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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
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Mr.. Happy Sun on Saturday morn
Awoke Mrs. Cow with her crumpled
horn
BY brightly shining into the shed
AS she lay on her clean home made
straw bed.
Dear me-" she exclaimed, getting
I'D on her feet. Il hope the Kind
Farmer milks me early. So many
little boys and girls are going to the
picnic. / wonder how many bottles
of milk they will need" Just then
in came the Kind Farmer, and sit
ting down on a threelegged stool,
he soon filled the nilkpail, for Mrs.
Cow never moved. except now and
then to whisk a fly from her flank
with her long tail.
Pretty soon, not so very long, past
the Farmyard hoped Little Jack
Rabbit, his knapsack bouncing up
and down on his back and his red
striped candy cane swinging from
his left paw.
where's my bunny boy going?"
endured the Weathercock, looking
down from his perch on the Big Red
Barn. 1T will be a beautiful day."
Il hope So" answered the little
rabbit "for I'm going on picnic
n
crowed Cocky Doodle. tapping his
wings.
Maybe and perhaps" laughed the
bunny boy. ANY way, l must be
off, and away he went, clipperty
clip, lipperty lip to the wharf on the
bank of the River Sippi. The Billy
goat Ferryboat lay there waiting for
all the little bunny boys and rabbit
girls from miles around. Yes, in
deed, all the little folks from Let
tucemere, Carrot City, Turnip Town,
Glover Dell, Bunnybridge and Rab-
bitville were there, with baskets of
luncheon on their arms and happy
smiles on their faces.
Here comes little Jack Rabbit"
shouted Cousin Cottontail waving
her handkerchief as her five little
cottontails chung to her skirts. The
next minute the whistle went.
foot, foot, tooty toot toot.
In a minute or three we're going to
scoot
Down the river. BY half past ten
Well land at the dock near the
Whispering Glen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Five million persons in the United
States who are more than 10 years
old can neither read nor write. To
meet this situation, the General Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, the Amer
lean Legion, the National Education
Association, and the United States
Bureau of Education more than a
year ago called conference in
Washington of persons interested in
the reduction OF illiteracy. Every
state was represented and an inten-
sive study was given to the solution
of this national problem. An out
growth Of the conference was the ap-
pointment by the Commissioner of
Education, by request, Of a represen-
tativc committee to recommend sub
ject matter and methods of teaching
native and foreign-born adult illit-
crates. The work of this committee
is embodied in Bulletin No. s, 1925,
Elementary Instruction of Adults. by
the chairman, Charles NJ. Herlihy.
State supervisor of
alien education. 1t comprises sim
pie and practical method of instruc
ton in reading, writing. conversation,
spelling and simple arithmetic es-
pecially adapted to adult illiterates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Saturday, October "a, 1925.
1.-THE craving for sympathy 10 the
common boundary.lins between Joy
and sorrow"
A BEGINNING BEGUN

No rush to gold discovery ever
edualled that which is arriving in
Florida. 1t may pay us to be little
curious respecting the cause Of it.
Not that Maine would have all the
fivvers Of christendom honking en-
route to Maine, as that sort of ex-
element is bound to be followed by
reaction.
But what was at the bottom Of the
trend toward Florida? For years
people have known Of the posi-
bilities Of fruit growing and market
gardening in that State, yet these at
fractions did not call the crowd.
What set this trend in motion was
appreciation Of the fact that Florida,
accessible to the greater part of the
country's population. possessed a de-
lightful winter climate; then, as the
appreciation deepened and spread
the buying of Florida real estate
began to assume attractive proper
tions until today speculation in real
estate is no small part Of the purpose
back Of the exodus from the cold
North to sunny Florida.
This being so what has Maine in
the way of climate, The best sum-
ner climate in this country, COM
bined with scenic attractions unsur-
passed. The thousands upon thou
sands Of those who have come to
Maine summer after summer. who
have come with comparatively little
inducement in the way Of advertis-
Ing, are indisputable evidence of
this.
y What reason Is there to suppose
that II our Incompatible summer at
fractions are called to the attention
OF the country with the same degree
Of skill shown in propagandizing
Elorida's winter attractions the re-
Spouse would not be equally ad-
vantageous? Also it Is pertinent
and proper to add that climate and
scenery are by no means all OF
Names resources.
II these are facts. and who may
successfully deny them. the way is
made plain to Maine people. A
splendid beginning of intensive work
= has been made the past summer.
Let US remember that It is but-a be-
ginning and be alert for the next
step. Begin: to begin IL half the
work. Let half still remain; again
begin this. and thou wilt have fin
ished."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
DOVER-FOXCROFT

There will be stated meeting of
Miriam Chapter o. E. s., on Monday
evening. Supper will be served at
$50 o'clock. The Grand Matron will
be present and the work will be fol-
lowed by an entertainment.
Foxcroft Academy has organized a
Mandolin Club under the direction of
Mrs. Myles Anterior and all who
have stringed instruments are in
vited to join; meetings will be held
every Monday evening until the club
is on firm basis and then every
other Monday evening.
Mrs. +. o. Fairbanks Of Mount
Vernon will pass the winter months
in town with her daughter, Mrs.
Virgil Blood.
Arthur V. Chadbourne Post Ameri-
can Legion will meet Monday even
inb, October 26 at the Ladies of the
G.. A. r. Hall, all members are re-
quested to be present at this time.
Willis NJ. Barrows of this town Is
one of the "a honor students at the
University of Maine which are
selected from the three upper classes.
Wenonah Chapter of the Rebekah
lodge will observe Children's Day
this afternoon at ESQ o'clock in !. o.
o. f., hall, lunch will be served.
"Why evil attracts more attention
than Goodness" will be the subject
Of Rev. J. Frank Thompson's SER
mon at the First Universalist church
on Sunday morning.
George Maxine of Waterville has
been in town for the past few days
with his airplane, it is understood
that he will be in Dexter over the
week end and will carry passengers.
The many friends of Mrs. William
Paul of Milo will regret to learn
that she is a patient at the Carey
Hospital.
Misses Thelman Shorey and
Ivolene Getchell have gone to Hud-
son, Mass, where they will be en-
ployed during the winter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
MAINE GOSSIP
Turn Backward Consistently

Backward, turn backward, oh time in
thy fight.
But do it consistently; do 1t just
right.
If you can grant us this favor, and for
We must take what we find, nor old
customs attack.
If You'll turn to the time when the
bugs were not there,
You'll find alcohols curse in the world
everywhere.
Is 1t better. / ask you, to stand rum
Or have beetles and bugs our plans to
misplace.
I'm wondering. oh time, If the advance
that is made,
Is really worth while as our poet mas
said.
But as for straps and smile. surely
They are quite an advance from old
mother Eve.
Backward, turn backward, and turn
You'll find hate and disgrace In quite
every day,
For God in his wisdom knows just
To develop our minds for COCOA in
end.
Now. to the present let's just take
look,
Study conditions as child does "a
book:
Just see il we can't find good things
of today,
That will balance the bad ones;
their evil outweigh.
stead of looking for good things in
times long gone by.
Study cause and effect In the time
that is nigh.
And should we do this, I assure that
we would
Find that all seeming evil is unde-
veloped good.
Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

CASTINGS Beth Haineso, 81
Vile, was a guest Tuesd,y'
Wednesday of her aunt m
Morrill,.
Roy Mace was a businex i,
in Smithfield, "Wednesday.
Mrs. Alice E. Mace was III n
Monday of her sister, Mrs N
Williams, Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren HIM. !
moving to their farm In Whs1
that they have recently purctsr
Rev. III. F. Aldrich Of WIS.,
was calling on Friends here, n
day.
Miss Emma Mace Of August Y
has been the guest OF her n
Mrs. Ida Morrill, for a few dsv :
week returned home Wednestr
The L. S. c., was very pleasl
entertained Wednesday at Tho d
of Mrs. S. A. Gay. with Mn
and Mrs. Sylvia WEIGH hosa
The next meeting viii be he'd 4
Mrs. Amy Packard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Editorial Comment
"UnIawfuI Appropriation"
Extraordinarily

Registrar Goodwin usually makes
people listen when he speaks. We
like his policy of having something
TO say when he issues a statement.
He is entirely justified in breaking
his silence of several months to call
attention to the record of recent
motor car thefts. More than 500
cars stolen in fewer than twenty
days. Last year thousands stolen,
only ESQ arrests, and only sixty-five
thieves sent to Jail. In addition
1852 arrests for unlawful appropria-
ton and few small fines imposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Let EN- Come
(Riddeford JollrnaN

Governor Brewster informed the
members of the Advertising Club of
Boston the other day that an adver-
tisement placed in a western farm
journal a couple of weeks ago re-
suited in 500 inquiries from western
farmers who want to buy farms in
Maine. This is good news. even if no
more than one-half the 500 really
want to buy farms here. Unless
those farmers want typical west
ern corn or wheat farm, we should
be able to satisfy them here in
Maine. And the supply of farms
available is equal to any reasonable
demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Pavlowa Will Never
Abandon Dancing

London. Oct. IA. P. by MaiD-
Nine. Anna Pavlowa, the famous dan
Ger, declares that artists should never
retire, and she herself has no inten-
ton of abandoning dancing, despite
reports to the contrary. After a sea-
son in England, she plans tos go to
France and then make tour Of
Australia and South Africa.
1T has long been my opinion that
an artist should never give up" Nine.
Pavlowa said. artistic ambition
should be to the last gasp"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Having lost the game at Locarno
Russian communism is now giving
more intensive attention to foment-
ing trouble in China. 1t is making
drive to have China disregard the
tariff treaties, and that means
trouble from which China would be
chief sufferer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Few Truants
Among u. s. Children

Duluth, oct. .2>.-(AP)-only two
per cent Of school children are tru-
ants, but in this two per cent are 80
per cent of delinquents. said James A.
Starkweather, assistant supervisor of
Duluth schools. He spoke before the
meeting of the National League of
Compulsory Education and Child We'll
fare.
Delinquent girls rarely steal. Mr..
Starkweather declared. but when they
do steal they steal alone. When boys
steal they pilfer in groups of four
or more, the speaker said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

"Peter Pig yesterday brought big
basketful. Mother asked me to give
you her love-" Just then the Rabbit
Band began to play a Bunny Hop
and all the little rabbits jumped up
to dance. Dear me, what fun they
had on the smooth deck. And when
they were tired Little Jack Rabbit
opened his knapsack and took out
maybe 81 lollypops, and by the
time the good old boat reached the
dock near the Whispering Glen there
was nothing left Of them but the lit
tie sticks. And in the next story you
shall hear what happened after that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Washington county farmers are
displaying especial interest in two
new projects, the building Of pea
canning plant and the perfecting
Of a cooperative dairy. Robert +.
Peacock of Lubec for the past year
has been considering the proposition
of canning peas, and this summer at
his instigation, twenty-five acres of
peas were grown in Meddybemps and
Charlotte for the purpose of demon
strating the possibility of pea grow
ing. These peas were grown by
Charles Gillespie and Lee Howe.
Peas will grow in Washington Coun-
ty as every farmer knows, and as
these demonstrations proved. Mr..
Peacock and his interests are salts
fled on this point. They are ready
to build canning plant at the ap-
proximate cost of $4,000 If the
farmers will grow the peas. Meet
ings to interest the farmers in the
proposition have been scheduled as
follows: Charlotte, Oct. &c; Robin
ston, Oct. 81; Calais and Barring, Oct.
Is; Alexander. Oct. 20: Princeton,
Oct. 80, and Perry, Oct 81. The
county agent has visited several
towns and talked creamery to in
dividual men. Already one meeting
has been held In Calais to discuss
the proposition. Plans are being
perfected for a cooperative dairy.
Az the same meetings when the pea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Why wonder at crime when 1t is
learned that in one Philadelphia
ward there were on 'live" registra-
ton lists the names Of 140 dead or
absent voters? And Philadelphia is
not the only uncleaned cess-pool of
such iniquity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Pretty soon the big paddle wheels
commenced to go around. and away
from the wharf giided the safe old
ferryboat, Captain Butter (the Billy
goat Ferryman's title when on his
good boat in the pilot house, steer
ing the wheel.
"Why didn't Lady Love come
along?"" asked Cousin Cottontail,
looking in the bunny boys happy
face.
"She's too busy putting on grape
ielley," answered the little rabbit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
H. S. WILLIAMS, D.
Railroads and SteamDe
MAINE CENTRAL hAl."
Eastern STANDARD Iins ;

y
Bangor. tI2.21 a. M, sl2g : ~ Nh
r4.45 I'm, *9. 20 am, tlz-zi pls
$3.50 pm, t7.14 p. m. ,,,s.- ,t..A
B. & A. Pts, t12. 2l am, s % -
Rar Harbor' IL 80 a. m, tl22l ?. a.l,;,a
Rath. t6.I5 a. NJ, 1880 a. N, ! ~,
Belfast CAS- a. m, 10 % a. n, l-sssl NH
Boston, 1921 a. m, to, 10 :. ~ Ns1
sl0.0S a. m, 1905 p. m, sS'Sa p
Calais. f9.33 a. M, tlZSl p . ss;s,sr (
Dovrr-Foxcroft, C4.45 .: M lA~rlI
Gardiner, 1921 a. m, 70. y - :, = !. :. VA
$40 an, 1905 p. m, 49, Pr.
f5i5p m, t7.l9 p. m. slo % TaH<
Hallowell, f6.l5 a. m, ,So Y. !. !. ~ n 'istl
1906 p. m, 1894 pm, Is.0'
t7.I9 p. M. *10.55 p. m.
Harmony, t12.2 p. m. "a an. N ulei
Lewiston, IS. Is a. m, Is'oV y
f4.O5 o. M, *10.55 p. m. or
New York, 1894 p. m, I " ? =. MI
Portland, 1921 a. m, r. 3 iS q !. a a, tsl
>Sl0OS a M, 3.05 p. m, 'so'o1
f7.l9 p. m, *lo.55 ?. M % a, 4 n. s,
Rockland, f6. is a. m, 80 "a ga o,
Skowhegan. CAS- a. M y All a. a,
So. Gardiner, t6. Is a. M ls;I,Gs inn' ~
1906 p. m, 1884 p. ni'' i''A'
*10.55p. m.
St. John, t12.2l a. m. TO mas
Waterville, tl2.2l a. m, sS = = Z, ~
s445am', 1926 a. m, liza
$3.50 p. m, t7.l4 P; N. :. sspdsy ID
~Daily. = EA..pt najly, rcF
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Sunday only. ...-->s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

"5Ia" Ferguson, nominal Governor
of Texas, is keeping quiet under the
charges Of mal-administration. This
appears to be judicious but there re-
mains the question of how long Ma
NAV be able to remain silent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

The popularity Of fish in the diet
was not affected by the report that 1t
was food for the brain. But now the
world is told that eating fish con-
duces to feminine pulchritude'
piscatorial pursuits are looking up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

with Villistas at Temechio while gal
lantly trying to protect his captain
from rife fire Mexican snipers. AT
the expense of his own life. he kept
up a heavy fire at an advanced post
thus enabling the rest of the troops
to maneuver to an advantageous
position, and finally. with the loss OF
one more man, to gain victory over
the bandits. After the battle his
body was conveyed to Minace where
1t has rested until recently.
Twas an enjoyable and most sue
cessful occasion, the game supper
served by the Whiteheld Fish &
Game Association. In Union Hall,
community building used by a
variety of organizations, the long ia
bles were laid and for more than five
hours the supper was served to more
than 500 persons who drove, some of
them, as much as fifty miles to at
tend. The first arrivals came at six
o'clock and included a party Of those
waiting at Wiscasset for the return
OF the Macmillan Arctic expedition.
They sat down with appetites ag-
gravated by a twenty mile drive over
the hills. Immediately there appeared
large platters filled with, to mention
a few, roast chicken, chicken pie,
roast wild duck, roast ham, roast
pork, roast beef, roast coon, rabbit
pie, squirrel pie, white potatoes,
sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce,
squash, turnip, and an array OF pies,
cakes and such desserts as could
only be produced by New England
cooks who know pie is as essential
for breakfast as it is for dinner. The
relief for over-eating was provided
in the upstairs hall. At 8 o'clock
an orchestra tuned up and soon a
community dance in which strangers
mingled Unfortunately was in pro-
gress. The Lady of the Lake bal
anced the Charleston, the Portland
Fancy alternated with the waltz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Illustrative of catching 'em going
and coming, how about this SNUG
Cling of high wine from New York
into Canada and whiskey and alcohol
from Canada back to New York?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

canning is to be discussed the CO.
operative creamery will be explained.
Old firearms, some of which date
back to the 18th century. and some
of which are reminiscent of the days
when men fought duels in this
country, are on exhibition In the
window of Rockland hardware
store. Most of the weapons belong
to L. Howard Crockett OF Rocklano'
who is something OF connoisseur
in this line. One of them is one Oh
the first Winchesters ever manu-
featured. magazine gun when
came out of the factory in 1854. No.
95. Mr.. Crockett also exhibits a
brace of fiint-lock duelling pistols of
the type which were in use when the
famous Burr Hamilton episode oc-
Cured. A decided curiosity Is the
shotgun owned by Rev. Q. w. Stuart,
which has been handed down In his
family for many generations. 1t is
ball and cap weapon, with the nam
mer underneath the barrel. l.. Z.
jackson exhibits ball and cap mus
ket. Other exhibits include an old
flint-lock gun believed to be OF the
vintage of 1850; double barrelled
flint-lock of English design pep
per boxes" derringers, etc. Just to
show the contrast in weapons, and
the advance which has been made in
late years the Rockland Hardware
Co. exhibits in the same window
two Model 81 Winchesters, the
manufacturers very latest produc-
ton.
The remains of Ralph A. Ray, who
was killed in 1916 in Mexico. ar
rived at PASSPORT Wednesday for in
terment in the family lot. The re-
mains were met by a delegation OF
ex-service men and citizens and
taken to the Armory where they lay
in state until afternoon when a Mill
tary funeral with full honors was
held at the cemetery. All the city
stores were closed from two to four
o'clock during the services. Ray
was the son of the late George r.
Ray of that city and was educated
and grew to manhood here. He was
prominent athlete and a general
favorite. In 1912 he enlisted with
the Seventh u. s. Cavalry at Fort
Ethan Allen, Vermont. After about
two years service in this country he
was ordered to the Philippines where
he served two years and was, advanc-
ed to the rank of saddler. At the
outbreak of the Mexican trouble in
1915 his regiment was ordered back
to the States and Rays troop was
sent to Mexico under the command
of Colonel Pershing, who later be-
came commander-in-ch chief of the
American Expeditionary Forces in
France. Ray was killed in a battle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
A Serious Complaint

"Once in a restaurant" said NOV,
elist Sinclair Lewis, II was treated
SO rudely that sent for the manas-
err. He came, looking pretty trucu-
lent.
"Well, sir?' he said. &,
"T have a serious complaint
began.
"He interrupted me. This amt no
hospital he said; this is a restaur-
ant And he laughed and walked
away."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

It is doubtless a consolation for the
French people to know that only one
in four of the 1900 casualties
among the troops fighting Add ell
Krim In Morocco and the Druse
tribesmen in Syria are French. the
others being men of the native
troops. But the 3,o00.O00,0O0 francs
the war has cost are all French
Boston Globe-But borrowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Big game better take to the tall
timber now that woman has found
that by hunting she may reduce
without dieting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

links be closed on election day. 50
that those excused to go to the polls
won't go to the links instead. Com
ment to suit the Individual taste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Mrs. Alice Hull, who has h.s .
guest of her aunt, Mn y
Beane, has returned to Lsw,.,s
Ernest Gordon, East Hshs.
former resident is now here ! VI
of relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Making proposals to Uncle Sam
seems to fit into Monsieur Caillaux's
political exigencies. or what We call
spy,o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
a,nk Account for Every Baby

Bank NcCount TOT IVY
Henceforth Berlin's city fathers
will present every new born baby
with a savings bank and three gold
marks. Three marks combine into
the old German thaler Of tradition,
without which no self-respecting
German servant girl considers the
acceptance of new situation bind
ing. However, as a gift from the
city the Berlinese don't know whether
it is intended to encourage parent
hood or to inculcate thrift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
READFIELD
Mrs. Sarah currisr e.,

DEPOT-Mrs. Sarah 4 e
Sherburne after being IN ~ y !
time passed away at 3 A. NJ
at the home of her daupbts,, :. ,
Oscar Chesley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Once saloons were closed on cleo
ton day SO that certain citizens
might be sober enough to vote. In
California 1t is urged that all golf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Horse Sense

After giving the new stable boy
directions foor treating a sick horse.
the master returned in a little whiie
to see If all had gone well.
He found the stable boy choking
and spluttering, his face various hues
of red. blue and green. "Wnat
wrong?' inquired the boss.
"Well, you said to put tube IN
his mouth and blow the powder
down."
yes"
"WelI. de horse blew first"