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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-07-31
Polish RevoIutionists of $50 Years Ago

having liberated his serfs shortly be-
fore his death. There are monuments
in his memory in Washington, d. G.
and in Chicago.
Kosciusko was a consistent demo
crat and reformer at the time of the
great bourgeois revolutions. His par
ticipation in the American revolution
shows him to have been one who was
willing to struggle for progress and
freedom in the great revolutionary
movements of his time.
Kazimierz Pulaski was a count and
a leading figure in the Polish aristo-
crazy. He came to America in 1777
and joined the ranks of Washington's
army. He distinguished himself in the
battle Of Brandywine and was made
a BrigadierGeneral. He organized the
cavalry: the first revolutionary cavalry
in the world was the Pulaski legion.
AS the head of this legion he became
well known for his operations on the
southern front defending Charlestown
in May, 1879.
On October 9, 1879, he was wounded
in an unsuccessful attack on SaFan-
nah, Georgia, and died two days later.
Following the loss of its independ-
ence by Poland, we see many Poles
taking part prominently in every
struggle for freedom in Europe. An
incident of later years is the case of
Wroblewski and Dombrowsh who par
ticipated in the Paris Commune, the
armed uprising of the French prole-
tariat against the capitalists in 1871.
DombrowsH was one of the generals
of the Commune.
Those were the days when Poland's
hopes for independence were closely
bound up with the success of the re-
evolutionary movements in Europe.
Now, however, it is quite different.
The Polish ruling classes Of today,
who claim their origin from the re-
Volutionists of Kosciuskos and Pu-
laskfs time, are fighting most bitter
ly the revolutionary movements of the
Pilsudsky, "the last of the mohicans
Pilsudsky, "the last of the mohickans
OF Polish romanticism, is falling, per
scouting and numbering Polish work
ers and peasants who are struggling
for free and independent Workers
Poland. The old fighters for independ-
ance, who are now dominating Poland,
are themselves depressing millions of
White-Russians, Ukrainians and other
nationalities.
Today the real champion Of genuine
freedom and independence. not only
for the Poles but for all nationalities,
is the workers. and peasants revolu-
tionary movement that is led by the
Communist International
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-07-31
KoScIUsKo AND PULASKI
BY B. K. GEBERT

Among others who came from the
old world to help the American col
onies to fight for independence were
two Polish officers, Tadeusz Kosciusko
and Kazimierz Pulaski. Both were
Polish aristocrats. Kosciusko was a
nobleman (szlachtic), owner of a big
estate. He came from a White Russian
family which became Polonized. Kaz-
imierz Pulaski was count.
Kosciusko played prominent role
in the war for independence. He be-
came especially useful thanks to his
knowledge Of military tactics. He had
spent several years in the Corps OF
Cadets in Warsaw, and was later sent
abroad by the government to COM
plete his military education. He spent
some time in Germany, Italy and
France learning especially fortiflca-
lions and thus became military en-
gineer.
After his return from abroad he
could not find proper place for him
self In Poland and therefore decided
to go again abroad. 1t was then that
he learned of the American revolution
and hence proceeded there. In 1776
he came to Philadelphia and joined
the ranks of Washington's army.
In a short time Washington recog-
nized Kosciuskos abilities and attach
, cd him to the divisions building fort
resses. Washington later promoted
him to the position of colonel and
made him his adjutant.
The service of Kosciusko to the
struggle for American independence
was recognized by Congress in 1888
by passing a resolution of thanks, Civ
ing him the privilege of becoming an
American citizen and voting him a
considerable annuity, a big grant of
land and the title of brigadier-general
But Kosciusko did not stay in Amer
lea. In those days Poland was fighting
for its existence. CZarist Russia, Prus-
STA and Austria were making a united
attempt to break up Poland and to
divide it among themselves.
Kosciusko Joined the forces that
were struggling to defend Poland from
foreign invasion. At that time the
peasants were the serfs of the land
lords (szlachta). Kosciusko saw that
without the aid of the peasants it
would be impossible to carry on the
fight. He then issued a proclamation
releasing the peasants from half of
the work they were obliged to do for
the "szlachta," permitting the peas
ants to move freely from one district
to another and appealing to them to
join his ranks. Kosciusko took no fur
Their steps to liberate the peasants
from serfdom, nevertheless, because
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who was thinking about buying an
automobile. He would see a pretty
picture Of car. read the convincing
exposition of it's merits, and note the
price of. say. $990--with FOB. De-
troit' in small type. Then when he
had screwed his courage up to the
point of spending 1890. he went to
the store and found that he couldn't
get the automobile for that sum
that there was freight, and the war
tax, ETC., to be added on.
And although he doubtless was
brought to understand the reason for
the additions, he nevertheless went
away with subconscious feeling
that he had subjected to a little mis-
representation. The decision of this
leader among the automobile manu-
facturers to quote the actual deliv-
cred sure-e enough price is an innova-
ton that should be followed by Other
companies
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F.0. B., A. Y. D., Is
Commended Price

@Great changes have come about
steadily in the automobile world, but
this is probably the most momentous
Of ALL" is the editorial opinion of the
Nashville Tennessean on the new
Hudson Essex program Of displacing
fob. Detroit prices with 'a.y.d.', or
at your door quotations. The edf~
torial entitled FOB. Detroit, says
in part:
Since the invention of the horse
less carriage all automobile adVer-
tisements have been identical in one
reSpect-all quoted the price Of the
car FO.D. Detroit
This practice could be pardoned in
national magazine advertising where
1t was impossible to quote a deliv-
cred price in different places; but 1t
mas long been a mystery why the
local advertising Of automobiles stuck
10 the FOB. Detroit formula I'm
stead OF letting the prospective pur-
CHASER In on the secret of the actual
cost
Now one Of the great automobile
manufacturing companies has taken
me momentous step that separates
tnem from this establisb"7 custom.
with the audacity md courage of the
pioneer, 1t has cast precedent behind
ana come boldly out in newspaper
aavertising giving the actual price
ol the automobile, delivered to the
ouyer, without any extra charges to
De added on. Great changes have
ZONE about steadily in the automo-
plle world; but this Is probably the
most momentous change of all.
:, me old plan of price quoting has
aiways been a VeXing one TO the mar
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WINSLOW
Thistle Club Holds Fine Affa;.

The members of the Thistle Club
or Wlnslow held very pleasant af-
fair at the Taconnet Club house
thursday evening, when they cele-
brated the ninth anniversary OF their
club origin. Promptly at six O'Clock.
the guests entered the large and
beautifully decorated dining hall.
winch was most beautifully decorated
in the club colors of red and yellow
Bouquets of jonquils made it espec-
Tally attractive, and the IaSge and
well laden supper tables were also
prettlly decorated and most attrac-
lively arranged. The menu consist
ed OF ""et and pork pie, mashed DO
tato, rrult sand, Yeast rolls, Scones,
chocolate and ginger cookies. assort-
ed cake, tea and coffee. Everyone
partook Of this bountiful supper with
relish, and after the supper. the
business meeting and election of Of
ficers were held. The officers elected
Tor the ensuing year are: President,
Mrs. Margaret Rhines; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. John Nivison; secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. Charles Russell.
Following the election of officers, a.
fine program was enjoyed, which was
as follows: Reading Christine Nc
Phee; violin solo, John Herd, accom-
PIANIST. Ruth Herd; flower dance,
Margaret Salmond and Nancy Nivr-
son; vocal solos Alton Waters" ana
MY Ain Fireside," by Mrs. Eliza
beth Sparks, accompanist. Mrs. Rob-
ert Nivison. Following the program,
the guests adjourned to the gym
nasium below where Albert Prince
furnished splendid music for dane
ing.
One special feature of the program
to be mentioned, were the two vocal
solos by Mrs. Sparks. Mrs. Sparks
is woman of seventy-six years of
age, and her voice is as sweet and
bird Like as a young girls. Her rem
dition of the two good old Scottish
songs was most pleasing, and her
accompanist was most sympathetic
and true in her work at the piano.
The supper committee at this at.
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it sales will result in an increased
volume of business. a significant
fact also in any consideration of the
plan from the sellers standpoint is
that the repeSsession of cars sold
on time amounts for the whole in
dustry to only one and a half per-
cent.
If the purchaser Of car has a
good and sufficient reason for buy
ing it then it is good business for
him to pay for it out Of income
rather than out of capital.
Money is only a medium OF eX-
change. 1t is the same as capital
and ability is part of capital. Abil-
ity to earn money, being part of
the capital of an Individual may be
used as security for the borrowing
of money just exactly the same as
his stock is used by a merchant as
collateral for the borrowing of cash.
From so to 90 percent of the bust
ness of this country is conducted on
credit. A railroad does not hesitate
to buy locomotive on time, neither
does manufacturer worry about
buying machinery, tools or supplies
with credit. The business of a VIII
lage. city, township, county, state Or
nation is done almost entirely on q
time payment plan.
II the motor car were a luxury
and not a necessity there might be
good reason against it's purchase on
credit but there is a broad line of
distinction between buying necessi-
ties on the instalment plan and pur-
chasing luxuries in this manner.
One very big thing Is that the de-
1cfred payment plan permits more
people to buy cars of the best type
"hlch VIII run for years and give
a maximum of economical transport
tatloh with minimum of deprecia-
ton. the greatest cost Of owning an
automobile.
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The Pine Tree Literary Club Meets

Inc I-tuC Tree 1utCTuTs SluD -sACSts
The Pine Tree Literary Club met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Su-
san Savage on Burrill street. The
meeting opened with repeating the
club collect. after which the roll
was called, each member responding
with some quotation or current
event. The afternoons program was
in charge of Mrs. Minnie Adams,
who read a most interesting paper
on Early Settlements and Settlers
of Kennebec Valley" Others brought
interesting accounts of places of in
terest. forts and thrilling experiences
with the Indians and problems Of
their day.
Prohibition was mentioned as the
greatest product Of Maine. The fret
state law was in 1851. The consti-
tutional amendment was adopted in
1884, now reaching to all corners OF
the world. A quotation from DR..
Marsh, president of Boston Universe
ty, as read. as follows: ...-
"The prohibition of liquor in the
United States will be looked on 100
years from now as the greatest eco
nomic and social advancement OF the
present age. - One hundred
DRINKS failed to attract the attention
before prohibition that a single
drunk does today"
A. clipping from Brunswick pa
per was read in contrast to the
above as follows:
"From April, 1912. to April, 1873
giving the sum total of liquor sold
in one year in Brunswick as S5SS
gallons at a cost of So, 309.10. One
third of this amount was probably
used in other towns"
Meeting adjourned TO meet on
Thursday, Mar. Is.
An adjourned meeting of the off,
cial board of the Methodist church
will be held in the church vestry
Monday evening at 100.
Six of the members of the Corin-
THAN class of the Baptist church
with their teacher, Mrs. Alonzo Day,
were entertained by Miss Winonah
Pollard. Thursday evening, at her
home on Kelly street. After the reg
ular meeting social time was en-
joyed playing games and delicious
refreshments were served.
Scout Glass Meets
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WEEKS MILLS

Mrs. Harvey Weeks returned Sat-
urday from a weeks visit with
friends in Maiden, Mass.
Mrs. May White is sick with very
bad cold.
Mail Carrier Ira Choate is on the
sick list and Billy Hisler is delivering
the mail on his route.
Everett Evans from Augusta
passed Saturday night and Sunday at
his sons home in this place.
Leslie Giddings returned to Water
vile, Sunday, having passed week
at home.
Mrs. Henry Miller arrived home
Saturday from three weeks visit
with her sister in Maiden, Mass.
Arthur Evans is saving wood In
this place with his saving outfit.
Louville Proctor's two horses and
pony, which were turned out when
there was danger of the buildings
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The home of Mrs. Nancy Smith OF
Halifax street was the scene or
very pretty gathering Thursday eve
ming when her youngest daughter
Alice, entertained a few guests IN
observance of her birthday. Inc
guests assembled at seven O'Clock
and from that time until about $50
the house resounded with laughter
funny stories, singing. and games
were also enjoyed. One young lady
brought her ukelele end to this ac-
commandment the gathering sang
many popular and old time songs.
Dancing was also enjoyed.
There will be aAspecial meeting Of
the Fort Halifax Chapter Of the ID.
A, r. which is called for $50 +. NJ.
today at the community rooms at
the parsonage. A large attendance
is desired as important business Is
to come before this meeting.
Winslow people will be interested
to learn that Winslow High school
is to enter into debate with Harmony
High school and Lawrence High
school at Fairfield ON Friday, March
18th. Miss Alma Glidden and Law
renee Cole. members of the Senior
class of Winslow High school, will
debate with Harmony High school.
and Miss Viola Blake and Sanford
Reynolds will debate with Law
renee at Fairfield.
The dinner committee for the din
ner to be served town meeting day.
are Mrs. B. D. Patterson, Mrs. F. S.
Dolliff, Mrs. D. C. Day and Sybil
Dunbar.
Winslow radio fans were charmed
Thursday, or rather at 1888 Friday
morning, to hear the beloved and
familiar voice of their singer, Mar
Station WBZ, Springfield, Mass, at
the New Repertoire Theatre, Thurs
day evening being it's opening night.
Miss Stanley sang the Birthday
Song" and her voice came over the
lines clear and sweet and those who
have heard her sing here in WinsloW
and Waterville, remarked that her
voice sounded as clear and beautiful
over the radio as in a local theatre.
]. A. Gatchell of Fairfield was a
business caller in town Friday.
Miss Thelma johnson is able to be
out after being confined to her home
by illness for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Joseph Reed Of East Winslow
is confined to her home by illness.
The Freshman class of Winslow
High school will serve a dinner on
Tuesday, March 18th, to a few in
vited guests. in the domestic science
rooms.
Edgar Mckay of Melrose. Mass,
who has been at the home of his un-
Gle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Peck
of the Cushman road for several
weeks while dlsposing of some of his
property, has returned to his home.
Mr.. Mckay graduated from Winslcw
High school in 1925 and is very popu-
lar in this town.
Pauline Simpson is improving rap
IDLY after being coglned to her home
by illness for several weeks past.
Friends of Mrs. Samuel Chaffee
will regret to learn that her mother,
Mrs. Sturtevant of Augusta, is quite
ill
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Boston Avenue School Holds Fine
Assembly

A fine assembly was held Friday
morning in the assembly rooms at
the Boston Avenue school, the pupils
marching to their seats to the strains
Of a spirited march played by the
school orchestra. The opening
hymns were 20 Come all Ye Faith
full" and "Come Thou Almighty
King" and after the opening exer-
cises, Principal Richardson introduc..
ed Rev. Benjamin Beatty, pastor OF
the Getchell street Baptist church OF
Waterville. Mr.. Beatty offered prayer,
and the children Joined him in the
Lords prayer, after which he deliver-
ed a fine address to the children,
taking as his subject courage" HIS
talk was very plainly given and the
children had no difficulty in under
standing the beautiful and helpful
thoughts he endeavored &c. bring out
to them,
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1879 of Autos Bought
BY Deferred Payments

(By r. z. Chamberlain, General
Sales Manager, Packard Motor Car
Company
Seventy-six percent Of all motor
cars sold in America are sold on
the deferred payment plan. The
fact has brought forth much dis
cussion Of the buying of automobiles
on credit.
There are two Questions only to
be considered: Is the credit plan
good one for the buyer? And is
the system a good one for the seller?
From the standpoint Of the seller
the credit plan represents good bust
ness If the car is always worth more
than the unpaid balance and if cred
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Scout Class Meets

The Baptist parsonage was made a
merry place Friday evening when the
Scout Class of the Sunday school ar
rived about $50 for q social time. At
ed in line in alphabetical order and
marched to the dining room led by
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FAIRFIELD
Mrs. C. O. Woodman

Mrs. C. o. Woodmap, widow Of
the late Albert H. Woodman, passed
away at her home on Western ave-
nue. at 8 o'clock Thursday evening,
after an illness OF seven and a half
weeks.
Mrs. Woodman was the daughter
of the late James A. and Caroline
S. Edgeeomb and was born in this
town June 9th, 1S47. After receiv-
ing her education here she taught
school in Aroostook county, return
ing to this town to be married in
1870. Ever since that time she has
been resident here.
She will be remembered by many
OF the older residents of this town.
When health would permit she was
an attendant at the Methodist Epis-
copal church and member of their
Guild.
Mrs. Woodman was a most devot-
ed wife and mother, a true Christian
OF noble character, kind neighbor
and loyal friend.
She leaves to mourn her loss three
sons and two daughters, Zenas l..
Woodman of Dorchester, Mass, Ar
thur Woodman of Newport, r. l.,
Mrs. Annie Pratt of Hinckley and
Walter c. and Sadie o. Woodman Of
this town; six grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews and circle of
friends.
Funeral services will be held at
the home at 3S Western avenue.
Sunday. at 100 P. M.
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert
Bowman will be held at the home
on Western avenue this morning at
II O'Clock The remains will be
taken to Patten for burial.
Charles Ware was business call
err in Winslow, Thursday.
Mrs. Calvin Horne Is able to be
out again, after being confined to
the house for several weeks, suffer-
ing with a sprained ankle.
Friends of Mrs. l.. f. Means will
be sorry to learn of her illness at
her home in Fairfield Center.
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The girls of the Standard Bearer
Class of the Methodist church met
Thursday evesing at the parsonage
with their teacher, Mrs. T. C. Chap
man on Western avenue. After the
regular business had been transacted
games We're played and refreshments
were served
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are passing the week end with Mr..
and Mrs George Shannon.
William j. Halves, Revenue collec-
tor, OF Skowhegan was in town, Fri
day on business.
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burning, were found Tuesday at
Branch Mills where they had wan
dered, Harry Worthing had cared for
them.
Doris Grady of Palermo is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. p G. Brown
DON'T MISS the opportunities in the
classified columns
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fair was Mrs. Robert Salmond, Mrs.
John Nivison, Mrs. James Turbyne;
dining room was supervised by Mrs.
John Burgess. assisted by Mrs. Free
Mason, Annie Mckay, Ruth Herd,
Bernadine Powers, Margaret Sal
mond, Nancy Nivison, and Katherine
Turbyine. The whole affair was very
conscientiously prepared and was a
great success in every way.
There will be Republican caucus
at the selectmen's offices at three
o'clock this afternoon. A large at
tendance is desired.
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Sunday Services

At the Centenary Methodist church
Sunday morning thee pastor, Rev.
Herbert H. Nichols, preached fine
sermon from Genesis 21-19 which he
called I'm noticed Wells" The vo-
calist was Mrs. Florence Walker of
Scion, and excellent music was rem
dered by the choir accompanied by
Mrs. Howard B. Friend, organist
There was a good attendance and the
morning service was followed by the
session of the church school.
The retiring pastor, Rev. George
Loring Thurlow. who on the last
Sunday in this month completed his
services at the Federated church,
preached an excellent sermon at the
Sunday morning service. Mrs. Mil
dred r. Weston presided at the or
gan and the junior choir sang under
the direction of Mrs. John II. Jen-
kins. The vocalist was Watson p.
Schofield. Mrs. Edward f. Merrill
conducted the kindergarten at 1890
and the church school met at IL
o'clock.
Rev. George Merriam, D. D.. pastor
of the Bethany Baptist church,
spoke on "The Highway of Achieve
ment.' taking his text from Joshua
and the Romans lis. The music
was furnished by the junior choff.
directed by Miss Harriet l.. Marble
who rendered a vocal solo. with Mrs.
Ethel w. Ames at the piano. The
Bible school met at II o'clock with a
large attendance.
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Ode Tyne Singers

The following list of Olde TYNE
SINGERS who are to appear in the
Ola Fashioned Concert which is be-
ing arranged by the men of the
centenary Methodist church to occur
.on Friday evening, November 10
VIII be of much interest to the
townspeople as they are well known
local people. wimmen SINGERS,
Trina Adore Adams, Faith Thank
ful Marble, Jerusha Experience Dun
ton. Shuball Charity Burnor, April
atty Dorcas Oddly; Pamela Deborah
Petty. Ruth Belinda Marble. Diantha
Jane Parker, Jemima WatchfuI
Grundy, Amariah Elizabeth Currie,
Hepzibah Careful Grant, Marian De-
liverance Cole. Triphena Mehitable
Smith. Diantha Wealthy Burnor,
Meekness Desire Whitney, Delight
Angelina Bragg, Temperance Es-
Their Washburn. Huldah Sinia Bish-
op, Hancy Despair Smith, Lucinda
Ophelia Bishop, Rhoda Perseverance
Pettey, Samantha Anne Cool, MEME
SINGERS, Obidiah Goliath Harris.
Holdenough Gideon Watson. Jehosa-
phat Noah Watson, Nathaniel
Jehoikin Hoyt, Tenorio Christopher
Tarbox, Sampson Uriah Cool, Npap-
roditus Abner Sanford. Nlsha
Phineas Viles. Jedidiah Peltiah Cd
dy, Christopher Brightness Bishop,
Neb Amaza Nye, Bill Holdenough
Hobart, Herman Joshua Carr, Aaron
Job Hopkins, Abnadab Daniel
Smith.