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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
Washington Afoat .
After Double Blast
Naval 14-In. Shells

Norfolk. Va. Nov. 20--Twicc with
standing bombardment today by a.
inch shells and bombs from the ba t.
tleship Texas, the uncompleted
dreadnaught Washington still was
afioat tonight about 80 miles off the
Virginia Capes. Tomorrow it is PLAN
ned to subject her to an aerial at
tack with nine bombing planes TAX
ing part. it was said. and should she
survive tvs attack. the Texas gun
ners again will try their hand 1t
sending her to the bottom.
The Texas opened her first attack
today by firing a number of II inch
shells at the upper or more exposed
portion of the Washington's armor.
Experts who witnessed the tests from
the Texas found on boarding the tar
get. according TO information received
here. that except for big dents made
in the armor and partial punctures
in several places the Washington
was not materially damaged and had
she been in commission easily could
have made port.
The second attack was made In
more vital parts of the hull This
consisted of under water charges
against the craft to test the resist
ance of her hull. Shells also were
fired at her after section and amid
ships where her engines would have
been located. The Texas fired nine ii
inch shells and five under water
bombs, it was said. and at the end of
the attack the observers found the
hull practically free Of water and her
armor unpierced in a vital spot
If the aerial attack is made tomor-
row. which was not certain tonight,
each OF the planes will carry five
bombs weighing 1000 to 1000 pounds.
1t was said, and will release them
while passing over the Washington
in battle formation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
BUILDING Boom in suenos Aires

Buenos Aires is in the midst OF the
greatest building boom in its history.
More than $4,000 building permits
were issued in 1928. which was a rec
ord, but during the first quarter of
this year the figures arc so percent
greater than for the same period last
YEAR The growing congestion OF
population. the long prevailing high
rents and some reduction in the cost
of building materials are respon-
sible.
Altitude and modernity are the
keynotes of the new construction.
The architectural traditions. dating
back from Spanish colonial times,
which have kept much of the resi-
dental part of the city from rising
above one story. have been abandon
ed entirely. The romantic old patio
with its fountain around which so
many of these rectangular one story
structures are built. has been DOOM
ed. In their stead two story chalets
and cottages of English and Amer
lean design are being built. especial
ly in the roomier spaces and suburbs.
or else three story city homes Of
French type. The new homes are
being equipped with the most mod
ern sanitation and household con-
Neniences.
The new office buildings are going
up TO ten stories which will over
top most Of the buildings in the
business district. The CITY itself has
contracted with an American firm for
the opening of a new nroad diagonal
thoroughfare from the Plaza NJayo to
Gale Lavalle. and the construction
thereon of several blocks of ten story
buildings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRESENT DAY
SUBJECT OF SPLENDID talk BY BATES
COLLEGE President BEFORE kI\vANIANS

ttat we of this day and age have
our particular problems to solve
without any experience of the past
10 guide US.
Tho real gist of the speakers talk
was what America stands for and
his version OF 1HU Yer cent
Americanism. He listed those things
which America stands for as, first {:
Education for all. This he inter-
preted to mean the universal extern
sion of education and equal oppor-
tunity for education. He noted the
fact that 30 per cent of all the Deo-
pie of Russia are illiterate. He also
remarked that since the World War
the people of the United States had
come to have Il different concepticn
OF education and were heartily in
favor Of highe" education for all.
Second in his American creed
Pre- sident Gray named wealth for all.
This he explained did not mean equal
wealth for everyone nor that every
one should be rich, but that all should
have and enjoy the conveniences OF
life in their homes. and that there
should be property for the worker as
we'll as for the employer.
Third: Brotherhood for all. He
heartily endorsed the new immisra =
ton law and declared that the Unit
ed States should look to the future
and not attempt to assimilate such
large masses of foreign born peoples
as we have in the past 20 years; that
in the future we should endeavor to
he homogeneous race: that we have
begun to realize and appreciate the
impossibility of AnericaniZing alien
peoples in 4 week. d month, or year.
brotherhood. according to the speak
erS conception meant brotherhood
for all those people who are already
within the borders of our country, an
opportunity TO progress in life and
enjoy fair treatment all around. He
forcefully stated that the ideals of
our forefathers should be soundly
guarded and preserved.
His fourth point was, Peace for ALL
This he interpreted to mean peace
for all in national and international
relations. He distinctly and emphat-
ically declared his adherence of
paciticism, but that because of the
sacrifices of the World War he be-
lieved new feeling should arise in
the minds and hearts of all men to
insure peace. Disarmament of every
nation OF the earth would not pre-
vent wa.6. Chickering's and Jealous
les and envy among men and nations
must cease before there can be real
and lasting peace.
In brief those things are what Am
erica stands for III the new world in
which we are living. according TO
president Gray. and define 100 per-
cent Americanism.
The kiwanians were most appreci-
alive of the splendid address by the
Eates college president and at the
conclusion of his talk applauded
most enthusiastically. 1t was an
nounced that the speaker for the next
meeting of the club. Thursday eve
ming. Dec. i. will be Judge Lauren
Sanborn of the Superior court of
Cumberland county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21

A Ii the leading decorators and
~ The magazines devoted to the
artistic aspects of the home
are again strongly sponsoring the use
of wallpaper. instead of the cold,
neutral painted walls that have been
in vogue for several years past.
When such authorities as House
and Garden, Coed Housekeeping,
Country Life, Pictorial Review and
Arts and Decorations carry articles
on wallpaper, the amateur home dec
orator may know that she is choo5-
i?g a correct wall treatment when
she selects wallpaper. She has only
to consider her individual decora-
ton problems when she goes forth to
select her papers.
Wallpaper is infinitely more than
p mere wall covering. 1t is a real
decoration, something Mat adds quail
ity, character, texture. life, to the
empty room even before the first
piece of furniture is brought into the
setting. Since its task is solely dec
orativc. it behooves the home-maker
to study well few basic principles
and choose her papers with care.
Avoid cool colors-green, blue and
gray-for north rooms, and choose
instead warm tans, yellows, or gay
flower designs that carry several
cheerful colors.- Use the cool col6rs,
If you especially like them, only in
south rooms that get a great deal Of
light. Use rather plain papers, or
those with very tiny designs, in small
rooms, to secure an effect of greater
space. Living rooms and halls should
not strive to be dainty, but should
have practical paper that will not
show soil too easily and that can be
patched unnoticed. Use dainty flower
papers for bedrooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
Trinidad Ereets War Memorial

In memory OF those who fell. a.
in honor of those who served in 4
great war. Trinidad has erected
beautiful monument. 1t is locah
in the center OF Il park at Port.s
Spain, surrounded by tropical So,
cry.
The unwilling Of the monume
was one of. the last public acts
the colony of Governor Sir Sam
Henry Wilson, who left July lOt
take over the governorship Of d
island of jamaica.
The memorial consists Of b
square white column. on top ,
which is u female figure OF victor
with outstretched wings and the ID
arm raised aloft bearing a wreae
-Four broad steps surround the ma
sive base. which supports on one 81
the giant figure of Trinidad soltR
protecting Il wounded companion
The cost was $50, 600. raised join
ly by public subscription and 60
eminent contribution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
Troubl
or indigestion
heartburn, Pressure Aroma II
Palpitation, A Feeling OF Yuu,.
Shortnsss Of Breath
TH1S SIMPLE 3-AuNurr =.
TELLS WHAT'S vKone "

While there are many people wA,
have Heart Trouble. there are ma,v
sands moro who are literally "s,,.
death" because they think they b,,s
To live in constant fear OF He,-, =
ure is q terrible handicap. especiagv
probably 30 per cent of the seif.dis-
Bad Heart symptoISs-Palpita; ~
ness of breath, difficult breathing
ing Of fullness or pressure aror,S y
Heart-arc mainly caused by az
gassy. upset stomach. To prove ,h,. y
is true and that your past worris, !,
been sad mistake-stmply mar. y
three minute test and watch reN,,,s,
From any good druggist obtain
pie ounces of pure Bisuratcd Ms.~
(either powder or tahlsts) and 49,
with tomorrow take a teaspoon.uI =. !
powder or four tablets immed,a,,lv y
each meal--and, II the usual dlstr..-a'
symptoms fail TO appear. YOU NAV -.
rest assured that you have found !.
trouble.
This is a pleasant. inexpensive Tee, a,
seldom fails to relieve stomach a,S,s.
Gas, SourncsS and Bloatmg-elmos.S I.
staptly. and single trial-rroys,
value. lie sure and ask Tor BisurateS ".
ueSia. not a laXativc.-Adv.
poVls-2I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21

Mayor Ernest L. Mclean was pre-
vailed upon to accept the nomina-
ton for a second term as mayor OF
the City of Augusta, Thursday night
at Democratic caucus held at City
hall, although he declared in his
speech of acceptance that he had
fully intended to refuse the nomina-
ton If offered. One of the surprises
at this caucus was the nomination of
DIR. Oliver w. Turner as alderman
from Ward C. DIR. Turner was the
Republican member Of that. body
elected two years ago from his ward.
The caucus in Ward One also en-
dorsed the nomination of DR.. Myron
Maddocks, who was named Wednes-
day evening at the Republican eau
Gus; and in Ward Two, Horace In
graham. Republican nominee for the
Office of second councilman, was also
endorsed.
The nomination Of Mayor Mclean
was made by Hon. Elmer E. Newbert
in very able speech. This nomina
ton was seconded by Mrs. Marion
Hayden for Ward One, Levi T. Will
liam for Ward Two. John S. Everett
for Ward Three, Divide Cote for Ward
Four, and Mrs. Dennis Donovan for
Ward Six.
Mayor Mclean in accepting the
nomination stated that when he ac-
cepted similar nomination two
years ago he had promised a bust
ness administration and that it had
been his constant ambition to fulfill
that promise. He declared that he
had for long time held to the idea
that a municipal government is no
place for partisan politics. Two
years ago he took office with a strong
Republican city government and they
have worked with him in such good
spirit that he fells sure that Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
COMING EVENTS

Nov. 1l-e7-Red Cross roll call.
Nov. l1-.S-American Education week
Nov. 22-o6-Maine Radio show. Fal-
mouth Hotel. Portland.
Nov. 21-Thapksgiving day:
Dec. Especial election for mayor
Old Town.
Dec. Portland annual municipal
election
Dec. biennial election. Gardiner.
Dec. .-4-Poultry show, Freeport.
Dec. Golden Rule Sunday.
Dec. S-Municipal election, Augusta.
Dec. S-Westbrook annual municipal
election.
Dec. 9-1l-Maine State Grange. Port
'land.
Dec. 9-1.-Maine State Poultry show
Portland.
Dec. 15-1s-Bangor Poultry show
Bangor
Dec. s-4-Poultry show, Freeport.
Jan. 6-Republican ard Democratic
caucuses nomination, Legislature
offices. Augusta
Jan. :. ls25-S2d Maine Legislature.
Jan. S-Gov.-Elect Brewster's tnaug'
uration.
Jan. l-S-State Boys and Girls Clubs
1lth annual convention, Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
White RAY CLUB !.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
MOST SUCCESSFUL

The White Ray Club Is again to
he congratulated upon putting over
u most successful Christmas SALE
supper and show. The event was
staged In the city Hail. Thursday,
and II was adiudgcd as such, both
from the pocketbook standpoint and
from the general sociahlity ms we'll
During the afternoon. the various
booths were very well patronized. At
the supper hour there was a large
So patronage. in fact larger than the
committee had planned for but REIN
furcements were in order in the kit
chen and no one went away hungry.
In the evening. the patrons witness
Sed very amusing and sparkling
little production. Miss Neptune" in
which a number of the local talent.
well and favorahly known. appea xcd
The following was the cast of char
acters: Clarence Madden as Hugh
Bronson: Manley Haskell as Lester
Elliot: DeRoycc Eastman as Jerry:
barbara frohergcr rs Margaret
Cameron; Ethel Crowel as Mrs.
Blunt: Anna Partridge as Mrs. Eich-
man. wealthy widow: Margaret
Small as Jane Eoardman; Ida Lee
man as Eloise Patterson: Edna Jen-
kins as Lula Marsh: Constance
Wade as Muiiel French: Elizabeth
Hfli as Johnny. And another vaIu-
able member Of the company was
mono other than "Budiie.' a Young
gentleman dog. who lives at the
Hartford Fire station.
Much OF the success OF the show Is
due Mrs. stephen kirrm. who coach
cd the production. The specialties
between the acts by DcRoyce East
man and Kenneth Haskell, also were
much enjoyed
The decorations Of the various
booths We're in shades OF purple and
"isteria flowers. Al the cake table.
with Mrs. II. y. Foster as chair
man, all sorts of cakes found ready
sale. The other members of the
cake committee were Mrs, J. G. Has
kell. Mrs. K. w. Pope Mrs. Ida Lee
man. Mrs. j. +. $. Bassett, Mrs. l..
+. Kicker.
The punch bowl was in charge of
John johnson and he was assisted
cy Mrs. CoraA Brown. Mrs, Stuart
Young and Mrs. rayson Robbins.
Miss Wtnona Jenkins was chairman
or the candy table and those who
served on her committee were Mrs.
Ethel Crowell. Mrs. Jenkins, Miss
..Edna Jenkins, Mrs. Chester Ellis,
Miss Hazel Wright,
The fancy work table was In
8 charge of Mrs. Harry n. Stone and
. Mrs. Frank J. Kimball. At the apron
r table. the chairman of the commits
tee was Mrs. l. S. Young. She was
s assisted by Mrs. John johnson and
Mrs. Froberger. The sIdico" tahis
y was In charge Of Mrs. John johnson
: and Mrs. Henry Cummings.
The supper committee was COM
: posed OF the followings Mrs. Arthur
Mason. Mrs. Heron and the watt
resses: Mrs. Ralph Rollins, Mrs. Ida
,Katcn. Mrs. Walter Taylor, Mrs.
Francis Wheeler. Miss Barbara Fro
berger. Miss Anna Partridge, Mrs.
Henry Cummings, Mrs. knight, Mrs.
webster. Mrs. Croweli.
= Tue evenings fun was most an
propriateiy wound up with general
dancing and Douglas Melody Men as
dispensers of harmony. Yes, the
White Raj Club Christmas fair was
ysry much Of success, u.
@.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
Girl Sang to Keep
Up Courage of
ShipWrecked Group

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 20-The story OF
girl singing while facing death in
an open boat at sea to keep UP the
courage of her shipwrecked compan-
ions was told in a radio message re-
ceived here today from the steamer
City Of Atlanta.
The girl was Is years old. Rather
Inc Woodwork of Rockport, Mass,
who was picked up with another
woman and five men Wednesday
morning $50 miles of the Virginia
Capes. They had been adrift in a
hfeboat since Monday night when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21

Especial 10 the kennebec JournaD
North Belgrade, Me-. Nov. 20-He
didn't put all his eggs in one basket
and consequently Walter II. Wood
bury of North Belgrade. member of
the Young Yankees Club, knows
there is money i'll hens and he has
been awarded the prize of being the
county champion of the Junior chick
raising. Not only that but Walter
drew down a SIS cash prize offered
by the East Kennebec Pomona to the
junior having the highest rank re-
CARELESS of project. Although he is
a very young boy, Walter has been
most successful in his poultry work,
which is conducted under the direc-
ton of the Kennebec Farm Bureau
and the Extension Service.
Walters own story as to just how
he won the much coveted prize is
told in the following business like
and direct manner:
Last year was in the Boys and
Girls club work and took up chick
raising and gardening and made a
good thing of it but was unable TO
send in my story and report on ac-
count of illness. Now | will tell the
story of this Years chickens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
Attempt to "Preserve Visents"'

An effort to rescue and revive u
dying dynasty of "viscnts." or Il
rupean buffaloes said to be tho RAJ
est. living mammals i'll the world u
day has just begun here III the OptH
ing of a 100-aCre preserve wheI
these animals will he allowed TO "
and breed under natural condition
out of Il total of only &c "visenu
in the world. seven are to be foul
in Sweden, and up to the prese
time this herd has been kept In 4
open air museum Of Stockholm R
the animals did not seem TO thru
we'll in the restricted space. Info
nation regarding tho situation can
Ia Consul General ANCl \. lOhnq
who Immediately offered tu set ash
100 acres Of the Widest part Of
estate in central Sweden as - preseTt
The offer was accepted AMI nov
bull 'viscnt" and two females h
been turned ont into the kind
country over which their anceStc
roamcd thousands of ycaIs ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21

their ship, the three masted schooner
Susan b., coal-laden from Hampton
Roads to st. stephen, \. b.. went
down in the storm that swept the
coast the first Of the week.
Those in the boat beside MISS
Woodwort were Captain l.. Is.
Bishop and his wife. both of Provi-
dence; August Sylvia and John
Bishop, also of Providence: Wilbur
S. Jerrord. of Vineyard Haven, and a.
Maladi an Hawiian.
The crew and passengers OF the
Susan L. abandoned their vessel in a
binding, snow storm, They had lit
tie food and suffered intensely from
the cold. Messages from the rescu"
ship told hbw the girl time and time
again sang to keep the spirits OF hef
companions up until the rescue SNIP
cane in sight.
The Susan L. sailed from Hampton
Roads Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21

January s. 1924. ordered 100
Grade A chicks of the Lord Farms 10
be delivered March 6.
''On that morning l had the brood
err lighted and the coop was warm
and cozy. When | opened the box
saw that all but one was alive.
Before putting them under the
hrooder dipped each little bill in
in sour milk. March eth they had
their first feeding of sour milk and a
little fine grain. About a week after
they were allowed to run in the
scratch pan. Before a great while
began to miss them. l set Il trap in
4 hole which l found outside and
caught a large skunk. After that the
chicks were able 10 run i'll safety.
IN April they We're allowed the run
of the farm and / began TO look for 4
place to sell the hroiiers which were
getting quite large and by the time
| had found II place to sell them they
would make good broilers.
June s l sold Il broilers to man
in this town and received Sl2.54 for
them. June l. / sold II more broil-
ers to q place in Boston and received
$10.51 for them, after all charges had
been paid. Five months and one
week after they were born / received
my first egg. Now l have SO pullets
and many of them are laying"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21
Idea Of Navel Academy Scofed
ct BY Old Sea Docs

Eighty years ago, when George
Bancroft. the historian and then
Secretary of the Navy. founded the
United States Naval Academy at An
napulis. Md. old sea DOGS scoffcd az
the idea Of training naval officers
ashore. Previous to HAT time any
lad who aSpired to command OF Il
man -o'-war went to SEA at the age
of ten and was placed under the
tutciaGe of Il commissioned officer,
who stood sponsor for the training OF
young midshipmen. It was a hard
school. This practical ,iaininG among
the ''rouchnecks." scum of the water
fronts of seaport towns, PRODUCED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21

gusta has never had a more har-
monious city government.
Mayor Mclean again expressed his
appreciation to the members of the
city government for their aid. as he
did at the end Of the last year, and
said that one Of the things about
which he is especially proud is the
expression of appreciation and con-
fidenee which that body had given
him at the close of the first year of
his term.
He then sketched briefly some of the
things which have been accomplished
to get the truth before the, public, as
there has been some misunderstanding
about them. He explained how the
Stone & Cooper building and the new
comfort station will become the prop
erty of the city. without expense, and
how the bonded debt of the city has
been reduced or will be rediced by the
end of the term by about s3S,e0e.
Ward Caucuses
The ward caucuses were then held.
The officers for the wards as nominal
ed at these caucuses are as follows:
Ward One-Alderman. Myron Mad
locks; first councilman. Charles Bangs:
second. councilwoman. Mrs. C. a. Film
wood; warden, Charles Is. Dyer; ward
clerk, Mrs. Harry Johnson; constable.
Bert Newell: committeeman, Orrin b.
Frost; committeewoman,M Mrs. Marion
Hayden.
Ward Two-Alderman, Emery O.
Beane; first councilman, George c. Lib
by; second councilman, Horace Ingra-
ham: warden, Z. p. Dunn; ward clerk,
Mrs. Z. II. Jackson; constable, Charles
Witham; committeeman, W. w. Jack
son; committeewoman, Mrs. z. II,
Jackson.
Ward three-Adjourned until today
without making out Il slate.
Ward four-Alderman, Divide j
Cote; first councilman. Jules +. Robi-
chaud; second councilman, Earthel-
mi J. Arbour; warden. Napoleon Bre-
ton; ward clerk. Alphonse ]. Cote;
constable. Real Pelletier; committee
man. Napoleon Pelleticr; committee
woman. Mrs. r. Rancourt.
Ward five-Alderman, Rex O.
Church; first councilman. Charles f
Hopkins; second councilman, Merle
Cole; warden. Peter Tobin: ward
clerk, Arthur Tillson; constable, Jo-
seph Pelletier.
Ward six-Alderman. DR.. Oliver w
Turner; first councilman, Frank Gid
ney; second councilman, Joe Roder-
ick; committeewoman, Mrs. Dennis
Donovan.
Ward Seven-Alderman, Harvey V.
Pierce; first councilman, Herbert c.
Brown; second councilman. Bernard c.
Dow: warden. Albion y. Jones; ward
clerk. Tnelma Mann; constable, Ivan
Morrill,; committeeman, a. b. Mari;
committeewoman, Miss Ethelle Car
side.
Ward Eight-Alderman, Amos r.
Cunningham; first councilman. Earl +.
Harvey; second councilman. Joseph f.
Townei warden. Harold Il. Doe: ward
clerk. Mrs. Mary F. Lee: constable,
Roger o. Ellis; committeeman, J.
Frank ToWne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-21

some of the most illastrious names
in American naval history: but this
training also unmade many an amoi-
tious young lad. In spite of the OPP
position from hardened sea dogs,
Bancroft founded the Naval Acad-
envy. and today 1t stands as the lead
ing school for the training of naval
officers in the world.--The Mentor
Magazine
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Husband Clings
To Suicide Theory

Canton, Ohio. Nov. 20-C. Y.
Sheatsley, pastor of Christ's church
in Bexley. a Columbus. Ohio, suburb.
who found the charrad body of his
wife in the furnace at the Sheatsley
home Monday, reiterated his theory
that his wife committed suicide by
casting herself into The furnace, in a
note sent tonight to Prosecutor John
II. King, which was signed by Mr..
Sheatsley and his 20 year old son,
Milton.
The note said the son was the first
person to- examine the furnace and
commits him to a statement opposing