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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
SALT OF THE SEA.

long range weather foreca5tcr,
finds that the changes from
ancient fresh water oceans 20
the present salinities have caus-
cd reduction and extent in the
ice ages. In other words, the
amount of salt in the sea plays
its part in efecting climatic
changes. Mr.. Browne discus
scs the question in an article
entitled Oceanic Salt Cli-
matte Factor. The layman is
not called upon to pass judg-
ment on matter such as this.
He is warranted neither in ez-
pressing affirmative opinion
concerning the conclusions
reached, nor in intimating that
they are to be taken with a
grain Of salt. He may. never
theless, find it of interest to be
told that the present salinities
OF the oceans represent a stage
estimated at from $4,000, 900
to 100000 years from a
previously substantially fresh
condition.
1t is a far cry from the pres-
cnt to even the latest Of the ice
ages. So, too, it is a long way
to that geologic tomorrow
which is pictured by Mr..
Browne when he says: Within
the limits Of the future history
Of man, this argument can look
forward to a disappearance Of
the Arctic ice cap and the le-
turn of the Arctic Ocean to its
ancient condition as a thermal
sea, with the summer climate
of Scandinavia extended to
Spitzbergen and, perhaps, the
islands north Of Canada. On
the continents there will follow
northward extension of the
limits Of cultivation. and there
by an amelioration Of the con-
dition of mankind. "
Here is enhancing prospect,
suggestive Of cotton fields
alongside the potato fields in
Aroostook county, and The
coming of winters in which
threats Of a coal strike shall
hold no terrors. But genera
tons yet unborn must struggle
with conditions much as they
are today. We read that this
change, however, must follow
the Intervention of several ice
caps and progressive series OF
climatic changes, some favora
bic and others adverse. Not
for us amelioration Of the hui
man lot through the northward
sweep of the area OF culliva-
ton.
Inasmuch as oceanic salt wa
ter freezes at temperatures be
low the freezing point OF fresh
water, and. further, as the salt
water Of the ocean heats to
greater depths under the rays
of the sun than does fresh wa
ter. it follows that an ice cap
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
Musings of Our Motorists

w S. remarks The original
spark control was the frowning
chaperon.
S. + X writes=A green ehauf-
feur makes a fat repair shop.
G.. H. l.. says-In olden times the
devil got into the hogs, and he
seems TO be in some of the road
hogs still.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
reckless motorist. Let this be an
other year without accidents.
A PARENT
Sept. 90 1926.
Urges Cleanup Week.

Urges Cleanup Week.
To the Editor:
Dear Sir: A number of cities
have an annual. or semi-annual
cleanup week. During this time
residents cooperate to rid their
properties of the junk which has
accumulated during the summer
months Such refuse is disposed
of by the city, or by the orSaniza-
ton which sponsors such a clean
UP move.
During that time citizens also
take the opportunity to cut weeds
and burn them. and clean their
vacant lots. Deep grass is cut,
and. on the whole, much good
comes from the cleanup endeaV-
ors.
believe a number of communi-
ties along the Shore road could
sta nd such cleanup. ] under
stand that Absecon has its annual
cleanup week. If that community
can have few. cleanup weeks,
other communities can also take
advantage of the lesson.
CITIZEN.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24

II is no use having Il thermom
etcr which is near the radiator. and
that is the TROUBLE with all these
political and industrial theimome-
ters in London David Lloyd
George.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24

Effort of New York police to
prevent needless noise in the
streets is said to be successful.
What one city has done, other
cities may do.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24

A government can no more alb
solve the community from the eff
fccts of economic laws than it can
avert an carthquake.-Lord Syden
ham,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
THE RETURN TIC THE
KITCHEN.

What is the breakfast nook
More especially, where is the
breakfast-nook2 Ninety nine
of every hundred Americans
know. But the hundredth still
dwells in ignorance; and if
there be more Joy over one
novice instructed than over
ninety and nine persons which
need no instruction. it is impor-
tant that he be enlightened.
He will never guess for him
self. Possibly he might. if his
mind were an open void on the
subject. That, unfortunately,
is not the case. He may not
know a breakfast-nook, but he
does know breakfast room.
And this starts him off in alto
gether the wrong direction A
breakfast-room, as all arc
aware, usually lies far aheid
from the source Of one break
fast. In search of the morning
sun it juts out to eastward, or
east-nor east, beyond the din
ing-room. This rambling char
acter, this adventurous heliola-
try, the breakfast-nook knows
not at all. 1t is a fixed, com
pact pair of benches. with table
between, exactly like a booth
in restaurant; and its locus is
\ always, or almost always, an
Ealcove of the kitchen.
Yes, the American family
has returned to the kitchen for
breakfast, and there is history
in the retreat. Master and mis-
tress, after long singing of the
morose modern ballad, Where
Are the Maids of Yesteryear2"
have dried their tears and Civ
/. en- up mourning, They have
marched back to the cook
stove. 1t is not as though the
coy, convenient breakfast
nook had found its way only
into the most humble homes.
Iriumphantly, as sovereign
saver of steps, time and trou
bic. it has taken its place in
hundreds of new-built apart
ments, in thousands of new
built private houses. 10 be
sure, the Mansion knows it not.
On the other hand, it is often
one Of the distinguishing marks
of the thoughtfully constructed
new house of today costing
$4,000, $4,000, yea even
$4,000, that it's kitchen con
tains breakfast-nook. Scores
Of families who would have
been astonished no end. twenty
years ago. to find one Of theiY
friends eating any meal in the
kitchen. except perchance. a
midnight snack, now go there
regularly-mother, father and
children-for the days first
food. Some resort to the nook
for lunch also, and a. few dine
there. Even where general
maids are kept. it is frequently
found that the ease Of NOOK
service. so near to the stove
and all accessory china, glass
and store cupboards. helps
keep them.
OF couAse another and phi
mary source of the kitchen $ at
traction is it's warmth at all cool
or cold times of the year. In
{ the early autumn and iate
spring. when the furnace is not
lit. and on winter mornings be-
fore it reaches a full blast, all
WAYS the range radiates com
fort. Indeed. that work o.!
/ cheer as we'll as of cookery has
been ever the dual mission or
the kitchen FIRE" back through
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24

Why the Congregation Uttered
English Vicar {making announce
menD Next Sunday being egg
day, on behalf of our cottage hos
pital, will the congrega ton lay
their eggs in the font as they come
into the church?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
What Would Be the use2

Sign in railroad station:
when in Doubt Consult the Unin-
formed Attendants.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24

Race-consciousness is rather
silly thing The sensible man takes
his neighbors as he finds them
Dean w r. Inge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
And Then She Miqht Not

A spinster sometimes hates a man.
1T then. she's not to blame;
The chances are she'd change her
mind
If she could change her name.
&C. E)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
The Receiver

Mrs. A.-So your marriage was a
failure.
Mrs. B.-Yes; but I'm the pre-
ferred creditor All my husbands
property is in my name.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
Reported by C. w. M.

Fair Customer want bottle
of silk worm poison. Something
has been eating holes in my hus-
bands socks.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
Like Mother Machree

s. F. G. writes: "There is some.
thing pathetic, also, about the fend-
er all furrowed and wrinkled with
careless driving"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
The Modern Standard

Clothes do not make the man,
you know"
Not today; its the car"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
FACTS AND FANciEs
The Professional Habit

What caused the delay at your
friend the plumbers wedding?"
He had to go back and fetch
his best man"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24

You cannot ask us to take
sides against arithmetic Winston
Churchill.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
Cause of Chill

Mrs. Knowles Ito hostess's child
Arc you glad TO see me. Edith?
Edith-Yes. and mammals glad,
too.
Mrs. K.-Is she?
Edith-Yes. she said shs. hoped
you'd come today and have it over
with.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
Letters To The Editor

| would like 10 see some sort of
similar action taken here.
Sincerely,
BOOKWORM
Sept. 90 1926.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24

Sept. 90, 1926.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-09-24
Warns Speeding Motorist.

Sept. 90. 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-18

year. We know that dusk comes
quickly at night and before we can
get home or at our destination. that
lights are likely to fail toward the
close of the years service and that
one eyed motors are frequent on the
highways and a nuisance. but what
are we doing about it?
This condition Of the public mind
knows no special locality. 1t is all
over. Right now. it seems. Bangor
Is somewhat aroused by recent
tragedies In the streets. When a car
goes through her crowded streets at
35 miles an hour bystanders take
notice. All must realize with a mo-
ment of consideration that such
speed under such circumstances is
intolerable. Yet we recently saw a
car go from Water street, pass cross
streets and all at no less, we believe,
than As to 80 miles an hour. The
cross streets were crossed so quick
ly that no car unless driven at like
reckless speed could collide. but
what of a child running out in the
dusk, as this was near nightfall?
Such speed is unnecessary, it is
dangerous to all concerned. it is a
disregard of the rights of pedes-
TRANS, of all the public in fact.
Why do we permit 1t.
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Hold Student
On Charge Assault

Bangor. Oct. 16.-Captured late
Friday night after Police officer
Charles E. Mitchell had emptied his
revolver in the air in an attempt
to intimidate the young man and a
police dog had subsequently been
placed on his trail, Lester Gould, a
student, was held in $1,000 bail in
the Orono Municipal Court this
morning on charge of assault. the
warrant being sworn out by Lucy
Martin of Orono, and failing to
furnish sureties, he was remanded
to the Penobscot County jail in this
city.
officer Mitchell. a member of the
Orono police force, is said to have
approached an automobile parked
near the Town Hall, where a dance
was in progress, when he heard a
woman scream, and a young man.
alleged to have been Gould, jumped
from the car and ran UP the street.
The policeman started in pursuit
and as the man refused to halt
Mitchell drew his revolver and fred
into the air. This was of no avail
however for the roung man escaped
over a fence.
Officer Mitchell turned back. OBJ
tanned a police dog, which quickly
picked up the scent, and the young
man was soon taken into custody.
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VILLAGE BLACKSMITH AZ
FRONTS THE SAINTS

Out in Illinois, Illinois where there
are so many saints if we may credit
the news reports from the great
metropolis of that State, credit the
wisdom Of the voters who choose
the officers they do, in the town of
Hull indignation arose. The saints
had been affronted by the village
blacksmith pitching horseshoes on a
Sunday.
At first thought this seems I'M
necessary-the pitching of the
horseshoes on Sunday. We UNDER
stand that a village blacksmith now
adays, unless he has annexed his
shop to a garage. is not an over
worked person, who might not find
time in week days for essential di-
versions. Be that as it may, it Is
not denied that he pitched the shoes
on Sunday, that the law of sanity
Illinois forbids the pitching of quoits
on that day and the village black
smith was duly hailed before the
local magistrate. That worthy de-
cided that horseshoes are not quoits
within the meaning of the law. All,
the mischief in these legal tech
nicalities, There is no knowing but
the village blacksmith, emboldened
by this verdict, will take even great
er delight in pitching horseshoes on
Sunday. Alas, what fate awaits
Illinois and particularly the baili-
wick of Hull?
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No Need to Cough
Night After Night
Balsam Has No Equal For Conauering
Hangon Coughs

After all there is no present day
cough syrup that can take the place
of this old time proven prescription
made from the rarest herbs nature
offers for soothing and stopping
coughs. This old-fashioned herb bal
sam is for the stubborn hang-on
cough that keeps you awake nights,
and it is this kind of cough it quick
ly conquers. Here's what prominent
druggist says about Adamson's
Botanic Cough Balsam.
THE Superiority and excellence of
this balsam used for 60 years is en-
tirely explained as follows: If l were
to put up a cough remedy as good as
Adamson's Botanic Cough Baisam
with the same well known ingredients
it would take me hours and I'd have
to charge an exorbitant price. The
public is fortunate that they can OBJ
tain it for only 35 cents. No better
balsam can be obtained and none more
highly recommended for children
Contains no opiates."
1t covers the sore infected part
like a healing poultice and quickly
soothes and conquers the most Stub
born cough. First dose instantly re-
lieves. Get rid of your cough Get
bottle of Adamson's Cough Balsam
from your druggist.~-Adv. :
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s Children in Court
For Stealing Coal

Lewiston. Me, Oct. leu
with the larceny of several ..aafga
coal from the Maine Central DIN q
supply sheds, eight children ifos;
In age from eight TO 10, wera asngas
Judge Crockett In munIcins, Osita
today. They admitted tbs,. 0er
Some said they took the coal !. sus
ply their own homes wbiIs ~
said they had been selling y, oAsa
to neighbors. 1t was said 20
police that In several instana.s. y
parents knew what the cbildrsr D
doing and encouraged them. Asa
Judge Crockett declared n.
ents were more TO blame tbs. ~
children and that instead NJ !, Y
being eight children in court - ~
ought to be Is parents. He NJ. wa
all the boys on probation
understood that all parents WIN
couraged their children to steal
for home use, and others who b...
coal of the children with the ~
ledge that it had been stolen win !.
arrested.
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WOULD CLEAN OUT TENEMENTs

August Heckscher Of New York
city came to this country poor and
has accumulated millions, moreover
he appears to have done all this with
out loss of great desire to contrib
ute to the welfare of the human kind.
lie has looked upon fostering tene-
ment districts OF the great metropo-
lis as something requiring elimina-
ton and the substitution of buildings
suitable to the needs of thaApeople,
who must live there. and made disable
for those people.
He has started a campaign to es-
tablish a half billion dollar fund for
this purpose. He would have the
millionaires of that great city con-
tribute generously from his own great
fortune. Apparently he is not so
sure about the willingness of all these
milllonaires to contribute, as he pro-
poses:
There are 500 millionaires In New
York, considering those who make
their millions here and live elsewhere,
who can afford to give us 100000 a
year for Ave years. And I'm going
to make a personal canvass to get
their pledgs.
AT the end of year, I will go to
Mayor Walker and say, These men
gave; those did not. :"
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Hoover Speaks
For Sen. Butler

New York Oct. 16-[P-In less
than six years under Republican
national administration of its politi-
cal affairs, the United States has
attained a level of national prosper
ity never before experienced by any
people, Herbert Hoover. secretary of
commerce, said in a speech here to-
night. He spoke in behalf of two
candidates for reelection to the
United States Senate Senator James
w, Wadsworth of New York and
Senator William NJ. Butler of Mas
sachusetts.
The nation has recuperated from
great war with unexampled speed.
Mr.. Hoover declared. 1t has aided
stricken nations to recovery: it has
nearly abolished poverty and has en-
barked upon the education of its
children by unparalleled expendi-
lures.
Without denying major credit to
the spirit, energy and traditions of
Americas population at large, Mr..
Hoover claimed that much of it
should go to the display of govern
mental courage and wisdom by the
Republican presidents, congresses
and cabinets who have exercises
authority since 1921.
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Editors Letter Box
Need Playground
For the Children
That Part of City
Editor of the Kennebec Journal

Dear SIR
About five years ago there came to
this city sum of money sufficiently
large to purchase at reasonable
price, equip and endow a playground
for the benefit of the children Of
Augusta. The same to be a memo
rial to a former esteemed citizen of
Augusta The trustees in whose
hands this fund was placed realized
at once, from the pleasure given chill
dren at the south end of the city by
the Macomber Playground, that the
children in the north end should have
the benefit of this benevolence and
canvassed every possible location for
suitable site--one which would be
off the travelled streets, central and
easily accessible. No place which
answered these requirements could be
found and the matter has drifted
along until the increasing danger
from automobiles to children playing
in the streets has forced upon the
trustees of this fund the obligation
to put into effect the intention of the
donor.
A renewed investigation called at
tention to the spot on Mt. Vernon
avenue, formerly occupied by the
Wyman Sash 6: Blind mill burned
about three years ago and since then
unoccupied except by a small frame
house draining out onto the surface
and making the place unsanitary as
well as unsightly. This location seems
to answer every requirement and has
possibilities of becoming one of the
biggest assets any city could have for
the healthy development of it's grow
ing citizens.
AS the present owner is unwilling
to sell this particular piece of land at
seemingly reasonable figure petit
ton signed by more than a hundred
business and professional men of the
city has been presented to the City
Government to take 1t at a price to
be set by them.
Here is an opportunity for our
city to add to It's attractions a beau
tiful playground and park with no
expense to the taxpayers. either for
purchase. equipment or maintenance.
Does it seem right for this city to
have such a bequest, intended to be
used for its own great good. lying
idle and thus frustrating the noble in
tention of the donor?
A CITIZEN.
Augusta, Me, Oct. 16.
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X. Hall, d. Luther. Fl. Marks. 9.
PooIer, M. Principato, N. Soule, A.
Tibbetts, r. Wendall, c. wheeler,
L. Wheeler, 81 percent of the class
of 1880, F. Axtell, d. Bailey, c. Bick-
ford, M. Blaisdell. 3. Bowman, NJ.
Bracket. H. Drawn, T. Buoier, j..
Christopher, A. Collier, @. Coughlin,
w. Coughlin, A. Crockett, G. CroweiI'
H. CroweU, A. Cunningham, M.
Damren, II. Drummond, M. Finn
|. Fosburg, V. Foss, F. Foster, V. Fos-
ter, r. Gleason T. Houdlette, b. Jor-
dan, X. Leavitt, F. Moran, L. Neu-
gard, L. Richardson. c. Sheffield, L.
Simpson, C. Stimford, Fl. Tooin. r.
robin, r. Soule, A. Watson, A. WEB
Der. II. Wrigley. f. Young. 40 per
cent of the class 1927, S. Cummings
M. Freeman, A. Hammond, d. Ken
nedy. G. Principato, NJ. Roberts, A.
Spaulding, p. Williams,
Mrs. Mary Mccarthy of Lewiston
announced the marriage OF her daugh-
ter, Beatrice Veronica Mccarthy 70
DR.. Horace Buns Damon. The wed
ding having taken place MONDAY
Oct IL.
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leaves" answered wise Professor Jim
Crow.
There are many leaves, red, yellow
and purple, still on the branches"
cried the little rabbit.
''They will drop to the ground when
all the precious leaf pulp is safely
drawn back into the branches" an
swered Professor Jim Crow, with a
wag of his head and a fiitter-fiutter of
his tail.
Jack Frost has been pretty busy
with his paint brush" laughed the
little rabbit. II never saw the woods
so beautiful"
Jack Frost hasn't done half of It,"
answered the old crow. Its the min
eral matter left in the leaves. You see,
the sap brought it up from the ground,
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70 hy David Cory

The leaves are falling thick and fast
These cool October days;
With yellow, purple, scarlet hues
They strew the woodland ways.
And merry little Billy Breeze
Is blowing like a gale
To scatter nuts from off the trees
Upon the Forest Trail.
''Caw, cav, caw!" cried Professor
Jim Grow, the wise old blackbird, as
he balanced himself on limb of the
big horse-chestnut tree, II wish the
little rabbit would come along. Where
has he been of late, I wonder?" AS If
in answer to his thoughts, all Of a
sudden came the sound of patterlng
feet, and the next minute up hoped
the bunny boy, his knapsack bouncing
up and down on his back and his red
striped candy can swinging from his
left paw.
Look out for the nuts that are fall
You may get bump on your furry
crown"
advised the kind old bird.
I'm not afraid" laughed the little
rabbit, What are you doing up
there?"
Looking at the winter buds that
later will turn into next years little
leaf-shoots," answered the observant
old bird.
you don't mean to say that while
its leaves~are falling the Big Chestnut
is growing new ones" exclaimed the
amazed little bunny.
Il certainly do" answered the old
crow. Ever since July this good
mother tree has been preparing for
the loss of its leaves in winter"
Dear, dear" cried the little rab-
bit. isn't that wonderful"
Indeed it is" replied Professor
Jim Crow. yes, sir, trees are wonder
full things. This wise chestnut tree,
knowing that it must lose its leaves
this autumn, carefully takes back
from them the leaf-pulp before they
fall. Slowly it has drained it back
into the twigs to store 1t away all
winter until next spring Then 1t will
be used to feed the baby buds"
How" asked the curious little
bunny.
when the sap again begins to run
up the little tubes through the trunk
and out to the twigs it will take this
leaf-pulp along with 1t to feed the
baby buds and help turn them into
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Grand Matron
Inspects Eastern
Star at Belfast

One of the largest gatherings held
in Masonic circles here for some time
was that of Friday night when
Grand Matron Marion o. Mcclellan of
Caribou, officially inspected Prim-
rose Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
which also entertained as special
guests Anchor Chapter Of Searsport,
Rosewood of Searsmont, Arbutus of
Liberty and Lone Star of Islesboro.
In addition to these chapters there
were delegations from Bangor, Dex-
ter and other points. some ten chap
ters in all being represented. Among
the visitors We're Past Grand Patron,
Ashley A. Smith of Bangor. Mrs.
Elizabeth Libbey Of Tuscan Chapter,
Bangor, a past grand matron.