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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
Maine D. A. r. Seeks
Information on
Historic Trees

Mrs. Blaine S. Viles, State Regent,
Daughters of the American Reyolu-
ton, has just received letter from
the national chairman on conservation
and thrift, Mrs. Frederick E. Frisbee,
Sheldon, iowa. asking for list of
historical trees of Maine. with short
type-written authentic history of the
event which made the tree famous.
She also asks for three Kodak pic
lures of each tree postcard size, UNI
mounted), and statement of the con-
dition of each tree, which statement
Is most important.
Mrs. Frisbee will have the sketches
bound, presenting one copy to the
National Society, d. A. r., and an
other to a famous tree surgeon. A
great reason has arisen for this work
as is shown in the following letter
from Mrs. Frisbee to Mrs. Viles:
IT have been in correspondence
with a famous tree surgeon concern
ing restoring one historical tree a
year for our society, the work to be
done gratis. A tree planted by Wash
fngton has been restored this fall by
this generous patriotic citizen. Had
we paid for the work, 1t would have
cost $1,000.
"In order to get this work done on
trees that require 1t, we must have
a complete list Of the historical trees
Of our country with sketch accom-
panying each named tree and its con-
dition, together with three kodak
pictures. We must not let this op-
portunity Of free tree surgery pass by
without the greatest effort on our
part. This man to whom I refer has
asked for list of trees. Please do
not place me in an embarrassing po-
sition of refusing him this list, for
that means the refusal Of his offer Of
free surgery. because you have not re-
sponded to this urgent call.
"Will you not write your state
chairman of conservation and thrift
urging the Importance of this work.
and keep in touch with 1t yourself
for the success lies in your hands as
we'll as hers? This work on your
part will give to our society a won
derful gift; splendid piece of pa
triotic work; and will show to this
famous tree surgeon that we are
grateful for his help and eager to ac-
cept his generous offer"
With reference to the above letter
Mrs. Viles will greatly appreciate It
IL anyone who knows of famous his
torica1 tree in Maine will comply with
the request stated above, which seems
most worthy and should appeal to all
Maine citizens, by sending the three
kodak pictures and historical type
written sketch with condition of tree
stated, to Mrs. Genevieve Garland,
Kingfeld. Maine, State Chairman of
Conservation and Thrift, who will in
turn forward them to the National
chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
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CHRISTMAS HEAL TIL SEALS HERE

visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wesley
Farr, has returned home.
Richard Farr has been i'll and un-
able to attend school.
In spite OF the deplorable condi-
ton of the roads there was a good
attendance at the special election on
Monday. One plucky woman. voter
from Meadow Hill walked three and
one half miles to cast her vote.
Mrs. Alden Spear. Mrs. Charles
Moore, Mrs. Wesley Farr. and Mrs
Alfred Hawkes.. with their guests
Mrs. Libby and Mrs. James Collins
attended the Farm Bureau meeting
at the home of Mrs. Don Neale, on
Tuesday. 1t was an all day meet
ing for the demonstration of salads
There was good attendance and II
was a very instructive and enjoy
able meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
MANCHESTER

Charles Nickerson had the mis-
fortune to fall and fracture two of
his ribs recently.
Mrs. Bertha Croker has been hav-
ing an attack Of the flu, but is some
what improved.
William Morgan was quite i'll the
first of the week.
Mrs. Gamma Mccormack visited her
Brother, William Morgan. Sunday.
Mrs. Harriet Libby, who has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
LIBERTY

ffrs. William Carey of Augusta is
passing two weeks i'm town, guest of
her father. l.. +. Hurd.
The entertainment given at Com
munity Hall last week, was literally
patronized and the sum of S55 was
realized.
The many friends of Mrs. George
Palmer, gave her a surprise on her
birthday last week, by sending her a
sunshine bag. Mrs. Palmer is in poor
health.
Rev. III. w. Abbott was in Sears
mont last week to attend the burial
service of Preston z. Boynton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

er limbs. and seriously affected ev-
cry muscle.
Despite her great suffering and
shut-in life, she had ever maintain
ed marked degree of patience and
fortitud. The sympathy of the COM
munity is extended to the bereaved
family.
The bearers were Fred Creed, Or
rim Davnport. Logan Clark and Ed
win B. Tanner.
The tnterment was in the family
lot in the Reynolds Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Caswell at waltham. Mass. and on
her return visited her brother, Fred
Gardiner in Portland. George Cas-
well and the Gardiner boys are all
former resident. Of this place. ~
S. p. Barton Is loading his hay
at the Windsorville station.
John B. Pierce is doing fall plow-
ing for W. S. Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

poved as to be able to resume his
work.
Mrs. II. z. Casweil visited her
daughter, Mrs. Hazel Murray, on
Sunday.
Mrs. Ethel Caswell passed last
week in Boston, the guest of her
brother, Harold Gardiner. She also
called upon her nephew. George r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

FOur-Fifths of Amount Realiz-
ed From Annual Sale of Seals
Will Remain With Augusta
Public Health Association
For Local Work-Mrs. p. V.
Hill Chairman of Committee
Directing Campaign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Augusta people should not forget
that all Real Estate upon which the
taxes are not paid on or before next
Monday will be advertised. The
Treasurer's office is open from 9 A.
NJ. to 4 p. NJ. TODAY. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

The Fireside club met at the home
of Mrs. Ernest Gagnon, Water street,
on Tuesday evening and very
pleasant time was passed in sewing.
A buffet supper was served by the
hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

L. L. Bishop. assistant manager OF
the Metropolitan Insurance Co.. is in
Brunswick on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Sampson Of
Manchester left for Portland Wednes-
day, where they will pass few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Charles Kinsman. Jr., Is at the Au-
gusta General hospital for a few days
where he is receiving treatments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
DAILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
telephone ass
Telephone ass

Cards OF Thanks. obituary notices, res
buttons OF respect. etc, will be
line. No charge less than 20 cents.
subscribers who fall to receive the
oy notifying the ONCE Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Romeo Roy mas been called to
Montreal by the serious illness of
| his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

!. Mrs. Charles Hewett Of East Win
throp passed the day Tuesday with
Mrs. Frank Baker on Riverside Drive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Ami Casavant was a business call,
err in Waterville Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

w. F. Fuller is in the city for {
few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Thomas Cooper was in Port.
land Tuesday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Henry Hill and son, Ansel
We're in Lewiston Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Mabel Foster Of Manchester has
moved into the city for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
Funeral OF Mrs. Mary Louise Smiley

Funeral OF Mrs. Mary Louise Smiley
The funeral service Of the late
Mrs. Mary Louise Smiley. who pass
ed to the higher life Saturday at
1910 P. NJ, after long and painful
illness. occurred at her late home
on the West River road in Sidney,
Tuesday. Dec 8, at II A. NJ.
Rev. A. Francis Walch of the Win
throp Street Universalist church Of
flciated
The deceased was born in Sidney,
July !, 1850, and was the eldest
daughter of the late Charles K. and
Harriet tDutton) Kelley.
She is survived by q husband, Ar
thur Fl. Smiley, who has faithfully
cared for her during her long i'll
ness. and a son. Roy c. Smiley, also
a sister, Eugenia +. Kelley of Sid
ney: brother. Frank l.. Kelley Of
Brockton. Mass: and several neph-
ews. A sister, Mrs. Bessie HAM
mond, having passed away in the
early spring and sister, Belle, sew
eral years ago. Before her mar
riage Mrs. Smiley was a successful
school teacher, having entered upon
that career at the early age of 16
years. Until Ill health prevented
she was an active member OF Sid
ney Grange. No. 194. P. of H. For
several years she had been afflicted
with a. rheumatic trouble. which had
deprived her of the use of the low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
LOCAL NOTICE

The Augusta League of Women
Voters will hold Rummage Sale
Thursday. December 10. at A. NJ, at
the Salvation Army Hall.
DecSd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Colonial Theatre--Fred Thompson
In All Around Frying Pan; All
star cast in THE Circle; Review
and Fables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
SIDNEY

NORTH-Mrs. Alice Morse and
Miss Grace Graves are attending the
State Grange at Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Houghton
are attending the State Grange as
delegates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Andrews of
Pleasant Ridge were week-end visit
ors at Guy Lyons.
Mrs. Fannie Merrill of Scion is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. c.
d. Clark.
Several from Sidney attended the
Chapter of the Eastern Star at Wa
terville. Friday evening.
Mrs. Pearl Morse passed the week
end in Madison, the guest Of Miss
Niles.
A nine pound baby boy arrived at
the home of Walter Macarthur, Tues
day, Dec. s. Mrs. Rena Thomas of
vassalboro is caring for Mrs. Nc
Arthur.
The Boys and Girls Club were
unable TO meet last Saturday on ac-
count of travelling and they viii hold
their election of officers next Satur-
day. Dec. II.
John Herrick has been to Port
land to the hospital for few days
treatment and is now going to Bos-
ton for three weeks treatment.
Mrs. Cheston Davies passed the
week end in Waterville, the guest of
her niece, Mrs. Ray Haines. y
Thaye Wiltshire of Waterville
High passed the weekend with his
parents. M
Mr.. and Mrs. James williams
have returned from a two weeks
visit at their old home in Aroostook
county. ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

night, novelties. baked bean supper.
dec10d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Gove's home cooked pies,
cakes, doughnuts. baked beans -
cooked to order. 20 Myrtle ST. Tel.
936-M. Novzldtl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-10
Thursday, December 10, 1926.
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Opera House Vaudeville this
afternoon and evening.
Evening star., 1925-06-30
IN THE GARDEN WITH BURBANK
As Reported by Elizabeth

they were found to be so responsive
that future work promises still bet
ter results and a new and valuable
vegetable will be produced"
Was not the Camassia used by the
Indians as a food" | asked.
Yes, and also by grizzly bears.
And these having shown the way
civilized man has found the bulbs of
these wild plants resembling lilies or
hyacinths to be very good, indeed.
THE lavender blossoms are beauti-
full and the bulbs are edible, making
Il good combination. They grow in
Western and Northwestern America
and | have experimental for many
years with plants from British Amer
lea and all along the Pacific coast
and found them very responsive
subjects.
Some of the bulbs produced We're
of enormous size and they surpass the
potato in nutriment and flavor, and
now that the way has been pointed
out and great possibilities discovered,
the amateur may carry on the work
successfully"
Evening star., 1925-06-30
: BY MRS. HARIAND Ii. ALLEN.

lem. Ordinarily the 10inch blade is
best, though the 9-inch is popular In
quarters that are small, and 12-inch
may be needed for large living room.
Shall we pay little extra for the
oscillating feature, or will the sta
tionary type do? For a large. narrow
room it will do, or where the breeze
is only necessary. in one direction.
Usually, however, the oscillator adds
much more comfort to a room, and the
extra cost of running is almost mill, or
should be.
Select fan with more than one
speed. 1t will save electricity and
avoid d fan draft" when only the
low gear is needed. Be sure that your
choice will start on low speed. Some
won't. And if left on all night such
fan is likely to burn out" if the
current should so off and on.
Compare fans for the noise they
make. If the motor hum Is reduced to
a minimum, it will be easier to live
with. That means a fan should be
rigidly assembled and built of non
wearing materials. The framework
should be. of drawn steel, which makes
it light and easy to handle. Notice
the fan guards. They should be
strong and put on to stay on.
Evening star., 1925-06-30

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Evening star., 1925-06-30
Can I Afford a Fan ?

Almost every one wants an electric
fan. And the problem in many homes
is whether or not it will pay to buy
second one.
Strangely enough. the same prin-
ciples of good management apply in
the matter of electric fans as for most
other items about the household.
You can afford "A first fan or a sec
ond fan if the Importance of the need
for it is relatively greater than for
other things you might spend the
same money for and if you select the
type of fan which is adapted best for
your needs.
Although there are many house
hold uses for an electric FAM it's out
standing service is to lessen the dis
comfort of hot weather. And GER
tainly this is a real economic service
because of the increased efficiency it
gives one in her work. Most people
decide for d fan on these grounds
that il will pay for itself by imprOV
ing the working conditions in the
home: and then there is all of that
additional comfort thrown in.
Still a great many of us have to
see everything as a saving in dollars
and cents before we can make room
for il in the budget. Fortunately, the
fan can make good on that score, too.
You can save the original cost within
the first few weeks or months from
the fees you have been spending at
the beauty parIor for washing your
hair. One decides to go out for a
hair wash many times, you know, be-
cause of the time it takes to dry the
hair afterward But with a new fan
YOU can dry it in a few minutes and
save both your money and the time
to dress.
There is better health in home
with fan, because the ventilation is
improved. especially during the quiet.
sultry weather, and for a bedroom
with one window it is the only way to
get real circulation of air. There is
never any danger of catching cold
from fan if it is used to ventiate
the room as a whole, not to blow di-
reCtly on the people.
When you have decided to buy a
I'm The size to get is One,S first prob
Evening star., 1925-06-30
Educating Uncultivated Plants.

I'VE have already on the list Of
wild plains that have been trans
formed into cultivated fruits and
vegetables, tomatoes, pears and corn,
and / know there still are Others"
ventured.
They would make long list" said
Mr.. Burbank, for our cultivated
plants go back many thousands of
generations to the wild types.
I'VE will not begin with the plum. "
I said, because / am saving that for
a talk all by ITSELF
"Will you have apples. then. OF
cherries or grapes or more about
pears or nuts or berries?" asked Mr.
Burbank with a smile.
None of these for the present. ]
am saving them, too. But just now,
please tell me of some changes that
have made wild plants and weeds
useful and edible, and of some that
promise future success in develop
ment.''
Well said Mr.. Burbank, I'VE
might include the edible bulbs, al
ready mentioned, those of the lilium
brownii, whose bulbs are so sweet
that insects cannot leave them alone,
and those of the tigridia, which are
as sweet and palatable as the bios
strangely enough, the tiger lily in
Japan, related only in name, however,
to the tigridia, is considered a great
delicacy, and the blossoms are even
sacrificed to the bulb, the flower
stalks being ruthlessly cut out that
the bulb may get the benefit of the
extra nourishment."
Are not the roots of the burdock.
too, used in Japan as a vegetable 2"
/ asked.
Yes, there is japanese cousin of
our rather unpopular American bur
dock which has produced thick roots
that are much priced as food"
Are they really good to eat"
inquired.
When the stalks are young and
tender they have rather a good flavor
If they are partially cooked and the
first water. which extracts the bitter
principle, is drawn off. The root
however, contains less of the bitter
principle and in Japan is considered
the best part of the plant when
young and tender, and about 10 or l.
inches long"
Il have crossed some of the Japa-
nese. burdocks with the American
species and produced great varieties
in the bitterness of both stalks and
roots and. besides, changing also
their character as weeds. Indeed
Evening star., 1925-06-30
Egg Au Gratin.

Divide six hard boiled eggs into
halves lengthwise and dish in circle
around d dish. Prepare d sauce as
follows: Melt one tablespoonful Of
butter. add one tablespoonful of flour
a little salt. pepper and paprika, four
tablespoonfuls of water or stock. half
a cup of cream and-one tablespoonful
of grated cheese. Boil for five min
utes, then add two raw yolks of eggs,
mix well and pour at once over the
eggs, sprinkle two tablespoonfuls of
grated cheese over the top, brown in
the oven, garnish with small pieces of
fried bread. and serve hot.
Evening star., 1925-06-30
French Bread.

Soften one yeast cake in half a cup
full of lukewarm water, then stir into
it enough flour to make a very stiff
dough, which viii take nearly two cup
fuls. knead thoroughly, shaping into
"a ball. Make two cuts on the top
about one-fourth of an inch deep, then
place the pastry in a saucepan of tepid
water. the cut side up. In a few min
utes the ball will begin to swell and
float on top Of the water When quite
light remove with a skinner to
bowl containing half a cup of luke
warm water and half teaspoon of
salt. Stir in enough -four to make a
dough stiff enough to knead. nearly
two cupfGls. and stand in warm
place until light. Then shape into a
loaf and when again light, bake.
Evening star., 1925-06-30
Washington Cake.

Cream one-half pound of butter.
add one pound of sugar, and cream
again When light and smooth add
the yolks of five well beaten eggs. one
cupful of flour and the grated rind of
two lemons Stir I'm one half a cup
full of sour cream to which has been
added one-half a teaspoonful of soda
dissolved in one teaspoonful of boiling
water one-half a pound of seeded and
halved raisins we'll Toured, one-fourth
teaspoonful of salt and two and one
half cupfuls more of -four. Beat well
for several minutes, stir in lightly the
whites of the eggs. whipped to stiff
froth,. turn into creased pan and
bake In a moderate oven. If about
three inches thick it will require As
minutes to bake.
Evening star., 1925-06-30
Table Covers.

At an attractive tea room fire.
quented every Summer by hundreds
of fastidious motor tourists the guests
are served on charming old tables
many Of them Of very old maple
laid with runners with coored thread
to hold the hem in place. A table
for four would have a runner across
it which did for guest at head and
foot of the table, while there were
oblong pieces of the linen hemmed
in the same way for the side places.
Needless to say the runners are Just
as wide as the small oblongs are long
about fifteen inches, giving room
enough for plate, tumbler, bread and
butter plate and silver. At each
place, hidden by dolly or runner end,
is a small oblong of white felt
whipped round the edge. This pro-
tects the table from hot dinner
plates.
Evening star., 1925-06-30
MY Neighbor Says:

The odor of gas around a gas
stove when a rubber tube is
used is usually caused by the
tube itself having become sat
urated with gas. New tubing is
the only remedy.
The safest way to melt choco-
late is to put it into a small fry
ing pan or saucepan over a low
fire or in the oven. If ii Is to
be mixed with a liquid. the best
way is to melt it with little
of that liquid first and stir to d
cream.
Windows during the Summer
are very apt TO stick. If they
are hard TO open or close, rub
the cords with soap and they
will run smoothly.
Charcoal and unslaked lime
are excellent disinfectants and
may be kept in saucers and
placed in the iceboX to keep the
air sweet.
To wash shields. so that they
will last a while. use lukeWarm
soapy water and teaspoon of
baking soda. Do not rub the
soap directly on the shields, but
on a small brush. and brush
both sides of the shields vigor-
ously with the warm water
Rinse in water of the same
temperature.
If your range oven does not
bake well on the bottom, slip a
hot stove cover under the bread
or cake when putting it in. The
cover can be removed in Is
minutes. which would be about.
the time of first looking in.
Put kettle of water over the
fire while the cover is in oven
if you have no extra cover.
Evening star., 1925-06-30

Little Boy Blue lived on a small
farm. His father had only a few cows
and sheep and he had made it, Boy
Blues job to look after them. For
this he had given Boy Blue beautiful
little red horn to blow on to call the
animals to him.
One day Boy Blues mother looked
out of the window, and you can imaE
inc her surprise when she saw Brindle
and Bess and Boy Blues little pet calf.
Spotty, in the cornfield, And there
were all the sheep running wild in the
meadow
Mercy" she cried. Where can
Little Boy Blue be? And what will
his father say"
Make Boy Blues trousers a bright
blue, not too dark. His blouse is of
black velvet with white collar and cuffs
and a red tie which matches his horn.
Evening star., 1925-06-30

A NYSTIFYING PART OF THE
REFRESH LOOKS LIKE
TORPEDOES. BUT PROVES TO
BE CANDIES. WHICH Is A
PLEASANT SURPRISE.
served. These may be adapted to
their parties as well as adult enter
tdinmentS.
The first game we shall call bonn
harding the fortress. The citadel is
in the form of an embankment, and
can be made of books piled on a large,
strong table Ia dining table is excel
lent, and then covered with green
crepe paper To represent grass. Gray
breastWOrkS of crepe paper printed
TO look like stones may be used to
advantage The books should form
hollow square, or the third side of
the square may be the wall against
which the table stands.
The floor" of the fortress should be