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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Cost of Living
Strikes Won
By AlaSkanS

Nenana, Alaska. Jan. ga. P. by
MaiD-Gold- seekers along the lower
Yukon river have, just won a strike
against the cost of living, according
to men here on their annual pilgrim
age from the Arctic placer fields to
the outside"
Old time prospectors explained that
they had wrought a metamorphosis
OF trading in Alaska. Traders, they
said. no longer can dole out time
worn goods. but must meet the COM
petition of mail order houses in the
States. as wen as that of the more
morden towns that have sprung up
a.ong the Alaska railroad.
The railroad, with ITS connecting
steamboat lines, which extend far
down the Yukon in summer. was the
medium through which the miners
won their advantage. The railroad
provided a facility of shipment never
known to interior Alaska.
Fairbanks was the first placer
camp" TO abandon the quarter or
1.-TWO bit" piece as the lowest basis
of change. That city came to accept
the despised nickel and dime. Before
the government railroad was built ten
cents was called a short bit" and
was not legal tender. When the first
Fairbanks trading company took
dimes and nickels, there was an out
cry from other stores and rejoicing
among prospectors and laborers. But
prices soon became lower.
Wages dropped with prices, but to
help meet adjustments the Alaska
railroad established a commissary,
with provisions for sale at prices ex-
10
borers are getting but $3.50 a day this
winter. but the railroad gives them
the privilege of drawing any part of
their wages in food, and the work
men found, early in the winter, that
for a days pay at this rate they
could receive in provisions the eQui-
yalent of 50 in prices at the trading
posts of the interior They boycott
ted the traders by getting all their
fcod from the commissary.
Merchants protested to the rail-
road management and received the
reply that whenever prices were on
Il fair comparison with markets in
the states, the commissary would be
discontinued. Colonel Lee II. Lam
dis, manager of the railroad. an
nounced this week that Anchorage
business men had agreed on what he
considered reasonable prices, so the
commissary there would be closed.
Prospectors of the koyokuk and
Chandelar, far to the north, gained
their point by ordering provisions
from coast towns or from mail order
houses in the states. Some trades
men on the Yukon went out Of bust
ness, and others dropped their prices
to meet the competition.
n number of impecunious prospec-
tors are making their 'Srubstake'
for next summer by working on the
railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
VITAL FACTS FOR voNES

sooner or later almost every wo-
man is brought face to face with
the fact that she is victim of some
weakness or ailment peculiar to her
sex. 1t may be the young woman
suffering from pain or irregularities.
mother who has brought on some
weakness or displacement from over
work. or the middle aged woman
passing through the most critical
period of her life. For each of these
trying periods Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has proved the
greatest boon ever given to women.
and there are women living in every
town and city in the country who
testify to its value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Bond Duplication
Continued from Pace Ono

in a copy of a report he had sert
previously to President Coolidge and
Attorney General Daugherty, AMI
were made public when they were
attached as exhibits 10 an Injunction
suit filed here against government.
officials whom Brewer said TO te gu
terfcring with his inquiry. They set
forth that there had been dupliCa.
tons of bonds: that the treasury
had suppressed knowledge OF them:
that treasury officers had thwartcd
Brewer in his attempts 10 uncover
the condition. and that duplicates of
bonds had been destroyed in the
treasury.
Secretary Mellon. on learning that
Brewers charges had been made
public. said that for every bond
which has been issued. its face val
ne had found its way into the treas
ury vaults. He added that there
had been duplication Of numbers
but there had been no loss to either
the public or the government. lie
attributed the duplication OF mum
hers TO mechanical errors, which
Brewer had said was not tho case.
Brewers charges covered a wii2
range. the main features OF winch
have been known to treasury otl.
Gals for many. months and when
they said had been under invcstiIa-
ton and disproved. They includ,
the assertion that n clique SWdNol
the actions of the treasury dCpart-
ment and that J. W. MCCart"r, fC:-
meT assistant register of the trcoS-
ury. had complained of being lis
charged for bringing complaint 10
the notice of the treasury odiclrls
in connection with alleged irrccu-
laritic5. Brewer also charged Spuri-
Gus securities had been issued from
the treasury and that duplicate
bonds had been traced ITO treasury
sources from surrendered bonds
stolen from treasury vaults"
The report of Brewer disavowcd
that he had caused the dismissal Of
bureau employees by President Hard
ing and set forth that ,rc Frcsi-
dent had been informed Of "manv
Irregularities" at the bureau before
Brewer entered the case
Treasury officials said today that
the department OF justice would
make reply to Brewers suit. which
seeks TO prevent the treasury from
recovering bonds which the attor-
ney has been using in his inquiry
These bonds were given to Brewer
on his receipt. They also said that
detailed check had been going
forward on all of the charges but
that no alarming condition had
manifested itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Tuesday Club Meets with Mrs.
CooIidoe

one of the banner meetings Of the
TUESDAY Club year was held Tuesday
afternoon Of this week al the home Of
Mrs. Edythe Coolidge. The hostesses
were Mrs. Coolidge and Mrs. Ana laide
Eaton.
The feature of the afternoon was
lecture given by Miss Florence Hale
OF the State department of education
of Augusta. Maine. Not only was this
lecture delightfully."- entertaining, but
It was also highly informative. full of
food for thought The subject of Miss
Hale's talk was How the Club Can
Help This Town and State" The speak
er laid special stress on the training
Of children. She urged that we cease
criticising the younger generation so
much, and rather talk constructive
things to them and about them.
a business meeting of Importance
followed the lecture. The hostesses
served delicate and delicious refresh
ments. They were assisted in their
gracious serving by Mrs. Dorothy
Drake Haseltine and Mrs. Joseph S.
Haseltine. The next meeting will be
costume party and will be held at the
home of Mrs. Edith Burns.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. McCooi OF Dor
chester, Mass. were in town Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors
In the District Court OF the L. s. FOR
the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Ellen MacDougall. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Ellen Macdonald
of Augusta in said District. bank
rupt:
Notice is hereby given that on tn.
ED day Of September. 1928, the said
Ellen MacDougall was duly adjudicat-
ed bankrupt: and that the nrst meeting
of her creditors will be held at the
Office Of the referee in bankruptcy, 100
Water street in Augusta in said Dis
trict, on the Esd day OF February, 1924
at ten o'clock in the forenoon. AZ
which time creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a trustee. exam
inc the bankrupt and transact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
FREMONT J. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy
Augusta. Maine, Feb. :. 1924.
fchSdltN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Honestly. wouldn't swap the
good four bottles OF Tanlac did me
for five hundred dollars. cash
money" Is the precise statement
made, recently, by Ruben Wood
bury, Doughtys Landing. Long Is
land. Portland, Me. road foreman
for the city OF Portland.
UP to six months ago I was as
healthy a man as you generally see.
Then all OF a sudden. like a bolt
from a clear sky. l went to pieces
and had to give up work. l was
completely knocked out. lost forty
pounds like a flash. and didn't know
what to 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
COMING EVENTS

Feb. 7-9-Maine State Checker Tour
nament. Auburn.
FEB. 7-9-U: OF NJ. Winter Carnival.
f'eb. 7-9--portIand winter carnival
Feb. S-l4-Boy Scouts of America an
EINersary.
Feb. 9-iU-Guard Division school,
Headquarters Company. Augusta.
FeD. IZ-OxfVrd supreme Courl. south
Paris.
Feb. I2-i3-Meeting OF Western Maine
Fruit Growers Association at Au
burn.
Feb. 14-Maine Pharmaceutical Asso-
citation, State House, Augusta.
Feb. l4Marcn S-Coast trip.
Sponsored by Portland AID. Club.
Feb. l4-l6-Auburn Winter Carnival.
Feb. 11-16-Evening school principals
and AmericaniZatIon directors. SEN
Feb. 1918 Rumford Winter Carnival.
Fec. 19-Maine Elks reception TO
Grand Exalted Ruler James G. Nc
Farland, Falmouth Hotel, Portland.
Feb. els Augusta Winter Carnival.
Feb. 22-23-Winter Carnival. Damaris-
Gotta.
Feb. 22-24-Christian Endeavor State
convention. Augusta.
Feb. 25-Mar. Annual Portland Auto
Show.
FEB. 25-27-Chizzle Wizzle.
Feb. 2S-Bates- Maine State Alumni
Association cath annual dinner.
Rand hall. Lewiston.
March l2-Democratic state conven-
ton, Lewiston City hall.
March l4-I5-Second annual high
school ard preparatory school jour
nalistic conference. u. Of M. Orono.
March 19-2g-Msine State conference
OF y. A. r., Bath.
March 31-April 4--Annual Farmers
week at the College OF Agriculture.
University Of Maine. Orono.
April Annual meeting Maine Fed
Grafton OF Agricultural Association.
Orono.
April 3-Maine State Republican con-
vention, Portland.
May 22-z4-Interstate vocational con.
ference. Bangor.
June 1i-18-24Uth Artillery, c. A. C.
officers school. Fort Wright. Long
Island Sound.
June lS-21-Field Artillery school.
Pressure isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Lost Forty Lbs. Gains
1t Back Taking TanlQC

My principal trouble was from
my stomach, which was so bad l
couldn't eat a thing but what hurt
me. There was no sleep for me and
my nerves were so undone that /
was a pitiful wreck. Tanlac took
hold of my case at once and in six
weeks I had gained back the forty
pounds I had lost and was feeling
fine. Tanlac is good enough for
me-"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. over
40 million bottles sold.
Take Tanlac Vegetable Pills.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Municipal Court

Edith o. Adams of East Madison
and Clayton Smith of Skowhegan
were arrested Thursday on a charge
of adultery. Smith was located in
Hartland and Mrs. Adams in Show
hegan. The arrest was made by Ell
mer E. Reed of East Madison. Smith
was arraigned before Trial Justice
Thomas G.. Lord. Thursday forenoon
and waived examination and pleaded
not guilty. He was held for the grand
Jury at the April term of the SUI
preme court and being unable to
furnish bail which was placed at
$1,000 he was committed to the coun-
ty Jail.
Mrs. Adams was arraigned before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
HEALING CREAM
STOPS CATARRH

II your nostrils are clogged and
your head stuffed because of catarrh
or cold. get large tube of Ely's
Cream Balm at any drug store. APP
ply little of this pure, antiseptic.
germ destroying cream into your
nostrils and let 1t penetrate through
every air passage of your head and
membranes. Instant relief.
How good 1t feels. Your head Is
clear. Your nostrils are open. You
breathe freely. No more hawking
or snuff1ing. Head colds and catarrn
yield like magic. Don't stay stuffed
up. choked up and miserable. Re-
lief Is sure.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Thomas G. Lord late Thursday after
room. She also waived examination
and pleaded not guilty. Bail was
paced at $500, and she was held Tor
theg rand jury of the April term.
Mrs. Adams was represented by At
torney William II. Brown of Madi-
son. Mr.. Smith was without council.
1t is alleged by the officers that Mrs.
Adams has a baby four months old
bonn since her separation from her
husband. Lloyd Adams and that Mr..
Smith and Mrs. Adams had been
passing as man and wife in several
towns before the matter was brought
TO the attention of the officers. The
procedure III this case was directed
by Sheriff John \. Mooers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Anne Oulton. Edna Adams, Eliza
beth Jewett. Helen Buxten and Mar
iorie Ready. The main topic of the
meeting was Council Meetings and
How Carried Out" During the re-
mainder of the evening light re-
freshments were served and games
were served and games were en-
loved by everybody present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Country Club Meetind

tn" FIRST meeting OF the Country
Club since the electic of officers for
1924 was held Wednesday afternoon
at tho home Of the new president
Mrs. GLADYS ElaisdelI.
The meeting opened in regular
form with the Lords Prayer. Re
ports We're given by the secretary
Mrs. Su IL Ames and treasurer. Mrs.
Margaret Lord. Arrangements Tor
the years work of the club were dis
cueso1 but the completion of the
plans were left until tho next meet
ing. Because Of the storm there was
n small attendance.
In THO absence of the chairman Of
the social committee. Mrs. Annie
CLAYTON. the program was directed
hv Mrs. Agnes Dunbar. and consisted
Of NlCtrola music and interesting and
rfadio-~ on the Life of Abraham
Lincoln by the former secretary. Mrs.
Eva Chase. During the meeting the
hostess served candies and nuts and
after tho program delicious lun-
chonn Cf cheese sandwiches. ice
cream. cake aud coffee was served
in the dining room. The favors were
valentines. Tho next meeting of tho
club viii he hc!l on February goth
Mt the home of Mrs. Eva Chase on
the River Road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
WOnlen'S Club Meet

There was a good attendance at
the regular meeting OF the Woman's
Club. which was held Wednesday
afternoon in the parlors of the pub
lie Library. Mrs. Evelyn Pratt. the
president, presided. The ladies and
guests were received by Mrs. Ellen
G.. Sawyer and Mrs. Dairy ID. Mer-
rill, who acted as hostesses. The
decorations We're beautiful hyacinths
and pink carnations. Mrs. Maude
l.. Jewett, the secretary, gave the
report of two former meetings.
The president, Mrs. Pratt an
nounced that for the first time in
the history of the club, the report
of the mid winter meeting of the
Federation was to be given by the
Federation president. who is a mem
Der of the Woman's Club. and intro
duced Mrs. Florence Waugh Dan
forth, who save an excellent but
brief account of the mid-Winter
meeting of the State Federation held
in Lewiston in Bates college chapel
on January g. Among other things.
Mrs. Danforth stated that Lewiston
and Auburn Clubs lead in two
points, first in having the largest
number of state presidents, which
is four, and that the twin cities also
lead in entertaining the State Fed
GRAFTON, which they have done five
times Mrs. nanforth paid a tribute
of appreciation to the hostess club,
the Literary Union. Miss Louise H.
CObUrn gave a pleasing talk on the
ltahan artist, Botticelli, and spoke
especially of his picture. the Ma
donna of the Magnificent" A beau
tiful copy of this famous picture was
Il - II n of hA
of the room. loaned by Mrs Helen
w, Cummings. a director of the club.
The program for the day included
reading on the life of Joseph G.
Lincoln OF Cape Cod and New York,
read by Mrs. Maud L. Jewett; a
group of poems. When Nathan Led
the Choir" THE School Committee
Man" and THE Village Oracle" of
Lincoln's, read by Mrs. Alice F.
Warren; reading from Mary Gus
ta,' by Lincoln. given by Mrs. Lola
NJ Blunt; violin duet, by the Eiv-
err (TheodOre +. Morse) and en-
core, Earcorolle. Lively Night @.
OffenbaCh), Misses Priscilla Lord
and Charlotte Gates. accompanied
by Muriel Cover; poems. His New
Brother" liatiida's Beau" and
The Surf Along the Shore" read
by Mrs. Warren.
An invitation was read by the sec
rotary from the Sorosis. inviting the
members Of the club to attend a
community service meeting to be
held February -. at which time
State Librarian Dunnacll will be the
speaker.
The president announced that the
next meeting viii be the annual chill
dren's meeting and will occur on
February ~. instead OF on Wednes-
dav. the Goth. as announced in the
calendar. The program presented
Wednesday was directed by the sec
rotary. Mrs. Maud l.. Jewett. and
was much enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Winslow Affirm alive Team Wins In
Debate

The Association of Outside Acti-
vities at Winslow High school held
a meeting after school Wednesday
with Wilbur Taylor. the president,
in the chair. y debate was held on
this subject: SHOULD the Winslow
High School Adopt the One SEES
sion Plan? Mr.. CLYDE +. Russell pre-
sided over the debate and the faculty
served as judges. The affirmative
side was represented by Lynn Mac
Crillis, Wilbur Taylor and Edwin
Wilson. The negative side was
championed by Edgar Mckay. Fred
Eiles and Sanford Reynolds. The
affirmative side was declared win
ner.
Lucille Jones, the little daughter of
Perley Jones suffered a badly sprair =
ed arm Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. William Glidden is able to he
out after his long painful experience
with lame foot. About two months
ago as he was clubbing a tree his
heel cord was struck by q drop
ping limb with such force that he
las been laid up until this week and
suffered much pain.
Word has been received from
Charles Chapman that he is doing
VIE liHlSillHS Work on one OF the
Fourbeen houses in st. Petersburg.
Fla, that are being built by Mr..
McNey, the contractor. He is for
tunate In getting board and lodging
IN his employers family.
Mrs. Warren York of Bangor ar
rived in town yesterday morning
called here by the serious illness Of
Mrs. Ruth Rousseau.
Mrs. Martha d. Eayfus of Lynn.
Mass. and her son. EaI. came
Thursday afternoon on account OF
her sisters serious condition.
Arlene Horne. small daughter If
Mr. Robert Horne. had the n.;sfor-
tune to fall from a chair on 20 the
base Of the stove, cutting ho.' l.. ad
quite badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Wednesday evening Judge Luere
Z. Deasy of Bar Harbor, who is
presiding at the January term of
the Somerset county supreme court,
gave dinner party at Hotel OK
ford. The guests were Attorney and
Mrs. Edward +. Merrill. ATTORNEY
and Mrs. w. Folsom Merrill. Attor-
ney Sherman y. Shumway. Col. and
Mrs. Roy L. Marston and Mrs. VIII
lard H. Cummings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Annie Finnigan Of Pittsdeid
who has been in Skowhegan on busi-
ness returned home Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Sterry recently visited
her mother, Mrs. Bertha Worthen In
Eorridgewock.
Mrs. Laurence Cockburn was q
business caller in Watervills Thurs
day.
Attorney Clayton Eames Of Scion
was in town Thursday having busi-
ness at the Supreme court.
Mrs. Laura Barnes left Thursday
for Birmingham, Mass, where she
will be the guest OF Mrs. William p.
Creenlaw.
Mrs. Cora Goodwin who has been
in town the guest Of her daughter
and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Sand
ford Russell OF. East Front street.
has returned to her home in Athens.
Miss Carolyn Hobart. teacher In
one Of the grade schools at Good
Will returned Thursday after pass
ing Wednesday night with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Hobart Of
High street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

The first general meeting or the
Oakland Chamber of Commerce was
held Wednesday evening in Memorial
Hall. President r. II. Scott presided
at the meeting. a. l.. r. Cummings
OF Portland manager of the state
Chamber Of Commerce vas present.
He gave talk on organization ana
offered assistance of the State Cham
Der in any line in whihc 1t may ne
needed. Announcement was maze
that the depositOrs in the CASCADE
Savings Bank whose doors were re-
Gently closed by order of the State
Eank Commissioner and which was
recently taken over by the Augusta
Trust Co. would not lose n cent OF
interest or single dollar II 'heN
permit their savings to remain unui
Nav 1st. The question or new
High school building was extensive
" discussed and it was also an
nounced that Ralph Stowell former
salesman for the Emerson and Stew
ems Axe and Scythe factory which
was recently destroyed by fire would
like to buy the water privilege and
rebuild the factory. Mr.. Stowell was
present and stated that it would he
necessary to raise $4,000 to buy the
water privilege and rebuild factory
and he hoped to interest local CAPT.
tai in the anticipation. He was
advised to present a prospectus at
the next meeting on which the doc
tors can base an effort to help HIM
raise the needed funds.
Kenrebec County Christian En-
deavor Union will convene at the
United Baptist church this Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
c. Of C. Advisorv Board

The Maine State Chamber of Com
merce and Agricultural League, of
which George +. West Of Portland, is
the president, has just made the an
nouncement OF It's Advisory Board
for the clrrent year. The list is
sent out by George 8. Hobbs. Sec
rotary Treasurer. Morros Mcdonald,
President of the Maine Central Rail-
road. is chairman of this Advisory
Board Roland T. Patten of Skowhe-
gan and Fred w. Bunker of North
Arson are its Somerset County mem
bcrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

NJ a recent meeting of the eX-
ecutlNe committee of the First Phil
athea class OF the Federated church
the following committee was APP
pointed TO have charge of the Val
entine party to be held next Wednes-
day evening at the church: Mrs.
Grace Stevens. chairman. Mrs Sa-
die Witham. Mrs. Bertha T. Hall,
Mrs. Elsie Mills, and Mrs. Mary L.
Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Jazz Gusts Dreamy
Filipino Lu!labies

Manila. Jan. IA. p. by Main-
The tendency of the present genera
ton to initiate foreigners instead Of
preserving what is best in local Gus
toms was deplorcd recently by Rep
resentative Serafn Hilado. member
'of the legislat ure from the province Of
Occidental Negroes. In an address be
fore students OF the University Of tie
Philippines.
In Japan" said Mr.. IIilado. the
girls for example, arc taught the
civilization of the occidental. but the
manners and customs of that country
are also taught with n Wow to PFC
serving what is good in them. Fill
pinoS instead of preserving what IL
best in the local customs prefer a.
adopt what is foreign, in contrast I"
the practice of the japanese. 40
wonder that Japan in the short Span
of n few years has become one Of the
leading nations OF the world.
Instead of committing TO memory
s-yinSs and phrases or our leading
men and heroes we are prone TO learn
by heart the sayings and phrases ot
American poets and authors. Instead
of singing our children to sleep with
our beautiful lullabies. our mothers
now prefer the jazZ. Instead
Of preserving our native dances we
prefer the imported fox-trOt.
But the greatest of our mistakes
is our tendency to spend beyond our
means. Our old farmers used to
boast OF the money they saved. but
some of our present day farmers be-
l!eVe that the more debts they have
in the Philippine National Bank, the
greater they become.