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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

Johnny, don't you know It's wrong
for a little boy TO fight7" "Yes'm-
But Willie doesn't know II, and I'm
proving Il to him."-lndianapolis
Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

Russian troops started for France
without waiting TO decide whether
single or married men should go first.
Washington Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

The prosperous man does not know
whether he Is loyed.-Lucan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

One OF the leading German NUM-
lions firms has declared a dividend
OF 30 per cent as against dividend
OF 20 per cent year ago. We hadn't
supposed that in Germany the diff.
ference between a peace footing and
war footing was as great as 10 per
cent.-Boston Transcript.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

"When I married YOU" said Mrs.
Naggers, Il thought TO reform you"
YES" answered the husband. "and,
like number Of reformers. you seized
the first opportunity to become a
boss" kansas City tsar.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

The May OF life blooms once and
never again.-Sohiller.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

Forgive others often, yourself new
or.-Syrus.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

Noble blood il an accident of for
tune; noble actions characterize the
great.-Goldoni
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

"How many ducks did you shoot.
Pat?" "The devil a wan" Weren't
there any there?" "Sure-th' lake
was full av thin. But iv'ry time I'd
point me gun at wan, Ode moind
another wan w'd get betwixt me an
him and spoil me aim."-Toledo
Blade.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Eagle Is authorized 20 maze the
following announcements, subject to
the action Of the July democratic pr.
mary:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

Austria has received hint that
she must attend to financing her own
loans. The hint recalls the fact which
seems to have been generally los:
sight of that this is Austria's war
Baltimore American.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

Friendship is a sheltering tree
Coleridge.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18

President Wilson does not feel
called upon to snatch the laurels from
the brow OF that ancient paragon OF
patience, Job.-Chicago News.
As the republican candidacy cam
paign wakes warmer the Colonel Is
able to find a new unknown bird al
most every day.-Washington Post
Four years ago Wilson was Roose
velt's second choice.--F'lorida Times
Union.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-18
roR CoNGREss. sIxTH pIsTRICT:
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE: a."
JUDGE JOHN WATSON.
(of Camerou.) .

FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT:
PROF. W. L. POWERS.
q. R. WILLIAMS. A. n, n, Acc,
PROF. NOAH COLE ~ "
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Whitney and Miss Cora Whitney mo-
tored to Pittsheld and returned Sun.
day.
The Office Of Health officer Ayres,
who left today for White River juno.
ton to attend the state fair, will be
kept open during his Cbsence.
Mrs Sarah Sillars and daughters
Misses Blanche and Pauline of Dan.
vers, Mass. are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Thomayer of Dewey street.
A. ]. Cooper, j. NJ. Ayres. II. T..
Healy and l.. $, Norton left today In
Mr. Cooper's automobile for White
River Junction to attend the state
IA
Miss Katherine +. Fischer. who re.
Gently finished her course In the Sa.
marian hospital and has been spend.
ing two weeks vacation at the home
Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
A. Fischer on Dewey street. returned
to Troy this afternoon where she Will
locate IN the future.
The public schools will open next
Monday unless the state board of
health and the state board of oduca.
ton decide that the mfantile paraly.
sis situation demands further POSITION
ing of the opening day It has been
reported in the northern part OF the
state that such an order Is likely to be
issued but no official indication OF II
has reached bennington.
j. Guy Livingston returned Satur
day evening from a weeks stay In
Rutland. While there MIR. Livingston
attended the wedding OF his sisterin
law, Miss Ruth Blue. Miss Blue Is
well known in Bennington as she has
! been frequent visitor in town al
the home Of her sister. Mrs. John
Gibncy Mrs. Livingston. who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Rolin blue for some time. viii
remain for another week.
The returns from todays primnr,
viii be received by The Banner TO
night, but as the polls do not close un
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

I'll s o'clock not much in the way OF
returns may be expected before $50
or 10 o'clock. The Banner does not
expect the senatorial contest to be
close and believes the result can be
told with reasonable accuracy after
few towns in various sections OF the
state have reported, The outcome of
the contests for lieutenant governor
and state auditor are likely not to be
known until late at night. The Ban.
ner will keep open house tonight and
invites everybody interested in the
voting, to call or telephone.
Theodore Thomas IT,. and Wlnchos.
ter Emmons returned Monday from
the Lawson shack in Downs woods
where they have been in camp for a
weee.
The officers of the Bennington Coun
ty Forest. Fish and Game association
held a meeting at the office of the sec.
rotary, William H. Wills, Monday eve.
ming. Not much business was tran.
sacted but plans were outlined
through which the club will endeavor
to Impress the interests of the sports
men upon the men who are likely to
/ be elected to the coming legislature
The fish and game protective laws, In
the opinion OF the club members. are
fairly satisfactory. What the club
members will endeavor to do Is Ia
create sentiment for the continuation
of the present situation rather than
to advocate any change in the laws
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Tuesday, Sept, 70, 1916.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Nsws Of tho Town and Village roic
Briefly FOR Busy Reausrs

Miss Dorothy Carver left Monday
for visit in Boston.
Roger Burt has returned from a sew.
eral days visit In Springfield.
T, \. Davenport is attending
Shrine meeting In Troy today.
Edna Goodrich in THE Making Of
Maddalcna" at Harte Theatre tomor.
row ADV.
Thomas II, Cave, IT,, of Barre. can.
didate for state auditor. was visitor
IN Bennington yesterday.
The Havoc" featuring Bryant
Washburn and Gladys Hanson. V. l..
$. H. feature at Harte Theatre today.
Adv
Last appearance of Babe and Eva
Dolly and the Rove Bros. two high
class vaudeville acts at Harte Theatre
today ADV
Your last opportunity TO see two
first class VAUDEVILLE acts and "rhe
HaNuv' Y. l. $. l.. feature picture at
llarte Theatre today ADV.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard j. Simpson
and daughter, Dorothy. are expected
to arrive this evening from York
Beach. Me-, and will be the guests Of
Mr. and Mrs Frank l.. Howe.
Dancing at Remington's hall JeIfer
son Ave. Friday Sept 10. from . to |
Thebarge will furnish the music. Al
are invited. Tickets % cents. ADV
sat.
Mrs. George Graves. Mrs Louis
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12
Great Power Of Suggestion.

1t Is very probable now that n large
proportion If merchandise sold is
through suggestion II people bought
only the bare neccSSarieS Of life. only
what they actually need there would
be hut few business houses aud civil
zatlon would halt
The pnwrr of suggestion is what
builds mp great business houses anu
keeps the world On its progressive
march
Advertising is one of the most power
full and ut the same time easiest meth
DDS of suggestion. But there are many
others very much akin 10 the popular
conception of advertising,
Therefore 1t behoOveS the merchant
who would be successful and TO be
numbered with the progressive Of his
kind to study well the theory and prac-
tice of suggestion It's qualifications
are many and varied
Make a Coco impression.
1t Is not alone In the preparation OF
copy for newspaper circular or other
printed forms for advertising that this
principle of suggestion must be OBJ
served and followed out
While it is all important TO observe
the rules of suggestion in getting up
such copy. the idea should he Carried
into every feature of merchandising
The handling of good merchandise
and square dealing accommodating
store policy suggest TO customer that
he has found the right place to trade
and he is not liable easily to forget his
first impression,
The arrangement of stock. the win,
dow display. the attitude Of proprietor
and clerks toward customers. deliver
les. methods Of colections-in fact.
every action suggests to the naturally
receptive mind of purchaser and
brings him back again.
On the other hand, the neglect TO OBJ
serve all these things implants a sug-
gestion In the mind of the public that
cannot be overcome, even by offering
glittering bargains,
Suggestion an Art.
Some of the best statesmen in the
| business are those who know how dip
lomatically to suggest to purchasers
something else that would be to their
advantage to buy.
This sort of suggestion is kind OF
nrt aud unless used with the finest
} tact and discretion Is liable to make q
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12
Be a Booster For Bennington Business

bore of q salesman.
The retail catalogue house system is
cautious. However. there is no law
against exaggerating pictures when
one confines himself to an actual de-
scription Of the article. This is where
the mail order house system covers
itself
The pictures are suggestive to the
prospective buyer.
The description of the article con-
tains Latin phrases. trade terms and
language that is foreign to many con-
sumers and is not understood by them.
AS an Illustration of picture book
buying through mental suggestion our
readers might profit by reading the
following poem, which illustrates the
folly of buying mail order house trash:
HE QUIT.
He owned a retail catalogue house car.
To ride in 1t was heaven.
He ran across piece OF glass
Bill, Sl4.97.
He took his friends out for a ride
4 Twas good to be alive.
II The carburetor sprang a leak
n Bill. s40.S5.
y He started on a little tour,
\ The finest sort of fun.
, He stopped too quick and stripped hii
gears
8 Bill. s905l
L He spent his little pile OF cash
And then in anguish cried,
I'll put a mortgage on the house
And take just one more rider
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12
BIG sales MADE
BY SUGGESTION
Local Merchants Should Make
Il a Study.
AN ART TO De ACQUIRED.

Arrangement of Stock and Window
Display Part of General Scheme.
Best Statesmen Know How Diplo-
matcaIIy to Suggest to Purchasers.
Catalogue Houses Use Pictures.
copyrighted, 1914 by Thomas j, sulivan.l
If there ever was Il concern on the
face of this earth that has studied the
theory of suggestion it is the retail
catalogue house.
In its early beginning it fooled rail
road men and pinc,y workers. securing
names and addresses in some way or
another after which it forwarded each
individual nice brass watch. finished
in gold However it was cautious,
never sending watch to the proSpec
tive customer on credit.
The railroad man or woodsman new
er ordered the watch, and Of course a
mistake happened.
According to the mail order man. II
was wrongly addressed, but the watch
was there at the express office, and If
he would take it and pay for it large
reduction would be made
This suggested to the prospective
purchaser that he was in need of a
watch. got him" and il he did not
. have the money, TO pay for it he would
borrow the necessary amount or draw
ON his salary account.
The power OF suggestion soon con
WINGED the willy mail ordeE man that
!. he was on the right track. and he then
hranched out into furniture, clothing
. machinery. hardware aud other lines
Of manufacture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

is term complimentary to any wife;
but how few nowadays deserve the
compliment II illhealth prevents
women should remember that there
is one tried and true remedy for their
ailments. that is Lydia h. pmkhams
Vegetable Compound. This medicine
made from roots and herbs has for
forty years been alternating the sui.
fefing of women. making them
healthy and strong. and better wives
and mothers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12


Jack Sheppard had Il great hold upon
the imagination Of the people of his
time. The fact that 100000 people wit
messed his execution at Tyburn OH Nov.
Is. 1924. Is some witness to his grim
popularity. But one of the strangest
tributes ever paid him was the sermon
preached upon him in a London church.
"Oh. that We were all like Jack Shep.
pard." began the preacher, to the stu
pefaction of his flock. He went on to
draw d parallel between things Of the
flesh and those of the soul and to point
out that the genius shown in house
breaking might have been bestowed
upon picking the locks of the heart
with the nail OF repentance"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

"A visit to our up.to-date Department
Store will convince you that both as
regards to quality and quantity that
wa can surely please you.
ESTATE OF A. X. RICHIE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

A dollars worth of goods for every
dollar spent here has made this store
it's reputation for real values in Hard
ware, House Furnishings, Paints, Oils,
painters supplies, mill supplies. Glass,
etc. THE ADAMS HARDWARE CO.,
Main and Silver SITS. Phone 222-M...
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

The New Wonder samples are here.
Suit or overcoat no more $40 no less.
O'BRlEN, The Cleaner. Office Main
St, in Burgess House. Works, Depot
st.
Interior Decoration. Would be
pleased to have you call and talk over
your plans. ISAAC P. WALKER, In
terror Decoration, Bennington Savings
Bank Building.
Good drugs at right prices always
win. D. A. WARD Registered phar.
macist. Complete stock OF Paints.
Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Brushes. etc,
519 Main St, Phone 39-2
Furniture repaired, saws fled, shears
and knives sharpened, lawn mowers
repaired and sharpened, bicycle re.
pairing, pattern making. general re.
pair shop of
H. S. ALLARD, 1873 North ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

No better bread than New Era
Bread" and it's made in Benningtonby
THoS. A. DAVENPORT, Baker, Gage
ST. Phone 299.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Trade here and save money. We
continually offer exceptional values in
groceries, teas and coffees.
THE SATTER GROCERY & TEA co.
1859 Main St., Phone $50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Books, Stationery, Post Cards, OF.
fee supplies and an immense variety
OF articles that have gained for this
big store reputation all it's own for
quality of merchandise at right prices.
e. T. GRISWOlD, Musical and Sport
ing Goods.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Good meals are greatly to be de.
sired. Get the habit. Our meals and
oysters are delicious. CARROLl'S
RESTAURANT AND LUNCH, III
North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Our stock of mems, ladies and chill
dren's clothing, drygoOds and shoes
has never before been so complete as
1t is now. Ladies' coats and suits
will be sold at exceptionally low
prices. JOE. LEVlN'S.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Auto and Wagon-House and Sign
Painting, Paper Hanging and Interior
Decorating. Sales agent for U-Auto
Varnish. E. F. LANE, Garage Court,
North ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Headquarters for crockery, glass
and lamp goods. Tin. agate and wood
en- ware. Where you are sure of the
quality and know the prices are right.
THE COMBINATION CASH STORE,
John n. Moore.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Agency for Famous Chevrolet Auto
mobiles. Automobile supplies and ac-
cessories. Expert repairing, fittings,
etc, 81 Main ST., Phone 327-M.
THE PUTNAM HOUSE GARAGE, p.
B. Gardner, Prop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work.
Second hand stoves and stove repairs.
HARRY CUMMINGS, 1856 North ST..
Garage Court.
Don't forget we do all kinds of Hat
Cleaning AL eblocking and Repair
ing. Shoe shining that satisfies.
BENNlNC ON SHOE SHINE PAR.
LORS, Felopulos Brosr Walkers
Block, Main ST.
JOHN T. CARROLL, Ales, Wines and
Liquors, Tel 420., 122 North ST.,
Bennington, Vt.
Before you buy anything In Furni.
ture or Stoves we would be pleased to
have you see our fine stock at very
moderate prices.
THE WALBRIDGE STORE, Geo. A.
Parker.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

A cigar that Bennington likes and
boosts "Marie" &c cigar. for Csc.
j. ]. BURNS, MFR. All kinds Of
Pipes and Smoking Supplies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Fall line of Tobaccos, Cigars, Can
dies, Fruits, Vegetables, and Canned
Goods. Delicious Soda at our foun.
tain GEORGE SALEM.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Manicuring, Facial Massage. Sham.
pooling, Scalp treatment. MISS MEL.
LIE A. BACON, 615 Main st. Phone
434-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

No millinery store is in a position
to more satisfy your wants. Our
prices are most reasonable. N. p.
DAVIS, 121 North St.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

An exceptionally good automobile
tire is the Racine. which we carry in
stock and which sells at a reasonable
price. A. H. WINSLoW-The Hard.
ware man, S15 Main Street, Benning.
ton, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Tobactos and cigars-high grade
confectionery, sporting goods of all
kinds. Up-todate billiard rooms.
JOHN j. WHITNEY, North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Latest Pictures-Big Features-As
good moving picture show as one
can find no matter where they may
travel
BENNINGTON OPERA HOUSE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Fine millinery, embroideries, art
needlework, stamped goods and
flosses. Strictly up-to-date,
MISS L. NJ. BARNEY, Main st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12
Won Dette's

Cut prices now on all the spring
wool suits. e. L. NICHOLS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

JAMES S. SILK, Contractor and
Builder, 312 w. Main St., has for sale
shingles from the Fraser mills, New
Brunswick Second clears, $3.50;
All clears, $3.50; Extras. $500. Also
floorings and mouldings.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

A full line of Curtice Brothers
canned goods vegetables, fruits, jellies
aud jams.
e. E. BoTTUM, Phone Am.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Choice family Groceries, Provisions,
Farm Produce, Chicago Beef, Native
fresh and cured Meats.
r. E. HOWARD, Gage and Park SITS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

The Bennington County National
Bank is one of the strongest banking
institutions in the country. Bank
your money here. BENNINGTON
COUNTY NATIONAL BANK.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Millinery with that style and becom-
ingness so much desired and at mod
crate prices. MRS. FANNY M'LEoD,
SIS Main st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Fine confectionery and ice cream.
Delicious and refreshing ice cream
soda, sundaes, &c. c. L. HUDSON,
Opera House Block. Phone 292.M.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

We carry full line of choice groc-
cries, fresh fish, oysters, clans, fruits
and vegetables and our prices are
right. c. S. ESTES, Phone 2o3 & 204.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Electrical construction and supplies.
First class work at reasonable prices.
w. J. LENNON 214 South St.. Phone
474-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12
Ambiuucus.

County Court Judge - Are you a
friend OF the defendant? Witness-No;
I'm his mother-in-law.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Bennington folks and people for
miles around know that it pays to
trade at The New York Store, M.
MARGoLlN, Prop, 1909 North St., Ben
nington, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Fancy Groceries, Imported goods of
all kinds. What we don't have on
hand we will gladly get for you, in a
very short time.
e. 8. PATTERSON, Phone PPM.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

When it comes to photography, pic
ture framing and charging, cameras
and supplies and amateur finishing
you all know the artistic and up-to.
date studio of L. DE FOREST CONE
will please you. AL Main st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

The best at the right prices. Heavy
Chicago Beef Sausage and native
fresh and preserved meats. Home
grown poultry. Exclusive agency fol
Saratoga Vichy Water. L. j. EDDlNG-
TON, 424 Main ST. Phone 100.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

A mighty good place to buy your
meat. Heavy Chicago beef. native
fresh, salt and smoked meats.
CURTIS D. SWEET, ITO Gage ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

v. PARTENoPE & SON Shoe repair.
ing. 400 Main st. Opp Opera House.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Splendid showing of fine furniture at
prices that justly defy competition.
M. j. WELSH, Furiture, Upholstering
and Undertaking, 105 North ST., Phone
17h-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

Big 2 h. loaf of Freihofer's Bread
for 10 cents at THE MILL STORE,
corner Mill and River streets, e. F.
Houran.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-12

, We are prepared to furnish any
thing in the automobile supply and ac-
cessory line. Expert repairing.
Agency for Hudson, Ford" and
Dodge" automobiles. THE BEN
NINGTON GARAGE, E. w. Williams.