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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

The stock market often reflects the
temperament OF investors more than
il does actual values of securities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
Pikers.

From the Sioux City Tribune.
Oklahoma bandits stole so cents and
got five years. They will know better
than TO monkey with that piker stuff
next time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

Tain no use gittin' de best Of an
argument" said Uncle E;ben. If when
you does it. you loses time and
friend" ...-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
ANY Old Noise at All.

From the San Antonio Express
The jazzhound can dance to static or
grooming melody with equal facility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Kate by Mail-Payable IN Advance
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.

Daily and Sunday. I yr. $1,000: mo. 81 90
Daily only I VIZ SIS 90: mo. 100
Sunday only 1 yr $500; l NO. BOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

The Charleston is commended by
religious organizations in Chicago as
a beneficial form of physical exercise
Its effect on the average mentality
still remains a matter for question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

q. Would period Of weather win
tempera lure around AZ when apple
trees are in blossom keep the tree.
from bearing fruit?-J j. NJ
a. AT this temperature the pollen
would not Serminate and the trees
would not bear fruit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

The romance of old Spain i'm the
New World is suggested. described. in
terpreted by William McFee in sun
light in New Granada His owr
ramblinSs in Central America gave
the author the material for this book
In the foreword he explains thai his
point OF view is not that of the ordi
nary tourist, but that of the seam i
ashore. Il have seen things others
have not seen. and / have striven to
breathe life, not only into the figures
as they pass over the pages. but into
the landscapes. the great river, the
vast white stiffness of the distac;
snow peaks, the GREATNESS heat ana
filth of the river towns. the bleak
rnedievalism of the high plateauX."
J. st. Loe Strachey. DISTINGUISHED
editor of the Spectator, has writer
his first novel after a lifetime of crit
cal and editorial work. 1t is called
''The Madonna OF the Barricades" and
is a story of the revolution of 1915
and the part played in it by the Car
bonari. English. French and italian
characters, some historical and some
created by the author, move through
the romance, or perhaps it would be
more accurate TO say are pulled or
strings by Mr.. Strachey. The truth
is that the book lacks the true spirit
of romance. which makes the charac
tiers seem TO live and move in their
historical period.
X X \ X
Count Byron Khun de Prorok. tn.
archeologist, who has several time.
leetured so interestingly before tn,
Avoh nn 81 IL.
on his excavations at the site o.
ancient Carthage and in other part.
OF Africa, is soon to publish a book
embpdying the results Of his discov
cries. to be called Digging for Los
African Gods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

Q. How many infants were slain in
Bethlehem by the order of Herud22
A. II. D.
a. Probably not more Than 90 chit.
dren under TWO years of age were
Sla in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

Q. l. the trapping industry m"rn
profitable today than . number ~
years ago?-S. l.. A
A 1t has been estimated thai tho
value of the animal catch of fur-hea g.
ing animals in the United States -
years ago was about S25. 900 900 and
today il is estimated At $40 900 O0e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

Q. How many people are Ieft-hand-
edo r..
a. Left handedneSs occurs in about
8 per cent OF human beings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

@ How long has the term .happer.
been in use?-H H.
\. The term has been popular in
England for approximately - ears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

O. Who wrote The Night Before
Christm SIR f.. S.
A Clement Moore is the author Of
The Night Before Christmas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

.. How large Is Lake Pontchar.
train?-G. ID.
A. 1t is 30 miles long with 4 ma xi-
mum width of - miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

q. What was the November produc-
ton OF natural-gas gasoline In this
rountry?-A. y. $.
A. The November. 1925, output was
102 400, 900 gallons. an increase in
daily average production over DC
tober. 1925. Of per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

z. What does ii mean 10 rogue"
pie nts?-A c. d.
\. The horticultural definition "C
the verb TO rogue" is To weed OUT.
Ii is applied to wedding out Of in
ferior pan ts in a bed of seedlings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

Announcement was made Thursday
at the Office of the Maine Public
Health Association, that Charles S.
Brown Of this city has been selected
as assistant executive secretary of
the association on the staff Of Walter
d. Thurber, the executive secretary.
Mr.. Brown Is widely known in all
sections of Maine. He is a member
Of the State Park Commission-now
serving his second term; he is a
member of the State committee of
the Y. M. c. A; president of the
Augusta Public Health Association
and chairman of the membership
committee Of the Augusta Y. NJ. c.
A. For the past year he has been
Maine representative of Whitney
and Elwell of Boston, dealers in
stocks and bonds and members of
the New York stock exchange. Mr..
Brown was State superintendent of
buildings for eight years, serving I'M
der both the Governor Milliken and
the Governor Baxter administrations.
He was city collector and treasurer
Of Bath for eight years and was the
active director for Sagadahoc county
Of many of the war drives and other
first secretary treasurer of the Bath
Water district.
Since his election as president of
the Augusta Public Health Associa-
ton a year ago, Mr.. Brown has be-
come greatly interested in the work
of the Maine Public Health Associa-
ton and it's several local societies
and committees. The health educa-
tional work of the association, the
organization activities, the financial
campaigns and the practical nature
of the general program Of the Maine
Public Health Association have great
ly impressed him.
1--WE are especially fortunate in
adding a man of Mr.. Browns ability
to the staff of our association" said
Executive Secretary Walter Thurber
yesterday. "His knowledge of or
ganization work, his strong interest
in public health activities, his wide
acquaintance and his boundless en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
CHARLES S. BROWN BECOMES ASSISTANT
SECRETARY maine PUBLIC HEALTH ASSIGN

thusiasm make him especially valu-
able"
During the past five years the
Maine Public Health Association has
won wide recognition for the prac-
tical nature of its work. the economy
OF Its management and the splendid
results 1t has achieved. The associa-
ton has a, staff of eight field nurses,
supervisor of Child Health Educa-
ton. three stenographers and con-
ducts clinics br crippled children,
tuberculosis clinics, baby clinics.
dental clinics, etc. 1t was the first
! e-wide organization to advocate
regular health examinations for both
children and adults as disease pre-
vention measure and carries on a
program Of work within a single or
ganization, which in other states re-
quires from three to five associations.
The work of the Maine Public Health
Association includes educational and
preventive measures against tuber-
culosis, cancer, children's diseases.
dental dfects, social diseases, heart
disease. and many other prevefftable
causes of sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
Time Is Short
For Enrolling

The campaign for enrolment OF ap-
plicants for the Citizens Military
Training Camps for 1926 is nearing
it's close in Maine. There has, how
ever, been an eleventh hour increase
of 500 in the c. NJ. 7. c. quota. Tits
will increase the Maine quota by so,
changing it from 364 to Ala.
Authorities express the hope that
the boys of Maine will avail them
selves of this advantage by forward
ing their applications at once, as the
time remaining in which to do this
is short.
The Military Training Camps AS
sociation has the enrolment cam
paign in charge in Maine, and all
members of this Association whose
names have already been printed, will
gladly furnish application blanks to-
gether with full information regard
ing the camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

be sorry to learn of her serious i'll
ness at hospital in Lewiston. Mrs.
Williams was former resident of
this town.
Miss Sadie Campbell and Miss Ag-
res Colby, of Jackman, were over
night guests Thursday of Mrs. Han
nah Barney on upper Main street.
Ed Mayberry is passing a few days
in Soronto on business.
Mrs. n. C. Chapman. who spent the
winter in Portland with her daughter,
Mrs. Mark S. Baird, has returned to
her home in North Fairfield, Mr.. and
Mrs. Baird being guests of relatives
in both Fairfield and Wateryille.
Mrs. David King and son, Law
renee, are passing a few days with
relatives in Portland.
Mr., and Mrs. Chester Hapworth
and grandson, Chester Bither, of
Lakeside, passed Thursday with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
Organize Blackfoot
Tribe Boy Rangers
MacOmber Playground

A local of the Boy Rangers of
America was organized Thursday
among the boys of the Macomber
Playground who are not of sufficient
age to become members of the Boy
Scouts. The boys were much interest
ed in this organization and they voted
to call the Augusta lodge the Blackfoot
Tribe. Each member takes an Indian
name for himself and as long as he is
a member of the lodge he is known
by that name. Raymond st. Pierre
was elected as first chief and George
Smith as wampum keeper. Elliott
Hansen was named secretary. All
boys between the ages of eight and 10
years are eligible to the Rangers and
it Is expected that within a few weeks
the local organization will be thirty
ing one.
The boys of the playground will go
today to the Y. NJ. c. A. for their week.
ly swim. They will leave the play
ground at 11.3o in charge Of Director
Jack Hyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
Saturday
Special Sales

Coughlin's Drug Store call atten-
ton to their toilet creams which at
ford vacation insurance for your
skin, with added protection against
sun and wind. New compacts from
Helena Rubenstein and others.
Special Saturday values! A very
refreshing after bath toilet powder,
regular price $1.00. for a limited
time, 79c. Bath salts and toilet
requisites from Houbigant.
H. C. Barker Co.. offer $500 straw
hats, $1.00; $3.50 overalls, $1.00:
brown and black suitcases, $1.00:
5 pairs cotton hose, all colors, $1.00;
$3.50 caps, S1.00.
Gregoire- Pellegrini Hat Shop:
Sale summer hats, 81, So. SIS. Just
received the much wanted large hat
in silk and velvet, also new felts.
Gregoire- Pellegrini.
Munsingwear Athletic union suits
for men, Sleeveless and knee length.
nainsook material. finely tailored,
special at soc at Bean & Cross,
23S Water ST., Augusta.
Capital Clothing Co., opp. post Of
fee, mems blue serge suits, double
breasted, $3.50; mems khaki pant,
SIPS; boys Csc; mems union suits,
soc: boys 49c; mems uskide sole
moccasin, $3.50; boys S2.49.
]. A. Slosberg, next to & 1Oc
store, offers Is Mems Suits $14.00
each; 10 Mems Suits, $1S.45, worth
more; Boys Suits, S4.45; $3.50 and
90 7, oh, g
Khaki Pants, $1.00 pr. Mems Caps,
s1.OO. value SEC: Rice & Hutchins
Shoes: Ladies' Pumps, $2.95, $3.45;
Mems Sc value, s4.45; SIS value, 1895.
Sections Drug Store, 240 Water s..
offer Bathing Slippers, Bathing Caps,
Sponge Bags, Sterno Camp Stoves,
Sunburn Lotions and Cream. Special
Coffee, 47c.
LaBreck & Lishness offers Ssc
Rubber Aprons, 25c ca. SIPS. $1.39
$3.50 Runners, $1.00 ca. 69c-S9c
Ecru Runners, SOC ca. $1.00 Lace
/ Trim Center Pieces, soc ca. 59c. Fancy
Turkish Towels, Csc ca, or 3 for S1.0o.
! Lot of 75c-50c Dress Goods. 35c yd.
l Lot of S1.25-$ 1.00-S5c. Drapery Ma
terials, soc yd.
A. F. Pierce offers: Mems Over
alls csc; dress shirts 95c; bathing
suits CSC; athletic union suits 45c:
Boys bathing suits, 45c.
J. B. Farrell Co. offer: Mems sport
hose, 75c value, for ACC each; straw
hats for 81; blue and white two-piece
bathing suits for 1895; mems blue
work shirts for CSC; farmers hose.
10c pr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

their daughter, Mrs. Charles Lowry,
of Kelly street.
I'M. and Mrs. Vede Giblain and
Peter Giblain, Miss Mary Ann Gilbret
and Miss Mary Mcdonald left Thurs
day by auto for a trip to Canada.
Miss Esther Bither has returned to
Lakeside after visiting her sister,
Mrs. Charles Lowry on Kelley street,
Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Morris. of
Limestone, and cousin, Mr.. Morris,
| of Boston, were recent guests of Mrs.
Morris aunt, Mrs. n. C. Chapman,
and cousin, Ward Chapman, on their
return from the Philadelphia Expo
Sition.
Fred Fredette, of Portland. is Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Peter pr. OF
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Dyer, of Show
hogan. were calling on Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Trip, Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
FAIRFIELD

Howard Johnson, the little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Johnson of Elm
street, entertained four Of his little
friends Thursday afternoon in hon
or of his fifth birthday. Games were
played and a picnic lunch of sand
wiches, lemonade, fruit and birth
day cake, trimmed with five lighted
candles, were served. Howard re-
ceived many little gifts. Those pres
ent were: Mary Robinson, Jean
Mitchell, Harriette Wagner and
Shirley Mitchell.
Mrs. Emery Lawry of Dallas.
Texas, was the guest of honor at
an auction party given her by Mrs.
Charles Lawry Wednesday evening
at her home on Winchester street.
Cards were enjoyed and delicious
refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
Field Day of Col. Drummer SewaII
CHAPTER


Mrs. Blaine S. Viles, State Regent.
recently was the guest of honor at
the Field Day of the Col. Dunner
Sewan Chapter of Bath, which was
held at New Meadows with a large
attendance, members of the Tons
ham, Brunswick Chapter and of the
West Bowdoin Chapter being guests.
MISS Alice Varney, Regent of the
Bath chapter, spoke most pleasingly
welcoming the guests, especially the
members of the new Chapter of West
Bowdoin, to which Mrs. Cox. Regent
responded most graciously. Mrs.
Vlles in a most delightful manner
told of the State and National D. \
Il: work; while Mrs. William n
Fisher who was also a guest brought
the greetings of Koussinoc Cha ter
Mrs. Morse spoke most appealingIv
regarding the preservation of the
GOV. KING House at the time when
II has to be removed to make room
Tor the approach to the Kennebec
Bridge. stating that Gov. Brewster is
interested in the matter and will use
his influence toward fits preserya
ton. The Maine Daughters feel that
the Gov. King House is one of the
historical places of the state and
should be preserved as a museum.
since it was the home of Names
first Governor. A marker was .placed
on the building by the Maine Daugh-
tiers in 1915
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

A party of AZ girls from Camp 10
Lee on Great Pond in the belgrade
chain of lakes passed Thursday in this
city. The girls were attractively dress
ed in the camp costumes Of blue and
white serge MILDLY blouses and knick-
ers, with yellow sashes. Miss Taege,
one of the councillors, was in charge
of the party. which came to the city
in two auto trucks, and during the day
the girls visited the State House and
other points of interest about town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
Account. of State Conference

The attention of the Maine Daugh-
tiers is called to the account of the
Maine Conference, D. A. r., held IN
Augusta last March appearing in
the last issue of the Daughters Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

George Mel. Presson, ex-adjutant
general of Maine, whose home is in
Pennington, is in this city for two
days attending meeting of optom-
etrists at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

the American Revolution Magazine.
This was written by Mrs. Llewellyn
N. Edwards of Augusta, State Pub
licity Chairman,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
Fredette- Beaudoin

A very pretty wedding was SOL
emnized at ST. Peters church at
Bingham last Monday morning by
the Rev. Peter ". Hamel when Miss
Rose Alma Fredette of Moscoe was
united in marriage to Henry Beau
dom, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.
BeaWiojn of the Ste. Cecile de Will
ton, P. Q.
The double ring service was used
and the bride was becomingly
gowned in a beautiful white pearl
dress and veil. At the home of the
brides parents wedding breakfast
was served. when Rev. Hamel with
many relatives and friends were
present A beautiful gold and silver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

Attorney Herbert E. Locke left
Thursday for a two or three-day bust
ness trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

Among the Thursday visitors in this
city were Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Tarr of
Mapleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

The Loyal Club met Wednesday
evening with Mrs. Lottie King, in
Shawmut. The rooms were prettily
trimmed with peonies and roses.
Cards were enjoyed. Prizes were
won by Mrs. Maud Brooks, Mrs.
Minnie Champagne and Mrs. Eva
Thibodeau. Delicious refreshments
Of fruit salad, fancy cookies, coffee,
ice cream, saltines, cake and punch
were served. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Lille Croteau Of Ger
aid avenue.
A public whist party will be held
in the American Legion hall this
evening. Playing will start at s
o'clock. Prizes will be given and re-
freshments served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

Mrs. Alma Gerry of Pittsfeld is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Helen Gndden,
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
Enaaament Announced

Mr. and Mrs. George w. Gordon,
80 Elm street, announce the engage
ment of their eldest daughter, Miss
Joyce Elizabeth Gordon, to Karl
Steady of Berlin, n. H The we'd
Of August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

- the Thursday callers In this
AnV.s A A. Kirkwood Of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

- A. and Frieda Tibbetts of
ke sy we're in this city for short
sTbursday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
SECRETARY OF WAR DAVIS WILL
Be PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT KNOX
MEMORIAL BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE

Program At Thomasto on July "a, Will Be
Participated In By Maine Daughters of
The American Revolution From Many
Chapters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

-. ard Mrs. II. L. Sherburne are
...ssIr summer camp at Lake Cobbos-
y '..sontss for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS
'-.,.nhone Your Locals to 1877
',urATRE ATTRACTIONS

meta Opera House, Friday. July
ANYWAY Tearle and Barbara Bed.
lie,n First National Attraction
!o'd e. rrnorting Lover" Lefty Flyrr
Tn vs - Tnmberjack;;" Harry Lang
% ~ Comedy: News Weekly; Contin-
iva i. two until ten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

a.. Marion Lawrence of South Gar
ha vas calling on friends In the
~ Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

a.. and Mrs. Carl Russell Of this
~, rs,urned Wednesday from two
az as., visit 10 Rangeley Lakes, and re-
W very enjoyable trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

A. F. Pierce offers: Mems Over
alls csc; dress shirts 95c; bathing
suits csc; athletic union suits 45c;
Boys bathing suits, 45c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-16

J. B. Farrell Co. offer: Mems sport
hose, 75c value, for ACC each; straw
hats for ST. blue and white two-piece
bathing suits for $685.; mems blue
work shirts for CSC; farmers hose.
10c or,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-19
Tired in the morning-tired all day

IN THE morning when vitality should be at
its peak. she was listless. tired, aching in
head and heart. She was young. yet she
was defeated. The cold, vile hand of con-
stipation was dragging her down. destroy
ing her health. thieving her beauty and
charm. Womenl be rid of constipation
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is the sure, safe,
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Its delightful nutty flavor makes it good
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-19
FOUR COUPLES ARE
GRANTED DEGREES

Four mismatcd couples were
granted interiocutory deerees of di
vorce by Judge Conkling' in the
superior court this morning.
Mary Adelinc Dean was granted
an aunulmcnt of her marriage 10
Richard Il. Dean, whose true name,
she asserts, * Lucian Wallace Liv-
ermore. The p'alntiff informed the
court that the defendant changed
his name after getting in trouble
while in the army and that She did
not learn Of his true name or char
actcr until after they were married.
Sucha Singh was given his free
dom from Juana teyc> Singh,
whom he declared constantly humil-
lated him bv asserting that his race
is inferior ia Others.
Mary Hampton charged j. 5.
Hampton with extreme cruelty and
the court granted her a divorce.
Edythe l.. Goodwin. who charged
T. Raymond Goodwin with deser-
tion, was also given her matrimon
ial freedom.
Ii was the largest number of di-
yorces given at one session of the
court in several months.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-19
M@!S,y|!g!3'' !,y| !!''
- ALL-BRAN
The original ALL-BRAN-resdy-to

that period of amortization of the
cost of the project over fifty years
was "a little long
l.. Ward Bannister for the city of
Denver opposed the bills present
form but approved amendments bet
ter protecting the upper basin state.
An exchange between him and
Representative HAYDEN, Democrat.
Arizona. ensued. and Hayden final
" charged that the governor of
California had ignored q request of
more than year ago for appoint
ment of commission to negotiate
with Arizona for an agreement be
tween the two states. Representa-
tive Swing, Republican, California.
said Arizona had broken the last
effort to negotiate an agreement.