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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17

ST. LOUIS.-Union funeral chauf-
feurs here have negotiated with the
employers an increase of $3.50 a
week in wages, bringing the local
scale to $50 week. The union
asked for a $3.50 raise to $S5 a
week, but compromised rather than
strike. The increase benefits about
200 men.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17
wAsHINGTON.-senator Rob

Observation-Disclosures Robert
M. La Toilette, progressive leader,
announced today he would press for
immediate action by the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee on his
resolution directing the l. C. C. to
reduce freight rates on farm prod
ucts to pre-war levels.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17

Watch the DAILY Worker" for the
first iRstalment of "A Week, the
great epic Of the Russian revolution,
by the brilliant young Russian writer,
Jury Ebedinsky. II will start soon.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17
Organizing Taxi Drivers

KANSAS CITY.-Efforts to union
ize taxicab drivers are under way
here. The principal opposition to
organization comes from the Yellow
Cab company. Yellow Cabs in st.
Louis are union, since the recent
victory of the drivers union there
in two-year fight against efforts
to install the open shop. Some Of
the local firms, however have ex-
pressed a willingness to deal with
a union Of their drivers if one is
formed.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17

Watch the Daily Worker for the
frat instaIlment of "A Week." the
great epic Of the Russian revolution,
by the brilliant young Russian writer,
Jury Libedinsky. Il will start soon.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17

Don't be Eyes, But" supporter of
The Daily Worker. Send in your sub
scription at once.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17
CATTLE SHOW TO.
Be ATTRACTION AT
FLIP. CONFERENCE
Henry Ford Booster
One of Main Speakers

A counter move in opposition to
the national farmer labor party con-
vention called for May Both in st.
Paul, Mimi, by the Farmer Labor
Party Of Minnesota, The Federated
Farmer Labor Party and the farm
er-labor parties of Washington, So.
Dakota, Montana, Idaho, the Com
mittee of AZ and other groups, is
seen in the call sent out by the
Farmer Labor Party of Colorado
with the sanction of the National
Office of that party, for a conference
of the western and southwestern
states on january 26 and 81 in
Denver.
A conference Of the Farmer Labor
Party, formerly the Peoples Pro-
gressive Party, of Colorado, is called
for January 9th. The call is signed
by w. M. Piggott, National Chair
man of the Farmer Labor Party, Jay
G. Brown, National Secretary; Bert
Martin, National Committeeman; G..
F. Stevens, State Chairman, and
Neil Macarthur, State Secretary.
Among the states included in this
cali are Washington, Montana, South
Dakota, Nebraska and Idaho. The
farmer labor parties of these states
have already signifed their intention
to participate in the May 80 con-
ventioR IN Minneapolis.
May Capture Ghost
It Is significant that among those
invited to address the conference in
Denver during the cattle show is the
Honorable Roy NJ Harrop. president,
National Ford for President Clubs.
HzTrop is reputed to be a Republi-
can Party lackey and was one, of
Henry Ford's most active boosters
Now that Ford has jumped on the
Coolidge band wagon, perhaps Mr..
Harrop is trying to draw this skele-
ton farmer4abor party along with
him.
Communists or those who believe
in the emblem of international bro
therhood have no place In the live
stock conference, declared the letter
announcing the meeting. Red is
supposed to have an infuriating eff
feet on the dumb beasts on exhi-
bition there. The idea of interna-
tionaHs7n has much the same effect
on the political adventures who are
playing with the problems Of the
farmers.
The conference ean is as follows:
Denver, Colorado, Jan. 1st, 1924.
"Under and by virtue of the AU-
THORTTY OF THE FARMER LA
Dor PARTY OF THE UNITED
STATE OF AMERICA. We hereby
call a conference Of THE FARMER
rssNT, ~ T.rvv A. u~--t---. a-.I
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-17

Am.igamation means stressthl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
SALE OF FIT SCREVEN
OPPOSED BY SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, Dec.S. - Mayor
Paul f. Seabrook has telegraphed
Senator Water f. George a protest
from the City of Savannah against
the proposed sale by the govern
ment of Fort Screven, on Tybee
Island, where the old famous 9Th
infantry, the last troops to leave
the Khineland, have been station
ed since February of last year.
A bill has been introduced by
Senator Wadsworth, Of New York,
for the sale Of certain fort proper
ties, Fort Screven included.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

sale.
CHAIRMAN 0Connor, Of the board,
recommends that about 800 CT
these vessels be scrappc1 and l75
sold, and says he will bring The nat
ter before the boarG soon. The
annual report of the shipping hoard
shows that the upkeep of the idle
fleet costs the government over
$4,O00,000 a year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
EASTERN STAR
MEETING TONIGHT.

The local chapter of the order of
Eastern Star will hold a meeting to-
night at the Masonic Hall, begin
ming promptly at 1880 o'clock.
A business session VII be held
during which time officers vii be
elected, and later refreshments will
be served.
Every member is urgently request
ed to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

- 9 Z Cd q %
HoScRITAL ASSOCIATION
MEETS TUESDAY MORNING

A meeting Of the Americas and
Sumter County Hospital AsSocia.
ton will be held Tuesday morning
at 1880 o'clock, at Il nome Of the
president, Mrs. C. c. Hawkins on
College, street. Every member is
urgently requested to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
D. Al. R. MEETING TUESDAY
WITH MRS. MORELAND.

The Council of Safety Chapter
Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution will meet Tuesday morn
ing at the home of Mrs. w. D. More
land on College street. with Mrs.
n A. Littlejohn and Mrs. Sally
- pes acting as hostesses with Mrs.
Moreland. An interesting Christ
mas program has been arranged,
and every member is urged to at
tend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
WHEN THE CUB
ISN'T COVERING
ASSIGNMENTS
MoToRIST, DON'T
CONVICT YOURSE

When arrested for speeding in a
strange locality be cautious about
testifying as to the rate you were
driving until you ascertain the
speed limit at the place you were
stopped. Many motorists unwitting-
~ convict themselves By failing to
do this.
How is it that Dublin farmers re-
ceived higher price for their num-
Der one hogs, Thursday than Ameri-
Gus farmers did? We thought Sum-
ter's hogs were the best in the
state.
We get a lot of pleasure looking
in store windows, seeing what other
folks are going to get for Christ
mas.
In Americas, woman's mind has
a lot of competition from the wealth
er when it comes to changing.
Our idea of a peculiar guy is one
who asks you for a match and gets
sore when you hand him only one.
= = 4
Postmaster New, SAYS his depart
ment lost forty millions of dollars
in 1923. How come the Republi
cans didn't get Named for this.
X + X
Rumor has it that many people
in the large cities were under the
impression that "Carnation Milk"
came from the florist shops. Can
you imagine any one milking car
nation?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
AIaslRlz17!9

Miss Leona Duncan, OF Pratt
vile, Ala, is the guest of Mrs.
Leon Slappey at her home on Lee
street.
Grady Gibson, who underwent an
operation Sunday for appendicitis
at the City Hospital is reported as
doing nicely today. Mr.. Gibson
works at Rodgers Jackson street
store.
Friends of DIR. and Mrs. Frank
Cato will regret to learn that they
are i'll at their home on Lee street.
Mrs. H. B. Allen is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Joyner in Sanders
vile, leaving Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
SHIPPING BOARD TO
Inn SCRAP, IDLE FLEET

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-In or
der TO cut down cost of upkeep Of
the governments huge idle fleet,
the shipping board viii begin soon
to dispose of a large number of
vessels which have beer tied up
since the war, by scrapping and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

FOR SALE-Big bargain in Moline
TRAITOR, l tractor disc ploy and
tractor, 1 tractor disc pillow and
never been used. Address II. r.
o., care imes-Recorder.-8-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

FOR SALE-one 1920 model s.
pass. Buick; new tires. For price
and terms, phone 153. Mrs. H. r.
Johnson.-6-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

FINE MULES - We have Just re-
ceived fifty head Of fine Ken
lucky mules; we are selling them
cheap. Come to see us. G. A. &
w. G. Turpin. lift
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

WANTED-Job on dairy farm. Ad-
dress 'Dairyman, care Times
Recorder.-8-3tr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

FOR SALE-One hundred fifty
bushels high-grade Fulghum seed
oats. Address H. R. o., care Times
Recorder.-8-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
THEM SCALES OF
JUSTICE NEED FIXING.

Leo Koretz, swindler who stole
two million dollars gets one to tent
years in prison, while a man in a
western state got similar sentence
for stealing a suit of clothes and
$25.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
OPEN LETTER TO
SANTA CLAUS.

Dear Mister Claus,
o best of men:
We don't want y,
A fountain pen.
Macon Telegraph
Dear old Santa Claus,
Who has the rocks.
Don't you dare bring
Us no socks.
Savannah Press.
Dear old Saint Nick,
Friend of mine;
Please leave them red
Neckties behind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
MALE HELP WANTED

WANTED-Four girl boarders for
one month, $3.50 per week. SIG
Spring St,-8-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

Mrs. r. W. Buchanan VINO under
went a serious operation at Wesley
Memorial hospital in Atlanta, re-
Gently is reported os ding splendid
ly, and is expected TO return to
her home in Americas. the later of
the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

FOR RENT-5-room house; close
in. Phone 361. 28-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08

FOR Beautiful line of Cy-
clamen, Poinsettias, Begonias, Ge-
raniun.s, Primroses and Bulbous
flokers. Nice lot of pretty Christ
mas boxes. Mrs. B. /. Mic,
phone 403.-8-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS

FARM LOAN MONEY Plenty a.
cheap interest rate and on easy
terms. w. W. Dykes, 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Frost-proof Cabbage
plants; $1.0O per thousand.
Thomas Floral Co. 28tf.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
BASKET BALL NEXT ON
THE PROGRAM
Promise 0i Both Snappy Boys and
Girls Team mt Sk0Nhegnn
High School

Basketball practice for the high
school teams begins this week and
there is promise of both snappy
boys and girls team. Reid Apple
bee, who was elected manager last
spring is acting in the capacity of
captain also, Ernald Pat Mullen,
who was elected captain for this
year. leaving school last June. Miss
Louise Stinchfeld is captain of the
girls team and Miss Agnes Cockburn
is manager The girls schedule of
games is not quite completed but
Manager Applebee announces the fol-
lowing schedule for the boys:
Jan. 2, Alumni; Jan 3, Waterville,
there. Jan, Is. Ansop Academy here
(pending); Jan. 23 Richmond, there :;
Jan. 80, Lawrence. here (pending);
Feb. s, Hartland, there; Feb. l3. Wins
low, there Feb. 30, Watervllle. here.
Feb q. Hartland. here; March 6,
Anson academy, there, tpending) !;
March 13, WinsIow. herr March 30,
Richmond, here
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
Fifty Years Welded

Many Skowhegan friends of Mr.. and
Mrs Lyman l.. Walton. now of Fox
brough, Mass. have received delight
full souvenirs from this estimable
couple, announcing the fiftieth ami
versary of their marriage on last
Thanksgiving Day. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walton. until little over a
year ago, were residents of SkOwhe-
gan and were prominently identified
with various local affairs. Both for
many years, had been active in the
Congregational Church and among
the organizations which counted Mr..
Walton on its membership roll were
the Odd Fellows, Masons. and Inde-
pendent Order of Foresters. He was
a prominent member, likewise of the
Somerset Law and Library Associa-
ton, having for many years. been a
leading attorney of The county. Mrs
Walton will also be remembered as a
helpful member of the Good Will Club
and the Woman's Club. still being an
honorary member of the latter organi-
zation. The couple have two daugh-
ters Beryl who married Everett
Breed and resides in Oakland, Cal.
and Elsie. who married DIR. Byron G
ingalls, and lives in Foxborough, Mass
1t was to be near their daughter, last
mentioned, that Mr. and Mrs. Waltor
left Skowhegan and established theil
nome in Foxborough. Mr. Walton is
engaged in law practice in that city
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
IN DUSTR|AL EDITION
NEXT WEEK
Commercial and Industrial Resources
0i the kennebec Valley

Our next issue will comprise eight
Or more pages devoted to the COM
mercial and industrial resources of
the Kennebec Valley and adjacent
territory. The material for this has
been compiled by Chapman & Lewis
Of Bath. This firm is very skillful
n its specially, that OF preparing and
publishing industrial editions of this
character. The work upon the one
to be issued was done largely by Rus
sell Lewis, junior member of the
firm. He is a tireless worker and
skillful writer. 1t is very necessary
in this sort of effort to see the cen
tral or important fact in every indus
try or enterprise under consideration.
Mr. Lewis is very keen in that diree-
zion. Every subject he touches
passes through manuscript into type
splendid style and is OF course
presented in its best light.
We think no publication ever made
or this part of Maine has contained
20 much commercial and industrial
history. 1t will be of great interest
1t the present time and these papers
will be filed as of perpetual historic
value Many years hereafter the des-
,endants of those now living will
cad of this part of Maine as por-
rayed by Mr.. Lewis in this industrial
EDITION
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
.S.H.S. HAS MOSTLY
VICTORIES
Bright Spots aud High
Spots Of Season
Practically all First String Men are
Graduating from School
In 1928

Starting the season with live letter
men. the boys of Skowhegan high
school once more kept football on the
tip of the tongues of the football fans
by developing into a well balanced
team. The letter men to report in
the fall were Capt. Applebee, tackle;
McAllister, tackle; Murray, halfback.
Cole, quarterback; Cowette, guard.
The boys filing In to make the regu-
lar lineup were Ames and Furber,
ends; Wilson, center; johnson, guard ,
Stinchfield, halfback; Smith, Full
back. The leading substitutes were
Cronkhite. st. Ledger, Bilodeau,
White, Boulette, Griffith and Stood
ley. The record made by the boys
out of eight games five were victories,
two defeats and one tie. Victories
over the rivals Cony and WaterVille,
were the bright spot in the schedule.
The two defeats were at the hands
of Westbrook high and NJ. c. !. in two
hard fought games. the first ending
with score of 27-20 and the latter
by the score of 6-3 The final game
against NJ. c. l. resulting in a 6-3 de-
feat was considered by many the best
high school game seen in Wateryille
during the past season. Next sea-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
MANY. RlBS 3pASSkME
FOR AUTOMOBILES J.
Blow of Tuesday 'IBlecked Many Reads
i'll the County Interfering with
Traffic

The high wind of Tuesday, follow
ing the snow storm of Saturday and
Sunday, blocked many of the roads in
the rural sections. The state roads
for the greater part are open and
while travelling is hard on the Water
Vile road, it Is believed that auto
mobiles would have no serious di fiji
Guilty in getting through. The blow
blocked the roads so badly that auto
mobiles could not be used yesterday
by r. f. d. drivers. The snow drift
ed in so deep on the Newton Hill
above Cold Brook that Tuesday, it
was impossible to get through by
automobile. In going to Madison. it
rs suggested that the most successful
way to cover the distance would be by
the way of the state road through
Norridgewock a ear came through
from Solon in good shape yesterday
and from Bingham autos can get
through To The Forks and Caratunk.
The fall of snow was much lighter in
tnat section than here At North An
son the r. f. d men were having to
go by team but automobiles could get
through yesterday to New Portland
and Madison. Automobiles can reach
Canaan IRON Skowhegan but it was
said yesterday they could not be used
to Athens.
Taylor Brothers have completed
their work on the state road between
Crosby Spauldngs at Bingham and
West Forks. More than eighteen
miles of road has been rebuilt re
quiring great amount of labor and
making vast Improvement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
Norrldgeuock News Travels to Texas

First Lieutenant John \. Merrill OF
the 18th United States Cavalry, sta
toned al Fort Brown. Brownsville.
Texas. mas sent the Reporter clip
ping from the editorial page of the
Houston fTeXasl Chronicle OF Noyem-
Der 24tn which refers to the old Jail
at NorridRewock being converted into
d bridge As Lieut. Merrill says the
southern newspaper got part OF their
data about the jail right Peaches In
bloom here and the ducks and geese
coming in by the uncounted thous-
ands adds Lieut. Merrill The
Chronicle says.
old jail changes into a bridge
up in Maine In SkOwhegan. once
the county seat OF Somerset Coun-
~. they built granite jail in
1871 with all OF the furnishings
and furnishings OF the times. in
Guiding ringholt, in the floor. and
the like. They knew how 10 treat
prisoners in those good old
DAYS They treated en- rough.
Now the granite blocks which
shuJ out the world and liberty
from the unhappy devils inearcer-
ated there are being worked into
the foundations Ter a bridge Al
ter all mat it is a nicer job for
granite block than being part al
Jail anyway
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
Seventeen" ON the 18th

Under the direction of Miss Pauline
Eaton Oak the high school seniors
are erasping the different characters
of TarRington's "Seycnteen," so IA
yOrably that their production in the
Opera House. December 18th, promis-
as to be equal to that of real players
Smith Ames and Miss Agnes Cock
burn. in the leading roles are. in eve
ry sense. perfect TYPES for the parts
which they play. while many others
are making the same Creditable pro-
gress in different roles. Special seen
cry is being made for the occasion
with Charles Perkins, the scenic artist
at Lakewood Theatre. working out
these details. The High School Or
chestra is to play during the per
formance and the rehearsals are go
ing steadily on for the event.
The people of Skowhegan will have
the somewhat unusual opportunity
OF getting a glimpse of what the real
performance is to be by watching the
windows of Bisson & Conant, where a
miniature reproduction of the play
will be given in the next few days.
High school students are busy selling
which may be exchanged on
December 10th at p, M. at the box
Office for seats Prizes in this tick
ct selling contest are being given by
Bison g. Conant, by the Bowman
Hardware Company and a five dollar
gold piece by the Senior class
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
AID
PLEDGED
EnthusiasmforC Commun
ity House Continues
General Committee Decides Drive
Better Walt nth Middle OF January

\ meeting OF the general commit
tee appointed at mass meeting some
time since TO have charge OF the Com
munity House project. was held Mon
day afternoon at the Skowhegan Saw
ings Bank. with c. = Merrill. the gen
eral chairman presiding Many plans
were discussed relative to drives for
sufficient funds, appropriate commit
tees tor the success of the same and
the necessary repairs that Will be re-
quired il the building is procured. the
plan being 10 buy the First Baptist
Church property and convert the same
into an up-to-date community house.
Mrs. Vivian G. Woodbury. was added
to the committee and was made set
retary of the organization. Because
Of the recent Red Cross drive and the
concerted effort for the Christmas
seal sale for crippled children. the
committee voted 10 have only pre-
lminary drive in the immediate fU
ture for the large donations. with "A
town canvass beginning about the
middle of January The enthusiasm
of the committee has already been
aided by some very attractive sums
just pledged.
Prln. +. ;. Turner OF the high
school was present and explained the
absolute necessity of hall which
would be available for the use of stu
dent athletics He cited the expense
already attached for quarters for bas-
ketball alone and spoke Of the lack
of facilities which the high school
now had for athletic work.
Meetings will be held regularly and
various committees will be appoint
ed a. the work progresses. The pub
lie in the meantime will be kept in
touch with the developments through
the local newspaper ". H. Cum
mings was named as chairman of the
finance committee, the other members
of the same to be announced later.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
MacMiIlan'S Lecture on December Both

The people of Skowhegan are for
tunate indeed. to have the privilege
Of listening to Donald b. Macmillan,
he famous Polar explorer and the
irst man ever to take the radio into
he Arctic regions. on Tuesday even
ing, December 30th. This lecture
will be in the Opera House and Mr..
Macmillan comes here under the aus
pices of the SkOwhegan Woman's
Club. He went into the Polar conn
try last summer and now has return
ed with dramatic gripping story OF
his battle with Il hundred forms ,ef
death and what seemed like insur-
mountable hazards. ....5
: Here are four casual facts about
life in the icebergs reported by Don
aid b. Macmillan, the Wiscasset Me,
explorer:
I'VE picked 10 varieties of flow
ers in the Arctic"
THE Eskimo flappcrs haven't
bobbed their hair, but they smoke
cigarettes if somebody offers
them"
I'VE found coal in the Arctic
but the Eskimos used it as build
ing material. They didn't know
it would burn
"The Eskimo language Is unique
in utility. One might character
ize it as a dynamic language, For
instance the expression for dog is
that which pulls.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04
Skonhegan Thankful for Light

SkoWhegan had one thing 10 be
thankful for as night approached
Day and the new street
lighting facilities were in operation
The lighting OF the business section
is greatly improved and it is all a
white way" nov. Not only are the
lights much stronger. but they are
greatly increased in numbers. This
week the big poles, which have been
causing more or less shadows are be
ing removed. and this completes the
job Supt. Robertson OF the Central
Maine Power Company is 10 be con.
graduated on his success in the prof
ect. and the town is fortunate in en-
joying the new system this winter