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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Some time ago the Chilocco Indian
school at Chilocco, Okla, sent a port
folio containing pictures and informa-
ton to the pupils of the sixth grade,
Park school, and at once the pupils of
the school. directed by their teacher,
Mrs. Alice +. Mitchell, acknowledged
the gift and sent a beautiful Maine
Seal made on white cambria and hand
painted by Bonnie Gilbert and John S.
Phillips. Within the last few days
this school has sent portfolio which
contained a splendid assortment of the
resury everyday work of the pupils,
including samples of their writing, his
tory, number work drawing and. in fact,
all that could be presented on paper
was included. The cover was most
attractive and was n real gift from
Maine, as there was a pine tree repre-
sentative of the State. The cover de-
sign was painted by Gilbert and Phil
lips. The pupils worked very hard get
ting this gift ready and when complet-
cd was a production which any teacher
and body of pupils might well be
Pleased and proud to have so out from
their school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
[ Was No Beauty
AS Z girl = till these ways made me so
By Edna Wallace Hopper

was not n natural beauty. Many
n girl had finer hair. figure and
complexion. But my mother went
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Those helps made me a famous
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I have seen those helps bring mul-
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My Youth Cream is the greatest
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Teachers Meeting

The monthly meeting of the grade
teachers of Skowhegan schools was
held Tuesday night at the Office of SUI
perintendent w. Il. Woodbury. at the
municipal building with Mr. Woodbury.
presiding. Certain tests to be used in
promotion of pupils were considered
Turning recreation hours TO good ad-
vantage was discussed and the princi-
pal speakers We're Mrs. Della A. Sand
ford. principal: Mrs. Ella Foster, Miss
Marie Godlamner and Mrs. Gertrude
L Green, principal.
The observance of Arbor Day, which
occurs May 2. was also discussed and
at all the schools it will be a sort of
cleanup day on which forestation will
be taught. At the Jewett street school,
taught by Mrs. Nancy Huckins, a tree
will he planted which 1t is expected
will he dedicated to Mrs. Nellie Rus
sell Copp. who died a year ago last
February and who was the much-be-
loved teacher at the Jewett school for
many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Dexter
Funeral Services for
Former Service Men

Burial services for Bailey French
and William A. Keyte of this town.
former service men, whose deaths
occurred several menths ago, were
conducted at Mount Pleasant ceme-
terry Tuesday morning under the
auspices of Edward j. Loulliot Post,
American Legion. \ firing squad
from the Headquarters Co, 103rd
Infantry, National Guard, of this
town. fired volleys over tie graves of
both former soldier and taps was
sounded by the company bugler. The
impressive service was witnessed by
the families and friends of the de-
ceased.
William A. Keyte was the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w. Keyte of
thi stown, and served overseas in
the Pioneer Infantry, going into Ger
many after the signing of the Arm
istice He figured in several of the
offensive sections of the A. y. +. and
was badly gassed in action. After
his return home his health gtadu-
ally grew worse and in spite of much
loving care and medical attention. he
died several months ago at the East
crn Maine General hospital, Bangor.
Bailey French was the son of AL
ba French of this town and saw
military service during the World
War, being stationed at one of the
Portland Harbor forts. His death
occurred in Vermont. several months
ago. the result of an accident in n
mill in which he was employed as
an overSeer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

use IL after my clay. Also rs a
night cream. Also daytimcs as n pow
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without il, to soften. whiten. feed and
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that Youth Cream. The price Is, Go
cents.
My Facial Youth is liquid
cleanser perfected by Trench en-
perts, Now the great masters OF
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1t contains no animal, no NCEotaNlc
fat. The skin cannot absorb IL, But
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crime all the refuse comes with it.
| never knew what a clean skin
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My Facial Youth costs IS cents.
My Beautiful Hair
Ny hair is my greatest glory II
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dandruff or gray hair have never
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All that is due to my Hair Youth.
! apply it with an eye droppcr. di-
rectly to the scalp. 1t keeps the hair
roots free from hardened oil and
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| have never known anything bring
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Youth brings me.
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Those four products combine 80
beauty helps. These arc. they tell
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
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Kidders Beware
York. Enc. MaVOr

York, England, April 81 q. P. by
MaiD-"The Council of the Corpora
ton of this town are a lot of piffiing
frauds IN regard to the recognition
of the Civic Sunday" is an utterance
OF the first Labor Lord Mayor. Alder
man Dobbie. He added that the
members of the corporation have re-
Gently attended church in such small
numbers that he would not waste his
time putting on the mayoral robes.
even to keep up the traditions of the
city, if other members would not ac-
company him. IF they have kidded
other Lord Mayors to 90 to church in
these circumstances, they won't kid
me-" Mr.. Dobbie declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
OAKLAND

The pupils of the fifth grade num-
bering about 50, hung their teacher
Miss Clara Manter, handsome May
basket filled with fruit and candy
Monday evening at her home on High
street. The party were accompan-
led by Miss BloXam, teacher OF
physical training in the public
schools. Outdoor games were played
and refreshments of fruit and fancy
crackers served and a general good
time enjoyed.
Principal Dean S. Peacock was a
visitor in Freeport Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Nj. Andrews
left Tuesday for Portland to attend
the meeting of the Grand Lodge of
the Masonic orders which convenes
there this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Oddy's PLAYING Broadcastcd

Many friends of John Oddly, son
OF Mr., and Mrs Frank Oddly of
Main street, who is q student at the
wesleyan college, Middletown.
Conn, will he interested to know
,nat he gave an organ recital at the
Nrst service on Thursday evening.
Nav |. of the General Conference
OF Methodists at Springfield, Mass.
and played piano solos, both of
which were hroadcasted by WIZ.
Springfield Mr.. Oddly is a talented
musician and one of whom Skowhe-
gan people are Justly proud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
NORR|DCEW0CK

f. II. Vaughn has purchased a
new automobile.
Mrs. Eta Crosby was in Water
vile Friday to visit her brother
Stephen Delano, who is a patient at
Gray's hospital.
Mrs. Wilbur Parson and daughter
Elsie, Mrs. Louise Burton and son,
Clifton. of Madison were guests
Saturday of Mrs. Lizzie Parsons.
Harry, the youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Theobald, was
very i'll last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Seabury and
daughter. Florena. returned Sun
day night from a trip to Bangor,
where they visited another daughter
There was a ball game Saturday
afternoon at Elmwood Park be-
tween the Norridgewock high school
and the Madison high school. result
ing in a score of to in favor of
the home team. Robbie Albee was
the pitcher for Norridgewock.
Mrs. Harriet Blaisdell and daugh-
ter. Bernice, were in Waterville
Saturday.
William c. Walker and niece,
Miss Carrie Walker returned Wed
nesday( of last week from a trip to
Boston, where they were called on
tuoiiSSS' 1HSy were dUSeDI ABOUT
six weeks.
d. Leone Jones was in Augusta
Saturday on business.
Verne Rushton Is at home for a
time from his duties on the Maine
Central Railroad, and is working
just now in the cutting room at the
shoe factory.
Olin Lambert. who is attending
Pennington normal school, passed
the week end with his parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. Byron Lambert.
Mrs. Albert Blaisdell and daugh-
ter. Dorothy, visited relatives in
Oakland Saturday.
Harry Carr and L. r. Folsom
passed the week end at one Of the
camps at North pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Hodgdon and
!! two children of Portland arrived
Saturday night for visit with Mrs.
Hodgdon's mother. Mrs. Edith Holt.
Mr.. Hodgdon has been i'll at a Port
land hospital for some weeks. Mrs.
Hodgdon was formally Miss lola
Holt.
Nelson Jones has a new automo-
bile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
NEW PORTLAND

Mrs. Aurie Dunlap is very i'll at
her home. Her many friends are
hoping for her speedy recovery.
J. p. Butts has purchased new
automobile.
Carroll Dyer has been confined to
his home with the measles.
Mrs. Lovina Harvey is in very
feeble health.
The bridge crew is busy finishing
the two bridges at this village.
Arthur Stowell of Dixfield was a
recent business caller in town.
There have been about 500 cattle
tested in this locality for tubercular
trouble, but out of that number.
there have been found but four re-
actors, giving this town very. high
CHASING in tested cattle. Testing is
still going on and the work is being
done by DR.. E. s. Beals, veterinary
INSPECTOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

to do so or your grocer returns your
money. -
Eat at least two tablespoonfuls
daily-in chronic cases, with every
meal. You will like the wonderful
Kellogg favor-so crisp and nut-likc
so different from ordinary brans,
which are most unpalatable.
Eat Kellogg's Bran, cooked and
krumbled, with milk or cream. Sprinkle
it over other cereals. Cook it with
hot cereals. And by all means try it
in the recipes given on every package.
Kellogg's Bran, cooked and krum-
bled, made in Battle Greek, is served
in individual packages by the leading
hotels and restaurants. Sold by all
grocers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Cotton Standard
Revision Sought

Chicago. May Z (By A. P)--If con-
sumers Of cotton goods desire maxi
mum wear out of their sheetinc,
betting. canvas and tires, cotton
standards shoG'3 be revised TO in
clude tensile strength in CHASING
cotton for market. according to re-
suits of a 15-year field and technical
study on the subject, announced by
the Bureau of Industrial Resarcn
here.
Existing cotton standards also are
responsible for much of the child
labor in cotton fields and much IL
literacy in cotton growing states. a
report argues. Study of cotton fiber
in the survey provided data which
agreed in condemning the present
mixture OF unripe with ripe cotton
in most of the bales which are GIN
ned and shipped, the report added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
|Sk0vvnEeAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones. e.. T.. .. gel


Inc semi-monthly meeting Of the
PRISCILLA Rebekah lodge was held at
l. Q. Q. +. hall Tuesday evening with
Noble Grand Miss Adelena Landry pre-
siding. The routine business was
transacted and announcements made
lthat Carrabassett Lodge, 1. o. o. F.,
mad invited the Rebekahs to attend Di-
vine worship with them at the Bethany
1890.
A food sale will be held in the. near
future and the following committee to
direct the same was appointed: Mrs.
, Kate w. Turner, Mrs. Nina Clough,
Mrs. Eva Stanwood and Miss Florence
Beale. A card party will be held at
the /. o. o. +. banquet hall Friday
evening, May 9, and the committee in
! charge Of the party is composed of
Mrs. Pauline Greene, Mrs. Mamie Ellis,
| Mrs. Eugene Collins, Alton Ellis. On
the evening of May ID the order will
mold dance in Heselton hall with mu-
sic by Marion Oddy's orchestra.
After the business was transacted a
play, Mrs. Deacon Spriggs," was CIV
,, en- under the direction of the past no.
lie grands. The following is the cast
| and each actor took her part in a
! trustworthy manner: Mrs Deacon
| SWiggs, Mrs. Myrtle NJ. Lamb; Mrs.
| Sylvester Prudy, Mrs. Lillian Smith;
! Elnora' Pink, an eligible young lady,
| Mrs. Mary NJ. Hurley; Cynthia Pink, an
| equally eligible young lady, Mrs. Elva
| Greene: Mrs. Pringle, very deaf, Mrs.
| Lillian French; Mrs. Moore, very stout,
and asthmatic. Mrs. Mabel Bragg; Mrs.
| Grant, Mrs. Ava. Sheridan; Mrs. Brown.
| Mrs. Sarah Dyer; Mrs. Goudy, Mrs.
Mary II. Bailey, neighbors of Mrs. Dea-
con SpriGgs; Mrs. Bumpus, Mrs. Cora
Hurley; Mrs. Green, Mrs. Alice S. Ba-
! kor; Nora, Mrs. Purdy's servant, Ade-
lena Landry. The play was localized
to an extent that it was very amusing.
! After the play the past grands served
| delicious punch, saltines and fancy
waters. The next meeting will be held
| Tuesday evening, May 20, when Chill
| dren's Day will be observed under the
direction of Mrs. Rose Burrill, and re-
| freshments will be served under the
! supervision of Mr.. and Mrs. John n
Cool and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Currier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. Alice Bowman and daughter,
Evelyn, of Fairfield visited relatives
in town Sunday.
Mrs. Maud Wilson and children Of
Pittslield visited her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Winfield Goodrich Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rannie Shores of
Winslow visited his brothers. Walter
and Asa Shores Sunday.
Miss Minta Goodwin was guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred GctChell one
day recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray LigEctt and
daughter. Rose of South Berwick,
are guests of her mother, Mrs. Mary
l. lIanscom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Richardson and
children. Charlie, Leroy and Elinor
of Benton were calling on relatives
in town Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Diseases traced 10 constipation are many
get permanent relief with Kellogg's Bran

Why does constipation breed other
diseasesi Because it floods your sys-
tenn with dangerous poisons. And the
longer you suffer, sthe more poisons
accumulate. That is why constipation
should be relieved at once.
Doctors recommend Kellogg 8 Bran,
cooked and krumbled. They know it
brings results because it is ALL bran.
And only ALL bran can be 100 per
cent effective in relieving constipation.
ALL bran - Kellogg - sweeps,
cleans and puri6es the intestine. 1t
acts as nature acts. 1t makes the in
testine function naturally and regu.
larry. If eaten regularly, it will bring
permanent relief in :he most chronic
cases of constipation-is guaranteed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Lebanon Lodge F. and A. III. on
Friday evening.
A May ball was held at the K. OF
p. hall on Wednesday evening OF
last week under the auspices Of that
lodge. The company were obliged
TO break up at rather an early hour
however, owing to the fact that the
electric current was shut on. and
the whole town was in darkness for
the balance of the night.
John Neil has had a New England
telephone installed and his number
is l0-11.
Mrs. r. 3. Sawyer visited Mrs.
Ida Ireland last week at her home
on the Madison road.
Mrs. Frank G. Davis has been Ill
with bronchitis.
Fred Jewett left Sunday for a
business trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Rotary MEETING

The first meeting of the Rotary
club since the election Of officers was
held Tuesday noon at the Grand
Army Hall. The luncheon was serv-
ed by Mrs, Kate Simpson. The songs
we're directed by DR.. Raymond a,
Rerhyshire with Mrs. Marion T. Oddly
at the piano. The speaker was Rev.
Henry Stiles Bradley of Portland,
who gave an excellent address.
Among the out of town guests were
Col John A. Hadlev. Governor oil
nanville Branch \. H. D. V. S, Dam
Vile. Ill, and Col Keith Ryan, Gov
ernor of Eastern Branch. \. Fl. d. V.
\. Of Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Kennehcc Valley Hospital Notes

Mrs. Robert Ford of Madison, who
was operated upon a few days ago,
is getting along nicely.
Leslie Palmer of Starks returned
to his home Saturday afternoon, fol-
lowing a surgical operation perform
ed April T.
Fred l.. King of North New Port
land has been discharged. He was
surgical patient.
Mrs. Martha A. Taylor, wife of
Frank Taylor of Madison. underwent
surgical operation Wednesday last.
Mrs. Harriet G. Fowler of Madison
was operated upon yesterday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

ing the Communists, Socialists, Rad
icals, Republican Socialists and a
few Republicans of the Left. were in
the government ma jority and were
classed as part of the National
Block" The fun strength of the
Chamber was G26, but a number of
seats were vacant and some deputies
not inscribed on any list. The next
Chamber will contain only 5S4 mem
bers. The Radical Socialist Repub-
HCan Socialist coalition must win 115
seats from the government ma jority
in order to gain control.
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Rebekah Activities

The Priscilla Rebekah lodge Will hold
a dance Thursday evening, May i, in
Heselton hall. 1t is hoped that all those
who lIiVe attended the Pollyanna
dances will make a special effort to at
tend, ass the committee in charge plans
to make it one of the pleasantest
dances of the season. Friday evening.
May .. at the banquet hall Of I. o. o. r.
lodge will be held under the auspices
of the Rebekahs a card party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
New Books at Library

FiCtion--The Lady of Pentlands
Gordan). The Leap Year Girl
(Ruck). The Dear Pretender (Col-
yer). SO Big (Ferber), LummoN
(Hurst.
on-fction-.Japau Powers), In
the Footsteps OF the Lincolns (Tar-
helD. Twelve Tests of Character
(Fordick), The Maturity of James
Whitcomb Riley Dickey). Sunlight
and Song (Jeritza). Stories from
Great Operas (Spadden). CHAR
actcr of Paul (Jenerson), The Path
10 Home tGucsD. The Passing
Throng ,GuesD.
Juvcnie--Jibby Jones (Butler),
The Adopting of Rosa Marie Gram
kim, The Cindcr Pond tRankin),
Bowser. the Hound (Burgess), Old
Granny Fox UBurgess), Happy Jack
tBurgess). Mrs. Peter RABBIT tBur-
gess). Boys and Girls of Book Land
(Smlth)
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Okiysian Camp Fire

>. The okiysian Camp Fire Girls held
H MS weekly meeting at the home OF
Miss That's II. Gates. During the
BUSINESS meeting report OF the
candy sale was made, also the hon.
oFs were reported. After the bust
ness session a social hour was en-
Joyed.
The Good Will Club will meet
Wednesday, May 14th at the home OF
Mrs: Raymond A. Derbyshire on
Madison Ave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
7. III. S. Glass to Entertain

The /. II. S. class of the Federated
church Sunday school will give an
entertainment in the church Mon
day evening. May 10Th, at 7.3O
O'Clock. A delightful program will
be presented. A social hour will
follow entertainment. when candies
will be on sale. Tickets may be
procured from the teacher, Mrs.
Morrill,. The public is invited to
attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Don w Tozier of Watervile was
in town Tuesday on business.
r. A. Fraser of Brewer was Il bust
ness caller in Dexter Tuesday.
Charles NJ. Ellis OF ST. Adams was
in town Tuesday, where he purchas-
ed a Ford truck.
The summer dances at North
Dexter Grange hall will open Satur-
day night, May 10.
Joseph d. Baker, who has been
employed at the Fay and Scott
shops, has taken a position as auto
mobile salesman for " ]. Basket
company, Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Children of Mary Meet

The Children of Mary met at the
Notre Dame de Lourdes church Sun
day and held the regular monthly meet
ing with the president. Miss Catherine
Barnard. presiding. 1t was voted to
hold a reception on the last Sunday
afternoon in May. the 25th, at which
time there are four candidates for
membership to be received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Mrs. Ross Baker was a guest Mon
Cay of friends in Waterville.
Mrs. s. d. Knight was a dinner
guest Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Nugent al their home on Boutelle
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Spaulding of
Augusta were guests Tuesday of Mr..
and Mrs. Nathan l.. Beverage of AL
pine street.
Mrs. Maud Nugent has returned
from a week end visit with her son
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs Walter Nu-
gent of Boutclle avenue. Waterville
Mrs. David Field of Sidney is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Mower for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Attend Tri Delta Mothers Night
Mrs. Clarence B. Hight and Mrs.
Ernest A. Decker motored to Water
Vile, Wednesday night. and were
guests at the Delta Delta Delta
Mothers night.