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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
Hawaii HarbOr Lacks
Adequate Facilities

Honolulu, June PA. P by MaiD
Capt. r. M. Griswold, aide for ma
terlal on the staff of Admiral Robert
II. CoontZ, commander in chief of the
United States battle fleet, asserted
| Whlle here that further proof of the
lnadequacy of the facilities of Pearl
Harbor navy yard, and of the need
Tor deepening the channel entrance
TO the Keystone c. American defenses
In the Pacific, had been furnished dur
ing the final days of the fleets visit
TO Hawaii prior to its departure for
Australia,
Minor electrical trouble. such as or
dlnarlly would be eradicated at q
navy yard. developed on the u. S s
west Virginia, one of the latest and
largest OF the dreadnaughts. Because
OF the vessels immense draft and the
1aci that Pearl Harbor channel is not
suf1lclently deep, it was considered
unsafe to attempt to send her into tho
yard. Naval officers were compelled
10 perform make shift repairs at the
west virginia S anchorage in Rolling
pay, pay approximately a mile off Homo
iuiu IN open sea. 1t was necessary
70 ahchor the IL giant ships of the
meet mere because of the lack of
1T also was discovered, Cant Girls
VOID reported, that the yard was NOT
equipped TO make repairs to the
lduity generator of the L. S. S. Penn
syiVanla, and it was necessary TO re-
move the generator and send il TO
the mainland.
IT was emphasized by Capt. Girls
"olu that these repairs and numerous
others required by the fleet after tho
patlle OF Oahu" and subsequent mi
iiol lidneuVerS were routine matters
ldults such as arise from EVERYDAY
service. In case of naval combat in
me Pacific. he pointed out, the larger
humper OF vessels damaged in action
would provide serious situation nm
less improvements were made IN
fearl Harbor, as had been recon-.
mended several times
Ihe principal improvements de-
sired are the deepening. straighteninc
ana widening of the entrance chan
mel; the dredging of the Pearl Lochs
10 provide anchorage and mornings
Tor the fleet, and increased repair ia :
cl1tles. Recently Senator Feredicl<
Hale or Maine, chairman of the naval
affairs committee, said after an in
spectlon of Pearl Harbor that the
next Congress probably would pro-
vide for charging the channel as the
next step in $4,000, 900 naval bas
program, and that other improve
ments would follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

James Cruze Presents Another
Winner, Marry Me-" Featuring
Florence Vidor; Evelyn Brent in
Smooth as Satin" from Famous
Detective Play, "Thc chatterbox."
The Spat Family in Laugh That
OFF,; News Weekly
A wholesome, humorous and ire
mendously human story of small
town school-teacher's search for re-
nance and how she finds it through
the strange medium of an ancient
cold storage egg. Such is the type
OF Marry Me-" Only James Cruze
the famous director. could put this
story into such bewitching form. He
has turned out a comedy drama that
VIII stand the acid test of the most
pessimistic observer. This is a Fa
nous Players picture and bears the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

mark of a Paramount special. 1t
hooZeS with humor and heart appeal.
The second feature is Smooth as
attn" taken from the famous play.
THE ChatterboX." This is a detec
tive story with many thrills and
daring stunts. Miss Evelyn Brent
plays the leading role and the New
York papers have commented that
Miss Brent's work in Smooth as Sa-
tin places her among the. p-notch-
ers in the motion picture world. Miss
Brent has many personal friends in
Augusta where she resided for six
months while making pictures with
the Edgar Jones Productions.
The Spat family appear in their
latest gloom killer entitled Laugh
That Off" News weekly completes
the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
Berlin FavOrs
LincOln's Story

Berlin, June 20 CAP by maiD-One
of the latest publications on the
German book market Is biography
of Abraham Lincoln in German.
Hitherto only the German transla-
ton of the Carl Schurz sketch Of
Abraham Lincoln's life existed. The
author of the German work is Count
Albrecht Montgelas.
The book has met with a favorable
reception by the press. Reviewing
it the Vossische Zeitung says: DE
spite the obvious thoroughness Of
Count Montgelas' Investigations and
research work among the mass of
existing Lincoln biographies, his
book reads like an interesting short
story" Another paper states: Even
among educated Germans, there are
not many who fully realize Lincoln S
historical importance"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
Jack Knife Operation
Successful by Surgeons

Cordova, Alaska. June PA. P.
by MaiD-A tonsil operation was
performed recently at Bering River
on Controller Bay. 60 miles east of
here, by DR.. w. w. Council of Cor
dova, with a jack knife and dena-
tured alcohol.
When DR.. Council arrived at Boring
River from a hunting trip he was
called on to handle the case. He had
no implements. With the crude ouc-
fit he performed the operation with
success. No anesthetic was admin
istered. The alcohol was used to
SteriliZe the knife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20

Marden, Mrs. r. e. Tufts and Miss
9arah Iutts' attended the play Mon
DAY evening at North VassaIboro.
Mrs. Augustus Davis is visiting
friends and relatives in Eitcbhurg
Mass.
Frederick ]. Pope of Reading, Mass.
IS passing his summer vacation at
Broadmead.
Ihere Will be no meeting of VassaI-
ooro Grange during the month of july
Gertrude Harvard of Waterville
was the guest recently at the home of
u. e. Weber and family
Daniel and Priscilla Weber are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
New Corporations

The certificate of Incorporation of
Days Mills Creamery, organized at
Kennebunk. was approved Saturday
at the office of the attorney general.
The purpose of the new corporation
is to buy, sell, and manufacture
dairy products and by-products;
common stock, $4,000 Glass A, 200
shares Glass B, and II shares Glass
C; preferred stock. $4,000; is Glass
C shares subscribed; directors
President, William H. Taylor of
North Kennebunk; treasurer, Hans
T. Jepperson of West Kennebunk;
and Asa A. Richardson of kenne-
bunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
Gold Via Air

London, July sap. by Manl,
Britain's air transportation compals
The Imperial Anyways. which caaS
into existence May. 1924, receas
competed 100000 miles OF nyms
During the past II months alrpian.
carrying s10,00O.000 worth OF oulliV.
$4,000 passengers and 1000 tons
freight have flown across the cnahp'
at 100 miles an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
VASSALBORO

POPE AVENUE-Mrs. Reynolds and
MI Emery of Waterville, Mr.. and
Mrs Jakins and daughter of Winslow
were recent evening callers at the
nome of Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Pope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pope accom-
panied by their guests, Mrs s II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20

Sofia, June BOA. p by MaiD-
STUDY of the German language will
be obligatory in Bulgarian primary
and grammar schools during the
coming year. This has been an
nounced in a governmental decree by
the Bulgarian premier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20

of Quebec, if residence more than
10 miles from boundary may operate
year without registration same for
licenses; Province of Saskatchewan,
80 days, same for licenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20

passing the summer in WoleVn.
n. H., with their grandparents,
and Mrs. Daniel Cotton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-20
NOTICE

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
Harold ]. Cloutier of WaterviIle in
the County of Kennebec and State of
Maine has made application to the
Maine Board of Bar Examiners for
examination for admission to the bar
of the State of Maine, at the session
Of the Board to be held at Portland,
Maine. on the first Wednesday of Au-
gust, A. D. 1925.
PHILIP G. CLIFFORD,
Secretary of the Board
j1ye-1s-2o
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Antique Furniture

Amateur collectors often wonder
how there can be so much antique fur
niture in existence. But when they
stop to consider that there are thou
sands of homes in Europe still filled
with the furniture Of olden times, they
understand. In the days when furni-
ture making was on the crest, there
were only two classes of people. One
was the "haves"; the other the have
nots." There was no middle class. so
those "haves" had much. Fine furni-
ture. which was to be found every
where. was handed down Intact. for in
those days man gave everything to
his Oldest son and to no one else. In
that way estates were not broken up,
and family furniture was passed on
from generation to generation. Much
Of 1t still remains as 1t was long ago
In the old homes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
North Franklin

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Murch were at
their home here, Sunday.
Friends of Mrs. Susie Giles are
sorry to learn of her illness, and hope
she will be better soon.
The school league will have a
Christmas tree and entertainment,
Friday evening, this being the last
week of school before Christmas.
The electric light poles are going
up fast, and wiring the houses will
begin this week.
V Mr.. and Mrs. Norman WEIGH of
Sorrento and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Slower of Seal Harbor visited their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus
Jellison, Sunday.
A reception was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Erlond Haslam Friday evening,
at the home of Mrs. Haslam's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Cousins. The
rooms were prettily decorated and
dainty refreshments were served to
large circle of friends, who unite
in wishing the happy couple long
and happy welded life. The presents
were many and beautiful.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Mice Without Hair

A tribe Of hairless mice were Re-
recently discovered in London and they
were regarded as such great curfosi-
ties that they were exhibited before
the members Of the Geological society.
The little animals were caught In q
trap in the northern part Of the city
Of London and several Of them have
been observed by scientists who are
endeavoring to explain their origin.
Several mice have been born In cap
tivity and when the pink little ones
are first seen they are much like othe;
mice at the same period Of their lives.
The hair appears in the usual way but
when they are about three weeks cit.
the hair has commenced to disappear.
That Of the top of the head is lost
first and then gradually the badness
extends all over the body.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Bread a Stcple Food
Throug!so:.t the Ages

Bread Is the name given to the
staple food product prepared by the
baking of -four. In old English the
word was written, as we write 1T,
bread, and it is common In various
forms to many Teutonic languages
as brat" in Germany, "brod' In
Dutch, and "brot" in Swedish and
Danish. 1t is probably connected with
the root Of "to break" for its early
uses are confined to ''broken pieces
or bits of bread. which in the
Twelfth century began to be called
loaf, while bread became the genuine
name of this kind of food
Bread-making. or at any rate the
parched grain by means of heat, is
one Of the most ancient Of human
arts. The charred remains Of cakes
made from coarsely ground grain have
been found in the Swiss lakedwellings
that date back to the Stone age. The
cakes were made of different kinds
of grain, barley and onegrained wheat
being among the ingredients. This
bread was made from grain crushed
between some hard surfaces, and in
these lake-dwellings many round
shaped stones have been found, which
were evidently used for pounding or
crushing grain against the surface,
more or less concave, of another stone.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Mt. Desert Ferry.

Alton Jellison spent the weekend
in Bar Harbor. .
r L. Colby and wife spent two
DAYS last week in Bangor.
S. ]. Johnston, who has been quite
i'll. is still confined to the house.
Carroll Johnston and Phylils
Clarke spent the weekend in Bar
Harber with Paul Johnston and wife.
Mrs. Evie Jellison returned last
week from Rowland, where she has
spent several weeks with her daugn-
ter. Mrs. Elizabeth Mckay.
The sociable and sale given by the
Willing Workers last week was well
attended. The Willing Workers Will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Nellie Grant.
Frank Colby and sister Carrie
were called to West Scarboro by the
death of their sister, Mrs. Florence
Carter, who was killed by an auto
mobile on the evening of December
2. Sympathy is extended to the fam
lily.
Dec. IA. v.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
DOES YOUR BACK ACHE?
Bad Backs Bring Suffering to Many
Ellsworth Folks.

Is that dull, constant backache
making you old and miserable? Does
your back throb and ache until it
seems you just can't keep going? Do
you suffer headaches, dizzy spells
and urinary disorders; feel weak,
tired and WORKOUT? Then look to
your kidneys. Delay may mean seri-
Gus kidney sickness! Use Doan's
Pills-a stimulant diuretic to the
kidneys. Doan's are recommended
by Ellsworth folks.
Henry w. Billings, 81 Dean ST.,
Ellsworth, says: 81 had a dull,
throbbing ache across my kidneys
and when I tried to straighten after
being down, sharp pains darted
through the small of my back. 1t
was all l could do to go on with my
work. My back always felt lame
and stiff mornings. My kidneys were
weak and acted so often, l had to get
up many times at night to pass the
secretions. After using Doan's Pills,
from Alexander's Pharmacy, l was
cured"
60c, at all dealers. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Northeast Harbor.

At the annual meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary of Lester
J. Lurvey post, the following officers
were elected President, Mrs. lola
Bunker; vice-president, Mrs. Char
lotte Manchester; secretary Mrs.
Natalie Smallidge, treasurer; Mrs.
Bernice Ashley; chaplain, Mrs.
Evadne Bunker; historian, Miss
Nellie A. Bartlett. Mrs. Minnie F.
Manchester, Mrs. S. Louise Smallidge
and Mrs. Linda E. Lurvey were
elected as members of the executive
committee.
Mrs. Emery Bartlett and children
arrived recently from 1pperklp, Ont.'
to spend several months with Misses
Nellie A. and Estella E. Bartlett.
Mrs. William M. Peckham has re-
turned from Bar Harbor hospital
where she received treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Swan have re-
turned to Franklin for the winter
Mr.. and Mrs Elwood Reed have
moved into their new house on Mill
brook road. +ho
The Forest Hill society met at the
home of Mrs. Annabel Reed last
Wednesday afternoon.
A part of Summit road, beginning
at the Stetson school building and
running toward Fennelly's Corner
in being widened and Strengthened:
Orville c. Bartlett is in charge OF
the work. .o,a
The Federated sewing society heio
successful sale at Pine Tree cafe'
Saturday afternoon.
MRS George A. Savage and sons
rhar,as K and George, have re-
turned from visit at bosNon'
Dec IA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
West GOuldsbOrO,

Chandler L. Noyes, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. R. w.
Barhydt in Boston, returned home
Saturday.
The many friends of Cecil G. Rose
brook, who was operated upon re-
Gently at Stinson's hospital in Ban
gor, are pleased to know he is gain
ing.
Mrs. Clara Stevens and Nichols
Stevens are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. j. Slower in Bangor.
In the place of the regular Sunday
school next Sunday morning, pro-
gram will be given, followed by a
tree for the children. Anyone inter-
ested will be heartily welcomed The
program will be given at 1890.
The Needle club will meet on
Thursday with Mrs Alpheus Kings
ley.
r Miss Lutte Guptill of Gouldsboro
recently visited her sister, Mrs
Linly Rosebrook.
Dec IA L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Seed Motion Inspired
Scre,u Propeller Idea

When a young engineer named Kick
Of Bolton, England, noticed one day
the rotary descent Of sycamore seed,
he examined it and applied his obser
vations to the making Of a screw pro
peuer.
Some years later, in 1928, a Kent
ish farmer, Francis Smith, who was
interested in marine engineering, con-
structed model boat propelled by u
screw driven with spring. The sue
cess Of this led to further experiments
on pond In one of his fields.
Experts became interested In his in
vestigations, and in 1886 he built a
ten-ton vessel to the design Of his
model. This had satisfactory trials
on the Paddington canal and the
Thames, but the inventor was not sat
listed He put to sea In her, and de-
spite rough weather his craft behaved
e1cellently.
A year later the admiralty agreed to
foster the invention If he could make
larger vessel that would travel five
miles an hour on the Thames; and in
1888 he built the Archimedes, 237-
ton boat of 80 horse power, which he
launched at Millwall. To the aston
ishment Of the critics this boat reached
speed Of nearly ten miles an hour,
and In the two years that followed
nearly one hundred similar boats were
built
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
North Sullivan.

The primary school closed Satur-
day. A fine Christmas play was
given by the children. Much credit
is due Mrs. Doris York, the teacher,
for the splendid training given the
children. Every part was given in
creditable manner.
The children of Francis Stanley
Sunday school are preparing for
Christmas concert and tree Thurs
day evening, Dec. "a.
Miss Carolyn Stanley was obliged
Ito give up her school in Milo and re-
turn home on account of illness.
The Farm Bureau held an all-day
session in the Community building
Tuesday, Dec. 8. Helpful Christmas
suggestions We're given, several read
ings by members and solo by Ellen
Havey.
Mrs. Edith Abel entertained the
bridge club Tuesday evening.
The Christian Endeavor Society
served a clam chowder in the. Com
munity building Tuesday evening.
Miss Irene Hooper spent the week
end in Ashville, guest of Miss Lucy
Martin.
Dec. IA. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Stripping Cork Tree

If 1t IL done properly. the CONNER
cial value Of the cork Is improved by
stripping a tree of its bark. A cork
tree hstripped for the fEst time when
It IL about twenty years old This vir-
gin cork is rough and coarse. Sue
cessive layers Of bark are taken at In
tervals Of eight or ten years. This
cork Is finer. The work Of stripping
must be done carefully, as any injury
to the delicate inner skin Of the tree
results in the permanent stoppage Of
growth Of cork at that sDot
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
RECIPES.

| Heavenly Hash-This, of course,
being the full-sized recipe: One
small can of sliced pineapple, one
half lib. of marshmallows cut small,
one-half cup Of chopped walnuts,
one-half pint of whipped cream fold
ed in about twenty minutes before
serving. Cut pineapple in small
pieces.-Did.
Meat Loaf.-One lb. steak, or any
cheap cut of beef, one lib. salt pork
put through grinder, (your butcher
will do this for you), one cup boiled
rice, thin slice of garlic pressed in the
salt garlic adds greatly to the
| f1avor), one cup milk. Place in a
| creased pan, punch holes, into which
| drop a beaten egg, also over the top.
Bake slowly.
| Farina-One cup cream OF wheat
! or farina, salt, boil one-half hour in
| milk & pint, but may add more, or
| water, when it thickens too mucD :
Add one lump of butter size OF an
| egg, cup grated cheese. Pour INTO
baking dish, in which an egg mas
| been beaten. Mix we'll, sprinkle
cheese on top and paprika, if you like
| it. Bake brown.
The two recipes above are from
| EAST" who received them from
friend in California. Thanks for
them.
Potato Pie-Peel, boil and mash
three medium-sized potatoes. ct is
hest to use ricer for mashing.) Beat
together, as for cake, one-half cup
sugar or little more, one-fourth cup
butter, two eggs, little salt and add
potato and one cup milk or little
more for good-sized plate. Flavor
with lemon. Bake in one crust. Have
heard of sweet potato pie made some
thing like this, but never tried one.
Jasmine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16
Halcyon Days

According to Greek mythology Al
cyone, or Halcyone, the daughter Of
Aeolus, married Ceyx. Ceyx was
drowned, and Alcyone, on learning his
fate, threw himself into the sea The
gods were moved by the tragedy OF
the young lovers; they brought them
back to life in the form Of halcyons,
or kingflshers, and they decreed that
for the seven days from December %
to December 20, the sea should re-
main calm while the seabirds built
their nests upon It Those seven days
the last OF the year, are therefore
called halcyon days, days Of tran
Quillity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-16

And Jimmie, we'll, Jimmie demanded
some toys
And just see the wants of the other
two boys!
So as he sat thinking, dad dozed in
his chair;
He dreamed of his childhood, the days
free from care.
= T-:
He saw himself back in the old, happy
time,
When life went along like sweet,
joyous rhyme.
He roamed in the woodlands and
strolled long the stream;
He danced round the -tree-then
woke from his dream
He grasped life anew, went and bor-
rowed some "tin,"
And promptly proceeded to blow it
all in.
Sent by Did"