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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
A Curiosity About EeIipse..

The average number of total and
partial eclipses in any one year is four,
the maximum seven and the minimum
two. There is nothing really peculiar
in this except the fact that where only
two occur they are always both Of the
sun. There are more solar than lunar
eclipses, but the sun, being so much
larger than the earth or moon. the
shadow terminates at point and is
visible only along narrow track,
while the lunar observation is fire.
quently visible over half continent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
Lope de Nena.

Lope de Vega, the famous Spanish
dramatist and poet, lived from 1862 to
1885, His literary work began when
he was about thirteen years old, and
from that time until his death, pc
Rod of sixty years, he poured forth an
enormous quantity of plays, dramatic
compositions of all kinds, poems Of
every character, breathing every spirit
from the stI'ictest asceticism to the
most unbridled license. Over 1900
PLAYS are credited to him, and the pub
lished collection, comprising about 300,
is contained in twenty-eight volumes
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
Long Lived Ieelanders.

1t would be interesting to know If
any part of the world beats Iceland in
the average length Of life Of its inhabi-
tants. On an average the people Of
that island live to the age of els years
which is very nearly double the mean
duration of human life as IL was com.
puted a generation ago. Sweden and
Norway are regarded as very healthy
countries. but Iceland takes the palm
In longevity, the mean duration of life
in Sweden being 5000 years and in
Norway 1894 years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
old Proverbs About Apples.

No fruit has played a more important
part in sacred or profane history than
the apple of which Solomon made
good Use in his proverbs, Stolen ap-
Piles are sweet aud "a word fifty spo-
ken is like apples Of gold in pictures
Of silver" \ good many English doe
tors prescribe m apple for either the
first or last meal. The Dutch eQuiy
alent for our two birds with one
stone is two. apples with one stick
and the origin in the saying, "A windy
wear. an apple year" dates back to the
days of the Nmmans.-Io London Field
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
A Bride on the Minute.

II was IA most ludicrous mistake. She
Imagined her wedding day was Wed,
nesday, when in truth it wasn't to AXE
place till the day after.
Just like woman. And everything
went awry, and the bridegroom gnash-
ed his teeth. suppose?"
We'll. hardly. In fact, everything
turned out beautifully. by making the
error unconSciousy she was dressed In
time. aud the ceremonies were pulled
off according to schedule st. Louis
Republic
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
The @Rot. Of the wavss.r

II is a favorite theory with the fish
ing and seafaring people on the north
east of Scotland that in a storm three
waves are strong and violent. while
the fourth is comparatively weak and
less dangerous. This succession they
call "rote Of waves" Fishermen re-
turning from their fishing ground often
prove by experience the truth Of their
theory and hang hack as they come
near the shore to take advantage OF
the lull that follows. say, pretty reg
ularly after three big breakers
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13

The phiianthropic lady was visiting
lower east side school. To test the
brightness gOf some of the poorer m
pills she asked them.
Children. what is the greatest of
all the virtues p
No one answered.
Think little" she said. What is
1t am doing. when | give up time
and pleasure to come and talk with
you for your good?'
A grimy fist went up.
well, what am doing. little boyr'
"BUttin' in"- Denver Republican
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
Nine. de staeI,s Replx.

Nine. de Stael is responsible for a
contribution to the woman suffrage
question which may interest those who
have done and suffered Tor the cause.
Il have no taste.'' said Napoleon in
talking to her. for women who NEEDLE
with politics. "You may perhaps be
right replied Nine de Stael. "but
since people have taken the freedom 20
cut or their heads on account Of poll
tics they ought at least 20 be allowed
10 understand xhy.r-Westminster Ca
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
Just a Reninder.

See this plugged quarterf asked
Mr. Witherson
Eyes"
Every time ! catch myself begin
ming to put too much faith in human
nature take this coin out and look at
it a moment"
"Just so"
And | am thus reminded of the fact
that this plugged quarter was passed
on me by a smiling lady cashier when
was exerting my best efforts TO be
agreeable - Birmingham Age-Herald
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
DON'T HURRY.

Do nothing in hurry. Nature
never does. More haste, worse
speed" says the old proverb. If
you are in doubt. sleep over it.
But, above all, never quarrel in a
hurry. Think it over well. Take
time. However vexed you may
be overnight. things will often look
different in the morning. If you
have written a clever and conclu-
ave but scathing letter. keep it
back till the next day and it will
very often never go at alI.--Lord
Avebury.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
Tho Curious EIepha nj.

The fact that the elephants feet are
padded renders his step noiseless. in
spite of his great weight naturalist
tells us, "and his extraordinary MIN.
bleness seems almost Incompatible with
his great bulk. Our Dumb Animals.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
Music Lessons

s. Adelbert Wilmer. organist and choirusstet
Of First 'pti't church of North Adams, WI
be in Benni Igton on Saturdays TO reonsva
pupils or instructlo In Piano. Pipe Organ, a.
Voice Conn anications may be addressed to
General Delivery, Bennington, or 10 ilai Msfss.
Ave-. Mort Adams Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-13
Her suspieion. Aroused.

They were discussing the new lodger
"He slips in and out Of the house 50
quietly" said the grass widow board
er. that think he must have been n
married man once"
Perhaps Il is that" says Mrs Hash.
croft as a troubled look came over her
face. "and maybe be is in the habit Of
getting behind with his board. Lon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-12
LIFE AT LOW TEMPERATURES

MOST recent experiments show that the idea that
A'A bacteria in general not harmed by freezing
is untenabe. On the other hand, the effect of very
low temperatures has been greatly overestimated.
1t has been observed that destructive effects
produced upon bacterial life from the temperature of
salt and pounded ice from that of liquid air. The
critical point appears to be somewhere about the reez
ing point of water. An organism that pass this
point in safety may be proof against even absolute
few individual bacteria in every culture tried
able to endure unframed the temperature of
liquid air. This is believed to have been due to the
absence of in the cells.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

live wire work. One assurance that
we can give is, that it is the stickers
that always win out in any sort OF a
contest, and earnest endeavor always
brings success.
Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in
the world. 1t beats money power and
influence to small standstill. Single
handed the enthusiast convinces and
dominates where a whole army OF
common place workers would scarcely
raise a tremor of interest. Enthusiasm
tramples over prejudice and opposi-
ton, spurns inaction, storms the cita-
del of it's object, and like an avalanche
overwhelms and engulfs all obstacles.
Enthusiasm is nothing more or less
than faith in ones own power. Faith
and initiative compined remove noun
famous barriers and achieve the mi
raculOus.
Set the germ of enthusiasm afloat
in your search for subscriptions, carry
it in your attitude and manner. it
spreads like contagion, and will influ-
ence every fiber of your success. It
begins and inspires results that you
did not dream of; it means joy, salts
faction; and above all means spontan-
eous bedrock results, the vital things
that win the big prizes.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

view, Denison, Iowa. This counts
5000 votes for the candidate nominal.
ed.
All questions of dispute and inter.
probation of the rules will be settled
by the contest manager
Receipt books will be furnished to
the contestants and their friends and
sample copies mailed to prospective
subscribers upon request of candi.
dates.
Cash subscriptions upon which votes
are issued must be turned in to the
contest department before votes are
cast thereon.
Each issue Of the Review printed
Wednesday contains a free ballot
which can be cast by anyone, provid-
ed it is turned in before expiration
date. These votes may be discontin-
ued without notice any time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
About New Subscriptions.

We placed high mark on the mum
Der of new subscriptions to be Sc
cured during this newspaper circula
ton contest, and from all appearances
we are going to receive as many new
subscribers as we expected, and in or.
der that contestants will not slow up
in their campaign for new subscrip.
tons we are making another extra
vote bffer for new subscribers.
Dating from November 5th to Tues
day, November 18th, 10000 extra votes
will be given on every club of five new
subscriptions. This is most liberal
extra vote offer and we know contest
ants will do their very best to secure
as many new subscriptions as pos
sible. The 5000 0extra votes on club
of five new subscriptions is for a very
short period and our advice is: Try
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

and make your largest report Tues
day, November 18th. There's a reas
on"
Contest Closes December 9Th.
Just little over four weeks more
of the contest. TO be exact, there are
just twenty-seven more working days
| The last weeks of the contest are
really more important than any other
time of the contest. The contest man.
agement knows, from having conduct
ed many contests, that the last three Ct
four weeks are really the time in
which the deciding work is done. Vot-
ing promises to be very heavy from
now on till the close, and it is abso-
lutely necessary for all contestants to
do their best.
It is impossible to get too many
votes, for it would be better to win by
a large margin than to lose out by a
single subscription. There are sever
al contestants who stand on compar-
lively an even footing, and the work
which they do from now till the close
will either mean success or disap-
pointment.
Be confident,j but remember that
there are others who are trying their
best, and try to do little better every
day. The race is not ended till the
goal is reached, and no one can pos
sibly foretell who the winners will be.
The way to win is to go through to
the finish, doing your best each day,
with a firm determination to be the
winner.
There are great many parts of the
county that have not been worked, and
hustler can get out in these un-
worked districts and reap golden
harvest of votes.
Very little in the way of explanation
is now needed as all contestants are
familiar with the full articulars of the
contest. The thing that is going to
make the winners is real hustling and
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO(
Another Extra Vote Offer.

We were indeed pleased with the
number of new subscriptions turned
in by contestants during the past two
weeks, and ma my contestants have
piled up thousands of extra votes to
their credit. The extra vote offer
which closed November 4th, was tie
largest vote offer given during the
contest and the next largest vote offer
is now on.
Sixty-five thousand extra votes will
be given on every $40 turned in dat
ing from November 9Th to Tuesday,
November 18th. Secure as many ex-
ira thousand votes as possible during
this period as this is the largest extra
vote offer remaining in our great cir
culation contest. Do your very best
work now while this large extra vote
offer is on.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Easy.

easy.
Henry" she said, 81 wish l could
organize a society of some kind. II
seems to be the only way to secure
social recognition in this town.
well, why don't you go ahead and
organize one?"
Il can't think of anything that I'm
an authority on. If l should organize
a drama club some other woman who
knew more about the drama than !
would butt in and get herself elected
president. 1t would be the same way
with suffrage, ethical culture and
child study and music. I'm unfortun-
ately not an authority on any of these
things, and if l got up society l
should, of course, want to be the head
of it."
"Well, why not organize Browning
club? You can pretend to know all
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Choosing the Right Present.

are you Ill uOuDC ABOUT u certain
present? The Youths Companion has
proved to be one of the best that can
be chosen. Perhaps you have not seen
it lately, and are not quite sure. Then
let us send you a sample copy or two
Suppose you ask for the issues con.
tanning the opening chapters of Ar.
thur Stanwood Piers fine serial story
of life in boys school-"His Fathers
Son." If you look the paper over care.
fully, bearing in mind that there are
fifty-twO such numbers for years
subscription of $500, we are sure you
will say that better present could
not be chosen, whether for a young
person or for an entire family.
For the years subscription of $500
there is included a copy of The Com
panion Practical Home Calendar for
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Five Varjties of Salmon.

kamchatka has five varieties of
krasnaia (red salmon), keta (dog sal
NOM, gorbusha (humpback salmon)
and kishutch (sockeye salmoD. The
run of chavitcha begins about May 10
to 20 Gold style) during the period of
spring rains and the overflow of mud
dy water. They run in large schools,
days, The fish, which weigh twenty to
twenty-five pounds, is purely KEN
chatka fish and is not found in the
Okhotsh and other districts.-Consul-
ar and Trade Reports.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

In case of tie between two candi-
dates, the prize or prizes tied for will
be awarded jointly. All candidates
who turn in subscriptions each week
to the finish OF the contest and not
winning a prize will be given 10 per
cent in cash of the amount collected.
Who May Compete.
Anyone of good moral character is
eligible, whether married or single.
Little girls may be entered by their
parents with the. understanding that
the campaign will be managed by the
parents or relatives.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Contest Rules and Plans.

right to decline any nomination.
A free ballot will be found in each
issue of the Review and may be cast
at any time prior to the date thereon.
A number of disinterested local
men will Judge the final count and
award the prizes.
Votes may be procured by turning
in cash subscriptions to the Review
and by clipping the free ballot from
the paper. TO nominate a candidate,
fill out nomination blank and mail to
contest manager in care of the Re-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Mans Thumb,

The radical difference between the
hand of man and of the monkey lies in
the thumb. In the human hand the
thumb has the opposing power,
which means that the thumb can be
made to touch the hip of each or any
of the other fingers on the same hand
The monkeys thumb in nonopposable
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Deadljer and Safer,

Lets send the car bomb conceal
ed in plum pudding"
"Why not merely send him a plum
pudding?" suggested the ather callous
plotter. eff he eats it our work is
done and we run no risks. louisville
COurier-JOurnal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Grateful to Him.

She-Oh, Jack, Pm awfully glad you
proposed. He-Then you accept me ?
She-Well. no; but, you see, your pro-
posal puts me even with Kitty Cobb,
who had the most of any girl in out
set-Boston Transcript.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Meant it Kindly.

Aunt with her two neices at a con.
cert oh, but this is tedious! Let me
take your fan, Ida, so I can hide my
yawning behind it. Olga-Take mine,
auntie; it's bigger.-Fliegende Batter.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

The express companies have kindly
accepted the rates fixed by the inter-
state commerce commission, instead
of requiring the commission to make
the figures higher.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

What splendid football teams could
be developed if the players didn't get
hurt and if the faculty didn't make
them study!
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
Mines in Southern Spain,

French, British and German capital
lists control most of the mines in
southern Spain, the Spanish having
always been unwilling to invest mon
ey in mining.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

1914, and all the issues for the remain
ing weeks of this year. dating from
the time the subscription is received.
If you ask for sample copies we will
send with them the Announcement for
1914.
The Youths Companion,
144 Berkeley St., Boston, Mass.
New Subscriptions Received at This
Office.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05
The Youths Co

Many people believe central bank
would be a very good thing if it
could be located about Is miles from
where they live.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

about Browning, and the other women
who pretend to know all about him
won't know whether you're fooling
them or not.'-Chicago Record-Herald
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

and make your largest report Tues
day, November 18th. There's reas-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-24
LUNCHEON GIVEN
AT HIGH SCHOOL
BY DOMESTIC SCIENCE DEPART
MENT FOR WOMAN'S
CLUB.
Mrs. W. c. meGregor Reads Interest
Ing Paper Before Members-Hish
School "Prom" a Success.

The domestic science department
OF the Wheeling high school enter
tanned the members OF the home eco
Monies and domestic science depart
ments OF the Woman's club Friday
afternoon. Miss Blanche Olin. teach
er IN this department, was In charge
and she and the Junior class served
delicious menu which was thor
oughly enjoyed by the ladies. The ia
bles were prettily decorated IN spring
blossoms and rose buds. There were
covers for thirty-two guests and
hand painted place cards marked the
places. The water colors were ar
class.
The following menu was served:
Clear Soup.
Rahi-hes. Imperial Sticks
Asaparaus with Butter sauce.
Biscuits. Butter Balls.
Tomato Jelly Salad.
Cheese Straws.
strawberry Ice Cream--white Gaia
Sailed Almonds. Coffee.
The following are the members OF
the Junior class who served the deli
cious luncheon: Misses Louise Arm
strong. Ruth Barclay. Henrietta Fair.
Margaret Hare, Hilda CHASER. Bertha
lsenberG. Jane Barclay. Sara Jackson,
Bessie Meyer. Margaret Monroe. ia
net Moss, Frances Murray, Valta
Meyers, Marion Nichols, Name Steel,
Rhea Schu. Elizabeth Mckown and
Virginia Schwalb.
After Dinner Talks.
The feature OF the meeting were
the talks by members OF the club.
Mrs. +. c. Ewing. vice president OF
the Woman's club, was toastmistress
Afterdinner talks were made by Miss
Merry. who talked on Vocational
Education: Miss Olin talked on do
nestle Science; Miss Cecilia Spey-
or spoke OF the Housewives league
movement. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson's
talk was on her work in the civic de-
partment OF tho club. Miss Kate
Hazlett gave a short talk and Mrs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-24

r. c. Ewing offered a vote OF thanks
TO Miss DIN and her calss for their
delicious luncheon and courtesy
shown the ladies.
Mrs. W. c. McGregor. who recently
returned from the council meeting OF
the General Federation OF Woman's
clubs in Washington. ID. c. read n
paper which was thoroughly enjoyed
by all She quoted Mrs. Grace Julls--
Clark. chairman OF the press commit
tee. in which she said: The 1e12
council meeting OF the General Fed.
Grafton OF Womans clubs will 10
down in history as the largest and
most important that has been held up
TO this time" Mrs. ID. c. Murray.
chairman or credenual committee and
Formerly OF this city. reported an en-
roiIment or e.02i. which was a vast
audience or well-dressed. intelligent
women testing the capacity OF the
ballroom OF the Raleigh.
The General Federation OF WON.
ans clubs has been in existence TWEEN
" years and It's membership includes
O1.S-eiSht STATES. Alaska, Panama,
and several foreign countries.
II represents six thousand women's
= S "Af us enroilrncnt is one mill
lion members. Il has Accommodated
much which Is OF interest To tho vyo-
men or the world by bringing to
se'her women from every state IN
consider common interests: women
trained 70 differ IN discussion. TO
Think soundly and broadly. TO work
harmoniously; the intelligent study OF
lnoustrfa! and social conditions. work
Tor civic beauty: setting high educa-
tional ideals and training the mother,
or America; assistance I'm securing
the laws 10 protect the young the
weak and Diseased: and Other useful
avs Mrs. Pennypacker. the presi-
uent' made an address and Mrs. AL
DION FELLOWS Bacon. or Indiana. smoke
on Housing Reform" Mis-. Helen
Boswell. OF New York. made n br,eg
ederess and said The question OF
suffrage moves up tremendously"
Miss Margaret Wilson.
among the distinguished guests
present were Miss Margaret Wilson.
She spoke on tho social and civic
movement. Miss Helen Louise john
son. or WATERFOWL, New York. the
chairman OF Household Econornics
talked on "A study OF the house and
the people in IL" Mrs. McCregor told
OF the many courtesies shown them in
Washington and gave detailed ac-
count or the meeting.
There were covers for the following.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-24

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Miss Marie i:..s;as. schubert
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.liSe Jean Armstrong.
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