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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
NO WAR TAX ON
CANADIAN LANDS
Untruthful Reports Circulated by
Interested Parties.

Defaming O neighbor at the expense
of the truth does not help those who are
guilty of the practice, and 1t may be
said that those spreading false re-
ports about Canadian lands, in the
hope that they may secure customers
for their own, will certainly fail of
their purpose. False statements SO
maliciously circulated will sooner or
later be disproved. And, as in the
case of the lands of Western Canada,
the fertility of which is now so we'll
known to people of every state in the
United States, the folly of this work
shows an exceeding short sighted
ness on the part of those guilty OF the
practice.
The present war has given some of
these people the opportunity to exor>
else their art, but in doing 1t they are
only arousing the curiosity OF those
+ who read the statements and triling
investigation will only reveal their un-
truthfulness.
A very foolish statement has re-
Gently appeared In a number of pa
pers. reading in part as follows:-
1T is believed that as a result of the
war tax on land imposed by the Cana
dian Government a number of former
Dakota farmers who went to the Brit
ish Northwest win be compelled to re-
turn to the United States. Informa-
ton has been received that the tax
will amount to about $500 for each
farm of 100 acres. which In the case
OF many OF the former residents OF the
two Dakotas would practically amount
to conflscation."
To show that the public has doubt
ed. hundreds OF Inquiries have been
made the Government at Ottawa,
Canada, only to bring out the most en-
phatic denial. A full-fedged lie of this
kind has, OF course, only a short life,
and viii tell In the end against those
who forge II and spread 1t, but. as q
Winnipeg paper points out. 1t is most
complimentary to the agricultural pos
sibilities of Western Canada to find
that rival farming propositions need
audacious mendacity of this descrip-
tion to hep them.
What is the truth? The Saskatehe-
wan Government has authorized levy
OF $40 per quarter section on unculti-
waited lands owned by non-residents.
The Alberta Government has imposed
Provincial tar OF 10 mills on the as
sessed value of all uncultivated lands.
There are some special applications of
these taxes. but the main provisions
are as above. Those vacant lands
held by non.residents In Western Can
ada form grave problem. They are
making for poor copmunities, poor
schools and poor social and economic
conditions generally. BY having them
cultivated the owners as well as the
districts in which they are located
win benefit alike. II is for this reason
that the Government has recently
asked the cooperation OF the non-resi-
dents. The high price OF grain for
some years to come. and the general
splendid character OF Western Canada
land will make the question well
worth on.--Advertisement.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Synthetic Resins.

New synthetic resins have been dis
covered recently and are appearing on
the market under many trade names.
says q writer In the Scientific Ameri-
can. The resins are used In the pro-
duction OF materials such as artificial
amber. pipestems, toothbrush handles.
beads, transparent jewelry. buttons OF
all sizes, inlaid work, knife handles.
fountain pens, etc. and take the place
OF bone, horn. Ivory, celluloid, amber,
casein tgallolith), ebony and hard
rubber. These artificial resins in their
final conditions do not melt or even
soften, appreciably at all tempera-
lures. and do not burn like rubber or
celluloid. When heated in the air to
temperatures well above 500 degrees
Fahrenheit the resins char and burn
slowly without a flame. They are
quite insoluble in all ordinary solv-
ents, such as gasoline, alcohol, ammo
MIA. washing soda and acids.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
CENSUS OF THE SKY
countfy's Winged Citizens Have
Been Enumerated.
Interesting Discoveries Made Through
Investigation by the Department
Of Aariculture-RobIns Out
number sparrows.

There Is a country whose cities are
never oyercrowded. the present census
registering on the average two citi-
zens to every acre. This country Is
the land of the sky; its citizens. the
birds.
The United States department OF
agriculture has discovered the facts
and put them safely away in bull
letin which the public may have for
the asking. though by what methods
the government biologists obtained
and snbstantiated the numbers this
same public has not yet been advised.
Did they resort to aeroplanes? And
once In the aeroplane did they consult
Mr. and Mrs. Bird as to the number of
their children? We are not yet In
formed. but II can easily be seen that
there might be some confusion.
As rule statistics only stupefy. but
there's something to be said for the
robin which may interest some people.
There Is more of him than of any
other bird in the United States--six
pairs OF robins to each farm OF So
acres. The English sparrow Is close
second. five pairs to each So acres.
Nc other bird Is nearly so abundant as
either the robin or sparrow.
One conclusion which viii interest
mankind-chleny because II concerns
mankind--is the preference OF breed
Ing birds for thickly. populated cen
ters. They prefer the Great White
Way TO the quiet forest. This seems
10 indicate the beginnings of human
Intelligence-oh well. perhaps not In
tellIgenee. but It's human, whatever
else IL may be. And. say the biolo-
gists. It seems probable that as our
human population increases SO will
our bird population increase. Thus we
get around to race suicide and-it IL
inevitable--to Roosevelt.
Throughout the United States. TAX
Ing loo robins as a unit. other birds
were noted in the following ratio: Cat
birds. 80; house wrens. 2s; brown
thrashers. 81: kingbirda. 81; bluebirds.
Is.
Chevy Chase. Nd. holds the record
for density OF population. One hum
dred and sixty-one pairs were found
nesting on 20 acres. "a species of birds
being represented.
The department announces that this
census IL 10 be repeated and on a
much larger scale. II bird lovers are
willing to aid. There are no funds to
pay for this work. and II therefore de-
ponds on volunteers who VIII con-
tribute the facts In the case.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
BREAKING THE NEWS GENTLY
liverpool Man Exceedingly Careful
That He Should Not Shock the
Nerves OF His Friend.

IN Liverpool there Is man. writes
contributor 10 Parsons Weekly.
who Ia famous for his calmness on
every occasion. One day he strolled
ielsurely into the ofiice OF a friend.
1--WE juat had a chat with your
WIFE be began.
Why, didn't know she was in
town
ooh. she wasn't In town." replied
the other Il called nj your house"
4 didn't know she was receiving to-
day." said the husband. with some sur.
prise. 4 thought she had a head
ache"
She didn't mention II TO me-" said
The calm man. There was quite a
crowd at the house.
a crowd" echoed the husband
Yes" went on the calm man. They
came with the fire engine"
The are enginei" gasped thu hus-
band
oh. It's all right" went on the calm
man. Its all out nov. II wasn't
much OF a Gre. but | thought you'd
like TO know OF r."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
THE WAY OUT
Change Of Good Brought success and
Happiness.

An ambitious but delicate girl, after
falling TO go through school on ae-
count OF nervousness and hysteria,
found in Grape-Nuts the only thing
that seemed to build her up and fur
nlsh her the peace OF health.
From infancy" she says, Il have
not been strong. Being ambitious 10
learn at any cost finally got 10 the
High School but soon had to abandon
my studies on account OF nervous pros
tration and hysteria.
MY food did not agree with me. and
grew thin and respondent ! could
not enjoy the simplest social affair for
! suffered constantly from nervousness
In spite OF all sorts OF medicines.
"This wretched condition continued
until became interested In the let
ters OF those who had cases like mine
aud who were being helped by eating
Grape-Nuts.
Il had little faith. but procured a
pkg. and after the first dish ! expert
cnced a peculiar satisfied feeling that
had never gained from any ordinary
food. | slept and rested better that
night and in few days began TO grow
stronger.
Il had new feeling OF peace and
restfulness. In few weeks. to my
great Joy. the headaches and nervous
ness left me and life became bright
and hopeful. Presumed my studies, and
later taught ten months with ease
using Grape-Nuts every day. ] am now
the mistress OF happy home, and the
old weakness has never returned"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road TO Well
Vile" Ia pkgs. There's Reason
Ever read the above iefters A new
enc appears from time 40 time. They
are geauins. truc, and fall sf amman
fx4ereats
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Reason of His Faith.

'Bruddren and sistahs." began Jim
Dlnger. the gambling man. during the
revival in Ebenezer chapel. 81 rises
10 testify dat has done been snatched
fun the slough o. sin and de sasspole
o. 'nickerty whah has been wallerIn
for 10 desc many days"
"Hallelooyer. Bless de I.awd!'
shouted a dozen earnest voices.
Yes. bruddren and slstahs, dc
Lawd's done made muh eyesight SO po
of late dat KANT sca'cely see dc
spots on a cyahd. and mought dess
as well jine de church as TO stay out
side Muh days o. usefulness Is ovah
anyhow. kansas City Star.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
SEPARATED LAMBS AND GOATS
Governor Knew What He Was Doing
When He Told Anecdote of
Ancient Vintage.

The governor of a southern state
came to his Office with a friend one
morning to find number of men walt
Ing in the anteroom. Pausing an In
slant, he told story that was de-
cided chestnut" When he got inside
the private Office the friend said:
THAT was horribly old one you
sprung on those fellows"
II know It," chuckled the governor.
but did you notice that one that
laughed?"
We'll. noticed that three or four
did"
Those said the governor, ARE the
fellows who won't get in to see me.
They are the ones who have fayors
to ask. "-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
His First Sweetheart.

Her name is Milly. l haven't said
anything about marrying her yet-not
to her or anybody-but I've carried
her books three or four times and | hit
her in the back of the head with a
soft SNOWFALL, and I guess she likes
me, too. She threw a SNOWFALL back
at me when I hit her and then, when
washed her face for her with snow,
she just said: "Oh, George, you mean
thing!" as if she might be willing to
marry me sometime IL ] got nerve
enough to ask her when we're grown
up. / wonder how fellow gets nerve
to ask them. | don't think I'll ever
haye.-Ellis Parker Butler, In the
American Magazine.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

Mr.. ]. M. Sinclair. ed for four years
and was in a nervous state and very
much depressed. The doctors medi-
cine didn't help me, SO decided to
try podds Kidney Pills. and cannot
say enough to express my relief and
thankfulness, as they cured me. Dia-
mond Dinner Pills cured me Of Con-
stipation."
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
60c. per box.--Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
PREMATURE BADNESS
Due to Dandruff and Irritation, Pre-
vented by cuticura.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment 10 soothe and heal. Daily
shampoos with Cuticura Soap and
occasional applications of Cuticura
Ointment gently rubbed into the
scalp skin win do much to promote
hair-growing conditions.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, CuticurA. Dept Ky.
Boston. Sold yerywhere.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Winds Favorable 10 Forest Fires.

The weather bureau has recently
made some study OF the meteorolog.
ical conditions favoring the occur
renee Of forest fires and has tenfa-
lively established a special service for
issuing warnings OF the hot. dry winds
which ssem to be a frequent antece-
dert and accompaniment. OF such fires
In the valuable timbered regions of
sts Wesf.-Sclentiiic Ame,sSan.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Easx Money.

Burglar now. just beat up
the Isnitor and got upstairs here and
] want your purse quick.
Flatdwclier--Yo beat up the jani.
ter
Burglar-Yes. Here. where are you
goinEg
fiafdweller-It's all right. haven't
any purse myself. but I'm sure can
raise one among the tenants In a few
minutes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
elementary.

Where's that aver laid OH
the table moment dgo7
Mrs. nrown-fou never expected to
zee that again. did your
nrown-And Why notf
Ars. Brown--You told me that In
parliamentary practice when bill
IL laid on the table II is seldom heard
OF again. Harper's Bazaar.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Method In His Madness.

do you realize that your long SER
mons are rather tiresome?" asked the
young parson who was new at the
game.
81 do" replied the wise parson, who
was beginning to carry weight for age.
THAT is why my congregation gives
me such long vacations"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Final onininn.

81 see there is an exodus of foreign
ers in Mexico"
well, instead of them fool for
eigners joining in any such nonsense,
l think they ought to get out"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

Inflammation of
the bladder. La.
ter | became so
much worse that
/ consulted a
doctor. who said
that ] had Dia-
betes and that
my heart was af-
fected. I suffer-
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Their Kind.

What do you think of the way
that upstart Binks gives himself airs
Here he was talking the other day
about the delights of his salad days"
well, ! could have reminded him
that they were not chicken salad
days"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
So Paw SAYS.

Little Lemuel--Say. paw, what is
the difference between an optimist and
a pessimist?
Paw-An optimist, son, is man who
is happy when he is miserable, and a
pessimist is a man who is miserable
when he is happy.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS.

Mr.. J. NJ. Sinclair Of Olivehill,
Tenn, writes: II strained my back,
which weakened my Kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

Superstition is what prompts per-
son to believe a horseshoe over the
door has more virtue than lock and
key.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Its Result.

What do you think OF this bust.
ness of the Germans taking Fryer"
They are apt to find themselves In
a broil."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

wings as well as the balloon-shaped
canopy are ordinarily folded against
the body. but unfold automatically and
act against the air in case OF fall
Popular Mechanics.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
He Ouuhf to Know.

Adam complained.
"The early bird may get the worns
but If you are too early you get .
snake" he cried.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

"The author of that work hasn't a
leg to stand on"
How about his footnotes?"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

The ice cream consumption OF the
United States Is estimated at five
quarts per capita annually.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
SAFETY DEVICE FOR AVIATOR
Wings and esiIoon-shsped Canopy
Unfold Automatically In the
Event Of Fall.

The parachute Is attached to the
body by straps passing around the
waist and over the shoulders. The
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
Explained.

Mistress--Are you married?
Applicant-No, ma'am. / bumped
into door.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

II you want a middle-aged woman
for Homework you should advertise
for a girl.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

The wise man bottles his wrath and
then loses the corkscrew.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

It's all right to put your best foot
forward, but let the other one catch
up with 1t.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

Keeping mans nose to the grind
stone doesn't sharpen his wits.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
The War Geography.

Knicker-What is an island?
Bocker-A body of land entirely sur
rounded by war zone.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

Many man burns his bridges be-
hind him without carrying any fire in
surance.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red Weak. Watery
Eyes and Granulnted Eyelds; No smarting-
Just Bye comfort. Write for Book of the Rye
By mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

A man must indeed by mighty busy
when he hasn't time to stop and watch
dog fight.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

A Man of His Word.
Don't worry about James. old man.
He'll pay up. He's man of his word.~
Eyes, and his word Is wait"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
ALIrN,s roor-EAsE for enc TRoops

ALIENS IEOUT-EAsE Tor inc ThUUFS
Over 100000 packages of Aliens Foot-Ease, the
antiseptic powder 10 shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops at
the Front because u rests the feet, gives In
stant relief 10 Corns and Bunions, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold eyerywhe 25c. Try II TODAY. Don't
accept any substitute. Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

Mo Uncertainty.

"The Eskimos have a very peaceful
life."
yes. They know pretty well what
kind of weather it is going to be with
out waiting for any tips from the
ground hog"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

New York will conduct a special
school for the instruction of street
sweepers In their duties.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23
OF Two Evils.

Sillicus-Some men are sorry they
are married, and some are sorry they
are not.
Cynicus-Well, it's better to be
sorry you are not than sorry you
are.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

The best way to get along with some
people is to get along without them.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-04-23

Why 1t fiatters woman to be told
that she looks like an actress is more
than a man can understand.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-03
LITTLE KNOWN OF RUSSIA
Least Visited of European Countries
Lacks a Middle Class.

at is remarkable how little Ameri-
cans know about Russia" observed
d. L. Hough. an American who has
spent the last four years in that coun
try. ut is the least visited of the
European countries, although the
number of tourists has been consider
ably increasing in recent years. In
fact, more than 200 self-called re
fugees' assembled in the first days Of
the war in Petrograd in order to be
near and secure the protection of the
embassy.
Russia lacks a great middle class
such as is the strength of all civliz-
ed countries, but its upper class is
perhaps better instructed, and in its
social relations and in its customs is
quite as exquisite if not more so,
than that of any other country; its
court is the most stately in the
world
THE great lower class might be
compared to what the English call
the masses. 1t is more rugged,
healthier and far less vicious than
that of any other country. In the lar
ger cities a healthy middle class is
fast developing.
"The lack of education among the
masses may be in part responsible
for the scarcity of material out OF
which skilled labor may be trained.
In these days of automatic machin-
cry, this is less of an obstacle in the
development of manufactures, while
for all physical labor of the common
type the Russian is equal to and per
haps better than men OF any other
race.
There is little produced in Russia
that this country needs. but there is
much produced in America that Rus
STA needs. We want to sell to Russia
and success in trading with the Rus
slams will depend upon whether our
manufacturers put on the counters OF
Russia the things that the Russians
want It, was in accommodating it.
self to its customers ways of doing
business, as we'll as to its customers
wants, that Germany was conquering
the world commercially. II we are
to make any impression on Russian.
commerce, we must accommodate
ourselves to the Russians way of
doing business. Washington Post
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-03
Neighb0rIy Advice

Freely Given by Bennington Citizen
When one has suffered tortures
from a bad back and found relief
from the aches and pains, that per-
sons advice is of untold value to
friends and neighbors. The follow
ing neighborly advice comes from a
Bennington resident.
Mrs. Celia Lamroeux, 222 Division
St, Bennington. says: For four
years | was so bad from kidney com
plant that ] could hardly do my
homework. ! had terrible back
ache and headaches and sometimes
became so dizzy that was nearly
blinded. The kidney secretions were
unnatural and caused annoyance
Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills recon-
mended for such troubles, | went to
Coles Drug store and got a box.
They were just what was needed.
The backache that had chung to me
so long left. and | felt better and
stronger. After taking two boxes of
Doan's Kidney pills, all symptoms
of the trouble were removed Moth
ing has occurred to alter my high re-
gard for Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mre Tamroeuy had Fosfar Nj iIhrr,,
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-03
CANCER STUDY MEETINGS
Session to Be Held at Rutland Tues
day, June 8.

day. June o.
Following is the program for the
Cancer Study meetings of the Yer
mont State Medical society, second
district to be held in Rutland, Tues
day. June s:
a. NAT the Rutland hospital,
consulting and operating clinic, DR..
William Seaman Brainbridge.
2 p. NAT Shrine Hall, Wales
street, the councillor, DR.. Clayton
Winters Bartlett in the chair, DR..
Charles Francis Dalton of Burlington
secretary of the Vermont State
Board of Health, Vermont Cancer
Situation"
DR.. VIM. Seaman cambridge Of
New York, professor OF surgery. New
York Polytechnic Medical School and
Hospital Surgeon of the New York
Skin and Cancer hospital, etc,
Some Practical Phases of the Can
Ger Problem
DR.. Jonathan NJ. Wainwright of
Scranton, Pa, chief surgeon of the
Delaware and Lackawana Railroad;
Trustee of the American society for
the Control of Cancer: chairman of
committee on cancer of the medical
society of the state Of Pennsylvania,
THE Field of the Medical Profession
and the Laity in the Reduction of
Cancer Mortality"
8 p. MAT the Rutland High
school assembly hall, Mayor Bert l..
Stafford, presiding, Dr. Charles
Francis Dalton, rs it necessary for
Vermont TO lose over 400 year from
Cencer?" DR.. William Seaman Brain
bridge, What can the people do to
lower Yermonts Cancer Mortality?"
The public is particularly invited
to the evening meeting
Many wonderful and instructive
Lantern Slides will be shown at both
the afternoon and evening sessions.