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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
GIVE US THE NEWS

Mr.. Don Seitz, now a director and
associate editor of a popular maya
zine, formerly long concerned in MAX
ing a great metropolitan daily profit
able to everybody but editors, skill
fully reminds the public what all this
may portend by attacking the man
agement Of newspapers.
He warns us that "the self-consti-
tuted palladium is groggy and there
are cracks in its PEDESTAL" that the
object Of the modern newspaper be-
ing solely to make money 1t would
weaken editorial policy in order to
avoid offending any group of read
ers;" that the editors are merely
''hired men" working for small pay;
that the syndicate system is crush
ing individuality; that news is too
hastily rushed into print, leaving the
Inference that it is better after lying
in cold storage for a month or so;
that newspapers have become a con-
venience rather than an influence"
meaning Of course. and blushing all
the while, that II looking for Elm
duence" simply turn to the magazine
editor.
From this 1t might appear that the
only relief in sight is Sir knight Seitx
&retting for the fray and with lance
In readiness for the joust. He in
yites notice; let's not disappoint him.
Once an editor might, even with his
Inadequate remuneration, have found
funds with which to establish q news.
paper to tell the world what he
thought Of Mr.. Seitz. Indeed, if what
ye old-time editors told about one
smother were true there were none of
that profession then worthy of con-
sideration. Now they receive it even
from Mr.. Seitz. as he only calls them
hirelings where once they were
termed scoundrels to be drawn and
quartered. Hence some little improve
ment In editors, notwithstanding the
efforts Of the counting-room Settles
to fasten the octopus of greed on de-
fenceless editorial opinion, alas and
alack! For Mr.. Seitz's moral welfare
we congratulate him on his escape
from such a corrupting environment.
Now he is to be permitted to read
the news daily. along with millions
OF his countrymen-and take month
IN which to digest it. Let him Join
hands with us in keeping the founts
OF news pure and undefiled. Let him
cooperate in keeping the great AS
ISOLATED Press. which gives publicity
TO his criticism, his magazine and
his new outlook, impartial and fear
less. So in process of time the people.
who read the news. taking what they
want Of the canned goods" and Ieav-
ing the rest. will become so well in
formed that newspapers and maya
zines will not need editors, and so be
abe to make more money. And If
perchance they should retain them. II
VIII be under instruction not to in
suit the public's intelligence, edu-
Gated by the news. Indeed we sus-
pect some newspapers already have
such policy and that there are
newspaper editors not required to re-
sort to making sensational charges IN
order to be read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
Editorial Comment
Has Mexico Broken Eaithf
(Boston Transcript)

(BOStOn transcript
Mexican good faith in dealing with
foreign landowners must be seriously
brought in question. if full under
standing of the new land and Pc
troleum laws which have just been
enacted discloses that the spirit OF
the agreements reached by the
MeXican-American Commission in
1928 has been violated by their pro-
visions. 1t was as solemnly under
stood among the commissioners as II
it had been written into the treaty
creating the Claims Commission, that
the prospective laws should validate
all American land holdings legally
acquired and developed previous to
the adoption of the Mexican constitu-
ton in 1917; that the rights of
transfer and Of cash indemnification
in case of condemnation should be
fully preserved. Not only was this
promise explicitly set forth by the
Mexican secretary of foreign affairs,
Alberto PAM, but the minutes of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
PALM RIA

Miss Annie l. Merrick, who has
been passing the Christmas vacation
with her father, Lincoln Merrick, re-
turned Monday to Waterville. to re-
sumo her studies at Colby College.
Miss Myrtle Lewis vfSfted several
days last week with her sister in
Harmony.
Stillman Morrison, of Dexter, has
been visiting with his mother, Mrs.
Lizzie Morrison, during the school
vacation
Mrs. Ivan McCrillis returned to her
school duties in. Skowhegan on Sat-
urday.
o. A. Parkman, who is passing the
winter with his son. J. A. Parkman.
Is In quite poor health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

'Wait minute, Mother DEAR" beg
ged the bunny boy. Let me peek
through the window. The next minute
he shouted: Its Uncle Lucky!" and
fiinging open the door, he let the dear
old gentleman rabbit into the warm
little kitchen.
Goodness gracious meebus," ex-
claimed dear Uncle Lucky. what is
the matter? One would think some
thing dreadful had happened"
Something dreadful Is going to
happen" cried Lady Love. forgetting
how bravely she had picked up the
rolling pin. And in the next story
you shall hear what happened after
that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
ApuLr.INFANTs AND JUSTICE

Doubtless some Of the ex-service
men deprived Of the benefit Of the
large sums Of money voted by our
taxpayers for their relief by what
was either incompetency or rascality
two courts have found that It was
the latter--are dead. Charles r.
Forbes, director Of the Veterans Bu-
reau at the time. more than three
years later was convicted along with
one Thompson That was last spring.
Now a higher court to whom the
case was appealed has confirmed that
verdict, vet we hear that the case is
to be carried to higher court.
Now in all the four years that
have elapsed Forbes has not died.
though there have been pitiful
plants that he was sick. The ex-
service men may have died but not
Forbes and 1t is said he is vet out OF
Jail.
Perhaps some explanation of such
matters as these may be found in an
article by Joseph Collins. M. D.. In
Harper's for January. entitled Child
ish Americans, A Diagnosis Of Our
National Malady". In this he ex-
presses the opinion that Our chief
deficiency as people, our most con-
spicuous national shortcoming Is
condition Of mal-development to
which the name Adult-Infantilism is
given. There is much to indicate
that we are a nation Of adult-in-
fants and not a little to prove it.
Whether or. not we may be adult
infants" II we could assimilate
enough mature thought to insist that
Justice in such instances should not
be shod with lead, insist and persist
in insisting we might improve mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
School House Slightly Damaged

School House Slightly Damaged
Excitement prevailed for few
minutes Monday noon, when fire was
discovered in the top of the Hinckley
school house, caused from an over
heated chimney. Several men ana
boys were soon on the spot and by
tearing away piece from the end OF
the building extinguished the flames.
No more preaching services will be
held at the Hinckley Church Fedora
ton until further notice. The Sum-
day School will meet as usual at 1.3O
p. M. followed by the Christian En-
deavor meeting at 2.30.
Supervisor and Mrs. w. p. HincR-
ley entertained the teachers Of the
Good Will schools at their home
"Marten Bank" Thursday evening,
December 81. Rock was played and
social time enjoyed. Delicious re-
freshments.
Miss Caroline Pratt, who has been
visiting her mother Mrs. Annie W..
Pratt at Smith cottage, returned
Saturday to Boothbay Harbor, where
she is teaching school.
George Pratt of clinton was u
Sunday guest at Smith Cottage.
Miss Gladys Godfrey Of Litchfield,
a former principal of the Girls
Grammar school at Good Will. now
teaching in Worcester, Mass. was an
overnight guest of Good Will We'd
nesday, calling on old friends.
Miss Charlotte Pratt returned to
Pennington Normal school. Monday
morning, after passing her vacation
with her mother, Mrs. Annie Pratt at
Smith Cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
Grange Officers Installed

The installation of officers at
Hinckley Grange, Friday evening,
January 1, was well attended, about
65 being present. Mrs. James
Clement. of Clinton Grange was the
installing officer the work being
creditably done. Mrs. Frances Hall
introduced the officers and Mrs.
Ivanelfa Palmer OBLIGATED at the
piano. The officers installed were:
Master, Katherine Bickford: over
seer, Harold Connor: steward, War
rem Bessey; lecturer, Gladys Rich
ardson; chaplain. Lucy Dinsmore;
assistant steward, Amos Flewelling;
secretary, Nellie Clifford; treasurer,
Marshall Clifford gate keeper, Ken
meth Paddock; ceres. Linnie Bessey;
pomona, Gladys Price; lady assistant
steward, Mona Ressey. Ceres, Mrs.
Mary Spoffosd, was not present ow-
ing to the recent death of her mother.
Mrs. Cony Sanborn.
A tempting supper was served.
During the Lecturers program. Miss
Ruth Horne sang a solo, accompa MED
by Miss Beatrice Drawn on piano.
Mrs katherine Bickford read inter
esting facts pertaining to the
organization and present standing of
the Grange in United States. Later
Allen Horne of Nye's Corner brough-
forth his violin and few ole
fashioned dances were enjoyed,
which would have been pleasing to
Henry Ford. All pronounced it
fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
DRESDEN
Mrs. Wilbur +. Gates

Mrs. Wilbur F. Gates passed away
this morning after lingering illness.
She leaves, to mourn her loss, her
husband, who is the postmaster at
Dresden Mills, three sons, Ernest
Cate of Dresden Mills. Ray Cate of
Pennsylvania and Fred Cate Of st.
Petersburg, Florida, two sisters, Mrs.
Willard Cove of this town. Mrs.
Silas Call of Portland. Oregon, two
brothers, Seymour Gahan of Pitts
ton, Knowles Gahan of Quebec and
several grandchildren.
Mrs. Cate was a lady in the true
sense of the word and will be missed
greatly by a large circle of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

The State Department is called up
on by the judicial department to
show to the latter what may be its
discretionary power to refuse a pass
port to Countess Karolyi. Meanwhile
al IL grist that so comes to the ad-
vertisins mill Of the countess. in
event she ever gets chance to
lecture here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
Wednesday, January 6, 1926.

Then gently scan your brother
man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang q kennin'
Wrang,
To step aside is human:
One point must still be greatly dark,
The moving why they do III:
And just az Iamely can ye mark
How far perhaps they rue It.
: Robert Burns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
Ne1o Beauty Cream
Becomes Popular

You will be enthusiastic over new
French Process Cream for whitening
and identifying the skin. 1t is so pure
and different from other creams
Women say they see a great improve.
ment in their compilations after the
first application. If you want smooth.
er, brighter and younger skin, use
MELLO-GLO Cream. It's wonderful
D. W. Adams Company Dept. Stores;
Augusta Drug Company; Daniel W
Sexton, Druggist; Stackpole's Phar.
macy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

ing and boiling doors and windows.
Il have my popgun. Besides, who's
afraid in our safe little house" Just
then a rap, rap. rapperty rap! sound
ed on the kitchen door.
"That's Mr.. Wicked Wolf! That's
Mr.. Wicked Wolff" sobbed poor Lady
Love. And, strange to tell, although
she seemed so frightened, all of a
sudden she picked up the rolling pin
and walked over. to the door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
STOP ITCHING SKIN
Zemo the Clean, Antiseptic
Liquid, Gives Prompt Relief

There is one safe, dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture and
that cleanses and soothes the skin.
Soon after the first application Of
Zemo you will find that irritations,
Pimples, Blackheads, Eczema, Blotch-
es, Ringworm and similar skin trou.
bles will disappear.
Zemo is all that is needed, for it
nanishes most skin eruptions, makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy. It
Is a non-greasy. disappearing liquid
that may be applied during the day.
Ask your druggist for q small size
60c or large bottle $1.0o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
kennebecsida Club

The meeting of the Kennebecside
club Saturday at Keyes' Cottage was
largely attended. Miss Ruth Horne
sang several selections, Zone Fleet
ing Hour" Absent, and Il Love
You Truly. She was accompanied
on the violin by Mrs. G. H. Merriam.
The music was beautifully rendered
and was most impressive.
Mrs. Herbert L. Nichols of Show
hogan was the speaker of the after
noon and it was a real treat to have
her at the meeting. Her paper was
"a Bethany Romance. and was
listened to with much interest and
enjoyment. The hostesses, Mrs.
Selma Potter and Mrs. e. L. Ma
comber served dainty refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

It is possible the self-styled
pyromaniac might not find his de-
sire to set fires uncomfortable once
he found he was sure to get his
fingers burned. Anyhow. he de-
serves to have them burned on gen.
eral principles if for no other reason.
Also he should be put where doing It
again would be impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
MAINE GOSSIP

January am I; oldest Of months!
low
I count--as god of avenues and gates
The years that through my portals
1 block the fields and drift the roads
with snow,
I chase the wild fowl from the frozen
fen;
My frests CONCEAL the rivers in their
Ny fires light up tho hearths and
hearts Of men,"
The Lincoln County News.
County Attorney Berman, Mayor
Wiseman of Lewiston and Attorney
John D. Clifford, Jr., were speakers
Monday evening at the opening of
the new quarters OF the lewiston
hibitions, bouts and musical numbers
also featured the opening program,
held in the gymnasium.
George Bolduc, former Auburn
councilman, and Charles M. Starbird,
now tax collector for the city Of Au-
burn, Monday announced their can
didacies for the State Senate. At
the previous election Mr.. Starbird
was defeated by Senator Lane by
only few votes and these were not
disclosed until after a recount.
Miss Margaret L. Childs Of Need
ham, Mass, has been appointed home
demonstration agent in Hancock
county to succeed Miss Edith Beckett
of Calais, according to the announce
ment just made by DIR. Leon S. Mer-
rill Of the University of Maine. d.
rector Of extension work in Maine.
Miss Childs' appointment became ef-
fective the first of the year. ns3
Since Christmas radio fans report
the prevalence of more "squealing"
than for a long time. This is due no
doubt to the fact that many received
new radio sets for Christmas presents
and have not learned how to tune in
carefully SO as not to annoy others.
One man got mad because there was
so much "squealing" and commenced
making his own set "squeap contfnu-
ously for several minutes. There,
guess have fixed that fellow" he
said. He did and everyone else In that
vicinity. A little more care in tuning
will help make conditions better all
around.-Bath Times.
Biddeford has expended upwards Of
$275,o0o in the construction of a new
annex and gymnasium at the high
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
GRAND pUNKRArwHYSy s1EH

IMPORTANT CHANGE OF TINE
EFFECTIVE SUNDAY. JANUARY 3D. w
Trains will leave Portland 7.45 q. m. Y
stead of 500 a. m. daily except sum-
and 5.25 y. m. daily. as at present .,assi
Quebec. Montreal. Chicago and inIe.
diate stations. Connections at Aon'
for all points west. ,.uts
EXCURSION from PORTLAND. L in,vsl.
TON and AUBURN to MONT is,s,,r
QUEBEC and OTTAWA. during
Sports Season. good going daily W An
March 18th. returning fifteen days
date OF sale.
For further information apply " ptsrs
Calvin, Ticket Agent. Portland
Forest 1860. or to. ...ff
&. A. Harrison, General Agent. f.ss.S
Department. Grand Trunk Sss
Portland Me. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time

MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA ron
1926 am, t12.25 pm, t2.2s pm, s2.Sspp'
B. & A. Pts, t12.sl am, ti2.25 pm.
Bar Harbor, tI22I a. m, t12.25 p. m.
Bath. t5.54 a. m. t93l a. m... t4.o5p.n
Belfast, C4.44 a. M, t9.26 a. m, t2.2S ?: N.
Boston, f3.21 a. m, 1854 a. m. t9Sl ..
si0.oS a. M. TAOS p. m, 1894 pm, f4.oS ~
*10.55 p. m.
Calais. t1221 q. m, t12.25 p. m.
Dover Foxcroft, C4.44 a. m, 1928 p: a.
Gardiner. 1921 a. M, f554 a. m, tgSi .. y!
slo0s a. m. 1905 p. m, So. "a pm. f4oo p W.
ISIS p. M. t7.I9 p. m, s10.55 p. m.
Hallowcll, 1854 a. N, 1881 a. m, si0ve b
1905 p. m, 334 p. m, TAOS p. m, f5.lo y ~
t719 p. m. *10.55 p. m.
Harmony, t12. % p. m.
Lewiston, 1854 a. m. 1881 q. m, slu.vc -
TAOS p. m, s1055 p. m.
New York, 1894 p. M, IA. 05 p. m.
Portland, 1921 a. m. 1854 a. m. 1871 ~
sI0.0Sa m, 1905 p. m, 1874 p, m, ta.oo p -
f7.l9 p. m, *l0.55 p. m.
Rockland, Is. 81 a. m, 1881 q. m. 4Uo 2.
Skowhegan, C444 a. M, %. &c a. m, IT, ? =
So Gardiner, 1854 a. m, 1881 q. m, siovcs 49,
t3;05 p. M. 1894 p. M, isis pm ff.'s -
*10.55p p. m.
St John, tl221 a. m.
Waterville. tl2.2l a. m, s12. 40 m. al@
1926 a. M. TAPS p. m, 1928 p. m. szes
II. IA p. m, 1858 p. m. .,...sr
Daily. c Except Sunday and MoDIl. "a
Z Daily, except Monday. Daily. except sunoV
Sunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

While kicking about the price OF
rubber it is possible we shall ind
there isn't enough to 90 around even
at the price. Bring on the subSti-
tute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

Democratic leaders are more opti-
mistic now that they have their fol-
lowers talking about the tariff and
forgetting something more I'm
portant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
HINCKLEY

Miss Rose White was the guest OF
friends in Skowhegan. Thursday
evening.
Mrs. May Blanchard of Bath. Is the
guest of her brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. e. G. Joy for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

Here's hoping there will be an ex-
citing contest between the State de-
partments for that economy cup,
and may the savingest win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

We newspaper fellows can't bear to
think Of "a gubernatorial contest"
without a contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

A Londoner who thrice broke the
bank at Monte Carlo died in poverty
the other day. We hope he had no
dependents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

Irving Berlin may have read some
where: Jack shall pipe and Jill shall
dance"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

We guess Congress will dislike to
reluss TO pay the expenses Of our
representation at q conference to
limit ornaments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
Light and Airy

Not So Keen
For months young Simpkins had
ceen calling on the town belle. but
with no marked success.
Il suppose" he at last suggested
desperately, that II we lived in the
stone Age. I'd hit you over the head
with a club and drag YOU of and
marry you"
You'd have to-" she responded
sweetly. 'in order to marry me-
American Legion Weekly.
A tramp called at a farm and the
farmer offered him a Job and three
meals day. The tramp asked what
kind of work 1t would be. The
farmer replied: Digging potatoes.
The tramp thereupon stretched
himself and yawned. Don't you
think" he suggested. "you had bet
ter get the man that planted themY
He knows just where they are!"
His Thoughts
Bride-And you think of nothing
but me?
Groom-Nothing but you, my dear,
nothing but you.
Bride--And, what at this very mo-
ment?
Groom-Why, was thinking that
you might be, thinking that I was
thinking it must be near dinner time
my love. Chicago News.
II saw the doctor today about nay
loss of memory"
What did he dow
MADE me pay in advance"
Old Times--New Times
Quilting parties petting parties.
Two wheeled gigs-gas coupes.
Strawberry festivale- jazz carni-
walls.
Stockings hose.
Hey, Mike. how big Is a battle
ship"
What size battleship?"
"Oh, a big one"
How ig?"-Cleveland News.
This Plainly Shows that il Was
Wrong to do . Right
Owen D. Young, the well-knoyn
fina1cier. attacked crooked finance at
a dinner in New York.
"Of course" he ended, some Of
these crooked finaucisrs are very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

We suppose it's perfectly natural
to look for a Melon where there's big
money!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

The metal aluminium is lighter
than are some of the charges made
against the aluminium trust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

Greece slips into a dictatorship, but
the slipping out may be uphill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06
StopaCold
InaDay
Ne paid 100000
for this Method

You can end a cold in "a hours.
But you must use the right way, the
complete way.
It does more than end a cold. It
checks the fever, stops the head
ache, opens the bowels, tones the
entire system. 1t leaves one in better
condition than when the cold began.
That way is HILLS, 1t is such
a super-help that we paid $1.000,Oo0
for it. 1t is SO well-proved that
millions have come to employ it,
Start HILLS today, and relief
comes tomorrow. Use it promptly
and the cold does not get started
Use it a few days, and the damage
is ended. One usually feels better
than when the cold began.
A cold is serious matter. Deal
with it in the best way science
knows. That way is HILLS. All
druggists,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-06

rich, for the wrong way Is often the
successful way. and vice versa.
1.-TWO clubmen were talking about
a minister.
$50 DR.. William Wilson Watkins
was a failure at Trinity, eh?'
"'Yep. Total failure
"'Went about his work in the
wrong way, eh?'
"'No. OF course not. In the right
way. Tried to bring his congrega-
ton into harmony with the Bible in
stead of bringing the Bible into
harmony with his congregation p
New York Sun.
We Ought to Be More Careful
In the housekeeping column we find
requests for instructions on how to
remove mustard, ice cream stains
and gravy spots. Verify, we are be-
coming a race of loose eaters.-Buf-
falo Express.