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Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-22

Doctors say married Men live
longer than s.HH,e men We say
they 90 il they MARI FL good cooks.
Hunter 4 Alabama lookcd dawa
rlf!e barrel. He Fvil' recover. bat
will never look the same again.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-22

Keeping on the hop may be- good
adv r.. but consider The flea; the
Eca soon goes 10 the dogs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22
East Sullivan,

r Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Richardson ana
infant son were guests of the E. w.
Hills Sunday; also Mr.. and Mrs. h,
E. Bragdon, Mrs. George Bartlett ana
daughter Ann, A. T. Hill and MISS
Hill.
DR.. Harry Patten of Augusta Wis
tied his sister, Mrs w. B. Estabrook,
over Sunday.
Lloyd Hanna has gone to North
east Harbor, where he will be en-
ployed in garage during the sum
mer.
Miss Jennie Dunbar has returned
from Providence, R. l., where she
has been employed during the win
ter with Mrs. z. Chafee.
Mrs Clarissa j. Sutherland, X. ~
who was graduated from the
PRESBYTERIAN hospital in New YORK,
in 1914, served over seas during the
war as a Red Cross nurse, was
dietician and physical culturist, is
having built at Echo Glen Farm,
small children's camp, with stone flre-
place. The camp will be completed IN
June. when Mrs Sutherland will
come with ten girls and four boys
the latter using tents. The village IS
much interested in the PROJECT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22
Hancock Point.

Miss Elinor Ball and Mrs. Mary
Ball are spending few days in Bar
HarbOr.
Dr. G. A. Phillips and family and
Mr.. Eaton of Bangor spent the week.
end here.
Arthur Lounder and family are
home from Rockland, where they
spent the winter.
Miss Marcia Ball has returned to
Massachusetts, where she will resume
her work as trained nurse.
Bert Reed has brought his house
hold furnishings from Northeast Har-
Dor, and will occupy the Penney
homestead.
Miss Grace Ball, accompanied by
Mr.. Sowle of Ellsworth, spent the
weekend with her mother.
C. l.. Smith improved the belated
snow storm and hauled his logs TO
mill Monday. At the same time
automobiles were getting stalled IN
the drifts.
April 20. vi. ~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS
CONTINUED from page H.

will report for duty at p. m. We'd
nesday.
The articles in the Trade at
Home" contest conducted by ELS
worth merchants and The American,
are in the hands OF the judges
Mayor Hodgkins, H. c. Stratton and
T. j. Abernethy-who have not yet
reported. The judges have merely
the articles, each numbered. me
names of the writers, with cor
responding numbers, are in a sealed
envelope in The American office
Joseph T. Southland of Ellsworth
died last Wednesday at the nome Oh
his daughter, Mrs. Josiah e. Lelgh-
ton. in Bangor, at the age of eighty
five wears. Mr.. Southland was born
at Mt Desert, but most of his life
was spent in Ellsworth, where ne
worked as ship and house carpenter
Since the death of his daughter'
Winnie H. Southard in April Oh last
wear. he had made his nome Will HIS
daughter, Mrs. Leighton. he leaves
q widow and another daughter, Mrs.
T w Higgins of East Milton, Mass.
He was a member of Lygonia lodge,
F. and A. NJ, of Ellsworth. me
funeral was held at the Leighton
home in Bangor Friday, and the body
was brought to Ellsworth for inter-
ment.
At recent meeting of the
woman's club with Mrs. II. l.. CRAB
tree. Mrs. Herbert Lord talked IN
terestingly on home demonstration
and Farm Bureau work, and OF the
great benefits to the men, women
BOYS and girls of any community A
delightful musical program was en-
loved. Mrs Crabtree sang, with
victrola accompaniment, and MISS
Isabel Emery sang several pretty
solos in her usual sweet voice, accom-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22
BIuehilI.

Keith Goodkowsky and wife have
returned from short visit to Ban
gOr
Percy Moore and wife have moved
to the Chase Granite.
Rev. T. l.. Brindley exchanged
pulpits Sunday with his father, Rev.
Isaac Brindley, of the First Baptlst
church of Bar Harbor.
Harmon Treworgy and Orrin
Veazie have taken a string Of PAGERS
to the Lewiston track for early
training.
Those who wish to contribute
canned goods, preserves or vegeta-
bles, for the annual Easter offerlng
NO the hospital, are requested 10
leave the donations at the home OF
Mrs. E. l.. Osgood on or before
April 80.
The play, "Billy's Aunt presented
bv the senior class of the academy on
April 1 6 and II, was very successful.
The net proceeds were 1928
Mrs. Florence Merrill and her two
daughters, Hilda and Arlene, ana
Mrs. Lucy Hinckley, who have spent
the winter in Florida, returned
home last week.
The academy baseball team opened
the season Saturday, with a victory
over Castine normal school, by the
score of II to IA. Every man OF the
academy hit safely, Richards leading
the attack with a triple, three dou-
bles and a single.
Alonzo P. Slower, highly
Il D1,,nh
died April 10, at the age OF eighty
two years. Funeral services were
held at the home of his niece, Miss
Sadie Snow, where Mr.. Slower had
lived for the past year,
The death of Mrs. Lizzie Witham,
on April Is, of pneumonia, is deeply
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22

mourned in this community. She
was the last member of the family,
her brother, AlonZo Slower, dying
two days before. Her age was seven
ty-six years Services were held at
the home of Miss Snow, Rev. I. l..
Brindley officiating.
A play. The Thirteenth Degree,
will be presented at the town nall,
April 2S, by members of the Brewer
lodge, knights of Pythias. Some
startling features will be introduced.
The play has been presented in Ban
gor with great success.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22

panied by Miss Louise Donnell, plan
list. Several piano numbers were
beautifully rendered BY Miss Mar
garet Whitcomb, and Miss Karin
Eliason, accompanied on the piano
by Miss Sylvia Cushman, played VIC
lin solos which showed great talent
and ability. Altogether the after
noon was one of the most pleasant
of the club season.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22
Birch HarbOr.

Roy Stanley has new car.
Harry Higgins of Lamoine was
recent guest of Alton Bunker
Mrs. Nora Lindsey is home from
Rockland. where she has spent the
winter.
William Rice and Basil Lindsey
have gone to Boston to join the
hospital ship
Anril 20 y.
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u. $. BRANCH NORTH BRITISH &
MERCANTILE ms. CO., Ltd.
London and Edinburgh
Kingdom of Great Britain
ASSETS DEC. 81, 1924
Stocks and bonds, $12,207,320.19
Cash in office and bank, SO6,6a2.!Z
Agents balances 1,6O2,42!.II
BiIIs receivable. 7,884.06
Interest and rents, l49,4lS.S5
Ali other assets. 37,453.72
Gross assets, s14,911,22421
Deduct items not adj
mitted, 41'o4' Vo
Admitted assets, s14,S69,377.18
IJARIIJTIES DEC. 81, 1924.
Net unpaid losses, Sl,oos'o do.ooo
Unearned premiums, f,4Sd'09V. 20
All other liabilities, oaS,ao4.do
Cash capital, 4oo'ooo.oV
h niR1iitiH o'ei 5,3S5,1S727
n mr., s14,s69,3771S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-04-22

COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE
CO., Ltd.
OF London, England
ia Fifth Ave-, New York, N. Y.
ASSETS DEC. 81, 1924.
Real estate, $2,491,367.0O
Mortgage loans, 100000
Stocks and bonds, 897412.OO
Cash in office and bank, 2,318, 882.56
Agents balances, 1852, 1880
Bills receivable, 25,740.48
Interest and rents, 1O7,503.00
All other assets, 73,O2O.37
Gross assets, s15,s26,057.71
Deduct items not adj
mitted, 164,633.ll
Admitted assets, $15,661, so
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1924.
Net unpaid losses. Sl,465,553.o0
Unearned premiums, 8,467,473.95
All other liabilities, 35O,5OO.0O
Surplus over all La
bilities, o,3H 89Ioo
Total liabilities and
surplus, Sl5,ool'4z4.oV
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
EYES NEED CARE
after CAR TRIP
OF Great Concern to Every
Member of Family if
Trip is Long One.

There is no reason why the eyes
will have too much vacation if they
are given a little attention this sum-
mer.
Motoring In the warm midday
breezes or cool morning air is of great
concern to the eyes of every member
of the family, especially If the ride
lasts several days and is taken in an
open car. According to the Wisconsin
department of home economics, a
knowledge of how to care for the eyes
on such occasions and in emergencies
is invaluable to the older members
of the group.
Weak Eyes Need Care.
Weak eyes may be soothed by the
use of boric acid solution which may
be purchased already prepared or may
be made at home before the trip and
bottled. The homemade solution. may
be made by adding n tablespoonful of
boric acid to n pint of boiling water.
Allow to cool and bottle. Apply to
the eyes by means of an eye cup
which may be purchased for a small
sum. If the eyes are red and infiamed
from the wind, they may be washed
at morning and at night with the so
luton. Care should be taken to see
that the boric acid crystals are thor
oughly dissolved In order that they
may not irritate the eyes. Solutions
other than boric acid should not be
used for the eyes unless a doctor
has been consulted.
When that occasional cinder falls
in the eye, there is every reason why
1t should be removed as quickly as
possible. One of the easiest ways to
remove it is to bring the top lid down
over the bottom lid. This may remove
the cinder if it has adhered to the In
side of the upper lid, as is often the
case. Never rub the eyes, as this is
very irritating.
Tears Remove cinders.
Another method to use is to hold
the lids open SO that the tears will
have a chance to wash the cinder out.
Closing the eyelids and rubbing them
force the cinder against the Y ball
and make it pain more than ever If
1t cannot be washed out with tears, 1t
is well to seek the help of a physician.
Most people prefer to wear goggles
or glasses when taking a long motor
trip. Smoked or amber glass is a pro-
lection against the strong light.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
Avoid Excess Amount of
Cement in Fixing Hole

The other day we undertook to patch
a small hole in one Of our inner tubes,
using the small gasoline v~ulcanizer
that has been in the garage for a long
time. There is nothing whatever the
matter with the device, but after fol-
lowing the directions carefully we
found, on removing the ~vulcanizer and
examining our handiwork, that the
tube was stuck together. In trying to
separate the two sides. we tore the
rubber, doing a great deal more dam
age to the tube than we did good.
After considering the matter for some
time, we discovered that, in applying
the preliminary cement to the hole. be-
fore putting on the rubber patch which
we later vulcanized to the tube, we
had carelessly used an excess of ce-
ment. which found Its way inside the
tube. Consequently, when clamping
the tube In the ~vuIcanizer and apply
ing the heat. we not only vulcanIzed
the new rubber patch to the outside OF
the tube, but also vulcanized the two
inner walls of the tube together. It is
important to remember this in doing
any tube ~vulcanizing. for care must be
taken to use just the right amount Of
cement to care for the patch, being
sure that none works Its way inside
the tube itself
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
French Highways Saved
Country During Big War

France has $4,000 miles of national
highways, 100000 Of departmental and
intercOmmunicating highways, and
$4,000 miles of parish or yicinal roads.
The national highways approximate
81 per cent Of Frances highway sys-
tenn.
There are running on the roads Of
France 100000 motor cars, less than
one per mile Of road.
The United States has 1882, 1913
miles of roads, of which a tiny small
fraction of / per cent might be de-
nominated national highways by a
stretch of the Imagination, which
would include roads in national parks
and on such reservations as the Canal
zone and the District of Columbia
under the term national highways"
The United States has 100000
motor cars running upon its highways,
or more than four per mile of road.
Is there any really good reason why
the United States should do less in
transportation for its people than
France? The paved highways of
France saved that nation when moth
ing else could save herl Only the
fact that she could transport her
armies, her ammunition. her supplies
with rapidity and dispatch allowed her
to stem the German attack. Had she
had such roads as we have. she would
be today beneath the heel of the con-
queror.
1t is no argument to a we do not
need national highways, because we
are not neighbors to countries which
might attack us. France did not build
and does not maintain her national
highways merely for strategic reasons.
She builds and maintains them for
economic reasons. If thrifty France
can find economy in the national high
way idea. why can not the United
States find the sam benefit In the
same idea7
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
why SHOULD ANYONE
SUFFER WITH
INDIGESTION OR ANY
STOMACH MISERYP

II you want to fix up your dyspeptic.
out OF order stomach so that you can
relish what you eat with not the least
bit OF after distress, do what tens Of
thousands Of people ave already done.
Getting rid OF gas. bIoating. belching,
heaviness and hat feeling of near suffo-
cation isn't such q hard matter as you
may think-You've been getting hold Of
the wrong medicineEthat's all.
But better late han never-ask your
druggist for q bottle Of Dare's Mentha
Pepsin-a real ma medicine and a
very pleasant one For acute indigestion
one or two doses is enough. but when
the trouble Is chronic, two or three bot
ties may be needed to put your disordered
tomac in good healthy condition and
make life worth living.
Making q start Is the main thing, 30
why not get one bottle today with the
distinct understanding that II it doesn't
help you the purchase price win be re-
turned.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10

Some men owe their success to act
ing contrary to the advice of their
friends.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
had me take it

had me takeit it. Iregained my strength
and never felt better in my life. I com-
pletely restored me to health. / had
practically no suffering when my baby
boy was born and he is very strong and
healthy. | know that the Vegetable
Compound is the best medicine a woman
can take before and after childbirth for
health and strength. Iwould be willing
to answer letters from women asking
about the Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. VIM. j. LEE, Route E, Box CAB,
Terre Haute, Indiana.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a dependable medicine for all
these troubles.
For sale by druggists everywhere.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
Traction Wave Causes
Tires to Roll Up Hill

A curious thing about tires Is that
they continually roll up hill. This is
due to what is scientifically termed
TRACTION wave" but what is popular
" called bulge" Both terms mean
the expansion Of that portion of the
elastic carcass of the tire which by
weight and forward pull is forced just
ahead of road contact.
In motion the tire is continually at
tempting to run over this traction
wave, which, always just ahead. eludes
it. incidentally under-infiation In
creases the wave.
On a plain tread the ave runs
round and round the tire, but a tread
design with a backbone ribbed or
cogged has been found effective in di-
viding and In throwing it off each side
Some treads are corrugated. some are
smooth, some indented; but a purpose
of all of them is to provide maximum
traction to overcome this wave
The tread must provide also for
minimum road resistance, for mini
mum injury to the carcass underneath
and for maximum road wear Like the
s0les OF shoes, a tread must absorb
direct wear. Different kinds of service
have their individual effects. Scuffing,
skidding, spinning, tearing effects Of
rough roads-all these have a tendency
to promote rapid wear.
When a tread is torn or badly orn
it should be taken to a competent tire
surgeon.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
Storage Battery Cannot
Corrode If Kept Clean

The corrosion of metal parts on or
about a storage battery is often at
tributed to a Ieaky or defective bat
terry. This is usually due to the spill
ing or Overlooking Of battery solu-
ton and the neglect of the motorlst
to keep the exterior Of the battery
well cleaned.
The ~corrosion of metal parts about
a battery, indicated ty a white lead
sulphate coating, is caused by the ae-
tion of escaped battery solution which
eats into the metal.
Under ordinary driving conditions
the charging of the battery by the
generator causes more or less battery
solution to vaporize through the vent
holes in the filler caps of the battery
cells. This vapor condenses on the
battery and to prevent corrosion of
the handles, hold-dOwns and other
metal parts, and damage of the bat
terry box, it is essential that the ex-
terror Of the battery be cleaned off
regularly so that the acid cannot get
in it's work. This should be done with
a clean, moist sponge whenever the
battery is inspected or distilled water
is added, and if the motorist will take
a few moments occasionally to do this
there should be little trouble with cor
rosion.
At the same time it is well to see
that the hold-downs are tight to pre-
vent unnecessary vibration. A thin
coating of vaseline on all metal parts
not lead coated will also help, acting
with vaseline.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
ROAD
BUILDING
OF AN
IMPROVED HIGHWAY

A few years ago the advantages OF
good roads were considered purely
from the aspect of social betterment.
The economic features were not fully
understood. Even when the motor
truck was introduced the people In
general did not realize what this meant
In relieving the railway of its short
haul problem, nor Of the advantages
that would result In the farmer being
able to put down at the town dweller's
door the fresh eggs, poultry, vege-
tables, and other farm produce that
had been wasted in the past because
of the lack of good roads. 1t was an
impossible sea of mud that stood be-
tween the farmer and the consumer.
When the demand was great and the
market price most attractive, the farm
er was hampered by lack of a serv-
iceable road.
People who have given the subject
considerable study, state that from 40
per cent upward Of so-called perish
able crops actually do perish because
markets are inaccessible when the de-
mand is greatest. Uncertainties OF
highway transportation also u
crowded markets and low prices when
demand is only normal or below nor
NAL. The farmer wants to unload his
entire crop when the roads will let
him, and since the farmer" means
more than 100000 producers, it is
not strange that the profits suffer from
such ~overstocked markets.
In many sections where permanent
roads have been built, unexpected
uses for them have been disclosed.
Farm markets have been organized
and the townsmen or housewife drives
directly to the producer for eggs and
butter, fruit and vegetables. It is a
satisfactory arrangement for both, and
there is but me profit from the farm
to the dinner table.
In other sections hard roads have
been the means of banishing the one
Dom country schoolhouse where edu-
cation was dispensed in doubtful
doses. Instead of the poorly equipped
schoolroom, a central consolidated
school is feasible, and the motor bus
carries as high as 48 pupils from the
farm home to the school. Stormy
weather does not interfere with the
attendance of the school, for the road
Is always the same.
Medical men have said that hard
surfaced roads are beneficial from .
health standpoint. as they are clean
and free from dust. This is also an
attractive item for the housewife, as
1t makes less house-cleaning work.
In every section where hard roads
have been built, the many advantages
are being multiplied as the general
public m to realize the real worth
and possibilities of hard-surfaced high
ways. They are gradually taking adj
vantage of the roads, not merely as
a means Of getting somewhere. but as
a powerful force in community devel-
opment and welfare.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10

hole and pouring the water slowly
along the shank. The tool will direct,
the water into the battery without
spilling.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
Scattered Trees on Roads

Scattered trees planted promiscu-
ously along the highway, as d sees
them in the forest, are more in keep
ing with the American mind than
stately of monarchies. It is
rather lanes that we want, or pixies"
as they are called In the South. where
trees seem to enjoy the roadside and
each Others company. A lane or a
pike lis tolerant even TO the shy but
sweet violet that may be permitted to
scatter its perfume along the highway.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
WEAK, RUNDOWN
NERVOUS, DIZZY
MRS. Lee Suffered From All
These Troubles, but Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Made Her Wei

Terre Haute, Indiana. 81 was weak
and rundown and in such nervous con-
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10

1t is as easy to suppress a first de-
sire as it is hard to satisfy the de-
sires that follow.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
S~t0ndardize indies

The bureau Of standards now is
seeking to standardize underwear
sizes. At present the underwear of
various manufacturers is just enough
different so that many people find
suits of the same size but of different
makes do not fit them.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
Aged Man a Hero

Although nearly blind and sixty
seven years old, Phillip Hellyer re
Gently saved a child from drowning.
He plunged into a river and brought
the youngster back to a dock from
which it had fallen.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10

d1t1On that 1 could
hardly do my work.
/ was tired all the
time and dizzy, had
no appetite and could
not sleep. ] tried
different medicines
for a year but they
did not help me.
my husband
saw the ad. for Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
Compound in
the and
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
Screw Driver as Funnel

When a funnel is not available an
easy way to fill the storage battery is
by placing the screw driver over the
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-09-10
Propaqafinq Weeds

The quickest way to make two
blades of grass grow where one grew
before is to plant a vegetable.-Littla
Rock Arkansas Gazette.