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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Weekend
FoodSpecials

Merrill Bros. have: Golden ban
tam corn on the cob, not less than
five ears to the can, 2Oc can: russell
apples, cranberries, spinach, pars-
nips, iceberg lettuce, celery, large
Florida oranges, Csc; large Califor-
MIA oranges, SOC and Csc: baked
beans and brown bread, native
chicken and fowl, lamb, heavy
whipping cream from the Vaughan
farm and Weeks sauerkraut.
Candy specials at Miller's are:
Chocolate cream fudge, 20c: vanilla
cream walnuts, zoe; assorted walnut
ruffs, 29c; and a full line of Valen-
tine novelties
Hersom & Bonsall offer: Pills
bury's -four $155 bag, 10 pounds
sugar Csc; 2 pkgs. seeded raisins,
Csc; homeless rolled beef. Csc h.: ma
tive sliced bacon 40c h.; native
chicken 45c h.: 2 cans string beans,
25c; 8 pounds sauerkraut, CSC.
Weber & Hewett are Offering:
Chocolate fudge cakes, 33c: baked
beans and brown bread, electrically
fried untouched hand doughnuts,
fresh pork shoulders, 20c H.; fancy
spinach, Acc peck: mammoth Florida
oranges, SOC doz., not over two
dozen to customer; 3 grapefruit
29c; cabbage salad.
At The Augusta Public Market;
pounds nice turnips csc; 3 pounds
compound 45c; Whitehouse and Auto
crat Coffee SOC h.: cans Old Dutch
cleanser, Csc; "a naval oranges 49c:
2 pounds prunes csc: 2 pounds pop
corn Csc; Heinz dill pickles and Mrs.
Rilpey's Cottage cheese.
Landry's Market il featuring can
nod Goods: large cans sliced pine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Former Bath Boy
Elected Treasurer
New York Concern
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Bath, Me-. Feb. 4-Word has been
received in Bath of the election of
Earl S. Thompson, a former Bath
boy, to the position OF treasurer OF
s4he, -Asas ssieaH- Wa sT. s. Electric. -Go..
of New yorl,.
The American Water & Electric
Co. is one of the largest and best
known public utility companies in the
country with assets of over several
hundred million dollars. Young
Thompson has been connected with
the company for the past three
years. and reports have it that the
Bath young man will soon be a big
figure. in the financial world. The
young man entered the employ of
the concern and gained his influen-
tial position on merits alone. He is
the son of George s. Thompson,
former clothier of Bath and now liv-
ing on a farm to which he has re-
tired at the outskirts of the city.
Earl S. Thompson graduated from
Bowdoin college in. 1914, where he
was a member of the Alpha Delta
Phi fraternity, and now resides at
the Alpha Delta Phi club in New
York City His folks are receiving
the congratulations of his many
young friends in. this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

Declaring that the thirty three
miles OF their trek on Friday over
the snow blocked roads from Lewis
ton to Augusta were the most difficult
they had experienced in the entire
trip from West Milan, N. H., to this
city, total distance Of 255 miles, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward NJ. Clark and their
little two years old son, Edward MUIR
ray. Jr, mushed their two teams of
pure Eskimaux sledge dogs into this
city, through the main business street
and across the Kennebec bridge at
$40 Friday evening.
1--WE had to battle every foot of the
way" said Mrs. Clark, little woman
of about 100 pounds weight, whose
bright eyes and rosy complexion pro-
claimed her ruggedly wiry physique.
Mrs. Clark drove the second sled with
faithful old "Yank" leading the five
dog team.
I'm all my experience in Labrador,
| Canada, and New England driving
dog teams l don't recall q more diff
cult trip than ours of today" said
! Edward M. Clark, owner of the thir-
/ teen dogs, which came to this city to
! exhibit as part of the fifth annual
Maine Winter Carnival.
| We covered some thirtyfive miles
from Naples to Lewiston in the
blizzard yesterday, but today the
road. conditions were much worse.
Yesterday the snow was in the air,
| but today 1t was all piled up in the
| roadway and we had to trot behind
| our sleds mere than three-quarters of
| the distance.
Though the dogs took opportunity
to lie down when brief stop was
made at the crest of Western Avenue
where Chairman Blaine Owen Of the
| Carnival committee was waiting to
greet Mr.. and Mrs. Clark, they took
up the trail again at the call Of their
drivers and when they trotted
| through Water street a little after
five o'clock. their bushy tails were
curled over their backs and they
We're laying strongly into their
Eskimaux bitches.
Reaching the Shaw livery stable in
| the rear of City Hall. where they
| We're sheltered for the night. the
| handsome dogs We're eager to be
| loosed from their harness. and realiz-
ing the end of the trail. raised their
moist noses in the evening air and
howled for their provender Of raw
meat and suet.
"Snow-Boy' Edward. Jr. snugly
tucked in a tarpaulin covered cab on
the sled driven by his daddy. was
| peacefully sleeping when the stop
was made at the stable, but when
lifted from his couch by his study
young mother he blinked bit and
/ then when placed upon his feet walk
ed in among the big dogs. patting
| their tawny heads and receiving low
| ing Hicks from, the creatures in re-
turn.
The lead dog Of MI. Cl2rk.s eiahtS6og
team was "Sftty." which the owner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Sn0wshoes Used on
Top of World Twelve
Years DISPLAYED Here

s Winter Carnival competitors and
fans have been interested by a display
In the window of the Fifield Bros. Co.
store on Water street of a pair of
Maine-made snowshoes which were
carried into the Arctic by Macmillan
in 1913, left by him with the most
northerly tribe of Esquimaux, used on
top Of the world by them for ~ years.
and brought back by the explorer the
past simmer. The snowshoes. which
are of the "Tubbs' manufacture of
South Paris, Maine. are in splendid
condition, the webbing seeming to be
as tight and solid as the day they were
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

Woodbridge Michaelis, who foresaw
great possibilities for this adventure
into sources o. revenue for the stud
ent activities and sports. Probably he
lid not foresee what really splendid
enterprise it was to become In the
next third of century. That first
fair and entertainment cleared about
$3.50, and so was a beginning made Of
an enterprise that relieves the stud
ent body of begging for funds for
their various needs.
The 35th annual presentation will
be the entertainment feature on We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday even
ings of next week, at City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Many Interesting
Features on T0day's
carnival Program

There will be much Of interest in
the carnival program today, with the
skating events of the M. I. w. S. A.
championship meet scheduled for 9
o'clock this morning at the Cony
High school rink. There are four
skating races which will probably
settle the supremacy between the 16
competing schools in this years COM
petition. The events will be 440-
yard dash, 440-yard backward race,
SSO-yard and one-mile race.
This morning also the grammar
school snowshoe and ski events for
the grammar school boys and girls
Will be conducted in the field across
Stone street, east Of the high school.
Inese, events are scheduled to start
at 10 o'clock.
/. At 2.S0 in the afternoon the Cony
High school ice cluster will clash
with the Portland High team in
hockey. The Queen of the Carnival
VIII be present at the hockey game,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Clark will
mush their dog teams for the enjoy
ment Of the big crowd which it is
expected will be in attendance. The
dog teams will go to the rink dur
Ing the events this forenoon and last
evening Mrs. Clark asked If she
might be permitted to visit the Au-
gusta General hospital with Edward,
Jr., taking with them one of the
clever Eskimo dogs, to amuse and
visit with any children who may; be
receiving treatment there. 3.
The Carnival management has ar
ranged with Mr.. Clark to give rides
In the dog sledges to children of the
age OF IL Years or under, who hold
the lucky numbered tickets for the
afternoon program. There will be 20
or these tickets. The admission
prices for todays events are: Morn
ing, 25c for adults and 15c for stu.
dents; afternoon, soc adults and 35c
children
"A dinner dance at the Augusta
House this evening will be the con-
cluding event of the fifth annual
Maine Winter Carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Winter Christian Endeavor conven-

Winter Christian Endeavor conven-
ton. 49,
t@1asIisss. C -Rraily, al tlaroF
! Center, who has been visiting Mrs
O. a. Salley, returned home Friday
Alberta Gray is confined to her
home on Nyes court with the grip.
Mrs. Eugene Soule of Oakland was
a recent guest of Mir. and Mrs. C.
w. Remission.
Mrs. a. L. Burrill of Skowhegan
was visiting Mrs. H. B. Stafford on
Thursday.
Mrs. Harry Buck went TO Orono,
Friday. called there by the serious
Illness of her mother.
Walter Andrews has returned from
Philadelphia, Pa, where he has been
employed.
Coleman Brewer of Augusta was
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Melbourne
Cronkhite. Wedn esday.
Miss Bernice Pencil is able to be
out again, after being confined to
her home with. the grip.
Fred Trippe returned Wednesday
from Philadelphia, Pa. where he
has been visiting his son. who is en-
ploved there.
Mrs. A. A. Morse of pittsaeld IS
visiting her sister. Mrs. John Good
rich. on Bunker avenue.
Mrs. John Curtis of Clinton was a
supper guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Crosby. Thursday evening.
Mrs. Colby Lawrence is gaining,
after being quite i'll with bronchitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Announce Honor
list for Half Year
rony High School

The following students at Cony
school have received 'honors"
h :. highest honors" for the FIRST half
:. studies. To receive highest
WIS! 's Is it necessary that a stu
a Nv. must have received a rank Of 90
o,I better for all subjects for the half
and to secure "honors" rank
= va 20 Or more is necessary. The list
i IS follows:
], po.t Graduates-Highest honors.
|, rhurchill, L. Stackpole; honors.
= q parker. R. Sawyer. I. Thomas.
: s.r,ors-Highest honors. I. Drap-
se Flynt, H. Stiles, M. Turner:
s nn' r. Blanchard, P. Blanchard,
n D. rlynt. C. Foster, T. Hussey. H.
locke, G. Macdonald. H: McCaughey.
I : Wcc,ee, 0. Moulton. E. Pierce. v.
uy,ssell S. Spencer. G. Stapleford, !.
Sterling, G. Young.
Iun,ors-Highest honors. M. East
Nv p. Leadbetter. w. Soule, M.
I IIdS, honors, H. Davis, r. Dow. b
nnhey !. Fortier, r. Friedman, $B.
u pavir: A. Lallemant. H. Lee. H,
McEsrland, B. Morse. A. Nelson, y.
Thorne, C. Thorne. B. Tobey, II.
walton, W. Weeks.
"Sonhomores-Highest honors. L.
,amieux. NJ. Smith, M. Smythe, In
Tracy. bonors, G. Andrews, ]. Bailey,
r Pilodeau, NJ. Chapman, G. Condor,
r Cullen, r. Demers, G. bennett, sE.
Emery, ]. Evans, K. Farr, D. Fisher
8 Foster, w. Frohock. l.. Genthner.
higgins, H. Hunt. A. Kenniston.
= Leland, A. Lishness, c. Macleod.
n Marble, G. Murphy, ]. North, F.
ppgree, NJ. Randall, C. Rowe, l.. SAT-
ford, E. Sawyer, H. Watson.
Freshmen-Highest honors,O. Bow
ditch, J. Brown. r. Cole, P. Jolicoeur,
D McAllister, H. Packard, c. Pike,
Trask, T. Worthing; honors. ID.
gouin, |. Clough, H. Daniels. c. Day,
A. DesRuisseaux, E. Dutton, K. El-
vim, B. Frost, NJ. Frost, A. Grua, Ct.
Hail CHurd, E. Kimball, P. Lydon.
l. McAllister. D. Manning. F. Nc
Ksnney, /. Nudge, E. Nelson, l.. Part
ridge NJ. Peaslee, L. Pierce, B. Rey-
nolds, G. Rideout. r. Ripley, F. Souie,
Ella Stackpole, NJ. Staples, l.. Stone,
D. Sylvester, P. Written, L. Willett,
E. Wyman. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Saw Nothing Else

These days of short dresses. sheer
silk hose and up-to- the minute STYLES
make life miserable for many of the
sterner sex. A sophomore at the
university was reprimanding a fresh
for not speaking when they passed.
Didn't see YOU" the freshman ex-
planned. Why, walked within foot
of you" the upper classman pro-
tested. Gosh! You musta been the
guy with the girl who had on those
open work stockings, replied the ac-
cused youth. Columbus Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
DIR. Thomas Tells
Of New Methods in
Use in Maine Schools
lSpecial to- Kennehec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 5-"We are
teaching better than we were" de-
clared DIR. Augustus o. Thomas, State
commissioner of education. who spoke
at the annual convention of the An
droscoggin County Teachers Asso-
citation held here today. Y
"Some of the new processes may be
enumerated" continued Commission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
LOCAL NOTICE

Special food sale at Ye Handiwork
shoppe. Friday and Saturday. Home
made food, cakes of all kinds,
doughnuts, pies, candies. On. Sat-
urday baked beans and brown bread
in limited quantities. Mrs. Geo. B.
Keene, 1853 State street. Tel. 81.
feb5d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
South Paris Leads
Prep School Struggle
(continued from PAGE ny.

Iancy figures in every conceivable
manner without overturning one and
finished his act by jumping the en-
TIRE patter. This new and UNIQUE
act made big hit with the Augusta
lovers Of fancy skating.
the entire program was one of
unusual interest and this coupled
with the fine weather which was en-
55oyed, mace this feature of the Win
ter Carnival one of the most success
ful skating parties efer held at the
rink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
ROWDOINHAM
1saNUETTT ECFafFK syvc6 row, IL Il

John 7. Slack c.. of Boston. was
an overnight guest of his grand
father. E. G. Pert. Monday.
The Wade Bros. have gone to
North Hinsdale, N. H, where they
have taken contract to cut 1000
telephone poles.
The people in this vicinity have
finished cutting their ice which is
Of an unusually. good quality.
Mrs. Walter Maxwell is slowly
gaining from her serious illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

At j. F. Turner's today: White
House or Autocrat coffee, soc h.: 8
lbs. compound. 45c: chicken for
fricassee, SIC to 45c; 5 lbs. mixed
salt pork. $500; California and
Florida oranges grapefruit, lemons
spinach, large punches of celery.
hubbard SQUASH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
CLARKS ENCOUNTER ARCTIC
CONDITIONS "MUSHINC" DOC
TEAMS FROM LEWISTON HERE

"Snow-Boy" Edward, Jr, Rides Contentedly
Over the Long Distance in Canopied, Fur
Lined Cab on Sledge Driven by His Rugged
Father-Thirteen Dog in Splendid COndi-
ton After 255 Mile Trek from West Milan,
with 'Yank" as Lead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

appfesg45c; blueberies. Strawberries,
raspberries, peaches or pears, Csc
caiiss IL -plkas. hi No sod plssrss
58c; sirtofn steak with tenderloin,
40c; pork rib, 2Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
Optimism

An OVERLOAD rascal named Keith
Understood that his girl answered:
"Pleathe?"
When he asked for kiss.
When he did. the young miss.
Who HIS pc d., again hollered:
."Pofeethi"-J. P. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

Coffee rings. coffee cakes, pretzels,
almond twists and cinnamon buns at
the Augusta Food Shoppe; II pan
biscuits, 10c;S 2 doz. cookies. 25c;
baked beans and brown bread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

"My wife says she knows me like
a book"
'Well. you don't object to that, do
you?"
I'm not sure. You see. my wife
reads terribly trashy novels"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

There will be a sale Of household
furniture at 19A East Crescent street
at 1870 P. NJ today. Tel. 1273-M.
febSd6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

Grange dance in G. A. r. hall to-
night. Music by Jud Robbins and his
fiddle. feb6d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
rr,,t Store Opens Today

x.w Fruit Store Opens Today
msnico Berni will open his at
.as new fruit store this morn
tracu,,t Is at 1876 Water street In the
Ing half of the building remodeled
otne .hs John Abbott store. Every
! fof va e new and very attractiveiy
Hanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
FAIRFIELD

The girls Of the True Blue and
Corinthian classes of the Baptist
church were entertained at the Wes-
ton home on Kelley street Wednes-
day evening by the Misses Gladys
Weston and Mary McNeal. A short
business meeting was held and then
various games were enjoyed. The
decorations were in honor of ST.
Valentine, each member present re-
ceiving a large red valentine with
her fortune written upon 1t. Deli
cious refreshments were served by
the hostesses. Ten members of the
class wre present.
Twelve of the young ladies of the
Cherobothian class of the Baptist
church with their teacher, Mrs. A. M.
Glidden were delightfully."- entertain
ed by Mrs. William Burgess at their
regular business meeting and social
Thursday evening. At the 'bsuiness
meeting the officers were elected for
the coming wear. Following the BUSH
ness meeting a social time was pass
ed playing games and delicious re-
freshments were served by the host
esS.
The young peoples department OF
the Baptist church held a social get
together in the church vestry Thurs
day evening. Games and music were
enjoyed and refreshments were
served.
The Social Neighbors met Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Eva Corson.
After the regular business meeting,
a social time was enjoyed and deli
cious refreshments were served.
Melbourne Cronkhite was given
surprise party by several of his
home on Gibson street. Wednesday
evening in honor of his birthday. A
social time was enjoyed with music
and games and delicious refresh
ments were served. The guests de-
parted at a late hour wishing Mr..
Cronkhite many happy returns of the
day and a successful year. He re-
ceived many useful gifts.
William Spratt Crawford
William Spratt Crawford passed
away suddenly at his home on Elm
street at $50 Thursday afternoon af-
ter long illness.
He was the son of Benjamin and
Charlotte Lord Crawford and was
born in Burnham, Dec. s, 1853. He
was married to Elizabeth Frances
Clark of Skowhegan on June 20. 1874,
and on Nov. %, 1924 married Miss
Jennie Burton, who survives him. He
leaves one son, William Maurice
Crawford; one granddaughter. Mrs.
Glenys Davis; two brothers, Ed
Crawford of Burnham and Llewellyn
Crawford Of Dixmont, and two nieces,
Mrs. Emma F. Rice of Badentown,
Fla. and Mrss. Josephine Seroi of
Clinton.
The funeral service will be held at
his home Sunday afternoon at 100.
Rev. Alexander Henderson return
ed Friday from Bangor, where he
has been attending Convocation
week at the Theological Institute.
Miss Vera Day and Miss Katherine
Keene went to Gardiner, Friday aft
ernoon. where they attended the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
r.. III. 6. News

The Commercial Club met on
Wednesday evening in Miss Totman's
room at the Opera House.
The first hour was given to prac-
ticing shorthand for the q. G. A.
contest. after which the business
meeting was held, during which the
constitution of the club was read.
A program committee for the next
meeting was elected as follows:
Grace Melrose. Ethel Marcoux, Anna
Mcdonald, Victor Tolman.
The following program was enjoyed:
Reading, History of Shorthand"
Bernard Lutz; reading, 'Tf." Char
lotte Parsons: Jokes Victor Totman.
Refreshments of Eskimo pies and
saltines were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

Charles Hale returned to his home
in Norcross. Thursday, after visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Abbott Nelson,
P. A. Smith was a business caller
in Skowhegan. Friday.
Mrs. Carrie Chase of Embden was
visiting Miss Gertrude and Harold
McFarlane. Thursday.
Miss Ethel Colwill went to Au-
burn, Friday. to pass few days with
Mrs. Crawford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06
William spratt Crawford

Rev. Alexander Henderson return
ed Friday from Bangor, where he
has been attending Convocation
week at the Theological Institute.
Miss Vera Day and Miss Katherine
Keene went to Gardiner, Friday aft
ernoon. where they attended the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

Landry's Market Is featuring can
nod Goods: 2 large cans sliced pine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-06

Friday morning.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
Comes With Thanks for War Aid.


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who became not only saviors but the dearest friends
President Wilson's the King By
gotten; perhaps to known. Here
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OF sympathy admiraton
your majesty the people
tegy and the liberty Of Rumana
nnhtarlsm The Government of the United
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that the United will
the with all i'll all the
come also to thank individual who tried
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tried dohat and
able to tell this everywhere
To Strengthen Link Already Strong
strengthen link be
made hn that nothing will break Because feel there
| hopefor good and all in hearts
That link love and love than
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hands light that finally
rowing world. -
have bring gift to
people, where
and is their donation bringing that
for all time
official to our govern
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Columbia River the other side Of which
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OF the world | thrilled the thought Of passng
And the Peace
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Continued 8
Evening star., 1926-10-15
AN EXPLANATION.

During the week made that beginning
The Star would publish of articles when Coolidge
Was Girl by Mrs. Herbert Hoover The
be published and The Star believes explanation its
readers
Some time the editors of The American Girl
of the Girl approached been
active in Scout work. with that she from
Mrs Coolidge of her grlhood for publication
Mrs Coolidge unable undertake
but with her approval Mrs Hoover
knowledge and with the assistance Coolidge
Neither Mrs Coolidge Mrs Hoover had
published elsewhere than in the Girl Scout magazine
The editors of that without consulting Mrs Coolidge
Mrs Hoover voluntarily offered the with the magazines
compliments the North American Newspaper
The Star member for publication 1t developed
terdy that their Mrs Coolidge Therefore
of publication of the story
abandoned
When the accepted by The Star
they had of knowing that its publication
had been sanctioned by Mrs Coolidge
Hoover