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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
A FEW WORDS ABOUT TAXES

This country having expended ten
and quarter billion dollars in 1924
for purposes of government, as COM
pared with less than three billions In
1913, 1t should not require any
unusual perspicacity to perceive
good reasons for assuring ourselves
that the money Is being properly
spent. Consideration of the facts
will inevitably incline us to the
conclusion that the end on which
to begin is that at home.
While there was in 1924 decrease
of 1860 in federal expenditures,
there was an increase, of 1850 in the
taxes of State and local governments
so there was a net increase in total
expenditures of 100000. accord
ing to data compiled by the National
Industrial Conference Board.
Isn't it possible that what the
agricultural interests need more than
they need Government subsidies is a
reduction of their home taxes? 1t
would seem so. OF course an i'm
portant part Of these expenditures.
national as well as local, is attribu-
table to the building Of better roads,
which in some respects. is in the
nature Of an investment, but which
calls for the money Of the farmer
as well as that of other taxpayers.
Quoting from the Boards report:
"a striking illustration Of this re-
lationship between expenditures and
taxation is given in the following
comparison of figures given in the
Boards report. In 1924, local gov
ernments were responsible for 52.7&
or more than half of the total public
expenditures, but raised only 47.49o
or less than half of the total taxes:
state governments, likewise, spent
1850 of the aggregate of 1924 ex-
penditures, while raising only 1856
of the total Of that years tax levy.
! The Federal government, on the
other hand, was responsible for $3.50
or less than one third of all public
expenditures in 1924, but raised 1910
of all taxation. In this, the Confer
+ ence Board points out, is clearly re-
Elected the increasing use of bond
issues to finance additional expendi-
, lures by states and municipalities,
while the Federal government is not
only not mourning any fresh indebt-
edness, but is payineM off it's indebt-
| edness by spending less than the
amount raised by taxation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
WHY DAWDLE ALONG?

Are mutual efforts to coordinate
the business enterprise of a commun-
ity good for that community? Or
have people been deluding themselves
with their boards Of trade, chambers
OF commerce and the like? 1t would
seem desirable for Augusta to arrive
at some definite conclusion respecting
this.
Drifting into the attitude Of letting
someone else do it is very enervating.
II we sit back saying so-and-so will
have what they want and with that
for a f1imsy excuse we remain away
from the polls, neglect community eff
forts and assume that few citizens
will look after the affairs we like to
speak of as "ours" we will soon ar
rive. at willingness to be goose
stepped" under orders.
Our best health advisers tell us not
to depend on cure-alls and medicine
for our health but to rely on our own
efforts to prevent sickness, to keep fit.
This applies equally well to civic
health.
II we would not degenerate into
"goose-steppers," if we would keep
our grip on civic affairs and justify
our right to have a voice in such mat
tiers we should struggle against the
facilitating inertia and Indifference
that lull us into the habit of letting
others attend to our business, in ma
ton. State. county and community,
and a good place to begin is right at
home.
1t is fair to assume, Augusta being,
we like to think, an exceptionally in
telligent community, that there is
some concern over the apparent in
difference respecting a chamber of
commerce in this city. Though we
may not yet have suffered because of
it. none may reasonably conclude that
we will not.
who knows whether opportunity
finding us mapping has passed by?
What do we propose to do about it?
For whom are we waiting to tell us
what to do? Isn't the measure Of our
gumption now being taken and are we
satisfied with it? Aren't we likely to
suffer in loss of ability to do things,
when there is opportunity to do them.
If we continue to dawdle along as we
have been doing the past few months?
There was a meeting Of social
club one evening this week addressed
by one who had information to i'm
part. He made no pretense of ora
tory. He did not speak in sonorous
sentences woven into rounded periods,
but his listeners We're very attentive
because they were learning some
thing. The presiding officer very per-
tinently remarked that loyalty with
out intelligence gets us nowhere.
Does anyone suppose that it would
be possible for the business men of
this city to meet once a month for
no more than an hour without learn
ing something; without being little
better fitted to do things that need to
be done? Some used to laugh at the
annual banquets Of the old Board of
Trade, but even those occasions were
worth while.
The Journal is convinced that a.
chamber of commerce is greatly need
ed in this town; that there is a
chance. every day that passes without
some such organization, of losing OPP
portunities for the betterment of this
community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
THE GUGGENHEIM FUND

Considering that commercial avia-
ton is being quite rapidly developed
In European countries by the aid c.
government subsidies; considering
that it is not being rapidly developed
In this country and that there exists
here grave prejudice against sub
sides. the Importance Of the Daniel
Guggenheim Fund for the promotion
of aeronautics is evident.
Mr.. Guggenheim gave half a mil
lion last year to like purpose and
may give yet more should occasion
require. This fund is not for the
purpose of promoting aviation under
the government, but the latter is in a
way to profit from it. Mr.. Hoover
has pledged himself to cooperate and
may depend on the cooperation Of
those administering the fund.
Mr.. Guggenheim explaining his pur-
pose to Secretary Hoover said:
1.-THE trustees will have unrestricted
power to do anything which, in their
judgment, may develop aeronautics,
fhe only condition being that the
fund shall not be a profit-making en-
ferprise. Any earnings the Fund may
realize from its efforts will go back
into the Fund to carry on the work
for which it was created.
The trustees are to have power
to spend the principal sum thus
contributed, and there is no pur-
pose to establish a permanent foun-
dation. The thought is, rather, that,
the whole art and science Of aeronau-
tics and aviation being now in it's in
fancy, 1t will be possible with the
sums thus contributed. to bring about
such an advance in the art that pri-
vate enterprise will find it practicable
and profitable to carry on and thus
render a continuous and permanent
\ endowment for this purpose unneces-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Large Pores Are
Unnecessary

Nothing is so unsightly as a skin
that always shines or looks greasy.
There Is a preparation called MEL
LOGIC Skin-tone (part of a new
wonderful French Beauty Treatment)
which removes excess oil, strengthens
the muscles, cleans and reduces pores,
and beauties the skin. Get a hottie
OF MELLO-GI-O Skin-tone. You'll
like 1t. D. w. Adams Company Dept.
stores; Augusta Drug Company;
Daniel W. Sexton, Druggist; Stack
poles Pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Editors Letter Box
BRIDGE at Bath

Cedar Grove, Me-, Jan. 16, '26.
To the Kennebec Journal,
If the bridge at Bath is built at the
point designated, Bath will have as
good a winter harbor as Gardiner; as
the ice will freeze from the Narrows
to the Reach, as the ferry boats have
been large factor in keeping the ice
broken up by the waves. have seen
the ice from Winslow's Rocks to the
Narrows wave just the same as the
water does.
If they are to have a bridge why
not put a suspension bridge at the
Narrows; with span Of about 800
feet and good foundations on each side
and an approach built on the Bath
side?
A bridge could be built for about
one-third of what bridge would cost
as it is planned and the harbor would
be left all right for the coming gen.
erations.
G. r. HENDERSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

the State will be conducted by trained
teachers.
Another movement that has been
forwarded is the lessening of the
number of schools by grouping them
in one building, action that has been
characterized particularly in the rural
districts. This necessitates the con-
veying of scholars but the expense is
more than offset by the decrease Of
the overhead and the better educa-
tional facilities afforded. Names edu,
cational bill is very considerable
one and will not be lessened as time
goes on but that money Is made as
an investment which returns high
rate of interest in the advancement
of our children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Railroads and Steamboat
MAINE CENTRAL RAILHphs
Eastern Standard Time

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA 49, =.
Bangor. t12,21 q. m. sl2.40 a. m, iatefo -
9.26 am, tl2.25 pm. t22S pm 80
B. & 4. Pts. t1221 am. t12.25 pm.
Bar Harbor, t12 81 a. m, tl2.25 p. o.: 4
Belfast, C4.44 a. m, 10 &c a. m. t2.e3 2; 2. :.
Boston. 1921 a. m. t5,54 a. m. Tn \, a ..
Si0.0S a. m. f3.05 p. m, 1894 pm, Is'V9
*l0.55 p. m.
Calais. tI2.21 a. m. tl2.2s p. N;
Dover -Foxcroft, C4.44 a. M, u. % p p :, ..
Gardiner. 1921 a. m, t5.54 a. M, w'S osa q.
sl0.0S a. m, 1905 p. m, So. "a pm, is'O'
t5.15 p. M, TIE p m, $1055 p. m al a, a q.
Hallowcli. t5.54 a. m. 1881 a. M. s.yys n o.
1905 p. m, 1884 pm. taos p. rr' lo'io
tI.l9 p. NJ. *I055 p. NJ.
Harmony fl2. 25 p. m. .,ona 4 a.
Lewiston, IS. "a a. M, 1881 a. m, Sivoo
HOS p. m, Sl055 p. m.
New York, 1884 p. m, TAOS p. M a ~ : q
Portland. 1921 a. m. tool a. H. III, * a d.
SIo0S m, 1905 p. m, 1884 p. NJ ia-0s
IT, 10 p. M, *l055 D. m. .o.a
Rockland. 1854 a. M, 1881 a. m. fs y a q
Skowhegan, C444 a. m, 1926 n m, ", II ~ -.
So Gardiner. IS "a a. m, 1881 a ms ~ ia an
1905 p. M. 1894 p. m, t5.l5 pm
sl055p p. m.
st. John, f12.21 .. N. s4usrs
Waterville, tl2.2l a. m. sl2.4 40 an = n, 10
*9. 20 O. m, t12.25 p. m, 1913 p. M -
~ IA p. m, 1888 p. m. .a sfoslsf
Daily. c Except Sunday ano nc. ss,od1t
I Daily, except Monday. Daily. excsps
Sunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Real Progress
(Bangor Commercially

(BangOr commercially
DIR. Thomas, State commissioner of
education, last week made two adj
dresses in Penobscot county and
brought clearly home to the minds of
his hearers the enormous strides that
the State of Maine has been taking
in educational matters the last few
year..
In many ways the advance is DEM
onstrated. One, that is perfectly OBJ
vious to everyone using the highways
of the State, is the Improvement that
has been made in the school buildings.
The new schoolhouses and there a. e
many of them, and we are now speak
ing Of the small buildings intended to
accommodate but a few scholars, two
rooms or four at most. are attractive
in design and erected with first at
tention to light and ventilation.
Quite departure has been made
from the old style buildings, formerly
SO common, in the construction of
which little was considered beyond
affording meeting place for teacher
and pupils. And the new type costs
little more than the old. The reaction
Of the scholars to the more attractive
houses Is very marked and Is ex-
pressed in the care they take in i'm
proving the grounds and keeping
everything bright and clean. BY rea-
son of the more commensurate salar-
les that have been paid to teachers
in the past few years Maine has
greatly improved the quality of its
teaching staff. Not many years ago
our young men and women who had
fitted themselves for teachers very
quickly emigrated to other states
where they could obtain higher salar-
les. We educated them only to lose
them and their services. In 1920 in
our schools we had but four trained
teachers out of every ten Today we
have seven out of ten and by 1880 DR..
Thomas expects that every school in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

Cottontail, II feel all a-shiver.
What dreadful things might happen
if it weren't for the brave Police
man Dog. Just then the telephone
bell went,
Tinkle, tink1e, tinkelty. tink,
Making the little rabbits wink
A. once Cousin Cottontail hoped
ever to Pick up the receiver, and
asked;
who is calling Old Brush Heap?
The snow out here Is two feet deep"
And in the next story you shall
hear what happened after that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

The unspeakable Turk is content
to write his business letters under
the Christian date 1926, for instance.
but when he pays this years dues
to the mosque the date will be 1914,
the Mohammedan year based on the
Hegira-and he will yet be a Turk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

Senator Wheeler insists that in
place Of a government of, for, and
by the people we now have one by
propaganda. Anyhow we know of
none who have contributed more to
it. considering opportunity to do SO,
than Senator Wheeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

The Senators having had oppor-
tunity to say all that is really
germane to the discussion Of the
World Court, Senator Butler rises to
remark that he would like to have
the matter voted upon. A lot of us
feel the same way about it. but
there's Mr.. Blease of South Carolina,
a reg'lar Horatius at the bridge fell
Ter. o, please Mr.. Blease!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Editor. Table

Among the interesting articles in
the January ebruary-March issue of
Sprague's Journal of Maine History
are: 'Iongfellow's English Ances-
tors" by G. T. Ridlon, Sr; AN Old
Maine Newspaper" by the editor;
1.-THE Death of M. Louise Greene. an
Alleged Martyr to the Prejudice and
Caprice of Man; and Fort Mary" by
Melvil F. Needs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Wednesday, January 20, 1926.

"Ah, pensive scholar, what is fame?
A fitful tongue of Ieapins fame;
A giddy whirIwind's tickle gust,
That lifts a pinch Of mortal dust;
A few swift years, and who can show
Which dust was Bill, and which was
Joe?" Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

The price of raw rubber in the
London market is off % cents from
the high but the far-seeing rubber
concerns in this country are not
letting up in their efforts to secure a
dependable supply at reasonable
costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Editorial Comment
On to the State of Maine!

NoOclOiI I1CL
A lucky. far-seeing, looking
man Is Gov. Brewster of the State of
Maine. When Percival Baxter was
chief dirigoist, the emblem of the
State was Sirius, the dog star. Mr..
Brewster works under the sign of
the sun. He gets his inspiration
from the centre of the system. Just
when he is proclaiming the merits
of the State, with it's numberless
islands, its serrated coast line, it's
lakes and fishing. it's $4,000 square
miles. the astronomers tell us that:
DIVE shall have an eclipse of
the sun In August, 1882. *
CIT may be observed from d.
vers places.
(3)-It may be observed from no
place in New England more advan-
tageously than from the vicinity of
Portland, State of Maine. W.
When Governor has the spacious
ornaments on his side. what can any
other Governor of any other state
do but concede defeat?
II we may take the last eclipse of
the sun as criterion, this next one
will be the major event Of the sea-
SON. Millions Of people braved the
cold and dark a year ago to see the
4 oPCCtdClC, ldlhSu
about 1t in advance and long after
ward, with some counties yet to be
heard from; the press considered it
as good as a strictly high class MUIR
der. and the thing was a success all
around. This next eclipse is billed
for Aug. 81. Now, that is the height
of the Maine vacation season, when
everybody wants an excuse to go
East. If millions get up on a cold
January morning to see such a
phenomenon. how many will travel
to the vicinity of Portland bv motor
car boat, bus and train to see a Won
derful free show in the late after
noon? Everybody in Massachusetts
has relatives in Maine. so the hous-
ing problem will not be a problem at
all.
AS things look now, why should
not the sovereign State of Maine
have, on the afternoon of Aug. 81,
1882, the largest population in it's
history? On to the State of Maine!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

In her pretty fur coat anu WuuIefi
hood.
sT was just going to call on you.'
she laughed. "Glad you came over.
Come In" and she closed the door
behind Lady Love and Little Jack
Rabbit. Then turning the key In the
lock, for she was careful house.
keeper she invited them to sit down.
1--WE brought you jarsof picked
turnips," said Lady Love. II meant
to come over yesterday, but dear me.
I was too busy, and today Mr.. Wick
ed Wolf made US a visit" and she
went on to explain how the snow
had fallen off the roof on Mr.. Wicked
Wolf, holding him prisoner Until
the brave Policeman Dog mad ar
rived. Dear dear!" cried Cousin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

officers for the ensuing year have
been elected: President, Minnie
Cook; vice president, Mae Gleason;
secretary, Winnie Stevens: treasurer,
Mary Wallace; chaplain. Carrie
Alexander. The next meeting VIII
be with May Bickford. January 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Anderson have
gone to Boston for visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Edward {. Rollins
Edward K. Rollins passed away
Saturday afternoon at his home In
Brunswick after a long illness.
He was a man well liked by all
who knew him, kind, loving father
and husband, whose chief interest
was In the welfare of his family.
He Is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Nellie Bickford Rollins five children,
Glenwood Rollins Of Portland. Mrs.
Hazel Wade, Clifford Rollins, Miss
Mary Rollins and Merl Rollins. all
of Brunswick; also one brother,
George Stevens of Winthrop and
three sisters, Bertha Kendall Of MT.
Vernon, Mrs. jeanette Frank of Au-
burn, and Mrs. Kate Goodheart OF
Sidney.
Mr.. Rollins family resided In Bel
grade until about eight years ago
when they moved to Brunswick The
many friends here extend sympathy
to the bereaved family. Funeral
services will be at the late home in
Brunswick.
Quite a number from Salmon Lake
Grange attended Kennebec Pomona
Grange at Oakland, Wednesday and
Thursday, and all report a good
time.
Mrs. Mary Wallace went to Bruins
wick, Saturday called there by the
death of e. E. Rollins.
State Deputy Walker, OF Read
field. was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Elwell the weekend.
Charles Jr. the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Mills has been i'll.
1t is reported that Albert Furbush
has purchased the farm now owned
by Webster and Bert Bickford.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Cook were
supper guests of Mrs. Fannie Sturte-
want, Saturday.
Friends of Edwin Rollins, of
Brunswick, formerly Of Belgrade.
were grieved to hear of his death
FriCay. He has been in poor health
for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

Doctor Shaw declares we need a
new set of values; that the seven
deadly ones are: speed, radio, sex,
health, jazz, modern psychology and
money. Why mention money last,
and how eliminate it from the list?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

With three-hundred- and fifty bill
lion tons of coal deposits all soviet
Russia has to worry about are those
who are to dig it out and those who
can afford ito use it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

We don't believe General PERISH
ings health will require his return to
Tacna-Arica, once he has his feet
on Uncle Sans soil again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Lakeshore SEWING Society

The Lakeshore Sewing Society
held it's first meeting for the new
year with sister Winnie Stevens al
the Grange Hall. Friday afternoon.
a good amount of work was done
and . good time enjoyed by all. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Celebrate Birthday and Wedding
Ann;versarv


Celebrate Birthday and Wedding
Anniversary
Mrs. Clarence e. McAllister very
pleasantly entertained a party OF
friends at her home on Thursday. She
plans each year to entertain on the
same date, the occasion being to
celebrate her birthday as well as her
wedding anniversary. At noon all
enjoyed fine dinner and the after
noon passed socially. The ladies who
were present were Mrs. William
Wayness, Mrs. III. e. Kinney and
daughter. Elizabeth and Mrs. Vernon
Shorey of Pittsfield. Mrs. Elmer
Burton of Hartiand, Mrs. Charles
Barney of Unity and the mother OF
the hostess, Mrs. Lydia Noble. Mrs.
McAllister received many pretty and
useful presents in remembrance OF
the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wentworth Pease
passed the day Sunday visiting in
Clinton at the home Of his brother,
Manson Pease.
c. e. McAllister was a visitor for
the day Saturday in Winthrop. max
ing the trip by auto.
Mrs. Scott Redman Of Newport Is
passing a few days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Loris Baxter.
Mrs. Ida M. Foster entertained
over Sunday the pastor, Rev. Chesley
Weddleton Of Hinckley.
Mrs. w. H. Hunt went Sunday to
Clinton for visit of few days with
Mrs. Fannie Brown.
At the church service Sunday fore
noon the pastor, Rev. Chesley We'd
dleton took for his subject, Different
Kinds of Pumps" At the close the
ordinance of communion was held. At
the evening service. the pastor gave
talk on prohibition" Next Sunday
the pastor will exchange pulpits with
Rev. w. A. Knight, the pastor of the
Baptist church at Clinton and Mr..
Knight will be here for both forenoon
and evening services.
The schools of Burnham will close
this week for q vacation of several
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Sarson of Water
vile were callers at their summer
camp, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Cook were
dinner guests Saturday of Mrs.
Fannie Sturtevant and family.
Mrs. J. w. Alexander and Howard
Bickford were panied to receive news
Friday of the death of their niece.
Miss Clara Kinney, of Atkinson. n.
II. Miss Kinney had visited rela
tives and friends in this vicinity
several summers.
Mrs. Villa Alexander. Mrs. Dora
Bickford, J. w. Alexander and Mrs.
Walter Gleason attended Pomona
Grange in Oakland last week.
Mrs. Mary Wallace was called to
Brunswick. Saturday by the death
Of r. r. Rollins.
Fred Walker. of Readfie!d, was the
w. extend gnest of Mr.. am, Mrs.
Charles Elwell.
Rev. Newell Roynton held services
at the Baptist chapel Sunday morn
ing. His subject was, What to do.
when to. do, and how to do. as a
Christian" The talk was very in
teresting.
Miss Alice Getchell, who has boon
passing a few days with her aunt
Mrs. Fannie Sturtevant returned to
her home In Waterville. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
BURNHAm

Mrs. Fred Sedgeley Is passing a
week in Lewiston with her son, Ar
thur Sedgeley and family and daugh-
ter Miss Edith Sedgeley, who Is
nurse at the c. M. G. hospital.