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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Holy Name Society
Presents Minstrel Show

A minstrel show was given by the
members of the Holy Name Society,
Wednesday evening in the Parochial
Hall. The following program was
enjoyed:
Song, Endmen in Minstrel; Hooky
Pooky. Henry Gousse Diddle de
DUN; go Long Mule" Frank Leme-
lin Jr.; IF l was What ! Amt In
stead of What Is" Herman Brooks:
"That's My Baby" Eddie King;
Don't Take Me Home" Charles
Clukey: THE Bay Looks Like Me-.
O'Neil Begin; Where the Silver
Colorado Wends Its Way" Arthur
Dostie; Cecilia" Allie King; THAT
Wonderful Mother Nine. Cornelius
Begin; Tomorrow" Lawrence King;
Back in Hackensack. New jersey"
Emile Croteau; "Show Me the Way
to go Home" with dance. Wilfred
and Reginald King; Buck and Wing
dances. Jerome Leclair; Buck and
Wing dances, George Chamberlain,
accompanied by Emile Lessor on
the harmonica. The end men wore
red costumes. Roland Pooler acted
as Interlocutor and wore dress
suit trimmed with yellow.
Music for the evening was furnish
ed by the Catholic Orchestra;
George DutiI leader; piano. Tom
Brooks; violins, Alonzo Gallant and
Leo Tardiff; trombone. Avilla King;
drum, Oney Bouldic.
The Pine Tree Literary Club will
meet Thursday afternoon at $3.50
with Mrs. Carrie Putnam on Lower
Main street. Mrs. Florence Fair
brother has charge of the program.
The Loyal Club will met Thurs
day evening with Mrs. Fred Loubier
on Maple street.
Prizes for the Masquerade held in
the Parochial Hall, Monday evening
by the Holy Name Society. were
given to Mrs. Charles F'lagg, for the
best costume and Mrs. Louis
Beaulieu for the most comical.
The Social Neighbors will meet
Thursday afternoon with, Mrs.
Carrie Davis on Lower Main street.
The Mooney Club of the Univer-
salist Church will meet at the par
sonage Friday evening. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Light and Airy
Domestic Science
e me a spoon of oleo. Ma.

Give me spoon Of oleo. Ma.
And the sodium alkali.
For I'm going to make a pie, Mamma!
I'm going to make a pie
For Dad will be hungry and tired. Ma
And his tissues will decompose;
So give me a gram of phosphate,
And the carbon and cellulose.
Now give me a chunk of casein. Ma,
To shorten the thermic fat.
And give me the oxygen bottle Ma.
And look 1T the thermostat.
And if the electric oven is cold
Just turn it on half an ohm,
For l want to have supper ready
AS soon as Dad comes home.
Farm Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

The entry Of dogs 5000 years old at
the Eastern Dog Club show in Bos-
ton might cause some lifting of eve
brows among dog lovers were it not
for the accompanying explanation.
This tells us that these mummified
dogs were found sealed in a cave in
Arizona, one the size of fox terrier
and one as big as a collie. Evident
ly man in this country had loyal
friends in the long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
unioyabl. churc, Social

Monday evening the Standard Bear
ers' class of the Methodist church held
a very enjoyable social at the church
vestry. The following program was
carried out: Piano solo, Charlotte
Farnham; song. by the class; reading,
Marie Drew; piano solo. Phyllis Bes-
sey; songs of Japan and China Tin
costume), Rena Stewart and Ruth
Farnham; farce, I'm Want of a Ser
want" Mr.. Marshall, Marie Drew; Mrs.
Marshall, Ruth Stewart; Margaret o.
Flanagan, Hope Holt: Katrina Won
Follenstein, Marie Drew; Snowdrop
Washington, Charlotte Farnham; Mrs.
Bunker, Beatrice Koran; Little Freddy,
Ruth Farnham.
Home made candy was OF, sale dur
ing the evening and after the program
an hour was spent in social games.
The Pine Tree Literary Club Will
hold a Food Sale in Lawry's Store,
SATURDAY. afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
MERCER

Hazei Gray was at her home here
Tor a short time Monday.
rreu sutherland of Madison was tho
cite. - FLOR
Fred Florette and local t.tar. ~,
commence the rehearsaIs ne tho -.
Mr.. Bob" that they will Give &c.
for the benefit of the public libr.rv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
ALMA
sheepscot val,sv Co.,

Sheepscot Valley Grange met at its
rooms Saturday evening with a large
humber of members present in snite of
Ine hard travelling. There were guests
rom Huntoon Hill and Dyer's Valley
ranges. The lecturers hour was
seeatly enjoyed by all, which consisted
VI readings stories and singing. After
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

bragg. Mildred Nelson, Aurise Tardin'
Ruth Goodridge, Florence Gould, Bar
bara Hassen, Catherine Powers. Mona
Small. Helen Nelson; second honors,
Eyangeiine Baker. Helena Bracket,
Floyd Chapman, christabel Fuller,
Frances Gordon, Maybelle kenr1ck'
Laura Maxwell. Elma Swan, Vesta
Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
IF You Live That lono

At speed of 1873 feet per second
all express train crosses a highway
In about seven seconds, says a rail-
road bulletin. Therefore by rushing
across railroad track Just ahead of
the engine, the result will be several
seconds saved. Do this nine times
day and one has saved whole
minute.-Selected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

An S5-year old millionaire of New
York goes to his work on the street
cars, explaining that he wishes to
keep in touch with the common peo-
pie. Hope the old gentleman hasn't
bunions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

Mary: "Why do they keep lions at
the central telephone office?"
Teacher: why do you ask such a
question Mary?"
Mary: well, when I call my papa
sometimes the central girl says. 1.-The
lion is busy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Thursday, February IS, 1926.

"Think naught a trifle. though it
small appear, sands make the noun
tains, moments make the year and
trifles iife".-Whitter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
A Place in the Sun

I'm going to open a grocery store
in Arizona"
Its ITO in the shade there"
II don't have to stay in the shade
all the time."-The Progressive
Grocer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
FAIRFIELD

The Plummer Bible Class Of the
Baptist Church will hold their an
nual meeting and social in the lower
church vestries. Thursday evening.
Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
the meeting lunch Of coffee ana =.
was served; games were then 1900 80

Dr. A. M. Card was in Portla.x Z
business a few days last week, y
Ralph Keene passed one dav !,
week in Wiscasset. az'
Eben Albee has been a few -
guest Of his sister, Mrs, Jo..sss:ys
Corbin. in Gardiner. S''ne
Ralph Keene and Bernai Jeus,, !.
tended SheeDscot Valley Granrs - -
urday night and reported fine ~. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

At last Missouri, notorious for bad
roads, has been shown the value of
good ones, now having some Of the
best in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

Doubtless Grover C. Bergdoll.
draft evader, would have no difficulty
In coming into the country without
fear of being deported. more's the
pity!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
First Aid to China

Boy: Gimme can of china cement,
quick. l gotta go to the drugstore,
too.
Dealer: Why, what's the matter?
Boy: Pa hit ma with cup.--
Good Hardware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

Boston is expectant in hope of a
new post office and stands ready to
supply free air for all the pneumatic
mail tubes the Government may ap-
prove,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

"At least once in my life I was
glad to be down and out"
And when was that?"
after MY first trip in an airplane."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Lawrence High School Notes

Miss Ruth Park '26, has Joined the
Lawrence High school Orchestra. She
Is a welcome addition to this organi-
cation as she is a fine player.
The third honor list for the year
reads as follows: First honors. Ethel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

What Is the condition Of your
slush fund, or can you make the old
rubbers go through the winter?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Uplifting Thought

While you were reading this,
Henry Ford made ten dollars
Harvard Lampoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Mrs. Carrie Mace rie,A

MRS: Carrie Mace Field died Febru-
airy 10, aged IS years. She leaves her
husband. George Field, one sister. mrs
Daniel Grover of Smithfleld. and one
orother. The family have fthe SYM
pathy of everyone in their loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Leander Chanma, 49,.
very pleased at the birth of o nv
pound baby daughter, born Februarv
10. Miss Inez Brown is caring for
mother and baby.
Deane Brann returned to his home
in Augusta Monday. ie
James, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Corson is quite Ill with throat
trouble. ""
Mrs. Fred Willy is quite ill Mt her
home in East Mercer.
Gavin Fadzen returned to his
nome here Saturday from North An
son, Where he has been working cut
ting birch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. g. Pm
Regular meeting every third Tuesdsy
at o'clock. =. NJ. degree.
LINWOOD ALBEE. Cant
G. H. WADLEIGH, Clerk.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
British Islands Haze
Vast Wealth in Peat

In Great Britain and Ireland there
are over 100000 acres of peat, of an
average depth Of ~ TO IA feet 1t is
claimed that this peat represents vast
untapped wealth.
BY machinery actually In existence,
and which only needs applying peat
could be briquetted within eight hours,
and the briquettes, being very hard
could be transported anywhere with
out breaking or dislntegrating.
We might also get all the carbon we
require from these vast peat fields It
has the advantage OF coal because 1t
Is not mined but dug from the sur
face, and when the IL or II feet Of
peat Is removed the earth beneath Is
ready for cultiyation--a process that
the presence Of the peat prevents.
The exploitation of peat would,
moreover, employ large number Of
men and introduce a cheap, practically
smokeless, and very hot fuel. For the
production Of electrical power peat Is
an ideal fuel, whilst Its high yield Of
oil could be used for motor purposes
as well as for lighting.-London Tit
Bits
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Whispered Speech and
Receiued Big Opniior

prominent suburbanite, who IL well
known as n speaker In fraternal or
CARNATIONS, recently had occasion to
go to a northern city to make an ad.
dress at dedication.
When he arrived IN the city he was
so hoarse that he could scarcely be
heard, The committee Of reception
was dismayed "Why not take some
Turkish baths today?" was suggested
"All right he responded In whis.
per, "I'll try It," So he vent through
steamlng process, and sure enough,
in the evening his voice had come
back to him to an extent.
When he arose at the meeting he
apologlzed by saying that he had prac.
tically lost his voice, but, that after
years, he would put into practice a
precept of an old elocution professor,
to whisper so that everyone who would
be attentive could understand each
word so he whispered his speech.
He was given an ovation-the great
est he had ever had Later, In speak
ing of It, he said: "That was one OF
the principles laid down by Professor
Men years ago.
HE asserted that articulation was
necessary In public speaking and that
the voice could be pitched IN any key
or could be loud or soft remember
as though 1t were yesterday when |
stood on platform In large hall and
whispered to him as he sat at the
other end Of the hall. He heard me
perfectly. 1t was all due to articula-
ton. "-Philadelphia Record
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Man of Education Is
Known BY Many Signs

"The educated man." said President
Penniman Of the University Of Penn
sylvania, rs your true cosmopolitan.
Here are the marks by which he may
be recognized:
knowledge of the meaning and re-
suits Of what is commonly called cul-
ture.
"A fund Of general and also Of
specialized knowledge and ability to
employ this in the occupation Of gain
ing livelihood, as well as in increas-
ing the Joy of living.
Acquaintance with persons of varl-
Gus traditions and from many parts
of the world.
"A sound estimate Of ones own
abilities.
Increased power as result Of
knowledge gained from men, women
and books.
"The ability to work tremendously
with others for the accomplishment Of
desirable ends.
"A breadth of sympathy and a
cathollcity Of opinion.
A realization that knowledge Is
power, but that ability to use knowl-
edge In service is the demand which
the world makes Of every college grad
uate.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Equinox Affected by
Heating PotUer of Sur

The autumnal equinox is warmer.
not colder, than the vernal In prac.
tically all of the continental United
States and other places Of middle to
high ATTITUDES. The reason for this Is
that the temperature conditions al
any locality always lag behind the
changing amounts Of heat received by
the locality from the sun in the course
of its annual journey from winter
solstlce and return. In New Jersey, for
example, the heating effect of the sun
shine Is at minimum on Deem
Der % of each year, but the lowest
temperature of the winter occurs fully
month later, on January %. The
greatest solar heating occurs at the
summer solstice, June -, but the high
est average temperatures fall about
the end Of July. The autumnal equi-
nox, September 81, occurs, therefore,
only about five days after the highest
temperatures Of the year, whereas the
vernal equinox March 81, Is separated
from the time of highest by fully 1870
days, and is separated only about 80
days from the coolest period Of the
year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Lie o. a Sponge

The separate tence of n sponge
begins with the Jpaklng away from
the parent Of a tiny particle. The lat
ter, after bng wi ped about for n
time by tides ana currents eventually
attaches itself to Il piece of rock, and
from that home Il sapks Its own liyeli-
hood, says Natural Science. The food
Of infant spongcB consists Of yolk
coils, which contain form of nour-
ighment. Later. the sponge grows,
II requires something more solid, and
this Is brought by The currents, which
sweep into h.. half mouth, half
stomach-mipIte PARTICLES Of the new
food
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
FreE tr,c1 r.. =, -

60 -f j.. = - FtS
The "rst J., ll;. 50 rl,.Iay @rm
line as q motive ,rV was m,3N ~
Fren, hman lierrc atel who na
ented "a steam gaze; tor heated q.
mineral oils to b. up.l!cd TO st,A
locomotlon on ordinary roads" ~
wells engine was tilted to small rur
riage, and developed three Ross
power
The Franco-German war put IN end
to Ravel's experiments for time. but
years later be built motor ear III
which petroleum was used for the d.,
rect generation of motive power IN
1876 Lentz invented a burner by which
mixture of gasoline and other naph-
thas, called massout, was used MS fuel
on steamships
About the same time gasoline was
and later new use was found for
II In the manufacture of vurnish and
ollcloth. Gasoline, amounting to per
cent of the distilled product of the
crude petroleum. continued to be Il
drug on the market until the lnven-
tion of the gasoline motor, and Its
application to automobiles, boats, air
planes, and hundreds of industrial
uses.
Several inventors helped to lnaug-
urate the "Age of Gasoline" but the
chief of them was George l.. Selden
of Rochester IN. W, the father of
the omoblle.-Chicago Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19

fist shot through the aperture, which
shook threateningly at Susie. But the
gesture was only sketched For the
hand came in contact with an object
which Jim tore from its position and
drew out through the window. 1t was
a great, flaXen-haired wax doll from
the top Of the Christmas tree.
But now Susie was moved. She
abandoned the insolent ease of her re-
clining position and flew to the rescue.
Too late Jim's hooking face APP
peared again at the window and an
other parley followed.
Susie resisted, hoping against hope.
She knew she had been outwltted. Let
little Molly's Christmas doll be sacri-
ficedH Neverl
When Jim, in pretended rage, opened
his pocketknife, seized the doll and,
holding 1t toward the aperture, began
to scalp 1t, Susie capitulated. She
opened the woodshed door and Jim
entered.
Down toward the dumps, where the
bucks sit In blanketed circle about
the campfire, gambling, and the chat
tering squaws huddle together, strobe
Jim, the conqueror, and Mahala Susie
followed. As Jim had explained, her
absence was no longer necessary or
logical, now that he had all her money
SO she followed him, her bowed
strapped head, from which the papoose
in his basket depended, raised now
and then to take her mans measure
After all. he was the tallest, the best
natured, the cleverest gambler on the
Comstock. Susie was a philosopher
besides being a Piute.
And Jim, the triumphant, bore nc
malice. He had all the more money
for the great game tonight, seeing
that Susie had not given him hei
wages daily. He, being an improvident
careless, generous fellow, would have
spent 1t all by this time. Susie was
merely his savings bank He'd had q
little difficulty in opening that bank
but 1t was the Christmas spirit per,
haps, that fostered the forgivlng mood
In Jim. He burst upon the assembled
Piutes down at the dump with the
heartiest Of greetings. Being poor
untutored savage. he could not ex
press his emotion, but his beamlnG
face was eloquent of universal be
nevolence. II he had known how, he
would have said in all sincerity:
ION earth, peace Good will t.
men,"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
ConReEiaI Tree

One time as Toofus II going along
the trail q leaf drops right into his
hand. Toofus Is pleased. stops and
makes talk with tree.
Along comes willow Plume and says,
"Toofus, told you TINT you must not
. talk to trees. People win think you
are nutty."
II did not intend to talk" Toofus
said, but this tree hands me his visit.
ing card. "--LOulsyille Courler-Jo Journal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Nursery for Children

Some young mothers are so exer-
cised over the thought of germs that
they won't let their babies or children
play on the floor. They let them tum-
BILE or sit up to a table to play. Now
really, this seems shame when chill
dren of all ages enjoy "scootlng
around" 80 much. No cutting table or
dining table can compare with floor
for place on which to build blocks or
set up railroad tracks. Why don't these
people have Il nursery with floor kept
clean enough and dustless enough to be
played upon2 Have this room kept for
the children to play In and see that
they wear little house slippers or san.
daIs when playing there and that no
grown-up enters who wears shoes that
have trod the streets.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Aerial Supports

The Loomls Radio college says that,
while 1t is generally believed that iron
In the vicinity of an aerial absorbs
some of thesenergy, Iron supports are
frequently employed for this purpose
on account of their mechanical ad-
vantages. Observe the latticed steel
towers used by all the large broadcast
ing stations, where receivers are also
Installed as required by law. The
aerial should be well insulated from
the iron pole and swung few feet
away from 1t by stout rope. The
other aerlals should run as nearly as
possible at right angles to each other.
If they are one above the other In the
same direction they will rob each
other quite noticeably.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Islands Part of America

The Virgin islands in the Caribbean
sea were purchased from Denmark
for $25,000,000 The purchase was
made during the World war to shut
Germany out Of possible submarine
base But negotiations for the islands
had gone ON Internationally for a half
century. Secretary Seward first opened
the question with Denmark at the
close Of the Civil war. Denmark agreed
the purchase was arranged and the
king babe farewell to his subjects,
then Sumner In the senate killed the
ratification of the treaty. On another
occasion negotiations proceeded to 0
final stage, only to be rejected by the
Danish parliament. The price paid
amounted to about $500 an acre for
land worth for peace time purposes
possibly 500 an acre.-Kansas City
Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Not Qualified

Willie, who was nearly five, and his
mother were sitting at home one night.
At the table his sister, aged seven, was
doing her home work. Suddenly moth
er looked up and saw Willie watching
his sister.
"Well. Willie" she said, ut will not
be long before you will have to go to
school,"
"Oh," said willie, ITS no use send
ing me to school :"
How Is that: 2 as'ied his mother.
, whats the L." Of sending me to
schoolT" exclaimed Willie. II don't
know anything and can't read or
write"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Romeo and Juliet

cant bear to think Americans M
a race are unromantic, but the evil
dence all around me Is fairly strong
For instance, ask the average modern
fiapper II she thinks Romeo and juliet
are Shakespeare's saddest lovers, and
she may say, "saddesti You mean
sapplestl Gee! IT'S hard enough
nowadays to find someone you can live
with, let alone dying with them ~.
From "If Know What | Mean" by
Elsie Janis
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-03-19
Chronic Worry Never
SolUed Real Problem

We all know the chronic worrler
The woman who always sees calamity
ahead. Each new event that comes
or threatens to come. Is for her new
matter of apprehension.
To be sure, most OF the things she
worries about never happen, and the
real problems Of her life are not the
things she foresaw In time to fear.
But the fact remains that she squan.
ders her vitality and her nervous sys-
TEN, maybe ruins her good digestion,
and brings wrinkles into her face,
worrying.
And she accompllshes nothing with
all this tremendous waste of emotion.
Things happen just as they would
have If she could have remained calm
and tranquil about things
Family Herald.