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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
OCCASION FOR LIVELY
INTEREST

We do not know how many have
evinced an interest in the military
work that has been carried on in this
vicinity during this seasons encamp-
ments. We have heard there was
noticeable lack of interest. That
surely is not what it should be. Our
lack, or what some have assumed to
be a lack, has been contrasted with
interest shown in Lewiston and Au-
burn, not to our credit, it seems.
This, notwithstanding it is credit
able to the public's common sense
that it is no longer enthralled by
glamour of pomp. fuss and feathers.
The duties of those who comprise
our soldier contingent are very real,
for the most part, we'll thought out
and practical. The training the men
are receiving is Of advantage, not on
ly to them but to the communities
they represent.
The maintenance in proper condi-
ton and with an intelligent and mer-
tied support of our citizen soldiery is
a vitality important matter for public
concern. So may be avoided large
standing armies given over to pro-
fessional militarism so may those
who would be called upon in time of
need, be made fit to answer the call;
so may they be trained to protect
themselves and the country. A very
important matter we should say, and
one in which intelligent citizens
should show concern. 1t is an oc-
casion for lively interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
She Saws

It's all upon the point OF view. A
major was drilling a squad. It was
a hot summers day. The mercury
was number Of degrees above the
century mark. Some laborers were
bending over their tasks, digging
post holes. AS the soldiers passed
one Of the diggers said, Huh, I'd
hate to be drilling this bot day." A
soldier replied. And / wouldn't want
to be digging this hot day."
Way UP in northern Canadian
province lives Scotchman with his
Indian wife. He has lived there all
his life and he has never seen any
of the rest of the world. A visitor
at his lodge was asked by the
Scotchman. Where do you live ?"
The visitor replied, II live in Boston"
and the Scotchman said, between re-
Elective puffs on his pipe, THAT must
be hell of place to live" It's all
upon the point Of view. Who says
it's a hot day?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
WHENCE MONEY TO PAY DEBTS

For one. nation to pay a debt to
another requires the one that pays
to have the wherewithal to pay.
Where is it to get that favorable
balance If already it doesn't happen
to possess it? There are those call
ing themselves economists. who de-
clare it will be necessary for the
debtor country to sell to the creditor
country enough more of goods than
it imports from that country to sup
ply the amount of the debt to be
paid. On this basis they have long
argued that it would be better for
Uncle Sam to cancel all foreign in
debtedness, that If he insists. then
the foreign goods must slut our
markets and throw American labor
out of work. The heads of the
American Federation Of Labor are
having an investigation made of the
existing situation in the European
countries.
A very important factor in the
situation is that none of the debtor
nations exclusively trade with the
United States. They all trade with
other countries, are doing their ut
most to develop their trade with
those countries. If they succeed in
the future as they have in the past
they will profit from this and 1t will
swell their trade balances. From
this there will be that with which to
meet indebtedness. Nor will this
be profit from trade that the
United States otherwise would have
had. In Africa. Asia. South Ameri-
ca, in territories taken over, there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

of so talented a lady. Mrs. Tarbox
was born in Belfast but now resides
in Fryeburg.
Property and motorboat owners
along the waterfront in Saco are in
hopes that the numerous thefts OF
articles happening during the sum-
mer will soon be cleared up. Those
owning buildings along the wharf
where they have been in the habit
Of leaving personal property have
been obliged to refrain from doing so
as an epidemic of practically river
piracy has been going on. Two
boat owners We're the recent victims
Of vandals, who stripped two engines
Of their brass fittings valued at
nearly $40 Marine glasses. brass
bound rules, flashlights. oars and
many other appliances connected
with river craft have been stolen and
none of them recovered. Henhouses
Of nearby0 residents have been
entered and valuable poultry taken,
some of the owners losing all OF their
stock. In one instance of this kind
the guilty party was found and set
tied for the number of hens taken,
but outside of this particular case
the victims of the thefts have had no
redress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
BETTER RAILROAD MANAGE.
MENT

They do say the railroad manage
ments have effected extended econo-
mics in this country. When we con-
slider the chaotic condition in which
they found themselves after the war;
time expansion regardless Of cost,
the magnitude of the achievement Is
the more impressive. Then quick
results must be had and the cost OF
having received little or no con-
sideration. Wages were raised,
duties . were subdivided. costs OF
equipment and taxes Increased.
Restrictions were placed on the
volume of earnings but even at that
most were unable to earn up to the
limit set. Working out from all this
to a sound economic basis was not
an inviting task. Some thought the
manasements unequal to 1t.
The National Industrial CONFER
erce Board has been collecting data
respecting what has been accomplish
ed and here are some of the results +:
"It took in 1920, 1877 pounds OF
coal for every 1000 gross freight ton
miles. In 1928. only 1873 tons OF Goa
were consumed to move the same !,
amount; in 1924, the coal consumed
in moving a 1000 gross tons one
mile was cut down to ITO pounos'
total saving of 1879. -
I'm like manner, other items o.
freight traffic costs were reduced. a
total saving Of nearly third IN tne
nrincipal items of freight tranc
costs being effected. One instahee
standing out as an example OF Wha'
management bent on economy can oo
Is the reduction of loss and damage
an item amounting in 1920 to $1ls,
S33.127 on Glass I roads, which IN
1924 had been reduced to SAL, 3Sl,ooo
equivalent to a saving of 62.1%o.
"Total operating expenses TOT
class I railroads in 1920 amounted
70 .s2s,0O0,000, and in 1924 mad
been cut to $4,509. 100000, Iotal
saving Of s1,319,0o0.ooo. or about a
fourth, which was made possinle
through greater efficiency, economy
and large capital outlay invested IN
larger engines and much new ano
improved equipment making more
efficient operating feasible. During
the same period, the amount OF
freight carried, measured IN frelght
TON miles. Increased more than
third $3.50; the volume of passen-
ger traffic during the same time IN
creased 45To."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
20 Nv David Cory

Don't STOP" begged Little Miss
from behind a big ash can, as
mentioned in the last story.
what harm can he do with the
good Policeman Dog only a block
away" asked brave Uncle Lucky.
And then that daring old gentleman
rabbit put on the brakes and draw
ing up to the curb, waited to hear
what that old fox wanted.
"In in trouble" explained Danny
Fox. leaning over the side of the
I,uckymobile, so near to poor Little
Mousie that she drew close to dear
Uncle Lucky. >,
whats the matter? Explain"
questioned and answered kind-heart-
cd kind Uncle Lucky. Dear me, he
was so good and obliging that he
wanted to help that old robber fox
in spite of all his bad deeds.
"Slyboots and Bushytail are hum
ery." went on Danny Fox. I'm hav-
ing a dreadful time to get food for
my family. Don't know which way
to turn" and for once the old FOX
ewes filled with tears. No matter II
he were an old robber, he loved MS
little cubs.
"Have you your old gunny sack
with you?" asked Uncle Lucky.
Yves, here it u.s." answered Danny
Fox pulling it out from under his
coat. Nothing in it, not even a
feather"
Come down to the Three-in-One
Cent Store. I'll buy you some pro-
visions" promised the kind-hearted
old gentleman bunny. Run ahead
I'll meet you there
Let me ride on the back seat
begged sly old Danny Fox.
mot for the world and couple OF
comets" laughed wise Uncle Lucky
Safety first; then little deed OF
kindness"
Seeing that it was of no use tc
beg further, the old fox trotted on
toward the Three -inO One Cent store
while the old gentleman rabbit
started up the Luckymobile. stopping
on the next block to speak to the
kind Policeman Dog. Danny Fox is
in trouble" explained nice Uncle
Lucky, leaning over to whisper ir
that brave old dogs ear. His family
is hungry. Guess I'll buy him some
provisions at the Three-in- One Cent
Store. Just keep your eye on him II
case he becomes ram bunktious!
Ny, that's a big word for ever
Uncle Lucky.
Trust to me-" answered the good
old dog. ''rll leave one of my bow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

Morrill,, of the packers section, Is
gone. DR.. E.. D. Ball. scientific d.
rector, has resigned. Another bureau
chief. DR.. Henry c. Taylor, who re-
fused to resign, has been ousted.
The departments trouble has been
too much sectionalism not unmixed
with farm politics. 1t seemed to have
forgotten the fact that 1t was Great
ed to serve the Nation as well as the
farmers. 1t went wandering around
after false economic gods and made
more trouble than 1t mended. Sec
rotary Jardine is forcing some much
needed harmony into the organiza-
ton. Western Congressman are said
to be spelling for q fight on the new
Secretary. He is not going out Of
his way to avoid 1t. and he Is certain
to have plenty of support when 1t is
started. Never was a house-cleaning
more needed than the one Secretary
Jardine has been giving his depart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
OAKLAND

Charles Thoet of Portland was a
business visitor in town Monday.
John Farnham Of Manchester, N.
H., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary
Farnham Of Fairfield street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester NJ. Andrews
and Mrs. Lucy Roy were guests Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Stowell
and family at their cottage at Unity
Lake.
Mrs. Abbie Bailey and grand
daughter. Miss Phyllis Gordon, of
Knox are guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Wentworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dudley have
returned from several days outing
at Old Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Knox and
son Melville and daughter Isabel and
Reginald Rutter motored to Lake.
wood Sunday.
Harold Sprague has gone to Dexter
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Everett Garland, Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace Judkins and fam
lily, Guy Chase and Miss Ida Nc
CURE were visitors in Lakewood
Sunday.
Albert Sweet passed SundayNat Old
Orchard.
Miss Edith Tuck is enjoying a two
weeks vacation from her duties in
the office Of the New England Tele-
phone Co.
Mrs. Pearl Grey of sornerville
Mass. is a guest of her sister. Mrs.
F. Fl. Parkman, at her summer home
at North Belgrade.
Mrs. Bernard Haskell and daugh-
ter Muriel. who have been visiting
Mrs. Haskelfs parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Sidney Wentworth. have gone to
Auburn where Miss Muriel will I'M
dergo an operation for the removal OF
adenoids and tonsils at DR.. Cobb s
private hospital in that city.
Mrs. ]. c. Tuck has gone to Bling
ham to visit her son, Harry Tuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Suite and son
Thomas of Winslow and Mrs. Suite
uncle, Fred Piper. of Waterville, were
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H
Parkman.
Miss Clara Runnells, who has been
employed at the home of Mrs. Orilla
Cochran, has gone to Waterville
where she has secured employment
at the home of Frank Sturtevant.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Loomer. who
have been visiting Mr.. Loomer's sis
ter, Mrs. H. H. Hatfield, and his
mother, Mrs. Emily Loomer, have re-
turned to their home in Lynn, Mass.
In addition to the names already
mentioned the following residents of
Oakland are eligible to become mem
bers Of the the three-quarters Cen
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Editorial Comment
On RECOMMENDATION
(public I.edger)


Chancellor Luther of Germany.
lecturing by proxy to the Universal
Christian Conference at Stockholm,
propounded a question which, while
it is not new at all. sounds queer in
the mouth of a German statesman
inclined to the old school. Has the
mechanization of modern economic
life" inquiries DIR. Luther, destroyed
the soul of the individual worker"
The German Chancellor is said to be
a lineal descendant of the great re-
former, but he is also product OF
that Kultur which was to thinking
and conduct a more powerful me-
chanization than anything to be seen
in industry. The German education
al system before the war had for
years tended to the most thorough
RECOMMENDATION of mind and standard
ization of conduct so far attempted
by any nation. Nevertheless, the
Chancellor raises an Interesting
question which is being carefully in
vestigated by all economic students
in our time. IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
Editors Letter Box
A Pertinent Query About
Motor Lights

To the Journal Letter Box.
Dear Sir:
Why is not some attention paid to
the rules regarding glazing head
lights? 1t is nerve racking to drive
after dark. 1t is impossible to see
anything when meeting many. There
was a collision last night near
Coombs Mills, for which the lights
were mostly responsible, two cars
passing one which was parked out
side the road, and not quite clearing
each other. turning a coupe on its
side. but with no injury to its oc-
cupants. fortunately. The writer
makes it a practice of dimming lights
when meeting car. Do they recip-
rocate? They do mott, except. per-
haps, one in twenty-five. We would
like to see this question agitated n
little as it is a serious menace and,
as we understand it, there is plenty
Of laws to correct it.
Yours truly,
F. n. P.
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A Needed Ousting
(Puhlic / edCerl


Iowa has been a hotbed Of price
fixing sentiment and an incubator of
the McNary Haugenism that has
plagued Congress. The late Secre-
tary of Agriculture Henry Wallace
came from Iowa. The Wallaces of
that State had maintained a feud
with Herbert Hoover since the days
when he was Food Administrator.
When Henry Wallace came to the
Harding Cabinet he found Herbert
Hoover there. The farm policies of
the Secretary of Agriculture clashed
with the policies of the Secretary Of
Commerce through the Harding
Coolidge Administration of 1921
1926. The Department of Agriculture,
however, became saturated in the
Wallace ideas and Western policies.
The Administration rejected these
and turned to those of Secretary
Hoover. On the death of Secretary
Wallace, Dean Jardine of the Kan
sas State Agricultural School, be-
came Secretary. He knew something
OF the temper of the department.
Last winter, while a member of the
Presidents Farm Commission, he
discovered what was the matter with
1t. He found bureau chiefs openly
and secretly fighting Administration
policies and wrecking the Admins
tration program.
Since March he has been looping
or a head here and another there.
Charles j. Brand, foreign marketing
specialist, who helped write the Nc
Nary-Haugen bill, is out. Chester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
WoMAN's SECRET OF BEAUTY

Beauty lies in the care a woman be-
slows upon herself and in keeping at
bay those dread ailments peculiar to
her sex. which drag her down and
leave telltale traces upon her counte-
nance. Sparkling eyes. the elastic step
and clear complexion never ac-
company organic troubles. Distressed
expressions, a sallow complexion,
dark circles under the eyes, lassitude,
headaches and mental depression are
the telltale symptoms of women's all
ments. Women so troubled should not
lose day in taking Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. made
from roots and herbs, the most sue
cessful remedy known to overcome
woman's ills and restore health and
beauty.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

Food, that is estimated as having
an importance in the family budget
of 43.1, showed an increase In cost
between March and July OF this year
Of per cent. In the same period
clothing increased II. light 4 per
cent; shelter costs decreased II and
fuel s.3 per cent while average sun
dries did not change in price. Inc
purchasing value Of the dollar, July
1925 as compared with the dollar OF
Julv 1914 was 1913 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

is sure to be great and profitable
development by the debtor countries
nowise dependent upon their trade
with the United States. No IN
significant source Of revenue Is that
which these countries annually har-
vest from visiting Americans. To
assume that all or the chief part OF
the money with which to pay their
bills must come from goods sold TO
the United States is far-fetched. II
will not bear analysis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

not a soft head" and with a honk Of
the horn, dear Uncle Lucky rolled
away in his wonderful car to the
Three in One Cent Store.
Waiting for them at the door stood
Danny Fox, his old emmy sack over
his back and a stick in his right
paw. He had hurt his foot. his left
hind foot. but I had forgotten to
mention it beforehand so needed a
cane. At least. that is what he made
believe, but as yet I'm not so sure
but what he was up to one OF his old
tricks.
Give me the sack" said the old
gentleman rabbit. You wait out
here while Little Miss Mousie and /
go into the store"
Every WELL" replied Danny Fox.
with a side-long glance at the
Policeman Dog. And in the next
story you shall hear what happened
after that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

The Executive Council, yesterday,
confirmed the appointment Of Hon.
John G. Smith. Mayor of Saco, as
Bank Commissioner. The appoint
msnt was made last May. but did not
meet with approval in the Council
Meanwhile considerable water has
run under the bridge. ct cetera. All
this not having been explained by
those responsible. the public is left
to infer what 1t pleases. Possibly it
DOESN'T matter what the public thinks
about It
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

What about the regulation OF
headlights asks a subscriber. We
would like to know about that and
presume others are equally DESTROYS
of information. Is it impossible to
enforce these regulations? It would
seem so. We jump at the conclusion
that the only way in which any such
regulation may be made effective will
be by way Of cooperation on the part
of the makers of headlights. II that
should happen to be correct the
sooner we know and act upon it the
better for all concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

WOW cops to attend to the traffic and
come along with you," and jumping
on the back seat, he blew his silver
whistle.
"Now I feel relieved" sighed poor
Little Miss Mousie. Uncle Lucky
never thinks of himself"
"Oh, yes 1 do, and you, too" laugh
ed the old gentleman rabbit. "Die
YOU notice I refused to let Danny Fox
ride with us? I've a soft heart, but
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FORUM


family were Sunday guests Of hr
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. BigeloS
Perley Wood is passing a few day,
in Waterville.
Miss Laura Carpenter is entertain.
ing her cousin from Canada.
The Pine Tree Club met at III.
Grange hall, Tuesday, with Mrs. 4
M. Stevens and Mrs. G. A.. Clensu,
as hosetsses. The subject Of IN
meeting was Maine. Mrs. q,
Jackson of Waterville was gues,
and gave several beautiful solos anJ
readings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

The Interested One-"So you COL.
lect the rates in these parts, do you.
Don't you find a rate collectors job
makes you unpopular"
The Collector-"It doesn't seem
like it; they nearly all ask me to call
AGAIN."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
FAYETTE
Startling GRANGE

Startling Grange held Its regulal
meeting on August %.
The lecturers program was as fol
lows: music: reading, Mrs. Tuck
discussion, Our Game Laws, an
they written for the farmer or Ii,
sportsman? Roll Call, one minut,
entertainment: familiar advertise
ments demonstrated guessing con,
test; music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

A lot Of people came to Maine this
summer. We hope as many as pos
sible are staying late, for right now
Maine Is demonstrating what she
really can do in the way Of genuine
vacation weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26
II. S. WILLIAMS, D. T.
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAp
Eastern Standard Time
TEAMS 1 EAXE AUGUSTA F0R

RAINS LEAVE HSScS'"
Bangor. t1247 a. M. 81 0S a. m, +1 sSa
S4.45 a. m, 1925 a. m. 40 am-' I1'@' p
s3.0S pm, 1881 p. "a. .oos.m
B. & A. Pts, tl2.47 am, 1880 am. 10 49,
Bar Harbor, ~ 80 a. M, 1925 a. m. N.
Bath, 1919 a. M, 1919 a. m, slo.zs =
ti.05 p. m, *10.55 p. m. /
Belfast. C4.45 a. M, 1925 a. M, t2.!3 p, N.
Boston. 1918 a. m. 1919 a. m, ~. n.
$40. "a a. m. 1900 p. M, TAOS p. m.' s''i'r
*l0.55 p. m.
Calais. 1880 a. M, 1925 a. m:
Dover -Foxcroft, C4.45 a. M. t22S ?; g. m "a a.
Gardiner. *3. Is a. m, 80 q. m. !y.tns a.
sl0.24 a. m. 1900 p. m. LOS p. H. 'o'i'
t7.25 p. m, *l0.55 p. m ,,ooi. d,
Halowe. 1919 a. M, 10. 10 a. m, si ~ < q,
1909 p. m. TAOS p. m. *5.l5 p M i''-'r
40. So p. m.
Harmony. C4.45 a. M. t2.23 p. m ..o,, n.
Lewiston. t6 10 a. m. 1919 a. m, 14'o'
s5.15 p. m. *10.55 p. m.
New York, taos p. m. IS. Is p. m. IA "a . q,
Portland. *3. Is a. m. 10. 10 a. m. FL Fin o.
slo.24 m. 1900 p. m. taos p. H. s'i'r
1925 D. m. 40. So p. m. .,or,m
Rockland, IS. 10 a. m. 10; d9a- m, I1Sa % = d,
Skowhegan, C445 a. m, 1925 g. ni.' s''''
1928 p. m. ,ooiar.
So. Gardner. t6 10 M. t9. Ie n : s11a55rn
1909 p. M, 49, is Pm, t7.25 m-' 'i0'
St. John, tl2.47 a. m. .,aoa %.
Waterville, t1247 a. m, s1.0S q. m, y ~ q.
g4.45 A. M. 1925 a. m, s9.40 .. H. tS'1'
s3.0S p. m, 1851 p. m. =. M,rdsy
sDaily. c Except Sunday apo Sunday
Daily, except Monday. Daily, except '1
Sunday only.
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Hancock County officials are be-
ing bothered, it seems, by criminal
suspect said to be "a born liar" There
should be a way to make him wish
to be born again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

"AIl things are full of iabour;
man cannot utter il; the eye is not
satisfied with seeing, nor the ear
filled with Observation-Disclosures
1.e.
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SMITHFIELD

Glenwood Decker of Bangor is the
guest of mis- aunt, Mrs. C. E. Tracey.
Farmers in this vicinity are
threshing grain.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Boone and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

An inventor has device whereby
organ tones may be added to plan
forte. Whether this will relieve the
neighborly strain Of the girl prac-
Using next door remains to be seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-26

Have you put in the coal or are
you waiting on the chance of paying
panic prices?