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The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20
Wholesome Neglect
By THOMAS ARkLE CLARK
Dean of Men, University of
Illinois.

NUR neighbor across the street. who
~ was the mother of nine children,
all of whom were q credit to them
selves and to the community, used 10
say when asked how she succeeded
unaided in rearing her family SO sue
cessfully, that there was nothing bet
ter for children than a good dose of
neglect.
| have wondered some times if the
fact that youngest sons and only chill
dren have so little independence and
initiative is not because they have
never been let alone. The host of par
ents and grandparents and aunts and
uncles which necessarily hoyers
around makes any moments of heav-
enly neglect impossible. The child is
never given chance to think for him
self or to work himself out of a diff
cult corner.
A student with whom I talked only
short time ago assured me that he
thought the best service l had ever
done him during the four years of his
undergraduate course was to leave him
alone, to refrain from giving him ad-
vice when he knew l wanted to do so,
and when there was evident reason for
it, to keep from calling him to account
for his wEongdoing when he knew that
| was aware of what he had done and
disapproved of it. If l had reproved
him he would have argued; as I did
not he changed his conduct.
It is a difficult lesson for parents
and teachers and organization officers
TO learn, but it is often true, never
theless that the best way to re-
form children is not to notice them.
the best way to teach young people a
lesson is to set them an example and
say nothing. the best way to impress
children is not to lay down so many
rules and to preach less. l have often
felt that the reason some fellows do
better than others is because like the
old lady's children. they have been
given a dose of neglect-they have
been allowed to work out their own
salvation.
When we know that someone will
coddle us and wait on us and run after
us and think for us-when someone is
always at hand to bear our sorrows
and carry our burdens and pull us back
from danger we grow to expect it. I
know husbands who could not pack a
handbag if they were going on a jour
ney; I know young men who cannot
get up in the morning without being
called know boys who never get out
the books unless they are told. If our
education is worth anything 1t ought
to teach US to be Independent.
Perhaps we need a little more neg
lect
20. 1924. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20

Even the handy man about the house
can't always nail lie without hitting
his fingers.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20

AS long as the vogue for simple
dresses lasts, the Importance of dress
accessories will be maintained. Wom-
en- look to neckwear. costume jewelry,
corsage ornaments, girdles and the
like, for that touch of sophistication
which the simple frock, or plain suit,
needs. 1t is the upkeep of this un-
obtrusive apparel that keeps US busy
looking for ways and means Of varying
it and giving 1t character.
Above is a group of pretty acces-
sories made of ribbon. The two bags
are made of wide metal brocades. At
the left, black and silver is used, lined
with green silk, suspended on a silver
chain and finished with a silver tassel.
Several colors, and the CLINT of gold
appear in the bag with a fllagree
mounting An ombre ribbon shot with
gold through warm tan and brown
shaues, makes the pretty girdle, and
plaid taffeta the collar and cuff set.
The pieces are bound with narrow
satin ribbon in red, and tiny gilt but
tons or beads are set on the binding.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20
Time to Learn.

He (ferYently): "And when are you
going to allow me to kiss you?"
She. Come around Friday. That's
amateur night. t."-Progressive Grocer.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20

"How do you know he is not soci-
ETY. man." Il watched him at lunch
con-" answered Miss Cayenne He
eats chicken salad and ice cream in
way that shows he isn't fed up on
them Washington Star.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20

Hans Boos, captain of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania soccer team, says
there is a good lot of football material
among Chinese students who are
handicapped by lack Of proper coach
ing Boos, who was born In Tientsin
of German parents, lived in China for
nearly 20 years and says Chinese
youths are enthusiastic about Amerf-
can sports and games. He learned
to play soccer while in school at Tient-
sin, and became a member Of the Penn
squad in his freshman year. Now he
is classed as one of the best players
in American collegiate ranks.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20
Welcomed to the Family.

Swain: 81 asked your father over
the telephone for his consent"
Girl: what did he say?'
Swain: First he said, Sure, just
take her!' and then he asked me who
| was. Boston Globe
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20

"When I saw those two machines
coming together l held my BREATH y
began Mrs Crouch. well, I'll bet
that's more'n you did your tongue, ="
butted in her husband. - Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20
Prison Reform.

You can't hope for much in the way
of prison reform until we get to send
ing better class of folks there.-San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20

Il hear the new doctor is not doing
well" ITO tell the truth he takes life
too easily" "0h, they all o"-Eyery-
body's Magazine
The Pleasantville press., 1924-12-20

Representative John L. Cable, Re
publican, Of Ohio. introduced in the
house a bill which proposes that
should the house and seAate fail to
elect a President after a deadlock,
the secretary Of state would automat-
ically become President If anything
prevented the secretary of state from
assuming the Presidency, the next
ranking cabinet member would take
the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
L. S. and Mexico
To Discuss Trade

Mexico City. Jan. s a. +. by
Main Fourteen subjects have been
listed for presentation in tic Sec
cnd United States McNica Trade
Conference. to hc held in this city
February ILLS; inclusive. Discus
s."nS WIN hC initiated Nv paper
prepared by an expert in the matter
from either the United States or
this country. The subjects are.
/. Starting business in Mexico
in G O III CRATIC partnerships and
agencies.
=. Agencies and agents compared
with branches carrying stocks.
2. Importing FOR WHOLESALER Dis
trihution and selling methods
4. Importing for retail and selling
methods
,, Exporting from Mexico.
.. Banking ana Fiuance-Condi-
lions and Methods.
Z. TranSr in Mexico.
:. Packing shipping ana invoic-
ing merchandise for Mexico.
9. Mexico as field for insurance
Of all kinds
10. Advertising in Mcxico-IIow
to reach the customer.
II. Agricultural and Industrial in
NcStmcnts.
~. oil and Mining development.
ID. Patcpts. Trade Marks and
Copyrights in Mexico.
-. Commercial and Educational
exchanges
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CLINTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rowe are
announcing the birth Of an eight
pound daughter. on Tuesday Jan. -.
Mrs. Rowe is at the home OF her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Rand
lett.
-. ". Fisher and Clyde Walker
have begun I'd cir annual ice cutting
operations. an the farmers and
others are filling their ice-houses.
Charles II. Greely was a business
visitor in Wattrvil!e Wednesday.
Albert G. WaldrOn is confined to
his home by Illness.
Holman Gibson was a recent
visitor in Waterville.
The girls basket ball team is eX-
pecting TO go TO Unity Friday even
ing TO play the high school girls Of
that town.
Mrs. Charles Blackie has been
called to Bath by the serious Illness
of a brother.
Rev and Mrs. L. l.. Longley went
to PittsfieId Thursday 70 attend the
funeral services Of a relative, the
late Mrs. ID. +. Written.
Mrs. Ella Bremner has returned to
her home after being the guest of
Mrs. w. f. knight and other friends.
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Name French Naval
Units for Animals

Paris, Jan. a. 2. by Mai)-
French ingenuity has been severely
taxed in the choosing Of names 10 be
given 10 the three cruisers. SIX de-
5royers, twelve torpedo beats. SIX
submarine cruisers and SIX sub
marines Tor coast defence. now In
course OF construction Is the frs,
part OF the naval program allowed
under the Washington naval uCcOrdS.
The names q renowned udmiia,S
of the French navy were resurrt cted
and viii he carried again II tile con-
fines OF the iar seas which they
visited while alive 10y the three fast
cruisers. one q which. the Duguay-
Trouln. was launched last August.
The other TWO. 70 H. known As tie
"LaMotte- Picquyt" ana the "Plim-
auguet." will he in commit Ssion dur
ing the first months Of 1925. They
are 5000 ton ships ami are expected
TO develop 4 speed Of Sc 70 So hnots
an hour.
Wild animals Of the jungle were
called into service in the christening
OF the grim destroy prs.
They are tie JagUar. the Panther.
the Tiger, the Leopard, the LYNX and
tie Cblcal. The lilst two VIII come
out OF the Torrent Shlpyards peCem-
Der. 1924. ana January. 1925. respec-
lively. Tie last three are being con-
structel ut SAINT NaGuire and tie
Tiger at NanjcS-ln the region
where CieNrnccau was born. They
viii all be ready for service before
April, 1924.
Ii the twelve torpedo boats now in
ftF Ftr.
cred together into the same fleet the
report Of The admiral m command
Will read like a recital Of an the
atmospheric disturbances ever re-
corded upon the seven seas. The
Eourrasque. (Squaln Will be launch
ed st Dunkirk. March. 1925. The
Cyclone ana the Mlstral-a cold
wind from the north which brings
Chills 10 the Riviera several times a
year-wil leave Havrc shipyards
February ana April, 1925. The oruGo
(Storml and The Ouragan Hiurri-
Cane) are in tpuTS" of construction
at Caen; Tho S,moun ami the
Sirocco al Saint Nazairc: tho Tenn
pete (Tcmpesp at Nantes; the
Tornado tToruJdo), the Tramontauc
IA northern wind blowing over the
Mediterranean Iom the PNrcnncs ana
Alps-thc Trnmho Watcyspout at
Bordeaux and the Typhoun at Har-
tleur. These will all hc turned over
to the Ministry ri Marine by the
builders durnG tie first six months
Of 1925
The original namcsakes Of the six
SUhmardInc cruisers viii have an up-
Iortuuity OF reading their own names
ON the bows and storms Of the ocean
going subs, rs they CaVurt about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25

A meeting 10 consider the forma-
ton OF a cooperative egg market
Ing organization viii be held this
afternoon at 10 az the Belectmen's
Office on Lithgow street. All inter-
csted persons are invited TO attend
Miss Airline SA1th. who was so
seriously injured In a sliding acct
dent recently, Is slowly recovering
although she is in very much pain
and misery as Yet. Her many friends
viii extend 20 her their deepest
sympathy and hope for her speedy
recovery.
Herbert Simpson has returned TO
his home In Bath. after visiting rela-
tives in town for a few days
&. +. Ware OF Fairfield was n bust
ness caller In town Yesterday.
G. A. koundy was business call
er in Waterville last evening.
Friends OF &. l.. Withee. who has
been Ill at his home. viii be ri to
learn that he is much improved.
Charles Robinson is in Vassalboro
where he is employed for a few
days
Mrs Arson Bracket and Miss
Augusta Trask were callers in Wa
tervile last evening.
Murray Cole OF North Eassalboro
is employed in town for few days.
Francis Robinson and son. Ar
thur. of McCoy's Crossing. were re
cent callers at me home of rcla-
tives in town.
Friends OF Gladys and Alice
Smith will he sorry to learn that
they are confined to their home with
the measles. This makes il doubiy
hard for the family. as their sister
Arbine. who was seriously injured
while sliding recently, is in Il scri-
GUS condition.
Several of the farmers on the
Garland road are harvesting their
ice. many OF them having already
finished They report the ice to be
about II inches thick and OF 4 very
good. clear quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-25
Worlds Finest Bound
Book in London Museum

London. Jan. ga H.. nv MaiD-
4 book, claimed t. have the finest
binding in the would. ia now on view
at the Albert ana Victoria Aluseum.
It is a Persian work ana dates from
about 143p-li19. believed 70 have
heen executed for Mira Shahruk son
ii Tiwur the Tartar conquerOr.
While Of unassuming appearance.
rs beauty is in the perfection Of its
intricate toolinE. much Of il blind"
on the mellow broWt leather. within
tho covers are original mndaliions of
pierced arahessTue ornament. fooled
and enriched by backing OF bright
blue and gold.
IT Is estimated that II took three
Years to finish and IT,. in IT, dcrora-
ton from onc-raf n one million
separate tool impressions were re-
Quired To form tra design.
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Thistle Club Observes
Burns Night with
Large Number Present

Burns Night. was observed by the
Thistle Club last evening at the Tao
onnet clubhouse with about $50
Scottish descendants ana guests
present. Under the soft glow of the
scottish colors and surrounded by
the Scottish flags and bouquets Of
thistlca. To" little group of people
toasted together. happily celebrating
the one event of the year that Ii so
u"ar In the hearts Of all descendants
OF the race.
Tine program started Mt $40 with
n fine banquet prepared under tho
direction OF Mrs. Samuel T.. Herd. Jr
and served under the direction Of
Mrs. Kinncar. Mrs. Herd was assist
81 by Mrs. John Inversion. Mrs.
Robert Salmond. Mrs A. Herd. Mrs
\. Turbync. Mrs. a. Winslow. Mrs.
j. Murray and Mrs. J. Turbyne. The
Mattresses were Misses Margaret
Salmond. Ruth Herd. Elizabeth Mac
lhcc. Nellie MacPhee, Mrs. Thomas
Rankine. Mrs. John Inversion. John
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PITTSFIELD

Earl McCausland IS in Skowhegan
this week where he IS serving as a
member of the grand jury at the
term of court that convened Tues
day.
Francis and Nelson Smiley were in
Bangor for the day Wednesday.
Mir. and Mrs. Rucl II. Reed OF
Harmony were in town Tuesday on
their way to Bangor.
Mrs Fred W. Lane was n visitor
in Portland Tuesday.
Lee Fuller of HartIand was in town
on business Tuesday, leaving later in
the day for Bangor
Mrs. Mary Gray Will hold n recital
at her home on Main street Satur-
day afternoon at 2.30. Miss Ina
Moulton of Hartiaud will play the
Same selc Ctions that she recently
PLAYED at the Richmond recital at
Bangor.
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Art Causes Wyoming
nancher's Appreciation

'Ijc1H". i'm. e. g. !. by MaiD-.
N"t HrtII a." picture Of his product :,
stool before i'n done on canvns in /"
n'l iu" COLOR Of ITS native surround .
nES, Was veteran "o"man and|
l:nr.'r 81 NF"u'u- brought to ap- =
TI'Ci.t' the r'JniN Of the home and =
snll which uur""d Ills industry. .
For r"tr@ This lauch"r had come 20 =
'h'a"". usually Wtih carloads Of !.
'r'il" TER market Tho stock Yards hoy
understood. but not the hrgc bulrdin& ~
on Ni'mran aNonu" guarded hv hugo
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burgess, Robert Salnond and Thorn
az Rankine. The banquet was OPEN
ca with prayer by Rev. w. A. Smith.
AFTER the delicious banquet the
toastfnaster. David Steward. took
charge OF the program. The first
huinDer, song. entitled, There was
lad that was born in Kyle" was
sung by John choate and William
sutherland. with Abbot Smith at the
piano. The chorus was sung by all.
Inc speaker OF the evening was
then introduced, Rev. Daniel Nicker-
son OF Portland who gave a fine
auufess on the characteristics OF the
scottish folk. The audience. sat
thrilled at intervals as he descrfbed
examples Of the old spirit OF Robert
Burns which he declared had not
subsided but was stronger today than
ever beiore. AT time tears filled the
eyes OF some Of those In the gather
ing. when the speaker described the
scenes OF the Bonnie Homeland. IA
miliar to many OF them.
some ~ the most common character
istcs OF the Scotchman, the speaker
declared TO be his love for the old
country, his sincere regard and friend
snip for his fellow countryalcn. his
Cherish for the clan life. which means
IN simple words ito cling together"
his pride for being a Scotchman and
ms PRIDE for education and religion.
In speaking Of the odd rcgfd and true
fcIglon OF the Scotch. the speaker de-
clared that Robert Burns had done
more for religion than those Who have
CRITICIZED him IN the past years. He
suggested that some Of the best exam
pies OF deeds done In IA Christian way
could be found IN the works Of Burns
Following his address the musical
program was again resumed. Mrs.
John Stobie sang "Lassie o. Mine" in
an expressive manner. bringing a hear
~ round OF applause. The next num-
her was comic sketch composed by
Robert Burns. entitled "Oh Willie.
Erewer a'e Peck O. Maui" and sung
by william Sutherland in way that
would have aroused the jealousy OF the
inimitablc Laudt At call for an
encore he sang ~The Piper"
a piano solo. one of Chopln's Noe
turnes. was rendered by Abbot Smith
~ the piano. Tho encore was entitled
Scotch Poem" by MacDowell. John
Choate sang My iaddlc" and Robin
hdair" accompanied by Mrs. Choate AT
the piano. Air. Sutherland then sang
another witty ditty entitled him."
which was highly amusing and appre-
Clntcd by everybody. The audience then
arose and sang the first verse Of
America" before adJourn!ng 10 the
dancing hall below.
Tho remainder of the evening was
Pleasantly passed with social dancing.
tho order Of dances consisting Of old
fashioned, ncw-fa shioued and Scottish
RUNNERS Music for the Scottish
dances was furnished by John Mac
Donald OF Fairfield with his bagpipe.
feature Of the dance program was
scotch dances hy Misses Margaret
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Auction Rhine Wines

Cob!euz. Jan. 6--fA. T. by MALI
Wine auctions in Coblcnz. Naycnce.
Treves and other cities of the Rhine
and Aoselll districts have been well
attended this winter. despite the fact
that the crop Of grapes for the 1923
wine output was the poorest in a
dozen years. But BY offering last
ears wire along with the winrs Of
better yeas. the growers mana gcd TO
dispose Of virtually ali OF the yinta &c
Of 1923.
One DAYS proceeds OF q vine suc-
ton at Mayence, attended by buyers
from Berlin anf various other cities.
amounted 10 zfsi1 gold marks. Or
approximately sIl,b39.
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bert Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Pollard,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Davis, Benjamin Pierce.
sir. Hescock. Mrs Ethel Ryan and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt.
Edward J. Karen has returned to
his home In Pittsdeld after visiting
his grandmothe Mrs Louis Emer-
son.
Mrs. Abbie J. Ladd was in Oakland
Wednesday evening. where she in
stalled the officers OF the American
Legion Auxiliary.
Mrs. Vida Hunter was IN South
China Tuesday. where she attended
4 Pomona meeting OF which she IS
lecturer.
Universaiist Parish Meeting
A CniversalIst parish meeting was
held Tuesday evening al the church
10 consider the matter ~ opening the
church Rev. Roderic J. Moody OF
Auburn. who has been hare on sew
eral occasions and who Is resigning
his pastorate in Auburn the first OF
April Is DESTROYS OF coming here. He
was present and put up the PROPOSE
ton.
Everyone who met him was much
impressed by his attitude and in IA
vor OF having him come. No definite
plans were formulated.
Mr. Moody has been in Auburn for
several years. He IS also state SUI
perintendent Of sunday schools OF the
L ulyersaiist society.
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Experts Engaged to Improve
Argentine Agriculture

Puenos Aires. Dsc. 20--fA z by
Man)-The ministry Ct agriculture
has engae ed the services q two
American cotton experts and one
-auadian tobacco expert 70 supervise
he Official activities Of the Argentine
ayerrmcnt in fostering and Inn
s-ovinc cultivation methods of These
rops in 4 ggeutin3.
!. I. Tut. chief ~ the textile sec
ION II the United states depart
nent Of commerce and n. r Winters
= Cornell University. will aid Ar
-fntina in cotton production during
two and three years respectively,
while r Chariar. Of the tobacco ser
ton Of tho cpartmen ~ agriculture
n Canada has been engaged under
q five year contract.
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German Party Guests
Pring Own Refreshments

Leipzi-, Jan. 6 rs. =. ~ MniD---
Bring Your own refreshments :.
parties. popular in Russia during thrs
famine, have br"UWc quite tn" fad
among the German middle cIasscs /.
who 6n not feel able to serve food.
ANA drink whenever friends have
Occn invited to their homes for an.
evening Of entertainment.
The housewives adopted tho prac- )
tic" Of rcaucatiug guests to brlngs
their oTu eandwiehes when food be- /.
came s." expensive" some time ago,s
ana assert that the Russian SYSTEM
rar worked splendidly. that everyone /.
En9 gpJd time and that If a guest .
does not get enough to cat, 1t is hiss
own flult.
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sets. s437.49. claimed exempt. S3oe
Secured claims. s23965.46: unsecur-
ed. s4e46.S2- Notes and bills which
should be Paid by other parties
thereto. $4,000: debts due on open
account Sl57.+9. Grover c. Condor
OF Bangor. Liabilities <S3.0443S; as
sets, $3.50 Secured claims. e,2o6: IN
secured. Ss79.4S, Claimed exempt;
$3.50. Edward L Cort Of Glenburr
claimed exempt, S1o. Secured claims
SIS: unsecured. s2.S6e.S5. Arthur c.
Hussey OF Freedom Liabilities.
s905.lo; assets. $3.50. Secured claims
sI54.5o: unsecured. s75o,6o: claimed
exempt. $50.
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Business and Pro.
Women's Club Is
Given It's Charter

The annual banquet Of the Bust
nega and Professional Womcn's club
,gas held last evening at the Elm
wood hotcl Mrs. Mary Arieta Hem
ucy Of Portland. state president. pre-
gented a charter to the club. Miss
Nettfe May Runnells, dean Of Wo-
mans division Mt Colby was toast
ragter and responses we're given by
Miss Louise Tye. Mrs. Jennie Flood
krfgar and Mrs. Florence Dunn.
There were G5 present at the han
quet. Mrs. Louise Bell OF Cleveland.
ohio waa the guest of honor Mrs.
Everett HARMS was In charge OF ar
engagements and Mrs. A. NJ. Burnette
ii. charge Of the program.