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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Bruce's Coalition
Defeats Extremists
Australian Election

Melbourne, Australia. Nov. H.
(AP) elections throughout
Australia, for which the recent sea-
mems strike was responsible, havs
resulted In the return of the
Nationalist Country coalition gov
eminent. of which Stanley M. Bruce
is head.
Although the returns are incom-
plete, they indicate an increased ma
jority for the present government,
with all members of the ministry al
most certainly reelected.
The elections were held under
novel conditions, the new law maxi
ing voting compulsory being invok-
ed. For failure to cast a ballot, n
penalty of two pounds sterling was
provided. This brought record
poll, the women being especially
prominent.
The standing Of the parties on the
dissolution of the House was: Labor,
20; Nationalist 81; Country Party,
IA; Liberals, 4: Independents. L
total Is. While the Laborities were In
the majority. the Nationalist and
Country members formed a coali-
ton by which the government car
ried on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
BIT OF PARIS IN
SIXTH ANNUAL
LEGION MINISTRIES

ION to Paris" will be the name
of the James Fitzgerald POST Am
erican Legion 1926 minstrel offering,
and their sixth annual venture into
minstrelsy on a large scale will bring
forth one of the most novel and in
teresting shows that has been staged
in this city in many record seasons,
according to an announcement made
Sunday evening by Reuel B. Souie,
commander of the post, who is gen.
eral chairman of this seasons big
musical production.
The sixth annual MINISTRIES will be
built around the scenes and incl
dents which will probably be enact
ed in 1927 when a second American
ExpeditiOnary Force will take the
gay French capital by storm, with
thousands of Legionaires and men,
bers of the Auxiliary in attendance
at the great international convention
OF the twi service organizations.
One OF the swiftest moving, most
unique, colorful and tuneful OPEN
ings ever devised will start the ION
to Paris" show off, and some of the
real chic" of the Partisan boule-
wards will be introduced during the
presentation, according to the pre-
liminary promise of the minstrel
show committee, which had it's first
organization meeting on Sunday at
ternoon.
Besides Commander Soule, the
members of the committee who will
be responsible for the sixth annual
Legion minstrels are Donald c. Met
calf, Lester BrowneIl, Edward Lem
ieux, Charles Pelletier, George A. J.
Froberger. Frank s. Carpenter, Ar
thur F. Tfff1n, Carroll Coughlin, DR.,
Samuel S. Kagan, William Peavey.
and r. Hervey Fogg.
The Legion entertainment will be
staged at Augusta City Hall, about
the middle of January,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
LAST MONTH BROKE ALL RECORDS
FOR BUILDING IN OCTOBER
Ten Months of Present Year Have Exceeded
Entire Total of 1924

Last month had the largest Oc-
tober construction volume on record,
according to F. w. Dodge Corpora
ton. Building and engineering con-
tracts awarded during the month in
the SO Eastern States (Which include
about "a of the total construction
volume of the country amounted to
$519,528,200. This was q per cent
greater than the volume Of the
previous October. However, there
was 5 per cent decline from
September, which is unusual, as Oc-
tober customarily has a somewhat
larger building total than September.
The months record included the
following important items: $685.
1885, 500 or 81 per cent of all construc-
ton, for residential buildings; $66
006, or 10 per cent, for public
works and utilities; $63,316.100, or -
per cent, for industrial buildings;
$55, 100, or 1 per cent, for COM
mercial buildings; and s2S, 10000, or
per cent, for educational buildings.
The entire construction volume of
last year, which was the record year
to date, has already been exceeded in
the first ten months of this year.
Construction started during the past
ten months has amounted to s4.S46,-
$4,000, compared with s4.479,307, 900
for all Of last year and with S3,772,-
500, 500 for tie first ten months of
last year. The increase over the 1924
total has been per cent: over the
total for the first ten months of last
year, % per cent. Four large dis
tricts have already exceeded their
1924 totals: New England. the
Pittsburgh District. the Central
West. and the Southeastern States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
MELLON TO AID
PINCHOT DRIVE
AT PENNA. BEER

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 14-Agreeing
with Gov. Pinchot that there should
be closer cooperation between the
federal and the state prohibition en-
forcement officers, Andrew w. Mellon,
secretary OF the treasury, has written
to the governor a conciliatory letter
in which he premises to put breweries
out of business once the state au-
thorities have conclusive evidence they
havev iolated the law.
The secretary of the treasury dis
agrees with the governor in the lat
ters statement, that present regula-
lions permit brewers to put strong
drink into racking machines, barrels
and bottles, thus making illegal sales
simpler.
The letter was written at Washing
ton under date of November 4, but
the governor is said to have received
it at the beginning of this week. 1t
is in reply to a letter from the gov
ernor, written October &c, in which
it was charged that federal author
tiles issued permits to breweries in
Pennsylvania after they had been
caught violating the prohibition law.
The governors request that no fed
eral permits be issued to such brew
cries is in entire accord with the fed
eral policy and practice, Secretary
Mellon wrote, and he asked the gov
ernor to furnish the names of brew
cries that are operating unlawfully.
and to make available the evidence
to the administrators in the Philadel-
phia and Pittsburgh districts.
The federal permits now embody
suggestions. the governor made rela-
tive to state police as well as federal
inspection of brewerieis at any time,
the letter stated. They also are so
worded as to prevent wash changes"
in names of breweries and officers.
The secretary says his administra-
tion would be glad, indeed, to take adj
vantage of any information the state
has against breweries. The tone of
the Letter was a surprise here in view
of the sudden termination of corre-
spondence between the governor and
the head of the treasury department
two years ago when the governor OPEN
ly charged lack Of sincerity in federal
enforcement in Pennsylvania,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Once Wealthy Mrs.
RYAN Works in Store

New York, Nov. 14-(AP)-Mrs.
Allan A. Ryan, who in July divorced
her husband, once head of the Stutz
Motor Company, and who was ex-
PEELED from the stock exchange in
1922, after figuring in sensational
corner Of Stutz stock, was found to-
day working In "a Fifth avenue book
shop 'in order to make living.
II have been here only a short
time" she. said. you see, 1 have to
earn my living"
Mrs. Ryan was once possessor OF
large fortune in her own name. Be
fore her marriage she was Sarah
Pack, a Philadelphia debutante.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan had lived apart
for two years before their divorce.
The first public intimation of differ
ences came when Mr.. Ryan COM
planned to the district attorney about
a series of poison pen" letters, in-
volving his wife's name, which. he
charged were written by George
Maxwell, president of the American
Society of Authors and Publishers.
Mr.. Maxwell was indicted, but the
charges later were dismissed
Mrs. Ryan said today that she rides
every day in the subway to work to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Social and Club
Meetings for Week

The Murray Alliance will meet this
afternoon at $50 o'clock with Mrs.
Alton White. 20 Franklin street. Halo
we'll.
The South Parish Junior League
will meet with Mrs. Burleigh Martin,
Western avenue, at 7.30 this evening.
The williams School Parent-Teach-
er Association will hold its regular
meeting this evening at the school
building. All parents of the school are
cordially invited.
The Woman's Board of the Congre-
gational church will meet this after
noon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Stone and
Mrs. Titcomb at &c Stone street.
The H. G. Staples Auxiliary will
meet in regular session at 7.30 O'Clock
this evening. A full attendance Is de-
sired by the president as there is busi-
ness of Importance to be considered.
Mrs. George E. Macomber has in
vited the ladies of st. Marks parish
to silver tea to be held at her resi-
dence, $50 State street, on Thursday
afternoon from to 6 to meet Mrs.
K. C. M. Stills, president of the Maine
Branch of the Women's Auxiliary. Mrs.
Stills is the wife of the president OF
Bowdoin college.
The Claiming Guild will meet Mon
day at Q P. M. with Mrs. Wilcox and
Mrs. Beane in the church parlors.
The Armitage Club will meet at
the parish house Monday evening at
7.3o. Miss Helen Moore, hostess.
The Mothers Chapter of st. Mark
church will meet at the rectory with
Mrs. Purves, Tuesday evening at
7.S0.
The Winchester Club of the Uni
yersalist church will meet THURSDAY
evening with Mrs. Angie Duncan, 50
Gage street, at 7.30.
The Woman's League of the Con-
gregational church will meet this att
ernoon at $50 with Mrs. Forrest {. Ty-
son, State hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Contemplated new work reported
last month amounted to sS3s,o49.-
800 This was an increase Of 27 per
cent over the amount reported in
September, and SO per cent over the
amount reported in October of last
year. This large volume Of new
work in the plan stage indicates that
the demand for new construction
continues very strong.
New England
October building and engineering
contracts in New England amounted
to $38,776,300. a decrease Of 20 Der
cent from September and an increase
of "a per cent over October 1924.
The months record included: ST.
79S,100 or 46 per cent of all con-
truction, for residential buildings:
S6,034 900, or 16 per cent, for in
dustrial buildings; $4,S07, 300, or u
per cent, for commercial buildings:
$4,407, 500, or IL per cent, for educa
tional buildings; and S2,7S5,200, or 4
per cent, for public works and
utilities.
Total new construction started in
New England during the past ten
months has amounted to $405, 99T, 400.
This was an increase Of SO per cent
over the corresponding period Of last
year and 1t was also Is per cent
greater than last years entire con-
struction volume.
Contemplated new work reported
in October amounted to $685., 800,
being a 4S per cent increase over the
amount reported in September and q
AZ per cent increase in the amount
reported in October Of last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Swirl New Hair Style

nent swirlS are now to the fore. The
permanent wave has been discarded,
and all fashionable hairdressers are
advertising the swirl.
This new style in curliness is es-
pecially in demand among women
with square head and phrenological
bumps which do not lend themselves
to the lines of beauty which artists
and modistes are always striving for.
Skilful hairdressers can place the
hair permanently in upward curves
and conceal neck and headlines
which do not harmonic with pre-
Vailing modes and is regarded by
many fashion experts as the first
step back to long hair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

THE well-kept kitchen, today, is
i the well-painted kitchen. Paint
ed or vanished surfaces are the
most sanitary in the world, espe-
cially when washable enamel paint
is used. Such smooth, easily cleaned
surfaces are conducive to cleanli-
ness. Of all the rooms in the
house, cleanliness is most essential
in the kitchen, because food is con-
tinualIy being prepared there and
must remain exposed during the
process of preparation.
For this reason, the kitchen
should be painted Throughout
walls, ceiling, floor, cabinets and
furniture. The inside of cabinets
and drawers should be painted, both
for the sake of cleanliness and as a
preventive of insect pests. The ice
box should be we'll vanished on
the outside. Whether the floor is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
New Mexican Land
Law Toned Down

Washington. Nov. i4-(AP)-The
proposed new Mexican law enacting
provisions of the celebrated article
" or the Mexican constitution,
which has been causing concern and
speculation in Washington, has
avoided in phraseology and terms
many of the pitfalls predicted and
expected for it, according to a Next
can embassy copy of the law as 1t
passed the chamber of deputies yes
terday.
The law now arranges that the
provision against foreigners holding
stock in companies owning land in
the prohibited zones along the Mexi-
can border and seacoasts shall be eff
fected by disposal of the land owned
by such companies within 10 years,
instead of by requiring that the
stockholders sell their shares in the
companies within three years, as
originally planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
CHELSEA

S. E. Smith Of Chamberlain Is the
guest of Clifton Thompson.
While hauling gravel on the road
near William Cunningham's Thurs
day. Wallace Mowatt's horses be-
came frightened and upon investiga-
ton Mr.. Mowatt saw q large bear
beside the road. Mr. Bear ambled
off into the woods. He was tracked
for some distance but not overtaken.
This may be the animal that has
been killing pigs in this vicinity.
Marion Broderick of Pittsfield was
the weekend guest of her mother,
Mrs. William Booth.
Mrs. Nettie Peasley Is visiting
relatives in Waterville.
Len" Peasley and crew of Pitts
ton Is pressing hay for j. F. Flahrity.
Jerry Dow aud family are moving
to Hallowell. having sold their farm
to Freeman Carlton, who does not
plan to move in until spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
ALBION

A baby girl has arrived in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Bragg.
George Basford found a partridge
in his barn Wednesday morning. The
bird must have entered the building
sometime during the day before and
remained all night.
H. w. Weeks, representing the
American Agricultural Chemical
Company has been calling on the far
mers in this vicinity during the past
week. The farmers are placing their
orders for fertilizer for December
shipment so as to get 1t delivered
before the railroad stops running.
Word has been received from Mrs
Amy Wiggin and sons, Raymond and
Eric, who left in October for Tampa,
Fla. of their safe arrival in that city
after a very pleasant journey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
EAST WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs. HILBERT c. Smith of
South Brooks, N. s., have moved in
to the Drake. house.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Packard have
closed Pine Grove Camps and left
by auto for Florida.
Mrs. Willard Jackson and two
children, who have been passing a
few weeks in New York returned
home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A C. Ford are liv-
ing in the upper part of the Drake
house.
The Mission Circle will meet with
Mrs. Grace Ainslie on Tuesday at
ternoon.
Mrs. Maud West visited at J. c.
Cushman's on Wednesday.
rev. and Mrs. G.. T. Griffin were
guests Thursday night at w. H.
Titus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

bare or covered with linoleum, III
should have several coats of paint
or varnish in the first instance-or
of varnish, in the second.
The accompanying illustration
shows an attractive corner of al
well-kept kitchen. The table and
chair have been painted some pretty
color, to give the room note of
cheer. The floor and ice-box are
we'll vanished; the walls tastefullyI
painted in light cream, summary
green or cheerful yellow, thus con-
tributing to a light, pleasant room.
The curtains are of simple chintz
or Bingham, and the shade of oil
cloth with a pretty stencil design in
bright colors.
There is scarcely any surface, in
a kitchen, whether exposed or not,
which is not the better for coat
of glossy enamel paint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
NEWS BRIEFS

Northampton, Mass, Nov. 10 (AP)
Tuition scholarships amounting to
500, 600 8annually and awarded in
part on the recommendation of high
school principals will be granted by
Smith College next fall, President
Nelson announced today. This ma
terial increase in the institutions
scholastic aid will mean that one
fifth of every class will be so assist
Cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
RICHMOND
Mrs. Christine Day

Mrs. Christine Day wife of H. s..
Day of South street passed away
Wednesday at the hospital at Calais
where she had gone for surgical OPP
Grafton. She had made Richmond
her home for the past two years. She
was thirty years of age. A husband
and FIVE children survive. Funeral
services and interment took place at
Wesley Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Grace BIaisdell passed the
week. end with her sister in Gardiner.
Mrs. S. T. Lancaster of Augusta is
visiting her son Lawrence for a few
days.
Mrs. l.. B. Dingley of Portland is
at Mrs. Mabel McFee's.
Mrs. Cora Conley who is passing
the winter with her mother and sis
ter in Bangor passed Thursday, and
Friday at her home on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
MT. VERNON

SOUTH-A pie social will be held
at the Dunn's corner schoolhouse on
Friday evening, November 20. A pro-
gram is being prepared by Miss Flea
nor Wescott and her pupils. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all. The
proceeds of the evening are to be
used for the benefit of the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Ben TurDin III

Santa Barbara, Cal, Nov. 14.-The
funniest ss-eyed man in the world
Ben Turpin. is fighting for his life
at hospital here following an oper-
alton for appendicitis today.
A weakened condition, brought on
by constant vigil at the bedside
of his wife, who died recently after
a long illness, causes much concern
on the part of his friends. Turpin
retired to his home, grief-stricken,
Following the death of his wife. Yes
terday, while motoring, he was
stricken, and Immediately removed
to hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Mrs. w. C. Robinson, North Arson,
Acting State Librarian

Mrs. Forrest A. Colby of Bingham,
State Librarian, will be away during
the winter. Mrs. w. c. Robinson
has been appointed to perform the
duties of that office during Mrs. Col
by's absence. Chapter Regents and
Librarians please take notice of this
fact, and send all items relating to
Librarians work to Mrs. w. S. Rob-
inson, North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
MANCHESTER

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Leo WheeIr
son Walter Arthur on the morning
of Nov. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

make a home for her four children,
whose custody the court allowed her
when she divorced her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Hon,e-B,ldnq and Things Needed for the New House,

DAVIS vacation which he will enjoy
in Montreal and other Canadian
cities. |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
LOCAL NOTICE

wish to announce the opening of
the Winthrop Beauty Shop, Mon
day. Nov. 16. Tel 71-3 for appoint
ment. Nov16d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

The Society estimates that it will
have sufficient income from the au-
ditorium to care for the upkeep and
other incidental expenses, except IN
terest, which will be borne by the
Society and will be taken care OIL
bv current income.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Every chapter heard from SO far
has pledged a chair at price of Sl5O,
and larger chapters. Augusta, Lew
iston, and Portland. have thus far
pledged for from four to six. AS
enough money is not likely to be
raised by pledges for the erection
Of the new Auditorium, the esti-
mated cost Of which is $1,S25,OOO,
the National Society, d. A. r. Is
now offering for sale $1,6OO,000 6
per cent coupon bonds. interest to
begin June 1, 1926, and to mature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

FOR SALE-A small laundry, with
good equipment, and doing q good
business. Fine opportunity for man
and wife looking for a good business
Proprietor going south for the winter
Call or telephone. E. r. Laird. Tel.
1898, winthrop. Me. nov13d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
AUGUSTALOCALS

Mrs. Clarence Bickford of Liver
more Falls is visiting in this city
the primary grades in the Augusta
schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Mrs. Spaulding S. Bisbee, Eliza
beth Wadsworth Chapter
Pledges Money for Maine
Box

Rough sketches of the new audi
torium to be erected in Washington
drawn by John Russell Pope, &
prominent New York architect are an
Innovation in interior decorating. The
center Of the halls floor is fiat, with
wings on three sides raised In the
shape of a horseshoe, giving the
place, when the seats are in posi-
ton the appearance of huge stad-
ium. At the blunt end of the
Horseshoe" is the stage; and in
place of gallery are 80 boxes, one
for each state in the Union, and one
for each foreign country in which
their are ID. A. r. Chapters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

The Daughters of the American
Revolution in Maine, 2,162 in num-
Der, are working to do their share
in the erection of this new audi
torium. Mrs. Spaulding S. Bisbee, a
member of the Elizabeth Wadsworth
Chapter. Portland, has pledged mon
ey for a box for the State of Maine,
in memory of her mother, the late
Mrs. A. S. Kinds. who belonged to
the Elizabeth Wadsworth Chapter
many years ago. Mrs. Bisbee's gen.
crosby has meant much to the
Maine Daughters, as $500, the price
of box, is large sum to be raised,
together with all other obligations
which the Daughters are called upon
to meet from time to time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Stanley Grenier of the Sexton
Pharmacy left Sunday for few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

The present value of all d. A. r..
property in Washington Is positive,
and the outlook for the future Is
that values in the locality OF Ad-
ministration Building and Auditor
ium will be doubled within a snort
period of time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Mrs. Frederick E. Lowell, Vice
Regent of the Maine d. A. r. Is
state Chairman for raising the funds
and selling the bonds. and Is most
enthusiastic over the work. She is
endeavoring to raise sufficient money
for chairs, etc, so that Maine Will
rank among the foremost states in
the Union in the building of the new
11ditoriIlm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
MAINE DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION
WORKING FOR new NATIONAL AUDITORIUM
in 20 years. Denominations: $oo'
500, and $1,000.

The above mentioned bonds are
to be secured by first mortgage on
all real estate Of the National So
cietN d, A. r. in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-11
Boil 'Emin Their Skins
To Get Most Out
OF "Spuds"

CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-They
have found out all about fried
potatpes at the University of
Chieaeo. Doctor A. C. Ivy, head
of the physiology department,
has made an intensive study of
spuds and their effect on the
human organism. He places the
German fried, changed to
"Americanv fried during the
war, well up in the list of fried
potatoes. They are easier to
digest than French fried.
The ideal way to consume
potatoes is the old Irish way of
boiling in their skins. In this
way all the valuable salts are
preserved. Potatoes au gratin
are highly nourishing, while
cottage fried-raw potatoes cut
and fried-are first in the list
of fried potatoes.