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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

EOR sALE-We have some eAcepuOnii,
i good lots on Gave Street Extension, the
Town voted at the last To IN meeting TO open
and extend this street. prices right. Nash and
U,,tchins Str
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

LOR SALE Fou- young horses well broke
4 double and single. Tn &C horses are S und
snd perfectly gentle and weigh from l,oog 70
1900 los. G. s. Me'rga rth, Ho Jsick Falls, N. Y
RE ID Tel. QiiFlg soft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
COMBINED FLEETS OF ADM RAILS
FLETCHER AND BADGER SRELLED
CITY OF VERA CRUZ
Three Thousand Marines Land and Take Posses
sion of the City Hall
DRIVES THE SHARPSHOOTERS FROM THE ROOFS OF HOUSES
Two American Marines Wounded in Street Fighting
Shots from the Prairie and Chelsea Kuock
Down Buildings -Officials Take TO the Hills

Vera Cruz. Mex. April 22.-The
combined fleets OF Admlrals fetch.
er and Badger shelled the city OF
Vera Cruz today. The shots from
the American war vessels we're di.
rected against the buildings in which
Mexican snipers had hidden for the
purpose OF picking of American
marines. The houses soon began TO
tumble about the ears Of the sharp
shooters who fed in confusion.
The bombardment began at S. o.
clock this morning after an ultima.
tum had been sent to the mayor
The rapid fire 5inch guns OF the
Prairie and Chester took a promin'
ent part in the engagement.
Under the fire from the feet a
force of 5000 marines was landed
and began fighting its way into the
center of the city. Machine guns
we're used to sweep the streets and
the marines soon fought their way
to the city hall. The officials fled
before the Americans reached the
building.
The main force of Mexicans dc
Tending the city was stationed in
the naval academy and the arsenal
and it's principally against these
buildings that the FIRE from the war
ships in the harbor was directed
Two American marines were wound
ed by shots from the naval academy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

COR sALE-Good laying strain of Rhode
Island Red Eggs five cents each, also the
cents each Michael Fitzgerald, Washington
street, Bennington W. ootEo'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

For sALE-Pool table and outfit almost
new. ID. Z. Cronin. American House. titt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

FOR sALE-Twenty ton, good bay for sale,
at barn or delivered. Estate OF e. Dewey
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

E>OR SALE-Can spare a few settings FIR m
nv single comb white orpnRton pen- at
81 for IS. J. II. Livingston, 6al Main 81. Gift
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
TO RENT
LOST

TO RENT-Large pleasant room with priv
L ilege of bah. Apply l2s Scott 81. cot
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
WANTED

N/ANTED-Lace curtains TO la Under. APP
W ply Mrs. George n. Philips. 2i2 Union
Street. 69tb'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

LSOR SALE or TO KENT-on easy terms
u The North Bennington Hotel property,
opposite depot Inquire of John j. kenney:
North Bennington. 25tS4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Stenographer's Note Book

Mr.. r. j. Myers chief clerk to the gem
eral superintendent of the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway, Winnipeg, gives
the following practical suggestions on con-
nection with stenosraphers' MOTEL books:
1t is often necessary for stenographers
to look through books of notes for proper
places to make additions and insertions,
and to locate letters in old books.
In debating always dictate the file
number and this is put down in a column
5y the stenographer. and provides ready
means of getting the right Enclosures
with letters and also of finding notes when
Desired at some future date. The column
also provides space for changes in dc
tation without mixing up shorthand notes.
ITO rule column, all that ls necessary
ID to hold the pencil between the thumb
and forefinger, setting the finger a dis
lance from the point equal to the width
OF the column desired. Then place the
point of the pencil on the paper, with the
point OF the finger on the edge OF the
book, and move the hand down the page
You can readily see that the speed OF
ruling Is only governed by the time 1t
takes the hand to go down the page and
turn over the leaf"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
MODES OF THE HOUR

For those fortunate enough to include
a Southern trip in the winters schedule,
tailleur suit of sportsmanlike cut is
an essential of the wardrobe.
Fortunately. the world is so consti-
tuted that the majority of people to
whom many of the pleasanter things OF
life are denied enjoy knowing how the
other half of the world lives and what
It wears.
The suit shown today, therefore. serves
a double purpose. 1t is a good model for
suit for the Southern resort and II
brings a whiff of balmy out-of-door air
to those who must stay at home.
There is still another reason for its
existence. All the signs on fashion 5
highway point to a return of the simply
cut walking suit for town wear. The
suit pictured is made of golforo silk, but
serge or chevot would make an excep-
tiohal copy for early spring.
IL Is not alone the business woman who
has grown tired of the incessant changes
of style that make ii necessary to dis
card a suit before It is outworn or to
continue to wear 1t when it Is hope
lessly demOde. Even women of leisure
feel that their time might be better
spent in ways other than those of close
attendance on fashions vagaries.
The gored skirt that flares slightly is
a good walking model, and 1t is one
that keeps It's shape without constant
pressing. The coat shows the yoke and
the boX-plaits of the Norfolk jacket,
with the strapped and buttoned pockets
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Need Misfortune Matter9

But. after all, does misfortune matter
as much as we think It does; or. rather.
need it matter? Need 1t matter SO much
that the III winds have come your way,
that you are in pain. or that the good
things Of life have been taken from your
It depends upon how ne regard life.
It We believe We we're placed here simply
TO enjoy ourselves. then. OF course. It
must matter.
But II we believe We were placed here
TO be something, ana to do something
and II, with Gods help, We tmean that
something to be fulhlled IN us. then an
the m winds that ever blow cannot frus-
trate Gods purpose. and II that purpose
is fulnlled. then IN the long run ms
fortune doesn't matter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
A Foolish Little Girl

The little stenographer sighed, chewed
on her pencil and looked out OF the win
dow. Idly her fingers began to adjust
her hair.
This French roll 10 an awful expense
to me! What with supply haIrpins and
combs and time and labor I ought TO be
a raving beauty she remarked to a
companion at the next desk.
"She's raYing, all right" came the
stage whisper from one office boy TO an
other. but beauty-goou night! She
looks like the ruins Of a great beauty"
well, as 1 was saying" said the first
speaker, still pattlng her smooth and
glistening coiffure. "Mr. Bryson's that
unreasonable Why, the other morning
he came in and was Just taking off my
hat. 1 guess was a few minutes late
but 15 or 20 mint tes' work won't put him
out OF business. Well, my dear. 1 pulled
my hat off in hurry, and my hair was
all upset. Would you believe it, that
brute of man called me down for fixing
1t before L took his dictation. He might
have known that I'm from a good, re-
fined home and cant stand such treat
mentl Amt men brutes?'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

that are usually a feature of the hunt
ing coat. The simulated epaulettes show
the trend of the times.
A whole chapter might be written on
the subject of pockets. II mans supe-
riority is really based on the number of
pockets he possesses he must look to
his laurels, for pockets are extremely
fashionable just now, and they are worn
boldly on the outside Of coats SO that
all who run may read.
There are pockets such as those on the
pictured suit. there are pockets below
the waist and above, little pockets and
big, while many skirts come in for a
fair share, even those that are not strictly
tailleur or business or sports skirts.
Jet buttons and a patent leather belt
are details of the suit that are very smart
just now. An extra touch is given to the
belt by the enamel buckle, which is of
exactly the same tone Of gray as the
silk of the suit.
The little hat is quite conservative in
style. II is a departure from the turban.
but the brim Is very narrow and turns
a little wreath of cut velvet balls and
a ribbon bow at the back II is worn at
an angle in line with the present mode.
In a fortnight Philadelphia Is to have
a fashion fete, where the Philadelphia
modistes will exhibit model gowns of
their own designing. The proceeds, of
course, are for the poor Belgians, whom
our sympathies compel us to supply with
food and clothing on the one hand, while,
on the other, we supply the belligerents
without regard to caste or color with
powder and shot and all the ammunition
of the war which we decry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
To Keep Baby Healthy

A prominent physician gives the fol-
lowing four rules for keeping the baby
healthy:
Plenty of water for the skin.
Plenty OF milk for the stomach.
Plenty of fresh air for the lungs.
Plenty of sleep for the brain.
Without an abundance of these four
requisites, he says, perfect health is ut
terly impossible. The first requirement
plenty of water for the skin-deserves
careful attention. The water used on
the baby's skin should not be cold, OF IL
may cause chill and subsequent inlam-
nation. Some children can stand cold
water, but very. very few, and II is a
dangerous risk Hot water is banned,
too. II has a tendency to weaken the
child and make him susceptible to dis
ease. Tepld bathing Is best. and use a
pure CASTLE soap. Don't let this soap get
into the child's eyes, as 1t is very irritat-
ing. A sponge is better to use than the
ordinary wash cloth, because Il allows a
stream OF water TO run over the child like
a miniature shower.
A few handfuls of common salt added
TO the bath will strengthen a baby.
Many skin excavations can be traced
back to an appalling lack OF water. Water
is one of the surest cures. for skin dis
eases. The skin should be dried gently
patted dry, in place OF rubbing Dust
with boracic acid or pure, powdered
starch.
The baby's milk should be pure. Be
sure OF the source from which your milk
comes. Don't depend on a careless, dis
interested milkman. Don't sWeeten the
milk too much, 1t will sour the baby 8
stomach.
The fresh air should be plentiful from
the start. II your baby breathes In pure,
natural air. and eats and sleeps reg
ularly, he will look strong and healthy,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
For Typists

The first thing that any typist does
when she sits down at the machine is to
insert the paper. How many typists,
however. always insert the paper in the
some way? Sometimes it is held with
the right hand. pushed down into the feed
rolls, and the platen knob is twirled with
the left hand. Sometimes this operation
is reversed. the left hand holding the
paper and the right hand twirling the
knob. Sometimes IT is put in at one posi-
tion on the cylinder and sometimes at
another. But there is only one right way
to insert the paper, and that is as follows:
Take the sheet in the left hand. place
The left edge against the side guide, and
let it drop behind the cylinder to the
-;irst set of feed rolls; let it drop easily;
DO not force it in. Then twirl the right
platen knob with the right hand. and the
paper will come up evenly to position for
writing. No adjustment is necessary
provided the side guide is used In insert
ing the paper. The use of this side guide
is absolutely essential II the work is to
be uniform.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
The Public Stenographer
What She CHARGES

The rates which the Public stenogra pher
charges vary according to district and
quality, but, generally speaking, the fol-
lowing may be quoted as fairly average:
For reporting proceedings, dictation and
transcription, per folio of 10 lines, orig
inal copy, 25 cents; carbons, 8 cents each
For letters taken in shorthand and
Transcribed on the machine, per folio Of
10 lines, original copy. Is cents; carbons.
8 cents each.
For dictation direct en- the machine,
per folio of 10 lines, original copy, 20
cents; carbons, cents each.
For straight copying work, per folio
of 10 lines, original and one carbon. 8
cents Is cents for original and cents
for carbon; additional carbons, 5 cents
per folio each.
Statistical and tabular work is charged
for at double rates, and sometimes at
more than double, If particularly compli-
Gated, or II particular care must be exer-
cised
BY the hour. the rate is $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Stenographers and Marriage

The girl who is earning a good salary
frequently hesitates on the Threshold OF
marriage. particularly when marriage
means the giving up Of her business po-
sition, as II all too frequently does. A
case arises here where the girl not only
dislikes the thought OF giving up her
job, but also Of losing what she terms
"all the good times" that accompany
her freedom. She writes:
Dear Helen Adair-Please solve my
problem, because | can't. | am young
stenographGr and hold good-paying po-
sition. 7 am very popular with the oppo-
site sex. l go TO parties and dances, and
have very good time, Now. one of the
men go with is a so-called good fellow"
and we nave Jolly times together. l like
him as a friend. but he wants me TO
marry him. II I do this, lose my posi-
tion and all the good times, too. He
would like me to give these up. I'm
sure I'll never be happy, as / need my
freedom, but am afraid I'll be left when
got too old to frivol, What would you
do in my place? UNCERTAIN
1t is perfectly obvious that you do not
care for the man, and. therefore, in
your present frame of mind, II would be
very foolish of you to marry him. You
tell me yourself that YOU would never
be happy-then why think anything more
of the matter? The fear of being left"
as you call it. is hardly the basis for n
successful or a happy marriage! 1 would
stongly advise you to put all thoughts
matrimonialwise out of your head until
YOU gain more wisdom.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
How to Live on
$500 a Week

The old argument about "how to live
on So a week" received ample attention
last year In the newspapers. However,
that does not alter the fact that this Is
a bread-and-butter problem to many girls
who are trying II today For instance,
the green stonographer gets about IS
a week. II the problem of room, board,
clothing, laundry, lunch and carfare has
not occurred TO you before, just try a
little bit OF rapid calculation. How can
she live on this?" asks the pessimst.
He forgets entirely the fact that this girl
has absolutely nothing else. She has to
do IT,
"E have to make ends meet: that's ALL"
said q girl the other day. Here Is a list
of my weekly expenditures; Room, prl-
vate house, $3.50: meals, breakfast, sup
per and all Sunday meals at private
house, 81; carfare, so cents; six days
lunch, at 10 cents, 80 cents; laundry, Is
cents.
THE total, as you can see for yourself,
is sL25, which leaves just 20 cents mar
gin to supply the things such as soap,
toothbrushes, medicines umbrella, rub
bers, clothing OF all kinds, etc. There is
no room for sickness. l have nothing to
save. What would you do? If I ask for
raise these days. when people are re-
ducing their office forces, / stand a large
chance of getting fired. So here I am,
living the best way / can What the
poor mill and factory girls do I'm sure
don't know"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

in all cases of sudden vomiting, fainting,
heart attacks. etc. The dose should be
regulated according to the directions on
the bottle.
oil OF cloves is the old remedy for
toothache. II is applied locally and re-
lieves pain. II is often used for indi-
gestion, in doses Of three drops.
Mustard, ground or in the new vase
line form, should always be within reach.
Nothing is better for acute indigestion.
cramps. etc, than the tried and true
mustard plaster.
Pure 90 per cent. alcohol is another ne
cessity. 1t comes In handy in every case
where a mild gargle is necessary.
Peroxide is usually seen in every medi-
cine chest, and can be applied to cuts,
burns, etc. to cleanse the wound.
Spirits of camphor Is another good
thing to have around. You will md
plenty OF uses for II.
There are many, many other drugs
which can be used as we'll as these-but
this list is simply list OF the drugs we
can't do away with.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
The Future arty .

Dearest Polly; You are very lucky
mat you had to leave towR the other
day, OF you would have laughed your
self sick at the Smiths party. You know.
II was called a Future Party" and We
had more fun than barrel OF monkeys
We had TO come dressed up as we sx-
peeted 70 be in the future. There were
a kinds OF costumes. each one funnisr
han the other. Jim Carter came as a
amp. ana you know how crazy ha can
Wei. he had the saddest. most pow
stricken gst-np you ever saw. Ellen
as dressed as 3 trained nurse. and the
fin white cap and white gown made her
la1l nosilively stunning.
Eileen Arnold was a pFims old-maidish-
looking school teacher, with 4 severe look
50 aBd funny white stockings. The fell
low ens is engaged to came as a school
tof-1IlsEe appropriately, too. He Is aw-
#1iIF Hls. and looked killing IN tight
afaeets4 and q terrible bow tie The most
= aizfIe touch about him was that he
"a - facs wished with soap and his
ssfr nIasleFed tight 20 his head for All
4a1 world 9iia the splc and span child on
lfnuaaE tnorning-
rv.f - shaka long lattsr short. there
-. aaefof9 and brewers and Quaker
serse go QoaksFs and al kinda ol silly
|hinre hszides- We had b dandz lunchs
sIih IS regard feF digsstiep at all Every
s,st als pilkiaz. candy. lee cream. sand
lctes coAee aol4p elssIn lis' la
I...if 40 : lot > taines ! have forgotten
rr angboes Z yoa Nant 70 hsFe 9
r9 7IHas nisa tutRFV Party Afs
-. ever. Let me know shen yQu
'r1@|as - q toen. Ever lovingly.
JANE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
ORCHLDStNDOORS AND OUT

Orchids at one time occupied the posi-
tion among flowers that ermlne occupied
among the furs. Now, any one with the
very smallest glass-enclosed space.
conservatory OF the most diminutlve
character. can grow not one. but several
very hardy kinds
Flower growing is a delightful recrea-
tion, and often becomes an absorbing
hobby to tired business people. The brill
liant coloIs and color combinations OF
orchids make them wonderfully attfae-
tive The old idea that an orchid was an
insldous parasite that resembled. in
mimic, some bird, beast or insect, has
given way to the truth that an orchid
fairy more than anything else. a fairy
not expensive and very tenacious OF life.
Orchids can be grown from seeds or
seedlings. quite like other plants. and In
ordinary flower pots, There is a long list
OF these really exquisite flowers that will
match any list OF hot-house flowers in the
matter OF hardness and the ease with
which they can be grown.
II is a common suppOsition that orchids
come from torrid countries and far away
climes. Many OF them do, and from wild
regions practically unexplored except by
the enthusiastic naturalist.
Yet right here in our own country
there are orchids growing wild that
many people have gathered without
knowing that they we're orchids.
There Is a dover called by children
the Lady Slipper, which Is IN reality 3
very ane specimen Of orchid. IL grows
ln the woods usually and blossoms with
other spring hOwsrs.
There are delicate. purplish pink hoW-
ers growing singly or several on one
stem that are found Ia rich. maFshy
sell They suggest captured BUTTERFLIES.
but their real strength of constitution
bellies their nutterins, fragile appear
anee.
A hardy yellow orchid, shaped IKE
the pink Lady slipper, Is still another
q the wild orchids that grow in the
Eastern states 10 car own near vicinity,
These can be tTansplantad. But not
on general Evnciples. In every public
library books can be found with fesci-
mating eoi9red plates and uith directions
for the planting transplaniing aud aen-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
MOTHERS MEDICINE CHEST

Every woman should see that she has
a certain number of Indispensable reme-
dies in her medicine chest. There are so
many harmful patent medicines. made
from everyday drugs and sold under a
proprietary name. that, to get to the bot
tom OF things (and avoid errors which
might ruin or save a life). It is best to
get the usual, ordinary. plain drugs your
self.
There are other articles. such as alb
sorbent cotton bandages. in several
widths: adhesive and porous plasters. a
spray for the sore throat and the ever
Necessary hot water bag. etc. that every
housekeeper win acquire very soon.
Calomel. citrate of magnesia and epson
salts are the best laxatives. The medi-
eine chest is not complete without them.
Don't neglect TO have two at least always
at hand
Aromatic spirits OF ammonia is another
necessary remedy. It win be invaluable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

ing to bed at night fill your basin with
hot water, put handful Of fine oatmeal
into 1t. and with a face cloth-one OF those
porous ones, which you can buy at any
druggists for a few cents-sponge the
face over thoroughly. II you put oatmeal
In the water. you will not find 1t neees-
sary to use soap. Dry the face with a
soft towel. Now take a little pure face
cream and apply it gently 10 the face.
Rub II into the skin. Then take a per-
fectly clean handkerchief, or a piece OF
soft linen, and wipe the cream on the
face. You win find that the rag is covered
with little speeks OF dirt Wipe the face
thoroughly all over, and finally wash II
again In warm water. so that every ves-
tiEe OF grease is removed. Some people
advise leaving cream on the face all
night. but this is unwise. as grease Is very
inclined TO make hair grow on the face.
But at the same time, the use OF cream
on the skin keeps 1t soft and clear.
Massage should be good for your double
chin. Stroke gently upward. using a
little cream on the tips OF the fingers 70
avoid Irritating the skin.
In the winter many people are troubled
with red. chapped hands, but this can
be prevented, IL one takes a little trouble
OF course, as you know, Il Il very import
ant to see that the hands are always
thoroughly dried after washing, esps-
olaily Ia the wlnteri but IL is not always
an easy matter 70 get them auites dry.
Try this; Rub the hands over With a
little bran or hne oatmeal after dbying
them. because II they are at ali damp,
this will help 70 absorb the moisture The
hands should be covered with grease be-
fore going 20 bed at night but II cream
Il used on the hands Il Is Just as wen 10
use gloves. otherwise the sheets bsfome