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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
MY BELIEF IN LIBERTY BONDS.
(By United States Senator Carroll s.
Page.)

w bhAAEr IN LlbEhIn bONDS.
(By United States Senator Carroll s.
Page)
When ] was a young man. a railroad
meeting was held near my home town to
secure subscriptions to stock in a COM
pany which was to build a much needed
railroad in our vicinity.
Among those who attended the gather
ing was a substantial old farmer known
as Uncle Chauncy Warner Several en-
thusiastic speeches were delivered, large
~ words. words. words. when some one
called upon Uncle Chauncey for a speech
He rose in his place and brought down
the house with his 15-word sentence
which was, II can't make a speech but
I am going to give you a thousand dol
lars"
The best evidence can offer as to my
belief in. and duty to subscribe for Lib
erty Bonds, is the fact that I am the
president Of a bank located in a little
country village which bank has $4,000
capital and. acting upon my advice, 1t
has subscribed for 100000 Of the Lib
erty Bonds.
If the war with Germany is to be won
every resource of this country must be
promptly and vigorously modified.
Every one must contribute his share.
The vigorous young men, of course.
make the largest sacrifice for they pro-
pose to lay down their lives If need be
upon the altar of their country. The
farmer must add to the production of
foods; the manufacturer must speed up
his machinery to produce more munitions
of war. more boots and shoes. more cloth
ing and last, but not least, every individ-
ual and corporation which has the means
to do so should subscribe promptly and
literally to the Liberty Loan.
Nothing can be safer and. taking into
account the matter of safety and the ex-
emption from taxation. these bonds
ought to prove a good investment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
IF THINE ARM OFFEND THEE"

In the early days of California a thief
with his knife slit a hole In a neighbor-
ing tent at the head of a bunk, thrust
in his arm and extracted a bag of gold
dust He was caught with the goods, in
dicted for burglary and convicted. His
counsel moved for an arrest of judy
ment and a new trial on the ground
that he was not guilty of burglary. for he
had not broken into and entered" the
premises. as charged in the indictment.
The Court refused to grant a new trial,
but said that in passing sentence he
would take the peculiar circumstances
into consideration. He did so. He
sentenced the arm that entered the
the tent to ten years imprisonment.
but accorded to the defendant the option
Of accompanying 1t there or cutting
1t off, just as he should choose-Chi-
cago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
GOOD ENOUGH TO BE TRUE.

Speaking of errors in setting newspaper
copy. a good one came to me to-day from
the Rev. Henry Saunderson. press rep
resentative for the Unitarians, Cow con-
vening here. He says that certain New
York paper had Shipping news heading
THE Following Passed Through He'll
Gate To-day" One day they picked up
the obituary notices and got them under
this lurid heading. by mistake. There
was no libel" says Mr.. Saunderson. be-
cause the people named couldn't prove
their case, Boston Advertiser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

Secretary Harry S. Howard Of the YER
mont Chapter of the Red Cross reminds
would-be donors to the proposed 100000
fund. the States share of the nations
500 ooo, 900. that the money will be neces-
sary, whether the war ends soon or not,
for the rehabilitation of Belgium and
parts Of France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
WHY, OF COURSE.

Mr.. Vedado took his wife to- see a base.
ball game. At one stage of the game the
leftfelder made an exceptionally pretty
catch, and Mr.. Vedado rose to his feet
and cheered with the other fans.
why. what's the natter" asked his
wife. in surprise
Didn't you see the fielder catch that
ball?" inquired Vedado, as he sat down
Yes" came the innocent response,
but isn't that what he's out there for"
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
READY TO ADMIT IT.

The prosecuting attorney had encount-
cred a somewhat difficult witness. Finally
he asked the man II he was acquainted
with any of the men on the jury. Yes.
SIR" announced the Witness more than
half of them" Are you willing to
swear that you know more than half of
them?" demanded the lawyer. why
If it comes to that. I'm willing to swear
that I know more than all of them put
together."-St. Louis Republic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
THE STORY.TELLER.
ABSENCE EXPLAINED.

A school teacher in the Philippines re-
ceived this excuse from an absent pupil
Dear Teacher: A thief stole fathers
clothes last night. Father put on all of
mothers garments so he could go forth
and chase the robber and mother is wear
ing everything else in the house except
my hat. / will come back to school as
soon as father catches the thief"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
RECIPES.
spinach and Parsley.)

t0plHdCH ana faTSIeyJ
Spinach that is in prime condition
for greens should be prepared by care
full washing and removing the leaves
from the roots Spread the leaves on
trays to dry thoroughly They will
dry much more promptly IL sliced or
chopped.
Garden Beets. Onions. Carrots. Tur-
nips. Parsnips, Cabbage.
Beets. Select young. quickly grown.
tender beets, which should be washed,
peeled, sliced about an eighth of an
inch thick and dried.
Turnips should be treated in the
same way as beets.
Carrots should be we'll grown. but
varieties having large woody core
should be avoided. Wash. peel, and
slice crosswise into pieces about an
eight of an inch thick.
Parsnips should be treated in the
same way as carrots.
Onions. Remove the outside papery
| covering. Cut off tops and roots Slice
into one-eighth-inch pieces and dry.
Cabbage. Select we'll developed
heads Of cabbages and remove all loose
! outside leaves. Split the cabbage. re.
move the hard woody core and slice
the remainder of the head with a
kTdut cutter, or Otner nand SltCing
machine.
All the products under this HEADING
should be Conditioned" as described
above.
Beet Tops. Swiss Chard, Celery, and
Rhubarb.
| Beet tops Tops of young beets In
suitable condition for greens should
be selected and washed carefully
Both the leaf stalk and blade should
be cut into sections about one fourth
inch long and spread on screens ant
dried.
| Swiss chard and celery should b.
prepared in the same way as beet tops
| Rhubarb. Choose young and sue
culent growth. Prepare as for stew
ing by skinning the stalks and cut
ting into pieces about one fourth incl
to one-half inch in length and dry o,
trays
| All the products under this headins
should be Conditioned" as described
| RASPBERRIES
Sort out imperfect berries, spreat
select berries on trays. and dry. d,
not dry so long that they become hare
enough to rattle. The drying SHOULD
be stopped as soon as the berries fai
to stain the hand when pressed Pacl
and condition"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
A COMPLETE STRANGER.

A conjuror was entertaining hts audi
ence with his bag OF tricks. Now" he
said, Ito help me with this next trick,
want the services of boy-just any
boy In the audience-yes. you will do, my
little man: come along. Now. you're nov
err seen me before, have you?" And the
boy answered, innocentiy: No, father"
Buffalo CommeScial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
PLAYING SAFE.

"Well. John. inasmuch as your grand
mother died four times last year, l don't
see how you'll manage to get to any Of
the ball games this season. But. sir"
said Johnny, quietly, haven't told you
that grandpa has married again, though
it was much against the wishes of the
family ?"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
ON AN ERROR.

Librarian--'Look here. this bust Of
Shakespeare is on a PEDESTAL marked
Scott
Cleaner-"Sorry. sir; he must have got
his base on an error, ir."-Boston Tran
script.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

than he was fifteen or twenty years ago,
In the opinion of Dean j. L. Hills Of the
State university. The abandoned New
England farm seems to be a back num-
Der these days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

Saving by System

That is the way to do H.. Take q
hxed amount of your income, or per-
centage of your gross receipts IL In
business. Use our savings department
it Is at your service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
HIS GREAT MISFORTUNE.

Sunday School Teacher--Now children,
was Adam very happy in the garden Of
Eden?
Chorus-Yessum
Teacher-And what great misfortune was
it that ended his happiness?
Chorus-The Lord made him a wife
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

Burlington is beginning TO talk OF ST.
100000 Liberty loan for this community.
That is the sort of patriotism to talk. IL
necessary we can all easily double our
loans to Uncle Sam.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
USE OF FRUIT JUICES.
Enables Housewife to Distribute Pur-
chases Of Sugar.

Enables Housewife to Distribute Pur-
chases Of Sugar.
Fruit juices for use later In jelly
making can be sterilized and bottled
without sugar and made into jellies
at the housewives convenience. This
enables her to do with fewer jelly
glasses and to distribute her pur-
chases of sugar for jelly making
through the year. Moreover. with the
bottled juice she can make greater
variety Of jellies. as juices which Will
not jell can be put up when the fruit
is ripe and combined later with fruits
that will jell. or fruits ripening at diff
ferent seasons can he combined. For
example. the Juice Of Strawberries
cherries, or pineapple can be kept
without sugar and later when apples
are plentiful can be made into COM
bination jelly.
From the unsugared sterilixed Juices
OF currants, apples, crabapples. and
grapes, kept from to IS months, the
bureau of chemistry. United States de-
partment of agriculture. recently made
jellies of excellent texture, flavor and
color.
To put up unsugared fruit Juices
for jelly making. proceed exactly as
u jelly WcTc u pS ndQe at tHc tlfne.
Cook the fruits until they are soft
and strain out the juice through a
| flannel bag. Heat and pour hot into
bottles previously scalded. FIJI the bot
ties full. leaving no air space between
Juice and cork or SEAL Place the filled
! sealed bottles on their sides in wat
err near the boiling point. and keep
them in the bath for about 80 minutes
Make sure that the corked or sealed
end is under the hot water. As soon as
the bottles are cool. cover the cork
\ with a paraffin seal Thorough steril.
ization and sealing are absolutely es.
| sential to success.
| To make Jelly from the sterilized
juice. test its Telling quality. add the
proper amount of sugar, and proceed
rs In making iellY from trashy ex,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
LIGHT STUFF.

A cartman charged with overlooking
his horse was asked how heavy load
he hao on his truck. says The Boston
Transcript. About a ton" he replied
but it was all light stun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
lust THE THING.

Nine. Sangbleu-"Did you hear what
Mrs. Nouveau Rich said to me at the
concert this afternoon? Mrs. Welborn
NO. my dear. do tell all about it,"
We'll. she informed me she had decided
to have nom de plume in her hat
Brooklyn Eagle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
A NATURAL QUESTION.

Pickaninny-I want some 'lasses.
Aunt Dinah reprovingly)-Yo' ortuh
be mo- grammatic, chile. Don't say las
ses say molasses.
Ptckaninny-How's I gwine to say mo-
lasses when I isn't had none a-tall ytt?-
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
WANTED A DOLLAR.

Bob" said Lily's small sister, who
was entertaining him while he awaited
the appearance Of Lily, do you love
Lily" Err stammered Bob, Il
but why do you ask" She said she'd
give a dollar to know replied the lit
tie one smuggling up ''and-I want the
money!'-Puck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
BIGGER YUETTE.

Said Kitty when called coquette
I'm not such a big one as Buette.
You can take 1t from me,
She, unquestionably
Is the biggest coquette in our suette. -
Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
BUY A BOND,

Mary had a little bond.
She bought II for a dollar
Ana when she clips the coupons of,
1t makes the Kaiser holler.
Chicago Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
EVIDENT

Here's a sailor says he raised chickens
on the voyage. Where do you suppose
he did it," I'm the hatchway, of course
Baltimore American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

We all need to speed up and Congress can
we'll set the rest Of us an example In that
direction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
HOME DRYING VEGETABLES
Can Be Done If Cans and Jars
Become Too Expensive.
Was Well Recognized and successfu1
way Of Preserving Certain Foods
Before Canning Came into
General Use.

Dry vegetables and fruits. for win
ter use II tin cans and glass Jars for
canning are scarce or expensive.
This is the advice Of socialists OF
the u. s. Department of Agriculture.
who recently have studied the possi-
bilities of conserving food to meet war
needs in spite Of any difficulties that
may be experienced in obtaining can
ming containers. Drying was we'll
recognized and successful way Of pre-
serving certain foods before canning
came into general use. the specialists
point out, and modern methods make
il still more practicable than formerly.
either in the home or by community
groups.
METHODS OF DRYING.
Three methods Of drying have been
found by the department specialists
to give satisfactory results These
are sun drying. drying by artificial
heat. and drying with air blasts. as
before an electric fan. Trays for dry
ing by any one Of these methods. as
we'll as tray frames"for use over stoves
or before fans, can be made satisfac-
! torily at home. Frames and trays for
use with artificial heat may be pur-
chased complete II desired.
Homemade trays may be made OF
side and end boards thre-fourths Of
an inch thick and two inches wide
and bottom boards Of lathing spaced
one fourth Of an inch II desired. one
fourth-inch galvanized wire mesh may
be tackled to the side and end boards
| to form the bottoms of the trays.
| Frames for use with artificial heat
should be made of noninfammable ma
| terial to as great an extent as possi-
BILE. AS many as six trays may be
placed one above the other when ar
| tificial heat Is used. In drying before
a fan the number Of trays that may
be placed one above the other will de-
pend. to large extent. upon the dia-
| meter of the fan. In drying in the
sun. trays as described may be used
or the products to be dried may be
| spread on sheets Of paper or muslin
held in place by weights.
PREPARING PRODUCTS FOR DRY
ING.
Vegetables and fruits will dry bet.
ter II sliced. They should be cut into
! slices one-fourth of an inch thick. If
thicker, they may not dry thoroughly.
While drying. the products should be
turned or stirred from time to time.
Dried products should be packed tenn
porarily for three or four days and
poured each day from one box to an
other to bring about thorough mixing.
and so that the whole mass will have
a uniform degree of moisture. If dur
ing this Conditioning" any pieces of
the products are found to be too moist
they should be returned to the trays
and dried further. When in condition
the products may be packed perman-
emily in tight paper bags insect proof
paper boxes or cartons. or glass or
tin containers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
SPANKING STILL IN VOGUE

Mrs. Blank-"I suppose, Willie, you are
glad that spanking has gone out Of
fashion,"
Willie-"Huh, 1t always takes my folks
a couple Of years to catch up with the
styles."-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
LACKED PUNCH"

This puncn-hic-seems tribe weak
GO slow, old man. You're dipping into
the goldfish globe. "--Louisvil'e COURIER
gCcstS,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
FRANK.

You have read my new story"
Yes"
What do you think of it,"
ITO be perfectly candid with YOU.
think the covers are too far apart
Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

JOHN J. FLYNN. viee-FFeA
8ARRIE v. HALL. Asst TeoaA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
COIN PREFERRED

"Contentment Is better
Than riches" they say;
But the butcher and grocer
Won't take 1t as pay.
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

The Vermont farmer is better Off now
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14

9. J. Booth. President.
J. n WORT HEN. Treasures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
WANTED.

when you want anything. advertise In tins
new special column Of this paper. some
bargains are offered there this week which
II Will pay you to read about. See page two.
This paper has more than $4,000 readers
every week and one cent a word will reach
i've, all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
PRESIDENTS PEACE MESSAGE AND RUSSIAN AIMS

what are we fighting for?" "For what are you fight
ng? Those the questions ringing round the world
the Young America echong back the queries
Even the Prussanzed Germans stopping their blind
fury under the lash of military absousm and demanding OF
the Kaiser to know whence and where and how? In the abb
of autocrac reply they beginning to formulate
to these two questions themselves On their reply in
small degree rests the hope of the worlds enduring peace
President Wilson's message preparing the way for the
American mission Petrogad headed by that master dpo
mat and American statesman Ehu Root: That message
addressed to Russia It made to all begerent and
neutral nations 1t summed the whole for America
so far as the outer world is concerned
The President did not mention the Lustana horror the
drowning Of and children various ships the
plotting of the Kaiser against the and territorial nteg
ry of this nation via Mexico Japan the sinking of
bent erands of to neutral ports and sail
ing under the supposedly protecting folds of Old Glory
to draw the sword for the vndcaon Of beloved flag and
the sacrednes of American rights While repe the Kais
ers attacks have gained wider vision and enter
tered larger field of service in this great struggle We
the We have espoused the of humanity
for the whole world we'll people, and champoned
democracy round the globe a means to that end.
President Wilson's ringing message declaring that
seek neither territory indemnity but fight for the lib
GRAFTON of peoples everywhere from autocrac has already
found response heart in cline breathing the
newly liberated people Russia they for all Germans
who have long hoped for constitutional and self
rule on their beloved Rhine.
When once those consummations are assured America
Will be only too glad sheahe the sword and direct its
ges again to the paths of and the pt of the
through all the nstrumentates placed in hands Then
shall gladly join in the inspiring words of Kipngs RE
cesslonal," the second stanza of which reads:
'"The tumult and the shouting dies
The Captains and the Kings depart
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and contrite heart
Lord Goo of Hosts, be with yet,
Arizona republican., 1917-07-17
SCHUMANN- -HE|NK T0
 SING AT CORONADO

The crowning event of Coronado Tent Citiy's summer season now at its height with nearly thousand people cottages on the beach will be the ap pearance of Madame Schumann-Fe Feink early in August.
 Out of he courtesy to the tent city management band director La Monaca and the Coronado Tent City band is to assist the famous singer in her conaer. for charity at the Spreckels Organ pa vilion at Balboa park, San Diego. this week. Madame Schumann- Heink has consented to sing at the beach resort on Thursday evening, August ?.
 As this will be the last opportunity to hear the famous singer before she departs to commence filling her long list of engagements in the central and esatern states the latter part of Au- gust, the greatest crowds ever visiting Tent City are expected on the evening of August 2.
 Interurban and steam lines covering territory surrounding San Diego are car and ferry service will be given between San Diego and Coronado Beach during the entire day and even ing. Fully 30,000 people including those now summering at Tent City are expected to hear Madame Schumann- Heink when she appears at the Coro- nado resort
 This feature will be free as are the band concerts and the majority of amusements at Tent City.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-17
Too Much Food

in Summer means clogged liver and sluggish brain; The man on the job must keep his brain clear and his muscles responsive. The way to do this is to eat Shredded Wheat Biscuit, the food that contains every thing in the whole wheat grainprepared in adigestible form, including the outer bran coat which is so useful inkeeping the alirnentary ca nal clean and healthy. Two of these crisp, little brown loaves of whole wheat with milk make a nourishing, strengthening meal. Ready cooked and ready-to-serve. You are invited to visit our new model, sunlit, sanitary factory at Oakland, Cali: fornia.