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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
Maine Tel. Co.
Proposed Increases
In Rates Authorized

The public utilities commission
rendered a decision Tuesday, approx
ing a new schedule filed by the
Maine Telephone company for SER
vice in Rumford. The new schedule
is as follows, the rate being for a
month Individual, business, $3.50,
residence. SO; two-party line, bust
party line, residence, 1925: Is or
more party line, business SO, resi-
dence 81. This is an increase of
25 cents o month on individual and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
DEXTER
Accident TO Henry Stafford

Henry Stafford, the little son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Stafford had q
narrow escape from serious injury
Monday afternoon when he jumped
from runaway team on Main street.
landing on the concrete surface of
the street. He was unconscious
when picked up and was taken to
the office of DIR. Whalen, where he
soon recovered consciousness and 1t
was found that no serious injuries
were sustained.
Several boys were in the team
but no one else was harmed. The
horse belonged to Freeland Gould
and became frightened when q box
in the rear of the wagon fell noisily
TO the ground. He continued rum
ming till he reached his own stable
on Wall street, without colliding
with anything.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
Before Judge on Non Support Charge

DetoTc ouuSc OH NOn support ShHs9
Henry Knowlton of this town was
before Judge Stone In the mum.
cipal court, Monday, charged withl
non-support of his wife. Knowlton3
was arrested in Bradley Sunday BY
Deputy Sheriff Marion Ellis. whQ
brought him to Dexter and put him
in the lookup for the night. He wasI
ordered to pay $50 per month to hiF
wife to which he agreed, informing
the court that he had q job as COOK
with the Maine Central Il. r., which
he would assume at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23

for Boston where he expects to re-
main for several weeks.
Mrs. George Smell of Newport ar
rived in Madison Tuesday. being call
ed here to attend the funeral of
Henry Smell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
Daily Kennebec Journal Augusta, Maine

Low, which he portrays in Drums of
Jeopardy" is known to everyone as
a star in his own right. Other
prominent members of the cast arc
David Terrence, Maude George and
Eric Mayne.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
Hurd Reappointed
Agent PenObscOt
Tribe of Indians

Governor Baxter. Tuesday. reap
pointed Percy A. Hurd of Old Town
as agent for the Penobscot Tribe. of
Indians. The nomination will be in
line for confirms alton at the next
meeting Of the Governor and Coun-
Gil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23

Tho Leader of 'em all for nearly
fifty years. Bakers Certified Flavor
ing Extracts. At all good grocers. i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23

the Carter place near the shore o.
Lake Wassookeag Sunday evening,
The origin of the fire Is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23

When everybody is forming Ma Jong
clubs, giving Ma Jong parties, playing
Ma JOng and talking Ma JOng you
must join in. You must know how to
play and have set so that you may en-
terrain your friends when they drop in
for an afternoon or evening. 1t is more
fascinating than radio and less expen-
sive than the movies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
It's fascinating

You'll have as much fun with this set,
and become just as expert as IL you had
paid 1000 times more for set.
Join the crowd and secure game today! It's
the greatest bargain ever offered. All you have
to do is to clip the Ma Jong coupon (printed
elsewhere in the paper) and bring il to our
office. You'll be nightly pleased with the at
tractve appearance and sturdy durability Of
our game.-ACT NOW! -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23

Fire destroyed a small stable on
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
Oil Strike Made at Craiq

Craig. Colo.-Oil fever struck Craig.
Excitement in this town is intense, fol-
lowing the circulation of reports that
the Texas Production Company has
struck oil in its well, sixteen miles
south Of Craig, on the Hamilton dome
Citizens, stopping work, braved the
cold to rush out to the well, hoping to
see oil shooting into the air in car
load lots, and others formed in line
to storm the company officials here
to question them but such investiga-
tions proved unavailing. An air of
secrecy has been thrown about the en-
tire matter here and at the well, and
the exact status of the bore is in
doubt
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
BORDER STATES WILL ALLOW
MEXICAN FEDERALS TO
CROSS BOUNDARIES
ARMY TO CROSS STATES
o5REGoN ASKS STATE DEPART
MENT FOR PERMISSION TO EN-.
TER UNITED STATES

Washlngton.-Thc State Department
announced that the government of
President Obregon had requested per
mission for n detachment of the Mex
icvan army to pass from Naco. Ariz.,
to some point in Texas, where they
will re-enter Mexican territory for
service against the revolutionlsts.
The American government has made
request for such passage Of troops of
the governors of Arizona, New Mexico
and Texas.
In statement the State Depart
ment said:
"The Mexican government through
its embassy here, has requested per
mission of this government for the
passage of n detachment Of the Mex
lean army, together with animals and
other material which usually accom-
panies such a command, from Naco,
AriZ., to some point in Texas, where
they will re-enter Mexican territory
for service in regions in Mexico where
American lives and interests are be-
ing threatened with grave danger by
the forces in revolt against the MeNt-
can government. These troops will not
be armed but their arms and ammuni-
ton will accompany them ms baggage.
"'rhiS government has transmitted
this request to the governors of Ari-
IONA, New Mexico and Texas. and has
received favorable replies from the
governors Of Arizona and New Mex
leo. This government looks favor
ably upon the request of the Mexican
government and in case favorable
reply is received from the governor
of Texas. this request will be granted
"Similar permission has been eX-
tended in the past, the last occasion
being in October, 1918, and again in
November, 1913. when the de facto
government of Mexico. headed by Mr.
CarranZa was allowed TO transport
Mexican troops from the Texas bor-
der to the state of Sonora, Mexico,
through the United States, where
American lives and property We're in
serious danger from the operations of
Mexican revolutionary bands
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
DENVER MARKETS
Cattle

A few choice yearling steers went II
one Of the packers for 80 and two pens|
and few odd lots of desirable steera
were weighed to packers for IS. Com-|
mon material went to packers for 81,
The best heifers offered broughq
$3.50 and others sold below this fis il
ure Strictly choice stock of this class
Is quoted up to 1925 and 1850 Conf
mon heifers of butcher weights sold
down to IS and $3.50.
a load of desirable cows broughq
to killers down to s4.15. Gamers and
cutters brought from 81 to SO as they
have for some time.
Choice, veal calves brought as high
as $3.50 and good kinds went for y
to $40. Palmer and heavier veals
brought from IS to 81.
Bulls Of fair to good quality vent
over the scales for 81 and $3.50. Fed
bulls of desirable quality are quoted
around $3.50 and Sc.
Local killers took over two loads Oh
choice hogs at $7,15. the top price forl
load lots. A bunch of fourteen hogsl
went to one of the packers for s72OI
which was the real top for the day.
The large end of the run went over
the scales at prices that ranged chiei,
less desirable quality than the general
from s6.65 down. Il
Rough. heavy sows were sold sen, e.,
loE SU.tO. inc UlaThtl lo
pigs was steady and killers and ship.I
pers paid from $3.50 to s5.75 for ths|
bulk. Stock pigs of medium to gooaI
grade have been selling for $500 9.I
late. Common pigs are now qdotapi'
above s4.75.
Strictly choice lambs are quoted upj
to $12.60. freight paid. Lambs of meI| ~
dunn to good grade brought l.ayI
freight paid. from packers. A loao III
lat ewes went to local killers for sssI,I ~
flat in a market called generally ~ W
20 cents higher. I'll
One load of strictly choice lampS;l
featured the feeder market when Ss, s9srI
Mt s13.25. freight paid. ~ an ord.s or,h
buyer. Tho price was out OF i,ae wi,vl wi,vl
the regular market. but the dua,.Xa
was above even that which Is rag. fa.SS
choice. Other sales of feeding !issgTs' isn,Ty
freight paid. This end of the marhe'I
was rated 25 to go cents higher
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
General Wood Wins Court Fioht

Manila.-Mandamu proceedings in
stituted by leaders of the Democratic
party in an effort to compel Gov. Gen.
Leonard Wood and other officials TO
make public details of expenditures
from the 100000 annual independ-
ence fund have been dismissed by the
lnsular Supreme Court. Besides Cen
eral Wood, the mandamus petition
named President Quezon of the In
sular Senate; Speaker Roxas of the
House, the Independence Commission,
the lnsular Auditor and the entire
legislature.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
Federals Defeat Mexican Rebels

Washington-MeXican federal forces
have defeated the revolutionists in a
hard battle mt Tepeaca, which resulted
IN reducing "a strong element of the
rebel army to Impotence" the Mexi.
can embassy said in statement based
on official advices from Mexico City.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
Five Dead in New York Storm

New fork.-One Of the most severe
January wind and rain storms that
has struck New York City and vicin-
ity in years subsided after causing
five deaths, considerable property loss
ana damage to small shipping in the
harbor and along the New Jersey
coast -Four men and woman were
missing after the sinking of barge
off Long Branch n. ]. The wind
reached velocity of seventy miles
an hour. Three of the dead were
Killed in traffic accidents due to driy
ing rain.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
Muscle Shoals Offer Mad.

Secretary Weeks has
received joint offer made by three
southern power companies proposinr
iiIty-year lease to them of the
governments power projects at Muscle
Shoals, Alabama, for which S1OO OOOo
ooo IN rentals would be paid during
mat period. The companies propose
uEder the lease TO construct transmits.
SION 'ines for power to provide fOO.-
wv horsepower at cost for use In the
manufacture of fertilizer at Muscle
Shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
FAILED TO -sELLr LECTURER
A Writer Illustrates the Wrong Way
 to Introduce a Speaker

A Writer Illustrates the Wrong Way
 to Introduce a Speaker
 The torture is especially acute when you are leturing on a program sup ported not by season tickets but by voluntary subscriptions, writes Gregory Macon In Seribner's Magazine. Then you actually have to see yourself bought (and paid for, if the audience ism ere generous than most audiences are-) | remember q mems church club which was run this way.
 -Gentlemen,r said the chairman, looking first at the audience and then at me. Il know you are going to have a rare treat this eveffing, for our guest
 is q speaker of the highest caliber. Now, gentlemen, you can't expect to get something for nothing. Our attraction this evening costs (busi- ess of fumbIing in his pocket for a page of memoranda while prayed God to strike me dead) costs us $390.60. There must be one thousand men here tonight. Now, if they'll give 40 cents apiece it will cover everything and leave $10 in the treasury for next time"
 Ushers passed the hat. The chairman counted the receipts with a growing ex- pressieu of disgust. He stepped forward and flung up his hand.
 Gentlemen, he exclaimed in a tone which would have wrung remorse from q tiger. "the returns are all in and they amount to just $2S.75! Less than three half that sum this knowledge did not diminish the pain of the situation. looked vainIy about for means of escape. Guests of honor were sitting between me and the only exit. became aware that the chairman was speaking again. or still. He was asking the audience if they seriously thought such speaker as myself was worth onlq $2S.75. He was making the most of the rhetorical question, he was gloating over it.
 was about to yield to the impulse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
MASTER OF MUSIC
Sir Edward Elgar Appointed to Of.
 flee Dating Rack fO 1RRO


 flee Dating Back to 1860.
 Sir Edward Elgar was recently ap- pointed Master of the Kings Musick The office dates back to 1860 as such, but from very early times the kings of England have included in their house. holds band of musicians. Among Ed wards Tvs thirteen minstrels were some with trumpets, some with shalmes and small pypes." At the Restoration there was a band of twenty-four per formers on violins, tenOrs and passes, commonly known as -Four and Twenty Fiddlers.'
 The office in these days may be hkened to the poet laureateship, and it has been matter for congraduIation that the honor has come to the man re- garded as the greatest living English musician. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and other great composers had musical an cestry, and Elgar is the son of an organist, who als okept a music shop in Worcester. He had strong musical inclinations from childhood, but unlike most men of his profession, he is all most entirely self-taught He had a couple of terms with violin teacher, having at one time the intention of heinz a solo violinist Then by his own great industry and determination he learned every instrument he could lay his hands on, real ancient books on theory, and soon was covering reams of music paper with his own amateur eff forts. Elgar has expressed regret that he had not had proper teaching, which would have saved him much mis-direct- ed labor. He supported himself from the age of 15, which meant accepting any musical job at hand, but teaching he found about as congenial as turning a grindstone with dislocated should er."
 Elgar's first great success was his picturesque cantata, King Olaf" in 1896, at 39 years old. This was quickly followed by another work which is still reckoned among his very best, the fa- nous Enigma Variations. Then came 'sgThe Dream of Gerontius" to be fol- lowed by "The Apostles, and "The Kingdom" the "Cockaigne" and Tn the South" Overtures, the two symphonies, the violin concerto, the cello concerto and other works, great and small His work shows an astonishing extent and variety, and reflects a vivid and many sided personality He is not a musician only; one may talk to him for hours without guessing his calling. He would probably talk of literature, art, folklore, agriculture, politics, theology, or even go back to the pastime of kite-flying which engaged his enthusiasm in youth.-Toronto Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

to rise and fell him with. my chair when he paused. He was offering the audi ence the alternative of having the hat passed again immediately eor giving more the following Sunday. Vocifer- ously the audience chose the latter al- ternative. Probably most of them would not be there next Sunday. Neither, thank heaven, should I.
 The chairman turned to me. Ot last he was finished. He was expecting n lecturer, whom he had tortured, to en- certain a thousand men whom he had chided. berated, insulted. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

The first president of Tuscaloosa's s board of city commissioners was S. H. Sprott, at the present time city at- torney of Tuscaloosa.
 Mir. Sprott received his academic de- gree at the University of Alabama in 1898, and was graduated from the law department in 1902, opening offices as a practitioner in Tuscaloosa the fol- lowing wear. Always active in public endeavors, he became head of the city commission in 1911, serving until 1914. One of his hobbies was street improve ment, and he advocated concrete for enduring pavement. a policy that has been definitely adopted by the city.
 As city attorney of Tuscaloosa, Mir. Sprott has grined repute as a stauncb and able administrator of the city s legal affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

The anonymous statistician admits that his schedule varies greatly ac- cording to where we. live, and the taste, temperament and social cendi- tions of the invidiual." Readers who feel that such important items as Nes. 8 and 12 are seriously underestimated may take heart from this admission.- Living Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa merchants have modern and up-to-date stores and carry stock that will supply every need of the peo- pie in the community at fair prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the home of 300 trav cling commercial salesmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa manufactures the highest grade veneer in the United States. The plant is owned and operated by the Horne Veneer company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has a recreation center, artificial lake within city limits cost ing $30,000. H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
HOW MANS LIFE IS SPENT
A Statistician Estimates Time Con-
 suued in Daily Activities.

sumed 1n DnlIy ACbISNsos-
 Some person with a statistical frame of mind has amused himself by tabu- lating for the London Dail Herald, the labor governments organ, what he calls "a bill of life Assuming that the average man lives 75 days in ex- cess of the Biblically assigned seventy years, he divides this time among the various human activities as follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

s Tuscaloosa is the city of steady habits, sound industries and contented labor. ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has a Country club, nine hole golf links, artificial lake within the city limits, costing $50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the home of the Raul Lumber company, the largest lumber mill in Alabama. ,/
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has a live, energetic Mer- chants Bureau, Credit Bureau, Traffic Bureau, Farm Bureau and Junior Chamber of Commefce.
 Tuscaloosa's Chamber of Commerce has the largest per capita income of any city in fOrty-eight states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

The annual enrolment at the uni versity is 2,500, an increase of 600 per cent during the last 10 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has ,16 churchvs, two church buildings costing each over S15O, 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa county soil is ideal for fruit culture. The state hospital farm gathered over $4,OOO worth of peaches from three year old trees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's gas rate is as low as any in Alabama and there is no short. age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa offers exceptional oppor- tunities for the successful operation of a paper.mill, cotton mill, and furniture factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has representative lodge or council of every fraternal organiza- fian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has more beautiful homes than any city in the south of the same size
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

. Tuscaloosa isssthe permanent home
 of the University of Alabama. :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa literally supports every worthy enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has a business woman's luncheon club, known as the Pilot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa Post of the American Legion is the banner post of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the largest lumber center in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's annual payroll is S4.- S0O GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Mir. Clabough, vice president of the City National Bank, is n former Bir- mingham boy and an aggressive worker for the best interests of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's tax rates is one half of one per cent, on 60 per cent valuation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the trade center for 100000 people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's municipal owned play ground cost $12,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa banks have over 42,OOO check and savings accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscalosao has never had a bank failure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaioosa's disposal ia the Warrior. siver. There has never been An cpl demic in Tuscaloosa of any sind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

TuscaanasR- farnneES beliewe i'm dF- versificatlOm, and lit iS pEae16ced by So r,er cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has a belt railway en- circling the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa owns its own waterworls s which is self-supporting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is city of home owners and culture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

TuscaIoosR Rs am important whole sale cen1eT-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the railroad terminal for the Mobile and Ohio railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has the only Expanded Wood Lath company in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has over 50 miles of san itary and storm sewers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's people are prosperous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is located in the heart of the coal and iron district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaioosa's disposal in the Warrior. siver. There has never been an epi- demic in Tuscaloosa of any sind. Tuscaloosa's gas rate is as low as any in Alabama and there is no short age.
 The annual enrolment at. the uni versity is 2,500, an increase of 5o0 per cent during the last 10 years. . Tuscaloosa isAthe permanent home of the University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa's annual payroll is $4.- S00,000. Tuscaloosa is a city of home owners and culture. Tuscaloosa is located in the heart of the coal and iron district. At Tuscaloosa's elevation is PA feet above the sea level.
 Tuscaloosa has IS miles of paved street. Tuscaloosa's streets are kept well cleaned and lighted.
 IuscaiooSa's population is 7S per cent white.
 Tuscaloosa has over 90 miles of san itary and storm sewers.
 Tuscaloosa has the only Expanded Wood Lath company in the world.
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 Tuscaloosa is the railroad terminal for the Mobile and Ohio railway.
 
 Tuscaloosa's tax rates is one half of one per cent, on 60 per cent valuation. Tuscaloosa's municipal owned play ground cost $12,00o.
 Tuscaloosa owns its own waterworls which is self-supporting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's population is 7S per cent white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's elevation is PA feet above the sea level.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has IS miles of paved street,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's streets are kept well cleaned and lighted.