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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Ma h o E a n Y finished,
imagine a handsome
gate leg table for such a
low price!
1t can be used as an
end table or a center
Ia bie.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
AdUertising Wasted

The city council Of Santa Barbara,
Calf, read a letter from a Cleveland
(0hiol manufacturer with mingled
emotions. You will find that our
rotary pillow will be a great saving"
the letter read. "After each snow
storm you can send the motor pillow
through the streets and rapidly have
a path cleared wide enough for two
lines of traffic" The council sent
the letter to the Santa Barbara Mu-
scum of Natural History.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
Tax in Many States

Thirty-seyen of the forty-eight
states and the District of Columbia
start 1925 with a gasoline tax in force.
In several states the tax is | cent, in
IS states and the District of Columbia
1t is 2 cents, in two it is IN cents, in
nine it Is 3 cents and in one state 1t
is 4 cents. OF the remaining IL states,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois. Iowa
and New Jersey, as well as Kansas, all
have gasoline tax measures under con-
sideration. 1t is probable that most
of these measures will be enacted into
laws. Massachusetts Is the only state
that has definitely turned down q gas
tax easur by popular vote and it is
generally believed that the reason for
this defeat is to be found in the APP
~portionment of funds proposed rather
than in the fact that 1t was a gasoline
tax.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
ROAD
ET9H11I, n1NG|
aH&A-&
ARE MADE
BY USE OF ROADS

There are now in the United States
$4,000 miles OF surfaced highways.
Every ten years the total, including
country roads, will be around S00,0U0
miles, which will constitute a mar
velous basic system exeelling that of
any nation in the world.
We are making rapid progress not
only in road building, but also in cur
understanding Of highway financing,
taxation and use. 1t is worth while to
realize the fundamental Significance
Of all this activity which in the final
analysis is simply an investment in
neighbOrliness.
On the political and social side,
neighborliness means mutual under
standing and the ability to live to-
gether in harmony. 1t means that the
West knows the South and appreciates
its problems, and vice versa, writes
Roy D. Chaplin, chairman of the high
way committee of the National Auto
mobile Chamber of Commerce.
On the commercial side, neighborli-
ness means ready facilities for dis
tribution, ease of travel. In short,
that the distant point can be reached
as well as the nearby point.
W. are in a highly fortunate posi-
ton in that this country has a grid
iron of rail lines. This grldiron
should be maintained, operated, en-
c0uraged on a sound basis. Given this
long-haul transportation equipment,
the highway system becomes doubly
serviceabfe because it means that
every community of 5000 population
is linked not only with a motor-travel
system, but is likewise within rapid
transit reach of the long-dfstance rail-
road service.
1t is recognized that the motor-car
User gets a more immediate and more
definite return from improved high
ways than any other class of the COM
munity.
The burden of federal expenditure
for highways has not, however, fallen
on the general taxpayer at all as yet.
The reason for the federal govern
ment entering into highway construc-
ton, moreover, is given In President
Coolidge's message to congress of De-
cember g., 1923, in which he said:
mo expenditure of public money
contributes so much to the national
wealth as for building good roads,"
In view of the enormous extent of
this country, totaling 100000 square
miles, there is no other public work
which is more deserving of our atten-
ton.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
Help Reduce Accidents
by Driving Carefully

You will help reduce accidents if
you:
Don't cut corners.
Give the proper signal whenever
your action in starting from the curb,
in turning, In changing your course
or In stopping may reasonably be said
to affect other traffic.
Don't consider driving at maximum
speed within the law-the legal speed
is a safe speed at all times.
Don't turn except at orner in busi-
ness districts and close, built-up sec
tons.
Don't pass street cars discharging
passengers.
Don't attempt to pass a vehicle #
there Is another vehicle approaching
from the opposite direction unless the
road Is clear for one hundred yards.
Don't drive your a out Of the
garage without knowing your brakes
and steering gear are tight and your
headlights comply with the law.
Slow down when you observe chill
dren playing near the curb or in the
street. Remember, they have not the
wisdom of an adult.
Don't drive with the belief that the
pedestrian Is familiar with road rules.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
DEATH RATE IN COUNTRY

TIME country is the best place to
A raise children. In spite of the So
called advantages of city life, a child
BORN in the country has a better chance
of living than one born in the city.
Statistics of large life insurance COM
panies show that a boy horn In the
country will live on the average seven
and three-quarters years longer than
a boy born in the city, or, as insurance
~actuaries say, the country boy has a
life expectancy that is seven and three
quarters years longer than a city boy,
while the country girl can figure on
living six years longer than she would
if she were born in the city.
So the country child gets a running
start on the city child. Ii the advan-
tage could be kept up through life,
there would be no question of the SUI
premacy Of the country over the city.
Unfortunately, it isn't kept up. In
some very important diseases, the
death rs.te in the country is much high
er than in the city. What's the use OF
being btrn in the country and having
a longer life ahead of you at birth, If
you are going to los this advantage
as soon as you come up against the
diseases Of childhood?
The death rate for whooping cough,
for instance, is higher among country
than among city children. On the other
hand, the country child death rate for
measles, scarlet fever and diphtheria
is lower than the city child death rate.
The tuberculosis death rate shows a
curious fact. The only treatment for
tuberculosis that is of any value con-
sists Of fresh air, sunshine, rest and
nourishing food. All these are found
easier and more a~bundantly In the
country than in the city. Yet the coun-
try tuberculosis death rate is higher
than the city rate.
Smallpox kills more people In the
country than in the city, probably on
account Of the neglect of vaccination.
Influenza is also more fatal In the
country. But heart disease (except
angina). Bright's disease and all other
kidney diseases, are much more com
mon in the city than in the country.
Suicide and murder are much more
common In the cities, but deaths by
drowning. burning. gunshot wounds,
railroad accidents. lightning and ex-
/ cessive cold are all more common IN
the country.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
ULCERS N
BAD TEETH

TTLCER of the stomach is compare
lively common. This is partly
due to the fact that more cases are
recognized today than formerly. Many
cases of what used to be called
Chronic dyspepsia" regarded as a
typical American disease, are now
known to be ulcers Of the stomach or
duodenum.
In many cases the early symptoms
are so mild and the alterations de-
veIop SO slowly that the patient pays
little attention to them or tries TO
relieve them by taking all sorts Of
dyspepsia cures" Under any treat
ment or no treatment at all. the pa
tient improves at times and then re-
lapses. Finally. the pain, especially
after eating, becomes so severe that
it cannot be endured and the patient
becomes alarmed. Sometimes a hem
orrhage is the first sign of serious
trouble.
In most cases, the patient is other
wise healthy, has a good appetite and
eats we'll, but notices a pain or dis
comfort two or three hours after eat
ing. This pain is a peculiar gnawing
feeling. There may also be nausea,
gas and vomiting. Soon the pain be-
comes constant, with soreness. 1t is
relieved somewhat by eating but comes
back in two or three hours. There is
pain during the night and there Is apt
to be constipation and loss of weight,
although some persons lose but little.
If any.
Gradually the patients learns that
some foods more pain than 9TH
ers. He learns that soda after meals
makes him more comfortable and that
milk and eggs cause less pain than
acid foods. So he often goes on for
years in a condition of misery and
semi-invalidism, sometimes better,
sometimes worse, never able to eat
much of any kind Of food without
pain and consequently weak, irrita-
BILE, undeinourished and miserable.
This is the chronic case In some.
hemorrhage, perforation or obstruc-
ton caused by the c tissue from
the ulcer closing the opening from
the stomach, may send the patient to
the hospital for an emergency opera
ton or cause sudden death in neglect
ed cases.
Improved methods of examination,
especially the X-ray, make 1t possible
today to recognize ulcer of the stom-
ach more easily than formerly. Bet
ter methods of treatment have re-
lieved many sufferers that were With
out hope in earlier days.
But what is the of these nj
GERS? There are many explanations,
no one of which has as yet been ac-
cepted. Certain it is that an ulcer Of
the stomach, like a sore IN the skin.
cannot occur until the lining of the
stomach IL injured or broken and un-
til some kind OF infection comes in
contact with the broken membrane.
Ulcers are more COMMON in those who
have tonsillitis and other infections
of the mouth and throat. Particular
~ are they apt TO occur in persons
having bad teeth or assesses around
the roots of the teeth.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
Plan to Save Gasoline
Is Told by an Engineer

About n~inety-nine drivers out of a
hundred are wasteful of gasoline, ac-
cording to an engineer, who cites a
number of ways the fuel may be con-
served. both for the general good and
as a matter of economy for the owner.
Here they are:
Carburetor adjustment is of prime
Importance. A mixture that is too rich
or too lean will cause more gasoline
to be used in performing a given
amount of labor than a correct mix
ture. But don't attempt to adjust
your carburetor unless you know how.
Most cars have what may be termed
an economical speed. 1t ranges from
twelve to twenty miles per hour. When
you get above that speed, the amount
of gas used per mile increases.
Anticipate slowing up and stops.
Close the throttle and disengage the
clutch far enough ahead of the place
you want TO stop so that very little
use of the brake Will be necessary.
Whenever you use the brakes you de
stroy the momentum that has required
gasoline to create.
Accelerate gradually. 1t takes less
gas to do that than to reach a fast
gait quickly.
Whenever you allow the engine to
run with the q standing. Q are
using up gas that doesn't make any
showing ON your odometer.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
JAYWALkER WILL
CAUSE TROUBLE
His One Ambition in Life
Seems to Be a Desire to
Be Run Over.

No law-abiding citizen can drive an
automobile for more than a week
without Introduction to the Jaywalker.
He may step unexpectedly into the
path of your car from nowhere; he
may be crossing the street aimlessly
In a trance; or he may stop suddenly
in the midst of traffic to adjust a shoe
lace. His one ambition in life is to be
run over violently and you are bound
to meet him eventually.
Then the steering wheel will be
thrown wildly to one side, plunging
nearby cars into dangerous confusion
and narrowly missing the Jaywalker
who usually skips away with a merry
"Ha, Ha." indicating his ~jocular inter-
probation of the incident.
Cause Of Trouble.
If, by any chance, the JaywaIker
outwits the driver and manages to get
plastered all over the pavement, there
is trouble at hand. Both parties have
an equal right to the street in the
eyes of the law and romantic bandages
have a far greater sympathetic appeal
to the court than the common-sense,
but intact. appearance of the car own
er-the comparison Is seldom repre-
sentative Of the circumstances attend
ing the accident. Cases are on record
where His Honor did not award dam
ages to the Jaywalker, but they are
few and far between. In other words.
If your car collides forcibly with a
member of this peculiar species, 1t is
liable to cause plenty of trouble and
cos perfectly good money.
Eternal Vigilance.
Now. having come TO the conclusion
that the motorist is better Off If he
does, not hit the Jaywalker, what is to
be done about it2 Unfortunately there
is no other remedy than eternal vigil
lance. Even on a country road, desert
ed save for one lone pedestrian, be
careful. He may be a Jaywalker who
will stoop in front of your car to pluck
a daisy just as you draw abreast of
him.
Until all persons with these Irritat-
ing tendencies are tied to the side
walks, surrounded by a ~twelye-foot
fence or hung. the Jaywalker will
haunt US. Expect him-outwit him
refuse to kill him-thus keeping out
of trouble and the courts by bearing
the entire burden yourself. unfair as
1t may
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
New California Road Is
Now Open to All Traffic

Fasteners motoring to California by
the southern route can now save con-
siderable time through use of the
newly improved highway between
Yuma and the Imperial valley, which
is now open.
The trip of 65 miles over the sand
dunes between Yuma and Ell Centre,
instead of requiring II hours to two
days to negotiate, and at times even
longer, now can be made reasonably
in a couple of hours. The new artery,
including 10 miles of graveled road and
81 miles Of asphalt. is a decided inn
provement over the old desert rOad
that stretched across the sand hills.
This work has been consistently
urged by the Automobile Club Of
Southern California, which leading
motor organization is highly gratified
at being able to tell tourists that this
southern route to the state line at last
has been placed on a par with the
trunk lines of the state.
It is felt that this Improvement is
one that will uphold the statement
that the saving in cost of operation
to motor vehicle users who travel over
an improved highway is more than
enough to maintain the highway. This
conclusion was announced by the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber of Com
merce following Investigations made in
North Carolina and other states in
connection with the argument that the
motor vehicle should pay for all high
way maintenance.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
To Relieve Traffic Jam

The first step toward dual highways
to lessen traffic congestion, partially
due to heavy movement Of trucks, may
be taken by Massachusetts, for the
state department of public works Ii
planning a S2.O0O.OO0 highway parai-
telling the state highway from Boston
to Worcester. The new highway Is
to follow closely the present Worces-
ter turnpike. A legislative a%pproprIa-
ton will be necessary before work on
this much needed Improvement al be
lnaugurated.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
Hook for. Applying Chains.

ends. so that when the car is driven
forward, the chain is pulled on the tire.
Where the chain comes in contact with
the road directly under the tire, the
cross links retard the movement, while
the hook pulls the chain taut. The
first links are then fastened to the
opposite ends of the chain, or If this
is too loose. the second links are used
after the hook has been removed
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
Display of Tags

One tag shall be on the front
and the other on the rear Of the
car.
The tags shall at all times be
parallel to the axles.
Both tags must be rigldly at
tached, so as not to swing or
oscillate.
The lower edge Of the rear
plate shall be at least fifteen
inches above the ground.
They shall not be covered, OBJ
secured, bent, altered or defaced
in any manner.
They shall be kept free from
oil, grease, dirt or other sub
stance likely to impair legibility.
The rear tags shall not be un-
derneath any part of the body
more than twelve inches from
the rear end. This provision
has particular reference to
trucks.
The rear tags shall be Hum
mated between one hour after
sunset and one hour before sun
rise, so that the registration
number can be plainly distin-
guished.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
Hook for Applying Auto
Chains Very Convenient

Auto chains can readily be applied
with a hook Of the kind shown in the
illustration. The hook is made from
a length of steel rod, bent as indicated.
In use, it is placed over M of the
wheel spokes and the second links of
the chain are slipped over the bent
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
COCOON OOOOOOOOOOOJO
HOW TO KEEP
WELL
DIR. FREDERICK R. GREEN
Editor of HEALTH"


90. 1925. Western Newspaper Union-)
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-05-07
RES|N0L
Soothing and Healing
for Skin and ScalP1TOubles
For Horses and Cows

Porter's Pain King Salve is made
with a base Of pure wool fat llanoline)
combined with antiseptic, healing, pain
relieving drugs. There is nothing bet
ter for collar and saddle gals, cuts.
scratches or bruises on horses. IL
quickly heals sore teats on cows, caked
udder. etc. At your dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10

there was tiny bit of a girl who
was no Stacker when it came TO
twirling the lariat. a small boy al
so did some clever stunts with the
rope.
The steer roping and the riding
was another thriller. One intrepid
rider, went completely around his
horses body as the horse was going
along, pepll nell. Then to cap the
climax, along came q bucking auto
mobile. 1t really did all Of that and
the bronchos had nothing on the
Ford when it got into action.
There were a number of bucking
bronchos ridden and nary a spill
was observed.
Swift Moving Finale
The Covered Wagon" introduced
the closing number. The train was
attacked by the Indians and burned
up. The cowboys and the soldiers
came to the rescue and the show
wound up with enough action to sat
isfy a dozen movie thrillers.
Besides the big show there were
side shows, a number Of curioSities
and minstrel show, as well as a
wrestling bout. The clowns were
there, in quality, not quantity. And
their stuff was funny
The show was a clean, refreshing
production, from start to finish, the
kind that never fails to implant a
thrill and place a pleasant memory.
Ezra Meeker is a distinguished
member of the company. He was one
Of those who made the trail to Ore
gon, the first time and the only adult
who went over the trail now living.
Years have not cimmed his eye nor
duIled his wit. lie IS most active
man and ALWAYS has an Interesting
story to tell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10
Legion and Auxiliary
Dance Is Enjoyed
By Large Attendance

About 100 attended the social
dance and entertainment. Monday
evening at American Legion hall
given by James Fitzgerald post and
the auxiliary. Mrs. Gladys Metcalf
was chairman of the committee in
charge. The joint committee of the
Legion and the auxiliary worked
successfully in presenting delight
full evenings entertainment. Mrs
Metcalf was assisted by Mrs. Fro
berger, Mrs. Harry Barney, Mrs.
Edith Gage, on the refreshment
COMMITTEES. Ruel Soule had charge
Of the dance program.
The dance program was varied
enough to suit all, including square
dances and modern dances, also ia
vor dances. Miss Barbara Froberger
delighted the audience with a vocal
Solo. Eddie Bechard also added to
the pleasure Of the program by a
dance. Harry e. Farnham at the
piano, in solo work, was another rea-
SON for the success of the program.
The decorations were in charge OF
Mrs. Mildred Farnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10
County Real Estate
Transfers on File

The following deeds conveying
real estate were received and re-
corded on Tuesday at the Kennebec
County rgistry of deeds:
Augusta-Hyman Gerstian to the
Weber Auto Electric Service, land
and buildings on High street.
Gardiner-Frank M. Mooers of
vassalboro to Frank S. Purdy of
Gardiner, land on High-Holborn
street.
Hallowell-C. III. Shepherd to Ell
Ia M. Hewins, land on Central street.
Mount Vernon-Cari w. Jacobs to
Leroy A. Smith, land.
Waterville-Frederic H. Merrill of
Pomona, CAL. Charles F. Merrill, AL
bert r. Merrill, Jr., Percy 8. Merrill
and Harriet E. Merrill, all of Water
Vile, to Thomas J.<Kelly and Min
ME NJ. Kelley of Waterville, land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10
Junior Y. p. c. U.

The junior Y. L. C. U. of the Win
throp street Universalist church held
it's final meeting of the season Mon
day afternoon. The meeting took the
form of social held at the home of
the minister of the church. Rev. and
Mrs. Walch were assisted in enter
tanning by the president, Miss Mar
jorie Manning, Miss Beverly Hewins,
Miss Hazel Page and Miss Buelah
Blaisdell. After the business and de-
votional session games were played
and refreshments were served. The
union has had busy and successful
year, having done much creditable
work in missionary, charitable and
social lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10
MONTVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hall and Mr..
and Mrs. Willard Vose went to Bel
fast ON a business trip last week.
Mrs. N. S. Vose and brother,
Joseph Bryant, We're in Pemaquid
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Penney, who
have been visiting relatives in town,
have returned home to Newton Hogh-
lands, Mass. They were accompanied
home by Mrs. Alice Penney.
Perley Allen was in Belfast last
week visiting his sister. Mrs. Ralph
Carter.
Mrs. Clifford Morse and daughter,
Mrs. Perley Allen. were in Freedom
Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph W. Howard
were in Freedom Saturday on busi-
ness.
Emile Chernault, who has been III
with influenza, is gaining.
Charles Colby has had a crew
working on the road the past week.
Mrs. Nellie Banton and son, Dana,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10
Surprise Shower
For Miss Jones

Miss Jennie Jones, teacher of the
eighth grade at the Williams school
was surprised Tuesday evening when
several Augusta friends gathered at
the Taber cottage. at Togus pond
where Miss Jones and her sister
were guests.
The occasion was in honor of Miss
Jones' approaching marriage to Ivan
Hodges Of Waterville. Many beauti-
full and useful gifts were given Miss
Jones by those present and also by
friends who were unable to be there.
During the evening refreshments of
sherbert and candies were served by
the hostesses, Mrs. Mharles P. Taber,
Mrs. H. A. Clark and Miss Hazel
Gibbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10
Miss Holway to
Be Bride June q

Cards are out for the wedding of
Miss Virginia Holway of this city to
Edwin Richardson Elwell of Port
land. The wedding ceremony is to
be in the South Parish Congrega-
tional church at P. NJ. June 27,
followed by a reception at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Oscar Holway, IS Western
avenue.
Miss Holway IL graduate of Cony
high school and Boston finishing
school. Mr.. Elwell is the son of DIR.
and Mrs. Walter =. Elweli of Port
land of the Burnham and Morrell
Packing Co., and is graduate of
Bowdoin college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-10

Miller Bros. 101 Ranch real Wild
West and the great Far East show
visited Augusta yesterday and
thousands attended the afternoon
and evening performances. 1t was
a top notcher of a show for there
was much horse flesh, clever ami
mails, trained through loving per-
sistance and proud to show their
tricks. There We're riders who were
dauntless and fearless, who did
stunts which put the audiences into
GREATNESS wonderment, there were
pretty girls who could rige as well as
the men and they added much to the