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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
BEST KIND OF ICE-BREAKER
Folks Can't Help Feeling Acquainted
After They Have Enjoyed Hearty
Laugh Together.

A laugh is the best kind of ice
breaker for a party or social. Folks
can't help feeling acquainted after
they have had a good hearty laugh
together, no matter if they were all
strangers at first. A good way to
get the laugh started is to try a
laughing game.
Choose two captains and let them
select players for each side, the play
ers standing in two rows facing each
other as in a spelling match. When
everyone is ready, the hostess throws
an old felt hat on the floor between
the rows. If it falls crown up, all the
players in the line on the left must
begin to laugh as heartily as possible,
If anyone in the opposite line laughs
or even smiles, he must go over to the
other side. In three minutes the hat
is thrown again, and if it falls with
the brim up, the right line must laugh
and try to win back the players they
lost, and as many others as they can
coax into a smile. The game is con.
tinued till one side wins all the play
erS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
If cross, feveriSh, Constipated,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will moi
take the time from play to empty theiI
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! If coat
ed, or your child is listless, cross, few.
erish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry. because 1t is
perfectly harmless, and in few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
well. playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children Of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
An Ice WhlrIlgig.

tip of the longer end he made a
curved runner. How our curiosity was
excited, and how we longed for the
pond to freeze!
Cold weather came at last and the
water froze. Then the two men took
the long pole and placed it on the
post, the rod forming pivot on which
the pole swung. The runner rested
on the ice and we were told to take
hold Of the short handle. Father fas-
tened one pretty sled to the runner
and put Charlie on it. Then we pushed
and the sled just whizzed around in
a big circle.
What fun we had all winter with
our "whirligig!" Sometimes one of
us would stoop down and hold on to
the runner and slide around, but our
parents told us we must not do this
for it wore out the shoes too fast.
1t was a fine way to learn to skate,
for one could hold to the pole while
the others turned it, learning first to
keep ones balance and then to take
the stroke.
Other children were always coming
out from town to play with the whirl
igig" and it furnished us with amuse
ment all winter when the ice was not
too deeply covered with snow. l think
we never as children had anything thai
gave us more exercise and pleasure
|
than our "whirligig."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Even the Tow Banks Do IL.

s James," said Mrs. Firstfat that
night at the dinner table, 81 want to
talk to you about Bobby. He's at his
lessons now, SO he can't interrupt u.s.
We'll, what about Bobby" asked
Mr.. Firstflat as he carved the sirloin
why, he does such odd things with
the little toy savings bank l bought
him. Why, do you know, he is keep
ing money in it that belongs to a
club"
He is, is he?"-Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Sympathy In Sunny Hours.

1t is any amount easier to SYM
pathize with those in trouble than to
keep the command, Rejoice with
them that do rejoice" Many a girl who
is as sweet and kindly as an angel
when some schoolmate is sorrowful,
looks askance at another who is in
high spirits over some good fortune,
and feels little pang of envy. Some
thing is wrong with your sympathy If
1t is reserved for your friends dark
hours.-Girls' Companion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

began TO cry again. The good sister
threw them heavy purse filled with
gold. There is money" she said, ito
buy your home back and start your
farm again." And away she went in
cloud of dust.
The bad sister little dreamed that
the kind lady was the much-despised
sister that she had turned out of the
house.
The good sister had returned good
for evil, and her life was long and
happy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

feet and what I did do was by great
effort. I could not sleep at night and
of course felt very bad in the morning.
and had steady headache.
"After taking the second bottle no.
ticed that the headache was not so bad,
rested better, and my nerves were
stronger. l continued its use until it
made new woman of me, and now l
can hardly realize that I am able to do
80 much as do. Whenever know any
woman in need of a good medicine I
highly praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound" . Mrs. FRANK
CLARK, 3146 N. Tulip St., Richmond, Pa.
Women Have Been Telling Women
for forty years how Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has restored their
health when suffering with female ills.
This accounts for the enormous demand
for it from coast to coast. If you are
troubled with any ailment peculiar to
women why don't you try Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound? 1t
will pay you to do SO. Lydia E. Pink
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
WESTERN REALISM.

by George! This is rare sight!'
exclaimed the eastern tourist in al
Arizona village. "a real stage coacf
gathering along full Of passengers!
wouldn't be at all surprised to see &
pair of robbers dash out from behind
a bowlder and hold it up at any mo
ment."
eff you'll keep your eye on it min
ute or two that's just what you'll see,
drawled a native. THAT there outfit
belongs to movin' picture concern
All them people aboard is actors an
they're fixin' to pull off holdup for ;
new film"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Stimulating the Memorv

Wife-Why are you strapping W
my trunk? I'm not going away till
tomorrow.
Hub-So you'll have time to gather
up all the things you've forgotten
You never find those things, you
know, until after your trunk is locked
and strapped.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
DISTRESSING PIMPLES
Removed by Cuticura Soap and olnt-
ment. Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. Repeat ON
rising and retiring. These fragrant
supercreamy emollients do much for
the skin, and do it quickly.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
And He Was Rioht

"Well, young man." said the serious
looking UNCLE to his nephew, will you
please tell me what the end of this
year brings to your"
"Why certain)s. uncle" was the re-
ply; ut brings The beginning of an.
other year."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
An Illustration.

How many men there have been
whose merits were not appreciated
till after their DEATH" said the expert
in gloom.
"Oh, WELL" replied the patient per.
son, that's the way it is all through
nature. A turkey struts around a
whole lifetime without any idea OF
what it is really good for
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Perhaos He Would.

81 led my class in Greek three sue
cessive years"
That's fine. But wouldn't you much
rather have carried the ball sixty-five
yards for a touchdown, just once?"
Mean Luck.
'I got a rum deal at the restaurant
lunch counter yesterday"
"What was the rum deal?"
Wasn't any in the mince pie"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Poor Father.

Young Wife-Your mother a fine
cook? l don't believe it. I've heard
your father was chronic dyspeptic.
Husband-Well, that's all right; my
mother learned by practicing on ia.
Their"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Art and Morals.

do you think that the question of
morals should enter into art?" asked
the serious girl.
81 don't see why not" replied Miss
Cayenne. There's no apparent rea-
son why the nine muses. should mo-
nopolize artistic attention to the ex-
clusion of the ten commandments.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Dope Dreams,

Othello-It was my hint to speak Of
the cannibals that each other eat, the
anthropophagi and men whose heads
do grow beneath their shoulders
The Duke-Say, do you take it In
the arm or do you sniff it?-Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Cause and Effect.

Daddy, here's the paper says wheat
is nervous.
We'll, SO II is my SON."
Maybe, daddy, it wouldn't be nerv
Gus If they didn't thrash it."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
The PITY of IL.

Mr.. Gabb-Freshmen at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania are forbidden
to smoke cigarettes.
Fond Mother-Oh, dear me! Now
Oswald won't get bit of exercise.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

Compound I was in a
dreadfully rundown
state of h ealth,
b ad internal trou-
bles, and was SO ex-
tremely nervous and
Frustrated that if /
had given in to my
T e gs / would
have been in bed.
AS it was l h a d
hardly strength at
times to be on nv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Cautious.

. Edwards-Will you dine with us this
evening? We are going to have a
pheasant.
Eaton fond of his stomach)-And
how many guests?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Naturally.

Things were getting too warm for
me in that section of the country"
What was the reason?"
81 was burning up too many of the
roads"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Familiar Sounds.

"Say, did you ever hear the famous
rebel yell?"
Ever hear it? Don't our baby give
it every night when we want him to
go to sleep?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Same Thinu.

"In the prehistoric times a man
knocked a woman in the head when
he wanted her to marry him."
We'll, he has to make a big hit
with her now, doesn't hep"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
No Doubt About Il.

Does Wombat own or rent his
house?"
Rents it"
How do you know"
Il know all right. He scratches
the matches on the paint"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Evasive.

when your turn came in that kiss
ing game, did you angrily repel the
embrace?"
why, I was up in arms at the men.
ton of it,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
The Point of View.

THAT Tom Jones is a selfish beast
What makes you say that?"
"He took the last hot roll on the
plate just as l was reaching for IT,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
You Bet!

Barber-Do you believe silence is
golden?
Customer do-in tips to silent
barber.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Public Office.

Oh long and arduous is the chase
How oft has history told it!
You have to fight to get a place
And fight still more to hold it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
PerpIexed.

Inquisitive Incubator Chick-Say,
do they figure your birthday from the
day you're laid or the day you're
hatched?-Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
A Symphony of Color.

Maid-Which wig shall have ready
for madam to wear tonight at the gar
den party-9
Madam-The green one, certainly.
-Fliegende Blaetter (Munich).
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
An Impress

To keep up with the style you try,
AS you forget the past.
But somehow every hat you buy
Looks funnier than the last.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Fortunes Quirks.

Seems paradoxical, but they claim
it's true"
whats that?"
"A certain pugilist is so unpopular
that the motion pictures of him get
ting good drubbing would net him
a fortune"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
The Difference.

Oh, Pleasure is the glded grind
That holds us to futile quest.
And Happiness is what we find
When We grow weary and would rest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Old Style.

did she marry well?"
mo; it was case of true love-
Harvard Lampoon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

Having for years been at.
flicted with Catarrh of the
Head [ was finally induced
to try Peruna. 1t effected
a cure. Think Peruna the
best tonic ever put on sale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Defined.

"Pa, what is club?"
"a club, my son, is a place where
persons who have nothing to do con-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

The Teacher-Willie, how did the
car of Russia get rid of the Poles
Willie-He put the wires under
ground, / guess.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
To Be Expected.

"The aviators have put another old
saying out of commission"
whats that?"
"The one about bomb from clear
sky"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
WOMAN WOULD
Not Give UP
Though Sickand Suffering; AT
Last Found Help in Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Richmond, Pa. -" When started
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
No Bears.

Language is a queer thing. You
speak of our forbears."
Yes"
"And yet you insist that we are de-
scended from monkeys"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

Jeweler--Your watch seems to be
magnetized. Have you been near a
dynamo lately?
Young Man-No; but I-er-called
on very attractive young lady last
night.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-02

school in Manchester spent Sunday al
her home here.
Mrs. Hascall, who has been visiting
Mrs. Margaret Wilson, has returned
to her home in Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Howard oi
Bennington spent Sunday with his
brother, George Howard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. /. Jones enjoyed an auto trir
to Poultney Sunday in the formers
machine.
Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Has
call, Mrs. Thomas Mann. jr., Margaret
and Harry Wilson enjoyed an auto
trip to Bennington recently.
Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Cole have
returned from their Wedding trip anf
are keeping house in a part of hel
fathers residence on Water street.
Among the teachers who attended
the convention in Rutland the past
week were the Misses Margaret
Thompson. Cecil Conroy, Caroline
Preo, Margaret MoDeyitt. Marie
Buck, Winifred Bailey, Frances Xii
lion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-02
DORSET

The Young Mems club and the
Young Womens club held their regu-
lar meetings in the church vestry
Monday evening. Ned Cassellman
gave an exceptionally interesting
talk to the young men on the game
laws. His description of the life of
the lakes and the manner in which
they obtain oxygen will long be re-
membered by every boy who heard
him. After the meeting each young
man trimmed a hat in the latest
style ont of crepe paper for the
young ladies', who report the STYLES as
very becoming. The next meeting OF
both clubs will be devoted to a Rally
meeting for all those interested in
the work of the clubs. More definite
plans will be given / nthe next weeks
issue OF The Banner.
first prize, and $500 and special
red ribbon for the second prize, This
exhibition has been successful af-
fair in the past, and by the co-opera-
ton of the Farmers Association this
year the committee are endeavoring
to make the coming event a record
breaker Remembr the dates, Nov.
4th and 5th Come and help the
cause of Agriculture by your pres
ence. Admission to all 10 cents. The
committee are as follows, Charles
Lee, Elmer Harwood and Roland Har
rington for the Farmers Association;
e. II. West, John Fisher, John Kelly
F. +. Gilbert, jr Walter Jones, Mrs
f. Simmons Mrs. John Fisher Mrs.
VIM Batcheder, Mrs. Greta Matson
and Miss Rena Chapman for the
Grange. John L. Sherman, q. s.
Agricultural Agent Fer Bennington
County will act in an advisory capaci.
ty.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-02
ARLINGTON

Jerry Sargood is gaining from his
recent illness.
C, D. Gilchrist of Schenectady
spent Sunday in town.
Andrew Somers has finished work
at Il. C. Woodworth's.
Mrs. George Cullinan is entertain-
ing her sister from Middlebury.
Mrs, Brown, who has been at the
hospital in Troy, has returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown are to move
into the McAulley house for the win
ter.
Roger Higgins, who attends the
High school in Mludlebury has been
spending a few days with his parents
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Higgins.
Miss Helen Lakin who teaches
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-02

AUDIENCE STARTLED BERLIN

London. Oct 2S-The Amsterdam
correspondent of the Daily Express
says that the audience given by En-
peror William to Ambassador Gerald
which is the first to be given to an
Ambassador of neutral country in
eight months, has caused sensation
in Berlin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-11
Thursday, Friday and Saturday | Cent Wi

15c SOC of Tacum 30c soc Box Chocolates 25c
35c Tooth Brush SOC Box Writing Paper $50 Water Bot
and many other items that will need during the
We will sell you any item mentioned in this ad regard
you will buy second item of the kind at our regular
Check this list over carefully---mark tn
and bring this ad.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-11
Shaving Supplies

25c Rexal Shaving Stick ..........2 for 26c
25c Rexali Shaving Cream .......2 for 2ec
25c Rexal. Shaving Powder .......2 fer 26c
z5c Hadeys Face Cream. 2 for 25c
25c bottle Witch Hazel Shaving Lotion for 2es
15c Stypt.c Pencil ................ 2 for 1ee
25c Lather Brush ...-..............2 2 for 26c
25c can Rexall Violet Talcum. q for 26c
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03

-Tour majesty. n is because they
want what belongs here IN 0retshonen
they covct the Gretrhonen coin.
The coin. What coini fmpossi1
bic, have n myself-at least
half OF n. mademoiseile-"
~You--your maiesty--how can that
be- For see. l myself have It'll ned
with Il 20 get safety for it."
King Michaels wits were not quick
enough 20 meet this sudden demand
upon them.
1t travels. that coin--I would not
believe that you could have H. So now
they think he has Il and have Gov
eted its shalt Wonder ruinan Cortis-
law take from us that which is ours
No. madcmoiselie. you are right' lou
are a ,sahfui messenger 20 bring US
this news. Listen. myself viii so 70
the rescuei"
Your majesty speaks as king
said Kitty Gray.
Pompously. the less rapid for his
avoirdupois. King Michael turned now
TO the halls
"Can out the guard," be command
ed. Sound the hugles now and bring
me my officers here Quick. equip me-
YOU men-we must ride-the troops
must form"
The word passed quickly Within
the half hour iron hoofs rang on the
pavements Of GretEhofren avenue as
the guard. their sovereign az their
head. rode out at speed
Left IN the care OF one Of the house
hold women. Kitty was shown to =
room OF her own. where she might
the better arrange her apparel and
dispose herself for rest. She did
rot know anything OF Saohio'a pres
ence In the palace-indeed. Michael
himself had not been aware OF that:
but that crafty individual. readily
enough learning what was meant by
ell this excitement. himself sped away
from the palace even before the guard
was out.
On the mountain side where they
had been left. Count Frederick and
Roleau. once master and man. now.
partners elbow 20 elbow in a com
mon cause, lay and looked down.
AS they looked they saw the adj
vance OF the troops below them halt.
ed. Why was this9
Surely" chuckled Roleau uncoR-
cerned. we have beaten their whole
army. the two of us! Are they no
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03

such silent answer a. they could. Each
drew HIS weapon and prepared q for
what might aext ensue.
We can hold them for q little
time" said Count Frederick. judicialiy.
But we must not lose-our cause
is too good 70 be losti- exclaimed Kit.
". Il viii not yield to fate--l will
not give up n myself could escape
perhaps J could get TO Gretrhoffcn at
last aud bring back help Tor you. n
you could wait long enough"
1t Is a good plan said Count Fred.
erick suddenly There Is danger In
f. but not SO much for you as for
either Of us. You are good on your
feet. mademoiscile what shah
say
Bu1 Kitty had made her own re-
solve. Roleau extended his hand 70
her. She took the coin into her pos.
session, unseen b. Frederick A mo.
ment later she vas speeding away.
crouching. attempting TO cut in ahead
OF the mounted men below
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03

KING mic1&cl 70 the Rescue.
In Greizhoifen capital matters had
gone IN enough this day The popu.
lace vas on edge with excitement
over the mysterious murder
The prefect OF police vas furious
over the results OF the days work. He
knew that for some time he had been
under the kings suspicion for laxness
in the administration OF his Office and
felt that It vas time to make some
example. 10 produce some proof Of his
own vigilance.
You. Anselm. you Du Brock" he
ordered two OF his most trusted men,
go out--find these people-we must
have them in our own hands Turn
night into day and day into night un-
Ill YOU have them once more The
girl Is with them-be sure OF that
find her and you will find Roleau, the
answer TO all these riddles"
These members OF his stan. thus ad-
iured. made their way out. none too
happy at the task assigned them. for
they knew well enough that now they
were 10 cope with active brains and
active bodies Learning that the es.
cape OF the accused had been made by
the railway train. for a time they hung
about the station in search Of further
news. They spent some hours there