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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
BRADSTREETS VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreet's Burlington office reports
wooden mills are we'll supplied with
orders and note demand is good, although
manufacturers of flannel goods note there
is not an active buying as heretofore, but
look for resumption in the fall.
Hosiery mills are crowded with bust
ness and are sold ahead for several
months in some instances. The demand
TOT overalls does not appear as brisk
as IL was three weeks ago. 1t is found
easier. however, to get raw material.
Retail merchants are heavily stocked.
Sales and price reduction are noted in
certain lines. but the latter is more for
the purpose Of gaining ready money and
moving what would otherwise pass into
dead stock. There are, however, good
bargains being shown at many of these
stores In regular lines. Manufacturers
OF furniture report a larger number and
volume of orders than was noted month
ago.
Collections vary all the way from good
to very slow. with the average placed
at fair.
Three failures affecting mercantile in
terests were reported during the week
Just closed. Crop reports in the State
indicate in certain sections not sufficient
rainfall, but In a larger area Of the State
there has been heavy storms and consid-
cradle damage done the standing crops.
Electric storms have caused more dam
age by lightning this year than has been
reported In this State for a long time.
In one section Of the State the past week
witnessed a severe hail storm which did
damage to crops. Hay is selling at from
800 to $500 ton. In the latter case offer
ia made Of standing hay to be cut and
taken away. Corn has developed we'll
with the warm weather.
August 49, 1917
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
Or. BENTON HONOREO AGAIN
Made Vermont Member of Con.
servation Committee of N. E. A.
Deputies Dean Hills in His Plnce-TO
Retain Membership on National De-
Tense Councils Committee
Sails Sept. z.

Another honor has fallen to President
Guy Potter Benton Of the State univer-
sity. In the shape Of an appointment as
the vermont member of the food conser-
walton committee Of the National Educa-
ton association. President Benton has
deputized Dean J. l.. Hills Of the college
of agriculture to serve In his stead. owing
to his prospective departure for Europe.
DR.. Benton was urged to act by Pres
ident Robert J. Alley of the University or
Maine. head Of the organization. who was
authorized to appoint the committee by
the N. E. A. at its recent meeting In
Portland. Ore. you are requested to
serve on this committee and to act for
the association in carrying out its reso-
luton" writes DR.. Alley.
His membership on the committee on
education Of the advisory commission OF
the council of national defense Dr. Ben
ton will retain. by the request OF the war
work council Of the Y. NJ. c. A., in spite
Of his coming service in France. Accord
ing to present plans. DR.. Benton will sail
from New York city on the st. Paul on
September Z. He will confer in New York
to-day with the war work council
LETTER TO DR.. Alley.
DR.. Benton wrote in reply to President
Alley In part: This is to acknowledge
your cordial invitation Of the 18th instant.
Perhaps you do not know that
have been commissioned by the national
war work council. of the Young Mems
Christian association, for service with the
American soldiers in France and Elan
ders. I hope to be back before the
college year ends, but I thought I should
tell you Of my plans so that IL you want
to appoint someone else, you may do so.
II you are willing I shall be glad to
deputize Dean Hills. of our college Of ag-
riculture, to act in my absence Please
let me hear from you on the subject
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
DIES IN NAVAL CAMP.

Thomas Ripley Dorr, son Of Mrs. Janet
Ripley Dorr of Williamstown. Mass. for
merly of Rutland. and grandson Of the
late Mrs. Julia C. r. Dorr. the Vermont
poetess, died suddenly August IA of
heart failure in Norfolk. Va, where he
was stationed in the United States naval
reserve training camp. after three weeks
illness. Mr.. DORIS death was entirely I'M
expected. his illness having been consitl-
cred only slight one and came as a
great shock to his mother and other rel
atives and friends.
The funeral was held Sunday in
Williamstown and the body was
brought to Rutland Monday for burial
in Evergreen cemetery, where Mr.. DORIS
father. Harry r. Dorr. and his grand
mother are buried.
Mr.. Dorr was born in Rutland, where
his parents then lived with Mrs. Julia c.
r. Dorr. about 26 years ago. He was
educated by tutors. and in the Rutland
public schools, Phillips Exeter academy.
Exeter. N. H., the Choate school, wallng-
ford, Conn.,, and Williams college, Will
Jamestown. Mass. Mr.. Dorr was senior
in Williams college when he left last
spring. during his last term. having en-
listed In the naval reserve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
make MORE COTTAGE CHEESE
Federal Official in Vermont to
Develop Its Manufacture.
Department Of Agriculture Thinks II
Should Have Bigger Market-Work
Here IL in the Interest Of Food
Conservation.

Make and market more cottage cheese"
says the dairy division Of the United
States Department of Agriculture. To
back up its admonition the department
has sent to Vermont H. T.. Ross. professor
of dairying in the New York State College
Of Agriculture Of Cornell University, to
spend two months or more, lecturing and
advising with farmers. Professor Ross
may be reached by communicating with
him in care of the State university extern
sion service. He has alaready persuaded
the farmers of Richmond to make more of
the cheese, and cooperative creamery
in East Berkshire also will take up the
work on rather a large scale. Calls
have come also from points In Rutland
county.
Professor Ross will be in Vermont until
October 1. He has this to say about the
dairy divisions ambitions:
THE dairy division Of the United States
department of agriculture Is aiding in the
conservation Of the food supply by encour-
aging dairymen to utilize their dairy by
products. Most Of the work done along
this line is in the manufacture of skim
med milk into cottage cheese. So far as its
food value Is concerned, cottage cheese is
an excellent substitute for meat, as is
shown by the following figures taken from
a bulletin issued by the dairy division:
For supplying protein. one pound of
cottage cheese equals:
1.27 pounds sirloin steak; 100 pounds
round steak: 1877 pounds chuck rib
beef; 152 pounds fowl; 1.46 pounds
fresh ham; LA pounds smoked ham;
1.5S pounds hind leg of lamb: 1877
pounds breast Of veal.
"As a source of energy, also, cottage
cheese is cheaper than most meats at
present prices.
ION the basis of energy supplied.
one pound Of cottage cheese equals:
1888 ounces sirlon steak: 1125 ounces
round steak; 1925 ounces chuck rib
beef; 1915 ounces fowl; $50 ounces
fresh ham; ounces smoked ham: 6
ounces loin pork chop; 1888 ounces hind
leg of lamb; 1915 ounces breast of
veal"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
LUMBERJACK REGIMENT.
IL Recruited to Full Strength-Addi.
tional Men Wanted.

The regiment of lumbermen. officially
known as the 10th Engineers ForesD and
nicknamed "lumberjack regiment" has
been recruited to full strength, and the
Forest Survey. which has been securing
the men, has been notified by the War
Department to list no more candidates for
service with this regiment. In anticipation,
however, Of a possible call soon for an
other regiment of the same character the
listing officers all over the country have
been instructed to continue listing
names of suitable men who may be sum-
moned when needed.
The "lumberjack regiment" Ia not
lighting force but will be employed In
woods operations In France. getting out
material for army use. The recruits are
now being assembled In Washington.
where they are drilled daily by the officers
assigned to command them. Colonel
Woodruff of the regular army. who will
head the regiment. Ia In charge and with
the assistance of stan made up of prac-
tical lumbermen and foresters Is provid-
ing an equipment Of the most-up- date
character for the type of woods operations
called for, In the list of the experience of
the allies. The regiment will take with II
both stationary and portable sawmills
with everything necessary for logging and
sawmill work and for Transporting the
nrodnnf.
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POTATOES ARE TO he CHEAPER.

n
Many people in Vermont planted pota-
toes this year to an unusual degree in or
der to be sure to avoid potato famine.
Others planted beans instead of potatoes
on the theory that everybody else would
cultivate earth apples" to a point that
would make spuds cheaper than dirt"
The increase in the potato crop in YER
mont. therefore, is not so marked as might
have been expected. although the supply
Of tubers will be materially greater than
last year. unless the yield per acre is
smaller than on an average.
Be all this as it may early potatoes have
dropped to prices varying in different To-
calities but within reach Of all, while the
outlook for the winter supply is such as
need occasion no alarm in spite Of the in
creased demand for all food growing out
Of the contingencies of war. The office of
Information of the department Of agricul-
ture has authorized the following informa-
tom
THE huge potato crop. which the fore
ture indicates will he produced in the Uni
ted States this year, means that this inn
portant food staple will be cheaper and
makes it possible for American families
that had to cut down on potato consump-
tion because Of high prices to restore the
tuber to prominent place on their bill of
fare.
THE department forecast, based on reli-
able estimates from all parts of the coun-
try. places the total potato yield at more
than 467, $1,000 bushels. as compared with
@5,0O00 900 bushels in 1915 and $780, 900 In
1915 Potatoes Of the current season are
already in the market in large quantities,
and. since the early harvested tubers can
not be kept easily, should be eaten more
abundantly now, if spoilage is to be
avoided"
Our advice to the people of Vermont,
however. is to be careful to keep a fairly
good supply of potatoes. The department
Of agriculture announcement will be GER
tain to move many people to feed pota-
= toes to their livestock and to act as though
the whole world Of potatoes was theirs.
The supply of potatoes can easily be re-
duced one-third in this way in a surpris-
ingly short time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
UNCLE SANS THRIFT THOUGHT FOR
TODAY.

Spread the Meat Flavor-Spread the
meat flavor over other foods and so econ
omize on the quantity of meat consumed,
says the United States department of ag-
riculture. Here IL one way to utilize left
over meat by spreading it's flavor.
Meat Turnovers-Chop the meat. II the
quantity on hand is small. mix with 1t
leftover potato or rice. Season with salt,
pepper. onion. etc. Place filling on circu-
lar pieces of biscuit dough about the size
of saucer. Fold over the dough and
crimp edges together. Bake for about
one-half hour In a hot oven.
A brown sauce made from two table,
spoonfuls of -four Drowned in two table,
spoonfuls of butter to which a cupful of
water or stock and half teaspoonful of
salt is added, may be served over the
t,irnovenS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
ROBBIE'S APPRECIATION.

Robbie first heard a concert. says Pear
sons Weekly. when he attended a recent
entertainment In aid of patriotic fund.
A celebrated soprano. accompanied by a
famous orchestra. was singing when Rob-
bic arrived. The small boy became at
once interested in the gesticulations Of
the conductor.
Mother why is that man shaking his
stick at the lady?" he asked.
Hush; he Is not shaking his stick at
her."
'"rhen what Is she screaming forT'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
THE STORY TELLER.
SYMPATHY NEEDED.

Bobbie Smith. aged nine. was the Shin
ing light Of the family. and his father
was very proud Of him. II shall call
round and see your teacher said his
fond parent. land thank him for the
kind interest he is taking in you" "If
you do, father, want to tell you that
all the boys in our class are not known
by name. but by number only. My mum.
Der is Is In due course tho father CALI
ed at the school and knocked at the door.
which was after a few minutes opened
by the headmaster. Good morning, SIR"
said Mr. Smith. II am the father Of 25."
Indeed" replied the schoolmaster with
surprise Come inside. my friend. can
feel for you, for I am the father Of II
myself. Intelligencer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23

When you stop to think what 1t would
the Germans in concert with the other al
lies in the great drives now begun. you
can not wonder that the Russians feel like
making the punishment of the late Car
and his traitorous German Czarina "some-
thing lingering"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
TOWNSVILLE BARN BURNS.

At 10o'clock Friday night violent storm.
accompanied lightning. visited Jonesville
and caused a large amount Of damage
A barn belonging to Aleck Miner. on the
road between Hinesburgh and Hunting
ton, was struck and burned to the
ground, in a conhagration which could
be seen for miles. and was plainly
visible in Burlington.
In the barn were rs tons Of hay,
nearly all the farming tools. harnesses.
pigs and property valued at more than
$1,000. All that could be saved were
few wagons. The cattle and horses
were ont to pasture and were safe.
Some other places in the vicinity were
struck with smaller losses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23

Uncle Sam has now no less than 943,-
al men in his armed forces on land and
sea, all volunteers. while over 1900, 900 tried
to enlist. That is a fine showing and one
that speaks volumes for American pa
triotism.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
SUCH AN UNROMANrIC WAR.

Tommy Atkins had taken German off,
Ger prisoner and demanded the latter's
sword. The officer shook his head II
have no sword to give up" he said; but
won't my vitriol spray, my flame pro-
jector or my gas cylinder do as well?"-
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
AND THE JoKEsMITH DoDGEp.

They were discussing that joke about
getting down of an elephant
"How do you get DOWN." asked the
jokesmith for the fourth time.
you climb down"
"Wrong!"
you grease his sides and slide down"
Wrong! 20
well, you take the trunk line down"
mo. not quite. You don't get down on
an elephant; you get 1t off goose. I'M
dianapolis News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
NOTES
News Items of the State Gath
cred Here and There.

On the farm Of G. N. Baldwin OF
Hinesburg Friday a herd of % cows.
all young mich cows. were gathered
about one tree which was struck by a
bolt of lightning. When the farmer went
to the pasture every one was lying dead.
where 1t had evidently sought shelter
from the rain the night before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23

Children

We give special attention to savings
accounts of the children. Let the
young people learn how to save. On
deposit of a single dollar Cor more) we
issue a bank pass book.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
PERHAPS 1T is.

Freddie-It's always in damp places
where mushrooms grow. isn't 1t. papa?
Papa-Yes. my boy.
Freddie-Is that the reason they look
like umbrellas. papa?-Pearson's Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
THE PROLETARIAT,

Mrs. Ayres-How does it happen. Ellen,
that you never saw finger bowls before ?
Didn't they use them in the last place you
worked?
Ellen-No, ma'am, they mostly washed
themselves before they came to the table.
The Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
EASY.

Dear Luke" inquiries an unknown wit.
why is door nail dead?"
That's easy, friend. It's because it
Has been hit on the head.
Luke McLuke.
Twas not with murderous intent
They hit 1t on the dome;
But, / surmise, they only meant
To drive the blamed thing home.
Newark Advocate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23

It is officially announced that part Of the
American forces will go to Cuba for train
ing. The American boys made a good
start in the Pearl Of the Antilles in 1898.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
POOR PAY.

Extravagant is Henry Mound,
And poor pay. you'd expect it;
He scatters all his change around
And no one can collect 1t.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
STRAPPED.

The Sub-But I'm down to my last shil-
ling!
The Girl Flag Seller-Well remember
the Russians have parted with their last
soyereign.-London Opinion.
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USED TO IT.

Doctor-H'm. have you ever been re-
jected before?
The Don Juan undergoing re-examina-
tion)-Oh. yessir. Little affairs OF the
heart. y'know.-Boston Transcript.
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PA KNEW WHERE TO LOOK.

PA KNEW WHERE TO LOOK.
Edith-Dicky. dear. your office is in
State street, isn't it?
Dicky-Yes. why?
Edith-That's what I told papa. He
made such funny mistake about you
yesterday. He said he'd been looking you
up in Brad street.-The Boston Tran
script.
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BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. AUG. %
WANTED,

When you want anything advertise IN the
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 word will reach
them ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23

JOHN J. FLYNN. viee.Presh
AARRHU ". HALL. Asst. Treass.
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ON THE SURFACE.

"On the surface Germany looks all right.
but underneath-down under the crust
believe me. it's a different story"
The speaker was John L. Wilkins, the
German war correspondent. He went on:
Germany, presenting SO delightful q
surface to the world. reminds me of the
man and woman at the shore.
This man and woman impressed every.
body with the spiritual beauty of the 70.
lationship existing between them.
It's a treat to watch EN-. bishop
said one day. They're married. Of
course?'
Yes said hotel man. but not to
each other "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23

e. j. BOOTH, President.
e. ID. WORTHEN. Treasures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
THE EFFECT.

One clubman was telling another Of
his experience with a book written by
still another member. DO you know"
said the first member. that I picked
up his book last night and that Z
never budged out of my chair until
four o'clock this morning" "Heavens!"
exclaimed the second member. Was
1t that interesting" mo but didn't
wake until that hour."-The Lamb.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
PATRIOTISM.

MY dear" said Mrs. Tones as soon
as she thought her husband was com.
Portable enough to listen to bad news
without exploding. II don't want you
to be angry. because she's one Of the
best girls We ever had, and don't know
where we should find another. and
well, WELL" interrupted Mr.. Tjones. as
reported in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
what has Katie done now?" Before
tell you, You must remember that she Is
infected with the war spirit Just like the
rest Of us-and you're an ardent patriot
yourself and you shouldn't get out Of
temper because" For heavens sake
spring it, What did she do?" "Sho
scrubbed the kitchen floor to-day with
your military brushes"
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The Pulaskian., 1917-08-03
PULASKI HEIGHTS NEWS

New York, and her other daughter, Miss Nancy, is at their summer home in the Adirondaeks.
 Miss Marcella Arthur, in charge Of the Profitable Farming Bureau home demonstration. work in Pulaski coun. ty, is at the home of Mr and Mr.. Morris ". Jessup during the month of August
 This week the Pulaski Heights o. F.. s. gave seven garments to the Red Cross. made. by: Mrs. W W. Shep- pard, Mr3. F. o. Patterson. Mrs. T. P. Streepy, Mrs. F. R. Sarles. one eacn, and Mrs. S. C. Kaufman, three gar ments.
 Tie Pulaski Heights Methodist Church will join all the Methodist churches of the city Saturday evening in keeping open house at First Church for inc entertainment of the soldiers. W. H. Keeton is president of the League.
 Rev. L. E. N. Hundiey has returned from the Hickory Plains Circuit. where he assisted the Rev. C. R. Mann in a revival at Bethlehem Church. in Lonoke county. This is the church which the Epworth Leagues of the Little Rock Confer ence propose to make a model com. nunity church, with a full-time pas tor
 Troop No. 1, Boy Scouts, met Thurs day night at Sixth and Beech streets. Two applicants for membership Were voted on. Following series of spe- cial drills the Rev L. E. N. Hundley, scoutmaster. accompanied the Scouts to Thirty-seventh and Prospect Ave nue, where they competed with the Pulaski Heights Rife Club in drill work.
The Pulaskian., 1917-08-03
Associate Editors.

Miss Edna Jones, Geyer Springs. Miss Marie Garrison, North Point. Miss Erma> Dixon, Sweet Home. Hrs. George Prothro, FeFndale. Miss Omia Rowland, Ferndale. Mrs. Mary L. Valentine, Galloway. Miss Fay Glasseock, Cabot, Route ?. Miss Ethel Crowson, Halstead.
 Mrs. F. F. Branch, L. R. Route ?. Miss Opal L. Perry Ironton.
 Miss Willie Graham. Jacksonville. Teddy Holt, Warsaw.
 Mrs. II. II. Mcclure. Mabelyale. fshmael Wicker. Ebenezer Mrs. j. H. MeRayen, R. 3, Jacksonville Miss Eala Red, Mabelvale. R. 1. Bliss Jewel Henson, Fourehe Dam Miss Ida McHughes, Upper Ferndale Mrs. Loda Smalling, Levy Earl Brown. Schaub's School. Miss vada Price, Tip Top. Miss Virginia Bryant. Mt Carmel. Miss Eva Wilder, Wilder. Miss Alba Heilman, Oak Grove. E. C. Oury. Roland.
 Maurice Y. Clay, Roland. Mrs Kate Hartsell, Castle Rock. Miss Irene Boyd, Jacksonville. R. Z. Miss Elsie Vernia, Little Maumelle. Miss Fla Norman, R. T. Little Rock. A. M. Cotton, Natural Steps. Miss Flossie Roberts, Olmstead. A. P Holt Tate's Mill. Miss Linnie Holiday. Maumelle. Miss Gladys Hardcastie. Gravel Ridga Miss Mamie Spann, Cato. Henry C. Lee, Brushy Island. Mrs. Lula T. Corder, Jacksonville. T. L. Oglesby. North Point. Gottlob Guenther. Jr.. Pinnacle Henry c. Lea, Rixey.
 Miss Willie Lawhon, Landmark Miss Leona Bobbitt, Davis Chapel Miss Mabel Anderson, Justice. Miss Sarah White, Fletcher Creek