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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

seriously, don't you? If you help me
I'm willing to cough up a couple of
dollars in real money, which Is more
than my editor will be apt to stand for
in my expense account, but if you don't
I'll find out anyway, because it's way
| have, and you'll probably be dis
charged for not catching me-
"But it seems to me that l have
caught YOU" intcrposcd mildly.
"IIardly," he rctOrtcd. "From the
glance l got Mt your figure when lit
the match | should judge that you
could run hundred yards In ten flat
minutes, that is-whle I am sorne
Splinter, as you will have to admit IL
you watch me during the next few
seconds. am off"
But he wasn't. While he was talking
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

between lt and the waves. THIS being
accomplished, he started the machin-
cry. and we lurchcd forth into the
night once more.
Bill split his time between steering
and mcnding the engine. keeping up a
running fire of conversation, not with
me. but with tho motor. When she'd
cough weakly Bill would hit her In
some apparently tender spot with the
fiat of monkey wrench and say:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

A rough balance may here be estab-
lished. There is a certain amount
which may be spent In the construc-
ton OF the house so that the expenses
before the house Is built will be equal
to those after the house Is built. Ordi-
narily, when this condition exists the
total cost Of construction must be
paid from a sum in the hands Of the
owner at the time of building. In
case 1t Is necessary to borrow a por-
ton Of the money, the expenses over
the fyc-year period will include the
amount borrowed, plus interest up to
the time of payment. OF course, Ii
the house is paid for out of a sum
which has been earning interest, this
interest will cease coming in. The
interest amounts will probably balance
m another, since in one case an
amount ceases to come in, which
Is practically equal, for a like prin-
cipal, to the amount which must be
paid out, in the other case. The diff
ference in the two cases, then, comes
down to a matter Of the principal
alone: If the MISREPRESENTATION cost
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
FOUGHT With Hessians.

An ancestor of Count Won Bernstorff,
the dismissed German ambassador,
fought against America in our war for
freedom. The fact is brought out by
a passage in the Souvenirs du Che
Waller de Cussy." Among the acquain-
tances made by the chevalier in 1920,
when he joined the staff of the French
embassy in Berlin, vas the court
chamberlain, Count Won Bernstorff,
grandfather of the former ambassa-
dor. 'Countess Bernstorff," wrote De
Cussy, "bears a singular forename,
America This was bestowed on her
because she was born in that country
during the wal of independence. Her
father was in command of n of the
regiments hired out to the English
by the elector of Hesse."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

Is paid all or In part with borrowed
money, the expenses over the FIVE
year period will be greater by the
amount borrowed than they would be
IL the money was all In hand ut the
time of building.
Having determined as nearly as pos
sible the amount which is to be In
vested In the house, the final expenses
should be estimated. These will In
clude probable taxes and eve as
sessments and principal with interest
ON any money borrowed. This amount
should be added to the original
amount computed.
Regarding the house itself, there
are two principal things which should
be remembered: The first is that
quality materials and quality work
manship should be given preference
over size Of structure and fast con-
struction. The second Is that there
Is always q certain amount of ex-
pense connected with the erection of
a house which does not show up in
the estimate, M amount up to, say,
8 per cent of the estimated cost of the
house. Having followed out all Of the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Expert Advises Against Big Debt
Running Over Long Period
of Years.
TAKE QUALITY BEFORE SIZE
House Described Here Will Satisfy
Most piscriminative II Plans Are
Followed Carefully In All
Details.
Nv WILLIAM 4. RApFoRD.

Mr.. william A. Radford VIII answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building, for the readers OF this
paper. On account OF his wide experience
as Editor, Author Manufacturer. he
is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1877 Prairie
avenue. Chicago. ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
There Is little satisfaction gained
by the man who goes into the building
of a home blindly. In most cases such
a man oversteps himself, gets hope
iessly in debt and condemns the home
building idea because of his w folly.
Most people obtain such pleasure out
of owning their WI home that they
are willing to make some sacrifice to
obtain 1t. However, If this sacrifice
takes the proportions Of q burden
which must be carried fof too long
a time, its oppression will over
shadow the pleasure which should be
obtained from the home.
This does not mean that a man is
wrong In going into debt to obtain a
home. 1t means that he think well
and figure carefully before taking &c
ton. Ii he can easily clear up all In
debtedness in three or perhaps five
years, he is justified In going into the
matter of a home with his architect
nnd builder.
His first step In the analysis Of the
problem should be carefully to figure
his probable ver the period
which he Is willing to give to pay
ing for his home. The mar who has
formed the habit Of recording his
current expenses accurately Is very
much better able to handle the prob
lem than the man who has only his
memory to help him. Suppose tht
prospective home builder decides that
he is willing to build If he can cleal
himself In five years. He should lool
over his expense account for the pre-
ceding five years and determine as
closely as possible what his yearly ex
pense has been for food, clothing
pleasure, sickness and all other sucl
items, exclusive of rent.
If his expenses have shown an in
crease over the five-year period, it /.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP
Panacea of the Home the World
Over.

Why will you allow a cold to adj
vance in your system and thus encour-
age nor serious maladies, such as
pneumonia or lung trouble, when by
the timely use Of a few doses of
Boschee's German Syrup you can get
relief. This medicine has stood the
test of fifty years. 1t induces a good
nights sleep with easy e~xpectoration
in the morning. For sale by druggists
in all parts of the civilized world In
% and rs cent bottles.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
1emeIike Fiye-aoom stueeo House.

calculations accurately, the prospect
i've home builder may reasonably ex-
pect to obtain the fullest measure Of
satisfaction out Of his investment In
a home.
The accompanying illustrations
present a type of house which is at
the same time attractive and SUBJ
stantial. 1t is not very often that the
combination of stone masonry and stuc-
CO is used In house construction, and
1t Is q peculiar fact, for the appear
ance of a structure built In this way
is altogether pleasing and satisfac-
tory.
The m~assiveness Of the masonry
work fits well into the design and the
stucco carries along the general idea
to the smallest detail. Stone is used
in building the porch walls and the
chimney. The porch columns are built
Of wood with stucco finish. The floor
Of the porch and the steps are made
Of concrete. The large roof surface
Is relieved with small dormers. Raft.
ers at gable ends are supported with
wooden brackets.
In the room arrangement, notice the
large living room. This room occupies
the entire forward half Of the first
floor. An open stair Is built along
one end Of the room with a landing
ut the bottom which Is two steps
above the level of the living room
floor. At the other end of the room
Is n large fireplace with a bookcase on
each side. The small closet directly
opposite the front door will be handy
for wraps.
The dining room layout includes a
three-window bay. which mars s this
room well-llghted and pleasant. A
buffet Is built under the win low In
the 4 wall. Notice the handy ar
rangement of the Kitchen. Tho two
cupboards will be found very conven-
lent. The second floor contains two
generous sized bedrooms.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Tit for Tat.

There was an uproar In the nursery
and papa rushed upstairs to inquire
into the cause. "Now, then, children,
what's all this noise? Stop it at
once!"
"Boo-hoo :" sobbed Eva. "Billy
kicked mel"
"Billy kicked you? Billy, how dare
you kick your little sister? You cow
ard, to kick a girl! Don't you know
it's only donkeys that kick? Ii / hear
of this again I'll give you tit for tat,
and kick you'll"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

amount should not include any doubt
full resources, and 1t should not in
clude interest on money which is need
ed In the building operations, unless
1t Is possible to borrow a like amount
at a lower rate than the income rate.
The next item is the money ON hand
or available In sums due the prospec-
tive home builder. This item viii de-
termine largely the kind and size OF
housS to be considered.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Classified.

Patriot-One who goes with his
wife to buy a hat and enjoys himself.
Martyr-One that goes with her, but
falls asleep in the store.
Hero-One that goes with her and
flirts with all the cashgirls.
Coward-The sneaky character that
always remembers he has an engage
ment.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
cUTICURA STOPS ITCHING
instantly In Most cases-Write for q
Free Sample.

Cuticura Is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal all forms
Of itching, burning skin and scalp af-
fecions. Besides these super-creamy
emollients IL used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everyyshere.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Not the Only One.

Jane started to tell a secret which
Uncle Jack had told her, but her moth.
er warned her that secrets must not be
told to anyone. After a while she came
to her mother and said dolefully:
"MOther, i don't like secrets"
"Why not?"
II don't know. l guess I like to talB
too WELL" returned Jane.-F. q.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
obstructinq Navigation.

''They tell me that Smith was ar
rested today because he drowned his
dog in the river" said Jones.
"How could they arrest him for
drowning a dog in the river?" demand
ed Brown.
"Why, they claimed that a sunken
bark INSTRUCTED navigation"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Caued insects.

Pussyss constant loss OF Jlesn, de-
spite her good food, worried Jackie.
"She is thin this summer because
she eats flies" his mether said.
Jack regarded his scrawny cat with
a new interest.
"She eats bees, too, mother" he
said. II can hear 'em humming."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

TO teach rifle shooting a japanese
has invented a crossbow with rife
stock, trigger and sights.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

XIII the Files Now and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. II, SOMERS,
$50 De Kalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

Pie crusts are bound, crimped ant
trimmed at the same time with a new
kitchen utensil.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

French textile experts have devel-
oped a method of printing silks By
color photography.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Still EiShin0

He-Pardon me, i didn't catch your
last name.
She-I haven't caught it yet myself.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

The city of Venice is planning to
open a technical school of arts and
handicrafts for boys.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
A Question.

"Does your boy Josh help you to run
the FARM
81 can't say" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. Sometimes / think Josh puts
in too much time lecturin' tn help ora
efficiency, when they might be plantin'
potatoes"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

1t costs more to avenge a wrong
than 1t does to let It go By default.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Not Natural.

II presume your sculptor friend Is
welded to his art?"
by no means; he is with 1t too
much"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Chord Of Mood.

a Chord OF Wood. :
"Percy has q voice of wonderful tim
bre."
"It's not surprising; he's such a
blockhead."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

probable that he should estimate q
like increase over the next period Of
five years. This data should be
worked owe carefully so that an ac-
curate estimate Of probable expenses
Jumped together Owe the fve-year pc
Rod will result.
The next step consists In estimating
the income which may he relied upon
over the fve-year period. This
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Probably Not.

Probably Not.
"The circus has cut out thriilers."
Couldn't compete with the movies,
s'pOse."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-17
RANDOLPH

Sunday morning was the coolest of the
season, the thermometer registering in
many places 30 degrees below zero.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fairbanks, who
have been with Mrs Edna Fairbanks
since the middle of last week, have re.
turned to their home in Hyde Park,
Mass.
| Miss Bessie Salmon of Boston was en-
tertained over Friday night by Mr.. and
Mrs. II. L. Hatch and Saturday left for
her home accompanied by Madam Mary
Hatch, who went to pass the winter with
her son, William Hatch, and family of
Arlington, Mass.
| News has been received here OF the
death of Ward, son of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
w. McAllister of Waitsfeld The son,
who held position in Boston, was tax
en- suddenly i'll and underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis Tuesday and died
the following day. He was former stm-
dent here and a graduate of the agricul-
tural school at the Center. Mr.. and Mrs.
McAllister formerly lived in town, where
they have many friends The funeral
was held at Waitsfeld Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Silver Of st. Johns
bury came Saturday for short stay
with Mr. and Mrs. ID. B. Cassidy, whose
daughter, Mrs. Versa Cassidy Slayton,
left here Saturday for her home in st.
Johnsbury, after several days visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. B. Cas-
sidy.
Mrs. Julia Udall returned Saturday
from several weeks visit with her son
in Manchester, N. H., and her sister in
Strafford.
Rev w. 7. Sparhawk went to Barnet
Saturday to supply the pulpit of the
Congregational church there Sunday.
Ebert Markham, who lives in the Hara-
den house on Park street, is better from
his late attack of pneumonia, but is suf.
fering from trouble with one limb
caused by clot of blood.
DR.. F. c. Angel has been here for few
days with his family, but left Sunday
night, and expects to be called to go
in the service, was in town Saturday for
a short visit with friends.
The Sisters of Ruth of the Methodist
church held meeting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. c. j. Stockwell Monday even
ing, at which they invited st. Andrews
brotherhood to be their guests.
w. Il. Rand left town Saturday for
Boston expecting to accept one of two
positions which have been offered him,
and will assume his duties at once, Mrs,
Rand will remain in town through the
winter, that the son, Ralph, may com
plete his course in the high school here.
DR.. C. J. Rumril is thought to be
gaining from his late difficult operation
at the sanatorium, having been comfort |
able for several days.
Mrs. Reynolds of Williamstown is !,
passing several days in town, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Ketchum. 49,
The annual election of officers in the |
z. s. post was held Saturday, and as
soon as it is ascertained positively if all
will serve. the list will be given out
Read the Peoples National bank ad
vertisement on page ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-17
BETHEL

In the presence of small group OF
near relatives last Saturday evening, F.
Leslie Southworth and Miss Marion T.
Adams were married at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. " H. Eddy, by Rev.
j. Wesley Miller, the bridegroom's broth
er-inl law. They are graduates of Whit.
comb high school, prominent members of
the Methodist church and popular young
people. They are to live in Windsor, for
which place they took the first train
after the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen w. Briggs of Rens.
selaer Falls, n y, came Saturday to
attend the funeral of William M. Briggs,
and since the funeral have been guests
at r. L. Colton's in Barnard.
E. H. Perry, the Standard Oil manager,
with his mules, did piece of road break
ing on Cushing avenue last Friday morn
ing which was appreciated by travellers
on that thoroughfare.
Miss Jennie Griffin of South Royalton,
Mrs Alice Hall and Mrs. Palmiro Rossi
are employed at the Brooks & Washburn
store.
Whitcomb high school basketball team
will play against Montpelier seminary at
the armory in Montpelier Wednesday
evening.
A temperature of "a below zero yes
terday morning was the lowest of the
season thus far.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-17
WATTS RITER

We hope to hang community roll OF
honor" in the church on Dec. %.
+. f. Porter of Bradford was in the
place Monday in the interests of French
& Bean of st. Johnsbury.
o. P. Dickey was in town on business
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Baird Brown left Tues
day morning for their former home in
Kentucky.
Nat Sawyer lost his driving horse one
day last week.
Read the Peoples National bank ad-
vertisement on page 4.-adv
Mrs. f. A. Woods has Just received the
following letter from her nephew, Pri-
vate Royal B. Downing, who is with the
l03d machine gun battalion, Co. A, SD
brigade, goth division, somewhere in
France. Nov. Is, 1917.
Dear Uncle and Aunt: Just few lines
to let you know that am well and hope
this will find you all the same. In fact
am fine and dandy and enjoy the life
and place.
| was glad to hear that grandfather is
able to get out around, but he wants to
be very careful or he will get sick again.
Tell grandmother to try and keep well.
How are all the folks around there, and
why don't l hear from any of themg
have written Uncle Frank and father,
but have not heard from either one of
them and can't understand why have
not, unless they are sick.
Where is Earl working and what is he
doing for work? How many apples did
you and Earl pick? And were there
many of my fsvorite snow apples? Are
the folks going to have enough potatoes
for themselves this winter And how
about wood
OH say, never could locate the box
you sent me when | was at Westfield.
someone busted it on the way
down. Wish you would try again and
send me a sleeveless sweater to wear I'M
der my outside shirt, and some Bull
Durham" smoking tobacco; if you didn't
send but couple of packages, it would
be great treat.
AS it is time for dinner, ! must close.
Roy,
P. S. Don't forget to send the sweater
and tobacco.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-17
WEST TOPSHAM

Mrs Carrie Bagley spent three days
last week with. her daughter, Mrs, j. A.
Dow, in East Orange.
Mrs. Edgar Sanborn and father, Wash
ington Davis of East Orange, were guests
Tuesday of Mr.. and Mrs. John SsnbOrn.
Lieut.. Eugene r. Fellows of Burling-
ton. who has been spending several days
vacation with his mother. has returned
home. Lieut.. Fellows reported Saturday,
Dec. Is. at New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Flanders of
Orange were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Bagley and family Saturday.
+. {. Poole was a business visitor IN
Barre Monday.
Miss Sadie NJ. Bsgley. who has been
spending few days with relatives and
friends in East Orange, returned home
Wednesday.
Mrs. Jane Hayward. who has been
keeping house for Warren Curtis. in
East Orange, is stopping with her grand
daughter. Mrs. Fred Bagley.
On account Of bad weather there have
been no services for the past two sun
DAYS.
Mrs. Henry McCrillis has been visiting
her daughter. Mrs. Cora Vance Of Guild
hall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-17
MARSHFIELD

The Red Cross drive is now on. Are
YOU ready? Between Dec. IL and Dec. "a
the national organization will endeavor
to raise 100000 new members. Are
you member? If not, enlist to-day. If
YOU are member, do your best to enlist
someone else. Every member is entitled
to a service flag and Christmas button.
You will find these at Swerdfeger g. Da-
Wis and Lee and Clara B. SHORTS, these
two stores being headquarters for this
work during the drive. Solicitors will
visit the rural districts. Be ready to JOIN
when they come. Give your dollar. Sign
up to-day. Don't stay in the trenches,
come over the top.
Mrs. Brooks Hudson of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
f. g. Taft has gone to Morrisville,
where he expects to have work for the
winter
A meeting of the Christmas committee,
chosen by the various organizations Of
the town, was held last Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. S. A. Swerdfeger.
vt was voted to have community
Christmas, the exercises to be held Tues
day evening, Dec. %, and the commit
tees were organized as follows: Program,
V r. Hudson, Misses Bohonon, WEIGH
and Parsons; presents, Mrs. Flora Bliss,
Mrs. G. A. Furness, Mrs. George Davis,
Mrs. Hiram Wilson, Mrs. Frances Peck;
hall, c. NJ. Lilley, Earle Smith, Clarence
Pitkin, George Davis, f. A. Rosebrook,
j. W. Bouldry, L. B. Adams, Clara Bliss,
Airs. E. A. Rosebrook. A. l.. Burnham,
Mrs. v R. Hudson, Mrs. /. NJ. Carpenter.
". R. Hudson was chosen chairman of
the general committee and Mrs. c. +.
-hwing was elected secretary and treas
nrer. 1t was voted to have a house-to-
house canvass by the children. which is
TO be in charge of Mrs. George Davis and
A. l.. Burnham.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-17
WILLI1MSTOWN

Read the Peoples National bank ad'
vertisement on page ADV.
Williamstown grange, No. 81, will hold
its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. H.
Owing to the scarcity of fuel, the meet
ing will be held in the diningroom. All
ladies please come prepared to help out
on the program. Lecturer.
Special Christmas offer for cash: One
White sewing machine, regular price
S35; ladies gold watch, $40; one talking
machine, SIS; 10 double disc records at
Csc each; price for all $50. Each of these
articles would make a useful and serv-
iceable gift and are offered at a bar
gain. w. NJ. Williams.