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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26
Dispersal of Industries to Aid Agriculture

their earning capacity without die.
rupting home life.
Bringing Electricity to the Farm
Furthermore. decentralization OF
industry will help the farmer In
another and quite different way.
Electric superpower systems
are vital to Industrial decentraiiza-
ton. Without these systems. in.
dustrles will not spread out into
the country. regardless of advan.
tages to be secured by doing go,
but will remain In congested GEN.
tiers. But wherever superpower
systems are well developed. power
can be secured almost anywhere,
and decentralization Is then free
to take place. Hence. as super.
power systems grow. small facto.
ries will multiply In the rural dis.
tricts.
"Now. the chief obstacle to the
Identification of our farms is the
high cost Of bringing electric serv.
Ice to them. 1t usually docs not
pay to tap a high-tension line and
build a low-tension line to take
care Of the relatively small demand
OF few scattered farms. but 1t fire..
quently does pay to do these things
to serve an industry: and, when
once service connection is made
and line Is built, neighboring
farms can then be supplied with
electric power at reasonable cost.
Hence. as small factories multiply
in the rural districts, more and
more farms will be electrified.
mo one questions the great
value OF electric power to the farm.
er. Give the farmer electric pow:
er at a reasonable cost, and he can
Immediately relieve himself and
his family of large portion OF.
their burden OF labor, reduce his
costs. make his profits more GER,
tain, and. what is of equal impor.i
lance. raise his standard Of living
to level corresponding to that Of
the city dweller, which will i'm.
prove the morale of his family,
help to keep his children at home. !
and make it more easy for him to
secure efficient labor when he
needs 1t.
ITO sum up, the decentralization
OF industry will enable the farmer
to broaden the earning capacity OF
his family. increase the business
value of his farm. and make his
home more attractive. It appears
indeed. to be the most promising
il not the only practical influence
that, will bring agriculture back
into step with other American in.
dustries and restore prosperity to
it. II this can be done, 1t will
mean the elimination of discomfort
and radicalism from a large and
influential proportion OF our popu.
lation, thereby greatly strengthen
ing the political and economic
structure of the country" -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26
Piano Recital

The first Of a series Of piano re-
citals to be given by the pupils OF
Miss Grome Coulombe was held on
Monday evening at the Town hall.
A fine program was given and the
work of the students reflected much
credit on the teacher. The follow
ing numbers were given:
"My First Piece" Fern Wilder;
water Lily" Airline Harris and
Miss Coulombe: Purple Twilight"
Rose Abelli; "Song Of the Bobolink,"
Madeline Arnold; Playful Kittens"
| Marie Taylor and Evelyn Currier;
Home Town Band" Mandolin club;
Blossom Time" Laurence Hodgers:
Flower Greetings" Helen Foster;
Chasing the Squirrels" Gerard Gil
ard; BOY at Play" Laurence and
Helen Foster; Musical Reading,
1.-THE Youngest in the Family" Rose
Abelli; 1.-THE Pony Ride" Laurence
Foster: ION the Gondola," Carleton
Roberts, 'vanities" Helen Abelli:
"Elfn Dance" Katherine Arnold;
ION a Summer Evening" Lucille
where" Mandolin club; Arm in
Arm From Old Virginia." Lucille
Taylor; "On the Parade" Milton
Thomas: "Star of Hope" Eleanor Ri
ley and Miss Coulombe; 'In the
Meadow Land" "On the Lake." Gle
ment Auclaire; "The Brook" Vivian
Haines. The Mandolin club which
assisted in the evening recital is
composed of Betty Barker. Pearl La
vale, Louise Perry. Louise Jewel,
Marjorie Houseworth, Vivian Haines,
Eleanor Riley and Malcolm Diamond.
The girls who passed programs were
Helen Currier and Rita Auclaire and
the ushers were Robert Mcnamara
and Allen Pratt.
The hall was most attractively
decorated and the floor lamps were
furnished by Leon Roberts.
J. G. Jordan. principal Of Winthrop
Grammar school. is running a cam
paign to rid Winthrop of the tent cat
erpfllar. Mrs. Herman Wilson is Of
fering three money prizes to the chill
dren who bring in the most caterpil-
lars by next Friday. :
On request of the Grand Army and
the American Legion. the townspeople
are asked to make a suitable display
of flags on Memorial Day. The regu-
lations call that the flag shall be at
half mast until noon. when it should
be raised to full mast.
Ralph w. Farris Of Augusta will
deliver the Memorial Dav address at
the Town hall Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Industry in this country Is over.
centralized, declared the speaker.
The day of the huge manufactur.
ing plant and the crowded indus.
trial city is passing. The future
will probably see much OF our man
ufacturing done in small unit
plants scattered throughout the ru.
raj districts. This will directly
benefit the farmer in many differ.
ent ways.
The Farmers Problem
"The farmer must pay high
prices for the things he buys" said
General Trip "but because OF
these high costs he cannot sell his
products with satisfactory profits
in the world markets where he
must meet the competition of 9th.
er countries where costs are lower.
and in his home market he as an
individual is confronted as to the
bulk Of his products by highly EN-.
cient organizations whose guiding
principle is to buy at the lowest
price and to pass the benefits to
the consumer. This Is q natural
and perfectly honest process. but
to the farmer the picture is that
most of our industries are so well
organized that they are passing the
heaviest burden OF society on to
him.
industry's Problem
ION the other hand, consider a
large industrial city which con.
tains scores OF factories and EN-.
ploys thousands of people. As
these factories grow. congestion
increases until a point is finally
reached when newcomers find 1t
impossible to obtain satisfactory
homes in the city itself except at
prohibitiye prices. and the trans.
portation facilities from outlying
points become intolerably over.
crowded. Wages. therefore, begin
10 increase. but without benef1ting
the wage earners because their ex.
penses likewise increase.
Under these circumstances con-
siderable economies for both indus.
try and wage Garner can be Sc.
cured by establishing relatively
small unit plants in the small
towns Of the rural districts. Not
only are new sources of labor thus
opened up. but production costs
can be reduced. certain managerial
difficulties can be minimized and
the workers can live comfortably
and more inexpensively within
easy reach of the plant
pecentraIizlno Now Going Or
while labor conditions form the
most important factor fayoring de.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

ones will bully and hustle 80 r'tle
ones to the detriment Of the latter's
health.
Get On friendly terms with the ear
lier Matched birds by occasionally
handling them, gently stroking them
and inducing them to take from the
hand choice offerings of food. BY
getting the birds into docile mood
at an early stage, less trouble will
be experienced in training them for
an appearance at the show later on.
The cleaner the quarters are where
prospective show birds are being
reared, the less difficult will be the
conditioning process necessary to
make such birds fit for successful
show career in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26
Smithsonian Chrysler Expedition in Africa
Hunting Rare Aard-vark

and has long-clawed feet. It usually
weighs about 800 pounds and lives
in hole in the ground.
The hardware detests daylight
and never rambles in the open ex-
ccpt at night That is the reason he
Is seldom seen.
Arthur Loveridge, Of the Museum
Of Comparative Zoology, member
of the Smithsonian-Chrysler Expe-
dition, was deputy game warden in
Tanganyika Territory for four years
and tells how he spotted an aard-
vark in Tanganyika one bright night
and how he set eight natives to dig
the creature out They started at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

4 ARD-vARK.
n Have you any idea what
4 n that is?
1t is a most curious kind of an
animal which the Smithsonian
Chrysler Expedition in Tanganyika
Territory in far away East Africa,
will try to bring back to the Ma
tional Geological Park in Washing
ton. This expedition which was sent
out by the Smithsonian Institution
IN Washington is after 100 species
Of live, wild animals inci9ding some
very rare ones.
The -aard-vark looks more like q
pig than amy other common animal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

In Ward One. the members of the
Ward One Community Club have
charge of the work of Cleanup
week; in Ward Two, Norman Gray
is the chairman of the committee; in
Ward Three, William Fitzsimmonds;
in Ward Four, DR.. c. E. Fl. Beane,
and in Ward Five the members of
Loudon Hill Community Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

A sign along Water street attract
ed considerable attention yesterday.
1t read, Wanted, fifty patriotic wo-
men to make wreaths for Memorial
Day" This should be an effective re-
minder that the s. of v. rooms, Wa
ter street, are open afternoon and
evening this week for making
wreaths and assistance is urgently
needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

seven IN the morning and worked
in relays until four in the after
noon. For hours the aark-vark
worked faster than the natives. Dur
ing that time they had excavated .
furrow some 20 feet in length and
varying in depth from s to 10 feet.
They finally captured the animal.
The aard-vark lives principally
on white ants, and the inability Of
geological parks to provide such .
diet is one of the reasons why the
animal is not to be seen IN any
American ZOO. The Natiooal loo
hopes to have one when the Smith
sonian-Chrysler expedition retunA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Today marks the opening of the
Poppy sale, and the members of the
Auxiliary to Frank E. Goodrich
Post. No. 6, are asked to be at the
Tibbetts~Pharmacy at 1 o'clock or
as near that hour as possible this
afternoon to help in the work. There
Is urgent need of full attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Maria Clark Grammar school plays
Farmingdale this afternoon at 4
o'clock on the muster field. They
nave game Saturday morning with
the Spring Street Juniors in Gard
iner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

At the Baptist chapel on Wednes-
day evening, there will be a mission
airy meeting lead by Miss Lettie
Burnham. The topic is "How is
Christ changing Gilman Just now
China Is greatly stirred. both polit-
cally and religiously. What will be
the outcome?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The Ward One Community club is
taking an active part in Clean Up
Week" work. The president. H. H.
Mayors will be glad to assist in any
possible way to get the best results
Telephone 494-W,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

There will be a choir rehearsal fol-
lowing the prayer meeting at the Old
South church tonight,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The sale of peoples in high school
is in charge of the presidents OF the
various classes. 1t is expected that
the school will be 100 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Miss Dorothy Smith, who has been
employed in Boston for the past year,
Is the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Emery L. Smith. Academy
street, and will remain for the sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Miss r. A. fitzpatrick of the board
of education gave a very interesting
illustrated talk to the members OF tne
high school Latin classes yesterday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

After the Methodist prayer meet
ing tonight, the first quarterly con-
ference will be held. District super
intendent Ralph Lowe is expected on
this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

GT7ELP for the farmer is coming through the decen-
III tralzation of industry said General G.. e. Trip,
EYl Chairman of the Westinghouse Electric & Manu-
Udw featuring Company in address delivered at the
annual convention of the National Electric Light Associa
ton held at Atlantic City recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The last issue of the H. H. s.
venture" for the year Is in pre-
paration, It will contain the various
graduation parts, as well as the US
ual departments and jokes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Miss Helen Hafey of the faculty OF
the State School for Girls is the
guest Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Hafey, in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

,rork of making wreaths for
the wration of the graves on Men,
the ae nov is being carried on this
ORAL pi crand Army Hall, the wom-
week a. ~ various patriotic organiza-
en- Of ,ns the work. Other workers
tons uu to come to the hall any af-
are uls and evening this week and
teih ,s. IN the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The poppy essay contest for high
and grammar schools closed yester-
day and the essays are in the hands
of the Judges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Household goods to be sold mined
lately at 1914 Academy Street. APP
ply on the premises. dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

ONCE YOU begin reading classified
ads you will realize they pay a
steady return on all time spent with
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Reserved seats for the H. II. s.
senior play, "All In Account Of Pol
ly" will go on sale today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The inspectors of the Hallowell
Water District have all been supplied
with badges, so that they may De
recognized as in the employ or the
district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26
GARDINER

r.rriet C. Davis Of Boston is
.,s sts her sister .t Mrs FRANK T.
ylsi. .n Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Memorial Sunday will be observed
at City Hall by a Union meeting this
coming Sunday evening. Rev. Rush
w. D, Smith will be the speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Miss Virginia Carter Is at home
from West Mount Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Order now flowers for Memorial
DAY. to be delivered May 29th and
sOth.: Carnations. Gala Lilies,
stocks Easter Lilies, Sweet Peas.
Tulins. Narcissus, Potted Plants.
Llls A, Taylor. So Elm street
Nav II. 10, 81, "a, 26, %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

OPPORTUNITIES. bargains, service
you are missing them if you miss the
classified section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

A dance is to follow the Senior
play Friday evening Of this week.
Pierce's orchestra of Augusta will
play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

TIE Methodist Ladies' Aid will
have an all day meeting today IN the
yestry. Dinner Will be served a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

New modern apartment on Water
street apply W. T. Remission. 211
Water st. may14,eod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The Star Club presented the
"Comical Country Cousins with
great success at the Methodist yes
try
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

James O'Brien has returned to his
studies at High School after an alb
sence of several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Harry Mayors. Hallowell High. '2e
was the winner of the prize for Ken
nebec County for the best forestry
essay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Burns of
Whitefield were business visitors in
the city, Tueday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Fam agent for the Vermont Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. Will insure city or
farm property. at low rates. Harry
y wakefield, Gardiner. Tel. 301- " or
Sto,s 10. --ay1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The Methodist choir will meet for
rehearsal Wednesday evening after
the prayer meeting Every member
is urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26
HALLOWELL

Myer Wolman of Waterville was a
business caller in the city today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Stated communication of Kennebec
Lodge, No. 5, F. and A. NJ, this eve
ming at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Walter Randell of Waterville has
returned to his home after passing a
few days with Joseph A. Louege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Henry Ablondi of birmingham,
Mass, is visiting his father, Alex
Ablondi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

W. r. Treworgy has been in Lew
iston on business or the past few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

There is an attractive display Of
peoples in the window of the Quinn
Pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Alfredo Masciadri and William Sa-
bin were business visitors at Vas
salboro, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Tomorrow evening there will be
prize speaking at the State School
for Girls. The public is cordially in
yited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

Miss Lillian Mccarthy graduated a
short time ago from the Shaw BUSH
ness College, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

The Hallowell League of Women
Voters will meet Thursday evening
of this week at 100 in the Legion
rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-26

noon to the members of the society
and their families.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-02-15

"I offer no apology for my discussion of this theme tonight. The public is now asked to take it's stand as to whether it believes in law, order and common decency. If I as minister in a church that stands for the highest, keep silent, 1 ought to be held up to public scorn and contempt" the Rev. c. M. Van Marter declared last night in speaking on the sub- ject. "Shall the law be enforced OR SHALL THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY BE FIRED" The audience filled the main floor of the church, the balcony and even the stairwsy... He took as his text, "Ye cannot serve God and Mammon."
 Referring to the stand taken that of two evils ..one should choose the least, MT. Van Marter pointed out how an evil that was endorsed and condoned soon be- came a public sore and proved that the Federal law for the abatement of the redlight district had "teeth'' in it by reading the text of the law passd in 1919.
 "Why then the howl and roar in Ketchikan when the matter of its enforcement was taken up by the assistant United States attor- ney? Are we as American citizens going to throw it over and con- tinue to go to Jour lodges and salute Old Glory?" Mir. Van Mar ter demanded.
 "This subject has many phases, some pathetic, some contemptible, while others are ridiculous" MT. Van Marter continued. "The path etic part is that woman who is supposed to stand for all that is purest and lovliest in life should sink to such depths as to be placed in the spotlight of public investi- gation. But I am not going to arraign the women of the under world and hold them up to public scorn and contempt, many of whom have been forced into life of shame.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-02-15

this evil is that one cannot turn the searchlight of public investiga- tion upon the men who uphold support, patronize and make the existence of such places possible. Men live and prey off the products of this sin and evil life pimps so low and vile as to live on the money of fallen women and then beat them up as happened here recently.
 Ketchikan's "Wall Street"
 "A man once pointed out to me our restricted district and said, This is Ketchikan's Wall Street, MT. Van Marter told his audience. "I thought it was a joke, but since the assistant United States Attor- ney dropped a wet blanket over Ketchikan's Wall Street, causing a panic in some circles, 1 am reminded of that Wall Street where fuctations in the stock market so O1Lcu Cduoc q pdA4AC III uAAc AAAA"AiSAe"A world.
 ''I thought the future of Alaska depended upon her fishing re- sources, her great forests, her fur industry, and for that reason steps have been taken to insure their future, but as I listen to some of the arguments put forth, 1t would seem that her future de- pends upon row of assignatlon houses filled with prostitutes. Is it possible that the financial basis of this town rests upon such flimsy foundation that whenever the Grand Jury meets, the under world denizens are thrown into a panic or get out of town? That which is outlawed has no standing in court and nothing logical or decent can be said about it. If fish are caught illegally every cannerymen wants the law --en- forced. Why all this fuss and commotion? This disturbance in the financial and industrial world ap- pears almost like breaking up of home ties, the severing of family relations.
 "When this question came up my wife said to me, If you don't lift your voice and take a stand on this matter, will think you have some financial, political or private reason for not doing so.' This cry of It will ruin our town, it will send it upon the ~oo1;%;oo1 rooLc' ;c or ochO Of the