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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
HARD 70 DROP
But Many Drop 1t.
A young Calf. wife talks about co

A young Calf. wife talks about cot
fee:
1T was hard to drop Mocha and
Java and give Postum trial, but my
nerves were so shattered that | was a
nervous wreck and of course that
means all kinds of ails.
Il did not want to acknowledge cot
fee caused the trouble for | was very
fond of it. At that time a friend
came to live with us, and | noticed
that after he had been with us a week
he would not drink his coffee any
more. / asked him the reason. He
replied: L have not had headache
since | left off drinking coffee. some
months ago, till last week, when be-
gan again here at your table. | don't
see how anyone can like coffee, any.
way, after drinking Postum
Il said nothing, but at once ordered
a package of Postum. That was five
months ago, and we have drank no
coffee since, except on two occasions
when we had company. and the result
each time was that my husband could
not sleep, but lay awake and tossed
and talked half the night. We were
convinced that coffee caused his suf.
fering. SO he returned to Postum, con.
WINGED that coffee was an enemy. in.
stead Of friend, and he is troubled
no more by insomnia.
Il have gained pounds in weight,
and my nerves have ceased to culver.
1t seems so easy now to quit coffee
that caused our aches and ails and
take up Postum" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum Cereal--the original form
must be we'll boiled. 15c and Zoe pack.
ages.
instant Postum--a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in a cup of hot
water and, with cream and sugar
makes a delicious beverage instantly
30c and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
DO YOU NEED A KIDNEY
REMEDY?

DR. Kilmer'5 Swamp Root is not recon-
mended for everything. but if you have
kidney. liver or bladder trouble, it may
be found just the remedy you need.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is
soon realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle
healing herbal compounds physicians
prescription which has proved its great
curative value in thousands of the most
distressing cases according to reliable
testimony
All druggists in SOC and $100 sizes.
You may have a sample size bottle OF
eel Post. also pamphlet telling about it.
Address DR.. KilTner & Co, Binghamton.
n. Y. and enclose ten cents. also mention
this paper-A0y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

shows it completed, and Fig. 3 shows
how the walls are built Notch the
stick logs an inch from each end, on
two sides Zig. ~, and place the
sticks so the notched ends will come
over one another Zig. 81. Where
there is window or doorway, use
shorter sticks, and bind together the
ends next to the openings with string
Gig. 81. The stick logs between the
doorway and window Fig. y are tied
at both ends with string
There must be windmill, and Fig
5 shows one that is easily built. Make
paper pinwheel &C, Fig. s., by creas-
ing a siX-inCh square of paper from
corner to corner Gig. y, then cutting
along the creases from the corners to
within half an inch of the center, and
then turning over one-half Of each
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

: HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
?
: A. Nicely HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS
A HOMEMADE AMERICAN FLAG.

Flag-making is within the ability of
any girl handy with the needle A
medum-sized flag requires but little
more work than a small one, and for
this reason | have shown in Fig.
diagram for a flag six feet in length,
1t will be easy to alter these dimen-
sions if you want a flag of different
length.
Red. white and blue bunting for the
stripes and field can be purchased at
any dry goods store.
After cutting the stripes three inches
wide, by the lengths shown in Fig. l.
sew them together, turning in their
edges slightly, as shown in Figs 2 and
3, and sewing with a double row of
stitching. The top and bottom red
stripes should be cut from the selv
edge OF the cloth. so their outer
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10


and lighting a lamp got a revolver
from a bureau drawer. His wife fol.
lowed his example by throwing on a
dress. She was close behind him as
they crept up the attic stairs.
oh, do be CAREFUL" she implored
whisperingly. as they reached the top
of the stairs and low, vague Groom.
ing sound reached their hearing from
beyond the threshold of the attic
door,
Hold the lamp" directed her hus-
band. When | pull the door open
suddenly lift it so can see where to
fire."
Mr.. Pelham gave the door a quick
pull. With trembling hand his wife
lifted and extended the lamp.
Don't - don't shoot" almost
screamed Mrs. Pelham. It's a girl
woman!"
The Pickering lamp fell across a
woman, singing softly to herself and
taking dress after dress from trunk
she had opened She turned toward
the intruders in surprised way.
Visitors" she observed in a soft,
plaintive tone. you will have to ex-
cuse me till | get ready to go down
and meet my guests. | have just ar
rived home. Some wicked people
stole me from my husband and /
escaped"
oh, Earle!" gasped Mrs. Pelham,
tugging at her husbands sleeve,
don't you understand? It's that poor
lady next door they mourn as dead
Oh, quick! quick! run for her hus-
band. She has found home at last
and see, that open window She must
have reached it with the stepladder."
Mr.. Pelham, terribly excited, hurried
away. Mrs. Pelham advanced to the
side of the woman, whose garments
were nearly in rags.
Pick out your dress, dear" she
said soothingly. Your husband will
be here soon"
"But-strangers in the housed" be-
gan the other suspiciously.
"Oh, we are just guests" assured
Mrs. Pelham. you will find every
thing in order below"
1t was a great shock for Robert Ma
son when his neighbor advised him of
the strange arrival of the night He
| Gained himself as he realized the stu
alton. AS he entered the attic, with a
wild cry of delight his wife ran into
his arms.
"Oh, Robert! those wicked men who
stole me away from you"
Gone entirely out of our life, my
darling" assured Mason. Come to
your own rooms and get ready to join
! our kind neighbors at little lunch"
he proceeded, and made a sign to the
Pelhams, who retired
Half an hour later Mr.. Mason led his
wife, neatly dressed and looking calm
and happy, into the rooms below The
| quick-witted Mrs. Pelham had spread
| out small rejection. To the letter
the program of visitors" was carried
out, and in the eyes of the poor wan.
derer all could trace a slow but sure
returning of reason.
"You will have to keep up the pre-
| tense of going over to the next house
! till | can arrange otherwise" whis-
pered Mr.. Mason to Mr.. Pelham.
"Oh, you mustn't disturb your wife
with anything" answered Mrs. Pei
| ham And besides--We like the little
home best!"
Famously good people, the Pelhams
shared the gMd, grateful joy of their
landlord, as the days went on and Mrs
Mason came back into the full sun.
shine of reason and health.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
The Afferma th.

The banquet was at its height. The
sparkling wine was flowing like the
dore in the old third reader, and the
whom-we have-with-us this
evening was rolling on and on. I'm
noticed by the guests, company OF
sizes, Lethargies, and so forth, clasped
hands and danced around the festal
board in transports Of glee.
The humans don't seem to be en-
joying it as much as they might" they
chortled. but look at the fun Wen
have tomorrow! "-Kansas City Star
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
GOOD ROADS NOT EXPENSIVE
Interesting Account of Surprisingly
Low Cost of Constructing Stretch
of Road in Missouri.

The cost of good roads depends up.
on so many things that it rarely can
be estimated with accuracy in ad.
vance of minute examination of the
localities the roads are to traverse
There may be heavy grading to do or,
If the course of the proposed road is
level as barn floor" it may be nee.
essary to spend considerable money
in transporting from a distance the
material needed for surfacing. Some
times, with absolute honesty on the
part of contractors, and strictest econ.
omy, the cost of constructing a given
piece of roadway provokes astonished
comment because it is so great, says
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin. Some.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

corner and fastening with pin
through the corners and center Drive
stick into the ground CA, Fig. 81,
pivot a short stick on its top (B, Fig.
g., and to one end Of this short stick
drive the center pin OF the pinwheel,
and to the other end tack cardboard
tail Cd. Four sticks driven into the
ground several inches from the base
of stick A, with their tops tied near
the top of A, will complete the wind
MILL
Figure shows a hand pump, and
Fig. 10 shows how it is made Of a
clothespin (A), with short peg OBJ
fastened in it's slot for a spout. and a
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Kept So by Daily Use of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands in hot Cuti.
cura soapsuds. dry and rub the Oint.
ment into the hands some minutes.
Wear bandage or old gloves during
night. This is a "one night treat
ment for red, rough. chapped and
sore hands" 1t works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura. Dept
KY, Boston Sold everywhere ADV.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
A TOY VILLA.

The suggestion in Fig l for villa
beside a lake can be elaborated upon
by adding cottages, summer houses.
paths and roadways, if you wish First
find dishpan, washtub, or other re-
ceptacle to hold water for the lake.
Set this in a hole several feet away
from corner of the yard: Then be-
tween the lake and the corner, pile up
earth to form hills.
The log house is built of straight
sticks cut from branches. Figure 2
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
short stick Co pivoted with small

short stick tC) pivoted with small
brad above the spout, for handle.
Make a "paddle-wheel' boat for the
lake Gig IL A piece of thin wood,
pointed at one end, with a one-inch
square notch cut in the other end,
forms the hull; the mast is short
stick; the sail is a piece OF paper;
and the paddle is small piece of
wood held In the notched end of the
hull by means Of rubber band Gig
l2)
Plant branches and twigs for trees
and shrubbery, make fences with
stick posts connected with strings
Fig. -.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Holding Out on Sundays.

don't KNOW how It IS IN your church,
comments Deacon Bert Walker.
but know that in mine If every men,
Der gave one-tenth of all he made to the
Lord we could hire the finest preach.
er in New York city and build a
church building u stories high and
then have money enough left to save
whole army of Observation-Disclosures
City Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
CHANGED His Grammar.

A schoolmarm, reproving a young
offender, said; Now. Tommy, Tom.
my, you know better than that-you
shouldn't say Willy done it; that isn't
right"
"Ah, no, of course not said Tommy
with just resentment; then Willy lied
about it,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
nubioilR Praise.

81 stand on my record" said the can
didate, pompously
"Whoopee," shouted a member Of
the opposition.
How now. my brother?"
III you can do that you are as sure
footed as mountain goat and as light
as thistledown."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
BOUNDARY Finally Settled.

The old boundary dispute between
Michigan and Ohio, which was keenest
before Michigan became state was
never settled until the last summer,
when new line of handsome granite
markers was set up.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Good
.NeighbOTS
ExxszsazkzzxzunuzEzxnn
Blu
VICTOR REDCLIFFE


Gould you lend me your steplad-
der? l want to take out some of the
window screens
The man addressed, next-door neigh
Dor, Robert Mason, nodded simply. He
was the owner of the house into which
Earle Pelham and his wife had just
moved. Pelham had paid liberal rent
Tor the place. The unsocial manner of
his landlord displeased him. The lat
ter simply lifted the article asked for
over the low dividing fence, bowed and
turned away.
"Humph!" commented Pelham, al
most irritably, as he, entered the
house.
What is the matter, dear?" inquired
Mrs. Pelham, tracing displeasure in
his manner and voice.
That landlord of ours. Asked him
just now to loan me a stepladder to
get at the screens and he acted as if
he grudged even a decent word"
"Oh, you misjudge him, Earle, in
deed you do" Mrs. Pelham fastened
to say. Il feel SO sorry for him-all
the town does, learn His life is a
sad, sad history. A year ago his wife,
bride of year, had fit of sickness
which led to complete nervous break
down. She got so bad they had to
send her to sanitarium. Two months
ago she escaped They have not been
able to trace her since 1t is feared
that she wandered out among the
swamp lands beyond the sanitarium
and persisted from hunger or was
drowned"
Poor fellow" spoke Pelham. his
sympathetic heart deeply touched by
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Keen Dairy Barn Clean.

The cold weather prevents the dairy
barn from smelling as loudly as it
does in summer, but the filth is there
just the same, and needs nothing more
than heat to set 1t to producing bad
germs by the million.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Mans Real Business.

The great business of man is to
improve his mind and govern his man
ners: all other projects and pur-
suits whether in our power to com
pass or not, are only amusements. -
pliny.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Contradiction.

There are so few suitable mar
riages it seems to me nowadays"
How can you say so when the press
chronicled in this one week the mar
riage of Miss Corn to Mr.. Cobb and of
Miss Snow to MIR. Blizzard?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
An Improved Quinine, Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

The happy combination of laxatives in LAX
ATIYE BROMO QUININE makes the Quinine
in this form have a far better effect than tho
ordinary Quinine, and 1t can be taken by any
one without affecting the head Remember to
call for the full name, Laxative Bromo Quiuine.
Look for signature of E. W. Grove. 25c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

f, and slipping peg F through the
three, the end of the pole will be held
securely But before this end is
fastened, the stays Gig. 81 must be
tied to screw.eye c and to screw-eyes
screwed into the sides of the window
as shown in Fig. IL. to carry all of the
weight OF the pole.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

The Janapanes use starfish as a
fertilizer, and it is said to give ex-
cellent results on rice. An analysis
shows the fish to contain nearly per
cent of nitrogen and small quantity
of phosphoric acid.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
RAISING tieifer Calves.

Not only raise the heifcr calves from
the best cows, but raise them well
Heredity is important in all lines of
breeding, but not all. Do not forget
that "the eye of the master fattens
the cattle"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Cost of State Roads.

More than s2OO,OOO,OOO has been
spent by the various states on $1,000
miles Of state highways. About H.
900 miles have been built within the
last two years. Only seven states
have no form of state highway de-
partment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
PREPARED.

Maddern-I understand ink is going
up.
Blixon-I don't care Just filled my
fountain pen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
To Get Nearer.

Start goodroads-totown' move
ment in your neighborhood, and it will
not be long before the farm is set
down from ten minutes to an hour
nearer market.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Mrs. Abner Plimsoll is so fierce in
her attitude toward the men that she
generally is referred to as the
COsSack"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Different Attitude.

Isn't John Henry crazy over his
new automobile"
He seems to be mostly crazy I'm
der it,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Youth sucks the sugar coating and
leaves the bitter pill for age to swal-
low.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

A woman dressed as nun at a mas
querade ball naturally makes a good
appearance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
BIG Road Factor.

The automobile has been most i'm
portant factor in obtaining good
roads.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
One Way.

Does Bill get along very well?"
81 guess so. He says his rent bill
keeps him moving"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes
make US look older than we are Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Deans Rheumatic Pills
for Rheumatism e Neuralgia Entire
ly vegetable. Safe.-Adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Optimistic Thought.

OptlnlSuC nOuSnL.
Why persist in importantly to ears
that are closed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

also other Bunches or Swellings. No blister,
no hair gone, and horse kept at work Eco
nomical-only few drops required at an ap.
plication. 50 per bottle delivered. Book N free.
ABSORBING, JR.. the antseptic liniment for
mankind, reduces Cysts, Wens, Painful,
Swollen Veins and Ulcers. 81 and 80 bottle at
dealers or delivered. Book evidence" free.
F.YoUNG, p o. e. siO Temple ST.. Springfield, Mass.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-05-26
SALOON CASE
UP ON APPEAL
TWO DEFENDANTS WILL HAVE
RESPECTIVE CAUSES ARGUED.
WHILE TWO OTHERS ARE Pre-.
sENTEp FOR BEARING.

This mornings session 81 the re-
eoraer'a court gives promise of being
an interesting session. Cases against
Joe Reed and G. Thiesun. in which
there has been a hne Imposed during
TIE past week. are up on appeal. the
present status 81 the cases being 4
re-nearing Of the cases Should the
desired new trial be deniet. defendants
announce the cases will e. % 3 higher
tribunal They ailege they were not
given a square deal ia the matter. and
that personal pre1udlces hAd figured -
the outcome o. tia cases.
Two other Defendants have never
been tried on the charges docketed
against them. on the sanitary they
rere poatE oned upon one thing and
then another. and 81 is understood the
defendants themselves urge that the
cases be disposed Of ln aume manner
AZ the earliest date possible.
Messrs. Thiesen and Reed were each
hued $50 for keeping their phases OF
business open during the hours be-
tween & g. IA. the day before and
6 a. M the day after. the late primary
THE case said % heve been q test one
On the part - a. least two ~ the de-
PENDANTS. while others. interested IN
the one place - business were led
% Believe that they were doing moth
Ing illegal n keeping their places of
business open.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-05-26
President Unable
To GiVe Reasons
orDeLayInR Reply
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

waahinwtot. May 2S.-PTesidsnt
Wilson told csliera today that he ala
not know tire causes Tor the delay %
the German reply 20 the American note
Woison told callers today that he did
German government wan. for the mo-
ment absorbed IN the new eircumstnn-
cea arising out a. Ttalys entrances into
the war.
White Ambassador Gerard has senf
several messages bearing on what the
German reply may BE- no direct init
nation ha.a been received concerntng
its contents. In German quarters Il IL
said the note VII be q e. character
to satisfy American public opinion.
While declining g throw any light
on the shipping situation ~ between
Great Britain and the United States.
the president referred % lt na q enron
"a casa 81 vraa learned that he BE-
iievsd any formal note az tais time -
Creat Britain might Be csantrued a. q
weakening - tire American Eovern-
meurs position in is del cate rela-
tlens wtth Germany. but soon AZ ths
Berlin reply e. received. suune action
IN expected. Meantime PRESSURE e.
being brought % bear Internally On
the British foreign oeacn
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-05-26
Seed Crushers To
Meet Here Today
About Fifty Arrived in City
Last Night for Three
Day Session.
THIRD CONSECUTIVE
MEETING IN CITY
VIII Be Welcomed by Mayor
Greenhut and President
c. E. Dobson.

The Cottonseod Crushers Associa-
ton Of Alabama vii convene in an
nual session IA Pensacola this morn
ing for the third Consecutive year. List
night between forty and fry of ere
members reached the city. coming
from various points In Alabama and
this morning others are expected. The
Indications are the session this year
WIN be more largely attended than any
previous ore.
The visitors win be welcomed 20
the city this morning By Mayos Green
hut and President e, n. Dohsou g
the Chamber Of Commerce. a1er an
invocation BY Rev. A 8. Moflatt Of
the First Presbyterian church. The
response viii be b. r J. Kidd q Blr.
mingham, ana an interesting program
win follow
The entertainment features Of the
convention have not been forgotten.
but on the other hand win prove en-
ioyabie 20 the visitors. including a trip
across the bay this afternoon and a
banquet at the san Carlos tomorrow
night
ENTERTAINERS ENTERTAINED
Last night Secretary g, s. McCord
q the Crushera Association entertain
"a az dinner e. the San Carlos IN
honor Of those who are "a participate
IL the entertainment tomorrow eve-
ming on the occasion q the banquet
Those forming the party were SIR
and Mrs. Geo. r.. Hervey. Miss Tucker
Miss Clara Frenkel. Sir McCord. Mr.
Kidd. pr KENNEDY Harry Wsgen-
helm. louis Shaftleworth ard johnnie
Jones