davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
BUY MAINE-MADE
GET LIST OF 'EM
LEARN WHAT'S WHAT

Portland, Dec. Sat meeting held
last week in the offices OF Governor
Brewster In Portland. at which repre-
cations working for the States de-
velopment and expansion along indus
trial. agricultural and recreational
lines, were present, It was decided to
start an active Buy Maine Products
campaign during the winter months
beginning January LIST.
The campaign will consist Of Sec
tional meetings being held throughout
the State under the auspices of the
local chambers of commerce, service
clubs. boards of trade, and 1t is ex-
pected the State Grange. Meetings will
be held in as many different COM
munities as possible, at which repre-
sentatives from outlying districts
will be present 1t Is planned to
have the best speakers available at
these meetings, which will be ar
ranged for through a central organi-
zation.
Present plans are for the more dis
tant counties to hold two or three
meetings at noon and night with
speakers sent there from outside dis
tricts.
Those present at the meeting with
Governor Brewster were, Mr.. Guy p.
Gannett, representing the State Cham
Der of Commerce, Mr.. Arthur Staples,
representing the State of Maine Pub
licity Bureau, Mr. Charles Ault. rep
resenting the Associated Industries.
Mr.. Clarence Stetson of Bangor. rep
resenting the State of Maine Publici-
ty Bureau. who was made chairman
NE h. ~ ~ tAA nrv.a = &c.
Mr.. William S. Linnell, representing
the Governors Council. and State Rep
resentative Arthur Spear. represent
ing the Maine Development Associa-
ton.
The State Grange Is now taking the
matter under advisement and it Is ex-
pected that their 500 Oranges through
out the State will take active part in
the campaign.
This Is following out the general
broad plans of the development of the
State and home industries.
The purpose of the campaign is to
educate and induce the people of
Maine to purchase Maine-made prod
ucts and to let them know about these
products and the concerns making
them.
In conjunction with the campaign,
a oooh 10 NOW ueiHB prepared Dy MT.
Staples of the Lewiston Journal,
which will be hand book of Maine
products for the housewife, which
will contain a list Of all Maine
made products and their manufactur-
ers. The edition will be at least 50.-
600. The book will be so made that 1t
will be hung on hook in the house,
wife's kitchen as a constant reminder
of this field of purchase and will con-
tain many reasons for buying Maine
products.
Few people realize that the annual
expenditures of citizens of Maine for
necessities Of life, clothing. food, ETC.,
Is approximately s200,0 900. The
present campaign is to try to induce
the people of Maine to spend this
$200,000F000. or as much of it as is
possible. within the State. These fig.
ures are arrived at through the Ma
tfonal INDUSTRIAL Conference Board,
which estimates that each person an
nually spends. $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
LIBERTY

VALLEY-The heavy rains Of Fri
day and Saturday washed the valley
roads badly. making travelling nearly
impossible.
Everett Page was one Of the lucky
hunters, to catch fox mapping" ON
Saturday. Mr.. Page shot very
handsome fox.
Miss Esther Blanchard, who at
tends Liberty high school passed
Sunday with her mother and family.
Cliff Cummings Is having some
new barn doors. Louis Day of East
Palermo Is building them.
Harry Wood and son, William
called at the home OF Perley Coffin
Friday.
Charles Gaylord was dinner guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Page Sun
day.
Mrs. Everett Harmon was in West
Liberty on business recently.
MIR. and Mrs. Maurice Towle have
mad radio installed.
Fred Morang, who chops at Maui
Nrs mill, Cars Corner, passed SIM
day at his home in the valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
W|NSLOW

The ladies of the Winslow Congre-
gational church sewing circle will
hold an all-day meeting at the church
parlors today. Miss SybA Dunbar and
Mrs. Belle Chaffee wal serve the din
ner at noon, which will consist Of
scalloped dishes.
Following is the list of officers for
the year 1926 for swarthmore Chau-
tauqua: President, Harry Dunbar;
secretary and chairman of Junior
Chautauqua, William l.. Mansfield;
chairman Of ticket committee and
treasurer Of Chautauqua, Embert A.
Ramsey: chairman of hospitality COM
mittee, Mrs. Samuel Clarke. The list
Of guarantors Is not completed but
1t will appear in this column in an
early issue.
c. F. Ware Of Fairfield was q bust
ness caller in town Tuesday.
Miss Doris Rainey of the Cushman
road has accepted position in Wa
terville.
Charles Littlefeld Of Waterviife
was business visitor in Winslow
Tuesday.
Mrs. Emily Horne. who has been
visiting at the home Of E. e Smith
for few days as the guest of Miss
Clara Flye. has returned to the home
of her son, Robert Horne of the Gar
land road. Mrs. Horne is In very poor
health.
Mrs. wilfred Hall of Fairfield was
guest Monday at the home Of her sis
ter. Mrs. H. r. Witham of First
street. The occasion was Mrs With
ANS birthday and most happy time
was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Goodwin and
son Reginald were Sunday guests at
the home of Mr.. Goodwin's mother,
Mrs. Margaret Goodwin Of Fairfield.
Alex Cuplovitch was a supper guest
Monday evening at the home of Carroll
Witham.
DR.. w. J. Young, health officer, and
Mrs. Jessie Moore. school nurse, were
in Winslow schools all day yesterday
looking after the children's threats.
They found many who need operaa-
lions Tor removal of tonsile and ade-
noids.
Mr.. Peck. principal of Eastern Maine
Conference Seminary at Bucksport
was a visitor Tuesday at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Mansfield.
Mrs. Asa Lowe and daughter Kath.
crime Of Vassalboro were visiting yes
terday at the home of relatives in
town.
G. r. Kennison of Cedar Grove ia
visiting friends in town. for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barnard and
daughter Joan Elizabeth, who have
been visiting relatives In Gardiner.
have returned to their home on Hall.
fax street
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Robinson were
visitors Monday evening at the home
OF Mrs. Robinson's parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. r. B. Cole of Skowhegan.
Mrs. II. L. Fuller of South China
was a visitor Tuesday at the home Of
her sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. l.. Mansfield
Charles Jones of China was a WIS.,
itor In town Tuesday.
Mrs. J. J. Rainey of the Cushman
road was visitor in Waterville Tues.
day.
Friends OF Mrs ]. o. Peck. who
has been seriously i'll at her home.
VIII be glad to learn that she is some.
what improved.
Photographers have been at work
In Winslows schools for several DAYS
taking individual photographs or ey-
cry child. including the students at
Winslow High school. also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
CHILDREN'S MILLINERY
Greatly Reduced Prices

S1.OO-S1.9S -$2.98 S3.9S
Our entire stock of Children's Hats
In Velvets at prices for quick clear
ance. Regular prices $1.9S to $5.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
BELGRADE

Belgrade Grange Celebrates its
Twenty fifth anniversary Sat. Dec, 5
In the late fall of 1900 the people of
Belgrade were induced to reorganize
the Grange through the efforts of
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Rogers who
circulated petition among the
citizens. accordingly on the 7th of
December thirty-five people met In
the old Masonic hall at the depot
where they were met by State Master
obadiah Gardner, who organized the
grange. with Emery Rogers Master.
with temperature of Il below and
snow so deep that those who came
in from the country round about
came on sleds--quite a contrast to
the present weather-at the first
election of officers James Tebbetts
was elected Master, serving for five
years. and to his untiring zeal and
untiring efforts much of the pros
perfty of Belgrade Grange is due.
The purchase of the old Masonic
hall was one of the first steps taken,
80 feet were added and the halls
both upstairs and down were
sheathed with hard pine. A fair was
held the following winter. with two
dramas which netted good returns,
followed by a fair each year for a
number of years.
The Grange has steadily prospered
Till 1t now has membership of 305.
with a hall equal to most, containing
a fine furnace, electric lights, etc.
At the meeting held Saturday
there were but 10 of the ,original
members present, they being scat
tered from California to Florida, ten
of the charter members have passed
on. The following program was
carried out: Salute to: the Flag
Singing. Grange; Reading, Nellie c.
Pray; Reading, Mr.. Dow: Remarks
by Bro. Reynolds and others on the
daylight saving and grade A. milk
bill.
Remarks by sister Reynolds. one
OF the charter members who paid a
feeling tribute to the memory of the
brothers and sisters who have passed
on, Bro. White of Bowdoinham
showed fine set of pictures showing
what resources are left to Maine If
the market for hay Is cut of also
the potato crop fails. A rising vote
OF thanks was given Mr.. White. The
secretary was instructed to send the
greetings of the grange to Bro. and
Sister James Tebbetts in their Call
ifornia home.
A fine cold meat and salad dinner
was served at noon.
The next meeting will be held Sat.
Dec. ~, when the election of officers
will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09

This is a play that originated IN
London where 1t was great success
and was then transferred to Broad
way with Mrs. Leslie Carter ana
John Drew in the star roles. II IS
whale of a story with gripping
drama, arresting situations. heart
interest and surprises galore. me
cast is made up of number or the
screens leading actresses and actors
and includes Eleanor Boardman'
Malcolm MacGregor, Alec Francis.
George Fawcett, Creighton Hale ana
several others. While this feature Is
excellent for adults it is not picture
for children. :.
Roaring again to town on the back
of good old Silver King comes FREQ
Thompson, and what q show FREQ
brings, What a dizzy procession or
thrills and an upheaval of laughs.
interviewer in the story are authentic
and exclusive scenes of the famous
Alturas Roundup. Fred Thompson
has brought us many a fine show
but none of the past Is quite up to
his latest triumphs, "All Around
Frying Pan"
Pathe Review and always pleasing
Fables complete the program.
Coming Friday and Saturday. VIII
liam Fox production "As No Man
Has Loved, taken from Edward
Everett Hale's "A Man Without A
Country."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
SETS FOR BABY

Ideal gift for the baby. Rubber
Pants, Bib and Garter to match, in
White Pink and Blue trimmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Discuss Question
OF Names Right
To Cut Timber at
TT. Knox Reserve

The Governor and Council met
= .esday with State Forest Commits
sioner Neil L. Violette. J. ]. Clement
of Montville. and Attorney General
Raymond Fellows to go over the sit
uation which has arisen over the pro-
posed cutting of soft wood timber on
the Fort Knox Reservation.
Wires had been exchanged with the
War Dept, who are now fully inform
ed as to the situation. 1t is under
stod that the contract for cutting off
of this timber was issued under the
impression that such cutting would
be beneficial the Park, which is the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Magazine Co. Is
Formed at Augusta

The certificate of Incorporation OF
Maine Magazine, Inc, organized at
Augusta, was approved Tuesday at
the office of the attorney general:
capital stock, 1000 shares of no par
value. all common; nothing paid in:
four shares subscribed: directors
President and treasurer, Roy H.
Flynt of Augusta; Dudley Alleman
of Portland: Frank E. Southland and
E. M. Leavitt of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09

evening. where they attended Ma
sonic meeting.
Mrs. George Shorey of Fairfield was
visitor Tuesday at the home of her
daughter and husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Britton of Boston Court.
The ladies Of the Winslow Congre-
gational church sewing circle will hold
a meeting Friday at the church par
lors for the purpose of making
wreaths for the Christmas sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09

the gay plumage, do all the counting
and after marriage, make the males
keep house and raise the family.
They live along the shore, and are
said to be of very retiring dispo-
sition. Mr.. Phalarope certainly Is.
Their diet of horsefiies and mos
quitoes puts them on the department
protected list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
A Bird Of a Husband

Washington, Dec. S.-(AP) - The
Department of Agriculture elects Mr..
Wilson Phalarope as the prize hem
pecked husband of the United States.
In fact he Is bird-so is Mr.. Pha-
larope.
Carrying modern tendencies to the
limit. the lady Phalaropes wear all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
STATE HOUSE
Meeting neil Thursday Dec II at 10 M
Use according to Maine timber ex-

case according to Maine timber ex-
perts.
However. the provision in the deed
which was given the State when this
land was turned over by the War De-
partment, makes the cutting off of
the timber moot question, as 1t def
initely states that the Park shall not
be used for ANY private purpose"
whatsoever.
Attorney General Fellows stated
that all operations down there have
been suspended for the present, and
probably will not be resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Owls Cluh

The members of, the Owls Literary
Club of Winslow High school were
most delightfully."- entertained at the
nome of Miss Viola Blake of Benton
avenue last evening. The house was
most attractively decorated by Miss
Blake with Christmas colors of red
and green. A program was given con-
sisting of music and readings, and
then the guests enjoyed games. Mrs.
Blake served delicious refreshments of
salad, rolls. cake and coffee. A very
prettily decorated Christmas tree was
enjoyed, too. with exchange of pres
ents.
Ned Britton. Leroy Fitch and
Ralph Homer were in Augusta last
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
VITAL SPARK BURNED LOW IN
HUMAN HUSK' FOR "a YEARS

clay near death. She never lost
the vital spark, but it had burned
so low it could never flame into rad
liant health. Hazel was q cond emn-
ed, deformed imbecile, never to de-
vclop an adult brain or physique.
The shock and disappointment
of this cruelty wore heavily ON both
the doctor and his wife. Not even
the arrival of another daughter.
Frances, several years later alleviat
ed the pain of Hazel s hciplessness.
Just Human Husk''
The stricken girl grew older,
never fully developed She had
been termed "husk Of Il human.
Her feet. legs and hands were
shrunken, her body above the waist
was better developed but hideously
dcfCrmed
Throughout her 81 wears, DR..
Rlazer took care Of his daughter.
Mrs. Blazer was too fraiI to bathe,
dress and care for Hazel when the
girl had attained her full growth to
Continued on page three
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
ORGANIZERS OF
CANADIAN KHAN
HELD AT BORDER

VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. 12.-
Whether the intention of forming q
Canadian wide Ku Klux Klan or
ganization is n legitimate reason
for the coming of two citizens of
Portland, Oregon, to this country, is
being decided by federal immigra-
tion officials.
A fortnight ago, Major Luther T..
Powell and DR.. X. X. Allan reached
Vancouver and leased handsome
residence to provide headquarters
for the Kanadian Ku Klux Klan.
They held big public reception last
week and enrolled several hundred
members. On Friday, they went to
Portland for a short visit and yes
terday when they sought to return
were held up at the boundary. They
were still being kept out today and
their cases have been referred to OF
tawa.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
BRITISH VESSEL
BRINGS TALE OF
RESCUE AT SEA

VICTORIA, b. c., Nov. 10. -
Limping into port today in tow of
the Tug Salvage King, the British
steamer Poleric brought three in
Jured men for hospital treatment
and a tale of hardships at sea.
For four davs the vessel battled
heavy seas and high gales with the
ship listing 10 degrees TO starboard
because of shifting wheat cargo.
~ haven't much to say except
that we re darn lucky to be here, -
Captain w. j. Gray declared after
the vessel was brought to anchor.
There was danger of the vessel
capsizing in the huge waves that
broke over her when she listed.
Three members of the Lascar
crew were rushed to n hospital here.
One had broken thigh. another
four broken ribs and the third q
broken leg.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
REPAY MENT
0FPR|NC|PAl
ARRANGED
Full Amount of War Debt
to Be Paid With Bal
ance on Interest.
ANNUAL PAYMENTS
Moratorium is Provided
for Interest During
First Five Years.
ny United Press Leased Wire

By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Agree-
ment for funding the Italian debt
to the United States was reached be-
tween the Italian and American
debt funding commissions today.
Announcement was made at the
treasury department by Under Sec
retary Of the Treasury Winston, sec
retary Of the American commission.
The agreement will be signed Sat
urday.
The unfunded total of the debt
was $2,l3S,000,000 of which Sl,647,-
s69, ,l97 was the principal and the
remainder accrued interest.
The settlement provides for fun
repayment of the principal. accord
ing to informed quarters with the
accrued interest scaled down from
per cent to Az and per cent.
Annual payments on account of
principal will be $1,000, 600 for the
first five years, it is understood.
thereafter rising gradually. For the
first five years there will be a com
pletc moratorium on the interest, il
is said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
ANOTHER MERCY
MURDER IS ADDED
TO LIST IN u. s.
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.- An
other "mercy murder was added
here today to the swelling number
in the wake of the Blazer ease in
Colorado,
Joseph A. Pickard, %, confessed
to police that he had shot Joseph F.
Stein, fellow employe at hospi-
tai here, to accommodate MIN be-
cause Stein wanted to die, having
wrecked his life.
Pickard said Stein had wanted to
die FOR some months because of des-
pondency but lacked courage to kill
himself and finally asked Pickard
to shoot him as favor. Stein was
shot through the head and died in
stantlv.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
FAILED TO AGREE AFTER
II HOURS DELIBERATION

COURT HOUSE, L1TTLETON,
Colo, Nov. 12.-The jury in the cae
of DR.. Harold f. Blazer, charged
with the murder of his imbecilc
daughter, failed to agree after IA
hours and 1S minutes deliberation
and was dismissed by Judge Samuel
Johnson at 1907 O'Clock today.
The jury stood IL to l for ac-
quittal, the foreman said.
When the first ballot was taken
three We're for conviction. Two were
won over to the acquittal side this
morning, but the last man held fast.
Blazer was told by District Attor-
ney Joel Stone that his bond of
$4,000 would stand.
Blazer Disappointed
The defendant was perfectibly
disappointed at the decision as he
had hoped TO be freed.
Mrs. Francis Bishop, the doctor s
living daughter, took the verdict
with little show of emotion.
1t was generally believed that
should the jury fail to agree Blaz-
er would be practically free man.
There was small crowd present
and the dismissal of the jury came
as Il surprise, as it was expected
that Judge Johnson would hold the
jurors at least until tomorrow if
they did not arrive at a verdict.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
FIVE LOSE LIVES
WHEN TRAINS HIT
HEAD-0N IN N. J.
Another Is Near Death
and 80 Injured Are in
Hospital After Crash.
BY United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press Leased Wire
NEW BRUNSWICK. N. J., Nov.
12.-Five men are known to be
dead, another is reported near death
in Trenton hospital anG 80 persons
injured following collision at
dawn today when a crack express
train of the Pennsylvania railroad,
running from st. Louis and Pitts
burg to New crashed into Wash
ington to New York train
The collision occurred inta heavy
fog. The engineer of the st. Louis
train ran past two signals.
Four hours after the collision
three were known to be dead. Seven
others were still imprisoned in the
wreckage. while rescue crews work
ed furiouslv with acetvleue torches
to cut through the steel coaches
and release them. Seven We're
known to be m hospitals more or
less seriously injured and this list
is expected to swell to twenty when
all are accounted for.
Red Gross Rushes Aid
The American Red Cross station
here Immediately sent two nurses to
the scene.
James Mayburv Jr., chief of the
railroad division of the state public
utility commission, Immediately be
gan an investigation.
1t was believed the fog which
was banked throughout this section
of the state today obscured signals
and was the cause of the crash.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
Labor Official
Collects Wages
Due Housekeeper

Stanley NJ. Cue, deputy labor
commissioner, today mailed Il
check for $576.S0 TO Mrs. Ottille
Eberlie, of IIoltville, representing
wages due her from Edward Vou
All, Holtville dairyman, which were
collected by the commissioner.
For 33 months Mrs. Eberlie toiled
for Won All, according to the story
she told Cue on his first visit here
several weeks ago, and in that time
Won All had paid her only $l03.2C,
and he had borrowed back 500 of
that amount. Although employed
as housekeeper, the woman asserted
that she had to milk from % to 30
cows twice Il day and do other
heavy chores. She can speak little
English and was ignorant of what
she could do to obtain her money
until some friend told her of the
state labor laws.
When subpoenaed before the com
missioner, Won Ah~admitted his debt
to Mrs. Eberlic. offering as an ex-
cuse that he FUSED her wages to
buy cows He was ordered to pay
the $556.S0 wages pl1s so days ex-
ira wages allowed by law as a pen
atty, and the warrant for the full
amount was mailed to the complain
ant.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-12
JURY F A|LS
To DELIVER
ANY VERDICT
Case Is Dismissed When
Jury Is Deadl0cked
After IA Hours.
II FOR ACQUITTAL
Blazer Is Relieved From
Charge in Connection
With Daughters Death

COURT HOUSE, LITTLETON,
Blazer is now a free man.
District Attorney Joel Stone pre-
sented a motion to Judge Samuel
Johnson at p. n. asking that Blaz-
er be released from all further re
sponsitility for killing his inlheci.c
daughter.
Judge Johnson Immediately pass
ed on the motion and Blazer was re-
leased.
In making his motion to the court
Stone said:
Although I believe that the evil
dence introduced i'll this trial show.
ed that murder had been commit
ted. thu defendant was given a fait
trial and l believe it would be i'm.
possible to find a jury that would
arrive at any other verdict.
81 feel that it is not within the
province of the district attorneys
office to persecute man becuuso
he has committed crime.
Lauds District Attorney
In fairness to the defendant and
to the state I ask leave to dismiss
the charge against DR.. Blazer
Judge Johnson complimented the
district attorney on the thorough
ness of the prosecution and gave
Stone leave to nolle PROSE- the ease.
DR.. Blazer was released from the
custody of the court.
After hearing the case,' said
Judge Johnson, ~ believe there
was a reasonable doubt as to the
guilt of the defendant.
II now think that a happy COM
promise has been reached in this
case but had l known how close the
jury was to Il verdict l would not
have ordered it dismissed.'