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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
A Wooden Expression d?

(Boston Transcript
Save the surface" Is the slogan of
the paint manufacturers. and judged
BY their complexion. some of the
girls of today appear to have adopted
it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

Is II true that Attorney General
Daugherty bought oil stock, as did
Senator Elkins. only that Daugherty
had to sell his at q loss?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
McAdieif
On. y. Tribune)

On. y. Tribune)
1t may have been a name to con-
jure with, but all the availability
conferences in the world can't make
anything out of it now except Nc
Adieu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

Neighbor Bath Is passing through
period of industrial depression. One
of the industries which gave the
Shipyard City such a great boom
during the war period no longer ex-
lists there, and another. through un-
avoidable circumstances, represents
only a shadow of its former glory
Rockiand rose to no great heights as
the result OF war time activities, and
II did not have so far TO fall. never
theless it sympathizes with Baths
misfortunes and hopes for a realiza-
tion Of the Times prophecy that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
FOLEY FILLS BROUGHT RELIEF

John r. Gordon, Danville. ILL.,. writes:
~ suffered with kidney trouble: could
not sleep and was always tired. got
some FOLEY PILLS and after few
treatments L felt better" FOLEY PILLS
are n diuretic stimulant fer the kidneys;
aid in flushing and keeping them active
Adv. feb:-1s-.5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Trash ON HANDS|
CUT|CURA HEALS|
ALSO On Face. Itched and
Burned. Could Not Sleep. |

~ was troubled with q rash on
my hands and face, also parts ofmy
body. 1t itched and burned causing
me to scratch and the scratching
CAUSED eruptions. My clothing ag-
gravated the breaking out on my
body. and after while II got 90 bad
that ] could not sleep at nigk.
II read an advertisement for Gu
ticura Soap and Ointment and sent
for free sample. After using il /
purchased two cakes Of Cuticura
Soap and two boxes OF Cuticura
Ointment which completely healed
me-" (Signed) Miss Becky Hyde,
Hadlyme. Conn, July 10, 1898.
Use cuticura Soap. Ointment and
Taicum regularly for everyday toilet
purposes.
Samples Free By Mail Actress: "cusieura Iabsr.
storiss. pert n, Maiden -, Msss." Sold every
WHERE Soap &c. Ointment Is snd Soc Tafcuu zse.
- Try our new Shaving Stick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Bath Will Come Back. "-Rockland
Courier Gazette.

The books of the municipal officers
of Alfred show many interesting
All the taxes for 1923 have been col
lected, there are no outstanding bills.
no unpaid bills and no outstanding
notes. The tax rate was low and
there is Il balance in the treasury.
No person fell into want in Alfred
| and no pauper help was given to any
one in town. Alfred is one of the
progressive towns in Maine. 1t has
Il street lighting system. water Sys-
tom, hydrant protection, and organ
lied and well equipped fire depart
n ent, an endowed library, schools of
high standing and excellent churches.
Real estate values have doubled and
several new houses nave been built.
Jitney service is maintained through
out the year to Sanford. Alfred has
been a favored summer resort for
years and we'll known hotel interests
are considering building a modern
hotel.
Prof. Orren C. Hormell, of Bowdein
college, who is a firm advocate of the
budget system of managing towns as
well as individual business affairs,
always quotes with pride the budget
plan i'll use in Brunswick, as an eX-
ample to follow. Brunswick has
adopted a plan whereby each year
the moderator of the town meeting
appoints u committee of IL This
committee is non-partisan and is
composed of the leading business
men of the town. Its duty and prac-'
tice is to make a thorough study of
the financial conditions of the town.
examine the estimates of the various
officials and then the privately intro
duced financial articles into the town
warrant; to compare the proposed
items of expense with those of last
year: hold a public hearing in which
the requests from the citizens are
heard and discussed and then sub
nit Il printed report with their
recommendations to the next town
meeting. This plan has worked SPLEEN
didly since it's adoption and the town
is getting more for less expense than
ever before.
Howard II. Cousens of Saco. who
has been connected with the ]. G.
Deering Sons saw mill on Springs
island for many years. recently sub
mitted to remarkable operation for
the removal of splinter from his
nose which had been located there
for % years. 1t is said there has
never been n similar case in the
Maine or Massachusetts medical rec
ords. Twenty five years ago when
Mr.. Cousens was ope:a ting an edging
mrchine at the Deering mill a piece
of sticking few from the machine
and struck the corner OF his eve
lodging in the skin. He was IS years
old al the time. During the past year,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Editorial Comment
Well Done

(Manchester llnion)
There doesn't seem to be much left
for Republican papers to say on one
subject following conjusation: Nc
Adoo, McAdid, McAdone."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

George L. Green. son OF Charles H.
Green Of Bath. is principal of the
new Beal Memorial high school in
Shrewsbury, Mass. which was dedi-
Gated last Wednesday. The building
is two stories high. ofhTick construc-
ton with limestone trimmings. Il is
of colonial design and modern in
every particular. costing $3.50, o00.
Mr.. Green, who is only %. graduated
from Bates college and while there
was manager of the football team.
During the war he was in the 1olst
trench mortar battery. 26th division.
This is his second position rs teach
or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

Much Adoo, but here's your hat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

It is after storms like this last one
that birds ere unable. to find much
food about the city streets and it is
even more scarce in country districts,
says the Portland Evening Express.
These birds are very useful in spring
and summer, destroying insects ana
they are cntitIsd to crumbs. meat
scraps and talfc waste, which they
will dcvour If it is placed outside
doors or windows. \ smooth hard
surface makes Il good feeding ground
and they will eat gratefully what
ever is provided by Kind hearted
householders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

One Biddeford widow does not fall
for the treat 'em rough" idea. Her
lover threatened to make minccmeat
Of her if she didn't marry him. and
she had him sent to jail. He became
more gentle in his wooing and she
accepted him.-PortlanI Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Maine GOSSIP
The Eoatnan


To sleep, To sleep. The night is here :,
She draws her curtain fast,
And curly, brown head droops at
last
For Sandman, too, is near.
lie sleeps! lie sleeps! The stars
come out.
The sun-kissedf hills are still.
There's music by the whip poor-Will
And moonshine all about.
Lo. he is done with daytime play.
The wanton gold of June.
And winding brooks with silver tune
Mid hills at close OF day.
He slumbcrs now, and battered toys
That once filled all his dreams
Tie secs no more on shining streams
That held world of joys.
Good fairies dance about his bed.
And angels on the wing
Come down, their heavenly songs to
sing
Above that sleepy head.
Eleanor button Martin.
Scituate, Mass.
Portlands auto show Will open next
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

JEPTHA ENcAMPMENT. No. 8.
Meetings second anj fourth Tuesdays
at $50 T. NJ.
FRED b. HALL, &. p.
G. 5. PEASLEE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

Portland's auto show will open next
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tues
day at 5 o'clock.
EDGAR NJ. CAME, Capt.
A. NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Augusta Lodge Directory

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70, !. o. o. =.
Regular meeting at 1870 o'clock Friday
evening. All sojourning brethren COR
daily invited.
EDGAR W. FLETCHER. N. G.
ELLIS L. WALKER, Sec.'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
SWIMMING POOL.
SOON To CLOSE
The swimming pool at the Play

The swimming pool at the Play
ground commission, which has SUI
pervision of operation there.
Hundreds of swimmers have play
ed in the. waters ar this pool dur
ing the summer new drawing to a
close, according to Playground Of
ficials, and the pool this year has
served more patrons, perhaps, than
ever before. The pool, Playground
officials say, is the one spot in
Americas that has provided comfort
for all during the sweltering nights
experienced recently, and many new
patrons have used the pool because
Of this fact.
1t is planned in announcing that
the pool win close next Saturday
night, to make this banner week
in point of attendance, with all
friends of the Playground asked to
assist officials in bringing this
about. 1t is especially desired to
have those who have not hereto
fore used the pool 90 there for at
least one nights outing before the
season closes, and Chairman War
rem requests that all Americas
residents who have not used the
pool this summer arrange to go
there at least once before the clos
ing occasion on Saturday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
FUNDS WILL BE RAISED
FOR MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

ATLANTA, August 25. - Mrs.
John K. ottIey, president of the
board of trustees of the TaIlulan
Falls Industrial school, today an
nounced that Mrs. z. I. Fitzpatrick,
who is chairman of the advisory
committee of the Tallulah Falls
trustees, has been appointed chair
man for the State of Georgia for
the building fund campaign for
$4,000 to complete the building
program now going on at the
school, which is owned and operat-
ed by the Georgia Federation of
Women's club for mountain chill
dren.
The building program Of the ma
tlonally known school includes an
elght-room school with auditorium,
a large crafts shop, a small cot
tage, a new water system and the
remodeling of two large buildings
now in use.
1t was announced here that the
Greater Tallulah Campaign will
close at the state convention of the
woman's clubs to be held in At
lanta in November.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
LANE BACK FROM
COMMITTEE MEET.
State Legion Committeeman
Map Out Program at Meet
ing Held in Savannah

Robert Lane returned thia morn-
mo from Savannah where he went
Saturday night to attend a meet
ing Of the state executive commit
tee Of the America Logon Lane
represents the Third district on tins
committee, and he discussed bust
ness transacted at the meeting with
"a Times Recorder representative
here this morning.
"There were Approximately
twenty members Of the committee
present" he said, "and Savannah
I.egionnaires were splendid in their
treatment Of the visitors. We were
guests at Bannon's Lodge during
1.-THE afternoon and in the evening
we had supper at the Hotel Tybee.
The business meeting Of the CONF
mittee was held at the DeSoto Ho-
tel, and great interest was man'-
tested in the various projects Gis-
cussed.
Georgia is entitled to send tlsir-
teen delegates to the national
Legion convention at st. Paul, ard
Earle Cooke, of Dawson, was Sc
leeted at the Savannah meeting to
represent this district. Cooke is an
enthusiastic Legionnaire well known
in Americas, and I am sure his
selection as one OF Geofgia's dele
gates will give universal satisfaction
throughout this section.
zone Of the big new undertak-
ing Of the Legion is the Woodrow
Wilson MEMORIAL College. 1t is pro-
posed to make this a special pro-
ject Of the American Legion, and
this proposition has been formally
adopted by the executive commit
tee Georgia's delegates in the st.
Paul convention viii fight for the
adoption of this project by the ma
tional organization. No fight is to
be made to locate the college either
at Valdosta or Atlanta, as both
these cities want the location at
this time. Location is matter
that can be easily settled later,
"The executive committee also
discussed the illiteracy work Of the
Legion, and plans were proposed
for accelerating this work wher-
ever possible Jack Hoist has been
named BY John D. Mathis Post here
70 direct the illiteracy work in this
community, and already he is busy
with his plans in that direction.
The Legion is just now getting
thoroughly organized and in posi-
ton to put over some Of the bic
things that would benefit the wholo
community as we'll as the ex-ser
wee man, and the committee Sun
day decided to carry on organiza-
ton work until the Legion is 100
per cent organized, with every
white ex-seryice man enrolled as d
member"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
MISS BRADD WILL
TEACH AT FORT GAINES

Miss Charlotte BJad4 sister of
Mrs. Allen Chappzll, Fho GRADUATE
ed this sumnoer at Nary Willing
ham COLLEGE and later took the
summer course pf tiaining at the
University, has beer elected to
teach the 5th ard Oh grades in a
consolidated ru.al School at Fort
Gaines, it became Known in Ameri-
Gus today Mss iBrodd, who has
been a residenI hire during several
weeks past, ms fon many friends
here who win lefn Of her success
in securing such desirable posi-
tion with muda Hasures
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
CObD TO SPEAK At
CORDELE MEETING
Man Who Developed Calcium
Arsenate Poisoning Method
to Be There Next Thursday

George 0. Marshall, county farm
demonstration agent, has been al
vised that B. R. Coad, will be the
chief speaker at the cotton busting
meeting to be held at Cordele next
Thursday. With a number Of 9TH
ers. Marshall plans to go to Cor
dele for this gathering, as Coad is
recognized as the foremost authorl-
ty on cotton busting as a method Of
weevil control.
Besides the address to be deliver
cd by Dr. Coad there will be put on
a demonstration of busting cotton
and pecans with airplanes. In order
to do this perfectly it is planned to
have a passenger plane and two
busting planes make thorough test
of the plan on cotton, pecans and
peach trees.
Governor Walker, the two U. S.
Senators, and Congressman Crisp
are expected to be present, and rep
resentatiyes from all the Civic Clubs
as well as farmers and business men
in general
1t is expected to show by this
demonstration that the aeroplane
buster will be the cheapest and the
most thorough in this work. 1t is
claimed that one or two planes can
serve a whole county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
c. 0. P. NONINEESb7
PLYMOUTH CONFER
0NCAMPAIGNI ISSUES
Dawes Left Boston EARLY Today
70 Visit Coolidge at Fathers
Farm in Vermont
KHAN MAY BE DISCUSSED
President Continued to Main
tain Silence Regarding Issues
Recently Developed

BOSTON, August rs. - Re-
spending to the invitation Of Presi-
dent Coolidge to confer with him,
Charles G. rawes, Republican can
didate for vice-president, left Bos-
ton early this morning for Ply
mouth. VT, where the president is
spending his vacation.
This conference is the second be-
tween nominees since the Cleveland
convention. 1t is not known wheth-
er the khan question will be discuss
ed or not.
The visit of the vice-presidential
nominee, who spoke Saturday in Au-
gusta, Maine, is planned, it was said,
with a dual purpose-to permit q
conference on the political situa-
ton and to allow Coolidge an OPP
portunity to extend the courtesies
of New England.
The inyltatioS, was extended to
Dawes By telephone Sunday morn
ing. Meanwhile, the president
maintained his silence on recent de-
veloments in the campaign, includ-
ing the decision by Dawes and pre-
viously by John w. Davis, Demo-
cratic nominee, on the Ku Klux
Khan.
Both Dawes and Paws announced
opposition to the khan, mentioning
it by name for the first time.
Under present plans, Mr.. Dawes
will be a guest Of the president and
Mrs. Coolidge at the luncheon to.
day in the home here Of Mr.. Cool
idge's father, where he is spending
a vacation. 1t is understood Mr..
Dawes expects to leave again to-
night on his return to Chicago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
METHODIST PASTOR
AT GRAY is DEAD

GRAY, Ga, August 25,-Rev. c.
II. Ivey, 40, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church here for the last
four years, died suddenly at s
O'Clock last night. He had been III
poor health for some time. but to-
DAY told his family that he was feel
ing much better.
Mrs. Ivey was preparing to 90 to
League meeting, when her husband
gasped and fell into a chair. He
was dead before a doctor could
reach him.
Besides his wife he is survived By
two sons, both in their teens. The
funeral will be held here today but
it is not known yet whether the
body win be buried here or be car
ried to Social Circle, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
HINTON FIRS3 TO BE
SENTENCED TO CHAIR

DECATUR, August 25.-Howard
Hinton, negro, kas given the first
sentence of elbtrocution in Geor-
gia here when Re was sentenced af-
ter a DeKalk jury found him guilty
on charges of assault. The trial was
one of the sBeediest ever handled
here, the verdict coming less than
six hours after the grand jury re-
turned true bill against him. The
case grew out Of the holding up and
assault of a young man near Com
stitution, Ca, recently when he was
forced to abandon his machine and
his companion assaulted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
REWARD HELD FOR
YEAR IS RETURNED

TOWNSVILLE, Aug. %. - A
$500 reward raised for the capture
of the slayer Of George Shickas,
prominent Greek merchant Of this
city, about a year ago, has been re-
turned to the parties donating it.
The reward was offered with the
understanding that if it were not
claimed within a year it was to re-
vert to the donating party and was
deposited in a local bank. The year
has just expired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
LOCALE YOITURE TO
STAGE promenade
Societe Des 40 Hommes ct 8
Cheyaux to Celebrate Thurs
day at Legion Home

1t is announced that Locale Vo.-
ture No. 722, La Societe des 40
Hommes ct 8 Chevaux will stage .
promenade here Thursday after
room, August 28th The scene OF
the promenade viii be Legion head
quarters here and all P. G.'s or
Goofs havebeen duly notified to
present themselves there promptly
at 4;30 o'clock on Thursday after
noon.
All members of the locale voiture
are requested by the voiture off
GERS to meet in the office of Robert
G. Lane, in Allison building, for a
short business meeting on Tuesday
night, beginning at 6 o'clock sharp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
GREENWICH WILL AGE
HOUSES RANSACKED
Picks, shoveIs and AcetyIene
Torches Used By Authorities
Digging in Cellars There

NEW YORK, August 25.-Police
with picks, shovels and acetylene
torches today started digging in eel
lars of three Greenwich village
houses. for the bodies Of possible
additional victims of the slayer who
murdered Aaron Graft, radio cabi-
net manufacturer, whose body was
sealed in a vanishing va5 discover
ed last week.
Search for John Lugosy, carpen-
ter, who lived in the house where
the body was found was Of no avail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
L0CATELLI RESCUED
BY RICHMOND. WORN
OUT BUT UNNIURED
Italian Flyer Who Started With
Americans From Iceland Pick
ed Up Last Night
DRIFTED HUNDRED MILES
Motor Trouble Forced Aviator
to Descend at Sea; Asked
That Plane Be Destroyed

ABOARD U. s. CRUISER RICH
MOND, EAST CAPE FAREWELL,
Greenland, August 60. The Rich
mond rescued Lieutenant Located
il, missing Italian airman, at 1855
o'clock last night. He was picked
up 125 miles east Of Cape Farewell.
The italian flier and his eompan-
ions were uninjured, although
worn out with fatigue. Motor
trouble had forced Locatelli down
in the water during his flight
Thursday, and he was unable to
again take the ar, drifting 100
miles. Locatelli requested that his
plane be destroyed, and his wish was
complied with.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
VIC 7 DRY Conceded
MRS. FERGUSON LATE
SUNDAY BY OPPONENT
Successful Candidate Not Sur
prised' at Result Says Khan
On Down Hill in Texas
PEOPLE TIRED OF KHAN
Misrepresentation of Organiza-
ton Issue That Brought Vic
tory, She States

DALLAS, Tex, August 25.-
Judge Felix ID. Robertson, backed bp
the Ku Klux Khan for the demo
cratic gubernatorial run in the run
off primary held here Saturday, late
Sunday conceded victory to Mrs.
Miriam A. Ferguson, wife of form
er governor James E. Ferguson.
Judge Robertson's message said
Il sincerely congratulate you on
your victory"
Late returns Sunday from 227
counties out Of 215 in the state,
which held an election with the
count complete in 1913 counties, gave
the folloying:
Mrs. Ferguson 397,936; Judge
Robertson 315,710. This gave a total
Of 713,646 votes that have been
counted. The vote in the first pri-
mary on July 26, when there were
seven candidates was approximately
715,OO0.
When told of her victory at her
home in Temple Texas, Mrs. Fer
guson said:
There never was any doubt in
my mind but what / would win. The
people Of Texas are tired of khan
politics and misrepresentation. 1t
was that issue that gave me the cleo
ton.
Il am going to give Texas the best
Of my efforts to make them true
governor and execute the trust plac-
ed in me.
There are many things to do, but
am going to take the bull by the
horns and show the world that a
woman can fill the governors chair
with credit to her and the state.
Il won't be satisfied unless / re-
ceive 100000 votes majority. I am
looking for the greatest democratic
victory in the states history. That's
how much confidence l have in the
good judgment of the people who
have experienced two years Of klan
political direction.
am not surprised at the trend
OF the vote. It is the direct result
OF, and indication that the khan is
on the downhill grade in Texas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
[ LEAGUE SEcRETAR
AS K Ed BY HRRI0T
TO A N { Nd AENDA
French Premier Wants hterna-
tionaI Intellectual Inltisute
Established at Paril

PARIS, August 25.-PremiF Her
riot has written to the secttariat
of the league Of nations ASKING it
to inscribe in the ager1a fir the
Forthcoming meeting Of The Paguo
council file question of the fonda
ton IN Paris Of the internd ional
institute of intellectual cooper tion.
The founding Of such an hsti-
tute j Of interest to the fntire
Frend nation, NJ. Herrio assert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
Mint Officials DenySt tory
OF philadelphia Convict
Story of $500,00O Hold-Up
Staged During Last Year
Discredifed BY
Authorities

PHILADELPHIA, August 70
Mint officials, Pennsylvania rai!-
road police, and Pittsbarg police
chief disclaim knowledge of any
holdup Of express car carrying old
money last year. Edward Risdon,
of st. Joseph, Mich, prisoner is said
to have told his cell mate that he
was the leader of such affair, steal
ing half million dollars.