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The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
Concerning Ebony

The deep black heartwood, which Is
most highly priced in a number Of
trees of the ebony family, is men
toned In the Bible in Ezekiel, 27 10,
In connection with ivory, probably on
account of their value and Of their
contrasting colors. Ebony was once
supposed to grow in the ground with
out root or leaves" and to 1t were
ascribed many miraculous powers. The
chief source of the ebony wood is the
island of Ceylon, where huge logs OF
the pure heartwood are cut and hauled
to the coast For interior decorations
and furniture ebony has been super
seeded by rosewood and mahogany, but
for cabinet work 1t is still widely en-
ployed, being exported from Madagas-
car, Jamaica, India and Egypt. A spe-
cies of the ebony tree which is used
as a veneer also grows in the southern
United States.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
Expressions That Are
Not Household Words

"Yes, mum, one day off each fort
night will suit me nicely"
I'm returning your umbrella, I
took 1t by mistake"
Nov our honeymoon is over, dear
est, you must insist on your mother
coming to stay with us for a month
or So"
Il regard the payment of income
tax as a pleasant and patriotic duty"
"That hair you found on my coat
dear, came from the head of my pref
ty typist."
"Good afternoon. was sincerely
hoping / shouldn't see you
''Yes. darling, I've kissed many girls
before you"
"She's much prettier than l am
"Sure, Pat an ye can call me what
We loike, ] won't foight ye. l hate
scrappln'."
why, yes, dear. I've been enjoying
myself thoroughly at the club. was
not detained at the office"
"Your worship, wish to state that
I was driving sixty miles an hour when
the constable stopped me"
"Please, sir, may have the day
off? I want to go to cricket match"
Passing Show, London.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
People of Today Not
Voiner Than Long Ago

When people decry the fashion of
makeup and the vanity sets modern
girls carry, dwelling on the good old
days that are no more, let them bark
back to advertisements In a Boston
newspaper of 1794, which carries no
tice Of store dealing in woman's APP
parel, says the Argonaut.
The advertisement also announces
"a constant supply Of perfumery, gen
uine milk of roses. rouge, orris root,
violet powder, ground almonds for
preserving the skin, wash balls and
powder puffs." MIlady used them
then, and what with powder, queue,
wig, pigtails and the like, she and
MILFORD paid much more attention to
coiffures than average persons do to-
day.
Other times, other customs Patches
had their day, and certainly, it was
customary Of old for exquisites of
both sexes to consume hours prepar-
ing for appearances. whereas today
the average maid gives the sleek head
a brush, settles the tie of the simplest
blouse or smock, buckles sandals and
dashes down to play tennis, hike, ride,
or so to the beach, bathing suit under
the arm.
The average youth likewise has
learned to cut this primping to the
minimum-and 1t is certain both of
them are much less artificial than an
opctorc NJ colonial fimac
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
IrOing's Keen Perception

Sir Henry Irvlngs attention to de-
tail in the production of his plays was
proyerbial. On one occasion when he
was playing "Coriolanus" scene
showed q fishmonger's shop In a
Roman thoroughfare. His scene-paint-
er, thinking he had brain wave,
painted a most lifellke representation
Of a turbot outside the shop. The
scene had to be shown twice in the
play, near the beginning and near the
end. Irving bestowed one glance on
the turbot and ordered its removal.
Take that fish out" was his COM
mand. I'm going to the wars, and
It won't keep till get backl"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
"Rome Not Built in a Day"

This expression. In one form or
other, is very old. 1t means that
great things are not achieved without
much patience and effort. Many CEN
turtles were required to make Rome
the chief city Of the world The city
was the accumulation Of the products
Of knowledge. art and war for many
generations. Claudianus. one Of the
last great poets Of Rome, wrote this
sentence: ''What Roman power slowly
built, an unarmed traitor instantly
overthrow" Many other early writ
ers make reference to the long years
required to build Rome. The express
sion, Rome was not built In a day"
was published in book of proverbs
in 1562.-The Pathfinder.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
In Shadosp of Pyrenees

San Sebastian, Spain. is one Of ma
lures beauty spots. 1t is sheltered by
two mountains which rise up abruptly
behind the little town. with its quaint
little harbor. Fresh and clean like q
well-tended child, the town gathers
round the narrow beach, with the Isia
Santa Clara straight across the har-
Dor entrance, a refuge from the bois-
ferrous Biscay. The promenade is
fringed with young trees. whose foil
age is soft as swans down. The air
Is mild, soft as the fresh water so de-
iightful for a shave. San Sebastian
may not be Spain, though II has Its
Plaza de Toro. but 1t Is a very pleas
ant port Of entry.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
Beautiful Stained Glass

On the south side Of the nave Of
Salisbury (Eng) cathedral there Is
now window containing some amaz-
ing stained glass. Ii Is of the Thir-
.ssath century. and was discovered
during recent repairs to the cathedral.
Since then 1t has been very cleverly
reconstructed.
But who can hear Of old stained
glass without recalling 'Chartres and
Burgos, and Toledo and Barcelona,
where descendant Of the Cid works
In an electric light Office. and enlivens
II With songs OF Aragon and Castiles
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

One trouble about ocean voyages,
some one is always bringing up the
subject of lunch.
If your temples turning grey
And your pressure,s two fifteen,
You can't eat three squares day
And throw lunches In between.
And another form of extrava-
gance is wasting a million dollars
worth of mother love on a four
dollar pup.
The prevalent idea that fans
cause "colds" is quite as fallacious
as the idea that one should avoid
drafts and the night air.
And lots of snart people,
With their college degrees,
Will fall for the Quack
With his fake remedies.
In Greek, French and Latin,
They write and they read,
But their knowledge Of health
Is lacking indeed.
That man who does not. provide
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
ToDAY's RECIPES

Spinach Omelet ~ Take one cup
cooked spinach, one and one-haH
tablespoons -four, two tablespoons
butter. two cups cream, salt to
taste, few grains pepper and four
eggs. Chop spinach fine. Make
white 8. ice of -four, butter, cream,
pepper and salt; add to spinach.
Separate eggs, beat yolks until
thick and lemon colored, add little
salt Beat whites until stiff and
dry and fold into the yolks. Pour
into a hot, well buttered omelet
pan, put spinach mixture over the
top and bake until egg Is set and
golden brown
Swiss Steak - Take q piece Of
round steak one and one-half inches
thick, dredge with -four and beat
until -four Is worked into the zoos
ened tissues. Scar we'll in hot fat,
cover with water, season with salt
and pepper and simmer. slowly until
tender. One-haR hour Before serv-
ing add one can strained tomatoes
or tomato soup and little onion
juice and continue to simmer.
Raspberry Sherbet Take one
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
More Early Risers

A young couple who had just begun
10 keep house were not financially able
to buy a clock; they determined the
hour for rising in winter by watching
for light In the window of neigh
boring farmhouse. One night on wax
ing and seeing the light. they rose, did
the morning chores and ate their
breakfast. Still daylight held Off. and
90 they sat down to wait. To their
ACCOMPLISHMENT, while they were looking
out Of the window. they saw the light
in the neighboring farmhouse go out.
Their neighbors we're just going to
bedi-Youth's Companion.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
n GLEANINGS ~ 90 ofWzzzzx *
The inferior mind

is an obvious statement say the superior mind dis
tinguished by what it absorbs.
Herbert Spencer pointed that just by appearance tex
t odour superior animal guided choosing food and
swallows only things which contain much orgnizabe matters
the superior mind aided by what may fgravey call intellectual
SCENT passes by mutuds of unoganzabe facts but quickly de-
facts full of significance and takes them tn materials out
of which cardinal truths may be elaborated
THE lessdcveloped iteligences, he sad unable de-
compose these complex facts and assmiate their
ponen and having therefore appetes for heb devour
with avd facts which mostly vauess and ont of the vast
absorb very little that helps form general conceptions
Concentrated diet furnished by the experiments of the
ptysicist the investigations of the political economist, the
analyses of the psychologist noerabe TO them, indgesbe
by hem but instead they swallow with greedness the trivial
details of abletalk the personalities of fashionable life the
garbage of the police and divorce cours while their reading
addition trashy novels includes memoirs of mediocres,
volumes gossping correspondence With occasional his
tory which they carry away few facts about battles and
the doings of conspicuous
by such minds this kind of intellectual prcvender alone
available; and feed them In higher kind would be Inn
practicable as to feed meat"
Spencer while che fear of the HUsg becomes
the political CONTROL the fear of the dead becomes the
root Of the religious control"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
USEFUL HINTS

Old potatoes are improved by
putting them into cold water for
several hours before boiling.
Put salt meat into cold water;
put fresh meat into boiling wa
ter. The more gently meat boils
the more tender It Is Allow
about twenty minutes for boiling
each pound Of fresh meat and
twenty-five minutes for salt
meats.
In making soup put the meat
into cold water to draw out the
juices and let Il grow warm
slowly.
Put fab into cold water to
boil.
Potatoes should steam dry be-
fore MASKING.
In making cakes sift -four and
sugar before measuring.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

MENU HINT
Breakfast.

MENU HINT
Breakfast.
Halves Of Cantaloupe.
Wheat Cereal, Cream and Sugar.
Breakfast Bacon. Buttered Toast
Coffee.
"a Luncheon.
IF Cream of Tomato Soup.
III Spinach Omelet.
Rolls and Butter.
Baked Apple with Cream.
Dinner.
Swiss Steak. Buttered Beets
Escalloped Potatoes.
Tomato Salad.
Fresh Raspberry Sherbet.
Iced Tea. Cookies.
Milk.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
SUNSHINE PELLETS

insurance for his death or declining
ears, Is unfair to those who are de
pendent upon him, and upon whom
he may be dependent.
Doing nothing Is not rest:
They rest the best who are busiest.
After all, beauty is only rouge
deep.
Alas! IT'S sad;
We speak of jim
He fell In the creek
But couldn't swim.
The rising dust Is oft discussed
and causes much pneumonia.
It's the best policy
To be honest. they say;
But another good form
Is twenty year pay.
Heat spoils babies. To keep them
from spelling, turn the fan on them.
Oh, what useless things we do
When first we learn To- smoke gnd
- ce&Es .sssns aaazs snzsiGszAsa Ax2~-s.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

SHE WAS YOUNG A
She was young and bEiths and
fair,
Firm of purpose, sT0eet and
strong;
Perfect was her croyn of hair,
Perfect most of all her song.
Yesterday beneath an oak,
She rcas chanting in the rood;
laundering harnsonies 0voke;
Sleeping echoes understood.
Today 1Oithout song, zOithoat a
cord,
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

IN Belgium and other countries 1t
has ben from time immemoriaI a
custom to preserve the heart of a
man renowned for his sanctity. and
on the anniversary Of the death of
its possessor this relic receives q
large share Of veneration from hum
dreds Of people.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

An electric signal light that pierces
fog better than anything yet tried.
the invention Of a Californian. draws
the carbons apart periodically to
stretch the arc. giving out brilliant
flashes.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

~ Dill he AMI fAlh
She seems to drag one piteoas
fallen Uing
Along the ground. and, like .
voaaded bird,
Move silent, hsving lost the
heart to sing.
She Soas young. and bEithe and
fair,
Firm of pnrposs, ssUeet Gnd
strong;
Perfect zcas her cro1Un of hair,
Perfect most of all her song.
Harold Monro.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

quart raspberrtes, one cup sugar,
one cup water, lemon Juice. Sprin-
kle berries with sugar and let stand
two hours. Mash, squeeze through
cheese cloth and add lemon Juice.
Chill and freeze. using three meas
ures Of Ice to one Of salt
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09
CANNING AND PRESERVING.

Spiced Pears - Four pounds
pears and four pounds sugar, cook
one hour. Two lemons boiled In q
little water until tender, then chop
In small pieces one-half pound
candied ginger root. Add ginger
and lemon and cook half an hour
longer.
Pepper Hash-One dozen green
peppers, one dozen red peppers. Re-
move seeds, grind or chop fine and
cover with boiling water. Chop one
dozen onions. Drain peppers and
put in kettle with onions and one
pound brown sugar, one pint vine-
gar, salt to taste. Boil one hour,
seal in Jars or glasses.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

VAS YOUNG AND BL1THE AND FAIR"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-10-09

That man who dees not. provide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
The Gospel Mission

Quite a large party of Augusta
people attended the services held in
this city Thursday evening in the in
terests of the Water Street Gospel
Mission, which was opened some
months ago, by Henry Norris of Au-
gusta.
1t became known to Mr.. Norris.
through the requests of few Halo
well citizens, that there was a desire
for a Mission and decision was
made to fulfill this desire. A room
was secured and the Mission was
opened and for several months it has
been a place of helpful inspiration to
many.
At first members of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance Of Augusta,
in prayer and sympathy and willing
service assisted Mr.. Norris in his
work; among these was Mrs. Lizzie
Brown of this city.
In order to bring this mission work
more into the public eye, out of door
services were resorted to which have
proved a means of service and bless
ing.
The outdoor meetings thus far
have been conducted by Mrs. Kerr,
of Augusta, cooperating with Mr..
Norris in this new departure in Mis-
sion work in this city.
The service Thursday night on the
street was especially helpful and IN
spring at which were noticed dele
cations from Augusta and Gardiner.
At the regular meeting at the Mis-
sion following the street service, Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

fenced in area where several hand
some silver pheasants are kept, the
majority of these, however, run wild
near here. Another feature is a fine
grape arbor, and here later In the
season there will be purple, green,
red and white grapes, and our guide
informed US that it was amusing TO
watch visitors pick the purple. red
or white grapes in preference to the
green, thinking that the latter are
not yet ripe, although they are the
first to ripen, and are fully asdeli-
cious as the others.
The hedges at the "Oaklands" have
quite a reputation, several authorities
having examined them and pro-
'nounced them among the best. In
one part of the estate, near the man
sion, the hedges have been so cut as
to make the figures of fox, a swan,
and several peacocks. This work is
very cleverly done and the figures
are very realistic. The hedge along
the drive to the mansion is>a marvel
of neatness and has received very
careful attention.
All this is presided over by the
genial gardener, William A. Hayes.
the man who has the envy of dozens
of farmers for his crops. He is al
ways among the first to have gar
den produce before the usual time
and can do almost anything with
seeds. His work has been exhibited
all over the state and the walls of
the potting shed of the greenhouse
are covered with prizes, first, second
or third, the former predominating,
however These are conclusive evil
dence Of Mr.. Hayes skill with gar
dens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
kina,s pauahters Meet

The meeting Of the Kings Daugh-
tiers of Joice and Pittston was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Kelley Thursday afternoon, with a
good attendance, the meeting proving
one of unusual interest. Delicious
refreshments were served by the
hostess and very enjoyable after
noon was passed. The following
program was presented: Mrs. Spar
row. reading; Mrs. Huntington
Telephone Calls; Mrs. Jones, mo
Their and Home: Mrs. Kelley. cab
bages out of Our Gardens; Mrs
Mears, Trees; Mrs. Hildreth
Treasure Beyond; Mrs. Putnam
"Memory'i Lillian Remick. Look
Pleasant; Mrs. Webb. THE Black
smiths Story; Mrs. Hersom, "The
Dying Soldier" The date Of the
next meeting will be announced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
podoe Car Near Accident

A serious accident was narrowly
averted about $50 Thursday evening
when a Dodge touring car hit the
car tracks at the foot of the hill, and
then went onto a pile of paving
CLOCKS. The road Is closed here, but
the man did not see the sign in time,
and after starting down over the hill
lost control of his brakes and then
hit the tracks where 1t is dug up,
with considerable force. No one was
hurt, the only trouble being that a
fourteen year old girl, one of the
passengers in the car became
frightened and hysterical. and had to
be taken to the Gardiner general
hospital to be quieted. The axle of
the car was broken and the front
tires ruined, but no more serious
damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Church Notices

First Church of Christ, Scientist:
Services at 10.45; subject of lesson
sermon, -Soud;' testimonial meeting
at 7.30 P. NJ. Wednesday. Reading
room at the church open to the public
Wednesday from 2 to 4. Free circu-
lating library of authorized Christian
Science literature.
First Baptist, Hallowell Road. West
Gardiner, w. l.. Helms, pastor. ESQ
p. NJ.
Free Baptist, Rev. A. A. Walsh. a
former pastor will supply at all the
services held in this church, Sunday,
Aug. II and at Spears Cor. Wednes-
day evening prayer meeting.
CHRIST CHURCH, Gardiner, Aug. II
ninth Sunday after Trinity, Rev
Edw. C. McAllister, pastor. Holy
Communion, 7.30; morning prayer
1890; church school, 1900 o'clock
Choir practice, Thursdays in the
church, 7.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

The Thursday night dance at the
Pleasant Pond pavilion was one OF
the best patronized that has been
held this season. Couples from other
cities as well as Gardiner were pres
ent and the night was one of unusual
splendor. there being a full moon.
The prize for the best looking couple
on the floor was awarded to Ray
Carleton and partner, while the
prize for the prettiest girl was
awarded to Miss Woodrow of Bath,
while Carol Houdlette of this city
was voted the handsomest man on
the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
ADJUSTMENTS

Thrilling Drama Of the Sea at the
johnson Opera House Tody
It has been a long time since we
have been able to show q drama OF
the sea. There are many reasons
why pictures of this nature are not
offered frequently the foremost being
the extreme dangers and hazards
that accompany the filming of such
pictures. In "The Storm Daughter"
showing here today it is quite safe
to say that we are showing as thrih-
ing a drama OF the turbulent sea.
The collision in mid ocean during the
height of n raging storm is nothing
more or less than a terrific thunder
bolt of melodramatic action and will
thrill you till 1t chills. Priscilla
Dean fairly outdoes herself as the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Beatrice Hanson, graduate Of the
Boston Bible school, gave brilliant
message the subject of which was
coincidence" taking the text of 2
Kings, $40. 1t was a message of In
trinsic value to every one and greatly
appreciated.
Miss Leola Colby of Gardiner ac-
companied at the organ during the
singing and with the happy testimon-
ials offered the evening was replete
with happiness and spiritual victory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Theursday evening the fife and
drum corps met at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Smith for a rehearsal
and it was also a surprise party to
one Of their members, Clarence Rich.
it being his 14th birthday. There
were refreshments. also a large birth
day cake with his name on it and
IA candles. There were 81 guests
present who brought with them many
gifts. Music was enjoyed and vari-
Gus games played and a good time
enjoyed by ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

of interest to Hallowell people, the
contracting parties being Earl Nick
less, son of Mrs. V. Huntington and
assistant manager of Woolworth's
five and ten cent store at Augusta,
and Miss B. Lenor Temple. a gradu-
ate of Cony high school. class of '23.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. John Gilmore, After a short
honeymoon passed at New Meadows,
the couple will reside at / Green
willie street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

The Pine Cone club held their
meeting Thursday evening with Mrs.
Bridget Springer, Augusta. Bust
ness was discussed and plans made
for an outing to Old Orchard on
Sunday, the members carrying picnic
lunches with them. Refreshments
of ice cream, cake, cup cakes and
candy was served and music and a
social evening VS. enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Church Notice

First Baptist, Rev. c. E. Young:
1890, sermon by the pastor. Lessons
from Nature" 11.45, session of Sur
day school; 6. Junior meeting; Z. glad
ouhr of worship A cordial welcome to
all these services.
Saint Matthews Church, Rev Rush
W. D. Smith, Rector; (the Ninth sun
and sermon, A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Gladys Hallett and Mrs. Percy
Manter of Chelsea have gone on
camping trip to Salmon Lake, where
they will join the members of the
class of 1922, Oakland high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Peacock will act
as chaperones for the party. Mr..
Peacock was principal of the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Arthur L. Purdy entertained
Mr.. Purdy's parents OF Fountain
street and her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
/. w. Smith of Northern avenue at
supper Tuesday evening. the event
being in honor of Mr.. Purdy's birth
day anniversary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Haines. son
Bobbie of Boston, and Mrs. Charles
Perkins and son Stanley~and WILL
am have returned from two weeks
passed at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Lillian Leighton is visiting
at Five Islands for two weeks and
has with her as guests, Mrs. DIXON
or Roxbury, Mass, and Mrs. Lottie
Murray of Holliston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Anna English, Misses Marion
and Lillian Leavitt of Oldtown,
guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard,
have returned from passing a few
days at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Gardiner, Maine
lLLNADLINNILIL|LIAHILIILI[IDINI|[|IAHAIDlII!

fiery leader of the veritable hell
ship. Plan to see it at one of the
three shows today 2.15. $50 and $50.
A new feature comedy, 1.-THE Spat.
Family" will be introduced also.
You will entpy this new series OF
comedies.-A6V.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Imogene Walker has return
ed from passing week at the lake
where she attended house party
composed of six girls from the Au-
gusta State Trust Co. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington Smith,
Percy Bradbury and Miss Blanche
Wood of Gardiner have gone to vi
nalhaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

The many friends of Mrs. Fred l..
Stevens of PIN Winthrop street will
be sorry to. learn that she is confined
to her home with nervous prostra-
ton.