davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

The last dance Of the season held
at the Pleasant Pond Pavilion last
night received excellent patronage.
The affair took the form of Halo
ween ball, and the proceeds went to
the orchestra. The popular pavilion
is now closed until another summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25
Blue Lodge Bowlers
Win from Shriners

The Blue Lodge team defeated the
Shrine five by total of 70 pins
Thursday evening at the Brooks bowl
ing alleys. Ray Royal of the Blue
Lodge team had high single Of lis
and high total of go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25
Mrs. Sarah z. Simpson

Word has been received in this city
OF the death Of Mrs. Sarah E. Simp-
son, wife of Herbert Simpson, which
occurred on September 81 in Wal
imam, Mass. Funeral services were
neid wednesday from her late home
at SO Francis street, Waltham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

The stores will close this afternoon
to permit everybody to attend the
carnival If the weather Is stormy,
the various events. as far as possible
will take place at City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

A carload Of peaches will arrive
Saturday morning for the NJ. Shapiro
Wholesale Fruit store There are
both boxes and baskets to be placed
on sale. See ad-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. James H. Cosgrove has re-
turned from Portland and was ac-
companied by her husband who has
recently returned from Sabine, Texas
on the steamer FLORIDA"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

There are to be not only baked
CLAIMS. but baked beans, at the carni-
val. The CLANS are to be baked in
scaweed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Richards and
Miss Rosalind Richards have closed
Camp Merryweather at North Bel
grade and have returned to their
home in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Manson are in
Poland Springs where they are at
tending the sessions of the Maine
Druggists Association. Mr.. Manson
is vice president of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. Helen NJ Bosworth of New
tonville, Mass, has returned to her
home after a short visit with Halo
we'll friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

A. car crashed through the gates at
Lowelrs Crossing Wednesday night.
The car was not injured, but the long
suffering gates were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Irene Jones has returned from a
trip to Chicago, where she has been
as the guest Of her brother, Roy c.
Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

A live wire near Doyle's lane late
Wednesday evening caused a bit of
difficulty but was soon cared for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. F. N. Carleton and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Carleton are pass
ing several weeks on an automobile
trip to Lynn, Mass. and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. Lura Hague, who was operat
ed upon recently at the Augusta Cen
eral Hospital, is reported much i'm
proved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Marrow and
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Gray have re-
turned from a motor trip to King
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. Frank Boudway of Northern
avenue, Farmingdale. is receiving
treatment at the Gardiner General
hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25
Er;dav,s Concert Program

Fridays Concert ProsIa% ,,,,
March-Uncle Samy -. ii,rrsnisl
Overture-Golden Wand La 11uolupsrl
Waltzes-Calanthe $3.50 -.ohogssl
Selection from Ermirlie J ,,,'s
Fox trot-If 1 had a Gifi Inv DID
Medley-Pastime on ING Core
,kon ...........''' 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Miss Verna Goodrich, a graduate
nurse, is on a case at the Cousin s
home, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

The members of the central fire
station will hold a supper in their
rooms Saturday, Sept. &c, from s to
P. M. Get a ticket and help good
cause. sept25d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. George e. Cross of Roxbury,
Mass, was calling on Hallowell friends
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. Bradley Smith Of Water street,
Randolph, left Thursday for a ten
days visit with friends in Old Or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

The James A. Morang Music store
has an offer to those who have old
I monograph records on hand, and de-
: sire to procure new ones. See his ad.
. in this issue-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

All members of the Golden Cross
who have not paid their August
dues may do so Saturday evening at
the store of D. w. Adams Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

There was work in the second de-
gree at the regular meeting of Gar
diner lodge, No. 9, /. o. o. F., held
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Miss Virginia Hescock will pass the
week end with her parents in West
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. Frank Cotheran, Mrs. Russell,
!, Miss Helen Brown and Ralph Rus
sell motored to Portland, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Miss Mary L. Clark of Springfield,
Mass, was calling on friends yester-
Gays on her way back from Water
Vile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Miss Edith Willis and Miss Ruth
Willis will pass the week end at their
home at West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

again after being off for the summer
months, and 1t will be noticed that
No. rs, that now arrives in Gardiner
at els, will on Sunday be changed to
Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Bring in your apples we are pre-
pared to grind them; sweet cider for
sale. Hartman Bros. Main Ave,
Gardiner. Sept23d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

{ Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Burns have re-
turned from brief visit in Portlar d..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Robert Harvey of Winthrop was In
town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

3 Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Spear left
Thursday morning for an auto trip
to Belfast and Searsmont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Pettee and
Mrs. Norman Gray were among those
who attended Pennington Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Samuel G. Haskell of Georgetown
is in the city on business for several
daVs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Miss Evelyn Grant of Somerville.
Mass, Is visiting in town for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

| DR.. Fred E. Strout, James Carroll
and John Mosher are attending
Rochester fair at Rochester, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. Homer Achorn and infant son
have returned from the Augusta Cen
eral Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25
Very Likely

A. ]. Lowell of Bath was a BUSH
ness visitor in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Oh. that country fair at Union
hall, Whitefeld, Friday night. A
big time for everybody. Baked bean
supper. sept24d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

One Of the attractions at the Carnt-
val each evening will be boxing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Manson OF
Farmingdale are receiving congratu-
lations on the arrival Of daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

There will be no school today be
cause of the carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

John c. Barker Of Lynn, Mass, was
in town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mrs. Martin Patterson of Belfast
is the guest of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Edward Riley of Portland was a
business caller in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

The street parade starts at 1.3O this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25
HalloWell Local News

The baseball game will be called at
$50 this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Dance at French's Corner every
Saturday evening. Bachelor or
schestra. June5-6Fri-S attf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Boyd Of Win
ter street are visiting relatives IN
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Clayton NJ. Smith of Boston was
business visitor in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS
Views of the recent Shenandoah dis.
sster on the screen at johnson
Opera House today,

No sooner had the news of this
great disaster been published than
the International News Service. had
their camera men on the location
securing their pictorial story of this
terrible catastrophe. This story
which conveys a far more intimate
review, will be shown today in add.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Total 1874
A return game will be rolled at the
same alleys Thursday evening, Oct. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

E. M. Grant of Portland was In
town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-25

Distant Visitor Returns to California
George Parkman of San Diego,
Calf, who with his grandson, Virgil
Parkman of Emporia, Kas., has been
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
LYoEUM

hLOGOm
 The most sensational society di- yorce case ever tried in tho courts Of this country has been dramatiaed for tho screen. It is at the Lyceum under the title of "Playthings of Desire" and 1t is story of the scandal involving one of the fore- most bankers of New York and his wife. each charging the other with inhdclty. In the leading role Of this drama is Esteile Taylor, wife of Jack Dempsey. heavyweight cham pion. Mshlon Hamilton is tho lead Ing man in the role Of the Fronch- Indian guide. The newest of screen vamps Dagmar Godowsky, also has a prominent part, being cabaret dancer who attracts the eye of the banker husband, and Edmund Breese and Mary Thurman likewise have important roles.
 For Thursday, Friday and Satur- day the Lyeeum's double feature at- traction Includes a straight drama and comedy drama. thus provid- ing ample entertainment for the lovers Of both types.
 The other picture is Greater Than Marriage"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
FEMALE IMpEUSONATOR
 AT THE POLL PALACE
Howard Blair Excellent as "F1irtins Fiapper" But Show Is Rathcr
 Impossible
(By Herald Reviewer


 For those who like, something light. so light that the only thing 1t will tax Is the spectators credali- ty. then Poll Palaces The Flirting Flapper," probably will appeal It ia a typical female impersonator show and affords Howard. Blair hil| opportunity to show his impsrsonat. ing ability. And 1t may be said that as a girl, Blair is very convincing in his part--much more than when he reverts to the, masculine. AS a fe- male impersonator, Blair's acting really is a treat. He makes agooh looking girl. his action are girlish and so Is his voice.
 For the rest. the show is one Of those silly, impossible affairs Tn which the leading man must be married by 10 o'clock lose the s25, ,o0o. His flance jilts him and 10 and behold, there arrives. on the scene the old college chum who used to take the female lead in the col lepe plays. He volunteers to become the bride in order that the s25,0oo may not be forfeited. Out of this arise a flock of impossible. but in many instances ludicrous situations. | As usual Miss Jean Oliver is very charming in her part and Arthur Howard too, handle a more or less inane part in a masterly way, Ed mund Abbey is his usual excellent nerformer and Frances Williams adds to the worth of the show fol | her admirers. but she overdoes hel part with a lot of extemporaneou' so-calIed comedy. Joseph Wagstar is acceptable in every way but hi' eccentric hopping about and other do their parts well. A new conner l, Gilda Kreenan. As the ingerue sh' causes something Of stir when sh' appears in a stylish gown but wlti bare legs. Evidently its not part 0 the show but is simply her. Idea o a snappy costume. Miss kreenal would improve her part if she, woul' act more natural and put tn brakes on when she feels her appar ently incessant impulse to make he big black eyes look naughty.
 Several good musical number are featured and Maybe Will an Maybe l Won't" by Miss Kreenan ] very cute. Mir. Blair also makes
 decided hit with his DuBRrry to dance. In this Mir. Blair is reall excellent.
 Next week the production will be "rhe Whole Towns Talking"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
inows tho. average small town and

knows the. average small town and can write. about 1t amusingly. sym- pathetically and understandingly. 1t is this famous Hoosier humorist, whose shrewd philosophy and home ly quips have won for him an en- viable reputation.
 Tho Keith vaudeville bill has five splendid acts headed. by tho Morton Jewell Co. of variety wonders. oth- CTS include Carl Mccullough. the musical comedy star. in bitsof
 travesty. The Texans offer a fine rope spinning novelty; Reed and Ray were wei liked in "rhe Bull Fighter;" and Stanton and Adams offer "off For London" On Thurs day Richard Talmadse will be seen in "I.aughing At Danger" and a new serial "Sunken Silver will start There are continuous shows daily.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

An amazing new bread is given credit for reducing hun dreds of men and women: ] is baked to a recipe supplied by Wallace of reducing fame and baked in only the finest of bakeries and of the best ingredients obtainable. Thia new bread is called Wallace Bread.
 You don't have to stay stout when Wallace Breadis so easy to buy and so delightful to eatwhne reducing. Not a fad, but a food; 1; a scientifically compounded bread to which many already credit amazing reductions.
 The taste is what hae made so many men and women take enthusiastically to Wallace Bread. Butit isitsTemarkaole properties that make people stick to 1t. Six slices 6 day arc
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

In m Ideal condition when 1t ts in correct correlation with rural com- munity progress generally and with It's own environment particularly, !"
 Lack of Interest by the reading public in good work on he part Of social welfare organizations was de- plorei by J L. Gillin. professor Of sociology at the University Of Wis eonsin, In an address.
 Three remedies were proposed by Professor Gllin to sell huns~a serv- ice" 10 the peoplei
 First the proper presentation of constructive human Interest stories;
 Second: Addresses by social work CTS as supplementary to newspaper publicity. - 4
 Third. Public exhibits Of "woetully neglected individuals"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Homeless Derelict Is
 MOurned by Policemen

New Orleans, June l6 Rl--"old John." tho oity's most unusual guest. is dead. and policemen at tachod to the second precinct sta- tion are mourning the passing of a friend.
 The old man drifted in three years ago and begged nights lodging. That was granted, as is customary. but the old fellow made himself 50 friendly and useful that he simply stayed on. although according 10 the law he should have been sent to a charity home.
 He ran errands for policemen and prisoners and did odd jobs around the station house, picking up what ehange he could and wearing what friendly policemen gave him.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
AUTO MIGRANT IS
 MENACE ID FAMILY
At Least That Is What Social
 Workers Declare

Denver. Colo, June 16.--CPl-The automobile migrant came In for cri- tieism today at . divisional meeting of the National Conference of Social Work when Miss Alkaline Burlington, of Salt Lake City, opened a discuss sion on the subject before a group discussing The family.
 Declaring that the West owed It's development to the pioneer spirit its adventure and initiative. Miss Buff ington scored the present day mi grants who pack their belongings, including babies, furniture, dogs, eats and canaries, into \ worn-out auto mobile and start out with little money, no idea of where they are going and with reckless disregard as to how they are going to live on the way.
 "The old pioneers made an end of their wanderings and settled coun- try; many of the present migrants wander ceaselessly and use plight of their children as an appeal for a livelihood" she said. And the chil- dren? Life in the open is healthy enough at times. but what about Itheir education and the effects col this rowing upon their habits? Have we q new tribe of gypsies In the making? Will tho next generation know any trade or have any in dustry?" .
 The characteristics of these fami tlies as seen through the eyes 0 some hundred agencies west of tn
 Mississippi River. the reasons 10 their travels and the difficulties 0 dealing with them were discusse' and remedies proposed.
 In the division of neighborhoo and community life, Walter Burr professor of sociology at Kansa State Agricultural College, said great deal of harm B done in al attempts at community building b the determination of certain theor fists to build their communities to ward a preconveived ideal.
 Tt Is not our business to bull
 rural communities after a precon ceived ideal," the speaker said. T is our business to enter the life c a community exactly as it actual is now, help to release the residen forces for expression. study the pro cess by which they continue, whe
 released. to proceed from lower | higher. Anything else than this par , takes of despotism, however beneve
 lent the intention may be.
 'soetal workers are usually tn worst sort Of benevolent tyrants. Tn
 community needs an awakening
 sslt.consciousness information as
 its powers and It's relationship
 knowledge of the sources of al . when aid Is wanted-and sevei - letting alone. Any rural cornrnunt'
 might be said, at given time. to
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Remote Mountain Lake
 Gives Salt of Many Uses

Wenatchee. Wash. June 16 Hl- The worlds greatest deposit of Ep- som salts is being mined from an ancient lake bed In the mountains Of the extreme north central part Of this state. Under 19 foot cover- Ing of mud, Itself testing b5 per cent Epsom salts, Is layer of from Is to 2S feet of the product which assays 95 per cent pure,
 Development was recently started. Tunnels have been run through the solid crystal formation. dynamite being used to loosen lt, after which 1t Is shipped ten miles away to Orc. Vile for refining.
 Besides being a base for over 100 chemlcals, these salts have wide commercial usage, ranging from face powder 10 brake Things.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
KELLY BACKS HIS THEORY

Yakima, Wash, June 16 Pl-By sprinkling his cherry trees Kelly Price of selah, near here, is con vinced he has found new method of combating Jack Frost.
 Last year Price noticed that the only cherry tree which a spring freeze failed to damage was one that came into contact with a steady sprinkle of water. This year he has equipped ten of his trees with sprinkling outfits. Price explains that water at an ordinary tempera ture gives off a great deal of heat before 1t freezes.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
"old Home week" At Capitol

A honlespun comedy-romance, 2leyerly acted. skillfully directed and with added advantage of a plot that IS different, "Old Home Week, Thomas Meighan's latest Paramount picture. now showing at the Capitol Is about as satisfying and entertain ing a photoplay as the current sea- son has produced.
 "Old Home Week" boasts the au- thorship of George Ade, and if there is writer in America today who
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

When he died an effort was made to learn something definite about him, but he had rarely talked about himself and all that could be learn. ed was that ho was John Francis, 7i, native of Montreal, and had two sisters In Illinois, He said once he had not seen them in S0 years,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
5 FATALLY BURNED

CobIena, Germany, June l6.--tPp--- Five French soldiers were fatally burned when a non-rigid balloon. returning from flight over Lutzel park today. exploded upon mooring Ten other soldiers are In a serious condition.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
. Its pleasure to ssfvs WaHacs bFsad
 GET THIN EATING BREAD

bound to have resultsl Try it and see. The incest bread-and the most delicious toast-you ever tastedl
 You can get Wallace Bread anywhere they cell bread. Get q loaf tomorrow. If the store has no more that day they'll save you aloaffor thenext. Eat this sbread dplentifully and after a few days weigh yourselfl Let the seales tell the story. The table below tells what you should and can weigh.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

In his school days George Wash ington was always umpire in dis putes. ..n..... ..
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

Read today's chapter of tho fA- nous story of Aladdin or the Magic Lamp IT you save the pictures every day you will soon have g whole set Of Aladdin dolls with which 10 act out the story.
 .
 Aladdin and the Princess were married at once. and went to live in the magic palace. As they loved each. other dearly. nothing could equal their happiness. So happy, in. deed. was Aladdin that he never once thought of the magician or wondered If he would return to claim the lamp.
 In the meantime the magician had left China, and journeyed into many far countries before he came again to the city ip which Aladdin lived. But he had no sooner seen the magic palace than he ,knew i'm. mediately that 1t had been built b, the genie of the lamp.
 (This Is the lovely Princess whom Aladdin wed. Color her gown rost with black scallops. Make her head dress rose to match hef gown and her shoes and stockings black). Copyright. 1925, Associated Edi- tors. Incl
 -~--------------------4
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
ITALY COUNTS ITS THEATRES

Rome, June 16 tRl-statistics re. gently made public show that only 16 out of every 100 townships in Italy have theaters. In the entire country, It was shown that 1862 townships possess playhouses.