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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-29

DR.. MacLean, late president of
Iowa State University, has been Wis
iting in England and in recent ad-
dress declared that the interests of
England and the United States are
identical, and he predicted a closer
union between these two English
speaking countries. The doctor re-
called Balfour's comment that "the
growth of British laws, British forms
of government, British literature,
was the slow work of centuries; that
among the co-heirs of these age-long
labors were the great men who
founded the United States, and that
the two branches of the English
speaking peoples after their political
separation developed along parallel
lines. They cannot get rid of GER
tain fundamental similarity of out
look. Political thought in Great
Britain or America, in Canada or
Australia, presents the sharpest and
most irreconcilable contrast to po-
|litical thought in Prussia. The
war is essentially struggle between
the ideals of ancient growth and in
the result of that struggle America
is no less concerned than the British
empire"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-29

ooh, yes, Des Moines is willing to
have a Des Moines man, with Des
Moines ideas and the Des Moines way
of doing things elected goved-
nor of our state" observes the Fair
field Ledger.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-29

mat the Register ana Leader mas
degenerated into-an organ for the
time being is proven by the course
it is taking in this campaign. 1t
published recently an attack upon
w. L. Harding, republican candidate
for governor, written by Rev. Frank
f. Day, former Webster City
Methodist preacher. Mr.. Harding
wrote a reply to Mr.. Days commune
cation and asked the Register and
Leader to publish it. This the
Register and Leader refused to do.
Later another article from the pen
of Rev. Day criticising Mr. Harding
appeared in the Register and Leader.
Mr.. Harding wrote another reply,
but the Register and Leader for the
second time refused to publish it.
That is what the Freeman-Tribune
calls mean and dirty journalism.
When newspaper publishes criti-
cism of candidate, fair play and
decency would suggest that it give
the attacked party opportunity to be
head through its columns.
That President Wilson has named
strong Mexican commission, in
Secretary Lane, Judge Grover Gray
and DR.. John R. Mott. is generally
conceded. Secretary Lane has a
pretty keen grasp of the Mexican
situation, as is evidenced by his
frank waving aside of all the bal
derdash about the first invasion hay
ing been to force salute of the
American flag and his frank avowal
that it's sole purpose was to drive
Huerta out. Judge Gray is a man
of demonstrated judicial attainments
little given to extreme partisanship.
And DR.. Motifs wide experience in
connection with the Y. M. G. A. is
likely to prove valuable. And yet,
in the light Of past experience and
present events, that this commission
has any mission other than to "tide
lover" the Mexican situation until af-
ter the election is difficult to per-
ceive Funston has recommended
the withdrawal of American troops
from Mexican territory and Perish
ing reports that Villas power is
crushed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-29

The Charles City Press says the
railway trainmen may deserve the
increases asked, but if they have a
just claim for recognition they
should be willing to submit it to ar
bitration of select body of men of
recognized judgment and fairness to
give them square deal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-29

"This part of the U. S. A. doesn't
care whoop about the new govern
ment farm loan banks" says the
Denison Bulletin. But if there are
other parts of the country interested
in them, and if they will do any good
we are not Directing, so long as they
pay for themselves"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-29

Personally, Mr.. Meredith may be
a good clean man, but how did he
happen to fall into the bunch he is
training in?" asks the Upper Des
Moines Republican.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-29

when Mr.. Bryan comes to Iowa.
says the Cedar Rapids Republican,
"Mr. Meredith will not be compelled
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
OBITUARY..
JOHN TOWLE.

A friend has departed. In the even
ing of July II, there passed from the
presence of the living an aged and es-
teemed citizen of Cornwall, Mr.. John
Towle. His death reminds one of the
stalwart oaks of the forest falling sud-
denly to the earth after standing erect
for 81 years, for such was the age of
Mr.. Towle. His physical strength and
health had been most remarkable. He
once stated to the writer that he had
been sick scarcely day in his long life.
He had, however, in recent years, met
with some physical accidents, and dur
ing the last spring was much weakened
by the grip, and before fully recover
ing became a victim of anurism- the
dilation of an artery which caused him
much pain and finally resulted in his
death. He is survived by four children,
one son and three daughters, who
lovingly cared for their father in his
last painful illness.
Mr.. Towle's childhood home was
Hemingsford, Canada. He was the
eldest son of a patriarchal family, there
being IA children, 10 boys and girls.
Of these, two only are now living,
William, residing in South Dakota, and
Priscilla in Massachusetts. Of these
ten sons, this is remarkable, not one of
them ever used tobacco or liquor.
Mr.. Towle came to Vermont in 1862
and was married four years later, pur-
chased large farm and was tiller of
the soil in Cornwall neary so years. He
was great lover of nature. With his
own hands he set out over 100 maple
trees, row on either side of the high
way passing his home dwelling. These
trees, now stately, cast grateful shade,
and in coming years will whisper in
loving accents the name of John Towle.
1--WE all do fade as a leaf. The
strong man has fallen. We utter
kindly goodbye. L. W. ?.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
AFTER THE MOTORIST.
ST. Albans Messenger,

Jail sentence after August ! is
what awaits violators of the motor
vehicle law in New York. The over
bearing spirit of the many drivers and
lack of results from fining have COM
PEELED Police Commissioner Woods to
resort to this drastic measure. 1t was
Detroit Judge that introduced this
method last week. Thinking it over
in a cold, cold cell, or a period at hard
labor in a penitentiary is an altogether
different proposition from tossing a
"ten" on the desk and going right out
to the car and doing the same bit Of
joyful law breaking over again.
A little furry was occasioned among
motorists at Montpelier the other day
when an officer held up all drivers
with the demand that they show their
license to run car. Recently
Secretary of State Guy w. Bailey sent
Burlington officer to Vergennes to
see how automobile traffic regulations
are being observed IN Vermont's Oldest
city. The officer is said to have
found lack of licenses, an absence Of
front plate numbers, or no lights, con-
trary to law, in half of certain mum.
Der of cars he stopped in one hour. II
may be that the secretary of the State
is just starting out on Statewide hunt
for offenders of automobile regulation:
and there is no knowing what place
will be visited next by the gentle
manly" officer who does his work
thoroughly" So it would be wise tc
pocket the license, hang the number
plate properly, and light up after dark.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04

should not very soon be sent back
home, Certainly Vermonters will
hope that their troops will be released
from service which no longer seems
necessary.
1t has been apparent for several
weeks that the administration has no
intention of invading Mexico to re-
store peace. Such being the case ii
is not strange that the senators have
voiced their objection to keeping the
State militia in a hot climate when
there is no real need Of their services.
The Vermont soldiers were drawn
into the service because they belived
that they were needed and because
they might even be sent into
Mexico, Now while they are making
no complaint, they must all realize
that they have been sent from a
northern country to the unbearably
hot places along the international
border without any possibility of
their being used, AS Senator Town
send puts it; They ought to be re-
turned to their schools and avoca-
tons, which they left when they ex.
pected they would be called upon to
fight for their country"
The patrol work for which the
militia are employed, it would seem,
can easily be done by the regulars
and it is to be hoped that the War
department will send back home
without delay the citizen-sodiers, 1t
seems to be settled that the college
men may be able to return from the
Rio Grande in time for the opening
of the fall term and there is appar-
emily no reason why companies made
up of the other young citizens should
not likewise be released shortly,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
MAKING VERMONT HISTORY,
St. Adams Messenger.

A most excellent suggestion comes
from James P. Taylor, secretary of
the Greater Vermont association, that
all libraries, that is, public libraries,
throughout the State keep scrapbooks
of newspaper clippings and pictures
of local events, which would prove
interesting and valuable as correct
history. Not a few of our libraries
are already doing this, it is said. The
newspaper story of local happenings
today is history that will increase in
value as the years 60 by if assembled
in a comprehensive way daily, or
weekly as the case may be. This is
well illustrated by the splendid
scrapbook library of Vermont assem-
bled by the late Horace W. Bailey,
made up of newspaper clippings. both
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
SCARCITY OF HORSES.

The European war and our own
trouble with Mexico has opened the eyes
of army men to the lack of suitable
horses in this country, Farm and
Fireside the national farm paper pub
lished at Springfield, Ohio, says;
Recently the army authorities made
horse census to learn how many horses
suited for cavalry use could be had in
the country, and only $780, were re-
ported. There has been introduced in
both houses Legislation to appropriate
5000, 900 to provide stations for breed
ing horses suitable for army and also
agricultural work. Farmers may breed
the right kind of mares to them free, by
agreeing that the colt may be taken by
the army at three years old for $3.50; or,
if the owner doesn't want to sell at that
figure, he shall pay S25 for the service.
That sounds as if the government
were going to pay fair price for its
horses; but, in fact, it desires to get
more horses of this type raised than will
be wanted. The plan is to fill the
country with the right sort of horses
so that they will be available at any
time the Government may want them.
Experiments with government stall
lions in Colorado and Vermont have
brought very good results, especially
the work with the Morgan breed in
Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
PREVENTION OF SUMMER
DROWNING.
Rutland News.


1t is natural in hot weather tC
seek relief by plunging into a colo
bath, or the cold water of a stream,
lake or sea beach. But medica
authorities point out that the practice
is not without its dangers.
Many of the drownings reported in
such numbers throughout the sum-
mer are caused by heart failure due
to the sudden shock of the warm
body, weakened by sultry heat, coming
into sudden contact with the chill
water, Many other cases are due tc
cramps, resulting from the same cause.
And death or serious injury has often
been known to occur from merely jump
ing into bath tub filled with very cold
water, or turning on cold shower when
the body is glowing and physica resist
ance is at low ebb.
The value of the shock incident to
morning plunge, in the tub or any
where else, has been exaggerated.
Even when the weather and the
plunger's health are both normal, the
effects may be bad. In the summer
particularly it is wise to avoid ex-
tremely cold water, or at least to cool
off the body gradually so as to &C.
custom it to the low temperature with
out shock.
Most swimmers consider a sudden
plunge or dive the only Legitimate
way to enter the water. 1t may be
less heroic to wade in slowly and wet
oneself gradually, but it is far more
sensible. And it is likewise sensible
to leave the water just as soon as one
begins to feel chilled. If blue finger
nails and chattering teeth were re-
garded in juvenile circles as evidence
of folly-which they are-rather than
heroic endurance, there would be fewer
drownings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04

news and pictorial, that he began
work upon years ago and which he
kept up until the day of his death,
Happenings from all over the State of
interest, or likely to be of historic
value, were clipped from the Vermont
press and preserved by him in scrap.
books, The future historian would
find it comparatively easy writing the
history of any community with such a
reliable source of information to turn to
az a well arranged indexed scrapbook
Public libraries that have not al
ready taken up this work through their
librarians should do so without delay.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
VERMONT GUARDSMEN.
Randolph Herald.

Judging from newspaper reports and
letters home, the Vermont boys sta
toned on the Mexican border are ac-
cepting the situation with far greater
equanimity than the National Guards
men of most other States. They didn't
anticipate a pleasant summer outing
and were prepared for most of the dis
comforts they are experiencing. There
is very little complaint from them. The
First Vermont is doubly fortunate in
its officers and personnel and the very
ivliest sympathy exists between them.
Their worst trial is the terrific heat,
to which they are not accustomed, but
they are making the best of it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
A CLEAN RECORD.
Brattleboro Reformer.

The Pennsylvania road for the first
six months of this year carried 49,
$3.50, 1874 passengers without the loss Of
a single life in train accidents, For
two and one-half years no passenger
has been killed in a train accident on
any part of the Pennsylvania system.
In that time 459, 952, 29S passengers
have been carried in more than 3,OOO,-
600 trains for total distance of more
than ten billions of miles. This is GER
tainly record of efficient service.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
VERMONT PHILANTHROPISTS,
Springfield Reporter.

Springfield Reporter.
The recent gift of $4,000 to Heaton
hospital, Montpelier, by the Hon, Ira
C. Calef of Washington, brings him
well up into the front rank of Yer
mont philanthropists. This makes
Sal, 900 donated to that institution; his
gift few days ago of $4,000 for the
current expenses of Goddard seminary
brings his total Of gifts to that institu-
ton to a figure known, probably, to
no one but himself. And his dona'
ton Of $4,000 to the City hospital
at Barre a couple of years ago shows
him catholic in his charity, as well as
generous in his bestowments, His
gifts have not yet equalled those of ex'
Gov. John A. Mead, but they are rapid
ly approaching that limit. And these
two men are setting an example that
may well be followed by other Yer
mont men Of wealth.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
THE PASSING OF RILEY,
Springfield Reporter,

In the death of James Whitcomb
Riley, the Hoosier poet, the nation has
met with a genuine loss, and litera-
ture is shorn of one Of its brightest
ornaments. Riley was read by the
common people because he knew their
thoughts and spoke their feelings. No
aristocrat he, the man on the farm, the
woman in the mill, the boy at school,
the scenes of everyday life, furnished
themes for his pen, and he glorifed all
he touched.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
Estate of
Mrs, Carmelia Ii. King,
late of Middlebury.

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Ad-
Olson, Commissioners, to receive. examine, and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Mrs. Carmea B. King late
Of Middlebury in said District, deceased. and all
claims exhibited in the offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for theipurpose afore-
said, at the late residence of Mrs. Carmeia B.
King, in the town of Middebury. in said District,
uary next, from 10 o clock a. M. until u o'clock
noon, on each Of said days and that six months
from the 9th day of July. A. D. 1916, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allowance.
A. d. 1916.
80 NJ MIS- 8. i Ha RsS; Commissioners,
Timothy Billings Ripton. VT. Administrator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
DELAY is DANGEROUS.
Rutland News

Three young women were drowned
near Hoosick Falls, N. Y, Tuesday
while in bathing, and the newspaper
account of the catastrophy tells about
two men chastity DOMINIC bathing
suits" in order to go to the aid of
the victims. 1t is not stated whether
they also dolled up with s shave, a
shampoo and all the rest. They ar
rived too late. The girls were be-
yond resuscitation. 1t is by no means
to the credit of the wit or even COM
mon sense of any man that he should
have delayed an instant in an at
tempt to extricate drowning people.
The two young men in this case pal
pably thought too much of the in
convenience of getting their clothes
wet
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04

man from Texas College,
Lam very glad indeed to have these
advantages for the men and in then
behalf wish to thank all those who have
helped make 1t possible
JOHN M, THOMAS,
Eagle Pass, Texas,
July 80, 1916.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
HAVE YOU WEAK LUNGS?

edo colds settle on your chest or in your
bronchial tubesi Do coughs hang on, or
are you subject to throat troublesf
Such troubles should have immediate
treatment with the strengthening powers
OF Seott's Emulsion to guard against
consumption which so easily follows.
Seott's Emulsion contains pure cod liver
oil which peculiarly strengthens the res,
piratory tract and improves the quality OF
The blood; the glycerine In It soothes and
heals the tender membranes OF the throat
Seott's 10 prescribed by the best special
lists. You can get II at any drug store
Scott & Bovine, Bloomfield. M,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
COMMUNICATIONS.

]. C. s. HAMILTON A CANDIDATE,
To the Editor of the Register;
am candidate for the office OF
Assistant Judge of County Court, and
il the voters of Addison County con-
slider me worthy, hope | may have
their support at the September pri
mary. j. c. S. HAMILTON
Bridport, VT, August |, 1916.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
VERMONT OPINION
SAFETY FIRST.
Bennington Banner''

Every Vermont town should en-
force the quarantine against infantile
paralysis, A quarantine is an awful
nuisance and many times imposes
hardships that may not be necessary
but II is much better to suffer some dis
comfort than to import dangerous
epidemic, The fate Of good health
officer is generally to make himself dis
liked but there is no escape If he does
his full duty,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
MILITIA SHOULD BE RETURNED
Rutland News

Rutland News.
Demands are being made in con-
gress for the return of the National
guard troops now along the Mexican
border. Senator Charles E. Townsend
of Michigan and Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts are
the first to advocate the withdrawal
of the guardsmen. There would seem
to be no reason why the militia
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
Estate of
Frank ID, Meehan,
Adjudged a Spendthrift.

The undersigned. having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of ADJ
Olson, guardian with authority to receive,
examine, and adjust the claims and de-
mands of all persons against Frank D. Meehan Of
Salisbury, in said District. and all claims exhib-
will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at my house
in the village Of Salisbury, in said District on the
18th day of August and 90th day of December
next, from 10 O'Clock a. M, until o'clock p. M,
on each of said days and that six months from the
2lst day of July. A. d. l7l6. is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to me for examination and allowance.
Dated at Salisbury, VT, this 2lst day of July,
A. d. 1916.
80 JOHN W. PITRIDGE. Guardian.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
Tax Sale.

The nonresident proprietors of the town Of
Middebury in the County of Addison are hereby
notified that the taxes assessed by such town
within the year next preceding this date, also
the year 1914. also the year 1913. also the year
1912, also the year 1911, remain either in whole
part unpaid; on the following described lands
in said town, to wit: Beginning on the highway
from Middlebury to New Haven at the northeast
erly corner of the lot owned by Isaac Lavonche jr
thence north 81 degrees west As rods four links,
to lands owned by Thomas & Weeks. thence north
degrees east Z rods % links; thence south 81
degrees east, about 80 rods to stump of large
elm on the west line of the highway; thence along
said highway about 8 rods to place of beginning,
Being the same lands as conveyed by Thomas
Dobson to Lucy M. Potter under date Of January
10th. 1905. and much Of said lands will be sold
at public auction at the dwelling house of
Thomas Dobson in said Middlebury on the 21st
day of August 1916 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes with
costs. unless previously paid.
Dated at Mddebury, in the County of Addison,
the 10th day of July. 1916.
29tS M. X. MOORE, Collectorof Town Taxes
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
AUTO LIVERY

First class auto livery from either
Middlebury or Bread Loaf to any point
desired. Your orders will be answered
on the dot with a roomy, comfortable,
and powerful car. Telephone your
orders to either Sheldon's Drug Store
(I2o-a), or Bread Loaf Inn (9oI5-I2).
HENRY S. THOMAS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-07
ITALIANS TAKE POSITION

Rome, October 6.-(Via London 1.-The
capture by Italian troops of a strong
Austrian position on the slopes of Gina
di Costabella, in the Dolomite Alps, is
announced by the war office today The
official statement also reports the con-
solidation of new Italian positions in the
region of Colbricon
The statement follows:
In the Travignollo-Avi valley, after
his serious reverses suffered on Tuesday
and Wednesday, the enemy remained
quiet, only artillery actions being re-
ported in that region. We established a
strong junction between our positions on
the first and second SUBMITS of Col
Bricon. In the saddle between the two
peaks a large number of enemy dead
was found.
Further north in the Pellegrino-A visio
valley a dashng attack by our Alpine
troops resulted in their taking strong
entrenchment and enemy shelters on the
slopes of Gina di Costabella. We cap
tured 1902 prisoners, machine gun, rifles
and ammunition.
"On the remainder of the front there
were artillery actions which were more
intense on the Carso where the enemy
kept up a strong fire upon our lines.
Some of our accommodating parties en-
gagged in skirmshes and took about 80
prisoners