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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

The Ladies' Aid OF the Highland
avenue Methodist church were de-
lichtfully entertained at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Clough, 142 Bridge
street, Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Mrs. Lillian Leighton has return
ed from an extended visit in Read
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

The Community store is well
stocked with choicest meats and
groceries for the holiday season.
Read their ad.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Theobald and Twombly are redlly
going out of business as will be seen
by their nd today. Be sure and take
advantage OF their many bargains
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Mrs Fred Fraser OF Richmond was
calling on her sister. Miss Mary Ea-
ton, here yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Miss Dorothy Judkins has returned
to her home in Lisbon after making
a short visit with friends in Halo
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

MIR. and Mrs. Dana Boothby of
Sanford are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benton Boothby, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Mrs. Perley Reed and daughter
Geraldine of South Gardiner were
calling on Mr.. and Mrs. ]. "A. Fer
guson Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Curtis Wiley of Portland was call
ing on Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Clark FRI
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Hallowell High plays Sanford to-
day at Sanford. The trip will be
made in private automobiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Guy Snowe of Auburn was in the
city on business FN1 Jay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

The American Legion Auxiliary
viii hold supper Saturday. Nov. 23.
from to i. NJ. Mt G. A. X. hall.
IriCe soc nov22d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Mrs. and Mrs. z. M. Shepherd and
daughter. Miss Myrtle, have returned
to Rumford after a short visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Shepherd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Mrs. Lillian Burt. who has been-*he
guest of Mrs. Betsy Towns. Second
street, has returned to East Milton,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Miss Lucy King passed the week.
end with her parents in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Dance at South Gardiner Commu-
rity hall Saturday evening. Peaslee's
Novelty Orchestra. Trains stop both
ways after dance. novcld2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

James Carbino, who has been on q
two weeks hunting trip in the Ok
bow region. returned Thursday with
deer, fox and some partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Miss Charlotte Niles was a recent
visitor in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22
Hallowell Local News

Fred Gardiner Of Lewiston, was a
business visitor Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

=. Din. G. o, Davenport. George W.
Brown and w. 8. Ames. Intermenf
was In Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Mrs. Harry Sands and son Victor
are the guests Of Mrs. Urban Leach
at Penobscot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

r. A. Stephenson has returned to
Portland after passing a few days
with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Fred Bates of Augusta was the
guest of his sister, Mrs. +. Luce.
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Mrs r. II. Mann, who has been the
guest of Mrs. j. Z. Kelso. has return
ed to her home in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

Edgecomb attended the banquet as
her guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22
LOCAL NOTICE

Golden Cross hail. Augusta. The
old favorite. Dancing every Satur-
day evening. Smiths orchestra.
nov2id2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-22

afternoon was devoted TO the
lecturers program, which consisted
OF singing by the Grange; q two act
farce entitled Trying to Raise the
Price Of Butter by I'VE ladies
brought forth q lot Of laughter:
readings, "The Burglar" by Harriet
Parsons: and PA Shaved On His
whiskers" by Nellie Collins. were
very good; the question discussed
by the members was What Breed OF
Hens is Best to Keep Tor Poultry
and Eggs? The usual roll eau con-
sisted OF readings and cnnundranns;
all of Those failing TO respond 70 the
roll call. were asked by tbs lecturer
to paysa forfeit. >
The next meeting to be held Tues.
Dec. =, viii be the annual election
day when it is hoped Com. r p.
Washburn Of the State Department
OF Agriculture win be present to
lecture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-05
Children'S Socks
2pairS 49C

Mill samples of cur 35c quail
ity. Mercerized Isle with roll
cuff top. In brown, tan, gray,
orange, cardinal or blue. Sizes
z to 91a.
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WOmen's Handkerchiefs
6 for Csc
TrreguIars of Our 1Oc Grade

TregulaTS OF our IUc TRADE
Narrow hemstitching with embroidered corners.
Plain white and various solid colors.
Also Mems Handkerchiefs, in plain white with
narrow heplstitching.
Palais ROyal-Bargain Basement
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Envelope Chemise

Teddy Bear style, of Rayon
(fiber silk), in flesh color.
Sizes 38 to 40. Saturday CT
only at.-.,. .........a... ~
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Children'S Union
Suits, 44c

Of cross-barred muslin, low
neck, sleeveless and knee length.
For children 6 to IL years. For
boys 6 to ID years.
alais ROyal-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-05
School BloOnerS
39c

For children 8 to 10 years.
Well made of crepe and
batiste. All full cut with elias
tic in bottom.
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One Piece Pa1amas, 89c

Of heavy flannelette. Made with dropseat
and frog fastenings. Neat stripes! For either
boys girls of to IL years. Appropriate
for the boarding school.
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Our Regular na
$1.49 Values, ~
Saturday OnlyYA

The popular underarm style, in figured leather
figured silk and black enamel. Enamel and Leather
Pouch Bags, in grey, brown or tan. Fitted with
vanity mirror. .t
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WOmen's Chiffon
Irregulars of 81 Grade

Long silk boot, high spliced heel
are dawn, tanbark or black. Size
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
WOULD YOU LIKE. THE STATE
TO BRING UP YOUR CHILD?

By MARGUERITE KEMP

"Dear Madam: Your son, Junior.
aged six months, Ia doing very well
In the Home for Children Whose
Mothers Are Too Busy to Care for
Them. He sleeps regularly, grows
angry when meals are overdue, and
threw his highly sanitary teething
ring at the occupant Of the adjoin-
ing crib yesterday. We will send
you another report on his first
birthday"
This is q sample Of the way the
mothers Of the next generation will
be keeping in touch with their chill
dren, II home. influences keep on
slipping, say some prominent edu-
Gators. The state will take all
youngsters in charge, and bring
them up in institutions, shaping
their lives and characters In the
proper manner.
Social activities are claiming the
parents attention In all strata Of
society to such an extent that chill
dren are now left wholly to the care
Of servants, who know nothing and
care less about child training. Ger
tainly a child would thrive better,
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sesG It IL a standing announce
ment Of prosperity. 1t draws trade.
People say: look how well this
home is beautif1ed. The owner must
be as thrifty In business. Wen
patronize him. Then they spread
their convictions, which Is the kind
Of advertising that counts.
Unkempt Lawn Bad Etiquette.
Occasionally there are those who
lavish money and interest on one
part Of their home and neglect other
parts. They lack balance Of judg-
ment and yet they pride themselves
on their taste. It Is poor judgment
to pay $500 for a rug while the lawn
looks like thirty cents. Why should
one fret and worry over the dummy
flowers on the wall paper and never
give a thought to growing real
flower In the home yard to pluck
when an old friend calls.
Then there are those who try to
hide their apathy toward growing
flowers In their yards by saying:
TITS all luck" and that they were
not born under the right star to be
gardeners. Sometimes they prefer
to have a dog. If there is more
pleasure In raising a Mexican hair
less than q japanese iris, just say
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02

to be careless and think that any
picture will do. just so Il - some
thing II q frame. which II q very
great mistake. IL one does not pos.
sess and cannot AFFORD TO ac-
Quire q painting Of such sixable-
ness, however. good effects may be
obtained by other methods. a hang
Ing may be used such a. q
lovely old shawl, an India print,
a batik, or even an interesting
manufactured fabric might be suit
able. So-called tapestries, the
very inexpensive nnachine-w0ven
pictures, must be employed with
the utmost discretion, II &C al. A
good plan Is to use n number Of
smaller pictures to occupy the
space By clever creeping. In this
case the pictures must be not too
unlike In type and subject, and
must have at least similar framing.
The point Of success about this
room Is the undeniable air OF Dis
hnction which II has in spite Of the
great simplicity Of its Furnishings.
With an unusual amount Of wood
surface, and very little opportunity
for color In furniture coverings.
contrast has been obtained In q
definite manner In the window
treatment. The curtains are Of
printed linen In good, strong, but
not garish colors, the valance out
lined by plain linen colored fringe.
The glass curtains are double hung.
Of easement cloth.
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physically, mentally and morally IN
an institution than In the hands Of
an ignorant girl, perhaps recently
an immigrant from a far-away coun-
try where modern methods and
modern ideas on child training had
never penetrated.
Not q New Idea.
Poor little Junior, what O cold,
calm, Unconditional training It would
be, with no goodnight romps or
birthday orgies, II he were trained
to wash his ears and tell the truth en-
masse with thousand other boys.
The idea Is not new. It was tried
once before In the history Of the
world with disastrous results. The
downfall Il the Roman empire is
traced directly to the collapse Of
the homes and the training Of the
young in institutions. Can America
be following IN such q coursei Can
the passion for amusement be dead
enlng the minds and hearts Of
American parents to the needs Of
their children and their duties as
parents7 We hope not.
However, q nation 10 Just az
strong aS its homes, and the in
fiueneeS which those homes exert
upon the life and character Of the
children. Good homes and careful,
thoughtful parents are the bulwark
Of good nation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
THE STUDY OF LAMPS

Where the old temple bells rang,
and where the pagodas dotted the
way from one shrine 70 another.
there too the lanterns swung In the
warm air, and the lantern bearing
standards marked the routes over
stream and through garden. And
then there were the Fea0te Of the
Lanterns and the Dance Of the Ian
terms and many other aspects Of The
bearers Of light Of which the Occi.
dent In its SNUG sophisticatiOn has
not the least conception.
Great Beauty In Modern IampA
Today we are being awakened
from our artistic lethargy by the
manufacturer Of the modern nGht-
Ing fixture. He has studied the art
OF the ancient Greeks and Romans
and from the old tombs and tenn.
pies brought to light the graceful
oi-holding vesselR copied these, IN
place Of the wick inserted q dell.
cately twisted glass bulb In simula.
ton Of q hame-he has even COL
ored this light In the rich amber
and gold tones Of fiame-and today
we have charming lamps for hall
way and bedroom and living room
that remind us Of the lamps that
the vestal virgins carried In their
sacred rites. From the tombs Of
the Pharaohs the modern artisan
has found inspiration for the tai.
floor lamps which We use IN %
many Of our rooms Of the private
home and the public building. II
in choosing a lamp we would At
tempt to select only those which
have an obviously ancient 0eriva-
ton Gan ancestor who has come
down to us in history, 20 TO Spoak)
our homes would be spared moro Of
those hideous makoahlftA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02

another direct benefit derived from
the practice Of wood preservation.
Where the present practice may be
to employ the best grade Of all
heart long-leaf yellow pine, princi-
pally because Of its greater resist
ance to decay, cheaper grades OF
pine, with more or less sapwOod,
when properly treated, win last
even longer, and the saving In the
initial cost would 60 far towards
paying for the cost Of treatment
thus reserving for more important
uses the rapidly diminishing sup;
ply Of high-grade timber.
Two Standard PreeerVatlv00.
Methods Of treatment, processes,
and preservatives are technical
matters and, therefore, Of but pass
ing interest to the average lumber
consumer; however, both processes
and preservatives are standardized.
Coal-tar creosote oil and zinc chic
ride are the standard preServatives.
For general building construction
the former is more suitable, al
though there are opportunities for
employment Of zinc chloride, espe-
cially where excessive moisture IL
not present and where parts Of the
interior framing Of dwellings re-
Quire protection against white ants
as well as decay. Likewise, further
development of this field for treat
ed timber may indicate that the
standard mixtures Of zinc chloride
and creoSote, etc., are more suitable
for special purposes. These details
should be left to the architect who
has available authentic information
which will aid him in solving what
ever problem may confront him.
Home builders may also obtain In
formation relative to the preserva-
tive treatment Of wood direct from
government sources. The United
States Department Of Agriculture
maintains q bureau in the forest
service which deals entirely with
this subject and whose publications
are available to the publie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
FRONT YARD REFLECTS
CHARACTER OF A HOME
When Neat and Well Kept Il EvI.
denoes Stability Of Residents.
BY EDWARD A. MARSHALL

BY EDWARD A. MARSHALL
When a social occasion takes
place In some homes It would be
psychologically proper to blindfold
the guests and lead them through
the front yard, because from APP
pearances It bears no relation to the
house. The yard seems like q for
eign land, when In reality 1t should
be an attractive introduction to the
home within. The hostess has
placed the reception room just in
side the front door. when in actual
fact 1t is just outside. Guests have
to 60 through the tell-tale front
yard first and 1t IL there that they
measure the brand Of culture and
refinement possessed by the owners
whom they have come to visit. This
is where Orientals have us beaten.
They place q reception porter at the
front gate who gprinkles the guests
with perfumery to create q pleasing
impression, and from there their
way 10 lined with flowers and cour-
tesles. We depend upon the appeal
of our personality and cultivated
graces to win, forgetting that flow
ers have now more friendship than
we can ever hope to win, and for
getting also that the place to begin
putting guests in a good frame Of
mind 10 at the point where they en-
ter our domain.
Culture Shown In Front Yard.
1t is doubtful IL a family can have
better silent testimony for culture
In q community than to poSsesa q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
OVERC OMING PROBLEMS
OF SMALL-SIZE HOMES
Furniture Makers Turning Their Attention to Pieces
That Fit Where Space Is Limited.
By CHARLOTTE vocE

Leaving the old home to move
into the adorable little" three-room
kitchenette apartment becomes an
exciting adventure In home making
when one sees the possibilities In
new furniture designs. The first pam
icky thoughts Of how to make three
rooms serve where six served before
completely vanish in the rush Of
plans for making furniture az well
as door space do double or triple
duty.
In the small apartment, and this
IL equally true Of the very small
house or bungalow, q dining room
is q luxury. Where space Is at
a premium, what more extravagant
than devoting precious share Of 1t
for only a couple Of hours Of use
In the day. If there Is a tiny nook
or corner Of the kitchen where one
may have the usual hasty business
mans breakfast, one may proceed
quite happily without q dining room.
Extra thoughtfulness IL Of course
necessary In choosing furniture that
will be attractive both In itg aspect
Of dining room and Of living room.
This gives us the best Of oppor-
tunities for using the well-beloved
gate-leg table, which may even be
had in extension style II greater Ca
pacity ls desirable. When not used
for dining purposes It becomes, with
the addition of lamp, q splendid
living room reading table. or 1t may
be left simply with an attractive
cover and a bowl for decoration. as
an occasional table; with one or
both leaves dropped It IL not too
large for miscellaneous use, or
pulled against the wall, with mir
ror above 1t, 1t makes an attractive
console.
Matched Pieces Not Essential.
Harmonlzing but not necessarily
matching colonial chairs would be
the thing to use. Il 10 better, as
In the room illustrated, IL they do
not match. One Of the chairs, The
ta1kback one preferably, belongs
with the small writing desk; there
might be q pair Of the Windsor
side chairs, with a rush-seated arm
chair for the fourth member, all
good living room pieces that can be
attractively disposed about the
room at other timeR
The delightfully."- informal effect
Of the dinner table arrangement
has been enhanced by the clever
hostess who substituted q piece Of
gay chintz for the conventional
damask. II done with discretion
1t is a good note. An interesting
and wholly charming effect would
be obtained by using with this ere
tonne cover dishes Of solid plain
color, Light green, yellow or Law
ender. Plain cream-white dishes
with colored glassware Is another
thought that has possibilities.
The cabinet beside the davenport
also performs double duty. In ap-
pearance 1t builds up the compO-
sition Of the room by providing an
upright form Of solid color and
good simple lines. A tall cabinet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
FADS HAVE NO PLACE
IN HOME DECORATION
Bare-Wall Idea 10 One That Never
Appealed - Thoughtful People.
By MARIAN n. oHEeN

BY MARIAN n. 0HEEN
FadB may come and sway the
modiste and the milliner; but the
scientific decorator should be prac-
tieally fad-proof. Eager house
wives, young brides and expert
enced home-rnakers ask the profess
slonal decorator whether or not It
Is right to use pictures In the
home.
My answer would be. II not, why
not7
What is the function Of the pic
ture2 / would say that the picture
which Is best adapted to domestic
purposes 10 meant to stimulate the
imagination, or crafty the love for
color or design, or recall to mind q
distinguished person or architec-
tural pile. Are not these perfectly
normal functions Of the home make
up accessories2
The well-painted seascape or
landscape which has been banished
to make'way for a carelesly painted
picture has bean badly treated. I
emphasize the word ''well.painted.' .
Such pictures should probably
have been featured, and placed per-
haps over the mantel, while other
less worthy paintings might appro-
priately be removed. Feature q
good, important picture, and do not
clutter the walls In that room with
vulgar companions. Old prints or
reproductions make charming dec
grafton Of a subordinate and less
pretentioug kind In that room.
Mirror Sometimes Best,
"A room with gayly designed wall
paper needs few or no picturea A
mirror is a better center In a room
so treated.
Etchings are most appropriately
placed when they are In intimate
spots. For instance, that wall
space In your library which II not
covered with books and IL, per.
haps, Immediately over your desk,
is just the proper place for q group
Of the finest etchingR.
II you have been q collector Of
paintings and find that you have
accumulated a number of pictures
unrelated in subject and treatment,
you can make a gallery Of your
hall, and place your pictures in
careful juxtaposition, each having
a light just az In an established
gallery. The result is very desir-
able. We have tried It.
Let no fad-struck decorator re-
move the pictures from your home
unless they be unworthy in sub
ject, execution or framing. On
the contrary, I would say place pic
lures In every room Of your house,
whether the walls be those Of your
drawing room or the bath room, the
dining room or the kitchen. The
placing should depend upon the
subject, the quality Of the picture
and the wishes of the occupant Of
the house. ....
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is always q desirable adjunct In
the living room, where most Of the
furniture ID apt to be low and some
times sQuatty looking. With the
very simple adornment Of a good
looking bowl with flowers, this cab
met makes good furnishing for the
simple room. It would be q great
mistake to clutter 1t with mlscel-
laneous small objects, or to make
Of It a photograph rack or q side
board. Inside, however, 1t may have
multitude Of uses, and no one Is
any the wiser. In addition to the
glassware and silver, too precious
for the kitchen cupboard, the IA
vOrite tea set and the party linens,
IT'D capacious insides may accom-
m0date one or two drawersful OF
purely personal belongings az well.
Ins fact, one such cabinet has mir
r0r lining to one Of the cupboard
doors, and thus makes a convenient
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neatly mown lawn with a border Of
well-selected plants blooming
throughout the. summer.
A thousand people pass the house
to one who enters the door, but
they are all impressed that no ruff
fans live there. This dooryard EVIL
dence of intelligence and refinement
makes people wish they could see
inside the house and count the In
habitants among their friends.
Such a yard Ii also one Of the
best assets q business man can DOS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-02
Real Comfort and Convenience.
Desk Is Attractive Feature.

dressing case for the in-a-door bed
room.
Desk ls Attractive Feature.
The little desk in the picture is
worth comment. It Is of the drop
leaf variety, and IL charmingly SIM
pie, but useful. The arrangement
Of the small lamp and the mirror
clock above the desk Ii also very
nice.
The picture above the sofa Is the
feature and central point Of inter
est In the room. More thought and
more money should be spent for
the pictures In our homes, and we
would have more fascinating re-
suits, as In this case. We are apt