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The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
CONDITIONS IMPROVED

The young subaltern had but newly
joined the regiment, and as this was
his first experience of military life,
he naturally felt rather awkward and
afraid of doing the wrong thing. This
was particularly the case in the mess,
where he was almost afraid to move
for fear of acting contrary to military
etiquet.
At last the major, rough but kindly
at heart, took pity on him and. slap
ping him on the back, said jovially:
II suppose it's the old, old story
what? The fool of the family sent
into the army"
"Oh, no, sir,' replied the young
man. Things have quite altered
since your day" =
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
WHY THEY ARE FOR HEARD

In the republican primaries this paper endorses
the candidacy of Dwight d. Heard for several
reasons AS an employer of labor Mr.. Heard leads
the state in loyal employees by recognizing their
loyalty. In assisting this valley to secure the
control of the ella river by building of diversion
dans-which has led to the authorizing of the
construction of a storage danl-Mr. Heard's as
sistance was widely advertised by the Committee
of Six as being one of the strongest factors in
cementing the interests of Indians and white set
tiers. To this work he gave of his time and
money, and considered it all as days, or a
weeks work, to secure more progress for the
state he loves and has done so much to upbuild
The great scope of the charities of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwight B. Heard has been known to those who
know him best, and is mentioned here because
The Bulletin considers the Heards as ranking
high among the real friends of the poor and needy
in Arizona His election to the governofship of
Arizona would attract population and capital to
this state It will be great step forward if.
Dwight B. Heard is elected. And the taxpayers
need man of his influence and calibre.-Casa
Grande Bulletin.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
SHOW PROPER RESPECT TO INDIANS

Much adverse criticism has been heard during
the past few years, at the conduct of visitors at
the Hopi snake dances. 1t is possible that many
visitors do not realize that the snake dance is
solemn religious ceremony of the Indians and
they deeply resent the disrespect shown by hand
clappng loud laughter and noisy jeers of ridicule.
Their resentment is much on the same order of
what it would be among the whites should
bunch of Indians visit white mans church, clap
their hands, cheer and jeer at the ceremony. 1t
is to be hoped that visitors at the dances this
year will show proper respect to the Indians while
in their country. The Indians are very apt to
classify all whites by the actions of those who
visit their country.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
SUPPOSE SHE HAS NO PORCH

An Orange county judge fined a
young man sis for hugging a girl
while driving-0r rather trying to
drive-a car while hugging girl. The
defendant thought the fine was heavy,
but was accused of being a poor sport.
Any man would be ready to cough up
$15 for the privilege of hugging a
pretty girl. The idea of the author
tiles, however, is to discourage the
caressing habit on the public high
way. No man can drive a car and
kiss girl at the same time-or at
least give both the attention they de-
serve. Save $15 by taking the girl
home and killing her on the porch
Los Angeles Times.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

Our laws are queer. The young fiends, Loeb
and Leopold, who in cold blood murdered school
boy and confessed all the details of the murder,
now plead not guilty. Their trial is set for
August 4, when it is said their millionaire fathers
will spend millions in their defense. Even though
they confessed the murder and went with officers
over every detail to prove their guilt, the case,
under our system, will be dragged out probably
for the next five ten years. similar to the Thaw
and other famous murder cases. In England three
months is long time for such cases to hang fire
Here the case will not even be started In that
length of time.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
DOLLY SPILLS THE BEANS

Dorothy entertaining her sisters
beau): Do you vote, Mr.. Spooner?
Spooner: Oh, yes; indeed I'm go
ing to support Coolidge and Dawes.
Dorothy: Isn't that strange!
heard papa say that you would never
be able to support two.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
DIDN'T PAY

Lady: Here, my poor fellow, is a
quarter for you. 1t must be dread
full to be lame, but / think it must
be worse to be blind.
Tramp: It is, mum. When l was
blind they were always handing me
counterfeit quarters.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15


Arguments against the sale of the
Bright Angel Trail, which is :estimat-
ed to be worth about. $4,000 for am
offer of the government which will
eventually amount to $5OO,O0O or
more, reminds one of the predica-
1nent of the following story Of two
Scotchmen:
A Scottish laird used to get befud-
died every Saturday night. Then
With his servant, Saunders, IN the
same condition, he would mount his
horse and set off for the castle. While.
fording the stream one night the
laird fell into the water. He got to
his feet and sputtered: Saunders,
mon, something fell off. Did We moo
hear the splash ~
"Thot / did, admitted Saunders,
and he climbed into the water up to
his waist. OF course, he soon found
his master. why, laird, it's your
self, |" he said.
NO no, Saunders,r insisted the
laird stoutfy. 1T can't Be me for here
/ am. ''~
Saunders helped the laird to mount
againy but in the darkness faced him
the wrong way round.
Thank We, mon; now give me the
reins."
Saunders fumbled around the horse
finally got hold Of its tail, and cried
in shocked voice:
Laird, laird, it was the nag's head
that fell off. There's nothing left
but the mane."
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

A survey of the housing situation in Elaosta ff
would be of much interest and If as bad as gener-
ally supposed, might stimulate more home build
ing. From the number of inquiries made sdallysaf
The Sun office the year round for houses. there
IS no question of our needing many more.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
ONE ON HER

He tower the phone): What time
are you expecting me?
She (icily): I'm not expecting you
at all. I'M
He: Then I'll surprise you.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
NOT A THING

Much to his annoyance they were
late for the game, arriving at the
sixth inning.
whats the score, Fred?" he asked
a fan.
Nothing to nothing"
"Oh, splendid" she exclaimed ra-l
diantly. Eve haven't missed q thing"
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

Irate Papa: "What do you mean by
coming home at a. m. 2"
Flapper: "For heavens sake, pop, /
have to patronize the old roost some
time, don't / Il"
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
QUITE A CONTRACT

He: Congratulate me on my good
luck. My rich uncle has promised to
meet all my obligations.
She: Indeedi And will he marry all
the girls you've become engaged to :?
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

A Kingman Judge has the right idea. He re-
Gently fined tourist for leaving rocks in the
raod after using them to block up his flivver
with. It's an onery trick but there are a lot of
people who have only their own conscience and
comfort in mind. ~
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

Diseased glands are responsible for the crime
conllnltted by Leopold and Loeb, 50 contends law
yers Tor their defense Well, for the protection of
the public all glands should be removed from both
of them - - 49,
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

Mr. Gompers is having most difficult time
IN trying to deliver the labor vote TO Davis.
large majority of them are going to vote just as
they please
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
MOST USEFUL

Teacher: What is the most promi-
nent woman's club in America?
Pupil: The rolling pin.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

Sid Osborn is the latest democratic candidate
for the nomination for governor He has l6er1
fect right to start in the race anyhow. and use
either platform or springboard.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
HIGH FINANCES

Teacher: Give me an example of un-
productive spending of wealth.
Young Man: Taking your sister to
a show.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

LaFollette is presenting brass medal to each
one who donates dollar or more to his campaign
fund, Peddng brass for gold is one OF his favor
ite stunts. n
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15

democratic candidate for governor in North
Dakota was recently gored to death by a BULL
Bull is not always safe, even in politics.
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
HAD GOOD AUTHORITY

Dora one morning refused to get up.
When all other means had failed to
coax her out of bed, her uncle, very
distinguished man of great learning,
was called. "Why won't you get UP
my child?" he asked.
"Why, Uncle Henry, didn't you tell
me to do what the Bible says?"
eyes, certainly"
"Well, the Bible doesn't believe in
early rising; it says it's a waste of
time"
Now, the uncle is something of an
authority on the Bible, but he was
not equal to Dora. For once in his
life he was nonplussed.
"You listen then," went on the
child, in reply to his. exclamation of
establishment; and, opening her Bible,
she read the second verse of the 127
Psalms with great emphasis: "It is
vain for you to rise up early"
The Coconino sun., 1924-08-15
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-03
Electrical Cooking
Demonstration Friday

The Good Comrades are making
preparations for one of the most in.
teresting events on the club calen.
dar when on next Friday afternoon
June 9. at $50 p. NJ. Miss Jose.
phine A. Cots, formerly senior in.
structor in Miss Farmers School OF
Cooking, will give an electrical
cooking demonstration in the Amer
lean Legion hall. This demonstra.
ton will not only be for the club
members but through the kindness
of the club a cordial Invitation Is
extended to every woman In Gardi-
ner and vicinity.
Miss Cots has just recently come
from a weeks demonstration which
was given In Horticulture hall. Bos-
ton. under the auspices OF the diff
ferent women's clubs in Greater
Boston. This demonstration was in
connection with Better Homes
Week."
Through the cooperation Of the
Central Maine Power Company Miss
Colts has been secured to give the
same demonstration here In Gardi-
ner. Miss Cots actually performs
her new recipes as she lectures and
brings out many worthwhile and In
teresting points which assist many
housewife to become an expert in
the gentle art Of cooking.
One OF the most important fea-
lures In connection with the demon
stration IL the fact that Miss Cots
uses many new recipes In the course
OF her demonstration, among which
are Pimiento Beet Loaf, Franconia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-03
NATIONAL Home

Officer of the day, Capt. Odelon
Valcour.
Charles Devine has returned from
a furlough to Poland Springs.
James McGetrick reported Monday
from pass to visit relatives in New
port.
Burroughs have been granted to
Arthur II. Bennett to Boston; Percy
Clark to Bangor and Patrick Nc
Grath to Salem.
Thomas L. McKone. late Co. II,
5 U. S. Inf, has reported from the
southern branch fer e-admission.
Matthew B. Kinsella, late Co. B.
8 Ohio Inf, has reported here from
the central branch for admission.
Joseph Henry Gosselin, late y. 8.
Marine corps, and William p. Zepfier,
late Machine Gun Co. 306 U. S. Inf.
have been granted discharges from
the Home.
Cutler post. No. 4s, G. A. R.. will
hold its regular meeting at $50 this
Tuesday afternoon and full attend
ance is desired.
Albion s. Cooling. representing
Loring, Short & Harmon. Portland,
was business visitor Monday at the
branch
Work has been commenced on the
repairs to the foundation of the
Home chapel.
The American Legion team will
play Chelsea here after the supper
hour Wednesday.
The moving picture program for
Tuesday will be. souls for Sale"
featuring Miss Mae Busch. Richard
Dix and Lew Cody; also a Kinogram
and comedy, Look Out Below"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-03
FAIRFIELD
Exhibition by School Children
Pleases

Sunshine and warm breezes greet
ed the children of the So. Grammar
building Monday afternoon as they
marched to the Monument Park and
delighted the parents and friends who
had come to see them give an exhi-
bition in Physical Education. The
training that comes to the boys and
girls through this course might well
be called the foundation of all the
school work, for it is helping to make
stronger bodies and more alert minds.
The teachers under Miss Flora
Kicker, the director, are certainly to
be congratulated for the excellent
exhibition given. Grades II, III gave
the first number, a pretty folk dance,
'Hansel and Gretel" with many little
well timed motions; the "Caur Re-
lay" by Grades III and w demand
ed much concentration and speed.
The little tots were very attractive
in the Danish Klapsdan's" and later
entered with real pleasure into act
ing the Story Plays (a) Baa Baa
Black Sheep; OBJ Little Boy Blue;
(c) Wee Willie Wrinkle. 1.-THE Wind
Drill$ by Grade VII showed much
practice and brought "Oxdausen" by
Grades " and V was mock battle
down to music and good fellowship
iCSloteu dI tlc ldSI. threading the
Needle" by Grades II and III was
exciting work as the dumb bells were
handed from hand to hand, each
side trying to win out. The next ex-
ercise was the Free Ania Drill" by
Grades ~ and V. Fine for develop
ing lung power as well as being
pleasant to watch. spin the Hun"
was excellent exercises for Grade
VIII in strengthening the backbone
OF the Hun. Grace and thought were
developed by the Seven Jumps"
given by Grades II and III. The
Stunts" by Grade Nv and v were
amusing. Standing on ones head is
some feat. The girls in Grade VII
gave the last number, the Highland
Fling" and only needed the Highland
costumes to make them look like real
little Scotch lassies. Each number
was much enjoyed and friends of the
cnildren VIII look forward to the
Physical Education exhibition an
other year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-03
Carpenter Confined
To Bed with Badly
Sprained Ankle 4

Michigan City. Ind. June =
Georges Carpenter, ring idol OF
France, defeated Saturday afternoon
In his ten round bout with Tommy
Gibbons. the st. Paul light heavy.
weight, remained in bed here today
with a badly swollen right ankle
sprained In thesninth round OF -his
losing battle.
-Four physicians said the ankle
was seriously sprained, their exam
NATION revealing torn ligaments. In
that announcement to the public. the
defeated boxer found some solace for
the lusty booes and taunts flung al
him when he sank to the mat with
mis- race twisted with pain. II was
regarded as probable that the x-ray
pictures of the ankle would be made
today. Carpenter probably will re-
main here a week.
Despite his defeat. Carpenter still
Is strong drawing card, q haIf dozen
oners for future ring contests hav.
ing been received yesterday. The
Frenchman hopes to carry out mis-
plans to meet Gene Quincy. Ameri- :
can light heavyweight champion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-03

bile Thursday for the remainder OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Small and
Mrs. Elizabeth Small We're visitors
In Augusta Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A. Oddly and
daughter Alice visited friends at San
ford Friday and Saturday returning
TO Richmond Sunday.
Miss Helen Specht went to Port
land Friday for few days visit Win
relatives.
Mrs. Berthe Emerson and brother
Fred Hilton of Boston came to Ricn-
mond Thursday for over memorial
Day.
Mrs. Fayette Freeman of Westerly.
r. l., is stopping with her aunt. Mrs.
Ellen Eastman.
Mrs. George Macintosh Of Gard
fner visited Mrs. Mary Page ana
friends in town Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. NJ. T. Booker and daughter
Miss Alice Devine were visitors In
Gardiner Saturday. .
Miss Adele Hartford has finished
the school year at the Fisher Bust
ness College Of Somerville. Mass. ana
is at her home for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Turner are
receiving congratulation on the birth
of a daughter. Little Priscilla arriv.
ed Saturday evening.
The Ladies Aid of the Congrega-
tional church will meet Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. Emma Small.
/ Mrs. Flora Shepard Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland Mariner and daughter
Freda enjoyed weekend trip
through the White Mountains.
Frank Lowell who has been very
i'll in Portland is recovering and
came to his home In Dresden Sun.
day.
Miss Gladys Lowell and Miss Zu-
lette Allen were recent visitors in
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-03
SENATE NEARS END
ACTION ON MUSCLE
SHOALS LEGISLATION

washington, June with the
presentation to the senate today OF
the majority report OF Muscle Shoals
Of the senate agriculture committee
and the minority report prepared
and ready for introduction. the MUS
Gle Shoals issue approached maj
action in the senate.
Debate may start at any time ana
a vote is predicted by the end o.. tne
week. Many senators prepared 70
make speeches and night sessions are
planned to assure vote oetore 'he
congress adjourns.
The fight has settled down between
the Ford bid and the Norris bill Tor
government ownership and super
vision of the property. The major,
.ity report endorses the Norris Dill
TAnd denounces Ford's offer, put the
minority report endorses the oner
of the Detroit manufacturer and con.
dennis government ownership anu
operation.
In the majority report prepared by
Chairman Norris the administrator
was assailed for its attitude toward
Fordfs offer and in particular the
plan to replace the Gorgas steam
plant, SOU u Tic <AiaN0AaS
Company for $3,472,4S7. The report
declared that Ford became angry
when the plant was sold and con
demned the secretary OF war, ana
through him the administration IN
"unmeasured, discourteous terms.
ITO appease his anger" the report
said, "a vacillating administration
publicly announced that the amount
received for the Gorgas plant would
be credited upon the five million dol
lars which Mr.. Ford agreed to pay
for Muscle Shoals in case his bid was
accepted by congress"
L "This kindly favor perhaps super
Induced by other considerations" the
report continued, so pleased Mr..
Ford that his anger at the admins
tration was not only turned into
love and admiration. but he became
so violently friendly that he himself
withdrew as a candidate Tor presi-
dent and announced his support OF
the executive who had made such a
liberal concession"
The report, declared that IL Muscle
Shoals was leased. for 100 years as
provided in the Ford bid and the
government furnished money at easy
rates, it would give the lessee an
advantage over any competitor.
"Such a corporation would be able
to fix it's own price and levy tribute
upon the people at will-such a COR
porat ton would be as cold and clam
my as any trust or mnnoply that has
ever existed in the history OF civil
ization" the report added.
The text of the minority report has
not yet been made public but Is ex-
pected to be soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-03
PITTSFIELD

Leroy Brown, a freshman at the
u. of NJ, has returned home for the
summer.
Mrs. Jennie Brown and Miss Fern
Tiffany left Saturday for the Weirs,
N. H. where they have positions for
the summer.
Mrs. G. B. Blanchard of Bangor is
in town the guest Of Mrs. Jennie
Chase on Washington street.
Mr.. and Mrs. + e. Moulton and
SON Raluho of Madison. who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. HI.
Moulton for q few days, have re-
turned home.
Mrs. Ina Mahoney of Augusta. who
has been VISITING friends in town.
has returned to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Woodard and
daughter, Miss Gladys Woodward OF
Andover, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Woodward of Camden are
passing a few days in town.
Mrs. Angie Dahne Of Worcester.
Mass, is the guest of friends in town.
Mrs. Dahne will visit friends in
Dexter and Orrington before return
ing home.
Mrs. Julia Young and Roy Young
left Saturday for the Weirs, n. H..
where they will be employed for the
summer.
Mrs. A. M. Weeks and Miss Lu-
ellie Weeks were in Waterville for
the day Saturday.
Mrs. Jennie Childs Of Lewiston is
in town a guest in the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. Leigh Shorey.
Word was received here Of the
death of Frank Walker which occur
red at his home in Troy Monday eve,
ming. The funeral services will be
held from the home Wednesday at 2
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Harvey left
Monday morning for Milbridge to at
tend the wedding Of Mr.. Harvey's
brother, Carlton Harvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beckwith OF
Lynn, Mass, motored to Pittsfield
Thursday evening to pass the week.
end with Mrs. Beckwith's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shaw on Hart
land avenue.
DR.. and Mrs. w. L. Cargill and
daughter Geraldine went to Bangor
Saturday, where they were week END
guests of DIR. and Mrs. Allen Neal.
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All in Readiness
At Cleveland for
C. o. p. Convention

Cleveland, June 1.-THE last Of the
members Of the Republican national
committee who will hear contest of
delegates for seats in the convention
opening here June 10 will arrive to-
morrow to be in readiness for the
hearing beginning Wednesday, John
T. Adams. Iowa, chairman of the ma
tional committee. announced today.
Chairman Adams today confrred
with william M. Butler. campaign
manager for President Coolidge.
Neither would divulge the subjects
discussed.
Mr.. Butler had many callers dur
ing the day and spent several hours
with his associate campaign work.
ers. He said nothing remained to be
done before the convention and did
not indicate what shape Mr.. Cool
fdge's campaign would take after the
convention. IL he is nominated.
David w. Mulvane. Iowa, chairman
OF the national committee on ar
rangements. spent the day with Ma
tional committeeman and officers al
ready here preparing for the distri-
button Of tickets and badges.