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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

10 the h bles 10 enjoy the sxosllset sup.
Per that preceded the business meeting.
Financially the church 10 In excsllest
condition, and the finance committee 70
ported the resources In excess OF the u
abilities BY the sum Of &522.52. The
most important business OF the meeting
Was the vote 10 do away with the pew
rental system Of raising revenue, and 10
the future tho seats will DO free, a.
though those who attend regularly will
enjoy the privilege Of occupying regu-
lar pew IL they 90 desire. In the future
the entire amount which one wishes to
contribute toward tho expense Of the
church will be signed on one card. The
parish officers elected are:
Moderator-Dr. 81. p. Jones.
Clerk-Geo. ". Holmes.
Treas.-E. n. SWEET
Collector-A. L. 7. Pike.
Parish Cons. d. Andrews. F. 81. Noyes, L.
/. Gilbert, II. r. Andrews, DR.. 81. P. Jones.
Stearns, ]. N. Tuba.
Music CONN.,. L. Horne, Mrs. H. L. Horne,
DR.. H. L. Bartlett.
ward Evirs, Paul Hosmer.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies'
Circle held Wednesday afternoon reports
showed that the ladies had earned near
ly $500 during the past year. The off,
GERS for next year are:
Pres.-Mrs. H. L. Bartlett.
ice-Pres.-Mrs. e. E. Andrews.
Sec.-Mrs. E. n SWEET.
Treas.-Mrs. John r. Swain.
Elk. Com.-Mrs. A. j. Stearns, Mrs. Frank
Brett, Nellie Andrews.
On Sunday, Jan. 10th, Mrs. Ida Vose
Woodbury. of Boston will speak at the
church both morning and evening. Mrs.
Woodbury. is too well known here to
need any further announcement than
the mere fact that she will be here, as
she is recognized az one OF the most
forcible lady speakers in this country.
In the evening the talk will be illustrat-
ed by stereopticon slides taken in the re-
gion in which she has done such great
work. st,
Friday evening, Feb. 11th, there will
be supper for the Mems Forum and
any men in the community who desire
to attend, followed by lecture by Prof.
T. D. Tubbs of Bates College on the
Great War and also dealing with Pre-
paredness in this country.
Annual reports in the Sunday School
show an average attendance of 1T for
the past year. This years officers are:
supt-Elon L. Brown.
Asst. Supt-Dr. Arthur W. Easton.
Sec. and TREASURED L. Pike.
Asst. Sec and Treas.-Howard Chick.
Librarian-E. l.. Burnen.
Asst. Librarians-Albert Bartlett, Howard
Evirs.
Supt. Junior Dept.-Philip r. Stone.
Asst. supt. Junior Dept.-Mildred j. Holmes.
Supt. Cradle Roll-Mrs. Hattie Brown.
Supt. Home Dept-Mrs. G. W. Holmes.
Elk. CONF. n. SWEET, Harold T. Thayer
Mrs. Lena Andrews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for tn
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In '1 s3 Hsi';; : :? Sst4sss Bankruptcy
To the creditors Of Cyrus r. Collins In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the Sth daX OF
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors win be held at the ofdce
Of the Referee, No. 8 Market Square, South Paris,
Maine. on the 18th day of JAN. A. d. 1915. at 10
creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint
s trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact
such other business a. may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
South Paris, Jan. 8, 1915.
WALTER L. GRAY,
"a Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

TOt0l9 ~ "A
Referee and umpire alternating, Colder Of An
burn and Russell Of Norway. Timer, bickforo.
Time Of halves, 20 minutes.
In the other game Of the evening Nor.
way High School Second defeated the
Chiokadees of West Paris bya score OF
II TO f.
The fast Portland High School team
will, be the attraction at the Opera House
for the game next Friday evening. Port
land 10 after the state championship this
season and has q strong team. Norway
can, however, give them tho hardest
kind OF Q game ifthey get down 10 bust.
ness and play the game - they should
| from the first whistle to tho last.
wrsrBRooK H. 8. iS; NORWAY 3. 8. IL
Although defeated Of westbrook Sat
urdsy evening, Norway High made
creditable Allowing and held, the fest
Westbrook team 10 low SCORE. The
frat period IVES an even thing, botf
teams scoring seven points. In the Las
half, the Westbrook team, urged on b
its supporterss PIT up desperate ngn'
and managed 70 SCORE tho winning points
The work Of Bethel, who scored esgh
Of Norwsy's points, and Of Brooks,f VA
worthy Of mention.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11
HOW TO CURE COLDS

Avoid exposure and drafts. Eat right.
Take DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t Ia
prepared from Pine Tar, healing balsams
and mild laxatives. DR.. Kings New
Discovery kills and expels the cold
germs, soothes the irritated throat and
allays Inflammation. Search as you will
you cannot find q better cough and cold
remedy. Its use over forty-five years il
a guarantee of satisfaction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11
Ora e. Maxim.

After long illness with pernicioul
anemia. Ora Ethel, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. horace W. Maxim, died at
their home Wednesday morning. She
was ~ years of age. The funeral was
held at the home Friday afternoon
attended by Rev. Chester Gore Miller
Besides the parents, she 10 survived oy
one sister, six years of age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

Tuesday night the Mems Bible Class
will meet in the email vestry. Subject:
Community Betterment." g.,
Wednesday the district superintsndens
will preach and conduct the fourth qaar-
terly conference. Phls is anopen meet
ing and all are invited. :.
Next Sunday the pastor Will preach. on
"The Faultless Man Under Criticism"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11
Married.

In South Paris, Jan. 8, by Rev. g. W. r. Hill,
Mr.. Lester P. Tvftchel1 and Miss Cora n.
Wight, both of Paris.
In Canton, Dec 81. by R. A. Barrows, Esq,
Mr.. Harold Packard Of East Peru and Miss
Florence Hilton of Pembroke.
In Hebron, Jan. !, by A. II. Richardson. Esq
Mr.. Persian v. Everett Of Hebron and Mrs.
Alice e. Davis of Minot.
In Canton Point, Jan. /, by Rev. Mr. Hunt OF
Morrill,, Mr.. Bernard r. Adams and Miss julia
e. Hayden, both Of Canton Point.
In Portland, Dec. Is, Mr.. Leslie Roberts OF
Buckfield and Miss Mabelle Blanchard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11
Born.

In South Paris, Dec. 80, to the wife Of Guy
Stowen Culbert. daughter, Anita Frances.
In South Paris, Jan. Z, 70 the wife Of George
wendsll Remission. . son, George Wendall: Jr.
Arthur G. Lane, son.
In waterford. Dec. q, to the wife Of George
Bill, daughter.
In DixneId, Jan. I. to the wife of Rev. B. Z.
Gilkev, son.
In Bethel. Dec. 81, to the wife Of Gerry Nor.
gan, son. 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

All personal and poll taxes In the
tovu Of Paris are now due and must be
paid soon or your nanes viii appear IN
the list Of delinquent tar payers.
HARRY COLE,
Collector OF taxes for town OF Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

rw regular ac>son Of tie bowels; sesy. nssnrs.l
R Hsc:;::s ass s; y s. 3 s ssssa'a1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

Chuck holes In the road multiply u
neglected. Each chuck makes another.
Road patrol prevents the first one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

At least one. Aroostook farmer hes be-
come an evaporatsd potato convert.
This is Ralph L. Pitcher, who after In
vestisatiug in New York and Canada,
began the procsas of eyaporating pota'
toes, and has shipped several carloads. !
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

Doughty. Norway; Cock Let, hsa Let ~
I'd, cocksssl lst, pullst let and ed.
Toulouse Gesse-All awards 70 Dirie
Poultry Farm, woodfords; Cock let sn'
I'd, hen lst and ID.
African Gsese-All awards % Agne
q. Fuller, South Paris; Cock let, hen 10
and I'd.
Wild Canada Geese Ali awards TO Az
mes II. Fuller; Cock lst, hen 1st and !
Bronze Turkeys-Cock, Z. G. Ward
well, Oxford, lat; Hen, Wardwsll, LIST.
UTILITY PRIZES.
Plymouth Rocks-E z. Peacock, Read
| field, LIST; E. c. Wardwell, Oxford, %
and Sd; r. A. Wilder, Auburn, 4th.
Wyandottes-Allen & L'Hereux, Lew
iston, lst.
Rhode Island Reds-R. A. Wilder, An
burn, 1st; Guy W. Coffin, Mechanic
Falls, I'd; P. A. Manson & Son, Oakland
Sd; T. B. Roberts, Norway, 4th.
Black Langshans-J. E. Estes, Ne
chsnic Falls, LIST; W. N. Judkins, South
Paris, I'd.
Orpingtons-T. B. Roberts, Norway
1st.
Leghorns-C. s. Blanchard, Cumber
land Center, LIST.
Dark Brahmas-W. N. Judkins, South
Paris, 1st.
Eggs-Dozen brown eggs, W. N. Jud
kins, South Paris, LIST; Mrs. 81. N. Jack
SON, Norway, I'd. Dozen white eggs, A.
E. Morse, South Paris, 1st. Plymouth
Rock eggs. j. E. Brock, West Paris, lei
and I'd. Brshma, Julius Judkins, Nor
way, 1st. Leghorn, A. E. Morse, South
Paris, 1st. r. I. Red, A. G.. Lovejoy,
Norway, list; Mrs. F. W. Fsrrar, South
Paris, I'd. Wyandotte, B. A. Carpenter,
East Poland, LIST and I'd.
Wednesday evening the annual meeting
of the Western Maine Poultry Associa-
ton was held, and the following officers
were chosen:
Honorary President-A. e. shurtleff, South
Paris.
Pres.-H. E. Lovejoy. Norway.
Vice Pres.-L n. Thayer, Paris.
Town Vice. Presidents
j. B. Field, South Paris.
B.J. Flint, North Waterford.
DR.. e. A. Wight. Bolster's Mills.
Wallace A. Stone, Otsfeld.
A. Van Den Kerckhoven, Bethel.
B. A. Carpenter, East Poland.
Fl. n. Tucker, Canton.
Silas Bartlett, Lewiston.
Fred P. Kicker, Turner.
John B. Robinson, Oxford.
Sec.-E. P. Crockett, South Paris.
Asst Sec-George w. Haskell, South Paris.
Treas.-D. 81. Bean, South Paris.
Directors
He. Lovejoy, Norway.
z. Z. Crockett, South Paris.
W. C. Thayer, South Paris.
j. NJ. Thayer, Paris.
"A. Taylor, South Paris.
T. B. Roberts, Norway.
c. G. Buck, South Paris.
oh. Bean, South Paris.
r. o. Porter, Norway.
Supt. Of Show Room-H. Z. Lovejoy.
Judges
George P. Coffin, Freeport.
Herbert n. Tucker, Canton.
Dates OF the next show were fixed as
Jan. 2, 8 and 4, 1917. The place is not
determined.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

Itchins, bleeding, protruding OF blind plleS
have yislded 70 Doan's oanfmenk "es ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

Ice from the lake tnlS Week prOVIuiu8
the weather permits. He has large
crew of men engaged to assist In the
work and the houses will be filled
rapidly.
at DR.. Bartlett's Sunday.
Ralph Osgood spent the weekend
with his friend. John Briggs, at
Gardiner.
Walter Foss, who has run q grocery
store at Steep Falls for q number OF
years, has sold the business to Mr..
Pettengill from Pownal, who expects to
take possession some time this week.
Chester Gates is soon to close his en-.
gagement AZ clerk with Chas. z. Ridlon,
and has accepted the position OF agent
and collector for IN insurance COMPANY,
q position that has been held by Harold
Anderson. Mr.. Anderson 10 now en-
ployed a. cutter In the shoe factory.
The officers OF Norway Lodge, !, o O.
| F, will be Installed Tuesday evening by
District Deputy Luther w. Hollis and
suite Of Mt. Mica Lodge Of South Paris.
Refreshments will follow the installation
and pleasant occasion 10 anticipated.
The Farmers Union held their annual
meeting at Norway Grange Hall Satnr-
1 day forenoon. Ferea
There was good attendance ct the
parish supper and business meeting OF
the Universalist parish held at Concert
HAL Thursday evening. Reports show
ed q balance Of about $500 In the treas
Jury, and ali branches Of the church In a
prosperous working condition. Under
special business . committee WAS ap'
pointed to have charge Of arrangements
Tor entertaining the Uniyersalist State
Convention, which meets with Norway
church this year. It was also voted to
add toilets and mako other repairs 10
Concert Hall. Following are tho ofhoeri
and committees:
Moderator William @. Lisvit$.
Pssish con.-Ssyfcrd Mann. stuart ". Good
Music Com.-Mrs. Hugh Pendexter, Mrs.. VIM
II C. Leavitt, Hrs. Lester Ashton.
Convention Com.-Rev. @. q. 0tileSt .. Is
[Oummings, Mis- ZilphA Prince, 4rs. VIM. J
Jones. Ma. Everett r. BScknelL
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES
The largest attended parish meetlnl
lin the history Of the ohnrch was bel
WEDNESDAY evening Fhen 1o 81 ,d q!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

Impure blood runs yoa doWn-makes yos ..
easy victim for diseases. For pure blood and
sound dieestiou-Burdock Blood Bltters. AZ OIL
drug stores. Prioe cleo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

WIN baby suGBrs ~ Goap, applY I'D ~
Or. TSeassf Eslscsae Oh = 81. 4sis 81 81
drsn. A litt,e soss long way. 10 ssd soe- Al
al drug Scores
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

Wednesday evening the annual meeting
of the Western Maine Poultry Associa-
ton was held, and the following officers
were chosen:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

III AIt5.-A. Il, New nOrter.
Sec Treas-M. v. Bolster.
TX. Com.-Geo. G. Fernald, w. L. Gray, p. e
/p1icio
Appropriate decorations were Strik
ping feature of the January supper of th,
Ladies' Social Union at the Universalis
Church Tuesday evening. The decorat
ing was in general charge of Mrs. Harold
Fletcher, who bad assistants apportionec
TO the several tables. Twelve tables
were decorated to represent the twelve
months of the year. January, for in
stance, had centerpiece representing {
winter coasting scene. February Dor,
hearts and valentines. March, sham
rocks IN green, outlined In Irish pota
toes And so on through the months
Other tables represented other themes
one for instance, being o peace table
bearing model of the Oscar III with {
white dove floating above. The walters
wore sashes marked for their RESPECTIVE
tables, and the whole scheme Of decora
tlon involved large amount OF work
Scaiioped oysters, mashed potato AM
not rolls, with all the appropriate pastr.
and accomplishments, made up the menl
OF hrst-class supper. The tables, 80
70 the full capacity Of the hall, were gil
90, with a slight overflow Of guests, be
SIDES walters and workers, and . fey
came In after supper. An excellent on
tertainment followed the supper. Their
was violin and piano duet BY DR.. an
mrs. Carl s. Briggs, songs by George A
Briggs, with Mrs. Briggs at the piano,
piano duet by Miss Flora Brooks an
Mss Alta Rand, number of reading
oy A. Z. Morse, Japanese sketch I
costume by Miss Zoe Glidden of Auburn
and several vocal solos by Miss Hazel .
woodbury. Of Auburn, with Mrs. Id
Briggs at the piano. The was Mis-
,Woodbury's first appearance here, IN
,ne audience were delighted with her %
lectlons rendered In sweet, clear IN
well controlled voice. Their spprecla
aon was expressed In enthusiastic n
calls, not only with Miss Woodbury. bu
win the local entertainer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-11

The officers of Aurora Encampment,
b. %, /. D. o. F., were installed Mon
y evening by District Deputy Lewis
Monk and are.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-23
CITY NEWS.

Phone 666 for cottage cheese.
Smoke one today. Grand Leader
*. of P. exc FIT Madison Sat. p. m
Come to the Orpheum and see a
good musical show.
Coffee demonstration Saturday.
Also free aluminium ware. Fred De-
Yong
The small boy is an interested
spectator to the maneuvers Of the
Company l..
If you appreciate fit and com.
fort, wear Ewers Mccarthy Co.'s un-
derwear, soc to So per suit.
The strawberry season has about
closed for 1916. 1t was profitable
one for the berry growers.
Last year the summer was a cool
one. 1916 is probably making a rec
ord that will defeat the 1915 variety.
--Keokuk has no Fourth of July
celebration this year and many citi-
zens will celebrate in the nearby
towns.
Abe Martin says that 'Lafe Buds
uncle is a iuggler with a circus an
he comes by it honestly as his father
eats peas with a knife. TIL Ben
Davis Apple, like other frauds, is a
good locker"
Quality coffee, quality premiums,
lowest prices. Coffee demonstration
Saturday. Fred DeYong.
Mayor a. P Brown is to deliver
the address of welcome to the WIS.,
itors at the Fort Madison Fourth Of
July celebration. The Gem City says
that Large delegations are assured
from Donnellson, West Point, Mont
rose. Keokuk. Dallas City. Nauvoo
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-23
WHY BUY IEFT-OVER" SPRING
GARMENTS? BUY NEW AS
EOLIOWS-LOWITZ

TOLCO "S-LO"II&
New cloth skirts, special $1.9S to IS;
new silk skirts, $3.50 UP; new silk
dresses, $40 up; new cloth coats, S.
to $40; new raincoats, $4.9S up; new
summer suits, $6.9S up; new summer
coats, 1926 up; new tub skirts, 81 up;
new waists, S1.O0 up; and 500 new
summer dresses, S1.00 to S25. (Spec-
iaI tomorrow at $3.50 Lowitz.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-23
BILLIARDS AND BOWLING.

FOR SALE-Billiard tables, brand
new, carom and pocket, with complete
outfit, SIPS; second hard tables at re-
duced prices. Easy payments. Cigar
store, drug, delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. The Brunswick
Balke-Collender Co., Davenport, Iowa
I. C. Sanders, agent, 21J Harrison st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-23

Viewer, Burlington and scores Of 9TH
er smaller communities"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-07
.DETROITERS HELD
AS BANK ROBBERS

DANvTILE. mi oct : Fwalt
Crescent. Il wears old. and William
Dickson, aged o., wears. both ~ De
iroit. are IN The Fountain county
Jail AZ Coving'on Ind just across
the Indiana state line They were
arrested ono mile south Of tho town,
after an exciting chase In which
shots were Grcd and Dickson was
wounded. by John Glover chief OF
police. and posse. Crescent and
Dickson held ND and robbed a hank
Of $4,000 In this city late Yesterday
AZ tho time tho bank was robbed
only tho cashier was present En-
tering by the front door the high
wavmcn knocked him unconscious
and secured tho money Miss Laura
Ward an assistant entered when
the robbers were leaving She pur.
sued them calling for assistance. \
group Of men Joined her and tho 20.
lice were notified
Tho men In their flight dropped
most 81 the money and when ar
rested In Mcdonald woods. had but
5000 on their persons
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-07
Confer With McCOr-
mick to Learn How
They Best Can Serve
BOTH INDORSE
THE PRESIDENT
Discuss Means Of Get
ting Facts to
Public

NEW YORK. oct &. Thomas A.
Edison and Henry Ford. arm in arm.
walked into the Office OF Chairman
Eanc" C. McCormich. in Demo
cratic national headquarters last
night They announced quite sim
ply that since they are heart and
soul for Woodrow Wilson. they
wanted 10 find ont how they could
best direct their efforts to insure
his reelection Mr. McCormicE had
invited them 10 DO so. and thay took
him a. his word The two wizards
went TO luncheon with the chairman
and Secretary OF the Navy Daniels
and conferred particularly with re
gard 10 methods of reaching the in.
dependent voters OF the country
Give the people the facts" de.
olared Mr. Edison. and II will be
q Wilson landslide. No president
ever faced such problems. no prasi
dent ever made such record OF
achievements. II IL not alone that
Woodrow Wilson has craftsmanship
he has leadership too. have al
ways been a Republican. but | put
my country above party. In world
crisis with the fate OF America in
The balance, | would take shame 10
myself If | did not put myself be
mind a man who has given use peace
with honor, prosperity with Justice.
and preparedness without militar-
ism"
Mr. Ford was no less emphatic.
Like Mr. Edison" he said, 81 am a
Republican but cannot stay with
a party thai puts office seeking first
and America last. President Wilson
has saved the United States from
The horrors and desolatIon OF inter
national war lie has saved us from
industrial war His domestic poll
cies have given new strength"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-07
Toronto Globe COnvinc-
ed Saloon In Province
Is Gone Forever
SHORT TRIAL HAS
CONVERTED MANY
Public Opinion Be-
coming Positive and
Solid" Against Liquor

The effect Of prohibition in Can,
ada is graphically told in an edi
toral in the Toronto Globe. The
claim is made that there can be
uo come. back for the barroom," and
tho reason for this statement Is
told in a few examples of the gains
made by the province since Sept.
lG when the law went into effect
The editorial says
There can be no come back for tho
harrpow SEQ Far as concerns Ontario
it U.s. gone Gone once. 10 4- gone for
eAcr And the real reason is that
puhl', opinion against it. ON gC6nFW
d, grounds az we'll as on moral, -
becoming positive and solid. From a!I
parts ~ Ontario and from all sorts
81 people the same testimony comes.
Yesterday mail brought one letter
from uu outstanding officer or IN"
law another from an Irish wHsh"r-
woman Roth BOW agree that pruhl-
h#'.u can prohibit. and that % on g.
frr." the law means 10 end the trhf-
The legal gentleman tells his ex-
pcrlenle In these words
81 was not keen on prohihi-
ton, but confess my ohaerVattUn
converts mo. For instance. \ rural
hotclkrtper told ue Nr now takes 100 50
d'E. where formerly he took s.
Another takes $50 where formerly N"
took $50 They told me. 600. that
M. farmer now stays home and
works. while o., women folk DO th"
shopping a man i- indeed blind who
cannot n@ur" up the saving In money
and I'M tim"
Not blind hut thoughtlcss And
tie Thought "ssncs4 ~ thousands OF
81
Nyar Experiences. Tho 'Ntrt $40 and
So spent every day ia the baIroom
won't fHr I4uur ana was worse than
wasted n was taken from the man >
margin or tiom The family purse The
liquor - purchased made the men
b.. drank 80 WuIs" as fathers, as
SOM as citizens, and ms Worknen.
They could not do their bit. because
they could not do their best And In
their waste both their own homes
aud the community suffered loss
In hor letter the waEherwomau
says. 1T ls just like heaven In our
homo now f"r my Two boys never
come home drunk In her own way
she told tho story ~ the economic
burden "a vel a. the social tragedy
~ the harruom.
Md IL is hccRus" tho harroom ia
altog ether and everywhere parasite
that the larrnum is doomed The
wine. tho beer and the whisky are
worse thHn wasted, they destroy tho
productive value or those VINO drink
them This o. why the spokesman
for tho liquor traffic 81 the Labor
congress talked economic nonsense.
n Is better FOR the community that
men boz idle than that their produc-
tive activity should waste the
wealth and destroy the productive
ursa rf-fh" country
For tho community IL o. best of sli
that tho parasites themselves h'
turned INTO producers. This Is what
happens when tho mon who are frd
and clothed by the services of othors.
he that service physical or mental.
people 1ro now learning ~ that no
man does his hit who Is unable by
drink go do his best This is no time
fDr the parasite. ~ IS no time fpr
the parasitic institution. The
drink traffc has proved Itself not a
worker but a waster out ~ goes.
And " can have no comeback.