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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
WHITFIELD

NORTH-The Norris Cenls GENE Il
Company held its annual meetinsn h
the cemetery here "Wednesday, ,anyv
ficers-Iva Turkey, clerk: Ter.
Plummer, collector and trea Ssins.
Arthur Plummer. Warren C unn
ham and Henry Plummer, trustse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
E.,.raI Of Mrs. Alice Booker

The funeral services Of Mrs. Alice
Booker, who died Monday night
we're conducted Thursday afternoon
at her late home on Jones street by
Rev. r. C. Clark. The interment
was in the family lot in the Forest
Hill Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28

Mass. II was voted to leave the mat
ter Of raising the fund with the
academy trustees and officers OF the
Alumni Association. In the evening
a play was presented by students
from Harmony High school and the
evening closed with a social and
dance, making the 1926 reunion one
of the most enjoyed in the history
of the Alumni Association.
Abia1 Thompson
The funeral service for the late
Abial Thompson will be held Saturday
afternoon at the home Of his niece,
Mrs. Morris Moore, at Blackwell. at 2
o'clock Mr.. Thompson was found
dead in the shed at the Moore home
Thursday morning and he died quite
suddenly. Mr. Thompson formerly re-
sided in Lewiston but came to live
with his -neice. Mrs. Moore, when her
husband died a few months ago. His
wife has been dead for several years.
He was an uncle of Frank and Abel
Thompson, well known Skowhegan
men. He leaves one brother, Lyman
Thompson of Boston, and four neices,
Mrs. Morris Moore Of Blackwell, Mrs.
Jennie Howes Of Skowhegan, Mrs. Ma
ria Weber Of Lewiston and Mrs. Ella
Williams of Hamilton. Ontario. He
was SO years of age and well known In
this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
Compiled by United Press)
SATURDAY, AUGUST rs

tStafions alphabetically arranged by cities.
All time schedules P. NJ. except that time
after Midnight is denoted by heavy figures.
First column Daylight Saving Time, sec
end column Standard Time.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
Slioht Accident

What came near being a serious
accident occurred Saturday night on
the Bangor road, when a car driven
by Maynard Bracket. struck the
bicycle of Philip Harris, who was on
his way to his home in East New
port. Brackett was considered in no.
wise to blame. the lights from car
he was meeting making it impossible
to see the bicycle. Harris was taken
to a doctor who found it necessary
to take six stitches TO close a scalp
wound. and he was somewhat bruised
and shaken. He was able to return
to his work Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28

Elmer Ellington, who has been
visiting friends in Madison for the
past ten days, returned Friday to
Messina, New York. Mr.. Ellington
was formerly a resident Of this
village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
Central Time Stations,

(cpsr) (csr)
wsB. ATLANrA-42s.s-,ook.
KYW, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
$50 WIS : ,'0d cGIeAGoemonss.ss,ts An.
ZOO 6:oo--Little Brown Church
WoK, cHIcAGo-2i7.3-i5so
900 5:0o-Strng ensemble.
SEQ z;oonNarisd features.
WLW, ClNCINNATI-422.3-7iok
700 6:3o-Orsan recital.
$3.50 7:j0-Salon orchestra
WsAI, INcINNATI-s2s .e-szok.
a:4s 6:4s-Chimes and sermonette.
s:i5 Z:l5-Program from WEAF
WFAA, DkLLAS-47s. $50 k,
o:oo 6;oo-Radio Bible class.
900 8:00-Services.
u 90 II :0o-Collins' Orchestra
woo, DAVENPO $50
300 8:00-Services.
10 80 s:3o-Little Symphony.
koA, DENvER-s22.4Es3ok
$40 S:40-Sefvices.
WHO, DIES MOINES-526-57ok.
$50 7:3o-Christianson orcb.str.
KTHs, HOT sPRlNGs-s74ssMssoo K.
1000 9;oo-Sports: Classic hour.
ooa KANSAS .CrTY-se5.s-szok
s:9e :99-Eyening services.
VICE. MPLs.-sTf. ' PA IHi.oer
SI5 aI5-WEAF feature.
10: 80 9;30-Orgau recital.
KCo, oAKLAND-3sI. 2-s3ok.
IL 200 Il 00-Little symphony.
WOAW. OMAHA-526-s70k
1000 9;oo-Chapel service.
kSD, ST. LoUIS-545.1-55ok.
$40 5:2o-WEAF program.
kPo, SAN FRANcIsco--42s.s- +.
s;35 s:3s--Orchestral concerts.
WCBD, ZIoN-344.e-s7ok
100 s:oo-Ssere4 concert
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(Epsr) (Esr)
WPG. ATLANTIC crTY-zes. 5000 k
$500 :s0-Band concert.
900 S:00-News broadcast; Julia Claus
sen and Henri Scott.
10 80 o:S0-Organ recital.
WBAL- BALTIMORE-246-
$50 7:5o-WBAL Orchestra
WEEI, BoSTON-34S.6-86o K
80 6:20-WEAF program.
WGR, BUFFALO-3le-s4o
7:45 6:45-Church service.
9:ls s:ls--WEAF program.
WMAK, BUFFALo-265.3-I
200 6;00--Evening service.
-WTAM, CLEvELAND-3s9.
ZOO 6;o0-Hollenden Orchestra.
500 7:o0-Theatre orchestra.
900 g ;oo-Twilight musicale.
WV, De IROIT-35z-1-S5o
7;2o 6:2o-WEAF program.
Wcx-WJR, DETRorT-s1ss-5
200 s:oo-Sehme1ran Band,
II 100 l6:eo-Seng seryiee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28

Gale Fernald. who has been pass
ing the summer with Mir and Mrs.
Alfred Morse. in Plymouth, was
called home by the death Of his
mother. and will remain with his
father and brother, Frank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
Sk0WnEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Rn1nsh PHosn

James Donnigan of Boston Is In
town a guest of his sister. Mrs. Mary
McQuade.
Will Randall of Boston was In
town Thursday to attend the Eames-
AmeS reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
DAILY RADIO PROGRAM
GENITAL Time Stations)

(cosr) (cs1)
WSB. ATLANTA--4zs.3-
900 8:00-Atwater Kent hour.
ii AS o:4s-Hired Help Skylark.
KYW, CHICAGo-s35.4-560k.
$500 S0o-Stories; Orchestra
200 6oo-Musicai programs.
1880 9:3e-Congress carnival.
WMAo. cHICAGo-447.s6
S;o9 ;o0-0rgan and orchestra.
500 5:oo-MNusscal potpourri
WEBB, CHICAGo-37o.2-siok.
700 6;00-Lesson; Dinner music.
100 8:00-Dance selections.
II 100 10 :oo-Dance selections.
WIS, CHTCAGO-344.6-e7ok.
WLW. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
200 6:o0-Organ recital
500 7:00-Club; Apollo Quartet.
800 s:oo-Theis Orchestra.
WkRc. cINcINNATI-422.s-7Iok
wv; WsA1 .V eINeTNSArL,as.s-sao k.
wFAA, DxIIAsH455 .soS3oL.
7:3o 6:3Q-Joy's Orchestra.
$50 8:5o-Studio recitalists
Voc, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
10 90 9;9onsaSoghens .quaItette, -
WDAF, KANSAS cirY Ye .eMs2o k.
200 6:o0-Schooi Of the air.
500 s :o0-Around the town.
i2:45 II ;4s-Nighthawk frolic.
WHAS, LoUISVIl-LE-3s9.s $50
$50 7:3Q-Concert.
Wcco, MPLs.-sT. PAUL---4is.4-72o k
7:is s:Is-Bariow's Orchestra
s:15 6:iS-Trios and solo;sts
II 100 10 :9o-Rcports Dance music.
VIVID, Mo0SEHEART-3702-8l0k
500 7:0o-Studio features.
10: 100 9:00-Palnnef House studio
II 100 / :00-Settin' up hour
kGo. AkLAND-361.2 -630 I.
II 100 10 :00-Concert program.
! 100 II :o0-Dance music.
WoAW, OMAHA-526-570k
| 10 100 e:0o-Concert programs
KEW, PoRTLAND-4e1.5- 6I0k.
/ 90 IL :00-Danee music.
kPo. SAN ERANCISco-42s.3- 800 k
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
were dinner guests Tuesday at tn

were dinner guests Tuesday at IL.
home of Mrs. John Mealy.
A large number from this place at.
tended the annual picnic at st. Den.
mis-. Grove, North Whitefield on We'd
nesday afternoon. Games and sport
and reunion of friends was en-.
joyed. During the afternoon clan
bake and also a fine dinner wa
served. Music was furnished by ths
East Pittston band which contributa
to the afternoons entertainment b
the evening a ball was held at De
new hall with a large attendans
The affair was a fine financial and
social success.
Martin Carroll, Sr.. Of Augusta b
the guest for few weeks at The
home of his niece Miss Annie Kelley
Another old fashioned dance vii
be held at Academy hall on SATURDAY
evening August rs. 81
Thomas Roper and Charles Thaya
left Sunday for Sanford where the'
expect to have employment.
EAST-Weaver King, who has
been employed at Woods Hole. Mass
for several weeks has returned.
Thomas Roper has gone to SANFORD
for a time.
F. w. Mansir has purchased new
Studebaker touring car. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Marson mo-
tored to Belgrade, Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. King and Miss
Lucy King were dinner guests sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs 2.
j. Webber's in Gardiner.
Miss Nina Weber of Gardiner. has
been the guest of her friend, MISS
Lucy King the past week. !,
Mr., and Mrs. F. W. Mansir ana
Mrs. E w Morang were business
callers in Augusta, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
Eastern Time Stations)

(HDsr) (Esr)
WPC, ATLANTIC CrTY-299 5000 k.
$3.50 S:30-News, sports, organ.
J 100 6:o0-Dnner music.
200 8 :00-Orchestra; Ministries.
1o.l5 9:1s-Dance orchestrss
WMAK, BUFFALo-319-940 K.
200 6:00-Dinner music; News.
30 6:30-Bufalo Theatre hour
| WTAki, CLEVELAND-3se.4 X.
Vas 6:15-Janssen's Orchestra.
900 8 oo-Hoiienden Orchestra.
100 o:00-Vaudeville program.
WWJ. DETROIT-352.7-e5e
80 :30-Concert.
WCx-WJR, DETROIT-5l6.9-5ee X.
! 100 6:0o-Dinner programs.
900 8 ;o0-Band concert.
IL 80 / :30-Jesters.
VITO, HARTFORD-47s.s-
$50 7 :30-Coit Park Orchestra.
WREO, LANSINC-2s5.5-l05ok.
III 90 10 :oo-Serenadera
WMBF, MIAMI BEACH-3s4.4-Jeo K.
500 5:o0-Concert program.
IL 100 10 :o0-Dance music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
Birthday Party

Little Miss Irene Kicker celebrated
her sixth birthday at her home oil
Main street Friday afternoon.
THOSE present were: Ruth Farm.
ham, Muriel Young, Rena Stewart,
Annie Stewart, Ernestine Haynes
and the hostess. Irene Kicker.
Games and Fictrola music we're
ENJOYED during the afternoon.
refreshments of ice cream. cake
and candy were served.
Irene received many little gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
CHURCH NOTICES

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Morning worship at 1915. Sermon by
the pastor. There will be no church
school and no evening service.
METHODIST e p s c o P a l.
CHURCH-The church will unite
in a union service at the Baptist
church Sunday morning and no eve
mig service.
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
CHURCH-Rev. j. \. Wennen, pas
tor First mass at o'clock, with
English sermon by the pastor. High
mass at $50 with French sermon.
There will be a special collection for
the construction of the American
College in Rome. Benediction at $50
2 NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28

A public whist party was held In
the Perochial hall Thursday evening.
under the auspices of the Holy Name
Society. Twenty tables were enjoy
ed. Prizes were won by: Ladies,
Mrs. John Brooks, Miss Alice Nc
Graw and Miss King; Gents, Eli
Ware, George Vigue and Zen Begin.
Miss Adrian Cayolt Of Skowheean
is visiting little Miss Hortense Chag-
non,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28

III 100 10 :00-Dance music
WoR, NEWARK-4o5.2-74ok.
s:!s s:ls-Dinner music; Sports.
1880 6:3o-Orchestra.
$3.50 7:3o-Arthur Pryor's Band
s:ls S:is-Casino Orchestra
sA5 s:45-Concert orchestra.
40 80 s:30-Mouterey Society Orch.
W " G NEW Y sdsR!e. 1!sh @sIot
500 s:oo-Waldorf Orchestra.
sass 5:ss-Basebsll (by United Press)
700 6:oo-Danee music; Recital.
500 7:oo-Nathan Giantz Orchestra.
go 500 s:oo-Museal Comedy Troupe
- VIZ, NEWS NEW YoR iienes1as
Pros 6:cs-Waldorf Orchestra.
$50 7:30-Final broadcast concert, New
| York Philharmonic Orch.
po;aS uy y;soN Nf% y6 Resi o!shestra
ks:oo 1:oo-Elk Entertainers.
WcBs. NEW YoRKIsIss~ssoi.
k6:oo s:oo-Music and talks.
Es:4sSs s s4Ss-han's oIsh nsas.
EwIP. PHnADELPHIA--5 .2-ssok.
Es:ls 7:lS-Ausntic City program.
fWcAE, PrTTSBURGH-4sl.s-6sok
s;so s:so-William Penn Orchestra.
KDKA, PITTsBURGH-sos. lMsDk
1850 S:3o-Fiotilla Orchestra.
fWGY, ScHENECTADY-37s $50 K.
X 90 6:o0-Onondaga Orchestra.
{7:S0 6:30-Buffalo Theatre hour
fs;2S 7:2S-Phiiharmonic concert.
a0:3o s:50-Ten Eyck Orchestra.
WIZ, SPRINCFIELD-s3S.IE
k7:o0 s :oo-Orchestra; Baseball.
10 100 s :0o-Harris SHAW, orpanist
1880 S:3o-Westminster Orchestra.
| WRc. sWASHINGToN--4s $50 4.
:oo 2:eo-Washington Orchestra.
ts:25 5:25-PhilhaImonic concert.
1880 s:2o-Bible tank; Music.
u 100 10 :0o-Dance program.
I:oo II :0c-Otto Beck. orsarist.
~~.ssaz-aA-A1 LII D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28

Over 20 of the local members Of
the OrieRtals We're in 'Skowhegan on
Thursday evening. where they at
tended the initiation. at which time
80 candidates were taken into the
order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-28
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
Eastern Time Stations)

-U.p}-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Another View of Arizona

commenting edtoriay
elections great interest to
Arizonans that opinion that
republicans interest
the that republicans will win
in Arizona Maryland Oklahoma
as retaining its numerical control of the
republicans
and the farmerabor The will
about senate before
the minority
will be republicans
on and the
with a
Arizona greater strength
during
for Arizona million govern
within people
No matter what political
by the partisan
successfully,
campaign sought to point out that
of
passing Coolidge
changing astue politicians
the democratic
permit
put Thus the democrats making
on with presi
dent, would be public opinion
Senator Willis in Ohio gaining sections
Butler Of
publican national
gaining
in In
party
give
In strength
H B.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25

might result in the loss of millions dollars Arizona
In 1922 the failed
supplemental California
to
reasonably applied within domestic agricultural
feet
Realizing
trbution
compromise.
Boulder
Cali
SwngJhnson
agreement leaving bill
compact S the problem
between Nevada
rights
a
forward eventually
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
WITH EDITORS
WHAT THE COMPACT is
(Bisbee Review

$
compacs
by opposition
entering
of that Santa Fe New Mexico
To the situation compiled
important the Colorado river controversy
Many years o.
appropriated some these waters this
development the citizens
beneficial
appropriation Colorado
appeal 0
of i c
Realizing California rapidly de
Kansas, appropriation
putting developed
However, that when
available
commissioner
ing which would divide the the Colorado
Wyoming, Utah. Arizona
Nevada California
ing 1922 written
of
between Ferry
the the water In the
prisng Wyoming Mexico
100000 allotted
comprising Arizona, Nevada California
So to
the
First it allocate
aoc that
law priority
by
California development will be than
impending
right
private development the river within This
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Valentino S Passing

Rudolph Valentino perhaps famous all the film
one which
Chaplin Douglas Fairbanks
Fighting gamely, the realizing
passing through the portal
o
physicians
him portrayed
the roles whch
him interesting that
reel ife Valentino Italian
seeking
herman" portrayed
passing
had suspected Douglas, an
receiving death
leading
n o
picture AS an
representing.
in pointed during
given Yet that
interested
In that Valentino
paying deaths
appeared
his glory Yet he has His will not profit by the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Sixteen Years Ago

Joseph D. Cannon of Bisbee ad-
dressed crowd of workingmen
and others on G avenue last night
on bthalf of the labor party.
Miss Susie Cabell of Courtland
is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
F. Ross of Fourth street.
j. S. Williams, Jr., manager OF
the Moctezuma Copper company
at Nacozari, is a guest at the
Gadsden hotel.
r. V. Pesqueira of the Chu-
chuta ranch arrived in Douglas
yesterday from Hermosillo.
Dr. Vanneman left Douglas last
evening on the eastbound train
in response to hurry call from
Rodeo.
During the electrical storm
which visited Douglas Tuesday
evening the Windsor hotel was
struck by bolt of lighting.
Beyond tearing small hole In
the side of the building and
scattering chips of the bricks on
the pavement below, no damage
was done.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
BAB8

Writing philosophy is easy. All
you have to do rs correct the mistakes
you made the day before.
Perhaps the man who is best at
organizing voters serves the people
best, and perhaps he doesn't.
Always look to see if medicine is
marked poison" and read the radio
programs for Sopranos"
If Rip Van Wrinkle returned today
he would find mo Parking signs
where there were hitching posts.
Fishermen are bigger alris than
golfers. Golfers arms are not Iona
enough to tell about their shots.
Hope the fellow who predicted a
cool summer has to spend most of it
in telephone booth.
Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Inc.)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
More Truth Than Poetry
BY JAMES j. MONTAGUE
REARING THE CHILD


English doctors have discovered that
children fed on butter fat become
healthy, but rough).
When Bill was fed alone on bread
And cereal and meat,
He grew refined and mild and kind
And always acted sweet.
He would not fight, nor kick, nor bite,
Nor whine, nor disobey,
When Mother said, Now go to bed,'
He did so right away.
In fact, the child became so mild
We thought he must be i'll,
And every day we'd sadly say:
TOO bad! Poor little Bill!
Though stronger food may make him
And turn to evil deeds,
He'll soon be dead unless he's fed,
The diet that he needs
SO now the brat gets butter fat
And cream three times a day,
He stays out nights, gets into fights,
And often runs away,
He daily grows more adipose,
He has not pain or all,
And neighbors think he's on the brink
Of getting into Jail.
We're well aware change of fare
Would change his manners, too,
And make him play the prpoer way,
Just like he used to do.
We're certain that the butter fat
Is orughening the lad,
Yet down inside we thrill with pride
To think he's sort of bad
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Abe Martin

jest think o. th' people who'd
be glad t. retire if they had
$193,735, or even $193,OOO, instead
o. uSin' it t. boost some Cne fer
eh' senate. Add Ell Hrim an
France are both broke, so she's
IOOIzin' fer mfEd st, Helena
where Alb won't need an OvercOat.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Plucked From the Plains
Gentle Hint

Nowadays the generosity of Sir
Harry Lauder is almost as famous as
was his closeness in the early days
of his career, but his cIoseness fur
nishes the better batch of stories. 1t
is related than on his first trip to
America he asked so many questions
of the ships officers that he was al
most a nuisance-and the money that
jingled in his pockets never crossed
the palms of the harassed crew
Finally Lauder met his Waterloo
Does nae this ship tip quit a bit?'
he asked one of the stewards.
"Oh yes" was the suave reply. ut
is trying to set a good example to
some of the passengers"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25

multitude the
that that
publicity
rites his church. Valentino
in person.
will interest them that he dead remains to be
e.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Big Inducement

The only son had just announced
his engagement to his family.
What? That girl? She squints" re-
marked his mother.
"She has absolutely no STYLE" addu
ed his sister.
"Red-headed, isn't she?" queried his
aunt
"she hasn't any money put in his
uncle.
"she doesn't look strong exclalm
ed his first cousin.
She's stuck up!" asserted his sec
ond cousin.
She's an extravagant thing" in"
terposed his third cousin.
"Well, she has one redeeming feaa
ture," said the son thoughtfully.
Sand what's that?" asked the fam
lily in chorus.
"She hasn't any relatives"' was the
crushing reply.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Business Man.

Ikey (seeing Moses for first time in
a year after a railroad accident that
they were i'm: Say, Moses, how much
damages did you get from de railroad
company?
Moses replier, "One thousand dollars;
how much did you get?"
Il only got $500. How did you get
$1,000 and l get $500? You wasn't hurt
and wasn't hurt and 1 get $500 and
you get $1,000 Wy vas that?"
Well you see, Ikey, at the time of
the accident, I had presence of mind
to kick mine wife in de face"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
INCOMPREHENSIBLE

We cannot understand why Ameri-
cans can get excited about anything
in which there is so little interest as
those European loans.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
CHEAP

Even at $1OO per, prize fights seats
are astonishingly reasonable compared
to the cost of admission to the senate
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Life-Iike

DIR. Emil Jaascard was discussing
modern marriage. Most people now
regard marriage as lightly as they
do a visit to the opera. A widow,
after three years of married life, was
considering what inscription should
go on her late husbands tombstone.
Dozens were suggested, but she sim
ply couldn't decidt
Finally the salesman suggested:
Gone Home
"T believe, sighed the widow,
that your last idea is very appro-
pirate. 1t was always the last place
John ever thought of going
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
STILL RIINNERS LIP

| We can fly faster than the birds
but it would still be unwise for a
human being to challenge fish to
race across the English channel.
copyright, 1926, Bell Syndicate, Inc.)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Stewards Washington Letter
By CHARLES p. STEWART
NEA Service Writer.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.--Not much
has been heard lately from Colonel
"Billy" Mitchell, aviator, but there's
liable to be, shortly.
When the National Aeronautic AS
sociation meets in Philadelphia Sep
tember Ali, drive is to be launched
to make Colonel Billy" the organi.
, cations president.
The colonel's supporters say ma
jority in his favor is assured already
and the colonel himself, now on a
vacation in Maine, is quoted as hav-
ing promised to accept, if elected.
Now, as we all know, Colonel Mitch,
ell holds that navies are obsolete
and armies nearly so-that military
aviation is everything these times.
We also know that orthodox army
and navy men dissent from this judg-
ment and that the colonel was driven
out of the service, not, perhaps, for
his opinions, but for the way in
! which he expressed them.
After his enforced retirement, Mitch>
ell tried to keep up his fight, but
wasn't very successful. He was a
good leader, but he lacked an or,
ganized following. Maybe here's where
he gets it,
The National Aeronautic Associa-
tion's motto is: America First In
the Air. which speaks for itself. 1t
was formed in Detroit in 1922. It's
first president was Howard E. Cof,
fin, who served on President Cool
idges aircraft board. It's second was
Fred B. Patterson of the National
d
Cabot. Boston manufacturer and avia-
tion expert, the third, is just finish :
ing his second term.
The association opened up with q
flourish of trumpets, but its enthusi-
asm waned presently. OF late it's
hardly been heard from.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Limitations

Charles, aged six, had some diff
Guilty with the children of a neigh
Dor. That night, after he was in
bed, his mother asked him if he had
said his prayers.
"Yes, mamma" he replied.
"And did you pray for the heathen?
she asked.
yves" he answered slowly, "all
but those next door"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
Fortune Teller

Prohibition jChief Andrews once
declared that from the very beginning.
the United States was destined for
prohibition.
Maybe you're right" admitted the
wet Governor Edwards of New Jer-
sey, adding: Il will admit that Chris.
topher Columbus recognized dry ter7
ritory when he saw it,"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
BnGI Sign

Blankin went on a fishing excur.
sion to Barnegat Bay after weakfish
the other day. The weakfish were
running fine; all hands but Blankin
hauled in a good one of a pound or
SO every minute; then, after an hour
Blankin growled:
who's got cork they can lend
me? This bum one of mines sunk
again.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
NOYices

Annabelle Lane, magazine writer,
was commenting on the latest Holly
wood marriage.
Doesn't amount to shucks," she
exclaimed. Both parties have only
been married twice Before. It's a
mere boy and girl affair"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-25
DIPLOMAS

Maurice Langdon was dissecting
that new type of college student who
just gets by and really learns
nothing but smoking and jazz.
"There is an old fable" he rev
marked, "in which an ass disguises
himself in lions skin. But now
adays they disguise them with q
sheepskin."