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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
White Mantle Wears Away
Under Rays of Old Sol

Yesterday the rays of an almost
summer sun ate great inroads into the
drifts of snow that have fingered on
the ground since the snowstorm of
two weeks ago. and except in spots Sc
cluded from the sunshine Waterville
is again practically clear of the white
covering. Two more such days as
Yesterday and people will begin to
really believe that spring is here to
stay in spite of the few false alarms
there have been already this month
Roy Page, the recently appointed
street commissioner. is taking good
care that the water In the streets is
being made to run into the sewers as
quickly as possible. Although a few
fall, a crew of men have visited them
during the past few days and they are
now functioning perfectly.
Men who know the ms and outs Of
the rivers Of Maine say there is little
or no need OF fear of freshet this
spring unless there is an extraordinary
rainfall. At the present time the
amount of water flowing over the I'll
comic dam is somewhat below the ay-
erage and the same is true of the dams
in the MessalonSkee and Sebasticooll
rivers. Richard J. Upton. chief game
warden for Maine. has travelled ex-
tenSively through the State in the last
few weeks and when he was in Water
Vile the first of the week he said that
the rivers in the northern part of the
State were not nigh and that he did
not think high water would cause any
trouble this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Social Side
Farmers Week

Orono, March 1S-The leading
social event Of Farmers Week will
be the annual Farmers Week ban
quet which will be held at $50
o'clock in Balentine Hail. Thursday,
April 2. Governor Ralph o. Brew
ster will be a special guest and the
principal speaker at this annual
event.
John +. Abbot, Master of the State
Grange will act as POSTMASTER of
the evening while both men and
women prominent in Maine agri-
cultural life will be called upon for
a short talk. Each year several
hundred persons sit down to this
banquet and enjoy the biggest and
lest informal get-together of rural
men and women in Maine.
On Tuesday evening at 100 o'clock,
an informal reception will be held at
The Practice House of the Home
Economics Department. This comes
at the end of the first day of
Farmers Week, March 81. Miss
Frances Arnold of the Spanish De-
rartment of the University will give
an interesting and humorous talk on
a Journey to Spain.
The following evening. Wednesday,
AR l, Frank +. Washburn. Com
missioner of Agriculture, will speak
at an informal gathering in Winslow
Hall, telling why Maine is good
state in which to engage in the bust
Less of agriculture. This will be fol-
lowed by talk on the mutual prob
lens of the shipper and the COM
ron carrier by w. G. Hunton, In
dustria! and Agricultural Agent of
the Maine Central Railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
DIR. F. F. Peterson
Continues Survey
At Baptist Church

DR.. +. +. Peterson of Cleveland,
Ohio, director of religious education
at the Euclid Avenue church of that
city, continued yesterday his survey
of the parish and plant of the First
Baptist church of Waterville.
The sessions have been we'll at
tended and very profitable and much
splendid advise and many helpful
suggestions have been made. Dur
ing his long experience as a religious
educator he had gathered a great
FUND of information and wisdom in
his line o: work. He is at present
director of a Sunday school of 1900
members where a great program Is
carried out.
At noon DIR. Peterson met the dea-
cons OF the church. the supervisors
Of the Sunday school and all other
officers at a luncheon at the Young
China restaurant. An open discus
sion during which many questions
were asked the visitor was the pro-
gram for the noon hour.
Throughout he afternoon con-
ferences were held with DIR. Peter
son by the heads of the different de-
partments which dealt largely with
their problems and the best solution
of them.
DIR. Peterson was also the prin-
; cipal speaker at a supper served IN
| the church vcstry to the men of the
; church and all other men who were
| interested. The supper was we'll at
| tended and much enthusiasm was
| shown.
Early in the evening he spoke en-
! the little child saying the one domin-
ant figure in the church is the little
| child. the center of the circumfer-
/ ence in the kingdom of Heaven.
The last hour before his train left
was devoted to suggestions in re-
: gard to the proposed alterations in
| the Sunday school rooms and audi
! forum. He SAID church should be
we'll lighted inside and out. That
very few churches has adequate
! lighting. He pronounced the Bap-
| list Sunday school very we'll organi-
| zcd but with great need of equip
ment. His talk on discipline was
very illuminating and will be re-
| membered and acted upon by those
having the privilege of hearing it.
/ The statement that if We can dis
| cipline our adults we will have no
trouble with the young people and
the illustrations were convincing.
The Baptist hope that they will
be able to receive and entertain DR.
Peterson here again in the near fu-
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Teachers Must Have
Definite Abilities

Des Moines. Iowa, Mar. IS CA. P.)
Better prepared teachers is the
fundamental problem in present day
educa ton. Dean w. F. Barr of the
college Of education of Drake Uni
versity, declared here recently in
urging that the National Education
Association take steps to place the
profession on a higher plane.
During the last 25 years there has
been much talk about better prep
aration of teachers" Dean Barr said
but all the agitation has ended in
talk. just as many of our great moral
issues bring forth nothing better
than talk.
THE fact is that school people, as
whole. are afraid to take hold Of
the problem of securing legislation
defining minimum educational quail
it1cationS of teachers.
ITO be lawyer or a doctor, or to
be a minister in the older churches.
one, must have preparation far be-
yond anything required for the Ger
tification of school teachers. Quail
fications now involved in our legal
requirements for getting n certificate
to teach should be written up by
some person with a sense of humOr
for they would be Screamingly hu-
morous If they were not so tragic.
I'm spite of the fact that we do
not require anything of our teachers
legally, we have educational organ
iZations talking about minimum sal
airy laws. the poorly paid teacher
and the necessity of having n secre-
tary of education in the presidents
cabinet. All of which indicates that
we are merely trying to cover up
our own weaknesses.
whenever we get down to bed
rock and demand that we have leg
islation on teachers qualifications,
as lawyers and doctors have de-
manded, and when we. as a group of
educators. can bring ourselves to or
ganize protests against low qualiii
cations, as the medical fraternity has
done in recent years. we shall begin
to gain for ourselves respect that
we cannot otherwise hope to have"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

as Knight OF the Thistle" leaves
London at II O'Clock each morning,
and at 12:45 steams into Bath sta
ton. II never draws fewer than
rine 70-foot corridor cars.
At times, the knights" speed is
terrific. At one spot it touches SO
miles per hour, and nowhere is it
less than 60.
England's pride. however. is the
Cornish Riviera express. a youngster
of II. At 1890 a. NJ. it leaves Pad
dington with II coaches. and does
not stop till it reaches Plymouth, a
distance of 226 miles--the longest
nonstop run IN the world.
Five guards board the train at
Paddington. They are necessary. as
various coaches are shed during its
flight into Cornwall. This train oc-
casionaliy touches a speed of so
miles IN hour but the whole journey
from London to PcnzanZe, 305 miles.
takes it Just over six hours Gan aver
age Of 81 miles per hour.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

shown that the more important con-
tributing causes OF the condition
which exists are: Waste Of farm re-
sources; failure to understand and
practice the fundamental principles
of business; lack Of an adequate
program of farm management and
soil management, with the attend
ant depletion Of soil fertility:
choice of unsuitable and oftentimes
unmarketable varieties: the use Of
poor seed: the keeping and breeding
OF inferior animals; the use Of pur-
chased feeds instead of home grown
grain: quantity instead Of quality
production: and failure to grade
produce properly and according to
law. The decline Of New England
agriculture presents a serious prob
lem which deserves the most careful
study.-Banker-Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Letter of Henry Van
Dyke Read to High
School English Dept.

A letter from Henry Van Dyke, one
time ambassador from the United
States to Holland and at present of
the English department of Princeton
University. was read to the students
of the VAUDEVILLE schools as a part of
the observance of Good English
Week that is being carried on this
week.
DR.. Van Dyke wrote the letter to
Bradford II. Hutchns. a student at the
high school, last summer when Hutch
ms wrote him and asked the advan-
tages Of pursuing the study Of the
English language.
Henry Van Dyke was born at Ger
mantown. Pa. In 1852. He is a great
author both of prose and poetry. His
works are widely read and are of much
value to the English language. A
Statement concerning the value Of
good English to high school pupils
made by such an authority should have
very great influence in settling the
question Of it's importance.
The letter is as follows:
Sylyanora.
Seal Harbor, Me,
July %. 1924.
Dear High SChoolers":
of great value to you for three rea-
sons:
% Because 1t will enable you to
express more clearly what you want to
say to other people. and to under
stand better what sother people Chose
who are worth listening to- have to
cay to YOU
co Because 1t will give You the
key to one Of the greatest literatures
that the world has produced, and thus
enrich your life through the inspir-
ing pleasure of good reading. y
go Because 1t will enable you to
understand better the history and pro-
Sress of the Englsh-speaking race, the
ideals and principles of which have
been expressed in its great books in
fiction. poetry, drama. philosophy and
religion.
With best wishes,
Yours truly,
(Signed) HENRY VAN DYKE.
Mr.. Bradford II. Hutchins,
Waterville High School,
Waterville. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Men Of French Bar War on Bob
For Women Lawyers

Paris-(By A. P.)-Queen Eliza
bethS bob which Belgian court
officials assert Indignantly does not
exist, has stirred French lawyers,
Some of the younger women attor-
neys. who have been STRUGGLING
against French conservatism, have
been sounding their male colleagues.
and the story that the Queen Of the
Belgians had cut her hair gave them
almost enough courage to go to the
BARRIERS. They did not however, for
word was passed TO them that the
Bar Association was quite prepared
to issue an official prohibition against
bobbed hair. It's executive commit
yers, and the elder genera ton of
Frenchmen is not vet reconciled to a
certain modern type of woman who
drives her own car. smokes in public
and shingles her hair.
The story of the Belgian Queens
reported bob" even reached the
French foreign office. where it was
discussed in the press conference. An
crudite official. however. knowing the
story was not true. said remark at
tributed to Queen Elizabeth in ac-
quiescing to the view of her reac-
tionary ladies' in waiting, was taken
from old French history. 1t seems
that one of the favorites of Francis
T.. who wanted to cut her hair. finally
was told: Very we'll, we will con-
tinue the tradition Of women with
short ideas and long hair"
Queen Elizabeth nevertheless is
credited with up to-date ideas. AMI
no one would be surprised if she
should get shingle. Belgian court
circles. however, are not ready for
such frivolities. and in DENYING the
report that the Queen already had
bob 1t was said: THE Queen and the
Princesses are very much annoyed at
the report"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

u SlIlNluS lOT tuc SUOu tuluSS Vi LII
remember the other things also.
promise you IL you do that. 1t
will not make any difference whether
you get great rewards or not: it will
not make any difference whether
you arrive at high position or
not. You will have instead a great
inward satisfaction. and you will
feel that you have lived a pretty
good life and had a good time while
you were doing it.
Have your good time as you go
along. Don't be like the AUTOMOBILE
lists that 60 whizzing over the coun-
try at sixty miles an hour and ar
rive at their destinations at the
end of.the days run not having seen
the beauties of the country they
went through; having seen nothing
Of the birds or the flowers, of the
streams and the trees and the hills,
but having just totaled up so many
miles on such an expenditure of gas.
Save on your gas and enjoy the
scenery as you 60 along through
life. Just put that into operation
save on your gas and see more Of
the scenery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

we'll in theory" responded another;
but the best housekeeper gets be-
hind sometimes" 3
my wife never does. She IS al
ways the same. She keeps every
thing in first class order"
"She must be remarkable wo-
man. said another man. How long
have you been married."
Ten years. And she has never
disappointed me. She always puts
things in their proper places. and you
know just where to find what you
want. For instance, | went to my
handkerchief drawer this morning
before daylight. and took out hand :
kerchief and put it in my pocket be-
fore starting out. l know just as
well as | Nnow my own name that
that handkerchief is without holes.
and that it has my initials worked in
silk in one corner"
And the boastful man put his hand
in his pocket and pulled out-and I'M
folded-a white nishtcap with long
strings dangling from it.-Philadel-
phia Enquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Waterville Fans
Hear H. MarcOuX
From Station WBZ

A great many radio fans of Wat
erville tuned in for station WBZ Of
Springfield, Mass, to hear the con-
cert of Henri Marcoux. former res
ident of this city who is rapidly
making a name for himself as a
baritone. The concert of last eve
ming was one of a number that Mr..
Marcoux has given over the radio
this year and besides his broadcast
ing he is busy greater part Of the
time with recital work. Atmospher-
ic conditions were very good last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
OAKLAND
Esty C., Hallett

Esty c. Hallett, died at his home
on the Hallett road, Wednesday
morning, after a weeks illness, aged
90 years. Mr.. Hallett was born in
Sidney. Oct. Z, 1855. son of Charles
II. and Elvira Hallett. He is sur
vived by wife. Funeral services
will be held at the residence Friday
morning at 10 o'clock. Rev Weston
p. Holman Of the Methodist church
will officiate and interment will be In
the Barnard cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

night and Mr.. Marcoux's strong
loud and clear.
The program was as follows: 1.-THE
Kingdom Within Your Eyes" N. c.
Hollis; For You Alone" Gheel: II
Love You Truly" Bond: 1.-The Open
Road" Stickles; "LAdieu du Matin,"
Pessard: Fri Tu Che Macchiaui."
Verdi: Pie Jesu," Leydack; Chan
son de Florian." Goddard: "Mimam
Dites Moi" Weekerlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

thoughtful Of the comfort of the
horse and it was even said they took
better care of their horses than they
did of their families. Constant COM
partnership made the Arabian horse
quick to understand the meaning OF
words. and kindness made them fear
less. brave and obedient. The intelli-
oence of the horse varies just as it
does in other animals. or even people,
cording to mans treatment OF him,
says bulletin of the American Soci-
ETY. for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

complete figures are those fer 1923.
when our fire losses totalled in e1-
cess Of $685., 100000.
Insurance experts tell us that rs
per cent of these fires were due to
sheer carelessness. This means
that we destroyed 100000
worth Of buildings through lack Of
care. Certainly a most unenviable
record OF thriftlessness!
Let US translate these figures
Into terms that are more easily
comprehended. In 1923 the build
ing record in this country was
$5,500,0 100000. Thus for every IA
new buildings erected in the
United States We burn down one
building through absolute careless.
ness.
Some statisticians have put the
average cost OF a home at $4,000,
with an additional like amount for
the necessary stores, Office build
ings, schools and other structures.
This would mean that our annual
fire loss is equal to the housing "a
cilities of a city OF over $4,000
homes with population Of more
than 100000 Inhabitants.
On this basis the careless de.
struction Of property every year in
this country Is equal to all the
buildings in city Of 100000 in
habitants.
There is certainly food for re.
Election here.
Let us have more thrift educa.
ton and less fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

The Penobsoot and Kennebec Valley
Advent Christian Quarterly Confer
ence will convene at the Pearl Street
A. C. Church commencing Thursday
evening. March 10Th, and holding
over Sunday. The services on Friday
Saturday and Sunday will begin at
10 A. NJ. and 2 and p. M. Able
speakers are expected All are in
vited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

The Penobscot and Kennebec VAL
ley Advent Christian quarterly con-
ference is to be held in this city
this week. The meetings will be
held at the Advent church on Pearl
street and the first session is sched-
uled for Thursday evening. Two
meetings will be held on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday at 10 o'clock
in thefmorning and o'clock in the
evening and it is expected that able
speakers will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

'Pooh." said a man in an omnibus,
as he and other business were on
their way to the city, my wife is the
most methodical careful. neat woman
you ever saw. 1t is all nonsense for
a woman to let house run into dis
orderly ways. You ought to see how
my wife does things"
We'll, of course, that Is ell very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Horses Repay kindnees

1t is said the Arabs We're the first
TO appreciate horses intelligence
and to treat him accordingly. They
kept the history of their horses
"itten on tablets Of ivory and traced
their parcntage back to the time Of
the pharaohs. The we're extremely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
One Killed by
Alabama Tornado

Russellville, Ala, Mar. 1S-William
Green was killed and seven others
were badly injured in tornado which
struck Littleville, small village
north Of here, today. Many houses
were blown down and other damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

tue cause OF such
eonditions as sick sour bloated un
ana bilious stomach. headaches. bad
breath. pimply skin and general lack
n sead and stomach trouble made him
,eel miserable all over did he decide
% make the test himself. Within .
,sw days he felt like q new person:
s!mpIy because he found the rear
cause Of his condition and the sensible
way 70 remedy IT.
Wa Is lndican?
lndican Is the danger sign which
SSaoWs that the poisons and foul gases
SSoe 10 sluggish stomach. liver and
S SSTwels are seeping through your
~. :v,nt These poisons. unless checked;
Si te said to cause 80 per cent OF all
SS.ease-often rheumatism. neuritis
esstrltis-even lung trouble and otnef
senoue ailments. Yet thousands nave
tnoican and don't know 1t unit! TOO
ss YOU may think you are free
from IT. but test may surprise YOU
aake the lndican Test Yourself
1--we urinalysis made. ana II the
v as. reports Indican present or ~
SSou can feel how poisoned you are
. o,sSa9se of sluggish bowels bihous
SS..acks. sour bloated-up stomach. bad
breath. headaches and poor appetite.
Immediately start taking Carriers Liz.
10, ~ Liver Pills. Next have another
ust made in a few days and see now
nv 1hdican starts to disappear ana
Nv s.... much better you feel in every
G,a.ter's Little Liver pills not only
make tho stomach. liver and bowels
sisk In a fine healthy manner. Dut
iassV have been found to drive tho
.Sdn out OF the system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

Banks Of Lee County, Mississippi.
have a budget OF $1,000 which they
use in keeping an expert going
about the county urging more dairy
ing and better daiislng, an advisor
on all dairy operations. Two hum
dred cars of heifers and cows were
shipped out of the county last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

than bread that goes the making OF lie. There
the things of the mind and the spirit and all
of us making great mistake II measure success in
this world by material things Material things are all
right and ought to be emphasized to extent but
they should occupy than their proper place in
the scheme of things. Over and above and beyond
them the things of the intellect and and above
those the things Of the spirit the finer things OF
life. IT, in reaching out for material prosperity. we
forget those things may get the material prosperity.
but will get Joy and happiness out OF
life. l want to commend to every that in addition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

Reporter Interviewing notorious
parsonage recently released from
prison)-And then shall / say you
walked forth from the grim gates OF
prison Il free man?
Notoriety-No. no, you can't say
that. 1 had my wife with me.-Stray
Stories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

ed in Americas
fire record.
T h g act u.
aries bureau OF
t h g National
Board Of Fire
U nd writer's
has just COM
pleted a tabula-
ton that re-
v e a ] 8 trul y
amazing condi.
t | o n s. T h e
latest available
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Getting Up Nights
Can Be Stopped
often In "a hours. To
proves that you can

Can Be Stopped proves 81 that S you can
be rid of this strength sapping ailment.
have more pep. be free from burning sem
sation. pain in groins, backache and weak
ness I'll send you Walkers Prostate Speci-
fc free and postpaid under plain wrap
per. No obligation. No cost. II 1t cures
pay the favor by telling your friends-ff
not. the loss Is mine. Simply send me
your name and prove that you can feel 10
years younger and be rid of prostate
trouble.
{. d. WALKER, 23u Gateway station,
Kansas City, Mo.
octI g. St-3d thurAlyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19
Quick Action
for Piles

II Won suffer with the pain. strain,
itching bleeding and soreness Of
protruding piles, no matter how Sc
we're. send to the nearest drug store
for a so-cent box Of Pyramid Pile
Suppositories. It is wonder. You
get the kind Of relief that puts You
on your feet and gladly tell abeut Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

The March meeting of the Phil
brick class Of the First Baptist
church which was to have been held
Friday evening, has been postponed
indefinitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

Miss Elone Gibbs has returned to
her home after visiting her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Lamb
of Clinton for fe wdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-19

The Woman's Guild of st. Marks
Episcopal church will meet for
mission study at the home of Mrs.
H. W. Drawn. II West street. this
evening at 1880 o'clock.