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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

"Tll watch you" laughed the bun
ny boy. Catch u big fly, please"
Hope a giant fly comes by"
laughed the funny old gentleman
frog. I'm still hungry"
Dear me, it was some time before
a fly drew neal, so the obhging old
frog went on to tell more to his lit
tie rabbit friend.
You didn't know that l have
teeth" asked Granddaddy Bullfrog,
all Of a sudden, ju3t like that, quick
as the wind that blows off your nat.
Goodness gracious, he almost starti-
cd the bunny boy by his quick
question.
mo, 1 never. never did" answered
the truthful little rabbit. Where
are they. | can't see them"
Guess not" answered Granddaddy
Bullfrog, with a laugh. "They are
very tiny, and only on the upper Jaw
and on my palate. DIR. Quack, the
famous duck doctor, saw them once.
He's the only person | know VINO
has" and with chuckle, the funny
old frog dived into the water. -.
"Wonder where he has gone,
thought the bunny boy. Maybe he
has Just taken q dip to wet his skin,
anu Will IL mp, SiNiP t'l'Nt JN't4P
little rabbit came close to the Weep
ing Willow Tree that stood at the
waters edge. Up on limb swung
the empty stocking-like nest of pref
ty Mrs. Oriole. Her last summers
nest, you know. for this little bird
had not yet arrived from the South.
Just then. quick as a winkerty
wink, there came a loud splash in
the water. There on the other bank
stood the Farmers Boy. He had
thrown q stone at the little rabbit,
but. luckily, it had fallen into the
pond.
Without waiting to take another
look. away went the bunny boy,
clipperty, clipperty, clippertv, clip,
lipperty. lipperty. lipperty lip to the
Shady Forest. lie wasn't going to
stand there and be TARGET for
stones. No sirebus. I don't blame
him if he has already horced into
the next story, do You, my Little
Readcro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
hv David Cory


The Bubbling Brook went sp!ashing
through
The Sunny Meadow to the pond.
Then DER the Old Mill Wheel it
dashed
To find the ocean far beyond.
Granddaddy Bullcrog loved to lis
ten to the music of the running
water. Every now and then he
would puff out his cheeks and make
Il loud croak. Then away would
scurry all the little tadpoles and
fishes to hide among the rushes.
what u wonderful tongue you
have" exclaimed the little rabbit
who was sitting near Granddaddy
Bullfrog. when we finished yester-
days story. YOU remember, Little
Reader.
"A pretty good tongue with which
to catch flies" answered the old
gentleman frog, with a solemn wink.
You see" he went on to explain,
cit is fastened in front of my mouth,
leaving it free behind. | throw out
the free end, which is covered with
sticky liquid. No fly can get
away from me, for l pop it into my
mouth just as quickly as 1 dart out
my tongue"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
D. A. r. Meeting

The April meeting of Eleazer
Parker Chapter, ID. "A. r., was held
at the home of its secretary, Mrs.
Harriet Lawry in Fairfield. The
members assembled in the forenoon
and at noon a delicious dinner was
served by the hostess. The BUSH
ness session of the meeting was
Eeld in the afternoon with Regent
Maude E. Mudgett presiding and the
meeting was opened by all repeat
ing the Lords Prayer. Several
communications We're read by the
secretary and readings of the Presi-
dent Generals message and other
items of interest were read by
Annie NJ. Berry. Alice r. Wiley.
Estelle Richardson. Sadie Richard
son and Mae f. Watson. The meet
ing closed with salute to the flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Editorial Comment
Private Initiative Driving

II Henry Ford means business in
this new airplane venture of his. in
dustrial history will be made by the
two hours and fifty minutes of flight
between his plant in Detroit and his
plant in Chicago. When he began in
the motorcar industry he was trying
to build a cheap carrier for land use.
He is now searching for a cheap,
swift carrier in the air. In his first
search he evolved mass production.
IL he is able to bring about mass
production in planes, together with
general distribution of his product,
his lines between Detroit, Chicago,
St. Louis. st. Joseph and st. Paul
should show the way to a general
and commercial use of the air. Pri-
vate initiative is the driving force
in America. 1t was so with the rail-
ways and in all probability it Will be
SO with aviation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Emma Goldman, deperted from
this country to Russia in 1919, is
now in London telling the world that
the report OF the British Trade I'm
ionists respecting conditions in Rus
sia is, from beginning to end a trav-
esty Of the actual truth" 1t will be
remembered that this report placed
the Russian situation in the most
favorable light, which is not Emma's
light. neither is it consistent with
such Of the truth as has leaked out
from soviet sources, let alone all the
other evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

at 10 manifest that many OF sne
reforms proposed as remedies en-
dancer the foundations of our po-
litieai liberties, and far from secur'
ino either economic or social 'lber.
ties, tend to endanser those we still
possess."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Pleasant Street M. e. Church
Rev, ], G. p. .Sherburne, Pastor

Sunday, April 10, 1890 A. NJ,
morning worship. solo by Miss We
nessa Ervine, chidren's talk. "Pur-
ity'. sermon-"Spiritual Blindness" :;
11.45 A. NJ, Sunday School; els r.
NJ, Epworth League led by Miss
Louise Cross, topic-"The Value of
Your Word: 700 p. NJ. evening
service, brief address-"An Inescap-
able Question"
Because of the session of the
Maine Annual Conference at Angus
ia, April 22-27 there will be no serv-
ices at the NJ. f. church on Sunday,
April Goth. All services will he re-
sumed on Sunday, May 3rd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
More Palestine Travel

Jerusalem, March ia. P. by
MaiD-During the 1924 calendar
year, 70,613 travellers and returning
residents, excluding immigrants, en-
tered Palestine, according to a report
in the March issue of the government
bulletin of the Palestine govern
ment. This figure, it is added, sur
passes those of previous years.
The number of Immigrants, the
overwhelming majority of whom
were Jewish, was more than $1,000 in
1924
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Eurnham Grange

There were 40 in attendance at the
regular meeting of Burnham Grange
on Tuesday evening. 1t was voted
to hold Boost Maine" meeting and
q special meeting will be held for
that purpose on Thursday evening,
April %, when a speaker will be
present to address the meeting. At
the regular meeting of the grange
on next Tuesday evening an oyster
stew supper will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

"To recognize that athletics is
means to an end, that end being the
aim of the institution, the production
of men, that shall be my creed says
John NJ. Gates, Bowdoin's new direc-
tor of athletics. That's the creed.
Win or lose the game. but don't fail
to win better men, or to recognize
that athletics isn't the only contribu-
tory agency for doing that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Many centuries ago Homer re-
marked: ut is a wise child that
knows his own father" If the claim
Of a Norwegian scientist be true such
wisdom on the part of the child will
not be required. The claim is that
the father of the child may be deter
mined from finger prints.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Sebasticook Grange, No. 90, will
confer the lower degrees on a class
of candidates at their regular meet
ing next Saturday evening.
Many of the young children of the
VILLAGE are confined to their homes
by illness. Nine being absent from
the Grammar school on Wednesday
because of illness,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

y is said the battle between the
advocates Of long skirts and the adj
vocates of short skirts. that has been
waged among the Paris fashion max
ers, has resulted in a compromise at
half way below the knees. Some
TIMES compromises are best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Methodist Church Notes

The Epworth League of the Meth
odist Episcopal church held a Sun
rise Service on Easter Sunday, led
by Miss Sarah McClintick. After the
devotional meeting about 81 men,
bers gathered for breakfast. The
next meeting of the League will be
led by Miss Louise Cross.
An Easter concert under the direc-
ton of Rev. and Mrs. John G.. =.
Sherburne and Miss Marta Paul was
given on Sunday evening by the
choir and Sunday school of the NJ. e.
church. The program "All Hail the
Power" was opened by a voluntary
by Mr.. Lionel Lombard. The choir
rendered an opening song. "All Hail."
The responsive scripture reading
was led by the Supt.. Mr.. Moses
French. Prayer by the pastor was
responded to by the choir. Follow
ing the prayer hymn was a song by
the choir. "He Arose; A song, East
er JOY by Madena Irvine and Mar
garet Stevens-Recitation 1.-THE Saw
Jour Rose Again." Robert Head;
Song, Thanks Be To God,' Choir;
Exercise by three girls, Margaret
Stevens, Therese Webb and Ethel
French; Song, THAT Easter tide;
choir; Scripture Reading. Marjorie
Cross; Solo, New Life" Venessa r.
vine; Recitation, 'All Little Ones
Love Easter, Leslie Flanders; Song,
We Crown Him." choir; Recitation,
Love, Stella Flanders; Song by the
primary department, AT Easter
Time; Recitation, "Sunbeams."
Ruth Corson; Song. 1.-THE Glory of
Easter Day. choir; Exercise by
three boys, Willard Lebans, MILFORD
Merrill and Roland Cooley; Song,
Grown Him Today" choir; Recital
ton. There Is Life Abroad" Almon
Head; Recitation. children Can
Serve the Master" Evelyn French;
Song. HE Is Not Here" choir; Re-
citation, "A Little Lily" Esther Tib-
belts; Reading. Helen Ray; Recita-
ton, Edgar Tibbetts; Closing song,
THE Power of Jesus Name" choi,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

French manhood at Verdun gave a
revelation to the world Of a glorious
side of the French character. AS
much cannot be said of the demon
stration now being given by French
politicians, money lenders and money
grabbers, all advertising that the
French people are unwilling to be
taxed to pay their just obligations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
LOOKING Ahead

A negro, who was the father OF IL
children. all Of whom had been rock
ed in the same cradle. was putting
the latest arrival TO sleep.
"Rastus," said his wife, dat
cradle am bout worn out"
otis bout gone" replied Rastus.
"You all bettah bet mother. and
get a good one-one datl last
Good Hardware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
He Need Not Have Worried

A revival was raging IN a Virginia
colored church, The fruits had been
considerable. One obdurate soul,
however. resisted the efforts of the
elder. Called to account for his
reluctance, he replied:
"Yo' see how it Is, Elder. Use got a
problem. l don't see how Use gwne
git NAH shirt on ovah wah WINS
when I gifts to Glory"
Dat amt yo' problem" retorted
the exhorter promptly. "Yo' prob
lem is how is yo' gwine git yo' hat
on ovah yo' horns. "-Everybody's
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

New Hampshire is willing to raise
100000 to prevent lumbermen from
stripping Franconia Notch of it's
trees. 1t Is worth it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Monday being observed as Patriots
Day the Journal office will be closed
throughout the day but the paper
will be issued regularly ON Tues
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

More and better roads now lead to
Lexington than there were $50 years
ago. No one on foot, however, has
ever made quicker time on one Of
them than did the British grenadier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
MAINE GOSSIP
I Like to Say "Hello"

I like to live in little town where
/ can say hello"
An know I'll get an answer every
time;
I amt no man fer cities whar' tn
thousands come an go.
An speakin' pears to be some kind
O. crime.
I like to say hello, BILL" when meet
An kind o. Sing the same old
weather song;
Bill knows jes' how do it cause see
him every day,
But anyhow 1t kind O. helps along.
I like to wave '.howdy" to TIL mayor
An also to tn other folks see:
Thar may be lots more scen'ry on a
big. long city street,
But tn little town is good enough
X. IVAN. Augusta, Me-
A meeting of the high school prin-
cipals of Maine has been called for
May and 9 at the State House in
Augusta.
Riverton Park, Portland, is to open
for the summer season, May Is. The
popular amusement center will be
managed this yeaer by B. H. Nye of
Columbus, Ohio.
Small quantities of sardines are
being taken daily in the wiers at
Eastport. The size Of those taken,
however, are just right for canning
purposes and it is hoped that the
supply will increase rapidly.
The first summer picnic Of the
season took place in Kezar Falls last
Saturday when small rarity from
Porter and Cornish high schools
climbed Baldface mountain fnd had
luncheon on the summit.
All records for the number of ar
raignments before the United States
district court Of Maine in a single
day, were broken Wednesday when
al persons indicted by the grand
jury, appeared before the Judge.
Direct passenger steamship service
will be resumed between Portland
and New York about June Is by the
Eastern S. S. Lines Inc, after a lapse
of more than seven years. Service
between Portland and Eastport will
also be resumed.
The sardine packing business
orened officially April Is. although it
will probably be several weeks be-
fore packing operations will begin to
any great extent as the run of fish Is
not large enough to permit Of steady
operation.
In the new language books recent
ly purchased for the fourth grades in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Teacher: Now. Tommy. if your
father had 20 Gozen eggs in his store
ond found Is CT them were bad, how
much would he lose?
Tommy: Nothin'. You don't
kLoW pa.-The Progressive Grocer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Bryan doesn't believe in evolution
except as applied to his bank &C
count.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Does your patriotism include
spring chores on Patriots Day-or
golf?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Figures Never Lie

(COrtrlDuteQ)
How many apples did Adam and
Eve eat? They say Eve ate go and
Adam ate too (2). That would be
a tota! of ten only.
Now we figure the thing out diff
ferently, and thus: Eve ate 90 and
Adam ate (S) also-total, sixteen.
But are not these figures entirely
wrong? II Eve ate (S) and Adam
ate (S2), certainly the total was
ninety.
Scientific men, however, on the
strength of the theory that the
artediluvians were giants, reason
something like this: Eve ate one
(sD and Adam ate too (S2)-total,
16S.
Wrong again. It Is very clear
that if Eve ate one (8D. and Adam
ate one too (S12). the total was 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

They were having one of their
customary spats. You know how 1t
is.
you've said good many things
you ought to be sorry for" she
scolded.
II recall two" he admitted, after
Illuminating a while.
what particular ones?"
""I do and L will'."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
How Thew Did Il In Kentucky

How They Did It In Kentucky
1t was before the day of tin liz
zies, and one Kentucky merchant
sold lots of buggy harness to farm
ers who paid up once year.
One day his clerk sold set OF
buggy harness and did not charge 1t
promptly. When he did start to
charge the harness he had forgotten
to whom to charge 1t.
Charge every man on the books
with a set of harness, and when they
raise kick. take the harness from
their account" the boss told him.
There We're $50 names on the
books, the merchant tells Good
Hardware. and two kicked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Augusta Lodge Directory

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. !. o. o. r.
Regular meetings Friday at $50 2. NJ.
Third degree Friday evening, Apr II.
FRANK L. DOUGLAS. n. q.
ELLIS e. WALKER, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
He Was Mistaken

AS a steamer was leaving the
harbor of Athens well dressed
young passenger approached the
captain, and pointing to the distant
hills. inquired:
What Is that white stuff on those
hills, captain?"
THAT is snow. madam" replied
the captain.
WELL" remarked the lady, II
thought so myself, but a gentleman
just told me it was Greece. Every
body's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

No notice whatever will DO taken OF
unsigned communication.
The Journal cannot be held respon.
sible for the preservation or return
of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and Advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company.
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Light and Airy

Under the spreading chestnut tree.
The village smithy lies;
While he was shoeing an army mule
. He forgot to shoe the flies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

JEPTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 8
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays
OF each month at 1880.
EDGAR w. FLETCHER, c. p.
G. S. PEASLEE Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press IL exclusively
entitled to the use for republication
Of all news dispatches credited to 1t
or not otherwise credited in this pa:
per and also the local news published
herein.
All rights Of republication OF spoc-
ial dispatches herein are also re-
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

A meeting of the high school prin-
cipals of Maine has been called for
May and at the State House in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
A Traffic Expert

A Traffic Expert
Mother: You kept baby out in his
carriage longer than 1 told you to.
Norah.
The Nurse: But he wanted a long
ride, ma am. Every time 1 came to a
corner he had his arm out signaling
for a turn.-The Progressive Grocer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
Solved

solved
Mrs. Dwell had moved into tiny
apartment, and her friend. Mrs.
News, was rubbing it in a bit.
But how in the world do you
manage to keep. house in this little
kitchenette?" she asked.
Easy" retorted Mrs. Dwell. II
had a special an-opener made. A
very short handle, you see"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

In the new language books recent
ly purchased for the fourth grades in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
a. O'Clock
JOHN c. HOWES. Capt.
A M. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Riverton Park, Portland, is to open
for the summer season. May Is. The
popular amusement center will be
managed this yeaer by B. H. Nye of
Columbus, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Easy Going
Where have YOU run with your
new motor car, so far?'
principally into debt"
Hardware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18
FORT WESTERN LODGE NEW
u.o.G.c. MORRILL, coMMANpERY

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 243, p. OF
FL. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday eve
nings of each month at G.. A. r hall.
WILLIAM Is. MASON, w. NJ
MRS. EMMA T. HOWE. Sec
tu-th-sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-18

Small quantities Of sardines are
being taken daily in the wiers at
Eastport. The size Of those taken,
however. are just right for canning
purposes and it is hoped that the
supply will increase rapidly.
Evening star., 1925-10-06

come back. That's all right. We've
got to win After million or two
have done that-what then? Can the
rest keep going?
Nothing keeps the war out Of mind
long. l have during the week talked
with Sir Edward Grey about it and
Winston Churchill and Lord Haldane.
They know nothing more than write
you. I'm sure they talk to me quite
freely. They feel that they must SIM
ply go ahead. They hope that the
Eussians will hold out and do SO much
damage that the Germans will agree
to restore Belgium. Meantime. Hoov-
er OF the Commission for the Kelief
OF Belgium very able American en-
sineer--was discussing the military
situation quite freely in Brussels with
two German generals and Whitlock.
He tells me identically the Same thing
that Squier brought lack from the
other side--a hopeless deadlock. by
the way, when Whitlocll goes about
Brussels. wherever he passes group
Of the common people they uncover
their heads and the women curtSey
and they whisper to one another:
That's the American Minister
They give him credit for saving the
city and for having food brought to
them now. 1t is infinitely touching.
| wish we We're all right straight. un-
hesita ting brave men like WhltoGk.
you found the right man the day you
chose him. Hold fast to him. Hes
more than diplomat: he's man.
Life is worth more. too. for know
ing Hoover. But fur him Belgium
would now he starved, however gen
c4'olslH people llat- have gwen FOOD.
Evening star., 1925-10-06
WAR IN 1915 HOPEII IESS DEADI IOCkl
WITH BRITISH FIGHTING CRINI[Y
Whitlock, Envoy to Brus-
sells, Highly Praised As
Il Real Man.
Herbert HOOver's Risks to
Personal Fortune i'm Re-
lief Work Cited.

dead companions. A visitor who ate
with them did not know from amy
thing that was said or done at dinner
that anything had happened. Thus
they go on. without the slightest per
sonul bitterness. determined to WIN,
perfectlN willing to die. but stubborn
IN silent One of the famous preach
ers in London preached ON Sunday
against complaining; for. he said. we
have not been called upon Tor nearly
a century 10 save our civilization and
to gave E,urope / noblewOulan who
has sent ilve sons To the war-one
dead. one a prisoner. two wounded
and one she does not know where
sought the preac her and said:
Il agree with you; but. pray tell
me. who has cumplained2 | haven t
heard one complaint.
Feared General Collapse.
Who's conplainiug?' the woman
with five soldier sons asked. Yes:
but the depression Of Il: l don't EII"N
how much human nerves can stand
But | often have 4 feeling that some
day without warning. every body VIII
simply collapse-just give out. Some
thing will snap. All this part OF the
world can't continue TO live under
this strain. | have several times
heard men say, Yes. I'm going to
the front Q. course, I shall never