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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
High Prices, with Plenty.

| The department Of agriculture has Just
announced that shipments of new vege
| tables to the chief markets are running
even with those of this time last year
or higher. This is good news, with q
bearing on coming foodstuff prices. For
the present, prices are we'll above those
OF year ago. Apparently, and without
reference to momentary dips, they are
on the up grade. In the face of this we
| find new vegetables more abundant.
The answer is that the new vegetables
form only the lesser part of the food
now being consumed. Bread is up, meats
are up, the old supply of vegetables is
up because these classes Of food are now
scarce and would cost more now than
formerly to produce. They form the
bulk of the national food supply, The
new vegetables come as an addition to
a total that is already scant in quantity
and high in cost. Naturally purchasers
will buy the new potatoes, so long as
they offer better moneys worth than
other food articles, and so the prices viii
be forced up to their natural parity in
the food list
In all this there is no necessary wrong
doing on the part Of that rather melo-
dramatic william of popular fancy, the
middleman He may be all that agi-
tators think him, almost miraculously
shrewd, callous, reckless and powerful,
but there is abundant explanation Of the
high prices in present food conditions,
without blaming the men who handle the
food. No one has yet demonstrated
workable way to get along without the
middlemen, and it is plain honesty to
point out that the country is likely to
rely on their services to greater ex-
tent during the war than ever before,
however much power may be given to
Mr.. Hoover to make them behave.
In this war we are fighting Germany,
and we should have the American mid
dleman's service on our side, The bust
ness Of infaming sentiment against men
to whom responsibility for high prices
is imputed is distinctly not way to help
win the war. High prices in combination
with abundant supplies are both nat
ura1 and proper condition Of foodstuffs
in war time, since nothing but DEAFNESS
can induce economy and spur produc-
ton, and since only abundance can safe
guard our allies. Middlemen and high
prices may be controlled, but the middle
mans work must 60 on and he must
feel that the country is ready to sup
port him in all honest and helpful activ-
ities.-New York Evening Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

Now having the upper hand, the Italians
are likely to continue their smashing at
taeks until Trieste itself falls before the
impetus of the present movement. The
reverses already sustained by the Aus
trian arms are calculated TO deepen the
terrible gloom which is said to have set
tied over that country and which has its
manifestation in great efforts to conclude
separate peace with the new Russian
government. In this way the Italian as
sistance toward bringing the war to a
successful conclusion for the entente al
lies is becoming more and more weighty,
Austria may have to seek separate peace
because of sheer exhaustion, if not
through overturn of the monarchy it
self.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

get along until the fall even II the rate
of sinkings should be doubled In the
fall, besides the seized German ships,
there will be many new vessels at sea
under the Stars and Stripes. BY that
time also it is safe to count on the sue
cess of new methods Of U-boat suppress
sion.
The unrestricted submarine campaign
had an intimidating effect on neutral
shipping The British losses have prob
ably far surpassed anything that was
expected by British naval authorities
In fact, they relied on their submarine
traps and patrols, and had become some
what complacent. For the reason that
the authorities were well satisfied with
what they had accomplished, they did
not anticipate a startling acceleration of
the uboat offensive. They were startled
when it came and they have walked up
New York Evening Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Going the Whole way for the Alderman.

Going the Whole Way for the Alderman
Editor, Daily Times At the council
meeting Tuesday evening the alderman
from ward ., referring to the proposed
tax rate, sI75 for 1917, was pleased to
say: Some of the people who are so
proficient in mathematics should go the
whole way and show how the city affairs
| may be administered ON the Sl.75 tax
rate"
This knowledge is so simple that all
the people are ready to show it. Here it
Is:
Grand list for 1917. S65,000. Income
from tax rate. Sll3,750; from all other
sources, sl5000-more, but call it that.
Cash on hand Jan. /, 1917, S9,l07.Sl. To-
tai income. sls7, s57.sl. This amount
to pay city expenditures for the year.
an extras, including paving, bridge
building and permanent road building
omitted till after the war. The water
department paws its own way and y,
therefore. not reckoned. School expenses,
too. are fixed by law-50 cents on the
grand list. This amounts 10 S45i5n.
Deduct this from the total income, and
we have s92,357.sl to pay other city ex-
penses. And here they are:
Poor department, 10000; streets, S.
600: lighting streets, $1,000; sprinkling
streets. 81 900; sewers, $1,000; surface
sewers. $500; sidewalks. $1,000; engineer
ing. 81 500; salaries, 5000; city build
ing. $1,000; fire department, 81 200;
health department 81 600; police, $4,000;
insurance, l.lOo; state and county taxes,
slO.s4O: sinking fund, $3.50; bonds pay
able, $1,000; elections. 1915; hearse. $3.50;
assessing taxes. 81 200; band, $1,000;
parks, 500: Memorial day, $50; library.
$500.
The total amount Of these city ex-
penses for the year 1917 i Ss3.6l5. But
the total income. as above, Is sa2sSSI-sl.
The difference il SS.742sl. Therefore the
81 IS tax rate sufiees to pay al required
city expenses for the year 1917. with
the handsome balance Of ss,542-sl IN the
city treasury Jan. ]. l9ls.
OF course the alderman from ward
viii be more than pleased with this go
ing the whole way and showing bow.
Harvey Hersst.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
Where the Pinch Comes.

Miscalculation is manifest in the sub
marine programme on which German
strategists staked the destiny of the
empire. The sinkings have fallen of
the campaign has had no visible effects
commensurate with the tonnage sunk,
and there is plenty of food in England.
Meanwhile famine comes on apace in the
fiat lands of Europe" An agricultural
expert in Bavaria has recommended red
clover and alfalfa for human food.
In spite Of the tremendous losses Of
British shipping things are going on
much a. before. The period set in which
the U-boats were to humble England
was three months. The quarter year
passed and another began. but the people
Of England were still prodigsl OF food.
The schedule was revised. the Briton's
last hour was put ahead some months.
but the hour is still as distant a. at
first
4 quick decision was vital to Germany
before the United States could take the
Geld. but our dsstr0yers are already
securing the North "a. and We are Civ
ing other effective aid against the sub
marines England has food enough to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
WHAT IS A LIBERTY LOAN BOND?

| A Liberty loan bond is q solemn prom
Use of the United States TO pay at ma
turtv the amount of the bond to the
holder thereof. and to pay interest semi
annually each year from the date of the
issuance of the bond until it is fully and
finally paid.
What Is the Security for Liberty Loan
Bond?
The faith and honor of the United
States, backed by all of the resources OF
the nation and the American people. A
Liberty loan bond is a mortgage ON all
the resources and taxing powers OF the
government and all of the resources OF
the American people.
What Is the Nature of Liberty Loan
Bond?
There are two kinds of Liberty loan
bonds. Bearer bonds are to be issued in
denominations of $50, 800, $500 and ST.
600. These bearer bonds, which are made
PAYABLE to bearer, have interest coupon
attached which are detached by the hold
represent are due, and can be cashed at
any bank the same as a United States
treasury note.
Registered bonds are to be issued,
which are registered as to both principal
and interest, in denominations of 500,
$500. 81 900, $1,000, $4,000, $4,000, and
100000: checks for the amount of in
terest due will be mailed out semi-an-
nually to the holders of these registered
bonds.
What Are the Terms of a Liberty Loan
Bond?
Liberty bonds of the first issue of 81
900. 100000 are to bear date OF June Is,
1917, and to run for 30 years, except that
the government reserves the right to pay
them Is years after date. II this right
is not exercised by the government 10
years from date, the bonds will run the
full 80 years.
These bonds bear interest at 3h per
cent per annum. and the interest is pay
able semi-snnually on the 18th day of
December and the 18th day OF June in
each year.
What Special Advantage Have These
Liberty Loan Bonds?
One special advantage no other bonds,
state, municipal or corporate,
have is that if the United States during
the continuance of this war shall issue
other bonds at higher rate Of interest,
the holders Of these Liberty bonds have
the right to exchange their Liberty bonds
for bonds bearing the higher rate Of in
terest. dollar for dollar.
What Other Special Advantages Do
These Bonds Possess9
They are non taxable. II your city,
county and state taxes are three mills
on the dollar, not unusual tax, these
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

1t will take more than a $4,000 000
fire to put Atlanta out of the running
The Georgia city has already begun to
lay plans for rebuilding the vast area
burned over earlier in the week Such a
spirit is calculated to help the municipal
ity in many ways, one being that it will
be likely to attract great many people
of means to the city or, at least, large
amount of capital looking for investment
in a wideawake section.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

Secretary of State Bailey gives warn
ing that persons found to have operated
a motor vehicle while intoxicated will
have their operators licenses revoked for
the remainder of the year. Moreover, the
official asserts that he does not mean
that an operator must have been dead
drunk, merely in stage OF intoxeation,
to become liable to revocation OF license.
Fair warning, indeed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

| bonds are equivalent to ordinary corpor,
ate bonds or other investments bearing
6la per cent.
In addition, no federal tax which wal
conditions may later make necessary will
affect these bonds. The only tax these
bonds are subject to is the inheritance
tax, which applies to all property of all
kinds whatsoever.
How Are Liberty Bonds Obtained?
Blank forms of application for the
purchase of these bonds can be obtained
| from the treasury department, any fed
eral reserve bank, any national, state or
private bank, any express Office and any
postoffice in the United States. ANY
bank or postmaster will aid applicant in
filling out his blank and the other acts
necessary to obtain these bonds.
If These Bonds are So DESTROYS, Why Is
1t Necessary to Advertise Them
Extensively?
II is not necessary TO advertise these
bonds to sell the whole issue, but it is
earnestly desired that this loan shall be a
popular loan, loan by and from the
people at large of the United States, and
not alone from banks, trust companies
and fiHaneiers. To that end bonds are to
be issued of small denominations, and
subscribers for small amounts are to be
supplied before the subscribers for large
amounts are granted their full subserip-
ton.
Is 1t Patriotic to Purchase These Bonds?
Yes; every American who subscribes
to the justice of the course of the United
States in entering and conducting the
war we are now engaged in should sub
scribe to the Liberty loan bond issue to
the extent of his or her financial ability.
Every American who subscribes to the
belief that an American should stand by
his or her country should subscribe to
the Liberty loan bond issue.
Every American who loves America
and is jealous OF Americas honor should
subscribe to the Liberty loan bond issue.
The real success of the loan is to be
more determined by the number of Amer
leans participating in it than by the
amount subscribed. The spirit of the ma
ton is going to be judged abroad, espe-
cially by our enemies, more by the num-
Der Of its American men and women who
support this bond issue than by the mere
amount Of money subscribed.
Why Liberty Loan"
The s5.e0o.000000 bond issue Of this
year is named The Liberty Loan Of
1917" because il is 20 be a loan from a
free people to be used in freeing the
world
Il Is the loan Of q liberty loving people
20 be devoted to the establishment Of
liberty IN Europe and on the high seas
Il il the loan Of the great democracy /
Of the new world to redress the wrongs
snd support the cause Of the democracy
Of the cid.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

Joffre and Viviani sailed from the
United States without permitting the
American people to shout Bon voyage"
in one grand chorus; but they must have
known by their enthusiastic reception
everywhere that the American people had
it in their hearts to say it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

Vermont got slightly better than par
for its issue Of $ls0,000 public building
bonds, which is fairly good rate consid-
ering that the nation is now engaged in
absorbing two billions of United States
bonds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

Meanwhile do not forget that Tuesday,
june 5, is national registration day for
all men between the ages of q and 80,
both inclusive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

If you haven't the ready money to put
into government war bond, begin right
now to save for one. There are still sew
eral billions to be raised, on which no
start has been made by the government.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

The writer of the German official state
ments seems to have run out of his vo-
cabulary of excuses for defeat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
Green Mountain Echoes.

Measles Measles Measlesl Every
where.-West Derby item.
| The t. l. i. club gave a promenade
| May IL, A small crowd and good time
I-Thetford Center item.
The summit of Mount Cube is as white
with snow as in winter.--West Fairlee
| item
Read James Whitcomb Riley's opinion
Of May in his "Knee Deep in June" This
month is like those knees.--Readsboro
item.
There were % automobiles in the bust
ness section of Main street Thursday at
Q o'clock in the forenoon. Sixteen OF
these cars were Fords.--Windsor item.
Richard Bean has mandolin and Is
making good progress in playing under
the instruction OF Mrs. Susie A. Mccain.
Meriden item.
Anybody heard of new law in effect
since May regarding the use Of carriage
lights Fast Thetford item.
The Red Cross society realized from
the waste paper gathered up by the Will
liams Mfg Co. $2637. Just think OF it.,
the things we used to throw away run
NV hfhiihf dIIi y tut - AN1"b1hy asNhA'
Rena Adams picked and cleaned two
bushels OF dandelion greens last Sunday.
Eugene Sherman gave his dog, Cute, to
Charles Hazen when he moved away to
Brattleboro North Chester item.
Thad Green says that maple syrup is
not good lubricant for the tractors
which he is agent for. They go better
with good machine oil and it is much
cheaper .--Newbury item.
The mule is, in nearly all cases, in
capable OF producing young, A mule
with a colt is about as rare thing as
white crow or peach without fuzz.
However. the exception to the rule is
found by a news item from Illinois. I.
B. Nicely owns the mule. The sire of
the colt is a sorrel stallion. Windsor
item.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
CURRENT COMMENT

For the Purpose of Accomplishing Good.
A real philanthropist passed away
when Ira c. Calef entered into his last
reward at his home in Washington. His
beneicences We're many and always to
deserving objects, and were made with
out ostentation, solely for the purpose Of
accomplishing good. His record is wor-
thy of emulation.-Montpelier Argus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

"The supreme test of the nation has
come. We must all speak, act and serve
together. president Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

Burke machine was damaged beyond rid
ing. Mrs. Merritt escaped with a bent
mudguard. Cabot correspondence in the
well and somehow favorably known
Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
apologies to Tusitala.l
Safety Raisers,

apologies to Tusitala.l
Safety Raisers.
0 Herald, in our hours of ease
You may say anything you please.
Our contrib.'s time is not our own
Contention dies without bone;
East Brookfeld yarns you'll challenge
there,
If nothing more than space to spare.
Yet who seeks pun to bevel
Is sure to hear the Herald cayil;
But when WE join in writer's revel,
Instead of grovelling like rock,
Egad, well wish you TO the devil,
And drown you pertness in the brook
NJ. S.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

PERHAPS the plain, in many ways,
people would subscribe more readily to
the Liberty loan II the government or
the banks made provision for storing the
bonds. A man who doesn't sport safe
ty deposit box can't carry bonds around
in his hat"
II b. L. T. OF A Line O. Type or Two
were back at his old stand in Barre just
now he could step across the street to
his contemporary, The Times, and ascer-
tain for the asking that four banks in
this city advertise:
1--WE will receive your subscription,
store bonds and collect interest free of
charge"
From the Fire Back to the Fat?
AS Erwin Hull failed to be accepted
at Fort Ethan Allen last week, on his
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

The New Anatomy
Thursday an automobile from Burke
ran against another auto, driven by Mrs,
+. A. Merritt, at Lower Cabot, The
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
MABEL SYRUP'S COLYUM

ITO have a lively and not stolid
countenance. Truth of Intercourse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
Marks Memorable Milestone.

This ia the third anniversary Of the
removal OF the hitching posts on Main
street.-Windsor item.
If YOU are under q or over 81 don't
wait till June to do your Bit Join
the Red Cross NOW!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

return here he was Immediately drafted
by young lady, Miss Nora Wheeler Of
this place, and going to Newport they
were married and returned 10 Greensboro
Saturday "-Greensbo item.
Edgar Gosselin, who died in st, Johns
bury the other day, was the father of 20
children, and the inspired Windsor Jour.
nal man in chronicling his demise
wrought ingeniously ii in questionable
taste when he headlined the item: Very
Good, Eddie"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

Why the Reporter Is Dodging the Doc
just Now.
DIR. Hutchinson has been called here
twice recently to see Mrs. ----- ----,
who has been i'll the past two months.
She is losing her eyesight now.--~West
Corinth item.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26
What Special Advantage Have The'
Liberty Loan Bonds?
What Other Special Advantages d.
These Bonds Possess7

They are non taxable. If your city,
county and state taxes are three mills
on the dollar, not unusual tax, these
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

We listened patiently through sym
postum OF wordy panegyrics on the yir-
tues Of the volunteer system and then
we quietly but firmly decided that il
some men We're as young as they talked
there would be a perambuator in every
fourth Office and store.
The Colyum is getting ready TO come
out in advocacy Of general holiday for
the men who must register June s. EN-
pioyers will be asked to declare days
recess, instead Of l5.minute respite, for
every potential conscript. Get back OF
Your Colyum, men Of 2l3l, and pull for
a holiday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-26

"The smallest fish will some
times make the biggest pull"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-27
Rummel. l.Bintz Nuptials

Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
occurred the marriage of Miss Mabel
Rummel and VIM. Bintz at the Ger.
man Lutheran church, Rev. Kuether
Miss Ella Rummel and
Miss Louise Lenz were the bridesmaids
and Fred Rummel and John Helmle
groomsmen. The wedding ceremony
was attended by many friends of the
contracting parties. A reception fol-
lowed at the home of the brides parents
west of town. Various games and
amusements were indulged in and all
had delightful time. The bride is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Rum
mel and the groom owns farm west
of town where they will reside. Both
have many friends who join In wish
ing them happiness and prosperity.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-27
BREAD MORE IMPORTANT
THAN BULLETS.

Make your lot produce as much food
as ossible this year if never before.
l. IS the duty of every family to use
the means at hand to produce veg
etaoIe and poultry products for the
nra years consumption. Every
farm should be left to produce food
for the vast part of our population,
which does not have a chance to pro-
duce their own food Crop reserves
now on hand are very low and prices
as result are very high. Present
CO. 'itions are not encouraging for the
coD.. crop and it is surely the duty
of very man and every family to do
as mech as possible to help along.
Otherwise the food shortage will be
serious a year from now. This is your
duty If you can not go to the front in
the defense of our nation.
This is not an appeal to farmers but
prim 4s,ily to the city and village dwell
Ter. Cultivate your lots Do not grow
freak vegetables but make the main
portion produce food. Provide fresh
for the summer and arrange to pre-
serve for winter either fresh or dried
and canned. Too often the gardens
are overrun with radishes, lettuce,
p,nach and other plants valuable as
relishes. These are good but are not
needed in limited quantities. Beets,
carrots, onions, cucum bers, sweet corn
squash, turnps, satisfy, peas, beans,
etc are the staples which will go
long way towards holding the cost of
living down.
Again we should not neglect poultry.
THIS WILL MAKE A BIG SAVING
in the grocery bill. is to % laying
he,,s that will eat much of the kitchen
waste and cheap feed can add much to
the satisfaction of the family. A
small amount of grain can be seeded
in somewhere and provide some grain
feed A small pig or two can be bought
cheap this spring and by fall will have
grown into good meat for the home at
small cost. If ordinances hinder this
practice, they should be suspended
this year under present conditions.
/ Now, friends, this is en appeal to
| your duty as an American citizen. The
seriousness of present conditions can
hardly be realized by people such as we
are Thousands of people and thousands
of towns are putting forth extraordn-
airy efforts to help out in this our pre-
sent crisis. Will you not do your
share?
JOHN SWENEHART,
Forest County Agricultural Representative.