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The Washington times., 1926-02-11

The poet laureate or the Jewish
people, Chain Nachl1~. S3ialiIx.
ranked rs the greatest Hebrew
poet Of the past 800 years. ar
rived I'm New York aboard the
Mauretania ON his first visit to
this country upOn the invitation
Of The United Palestine Appeal.
The works Of BiaIik have been
translated into practically every
modern language. He VIII re-
main here several months, lee
turing on the Jewish Renaissance
I'm Palestine, the theme 0f his
most famous poems, which have
endeared him 90 millions OF Jews
throughout the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
A YOUNG ELK IN PROSE

your Mouth in Repose is Utterly
Charming"
Take notice. Keep smiling.
What glorious voice you have
Get expert advice on it before you
give up your Job for the concert
stage. There are half million
sparrows in this world to one night
ingale.
what a Dear Little Girl You
Are''-
II you are over five foot six, don't
take this too seriously.
How deliciously Blue Your Eyes
Are-You Should Always Wear
Blue
Please don't. Give us a change
occasionally. Besides, it's so affect
ed, and we shall get the blues If
you do.
You're a Peach of q Cook
Why not live up to that remark
and start right away to be an anna
teur chef? He need never know
you got mamma to make that angel
cake.
II Want You Always by My
Side
Yes, but how he'd hate it II you
ever called for him at his club,
"Your Little Hands Shall Never
Do a Stroke of Work If ! know It.
Who'll be the one to get up and
light the furnace the morning Mary
Jane has an attack of the blues?
I'm Not Worthy of You Dear
Perhaps, one day, when you are
mending the endless potatoes In his
socks and cleaning up his mess after
the shaving act, you'll agree with
him.
You're the Most Beautiful Girl
in the World
Just switch your mind onto the
fact that there must be quite few
million females on this earth, ana
then figure out what your chances
are of being the best locker out of
that little bunch. Then perhaps
your head will subside a little and
you will be able to tear your self
away from the mirror for breath
ing spell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Elk's History in Miniature

At the close of the third year there
were 2S9 members.
February II, 1871, George J. Green
was elected first grand exalted ruler
Of the order.
Last session of the New York Elks
as single body was March 10. 1871.
when 1t became New York Lodge,
No. l. and Philadelphia Lodge, No. 2.
So slow was the growth of the
order that it was five years before
San Francisco Lodge, No. 3, Chicago
Lodge, No. 4. and Cincinnati Lodge,
No. 8, were functioning. The entire
membership was DAB.
Today there are over 1,5OO lodges
with a membership slightly under
the one million mark.
Charles Algernon Vivian, founder
Of the Elks, was stricken with dis
ease and died in Leadville, Colo,
while on a theatrical tour of the
West in 1880. At that time there
were but IL lodges. and but few
members even knew of the existence
of the town where he died, alone
and friendless. He was not forgot
ten, however, and his remains were
not allowed to be neglected. Action
was at once taken by the Knights of
PythiaS, and splendid funeral was
given the founder of another order.
Boston Lodge, No. 10, as soon as 1t
found out about Vivian, made ar
rangements to have the body brought
to that city and buried in the beau
tiful Elks' Rest art Mount Auburn
Cemetery. The final ceremonies were
held on April %, 1889. and the spot
is marked by an elegant monument.
OF the 1,0S8 lodges reporting
charitable work last year, the sum
expended was $1,973,716.0S, about
half of which was expended at
Thanksgiving and Christmas time.
During Thanksgiving the number of
baskets distributed was 12,116. On
Christmas, the number of children
given a treat was 3S9,O61: families
furnished with food, fuel and cloth
ing, 113.49S.
During the year ending June 30.
1924, expenditures of over eight mil
lion dollars were represented In
home plans in Elkdom.
Maine has Is lodges with total
mem bership of about 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
ASK DOCTOR FUSBY
Questions of Heart and Home
Answered

Red, White and Blue
@. Dear Doctor Fusby: What
shall l do? My old man talks in
his sleep. All night long he keeps
saying Gimme some more chips"
james Devine.
A. Jimmy, you really must do
something to get your fathers mind
off the wood pile.
Ding.DOng
@. Dear Doctor: Do you think
love ever dies?-Charley Bell.
A. Charley, l can't say positive
ly, but I have seen cases where it
seems to be unconscious.
Common Ground
O. Doctor Fusby: Don't you
think the Irving Berlin marriage
rather complicated? What subject
could they possibly have in common?
Ed Mccartney.
A. They might get together on
the K. K. K. question.
Post Graduate
@. Dear Doctor: / understand
that DIR. Trecartin took special
course in Europe last summer.
wonder if he learned anything p
Joe Frisbie.
A. Dear Tom: Just between us
doctors, was on party with him
the other night and I would say he
did.
Many Flowers
Q. Dear Fusby: Don't you think
those Pig Iron boys have an arro-
CANT air about them Sam Parker.
A. Yes and I hate man that
uses perfume.
Ben & Pud, Inc.
0. Dear Fusby: Don't you think
driving with one hand is bad bust
ness--Rod Ludwig.
A. You are right Ben. sooner or
later you are bound to run into a
church.
My Gosh, Yes
@. Dear Doctor Fusby: How do
you feel about being on the water
wagon Ben Setter.
A. Oh, I feel much better off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

Going into the history Of Elkdom,
It is not hard to trace the origin
of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks to a meeting in Eng
land, February 4, 1866, at which
Charles Dickens delivered a speech
for a dramatic fund known as
Benevolent and Provident." Charles
Vivian, founder of the Elks, attended
that meeting, and the ideas advanced
by Dickens were similar to those ad-
vanced by Vivian year or two later
in this Country.
Charles Vivian was born in Devon
shire, England, in 1872. was pos
SCISSOR of good voice and natural
instinct for mimicry. He was sue
cessful in London music halls, natu-
rally became a member of the jolly
Corks, and introduced the cork trick
in America. He landed in New York
in 1867, and made his American de-
but at Buffers American Theater.
Hardship on the theatrical profess
in New York, and Vivian suggested
a club where refreshments might be
enjoyed. The club was formed and
grew in membership until on Febru-
airy 16, 1868, the name of Elk was
adopted, Buffalo being defeated by
one vote on the second ballot.
First charter and first certificate
was issued on that date to New York
Lodge, No. l.
The Eleven O'clock Toast was
started in 1868 by George F. Nc
Donald, when on May 81 he suggest
ed the toast which is a conspicuous
! feature of the fraternity.
At the close of the first calendar
| wear the roster showed rs members,
and at the close of the second year
| 149 4 =.
! February 20. 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
FIN. FACT AND FANCY

There is nothing quite 50 -. 10
the actions of the man "no sou.
be funny and doesn't Kho" Nv
The man who takes most , who
in the farm is generally the OA'
holds the mortgage on IT,
Nature has given your ci ely me- aen
valuable resources, but 1t tah''
with brains to cash them ln',
A mans ability should De !, ,a he be-
what he finishes, not oy VINO"
gins.
Don't be cordial like an ice'sl'
Smile.
Books thrown at us frequently "
more good than bouquets
Give us the friendship .prrthlpg
friends and you can have a.s
else. Real friendship cou
If your lodge is stahu'A'
somebody is responsible
It should be an honor for E ak an
to be asked to join the people o.
commingle with the pes
Earth on equal terlns'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Etiquette of the Hat

Without consulting any of the
authorities on etiquette, we will an
swer the question, when is the
proper time for a man to lift or
remove his hat?" for the benefit of
our readers. At the following times
and on the following occasions, re-
spectfully, the hat should be re-
moved or lifted as the circumstances
indicate: When hopping the brow;
when taking a bath; when eating;
when going to bed; when taking up
a collection; when having the hair
trimmed; when being shampooed
and when standing on the head
Dodo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
ELKS SAY

ELKS SAY
That still motors run cheap.
That all is not cold that shivers.
That too many thinkers spoil the
car.
That there Is no time like the
pleasant.
That in marriage he who hesitates
is-bossed.
That a flask to the lip is worth two
on the hip.
That the butt end of a cigarette is
the left end.
That It's short lane that knows
no Scorching.
That jane is as strong as her
weakest wink.
That belle is a girl who told
after you kissed her.
mat an auto IN the ROAD ID worth
two in the ditch.
That the latest thing in mems
clothes is-women.
That one touch Of scandal makes
the whole world chin.
That it's a wise chauffeur that
knows his own speed.
That for chickens an egg a day
keeps the Ratchet away.
That men and autos are alike; the
quiet ones go the best.
That nobody has started a drive
yet for better moonshine.
That a good road is rather to be
chosen than great bitches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Cost of Operating a Car

AS there seems to be some differ
ence of opinion as to the cost of
operating a motor car in connection
with mileage charges on business
cars. the following data may be of
some interest and a comparison of
cost data from other sources, of
benefit to some of our readers:
Accurate records of expense were
kept over period of 80 months, 16
months driving g cylinder car cost
ing $1,2S5O0 and % months a 4
cylinder car costing $4,000.
Total miles travelled, 25, 24S.
Cost per mile:
1drdse ''.''...... ......... .S.UIZlS
Gasoline, grease. oil and
aicohol ......... .O22S0
UpKeep ................ .O4OOO
Insurance, L. and P. d.
only .0OoOO
Depreciation ............... .03136
Interest on investment ...... .0O770
S.11904
Add to the above fire. theft and
transportation insurance, parking
and garage storage charges away
from home, and cost of washing and
! greasing If done in outside garages,
would run the cost a shade over
12c per mile.
AS a business car is likely to see
rough service. over good and bad
roads in all kinds of weather, / am
wondering if this Is not a conserva-
tive figure.-F. M. Fish, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

Tomorrow's grandma's birthday,
l wonder what she'll get!
/ know she wants a carton
OF her favorite cigarette,
She wants some low-heeled sandals,
And hand-embroidered hose,
Or crepe de chine pajamas,
She's daft about her clothes!
A pocket-fask (hers vanished
The night the house was robbed!
She needs a curling iron
Now that her hair is bobbed.
Some classy new jazz records,
All trimming DER with pep,
She's taking dancing lessons,
And she does the latest step!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
A TRAVELLING MANS VISION

Sitting in the lobby
OF a small town hotel,
Waiting for the ringing
OF the evening dinner bell,
A cigar between my molars
And paper in my hand,
The favorite diversion
OF the average travelling man.
There came to me this vision
OF the salesman on the road,
Who like one without a country"
Has no permanent abode,
Wandering Ger the country.
With business Cup and down."
Anxious when he's finished
To make another town.
Arguing on the policies,
The price of wheat and corn,
The problems Of the nation,
Or when King Tut" was born,
Using all the tactics
The salesman knows full we'll,
In fishing out an order
For the goods he has to sell.
Getting UP at midnight
To catch an early train.
Irregular in his eating
And exposed to cold and rain,
Sleeping in the hotels
And eating corned beef hash,
And for courtesies received
He pays for in hard cash.
Withal-it's fascinating,
p And his vision never dims,
5 For he daily gathers knowledge
From various human whims.
+ Het envy not the salesman,
VINO Is doomed by fate to roam
ne may prefer different job,
where he can live at home.
You are Just like my old watch"
SAID the doctor with a frown,
GU Keep all kinds If hours
Ana find you're sll run down."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Otherwise

Abey had written d le'w who had
s sarayed ds rom p the fold OWNS on mr.
bill. Mawruss, in pasofHin e lettef
letter, remarked: It's s;,e but yeee
diplomatic, and inoftenss'..SSii dirty Wit,
should not have spelled :, does 90
two is and 'cockroach
begin with a *. ,santally dro.'
"Ikey Ikestein aceiS Ss Of the Aa ~
his car into the paraus He vouS
Gent Order of Hibernla i,ssrs old ne'
have been thirty-eisnt
October"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
A Wonderful Car

An American in dear old London
was Dragging about his automobile.
He ended his eulogy by declaring:
"It runs so smoothly you can't feel
it, so quietly you can't hear it, has
such perfect ignition you can't smell
it, and as for speed-boy, you can't
see it."
"But, my word, old dear" inter-
rupted the Briton, anxiously, "how
do you know the bally thing is
there?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Profitable Flattery

docs your wife ever pay you any
compliments" asked Frederick jim
sou of his friend Benderley.
Never" replied Benderley.
well, mine does; she fatters me"
"Often?"
ooh, yes, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
in winter" replied Frederick.
why does she fiatter you so much
in winter %
Whenever the coal-fire needs re-
plenishing she points to the fireplace
and says, Frederick, the CRATE -
Tit-BitS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Slam at the Dog

THAT blamed dog" he grumbled.
has been scratchin' at the door to
git in for the last hour, but he runs
away every time / open it,"
THAT amt the dog" she ex-
planned; that's the hired man writ
in letter on the kitchen table"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That Salome discovered the rela-
ton between gauZe and effect.
That love at first sight is all right
but a second look wouldn't hurt.
That a synonym is word you use
when you can't spell the other one.
That the man who has one wife
too many is not always blgamlst'
That it's the little things in life
that tell-when you kiss the cook.
That the modern girls motto is
Save the surface and you save ALL
That he who speeds and runs away
may live to be- nabbed some other
day.
That there are lot of people in
the social scale who do not weigh
| much.
That a woman used to be as old
as she looked but nowadays is much
older.
That the Bath brothers must re-
member not to cross the bridge until
it's finished.
That you call an auto 'she" be-
cause it's the last word" in auto
construction.
That there are always two ways of
looking at everything, especially II
you are crosS-eyed.
That charity may cover multi
tude of sins but curiosity uncovers a
great many more.
That any old cat can be the cats
whiskers but it takes a Tom cat to
be the cats paw.
That a sanitarium has sign over
! the door reading abandon We all
dope who enter here
That mas for prohibition; pa is
doubtful yet; brothers undecided
but baby's always wet.
That Westbrook may be Gods
country but something was done to
! discourage trespassers.
| That the little girl you used to
/ know had stopped making faces at
| the boys and is now making eyes at
| the young men.
! That the kind-hearted motorist is
| the one who will toss his victim a
pair of crutches when he doesn't
| have time to stop.
That women probably figure that
buying silk stockings is a good in
vestment because they have some
! thing to show for their money.
That oftimes the biggest man in
! every Lodge of Elks is the little fell
low who does more than his share OF
the necessary work in Elkdom.
| That statistics tell us that 50 per
| cent of girls who marry are working
girls. Charlie King says 100 per cent
J of the girls who marry are working
men.
| That when the boys put a life
! membership over on Howard he felt
| about as embarrassed as the young
duckling when he found out his first
| trousers were down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

The men who try to do something
and fail are infinitely better than
those who try to do nothing and
succeed.
Lloyd Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

Industry, economy, honesty and
| kindness form a quartette of virtues
that will never be improved upon.
flames Oliver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Engaged in a Deal

as this you lovey?"
Eyes, Gil; but why do you tele-
phone? Aren't you coming home 2"
I'm detained at the Office"
what about?''
"a deal"
"Ugh!"
II hope you don't doubt me, DEAR"
mo: / could hear somebody say
ing it was your DEAL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

Don't keep your customer con the
rum There are too many fast ones
getting away every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

Expect little of your opportunity
unless you put your best self in it.
The Fuller Bristler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

Bulldog tenacity is q good thing
in q salesman. but don't get your
domestic animals mixed and become
pig-headed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Force of Habit

whats all the noise?"
"Oh, that's the barber shaving
himself"
But why all the noise?"
Hes trying to persuade himself
to have q shampoo"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Lloyd Jones.

The secret of happiness is not in
doing what one likes, but in liking
what one has to do.
james M. Barrie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

The worst sorrows in life are not
in it's losses and misfortunes. but
it's fears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

The vamp went up the winding
stairs,
The hick behind her follered;
She stopped and stopped to tie her
shoe;
His chewing gum he swallered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
SMALL ELKAGES

They sat on the porch at midnight,
Their lips were tightly pressed;
The old man gave the signal,
The bulldog did the rest.
It's wonderful thing for the women,
The popular, permanent wave;
Now it's up to some struggling in
Ventor,
To get out a permanent shave.
Him said him didn't love we
Him even made we cry,
And so us threw he over
When him deserted l.
1 once had a bottle of rey-'
Most expensive that money could
buy:
hired teller
To sweep the cellar -
I once had a bottle of rye
A city and chorus girl
Are much alike. tits true;
A city's built with outskirts
A chorus girl is, too.
He may not have
A little fairy
In his home
But he has
A little miss
In his engine and
A little made in his cellar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That Salome discovered the rela-
ton between gauZe and effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That love at first sight is all right
but a second look wouldn't hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

you are Just like my old watch"
SAID the doctor with a frown,
You Keep all kinds Of hours
And l find you're sll run down"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That synonym is word you use
when you can't spell the other one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That the man who has one wife
too many is not always a bigamist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That good road is rather to be
chosen than great bitches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That it's the little things in lif
that tell-when you kiss the cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That men and autos are alike; the
quiet ones go the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That nobody has started a drive
yet for better moonshine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That the modern girls motto
Save the surface and you save all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

That for chickens an egg a day
keeps the Ratchet away.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-07-12
BLIND ESKIMO GIRL E
 REMARKABLE PItkIST

When any ordinary person sis down and plays a piece 0f zusic oz the piano. one does no- think o+ mu1l else but of the enjoyment -he- Ee out Of the number rendered bu when an unfortunate blind person sits down and plays as well as dl5 Miss NeIba Cal on the $. s E5c- toria, ii sets one to thinking 0t -he tremendous amount Of patience 1- must require, not only On the par 0t the student, but also on the teachers part before the studenc becomes as accomplished as has Miss Cal
 MeIba Cal is to start q school in Nome just as soon as she finishes hs- next two years term a- the Tzno0p- yer Wash, home for the blind.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-07-12
RAY S6U-1A1C, VEL KNOWN NAU0ENIA1E S-Gs
 AT 4IBSS-N TOMORROW

Two performers, a man and a wc- man, VIII step ou- on rhe stage a- the Liber-y theaser tomorrow nigh in vaudeville ac1 of songs and dances with clever bits 0f nonsense
 The couple are billed ss SourharE and Agnew, and S0urha-d- the male member is none other than Rz- Southard, who as g juvenile actor brought the frs musical c0me6E sn6 dramatic repertoire companies 10 Al- aska and into Dsws0n sh0-rlr a-rs- the Klondike gold strike. On those early day trips 1o 5he Tnps-io- hs would srop of at Ketchikan- w--an-eL and Juneau and 1hen go 10 Skagway and down the -1vs- 10 Dawson, where his companions played the la-sz Broadway his, bo1h drzmaric sz vel as musical productions.
 He has managed companies ar his own theate7s in mBDy large c1ciss and is now taking g 1Tip through flask making good before al audiences auE mnnrinp o75r7nn-S -nF7x-
Seward daily gateway., 1926-07-12
CONTRACTOR nAN T0
 USE BEACH SAND FOR
 PLASTER, HUCC0 WORK
REFRESHMENTS or AzpeE Sr L-IE COMPANY WILL Er-r- NEW MISSION. WOODED
 ISLAND

F E Wilbur, representing the Wa rach Construction company oE Sesr8a arrived in Seward yssterdEv -as-nfr.. on the $. s Nor1hwesrs-1 En5 aeua-1 -ed today on 1he s $ Raaunas sa- Kodiak. MT. Wilbur came nB-h sr superintend the erection os 2 new mission on Wooded Island. nss- Ee diak. The work VII 0cesur 1 1saz- four months, he informed -he sz-A way last evening W-h1e ir the ctr AEr. Wilbur was a Eaesr 0S counciA man Holman. He was pa--5cula-sy interested in the fine appearance o. many Of Stewards buildings an1 ask ed many questions regarding the use of beach sand for plaster and s-ucoa work.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-07-12
Pat Moynahan, 0Idtilner
 Passes Away Tn Chair
 Belmont Lodging House

Death claimed another oldtimer of the Territory this morning at S:55 o'clock when Pat Moynahan, age 55, was found dead, sitting in an arm chair in the lobby Of the Belmont House. Death was attributed to a sudden heart attack. For many years he had worked for the Alaska Rail road and Copper River & Northwest ern Railroad, at Cordova, and among the railroad men of the Territory was very we'll known. He had been in il health for considerable period and only recently had been discharged from the government hospital at An chorage.
 Pat Moynahan was born on July 24, 1871, in Bay City. Michigan He had registered with the Curtis R. Nor ford, U. $. Commissioner in Seward, as having no relatives. He was a member of the Moose lodge Of Cor doya to which organization the Sew ard Undertaking parlor management has wired regarding burial arrange ments.