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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

A large number of students in the
city are confined to their homes with
the mumps, this being the case with
high school students as we'll as with
the younger ones. Most of the cases
are very light ones, and more of an
Inconvenience than painful,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20
The Day in Washington

Coolidge economy was attacked and
defended in the House.
onferees reached an agreement
on the tax reduction bill.
Senate and House conferees APP
proved the 1881, 100000 deficiency
bill.
Commissioners Henss dcniod he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

B. IT. White and 3. F. Jose Of the
Gardiner Rotary club attended the
meeting of the Augusta club at the
Augusta House, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

Ray Creamer and Charles Pratt
have gone to Lewiston where they
have secured positions in shoe fac
tory there,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

There will be services at the VIM
ter street Advent chapel Sunday af-
ternoon at $50. Preaching by George
Newall of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

That list of week end specials at
the Community Co operative store is
especially good this week. Read 1t
over for uggestions.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

William Laney and Earle Perry
left Friday night for a weekend
fishing trip in Whitefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

The Current Events club will meet
Monday evening at the home of Mrs,
Jsnrv Richards, Dennis street. Mrs
p,chards will give the paper of the
evening on Books and Reading"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

President Coolidge cancelled
cabinet meeting because Of his cold
but held the usual conference with
newspapermen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

President Coolidge's desire that the
Senate ratify the Italian debt settle
ment was emphasized at the White
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20
GARDINER

80. davidson is to arrive home
toaa ws.ek end and holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20
LOCAL NOTICE

The Ladies Aid of the Randolph
n r, Church will serve a supper in
tbe yestry from to p. NJ. tonight.
Feb20Mt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

Announcement was made that
President Coolidge opposed govern
ment purchase and distribution of
bonded medicinal liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

The executive committee OF the
National Grange discussed farm re-
lief with Secretary Jardine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

Nomination Of Thomas r. Wood
lock as a member of the Interstate
Commerce Committee was unfavor-
ably reported by Senate committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

=. Wiggin of Rockland was
N MS the out Of town business CALI
srs in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

The Commonwealth factory shut
lawn Friday night until Monday
uorn,ng. The factory will be run
rfonday. Washington's birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

GUY r. Snowe of the Auburn Of
49, NJ the United Shoe Machinery
Tornoration was in the city on bust
ICES Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

would resign from the shipping
board in the next day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

The Gardiner Evening School
closed IA week term Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

.fsrton Morse is home from the
,vaIvsrsity Of Maine for the week
saA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-20

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Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
Ell CENTRO'S LIBRARY

In another column of this ISSUE Press readers will
find the annual report Of the II Cenro Public Library
which is referred to them for their attention.
The report shows that FL Centro residents are
making good of the library for which they taN-
ed, and no better evidence of progressive community
be imagined. Without books. and without the use
of them, community can hope develop that degree
of culture which characterizeS progressive people
and differentiates them from illiterate
Whereas three times the population of a commun-
ity is considered very good circulation Tor library
the report shows that the circulation here almost
times the approximate population of the city.
Another way of putting it is that fguratlvely speak
ng resident of the city drew books from
the library Of this is not literally and it
would be splendid thing if it were true.
Another interesting fact shown by the report is
that during the past II years the library circulation
has increased by 140 per cent while the expense Of the
library has increased only half that much
Certainly the results achieved by the library tend
to prove that is money we'll invested by the city
report has gained credence in the city that the
library budget for this year may be reduced 1t is
be hoped that the city council will give the matter
careful consideration before such decision is made
Unquestonably it will.
1t is frankly stated in the report that the present
quarters proving inadequate and that the city
must prepare to expand its library in the future
This too is referred the council for its serious
sideraton.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

he could run to find dentist to
mend his broken teeth.
why, Peetie, these are black
stones, y said Uncle Wiggily picking
up some that the Fox had spillcl,
" Where did you get them
- picked them up near the
brook, - barkcd Pectic. "Thev
were round and black aud I thought
that's how black kherries grow. :
"Ha. Ha. laughed the bunny
uncle. Blackberries grow on the
bushes, but its good thing YOU
picked stones, instead for they made
the Fox let me alone. Now II
show YOU how TO get real berries. :
And he did and Nurse Jane made 4
wonderful pie.
So it all happened for the best.
YOU see and the rag doh docsn + eat
80 much sawduSt that it runs out of
hcr ears. II tell You next about In.
Gle Niggily and the raspbcrries
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
TEN YEARS AGO
.Tr,1u on 1o,c

Floyd Brown has received one let.
ter frim his father, j. Stanley
brown who with Mrs. Brown i
touring the east. The latter was
dated at Washington. d. C., where
hr. Brown said he was swelternq
IN the humid summer heat. IF
YOU think its hot in Imperial Val.
ieF' he wrote, you, have a real
summer resort there at the side Of
Washington in the summer time >
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown attended sev.
eraI sessions OF congress and thav
say there ism t much difference be.
tween that and Il session of Ell Cen.
tro 5 city council.
W. o. Hamilton was arrested in
MeNlcali Wednesday. He was driv.
ing district flivver, accompanied
by y. y. Bucklin, c. y. Perry and
Joseph Seymour, when he ran over
dogs hind leg. This being y
severe crime in Mexico the party
was held up and fined $40. Lien.
tenant Governor Datto was fold
OF the fine and ordered the SO paid
back to Mr.. Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Loofbourow
ieft yesterday morning to spend the
summer at Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
BOARD
SAYS CONDITIONS
SATISFACTORY
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. July 2C.--lndus.
trv continues forward ma wave of
prosperity in the United States, the
federal reserve board announced 10
day.
Farmers. however are facing II
rather lean year, with crops report
ed at eight per cent below the av-
trage for the last ten wears and
prices slow declining.
Activity in most lines of industry
has continued favorable during the
early summer, with seasunablc de-
clineS in few textile and leather
factories. Production Of building
materials and automobiles has been
almost ut the boom stage, according
ia the board.
Commercial and bank failures
have declined this year, indicating
that the little merchant is profitiag
hv the general trend of good times.
Understandable weather hampered
the farmers, but more favorable
conditions the latter part of the
summer may somewhat offset the
earlier losses. the board forecast.
Farmers have had some advantag"
hv scasonablc increases in prices of
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
Looking Backward
What the Press files tell o. Tn.
perlal Valley for this date
in past years.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
T,,Y,, On ,noo


Cmtaloupe shipping is Just about
at ITS height now at this pIa.e.
Our crops average later than Brav..
i'E' where the zenith has been pass.
cu and the daily shipments bay.
decllned from a maximum of l. car
IoadS down 10 about six ears onr
output Is from two to three ears nor
DAY ut present. The melons are the
t!heSt ever and prices are yood
some OF our growers are getting =
@ooI turn out too. f. f. Forrest
re mas already shipped more tban
l'oo crates from six acres. and has
any amount of them left. W Z
wise also has a very fine field
and Il number of others. None Lgye
yer "qualled the crop raised by Hart
ana Grlswold, however, and we nre.
sumo that will be the banner rron
OF thc ri Centre Cantaloupe Grow
efS association for the present vr,r
Jesse MeGuirc and W. j. Drjg.
gers left last Tuesday for viii.
orado, Texas. to close out their Lerds
OF cattle and turn all their property
III the Lone Star state into none,
Ihey expect to be gone about tbree
months and when they return viii
want to buy 'alI that joins them. :,
me! IHtE also expect number of fam.
ines from their part of Texas to
come 10 TINS valley next fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
7HEATERS
THE AIRDOME

THE AIRDoME. - When "t
irlp to Chinatown, Fox films yer.
sion OF Charles a, Hoyt's proar.
iouS comedy, opens at the airdomc
tomorrow night, local thcatcr pycrs
VIII nave an opportunity Of vicwinn
one or the funniest five reel forcnS
ever brought to the silver sheet. II
was directed by Robert p. Kerr. mn.
der supervision Of George T. Mar.
Sn"', ana the east includes some of
thc best artists in Amcrica.
Inc list includes beautiful Mar.
Gdrct Livingston, billed as "'AIicia
D"ycr, the audaciouS widow and
Earle FoXc, east as .WclI,nd
strong, the unhappy yonng man
who IS sure he has an explosive lunn
u" part Of the gay old San Fran.
CISCO uncle was assigned j. Farrell
MacDonald, who immortalizcd tbc
I"i" OF Corporal Casey in The Iron
Horse '' i'o'
Not satisfied with this stclIar at.
traction, Fox films surrounded
" ISIS Livingston and the two malo
''''' 'i'' VI iit IIGSt DrT-
irctIY balanced casts ever assem-.
pea at the West Coast studio. The
ISL includes Anna MAY Wong.
hcorgc kuwa, Harry Woods, Wilson
Brhgr, Marie Astaire, GIadvs Me.
'ohhrh' Charles Farrell and scores
If other weIl-known actors.
Much of the action is laid in San
Francisco 5 romantic Chinatown
reproduced with the utmost fidelity
ana many of the interiors are oor.
gcous in the extreme. 1t is said TO
be the most costly five reel comedy
ever produced. Thousands Of cx-
tfas were necessary for the rcvclrv
scenes in Chinatown. Special comedy
writers were employed to supply Di-
rector Kerr with novel situations.
Pre-vicw critics have pronounced
tins the best comedy released in re-
cent years.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
| Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD B. 0ARI0
Copyright, 1926, by Mcclure
Newspaper Sy.lticsts
UNCLE WIGGILY' BLACK
BERRIES

!, Who wants to come with me '
called Uncle Wiggily one day. The
kind old rabbit gentleman hoppod
ont of his hollow stump bungalow
and stood on the path, a basket
dangling from his paws.
! "Where are YOU going" asked
Jingle, who was one of the forty.
'lcvcn little bunny children of Tn
clc Wiggily.
Are YOU going after some eggs
from Mrs. Cluck Cluck. the hen
lady," asked Jangle.
u am going to the fields to gath
e. blackbcrries. 50 Nurse Jane Fuz-
Y Wuzzv may bake pie. answer
ed Mr.. Longears. 'NVho wants to go
iIackberrying?'
Il do" barkcd Jackie Bow
Wow.
Il do" chartered Billie Bushy-
tail.
II do, mewcd Tommie Cat.
Then come along!' invited Tn
olc Wiggily, and soon he was lead
! i4f - Il IOAlN t'ltNNNSINil VI dHiilldl tllii-
drcn across the meadow, through the
woods and up hill toward a pasture
where grew many blackberry bushes
= DO YOU shoot blackbcrrics -
harkcd Pcctic Bow Wow. one Of the
puppy dog boys.
"Oh. no of course we don t!
l1l.hod the bunny.
Tl,,,- A.,
boys laSso COWS in the wild west
shows crowcd Charlie, the rooster
boy.
oh, they do not, cried Baby
Bunty. You put salt ON their tails
the same as YOU do when YOU catch
IirdS,''
Ha, Ha," laughed Uncle Wig,
aily, "You are all wrong. We are
going to pick blackbcrries,
"Wcll, anyhow, could shoot
them if l had my pop gum" barked
Pectic.
And could lasso them if had
a piece OF our clothcslinc, crowcd
Charlie.
And could put salt on their
tails if they had tails; but they
haven I, laughed Baby Bunty. and
the Uncle Wiggiiv hoped along
with the children until, all OF sud
den. Scooter. little rabbit boy who
hadu' lived very long in the coun-
try, asked.
What color are blackberries? :
= Black. tot course, answered
4 1 }
..Of course. said Mr.. Longears.
And now here we are AT the black
berry field. SO take Your baskets
and see who will be first to get one
filled.
So the rabbit gentleman began
picking the big. shiny. blackberries
off the bushes, listening. the while,
10 the merry shouts and laughter of
the hoy and girl rabbits, dogs, pussy
eats. squirrels and mice.
Pretty soon. all OF a sudden, when
al was peace and happiness, the
Fuzzy Fox thrust his sharp nose ont
from behind u bush near where Tn
Gle Wiggilv stood picking blackber-
lics. and the Fox snarled.
Now We caught you. Z.
.Oh. 50 YOU have, sadly answer
"a the rabbit. for the bad chap held
him by the paw. The Fox was drag
ging Mr.. LOngears away, when all OF
a sudden. up popped Peetie Bow
Wow with his basket filled.
On. Mr.. Fox.' barked Peetie.
Take all my nice blackberries, but
let Uncle Wiggilv go." and Poetic
held out his basket.
III eat your blackberrics, but l
won I let Uncle Wiggilv 60, snari-
cd the Fox. most mcanly. He took
d greedy pawful Of the black things
from Peetic 5 basket and, stuffing
them into his mouth. the Fox chew
rd hard on them. But a moment
later he cried:
..Wowchic! Ow, What 5 this.
oh, all my teeth are broken! Those
;lcn I blackbcrrics, they are black
stoucs,' and letting 20 of Uncle
Wiggilv, away ran the Fox as fast as
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
Grand Canyon
Trip Enjoyed

Norman Hindlc, manager Of the
Imperial Valley Hardware com
panv s store at Yuma, Arizona, has
Just returned from Il trip to the
Grand Canyon and other scenic vaca
tion grounds of northern Arizona,
now so popular with California mo-
torists. He reports meeting II num-
Der of local people who are spend
ing their vacation in that part of
the country, among them being Dir.
Norman Dupont, who is now in the
Grand Canyon territory. DIR. Du-
pont made the trip in two days from
FL Centre. Hindle says the roads
are in splendid condition, and most
adequate accommodations for trav.
elers cHroute.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

80.
Hogc-300, holdovcrs 800; slow,
steady to weak. Load l64 Id.
weights topped $1,000; mixed offer
ings down to $l6.25; most packing
sows $3.50.
Sheep-Nonc. holdovcrs 800; Of
fcrings woolcd lambs arrived too
late for yesterdays market. Two
decks common to medium shorn -.
lb. lambs Sl2.10, with 80 per cent
sort $1,000; common {" choice shOrn
ewes quoted $J.00-70O.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
Cattle Market

Cattlc-2OO; moderately active,
steady to ljc lower than Yesterday 5
opening market Few plain stecers
around 500, load medium Idaho
steers $3.50; load good 1l25-lb. Idaho
cows $3.50; light Arizona hcifcrs
5000, bulk plain she stock $3.50.
30; cutters $2.00.4.00; bulls 800.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
River Discharge
Averages Normal

The average discharge in second
feet of Colorado river at Yuma, Ari-
zont, during the week ending July
10 was 24,50o feet, according to fig
urcs released by the bureau Of re-
clamation.
4 slight rise during the week is
shown with 23,200 second feet reg.
istcred 81 July 10 aud TO July IL
when 26,0O0 feet was registered.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

\ poultry management dcmonstra-
tion in Napa county involves -
pCuItrNmcn owning %, l26 hens.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

At recent farm bureau demon.
stration the first tiled pear orchard
had 1000 feet of tile laid ut to.
tai cost of $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

If American had "reds,'' as some people wish
and no whites" the vets wish, and no blues as
the Optmists wish, what cooress nation it would be
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

ers have. entered the summer under
generally favorable conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20
B4BSON AND BUDGETS

Roger Babson, statican had a comparatively
smooth time of it long he confined his statistics
and advice to the world of business. When he invaded
the American home and attempted to tell the family
what they had to do without he got into trouble He
says his critics insist that nobdy who is anybody
get along the allowances he has made for automO-
bile rent, clothing and some other things.
Mr.. Babson says his sympathes are all with the
critics. He wishes they had money for the things
they want But how they spend it if they haven't
got it?
1t seems that 50 per cent Of all earners in the
United States less than $1,000 per year. Thirty
four per cent get than $1,000 but less than $500
Fourteen per cent OF the whole get much $4,000.
Eleven per cent get between $1,000 and $4,000. Only
per cent of the total get $4,000
1t is quite evident as Mr.. Babson says, that if
family spends too much for department Of life it
cannot have enough for something else. Even wher
there several workers in family raising the total
income, the problem is right there Ninety per
cent of all workers get less than $4,000 per year.
This is astounding when one considers the style
in which the average family seems to live. Mr.. Bah
sons conclusion is that budgets very little used,
and many families gradually, but constantly, get
ting into debt 1t is to- think.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

It's hardest to get out of bed il
summer. fall. winter and spring.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

Judging from the current DOPE President Cool
idge's political prospects, somewhat dampened by re-
cent events, began to improve just he
ed catching fish.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-20

More precocty in the rising generation-a 20 wear
old lad in New York is arrseted for bigamy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
Decision in Favor
Of Plaintiff in Case
In Municipal Court

The case Of Alfred F. Baldic of
Jackman, VS.. Frank Pelletier of Wat
erville, in which the former sues for
the recovery of s43.46 for repairs on
an automobile belonging to the lat
ter. was tried before Judge Charles
w. Atchley in the municipal court
yesterday afternoon, with a decision
handed down in favor of Mr.. Raldic.
Mr.. Pelletier was given "a hours in
which to pay the bill or file an ap-
peal.
Mr.. Baldic was represented by At
torney' Harold Marden, while Mr..
Pelletier was without counsel, choos-
ing to handle the case himself.
The complainant testified that Pei
letter went to his garage in jack
man on Nov. II, 1925, saying that he
was stuck in the road on his way
back from Canada, and asked to be
towed in. After getting the car into
the garage he said he was told to re-
pair it. After leaving these instruc-
tons Pelletier left for Waterville.
Next day Mr.. Pelletier called him up
and told him that he would send the
necessary parts from Waterville as
they were cheaper there. He said fur
Their that when the car was ready, a
fellow by the name Of Fortier would
drive it to Waterville for him, and
to send the bill to Fortier. Mr.. Bal
die said he sent the bill and had been
waiting ever since for payment.
Pelletier in his testimony, admitted
making a verbal contract with Mr..
Baldic. and sending him parts. He
said that Fortier delivered the car
to him in Waterville. Then he sold
the car to Fortier with the under
standing that the latter would pay
the garage bill, as we'll as pay for the
car. A few days later Fortier told
him he could not make the first pay
ment for the reason that he had to
pay the bill for repairs and parts.
Three weeks later Fortier, who
lives in Jackman, came to Water
vile again and said he couldn't pay,
and wanted him (Pelletier) to take
the car back. Mr.. Pelletier said that
he understood at that time that the
bill had been paid by. or charged to,
Fortier, as that was the agreement
he made with him.
Judge Atchley, in view Of the fact
that no transfer Of the account had
been formerly made, decided against
Mr.. Pelletier, giving him, as has been
said, "a hours TO pay or appeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-23
Demonstration Teams
Highly COmplimented

In addition to the $50 boys and
girls from the Maine agricultural
clubs and the Il chaperones accom-
panying them, all of whom were Civ
en- free trip to Springfield, Mass,
and are enjoying a weeks encamp-
ment on the grounds Of the Eastern
States Exposition, Maine is also rep
resented there by it's State Leaders in
agricultural club work and by four
demonstration teams selected on the
merit system from among the many
Of such organizations connected with
the College Of Agriculture extension
service.
This group have been giving a good
account of themselves in cooperation
and competition with representatives
from the clubs in the other IL states
included in the Northern and Middle
Atlantic States.
This group. as we'll as the group OF
$50 whose expenses are covered by a
fund raised by the State Chamber OF
Commerce, is in general charge OF
State Club Leader Lester H. Shibles
of Orono, who for six years has been
at the head Of that department of
the agricultural extension service Of
the University of Maine. His assist
ant is Miss Mildred Brown Of Orono.
graduate of the University OF
Maine. Accompanying the demon
stration teams are Miss Louise
Quincy, formerly of Bridgton, now
home demonstration agent in Frank
lin county and Verne c. Beverly,
county agent in Aroostook.
Another member of the group Is
Cedric Ranger of East Wilton, who
was selected a delegate to represent
the club leaders Of Maine at the
fourth international training school
held at Camp Vail. He has been
connected with club work for 10
years, the last three years as club
leader.
The Maine demonstration teams are
as follows: Bread making, Gather
inc Hutchinson and Grace Orne of
Buxton; home nursing, Louise Jewell
and Villa Keene of Norridgewock;
cutting dresses from a foundation
pattern, Bernice Dplloff and Doris
Boulter of Standish; arranging seed
plot Syldon Bowie and Albert Blake
of Lisbon: judging Jersey heifers.
J. Phillip Chandler and Alden War
man of South Sangerville.
These demonstration teams have
been highly complimented for the ex-
cellence of their work and for their
general department in camp. This 10
the 10th successive year that Maine
has sent from its agricultural clubs
representative teams to demonstrate
projects in agricultural and home
making activities.