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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
Paying Prisoners
portland Press Herald(

There Is a bill in the Legislature
which authorizes the payment OF
prisoners at the State penitentiary
at Thomaston for the work they are
required to do. This bill has met
with considerable opposition but its
enactment would be placing Maine In
line with other states which have
displayed a progressive spirit in all
matters affecting pathological prob
lens.
The Federal prisoners at the Unit
ed States penitentiary at Atlanta are
paid q small sum for the work they
are required to do. The prisoners
find many uses for the money they
earn in this manner. Many Of them
have the larger proportion of what
they earn sent to their families. 1t
helps to relieve distress and keeps
the prisoners in closer touch with
their families than would otherwise
be the case.
Some prisoners who are not bles-
sed with families or who do not
have dependents keep the money
they earn in this way on deposit and
upon being discharged are paid the
full amount with interest. This pro-
Tides them with a fund which en-
ables them when they are again at
liberty to support themselves until
they find other means of gaining a
livelihood. 1t is believed that in many
instances this policy makes the diff
ference between a mans returning to
criminal ways or to finding place
for himself where he can walk the
straight and narrow path.
A great many thoughtful people
favor the bill the Maine Legislature
is now considering. Some however,
seem fearful that the State may
''mollycoddle" its prisoners too much
and in this way encourage crime.
There seems to be little danger of
this. No individual will seek impris-
onment at Thomaston for the small
amount Of money he or she could
earn while there. The punishment
received, however much may be
done for the prisoners, will be severe
enough in any case. Maine can at
ford to do justice to its criminals as
its people endeavor to have justice
done to everyone. The proposed bill
should receive legislative endorse
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
PENNINGTON

WEST-The Jolly Eight Card Club
was pleasantly entertained last week
by Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Davis and
in recognition of Mrs. Harold NJ
Cards birthday. An appropriate cake
with lighted candles added to the
pleasures during the refreshment
period. The high scores were held by
the guest of honor, Mrs. Card and
Larry J. Comeau.
Mrs. Nellie Stubs Is at the
Phillips Private Hospital where she
will receive care and treatment. Her
illness Is Of serious nature.
The Helping Hand Society met
Tuesday with Mrs. Anna Farmer.
Patchwork and fancy work was done.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Carrie Craig, on March 81.
Dorothy and Pearl Tibbetts of
Portland are passing a few weeks
with their grandparent, Mrs. William
H. Alexander. Mr.. Alexander of
Portland also passed the week end
with Mrs. Alexander and Miss Mabel.
Miss Mary Wilcox of Mapleton,
Aroostook county, n last year student
Of the Normal school, is passing the
vacation with her friend, Miss Mabel
Alexander.
Miss Ida Moore. a student OF the
Maine School of Commerce, Auburn,
has been at home and confined to the
house with a bad cold. She is now
recovering.
Frank o. Brown is ill with bron-
chitis at his home.
The Gaiety Club, with Mesdames
Simon Luce and Ralph Wyman as
hostesses, entertained their gentlemen
Wednesday evening, by giving them Il
sumptuous supper at the V. !. S.
Hall. The menu comprised steamed
clans, salads. rolls. pies. puddings.
cakes and coffee. Thirty-fivc gathered
about the table and a most social
time ensued. Following the "eats"
card tables were brought forth and a
large number enjoyed cards and the
gentlemen expressed themselves as
having had a wonderfully good time.
Friends here of Miss Grace NJ.
Doble Of ". Quincy. Mass, will regret
to learn of the death Of her father,
Herbert Doble, a prominent business
man in that city. Miss Doble former
ly visited often the o. Z. Dingley's OF
this town, and has many friends here
who sympathize with her at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
Child Marriage
Evils Reform
Urged By Women

New York. Mar. % CA. P.)-There
is need for important reforms in the
marriage laws and their administra-
ton, either or both, in practically
every state in the United States, ac-
cording to 150-page report on
Child Marriages" issued here today
by the Russell Sage Foundation as
the result of several years investi-
cation extending into 80 cities in
practically every section Of the coun-
try.
The report. which was prepared by
Mary L. Richmond, under whose di-
rection the study was conducted,
with the collaboration of Fred S.
Hall. takes the position that at this
stage reforms must be effected state
by state. 1t calls upon associations
of parents. women's organizations.
school authorities. ministerial associ-
atoms. social workers, legislators
and others interested in the problem
of child marriage, to undertake the
following ten steps toward solution
Of this problem:
!. Work toward reasonable and
enforceable minimum manageable
age law: the minimum for girls
should be at least 1G; in many states
it is still II.
.. Procure in states which now
are without it n law requiring five
days advance notice of intention to
marry; such a law Is now in opera
ton in eight states.
.. Put the marriage market town
out of business; there are at least
40 notorious Gretna Greens where
the exploitation and commercializa-
ton of marriage are responsible for
numerous child marriages.
4. Through cooperation with ad-
joining states discourage hasty mar
riages across the state border. where
out of town marriages are railroad
ed through either at the license Of
flee or the justice of the peace office,
or both.
). Know the work of your license
issuers, SO that the difficulties with
which they are now contendlng
single handed may be brought to
light, and that they may be encour-
aged to use the discretion which the
laws of many states now empower
them to exercise.
6. Destroy the fec system; in so
far as the system of fees in lieu of
salaries to license issuers survives.
it interferes with the disinterested
character of their service.
{. strengthen requirements as to
proof of age of applicants for mar
riage licenses; at present no proof
of age is required in most marriage
license offices and the practice of &C
cepting affidavits leads to falsifica-
ton by applicants and sometimes by
their parents. making possible the
marriage of children IL, II, 10 and
II years of age.
s. Substitute better evidence of
age for affidavits: no other form of
evidence is so unsatisfactory. Aside
from birth and baptismal certificates,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

And It looked Just like him. too.
which is more than can be said OF
many paper photographs OF Presl-
dents and Kings.
Here are two carrot cents" cried
the little rabbit. I'm going to hop
clipperty clop to Uncle Luckys.
He'll be so surprised" and away
went the bunny boy, forgetting that
Reddy Comb would leave the paper a
little later at the dear old gentleman
rabbits house.
Uncle Lucky was In the barn talk
ing to the Old Red Rooster as his
small bunny nephew, all out OF
breath, hoped through the open
door.
Whats the matter? What have
Has the paper printed dreadful
scarce"
asked the old gentleman rabbit, TAX
ing out his spectacle case.
well. declare" he exclaimed the
next minute, "if that little rooster
hasn't got his picture in the paper.
Did he say anything about the vanity
bag?"
"N-o-o," answered the bunny
boy. mot a word"
Perhaps he'll bring it along with
the paper" suggested Uncle Lucky.
Il hope SO, for Little Miss Mousie
feels very sad at losing her lovely
vanity bag. There she is now" and
dear Uncle Lucky began to smile as
his tiny housekeeper ran toward
them.
Miss Mousie. Miss Mousie!"
shouted the bunny boy, 'Reddy
Comb has found Your vanity Bag.
"Oh. I'm SO glad" cried the little
mouse. 1T made me miserable to
lose it. Uncle Lucky gave it to me a
year ago.
well, although it's about time to
buy a new one. / have lost IL good
excuse" laughed kind Uncle Lucky.
ond he began to smile. and then to
laugh. as Reddy Comb himself
strutted in to the gate with bundle
of papers under his wing. And in
the next story you shall hear what
happened after that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
TWO ARE RESCUED Z:
IN OPEN BOAT
ADRIFT Two DAYS
(SpeciaI to Kennebec Journal)

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Belfast, March 21.-After drifting
in an open boat for two days off
Block Island. John Mcfarland and
another sailor whose name was not
learned were brought into Searsport
this morning having been picked up
by the steamer Ripogenus. Captain
Sanders, bringing coal to that port.
They left Belfast at noon today for
their homes In Halifax. The men
it is understood were from u small
schooner anchored off Block Island
and had started in a dory to get a
pump from another schooner as
theirs was leaking. They were
blown off the course and were some
30 miles from Block. Island, when
the Ripogenus was sighted. I'VE
have done nothing but thank God
for our rescue" said Mcfarland, cs
he left Belfast today for we expect
ed every hour would be our last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

Sections Drug Store, CouShIln
Drug Store and druggists all over the
country are having a tremendous de-
mand for.
1t is a wonderful upbuilding medi-
cine for skinny, backward children,
especially after sickness and so tab
let's only cost 60 cents.
One woman gained 10 pounds in -
days and If any skinny man or won-
an can't put on pounds In so days
your druggist will gladly return the
purchase price.
But be sure and get McCoy's. the
original and genuine Cod Liver Oil
Compound Tablet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

''Hello." shouted Little Jack Rab-
bit as he passed the Bunnybrtdge
Bugle office on the corner of Lettuce
Avenue and Apple Street, lis the
paper out?"
Not yet, answered Reddy Comb,
the rooster newsboy. But just you
wait q minute or three and you'll
see picture printed of me-"
How did you come to get your
picture in the paper?" asked the
little rabbit curiously.
II found Little Miss Mousie's
vanity bag" answered the rooster
neWsboy, with a flap of his wings:
II spied it just outside the door
OF the Rabbitville Three In One
Cent Store"
Just then the old dog editor OF the
Bunnybridge Bugle looked out OF the
window and shouted.
Hey. Reddy Comb. Come and get
your papers,
Here it is" the next minute
shouted the excited little rooster
newsboy, hurrying out of the news
office with n bundle of papers under
his wing. Spreading out a paper. he
pointed to the left hand column.
Sure enough, there was his picture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
Editorial Comment
Enshrined in the Heart
Tho Christian Witness)

Rev. Jason N. Pierce, pastor Of the
First Congregational Church. Wash
ington, D. c.. in a recently published
article entitled president Coolidge
as a Parishioner," says that Presi-
dent Coolidge is a student Of the
Word of God. holds fast to spiritual
ideals and his religion is character
lied by simplicity and sincerity.
1.-THE Presidents religion is not con-
fined to Sunday and to church at
tendance. He is a Christian in his
home life. The atmosphere OF his
home is high and holy. Love and
friendship abide there. The charm
Of the family circle is that Of an
inner radiance. Gods Word and al
tar there are real, enshrined in the
heart. making pleasure more enjoy
able and work more significant"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

Augusta, Me. r. No. Z.
March 20, 1925
The Kennebec Journal,
Augusta, Me.
Dear Sirs.--
Your notice OF laws passed yester-
day included one on the sale OF cider
that it would be legal to sell cider
ii it contained less than u Of one
per cent. alcohol and it was mixed
with something to prevent chang
ing.
/ believe new cider is not harmful
and nothing much more dangerous
than old cider as it leads to intem-
perance. l have lived on a farm
most Of a lifetime and L am sure
would have no idea what to do to
keep it harmless. They seem to take
it for granted that we are all used
to mixing up stuff to drink.
Could you find out through some
of those legislators just what the
process is that they propose which
would be harmless, and keep one
strictly within the law?
Very truly.
GEORGIA Z. SHAW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
FAIRFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Jones have
received d box of fruit from Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Gilman, who are pass
ing the winter in Miami, Fla.-Mr.
and Mrs. A. III. Ellis have returned
from Augusta called home by the
death of Mr.. Ellis mother.-Mrs.
Albert Lint has returned from Rich
mond where she has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Don Cates.-B. l..
Trask of Bangor, was a business
caller in town Thursday.-Mrs. Fred
Savage went to Pittsfield Wednes-
day, called here by the illness of her
daughter, Mrs. Flora Sinclair
Wallace Brown and John Faas were
guests Wednesday, of the Darling
Auto Show, Banquet and vaudeville
entertainment in Lewiston, Wednes-
Gay evening.-Mrs. Eugene Merchant
returned Wednesday from Mt.
Vernon, where she attended the
funeral of Mrs. Herman Healey.-Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Ramsdell of Bangor
ere visiting Mrs. Ramsdell's father,
Frank Lemeln.-Mrs. c. c. Butter
field returned Wednesday from Port
visiting relatiees.-Miss Beatrice
Holmes, r. n. was a Thursday guest
of her sister. Mrs. Bert Rich on her
way from Ripley where she has been
nursing. to her home in Skowhegan.
Mis-. Wilmont Ward and daughter.
will go to Portland today to pass q
lew days.-Ralph Spaulding has
gone to Skowhegan where he will be
employed.-Miss Catherine Lawry
and Miss Edythe Knowlton. students
at Wheaton College. Norton, Mass,
arri, ed home Friday night to pass
the spring recess.-Will keene went
70 EnStnn 1Nfsf1nu NIGHT whore no
VIII attend the Oriental I. o. q. j..
He will also go to Dover. n. H., to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Newell Winn.-
Francis Tulley has entered the en-
ploy of the A. & z. Store in Oak
land.-H. Fl. Brazzell was busines-
caller in Skowhegan. Friday.-Eulsh
Peavey of Clinton was calling on lis
mother, Mrs. Hartwell Peavey at the
home of Mrs. Don Ames. Friday
Earl Currier, who is attending Port
land University, is passing his
Acdie F. Webb will go to Bath
today to pass the week end with Mr..
and Mrs. w. NJ. Potter.--Miss
Mildred Campbell. student at
Pennington Normal, is visiting Miss
Nellie Boyd.-Clarence Roderick has
gone to Auburn where he will be
treated for his throat.-Miss Emily
bradbury and Miss Vivian Glazier,
students at Pennington Normal
School. arrived in town Friday to
pass the Spring recess.-Mrs. Annie
Pratt and Mrs. w. p. Hinckley OF
Hinckley, were shopping in town
Friday afternoon.-Mrs. Clarence
Roderick is recovering from a recent
oreration.-Harold Williams Of
Canaan. who has been visiting his
aunt. Mrs. Alice Bowman has gone
to Waterville to visit his sisters. the
Misses Minnie and Myrtle Williams.
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Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS lGAvI AUGUSTA FOR

Bangor. tl2.47 q. t.. g. 8 q. m. 1888 .. nal
g. u o. m, nlo n.
.. { A. Pta, tl2.E7 q N. t2oS q n. t12Ss
Bas Hsrsos. Ail.oe q. n. t2.aa . a. tI2ss
Bath. te.isa. M. 1854 q. m. 1855 q. NJ
t4.05 p. m, t7.l7 p. M, so 4S p. m:
Belfast, C4.45 q. m. t9. 80 a. M. t2:52 .. N.
Boston. 10 81 q. m. t6. Is a. M. 70 - q. m-
S9;55 =. m. t246 p. m. 1884 p M, taos p. M
Calais, f2.33 .. M, tI2.3s o. m. M;
Dover-Fozcroft. C&.45 Q. M, f2.52 2. q.
Gardiner. 3.2l q. NJ. t6.l .. M. 1884 .. ~
SIS p. m, Whip. m. 90. 4S p. m.
Hallowet. rs. Is a. M. 1894 a. m, t9.5S .. H.
PAS p. M. 1894 p. M. TAOS o. M. t5l5 p. n
III D. M, *l0.43 p. m. A
Harmony. CA As a. M, t2.52 p. m.
Lewiston. t6 Is a. m. to34 a. m, 1855 .. n
il.05 p. M, 80 4S p. m. Al
New York 1874 p: m, fi;os p: m;
1855 .. M. 46 q. M. 1894 .. M, t4o5 p. M,
Flip. M. SlO.48 p. n.
Rockland t6 IS .. m. 70. "a .. M. "A 05 .. m.
Skowhegan. C4.45 am. 939 a. ~, t2.52 pm
So Gardiner 1918 q. M, 1884 a. M, 1888
Am. y. 46 On. 1894 pm, t5.l5p.m., tIl7p.m.
ST. John. tl2l7a. n. y,
Watervhle. tl247 9. m. llos 9. n. t233
.. M, .45 q. m. g 80 g. M. tl2.3S p. M, t25S
p. M, 1911 p. m, t7.40 p. m.
daily, CExcept Sunday and Monday.
4 Daily, except Monday. Daily, except Sunday.
A Discount nued after October 10. sSunday only.
DC. DOUGLASS, III. L. HARRIS,
a-2s-24 v. P. & Gen1 Mgr. Gcn1Pss- Agent
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P0e's Tomb Is
Press Club DUTY

Baltimore, Mar. % ca. P) - The
tomb of Edgar Allan Poe in the
graveyard of Westminster church
here has been placed in the care Of
the Baltimore Press Club.
The grave had been neglected OF
late because the Edgar Allan Poe
Association, which had been caring
for it, was without funds. An offer
by the Press Club to maintain the
tomb as a literary shrine was &C.
copied. and transfer of obligations
made by the Presbyterian Commit.
tee of Baltimore. owners Of the
burying ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

Mrs. Q. f. Dingley OF Lewiston, form
erly of this town, a cousin OF the
Dobles, was in Quincy for the funeral,
which was on Friday.
A garage at Chisholm, owned by
Tom Gallert of this village, caught
fire recently from the stock room.
and considerable damage was done.
IL was protected by insurance.-Mr.
and Mrs. Wesley Jackson recently had
for n few days visit, their son and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

The new passenger and freight
steamer Nobska, recently launched at
Bath, will shortly be delivered to her
owners. She is a sister ship to the
Islander, launched at Bath in 1928,
and measures 202.4 feet in length, S6.1
feet beam and 131 feet deep, her
gross tonnage being 1852, net 42s.
She is equipped with four cylinder
triple expansion engines Of 1900
horsepower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
Berlin Tailors Fair

Berlin. Mar. IA. p. by MaiD-
Ready-made clothes had their inning
at the German capital recently when
the first Berlin clothing fair was held
on the new exhibition grounds on
which. in rapid succession, there
have recently been held the radio.
the automobile, and now the clothing
fairs.
Over 1000 firms applied for space
in the three large halls set aside for
the purpose 1t was the largest fair
that Ecrlin has yet seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
READINESS TO RELIEVE

To the survivors among the VIC
Tins Of the storm gods man sends
such relief as he may. 1t is said
that a flood Of material is pouring
into the stricken region. There ap-
pears no disposition on the part Of
any to stint aid. The terrible calam-
tty is one against which man is now
and is likely to continue powerless.
1t was through no fault Of his own
that he was living his life in the
path Of this ruthless agent Of de-
struction. The injuries received were
inflicted alike upon the just and the
unjust. Neither merits nor distinc-
ton were respected. There is no &C.
casion to question why we should
wish to render every service possible
to the stricken region. What Is be-
ing done in the way OF relief leaves
no doubt but that impression is deep
In the minds Of the people.
1t is possible man needs and may
profit from such experiences, how
ever difficult it may be to UNDER
stand why uubridled destruction is
let loose upon the just and unjust
alike. Man. obsessed with the idea
that within his grasp is control Of
the universe. should be disillusioned,
but why need the process include
his humble neighbor in the penalty?
However. this is no time for wasting
breath with idle questioning. 1t is
time to be, glad that provision for
succor through organized agencies is
resulting in as prompt relief to the
suffering as it is possible to give. 1t
Is time to remember and resolve that
such provision shall be made for the
future, to uphold and support those
engaged in making 1t.
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She Says:
q Am Thin
Her Friend Says:
"She Is Skinny"

II she only knew that she could put
en- at least pounds Of good healthy
flesh in 80 days she wouldn't be wor-
rying about her peaked face, hollow
cheeks and neck and run down looks.
She has tried Cod Liver Oil, but the
ill-smelling. nasty tasting stuff upset
her stomach and made her feel worse
than before.
Doctors and good pharmacists
know that Cod Liver Oil is full Of
vitalizing vitamines that make flesh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

Gasoline prices drop one cent in
some places. Let's see Is there a
commission investigating? There
ought to be some way to credit an
occasional drop in prices Of COM
modities to some investigating COM
mission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

creates appetite,
re S torres vi or,
builds up the
power to resist
d l s e a 8 Q a y Il
chases away ner-
vouSness.
But it's horrible
tasting stuff and
every day fewer
people are taking
it for doctors are
Up r escribing and
the people are
fast learning that
they can get bet
ter results with
McCoy's Cod Liv-
er Oil Compound
Tablets, W h ! C h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23

week for visit with her husband in
Moodus, Connecticut.-Mrs. ST. James
of Millinockett Is visiting relatives in
town-Roscoe Nichols is building an
office in the northern corner of his
Garage.-Isaac letters was a business
visitor in town Thursday.-Cecil
Sterry has returned home after pass
ing few days with his grandfather,
l.. L. Sterry Of Starks.