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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

On Aug. 2. 1924. one of the first OF
several clinics in this state for the
examination, diagnosis and prescrip-
ton OF treatment for crippled child
rem was held at the Augusta General
Hospital after impetus had been CIV
en- the organization work by the Au-
gusta Rotary club, and after a year
of follow-up work and close atten-
ton to the SO cases examined at that
clinic. the wonderful benefits of the
clinic are being made manifest. The
.clinicians at the first crippled child :
ren's clinic in this city were the en-
inent orthopedic surgeon, DIR. E. G.
Abbott of Portland and DR.. Allan
Woodcock of Bangor.
A report of the present status Of
these cases recently prepared at the
Office of the Augusta Public Health
Association, which agency has con-
Quoted all of the follow UP work, is
most interesting and a revelation of
the wonderful good accomplished in
this most worthwhile of endeavors-
that Of restoring to normally and
usefulness. the crippled, warped and
manned limbs and bodies of little
children.
Second Clinic Next Saturday
A second clinic Is to be held Aug.
Is. Saturday, at the Augusta General
Hospital, with DR.. E. G. Abbott of
Portland attending. All arrange
ments for the clinic being made by
the Augusta Public Health Associa-
ton, other health and social agencies
cooperating. The clinic will be held
under the auspices of the Maine
Public Health Association, at whose
request DR.. Abbott attends the clinic.
The purpose of the clinic is to OBJ
serve further cases already having
had treatment, to discover present
condition OF patients having been
unable to have care, and to examine
new cases. Already over forty cases
have been listed as planning to at
tend the clinic, thirty of whom have
never been examined before.
Great effort is being made to dis
cover and to invite attendance at the
clinic of any child with crippled
condition. Local physicians are giving
much valuable help in this direction.
Clinic is simply for diagnosis and
consultation. 1t begins at 9 A. NJ,
lasting throughout the day Saturday.
The first clinic was held Aug 2,
1924 at the Augusta General hospital,
Drs. E. G. Abbott of Portland and
Allan Woodcock of Bangor, clini-
clans. Clinic organization was start
ed by the Augusta Rotary club. other
civic organizations Joining. The ter
ritory included Augusta, Winthrop,
Hallowell, .'Readfeld and Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
Big Telephone
Cable Cut Over

The telephone users in the south
ern part Of the city were somewhat
handicapped in their service, over
the week end, but practically the en-
tire cut over of the big cable there.
has been completed. The crew of
the New England Tel. 6 Tel. Co.,
worked until / o'clock. Saturday
morning in doing the bulk of the
work. The cut over will mean added
telephone facilities for the patrons
in the southern part of the city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

second Clinic to Be Conducted
at the Augusta General Hos
pital Saturday of This Week,
with DIR. E. G. Abbott as
Clinician - Augusta Public
Health Association Has Car
ried on Effective Follow.up
Work, with SO Cases Exam
ined at First Clinic in Au-
gust of Last Year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
TUNING IN TONIGHT
= Copyright. 1895. BY Audio Service"
TODAY, AUGUST IL

XIII. special program. WIS. Corn
huskers. -
I1:2o .m. WIS. frolic, minstrela
1lsao p. m. WEBB. music. WKRQ
orchestra. ~
li:45 D. m. wsB, entertainment.
1900 m. GFI, classic program
WBCN, Pirate Ship. YFAA. piano.
WIS, Revue, organ. VINO, organ.
1880 o. m. WHIT, organ recital.
12;45 Q. m. WDAF, Night Hawks.
1880 .. M KGO. Radio -Breezes"
by K. C. B. -
100 O. m. KFI, ballad hour. KNx.
movie night, orchestra. WOAW, mid
night alarm. WQJ, Ginger hour. e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
Two Bankruptey Petition.

The following bankruptcy petitions
have been filed recently.
Fred F. Toulouse, waterville, Ia
borer. Adjudicated Aug. 8. Liabili-
ties, s2.315: assets, $135, all claims
exempt. First meeting of creditors,
Aug. 90.
Walter H. Milligan. Augusta, Ia
borer. Liabilities, s33296; assets,
SIS. claims exempt. First meeting of
creditors, Aug. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

~ and Mrs. William r. Otis
~ children of Flagg street have
spae 70 Old Orchard where they win
a's mohth's vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
Still Greater Quality;
New Lower Prices

~ W - - = 4~~S
While the motoring public &C.
claims the Chrysler Six as the most
phenomenal car ever built, Walter
p. Chrysler announces notable i'm.
provements in quality-of materi.
ais, of performance, Of craftsman.
ship. Of equipment. Of design.
Greater Power - Increased cylin.
derboreresulting approximately
10 per cent more torque, giving 20
miles per hour with greater ease
and quickness than ever before.
Faster Acceleration-5 to IS miles
In 2 seconds, power enough to
climb the steepest grades and pull
through deepestmu or sand, from
refined power plant with . still
larger eranishaft of 50 per cent
greater torsional rigidity.
Remarkable Fuel Economy-Car.
buretion improved to deliver 20
and more miles per gallon of gaso.
line, Notwithstanding increased
power and faster acceleration.
Improved Rear Axle-Ring gears
and pinions are larger; diGerential
carrier heavier to handle increased
engine power. q
Distinctive Color Combinations
Body colors, in duco, are the most
attractive and tasteful ever offered.
Chrysler.des signed, Fisher.built
closed bodies are further refined;
attractively low and gracefully
rounded.
Extraordinary Equipment-Chry.
sler equipment 10 of . quality and
completeness rarely found on any
car-even the highest priced. It In.
cludes Purolator, which filters all
dirt from crankcase oil as the
motor runs; Watson Stabilators,
the most Efficient and most costly
device Of its type to absorb the
shock Of road Irregularities; air.
cleaner, which removes all road
dirt and dust from air entering the
engine; thermostatic control of
water heat for most efficient oper.
ations; Chrysler.Lockheed by.
draulic four.wheeI brakes which
provide utmost safety control;
Spartan $685. electric horn; duco
durable body finish; balloon tires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

:. an N. L. Wheeler. local manager
~. us z. +. Soule Co., millinery
w . having a several weeks va
auon from her duties,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

selcnial-Al Wilson. worlds
Eeatest stunt aviator, in 1.-THE Air
- One Way Street." with
sSnsLyon and Anna @. Nilsson and
af1orie Daw; comedy and news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

M ~ Nina Franklin has gone to
~ sForth Falls to pass her vacation
Ia. a aer parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
"'s franklin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

y. s uas'y OF local people, including
ihd NJ. mrs. Dennis Donovan, Mr..
aidrsa Solon w. Purinton and
arf srs ana Mr. and Mrs. Lester M.
'landav - family were in Belfast,
h<snd ~nere they were guests of
~, Nh Mrs. w B. Getchell Of this
eere ~ - sre passing a few days
tso EMIL ir cottage. The party
Iemori.sseo a side trip to see the
Va Nors. Bridge. between Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

sntlv Estelle Weber. who re-
aate usslgned her position at the
II h ouse and went to Portland
lsrerai pioyed by Judge Fred F..
ety oss was at her home in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

NJ. snd Mrs. Clarence Cram and
hor marie Cram have returned
rbs.. = weeks visit at Machias
In .ney were guests of Mr.. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

,saesIer Frost and his sister, Miss
~ ~. FROST Of Auburn. were Sum
-. guests OF w. C. Halves, Cony
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

d nosanne Odiorne aSd daugh-
ar..Sis Charlotte Odiorne Of
n were guests over Sunday Of
sest george harrington, Chapel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Libbey returned
Monday to their home in Waterville
after passing a week here as the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

~ =. ana Mrs. Raymond Dunton and
~ n.y. children have gone to Boothbay
ni;,. weeks visit, with friends and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

Ars Lena Sperry of Surrey has
allyed IN the city to visit with
1ends and relatives for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
is
EADE R:SHIP!

Chrysler.designed closed bodies are all
executed by Fisher.
Two years ago, Chrysler initiated the
four.wheel hydraulic brake trend. The
Chrysler Six was the first car to have, as
standard equipment, these self.equaliz.
ing brakes of super.safety.
Two years ago, Chrysler Six provided, a.
standard equipment, the r.cle amer
which keeps dust and dirt out Of your
engine.
Two years ago, Chrysler gave thermo.
static control Of motor heat to assure
greatest working efficiency.
Two years ago, Chrysler eliminated side.
sway by new method Of spring suspen.
sion exclusive to the Chrysler Six.
Today, the new Developments initiated
by Chrysler quality have not yet brought
any other car abreast Of the Chrysler Six
Of two years ago.
And meanwhile, Chrysler has developed
new measures Of manufacturing fneness,
newfeatures ofextraordinaryeq equipment,
new superiorities of performance and
new standards of riding and driving ease
now available in the new Chrysler Six
at new low prices.
Discriminating buyers are naturally
refusing to 60 back to the Chrysler stand.
ards of two years ago. They seek the
Chrysler standards oftoday. That is why
Chrysler sales are reaching new high
,,eaks each month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

Miss Ethel Brainerd of Boston, en-.
ployed by the Gibson Art Co., is pass
ing several weeks vacation at her
home in the city. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

Miss Grace Wagg of Gardiner was
here Saturday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
LOCAL NOTICE

IUCAI NOTICE
sills q White representing winona
stlls 49, ~ Is in Augusta, taking
saeus,s Address. Gen. Del.
Aug11d2te
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

Two years ago, Chrysler predicted that
the Chrysler Six would change the whole
trend of motor car design, engineering,
manufacture and equipment.
Today the industry is celebrating as ad.
vanced improvements features which
Chrysler introduced and which made
the Chrysler Six the outstanding quality
car In all the world.
Today, svhile others proclaim Chrysler
Six features of tsVo years ago, Chrysler
strides forward to nesV limits of quality,
of Performance results, of advanced en-
gineering.
Chrysler Six owners the world over do
not forget these truths:-
Two years ago, Chrysler pioneered the
compact, roomy car, combining comfort
and ease of riding, without wasteful
weight or extravagant size.
Two years ago, Chrysler introduced
new ratio of horsepower per pound Of
weight. The Chrysler Six is today the
only car in the world which gives speed
of7O miles per hour and more, combined
with gasoline economy of better than
20 miles per gallon.
Two years ago, Chrysler created the first
double.tone color combinations and re.
Observation-Disclosures inmotorcarfinish.
Two years ago, Chrysler pioneered Pur.
olator-the oil.filter which cleanses your
crankcase oil as the motor runs.
Two years ago, Chrysler advanced an
entirely new design in bodies, and today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS
HEATER ATTRACTIONS

Augusta. Opera Houss-Cecil B.
sailes stupendous Paramount
E0cucfion, THE Ten Command
1nQ, with a magnificent cast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11

Miss Rita Dunnells Of Hartford,
Conn, is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Stone in the city for . few
days..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-11
Free Ride to Now York City

A certain young New York person..
who has been mentioning at Lake
Cobbossee. and who Is going to drive
the family car home, the first OF
next week says they will take as
passengers two or three. who might
be going to New York. The only
expense will be hotel fare over one
night. The rest of the young
drivers family is planning to return
to New York by train and hence the
vacant seats in the big car, Journey
ing New York-ward. !.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11
BOOSTING YOUR HOME TOWN

Continued from first page)
primarily because they have the abil-
ity to measure facts and reach con-
clusions, the conclusions must be cor
rect most of the time, or they would
automatically cease to be business
men. That same ability which makes
a man a business man applied to his
community and business problems
will certainly see you through. In
the past he has been a tremendous
asset to himself but almost a total
loss to the community. When we
bring the ability and the trained ex-
perience of our business men to bear
upon our community wonderful
achievements can be accomplished.
The whole problem as see it is to
bring the business man into the or
ganizatiOn and after selling him the
idea he will function himself, that is
the job you gentlement have. l am
very sure that you are going to sue
ceed in the formation of this organ
izatiOn. Study the men in your COM
munity and find out their greatest
usefulness in your community and
then gradually develop their interest
and draw them into your particular
organization in the common good"
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11
BUSINESS MEN MEET
BOOST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Cont1nued From First Page

ing done in Salisbury, can be done in
Smyrna if the proper civic interest
and pride is taken. Mr.. Carty's talk
made a fine impression and he fol-
lowed this up by cheerfully answer
ing all questions put to him.
Effort to Organize Is Voted Down
After the addresses of the Salisbury
guests, some wanted to go right
ahead and perfect a permanent or
ganization but owing to the lateness
of the hour it was deemed by a ma
jority of those present that it would
be better to form some plans as to
just what was best for Smyrna in the
matter and a committee as above
stated was appointed. They will make
their report next Monday night at
the Town Hall when it is hoped every
member at the dinner and all business
men of the town will come out and
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11
SMYRNA GRANGE ENTERTAINs
Was Host to FELTON, and CheswOld
Crangers Here on Saturday Afternoon

Was Host to FELTON, and CheswOld
Crangers Here on Saturday Afternoon
The regular meeting of the Smyrna
Grange, No. 21, was held on Satur-
day afternoon. Trophy Grange, No.
%, of FELTON,, and Rural Grange, No.
10, Of Cheswold, were visitors. After
the regular business there was music,
chiefly songs, by FELTON, Grange. Mrs
Killen, of FELTON,, who attended as a
delegate the recent Motion Picture
Conference in Washington, read a
paper, Echoes From the Conference"
in which she emphasized the impor-
tance of every community demanding
good pictures and a thorough wedding
out of those that are Objectionable.
Then followed a discussion, '"To what
extent is a woman justified in leaving
her home for outside work" The dis
cussion was led by Mr.. Meredith, of
FELTON, Grange, with lively remarks
both in favor and against the ques-
ton by a number of the members
There was music, furnished by the
Cheswold Grange, and refreshments
were served.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11
FREE SEED FOR THE FARMERS
Available Now For a Limited Supply
Only to First Applicants

Word has been received at the
County Agents Office in Dover that
the Bureau of Plant Industry of the
U. S. Department of Agriculture has
a few packages of four pounds each
of seeds for free distribution among
the farmers. These packages con-
tain Sudan grass, Kansas alfalfa and
Korean Lespedza. The distribution
of these seeds is rather limited, so
those farmers in the county who de-
sire them. should notify the County
Agent within the next week or ten
days. All requests are to be handled
through the Agricultural Experiment
Station at Newark, and the list of
farmers making these requests for
seed will be forwarded to the Bureau
of Plant Industry at Washington.
These varieties of pasture grasses are
being sent out for trial purposes, and
any farmer wishing to Try a few
pounds of these seeds may do so by
making an application at the County
Agents office.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11

participate in the formation of live
organization to work for and boost
Smyrna A rising vote of thanks was
extended to the Salisbury guests for
coming up to give Smyrna the bene-
fit of their experience and to w. B.
Russell of this town, for inaugurating
the movement.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11

pa st
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11

We have bought heavOur selection is good stock COM
pete. This is the first of annual FEBRUARY FURNITURE
SALES Orders of Furniture from other neghbOrng
coming to Smyrna The first week especially invite local
friends to make their selections.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11
NOTICE

I have taken out letters of admin
istration on the estate of William r.
Smith, late contable of this district.
All those having claims against the
estate will please present same. Those
owing the estate will please settle at
once. MRS. ELLA SMITH,
Administrators,
pa st Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-11
For RENT

House on South Main Street, g.
rooms, electric lights, water and sew
er. Possession at once. Apply to
MRS. JENNIE DAVID,
Pill If Smyrna, Del.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-18
Total Loss!

For the first time in the history of
the state-it was southern state-an
electrocution took place within the
walls of the state prison. The legisla-
ture, keeping step with the march of
progress and civilization, had ordered
the installation of an electric chair to
take the honored place of the old-fash-
toned slip-noose under the left ear.
A negro "trusty" was an unwilling
witness to tie first performance I'M
der the new arrangement. The warden
had detailed him as helper to the paid
executioner. He issued forth from the
lethal chamber with popped eyes and
ashen face.
A group of his fellow convicts knot
ted about him anxious to hear the
grisly details. He proceeded to eluci-
date:
"WeIl, suzz," he said, with a SILVER,
they ticks an strops you down, hand
an foot. in big cheer. An den they
clamps some Ill things onto your haid
an yo' laigs. An den one of de wife
men he step over to whar dey's a
little jigger in de wall an he give 1t
liz yank-zzz'-lak dat! !"
Here he paused and fetched a deep
breath. .... ....-.....
"Whut. den? whit den?" came the
chorus.
"Nothin' but ruin-jes' absolute
ruin J"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-18
Making 1t Four of a Kind

Judge Isaac Russell, chief justice
of the court of special sessions of
New York city, went on a private
and unannounced tour of inspection
among the various corrective and
charitable institutions of his jurisdic-
ton. Late in the afternoon he en-
tered the outer office of one of the
insane asylums.
Il should like to make a trip
through this place." he said to an
underkeeper who CHANGED to be in
sole charge of the Office temporarily.
Visitors days are Wednesdays and
Saturdays" said the keeper shortly /;
land, besides, it's after hours.''
But l insist on being shown
through" said His Honor.
well, you've got nerve"
growled the keeper. "Who are you
to be givin' me orders?"
81 am Chief Justice Russell Of the
Court of Special Sessions" was the
answer.
"That'll be about ALL" said the
keeper YEARLY. We've got three Of
you in here now. Why don't you call
yourself George Washington-there's
only one of him?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-18

color In the richest mauves and GRIM
sons, and long ribbons in the west
floating like golden islands in sea of
amber, caught the glow and silently
unfolded a glory of pink and yellow
and orange and crimson and FURNISHED
brass.
turned to look at Jean. She sat
by the window where the yellow light
blocked out her fine profile against the
drab background of the car, and min
gled in the richer yellow of her hair.
And her blue eyes were all a-glisten,
as the long, fine lashes dropped and
rose and dropped and rose. And in
the corner of her eye saw little
pearl gather and grow until, unre-
strained, 1t stole across her cheek.
"Regina!" shouted Jack; Regina J"
'springing to his feet and beginning to
gather up our effects, for we had
agreed that this should be the base of
our search for land. We were ready
TO disembark by the time the train had
come to stop, and our first glimpse
of the prairie city was that of build
ingS silhouetted against a saffron sky,
and wide streets and open spaces and
the foundation work of the metropolis
that was to be.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-18
Absolutely No Reason for 1t

Harry Beresford, the actor, was
born in England but has lived long
enough in America practically to
have recovered from it. One fall a
friend sent him two tickets for one
of the world series ball games at the
Polo grounds, and he took with him
to the game a newly arrived English
man, a distant kinsman and also an
actor.
The stranger sat patiently enough
through seven innings. The whole
riotous proceeding was a puzzle to
him but he was too polite to mention
it. Then, when the mighty crowd,
following the baseball custom, stood
up to stretch, he rose, too, and
started for the aisle.
Hold on!" said Beresford. at
isn't over yet"
- was only going to get a cup of
tea, old chap" explained his guest.
"You can't get tea now" said
Beresford, "the game goes right on"
You mean to say there is no tea
being served?' demanded the English
man In Amusement.
Certainly not :" said Beresford.
well" demanded the other. what,
then, is the purpose of the bally
gamer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-18
Alaska and Huuuii

The territories of Alaska and Hawaii
are represented in congress by one dele
gate each. These delegates have the
right to speak on the floor of the
house of representatives, but have no
vote. OF the other dependencies, the
Philippines and Porto Rico have repre-
sentatives with similar privileges.
These are called resident commission.
ers. and Porto Rico sends one to Wash
ington and the Philippines two. The
commissioners do not VOTE All of the
territories and possessions have pro
hibition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-18
Guilt on the Very Face of 1t

Auilt on the very ace or II
A great many persons who know
and admire-the darky stories of E..
K. Means are not aware that this
author is, at his home in Jackson,
Miss. the Rev. E. X. Means, pastor
OF Galloway Memorial NJ E. church.
South. He is a jealous clergyman, a
gifted speaker, and a fluent writer,
but being. as BELTS clergyman, a
truthful man also, Mr. Means would
be the last person to lay claim to
great personal beauty.
AS his friend, / feel that / may re-
peat this story at his expense. es-
pecially as he himself told it to me.
He had been gazing at my printed
likeness and he was reminded of an
experience Of his own. l quote his
words:
"Once upon a time my picture was
published in small weekly news
paper in village in Louisiana.
was standing in the post office when
| farmer entered to get his mail.
He opened the little paper and gazed
with fascination at my countenance.
He held the sheet close to his nose
then extended it to his arms length
trying to focus his dim eyes on the
vision. He fumbled in all his pockets
and brought forth his hands empty
Of the thing he sought.
Then he remarked to the world at
large:
az left my specs home and I can't
see who this here Teller is. 1 don't
know whut he done, neither, but by
d-n, he's guiltyp"