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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17
North Street School

The teacher of the North street
school, Miss Jennette Dalmer re-
ceived very lovely May basket hung
by the pupils during the noon hour
Thursday. The May basket was very
pretty and was made by Mrs. William
McInnis. an aunt to three of the pu-
pills and contained a bountiful treat
Of fruit, confectionery and Mayfiow-
ers. Miss Dalmer was much pleased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
fist church will meet with Mrs.
Freeman Littlefield, Dresden avenue,
ION Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Lucas and
Miss Mary Trafton were among the
Gardiner people who attended the
State Track meet held in Brunswick,
SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

The public should be hungry for
Paid in Full" hungry enough to
storm the doors at the Coliseum to-
night.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Uni
versalist church will meet Tuesday
afternoon in the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17
HALLOWELL.

Additional Hallowell news will be
found on Page Three of this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

The Marthas will meet Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs Tillotson.
MISS Marion Gould will be hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17
Auction Sale

of Household goods Of Chas. z. Hale,
Brunswick road one mile from Gardi-
ner, Wed, May II.
This lot consists of one round Oak
dinner table chiffonier, hall tree. iron
beds. springs and mattresses. 2 spool
beds, art squares 9x12, one roll top
desk, one old bureau and 1 card table,
medicine closet, library table, driving
harness, 2 old couches, Marble top
stand, books, bookracks, kitchen
chairs, stands, dishes, pictures and
other articles too numerous to men,
ton. Sale starts at / o'clock. If
stormy next fair day.
A. c. BRAGG, Auetioneer.
map17d3t
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Homer Miller and S. w. Cults left
this morning on an automobile trip
to Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

John Leighton, who is employed in
Boston passed the week end with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Leigh
ton, Kingsbury street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

The League of Women Voters
will meet this evening at 100 in the
Legion rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Lost Dealers Plate No. e37C. Fl. B.
Bowling. Is Bridge St. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

The parish meeting Of the FRS
Baptist church will be held Thursda.
evening of this week at 7.30 O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Harold Weber was home from the
University of Maine for the week.
end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

William P. Wellman of the United
Shoe office who has been employed in
Freeport passed the weekend at his
home here,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Have your lights focused at
lBaileys auto Electric Service. open
Evenings. till P. NJ.
May 5eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Offices to let formerly occupied by
T. l.. Goodspeed. Gardiner Savings
institution. may14d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Edward McDonough was home
from Bates College for the week.
end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Miss Maude Plummer of Portland
was the guest of Miss Violet Hew-
ins over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

It will soon be time for the patri-
otto women of the city to begin the
making of wreaths for Memorial
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Miss Eva Stevens was at home
from Stevens Mills over the week
end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

John Milton of st. Petersburg, Fla.
Is visiting his mother. Mrs. Jessie
Milton, Church street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Harold Cove, Coburn Classical In
stitute at Waterville passed the
week end with friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Palmer Kinds, of Waltham. Mass.
passed the week end with his fam.
iIy on Autumn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bowley of
Kennebunkport were guests Sunday
of their cousin, Mrs. F. P. Kimball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Miss Amelia Bucknam, Miss Ruth
Norton and Miss Louise Cone of Col
by We're in Hallowell over the week.
end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Furniture Of all kinds reflnished
T. c. Haynes, 50 Winter st.
av12d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

New modern apartment on Water
ktreet apply w. T. Remission, III
Mater st. mayl4,eoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Mrs. Edward McGrath, Northern
avenue. returned Sunday from visit
with relatives in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

The Cony- Eallowell game was
postponed till this afternoon on the
muster field. Everyone come and
support the home team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Miss Lucy Talbot has returned to
her home on Highland avenue after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

William McInnis, who has been
employed in Hudson, Mass, has re-
turned to his horne for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Mrs. Mary Morrison has returned
from a visit with her son Stanley at
Livermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Merton Morse was home from the
University Of Maine for the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

Special
Feather Pillows, fine grade of
feathers, covered with A. C. A.
ticking, size 20x2S. Regular
Price S1.75 no.
Sale Price JOc
Small size feather pillows.
Regular Price S1.00 Al.
Sale Price 4Jc
Foulard Dresses, large sizes,
new spring styles. Regular
Price S4.9S. 90 m
Sale Price OZ.JJ
Pequot Sheets for Single Beds.
Regular Price $1.39 no
Sale Price JOG
Nottingham Lace Curtains.
Regular Price 75c On.
Sale Price OJC
One more shipment of sheets,
size 81x90. Regular Price S1.OO.
Sale Price &c
DOmet UnbIeached Flannel,
very soft, extra fine quality.
Regular Price 15c IN
Sale Price lUC
BIeached Outing Flannel.
Regular Price tic 101
Sale Price lZ2c
Laundry Bags with loop hang
ers. Regular Price $1.00 An.
Sale Price 4JC
Silk Striped NightgOwns, lace
trimmed. Regular Price Sl.00
Sale Price &c
Pongee Silk Slips, natural color.
Regular Price $500 Do An
Sale Price OZ. ~
Silk Step-ins. Regular Price
''''' Sale Price Csc
Children's and Misses Cotton
Boomers, made of fine batiste.
Sale Price 49c
Ladies' Silk Striped Boomers.
Regular Price $1.00 CT.
Sale Price O5C
Ladies' White Cotton Night
gowns. Regular Price 79c
Sale Price JJC
ChiIdren's Coveralls, trimmed
with Turkey red. Or.
Sale Price Zoe
Fine Check Bingham Aprons.
Regular Price 39c. Or.
Boys Wash Suits, large assort-
ment of styles. Regular Price
75c Al.
Boys BlOuses.
Regular Price 75c. %.
Sale Price Doc
Childs' Athletic Union Suits for
girls and boys, all sizes.
Regular Price 75c AZ.
Ladies' Bodice Vests, 39c quail
ity for this sale IN.
Childs' Pajamas. made of Main
sock, all sizes, 75c quality
Sale Price 48c
Special sale on odd lots of Dish
es including soup plates, dinner
plates, bread and butter dish
es, large platters and celery and
pickle dishes. Prices ranging
from 121a to 35c each.
Special Sale on Blankets
Full size 66xS0, gray with fancy
c0lOred border.
Regular Price $500 CO 0E
Sale Price OA.kO
Boys all wool suits, two pair
pants, age s to Is years.
Regular Price $500 O. 40
Sale Price y ! $40
Boys all wool Tweed Suits, two
pair pants, age s to II years. y
Regular Price $1,000 - 40
Sale T d 30
'ders F il.ed-Call Miss lefty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-17

several weeks visit in Quincy. and
Boston, Mass.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-27
BOY SEEKS FATHER In S. A.
AFTER Nine YEAR ABSENCE

Hope. springing eternal in the heart
of man, has been revived in a boy
VINO mas not seen his father in nine
years.
When the clarion of war sounded
throughout the land in IL. f.. f. Lot
ton answered his country's call
Months Of training on this side pre-
coded a journey TO Europe and active
service on the battlefieldS Of France.
Behind was left a little boy. just
q wee tot who had no mother to take
the place of the absent fathe But
relatives had assured the living par
ent they would care for his off
spring.
The war ended. There came a lei
ter in 1919. saving the father was
coming home 10 his son.
But the parent never came. Months
into years. The tiny child
grew into a sturdy, healthy boy, who
yearned for the companionship Of Il
parent. His thoughts often turned 10
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-27

solving the riddle Of the missing
father But there was no solution.
That last letter from France was all
the boy had.
A few days ago report was re-
ceiyed in Mesquite. Dallas county.
that the missing father had been seen
in San Antonio.
So Mrs. o. l.. Dawson. relative
with whom the boy has been living,
wrote Sheriff James Stevens asking
him 10 search for Mr.. Lotion.
IF he is in San Antonio We will
find him for the sake of that boy.
Sheriff Stevens declared.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-27
De Pinedo to Hop
Off in July for
Globe Air Jaunt

ROME, April 27.-GP)-Command-
err francesca De Pinedo. the Italian
flier who made round trip flight to
Tokyo last year, plans to leave the
latter half of July on his newly
projected flight which will carry him
around the world. according TO Gior-
male D'Italia.
His itinerary, the paper says, will
be from Italy to Western Africa,
crossing Dakar to South America,
along the west coast of the two Amer
lean continents to Alaska, across the
Bering Straits TO Siberia, thence 70
Japan, the Philippines, Borneo. Aus
tralia, India. Alden, on the southern
coast of Arabia. and then back to
Italy by way of the Red Sea and the
Mediterranean.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-27
Theodore Roberts
Sick in st, Louis

ST. LOUIS. April 27.-R)-A
light attack of sciatica rheumatism
,orced Theodore Roberts, film actor,
to cancel his appearance at a local
theater today after opening a weeks
engagement yesterday. Roberts is con-
fined to his room at the Hotel Stat
Ter
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-10
HUGH KELLY TRANSFERRED
Employe. Present Popular Foreman
 Gold Chain and Charm

Hugh Kelly of Pomfret, for twenty years a foreman in the employ of the N. Y. N. H. X H. railroad. has been transferred For the past nine years Mr. Kelly has been foreman of the work train making headquarters in Putnam. He has now been transfer red from the New London to the Mid land division in the same capacity.
 The employees under him on the New London division made his retire ment from that division an occasion to express their respect and esteem for him and evidenced their good feeling by presenting him a fine gold watch chain and charm besides wish ing him every success in his new po- sition which comes as promotion af- ter remarkable record of twenty years faithful service.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-10
GET WET FEET
Car Noses Into Mechaniesville Pond.-Another Car Tips
 Over

Two accidents with only slight dam age and no one hurt happened st the sharp turn in Mechanicsalle. just south of kenney's store. last Satur day.
 The first trouble occurred at | e clock m the morning when a large touring car containing members of a Worcester orchestra. who had play cd for dance in Willimantic. failed Co make the sharp curve. IL crossed the highway, struck tree glanc- ing blow. and nosed out into the water of the pond. It did not go beyond the depth of the running board and when pulled out was able to con- tinue under it's own power. Members
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-10
FRIDAY BRIDGE CLUB

The Friday Bridge Club met with Mrs James F. English last Friday afternoon. Mrs Howard Shirreffs was the winner of the first prize and
 Yrs L. Allen Averill the second prize. Those present besides the hostess were Mrs. Shirreffs. Mrs. Averill Mrs. Carleton Blossom. Mrs. Arthur Keith. Mrs. Nelson Lown. Mrs John Moss. Miss Constance Russell. Mrs Joseph Michel Mrs. Francis Metcalf Mrs. Joseph Sehamanska. Mrs. Arthur s. Macdonald.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-10
NEW BANK OPENS
C. A. Boyee Secretary and Treasurer of West Hartford
 Trust Company

The West Hartford Trust Company the first banking institution to be es- tablished in West Hartford. will open its doors tomorrow for public inspec tien from l2 o'clock noon until D. m. Monday it will open for business. C. A. Bovce, formerly treasurer of the Cargill Trust Company Union street. is the secretary and treasurer of the new bank. Other officers are Presi- dent. Roy T. R. Barnes. vice presi- dent. Huntington r Meech.
 A Hartford paper has the following about Mir Boyce:
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-10

of the orchestra got wet feet and the fender was slightly bent
 Saturday noon a large Hudson car loaded with merchandise tipped over when the driver approached the slippery turn too fast The ear was damaged and was towed to Putnam. That the damage was soon repaired was evidenced when the salesman passed through the village later in the afternoon m the same car.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-10
Secretary and Treasurer

Clarence A. Boyce. secretary treas urer. is a banker of experience. He resigned the treasureship of the Car gill Trust Company at Putnam to be- come identified with the West Hart ford Trust Company. and since August has been actively engaged in perfect ing the details of organization and getting ready for the transaction of business
 Treasurer Boyce is q native of Pitts field Mass. and began his business career with the Berkshire Loan < Trust Company From messenger he advanced to the secretaryship of the bank. resignine in 1920 10 assist in or. ganizing the West Springfield Trust Company at West Springfield. Mass. Mir Boyee was successful also in launching the Cargill Trust Company at Putnam and in the first six months the success of that bank was such as to warrant going on a dividend basis paying at the rate of five per cent. Treasurer Boyee is residing at No. HOO Pennington avenue. in West Hartford.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28

copper-coiored dress, he was so
proud and naughty and honor
able and all that, that he What
do you think he did,"
what did he do?" responded
Willowdean In awed anticipation.
HE didn't do darned thing"
replied Derry, slowly. "And I
think his middle name Is Blah."
The man in front rose, he turn
ed, he took of his hat, he made
one step, he bent, he kissed Derry
Thomas full and firm upon her
amazed and unprepared lips: he
then stopped the bus and went
on his calm ard silent way.
''Just, what do you mean, blah?"
inquired Wilowdean urbanely, as
the bus renewed its jolting pro-
gress. do you know that dear
young man?"
II know his name. It's Ian.
dor. / didn't know his habits.
They're sudden"
HE certainly does obey that
impulse. What Landor is it?"
''How should ! know. believe
he's some kind of a mogul in the
Thingumwichett Insurance Com
pany."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28

would you expect OF an earnest
young executive?"
"I'd expect he'd be human
enough to find an excuse to come
around and view his handiwork,
and say he likes II and its pretty.
After that he can 60 home TO, his
wife and be goodanappy ever
after"
IF he's the Tony Lander. I
didn't suppose he had wife"
''Oh, he's got a-nawful one. A.
awful as he Is lawful. She
squints and she shutters and she
hobbies and she belongs to WOrn-
ems clubs and uplift, societies.,
and makes improving speeches
and wears goggles and
''That'l1 be about enough" pro-
tested Willowdean.. Where did
you meet her?''
Haven't. But that's the way
I'd like her to be, by way OF con
.ytrasf.'
Contrast to what?" demanded
yWiIlowdean.
"To me-" was thu shameless re-
spouse. Therefore, just to be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28
The knowledge Test for
Times Readers

Before you "Shov-Ou" easily
pom strike snGg this test:
Name
1. Teh president of Mexico
2. The "Great Commoner"
3. Prime Minister Of England
Complete These Familiar lines
a. "The curfew tolls the of parting day"-Gray
8. ITO err is human, to forgive -."-Pope
Mark Each Statement True False
6. Venice is called the bride of the Sea-"
z. Faneuil Hall is in Philadelphia.
8. Palestine is called the "Hoy Land"
8. Jerusalem is called the eternal City"
Can You Find the Misspelled Word in Each
10. The cafateria the
IL. The squirrel stFagt the tree.
IL He was continually giving suggestions
See Tomorrow Paper Verify Your
Answers to Yesterdays
i. India Scotland; A. g.
tey; German philosophers Finnish athletes g. Scottish poet;
TO- American prison reformer; II. false IL. true
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28

why, the copper-colored dress
ought to be bewitched, and 1t de-
livers the innocent little girl into
the power Of the horrid. great
ogre. and he carries her off to
his lair and eats her alive"
This ogre was too sophisticated,
he didn't have any appetite for
innocent little girls. .
Then, of course, he wasn't an
ogre at all" Willowdean was
playing up beautifully now. ''IIe
was a fairy prince pretending TO
be an ogre. and when the innocent
little girl tried on the copper
colored dress 1t turned all sill.
very and goldy and sprouted
long white veil. and the band
struck up the Lohengrin Wedding
March, and SO they were married
and lived happily ever after"
This ogre wa already married.
And If he wasn't really an ogre
think you may be right about
that-he was just an Illustration
out OF an etiquette book q sort
OF cut-out. you know. Oh. he was
very stiff and starched and paste
boardy. And when he saw the
innocent little girl In her pretty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28

Please can't bear 1t. Some other
time"
But I'm going-1 have to so
back"
II couldn't now, Phil-not now!"
So Phil went back alone.
But he'll be coming back" she
told Gertle. He'll probably be
homo for Christmas"
Quietly, so quietly that they
didn't know 1t was happening, they
picked up the old threads. the old
ways Of living.
"Yes dear ma .
there was never anybody like herr
And nla-plump, busting. big
hearted ma-became q pale leg.
end.
Rosemary wasn't happy: she'd
never really be happy again, she
told herself. hut she filled her
days, full to overlooking.
She wore herself thin. rushing
around, forgetting Sloan. Her lit
tie heart-shaped race was grow.
Ing more pointed, her cheeks
were pinker-"out Of a box!' she
laughed.
Ellen, let's have a party some.
where tonight. Vic knows a won
derful new bootlegger-"
"Bootlegger! You have 'em on
the grain!" Ellen cried. You
have changed. Rosemary! You
aren't the same girl you used to
be. Since your mother died"
Rosemary stretched out her
arms wildly. Her voice was high.
charged with inner excitement,
vibrating with the consuming emo.
ton she couldn't conceal any
more. why should be the
same girl? Why shouldn't l
smoke until turn into q cigar.
cite If l want to, or drink myself
into the D. T.'s-who cares? Who
cares what I do-now my moth.
er's gone? Who have I got
But who's this Phil you've
been talking about?"
"Oh--d-damn Phil-hs Isn't the
With trembling hands she tried
to light another cigarette. "He
isn't the one-there isn't anyone.
All. what's the use. How about
the party?"
"Well, all right" Ellen rose to
go. IF you can stand 1t. guess
we CAM"
They went 10 Carlos for the
party, Rosemary and Victor and
Ellen and Hal.
There were cocktails before they
went and more out OF Vic's flask
after they got there. The gin
isn't all 1t might be-but 1t isn't
bad" Victor said.
1t was bad enough. Rosemary's
head was throbb! G. and Ellen
pushed the curly hair off her fore
head with a hot, trembling hand.
What is it. Vic, dynamite or
knockout drops?" r.,
Victor drained his glass. "It's
all right. Do you good! Let's
dance"
Aren't we ever going to eat?"
Hal was getting anxious.
oh all right!' They tunbled.
breathless into their chairs.
This is the life-Ellen---aren't
you glad you came? Hal, look at
that funny one over there with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28

Then it is the famous Tony
Landor. / thought I'd seen him
before =
Derry yawned deliberately. Yes?
What's he famous for?"
"Oh, / don't know. He's Just
Tony Landor. And, incidentally,
he's supposed to be everything
that is most correct and proper
and discreet. One OF our rising
young men. in short"
Derry shook her head. There's
a catch somewhere. He buys cop.
per-colored dllvetyn for unknown
young females"
$50 I would infer"
IF you're goin to infer may
as well tell you the whole sad
tale" Which she did.
"That is rather q vow" VIII.
lowdean gave opinion when Derry
had finished. And you haven't
seen him SINGER"
An Awful wife
"Once, and then he cut me-"
That's being high.rninded and
honorable and all that. And( in.
cidentaIly, rather boring. But it's
strictly in the part. What else
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

; looked at the innocent little girl
and saw that she was good to
eat. So he pointed to the copper.
colored dress
She paused for effect. and go.
it. The man in front started,
half turned. but stopped his
pivoting neck with a last-moment
check.
What are you raving about?"
Inurmured Willowdean.
1.-THE story ! promised you, my
chee-ild. So the ogre pointed to
the copper colored cloth and said
in a terrible voice: Take that
one and / viii pay you for 1t.
The little girl was very meek
and 'obedient, and always did as
her elders tod. her, so she took
It and said: Thank you, kind
ogre And that's all"
II that's all, objected VIII
lowdean reasonably. az don't see
that it was worth beginning"
Maybe 1t wasn't. I don't like
Il any better than you do.''
Those things don't end that
way. Willowdean had come TO
perceive a practical application In
the legend. though she could not
yet judge its exact bearing.
How do they end, t1en?''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-28
BLUE MONDAY
HELPER

corr WATER. % yital in MOD
~ en- laundry operation saver
millions of dollars ii soap. fab.
rics and equipment. Every Iasin-
dry must have II. and every
woman wants 1t. The trouble
some deposit found IN teakettles
and boilers and the scum that
forms IN the wasI1tub are present
only where the water Is hard.
One Of the most effective ways
to make hard water soft n til
treat 1t with lime. and perhaps
some soda ash or alum at the
plant. Thus again. the hair Of
the dog that BIT you is good
maxim, for the addition Of
little more free lime causes the
lime, already In solution to BE
precfpitated II the settling basins
at the waterWorxs and not Iii
the kettle, boiler or bathtub.