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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
OAKLAND
Cascade Grange

At the regular meeting of Cascade
Grange held on Saturday evening the
first and second degrees was con-
ferred on candidates. After which
the following program was carried
out under the direction of the lee
turer of the ladies' degree team,
Mrs. Viola Oliver: whistling solo,
with encore by Ida Mcclure; recita-
ton by Eileen Kerr; reading, Guy
Chase; reading. Martha Mitchell; Sc
lection by orchestra; reading. Ber-
tina Wheeler; reading by Laura Oil
yer; story with encore by Walter
Damren; reading, Lucretia Gleason;
piano solo with encore by Icy Car
roll. At the regular meeting next
Saturday evening the third and
fourth degree will be conferred fol-
lowed by a harvest supper. The
program for the evening will be in
charge of Henry Powers and Lucre-
tia Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
LET'S SETTLE 1T

An opinion is finding expression to
the effect that there really is MOTH
ing to warrant the Legislature in
submitting to popular vote a nom
sectarian school amendment.
In view of what happened at the
primary election last year, we think
there may be found little if any war
rant for refusing to submit the ques-
ton of an amendment.
Our readers will recall we We're
opposed to making that question an
issue in the primaries. 1t was made
an issue and, until the people are
given an opportunity to say what
they want done with it, is likely to
remain an issue Of greater or less
import according to the use that IL
made Of it. It so is sure to act as
does grit in the bearings.
1t is to the creditsof Maine people.
rs a whole, that the discussion of
this issue has been conducted as
well as 1t has. By it's nature it gives
rise to controversy susceptible to
bitterness and not helpful to the re-
lations that should exist, If coopera-
tive effort for the community and
State is to be encouraged. Having
had the discussion, let's have the
conclusion.
Let's find where we are at in th;a
matter and then abide by the result
and turn our attention to the con-
struction work. which all agree needs
to be done in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Editors Letter Box
Digging Himself Out

Editor Journal: 1t appears that the
Journal doesn't agree with Mr.. Grant
that the date of our State election
should be N November. when the
rest of the states vote, claiming that
having our election in September
gives us a lot of publicity. No doubt
that is true, and it is also true that
the Republican National Committee
would probably not send so much
money into Maine if we voted in
November, and therefore it might
sometime happen SO the Democrats
would get within sight of the top of
the ground.
The Journal is a strong advocate of
two party government, but clings to
the opinion that one party should
always be in a large majority, and the
other Il mere punching bag.
Now if it is just publicity we're
looking for. there are several other
things we might try. for Instance
having our Fourth of July in Nay
or our Christmas in October; after
the edge is worn off of that. we might
have another hard cider stunt of dig
Ging up the body of an insane man
and burning it.
That would put us on the front
page again for q little while. and
would he perfectly safe for the ones
that did it, as our county and state
officials and their detectives" prob
ably couldn't find the Woolworth
building if they ran up against it.
If publicity is all we need, either
of the ways I have suggested would
be likely TO bring results. and we
could get into line with the rest of
the country and make one job of it.
instead of having to go to the polls
twice. 1t would be common sense TO
change the date. and for that very
reason it is doubtful if it is ever done.
JOHN II. MCLAUGHLIN
C0ODer's Mills. Feb 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Lord GOrell Joins
English Labor Party

London. Feb. 11-tA. 7. 10y maiD-
Another Of the noble lords of Great
Britain has joined the Labor party,
Lord Gorell, the second son of the
famous divorce court judge. Justice
Gorell Barnes. Lord Gorell is the
third holder of the peerage. His cid
er brother was killed in the war.
Poet, novelist, journalist, cricketer
and under secretary for air in the
coalition government. Lord Gorell
has led an active life, and is now
chairman of the Miners Social Vel
fare Committee. He is 40 years of
age, was educated at Winchester,
Harrow and Balliol College Oxford.
and became a barrister in 1909. For
more than four years he was on the
staff of a London daily newspaper
He served during the war and then
as deputy director of staff duties, ar
ranging educational courses for
young soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

South Rain, and the pale, olive green
of the willows shone in the sunlight.
Up the Old Cow Path hoped the
bunny boy, his knapsack bouncing
up and down on his back and his red
striped candy cane swinging from
his left paw. .
Some of the flowers must be out,
he thought, as he stopped on the
hillside. Sure enough, right at his
feet, in the midst of a cluster Of
leaves, smiled furry blossom,
purple hepatica just opening under
the warm rays of Mr.. Happy Sun.
"Hurrah.' shouted the little rab-
bit, and the next moment Blue Bird
caroled from q fence rail. Yes. there
he sat, this little messenger of
spring, in his bright blue coat Of
feathers.
Spring is here, spring is here.
LoVelieSt time of all the year.
Gone the chilly wind and snow,
Soon will come the summers glow
ooh, I'm so happy" cried the lit
tie rabbit, and in the next minute
down from the sky flew Blue Birds
mate.
"Cheerily we, cheerily We" they
caroled. Such a gentle sweet song
1t filled the heart of the little rabbit
with happiness, SO different was 1t
from the Great Horned Owls screech
Of the night before.
Then away hoped the bunny boy
along the bank of the Bubbling
Brook where the willow catkins
were peeking forth from their brown
sheaths to find the warm sunlight of
the spring day.
'Cheerily we, cheerily we." caroled
the Blue Birds, for they knew that
spring had come. What cared they
if the nights were cold and they must
seek shelter in the cedar swamp.
Gentle Miss South Wind had given
them promise that she would bring
sweet Mistress Spring. Even Mrs.
Great Horned Owl knew that it was
time to lay two eggs in the empty
crows nest. And in the next story
you shall hear what happened after
that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
MAINE GOSSIP
Uncle Cy on the Sidelines


The last sure was a busy week.
With parties. balls, receptions,
An all hev he'd a high old time
1 guess, without exception.
An now some fellers want to hev
A State broadcastin' station,
To call attention here to Maine,
The play ground of the Nation"
Some other folks don't seem to think
The men down in State Prison
Are gittin' all they'd order git,
An SO they hev arisen
To urge that we do more fer them,
(To me it's kinder funny
Fer sides their board, an sides their
clothes,
They want to pay 'em money.
The men from Cumberland an York
Want to sell their Holsters shorter
But East Coast fishermen all say
They think they hadn't orter
Some more o. them sectarian bills
on Thursday he'd an airin',
We've heerd so many of 'em now,
They're gittin' sorter wearin'.
But now the Senate an the House
Hev adjourned till Tuesday, p. NJ,
Then they will all he back agin.
An we'll be glad to see EN-.
-Lue Milton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Favors Diversified Farming

To the Editor OF the
kennebec Journal:
The potato growers of ArooStook
County seem to have a crouch and
are giving the State a non sporting
reputation. There is no excuse for
their asking sympathy from the rest
of the State. What the farmers of
Maine,-in fact of every State
need, is diversified farming.
Back in Civil War times I was
tho owner of $40 acres of land in
Iowa. Corn was the principal
production. Small grain did not
flourish there to any extent. We
raised corn every year as the
Aroostook County man does pota-
toes. My nearest town was Wood
bine, ten miles away, on the Chicago
ana North Western Railroad. We
used to haul our corn there. l
spent every winter hauling my corn
crop. l hauled a 25-bushel load
every week day that mortal man
could. All l received for many q
crop was 1212c a bushel,-$3.0O a
lead. | kept that up for four years,
running behind all the time.
My uncle. Duncan McMartin, who
entered 5000 acres of Government
land all over the State, and lived on
q 1000 acre farm near MarShalltoWn,
took q trip over the State every year.
always stopping at my place. lie
happened to come along one day
when | was trying to figure out how
| could pay $1,000 out of $500. He
told me to seed down so acres in
timothy and clover for seed, and
Quit the corn business for Il Willie,
which [ did, with the result that
from that so acres ] made more
money than from the rest of the
farm four times over. 1t was har-
vested the same as small grain, cut
with Il Selfbinder. and threshed with
TIE regular threshing machine. using
fine screens. After a while | went
back to raising corn and feeding it to
cattle and hogs, and shipping the
live stock to the Union Stock Yards,
Chicago, driving them to Woodbine
tie shipping point. My uncle made
study of diversified farming. He
told me he had flock of sheep that
paid him more than anything else,
considering the investment.
About twenty years ago 7 was for
a time at the Winnegarnock Hotel,
at The head of Moosehead Lake.
was on one of my canoe trips down
the Alicgash. The farm. hotel, store
and concession, for the transporting
Of canoes over North East Carry to
the West Branch was in the hands
of a New jersey corporation. Mr.
Donemus, the President of the
Company, was stopping there at the
time. Il seems they kept a flock of
sheep on the farm to supply the
Hotel with fresh lamb. He told me
they made more off the flock of
sheep than they did of all the rest,
considering the outlay.
1t is the opinion of those who
claim to know, that Maine is one of
the best States in the Union for
sheep. If the Aroostook farmers will
quit raising potatoes and they with
all the rest take up diversified farm
ing. the sheep industry for instance,
they will find there will be no en-
hargoes on wool nor 1oin lamb
chops. nor making money. There
should be a fund esta blished for the
farmer to borrow from, to stock up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Railroads and Steamboa,e
MAINE CENTRAL RAilRoAn
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA Foo

Bangor t12,47 - L.. sl.0S u. M. t23aa -
j445 4 m. 1889 s d., tl23S o. "a. t2.62 49, 49,
s3.i' o, a., t74op On.
. 4 A. Pts, +t2.47 =. a.. t2.oa q. n. M n
Bar Harbot. Asl.Oe a. m. t2ss a. m. nan
Bath. 1918 a. M, 1884 a. m. f9.Mam
TAOS o m, TIL D. m, 40 48 D. m. -
Belfast. GAS a. IN. ~. 80 a. M. n. 50 n
Boston 1921 A. m. t6. Is a. m, f9.3ia' -
$685. =. m. t2.46 o. M 1894 o. N, TAOS 3 .
Calais 1888 a. M. t12.3s D. m.
Dover Foxcroft. C4.45 a. m. t2.52 0. N.
Gardiner. f3. 81 d.. M. t6. l 5 a. NJ. t93lam
9.55a a. NJ. t. 46 p. M. g. "a p. m. tkO5 D n
Sis p. m, IL Up. m. Fl0.4S p. m.
Hallowell. TO- 10 a. m. 1894 a. M. sg.55a.
246 o. ~ 1884 D. m. TAOS o. m, t5l5 >. n
III o. m. tl0 4S q. m.
Harmony 445 a. M, t2.52 p. m
Lewiston rs. 5s. m. 1894 a. m, ioIa.
'4O5 o. m, *t0. 48 o. m
New York, 1894 q. m.. taos o. N.
Portland. 80 \. m 1918 a. m. te.Aa
s955a ~. t2.46 Q. ~. 1894 o. m, taos 3. m
Zip. M. +lO 4S .. m.
Rockland t6. Is a. m. 1874 a. m. N05n
Skowh,gan, C4.45 am. 1899 am. t252 nm
So. Gardiner rs Is a. m, 1894 a. M n e
an, t246 ON. 1894 PIN. Is. l5p.m., tLi7pm.
4Sp.m.
St John, t12.47 a. m.
Watervlle. tl247 u. m. s1.08 q. n, Nm
a. M. y445a m. *9. 80 q. M. t12 80 D. N. nj n
D. M. 1911 p. M. TAO q. m.
*Daily. Except Sunday and MooA.,
r Daily. except Monday. Daily. except Suuds,,
A Discontinued after October 10. Sunday ocl,
DC. DOUGLASS, N. L. HARRIS,
,-2S-o4 v. p. &. Genl Mgr. Cent Pass Areut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
IE MOTHERS ONLY KNEW

During these days how many chill
dren are complaining of headache,
Feverishness. Stomach Troubles and
Irregular Bowels and take cold cas-
lily. If mothers only knew what
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders would
do for their children, no family
would ever be without them for use
when needed. These powders are so
easy and pleasant to take and so eff
fective in their action that mothers
who once use them always tell 9TH
ers about them. Used by mothers for
over 80 years. Sold by druggists
everywhere. Trial Package sent
FREE.
Address Mother Gray Co,
lie Roy, y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Westminster's Worst
Statue Is Peel's

London. Feb. 10 CA. P. by mail)-
The statue of Sir Robert Peel VINO
organized the London metropolitan
police force. has been characterize
as the worst in Westminster Abbey
by the Rev. Jocelyn Perkins, VINO
has suggested that it be taken down'
The statue reminded Rev. Mr.. Per-
kins of a man going to a Turkish
bath because of the effect OF i1s
drapery, and since it was given pup
licity in this respect has become
known as Bath towel statue"
Sir Robert in his younger DAYS
was popularity known as Bobby anu
it was from this name that the Lon
don policemen derived their NICK
name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Salmon Lake Grange

At the regular meeting of Salmon
Lake Grange held on Saturday even
ing short program was carried out
and refreshments We're served. At
the regular meeting next Saturday
evening, March refreshments of
pie and coffee will be served and
each member is requested to bring a
pie and cream for coffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
POSTAL BILL APPROVED

Hope long deferred maketh the
heart sick, or words to that effect,
but If the hope be finally realized the
heart quickly convalesces. This
doubtless will apply to the postal
employees. And though it is said the
measure lacks somewhat in fairness,
we would rejoice with them that re-
joice. We think all hereabouts will
agree that Uncle Sam has no more
loyal employees than are those in the
postal service, none who more close
ly are in touch with the public or
better serve that public.
Along with its claim for credit in
passing the measure Congress must
share whatever of blame there be for
the bill being so long delayed. The
fact that the President has signed it
is good evidence that he would have
done so in the first place had Con-
gress done that which he insisted
upon, provided a way to secure the
revenue to meet the expenditure.
This has now been done in part and
the President accepts. Congress lit
tie knew Calvin Coolidge when 1t
disregarded his requirement respect
ing revenue, assuming he would not
dare on the eve of an election to
veto the measure
The President cannot make the
laws, though he may advise respect
ing 1t. This measure is doubtless
different in some ways from what it
would have been had it been dfawn
by President Coolidge. He has rec
oSnized that thousands of the Gov
ernments most loyal workers have
not been receiving their share. lie
has considered. the main feature of
the increase. relief to those that need
1t, and overlooked defects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
MOTOR VEHICLE LEGISLATION

It is believed that real progress is
resulting from the last national con-
ference on highway safety. 1t Is ex-
pected that legislation approaching
uniformity may be obtained in sever
al states.
For instance, bills to require the
licensing Of drivers have been intro
duced in II states. If these states
pass these laws there then will be %
states requiring all drivers Of motors
on the highways to be licensed. 1t
should be possible to say that Of As
states.
That conference, representing the
entire country, was unanimously of
the opinion that mo unlicensed per-
son should be permitted to operate a
motor vehicle" 1t ought not to re-
quire national conference to deter
mine that obvious requirement.
Here are other matters concerning
which there was unanimous agree
ment: that "the department or divi-
sion administering the motor vehicle
law should have full authority to re-
fuse an operators license to a per-
son and to suspend or revoke
license already issued for any reason
deemed sufficient"
mined the applicants physical and
mental fitness and his knowledge Of
the laws and s* = an actual demon
stration Of his ability to operate a
motor vehicle" and recommended 16
years for the minimum age and that
every driver should be able to read
English, else of what use would be
road signs.
Through the conference co-opera-
ton is sought with states in unifyinS
laws and with communities in sup
Elementary safety regulations, es-
pecially in the large, congested plac-'
eS.
At present, II states require the
certification and registration of au-
tomobile titles, claiming that this re-
duces theft and improves the acct
dent situation. Twenty states are
being asked to require automobile
insurance or bond; IL states to re-
quire the motor vehicle to stop be-
fore crossing railroad track, and
one state that has such 4 law is con-
sidering its repeal.
Since that conference seven out of
ten largest cities have registered
marked reductions in their traffic
toll records. It's big fight, this to
keep down traffic accidents, but we
are gaining!
The country is in for an era of
motor vehicle legislation-and needs
considerable of it.
Conspicuous in the legislation that
is now being asked of Maine are:
examination Of applicants for IL
cense; compulsory insurance or
bond from car owners; reciprocity
with other states and a proposed
ASooAoIAoiA ASAull tiic lllOtOllSt 10
stop before going over a grade cross
ing. This would seem more likely
to be observed by the breach. but
might be Of some value. Respecting
the other propositions we believe
there is more Of merit.
With suitable gas tax reciproc-
ity could be had, though perhaps not
under two-cent rate. Compulsory
insurance is the only way by which
there may be protection against a
certain class Of motorists. Is it
worth while to seek that protection?
Regarding examination of applicants
Maine cannot afford to be longer
without it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

One swallow doesn't make a sum-
mer though it may inspire the poets
soul to lifting verse. So, in way,
that solitary sparrow is a benefactor.
So. February's imitation of Spring,
gladstone, buoyant Spring, came as Il
sweet relief to the zero tension of
January, came as promise and an
inspiration, and afforded optimism
an excuse for being-provided it did =
mt lead optimism to discard it's WIN
ter f1annels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Editorial Comment
Dirty Linen Interesting
(Boston Globe)

IbOSlON NIfUDtJ
Here's an interesting little thought
for washday! An investigation has
revealed that the inhabitants Of
Piitsburg are obliged to pay annually
s411 900 more for laundry bills than
Boston, S352000 more than Buffalo,
$469.G00 more than Cleveland and
$3S4,000 more than Washington. Now
you see what clean city Boston IS
after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
bv David Cory

Now let me think a minute or
three. Didn't Little Jack Rabbit in
the last story hope to find Blue Bird
in the morning?
Well, l guess he did, for no sooner
had he hupped out on the Sunny
Meadow than he looked here and
there and every where for that
pretty bird. There were still patches
of snow in the hollows and along the
Old Rail Fence but the ice over the
Bubbling Brook had melted, and that
merry little stream was bubb1ing
over its banks, making shallow
ponds in the low, marshy places. In
the treetops the crows were calling
TO one another; Cav, cav. caw."
and Bobbie Redvest was hopping
about over the soggy grass.
ooh, I'm so happy ! could shout"
Cried the bunny boy, skipping
about.
Yes, sir. Spring had come. al
though there was still chill in the
air. The brown bark of the wild
cherry trees had been washed by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

a licensed hay grader will be pres
ent, also County Agent Day and Miss
Grace Pennock of Augusta. All those
not solicited from are requested to
bring pastry. Mrs. Nina FOwlie is
chairman of the committee in charge
of the dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

Berlin, Feb. II A. PA group '.
farmers of Pomerania are planMss
an exchange of their sons with iai%
ers' sons of equal age in other ps ,,s
of Germany. The purpose is 10
the boys a broader view OF lie. o..
an opportunity to observe anu
come familiar with agricunm.,r
methods other than those OF 'n''
home districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

There is a growing impression the
country will need all it can get for
all three of the branches of its de-
tense, the army, the navy and avia-
ton, unless another conference ar.
ranges a new ratio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

A woman with child in her arms
both killed by stray bullets from a
battle of bandits in the streets of
New York. Really those western
movies must seem mighty tame to
the average New Yorker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

One expert declares he would pre-
fer to be in funnel under the river
than on Broadway during an earth
quake. There are some who would
Prefer to be in neither place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Light and Airy

He was a bashful lover. and he was
vainly fishing for a word of encour-
agement from her small brother
Does yeur sister-ah.ever speak
of me-" he inquired.
NO" replied the child. "She IS
funny that way. If she can't say
somethin' good about anybody she
won't say nothin'." -London It'd
bits.
Lady Uo clerk)-Are You sure
these stockings will wear?
salesman recently in motor trade)
oh yes, madam, they are glaran-
teed for a hundred miles.-Passing
Show, London.
Any part Of the city for 80 cents"
yelled the taxi driver.
You can't sting me again." re-
torted Silas. Il bought the City hall
last year and they wouldn't give it
to me. Texas Highway Bulletin.
Pardon me. professor Last night
Your daughter accepted my proposal
of marriage. | have called to see il
there Is any insanity in your family"
mere must be.'-Ctah Humbug.
Jud Tuniins says he doesn't be-
ileve in cultivatin' a taste for scandal
because it gets a person in the habit
OF hopln' for the worst.-Washingto
Evening Star.
Where does the early robin appear
first?"
IN the newspapers."-W. S. Ad-
kins.
Right YOU are, w. S. One has been
roosting in our column for a week.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Your husband has been i'll with the
'flu'?" said the parson.
Yes" replied the little worried
looking woman. He has been feeling
very badly. I do my best to please
him, but nothing seems to satisfy
him.
rs his condition critical?"
ITS worse than critical" she an
sWered, with a sigh, It's abusive.
London Weekly Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

with a flock of sheep, and soon the
State of Maine would be back on
the map.
GEORGE STANTON
Gorham, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03
Newsprint Export
Canada Increases

Ottawa. Ont, Feb. q CA. ~.
Newsprint totaling 242,S76,9O0 pounSs
and valued at SS,993.7S5 crossed 'as
international boundary from Canauo
into the United States last year, ~
cording to the annual report OF tns
Canadian pulp and paper lnousa IA
This was an increase of lo,oovvss. IVY
pounds over the exports of lszS. aas
American market now takes " y.
cent of the total value of paper
ports. Practically all of Cahaas'
paper is used in North America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-03

Verify a Scarboro clam would have
to stretch its neck beyond the limits
set by tradition If it would view EN-
all! The Oldest clammer would be
astounded.