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New Britain herald., 1926-07-06
ONE PERSON OWNS
 AUTO IN EVERY T
This Is Worlds Fi8uro-One
 Car to Six in U. s.

Washington. July lPl-The auto mobile has invaded every nook and corner Of the globe and is such quantity that an owner is 10 be found for every Fist person. On the basis Of 1.748.00o,0G0 world popula- ton for 1925. this means that more than 24.000.00 persons are automo- bile owners.
 These figures announced today by the commerce department, revealed also that the United states has the greatest number Of automobiles and the highest ratio of such vehicles to population with one to every six persons,
 In the lower ratios is found Af- ganlstan, with one to 100000 per sons; Hejaz with only four cars, or
New Britain herald., 1926-07-06
Boston Woman Dies in
 Motor Crash in Maine

Hollis Center, Me. July P}- Mrs. Charles A. Perkins of Boston. Mass, was fatally injured and Mrs Charles B. Bradbury, also of Bos- ton, broke her hip yesterday when an automobile driven by Mrs. Brad bury's husband was sideswiped by another car on the state highway.
 The cars were passing in opposite
New Britain herald., 1926-07-06

Well, all you folks were out Of town yesterday. anyway so what do you care about radio?
  That's all for today, thanks.
 p. F.. L.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-06

sons has published the Philadelphia German Gazette" since the death Of her husband. Carl Theodore
 Mayer in 1900, died yesterday at her home here. She was born in Baden, Germany. S3 years ago and came to
 America with her husband and one child in 1866.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-06

over the number in good shape. This one did and We hereby pin Q sprig of asparagus on the fighting top.
 We also heard. more or less, VICES, New York; WNAC. Boston; WTAM, Cleveland; WEAF. New York, very loud. Ben Bernie's or chestra; WMCA. New York, dance music; WPG. Atlantic City dance music. and XIV, Chicago, piano.
 
 Then We come to Sunday. Milton Cross. one Of WJZ's announcers, who is also a gifted tenor offered q pro- gram Of stephen C. Foster songs in observance Of the tooth anniversary of the famous composers birth. h. cluded in the program were "Old Dog Tray" ''BeautifuI Dreams" and "O'd Black Joe.' l. vas an excel lont recital and we enjoyed it i'm mensely. Later. Godfrey Ludlow, WJZs violinist. presented several negro spirituals, panied, which were also worth hearing. and don. you forget 1t, We don't know what the names were.
 OrGan recitals came through from WCBD. Zion, and WPG. Atlantic City, and we heard q piano recital from WBZ, Springfield. Almost con- tinuous static when We quit.
 
 We didn't hear q great deal Of the sesquicentennial program rom Philadelphia as broadcast by WTIC. We heard the band play National Emblem" march as the president and Mrs. Coolidge arrived, and we chuckled when the announcer said that a little dog sat up in front Of the band and sang an accompani- ment 10 the music as the well known selection was being presented. The mayor Of Philadelphia made short address os introduction and We heard bit Of President Cooidge's s talk and then We went away-to a big chicken dinner.
 We forgot 70 mention that we heard Governor Smiths address at the Tammany Hall celebration broadcast by WNYC. New York, yesterday morning. The governor was humorous at times and he spoke along the lines Of indepen- dence. the Constitution and Tam many's great record. And the band played on.
 The Goldman band concert as re- layed from New York by WTIC yes terday was of an unusually classical nature and the announcer said that Mir Goldman had especially pre- pared the program so that it WOULD be unusual. Haydn's Sur prise Symphony" which certainly lives up to it's name Gan original re- mark. was one Of the offerings.
 And
 Well. all you folks were out Of town yesterday. anyway so what do you care about radio?
 
 That's all for today, thanks.
 p. F.. L.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-06

directions at the top of a hill when the machine in which the women were riding was struck by one driy- en by Frank Greenleaf of Portland
 The Bradbury car was thrown into a ditch and against a telephone pole.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-10
sIslsaIsE
SCREEN DOOR GRILLS ON
LARGE PRODUCTION BASIS

Arrangements have been made by the Acme Wire and
Iron Works to enable the plant to turn out door
gris on large production basis, says R. W. Ingram,
manager This is accredited to late installation of a
device which decreases the amount of waste. This
striving to develop this method to the end
that it will be able to offer higher grade of work at
lower cost
A special finish is used on the grs which
makes them unusually durable. The watts used for coat
ing these grlls have greatly reduced production costs
The material used in turning out these PREDICTS is spe
cia material and the company compelled to out of
town for it.
The Acme Wire and Iron Works is a comparatively
new concern in San Antonio having been in business only
short time During its short operation here has be-
recognized OF the large business of
its kind in the city Every effort is put forth to render
the best service possible with complete satisfaction Much
feature
The Acme Wire and Iron Works is operated by R. w.
Ingram who has active charge of the work and
all finished products that leave the office. H. B. Ingram
is in charge of the buying and selling of the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-10
DEMAND FOR PERMANENT
ROOFS ON GREAT INCREASE

'The Turner Roofing company is selected by the
worlds largest roofing manufacturer to distribute its
tire line in San Antonio territory. This not only reflects
to the credit and ability of the Turner Roofing company
but places San Antonio the great obbng cities
of America" says William A. Turner.
Mr.. Turner president of the Turner Roofing company
states that insulated roofs have recently into prom
nent due to the extreme heat of the South affecting
the heat of the upper floors of residences and business
properties Celotex industrial insulating board is solving
this problem to high degree of perfection prevents
the penetration of heat and be applied Immediately
under the roof proper In this is possible to
approximately maintain outside shade temperature on
the inside of a building. With the heat condition
died. view the coming of the long months
without fear discomfort" says Mr.. Turner.
The Turner Roofing company has well established
business the city, having been in business for number
of years The trade territory of this extends into
the North and the complete South and Southwest
Texas
Mr. Turner's statements in regard to San Antonios
future encouraging He states that he expects this
year to be one of San Antono's most progressive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

...,,c.--city Hall Feb. 1s.
Hctten'0' feb1eod7t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

The fate Of the Augusta winter
carnival queen is being decided in
this unique ballot box. The electric
clothes washer. which has been con.
veniently placed in the window Of
The Electric Shop Of Central Maine
Power Company on Water street. Is
the receptacle for the ballots that
are being printed daily in the Ken
nebec Journal.
Four attractive young student
nurses Of the Augusta General hos
pital are contestants for the corona
ton at the Ice Festival Friday
evening. They are the Misses Rosa
Witham, Josephine HARDWOOD. Laura
Waugh. Eta McKinnon. the names
given in order Of their present
standing. A suitable winter sports
costume will be presented the win
ner by w. H. Gannett.
Each ballot printed In the Ken
nebec Journal Is good for 10 votes
for one Of the contestants. Each
season ticket for the outdoor events
of the carnival and every admission
ticket to the Carnival ball has an
attached ballot good for 10 votes.
Ac pun ClOScS IAuISudy Hoou dLu
all votes should be in the ballot box
at that time.
The judges named for the contest
are Dwight L. Higgins Of the First
National Granite Bank, r. Halsey
Jackson Of the Cushnoc Paper Com
pany, and Earl c. Goodwin Of the
Old Scotch Company. These men
act as "tellers" when the strange
ballot box is opened and the, votes
are counted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
MANCHESTER
dr. and Mrs. Alton Farr we

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Farr were week
end visitors at w. D. Farr's.
The roads were impossible on Fri
day and the postman did not make his
entire trip.
Norman WEIGH has been obliged TO
submit to a painful surgical operation
on one Of his fingers FOR the removal
Of fish hook.
Messrs. Haskell and Jordan of Hal
lowell passed the weekend at the
lake..
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Jones have
been quite Ill with serious colds, but
have nearly recovered.
John Merrill was at Tacoma Lake
on Sunday.
Preston F. Mason went to New
Meadows on Sunday for short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith of West
Gardiner passed Tuesday Of last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

Abenaki Chapter, o. e. g.. will be
held Friday evening with supper at
$50.
The Hospital Aid viii meet on
Thursday evening at Z o'clock with
the president. Mrs. Ethel Hartman.
Refreshments Will be served BY the
hostess.
The High School Girls Basketball
team will play Wilton Academy a re-
turn game at the Town Hall Friday
evening. The boys team will play
Leavitt Institute at Turner. The
Grammar School teams win play
Friday evening at Oakland.
F. H. Bate is making business
trip to Bangor.
Mrs. Bate is visiting friends in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
Regular Orange Meeting

The regular meeting Of Winthrop
Grange was held Tuesday. A con-
siderable amount of business was
disposed of at the forenoon session
and a fine dinner was served at noon
by Mrs. p. M. Ainslie and Mrs. w. III.
Titus. At the afternoon session which
was open to the public. Senator
Charles B. Carter Of Lewiston gave
an address on the Hydro Electric
Power Of Maine which was most in
teresting to all present. Mr.. Carter
also answered many questions which
were brought UP. A vocal solo was
given by Marsters York. A commit
tee composed OF Mrs. r. M. Brown,
Mrs. George Crane, Miss Annie
Thaanum, Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Taylor
and Mrs. Sarah Logan was appointed
to make plans for straw ride to the
homo Of Mrs. Logan. Friday evening,
February IL. The next meeting win
be In charge of Floyd Robinson, the
subject being Good Citizenship"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
with their daughter. Mrs. Elmer Mer-

with their daughter, Mrs. Elmer Mer-
rill.
NORTH-Luther Taylor is con-
fined to the house with the humps.
Lawrence Cram was calling In
this part Of the town, Sunday.
William Brown was q business
visitor in Augusta, last week.
Isabel Taylor, who is employed in
Augusta, was at home over the week.
end.
Paul Gonyers Of Augusta, Is haul
Ing hay from his farm in Manchester.
Harold Brown was in Augusta.
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
Pupils Give Program
At Meeting of Lincoln
Parent-Teacher AssO'n

The Tuesday afternoon meeting Of
the Lincoln school Parent Teacher
Association was well attended and
the members were most enthusiastic
over the splendid program presented
py the pupils Of several Of the grades
to demonstrate methods in teachinp
Pupils Of Mrs. Harzey's first grade
Demonstrated a reading lesson, and
the real ability with which these
young students read their text and
their clear pronunciation of the words
was most commendable and a reveal
ton as to the success Of the methods
schools.
Original stories and poems. which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
.,rcIISTA LOCALS

6Iohn Tree Limited. Tuesday
PINE N his way to Boston on q
rn 2 psss1siness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

had been developed in language clas-
ses were presented by pupils Of Miss
Terry's fifth grade. Following a the
program and business session & so-
cial hour was enjoyed with refresh
ments being served by the t1ostesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
Funeral Of Mrs. Ella I. Carpenter

Members of the family and friends
were present at 3 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon, when the funeral services of
the late Mrs. Ella ]. Carpenter were
conducted at the Knowlton and Hew-
ms funeral home by the Rev. Carl N.
Garland Of the Green street Metho-
dist church. The remains were plac-
ed in the receiving tomb at the Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
PALERMO

CENTER-Ernest Irish has in
stalled a radio at his home.
Mrs. Emma Finley is in very poor
health.
Stanley Foster has the grip.
Mrs. Lillian Bailey, who has been
caring for Mrs. A. M. Benner and in
FAINT, has gone home.
Mrs. E. G. Smell is on the sick list.
BRANCH MILLS-The Library
win be open next Friday afternoon.
William Osgood is very i'll.
Mrs. Eva Sporie Of Liberty Is I'll at
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
ceived the news this week Of the
death of his father at Freeport.
Mrs. Lillian Bailey has returned
home.
Mrs. Almon wentworth has closed
her school and has been passing the
week at her husbands home In Free
dom.
Mrs. Ida Jones entertained on
Wednesday, Mrs. Margaret DOVE,
Mrs. Edith Northey, Mrs. Mabel
Kimbal and Mrs. Harriet Black.
d. w. Worthing passed Saturday
in Western Ridge on business.
Ladies' Aid
NORTH-The Ladies' Aid met at
the home of Mrs. Walter Reed. jan
uary a. Dinner was served at noon
and pleasant time was enjoyed by
all.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
church Wednesday afternoon. Febru-
airy 10. to tack two puffs. All men,
bers are requested to be present.
Mrs. Maurice Towle and children
We're Sunday guests Of Mrs. Towls's
parents.
Ralph Young is hauling pulp, 70 the
station for c. F. McCully.
Miss Katherine and Master Rod
mond Young. visited their grand
parents, Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

Rev. Maude f. Torrey OF Lynn,
Mass, will be the lecturer and mes
sage bearer at the Spiritualist tenn
pie next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

Patience Stanley Chapter. D. "A. R.,
will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Flora Bishop.
Miss Harriet Towle was home from
Colby College over the week end.
Mrs. Celestine Smith Of Fayette was
the guest Monday of Miss Clara Love-
joy.
Mrs. A. e. Snow has returned from
visit in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Cora Gordon passed the week
end in Pennington.
Miss Mildred Drawn has returned
to Augusta. where she is in training at
the Augusta General Hospital
Mrs. J. Fl. Wellman passed Monday
in Monmouth.
The Helping Hand class Of the Meth
odist Sunday school will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs L. T. Carleton
instead of Mrs. Fl. E. Foster.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Kempton, for
merly Of Winthrop and now residing in
Detroit. Mich, are passing the winter
in Winter Park, Fla, where they have
bought property and expect to make
their home there winters. They trav-
eled extensively through Florida last
winter. Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. Longfel.
low were the recipients Of fine box of
oranges and grapefruit from Mr.. and
MIS-. hempton recently.
Miss Ruth Graves, who has been
visiting her aunt. Mrs. F. e. Webb, has
returned to South Paris.
On Thursday, Feb. IL. the first an
nual hospital aid dance will be held,
featuring we olde tyne way back
dances, at ye Pondtowne Towne House
in We yeare MDCCCCXxvI, at the
stryke Of eight on the Mill C1ocke."
Also modern dances for the young
folks. Many are planning to attend
in o1d-fashioned costume, but all will
be welcomed to grand. march and or
der Of dances whether in "way back"
dress or modern.
The Literary Club met Monday
evening with a good attendance at
the home of Mrs. r. W. Bicknell. The
roll call was answered by quotations
from modern authors. Two fine pa
pere were given, one on Edna Fer
ber." by Mrs. Hattie Kilbreth and
one on Booth Harrington" by Mrs.
Chester Brown. Next Monday evening
the Club will meet with Elma Shaw.
Roll call Our Nations Heroes"
The installation Of the officers of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Myrkle-Harder Stock Co., at Au
gusta Opera House this week.
feb1d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03
WINTHROP
Mrs. Annie N. Whesler

Mrs. Annie M. Wheeler died Tuesday
morning at the Augusta General Hos
pital where she had been receiving
medical treatment. Mrs. Wheeler was
the daughter OF the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Brown, born in Readfeld May
2. 1852. She was the last OF her FAM
fly, her last surviving brother, Fred
W. Brown. having died Saturday Of
heart failure. his funeral services be-
ing held the day of his sisters death.
Mrs. Wheeler was the widow of the
late Elliott Wheeler Of Winthrop and
leaves two sons, Merton L. Wheeler
Of Winthrop and Amos G. Wheeler Of
Somerville. Mass, ana two daughters,
Mrs. Maude Abbott OF Waterville and
Mrs. Abbie Milliken Of Lewiston. She
also leaves several grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

uas an attendance Of thirty
] fhere ws at the regular meeting
AZ neliipe.l temperance Legion, held
the LosS tuesday afternoon in the
n ecoCsso i, at the Y. M. G. A. The
Ssenng lcontinued from the last
tory vas ~ following the program
heeting an asments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-03

LOCAL NOTICE
unite, Union Hall, given by
! Dance. .rT and Hill Basket Ball
(he I.ansecial entertainment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-27
lambs 9.OO@9.5O; range feeding
lambs ll.75Ml2.75.
STOCK MARKET
Is UNSETTLED
Baldwin Jumps Five Points 10
New Record High. But
Sharp Break Follows

New York, Nov. 27--(R>--A sud
den jump Of five points in Baldwin
to "A new record high at l64, follow
ed by sharp break which practical
" wiped out the days gain. unset
tied tOday's stock market after an
or"nn" reriod of STRENGTH. Early
gains Of one to two points in Stand
".. Inuustrlals Quick.y metted
sway, and closing quotations dis
closed a mixture Of gains and losses
which ran from to 5 points. The
most important overnight business
development was the confirmation Of
the sale of the White Star Line to
Royal mail interests but this APP
parently had been discounted as
marine preferred. which had jumpcd
six points yesterday, fell back today
on realizing.
Declines in such issues as Sloss
Sheffield, Allied Chemical, Inter
borough Rapid Transit, Woolworth,
Air Reduction and U. $. Rubber ran
one to three points below yesterday
final quotations. An early rise in
New York fractions was accomplish
ed by rumors Of an increase in fare.
The closing was irregular. Total
sales Appropriated 10000 shares.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-27
week earlier, under light receipts
up on mostly steady to

week earlier, under light receipts
finished up on mostly steady to
strong basis.
The offering in the cattle division
this week was Of comparatively plain
quality at all times, the steer end
consisting largely of short feds and
grassers, these selling for the most
part at G.OO@7.5O, with some few
loads Of better grade short feds up
wards to 8.5O@8.76; she stock sup
plies turned largely in the 1850
ESQ spread, cutters from 3.5ONp3.75
and bulls at 5.OO@5.5O. Stocker and
feeder rates held to the same terms
as week earlier while vealers
scored Is cents or more upturn,
these closing ut $50.
Fridays trade on fat lambs was
conducted on u 1900 basis for desir-
ate kinds for the most part, few
.oals Of strictly choice Minnesota
fed offerings reaching 1925 late in
the session. Culls and heavy lambs
sold from 8.OO0lO.5O; while sheep
held steady for the period, these sell.
ing from 4.6OM6.5O.
Hog house trade was a snappy af-
fair at the windup and practically all
Of the desirable butcher and bacon
hogs sold ut the one price Of 11.25
or at their high point for the week
Packing sOws cleared at 9.75Ml0.OO
Pigs sold at 100, or around so cents
lower than q week earlier.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-27
Joesting Placed On
An-Anlerican Team

r ~ =. r &
New York. Nov. 27--dr,-All-
American teams made their, appear
ance here today, with newspaper
critics in agreement on, selection
Of q majority OF the outstanding
linemen. Friedman Of Michigan at
quarter and Joesting Of Minnesota
y fullback were unanimous choices,
but there was o., wide difference Of
opinion on halfbacks.
Following is q newspaper eohSen.
sus on an .Afi-Amefican ilne:
Broda. Brown, and Hanson. SYRIA
cause, ends.
wickhorst, Navy, and Nelson, Iowa,
tackles.
Schmidt, Army, and Hess, Ohio
State, guards.
Rocringcr, Notrc Dame, center.
Baker. Northwestern: Rogers.
Pennsylvania; O'Boyle, Notre Dame,
kaer. Southern California, and Will
SOW. lafayette. were mentioned
chiefly for the halfback positions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-27
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, Nov. 21-(U. >. ID. of A. }
Hogs $500, active generally steady
to strong at Fridays best prices or
strong to 10 cents higher than aver
age: top 1870 paid for choice PCS to
900 pound weight; bulk desirable
hogs $50 to $50 pounds ll.1O@l1.85:
most medium grades offerings and
mixed kind ll.25@11.bO; desirable
slaughter pigs mostly ll.5O@1l.75:
bulk desirable packing sows 10000
1885; few lightweight ll.OO@ll.l5;
shippers $500; estimated holdOver
1000; heavyweight hogs 1l.5OM1l.9 90;
medium ll.45@1l.85; light ll.4OM
1l.8O; light lights ll.25Mll.75; pack
ing sows 1O.25@1l.l5; slaughter
pigs 1l.4O@ll.90.
Cattle 1000; pre-holiday ad-
vance in weighty steers largely lost
at close; compared with week ago
closing trade Is cents higher; with
undertonc very weak; yearlings suf-
fered less decline late; still Is to so
cents higher than week earlier;
desirable light heifers up; other
grades she stock steady to Is cents
higher; good to choice fat cows shar-
ing advance; bulls and stockers and
feeders steady; vealers 100 higher;
pT0CtlcaI tOV COHnNcEVIdl ScATIIukS
1890 with several lots international
show fitted yearlinPs 129OM13.OO;
small lots making 13.25@l3.5O; prac-
teal top weighty steers on close
around 1850; weeks bulk prices; fed
steers 8.25@lO.5O; yearlings $3.50
1850: fat cows 4.5O@6.OO; heifers
6.5O@9.75; all steers 4.OOM4.4O; veal
calves 1O.5O@12.OO; feeders and
stockers 6.5O@7.50.
Sheep 1000; odd loads fat lambs
and sheep about steady: for week,
$500 direct and 10 doubles from
feeding stations; killing lambs clos
ing SO to IS higher; yearling wcthers
so cents higher; sheep weak; feed
ing lambs mostly Is cents lower;
weeks top prices: Fed western
lambs 14.25; natives 14.1O; fed clip
ped lambs 1880; fat yearling weth-
ers ll.35; fat ewes 6.75; feeding
lambs 1896; bulk prices: fat wooded
lambs 13.OO@13.75; fed clipped
lambs 12.OO@l2.5O; yearling wethers
1O.00@ll.OO; fat ewes 5.000G.5O; Gull