel
Vincente Herrera defeating the rebel
leaders Goldino CasareS and j. Vega
Eernal.
The rebels fortified their hills sur
rounding Iapantla and had been
successful in holding off the federal
troops since last Monday. The fed
erals, however. carried out flank
ing movement and forced the rebels
to abandon the town and to with
draw toward TuXpam.
An intercepted wireless dispatch
from the TuXpam rebels to General
Enrique Estrada reports that all the
rebel groups are marching against
Tampico, which the dispatch asserts
will be captured within three days.
In official circles here it is stated
that the capture of Tampico will be
impossible as 5000 federal troops
have been concentrated in that reg
ion.
Morelia, the second most import
ant town controlled by the rebels.
IS expected shortly to fall into the
hands OF the federal forces. Three
military columns are. advancing
against the city. repairing as they
go the railway line which was cut
at various places by the rebels.
After the capture of Morelia. the
next important battle in the west is
expected to take place at Sayula, to
which place Salvador Mvarado with
drew after his defeat at Octolan sub
sequent to the evacuation of Quad
;ilajara.
Railroad headquarters here reports
The TERRA Blanca was occupied by
the federals at five o'clock Saturday
afternoon. The rebels withdrew
without fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

could be arranged to open off " tho
dining room. This would give st.i
broader effect to the house.
The house rs shown measures fN
feet across tho front. this includes
the present sun porch extension. The
addition Of porch to the right rs
mentioned above would increase the
frontage to 80 feet. inches.
ON tho second floor are three lcl
rooms, 4 sewing room and hath
There is also plenty Of closet space.
Cost about $1,000.
Complete working plans ANA
specified tons of this house may he
obtained for nominal sum from the
Building Editor. kcnnchcc journal
Refer to House SAP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

Where grain crops have not proven
valuable enough to continue and
where many fields are growing up
to weeds.
In any such community the farm
bureau and commercial club ought
to have joint meeting and figure
out a plan where feeders may be
had. and to get enough farmers in
terested in the feeding game to en-
sure proper marketing facilities.
Such stock may usually be had
from the stock yards in the
beginning and steers should be
bred for this purpose by farmers
groups sufficiently large to make a
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Junior Auxiliary of st. Marks
Has ENJOYABLE Afternoon

A very delightful entertainment was
held Saturday afternoon at the parish
house by members OF the Junior Aux
iliary Of ST. Marks parish. About IL
OF the children took part In the play
and program which was carried out IN
2. most creditable manner.
The attendance at the entertainments
was very large and the proceeds.
which win be used to fiIl a box for
missionary work, were very gratifying
rho committee in charge of the anair
consisted Of Mrs. Cony Weston, Mrs.
!. G. Whittemore and Miss Audrey
I'u-Ees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

Throughout 1923 tho pound mnjn-
tanned an average exchange value q
97fS of par or $i.57.
On Nov. l the. pound was quoted
at $3.50. Two weeks later it siump'd
to s43i. Then It began to rise and
continued upward until Dee. e. when
the British people went to the polls
and expressed dissatisfaction with
the then government. Sine" that
time the pound has declined steadily
with the exception of one period Of
few days during the early part oi
January.
Fluctuations OF the pound during
the next few weeks win depend IN
large part upon the actions Of mo
new British government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
WINTHROP
Anti Cant Entertained

The Anti Can't Glass OF the Me-
thodist Sunday school were enter
tanned by Mrs. Evelyn Godfrey Fri
day night, with AIRS. Helen LaNallec
in charge Of the program. Costumed
numbers were featured. Mrs. La
Nalec. Miss Mildred Drawn, and
Miss Einor Bishop giving costumed
readings. Miss Bishop as Queen of
Hearts. distributed Valentines from
a well filed box. Miss Winnifred
Grant told Valentine fortunes, and
an auto guessing contest was won
by Miss Alene Clifford. The girls
enjoyed the making of Life Histories,
which were aftcrward on exhibition
and found to contain many bits.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshmcnts. The class will meet
March LIST. with Alice Spear, at
which time the contest will be closed
with Miss Jessie Thomas in charge
OF the program.
Mrs. LaNallc was class leader at
the sunday session ana next Sun
DAYS class viii be in charge of Miss
Spear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
fairfield

The f.. ~. Club will rect this even
ing at The home of Miss Maria NJ
Donald.
Clyde Williams has accepted n
position at Ilollingsworth and Whit
ncY.
Mrs. Ernest Adams of Bradford.
Antario is the guest Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parl1 of High
street.
The Monday Night Club will meet
this evening at the home of Mrs.
Henry Gousc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
MARKETING GRAIN ON THE HOOF

National Crop Improvement servtce.l
THERE 10 many a good Warmer
who has good grain crops, and
who loves live stock who Is not
willing to become chamber-maid to
q milking herd twice a day. So the
thing for him to do Is to get a good
strong movable wire fence on
steel galvanized posts so that he
may change the location, size and
shape Of his feed lot whenever
accessory. This is particularly
rue in territories where there are
10 adequate marketing facilities
for dairy products. There are mil
lions of acres which ought to be
put back into range. This is true
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

stitution OF the bank which he may
wish to set forth.
Within the next day or two the
Dawes committee expects to give
final hearing to the special railroad
experts. after which all the facts
which the two committees set out to
obtain will be complete and the con-
illusions from them will be drawn up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
State Ward Dies of Burns

West Bridgewater. Mass, Feb. Ii
Burned by flaming oil from an expIod-
ing oil stove last night. Vincent Cur
ran. a states ward in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Fragus. died today.
The child's parents are not known to
the family in whose charge he was
left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

The fair TO have been held this
month by the Harmony Circle Of Re
bokahs has been indefinitely postponed,
Miss Flora Johnson of Augusta was
n guest for the week end OF Miss Biz
dcna Hammond at Winthrop Center.
Miss Madeline Riley entertained the
pupils of the pisgah school at a valen-
tine party Friday evening. a very
pleasant time was enjoyed at games
and stunts. Ice cream, cake and punch
were served.
The girls of Winthrop High school
basketball team enjoyed a trip to Mad
json Friday where they played the
Madison High girls, losing by score
of % to ?. The girls passed Saturday
in Waterville. where they had photos
taken and enjoyed the day in the city,
returning Saturday evening.
Miss Esther Rowell and Miss Es-
telIe Pottle passed Sunday at Colby
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
WINTHROP CENTER
A.. I-..~. r ckantan

The many friends of ImoGene G.
Stanton were saddened to hear Of her
death. which occurred at her home in
Somerville. Mass. Feb. Is. She was
the fauohter Of Joseph r. and Eme-
line T. King OF North Monmouth.
Besides her husband. Edwin NJ Stan
ton. she leaves a brother A. r. King Of
North Monmouth. and A sister. Mrs. c.
I. BAILEY OF Winthrop Center.
Funeral services were held at the
late residence in Massachusetts Sunday
at 3 p. NJ. Prayers will be offered at
Glenside cemetery. Winthrop. Monday
afternoon following tho arrival OF the
afternoon train. when interment will be
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

ing lOfcSI SuP
ply. 1t is a
serious situa-
tion that Is
steadily being
injected into
our daily lives
in the form OF
nc e a S e d
building costs
and general hv-
ing expenses.
According TO
COVE IN ment
statistics IS
per cent Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Grammar SchnnI PARTY

Community House was the scene
of lively party Friday evening
when the ninth grade grammar
school pupils paid off their debt of
lost contest by entertaining the
eighth grade students at Valentine
party. a fine program of games
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
LOCAL NOTICE

The Chevrolet Motor Co. will
manufacture 10 care this wear for
each car built In 1921. vet report
shortace Of cars and trucks this ear
". BETTER sec Walton Poat and
Auto Co. Winthrop. at once. Fasv
payment plan If YOU wish. feblSdit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
adics' Whist Club Meets

The ladies Whist NIub mot Satur-
DAY evening with Mrs. J. =. Bishop
with covered dish supper followed by
cards. The substitutes were Mrs. Ma
bel keene and Mrs Effice French. Mrs.
Wilwell had the highest score and Mrs.
French the lowest. Next saturday
night the club will take supper at the
InterIakcn Cafe at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
AUGUSTALOCALS

J.. Ebert Sawyer. who has had
charge of crew of men constructing a
mill at Carrabassett during the past
three months. returned Sunday to his
home on Davenport street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

were enjoyed. the prize winners be-
ing William Abelle and Helen
Beatty. whose ability and skill were
rewarded by receiving lolly pops as
prizes. presented with appropriate
remarks by Principal ]. G. Jordan.
Lemonade, fancy crackers and cake
were served. The committee in
charge included Ida Roderick, Reg
ena Curtis. Carolyn Beatty. Paul
Sturtcvant and Herman LaNallee.
Mrs. r. y. Bishop passed Satur-
day in Lewiston.
Mrs. Roy Curtis is i'll with tom
solitis.
Il. NJ. Brown has returned from
trip to Boston.
J. 6. Jordan passed the week end in
North Monmouth.
The Tell Me club met with Mrs. Leah
Bell Friday evening. Mrs. Edith Perry
and Mrs. Mary Beatty substituted and
Miss Aida Hayward won the prize.
Miss Gertrude lonefclloW Will enter
tain this week.
There will be a~10-10 party Thursday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. L. T..
Webb
The Martha class will entertain at
progressive party Wednesday evening.
ne bISl stopping pidtt Will DI ~ VAC
home of Mrs. II. c. Bishop.
There viii be an all-day meeting
Tuesday of Winthrop Grangr with
work in the first ana second degrees,
followed by Il short program, "Recol-
Lotions of George Washington" The
6inrer is in charge of Mr.. and Mrs. j..
II. Mill&paugh and the program is i'll
charge Of Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon How
ard.
Mrs. G. +. Sargent fell last week
and injured her hip. She is confined To
her bed. but no bones are broken, and
her early recovery is expected,
Miss Mildred Thompson of Augusta
WAS a recent guest of Mrs. A. l.. Titus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18

Mr.. J. J.. Andrews is confined to
his home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
DWlNDLlNG FORESTS ADD
BURDEN TO HOME BUILDER
Ey 6. W. STRAUS,

BY S. w. STRAUS,
President American Society for
Thrift.
0NE Of the important national
~ problems of the immediate fu.
ture lies in our rapidly disappear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-18
Statistics CT Building and Engineer
ing Operations

(COmNilod By T. Y. Dodge COrpD
Contracts awarded week end
ingA Feb. 10. 1924 $i.17S.10
CORE SpOudiur DeYiod 1g"" ana IN
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CLASSIFIED ADS foretell a bright
future for their readers.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-04-14
POSTAL RAPIDA
(Desde Aguadilta)
FL "MANIFIEsTo' DE DON
BRUTo

viene circulando profusamcnte poi
Aguadilla Ell manifesto de don Bru-
to. No ha sido impreso, ii copiado en-
maquinilla, nj redactado t~aquigranca-
mente. Sc pregona de 'sboca en- boca'
y Sc reptile por todos los ''buzones vo.
calesn de este pueblo Don Bruto es
un enenligo ac6rrimo de la Prsnsa, y
especia1rnente del gran informative Ell
MUNDO- Don Brute es un desgra-
ciado jibaro del barrie 'VoIadoras'
de Moca, insolvente e insolente. Dor
Rruto echa pestes de TODD el mundo;
habla nal de todas las cosas. Don Bru-
to fue en- tempo pescador y sschicha-
rroneros'; hoy es una persona visib Bile
mejor dieh6, uA 4scolado', en- nuestra
sociedad que 10 soporta y no 10 ventea.
Don Bruto entiende tanto de nteratu-
ra, flosofia, artes y ciencias como 70
de obispo; y sin embargo habIa nal
de todas las cosas sin entenderlas, y