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New Britain herald., 1926-11-02
COMMUNICATED
On tue Colorcd Congregation.
An Observer

An Observer
 In looking at the colored church on last Friday, October 29, there was one idea that came into my mind, and that was, if the colored people of New Britain gave as much of their time 10 attending their church and take the same amount of interest in it, as this man, MT. J. Young, I fully believe the church would have had better showing, but as they did not do that it is the duty of every colored person living in New Britain to give him all the support that they can, and the way to do this is to show that they are in absolute harmony with the move ment that he is trying to put for ward.
 (Signed) JAMES MORRISON.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-02
PANAMA CANAL TRAFFIC

Panama, Nov. 2 LI) -- Panama Canal traffic aggregated 445 con- mercial ships during October. These vessels paid for passing through the waterway $1,9S9,338. Canal officials anticipate a record year in tolls. The monthly averages for the ten months of the calender year slightly ex- ceeded $2,000,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-02
COLD WAVE IN BELGIUM

Brussels, Nov ? (A>-An extreme ly cold wave has enveloped Belgium. If the cold persists for another twenty-four hours the danger of further heavy damage from floods will be over.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-02

The fad of painting front doors in brilliant colors has given the variety of Joseph's coat to many London streets and residential squares.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
ObeIisk a Landmark

The Nelson obelisk at PortsdOwn
hill outside Portsmouth, England, is
q landmark for all ships approaching
Gpithead from the Needles, on the one
side, to Selsea hill on the other. It
was erected by Nelson's companions
ut Trafalgar, each survivor Of the
Geet contributing two days pay for
It. The ridge on which it stands is
300 feet above sea level, and the mon
Mment is $50 feet high.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
CreeIev Wanted the Money

In his life of Edgar Allan Poe, Jo-
seph Wood Krrtch tells Of a youth
who wrote to Horace Greeley asking
him If he did not own an autograph
Of Poe. To this request Greeley re-
sponded: Among my literary treas
ures there happens to be exactly one
autograph Of Edgar Allan Poe. 1t Is
his note of hand for fifty dollars with
my Endorsement across the back IL
cost me exactly $5075 Oncluding pro-
test) and you may have 1t for half
that amount
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Foolish DesDcty

Despair is like forward childreA.
who, when you take away one Of their
playthings, throw the rest into the
fire for madness. 1t grows angry
with itself, turns its own executioner,
and reTenges its misfortunes on its
own head. 1t refuses to live under
disappointments and crosses, and
chooses rather not to be at all, than
to be without the thing which it hath
once imagined necessary to its happi-
neSs.-CharrOn.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Earliest German Poetess

A nun named Hroswitha has been
acclaimed the first poetess of Ger
many by historians. She fiOurished
about 100000 A. D., and was an in
mate of the Benedictine convent at
Gandersheim, where she wrote leg
ends, epigrams and dramas which
carried her fame beyond the confines
of her native country. The people Of
Gandersheim have set aside June IL
13 for special memorial exercises in
her honor.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
School Again Army Post

The Indian office says the Carlisle
Indian school was originally an old
army post which the War. department
turned over as a school in the East
for Indians. The agreement was that
when needed the Indian office would
give back the post to the War de-
partment. This was done in the lat
ter part Of the war and the school
was used for rehabilitation work.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Famous Scottish TouOn

Many are the claims of Dunfermlina
Scotland, upon the attention Of viSt'
tors, says the Christian Science Moni-
tor. Malcolm Canmore and Margaret,
Scotland's Saxon queen, founded near
~ 1000 years ago its beautiful alb
hey, and the tomb of the Bruce is In
its shade. 1t is the birthplace Of An
drew Carnegie, to whom the town
ewes its library, baths, institute and
schools, also its beautiful natural
park-Pittencrief glen.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31

The discarded photograph needle
win do nicely to clean bottles. cruets,
flower vases. etc. Fill receptacles
with warm water, TO which little
ammonia has been added. Let soak q
few hours, then pour or about four
flfths Of the water. drop In the old
needles and shake until all the sedi-
ment disappears.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Interprefed at Last

A teacher conducting her pupils
through an art museum stopped In
front of Robins famous statue, "The
Thinker" She asked them what they
thought he was thinking about. "Oh.
know" replied one little girl. Hes
lost his clothes and he's wondering
where he's going to get some more"
Boston Transcript.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Collected "Spore Ports'

A man came so frequently under the
knife at a London hospital
that he made a hobby Of collecting
himself in glass Jars and bottles.
Starting with tonsils, he went on with
molars and such compOnents, until lie
had filed a shelf with spare parts"
dated and described.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31

1t has been shown by experiments
that, as part Of a simple mixed Diet
i've ounces of sugar a day can be con-
sumed by a healthy adult and 9S.Q
per cent of its total energy becomes
available In the body. The main
function of the sugar is to furnish
heat and energy.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Official Water-Mark

The POst-Office department says
that all United States postage stamps
were issued on water-marked paper
until 1916. The water-mark consisted
of the letters ~. S. p. s." The
earlier water marks consisted Of
double line letters, which were later
changed to single line
The broad ax., 1926-07-31

England shipped many political
prisoners to the United States in the
Colonial times. Some Of these were
sent over here for life, others for q
few years. The majority Of these
spent their sentences in Virginia and
Georgia.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Unlucky English Enuentor

John Kay, the inventor of the fly
shuttle" and 'powerIOOm" for narrow
goods, realized only restitution on his
inventions. A mob wrecked his house,
ais patents were stolen and he fed to
France to die in poverty.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Light Causes CoIorinr

The green cOloring often seen on
potatoes is caused by the action of
light on the tuber. The potato be-
longs TO the night shade family, and
green parts of these plants often con-
tain poison.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Uncle Eben

Use been hearin'," said Uncle
Eben, @dat dar's trouble ahead fob
dis country ever since Use been old
enough to listen. But I never yit
seen any trouble so bad dat de danger
didn' all pear to cl'ar away right
after lection. Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Worlds Fastest Game

The Spanish game of pelotta is
said to be the fastest game in the
world, much faster than ice hockey.
Only players of keen sight, great
speed and agility can hope to excel
In it.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
LEAVES HOSPITAL

B. J. Mitchem. 1929 Prairie avenue,
has been removed to his home from
Provident Hospital where he had been
confined for two weeks on account of
Illness.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Drops on Water Make M,,.;e

Splashes of water are said to form
small pockets in the water surfaces on
which they fall, and these pockets act
as resOnating chambers, making a mn.
steal note whose pitch depends on the
size of the pocket.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
NICELY FURNISHED ROOM TO
RENT TO MARRIED COUPLE

Rooms to rent, all conveniences;
first class neighborhood; married
couple preferred. Phone Kenwood
0o06.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
FIVE MOTHERS OF 1861 GET
PENSIONS FROM Gov
EMINENT
preston News Servicel

Washington, D. C., July 3O.-On the
United States pension rolls are FIVE
mothers Of Civil War veterans draw
ing pensions, and they range in age
from 90 to 102 years. One Of them
is Mrs. Samantha Farrer Of Athens,
Ga, who does not know how many
years over 90 she is.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Bless The ThiLdI

Elsie Mamma, if the kittens really
must be drowned, shall ask the Bap-
fist minister to do lt?-Boston Tran
script.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
Beauty in Truth

After all, the most natural beauty
In the world is honesty and moral
truth, for all beauty is truth
Shaftesbury.
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
KneuO Human Nature

mistrust the judgment of every
man in a case where his own wishes
are concerned.-Wellingt
The broad ax., 1926-07-31
"A NOBEL Remark

''The plot thickens," said the old
lady as she sOwed grass seed for the
third time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12

Mass. where he has employment for
! the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bosworth OF
Auburn, were visitors of Mrs. Mary
Bosworth. Sunday.
The Philomathean Society held
| their meeting Monday evening. Fol-
lowing the program a pie social was
held and good sum realized.
About so members of Litchfield
Grange will go to Portland Friday to
attend the National grange and take
the seventh degree.
WyInan Waterman of Sabbatus
was caller at Mrs. +. l.. CampbelI's
Monday.
There will be a meeting of the
grange Auxiliary at the home of AL
bert Rathmurn, Wednesday, NoYem-
Der II. afternoon and evening. with
whist in the evening.
PLAINS-The Community Circle
will meet with Mr.. and Mrs David
Bowie, Wednesday evening. Novem-
Der II. A baked bean supper will be
served, followed by entertainment.
Miss Rilla Bartlett. who is employ
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
B. Stevens. is passing a few days
at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Packard and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
NEW SHARON

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grant of Saco
were weekend guests of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. b. A. Bean.
Mrs. Arthur Bean was called TO
Bethel Monday to attend the funeral
of an aunt.
DIR. A. Z. Floyd took a patient TO
the hospital in Lewiston Tuesday.
Gloria, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Davis, is Ill with
the whooping cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. Frederick and
daughter Mildred of StarkS were
Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs.
c. Z. Gray and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Gray.
New Sharon Grange held tn cir
regular meeting Wednesday evening.
The Juvenile Grange held their
meeting Tuesday evening.
Miss Bana Spofford, teacher of the
Beams Corner school, visited her I'M
Gle, George Greenleaf and family of
Starks over the holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Dunn and
daughter Alice left for Portland on
Thursday morning to attend the Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
! ars. Mccormick Reveals
Secret of Good Health
,Victim of Heart Trouble, Nervousness and Weak
Stomach, Mother of Children Finds Relief
Strength Restored. Praises TanLac

Words cannot express the agony I
went through" says Mrs. John Nc
Cormtck, a popular matron whose
seven beautiful children are the pride
OF Taft Avenue. Portland. Me.
my strength had vanished. I was
afraid to go out on the street alone,
my heart caused me so much trouble.
1t would skip beat and palpitate.
And my stomach was so upset that
the sight of food nauseated me. And
when l managed to force down a little
food I would suffer for hours.
My plight shattered my nerves.
And many nights I would hear the
clock strike every hour, counting the
minutes that seemed like years, toss
ing and turning, waiting for dawn to
come. Then / would be so weary and
worn that l could hardly drag one foot
after the other. Life and the care Of
my children was a burden. In vain I
sought relief.
Then neighbor told me about
Tanlac. And three bottles of this tonic
relieved me of all my troubles. Quick
~1y my old strength returned. began
to have an appetite for food. And now
I can eat everything without sign
of indigestion. My heart never both
ers me and even the noise Of seven
children playing does not ruffle my
nerves. Tanlac was a god send
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12

from here went to Waterville to at
tend the big parade. One of the
most attractive features of the par
ade was the two fire trucks from
this town, both new and shining,
and manned by their respective
crews.
A. F. Hutchinson of Lewiston was
business visitor in town Wednes-
day.
Charles Robinson was a guest
Thursday of George kennison of
Cedar Grove.
Mrs. Norman Irwin of Waterville
was a guest Wednesday of Mrs. G..
A. Chamberlain of the Augusta
road.
Miss Rosie Reynolds and Mrs
Walter Gilbert motored to Augusta,
Thursday afternoon.
f. G. Taylor was visitor at his
home in Gardiner, Thursday even
ing.
A banquet will be given at the
Fort Halifax Tavern. Monday even
ing. November 10, in honor of the
Winslow High School football team
and their coach, w. L. Mansfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
MussoIini Lecture at City Hall

Next Tuesday evening the Augusta
Business and Professional Women's
Club present Tom Skeyhills lecture
on "Mussolini and the Black Shirts"
This statesman has taken the old
Italy and applied his startling meth
DDS of reform.
Italy is awakening in a new Re-
naissance. The Fascist, particularly
Mussolini, has galvanized the nation
into a great forward movement,
which will express itself in new
Italy. Fascism is q mixture of Klu
Klux Klanism and American Legion
ism. 1t is like the Khan inasmuch as
only native sons can belong, and in
the secrecy with which their meet
ings are held. 1t is like the Legion
in that the youth and the returned
soldiers are solidly behind it. But,
this is very important, it has gone
in for quality and not for quantity.
Nearly every day something new
about this is heard. This opportu-
nifty to learn from one who has spent
three months in intimate study in
Italy, will be taken by Augusta citi-
zens whose interest In high grade en-
tertainment is keen. Tickets are on
sale at Sections and Stackpoles Drug
Stores in Augusta, and at the Halo
we'll Drug StOre.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
WINTHROP
Armistice Day
Observed at Winthrop

Armistice Day was most fittingly
observed, Thursday, by Winthrop
Post, No. 40, American Legion and
began with the ringing Of bells at
IL o'clock. A parade led by the
Winthrop Band and followed by
Winthrop Post, The Women's Re-.
lief Corps, and the Boy Scouts,
marched through Bowdoin and
Main streets to the World War
Veterans Memorial Tablet where
TAPS were sounded and Commander
Francis III. Bate, with fitting re-
marks, placed a flag and prayer was
offered by Rev. C. +. Sargent, pastor
of the Congregational Church.
The parade then returned to the
Dugout by the way of Main, Union,
and Bowdoin streets where it dis
banded.
In the afternoon the Legion boys
went to the farm of one of the men,
bers. Richmond Sargent. where
they cut the winter supply of fire
wood for the Dugout.
On their return an oyster stew
supper was served at the Dugout.
In the evening, exercises were held
at the Town Hall which included an
address by Francis H. Bate, a pat
rIOClC IedultlS ny NIL De LULU Va n
and musical selections.
Following the evenings entertain
ment, the annual Legion ball was
held which was well attended and
much enjoyedsS
Music was furnished by Murray's
Red Jackets of Livermore Falls.
The Ladies' Social Circle Of the
CONGREGATIONAL Church held an all
day meeting, Wednesday, at the
vestry. There was a good attend
ance and a covered dish dinner was
served at noon in charge of Mrs.
Ethel Morrow, Mrs. Mary Howard,
Mrs. Anna Joy and Mrs. Ruth KIM
ball. The ladies tackled puffs and
sewed on articles for the fair.
The Ladies' Social Circle will con-
tinue their Rummage Sale Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at Walton's
store.
Mrs. Albert Stevezzoli. OF Lynn,
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Margaret Foster is visiting
Mrs. w. A. Whiting in Monmouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Avery, of
Prospect, are visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. r. Clifford.
Mrs. Frank O'Neal is visiting
friends In Portland.
Mrs. r. NJ. Brown and Miss
Gwendolyn Brown are passing few
days in Portland and Westbrook.
Willard Macomber, of Pittsfeld. is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Howard
Yeaton.
Mrs. C. F. Marble is passing few
days in Portland.
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Birds Travel From
rs to 46 Miles an Hour

Berlin, Nov. 11E(P)-Scientific
measurements of the speed of a bird s
flight show some of the feathered
fiiers capable of approaching a mile
minute.
Prof. August Thienemann, at his
plrd observatory at Rossitten, East
Prussia, has added considerably in
the knowledge of bird speed. Tests
showed the carriers speed to be
nearly equalled by that of the STAR
ing, which he measured as 4s.O5
miles per hour. Other speeds were:
the lackdaw. 1922 miles; the parrot
nnch 81 miles, the finch and the rock
3z.oS miles. and hooded crows and
gray gplls 31.05 miles per hour.
The slowest of the birds under oh,
ssrVauon was the sparrow hawk.
Mnicn maze only 25.70 miles per
hour. The tests were made in ca1,,,
airs. - eo'iin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting Of unc Tuesday, Nov 2 at 10 NJ

very fair and generous support
which the School has received from
the Executive and Legislative depart
ments of the State" continues Mr..
Dunn.
The continuing high prices of
everything we have to purchase is a
source Of some anxiety in the making
up of estimates for future use. We
conclude that it is not safe in max
ing estimates to reckon on lower
prices than we have been paying for
the last six or eight years, and it is
hoped that the Legislature can rely
on our purpose to spend only what
money is necessary for our work, and
return any surplus that may remain
from fairly liberal appropriations as
uneXpended balance. l ought perhaps
to say that this has been the policy
of our management in the past and
that it will continue.
School Of Letters Successful
Since the establishment of the
Arthur r. Gould school building, we
are having greater success with our
School of Letters than ever before in
the history of the institution. There
is a zest and spirit among our boys
in going to their schoolhouse, just as
oehSi poyS 81 W SCHooi VINO are not
confined In a correctional institution.
The desire to improve their oppor-
tunities for getting the fundamentals
of an education is an increasing SEN
timent among our boys. Also, we are
able to secure and hold an ADLER corps
of teachers than ever before, and the
school is under the competant su-
pervision of Mrs. Edgar o. Hawkes..
ranks with the best of the grade
schools in the State.
we nave had successful and
prosperous year with our farm and
gardens. Our herd Of Jersey cattle
is increasing In productiveness and
value. furnishing abundant dairy
products for our own use with a con-
siderable surplus for sale, and we
nave made a notable sale of breeding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12

tional Grange. Merle Thompson is
doing chores at the Dunn home dur
ing their absence.
About fifteen from New Sharon
Grange are to attend the National
Grange in Portland this week.
The U. |. S. met at the home of
Mrs. Blanche Day Wednesday after
noon.
Mir. and Mrs. Fred NJ. Swan and
son Emery of Newton Center. Mass,
and Mrs. Emery of Georgia were
weekend guests of his mother, Mrs.
Susan NJ. Swan, and sister, Miss
Margaret Swan.
w. Bert Taylor was visiting in
Lewiston few days last week.
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WINSLOW
Lithgow Club Meeting

The members of the Lithgow Club
of Winslow held a most delightful
meeting Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. G. A. Chamberlain OF
the Augusta road. In the absence
OF Mrs. Samuel Clarke. president OF
the club, Mrs. w. H. Bowden con-
Quoted the meeting, which opened
by the reading of the club collect
The roll call was responded to by
My State of Maine. Why I Love
it Miss Nettie Burleigh gave a
poem on Maine, and a very inter-
esting paper on Maine Publicity
was given by Mrs. Chamberlain. Mrs
Arthur Robinson also read a fine
poem, and there was round table
discussion on Maine" Several
pretty piano selections were given
by Miss Florence Gray and Mrs. f.
G. Pooler pleasingly rendered some
of the old time favorite songs. It
was voted to hold the next meeting
on November II at the home of
Mrs. Pooler, and the roll call will be
responded to by descriptions of I'm
teresting things l first remember"
After delicious refreshments had
been served by Mrs. Chamberlain.
and very pleasant social hour
passed, the guests adjourned, voting
a most pleasant afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
PITTSTON

Mr.. and Mrs. George Webb an6
daughter, Marion, visited Mrs. Webb's
parents, Sunday.
Mrs. Warren Jones was a visito IL
Halowell, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Palmer, Mrs
May McGee, Arthur and Leslie McGet
were callers in Farmingdale, Sunday
Jess Crimmins returned from
Northern Maine Friday where he has
been passing his vacation on a hunt
inp trip. He brought back a nice
deer.
r. A. Fossett of Randolph. was a
visitor at the home of George Webb
Sunday.
Mrs. S. Curry of South Pittston
was the guest of her daughter, Mrs
Maud Crimmin, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Berry. Mrs
F. Q. Berry and Norris Berry of
Litchfield, were callers at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. George MCGEE, Sun
day.
Mrs. Annie Fossett of Randolph
Mrs. Herman Scott of Pittston and
Miss Nellie Moody of East Pittston
We're guests of Mrs. Ella Brooking,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hastings and
Iainlly accompanied by Juanita Dale
of Randolph, motored to Livermore
Falls by way of Kents Hill and Will
ton, Sunday
Mrs. Scott Augusta. who has made
her home in British Columbia for the
past 20 years. is the guest Of Mrs.
Virginia Hersom.
Mrs. Roger Trainor and son Leo
We're callers at the home of Frank
La Plant, Sunday.
Sergeant Dickey, of Fort Williams.
was caller at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George MCGEE Tuesday evening.
Roy MCGEE is passing the week in
Litchfield.
Mrs. and Mrs. Herbert Skitpe of
East Providence, r. l., were sun
DAY guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Kicker.
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FILES BIENNIAL
REPORT OF STATE
SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Sufficient Funds Appropriated
to Carry on Comfortably and
Successfully, Asserts Supt.
Dunn-Boys Appreciate OPP
portunity for Education
1O2 Commitments in Two
Years

Sufficient funds have been appro-
priated and allotted to the several de-
partments of our work so that we
have been able to carry on comfort
ably and successfully" asserts
Charles Dunn, Jr., superintendent Of
the State School for Boys at South
Portland, in the biennial report for
the period ending June 80, 1926,
which has just been filed with the
Governor and Council.
Il wish first to acknowledge the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12

Zane Grey, Paramount and Jack
Hold have again combined forces in
producing one of the finest motion
pictures of the present day. The
story is from Zane Grey's novel,
"Forlorn River" The producer, Para
mount, is the best of them all, while
Jack Holt as Western character
excels in popularity perhaps any
other Individual of the screen.
The companion picture, THE Mer-
ry Cavalier" stars none other than
that dynamite personality of Rich
ard Talmadge, who has risen to the
top of the ladder of fame in the past
IL months. This production of Mr..
Talmadge's is on a scale that sur
passes any of his previous endea-
vors. With these two excellent fea-
ture pictures, the current episode of
Strings of Steel and a News
Weekly will be shown.-Adv