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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
HEARD ON THE STREET.

Junction JoIts and Jabs of More
Than Local interest.
That the theatre of war" is not a
picture show
That pinning the Russians down to
anything about now looks much like
mailing the northwest wind to the
barn door.
That it's about time in this war for
the pitcher and catcher and bench
manager and field captain to get to-
gether and agree on few signals.
The meat prices have increased 81
per cent over two years ago, but the
ordinary customer can occasionally
afford pieces OF the horns, hoofs and
tail.
That when our young women
friends begin TO spell their names
Mabelle. Katheryn, and Ethyl, it is
hard to believe them when they say
they like the simple life.
That although many hard working
people have had to go without sugar
in their coffee and bread. yet 1t is
not reported that any OF the Ice
cream soda joints have had to shut
down.
That from the way the Russians
drink in the representations Of the
German spies, it is evident that the
green goods and shell game mems
own place has been located at last.
That the congressman who will OPP
pose appropriations for munitions for
our soldiers will not probably be the
same ones who were recently ex-
posed to shell fire while inspecting
trenches "over there. White River
Junction Landmark.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
You Get Better Coughs
Syrup by Making
iE at Home
What's moro, you save about s. by
II. Easily made and costs little

You'll never really know what fine
cough syrup you can make until YOU
prepare this famous homemade remedy
the ready-made kind, hut you will also
have more effective and dependable
remedy in every way 1t overcomes the
usual coughs, throat and chest colds in
"a hours-relicves even whoopng cough
quickly.
Get 21a ounces Of pinex 600 cents
WORTH from any COED drug store, pour
it into pint bottle and fill the bottle
with plain granulated sugar syrup
Here. you have a full pint--a family
supply-of the most effective cough
syrup that money can buy--at q cost OF
only 60 cents or less. Ii never spoilr
The prompt and positive results given
by this pleasant tasting cough syrup
have caused it to be used in more homes
than any other remedy. 1t quickly
loosens q dry, hoarse or tight cough,
heals the inGamcd membranes that limo
the throat and bronchial TUBES, and re-
lief comes almost Immediately. Spler
did Tor throat tickle, hoarsenesc, bron-
chitis, Group and bronchial asthma.
Pinex is highly concentrated CON-
pound of genuine Norway pine extract,
and has been used for generations for
throat and chest ailments.
Avoid disappointment by asking your
druggist for "2lA ounces OF Pinex" with
full directions, and don't accept any
thing else. A guarantee of absolute sat-
isfaction or money promptly refunded,
goes with this preparation. The PiscE
Co., III. Wayne, lad.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
SHARP, SrasDlsG PAINS
often Tell Of Weak Kidneys. A
Bennington Resident Shows You
What 10 Do

The sharp twinge of pain in the
small of the back that strikes you
after any sudden twist or awkward
motion, may tell OF weak Kidneys
And there are often disturbances OF
the urine-too frequent urination
scalding or burning pain during pas
sage, discolored urine and sediment
Doan's Kidney Pills are prepared
especially for weakened kidneys, kid
ney batkache and urinary disorders
have proven their merit in thous-
ands OF cases. Doan's are endorsed
throughout the civilized world--are
recommended by Bennington resi-.
dents.
lsadore Weaver. Ill Bradford Pl.,
Remington. says. II have used
Doan's Kidney Pills off and on for
several years My back has given
me lot of trouble from time to
time by sharp pains shooting through
it and could hardly straighten up,
The kidney secretions have been
highly colored and have contained
sediment. Doan's Kidney Pills. pro
cured from Wards Drug Store. have
never failed to help me when | have
suffered in that way
Price coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-got
Doan's kidney rills-the same that
Mr.. Weaver had Foster-Milburn
Co. Nfgrs., Buffalo, n Y
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04

The reason for the coming country
wide attempt to increase the member
ship of the Red Cross is to raise more
on regular basis instead of by spec
ial appeals. Various grades OF mem
bership in the Red Cross range from
one dollar to fifty dollars. With
great membership paying regular dues
the Red Cross will have an assured
income to carry on the great work II
is doing. If you are not member
of the Red Cross get ready TO Join. II
you are member. get ready to pay
your annual dues, and. if possible, the
dues of persons who may not be con.
veniently able to pay for themselves.
What we really want is to make the
Vermont membership in the Red Cross
SO nearly the same as the population
of the state that the annual dues will
be Vermont's iull share OF assess.
ments, The population Of Vermont I
at present estimated at 10000 or
these at least 100000 ought to be mem
bers of the Red Cross and can be il
they choose to join the order which
can be done without riding goat
during this special campaign
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
THE NEW TRIPLE
COMBINATION

Treatment for the blood, nerves and
liyer-p urifyin strengthening,
cleansing, winning its way wonder
fully Just now--is:
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the superla-
tive blood purifier and appetite
s!ver, known for over 40 years.
Peptiron, the superlative pepsin-
nux-iron-celery nerve, blood and
digestive tonic.
Hoods Pills, the superlative
family laxative for biliousness, con-
stipation; pleasant, easy, effective.
What are your troubles? IT such
as TO need all three medicines, why
not have perfect, well-rounded re-
lief by getting the combinations
If you need only one medicine,
get it and take it---but do it now
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
SECOND THOUGHTS
Mental Reactions by Jay E. House in
Cappers (Topeka) Weekly.


Report that the hustle is coming
tack is current. but we decline to be
alarmed. The return OF the hustle
has been forecast every year for the
past II years. Alter one has respond
ed to that number of false alarms he
begins to doubt the existence OF the
VOL.
America must care for its war
brides says the esteemed Kay Sea
Post. Inasmuch as the Post will ulti
mately claim the credit for it, why
should America bother about it?
Why not let the Post do it?
We are unable to say whether the
war scare thrown into Topeka people
by Mr.. Charles Edward Russell IS
justified by the facts. Probably 1t is.
But the fact that throwing the
scare" is Mr.. Russells present bust
ness should be recognized In the con
nection.
All OF which is exactly what the
situation demands. There is pressing
need OF the application of a strong
galyanic battery to the spinal column
of the today polite.
Where did you meet your wife?'
a man asked Buck Kirby yesterday.
81 didn't meet her" Buck replied,
she caught up with me-
AS we understand the case, Mr..
Chick OF Kansas City was proved
guilty, but had money enough to hire
six Of the most influential attorneys
in town.
Innocence helps some, but when in
diligently employed, the technical.
ty is the safest defense.
What has become of the old-fash-
toned father who whipped his chill
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04

A negro was burned at the stake
few days ago at Dyersburg, Tenn, in
the presence of thousands of people,
including men, women and children
Yet some southern critics were Of
fensively abusive of Governor Nc
Call of Massachusetts who told the
exact truth when he said he would
not send negro back to state for
trial when it was reasonably certain
that he could not have fair trial
there.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
Raw EuRS!

Wanted all kinds of Raw Furs.
Highest New York prices paid by
New York buyer every Saturday at
at 80 CHURCH ST 1OOSiCK
FALLS, N. Y. ] H Robertson
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
rem when they didn't mind

dren when they didn't mind?
II man goes so far as 10 wear
whiskers he might as well part them
in the middle.
The Missouri couple that married
to escape payment of a $50 fine could
have gotten off cheaper by paying 1t.
About the only way a women can
save her husband money is by
marrying dentist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04

The publication in Petrograd OF
The alleged secret treaty by which
Italy was hired to enter the war in
the spring Of 1915 is perhaps fair
sample Of European war time poll
tics. As the bargain is said to have
been made Italy was TO attack Aus.
tia quickly while Austria was hav-
ing trouble in the cast and when it
was hoped that the Italians could
make good progress by surprise
rush. IN return Italy was to receive
southern Tyrol, the Trnitno. Istria.
the city Of Triosti, the whole Dalma-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
FRANK e. HOWE. Editor and Pub
Tuesday, December q, 1917.

The Brattleboro Reformer tells OF
a Montana family OF seven sons. Six
of them went into the army and were
all alive at last reports, while the
one who remained at home has been
killed i'll an automobile accident.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
Real Strategy.

Cook got the children interested in
war game this morning. She sug-
gested they should play they were In
battle, and she'll the enemies"
who were the enemies?'
"rhe pens
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04
III c. Il. Y. r. g. - gSs 2
Bennington County Savings Ban

The annual meeting of the corpor-
ators of the Bennington County say
ings bank viii DO held at the Office
OF said bank in its bank building in
Bennington, VT. or the first We'd
nesday, 2nd day OF January, A. d.,
1913 at 2 o'clock p. m, for the pur-
pose Of electing board Of trustees
for the year ensuing and the transac-
ton of any other business found
necessary when met especially to fill
vacancies in the number of corpora
tors and to alter and revise the by
laws.
Cherries II. Dewey, Secretary.
Dated at Bennington, Vt, Nov. so,
1917
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-04

=" yuu Wo'N' Do you tn'nh!
DO you do anything by which you
earn money? If you do, your life is
OF some value, and II your health is
good. you can be insured. Act now
National Life ms. Co, of VT. (Mu-
tualD Earle S. Kinsley. General
Agent, Mead Building, Rutland, VT.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06
AUTO THIEF MENACE
CONTINUES TO GROW
Drastic Measures Soon VIII Be
Needed to Protect Owners
From Clever Crooks.

Want proof that civilization and
enlightermont arc spreading? Glance
over the following from the Toledo
DEMONSTRATING became almost an
INDUSTRY III the early days Of tho west.
! men the plaiusmcn, driven to des-
peration. took the Jaw into their own
hahds Whenever j "hoss" THIEF was
caught he was gl on short shirt. at
the end OF rope and after a fo,y
horrible examples OF his Kind. tn.
industry languished. There were still
morse thieves. but their oueratious
were limited and so fraught with
perm that only a few ventured 10 re-
main In the business
The time Is rapidly approaching
"h"n the automobile industry will
demand heroic treatment to save Il
from the deprcdations Of thieves The
annual losses are enormous. and IL Is
SO easy TO destroy tho identity Of a
stolen car that the game IS a compare
lively safe one. and attractive be-
cause OF tho large returns. Some
method must be devised to clrcunlyent
the thieves. but how? Laws govern
ing the sale OF machines, requiring IA
bin Of sale with every delivery. so
that the bin would indicate the sue
ctaHlFe changes OF ownership from
the time the car left the factory.
might make II difficult for thieves to
dispose OF their plunder. and that IS
the essential thing. Before sale
can be completed. II should be re-
corded with state or county off
cial appointed for the purpose. whose
books would be open 10 public in
spoctlon Under such a plan there
would be no innocent buyers ~ stolen
machines. and tho business necessarily
would be confined 20 transactions be-
tween two sets of crooks Then II the
law made IL unlawful for a man TO
have 4n automobile in his possession
without "a bin OF sale, even these "hc-
twccn-croYk' deals would be eX-
tremely hazardous.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06
American Automobile Association
to Hold Important Council May %

ways and the linking together Of these
arteries, for never before were agri-
culture and military necessities 50
closely interrelated. We must raise
more foOdstuffs and We must get
these products to the nearest market
I'm the most economical manner. We
must prepare the most used roads for
the hardest possible kind OF usage.
This is the moment 10 weld our
selves into a real nation and to recog-
nize the evident fact that the good Of
any one section is OF concern to all
other parts Of the country. one cam
not measure national benefits with a
ward stick, but we are starting in TO
think In the biggest unit, and it is the
motor-driven vehicle and the travel
able highway which Jointly are accel-
Grating this countrywide understand
ing and relationship"
Among the score Of motor clubs and
several thousand members admitted
at tho April session Of the executive
board was the club Automovilista
Jalisciense OF Guadalajara Mexico.
In its application the Mexican organi-
2ation stated that all Of its members
would be pleased to be associated with
the A. \. 4. and asserted that 1T
would surely be Of mutual benefit 10
the two great nations on the American
continent who are such close neigh
bors, when the day comes that will see
a road from Washington to Mexico
city. such as now exists from Wash
ington 10 San Francisco" The Guada-
lajara club explains that its principal
activity will be to bring about the
early building OF highways 50 that
there will be n more complete ex-
change Of Commercial sociality be-
tween the two countries and the better
knowing Of each other"
Upon motion OF President Rowe the
4. A. A. passed resolutions Of n pa
triouc character wherein the national
body summarized the expressions Of
state and local motor clubs thruout
the country in offering mobilizing and
other cooperation TO President Will
son in the comprehensive war prepa-
ration.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06
DISTANT SCENES ADD
SPICE TO MOTORING
Tourists Should Get Just as
Far From Home as Pos
sible to Enjoy Life.

The MOTORS; mus, be educated .
CO, himself loose from the apron
strings o.: his city OF county ard be-
come familiar with more distant,
scenes He must be Induced O. get
o-t on the road become . tourist.
Automobiles have won popular
favor - no other mechanical inyen-
to-. because they open 20 man the
pleas ire ct quick and comfortable
travel Roads thrl0-t the country
have been wonderfully Improved since
the motor cars began appearing IN
numbers on the highways Every
year the construction q new roads -
creas@s. Each new section of road
way means added Joys % the pleas
-res II the motor tourist.
The automobile" says Arthur
Brisbane. gives you the nation for
your park and pleasure grounds Il
IS the greatest addition q human hap
p.uess and freedom"
Touring" says r. r. Carroll. dis
trlct manager u the Goodrich Rub
Der company, 'is bound 10 he the ulti-
mate elixir % life. not only for the
owners 4 cars but also for the whole
automobile industry. Motordom Will
be perpetually reiIyenated b. the
magic OF moving cars.
Every owner u motor car and
every citizen who can afford 20 be-
come an owner must 20 on the road
and be- wh!sked away into the country.
50 that like the rest Of Us he may be
come q motor enthusiast and may re-
main touring enthusiast"
Thru its touring bureau. the p. F
Goodrich company has smoothed the
road for motorists In every section OF
the land. one hundred and forty
thousand miles of guide posted high
way bear tribute 10 It's work It's
silent sleepless sentinels. pointing the
way 20 the tourist total an army OF
q hundred thousand.
Three big gulde-post trucks are
kept busy all seasons of the year. En-
ameled road signs are giving way 70
armorplate, which virtually defies de-
sirl.Llyn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06
New Automobile Top Revolutionizes
Motoring; Splendid Sleeping Canopy


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high ceiling, VIDE "t.lfl' ptIIeeiIy
brilliantly lighted modern living room,
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d., in ,,blob ,oanv ~ We OkIahornaus
sr.,d as rcarv or moro ~ our yakln,
- ,bar ,ye 40 ir our homes Mi
-. ~ tho bock-se,t uas-engors
,n,,sf needs at within one 10 three
incbcs ~, tho back wall of tho TON and
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sipbtsceing and ventilation In hot
,,.oa,bcr are moro ar lcss rcs,ricted
,rbis "a rbv I'm cverv motoring marty
., a fnc dav there ia the constant
ciarnor bv The vounper members TO
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st.rdi,, Tho nreasirf, pecd FOR protec-
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06

WASHINGTON. May 5.-May 25 is
the date decided upon by the Ameri-
can AutomoUile association executive
board for the holding Of the annual
meeting Of the board Of directors to
take place in Cleveland at the Hollen-
den hotel
This years gathering will have a
decided business atmosphere. because
Of existing war conditions and the fur
ther fact that the motor vehicle and
the highways may play prominent and
ments,' announces President II. NJ.
Rowe. who thus comments on the
present situation.
Never before in the history Of the
country has there been a more urgent
time for the Improvement OF the high
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06
SIDNEY CHAPLIN PICKS OUT
MITCHELL SEDAN FOR WIFE
Movie Tayoritc Chooses Car Simple
OF Operation, but
Luxurious.

Successful moving picture artists
get enough OF kuock-about work be-
fore the screen to insist on enjoying
the greatest luXuries when at leisure.
sid Chaplin, brother Of the famous
and inimitable Charley. and also him
self a well-known comedy star OF the
movies, has just received one OF the
latest Mitchell convertible sedans
and presented II TO his wife for tour
Ing In southern California.
Mrs Chaplin was not familiar with
operating a machine so her husband
was particularly careful 70 pick out
one which did not have lot Of com
plicated devices unknown and hard TO
operate by a woman. He chose the
latest Mitchell OF the new limousine
type. having a dark blue body and
white wire wheels After investigat-
Ing and demonstrating the elasticity
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06
MANY BIG BOND ISSUES
VOTED FOR GOOD ROADS
More Than 1852 100000 Voted Re-
Gently for Highways in
United States

An indication OF present tendencies
toward state bond issues for good
roads is shown in the following list
of issues recently voted or now being
agitated: Pennsylvania, $4,000, 900;
Illinois. 100000, 900; Colorado. $780,
000, 900; New Jersey, $1,000. 900;
Louisiana, s20,O00O0O: California
SIS. 100000 To the above may be
added s75,OOO.000 appropriated by
the federal government which will be
duplicated by the various states. max
ing an additional sl50,00O, 600 or a
total of $S52, 100000. These figures
indicate present day tendencies in
road construction. It seems entirely
reasonable to suppose that within the
next five years there will be avail
able for road building purposes
$500. 100000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06

Some of these immigrants seem
rather stupid"
Yes complained the Inspector
"Nc have 90 keep bawliug at I'm.
llalf ~ EN- can't understand plain
English"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06

OF the Mitchell motor and the ease
with which the car may be operated
Mr.. Chaplin wasted no time in placing
his order and was able TO get very
prompt delivery, owing 10 the forethot
Of the dealer who. in anticipation Of
he freight car shortage, had given
his orders early and had a full line Of
Mitchell models on hand.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-06
just His Sort.

"Glithers has a mean disposition"
He certainly has. Why. that man
would like nothing better than to be
a big, strapping siX-footer, with the
some health resort and strut around
among the invalids"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
TRENCH OVERCOAT

With belt all around, some
buckled, some buttoned. Out
side patch pockets, or ver-
tical inside bellows pockets;
form-fitting or loose back.
Another of several models.
SIS, $40, $25, $40, S35.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-20
METHODISTS GIVE
FERVENT PLEDGE
Conference, on Last Day of
Session, Renews Assur-
ance of Patriotism
AWAITING APPOINTMENTS

This is the last day OF the Philadelphia
Conference of the Methodist Church, and it's
work started with the chief interest center
ing in the appointments, which are to be an
nounced before tonight.
This interest, though. was somewhat dis
sipated by highly patriotic demonstration
at the opening this morning when reso-
luton was presented and adopted pledging
the conferences prayer and loyal support
to the country and the President in the
world crisis. The policy of preparedness
was fully accepted, in the language of the
resolution, 80 as to enable the nation to
meet successfully all impending emergcn-
cies."
adopted. Bishop Henderson, of Detroit, who
is presiding at the conference led the dele
gates in prayer which asked success in
any trial the country may have to face.
Fires of enthusiasm stirred the delegates
to cheers and when these quietcd down all
sang America"
The resolution was drafted by the Rev
Or. A. G. Kynett, f. B. Lynch and t. W.
Hart
Then the conference proceeded to its more
immediate business A resolution which
bore the signature Of Bishop Henderson
was introduced. 1t asked. that the Legisla-
ture of Pennsylvania urge upon congress
sional committees the need of n uniform
divorce law, and requested the amendment
to the national Constitution so that a uni
form marriage and divorce law could be
made a fact.
No basis on which divorce should be OBJ
tainable was mentioned in the resolution
Mention was made, however, that in the last
twenty-five Years there have been granted
1900 divorces in this state TO persons who
were married outside Pennsylvania.
The appointments for the coming year
will probably be handed down some time
this afternoon. The committee worked on
them until O'Clock this morning and has
not yet finished its worl&
Bsnor Henderson stated very plainly this
morning that he would not entertain any
appeals from the decision of the committee.
lie said the committee had labored hard
over its work, had considered every claim
and that its decisions would have to stand.