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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17
FoIIies Beauties 7 May
Invade Bureau Of
Standards

FOllieS beauties may be
drafted by cold-blooded scientists
at the United States Bureau Of
Standards in an elaborate sur
vey Of the hosiery industry. it
was disclosed today.
Scientific men, involved in a
variety of prosaic inquiries from
studies of star heat to durabil-
ity tests for balloon auto tires,
have launched an investigation
into methods of measuring
hosiery.
Some experts felt they couldn't
get anywhere in a survey of the
hosiery business without seeing
the latest things in actual use.
It was suggested that the
chorus girls be asked to exhibit
silk, cotton and wooden hose,
so that accurate measurements
might be taken by the bureau.
Nine different methods of
measuring hose have been dis
closed so far. The purpose of
the investigation is to fix q
standardized system Of measure
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17

start divorce proceedings. Her
mother, formerly active In woman
suffrage, Is proprietor Of the Way
farers' Book Shop in jackson
Place. Her father Is the late DIR.
w. 7. Burch.
The marriage Of Mrs. Pickford
took place in Washington. Pick.
ford, Their in the consular service,
obtained a transfer from Berne,
Switzerland, to Washington. They
lived together q little more than =
year.
The CurtiseS were married here
November 8. 1912. She charged
desertion in applying for the de-
cree. The tribunal also gave Mrs.
Curtis custody Of the children. Mr.
Curtis Is now secretary Of the New
York Federal Reserve Bank.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17
BOARD.
CLAMPS GAG
ON NEWS
Rule Is Strengthened at
Meeting Despite Protests Of
Members and Civic Bodies.

The school news gag rule was
further strengthened by the Board
Of Education at its meeting last
night in the Franklin school, de.
spite strenuous efforts on the part
Of three members, James T. Lloyd,
president, Ernest Greenwood, vice,
president, and Edwin C. Graham
to have it abolished altogether.
The rule as it finally emerged
from an hours battle was amended
to read that officers Of the Franklin
school can give out routine school
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17

Ignorance is the mother Of mar.
cOtic addiction"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17
DIVORCES
FOR TWO D. c.
WOMEN
Mrs. William Henry Pickford
and Mrs. James F. Curtis
Obtain DEGREES.

The Seine, Tribunal. in Paris. has
granted DEGREES Of divorce to Mrs.
William Henry Pickford, formerly
Helen Burch, and Mrs. James r.
Curtis, daughter Of William r.
Merriman, former Assistant Secre
tary Of the Treasury, according to
word received here yesterday.
The divorced husband Of Mrs
Pickford is bill" Picl1ford, son OF
the owner Of the Lafayette Hotel
here. She left Washington about
three months ago for Europe to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17
It protects millions Of children ~
A Health Beauty TALK
by the Health Doctor

place, it is absolutely pure soap. It contains
no substance which could irritate the most
sensitive skin. Its constant use promotes skin
health and brings the lovely underglow Of a
radiant complexion.
Thegentleantisepticreleased in the creamy,
copious lather is just what your skin needs
to keep it splendidly stimulated. 1t
drives away sallowness and blemishes, leav>
ing the skin soft, smooth and healthfllly
beautiful.
You soon become fond of,the odor of this
antiseptic; it gives you such comfortable
feeling of being genuinely, utterly clean. This
odor disappears almost instantly.
For the protection of the family and the
daily care Of the skin use LHebuoy. Children
always like it. Once man gets to know it
you simply can't get him toIse anything else.
And it wiR agree wonderfully sOith your
skn-I promise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17

and the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing.
The examination was made under
the direction and in the presence
Of members of the House commit,
tee. Further examination viii be
made today.
The Treasury Department. exami-
nation Isl being made so that Off.
Gals Of that department may be in
a position to reply to serious
charges lodged against them by
Brewer. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17
CLARA KIM8ALL YOUNG
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT

FORT WAYNE. Ind, April IT,
Clara Kimball Young, noted moving
picture and stage actress. who was
stricken with acute appendicitis
during performance Tuesday
evening, had passed the crisis in
her Hines today, it was believed by
attending physicians.
She spent a restful night and ap-
peared to be much improved today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17
MooNslINE IS FOUND
IN DRIVERLESS WAGON

At least one bootlegger in Airing,
ton county. Va. believes in safety
first"
He adopted new scheme for
transferring his wares without fear
Of arrest. Officer John Burke dis
covered the new trick yesterday.
Noticing q wagon drawn by a
mule vending its way through
Hell's bottom without a driver,
Burke investigated. When he
peered into the wagon he found six
half-gallon jugs of whiskey.
The wagon and mule are held at
Arlington county jail while search
Is being made for the owner.
Ignorance is the mother Of mar.
cOfic aflfl1Otkfnva -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17
I WANT to talk about two things:

/ WANT to talk about two things:
Why children need protection .HoO Lifebuoy
Health Soap protects their health and good looks.
Hyou could watch the average healthy child
throughout an entire day, you would be hor>
ri6ed, about once every ten minutes, at the
germ'covered things they touch and the dirt
dangers to which they are exposed.
Thank goodness their robust. splendidly
nourished little bodies can fight off the germ
menace most Of the time. Otherwise they
could not live
But the danger is always there Science
knows but one real everyday protection
perfect cleanliness. Your children have agood
chance of never being sick if you can only.
train them to ptrriG hands and faces FREE
quently with Lfebuoy.
Only healthy skin is beautiful
Let me tell you about Lfebuoy. In the first
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17

ploys this ray there will either he
terrific slaughter and destruction
such as the world has never seen
dispensed with and we shall have
befOre-or the gas engine will be
a revival Of medieval days@or even
warfare with clubs"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17

Many narcotic drugs exported
from the United States, under guise
Of being for sale In other cOunfrieS@.
are struggled back into this couII-
try.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-17

The SO grains Of opium consumed
annually for each person In the
United States Is enough to drug
every man, woman and child in the
entire nation for 80 days out Of
every wear.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
Lue Albert is Pardoned

Luc Albert of East Madison, a
former member of the State Legisla-
ture, has been pardoned from a jail
sentence at the County Jail in con
neeton with an assault and battery
case by the Governor and Council
Alberts sentence WAS for eight
months The plea was presented by
Attorney Ross st. Germaine of Ban
gor, who contended that the victim
OF the alleged assault Horace e.
Spear, sustained only superficial in
luries, that Albert had been sufficient
ly punished and was greatly needed at
home TO run his farm and support his
wife and two children dependent upon
him. County Attorney James II.
Thorne OF Madison appeared in OPP
position to the granting of the par
don.
Testimony regarding the previous
good character of the respondent was
offered by w V. Lander of West New
ton. Mass, Ernest AVore of Skowhe@
gan, G. T.. Young and p. f. Withee of
East Madison, while Dr. w. S. Stinch-
field of Skowhegan testified that Mr..
Spear had sustained only a scratch on
The face and there was no evidence
that he had been struck by Albert.
Describing the quarrel between the
Two men. Attorney st. Germaine de-
clared that Mr.. Spear had driven into
the yard at the home of Mr.. Albert
and that after some words in which
Albert asked for payment of q sum
of money, he claimed Spear owed him.
Nr Spear had driven bis team on the
soft lawn of Mr. Albert's. II appear
cd that Albert had then given Spear
shaking.
In opposing the pardon, County At
torney Thorne said that Mr.. Albert
Was first arrested charged with as
sault with intent to kill, but was later
bound over on the charge of assault
and battery. He further asserted
that there is no question but that
Spear was seriously injured during
the quarrel, that Albert pulled Spear
from the team TO the ground and
Jumped upon him with his knees. He
pointed out that Mr. Spear commended
there was no merit in Mr.. Albert's
claim of money owed him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
captain Appleiack7 at Lakewood
Theatre Next Week

Everybody likes comedy created out
of novel situations and unusual plot
Perhaps the most unusual comedy
success to ever receive the unanimous
vote Of approval from American au-
diences is Captain Applejack.' orr
ginally produced by Sam H. Harris,
producer of Six Cylinder Love. It's
4 Boy and other outstanding hits OF
the theatre This alone is guarantee
that next weeks play will give you
vast amount of enjoyment. Mr.. APP
plejohn. the hero, is bored bachelor
Life has given him little excitement
or adventure. but one evening in his
library he chances across "a document
which tells of the bloodthirsty crimes
of Captain Applejaek. a notorious
pirate Indications point to the pos
sibility of his ancestry tracing back
10 the pirate captain and in his elated
fancy he is transported to the deck
of the pirate craft. the crew of which
he rules with majestic courage and
daring. He awakens to find his
dream almost a reality. the result of
which will furnish an evening Of ex-
citment and laughter Special
scenery is being constructed for the
occasion. and the reproduction of the
pirate ship will be one of the most
novel stage settings you ever saw.
John Harrington will act. first, the
bored bachelor. and later. the terrible.
clustering Captain Applejack. He
will be supported by the full strength
of the company and an augmented
cast of pirates.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
|Vls ONE OF BRIGHAM
YOuNGs WIVES
- Old Bloomfield Resident
pa, a,garfip, Famous Mormon. bige-
M low Reunion

Bigelow has handed us
u a,astovn New York; Evening
D' ~ ubieh tells of the Bigelow
Jul a.on in WestdeId. Those parti-
sa",s we're descendants of DIR.
sr laa..s Grandfather, Ephraim Bige-
p'z mbo after the death of his first
W. wsnt TO Ohio and there married
nm ID lime. One OF the children
.sts second marriage became one
no wives of Brigham Young, the
Wis follower Of the Mormon faith.
s bod a daughter, who is still liv-
pr Bigelow once visited Mrs.
T aa in salt Lake City.
qge Story as published in the Jour
= was as follows:
s.tprday. June %, an unusual mum
- RigeloWs with some friends
W a. tbe pleasant home in Westiield
pts NJ ~ and Mrs. A. X. Skidemore for
Sejr 32d annual reunion. some l .i
ra ,.' very pleasantly spent III ylsistlng
' aa getting acquainted with new
aua a,6srs after which a bounteous
aaner consisting of all the good
.aings one could wish for was served.
short business and literary pro-
f,llaVed. The meeting was
s, ala, 10 order by the president, l.. A.
naalow The minutes of the last
Dim were read and approved, roll
hN
.ame reading of letters from absent
members. One from DR.. f. S. Bige-
aa skowhegan. Me-, telling of his
,oceess in treating the sick and help
sSs. one from DR.. Edward f. Bige-
i.m aditor OF The Guide To Nature,
vbo was just starting for a camp OF
| 0e Urls 1t Milton, Me. He goes as
a.,nraIjsf guide. his daugher as coun-
sgar for His and other camps, one
|trom Wells &. Smith telling OF the
many attractions of Hammond, Louis
ana not the Least Of which is the lafge
srawbfrry crop. as many as 100 cars
|bayjne been shipped in a day. One
from poullney Bigelow, saying he had
nst returned from Worcester, Mass.
where he visited the burial place of
|Timolhy BigeloW who he said. died,
onE fily years of age, in a debtors
|mison. a victim Of profiteers. lie
|ronma0ded he first minute men of
|hc Revolution, he suffered under the
|wal1s of Quebec. when the French
|cqtholics refused To help their Prot
|ssiapt American friends. After be
Ioa exchanged he was in every i'm
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=
Resolved: Nof to Worry

II Is never too late 10 make a good
resolution especially when that good
resolution is, MOI to worry Worry
Is abnormal. and Is therefore ininri-
Gus 10 health. II Beakens the men
tai forces by firing them out by do
ing nothing. Il never gets any
where. Il Is mental labor for MOTH
ing.
The effect Of chronic worry on
health is almost thai OF poison. 1t
not only disturbs the mind and pre-
vents mental vision, but IL disturbs
the natural functions Of the body,
causing indigestion, poor nutrition
and neurasthenia. II often produces
a condition Of the bowels that forms
constipation with all OF its attendant
wills II undermines health and Is
at all times a great menace to both
mental and physical health.
For most people. worry Is largely
a habit that can be avoided. Often
times when reason is applied 10 wor-
~, worry yanishes which is to say
that there is seldom a reason for
worry. Strange TO say. the things
that people should worry over most
Worry them least. However peo-
pie can, by firmly resolving not to
worry. and by looking at the physi-
cal and mental results Of worry, do
much towards living a saner. happier,
healthier life.
Taken from North Carolina
Health Bulletin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
Eminent Artists We're Natives OF
SkOWhegan

AZ part Of the work for the Show
|fegan Historical Society. Mrs. Elise
Fellows White is writing historical
sketch Of musicians and music of the
|oRn. Mrs White has recently re
|rfiSfd, through the courtesy of Eliza
| hetI Holt Elliott OF New Sharon.
|negspaper clippings which tell of
BENJAMIN E. and Edmund c. Messer,
Father and son, both of whom attain
| ID considerable prominence after
| Paving mime. The elder Messer
| Who Was born in New Hampshire in
|hl2. came 10 Maine about 1880. and
|hfgan 10 teach singing schools at the
age Of eighteen.
Possessed Of a rich and vibrating
baritone voice, and being very ready
win The violin (of which he was said
% be skilled and complete master)
Do net with universal favor in every
|9En lie visited. After a few win
|tfS IN this vocation his name was
Almost a household word in hundreds
|N Maine villages. He was a cabinet
maker by trade, and when the sing
ing school interest began to lag, with
le warm weather Of spring, Mr..
aessef had ready means of oecu-
| PATTON
u was during his journcyings in
name that h. met and married the
f@ughler oil enc of our first Gongre-
G,ohai ministers Rev. Mr.. Filield
no1 The marriage took place in
A1 and il IS worthy of note that
saooi this time was organized here
we Somerset Sacred Music Society"
'bch WIS ohr earliest choral organi-
%uoh' and which was still active and
uoHflshiag as late as 1877.
rfo'essof Messer afterward remov-
" 70 Tie West whore he taught music
nun success in Minneapolis, and
Huntington III. lie appears to
Jaw eeeh the first really accomplish
~ eha thorough musician 10 visit
,"1 'o"h, and people ilocked from far
aau near 10 attend his wonderful
singing schools.
ms son, Edward Clarence Messer,
WIN mere in Bloomfield in 1912, be-
~ ane noted painter. He studied
sa ,n several great masters in Paris.
Sg ohe OF his pictures is now owned
ne 0ofeoan Art Gallery in Wash
~s.an, j. &. where he occupied the
A. OF the Goreoran School of
NJ. lie died in Washington in 1919.
Ii. ~, y,loor years after the death of
" distinguished father.
protl} luflher Information regarding
vim 1saof hesaor or his classes here
Soei. w appreciated by the Historical
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ard OF Thanks

To The people of Bingham and Wei
niiy Who were 50 kind to us during
the sickness and death Of our loved
enc We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks. We wish especially to thank
the Rev Mr.. MaeDougall for his
words of comfort which helped 10 ease
our burden. We also wish TO men
ton the management guests and en-
ployees of Carry Pond Camps and the
management. guests and employees Of
Troutdale Cabins.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Smith
Mrs Fannie Smith
Bingham, JUL l. 1921.
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Mrs. Omar +. Beauller

The sudden death of Mrs Omar e..
Beauler of Norridgewock avenue oc-
CURED Saturday at Somerset Hospital
and her infant son, born that day died
on Sunday Mrs. Beaulier was form
erly Flora Gardner. the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gardner of this
town She was twice married, her
first husband having been Joseph
LAM 70 child, Lueienne, re-
sultod -. tbs union and survives
ner mothe.. BY her second husband.
tho deceased had three children,
only one of whom survive Funeral
services were held Tuesday forenoon
from the Church of Our Lady of
Lourdes. Rev. ]. L. A. Renaud ofiiciat-
ing. Her sudden death was greatly
regretted and sincere sympathy is ex-
tended the members of her household.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
Taking the
Nation by Storm
One-Shot fabrication System

N7HEN you come in to see
w the 1925 Cleveland Six-you
are going to find something real to
look at!
A totally new car, of course.
Longer, stronger, handsomer, and
more POWERFUL beauty in every
sense of the word
But that isn't all. You are going
to see the biggest convenience
feature ever offered the motorist
"a patented fabrication system
that does away with the greasy,
grimy task of oiling and grcasine
the car by hand
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
Mileage Motor

This truly marvellous six is
powered by a new and larger
motor. Get behind the wheel and
get thrill.
You would never believe that
a motor so smooth and silent
could be so powerful. Speed?
More than you ever want to uSel
Acceleration? From 5 to Is m. p.
h. in less than 7 Secondsl Hills?
No car built will ever pass you !
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Takes 2 Seconds

You will never know what con-
yenience means until you see the
One-Shot fabrication System.
Think of driving a car on which
you never use a grease gun or oil
can-on which squeaks and rat
ties and prematurely worn parts
are literally unknown.
A plunger projects through the
floor board. When you step on it,
q vital parts of the car are lubri-
Gated simultaneously.
No wonder the 1925 Cleveland
Six is taking the nation by storml
It's the easiest car in the world to
take care of-and, in addition, il
Thu One.Shot LII :.
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Gard of Thanks

7 wish to thank my friends and
neighbors for their kindness and help
during my sickness; also the Rebe-
kahs for the flowers and the Sun
shine for the fruit which was sent
Mrs. Percy r. Steward
Bingham, July II, 1924
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Gard OF Thanks

We wish to thank our friends ant
neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy during the sickness AND
death of our loved one; also the
beautiful flowers sent by friends and
Fairview Grange.
Ona l.. Harrington
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Stevens
Smithfleld, Maine, July II, 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17

offers qualities of performance,
beauty, stamina and economy
never before available in any Car
of moderate pricel
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Gard OF Thanks

We wish 10 thank our friends and
relatives for their sympathy and the
heantiful floral tributes in our be-
rpaYemeut.
Mr. and Mrs Bert L. Spauldinp
and family
Garatunk. Me, July Il. 1924.
Independent Reporter So a year.
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2.l5 IA; 2.13 IA; 2.lG Ia

Time: 2l5 "A; 2.l3 "A 2lG a
2.13 IL.
In the ball game between Stratton
and Bingham, two of the competing
teams ON the Somerset League Bling
ham won by score of to |. At
the end of third inning Bingham s
score was 2 and Stratton /. The
summary:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17

Fewer hens with plenty of room
may lay more eggs than twice as
many overcrowded.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
Balloon Tires

Comfort, too! The comfort that
only genuine, supersize balloon
tires can provide. All models
come equipped with them at
no extra cost. And if you prefer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-17
SPLENDID RAGING At FA|Rv|EW PARK
WITH GOOD BUNCH Of STEPPERS
Band in Big Hats Played Sprightly Tunes
Bingham Wins from Stratton-- The 'Trot

LANG AASssAA W AAAS ~@3A
The Somerset Central Agricultural |
Society held their first horse race at
Fairview Park for this season, last
Saturday afternoon. There was
very good attendance, and some very
excellent horse racing, especially con-
Soldering the early season The track
was in Al condition and the classes
were well filled. The Citizens Band
PLAYED their usual splendid program.
the players attracting considerable
attention. not only by the excellence
Of their music but by the big straw
hats. which were part of their uni
form for the day. The I'll pace
WIS soon disposed of, with Northern
Mac winning the race in three
straight heats. Because it is not al
loWabe To have four races in progress
al one time. the PA class. in which
Little Direct won the race in three
straight heats was not opened until
after the completion of the I'll. There
were seven starters in this race and
there was a lot of close competition
In The us class, in which there were
also seven starters, the final contest
was between +. 1. Burbank's Tom
Domaine and Del STATIONS Ruby b,
as only horses having won two heats
were privileged to try out in the
finals This was finally won by Tom
Donahue. The fastest time I'll IA
was made In 4Ae I'll class In the
I'D tlot Allewood won thee out of
four heats. although in The first heat
he was the fourth horse-ander the
wire.
Harry Lee of Augusta who has
been engaged for the Somerset Cen
tral Fair was starter and one of the
Judges assisted by II. l.. Williams OF
Harfland and Joe Farwell of Unity
S. H. Bradbury was clerk and the
timers were {. S. Robinson, James
Nutting and W d. Snow.
The summary:
224 TROT AND PACE-PuRSE 5000
Little Direct. g, by Direct
Star, A. Richardson, Wat
eryille Observation-Disclosures, /
Egyptian Taylor, blk &, by
The Egyptian, Fred York,
Dedham Observation-Disclosures.
Anna Garner b M, by John
Garner, + c. Colburn,
Pennington .............. 4
Mary patchen h m, by Sena-
d aGi a'1 Clinton a ... ~ 7
San Ramon, br e, by San
Fa ar"flss9 u 5... ". 'oa'a 3
TIop-A-Long Cassidy, br &,
c @s ' Harl1anG . ~. = ~ . 2
o. X Todd b g, by Echo
Todd, G ". Duiton. Bling
ham Observation-Disclosures.
Time 30 IA; 2.19 IA; 219 IA
I'll PACE PURSE $3.50
Margaret Wilkes M, by
Pollard Wilkes, Del STRAIT
ton. Albion ............. 3
Calgary Earl eh s, by The
Earl. Ira l. W Pottle
Portland .............. > 2
Northern Mac. br &, by The
Northern Nam K. d. Waite,
Lewiston .4+s....tt.....l
Time: FL Il; I'll 81; ZIP IA.
2.1S TROT AND PACE-PuRSE 5000
Jack Grafton. br e,
by Grafton Roy
al, A. Richardson,
Jr Wateryille 3 TO
Billie The Rabbit,
br E, by todns,
J. c. Getchell,
Bangor .....4... 3 5
Dr. Brooks, blk 6,
by Norcheon. +. &
Colburn, Farm