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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
MUsSoLINrs METHODS REcolL

Claudianus found years ago that
"calmness best enforces the i'm
perial mandate" Mussolini may
find himself compelled by circum-
stances to verify this out of MS
experience in governing Italy.
The world laughed when castor
oil was administered to some Of
his political opponents. There is
little doubt they needed 1t in big
doses and it Is even clearer that his
regime has scraped many barn
acle from the hull Of the ship of
state. The price paid for this sum-
mary sort OF government Is the
exercise Of tyrannical authority,
however benevolent the tyrant. II
WAKES strong on such strong meat
and finally gets out Of hand. The
opposition resorts to desperate
measures and these are countered in
kind. The end, unless the methods
be checked. is sure to be disastrous.
A check comes just when Mus
solini is at the height OF his power.
He has had the laws Of Italy pro-
vide that the party winning ma
jority in the election shall be given
two thirds representation in the
parliament. Everything appeared
coming his way. Suddenly a
socialist deputy. said to possess In
eliminating evidence OF graft on the
part Of one Of Mussolini's lieutenants.
disappears. Rumor has It that he
was murdered and evidence ac-
cumulates that he was kidnapped
II not killed.
Although this may be attributed
to personal rather than to party
purposes. the men accused have
stood high in the trust of the regime
and Mussolini as Caesar must be
above suspicion. His power has
come to him because the people
trusted him. If that confidence is
undermined his fall from power will
be only a matter OF time. The
methods he has employed. like
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
SUGGESTIONS RESPECTING
PARDONS

A subscriber suggests that, "in
view OF the many and frequent
pardoninss OF criminals who have
been fairly tried and sentenced, the
example be followed OF the Hon.
Charles s. FIichborn in the Lambert
case. and that petitioners for
pardons be required to remove from
the State OF Maine all those who, by
their efforts. are set cree from our
Jalls and prisons"
This from an old friend Of the
Journal may convey an impression,
which we are sure the writer does
Lot wish TO give: that we should
shirk our own obligations. should
send out to others our unfit to he
cared for. our morally sick for
others to nurse or become infected
by. The pardon Of Lambert. to
which reference ia made. We DO not
understand was secured contingent
upon his removal f.cm the State,
although at the beginning of the ef-
toit to secure a pardon a generous
person offered to provide means
y thereby Lambert mIslt BEGIN anew
his life Of freedom far removed
from the State.
Theoretically, anyone meriting a
pardon should merit hn opportunity
20 take Zip the lie of freedom
among the people from whom he
was taken to conrL"mont; this,
Notwithstanding local prejudice,
y hich sometimes is not merited.
Practically. there doubtless are &C.
6asions when the pardoncd would
secure advantages II new scenes,
but. however this may he. any effort
to rid ourselves of the obiection1 bles
at the expense of our neighbors is
good neither In theory nor in
practice. Moreover. it might he
we'll to bear in mind that granting
a pardon may. in effect. he a seri-
Gus indictment of the law, or the
officers of the law, including the
courts that sentenced the parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
WAY at WaterViIle


Immediately after the polls close
here the counting starts in the Var
ious ward rooms simultaneously and
in the presence of any who care to
watch the work. AS soon as the
count is completed the ward clerk
makes two returns. One Of these is
Locked in the box with the ballots
20 lie returned o city hall for the
official taSulat!on and the other kept
outside for public use. This makes
the result generally ana correctly
known the moment the count is fi,
iSIe,l. The loched ballots are then
taken directly 10 city Aall and in
the evening are opened BY :he
aldermen who make A tabulation
from the reports Of the clerks. The
ballots are again locked securely
and stored until it is certain there
will be no need Of them again.
BY this system results are known
unoficialiy but with sufficient ac-
suracy at the earliest possible mo-
ment. Early reports are confirmed
within a reasonable time. The pub
tic has A chance to watch the whole
proceeding and check all the work
If any manipulat ton is attempted it
has to he done in public where
chance Of detection is greatly in
creased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
New Electric Sign
Biggest in World

Broadway at Times Square, New
York City. saw the biggest sign in all
its white light history. June 10, 1924,
when the switch was turned illum-
mating the new CIcquot Club Ginger
Ale display, stretching a full city
block and over so feet high. This new
giant among electric advertisements
is longer. higher and three times
more brilliant than the next largest
electric sign that has ever appeared
on broadway or anywhere else for
that matter.
Almost twenty miles of copper
wire, tons of wrought iron, sheet met
al and solder. hundreds of gallons Of
paint and nearly 10000 electric
bulbs contribute their part to this
colossal illumination. The corrugat-
ed iron house that holds the equip
ment necessary to control the action
of this display is bigger than most
New York parlor. bedroom and bath
apartments. and every niche and
Granny of it is filled with apparatus
directing the battalions of high power
nitrogen lamps that flash their mes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
AMEN TO THAT

"As 10 the demagogue on the
stump. whatever may he his party.
I want it distinctly understood that
in the coming campaign l ask no
quarter and will give none. In this,
NJ least. l know that I will have the
sympathy OF all good citizens. ire
spcctive OF party. and I hope our
political opponents will follow the
samc course. Let common-sense
reign.
When this campaign Is over.
whatever may he the result. I want
20 come back 10 my home town still
holding the respect OF my neigh
bors."
So sroks General Charles a..
Dawes 70 his neishhors who came
to his home to congratulate him on
his nomination as President.
He would have an end OF preach
ments OF prejudice and passion. He
has had opportunity to see the ef-
fects Of that in Europe and the ter
rible toll OF suffering resulting from
1t. He recognizes how this evil has
grown in all political parties in this
country. the real facts being lob
secured by a dense and putrid fog
bank OF demagogic argument. de-
lsigned simply for the purpose of
forwarding selfish. personal, politi-
gal and group interests"
J He finds an orgy Of demagogism
has been running rife in the world.
snd we here in the United States are
Feeling the devastating effects. All
kgood Republicans and all good Dem
kporats, who put their country above
kheir party, demand the beginning OF
@n era of common-sense In public
XAscussion"
IA Amen, to that!
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LErIlE;l4cK RAgB1r
1l'ssssEs.ssal q; 6aT5cGRYi -

a nest, you should see the chips ny
Now I'm just drumming for fun'
laughed the happy woodpecker.
Gracious me, I've learned q Few
things today" laughed the bunny boy
Next time I see Professor Crow III
tell him TO put it all down in his WIS
dom Book"
MAYBE he has it already written on
PAGE twenty-three," answered. Dunn
nrer Woodpecker. hopping into the sun
light TO show the little bars OF black on
his outside tail feathers.
I'm going to hop right up to the
Tall Pine Tree TO find out" replied the
curious bunny boy and away he went
clipperty clip. lipperty lip, up the
Shady Forest Trail, his knapsack
bouncing up and down on his back and
his little red striped candy cane swing
ing from his left paw.
Ry and by, after while. and bump
and a smile, and almost a mile, ne
reached the Tall Pine Tree, at the top
Of which. in a pretty wooden bunga-
low, lived Professor Jim Crow and his
family.
Hello. hello. Professor Grow!
Little Jack Rabbit is down below.
Please fv down with your Wisdom
Book. :,
At page twenty-three I want to look. y
who's calling me-" asked the wise
old blackbird. poking his head out OF
a tiny window. "Oh. it's you. III be
down in a jiffy or two"
But even in less time than that Pro
fessor Grow was reading from page
twenty-three all about Drummer Wood
pecker.
Thank you." said the polite little
rabbit, IN have lots to tell mother
tonight when l reach home. Goodness
me, how much there is to learn in this
big world" and away he hoped into
the next story. And now, dear boys
and girls. be patient till I find out from
little Robbie Redvest what the bunny
boy did after that.
Copyright. 1924. David Cory)
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cb;ldren.. NIGHT Observed

Emerald Rebekah Lodge No. s.
observed Children's Night at their
regular meeting which was held
Wednesday. June II. The program
was as follows:
Piano Trio. Maude Emery, Harriet
Scott and Emma Andrews; reading,
Biinn Felker; reading, Dorothy
Clark; piano solo. Leona Savage;
reading. Irene Clark; song. Eliza
beth Greene ard Ellen Hartwcll;
piano solo. Leona F'elker; song,
Ellen Hartwell; piano solo, Elsie
Parsons; piano duet, Emma Andrews
and Harriet Scott; song, America by
the children. Following the enter
tainment refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served in the ban
9uet hall, after which the children
played games.
During June. July and August
this Rebekah Lodge holds but one
meeting a month and it is held on
the second Wednesday of the month.
On account of degree work =
special meeting has been called for
Wednesday. June %, and New
Century Rebskah Lodge of New
Portland has been invited to confer
the degree at that time. Mrs.
Evelyn Spear, Mrs. Nettie Villa ns,
Mrs. Flora Dursin and Mrs. Laura
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

Maine now has a complete, we'll
established and efficient system OF
education, but all these fine schools
which We now possess are but the
crop from the sowing of the na"dy
old pioneers like those who huilled
FoXcroft academy on the banks Of
the CataQuis.-Portland Express
This is timely reminder for US
all, more especially for those init
mately proftirg, as the many of
this years graduates. They are
the educational product of institu-
tions established by dint Of serious
endeavor and after sacrifice. made
in response to a vision OF The fucIre
in the hope of comforting ienetits on
those then unborn. That was a
magnificent vision. a glorious spirit.
CGless those who graduate ale i'm
pressed favorab bly, by this. then has
education failed in an important es-
sential.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
NORTH ANSON

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clifford
Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. William Jack
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Reed, Mrs
Harriet Scott, Mrs. Queenie Barron
Mrs. Josephine Sawyer and Mrs
Flora Durgin. members of Emerald
Rebekah Lodge No. 65. attended the
district meeting of Rebekahs held
at Skowhegan Monday evening.
Mrs. Fred Edgerley and daughter
Mrs. Arthur Sears, and grandeur
Wilbert Eastman, returned to their
home in Gardiner, Tuesday after
passing a few days in town with
relatives. While here they were
guests cf Mrs. Edgerley's uncle
Alfred Berry, and her sister IN law,
Mrs. Guy Perkins Misses Phyllis
and Isabel Perkins accompanied
them home for weeks visit.
Mrs. Emma andrews Is on n ten
days visit with Mrs. Everett Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
Friday, June 20, 1924.
RELATIVE TO UNJUST cRITi.
CISM

Any attempt to attribute to the
department OF the Secretary Of State
any blame whatsoever for shortage
CT ballots is without foundation in
fact The Journal is in position to
say this. having been acquainted with
the efforts which that department
made to meet all requirements.
The law provides under Sec. Q.
Chap. 9 Of the r. s., that the Secre-
fary of State shall provide and fur
nish for each voting place or pre-
cinct at which an election Is to be
held, not less than sixty OF each
party primary nominating ballots for
every nifty votes and fraction OF nifty
votes cast by that party in said vot-
ing place or precinct at the next pre-
ceding election. city. county. State or
national. corresponding to the cleo
ton for which said primary election
Is to he held and for which said bal
lots arc provided. 80 II the
city town or plantation clerk deems
that moro than the above number OF
ballots may he required by any
party on account Of an increased en-
rolment. he shall SO certify. on or be-
fore the date for filing primary nomi-
nation papers. to the Secretary OF
State. who shall add the number so
asked for 70 the number OF primary
nominating ballots sent to that city,
town or plantation"
This is explicit II more than the
prescribed number OF primary ballots,
viz. sixty for every nifty votes or
fraction thereof, are needed, 1t be
comes the duty OF the city. town or
plantation clerk so to certify to the
Secretary OF State. But in this In
stance tho Secretary of state. though
not required by law to do so. sent a
letter to each clerk reminding him
OF the requirements Of the law. so to
avoid IL possible any oversight on
his part. No one could do more un-
der the circumstances should do
more.
The department OF the State should
he commended rather than criticized.
II no way helps to improve or cor
rcCt to place blame whore IT does not
belong. which in this instance as
suredlY has been done.
There IL Yet more to he said In
1ustlcr To our state department.
Immediately on the receipt OF calls
for more ballots the printers were
set to work printing them and every
facility for distributing them was
provided that could he provided.
Printing was continued Sunday to fill
the calls. automobiles and motor
cycles wer1 Drafted into the service.
on Monday ~ Secretary of State
himself ID hfa Own car delivered a
supply Of ballots in response TO a
call from Newport.
The only remedy we see for this IS
to send out n duplicate set of ballots
for the primary az for the regular
elections. In the latter case this al
ready is done. is required by law. II
would seem that this requirement is
as necessary in the June primaries
as Al the September election,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
sage over the greatest night-life
center in the world.
1,0oo,0 900 Daily See This Sian

100000 people. enough to popu-
late city as large as Greater Bos-
ton, pass through Times Square every
day. Within a radius of six blocks
OF Times Square are the vast major
ity of New York's most popular
theatres and motion picture houses
hotels, roof gardens, smart restau
rants and clubs. Three street-car
lines, two subways. and endless
streams of private motors and taxi
cabs converge in Times Square i'm
media tely in front of the new Clicaue&
Club sign. Sightseeing bus lines are
already making the sign a feature of
their itineraries.
Very striking design and ingenious
action as we'll as gigantic size dis
tinguished the Clicquot Club sign from
all other Broadway displays. The
Clicquot Club Eskimo Kid. whose
face is so familiar in magazines and
newspapers, sits on Q dog sled be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
Ho! for the Bannock Builder

(5IdUetOrd JOurnaD
The Department of Agriculture at
Washington is reported to be ex-
perimenting with a new kind of corn
which has stalks so short that the
cars appear to he growing out of the
ground and which natures in sew
enty days from the time of planting
This variety may have several ad-
1antages to recommend it, but for
eating purposes It will have to &c
some to compete with Names grown
flint corn of the kind which supplied
the meal from which our grand
mothers made their bannocks and
johnny cake.
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meeting will be with Mrs. ETA Daw-

meeting will be with Mrs. ETA DaW-
son.
Mrs. Emma Whitehouse has re-
turned home, after passing the VIM
ter at North Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cummings, Mr.
and Mrs. John Hanson attended the
Pomona grange at Readfield Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Webb Of Far
u.inGton were Sunday visitors at the
Wadloigh home.
The many friends OF George Buck
man are Slad to hear he is much bet
ter.
Mrs. Nina Reynolds has gone to
Lubec to visit her father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

Pure milk, along with our water
powers. has become a drawing card
for Maine. This doesn't imply that
we are mixing our attractions into
blend. On the contrary, it does
mean that energetic effort has
practically freed Names milk from
the faint of tuberculosis, that 1t is
fit to drink and otherwise use, shat
there is abundance of opportunity
for the summer visitor in Maine to
procure real milk and real cream.
Try 1t and see if its so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20
Flaps

Take one Young f1apper. and cover
her with more illusions than clothes.
Extract good judgment by using sham.
Clip the hair so it runs in at the nape
of the neck like a scared abbit, or
arrange it in rightangle bristles. Add
the remonstrances SKINNED from
one-half Of mothers attentions and
sprinkle with one-eighth OF faith
er's interference. This will make one
thoroughly unruly person headed in
the direction Of regret. Increase the
numbers as you have courage.
Mary +. livingston
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@&@
~ t0lR +
Jun }h!!0b
MAXs0N ExK4LI sEDEEg
BY Childon Chase
The Aairlcon,

BY Childon Chase
The Hairlcom.
housekeeping days We're at their
height
When wife. blonde and fair,
Espied on huhby's last-years coat
A shining, long dark hair.
At first she turned quite deathly
pale,
Then smiled and ceased to fret:
This fact had slipped her mind, you
see,
Last year she'd been brunette,
None Better
4 middle-ased darkey was apply
ing for the job of gardener at the
home Of a millionaire.
How long were YOU at Your last
place." asked the millionaire.
Ten Aears, sub" replied the
darkey.
And We're Won We'll recommended
10 so there" continued the million
aire.
Web sub" 1t was recommended
60 thar by jedge and twelve other
men.
Row r. johnson
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BELGRADE

The concert given by the Lawrence
family of Augusta At Grange hall
Monday evening was much enjoyed
by the audience present.
The Larkin club met Saturday
with Mrs. Walter Buker. A pleasant
afternoon was passed. The hostess
served ice cream and cake. The next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

hind huge bottle OF his ginger ale.
His scarf flying in the Arctic breeze,
he whizzes through the snow. drawn
by three joyous little Eskimos. And
as he rides. his great electric whip
strikes the name of Clicquot Club
Ginger Ale. one word at each illum-
mating crack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

The Tired Business Man yaVned
prodigiously and seemed ashamed OF
ii.
"Of all the dead shows" he grum-
bled. what those chorus girls need
is life.
The farmers wife in the seat just
in front, turned around.
Il heartily agree With you. young
feller,' she said. But I think you
are trit1e too hard. Twenty years
ought to be enough
Charles NJ. Sheriden
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INFAMOUS RECIPES
ECO Custard for DECORATING

Nothing decorates so inclusively As
custard Stand at the northeast cor
ner Of the room. with Your face di-
rectly south. With the proper pro-
pulsion. one handful Of custard will
20 farther than you might think. 1t
is we'll TO begin at the ceiling, and
come doWnwards to the haseboa I'd.
When the room is completely deco
rated. send for the police and give
yourself up.
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who didn't go in for" hikes nor
bandannas nor knickerbockers, who
didn't say Yeah" when speaking TO
her elders, who wore an umbrella at
the slightest sign Of rain, who went
to bed at ten O'clock
But that was once upon time.
George \. 'Brien
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Seven at Play on Sand Pile
Crushed under Car Driven by
Drunken Man-Driver Saved from
Infatuated Spectators by Squad of
Observation-Disclosures Why couldn't
that squad have been a little tardy =?
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More Than Admired

He took her hand in his and gazed
proudly at the engagement ring he
had placed on her finger only three
days ago.
Did your friends admire ito he
asked tenderly.
They did more than that" she re-
piled Coldly. Two of them recog-
niZed it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Norton end
son, David Young Norton, and Mrs.
Daisy Barron motored to Portland,
Wednesday. for A few days visit.
THE Corner Cupboard" tea-ioo,n
which has recently been built by
Charles J. Holway. at the corner Ct
Pleasant and Upper Main streets
was opened to the public last week
Rev Howard Gilpatrick, Supt. Of
Schools, has moved into the house
known as the Teacherage.
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A Soy After Our Own Heart

''Now children" said the minister
I'VE all should do at least two things
every day that we heartily dislike
doing"
Johnny at once raised his hand
" do that all right" said Johnny.
"Why every morning | cot out of bed
and every night l get into he'd"
Walter CIyde
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YOU like bunny scout music"
Il like all kinds of music" answered
the little rabbit. when YOU drum l
feel like hopping faster than llnaga-
roo. In minute Id hop mile or
Two"
You see, I can't sing, SO I show my
happiness by drumming. I'm a good
carpenter. too. When | cut hole for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

A Fall Wedding
Up in an aeroplane
Two lovers wished to marry,
1t seemed thrilling plan
But plans will oft miscarry.
When up a thousand feet
The ceremony started
The parsOn said. DO YOU"
Just then guy-wire parted.
I'E,nVoi:
Did this disturb them?
Not a all.
For they We're married
the
FAN.
James Reid
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Fire Prevention

tRoSton Transcript
The New England climate con-
tinucs in its Nagaries June snow
drifts in the Maine woods are relied
upon to eXtineuish the. forest fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

weapons, will be turned against
him. They are dangerous methocs
at best; at worst they make for
anarchy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

ut might have been perfect had I
used Bakers Flayoring Extracts"
Such is the wall Of many a misguid-
ed housewife. All good grocers sell
Bakers.
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The Best Reason

kriss: Il am forced TO admit that
woman is superior to man
kross: "\ow what makes you say
that"
kriss: My wife"
+. J. ONeil
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Editorial Comment
Or Nothing But Sound

'foftland Express
To Judge 10y tho walls we hear
from the farmers. Horace Greeley's
advice to Go West" is no longer
sound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-20

Thomas w. Cole Post. American Le-
gion, will with the assistance of other
organizations of the town, promote
big celebration to take place at San
ford July 1. A parade. sports and
big display of fireworks are planned.
Fred Taylor, manager OF the Cocdall
Textile ball team, has arranged for
two games to take place on that DAY
at Goodall Park with Amesbury, Mass