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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Dexter

Dexter people are looking forward
to the Congregational fair this week
which will be held in the town hall
Thursday. Nov. 10. No pains have
been spared by the Ladies' Aid of
that church to make the fair a suc-
cess, fancy work. aprons, underwear,
canned goods and vegetables will be
on sale, also home made candies. In
the evening play. THE Country
School," will be presented. This
play will depict school days Of years
ago and the entertainment given by
the children in honor of the commit
teeman, who is visiting the school
will be one of the comical parts of
the entertainment. All are invited to
attend the fair and inspect the
booths.
Educational week will be observed
at the n. III. Fay high school We'd
nesday evening. The afternoon ses-
sion of the school will be held In the
evening, opening at z o'clock. At
this time all parents and friends are
invited to visit the school which will
conduct its regular session at this
time. Last year over rs attended
a similar session and it is hoped that
even more will attend this year. An
assembly of the school will also be
held some day during the week and
a special program arranged for this
time.
Roads in and about Dexter are re-
ported in a very bad condition. Re-
cent heavy freezing conditions, fol-
lowed by several days rains have
helped to make the present condition.
Mrs. Bertha Thompson, who has
been passing several months in town
the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Lois
Blake, returned Saturday to her
home at Round Pond.
The many friends Of Mrs. Harry
Blake are pleased to learn that she
has sufficiently recovered from her
recent surgical operation to resume
her duties as teacher of English and
history at the n. II. Fay high school
on Monday, Nov. 20.
Monday, Nov. %. will be observed
as Donation day at the Plummer
memorial hospital and it is hoped
that the public will donate generous
ly. according to their means. of can
ned goods, linen, vegetables. money.
in fact anything that is needed in
any home is needed at the hospital.
The many Dexter friends of Miss
Maple Percival, who is attending the
University or Maine, Will be pleased
to learn that she has made the soror-
ity, Delta Zeta. one of the highest
honors given any college student In
this state. This sorority is one that
Miss Ethelyn Percival of the class of
1923 helped form. Miss Evelyn is the
daughter of Mrs. Alice Perciyal Of
Bangor, formerly Miss Alice Howard
of this town, who graduated from
h oh in he ~
Next Saturday the public health
nurse committee from Dexter. New
port and Corinna will meet at Corin-
ma to make arrangements, IL possible,
to have a nurse in these three towns.
The many friends of Ralph Thomp-
son are pleased to learn that he has
sufficiently recovered from his re-
cent illness to be removed from the
Plummer memorial hospital to the
home of Mrs. Susie Haines on Maple
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Equine Purebloods
Compete For ROsettes

New York, Nov. 15-(AP)-Many
leaders of American society Will
gather to view the bluebloods OF
horsefesh when the premier OF
equine exhibitions-the National
Horse Shows held here the latter
Part Of the month.
Massive, sleek-coated, heavy-boned
draught horses, high stepping hack
neys, harness and polo ponies, fear
less chargers Of Army officers,
thoroughbred hunters and saddle
CATERS, all will compete for the red
and yellow rosette. which proclaims
the championship.
The show this year will be held in
the Armory of Squadron A." New
York's most fashionable cavalry
unit.
While Irish lads and grooms dance
Jig to the rollicking tunes OF an ac-
Gordon in tack room and stable on
the floor beneath the arena. beau
tifully gowned women and men In
evening dress will sip tea and dance
to the syncopated harmonies OF
popular music in the Mount Vernon
Tea Room.
This room is being sponsored by a
committee headed by Mrs. e. Roland
Harlan. Many other social features
have been planned.
Approximately $4,000 in cash and
prizes will be awarded the winners.
Chief among these is the Bowman
Challenge Cup, valued at $1,000. for
which officer teams from the Belgian.
French, Canadian and American
armies will compete.
The Central Park bridal path will
be the scene of one of the most color
full features The contest for
Squadron A" cup, which will be
open to officers of the armies or all
nations, will be held here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
NEGLECTED. OPPORTUNITIES

Time was, really only few years
ago but when people, Of course. were
very benighted, that delight was
found In sailing Names waters and
enjoying to the full the sweet, frag-
rant air free from dust and likewise
satisfying the eye and the soul with
scenic revelations to be discovered
from the viewpoint Of water craft.
Henry Ford and certain other in
terested parties contributed to the
changing Of these conditions. Now
we hasten over the highways leaving
in our wakes dust and a scent from
which pole-cats Zee. We see beauti-
full scenery to be sure-when we dare
lift our eyes from the road, which is
a perilous thing for the driver to do.
Such trips cultivate the drivers at
tention to details rather than to APP
probation Of what Nature has done
for US.
The Bath Times queries. and the
rest Of Us might well do 50:
Sometimes one is led to wonder if
Bath and this vicinity are not losing
something by not giving more pub
licity to the beautiful sail down the
Sasanoa river from this CITY TO
Boothbay Harbor and the islands.
There are few steamboat trips in the
country 80 beautiful as this. II IN 4
trip which can be made down and
back in single day and give the
visitor several hours Of sight seeing
by the ocean side. Now most of the
travel In that direction goes by auto
mobile and while the land trim n
beautiful 1t does not take in many Of
the charms which are offered by the
water route. With more publicifv
given this delightful sail there are
hundreds Of people who should he 49,
tracted to this vicinity for the MIR.
pose of making 1t. Years ago tbom.
sands used to make this trip by water
avery Summer and all were enthns-
lastic over the wonderful ecensrv
/ along the route. One can trsveI Il,
over America and find few. If aru
{, more charming river trips than this 4:
Very true. The like also NAV =.
said respecting our inland water.
Y where once boating was a favor,ts
sport, where better than elsewhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Down the hill went Peter Pig,
Rattle do bang in his donkey gig,
With DR.. Quack on the little front
seat.
His medicine case between his feet.
Mr.. Happy Sun was just dipping
down behind the Western Hills. and
the cool evening breeze was stirring
the withered leaves on tree and bush.
DR.. Quack buttoned his feather over
coat closer and Peter Pig pulled his
red worsted cap down over his ears.
"Gidap!" he clicked with his tongue
against his teeth. Donkey Longears
uuickened his pace. All of a sudden
Mr.. Happy Sun disappeared behind
the hills and dark shadows crept out
from corners and hooks, from behind
bushes and clumps of trees. Are we
not most there?" asked the famous
duck doctor, stamping his feet to
keep them warm. Wen be there IN
a fifty or three" answered Peter Pig,
between the puffs from his old corn
cob pipe. "Gid-ap!"
Throwing out his heels, the little
donkey began to gallop. Rattle de-
bang, Glitter clatter, rumble tumble
went the creaky old cart. Indeed,
DR.. Quack found it about all he could
do to keep from falling off the little
front seat and at the same time hold
his medicine case with his feet. Just
then, Oh dear me! mournful howl
sounded from the Shady Forest. A
long, weird howl, that sent shivers
up and down Peter Pigs back and
set all the feathers in DR.. Quack's
overcoat a-tremble.
whats that?" asked DR.. Quack.
in a frightened whisper.
"Mr. Wicked VOLTS voice." ans
wered Peter Pig under his breath,
his teeth a-chatter. Luckily he had
hold of the corncob pipe with his
front foot.
"Faster, fastH," urged Peter Pig,
leaning over the dashboard.
Faster, Donkey Longears."
But the little donkey needed no
urging. He, too, had heard the old
VOLTS cry. Taking short cut
through the gate at the Farmyard.
he galloped down the Old Cow Path
across the Sunny Meadow. Just
ahead lay the dear Old Bramble
Patch. But, Oh dear me! The next
minute over the Old Rail Fence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
WORSHIP OF THE WINNER

The president OF Dartmouth has
taken occasion to voice timely
criticism Of the public's attitude
toward sports. He might equally
well, perhaps, have applied It,,
though possibly in less degree. to
the public's attitude toward the
losers in all the contests of life.
President Hopkins said: I'VE seem
to have a sort Of mania to worship
the winners. We cannot give credit
to the man who has fought
splendid clean battle and lost
credit because he made such q fight.
We forget all about how finely and
how clearly the loser played and lost
in our immediate worship of the
winner"
What with public taking Its
athletics by way Of watching others
playing the game, what with being a
very busy public with so much In
mind and so little of time to attend
| to all OF 1t. what with memory so
full that it may retain only thought
of the headliners in sports and In
business, its negligence amounts to
cruelty, though not so intended.
Perhaps one reason wolves fall
upon and annihilate any unfortunate
member Of the pack that falls may
| be because the wolf at the moment is
very busy in pursuit-and very hum
cry; nevertheless, man does not wish
to adopt the VOLTS psychology.
Really the public is kindly. when
someone reminds 1t that 1t should
pay annual dues to this or that
charitable enterprise. generous
sometimes to a fault, but 1t Is very,
| very busy. Here's hoping, however,
that the reminder from President
Hopkins will linger in its memory for
a while. 46%ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

leaped Mr.. Wicked Wolf, and before
you could say "Jack Robinson!" he
was alongside the donkey gig. "Ha,
hal" he snarled. curling UP his red
lips to show his long. white teeth.
II have such hungry pains. Yes,
I'm almost doubled up with them"
"Too bad" answered DR.. Quack,
opening his medicine case, for
Donkey Longears had stopped short
and was quietly trying to wriggle out
of his big collar. YES, it's too bad"
went on the brave duck doctor, try
ing to appear not the least disturbed.
at would be dangerous to eat with
such pains in your stomach. Here is
a bottle of Soothing Syrup. I'll pull
the cork and YOU can take a drink
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

been called to Portland on account
of the serious illness of her dauSh-
ter, Mrs. Thayer Pillsbury.
Mrs. Hattie Hersom passed the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Dudley of the middle road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dudley are
moving from the house OF Mrs. Per.
ry of Main street to the house OF
William o. Mitchell on Water street.
The school at the four corners on
the middle road has closed for one
week. The school board held a
meeting at the Selectmen's office,
Friday evening.
Miss Bertha Young of Norridge-
wock, teacher at the school on the
middle road has gone to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Gerry of the
middle road are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth Of little daugh-
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CHOOSE SPEED OR SAFETY

Once 1t was thought rather funny
TO say: 1T business interferes with
pleasure. why cut out the business"
However. IL We get to say: II safety
interiors; with speed, why cut out
the safety. that will not be funny.
We ought to know for We are close
enough to that-if we have not al
ready arrived-to use discernment.
"a The Automobile Legal Association
sounds . warning respecting traffic
congestion and speed and suggests
there il third consideration that Is
important. the impotence Of drivers.
Good nature Is safety valve" It
reminds us. while mpatience is not.
Congestion we have with us and
will continue to find It growing worse
while the volume of new cars Is
maintained. There inevitably will be
the crowds through which to drive,
they will be 30 numerous as to
cause q serious check on the brevity
Of time required to travel the streets
by auto unless the car be driven
through the crowd at a speed that
VIII be q menace to human life.
Even If the progress through the
crowd be properly made there will
be q great incentive to make UP for
lost time once getting clear Of the
throng. Four-wheei. nor all the
brakes ln christendom, can make
that speed anything but a menace to
human life, We now are face to
face with q choice between alter
natives. maintenance Of speed or
proper regard for human safety.
Which n fha chnicA To ha2
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LENiENcY FOR uNAPPREcIA-
B.; TIVE

r Recognize the fact Americans
leaned you 10 much money. take
sixty years. Ia which to pay it and
don't let the interest cramp you II
one way Of summing up the attitude
this country II taking toward its
financially embarrassed European
debtors. assuming the terms ar
ranged are approved. Sixty years
constitute considerable period Of
time under our present speed Of liv-
ils. Perhaps by that time an idea
may penetrate the European mind
that Americana were not as ava
rlcious as the debtors had charged
them with being: that for them to
acknowledge tho loans was the best
possible thing for them to do. need
ing a. they do extended borrowing
capaeity-lenders are shy about
making loans to debtors who are in
the habit or have established q
precedent Of regulating their obli-
cations. And then again, they may
adhere 10 the notion that Americans
are grasping. What seems entirely
possible IL that within sixty years
there will arise in some Of those
countries political force seeking
power by way Of reputation. What
has been accomplished in that re-
spsct By communism In Russia will
long be remembered. However.
Americans have, we believe. insisted
on the right principle and have
shown more leniency than is ap-
preciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Farm Bureau to
Work for Reduced
Rural Fire Loss

Chicago, Nov. Is (AP)-Bens...
farm property destroyed by Ara ss.s
year in the United States, II n ~
group, would make a city as Iarrs az -
Kansas City, the Americn Farm o. =
reau Federation is out to smotS.,
the torch of carelessness that Il =.
sponsible for most of this waste. "
A campaign of education amor,
rural communities will be one 81 ~
many subjects to be taken IN Al ~. ~.
annual meeting here December 7. "a
President Coolidge will mako sr
address Monday morning. His Al.
dress will be broadcast. The PresI,
dent is expected to arrive here Man.
day morning and leave for Washing.
ton Monday afternoon, In time 10 AZ.
liver his annual message to congress.
December 3.
The matter OF grazing on pubbd
domains, of vital Importance to Yves.
tern stockmen, probably win be IN.
iected into the meeting. Muscle
Shoals, Truth -in-Fabrio and other
legislative and governmental prob.
lens also will come up for discus.
sion.
Secretary Of Agriculture JardIng
will speak at the annual banquet,
Tuesday night, December 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,
tMAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
\ Eastern SIdHudIu At
TpAtNs FAVE AUGUSTA Foh

Eastern Standard lime
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA Fon
Bangor, t12.21 a. M, s12.40 a. m. ia4 a = =,
9.26 am, t12.25 pm, f2.23 p.p' s-'0sp ~I
B. & A. f. Pts, t12.21 am, t19.25pm.v
Bar Harbor, t1221 a. m, tl2.25 p. m; my
Belfast, C444 a. m, To- 6 a. M, t2,2S 3 ?; n NJ
Boston, 1921 a. m, 1854 a. m, tS9 as N.
s10.0S a. m, 1906 p. m, 1894 p'm.' law
%l0.55 p. m. AeT
Calais, t12.21 a. M, t12.25 p. m.
Dover -Foxcroft, C4.44 a. M, t2.2o p. ns NJ
SIo0s a M ia IS o5 D. m. IS. "a I'm, t4o5p U.s.
t5ho p M 7I9 p m 10 i 81 a. P @ loos a.
1905 p. M. 1894 p. M, t4oo p. m' '''''
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TAOS p. M, S10.55 p. m. ~ -1s''A
New York, So. "a p. m, 05 p. N. "A al a. a.,
Portland, 1921 a. m, Is. 81 a. M sS5n. m,
s10.0S M, .05 p. m, 1884 p m'' l4'V'r
t7.19 p. m, $40. 55 p. m. uosn H. !
Rockland, Is 81 a. m, 1881 a; m, I4 ~ "a .. O.
Skowhegan, A a. m, 1913 a. NJ ,1toG n,
So Gardiner, IS. "a a. m, t93l a. m, y 10 nm,
1905 p. m, 1884 p. m, 1918 pm
$40. 55 p. m. ..----s.sss.
St. John, tl221 a. m. uuam,
Waterville, t12.21 a. M, s12 40 an1' u ar. q,
70. 20 a. M, t12.25 p. m, t2.23 p. m'' sI'''f
MA p. M, 1000 p. m. - Nondsy.
= Daily. c Except Sunday anu Sunday.
7 Daily, except Monday. Daily eAcep'
! Sunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

An Oregon physician made a pact
with his wife whereby the one dying
first should make use Of a code
known only to them to communicate
with the one left behind. She died
and her husband has offered $500 to
anyone receiving a message In this
code from his departed wife. AL
legged spirit messages to the number
Of 2s4 have been submitted to the
doctor, none Of which was found TO
be correct. Will it be said the code
is not spiritually workable?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Members Of the Portland Chamber
Of Commerce are anticipating real
treat on Wednesday evening Of this
week when they will be addressed by
John w. OLeary, president of the
Chamber Of Commerce of the United
States. Mr.. O'Leary is one of the
foremost younger business men who
are taking conspicuous part in Ma
tional and industrial affairs. Like Jul
Illus II. Barnes and Richard F. Grant,
two former presidents Of the National
chamber, Mr.. O'Leary rose to promi-
hence in the Middle West. Although
identified with a wide range of bust
ness undertaking Mr.. O'Leary is by
profession a banker. He is vice presi-
dent and director of the Chicago Trust
Co.. and director in a large number of
industrial corporations. One Of Mr..
OLeary's outstanding contributions to
the country was made in 1915 when
as president of the Chicago Associa-
ton of Commerce, he organized the
new famous Preparedness Parade. At
that time the desire for an expression
OF public sentiment was unorganized
but definite. 1t was necessary that
Chicago's views be placed emphati-
cally and impressively before the Ma
ton. A citizens committee was organ
lied In less than 4S hours and the pa
rade was held within three weeks aft
er the first meeting of the committee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

SURPRISING in marching numbers any
similar undertaking. This demonstra-
ton. and others OF its kind. was In
strumental in bringing, the public to
an understanding and endorsement of
the principle of universal service, and
made it possible for Congress to enact
and the government to carry out the
vast enterprise of recruiting Ma
tional army by means Of the selective
draft.
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Helps Eyes Quick

People are surprised at-the quick
action of simple hydrastis, boric
ETC., as mixed in LavoptilS eye wash.
One small bottle helps any case sore
weak or strained eyes. Aluminium
eye cup free. Augusta Drug Co, $50
Water st.
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right from the bottle. No time to
pour out glassful. Quick. take a
long drink and DR.. Quack handed
the medicine bottle to Mr.. Wicked
Wolf.
Tipping 1t to his lips. the old wolf
took long, deep swallow. In fact,
he emptied the bottle, which he toss
ed over his head into the hedge by
the Old Rail Fence. And in the next
story you shall hear what happened
after that.
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Horse Sense

Hiram Snickleby, q New England
horse dealer, sold a horse to an ex-
pressman who, however, returned in
day or two with the statement that
he was not exactly satisfied with his
deal. He was asked the reason for
his dissatisfaction.
There's only one thing I don't like
about this mare" he said. "She
won't hold her head up"
20, that's only her silly PRIDE" ex-
claimed Hiram. "She will when she's
fully paid for."-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

"A trace Of sarcasm. we would say,
may be found In the comment of
Senator Moses that members of
House and Senate have to get the
services of a Treasury expert to en-
able them to make out their income
tax returns properly. Anyhow. he
is warranted in his conclusion that
it is one thing to frame a law and
quite another to operate under 1t.
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Maybe He Knew Him

BILL" the poet gasped to his
friend. 81 wrote a poem about my
little boy and began the first verse
with these words: My son, my pig
my counterpart
eyes, yes?"(
The poet drew a newspaper from
his pocket. Read" he blazed; "see
what that compositor did to my
opening line"
The friend read aloud: my son,
my pig, my counterpart."-Ce
Wesleyan Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

might be found zest and the glow OF
health and the al Of pleasure for the
summer visitor. It must, it will come
back to its own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Even the bees taken from Germany
to France to replace those destroyed
by German soldiers refuse to work;
exempiifying the obstinacy Of the
Germans in the Ruhr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Southern Democrats are trying to
vision Tammany a. sort Of Moses
to lead them out from the bondage
of defeat. The predicament is a dire
one so that most any old thing may
get by as a Moses.
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Intentional

Mrs. Newlywed-Papa says that
check you sent him for a birthday
present has been returned marked
"no funds.
Newlywed-Of course, dear-that's
why I sent it to him-as gentle
hint that I need money, you know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

The safe rule in dealing with the
anthracite situation is to face the
facts without exaggerating them
Boston Transcript-Also grit your
teeth along with Coolidge and burn
soft coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Cheer up, the soft coal producers
declare there is enough to provide
the entire country with fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

King Tut had coffin of gold;
here's hint to the rich If they wish
to have their bones dug up.
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Monday, November 10, 1925.

"Ths white race will never be dc.
stroyed by war. Luxury, self indul-
sencs and failure Of tho homo TO
function may, however, destroy our
power to produce a race Of men,"
sS Henry Dunnaek.
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The Oman Season

The Open Season
"Sambo, have you got anything
laid by for a rainy day?"
Don need to, boss. OATS jes
when de crap games am bestest'-
American Legion Weekly.
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Italians are bootlegging the news
papers Mussolini would suppress.