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New Britain herald., 1925-01-27

Survey of the record-smashing streak that has marked the few weeks of indoor track activity so far removes any doubt that the cur rent season will set high-water mark for some time to come. So far, 26 worlds marks have been cclipsed, as against total of 19 for the entire season of 1924, with the prospect that this figure will be more than doubled in the next two months.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
Eincralds,
BLUE TRIANGLE CLUB NEWS

Referee--Brewster.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27

There was time. a decade or so ago. when Billy was quite an ath- lete. Not only did he captain q championship high school football team, playing in the line and at end. but also he played on champion, ship high school basketball team.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27

The Tafnir team was entertained at the Gasco club rooms last night after the game. Refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

second Of. contact with the CHAIR
three months of lessons was t9s 20.
least in which a pupil VINO ~.
even gifted to start with cooiu
pect to attain proficiency.
Each art had its supreme exempa.a,
No one could manipulate ian nnS
that ''romping rascal, KITTY S
while to all her other wonderfui 49,
Mrs. Siddons added that OF being tno
most wonderful sitter down, accoLu
ing to contemporary opinion 'ns
world had ever seen. =.
When Lord Cocgburn wanted -
tell the world how q famous Scotusn
lady could manage the art OF sittlns.
he knew how aptly her pronciency
would be apprehended IL he ranseo
her as a good second to Mrs. Siodons.
Except Mrs. Siddons in some OF ner
displays of magnificent royalty, no
body could sit down like the Lady OF
Inyerleith. She would sail ike =
ship from Tarshish, done up In al
the accompaniments of fan, errinss
and finger-rings, falling sleeves
scent bottle, embroidered bag, noop
and train, all suberb, yet all IN the
purest taste,
And, managing all this seemingly
heavy rigging with as much ease as
full blown swan does its plumage'
she would take possession of the CEN
ter of a large sofa, and at the same
moment, without the slightest visible
exertion, would cover the whole OF
it with her bravery, the grace1uI
folds seemingly to lay themselves
over 1t like Summer waves.-G. M.
A., in Manchester Guardian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29
Dads One Home Job Lost
Through Modern Invention

can Is placed between these two
rollers and they are operated by
a small screw. The two metal
handles which control the sharp.
ened wheels are held with the left
hand, and the screw Is turned with
the right hand. The opener Is
thus worked around the edge of
the can. 1t cuts smoothly and
evenly, entirely removing the lid
and leaving no jagged edges.
Another, more elaborate type Of
opener is screwed to the edge OF
the table or to a shelf above tho
sink, much as meat-grinder Is
attached. The can is held so that
It's rim is between the two cutting
knives, and they are worked by q
handle operated with a rotary mo-
ton. In using this type Of opener,
it Is advisable TO place a saucer
under the can, as small amount
Of the liquid it contains Is liable to
spill over.
Since these openers do not come
in direct contact with the food, it
is not necessary to wash them, and
they can therefore be screwed to
the table or shelf and remain as
q permanent fixture.
It has already been pointed out
that these improved openers leave
a smooth. straight edge, which will
not endanger the hands Of the
worker. There is an additional adj
vantage in this, for the foods will
not be jagged and broken when
they are turned out of the cans.
In this rushing, complicated age,
the housewife should take advan-
tage of every device that will pre-
vent the duties of the home from
degenerating into drudgery. For
there is no time nor place for
today, in the life of the
woman who is taking an active part
and interest in the worlds work,
as we'll as in her own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

oil and other we'll known educators
will take part in the program.
Tuesday, October 9Th, will be
High school Students night at the
regular meeting of the Belfast Bush
ness and Professional Women's
Club when Alton Marsano, a student
of the Crosby High will give travel
talk on his experiences the past
summer in Europe, and the farce
Castles in Spain, given last winter by
a group of school girls for the First
Church League will be given. In
this group are Doris Wilson, Elena
Shute. Hildagard Rogers and Mar
tina Hartshorn. Those who saw 1t
say it was very clever and club
women will look forward with much
pleasure to the evening. Other
numbers. probably musical, will be
added to this program.
The club rummage sale recently
planned will be held October 9Th.
and 9th, in the Howes store recent
ly vacated by the Maytag Co., and
all who have articles for sale will
take them there on Monday and
Wednesday nights of next week
when some one will be there to at
tend to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29
Fine Art in sittina Down

This Modern Age Has Lost the Knack
of Doing 1t as Gracefully as in the
18th Century
To sit down gracefully, or sadly"
as they said of the Empress Eugene
could do, or even joyfully with a
sprawl, is probably beyond the art
of any but our best actresses. And
it is a question If the art has not
been lost even by them.
1t is comforting to think that II
women can no longer sit down like
Mrs. Siddons, neither can men rise
from their seats with the perfect
poise of Balzac. Sitting down" was
once regarded as an art or at least
branch of etiquette that was
sedulously cultivated. We can hear
the derisive laugh of the f1apper
generation as they read the following.
which points a moral for the prevail
ing mode Of short skirts:
In the 18th century schools of de-
pertinent and manners the sitting
down lesson was every bit as import
ant as the lesson with the fan, which
followed it. If fans, according to the
facetious Sir Roger, could be handled,
unfurled, discharged, grounded, re-
covered and f1uttered, and the six
actions divided again six times so
that there was the flutter modest or
angry, timorous or confused, merry
or amorous, in the art Of sitting
down, head erect, back straight,
knees together, feet crossed the very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29
OAKLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Lothrop and
son Carlton of Hallowell were din
ner guests Sunday of their son and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lothrop,
and also visited their son, Norman
Lothrop, and family, making the trip
by auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Trask and
Mrs. James Shirley and family mot
ored to Dexter Sunday and We're
guests for the day of Mr.. Shirley's
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Shirley.
Lawrence Baxter, Miss Arlene Beal
and Gus johnson Of Madison were
guests Sunday of Miss Madolyn Fol-
som.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stott have re-
turned from week end visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Richards of
Camden, calling on Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Spear of Thoma ston and Capt.
Anderson Of Rockland.
The Oakland branch of the Farm
Bureau will meet this afternoon and
evening in Grange hall. The meet
ing opens at $50 in the afternoon
with lecture by Miss Branard, as
sistant State librarian, on the sub
ject, "Why Read" All women Of
the community are cordially invited
to attend the lecture, which will be
followed by a business meeting, and
all members will be given an oppor-
tunity to pay their dues. Supper
will be served at $50 o'clock to the
ladies and husbands of the women's
division. and to the members Of the
mems division and their wives.
After supper there will be an inter-
esting program consisting of a talk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

in all the varied colors to harmonize
or constrast with the smart new fall
shades.
Smart New Hand bags
Stunning fiat bags of lizard skin
in shining patent" effects are bril-
liant in color. Some in green. others
in yellow, brown or the rich purple
tones SO prominent in fall fashions.
Good-looking pouch shaped bags
OF vachette are mounted in silver or
roomy and contain mirror, change
purse and toilet accessories.
Lovely bags Of silk in satin-striped
or MORE effect are set with medal
lions of petit point. These have
beautiful filigreed mountings. Other
silk bags in fiat envelope style are
embroidered in graceful floral de-
signs or set with bits Of colorful
tapestry.
CoIorful Boutonnieres Are Lovely
Great gorgeous flowers or tiny
clusters of field posies to give a
brilliant color note to costume
that seems bit somber. Designed
in variety that makes it possible to
accent any color scheme.
Colorful Silken Searfs
The scarf is still important in
fashion this season and many lovely
new ones are presented. Some are
of printed silk, bordered with con-
trasting fabric, others are of chiffon
weighted with heavy silken fringe.
Lovely scarfs for evening are OF
brocade, sometimes banded with fur.
Narrow stole-lilA scarfs of velvet are
faced with brilliant silks.
Some very attractive scarfs are
made of fur and fit closely about the
neck. These have long, graceful
ends of chiffon that tie in soft bow
Caracul. leopard and fitch are the
furs most often used for these.
The scarf is so important an ac-
cessory of fashion that it is certain
of a continued favor. Particularly
when the scarf and costume are
made of harmonizing, or the same
fabrics. In this way the material
that makes the dress is often used
with bright embroideries or appli-
ques in bands or borders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

Fair at Springfield, Mass, and other
cities in Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Nellie Little, who has been
the guest of her daughter in Port
land. is at home again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chesterfield Marden
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of girl baby, Monday evening.
Miss Alma Clark of South China
was calling at the home of DIR. and
Mrs. Samuel c. Gates. Wednesday.
Mrs. Emma Crowell is visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Fish of China.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will serve chicken pie supper at the
vestry, Tuesday evening the 29th
The public Is cordially invited. A
program will be given in the evening
The Christmas Club met with Mrs
Anna Gates, Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29
TESTING Gold

To test gold, dig the point of a
knife into it, and if 1t powders 1t is
not gold. Gold is richly yellow, but
to tell it from pyrites when In very
minute f1ecks, burn it so that the
light catches 1t from various direc-
lions. Gold will not alter in shade.
but pyrite does. A drop OF nitric
acid will cause a tuning on pyrites,
but does not effect gold.
You must pan creeksands ana
gravel to find gold. It may be near
surface, but generally the heaviest
deposits of placer gold are on ana
close to bed rock, which may be a
few feet or many feet deep. Gold
placers are best found in big bend
in a creek, which allows it to be
deposited, or on the upper side of a.
reef or ledge crossing the stream.
Sometimes it Is a dry deposit, up
where the stream formerly flowed,
and is called a bench" placer
Victor Shaw, in Adventure Magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29
BELFAST
Charles A. SAMPSON

Funeral services for Charles A.
Sampson of Boston will be held at
the Coombs parlors Tuesday, Rev.
William Vaughan officiating and the
remains will be taken to Boston
Wednesday for burial at Woodlawn
cemetery. Mr.. Sampson was 20
years old and up to 40 years ago
was a bookkeeper in Boston. He
retired at that time and passed his
summers In Belfast. About a year
ago he came as usual to visit his
cousin, Mrs. Fred Cottrell at her
cottage and was taken i'll. Since
then he has received treatment in a
local hospital where he died Sum
day morning. He was born on Bea-
con Hill, the son of Arad and Au-
relia Sampson and his only surviv-
ing relatives are two cousins, Mrs.
Cottrell and Mrs. Lottie Shay Of
Boston. He was never married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

nRODERN invention has taken
M away the only thing that
~'e made a man popular around
IN. house during the housewives
busv working-hours, namely, the
oId-fashioned can-opener that
swouldn't work" when feminine
fingers tried to manipulate it.
Can-opening has always, hereto
fore. been the bane of = wonan's
existence.
Ask Dad. He knows! No soon
er would he settle down to his pa.
Der then he would hear that wall
from the kitchen, and frantic call
for his assistance.
awe cut my finger with that
horrid old can-opener again., would
be his greeting upon entering the
culinary department. II never could
do anything with it'll You'll just
have to open this can for me
George"
"Let George do itI", was ever
the cry, when a can was to be
opened. And George always meek
~ did it. If he happened to be abb
sent, Mother always had tied-up
finger 10 show him on his return.
But now Dad has lost his one
domestic job, and hasn't the slight
est excuse for hanging around his
home and freside during the day
time. For the mechanical genius
which has distinguished this gen
.raticn has not entirely neglected
the iowly can-opener, and the re-
suit Is that there are now on the
market several improved types
which do away with much Of the
labor and inconvenience that at
tended the use of the oid-fashioned
kind
The simplest OF these improved
can-openers consists of two scissor
like pieces which govern two small,
sharpened rollers. The rim of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

! A gift to delight the feminine
heart Is a set of little sachet cush-
ions. An ingenious girl. who de-
tests sewing. uses liquid glue to
make these charming cushions.
She uses four inch satin ribbon in
rose. green, lilac and blue pastel
shades. She makes square sachet
cushions by gluing the edges to-
lgether. To apply the best quality
of liquid glue to delicate fabrics
use it sparingly. Let it get almost
dry before it is put on. She
sprinkles sachet between layers of
cotton batting in the cushions.
Rose baby ribbon holds the four
cushions together. A pink garden
ia tied in the bow of the ribbon
is a final touch Of loneliness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

stiff starched cuffs that fast.n wit,
nnks. Some very smart starched
sets with the rounding collars are NJ
nsured fabries-chintzes, ginghams
or printed linen. eAe "A'iiS
ont an eI for the more dress-up frock
with o soes lovely graceful collars
win sort 5abots of Georgette creme
or chiffon. These are in grew he;pe
or delicate pastel tints.
Tho Correct Gloves for Fall
me tailored woman" chooses
sWagger gloves Of channels skinW;n
Two clasp or pull-on style. These
are often stitched by hand in hlaclS
threads. Others in self color have
arrow heads" on the back.
Fascinating new versions Of tho
gauntlet glove bring. charm,nr nav,
explorations in the way of turned
pack cufs-elaborately embroidered
or appliqued. These are of fine kid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

who passed the day here returning
Sunday night to their home in Farm
ington.
The Coburn School of Music, Wat
erville. will give a piano recital Fri
day evening, Oct. 2, in the Commun-
ity house. Church street. The recital
will commence at o'clock and the
public is cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

The public schools of Belfast and
Searsport will be closed on We'd
nesday when the Waldo County
Teachers Association will be enter
tanned here. The sessions will be
held in the William G. Crosby High
school, opening in the morning and
lasting all day. There will be gen.
eral sessions in the forenoon with
group meetings in the afternoon.
The new Crosby building Is an ideal
place in which to hold such gather
ings and visitors will find 1t great
improvement over the old building
in which former affairs of this sort
were held. DR.. A. c. Thomas. Miss
Florence Hale, J. Francis MacNich-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

since so much Of the success Of
.,s outfit depends on the choice of
..Secsssories the woman who regards
law detail of her costume as inn
se VITA will find much that Is inter-
p ssting in those planned for fall.
FIRST Of all there is the daintiest of
.ackwear. And perhaps Of all the
aneecsssories it contributes most to the
snccess of the costume. There are
s s collars and tabots of net and
,.ca with pleated cuffs to match.
Sons are run through with narrow
Gibbons In black or colors. Others
~, rith fat round collars and plain
wsstee fronts are of tucked net set
nth Insertion in Valenceinnes pat
,srn-these are for the silk or cloth
frock
Then there are the more tailored
..vles Of linen-the collars fiat and
rsther stiff-but very youthful with
their "choir boy" look. These have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29
VASSALBORO

EAST-Mrs. Mary j. Mills. who
has been the guest of DIR. and Mrs
Samuel c. Gates. has returned to hel
home in Belgrade.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Barker have
returned from a trip to attend the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-29

Now as always the responsibility
of a dance depends on the frame OF
mind.-Baltimore Sum-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-07
League Aims at Film
Censorship

IF any additional argument were needed to put the
| League of Nations into the discard, here it is: Sir
= Eric Drummond, Secretary General of the League
requests that all governments furnish him promptly
with information concerning the regulation of moving
pictures Back of the request is the desire of the League
to formulate code of censorship of motion picture films
throughout the world
At first glance, the request appears impertinent
and ridiculous. Deeper consideration reveals its poen-
tial danger.
From Ms professed purpose of preventing war to
this attempt TO control the public entertainment is
descent from the sublime to the ridiculous for the
League and its executives.
the League of Nations is to censor the films of
The world why should it not take stage censorship
boo? Why should not include within its functions the
right 10 pass world literature? Why not pass on the
night of schools TO teach evolution?
The idea might be developed indefinitely by an &C.
tive and ambitious League executive Criticism is fire.
Quently heard of the trend of feminine fashions The
abbreviated bathing suits observed at Deauvile and
Coney island often stir comment Modern dancing
especially the aesthetic shmmy and the tremulous Char
lesion have been held subversve of youthful morals by
certain pedants- What fertile field is here for the
exercise of autocratic authority by the League of
.Nations!
Great Britain, whence came Sir Eric and which
dominates the League already exercises rigid censor
ship of stage and American producers of drama
have felt it. Motion pictures which showed America tri-
umphing over Britain in the Revolutionary War have
been censored savagely by the British Plays
which have artistic and financial success in this
country have been banned in Britain morally objec-
tionable
Let Great Britain establish censorship over any,
thing through the League of Nations and America will
surely suffer for Brtans benefit The censorship sug
gestion reveals the sordd selfish purposes
which the League seeks to conceal under the cloak of
patriotism and international amity. The waste basket
is the logical receptacle for Sir Erc's request.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-07
OVER LIES HURDLES
Even Jazz Music Is Good for You.
BY LOUIS E. BISCH

an opera chair and turns up his
nose over your jazz records. Your
brain needs a change, and when
you change TO music your brain
gets a rest.
Select the kind OF music that
suits your mood. An easy-flowing
waltz is soothing to the nerves.
An appealing melody rouses your
dream world. A stirring marching
tune is better than a gallon OF
tonics.
All kinds of music are good for
you. Take what seems to suit
you and make the most of it. In
cidentally, try the better brands
now and again and see If you can't
enjoy their flavor as well. They're
richer and rather harder to digest
yet they're worth cultivating, be-
cause they go deeper and have a
more lasting effect.
But whatever kind of music you
like-go to it!
Revel in the rest that music gives
your brain.
Copyright 1925. Premier synd.. Inc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-07
Wayside Wisdom
Bound for Life.
BY S. E. Kiser

Bound for Life.
II might have been free man. too,
II 1 had kept my head;
But now there's much 1 have to do,
No rest for me-" he said.
1T must be fine to have the right
To travel anywhere,
With duties that are few and light,
And not a weishty care.
Il might have gone my way alone,
And lived a life of case,
Ny earnings always all my own,
With no one else to please.
I could have managed easily
To cut loose now and then
II i had chosen to be free
Among the single men.
My work goes on from year to
year,
have to watch and save;
No rest will come for me, fear,
Until they dig my grave.
Men who have no exacting ties
Go where their fancies lead;
The daily wage ! earn supplies
The things that others need.
But there are recompenses which
The free can never claim;
Although 1 never shall be rich,
I've more than wealth or fame.
1t was the fond heart of lad
That shaped my course" he said,
"And loved and loving, am glad
That it was not my head
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-07
Figures Of Speech
Justice of Piso.7

The justice administered by Piso,
Of Rome, has become a synonym
for awards that are verbally right,
but morally wrong. A striking
example of this is given by Seneca,
the Roman author. He says that
Piso condemned man on circum-
stsntiaI evidence Of murder. But
when the suspect was led to the
place Of execution. there appeared
the man who was believed 10 have
been murdered, and loudly an
nounced that he was very much
alive.
The centurion in charge of the
execution Of the decree Of Piso
sent back the prisoner 10 Piso. and
explained the case 10 him. There
upon PiEo sentenced all three 70
death-the man condemned because
sentence had been passed upon
him; the centurion because he dis
obeyed orders and the man who
had been supposed 10 be murdered
because he was the cause Of the
innocent deaths Of two men. sLet
there be justice, though the heavens
fall" said Piso.
Copyright. 1895. King Features synd. Inc