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The Republican Journal
Belfast, Thursday, June 17, 1920
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
. The Republicanjloumal Pub. Co.
A. 1. BROWN. Editor.
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No one can make the world move very
far, but it moves at all only when each
cane of a very large number does his part.
—Roosevelt
A DANGER zone
All well informed people in this coun
try know what Armenia has been and
now is, but no one knows how much ter
ritory the future Armenia will contain or
what the conditions of human existence
in that territory will be. England, France
and Japan have taken unto themselves
all the German colonies, but neither of
them want Armenia because the land is
not worth the taking when the responsi
bility ot defending it is taken into con
sideration. Therefore, through the medi
um of the Supreme Council of the League
of Nations, of which they are in entire
control, England, France and Japan de
cided to let Uncle Sam take Armenia
and give the turbulent Turks and the
Bulgarian bolshevists an illustration of
Wilsonian world-wide democracy, purs
from the fountain head, and enforced by
§0,000 American bayonets, a few thou
sand machine guns, plenty of held artil
lery and a fleet of war vessels in tne
Black Sea. .
President Wilson was invitea to hx
the territorial boundaries of the new Ar
menia, and following this the United
states was blandly invited to accept a
mandate over the country included with
in the boundaries to be designated by
Mr. Wilson.
The Big inree oi iuc ~
may have considered these two proposi
tions as being the acme of wise diplo
macy, but to the average, thinking citi
zen of the United States they appear like
,traps so clumsily set that even a blind
goose would not walk into either of them.
We do not think the President will
consent to fix tie boundaries of Armenia.
However wisely and justly he might do
this the result would not be satisfactory
to the Armenians nor to the lurks. It
would not be satisfactory to the Big Three
unless his mind readily followed theirs.
Our former Allies seem to be touchingly
solicitous as to the future of Armenia,
but it should be remembered that they
are not urging the President to fix these
boundaries, nor are they tendering this
mandate to the United States because of
any love which they have for a distressed
and persecuted people. What they de
sire is to induce the United Stales to be
come irrevocably committed to and en
tangled in their Eastern affairs. They
desire to see the United States standing
in Armenia, armed and equipped, as a
deterrent menace to the Mohammedan
hordes of Asia who, in the next great
war for domination in Europe, will other
wise march to join Germany, Austro
Hungary and Russia in the conflict.
“Hearken not unto the words of the
prophets that prophesy unto you; they
make you vain; they speak a vision of
their own heart, and not out of the mouth
'of the Lord.”—Jer. XXIII, 16.
The War Finance Corporation, when it
was formed, had a cash allotment of
$500,000,000 with which to can;y on its
work. As time passed it issued notes to
obtain more money, how much we do not
know*. There has been a profound silence
about that, but it is safe to say that the
amount was very large, and it is only fair
to say that a very large amount was nec
essary. We have no criticism to make of
the work done by the Finance Corporation
and the task which was given them was
so stupendous that no doubt some mis
takes were made. We want to say, how
ever, that the taxpayers should know
what was done with their money. We
believe the accounts should be audited.
TVe have had numerous Senate investi
gations of several departments but we
have had no results except findings of
w aste, extravagance and inefficiency by
al most every one of the departments upon
wh ich the expenditure of money devolved.
We should have an audit of the accounts
of each of these, made by sworn and non
partizan public accountants of the highest
■capacity. We believe that such an audit
of public expenditures, whether in war
times or in peace times, whether Repub
licans or Democrats are in power, in Na
tion or in State, would check waste and
in a large degree have the effect of giving
the country a better administration of its
business affairs.
1 Luted by the variety and novelty of
city life and the prospect of getting a
d ay and a half’s pay for about half a
day’s work, the boys have left the home
steads and migrated to the cities. The
men who left the country homes and
country employment to work on govern
ment plus-cost contracts, where short
hours and loafing were encouraged, have
not returned. The result is that farmers
are unable to secure sufficient help to
enable them to supply , the food necessi
ties of the almost immediate future. This
condition of affairs makes the food prob
lem of such very great importance, that>
in comparison, the League of Nations is a
matter of trivial consequence. It is a
TK-st disquieting fact that most of those
who have left the farms do not intend to
return, thoughtless of the future and
blind to the signs of the times they are
trusting to luck. We fear that nothing
but hunger will make them realize the
gravity of the food situation.
“It is not learning, grace nor gear,
Nor easy meat and drink.
But bitter pinch of pain and fear
That makes Creation think.”
(AT 65 HE ED. S
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right and trouble witJi my Lit er and
Bowels caused considerable distress.
I could not get rid of 'lie Consti
pation ; and the insufficient action of
my bowels resulted in my blood
absorbing the poisons.
Last fall, I began taking ‘Fruit
a-tives’ or Fruit Liver Tablets, and
after using them for a short time I
could see they were just what my
system required. My liver became
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I doubt whether anyone could feel
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L1NC0LNVILLE
N. D. Ross was in Portland a few days
ago.
Miss Madeline Russ visited friends in
Camden a few days recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDonald have
arrived home from New Haven, Conn.
Mrs. Carrie Hall was recently in Bel
fast a guest of her laughter, Miss Geor
gia Hall.
Mrs. Marion Perry of Dorchester,
Mass., was a guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Eliza Parker, recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Portland
and Mrs. Emma Dyer and son Robert of
Searsport were recent guests of Mrs. Ar
no Knight.
Memorial Day was appropriately ob
served here at the M. E. Church. Servi
ces were conducted by Rev. B. W. Rus
sell of Camden, and special music ren
dered by a male quartet which was much
appreciated. On Monday the following
program was successfully carried out: 10
a. m., marching, music and prayer; sing
ing of America at the cemetery; 12
o’clock, dinner; 1.30 p. m., at the old
church a iarge audience listened to a fine '
address by Rev. B. W. Russell; music; 1
song, “Let Them Rest,” by male quartet; I
Battle Hymn of the Republic, by the ;
school children; salute to the flag, Gor- I
don Scruton; recitation by Hugh Ross; i
song, The Red, White and Blue; recita- i
tion by Robert Moody; singing by all,
The Star Spangled Banner. The band
rendered many selections throughout the |
day which were enjoyed by all.
SWANVILLE CENTER.
Mrs. Garrie Cunningham is still with
Mrs. Porter Webb.
Miss Ruby Gray has closed her school
in Winterport and is at home.
Mrs. Isaac McKeen had the misfortune
to get badly poisoned with ivy.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray G. Robertson attend
ed the graduation at Winterport
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Evans and daugh
ter have recovered from measles.
Charles Riley, who broke his hip is
getting along as well as can be expected.
The Baptist quarterly meeting will be
at the Monroe Center church, June 19
and 20.
Mrs. Charles Thayer has been with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riley, for
a ffew days.
Mr. and Mrs. William Small of Monroe
were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.
P. White, June 5.
Mr. Lorin Clements of Bangor has re
turned home from a visit in Swanville,
Searsport and Monroe.
“I Got Real Mad W hen I Lost My Fitting
Hen,” Mrs. Hannan.
“I went into the hen house one morn
ing and found my favorite setter dead. I
got real mad. Went to the store, bought
some RAT-SNAP and in a week I got six
dead rats. Everybody who raises poultry
should keep RAT-SNAP.” Three sizes,
25c, 50c, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by
A. A. Howes & Co , Hall Hardware Co.,
and City Drug Store.
WALDO STATION.
The dances at Littlefield’s pavilion are
well attended.
Miss Leona f~unningham has been home
for a short visit.
Mr. D. Meservey and wife spent a few
hours at their camp in Troy, June 5.
The recent rain made the fields and
gardens that have started look encour
aging.
Freelove Taylor of Jackson has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Emery Hussey of
Searsport.
Mrs. Everard Bryant and children have
been visiting the Bryant and Levenseller
families recently.
Her friends were glad to notice that
Miss Elwell looked much better than
when here last summer.
Mrs. Harriet Nickerson and daughter,
Miss Jessie, with Mrs. N. Roulstone and
Miss Thurston, called on the Hussey
family recently.
Waldo Pomona Grange
Waldo Pomona Grange was entertained
by Victor Grange, Searsmont, June 1st.
It was an ideal June day and there was a
very large attendance of patrons, so large
that the morning as well as the afternoon
meeting was held at Masonic hall.
Past Master Stetson and wife from An
droscoggin county were honored guests of
the day, and we were pleased to have
with us several patrons from Knox and
Kennebec counties
Grange opened in form, Worthy Master
Aborn in the chair; all the county officers
present. During the “waiting time” sis
ter Nellie Brewster entertained the grange
with a piano selection. A class of nine
candidates received instruction in the
fifth degree; then came the march to the
dining hall. After the usual pleasant and
satisfactory ceremonies of the noon hour
and the after soctabili y grange recon
vened and the program was taken up.
music uy cuoir; a une aooress ot wel
come by Abbie Bryant, and “unexpected
ly” but very happily responded to by
Past County Master Edward Evans.
Voted that the afternoon meeting
should be an open session. Instrumental
duet by sisters Angie Paine and Helen
Plaisted, recitation, “The Lightning Rod
Agent,” by Agnes Fuller, lollowed by an
address by past State Master Stetson.
His subject was largely loyalty to Maine.
He paid a deserved tribute to Maine’s
attitude in the war, to the ready sacrifice
of Maine mothers and the work of the
Red Cross. He believed we were stand
ing upon the brink of the most strenuous
time in the world’s history, a time of
such awful unrest. In every war and every
strike, farmers have been the saving
power, nd he has hopes that the grange
farmers may unite and by every sane and
safe condition bring about peace again. I
me close oe ms address tie talked up
on taxation. He warned farmers that
the total aggregate amount of taxation is
fixed by themselves, because they elect
the local and State assessors, and farmers
are paying more in proportion than larger
property owners. He made interesting
remarks about invisible and intangible
property, and he held the close attention
of the large audience until the close of his
address. He was followed by brothers
Evans, Ayer, past master of Knox Po
mona, County Agent N. S. Donahue,
Nash, master of Megunticook Grange,
Camden, and brother Allen Miller brought
down the house by his attitude as “peace
maker.’’ Long live brother Miller. Broth
er Morse spoke upon patriotic lines.
Brother Charles Adams and Rev. Mrs.
Harrison, resident pastor at Searsmont,
made good talk upon uplifting lines.
Brother McDonald, sisters Light and
Ayer of Knox county, brothers Martin,
B. F. Foster and sister Stetson all pleas
antly responded to their call.
Vocal duet, Helen Plaisted and Ruth
Robbins; dialogue, “An Unsuccessful
Advance; vocal duet, Annie Crie and Elsie
Plaisted. A vote of thanks was extended
to host grange for courtesies of the day.
At the census 15 granges reported. A
vote of thanks was given brother and sis
ter Stetson for their presence and re
marks. Closed in form.
Pomona meets with Tranquility Grange,
Lincolnville, July fith. Address of wel
come, Hon. J. H. Mullin. Response, Mil
bury Hunt. Topic, resolved, That the
order of Patrons of Husbandry should not
affiliate with the labor unions. Opened
by Charles H. Stevens.
G. E. B.
Transfers in Real Estate
_
The following transfers of real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry ;
of Deeds for the week ending June 5,
1920:
T. N. Pearson, Morrill, to Leo E. Jack
son, do., land and buildings in Morrill.
Lewis A. Whitcomb, Belfast, to Eben
L. Whitcomb, Waldo; land in W'aldo.
Charles E. Howard, Searsport, to F.
E. Stinson, do.; land and buildings in
Searsport.
Ralph A. Peavey, Dallas, Texas, to
Julian G. Carson, Boston; land and build
ings in Belfast.
Elijah Ritchie, Belfast, to Charles M.
j Conant, W interport; land in Monroe.
Chester A. Sheldon, Northport, to E.
Laverne Whitten and Alberta W. Farn
ham, Belfast; land and buildings in North
port.
Lillie S. Jones, et als., Belfast, to Mar
c.ellus R. Knowlton, do.; land and build
ings in Belfast.
John H. Hogan, Belfast, to Roscoe M.
Ellis, do.; land in Belfast.
C. W Wescott, Belfast, to Ezekiel P.
Rowell, Freedom; latid in Freedom.
Isadore F. Whitehouse, Unity, to Lynne
J. Stevens; do.; land in Unity.
Eva J. Whitcomb, Waldo, to Ralph H.
Whitcomb, do.; land and buildings in
Waldo.
Estelle M. Hutchinson, Bangor, to
Grace G. Glaster, do.; laud and buildings
in Northport.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
The following resolutions have been
passed by Silver Cross Lodge, Pythian
Sisters:
Whereas, in view of the loss we have
sustained by the decease of our friend
and sister, Mrs. Etta Dodge Smith, and
of the still heavier loss sustained by
those who were nearest and dearest to
her, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is but a just tribute
to the memory of the departed to say
that in regretting her removal from our
midst we mourn for one who was, in ev
ery way, worthy of our respect.
Resoived, That we sincerely condole
with the family of the deceased on the
dispensation which it has pleased Divine
Providence to afflict them and commend
them for consolation to Him who orders
all things for the best.
Resolved, That our charter be draped
in mourning for thirty days and that a
copy of these resolutions be forwarded to
the family, one to the Repub'ican Journal
and one placed on our records.
Miss Emma Welch
Isabella Langill Cross
Mrs. Mary Colons /
Committee on Resolutions
NORTH SEARSPORT.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Webster and son
George have returned to their home in
Wakeheld, Mass.
Miss Harriet M. Nickerson has returned
from Somerville, Mass., and has opened
her residence for the summer.
Mrs. Etta Clay and sister, Miss Newell,
of Citypoint, Belfast, spent the week-end
at Mrs. Will Carter's, June 5.
Percy Harriman sawed his fingers badly
in his mill a few days ago and went to
Belfast at once for surgical treatment.
The price of powder plants has struck
bottom. The government of the United
States had one which cost $7(1,000,000 and
sold it for $8,500,000, and threw in $9,000,
000 worth of material. “We point with
pride, etc.''
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