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The Glenwood post., 1924-12-18
WORK WEARING YOU OUT?
Glenwood Springs Folks Find Bad
Back Heavy Handicap

Is your Work wearing you out? Are
you tortured with throbbing backache
you feel tired, weak and discouraged? (?
Then look to your kidneys! Many oc-
cupations tend to weaken the kidneys.
Constant backache, headaches, dizzi-
ness and rheumatic pains are the re-
suit. You suffer annoying bladder
Irregularities; feel nervous, irritable
and worn out. oDn't wait! Use Doan IS
Pills-a stimulant diuretic to the kid
neys. Workers everywhere recommend
Doan's Here's a Glenwood Springs
The Glenwood post., 1924-12-18

T. E. Romig, Laurel st., says: "I
was doing some ditching and sharp
stitch caught me through my kidneys
and doubled me up. couldn't straight
en- again without help. For a week l
couldn't work. I took medicines and
wore plaster but couldn't see any
improvement. I started to use Doan =
Pills and in two days I was back to
work again. One box of Doan's
cured me and my kidneys have never
troubled me since.''
Price 60c at all dealers. Don It
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan 3 Pills-the same that Mr.. Romig
had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buff.
falo, N. Y. 81
| Sewing machines for sale or rent
7 II
The Glenwood post., 1924-12-18

am AFRAID, Myrtile, 10 10.
that that is matter which I cannot
altogether explain to you"
Perhaps you are right" she ad-
mitted. II must dare to say this,
though, because. you see. am with
your father many hours in the day,
and he is not so strong as he was and
so he shows his mind more easily.
Something about you is worrying him
That Is not right, II itf'
The Glenwood post., 1924-12-18

Sewing machines for sale or rent
at Ed F. Tarbell's, sOs Cooper avenue,
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Eyes. WILL" said Polly wickes.
well. he won't come anyway"
said Dora Marlin.
Eyes. he Will"
mo. he WON'T"
They both began to laugh.
But I'll tell you what III do
I'll creep into bed with you and tell
you all about 1t. Goodnight. dear"
Good might, Polly fairy" said
Dora Marlin.
Polly Wickes watched the white
form weave itself in and out Of the
checkered spots of moonlight along
the veranda, and finally disappear
inside the house: then she threw
herself down upon the reclining
chair again. her hands clasped be-
hind her head, and lay there
strangely alert, wide-eyed, staring
out on the lawn.
She was quite sure he would come
even yet-because when they had
sent over 10 the mainland for the
mail yesterday there had been q let
ter from him saying he would arrive
some time today.
How soft the night was!
Would he change? Would he
seem very different? Had what
Dora had said about the viewpoint
from which age measures age been
really true? And IL 1t were? She
was the one that would seem
changed-from little girl in pig
tails to q woman, not q very old
woman. but a woman. Would he
know her. recognize her again?
What wonderful, glorious,
drnayYnV MIGHT -
Dreams! Was she dreaming even
now. dreaming wide awake, that
she was here; a dream that sup
planted the squalor Of narrow, Ill
lighted streets, Of dark, creaking
staircases. Of lurking. hungry
shapes. OF stalking vice. of homes
that were single. airless rooms
gaunt with poverty-a dream that
supplanted all that for this, where
there was only a world of beautiful
things. and where even the airs
that whispered through the trees
were balmy with some rare per-
fume that intoxicated the senses
with untold Joy?
She startled herself with a sharp
little cry. Pictures. memories. vivid,
swift in succession, were flashing
unhidden through her mind-a girl
AA Aoe6SN NAVthSc WIN bOlu uOWeTB
on the street corners. in the parks,
a gutter-snipe the London boobies
had called her so often that the
term had lost any personal mean
ing save that 1t classified the
particular species Of outcasts to
which she had belonged; a room
that was reached through the
climbing Of smutty, dirty staircase
in a tenement that moaned in its
bitter fight agains dissolution in
common with its human occupants;
q room that was scanty in its
furnishings. where q single cot bed
did service for two, and stagnant
cdor of salt fish was never absent:
q woman that was gray-haired,
sharp faced. OF language and
actions at times that challenged
even the license Of Whitechapel. but
one who loved too; the smell from
the doors Of pastry shops on the
better streets that had made her cry
because they had made her more
hungry than ever: the leer OF men
when she had grown few years
older who thought gutter-snipe
both defenseless and fair game.
She had never been a child.
Polly Wickes had turned in the
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UNITY

The Ladies' Division of the local
Farm Bureau with extension service
cooperating held a most enjoyable
as well as profitable all-day meet
ing with the local chairman. Mrs.
c. L. Moulton. at her home. Friday.
The subject for this meeting was
Table Service and Nutrition"
Home Demonstration Agent Miss
Estelle Mason of Belfast was present
and displayed a fine line of home
conveniences. Following this she
gave a test in table service which
was very interesting. At noon a
dinner was served by the Farm Bu-
reau members, covers being laid for
25. Following the dinner the reg
uiar business meeting was held,
Chairman Mrs. c. l.. Moulton pre-
siding. The next meeting will be
held at he home of Mrs. II. L. True
worthy. July IL. subject OF the meet
ing to be Health" -.
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Especial to The Kennebec Journal)
Oak Grove Seminary. Vassalboro,
Me. June 1l-Oak Groves COM
nencement exercises will be fea-
tured this year by the observance of
the 10Th anniversary of the founding
of the school. The passing OF this
important milestone by one of
Names leading preparatory schools
will be fittingly observed on June
ID. IS and IL. A large number of
the schools alumni and friends have
signified their intention of being
present and the event should prove
a gala occasion.
The program will open with the
exercises of Senior Glass day at the
Sophia Bailey Memorial chapel on
Saturday morning at 1870. In the
afternoon from = till 4 on the camp
us numerous classes will hold their
reunions and q general social time
will be enjoyed by all. Principal
and Mrs. Owen will receive the
guests of the school. In the eve
ming the commencement play, En-
dymion." will be staged on the
campus. This is a difficult Greek
play thO Soot AAe~o 1890
practicing faithfully is sure to make
a success of this part of the pro-
gram. AS all the scenes are laid
out Of doors, the. natural surround
ings enhanced by elaborate lighting
effects will make 1t a truly beautiful
spectacle. .t.- f,r
The baccalaureate address by
Alexander G. Prr5y. Ph.D.. OF Hart
ford Theological Seminary, will be
given in the chapel.
At 4 o'clock in the afternoon ves-
per services will be held in the So
phia Bailey Memorial chapel. At
this service special tribute will be
paid to the five scholarly ard Chris
tan gentlemen whose vision and
generosity made possible the Oak
Grove Seminary of today.
In the evening all will assemble
on the lawn in front OF the school
for the twilight sing"
The graduating exercises Of the
class of 1924 will be held in the
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Makers Of the "W6rlds Smartest Collar" say
''Wash your Van Heusens with Rinse"

"VoUR Van Heusens will come
/ out white and crisp as ever,
and spotlsssly Clean" says the
manufacturer of this popular collar,
"and because there il no hard rub
bing their naturally long life is made
even longer. That Is the reason we
recommend RINSO for washing.
Van Heusens.
Even If the collar is subjected to
q good deal Of dirt actually ground
in-office dirt, train dirt, perspira-
ton, etc.-Rinso win wash it out as
good as new.
"There is no edge dirt left. Every
line Of coil 10 gone. The Rinse suds
certainly work wonders with Van
Heusens and we are glad to say
use Rinse"
just try it out for yourself. You'll
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NORRIDGEWOCK
Libby HiII School Notas

=. The following pupils attending
the Libby Hin school were not
absent during the last term: Delight
Taylor. Dorothy Newgard, Chester
5acnener: Alieda Peavey, Ruth
Taylor. Morrill, Bachelor and Mary
Taylor.
Those not missing in spelling dur
ing the term were the Misses
Delight and Mary Taylor.
The children showed a great deal
OF interest In nnding flowers for
their Flower chart. In ali thew
found SO wild flowers. DeIigI,.
Taylor and Lenora Brewer sa...,
brought Is, which was the most
found by any one.
The school year closed Friday. ana
Ine pupils with their teacher.
Fiorice A. Nickerson, and shsir
mothers enjoyed a ride 20 the s;,nre
OF snow pond, where a bountiful
picnic dinner was served.
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OAK GROVES C0MMENCEMEN WILL ALSO
MARK 18TH Anniversary OF SEMINARY

chanel ON Monday morning at 1880
The commencement address will be
given by Rufus M. Jones. LL>D.'
DID,, Ph.D.. OF EIaverf0rd college.
DIR. Jones Is a former student at
Oak Grove and was four years its
principal. For several years ne mas
occupied The position of professor OK
philosophy at Haverford. -,
The commencement luncheon Miii
he served Immediately Following the
exercises and important announce
ments concerning the present stand
ing and future growth of Oak Grove
will be made at that time.
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CAPTAIN FRANCIS NEWCOMER. ex-
officer In the great war, who breaks
into society. but who is really
Shadow Varne. noted flgure Of under
steals that have set London agog.
PAUL ChEMLA As noted French
the back waters Of the war. along
RUNNELLs. a valet. who has done
some big thefts on his own account.
THE FOURTH sTRAGGLER. who
hears the crooks agree to combine
after the armistice and who disap-
POLLY wIcKEs. a. nower-sirl. whom
America to a finishing school. with
the idea OF insuring social contacts
of the best before he leaves England,
after executing some big hauls. She
DORA MARLIN. daughter Of an eccen-
trio millionaire. and her guest on
big show place on the Florida keys,
MIR. MARLIN. the mad magnste. has
buried more than half a million dol
lars. the existence OF which New
combe learns inadvertently from
HOWARD LOCKE. son OF big bust,
ness man. who takes Newcombe and
Runnells to Florida on hts steam
launch. He falls In love with Polly.
Dreams!
Polly wickes' dark eyes grew
serious. -.
at doesn't apply to me-" she said
child. l was old when I was ten.
I'VE told you all about myself, be-
cause / couldn't have come here
with you II I hadn't; and you know
why l am so eager and excited and
SO happy that guardy is coming. /
owe him everything In the world I've
got; and he's been sc-- good to
mother. IL don't know why. He
said when I was older would
understand. And he's such q won
derful man himself. with such .
splendid war record"
Dora Marlin rose from her chair.
and placed her arm affectionately
around her companions shoulders.
Yes, dear" she said gently:
know. I was only teasing. And you
wanted to do anything else than
just sit here and wait until you are
quite. quite sure that he wouldn't
come tonight. But as I'm already
sure he won't because it's 80 late.
I'm going to bed. You don't mind.
do you, dear? I want to sec II
father is all right, too. Poor old
dad"
.Dora." Polly wickes was on her
feet. ooh. Dora, I'm 30 selfish! +
] wish l could help. But I'm sure
it's going to be all right. I don't
think that specialist was right at
oil. How could he be? Mr.. Marlin
is such dear!" :.
Dora Marlin turned her head
away. and for O moment she did not
speak, When she looked around
again there was O bright, quick
smile on her lips.
II am counting a lot on Captain
Newcombe's and Mr.. Locke's visit"
she said. Pm sure 1t will do father
good. Good night. dear-and IL
aney do come, telephone up to my
loom loom and I'll be down In q jiffy.
me hneir rooms are all ready for thsnfA
ivy They're sure to be famished,
ro,,l III 90 nothing Of the sort!" an
mr onSsd Polly wickes. "The idea Of
ctsesung a household In the middle
to ths, night! Til send them back
kindsss won't do anything Of the
~ said Dora Marlin.
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Polly, could tell Dora all about 1t
in the morning. But, that a~srt.
she was not quite certain what she
ought to do. The strange. crapcd
figure Of the old man had 1isep-
pcared among the trees now. app
parently having taken the path that
led to the shore. Mechanically she
started forward, half rupnins-then
slowed her pace almost Immediately
to a hesitating walk. Had she at all
any right to spy on MIR. Marlin? Il
was not as though any harm could
come to him, or that he
And then with low. quick cry.
her eyes wide, Polly Wickes stood
motfonless in the center of the lawn.
Continued TomerreWl
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JOICE

Ernest Moore and little daughter
oet,y OF Boston made q short cali last
week at the Lewis homestead.
MOST OF the children who have had
Measies are IN school again. Mabel
n1 Lewis ana brother Junior are the
only ones i'll with 1t at present
Leslie Lewis closed b;s .c,., a.
Chelsea last week. AOoi AZ
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~ course You would know that
Ninso must be wonderful for it is
made by the makers Of Lux. Made
to DO your family wash a. perfectly
40 Lux does all your fine things.
Try Rinse yourself and be freed
nom the old hard rubbing. Get a
packase-reguiar size or big new size
from your grocer today. Lever
Eros. Co.. Cambridge, Mass.
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Harvard Fund

A total of $S.225.OOO has been OBJ
tanned to date by the committee TO
extend the service OF Harvard Uni
versity. which il raising a minimum
of S1O.OOO.OOO for the Harvard Busi-
ness School. for the division OF
chemistry and the division Of fine
arts.
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may be had by calling uD AIRS.
Alton Kerr. Z;
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cummings
and Miss Sadie Stinneford o.
Lewiston were guests Sunday OF
Mr.. Cummings' sister, Mrs. Ida
Judkins-
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Lewis OF
waterviile, are passing the summer
at their cottage on Lake Messalons
skee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Motherwen
and Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Morrill,
have returned to their home in
Waterviile, after passing the weef
end at their cottage on Lake
MesSalonskee.
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Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots
How to Remove Easily

TOW 20 hUIhuVS GdSIIy
Here's q chance. Miss Freckie-face.
to try a remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of a reliable concern that
it will not cost you a penny unless
it removes the freckles: while IL II
does give you a clear complexion the
expense is trihing.
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and q few applications should show
YOU how easy it Ia to rid yourself Of
the homely freclxles and get a beau
tiful complexion. Rarely is more
than one ounce needed for the worst
case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine as this
strength il sold under guarantee OF
money back II it fails to remove
freckieS
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THE FOUR STRAGGLERS
By FRANK L. PACKARD
fiddeu T,ea,a,e Lov,, Ms Unlt,soo,ll Mins. in Til,

Aatdo, Of "TAs Mls Man." "Dsn Of tie Might" %imnis DA"
Copyright 1928, H. Dssu Co. Soaisd Ledger Syndicate
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OAKLAND
Farewell Party

A very pleasant fareweH party
was given At the home OF Mrs. Eu-
gene Perry Tuesday evening. June
10th, in honor of Mrs. Laura Head.
who is soon to make her home m
Rhode Island. Members OF the La
dies Aid Society OF the Methodist
church and other friends were pres
ent. Cake and ice cream were
served and Mrs. Angie Cottie in be-
half of those attending presented
Mrs. Head with beautiful mani
cure set. Mrs. Head responded in
delightful manner. expressing her
appreciation for the gift and for
friendships formed while she has
been in Oakland.
Birthday Party
Arnold Fuller, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Fuller, celebrated his
18th birthday at a party Monday
afternoon at his home on Oak
street. Games were played and re-
freshments were served, including a
birthday cake. A delightful after
noon was enjoyed and Master Ad-
mold was the recipient Of many gifts.
The guests were Theima Wentworth
and Carolyn Beverage. Norman and
Emile Verkruysse, Howard Gordon,
Berley and Della Witham. and VIII
liam Livingstone.
Surprise for Prin. and Mrs. Peacock
Principal and Mrs. Dean S. Pea
cock. who have recently moved to
Freeport and at present are passing
the week with the Senior class OF
Oakland High school ut Groves cot
tage. North Pond, were pleasantly
surprised Tusday evening. June 10th.
when q party made up OF members
of the American Legion arrived at
the camp and presented them with
very handsome clock. The presen-
tation was made by Marshall Helms.
Mr.. Peacock responded in a pleas
ing manner. expressing his thanks
and appreciation and spoke OF the
pleasure he had experienced in the
past in his work with the members
of the Legion. Refreshments were
served. after which the party ad-
journed to the dance pavilion. where
a delightful evening was enjoyed.
Among those present were Marshall
B. Helms. Harley Mairs. w. f.
Bush, Willard Burr. Walter Trask,
Donald Scott. Leroy McKenney.
Frank Monahan, Frank Elliott, AL
bion Blake, Roy Tracey. z. r.
Blethen, Thomas Bangs, 'Delbert
Tucker and Jack White.
The people of Oakland recognized
the opportunity to help the Boy
Scouts on a camping trip bysattend-
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understand why the manufacturer Of
"the Worlds Smartest Collar" en-.
dorses Rinse. See for yourself how
easy 1t is to get that obstinate line of
dirt out Of q soft collar with Rinse.
You'll find it is the same wav
= with other specially soiled places
IN the family wash-neck- bands, cuff.
edges, hens. and the like-Rinso
soaks the dirt out of them.
Always use enough to get
big lasting suds after the
clothes have been put in. ~
You don't have to change / N.
your regular washday method C
whether you soak, boil or ~
use q washing machine. Wher.
ever you used to use bar SOAP. =
now just use Rinso.
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,n~ .ne show given 1t Toy tnea'fs
"ea aw Iarkman, who has been ~ !.
- s.v.r.l weeks with sciatlcs =
1c r scne on the Belgrade roao' y
imp Iorrn Philbrook has purchased
/. new Dodge touring car.
Salmon Lake Grange .,.,n
AZ the regular meeting " .hs
lake Grange Saturday evs -i4h
following program IN keer as ar
Flag and Memorial Lay. verify
N..t.r Charles Elweii: readings ~
Msnrse Cook, Maynard Eurpusn'
E1ovd Alexander. Lorenzo Kicnaro-
ron. May Gleason. Lula wa.sn'
IMcv watson and Dora BickfoFa'
-services were omitted ct the
vres baptist Chapel ut North 6sis
crade sunday morning on ecSCun.
Of the Quarterly Conferences neio -
Rome. 49, pn,,hrooir
and family. and Rnrus S NJ
were guests Sunday Oh AF' 1
Partridge of Lewiston. - -
The Young daughter Of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Jacob knight, born june &c -
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. sFencs.
Spofford of Skowhegan, mas peen
named Lois Athalie.
Mrs. Maud Nugent has returned
from a visit with Mrs. FRANCIS
Spofford OF Skowhegan.
Corris Nugent. little daughter Q!
Mrs. Maud Nugent is quite III a.
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. D. -
Knight. .,
Monday of his sister. Mrs. AzI'e
NJ. Campbell OF Garland. a.
washington school at North Bel
Grade. has gone to her home In
Readfleld for the summer vacation
Services were held at the Free
Baptist chapel at North Belgrade
Sunday evening at 7.30 O'Clock
conducted by Rev. Newell Boynton
of Bickford hill.
Funeral Of George Mantsr
Funeral services for the late
George Manter were held at the
residences on the Pond Road Mon
day afternoon at o'clock. Rev. r,
8. Bernauer OF the United Baptist
church ofiiciated. The bearers
were, Edward Manter, Seldom Man
ter, Maniey Bailey, 7rnest Lewis
and the two grandsons. Russell
Bailey and Chas. Lewis. 1nterment
was in the Sawtelle cemetery.
Mrs. Dean Wheeler and children,
Ruth and Alfred. have gone to
South and West Paris for a ten
days visit.
The Mems Clubs of the Univer-
salist Churches of Maine will meet
in Fairfield Saturday evening OF
this week. Supper will be served at
o'clock. After supper, Victor
Friend Of Meirose, Mass. the Ma
tionai President Of the Comrades.
will address the meeting.
Miss Iva Grover has returned
from q weeks visit with her mother,
Mrs. Willard Milliken. Of Camden.
Arthur Thomas. who was called
here by the illness and death of his
mother, the late Mrs. Charles
Thomas, has returned to his home
IN Plaistow, n. H.
During the school vacation the
public library will be closed Tues
day and Thursday evenings.
All girls between the ages OF 10
and IS. who are interested in
Girls Club work which includes
sewing. cooking, and canning, are
invited to be at the Cascade Grange
hall at p. NJ. Friday. Miss Helen
Clark. home demonstration agent
will be present to outline the work
and organize the club. Any in
formation in regard to this work
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,,~ the show given 1t Toy tneais
wednesday evening. -. heen III
Henry Jarkman. who D. a.atsca At
70, nr ncme on the Belgrade road' y
George Phiibrook has purcnassS
. new Dodge touring car.
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the house and cry out an alarm:
something held her there clinging to
the balustrade, her eyes fixed on
that spot below her just a few yards
along from where she stood. She
could make out a figure now, the
figure OF q man crawling warily
out through the hedge toward the
lawn. And then instinctively she
caught her hand to her lips to
smother an involuntary cry, and
drew quickly back from the edge
OF the balustrade. The figur6 was
In plain sight now on the lawn in
the moonlight figure in a long
dressing gown; figure without hat.
whose silver hair caught the sheen
OF the soft light and seemed some
how to give the suggestion Of ghost-
like whiteness to the thin, strained
face beneath.
1t was Mr.. Marlin.
For a moment Polly watched the
other as he made his way across tie
lawn in a. diagonal direction toward
the grove Of trees that surroun isd
the house. Fear was gone now.
suppianted by q wave Of pity. Pc. II
Mr.. Marlin. The specialist hid
been right. OF course, ne had been
right! She had never doubted IT,
nor naO OOrd. WhAt she mad said
to Dora had been said out Of SYM
patty and love.
They both understood that. TIT
helped a little to keep up .Dura's
courage; 1t kept hope alive. Mr..
Marlin was so kindly, so ioveable
and good. But he was an incurable
monmaniac.a And now he was out
there on the lawn In the middle DC
the night in his dressing gown.
What was it that he was liter?
Why had he stolen out from the
house in such an extraordinary
She turned and ran softly aloEg
the yeranda, and down the steps to
the lawn, and stood 6till again.
watching. There was no need of
getting Dora out OF bed because in
any case Mr.. Marlin could certainly
come to no harm: and besides, she.
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Continued Tomerrew)