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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
Increased Gambling Among
English Women, Speaker Says

London, Dec. 3O-(By A. P)-Bet.
ting and gambling are increasing
enormously among the women Of
England and the spirit Of gambling
seems to be in the very blood Of our
people" j.. c. Meggitt Of Barry. De.
clared at a recent conference here On
sweepstakes, Betting and Gamb.
ling" promoted by the Young PEG.
pies Department of the Congrega.
tional Union Of England and Wales.
Mr.. Meggitt said the newspapers
are largely responsible for the
growth of gambling because they
foster 1t as a commercial proposition
to increase their sales. Supporting
this contention, another speaker said
he had found in ten weekly papers
he had examined at random q
gambling competitions, offering near
ly 100000 in prizes. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
December Colder
Than Last Year
With 5 Zero DAYS

When the old wear passed, into
history at IL O'Clock midnight and
1928 was ushered in, the coolest De-
cember in five years with the single
exception Of December 1922 became
a matter Of record. December 1924
was much colder than the same
month in 1923 having 4S7 degrees as
an accumulated temperature as COM
pared to $50 degrees a year ago, and
and five zero days against none in
1923.
The December just closed was also
colder than the same period in 1921.
1920 and 1918 but not as cold as De-
cember 1922, 1919 and 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
Citv Has Own Income

c. 4. Buffum ia mayor of the o".
city in the United States when i
taXless. 1t is Long Beach, "a "a.
Through the mayors direction ~. ~,
city bought a piece Of property tns y
looked like OIL and turned on, ,,,Il
be oil. A little later Signal r.
property was bought and It Is p'o II
ducing gas. More than sl,V0o'ovv, q,
clear profit annually above anu ~.
yond all running expenses IN ~,
city's harvest rs result OF the ~"
purchases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
mONTVII!.E

Some OF the people in town enter
TENED relatives at dinner on Christ
mas DAY and had family Christmas
trees. Christmas was a very warm
day here for this time of year and
sIeighing was fine.
Miss Jordan is going TO Palm
Ecach Fla. in January.
Fre'l IIutchins, who passed his
Christmas vacation with his family
Bristol. Conn.
Colby Carl, is reported on the sick
list
Mrs. Alice Stewart Of Belfast Wis
tied relatives in town last week.
Lester Pollard. has gone TO Au-
burn.
Alfred Clark Of Chelsea, Mass. ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
Upstate Prisoners
Pass Night Here on
Way to ThOmastOn

Warden Lester d. Eaton of the
state Prison at Thomaston and State
prohibition Officer Morris Fish stop
ped over night Wednesday in this
city with 16 prisoners who they We're
taxing TO tie State Prison from
iioulton. These men were sentenced
to terms ranging from a year to
four years at the last term of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Carnival Committee Meeting Today

A meeting Of the Augusta Winter
Carnival committee and the citizens
Of Augusta who are interested In the
coming carnival will be held this
afternoon at the Chamber of Com
mercc rooms for the purpose Of talk
ing over the plans. All who are In
tercsted are cordially invited to be
present and to make any suggestions
that they feel will be for the better
ment of the carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Wheat Growers in Germany
Nav Run Own Bakery

Berlin, Dec. 31-(By A. P.)-The
farmers of Germany are agitating the
erection in Berlin of a gigantic bak-
cry. to be under their control ana
free from the manipulations Of mid.
dlemen. Their purpose is to market
their wheat. in the form Of bread, di.
rect to consumers in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

The newly elected officers for
Windsor Grange will he installed
next Friday evening. Jan. ., and a
baked bean supper served. Those
not solicited please bring pastry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
A heart of glass which beats BY ln i

A heart of glass which beats py ~. nd
aid of Il little electric motor oh
sends red fitlid coursing tniou 40.
glass arteries has been pl' ced Oh The
hibition in Dresden, Germany. I've
. apparatus is approximately the . sd
of a hul,,.- f-:Ilt and was inles;"s
to he of special interest tor lne .;ons
students to illustrate the 1up''''
of that organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

General Secretary Thomas S.
Smith And His Staff Will
Conduct Series of Contests
and Exhibitions in Gymnas-
ium, Swimming Pool, Bowl
ing Alleys and Game Rooms
Augusta Quintet to Roll in
Telegraph Match for State
Championship - Expe
Hundreds of Visitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

New York, Dec. 31-The admins
tration building of Fordham Univer-
sity was partially destroyed by ire
early today and two members OF the
faculty were slightly burned In Tight
ing the flames. The loss was estl-
mated at several thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Shanghai, Dec. 31-Fighting which
began on a small scale. near Sung
king last Saturday as a result or
Chen Lo-Shan's revolt against Sun
Chuan-Fang. military governor OF
Chekiang, now is becoming more Sc
rious. More than 100 casualties oc-
cured yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Vienna. Dec. 31.-Passenger fares
on the entire state railroad system
are increased by from % to 335 per
cent, effective January l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Buffalo, \. Y. Dec. 31.--F'ire
early today swept through a block
Of stores on the south side of Seneca
street causing damage estimated at
$3.50, 900. Clothing and shoe stores
were the heaviest losers. At ) A. NJ.
three of the buildings We're still
burning ficrcely. but Fire Chief
IIaddon expressed the belief that the
fire would be confined to the block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Northboro, Mass, Dec. 31.-The
Northboro Wooden Mills Corporation
plant at Wodside. the towns largest
industry, was sold yesterday at pub
lie auction: The property was
bought by Edwin Schwartz Of New
ork for $114,G coo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

has arrived here. and has issued a
pamphlet asserting that he does not
want political power and calling up
on the people to save the country
DR.. Suns pamphlet declares that the
state of his health forbids any pol
itical activity at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

New York. Dec. 31.-J. p. Rich
ardson of Dartmouth was elected a
wee president and the representa-
i've Of District 1. by the National
Collegiate Athletic Association at
It's meeting here yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

has arrived here, and has issued a
pamphlet asserting that he does not
want political power and calling up
on the people to save the country.
DR.. Suns pamphlet declares that the
state of his health forbids any pol
itical activity at the present time.
Washington, Dec. 31-Value Of the
output of establishments engaged
primarily in the manufacture Of fur
niture and store and office fixtures
amounted to S77G,494,S39 last year or
ALL per cent more than in 1921, ac-
cording to figures announced today
by the Department Of Commerce in
its biennial census for 1928.
Washington, Dec. 31-The Maxine
Bocher prize of the American MathA
e,natical Society, for the best liter
airy contribution to mathematical
science was awarded by the society
today to both Professor +. T. Bell,
of the University OF Washington, ana
Professor S. LefschetZ, of the Uni
versity of Kansas. Both papers for
which the award was made were
published in 1921. The prize which
was established last year, in the flu
ture Will be awarded every five years,
it was decided.
Mexico City, Dec. 3l--The Mexican
Telephone & Telegraph Co, which
for several years has been controlled
by the Mexican government, will
soon be handed over to the private
owners, according to Coy. w. j.
Repp, who has arrived in Mexico
City to receive the property after the
final arrangements have been dis
cusSed.
Warsaw. Dec. 31-Premier Grabski
is going to Rome at an early date to
open negotiations for a concordat
with the Holy Seer.
Vienna, Dec. 31-The municipal
government has informed the COM
pany holding the monopoly on broad
casting here that it is willing to re-
duce the entertainment tax in it's
case from 80 percent to five percent
provided that the company in the
interests of Vienna's reputation as a
musical center. agrees to rigorous
control and selection Of its programs
by critics to be appointed by the
city. 1t is anticipated that the COM
pany will accept the city's conditions.
Mexico City, Dec. 31-The Mexican
Senate went into recess without
passing the proposed oil law: conse-
ouently unless an extraordinary sit
ting is convoked by President Gales
the present conditions will continue
until Sept. 10 next when Congress
again meets.
Shanghai. Dec, 3l-Fighting which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

London, Dec. @l.-tBy A. P.)-The
kings New Years honor list was is
sued this evening. As usual. the hon
ors are largely promotions of persons
IN the various government services at
home. in India ana in the colpnies. 1t
is ro;able. however. that in the list
more than customary attention has
been paid by King George to art,
science and literature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

oslo. Capital of Norway, Jan. I. 1925
-thristi&na, for three hundred years
the capital Of Norway, exists in name
~ more. ON the stroke Of midnight
last night the name Of the capital was
changed TO oslo. by which il was
known for about 500 years-fronn l047
10 l62i-whcn it WAS changed to Chris
tlania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Washington. Dec. 31.--With senators
pressing their efforts to bring togeth-
er representatives of railroad labor
and the railroads on compromise legis-
iation on wage disputes, supporters of
the Howell Barley bill to abolish the
railroad labor board have decided to
abandon their efforts to press the
measure in the House next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Warsaw. Dec. 31-Premier Grabski
is going to Rome at an early date to
open negotiations for concordat
with the Holy Seer.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Numerous Trivials Make
an Automobile Expensive

If your axle is even slightly out of
true it will soon wear out your tires
by the continual grinding action, wear
ing to the fabric in very short time.
If you have had an accident of any
kind it will pay you to have your wheels
examined, to see if they are true.
Often the brakes are not properly
adjusted and one wheel stops the en-.
tire load. If this is the case, the tire
which is receiving the greatest strain
will soon be worn to the fabric. One
or two violent applications of the
brakes on rough ground will take sew
eral miles from the service of your
tires. See that the brakes are properly
adjusted so as to equally distribute the
strain on the tires and avoid sudden
stops and skidding around corners.
When on the road never use your
brake unless absolutely necessary. The
throttle is made to control the engine.
There are many drivers who never
change their gasoline feed in going
down hills, but depend upon the brake
altogether. Such procedure Is the
worst of folly.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Leakage of Grease Onto
Brake Drums Is Harmful

Another condition that is the result
of warm weather is the leakage of
grease from rear axle interiors and
the attendant excessive deposits Of
that material on the brake drums, es-
pecially on the inner periphery against
which the emergency or internal brake
bands act. This reduces braking eff
cheney to a considerable degree and
wherever such deposits are found, they
should be removed by cleaning the
parts thoroughly with gasoline, even If
this should necessitate removing the
wheels to gain access to the brake
drum interior. The leakage is usually
caused by the thinning out of the
grease due to high operating tempera-
lures in the axle interior.-Scientific
American.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Likening of Auto Tire
to Human Body Helps

The likening of pneumatic tire to
human body is one of the favorite
topics found in manuals circulated by
tire manufacturers for the purpose of
helping the motorist secure all the
mileage that has been built into the
tire.
The carcass Of the tire corresponds
to the bones and muscles of our
bodies The outer rubber covering
(tread and side cushions) protect the
tire as the skin protects our bodies.
Cuts in this rubber must be repaired
to prevent infection. Inflated pres
sure to a tire is what food Is to our
bodies
There is another similarity, how
ever, that has not been described
the tires need of exercise. Ii Is a
fact, that a spare tire resists natural
ageing much better II 1t is put into
service for day every month. The
reason for this is obscure, but is prob
ably due to what physicists call mole
cular Encouragement" in the rubber
portions of the tire caused by licking.
Whatever the cause of the deterlora-
ton, 1t is a fact that spare carried
month after month without being tex
ercised" occasionally does not retain
it's wearing qualities as well as one
that gets an occasional days use.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Old Emery Cloth Cleans
Brass Parts of the Car

Some OF the brasswork of the car,
because of its position and the work
1t has to perform, is apt to get into q
rough state that makes II difficult tc
keep clean This applies TO the brass
strip edglng the runnlng-boards and
the foot-plates on the door stills. Ii
is difficult TO clean these with liquid
brass polish, which has the character.
istic of staining the surrounding ter
ritory. including the rubber foot-board
covering. 1t is better to top using
the liquid here and to polish the
brass with the finest grade of emery
cloth. A piece of this cloth that has
been used somewhat elsewhere. and
so has lost some OF Its cut, is best fol
this work.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Side Sway Is Given as
Cause for Rim Cutting

Motorists are often puzzled at the
reason for their tires rim-cutting. rs
pecially are they surprised at this
when the rims are in good condition.
Ordinarily underinfiation is held solely
to blame. But there is an important
contributing cause-slde sway. Sud
den tuning of the car throws an alb
normal strain on the side walls Of the
tires. Occasionally this side sway is
sufficient to rupture the fabric. In the
majority of cases. the trouble Is no.
ticed close TO the bead or edge OF the
tire. where the fabric strands are an
chored.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
POLICE SUGGEST
new ROAD RULES
Recommendations Made for
Control of Traffic in
Leading Cities.

The conference of international po-
lice chiefs, which included delegates
from all of the leading cities of the
world before adjourning in New York
city unanimously adopted the follow
ing recommendations for the control
of automobile traffic:
All cars must have left-hand drive
The use of glaring headlights should
be forbidden.
Take Away Licenses.
Licenses of individuals found unfit
should be taken away
Brakes and steering gear of all We
hicles must be tested monthly.
The size, shape and color combine
lions of plates should be standardized.
Physical, mental and moral tests
should be imposed on all drivers.
No automobile shall be more than 26
feet long, feet wide and II feet high
The knowledge and fitness of all
drivers must be thoroughly tested
periodically.
Brakes must be so adjusted that a
car making 20 miles an hour can stop
within 40 feet.
Fingerprints of drivers should be
attached to all licenses and deposited
with state bureaus.
Speed should be limited to % miles
per hour. Villages should not be per-
mitted to restrict speed laws to less
than 20 miles an hour.
The following hand signals should
be made universal: Arm extended up
for right turn; arm extended horizon
tally for left turn; arm down to signal
intention to stop.
Punish Reckless Drivers.
Jail sentences should be given for
reckless driving, terms being gradu-
ated in accordance with the degree of
reckIessness shown. such as two years
for driving while intoxicated or under
the influence Of drugs.
The transfer of property titles for
automobiles should be regulated by
law. so that genuine owners may prove
their ownership, so that traffic in stolen
automobiles can be discouraged by the
impossibility of delivering title.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Sherman Prepared
for Any Emergency

Judge Gary at banquet was prais-
ing an efficient overseer.
1.-THE mans surprising efficiency" he
said, reminds me of Sherman on his
march to the sea. The way Sherman
could repair railroads The Confed-
crate cavalry lowering in his rear
would tear up a mile Of track or burn
bridge, and an hour or so later they
would hear one of Sherman's trains go
whistling by. This naturally dis
gusted them.
"In Confederate conference one
day an engineer proposed that they try
blowing up some tunnels. But another
engineer gave sour laugh and said:
/" No use, boys, Shermans prepared
for that He carries duplicate tunnels
with him. Better save our powder -"
Detroit Free Press
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Antifog Device

The Jogging of show windows, IL
they are of the boxed-in type, may he
prevented by placing a fiat glass or
porcelain dish containing calcium
chloride in the window. This chemical
substance quickly absorbs moisture
from the air with the result that the
moisture is prevented from congealing
against the outside glass, says Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
The contents of the dishes mu-t be
renewed every two or three days, and
the moist calcium chloride thoroughly
dried, after which it may be used
again.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
DON'T BROOD OVER
STOMACH DISTRESS

Don't lay awake nights and feel mis-
cradle an day-there's one right way to
fix UP your gassy, rebelious disordered
stomach in such a short time that your
heart will be gladdened-
Today Dare's Mentha Pepsin is the one
remedy supremely efficient where acute
or chronic indigestion or gastritis is
making your days and nights. miserable.
Reports of it's mighty power to over
come unbearable. near suffocating stom-
ach agony have swept the land until to-
day its sales are marvellous.
Get one bottle of this pleasant speedy
acting medicine today with the distinct
understanding that IL it doesn't help you
your money will be returned.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
A LOVER OF NATURE

"What we need" said the loudly.
dressed woman, lis to. get closer to
nature. We have too much artificial
ity. For my part simply adore ma
ture. That's why got my husband to
buy country place"
but you didn't go there last sum-
mer?'
"Oh, dear, no; certainly not. We
won't be able to go there for two or
three years yet. 1t will require all
that time for the landscape gardener
to get 1t In shape for u.s."
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28

Photo shows Col. III. X. Green, son
of Hetty Green, standing beside his
new electric automobile. 1t is one Of
the largest electrics ever built and was
specially designed to afford a maxi
mum of comfort for the Colonel. The
doors are six feet high and the body
hung extremely low for ease in riding.
A folding desk is provided and drop
light as well. The car can make 70
miles an hour and run for rs miles
without recharging. 1t can seat FIVE
people comfortably.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Farm, Buildings Valuable

According to the last federal census
the value of all farm buildings in the
United States is placed at $11 1856, 1885,
SAB and the average per farm is $1,7S1.
The state of Iowa leads all others
with valuation of $922, 751,713 and
an average of $4,323. In the District
of Columbia the average is $6,967, the
total being only 81, 421, 221, however.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
tn Ouoque

Golf Widow-My husband accused
me of doing nothing but chase around
to afternoon teas.
Friend-What did you say?
Golf Widow reminded him that
that was how he spent his own after
moons, chasing from one tee to an
other.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Aid from Dad

Bedtime story-Teller-. and
poor little Katherine Cat lost her
whIskers. And what do you think
she did?
Future Cow Editor know! She
used her paw's.-WilIiams Purple
Cow.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
At That It's a Serious Accident

why so glum?"
"Just broke three ribs.T
Heavens You'd better see a doc
tori"
Doctor nothing. What | want to
see is man who will lend me
enough to buy another umbrella. The
ribs broke were in one had bor-
rowed.'
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
The Literal Fisherman

"Good morning, Mike. Doing little
fshing?"
Yes, sir"
"And how are they biting this morn
lng?"
with their mouths, sir"
mo; l mean how are you pulling
them out?"
"Head first, SIR"
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28

A young Serbian studying in Eng
land was asked to translate the fol-
lowing sentence from his native tongue
into English: "He gave up his life on
the battlefield"
With the help of dictionary he
produced the version: "He relin-
quished his vitality on the bellicose
meadow. "-Tit-Bits
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
A Corning Business

"That young woman with all those
Jewels carved out her own fortune"
Nonsense. She's an ex-chorus girl.
She didn't carve out her own fortune
She married millionaire"
Eyes. but think how many other
chorus girls she had TO cut out to
marry him"
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Duplicating Machine

Recently invented in Germany and
soon to appear in this country, dupli-
eating machine is capable Of making
5000 reproductions an hour.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
Good Advice

MASTER feel tempted 10 give this
class u Latin test.
Voice (froIo the back Of the room)-
Yield not 10 temptation
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28

Darn the book OF euquette. II
doesn't suggest a single tidy way to
eat corn on the cob.
A city is more beautiful than hick
town if you won't look while passing
through the outskirts.
There are sermons for men only, but
nobody has thought to preach ser.
mon for gentlemen only.
Americans might have won even
more at the Olympics if there had
been a contest in credulity.
You can't blame a dyspeptic for
cussing little when he observes what
the man at the next table orders.
If you don't belong to any bloc, you
doubtless are one of that numE er
called the common people.
The great need of the country is a
fragile windshield that will make
fancy diving less hazardous.
Still, man big enough to be con-
gresham probably wouldn't get the
home folks any federal buildings.
OF course any other nation than
France, having the whip hand, would
be sweet and reasonable and surren.
der it.
Correct this sentence: "Ha, ha,"
laughed the man, as he removed a
wilted collar; "ain't women's clothes
funny !''-Detroit Free Press.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28

A very lonely lass
Is Alice BleeZer.
She is a lemon and
The boys won't squeeze her.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-28
We, Too

"A fool and his dough
Are soon parted" said Mari.
Il wish 1t were so
With the fool and his car"