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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
LOYAL Estate OF MANNERS"

There has been some criticism Of
the inhabitants of Maine on the
ground that they do not wear upon
their sleeves tokens of their deep and
abiding affection for their native
State: that they appear to take for
granted the world will readily under
stand they love their home, and are
proud Of 1t.
Probably we do need some such
criticism as that applied to us, or
did: a happy change has been effect
ed in that respect and it is we'll there
has been. However, no such crit
icism applies to the sons and daugh-
ters Of Maine who have taken up
their abode in other lands. We
venture to assume that no State in
the Union appeals more strongly to
the loyalty Of her absent children,
than whom none are more enthusi-
astic and eager to declare them
selves.
Isn't this the greatest test that
could be had respecting what Maine
really means to us, this abiding af-
lection deep in the hearts of her
children amid the pleasures and per-
homes?
We are reminded OF this by the
announcement of THE State of
Maine Reunion" which is to be at
Symphony Hall, Boston. April II. 1t
seems they are planning to have a
real old-time party there on that
occasion. There are thousands of
state of Manners" in and around
Boston. with their daily. cares and
all that but we do hope they will
find a way to be at the party. We
like the sentiment they express In
their call for this get-together
Here are some of the pleasant
things they are saying:
There seems to be something
magical, something magnetic, in the
name Maine for those who once liv-
ed in the good old Pine Tree State
When one of our former neighbors-
and in Maine we were all neighbors
achieves distinction. we all glow
with pride in that distinction. Wher
our old continuity back home OF
any Maine community, makes for
ward step we all rejoice. When oul
old state-as a whOle-doeS some
thing worth while we each of us say
That's Maine"
Considering what the sensational
press of Boston is saying abou
Names morals 1t is fortunate t.
have loyal friends, who know Maine
as she is, who know that our affair:
are not controlled by rum-runner!
and hi-jackers; who know that oul
officials may be compared with those
the country over, to Names credit
who are not deceived by the exag'
geration that has gone to the selling
Of newspapers; who know that the
thousands upon thousands that come
to Maine for the vacation season d.
not come here to indulge in moon.
shine or home brew but because
Maine is clean to the eye and whole.
some to the soul. Nowhere cleaner
clearer waters, greener stretches Of
forest. whittier combers along the
shore. or better people among whom
to pitch ones tent in confidence Of
hearty welcome and fair dealing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
MT. VERNON

Supt. Elmer H. Weber. of Maple
ton, is in town for a few days, called
by the serious illness of his mother,
Mrs. II. w. Weber.
Reuben Higgins while saving wood
at Alfred Turner's became caught
in the machine in such way that
his clothing was badly torn and he
was slightly in ured.
Miss Bertha st. Pierre is assisting
Mrs. C. A. Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
dLittle .JacK
4 Rabbit

mobile come to standstill, he wiped
his spectacles maybe four times and
looked through the mail until he
found letter for the bunny boy.
Its from my dear friend. the Cir
Gus Elephant" shouted the happy lit
tie rabbit, almost hopping out Of the
Luckymobile. Don't blame him. do
you, Little Reader? One seldom, If
ever, receives a letter from so big a
friend as an elephant. One usually
gives him peanut, we'll. I'll say so.
That nimble little finger on the'end Of
his trunk can even pick up pin, to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
WINDSOR

WEST-Miss F'reda Lewis Is
surgical patient at the Augusta
General Hospital. us'a
me FAMILY of Guy Ingraham Is
5 derotai ne IRON, from the prevailing cpl
Camille Morrisette was a h,s;
visitor in Winthrop on Er;day
The Misses Madeline ana Xr,a
Barton were morning callers - Ionn
Maple. on Friday. a. LONE
Lit Lite Miss Marie Leavitt, who has
oeen entertained at the bome oS har
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Cascade Grange

At the regular meeting Of Cascade
Grange the program was in charge
of Mrs. Arlene Kerr, who took the
place of Mrs. w. H. Judkins, who
was i'll. The following program was
presented: Song by the Grange;
readings, A. w. Bartlett, Edna
Brown, Robert Dudley: vocal solo,
Henry Powers; readings. Alton Kerr,
Eva Lewis, Earl Sawtelle; vocal
duet, Doris Tobin and Virginia Jud-
kins. Next Saturday night there
will be bag treat and the lecturer
has prepared an Easter program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Light and Airy
A Simple Matter

They were sitting on the piazza of
a summer hotel swapping stories.
Ever hear this one?' asked the
dark young man. "A dog was tied
to rope fourteen feet long. Twenty
feet away was a fat. juicy bone.
How did the dog get to the bone?"
"Oh. that's an old gag" said his
companion. You want me to say,
I give it up. and then you'd say,
That's what the other cur did,"
mo, you're wrong, for the dog got
the bone"
We'll, how did he get it?"
'Why, the other end of the rope
was not tied"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

say nothing Of Smelling a nice roasted
peanut.
Read your letter out loud" said
interested Uncle Lucky, and while
he and Donkey Longears peeped over
his shoulder. the little bunny sang
the words. Yes, he did-kinder
hummed them, you know:
Dear Friend Little Bunny,
I'm eating bread and honey.
Also taking things quite easy,
. For soon on high trapeeze,
Or rolypoly barrel,
I must sing a springtime carol,
Now this is all, so l will end
Write soon to your
Elephant Friend"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

It is said the anthracite operators
will not reduce prices to stimulate
early buying, that in consequence the
consumer, who is forehanded. will
receive no inducement to put in and
nav for his coal early in the season.
The retailers have to order their
coal early and pay for it, many bor-
rowing for that purpose and paying
interest on the loans, This interest
will have to come out of the con-
sumner, apparently, unless he elects
to burn soft coal.i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
MAINE GOSSIP
The willow

The willow
Why should Nature favor her?
Why close secrets thus impart,
While yet grass blades scarcely stir
While no lily stalk dare start?
See! She vests in yellow yeaves,
Though frost linger on the caves!
Why, when. ice Will edge the brook,
HI she wise to burgeon so?
At her image, vain, to look,
Though the clouds frown, gray with
snow?
Waves her withes, all brash and
gay,
Even while pansies, curled, delay.
Has some robin brought the news
That Queen Spring is drawing near?
To believe. the oaks refuse
Naples hold back vernal cheer.
Someone's tipped the willow maid,
Though the pines gloom, stif ana
staid!
Elms will rustic. shocked and prirn,
BOLD. pert fiapper! Wait and see!
Bluebird! Yes; she primps for him!
Downing fluff! Poor foolish tree"
Charleston dancing with the
breeze,
The willow sly will critics tease!
Ella A. Tanning in n. Y. Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Missed terry

Colonel White: Nose, that turkey
you sold me yesterday wasn't q tame.
one as you claimed it to be, for J.
found shot in 1t.
Old Nose: Boss, dat was tame
turkey just like ] sed 1t was; dem
shot was meant for me.-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Whenever there is a sensational or
mysterious crime, which the public
does not readily forget, there are in
centives for the officers of the law
held responsible, to make good, to
secure q conviction. Hence these
third degree methods we hear about.
Now is there no way by which in
centives may be had for seeing that
those convicted pay the penalty? 1t
should help if there were.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
WHITEFIELD
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our s,n...
thanks and deep appreciation h ~
neighbors and friends for the NV ~
pathy and many kindnesses sbs .,a.
us during the illness and desth !.
our dear wife and mother; ala ~
the floral offerings. w
EDWARD LIGHT AND FAxuv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Is You Is, Amt You?

Old Darkey Ito shiftless friend): I
hearn tell you is gwine to pay me
dat dollah you owes me. Is you?
Friend Overwhelmingly: l amt
sayin' / amt.
Old Darky (severely): I amt ask
you is you amt; 1 ask you, amt you
iS.-Pathtinder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

A traveller who was renowned for
his tall stories on being asked out to
dinner made arrangements with his
friends, who were to accompany
MIN. that they should kick him if he
began to go too far.
Quite early in the evening he start
ed off
THAT reminds me-" he said to the
hostess, ''of a friend of mine who had
a rose garden over ten miles long,
and"-he felt kick-"and two
inches WIDE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
She Would Cura Him

MY husband is so poetic" said
one lady to another on q street car.
Whereupon an honest looking wo-
man, with big market basket at
her feet, interjected with Excuse
me, mum, but have you ever tried
rubbing his joints with hartshorn
liniment p"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
CONSIDERING Health

You insist on shaking hands with
as many of your constituents as pos
sible?'
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
campaigning interrupts my golf and
l need the physical eXercise."-
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Prof.-What do you find the hard.
est part of the Bible?
Student-The book about work.
What is the name of it?"
Its called Job"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Maine is going to the dogs. the
young orator of the Androscoggin
Valley told his Democratic friends at
the state convention in Portland this
week. We thought everybody in the
state of Maine knew by this time
that Garry was dead.-The Bridgton
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

1t Is learned that New York City
now consumes 100000 quarts of
milk every day and there are some,
who would substitute beer for part
of that milk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

johnnie, who was 1t that prompt
ed you. then? heard someone
whisper that date to YOU"
Please. ma'am, l expect 1t was
history repeatin' itself again."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
A Rare Pleasure

$50 you enjoy showing your wife
how to driven
Yes; it's the first time she ever
admitted that / could tell her any
thing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Is the weather we've been having
designed to acclimate the Arctic ex-
plorers for their seasons undertake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

There would seem to be need of
total abstainers for our flyers. A
drop too much is serious matter
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Try This Simple Method
For Blackheod.

II you are troubled with thesa =
slightly blemishes. get two ounce. J.
Calonite powder from any drug -.
Sprinkle a little on a hot, wet elo.h ,' ..
rub over the blackheads. In a few 80 ~
utes every blackhead. big or iittls mn ~
be dissolved away entirely. ~
mch1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
A Prospective Customer

Boy-Have you caught any fish?
Fisherman-Run away, boy!
Boy-Well, l just want to say that
my father has fish shop down there
on the right,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
CLEANS

Maine had very few resident
hunters who took out licenses
Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
won't you sing for u.s."

On, / can't sing after such good
music as we've been having!"
But I'd rather listen to your sing
ing than to any amount of good
music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
TRANSFERRING Headache

Mayor Everett Snedeker of Haver-
straw. who refused with indignation
bootlegger's offered bride of $10,-
600, said in an interview:
THE prohibition amendment will
not abolish drunkenness. There is
only one thing that might abolish 1t,
and If 1 We're Providence I'd certain
ly put this thing in operation.
1T is very simple. 1t consists
merely in transferring the sick head
ache of the day after to the day be-
fore. "-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

When the minister. who was a
bachelor, had been helped to Mrs.
Browns cheese cakes for the third
time, he looked across the table at
little Ethel, staring at him with
round, wondering eyes.
Il don't often have such good
supper as this. my DEAR" he said, in
his most propitiatory tone; and
Ethel's face dimpled.
I'VE don't either" she said, in
her. clear voice. I'm awful glad
you came"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Begins to look more like summer
on many of the hard surfaced high
ways!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Houlton is the receiving station for
radio messages from Europe and Is
thus in position where 1t can re-
ceive rush orders for potatoes from
Europe.-Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

A resident of Lewiston believes
that he has discovered new kind
of a bird. ut is the size Of robin,
clear black and has a long bill. l
never saw anything like it before and
wonder what kind it Is" he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

May 4, and are the dates set
for the State Conference of Congre-
gational Churches which will be held
in Portland. Most of the conference
sessions will be held in the St.
Lawrence Congregational Wright
MemoriaD Church on Munjoy Hill.
An outstanding feature of the three
day meeting will be young peoples
program to be conducted Wednesday
evening in City Hall, following a
banquet in the State Street Parish
House. Speakers of international
repute are scheduled to participate
in the conference and at least one of
these, the Rev. Nehemiah Boynton,
D. D., pastor at large, will speak at
the young peoples melting. Miss
Florence Hale of Augusta will be an
other speaker of that particular
evening and an organ recital will be
given by 19-year-old Abbot Smith
of Waterville. The Rev. Boynton
has been heard in Portland on sew
eral occasions and is highly regard
ed as a speaker of eloquence. His
capacity with the Congregational
Church of America Is that of pastor
at large, permitting him to engage in
world wide travels in the interest of
various organizations, such as the
Near East Relief. the Federal Coun-
Gil of Churches of Christ in America,
and world movements for peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

A. L. T. Cummings Of Portland,
executive manager of the State
Chamber of Commerce, at the forum
meeting of the Auburn Chamber OF
Commerce this Tuesday evening. his
subject being "Maines Awakening
He will address a meeting to be held
under the auspices of the Farming
ton Chamber of Commerce on Thurs
day evening, April I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

An appropriation of $4,000 for the
purchase of a fire truck was voted
a the Machias annual town meeting
recently held. 1t was voted to in
definitely pastpone the article. TO
see if the town will raise to enter a
protest with the State Highway
Commission against the relocation OF
the trunk line highway between
Jonesboro and Whitneyville."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Old Orchard will soon decide the
question of adoption of daylight saw
ing schedules during the coming
summer. Announcement has already
been made that the postoftice in the
town will go on daylight saving
schedule, April 26, this being neces-
sary on account of the revised tram
schedule which complies with the
daylight saving time that will pre-
vail in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. g. eM
Regular meeting everv third Tuesdsr
at s o'clock. p. NJ degree.
LINWOOD ALBEE Cant
G. H WADLEIGH. CLERK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Rev. Fred w. French. secretary OF
the Maine Council of Religious Edu-
cation, is very enthusiastic over the
prospects for the 1926 Eastern Maine
summer school of religious education
to be held in the Machias normal
school buildings. He states that a
fine corps of instructors has been
secured and a large enrolment or
Sunday School workers in that Sec
ton of the State is anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

Miss Ruth Hilton of Sanford. presi-
dent of the Sanford Business Women's
League, has sailed for Greece. where
she is to remain two years az Office
manager and accountant of the Amer
lean WORKERS. hospitals in Athens
Her opportunity to take up this inter-
esting new work came about through
the National Federation of Business
an. Professional Womens Clubs,
with which the Business Womens
League is affiliated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30

JEPTHA ENCAMPMENT. NO, 4
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays
Of each month at 1880 O'Clock.
GEO. H. WADLEIGH. C. p
G. S. PEASLEE, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-30
Augusta Lodge Director

AUGUSTA LODGE No. 14i, F-1T
M. Special communication Tusss.a
April 6, at 100. NJ. NJ. degree. b.,
Masters night. All visiting brethssss
are cordially invited. sA
HARVEY B. SMITH, w n
pEPT d CTTyADrT -
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-08-27
BUFFCoRNs REvAMPED LIES REFUTED

When the teah the Honorable VIM
Ruf Valley county, the depOtors of the state that gentleman
sueaed said that eleventh hour attack made
on time reply But he used the columns
of the reacnary Times the Bank Guarantee law
enough giving him the nomination by slight lead But he will
with such tactics this fall when the truth
Valley county from the reluctant state
of who the heart of Mr. Rufcon
out great printing and
Guarantee Bill should become
banks would look for National Charters Ruff
GAS the bigger and stronger banks
would at becoming Banks beyond the control
Of the o Montana"
This statement exposed the article the working
which publish this week The
ce only applied for National
charters while NATIONAL BANKS HAVE
CHANGED TO STATE twenty other National
applications file fer State Charters that they
benefits of the Guarantee Law of Nebraska
lie Ru revamped from the literature of the Montana
Bankers Association, nailed!
reproduce article written by Alison Secor "Suc-
which that the deptOrs Nebraska have
the kind that the Bankers Association
Ruffcorn of Valley Hanson of Daniels and
defeating at the last session
of the legislature
Nebraska, opposed
like and testify what great benefit
has to their
o law will carefully read this article
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-08-27
HOW TO GET RICH P. D. o.
By LELAND OLDS

fortunes up by capazng profits typcay
shown Wall analysis changes in the
Corporation which percent
stock dividend The purchaser of 100 shares of the original stock 1911
he exercised his various rights subscribe additional Stock made
profit including dividends $495935 $4575
tidy percent according to journals figures
The original shares first quoted the stock exchange $55
100 original Jersey corpora
ton eorganed Delaware the 100 shares
the company exchange
1918 this stakeholder could subscribe additional
bringing investment
of $1180O His cash dividends
providing him with plenty of money stock purchases
1920 the corporation added Is shares this investors holdings
stock for each share in his possession At this point
1920 shares at $40 share involving additional
$ IL then issued two more two and half percent stock dividends
Thus by the end of 1920 original investor had
55 the 78 nopar
cash dividends far had amounted $32736.
The last change prior dividend
made 1924 when General Motors present
for each four shares then outstanding prior percent
he had paid $575 These shares had market
that the total market value of his stock $86OO His dividends
date total $1OO86O.
years 1916 to 1925 General Motors has made profit of
S462864299 with plant which
3OO5 In that period has paid stockholders $2O9293O2
cash dividends $2O62628 working capital more
than double the amount in its treasury in 1924.
This picture the getch simply by holding
vestments while the workers labor produce the wealth.
heated IN almost any important corporation Chicago Journal Of Com
article entitled YEARS shows
that 100 shares of Quaker Oats Co. stock purchased $1,000
IN 1871 would now have value of $4,000 In the meantime the
has issued four shares of stock for share
The shares have market value
the old company dividends totalng
$4,000 that the total profit the
Wall gives similar picture of how fortunes are made
in note the dividend recently
According the journal
Biscuit stock in 1900 would
an investment your portion OF the recent quarterly dividend eff 81 plus SOC
extra would be $685. which the journal thinks comfortable return
an investment of $11,5OO
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-08-27
FROID MERCANTILE
BUYS WULF'S STORE

Froid.-J. w. Wulf, who has con-
Quoted a general mercantile business
in Froid for the past several years
has disposed eff his stock to the Froid
Mercantile company, which has OPP
Grated here under that name for sew
eral years, but which suffered the
loss of its building and stock by fire
July 5. Since that date it has been
occupying the Liberty theater. The
building in which Mr.. Wulf carried
on the business known as the Farm
ers' Store, has been leased by Che
Frcid Mercastile company which will
move in its present stock and con-
solidate it with the one just pur-
chased from Mr.. Wulf. The build
ing is undergoing some changes in
the way of providing extra room in
order to accommodate the stock and
what will be added in the future. The
Mercantile company expects to re-
build on the cid site sometime in The
future.