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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Principles Of Khan
Discussed at Meet
Thursday Evening

The Skowhegan Opera House was
filed to its capacity Thursday night
when a public Ku Klux Khan meet
ing was held, both men and women
being in attendance. The American
flags and flowers were used in
decorating the platform. Rev. A. c.
Brown, pastor of the Methodist
church at Madison presided. Seated
upon the platform were sixteen
Klansmen wearing white robes ana
masks.
The speaker Of the meeting Of the
evening was j. W. Reynolds. pastor
of the Christian church at Newport.
He stated that the Ku Klux Khan
movement was not to create racial or
religious prejudice and the aim was
not against the Jews II the Jews liv-
ed up to and conducted their BUSH
ness on the principle of the Golden
Rule; that the X. K. X. are not edu-
Gated to any other principals other
than the Golden Rule; that there
would be not trouble between them
IL they all lived up to the rule.
He stated that 1t had been said
that the Khan objected to the Catholic
church but he said that in reality 1t
had nothing to do with a mans re-
.. ligion; that the Khan was patriotic
OrQef ana StOOu LOT the StdTS anu
Stripes; that the order had certain
fundamental principals for which it
does stand. One of these is that it
believes in the public school system
and that the public school is the
greatest power and force for Dem
ocratic force in the United States
and anything that tends to lessen this
power is un American. He said that
the money paid into the State should
be used for the public schools; that
! the United States power is not in it's
great wealth but rather in it's privi-
leges Of education in which a poor
boy stands just as good chance as
rich boy does and he emphasized the
fact that the Khan believed in and
proposed to stand by the public
schools of the country.
In closing he combined the ,rinci-
pies and said that We want one Ian
guage. The meeting opened with
singing America and closed with
prayer by Rev. Herbert L. Nichols.
pastor of the Methodist church,
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Haunted by a House

A southern Californian who had
made a small fortune through rent
ing his home for use by moving pic
ture companies was visiting In the
East.
do you know" he sid. to one Of
his hosts. that house Of mine haune
me. l went into n moving picture
theatre In Chicago. and there tpe
house stood. with n burglar jlmmyinr
his way into my den. When | got
to Cleveland. there 1t was again. and
the cook was throwing a custard pie
III the tramp's face. thought
! was rid of 1t when reached
Pittsburg. but alas! there 1t was.
with a bulldog chasing the rejected
suitor out of the front door. In des'
peration / hurried on 10 New YORK.
but couldn't get away from IL
There I found n youthful actor dis'
Eing fishing worms In my garden =
Life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
DAVIS PARLEYS
CONTINUED from Pane One)

party platform and he called atten-
ton today that it was a matter of
history" that the Khan fight had
been concluded before he appeared
as serious contender for the NOM
nation
The national convention is the
supreme court of the Democratic
party" he said, land from its deci-
sion there Is no appeal"
1t was suggested that the result
In the convention was so close that
the decision might be likened to
one of the five-four decisions Of the
United States supreme court. you
can't draw me out on that subject"
Mr.. Davis replied.
The political conference TODAY was
the second the Democratic nominee
mad arranged since his arrival here
last Saturday. His first was with
Homer s. Cummings, national COM
mitteeman from Connecticut, who
gave gratifying reports to Mr.. Davis
on the prospects in Connecticut, New
hampshire and other sections of
New England.
MI Cummings expressed the belief
that the appearance in these states of
Governor Alfred L. Smith as r. cam
paigner in behalf of the national tick
ct would be decidedly helpful.
The acceptance speech is rapidlv
taking rough draft form and while the
candidate himself is Withholding inti-
nation of its contents, It is understood
that a major portion of it will be de-
voted to an indictment of the record
or the Republican administration over
the past three and half years.
Mr.. Davis Is making a Thorough
study of this record with special ref
erence to scandals in public office. TO
foreign policy pursuer, the treating of
pressing domestic problems and tho
handling of tariff-tax questions.
While devoting himself moro inten-
sively to work now than he did dur
ing the first few days here, Mr.. Davis
Is providing time for recreation and
rest so as to fit himself physically for
the trying days that are ahead.
While his campaign plans still are
held in allegiance. his present thought
is TO select certain important cities
along given routes for the delivery of
perhaps score or more of set speech
e. with a crossroads campaign avoided
as TOO great tax for physical endur-
ance. However, there will be the usual
number OF rear platform speeches dur
ing his scheduled tours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
SHAWMUT DAM

(Sontinueo from rage OneJ
der legislative authority. seven feet,
which gives 1t present head of II
feet.
Longest Dam on Kennebec
The present Shawmut dam is the
longest dam on the Kennebec river.
With its solid concrete structure eX-
tending the entire width of the river.
which is 1140 feet at this point, it
makes an impressive sight as one
travels along the highway from Wa
teryille to Skowhegan and catches
glimpse of the big dam spanning
the Kennebec just above the village
at Shawmut.
Here the kennebec is wide and
provides almost natural reservoir
throughout the IL miles back to
what is known as the Mill pond in
Skowhegan, which is back of the
supply for this development at
Shawmut. BY securing this dam at
this particular location it gives the
power company complete control of
! the water discharged from its recent
new development at Skowhegan to
the outskirts of Waterville. This
control will enable the company to
greatly improve the efficiency of the
two plants.
Now Owned by Maine Interests
Another important connection in
the acquisition of this property by
Maine concern is that the dam
| which was formerly owned by the
Pagenstecher interests of New York
as direct owners of the Shawmut
Manufacturing Company now comes
into actual ownership by Maine peo-
pie. And as Central Maine Power
/ Company is almost wholly owned by
the people of Maine the benefits so
! derived from this purchase will go
! largely to Maine people.
While Central Maine Power Com
pany does not contemplate any ex-
tensive changes at the present time,
1t will have recourse to this i'm
portant link in its present develop
ments along the Kennebec to secure
a more steady supply of power and
to develop additional power as the
demands of Maine industries and
homes may warrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
The Cloud

The Wife Speaks:
When | got up to start the day
The sea and sky were dim and gray,
Then from my kitchen. overhead,
saw one drifting cloud flame red
Beyond the earth and ocean gray
Beyond the dim edge Of the day
II looked into some far strange place
And saw the splendor Of Gods face,
1t reached into some singing space
And caught the glory of Gods face
"Oh, John. get up and see the sky,
A sign from God Himself burns
hight"
The Husbands Speaks:
She walked me up
Just to see n pink cloud.
My wife walked me up
When I was so tired
After hauling sand and gravel all
day. =.
She made me lose half an hour Of
good sleep
My wife did /
Too see a cloud
Just a damned pink cloud
BY Mary Carmack McDougal IN
Contemporary Verse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
After Signing Up For $50
House, Offered One Eor esn

The house-hunting couple were
enraptured by the home of their
friends. the Jinkses. in the suburbs.
III, they exclaimed. I'VE could only
md something like this"
Diligently they searched but with
out avail. In tne end they signed a
lease on house-chiefy because
they had to live somewhere in the
suburbs-which was renting for $3.50
month.
1t isn't as nice as the Jinks
house they admitted to themselves,
but. then I suppose we couldn't
afford to pay the rent they must be
paying"
But the next day they were robbed
of this consolation. A letter from
Jinks arrived offering their house,
which they were giving up to go to
the coast. "And the rent" the letter
concluded. is $50 a month."-New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
MietIefoa A Pest

II the silent signal OF the mistletoe
hanging from the chandelier means
anything to you next Christmas r..
member for an instant that In tne
Southwest It II a commercial pest
and that for ~ years scientists have
been studying its depredations anu
how best to exterminate 1t.
Mistlotoe fastens on the yenVw
pine tree. checks growth. and fnaIl
causes the tree to die. BY the De,
partment Of Agriculture 1t Is ca,ieu
an "insidious and destructive as
ease." and its eradication Is an I'M
portant problem. .n. !;
About the only way 10 get RID OF
this parasite Is to cut down the Ut.
on which It has fastened. Tns
mistlctoe dies with Its host. the yer
low pine.-Louisville Courier-Jour'
nal,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
The People of Argentina

1t is hard without writing a book
on the subject to tell of the customs
of the people of Argentina. The
upper class city jewellers lead about
the same lives that people y do !. in
cities anywhere II in the world Horse
racing and lotteries are very popular
The Portenos, as the people of
Buenos Aires call themselves. are
pleasure-lOving and spend money
freely. They love good music and
appreciate their splendid opera.
They also have the Latin love of
beauty, as manifested in their parks,
plazas and public buildings.
Out on the pampas they live about
the same lives as in the less thickly
settled farming sections of our own
middle West, only with fewer
modern conveniences. Generally
speaking, all classes are light drink
ers but very heavy eaters.
The ellto-do folk dress very
well, the ladies in the latest Paris
ian style, the men more in English
styles. The poems dress mostly in
cotton, bare-legged. with rope
sandals called alpargatas.
The tango originated in the dance
halls of Buenos Aires and is still
very popular there among all
classes of society. 1t is more grace
full than the tango as danced In this
country. l am afraid it il beyond
my power to describe the steps.
the music is rather weird, in n
somewhat syncopated time. and is
characteristic of the country. 1t is
said that 1t is hard to play properly.
Spanish is the official language OF
Argentina, though as the population
Is mixture you are apt to hear
half a dozen languages spoken in a
restaurant Out in the wilder sec
lions there are a number of Indian
dialects still in common use. Travel
is up-to -date so long as you do not
wander too far off the beaten paths.
Railways are up-to-date and com
Portable.
Venezuela, Chile and Peru speak
Spanish and in general have the
same customs as Argentina, though
they are not so progressive and are
more fashioned in their customs.
Brazil uses the Portuguese language.
but its customs. are about the same.
r. Barbour. in Adventure
Magazine. .~a~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Correct cIothinq For Winter

Next to oveTheating our houses.
our principal Winter sin of COM
mission Is wearing clothes that are
too heavy or too tight. or both.
Most buildings are maintained at a
Summer temperature throughout the
year, and 1t is obviously absurd for
any one who is going to occupy such
buildings 20 pile on clothing heavy
enough for polar expedition. The
safe way to do is to wear clothing
OF nght-or, at most. moderate
weight while indoors In the Winter
ana then to put on a heavy coat or
wrap when going outdoors. The
SKIN must breathe as well as the
lungs. and for this reason clothing
should be such as will permit free
circulation of air. Undertaking
and suits or dresses should be made
OF material sufficiently porous to adj
NIT the air freely to the BODY.
Thick, heavy woolens. suits lined
with an impervious material and
outer clothing made with very
tignt weave should be avoided. II
IL perfectly possible to keep warm
without packing the body In wrap
pings such as a mummy might
wear. In fact, because of fhe
healthier skin condition that will
result from lighter and more porous
clothing. you will find that you do
not suner with the cold nearly so
much as when you bundle up.
Garments that are too heavy not
only induce Precipitation but hold
IL ana force you to go about all day
In clammy state that is both un-
comfortable and unhealthy. BY
Fielding III. Yost From the De-
lineator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25

Xavier Talbot of Madison was
brought before Judge Maurice P.
Merrill at hearing of the Western
Somerset municipal court at Show
hogan, Thursday morning, on COM
plant of Arthur w. Cushman, being
charged with operating an automo-
bile in Madison July 22nd on Hol-
lingsworth and Whitney street while
under the influence of Intoxicating
liquor. He pied not guilty but Judge
Merrill found probable cause and
bound Talbot over to the grand jury
at the September term of the SUI
preme court in the sum of $500 bail.
Bail was procured. Edwin l.. Clough
of Skowhegan and Mrs. Talbot be-
ing the bondsmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
A loud Color"

The young mother had 1ust resa
that everyone is surrounded by "
halo, the color OF which Is determln'
ed by the temperament Of the person.
When her husband came home ~.
tackled him on the subject. ave
settling the color of all her nelsn.
hors' halos to her entire satisfacu0I
she remarked: .1
"And what about, baby, Allreo'
What color is he do you think? Pln :;
I imagine, because he's the PINK y
perfection :" -,
We'll, my DEAR" replied her ns ~,
band oaustically, "he may be ~ ~.
when I'm away, but when I'm IT,
he's the most startling yeher'
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Municinal Cour.

Fred Trial of Madison, on com.
plant of Highway Police Oficer Ar
thur w. Cushman. was before Judge
Maurice p. Merrill. Wednesday, to
answer to a charge of operating an
unregistered automobile. He plead
ed guilty and was adjudged guilty.
On recommendation of Officer Cush-
man. Trial was let of by paying
costs, which amounted to SS.37.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25

guerite Etheridge and Miss Hester
Stone motored to Augusta Thursday.
While there they called at the hos.
pital to inquire for John Patterson. a
member of the Baptist Sunday
school and also Of the summer vaca.
ton school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Band Concert This Evening

The following program is to be
played by the Skowhegan Citizens
Band at concert this evening at 7.30:
March, Indiana State (Farrar): pop
uiar, Dream Daddy (Merscher);
Home in Pasadena (Warren); over
ture, The Scarlet King (Jewell):
March, Brazil Special (Rosenkrans):
extra, popular. When Will the Sun
Shine for Me? (Davis): 1t Amt Go
ing to Rain No More (Hall): select
ed. Old Timers Waltzes (Make) by
request; March, Stars and Stripes
Forever (Sousa).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Never Used q Club

A dear old lady in Vermont w.
much concerned by the contents y =. |.
letter she had received from her '''
ter In Boston. "a N
Listen to this. Henry" she sag ~
her husband, as she approacnec
read from the letter II call u NV"
ing short Of cruelty" ..vA
why what's the matter? a''
Henry. al
I'm this letter." resumed the ~
lady, Abigail tells me she gets n ~.
in raisin' her children from -.
Tiers club. do believe in a eh iIs.t
sometimes, an a good birchin az ~
do any harm, but l never IN an ~.
life used a club on any OF my
sf,ring. Kind Words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
|SK0WHEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, :.. -, e
PERSONAL MENTION

Friends Of Charles Taylor. who
recently went TO live with Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon s. Pratt in Weathersfield,
Conn.,, after the death of Mrs. Tay-
lor, will be pleased to know that he
Is contented and likes well.
County Agent Gerald c. Dunn Of
the Farm Bureau and o. w. Wilbur,
extension poultry specialist, Thurs
day morning gave a selected breed
ers' demonstration of cockerels at
the farm of r. J. Shaw in Nor
ridgewock and Thursday afternoon
a caponizing demonstration at the
Southland farm in st. Adams.
Thursday, Harry A. Dinsmore.
grand master of the Grand Council
Royal and Select Masters of Maine.
motored to Dover-Foxcroft, where
he constituted a new council, which
has been named Central Council and
is number 10. For the constitution
of the new council q special assem-
bly, Of the Grand Council was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25

Sir" said the daring young man,
have come to say that / cannot
1--we without your daughter"
Jaw, don't say that" protested the
Pater. why don'tcha move into a
cheaper boarding place. or cut down
on cigarettes or sumpn an try 1t ?"-
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25

July 23-25-Amateur open Golf Tour
n3ment, Poland Springs.
Aug: 4-lnternational Maritime Tennis
Championships and Maine state
Tournament, Swimming Club. Bar
Harbor.
Aug. 6-S-Maine Amateur Golf Tourna-
ment, WateEyille.
Aug. 18-19-,Maine open Golf Tourna-
ment, Saco.
Sept. 4-5-Gold Tournament, open to
all, Poland Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
praetioe Maker Perfect

The women were discussing a Nj MIR
ding which had taken place IN NV
church the previous day. srs.
"And do you know" SAID IL
Just az Frank and the widow sIa .sy
ed up the aisle to the alter e'o's
light in the church went out ..,on
This startling bit, Of inforIanr'sI
was greeted by q number - ~ m.
what did the couple do then
quired one. - tnew
Kept on going. the widow
the way."-suay stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Captain Applejack"
Appeals to Audience
At Lakewood Theatre

There is a breath of the sea and
a flavor OF old time romance at the
Lakewood Theatre this week. So
marked Is 1t that the audience Mon
day night which gathered to enjoy
Captain Applejack' was carried
completely away under the spell of
it's appeal. Young and old always
enjoy a thrilling tale of pirates and
hidden treasure. Fifteen men on
the dead mans chest" Is just as
common a ditty as some Of Mother
Goose Fymes, and there are few
among us that have. not tingled to
the toes upon hearing of the thrill
ing tales of buccaneers who sailed
under the black flag and robbed the
ships laden with rich treasures.
Captain Applejack" tells Just that
sort of story. only in the most whim-
steal and humorous manner you
could ever imagine. Pirates. ro-
nance and adventure will be found
at the Lakewood Theatre all this
week. and you are going to miss one
of the most enjoyable evenings you
ever spent in a theatre If you fail
to see this appealing story of Cap
tain Applejack. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Country Club Meeting

Mrs. Arthur Tantish was hostess
to the ladies of the Country Club
at her home on South street on
Wednesday afternoon. There was a
good attendance. several guests be-
ing present. The president. Mrs.
Elmer Blaisdell, presided and inter-
esting reports were presented by
both the secretary and treasurer Re-
ports Of the recent fair were also
given. The affair Melted the club
about $50. Before the meeting the
hostess served fruit punch and at
the close delicious ice cream, salt
ines. assorted waters. cake Piano
solos were played by Miss Doris
Tanish and Mrs. Bert Dunlop. One
new member was taken into the
club. Mrs. Eliza Tantish. On
Wednesday. July Both. the annual
field day will be held at Lakewood,
with headquarters at one of the new
overnight camps. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. An
ME Warren on Wednesday. Aug. 9th.
Skowhegan merchants are making
preparations for Dollar day. which
Will be observed in Skowhegan on
Tuesday, Aug. ).
After July Goth the Skowhcgan
post Office will close at 7.30 instead
of at s o'clock.
Mrs. w. o. Chase Is passing sew
eral days with her sister, Mrs. q.
~. Lancaster in Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Diamond Rino Found

A diamond which belonged to Mrs.
Isobelle A. Small, who died a few
months ago and which has been
missing since her death was found
Thursday at the Small home in a
small jewelry case which had been
overlooked in the search, by Judge
Edward +. Danforth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Philathea Field Dav

The cottage of Miss Lucy .Tewett
at Lakewood was the scene of a hap
Ply gathering Wednesday afternoon.
when the ladies of the Ella f. Nit
chell Philathea class of the Bethany
Baptist church held it's annual field
day. making their headquarters at
this cottage. The ladies and their
gentlemen arrived in the latter part
of the afternoon and passed the
time about the grove and shore and
at the cottage.
At $50 several more gentlemen
arrived. making the party quite a
large one. A delicious supper of va
rious kinds of salads and sandwich
es, cake. fancy waters, olives, can
dies. fruit and coffee were partaken
of, the tables being set on the wide
verander, from which a beautiful
sunset view was enjoyed. In the eve
ming several attended the theatre
and others returned to their homes.
making the trip by machine. The
president. Mrs. Bessie M. Thompson,
assisted by members Of the class, d.
rected the affair. which was most
pleasant and much enjoyed by all at
tending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
Family Reunions
SPORTS

Aug. 2o-Pierce family reunion, Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25

Miss Beatrice. Holmes, who is
training for nurse at the Kennebec
Valley hospital and who is passing
her vacation with her sister, Mrs.
Bert Rich in Fairfield was in town
Wednesday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-11
NOTICE

The tax roll for the township Of
L'Anse is now in my hands for col
lection. / will be at my home every
day of the week from 800 TO 1l:00 in
the morning and from 200 to 500
each afternoon, for the purpose Of
collecting taxes. A fee of 19s viii be
charged up to January 10, 1924.
Mis-. Mary Frenette,
11-30-f Township Treasurer.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-11
NOTICE

The tar roll for the Township Of
Raraga is now completed and wiz
be in my ofsce in the Chapel House
ON Wednesdays and Fridays between
400 and 500 o'clock To collect the
taxes due. After January 10, 1924,
a fee Of 4es VIII be charged.
Aryid johnson,
f2-2l-f Treasurer Baraga Twp.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-11

Mrs. Marie Gomez and daughter
Jean were Houghton callers last Sat-
rday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-11

A. ". Quandt Of Hancock was a
business caller here last Friday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-11

One of the finest Of Miss Murray's
screen plays. A deluxe production
A play that will interest both men
and women, the women especially for
the gorgeous display Of fine costumes
worn throughout this production.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-11

Unquestionably the greatest and
most wonderful picture in Wesley
Barry's career. Action, Thrills, Pa
thos, Adventure and Sparkling Com
edy skilfuly interviewer in delight
full screen entertainment. Cast in
cludes Marie Provost and miniature
Follies Revue.