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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13

The brand Of craftsmanship that
Is turned out in the manual training
departments of some of the Maine
secondary schools is exemplified In
the picture printed herewith show
ing two SCHOOL, conveyance busses
built by the boys of the first year
class of the Dexter high school
manual training department. These
conveyances were manufactured for
the town of Dexter for use in trans
porting pupils to and from the rural
schools. The work of the manual
training department of Dexter high
school is under the supervision OF
Frederick J. Quigley, director of in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13
Buses Built by Dexter Manual Training School Boys
dustrial education. Harry A. Blake
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dustrial education. Harry A. Blake
Is principal of the school.
THE towns are making a great i'm
provement in methods of transporta-
tion," declared DIR. Augustus O..
Thomas, Maine commissioner of edu-
cation, yesterday. "They are also
endeavoring to get the best schools
they can for the money they pay and
are turning their educational -facili-
ties to a practical account.
Dexter had need of better trans
portation facilities for it's children.
The town has an industrial depart
ment in it's high school and the boys
in the department spend their time in
making useful things as well as toys.
This was a project on an industrial
basis of a useful sort: it is an indica-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13

ton that these young fellows are
learning how to make real things.
1.-THE boys in the agricultural high
schools of the State earn, consider
able sums of money each year from
the agricultural products. There are
about $50 boys in agricultural work
and they make from 100000 to
$780, 900 clear each year in their
project.
1.-THE trend of the schools of old
was away from manual work. The
trend of the modern schools Is
toward industry. The statement that
boys and girls of today lose their in
clination to work is false. They are
taught to work and our schools
never turned out a more efficient
brand of education"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13
Wrist Bands and Wide
Wrist Bracelets Latest

London. (AP)-Fashionable women
are not content with revival OF the
old fashioned bracelet, but have gone
in for bands measuring four to five
inches in width. costing up to 1000
pounds. These are of diamonds and fit
like a cuff to the arm. Where one
bracelet cannot be obtained, two or
three single bangles half an inch wide
in colored stones or diamonds are be-
ing worn.
Watch bracelets have been widened
to meet the prevailing fashion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13

working for him were to get through
at once and said that he did immedi-
ately stop all work following the in
terview with the selectmen.
The work now being done on the
streets such as opening up the cess
pools and digging bitches in the
snow and water to reach these cess
pools is being done by men said to
be hired by the selectmen.
There is much conjecture in case
Mr.. Randlett is fired" on Saturday
whether another road commissioner
will be appointed or whether the
work usually handled by the road
commissioner will be handled by the
Selectmen.
This matter is the big topic where
ever men assemble and there is much
speculation as to the outcome of the
matter as the thing is apparently
put squarely up to the selectmen by
Mr.. Randlett's refusal to resign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13
the novel by Richard Harding Davis. !

the novel by Richard Harding Davis.
The companion or added feature is
Borrowed Finery," featuring Cert
rude Astor. The story in brief tells
of the yearnings of little dress mod
ell, who yields to the temptation TO
borrow an evening gown from the
stock of the rouse she is employed
in to attend a party.
1.-THE Scarlet Streak" featuring
Jack Dougherty, is rapid-fire
chapter play bristling with action
and startling situations. Into the
story is woven the mystery and pow
er of the internationally famous
death-ray, a new force which can be
used for good or evil.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13
BELFAST
oberves Goth eirtbd..

Mrs. Hannah Wilson obserssa
Goth birthday yesterday very or,Ia
at her rome on High street 49,
she lives with her daughter M
Mabel Miller. She received an..s
ties of flowers and greetines 8
many friends and many called =
their respects. Mrs. Wilson l.
markably smart woman, assist Y
cry day in the homework and i y.
and bright and interested in 49,
of the day. Another daughter Il Il
George Mahoney Of Salmond s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13
Making Study of
Insects Attacking
Maine White Birch

The Maine Forest Service has
been carrying on a study Of insects
attacking white birch in the State
and the information being gathered
will be Of particular value at the
present time due to the increasing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13

BEANS CORNER-Jerry and Jes-
sic Larry were in Hartland Tuesday.
Nose Cox and Mr.. Colman were
business callers in Hartland Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Croker
passed Wednesday in Hartland.
Mrs. Alma Dow and son Willis were
callers in Hartland Thursday.
Mrs. Bert Larry was a caller in
Pittsfield Thursday.
Mrs. Edwin Seekins is visiting few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13
interest being shown in Maine hard

interest being shown in Maine hard
woods.
State Forest Entomo1ogist Fl. B.
Peirson has just returned from the
region between the Rangeley Lakes
and the Canadian border where there
Is considerable white birch being de-
stroyed by borers. This particular
insect works only in very open
stands where the softwood has been
cut out" said Mr.. Peirson yesterday.
Dense stands are practically i'm
mune to injury as the beetle attacks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13

days, with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert seekins
of Palmyra.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Salisbury at
tended the town meeting at Hartland
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13

ture picture, "The Far Cry" starring
Blanche Sweet and Jack Mulhall, a
cocmedy and News Weekly.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-13
VASSAl.B()RO

NORTH-Miss Christina M ~.
of. Freedom has been calling an n
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. StiImani ph,usJ
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08

Pittsburgh sun Extra -- Continued;
 The whole horrible catastrophe was over before any of those about could breathe. Where just before had been lovely woman, dressed in gorgeous clothes. her throat en- crclcd with q million dollars worth Of pearls. talking and laughing with man in the prime and vigor of his life, there was only q little heap of seething fiery flaming steel.
 The reporter was a member Of the marines during the late war but not even the terrible sights of the bat tlefeld and the hospitals struck such horror to his soul as did this spectacle. Only one thing made one feel that possibly the accident was not quite as bad ,s it scmeed.
 An old steel man who was stand ing near has given it as his opinion that neither Miss Fcrier nor Mir Prescott knew what had struck them as they were unconscious be- fore the flaming mass really en- veloped them.
 At this point in the description to the reporter, the man. who had seen many accidents in the mill, collaps- ed and was able 10 say no more. Both Mfr Condon the assistant man. ager of the works, and Miss Sally Atherton. Mir. Prescou's secretary. were seriously burned as they start cd toward the hapless victims, but were held back by saner hands.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08

the use of common drinking cups on trains, steamers and other public carriers engaged in interstate con- mcrce
 The majority of the states them selves have enacted sanitary meas ures forbidding the use of the com mon drinking cup. Many cities and towns have supplemented state laws with local ordinances which forbid the use of unsteriiZed drinking ves- , scs at soda fountains, in hotels, res- taurants, thcaters, and other public places.
 Insofar as legislative action can protect the public is protected against the common drinking cup. However, and this is the most diff cult factor public health authorities have had to face, the people of the community for whom these sa fe- l guards have been devised often fail to support the laws individually and by failing to insist on their enforce ment.
 One ailing employe may cripple a large office force if a common drink ing glass Is in use.
 A nerson suffering from disease carries in his saliva the injecting agent, and unless the vessel from which he drinks is stcrilzcd or de- stroyed, the next user takes a chance . of becoming infected.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
Normal Bowel Movements Come
 In Ten Days
Regular and Natural and No Artif- cial Aid Required For a Long
 Time To Come.

Millions of mon and women who have hab!tusl constipation will hail this news with delight.
 Take one bottle of McCoy's Rim olin according to directions and if it does not help you to entirely rid yourself Of chronic constipation or any functional bowel disorder, any druggist Is authorized 10 return the purchase price.
 Thousands of people, most Of them victims of harsh and harph- ful cathartics and pursatlves. salts and calomel, have already taken Mccoy's Rinolin with the same grat- flying result--habitual constipation with them is thing Of the past and bowel movements are natural and regular.
 Like McCoy's Cod Liver oil Conn pound Tablets, this efficient prepar- alton Is thoroughly reliable and pleasant. wholesome emulsion that has won the approval Of many phy- sicians.
 Sensible people will take McCoy's Rinolln to establish normal peristaI- tic action ard keep the bowels free from poisonous waste and the blood free from toxins.
 1 Rinolin tonisht-Psp tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
7z4s 7:4 sXKAN0II

About five others were seriously burned by splashing, red hot steel while many had their clothing al- most burned off from the heat but miraculously suffered only skin wounds.
 IL was q moment before the spec ,tators further back went 10 the Ics- eve of these others as the horror of seeing the two principle victims dis appear in the flaming torrent seem cd to stop every heart beat. But, tn few scConds--that q spectator says seemed hours-someone called the police, the fire department, nurses and doctors attached 10 the plant and soon the adjacent offices as well as the hospital In connection
 with the mill. wer" filled with weep ing, crazy, nerVe-torn men and women.
 Coming right after the gaiety and
 loyousness of the Orthopedic Hospi- tai Bazaar. this catastrophe has turned VI Pittsburgh into mourning.
 It was Mir. Karl Whitney's sad i duty 10 break the news to Mrs. Prescott and her mother, Mrs. Yam iton, both of whom are prosrated with horror and grief In fact fears are expressed for Mrs, Prescott's sanity,
 Copyright, 19"6, NEA Service, Incl
 ! TOMORROW: EXtra-Continued
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
WHY GIHL> WALK HOME

As vcarily put my latchkry in trn lock. l noticed with consterna- ton that there was light in mothers room. know was too tired and Nn, and mromfor'ahj" 10 go into details of mv evening with dad and mother--'sp""ially dad.
 [ opened inc door softly and sa' down on the stairs and removed my wet and sold,u sho"s.
 Sounds of conversation cam" from The room ahovr whore my parents slept. could not dts'inEnjsh the words bu' noth voiros were raised and 4tsaErr'1hly rauroHs They vcr, qUarrshug abou' some thiu= as u,4al
 I know that l "ould he in for an other ho9r nf explanations and eN- rusrs and you'd not he able 10 rest my weary hoiy Of ease my troubled mind unless I coulI pass that door. vhich was slightly aiar, without my parents hearing me. didn't want tn tall. 'o my mother and father gloif '.l~ '''NlNE 'plS'ti'~ a, loast until loorulnc. was not just sure what I WAS going 10 do about it myself
 As I came nearer tho room I un- consciously slowed my paco for l was determined 10 pass that door without their knowing it.
 thought rxultantly that my fathers voice vas raised 10 such a high pitch Of anger that it would be Impossible for him to hear mc, hut it also made it impossible for me not 10 hrar ~haf hr was saying.
 't tsll vnH, Susan, will not have that girl staying out 10 this time of night, Y must be nearly morning" Az to confirm his state.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
HER!QWN R3s!Q y INV WAY
 oYa Girl of Today

mon.. the clock on the landing struck four,
 stood still and held my breath while dad, after counting the tell tale tones, returned 10 the attack.
 "You need not tell me. Susan. that q girl can stay out until four o'clock in inc morning and still re- tain any ccmblance Of reputation or dnCAncy.
 Jason Dean, do you know YOU are talking about your daughter, Iuna?" asked my mother angrily. "I am perfectly well aware of if. m0damr. hY' I am not such bosot- 'sd tool as 70 think my daughter is any different from any other mans girl although VOL may think so, l hta-d vou making very scurrilous remarks arouf the little Winston { girl tho other day because she was hurt in collision while joyriding with Lyman Andrews Is it any more respectable for your daughter 10 be , 'ioyridinF' as you called i', than WnSton's2 2'
 "Ru'. Jason." remonstrated my mother. she is out with Charles Becker and you know I have been expecting The children 10 announce their engagement ever since he came home from college. Surely you cannot think that any young man would treat tho girl he is going 10 marry otherwise than with respect"
 Respect, Hcll," was my fathers rtort. "I know that when I was young no respectable girl would be out until four o'clock in the morn ing with man alone unless she wanted 70 lc considered fast. You ought 'o eot hold Of young Becker and make him fell you what his in- 'sn'ions are. r is my opinion that they are not of marriage"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
RI.GIN HLNL TODAY

HENRY RAND, i6 business man, IS found myacriously murder. ud iu q cheap hotel The only clcws are Il woman's handkerchief and q yellow ,ickc, stub from the Paragon Thcutor fin Bridgeport.
 JIMMY, the murdered mans son. decides to go 10 Bridgeport until ihe mystery is solved, He and DE, TECTIVE MOONEY trace the ticket stub to q THOMAS FOGARTY, who i proves an alihi and says he gave the ticket 10 woman named OLGA ! MAYNARp.
 ! Jimmy and Mooney try 10 find her but they learn slc las gone to GRAFTON, where the murder took place. JANET RAND. Jimmy's sis. ter breaks her engagement with BARRY COLNIN, and Jimmy, while in Bridgeport meets MARY LOW ELL, who is instrumental in getting him job,
 Hc is with Mary in cabaret when he hears man pronounce lhe name of Olga Maynard.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER NJ
 Olga Maynard. He wheeled sharp ly in his chair 10 see who had pro nounced inc name, The two men were looking across the room at q table in q far corner.
 Jimmy saw girl sitting alone, smoking q Cigarct. She certainly fitted Togarty's description Of Olga Maynard, he thought. Tall, blond. highly rougcd--he could tell that even from where he sat. He stared at her
 Marys voice cut in: "I think we had better go, DO you mind taking .me home?" She had socn his start at the mention of Olga's name--had seen him stare al her across the room. There was ice In her tone. Her words brought him suddenly to q realization that he had offended her. Mary, I'm sorry, was star tied. Must we go now? We've only had one dance"
 He was thinking; stalling for time. II wouldn't do 10 let Olga Maynard get out of his sight now that be. had found her. How could he talk 10 her with Mary present |" He cursed the chance that had thrown the two of them together If only Mary didn't insist on going ttbere'd be some way of getting word.
 Are you coming?' asked Mary cooly. She had risen.
 He scrambled to his feet with a muttcred apology. He was furious with himself. He saw Olga May nard eyeing them as they passed her table near the Goor. He thought frantically Of trying 70 give her some signal, but didn't dare.
 Twill you give me my vanity box, pIease?" They were standing in front of the hat checking room. He brought it out Of his pocket. Mary iool il and vanished into q dressing room.
 He tossed the ha, checks 10 the girl behind the counter. Be right Nack," he called 10 her and hurried straight over to Olga Maynard,
 "I beg your pardon" he said swiftly. He was bending over her able. Your name is Olga Maynard. isn't it?"
 She surveyed him arnuscdly through half closed eyes. "Who wants to know?" she draWled.
 "rm sorry--1'm in q terrible hur- ry--I'n with young lady, he stammered Will you meet me here Tn a half hour? Damn it." he cried mpatiently at her quick look "I'm
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
Quicksands of Love
 Adele Garrisons New Phase of Of q M-

us she looked more closely at me. her expression changed in twink. ! ling, and she came swiftly across to me, looking down with keen. prac. ticed eyes at Juniors face. He struggled up in my arms to greet i her for he loves her dearly.
 Hello. Aunt Katherine" he said. Are Jerry and Lady all right"
 She smiled reassuringly at his anxiety for his faithful comrades, lou,ish but faithful Jerry Ticer and his old horse, Lady,"
 "Theyre splendid. Junior boy" she said. "They both sent their love to you. Lady whinnicd hers all the time I was walking out 10 the car"
 He laughed, but it was q pitirul echo Of the usual merry shout with which he ereets katherinc's uon- sonse. She put her fingers upon his wrist and looked at him keen ! ly.
 Whats the trouble 2" she asked ] in low voice.
 spelled the dread word "convul- sion out for her, and she nodded.
 "llow long ago." 1 told her, added thc information i that he had but just awakened, and that seeing his feyerish condition, ! had sent again for the physician.
 That's good" she comm entcd. "althouEh hope We don, need him. Just sit still while I get his bed ready and myself into my togs. Something told me to put in some uniforms"
 "Shc Insists I Take Care Of Her"
 clicking up her suitcase. she went into the bedroom, emerging in q miraculously short time in the garb Of her profession. "Weli get him into bed now" she said, and for the next few hours she fought the mounting fever, which threatened recurrence of the spasm and conquered 1t.
 It was not until night'all, when Junior. definitely out of danger and sleeping peacefully, that Katherine curled up on the floor beside mo. and putting her head against my knee, took my hand In hers and held 1t convulsively.
 "Madge, won't you need me with Junior for the next few days, If you're going 10 get that apartment ready?" she asked.
 Need you?" I returned with enl- phasis. You know"
 Then I believe In answer to prayer" she returned. "I won't have to answer them for a few days" Purposely I vouchsatod no ques- tons, and her explanation followed in tense clipped words.
 "Lucia Meredith has but fe" months 10 live. She doesn't know t. and insists that I take care of her Can you imagine more ghastly sit uaton""
 Copyright. 1926, by Newspaper Feature Service, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08

, morning, Sammy Jay was about; Drummer the Woodpecker was about; Slaty the Junco was about; Seep-Seep the Brown C-eeper was travelling up the trunk of a tree right near where Peter was sitting. Tommy Tit the Chickadec was tell ing aid the world how glad he was to be alive, even if the ground was covered with snow. Yank Yank the Nuthatch was getting his breakfast. So it wasn't anything surprising that Peter should catch a glimpse of q flying bird. Nevertheless, Peter sud denly sat up very straight with his two long ears pointed straight LID to the sky and such a funny look on his face.
 "1f l didn't know that it couldn't be, should say that was Mockcr the Mocking Bird; but Mocker is way down in the Sunny South. This is pretty far north for him even in summer. Now, who under the sun could 1t be? It must have been Butcher the Shrille. I have heard that at a little distance he and Mr. Mocker look much alike. They are about the same size and they both wear gray and white. Butcher Is around here, for Nanny Meadow Mouse told me that he nearly caught her. Just the same, that did look like Mock"r. Goodness knows. I've seen Mocker enough times: l ought to know him. There goes that bird around the corner of Farmer Browns house and it Is the living image of Mocker the Mocking Bird, or ! cannot believe my eyes"
 Dee, dee, dee. chicksdce." cried amerry little voice. There was Tommy Tit trying 10 get & drink from q drop of water on the end Of an icicle hanging from a twig just above Peters head. What are you staring at, Peter?" cried Tommy. his bright eyes twinkling.
 T thought l saw Mocker the Mocking Bird" replied Peter. "oi course, didn't. but certainly I saw some one that looked just like him. IL is tough, Tommy Tit. that I can not believe my own eyes. I saw Mocker the Mocking Bird, but didn't"
 Where did he go?" asked Tom | my Tit.
 He went around the corner of Farmer Browns house?" replied ! Peter.
 Then why don't you go around after him." asked Tommy Tit.
 "I don't dare to-" said Peter quite l honestly.
 | Copyright. 1926. hy T. w. Burgnssl
 The next story: Peter Regains
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08

They were so cngrossed In their quarrel that l passed the door in safety and softly shut myself in my own room.
 Then l sat down on the floor and silently laughed, although l wanted to scream.
 wondered what answer Chuck Becker would make mother when sho asked his intentions toward me. Copyright. 1926, NEA Service.
 Incl
 TOMORROW: Youths Dcclara- tion of Independence.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
Menus for tie Family
CBy Sister Marv)


 Breakfast--Tangerines, uncooked breakfast food with hot milk, poach- ed eggs on toast graham mullins with raisins, milk, coffee.
 LunChcon-Sausage rolls, stewed tomatoes with croutons. steamed brown bread, baked apples, milk, tea.
 Dinner-Eoilod fresh codfsh with egg sauce, mashed potatoes, buttered brussels sprouts, new onions canned pears, date cake, rye bread, milk, coffee.
 The sausage rolls are ideal for cold winter day hut children under ten years of age should be served a lamp chop Of scrapcd beef ball to take the place of these delcctablc but not so- -casy-to- digest savories.
 Sausage Rolls
 Four small Sausages, i-2 cups flour, teaspoons baking powder, l.. teaspoon salt, l-2 tablespoons lard. milk 10 make q soft dough,
 Slit skin ou one side of each saul sage and peel off taking care not 10 break meat. Mix and sift flour. salt and baking powder. Rub in shorten ing with tips of fingers, Cut in milk with a knife The dough should be as soft as can be handled. Roll on a Toured board 10 about 1-4 inch thickness, Cut in oblong shaped pieces large enough 10 completely cover each sausage. Roll each sausage in the dough. pinching ends together. Prick top of each roll deeply with fork. Bake i5 minutes in a moderate oven.
 Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, Incl