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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

control of which we want good
men. Are we to condemn those men
for being so employed? Are we not
rather vitality concerned in en-
couraging them to make the most
and best of opportunity?
We ought by regulation, by en-
couraging the right kind of man
asement, to have the best Big
Business In the world bearing the
American label and then we ought
to be pround Of 1t as we are of
other big resources-Big Business
can be a tremendously big resource
of any country, IL conducted by the
best people in the best way.
Isn't it incumbent on us to en-
deavor that it shall be so conducted
and not be made a subject of
ridicule or opprobrium on the one
hand or of oppression. on the other
Why, the management of our gov
eminent affairs is the biggest in
stance of Big Business we have and
we want the right kind of men,
with clear comprehension of II and
honest, patriotic purpose to run it.
We have the choice of treating
Big Business as an asset or as a
liability. An asset it should be, will
be IL we treat 1t properly, keep 1t
in it's place. do not worship it but
respect it wherever 1t may be found
worthy Of respect. In that way only
may we keep 1t respectable.
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FLAG Etiquette

Last year the American Legion
conducted a conference at Washing
ton attended by representatives of
various patriotic organizations and
Of the Army and Navy. Agreement
was had on flag code. 1t was thus
hoped to establish correct and uni
form practice.
There yet appears to be some I'M
certainty among the many who wish
to display the emblem. There
seems to be quite general under
standing of what constitute gross
breaches of propriety and show lack
Of respect for the flag. Nearly all
know that it should not be used to
cover a speakers desk or chairs;
some evidently do not understand
that it should not be festooned,
used in rosettes and drapery. More
do not know that when used on a
speakers platform it should be
shown above and behind the
speaker. yet more, are uncertain
about the position the union, or
blue field, should be in.
When the flag is hung on a wall,
either vertically or horizontally
when a flag is displayed other than
by being flown from a staff it
should be flatwise-the union or blue
field should be uppermost and to the
observers left, or the flags right.
This should be the arrangement
when displayed from a window.
When hung over the street it
should be suspended vertically, with
the union to the north in an east
and west street. or to the east in a
north and south street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

treated playmate and held him in
Chicago thugs. Are we then to mol
lycoddle them in some hospital refuge
for a brief term and permit them to
luxuriate there as did Thaw in the
Pennsylvania hospital where his
board and room cost his estate $73,-
COO? Then look at this degenerate
incentive of crime walking about a
free man today, simply because he
had plenty, and there were lot Of
leeches who wished to get possession
of as much of it as possible. The en-
tire country will soon be morally in
sane if this sort of perversion of
law and decency continues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

On Friday evening May "a. 1907.
about SO knights of the grip were
gathered in the Bangor House talk
ing over their experiences on the road
in Maine and some bright mind in
the party suggested that it would
be a grand idea to form an associa-
ton of drummers who had travelled
in this state rs years or more pre-
vious to that, time. The idea was one
that took" Immediately and within
a few short minutes of its inception
the Quarter Century Travelling Mems
Association of Maine was in its in
fancy with A. T. Whittier of Rock
land as its president and Frank II.
Upper of Bangor, secretary and
treasurer. Nearly one year later.
May s, 1908 the first annual banquet
of the association was held at the
Riverton Park Casino. Portland, with
about 100 members in attendance.
The constitution and bylaws of the
were adopted at that
time and Secretary Upper reported
a membership of 2S2. Bion r. Lane of
Portland was elected president of the
association at this meeting. The 18th
annual banquet and meeting of the
will be held at the Cape
Cottage Inn, South Portland. on Fri
day of this week. Present officers Of
the association are: Joseph Steward,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
"esws praise ut morning Whist they
blame at night
But always think the last opinion
rioht.~
fHs PRIMARY ELECTION

All have had an opportunity to
express opinion respecting the
candidates. From what We can learn
at time Of writing this. expression
of opinion has not been confined
within the limits which the trainers
of the primary law intended. We
should know more about this later.
but tho evidence at hand constitutes
an indictment Of the primary law.
The calls for extra ballots indicate
that many voters in Maine are voting
the Republican ballot in this primary
election, who, in all probability. have
no intention Of voting the Republic
can ticket this fall. We hope this
condition Is not as widespread as now
seems possible. II 1t is. the disgrace
Of IT will give cause for sober think
ing and earnest endeavor to correct
conditions under which 1t became
possible.
Maine has an election in Sep
tember, preceding the national cleo
ton in November. Inevitably the
country looks to Maine. Republicans
and those who intend TO vote the
Republican ticket should have been
permitted to select the candidates.
At this writing we do not know what
candidates have been selected; we
only know that IL the Democrats in
this State without intention Of voting
for the candidates they have helped
to nominate have made any concerted
effort to affect the selection of the
Republican candidates they have re-
sorted to an outrage on the suffrage.
We would welcome the addition of
Democrats who expect to vote the
Republican ticket and we have been
led to believe there are many. Aside
from the appeal of the State candi-
dates that Of selections made at the
Republican national convention is one
which met with an enthusiastic res
ponse in the minds of Maine Repub-
LEANS. We feel sure. Indeed. we would
20 further from what we have heard.
and assume that the appeal of the
Coolidge and Dawes ticket reached
the hearts and convictions of not q
few Democrats. 1t Is possible that
some of this endeavor to vote in the
Republican primaries Is attributable
to that. So much Of 1t, however. as
may be attributable to political
trickery will be regretted by
every fair-r:inded citizen, whatever
may be his political faith. Lovers OF
good government and Of honorable
methods are not confined to any
political party. but in some localities
surprisingly few of that number
cared to vote the Democratic ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time -

Bangor. t1247 g. m. s1.0s q. n. t234a. N.
v445 a m, *9.45a. m, tAl2.3S p. m. u. 81 pm,
1912 D M: 1887 p. m.
B:&A.Pts. tl2. 47a.m. t234sm.. Bts.4Sa m.
Bar Harbor. Nosa.m., t2a4a.m,. Bto4Sam,
Bath Is. isa.m. 10 SO m. 40 IS a. N. TAOS
d m. IA 80 D. m, *l0.4s p. m, -
Belfast C4.45 am. t9.45 a. m. t254 p m
Boston 1921 a. m. t6l5 a. m. 70 SO g. m:
s10.ls a. m, 1908 p. m, 3.34 p. m. "A oS p M,
40. 4S p. m.
Dover Foxcroft. C4.45 a. m. 2.54 p. m. 1
Gardner 1921 q. m. t6.l5 a m. 1896 g. m:
$40 IS A. m. 1908 p m. 1884 p m, TAOS .. m;
1918 D. m, "a. 81 p. m. *104S p, m
Hallowell. to. Is a. m. TO SO a. m. s1ols a. m:
1908 o. M. 1894 p. m. TAOS p. m, 1915 p. M:
't Hsrmony. Gas a M. 1854 o. m. "asas&
Lewiston. t6.15 a m. 1896 a. m. slo.lsa. m:
TAOS D. m *lO.4S p. m. ~.u
New York. 1894 p. M. TAOS p. m.
Portland 1921 a. m. t6.15 a m. 1885 g. M:
$40 Is a m. 1903 p. m. 1894 p. m, TAOS p. m.
Rockland tel a. m, 1895 a m. TAOS p m.
Skowhegan. ca As Am. ~9.45a m. t24 . m
So Gardiner t6. Is a m. 70. SO IN. $40. am,
1903 p m. 1894 p m, ISIS p. m. t7.32 p. m.
'iS g, - Io 2 m 40 ga M 'r~>-~~zapsWs~at
Wsterville. fl2.47 a. m: s1.oS a. M: t23s
I. m. S4.45 a. m. ~9.45 a. M, Atl2.3S p. a..
t2.54 o. m. 1922 m. 1882. m.
tDaily. Daily, except Sunday. ssunday only.
TDaily. except Monday. B Commencing May 5.
c Except Sunday and Monday.
d. C. DOUGLASS. NJ. L. HARRIS.
1924 VIZ. & CenI Mgr. Genl Pass. Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

during the late session of Congress,
are making a mistake. The Demo-
cratic party has no leader who COM
pares with Calvin Coolidge in PARTY
strength. The Democratic national
convention will look for such lead
or. After a nomination is made the
Democratic leader will still be handi-
capped in man o-man contest with
Coolidge, because of Mr.. Coolidge's
popular strength under the actual
test of the Presidency. He has made
good, in other words, while the
Democratic nominee. whoever he may
be, has not had an opportunity to
make good. Under the inspiring
leadership Of MIR. Coolidge, and en-
couraged by his popular strength, Re-
publicans Of all shades of party be-
lief will rally in the hope of elect
ing their entire ticket, from top to
bottom. The opposition will have to
be constructive and fortunate in it's
teamwork, and not merely denuncia-
tory, IL 1t is to wrest the government
from the Republican party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
LOOK out FOR
SELF POISONING!

Neglect of the liver results In self
poisoning! Not as quickly, perhaps,
but just as surely as If you drank poi
son out of q bottle. If your liver is
not doing its work of helping digestion,
eliminating waste from the bowels and
purifying the blood. you will always
be troubled with sick headaches, nau-
sea, biliousness gas, sour stomach, or
constipation.
Cleanse and tone your liver! Put
your system in condition so you feel
your very best again. Try Just a
spoonful Of Dr. Fl. S. TEACHERS excel
lent Liver & Blood Syrup after the
next few meals and notice the quick
improvement in the way you eat. sleep,
look and feel-the return of strength,
vigor and energy. You will be COM
pletely satisfied; otherwise there will
be no cost. DR.. TEACHERS Liver &
Blood Syrup is sold and recommended
by John Coughlin in Augusta; Beane's
Drug Store in Gardiner; G. o. Gardner
in Dixfield; The Old Moves Drug Store
In Norway; Horace T. Poland in DAM
ariscotta: William T. Quinn in Halo
well: The Wilson Pharmacy" in Fair
field; Bowers Pharmacy and Oxford
Ave. Pharmacy in Rumford: Ralph l..
Booker in Randolph; Madison Pharma-
cy In Madison; G. E. Fogz in Skowhe-
gan.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
NAIVE STEAMSHIP LINE
NEW YORK PREl0R1

Ames. preparing the Casino for Its
annual opening.
A. V. Ames is in poor health from
rheumatism.
The village schools closed for the
season on Friday when ice cream
was served to the pupils.
w. w. Ripley of Allston. Mass,
arrived here Saturday. and VIII
occupy his farm on the pond road.
The Jefferson Casino opened for
the season last Tuesday night
with a record crowd in attendance.
ana the popular Douglas Melody
Men OF Augusta who have been en-,
gagged for the season kept the crowo
moving. one dance following an,
other In rapid succession. The han
mas been transformed into 3
Japanese cherry orchard, artifcaI
cherry blossoms and lanterns being
used In abundance in the decora,
lions giving the place a cheeriu
LOOK: New white lights flood the
building making a big improvement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
BIG BUSINE

Coolidge and Dawes are caricatur-
ed in the Democratic New York
World as sitting on the knees of Big
Business. represented. after the
popular fancy. as an obese. hard
bcaied---and presumably warty-in-
dlvidual.
,Americans boast of their big
plains, their big mountains, their
bir lakes, their big men. their Zig
buildings but seem to overlook the
fact that II the big men are to be
Applied to utilizing and managing
our. big resources. II the country Is
10 use them in a big way and cope
with the big business Of the world
We too must have big Business;
that It ought to be q source Of pride
al well as OF profit.
Are we small of perception. little
ii conception. limited In our
comprehension, preferring the
whistle Of the peanut rooster to that
OF the big factory. that we allow
iris prejudice against Big Business
I'd warp our judgment? We would
bt indignant were the big business.
which for instance the World
itself is, devoted to cartooning the
bigness Of our other big resources;
II our big country were represented
az an overswollen tyrant, and all
that.
Here Is Henry Ford, as illustra-
aion, our most conspicuous example
of Big Business under one hat, an
autocrat among the big businesses,
and so capable Of the most mis-
chief. Autocracy Of men or OF
business IL alien to the American
ideal. yet we applaud. him and.
all things considered should do so.
The. American attitude toward
Ford IL understandable 1t is. but
natural such an achievement should
appeal to the American imagination.
It sees the individual behind 1t, the
merit Of that individuals endeavor.
It overlooks the tremendous thing
he has constructed or the mischief
of which It IL capable under the
control Of one individual. On the
other hand It overlooks the fact
that most other big business is not
an Individual autocracy. that 1t is
subject to the concensus OF many
minds that many Of the people
ars partners. being stockholders and
renrAaented an the fiirecforateS
The latter would seem to be the
kihd Of Big Business we should
favor. the kind We would wish to
- employing excellent Judgment
A1tekillSd minds. That Ii the kind
y Big Business We want and in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
ll11 ]. RARp1r
'DAXmCORYts

while brushing his hair before the 1T
tie mirror at the washstand.
Pretty soon the supper table was set
with the nicely roasted chicken and
big dish of grapes for desert.
Some people think that foxes don't
like fruit" said Danny Fox, when there
was nothing left of the chicken but the
drumstick, which Mrs. Fox had saved
for the two little foxes. I was sur
prised the other day when Professor
Crow admitted that he never knew
that we foxes often eat frogs and
grasshoppers."
Did he copy what you told him In
his Wisdom Book? asked Mrs. FOX,
handing Slyboots a bunch of grapes.
Yes, he took out his fountain pen
and wrote it right down." answered
Danny Fox, with grin.
Didn't you tell him we eat FISH and
eggs, too?" asked Bushytail.
mo. forgot to mention that" an
swered Danny Fox. It's so long since
have managed to creep into the hen
house that it slipped my mind"
Well. I'll tell him the next time l
see him." said Slyboots. "And I'll Ill
so explain that once in a while mea-
dow mouse makes a good breakfast"
"Ha, ha." laughed Danny Fox. Pro
fessor Crow will fill two pages about
foxes. You might tell him that we
have a nice storeroom where we keep
food when there is more than enough
for one meal"
I'll tell him, too. how You always
help mother to get home to us when
she has been followed by Old Ssc'em.
the Farmers Dog. Don't you rem"m-
Der. Daddy Fox, how you followed her
trail and let Old Sic'em away from
her last summer"
Tat, tut" answered Danny Fox.
your Mother could easily have es-
get home to you. So 1 took her place
and fooled him.
And tomorrow I'll tell you what hap
pened after that.
Copyright 1924. David Cory)
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FOR TIRED
PUFFED-UP FEET

The minute you put your feet IN :
.Tiz" bath you feel pain beins
drawn out and comfort just soakins
In. How good your tired. swolIen,
burning feet feel. .Tiz" instann
draws out the poisonous exudatioI.
that puff up your feet and. cause sofe
inflamed. sweaty feet. -.
Tiz." and only "Tiz" takes W
pain and soreness out of corns. ca
iouses and bunions. Get q boz u
liz" at any drug or departmsrrs
store for few cents. Your feet -
never going to bother you any NOR.
4 whole years foot comfort guarAn
teed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

Danny Fox was the best of fathers. as
all foxes are. And the best of hus-
bands, too. for foxes choose one mate
and are happy ever after.
Now you three boys get ready for
supper" said Mrs. Fox with a smile.
I'll have hot Chicken supper in less
than no time"
At once the two young foxes brushed
their beautiful red coats, smoo.hed
their white waistcoats, wiped their
black feet and brushed their bushy
tails. Danny Fox felt very proud of
them as he looked over his shoulder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
PITTSTON

CASTINGS Annie E. Merrill.
who has been clerking for II. j. Mer-
rick at Augusta returned to her home
here Sunday. Miss Merrill worked at
East Pittston for four years and her
friends were glad to welcome her
back.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur L. Merrill and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Farnhum, ali Of
Augusta were callers Sunday at the
home of Annie E. Merrill.
Sunday callers at the home of A.
E. Merrill were Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Croker and son Ellsworth. Bertha
Croker and Miss Hassen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

The pool Of spectators said to
have been formed to buy up bonus
certificates for cash is likely to
meet with rebuff from the National
Government-and should. Section
COS Of the law will prevent pay
ment by the Government to any
other than the veteran himself or
his dependents or beneficiaries de-
signated only by the director Of the
Veterans Bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

IF you. who are reading this
statement about the new Fruit
Treatment. ever have Stomach
Trouble, try Fruit -tives." Get a
csc box of these intensified juices of
apples. oranges. figs and prunes-
combined with tonics-and see for
yourself how quickly such troubles
as Gas. Belching. Indigestion. Pain
after eating, Constipation. Bilious at
tacks, nervous headaches and sleep
lessness completely disappear.
Mr.. Geo. p. Swayne Of Ashland.
N. H., writes: For some time, / was
troubled with Terrible Pains in my
stomach so bad was forced to go to
bed. / was recommended to try the
fruit medicine 'Fruit-a- tives." After
using the second box. got relief and
now I am troubled no more"
Csc and 50c-at all dealers or sent
by Fruit-a-tives Limited oxdensburK.
n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
Maine GOSSIP
Parrot Island
By Albert T. Reid

The parrots come, they cross the river
waters of WI.
The island in the river is called Parrot
Island.
The parrots are flying West to the
Dragon Mountain:
There are sweet grasses on the island,
and how green, green are its
trees!
The mists part and one can see the
leaves of the spear orchid, and
it's scent is warm on the wind.
The water is embroidered and shot
with the reflections of the peach
tree blossoms growing on both
banks.
Now indeed does the departing official
realize the full meaning of his
Punishment
The long island, the solitary moon, fac
ing each other in the brightness.
(Chinese Poem)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

While considering ways to pre-
vent the improper use Of money in
campaigns, people have discovered
that, under the present require
ments. such as the primary for one
instance. n goodly lot Of dollars are
needed for legitimate purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

Without the budget system there
would not have been retrenchment
in the government departments, but
without the insistence of the right
kind of officials the budget system
could not have functioned and will
not continue to function.
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The House of Fear

IT was dark and still and for the
first time l realized that l was alone
in the house. Suddenly / heard a
buzzing, rasping noise. 1t must be
an intruder!
What should l do?
l had one comforting thought: ]
had my gun which l always carried
about me but, alas. it contained only
one bullet. At last hit upon plan.
l moved along the wall until l came
to the electric light switch Aiming
as nearly as possible at the point
where the noise came from l turned
on the light, and
station y z concluding the
broadcasting of the midnight time
signals. Good night"
My gun was stuck half way into
the horn of the loud speaker.
Jacob Karol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

Those foreigners who have sup
posed the Wild West began at the
Bronx. were not far wrong al
though we did laugh at them. In fact
the wild" West is no longer COM
parable with the Wild East IL we In
clude Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
New Ideas From Readers

New Ideas From Readers
Readers write in and ask us if they
may submit ideas.
BY all means, YES.
If you have an idea for a certain
humorous fea ture. or If you want us
to execute something to which you
frankly admit you can't put the
proper finish, send it in. Well do our
best with it before we give it up.
THE FUN SHOP is your depart
ment.
But-in submitting ideas, please do
not send in old ones.
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Dry RAD FIutterinos

Dry Rag FIutterinss
Gay Is. Iden,. Correspondent
Our bank was robbed Thursday
morning.
One of the bandits told Cashier E.
p. Johnson to lie down on the floor
and stay there till he told him to get
up. AS soon as the robbery was dis
covered a posse was formed and one
of the bandits caught. But Mr.. john
son won't get up because it was the
other bandit who told him TO lie
down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

The manager Of the Yankees Is
charging up $4,000 to loss early in
the season. His outfielder, Coombs,
for whom he paid that sum, is
incapacitated probably for the
season. However, one Of the at
fractions Of the national game are
its chances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

"oh. Father Is here" cried Bushy-
tail.
yes, Daddy IL home" shouted Sly
boots, and they both Rugged Danny
Fox. Not because he had brought
home chicken for supper. although
that pleased them. Yes. indeed. Just
the way you are pleased, little reader,
when Father comes home with a bag
Of lollypops. Bushytail and Slyboots
loved their daddy fox. Oh, yes indeed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
JEFFERSON

Mrs. Hannah Bond has re-
turned to her home after passing the
winter at Southern Pines, North
]. p. Critics OF Freedom passed
several days last week with John
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
Editorial Comment
If Consistent

Boston Transcript
II the people of the United States
endorse the work and the nominal
tons of the convention by electing
Coolidge, they will, If they are con-
sistent, see to it that Senate and
House are sent back to Washington
this fall who will carry out the pro-
gram of support called for.
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A Natural Conclusion

Nern Clegg's father was peeved
last Friday.
He got "a post card from Vern
marked champaign. ILL.,"
"Dern fool-drinkin' again." Says
Pappy Clegg.
Lee Burt