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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
AUTO TURNS SOMERsAuLr.

The Rev. Father ODonald of Ran.
doiph was injured when the automobile
In which he was riding with a party
OF friends left the road near the home
OF Harper Savage on the West Hart.
ford road. and went over a steep EN-
bankment. turning a complete somer.
sauit- Mrs. George Avery of Sharon
VINO was one of the party. was badly
injured and was taken to the hospital
at Hanover, N. H The others suffered
merely from bruises. The remarkable
part of the accident is the fact thai
nothing more serious than a broker
wheel was the result to the car,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
DEDICATE A DOLLAR TO THE RED
CROSS FUND ON REGISTRATION


Registration day will be a solemn oc-
easion. a day when the flower of our
country's young manhood will enroll
themselves for duty at the nations call.
They will come gladly we believe. ready
to make the supreme sacrifice, II the
need may arise. But the country Is not
joyful; 1t is not time for the
linking Of bells and the clashing of GYM
balls. We have entered the conflict so
that world democracy may live. 1t is our
duty and we shall do it. but let us not
attempt to bedeck the CORY monster, War,
with holiday garland.
Many Industrial workers and those en-
ployed in kindred occupations have asked
for a holiday on June 3, Registration day.
They wish to parade with flags flying
and drums beating. not in ostentation.
but to demonstrate to the young men
who are registering. that their country
recognizes and appreciates their willing
ness to sacrifice and to serve. The motive
Is in itself worthy, but is there not a
worthier one?
How much better would it be II every
one remained steadily at his daily task
and contributed the product to the ma
tional cause? Especially does this apply
to those employed in mills or factories
or any establishment where war orders
are being filled. The product achieved by
these workers on Registration day may be
the means of saving the life of some
soldier boy in the field Is not that better
than cheering that same boy on his way
to register? And which do you think he
would prefer?
There is yet another side to the ques-
ton. The Red Cross society is engaged
In tremendous endeavor to raise funds
to carry on its work The Red Cross
nurse eases the pain Of the soldier
wrtthinS In death agony on the battle
held. she binds the hurts Of the wounded.
he Strengthens the souls Of those left
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
LABOR SAVING MACHINERY ON
FARMS.

In view OF the present labor shortage
it is very important that horses do as
much Of the farm work as possible. This
may be brought about, says the labor
specialist of the Agricultural Extension
Service of the University of Vermont, by
the more extensive use of machinery.
Milking machines. sulky plows. grain
drills, riding cultivators. grain binders.
corn harvesters, potato machinery, and
tractors are increasing in numbers all
over the State, and "There's a reason"
The shortage of men is a big factor in
limiting production on most farms The
! use of labor-saving machinery increases
the acreage of crops and the number of
cows which may be handled per man, and
makes the labor Of both men and horses
more efficient.
| The use of labor-saving machinery
should not be confined especially in the
present crisis. to the farm on which it
is owned BY changing work or renting
to the neighbors, such machinery should
be kept at work continually. An idle
tractor gathers in moss.
In cases where farmer cannot afford
to buy a machine. he may get some of
his neighbors interested to buy it with
him. In this way they may all have the
beneit of the machine with the expense
divided between them. In some instances
banks are loaning money for the pur-
chase of machinery to be used on a
COMMUNICATIVE basis to help relieve the
labor shortage. In one county the Coun-
ity Agricultural Agent is cooperating with
the banks along this line In order that
potatoes may be sprayed, one local bank
in Vermont has agreed to buy a spray
ing outfit. hire man. and furnish sup
plies for spraying In communities where
farmers grow many potatoes. each farm
er to pay the actual cost Of the work
done for him after the potatoes are dug
in the fall. Community cooperation of
this kind should be encouraged.
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behind by bringing them the farewell
message from the lips OF the dying. Can
you contribute to the support Of nobler
cause?
The fanfare of trumpets dies away and
Is forgotten. The cheers heard on Regis
tration day will be but sorry comfort to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
TEACH AGRICULTURE CORRECTLY.

TEACH AGRICULTURE CORRECTLY.
Schools Of agriculture are intended to
teach young men and young women i'm
proved methods of tiling the soil and
making dairy products and growing fruit
and breeding livestock. Vermont in con-
junction with the federal government has
spent many thousands Of dollars for the
purpose of securing these results When
a school of agriculture fails to carry out
this fundamental idea, If not only fails
Of it's purpose but it also works positive
injury by intoxicating faulty methods and
incorrect ideas among the young people
brought under it's influence who are to
be the future men and women at the
head Of Vermont farms. .
Under these circumstances the, general
public may be surprised to learn Of
conditions at the Vail school reflected
by the following editorial in the ST.
Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN:
The selection of W. y. Hubbard as
farm manager at the Vail School Of Agri-
culture by the State board Of education
was a very wise choice. Under Mr.. Hub.
bard's management we shall not expect
to see uncut hay standing in the fields
or barn doors left hanging by one hinge.
He has had several years management
Of the whole Vail farms and is a man
big enough for the job
We we're astounded when we learned
that hay partially harvested and left in
rows on the grounds of the Vail school
last season was only one of the various
evidences that modern methods of agri-
culture were not being successfully taught
at that institution. II reports are cor
rect, the way in which animals were
treated at the Vail school should have
required the services Of a humane Of
ficer.
ton are a disgrace to Vermont. to say
nothing of being positive damage to the
boys and girls supposed to be taught
modern and efficient methods Of farm
ing.
In spite Of legislative withdrawing,
We have the evidence Of witnesses
that similar conditions have existed at
one or two other State institutions. How
ever, II present developments help to put
the managers Of every State institution
on good behavior, and result in a general
Improvement all along the line, publicity
win not have been In vain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31

In Barre not very long ago a company
of 30 or more men were discussing military
service in Europe and as the conversa-
ton waxed interesting and personal ex-
periences began to filter through the
channels of talk. it developed that dozen
or more of the men present had seen
service with Scottish regiments in the
British isles or elsewhere in Great Brit
aims colonial possessions. Presently one
of the party began to tell of an enlist
ment which he served with the British
field artillery and before he had finished
it came out that no fewer than ten men
in the circle had served terms of various
length in the field artillery. Moreover.
lit was recalled that ten artillerymen
make a gun crew and now there is talk
Iof offering Uncle Sam an experienced gun
icrew from Barre.
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WHAT GREELEY LIKED on POTA.
TOES.

CFrom the Hartford Courant)
The general discussion that is now being
waged on what kind of fertilizer TO use
for the production of various crops re-
minds one Of the man who many years
ago applied to Horace Greeley for advice.
About the time that guano and other arti-
fetal fertilizers were coming into the
market and demanding the attention of
farmers. man in Connecticut wrote TO
the editor as follows: Mr.. Greeley:
Would you recommend putting guano on
potatoes" The reply was rather compli
Gated but interesting. Mr.. Greeley said:
For men who drink rum. chew tobacco.
land have other vile and nauseatins
habits. suppose that guano is good as
anything else to put on their potatoes.
personally prefer good ham gravy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
THE LAST OF MAY IN VERMONT.

(By Daniel L. Cady)
Plantin' times already here
And will soon be gone:
Hoein' time will soon appear
AS the year rolls on;
Soon, before we know it, most,
Hayin' days will dawn.
See the farmer on his land
Doesn't look so glum;
See him swing his broadcast hand
Knows the seed will come:
Earth is sayin things to him
And he isn't dumb.
Fog and rain and sun and air
Are a-helpin' all:
Whether 1t is foul or fair.
Whether spring or fall,
Seems as though a hidden force
Answers to his call.
Happy farmer-happy days
Waitin' Autumn's yield:
Dcin' what his conscience says
In his little field;
Happier he than hero dead
Borne upon his shield.
Hoein' time is pretty near
Stumble out the hoes:
Hayin' time will soon be here
AS the grinstone knows:
Then will come the harvest home,
Then the winters SHOWS.
Amt it great and amt Il fine
How the seasons roll.
Earth a regular melon mine
Under mans CONTROL
Hope nobody gains so much
As TO lose his soul.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
HE ALMOST FELL DOWN.

A. M, Hunsucker. Bogue Chitto Miss.
writes II suffered from rheumatism
kidney and bladder trouble. also dizzi-
ness: would almost fall down at times.
Foiey Kidney Pills gave me entire relief"
Disordered kidneys give warning by pains
IN side and back. sore muscles swollen
joints tired and languid feeling. Medi-
cal HILL. J. W. o'sulivsa. - chssch St.
(Adv.)
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STARTLING FARM FIGURES.

(From the Orleans County Monitor)
More startling facts about grain pro-
duction in Vermont are revealed when
study Of United States census returns
show decrease from 1899 to 1909 in this
State Of 1900 acres of oats raised, 1000
acres of barley. LOO acres Of wheat. 1000
acres Of buckwheat and 1880 acres Of
corn. A total acreage decrease is shown
in all cereals raised OF 5000 acres. The
same report shows an increase in hay and
forage acreage Of 1900 acres and proves
the first figures. 1t certainly is time to
know ourselves as relating to grain crops.
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the soldier In the trenches. Let those who
would make holiday Of Registration day
keep steadily at work and II they cannot
country's service at least dedicate It by
contributing a dollar of the days earn
ings to the Red Cross fund.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
UNIQUE ANTIQUING.

OF peculiar ways of earning a living
one of the oldest is reported by New
Orleans attorney. A colored man was
brought into court on some minor charge.
The Judge, following the usual routine,
after asking his name, demanded: What
is your occupation" We'll. sab. jedge.
Ise a wormhole borer in an antique fur
niture Saturday Evening Post.
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EMBARRASSING.

A very pretty but extremely slender
girl entered a street car and managed to
seat herself in a very narrow space be-
tween two men. Presently a portly col
ored nanny entered the car. and the
pretty miss. thinking to humiliate the
men for their lack OF gallantry, arose
.'Aunty," she said. with a wave Of her
hand toward the place she had just va
Gated, take my seat" THANK you.
missy" replied the colored woman. smil-
ing broadly, but which genr,a1s lap
was you sittir' onT'-JudSe.
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WAR MEASURES.

Gee. | read in the papers so much
about a war measure" WAL. sonny
whut of it," "Nothin', NAV, except what
do they mean by war measure?" Child
I'm surprised at your ignorance. Don't
you know all the soldiers have to be
measured to see II they are tall enough
to git in the army ?'--Fiorida Times
Union.
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NOT EUSSY.

Mrs. Briggs brought home new girl
from the intelligence Office and instructed
her in her duties.
And do you have to be called in the
morning." she asked.
II don't has to'be. mum" replied the
new girl. hopefully. unless you just hap
pens to need me-" Yonkers Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31

DIR. DALTON ISSUES STATEMENT.
DR.. c. F. Dalton. secretary OF the State
board Of health, has issued a statement
regarding the origin of the smallpox
epidemic in Vermont. in which he puts
the blame for the outbreak here on the
authorities at New London, Conn. from
which city Mrs. Gertrude Hine came on
April r. when she was discovered to
have the disease upon her arrival at Essex
Junction. According to DR.. Dalton there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31

The Barre Times calls attention to the
tornadoes devastating some Of the more
level sections Of the country as demon
strating anew the use of Vermonts hills
As affording protection from such storms.
Many a man who has gone West has
ionged at times for a Vermont cyclone
cellar between two high hills.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
A SOLDIERS APPRECIATION,

From the Looker-On)
A young lady just learning to knit sent
her first effort. pair of socks. to Europe
for the use OF an English soldier. She
had pinned her card to the package and
after several months received the follow
ing acknowledgment:
Sock received. lady;
Some fit!
wear one for helmet
And one for a mitt.
] hope to meet you
When I've done my bit;
But where in hell. lady.
Did you learn to knit?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
IN OUT OF THE WET.

81 trust Miss Tappit." said the kindly
employer to his stenographer. that you
day"
Yes. SIR" answered the young woman:
Il am going to marry a man named Mack
intosh. Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
SHOOTS OVER BANK.

When the steering gear of his ma
chine cramped, H F. Kent shot over a
bank near East Braintree and down 90
feet into a brook. Mr.. Kent dropped
of en- route. but his companion, Charles
Tucker. brought up under the car and
would have drowned in short order but
for Mr. Kent's exertions Mr.. Kent
who suffered a cut on one arm, was
badly bruised. and injured in the back
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31

CAPTAIN Edward I. Tinkham, the
Cornell man who has just won the war
cross at verdun, headed the first Ameri-
can fighting corps consisting mainly OF
college men on the Aisne battlefield. Old
Glory is thus we'll represented already on
the soil of France. A Morrill, land grant
college helped train this young military
leader for this service for his country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
THE, BUFFER

1.-The late General Funston said
magazine editor. 'hated a bluher. Bluff
fcrs, he claimed. always gave themselves
away. He often told story about n
buffer who applied for vacancy as
tutor 10 a brokers son. The broker was
an enthusiastic stamp collector. and he
thought he might perhaps put the tutor
to work cataioguing his stamps, so he
asked the man: One last question. Are
you acquainted with philately?' My
goodness. yes he said. I speak 1t like
native. SIR "-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
MOTORCYCLIsTs INJURED.

Leslie White and John Olton of East
Bloomington escaped with minor injuries
Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle
on which they were riding crashed into
an automobile. throwing them to the
road. White dislocated one ankle and
broke two bones In one hand. while Olton
lis believed to have sustained internal Ina
jurics. They were driving along the
shore road OF Willoughby lake. when
upon turning a sharp curve they crashed
into the automobile Both machines were
badly damaged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
A GREEN ROOKIE.
is the trouble, sergeant p

What's the trouble. sergeant
"'Tis the new recruit sorr Shure,
tould him TO mark time in the drill room
, till OF came back and he's scratched up
tn face Of the clock wild a pencil. "-Sos-
ton Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
SOUND ADVICE

First Boardcr-I can't think Tow II Ia
you manage to fare so we'll hc'$. I've In
dustriously made myself pleasant to the
landlady and her daughters. and yet I'm
half-starved.
Second Boarder-rry the cock.-Fassinf
Show.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
THE ARTISTS TOJ-cH

Mistress-How do you manage to make
such a noise here in the kitchen?
Cook-Well. Just YOU try to break four
plates without making a noise.-Ideas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
THE STORY.TELLER.
HOW HE FELT.

The two girls were talking with a young
lieutenant who had got bullet through.
his arm.
And what were your emotions during
the first battle?" asked one girl
what were my emotions"
Yes. How did you feel:''
"Oh, slightly bored" was the reply.
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
READY FOR THE WORST.

Proud Wife (taking very nervous friend
Just A little trip)-I feel so safe with
George driving now he has Joined the
Red Cross. He is learning frst aid. and
knows where all the hospitals are.-Lon-
don Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
IN THE SANCTUM.

"Ex-Consrescman Fiubdub wants y lit
tic writeup." remarked the magazine pub
Usher. What shall we say about him.
What did ne ever do:''
Nothing"
Say he upheld the best traditions ri
Congress. That means little, for 81
against" kansas City journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
EXPLAINED.

Walking through the village street one
day, the widowed Lady Bountifui met
old Farmer Stubs on his way To mar
ket. Her greetinF vent uDnoueeo'
.'Stuhs." said she. Indignantly You
might at least raise your hat to me
II beg your pardon. m'lady." was the
reply, but my pnor wife amt ucau
more'n two weeks. and / amt started
lookin' at the wimmen yeti"-Nev York
American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
4 WAITING GAME.

by the way, old man. how is your suit
with Miss Roxley progressing?'
Slowly I'm playing a waiting game
just now
"A waiting game?''
Yes: I'm waiting for her to change her
mind. Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
WANTED,

when you want anything. advertise In the
scw 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
everv week and one cent a word will reach
them ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
HAS FIVE CITIZENS IN WAR.

Brattleboro has five young people rem
dering aid to the allies in France. APP
pleton T. Miles. James G. Adams and
Stanley c, Fits are in the service Of the
American field ambulance. Mr. Miles is
son OF the late Col. Charles A. Miles.
who was principal oe the Burnside Mill
tary Academy here. Mir. Adams is a son
of James NJ. Adams, proofreader I'm a
printing plant. Mr.. Fits is son Of the
late Atty.-Gen. Clarke c. Fits. Miss
Marion M. Rice is a nurse in French
hospital She is a daughter of the late
Charles b. Rice. formerly a prominent
business man in the town. Miss Amy
Bradley is in the service OF the Ameri-
can fund for French wounded. She is a
daughter of Richard M. Bradley. trustee
of the Thomas Thompson fund. which is
financing the school nursing system OF
Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
BELLOWS FALLS LAUNDRY BURNS

The Wheeler steam laundry in Bellows
Falls was completely Quilted by Are Sat.
urday afternoon. The direct cause is not
known. but the IRE apparently started
in the vicinity of the dry room. Five
minutes after discovery the air shaft was
filled with flames and the smoke was SO
dense that even the onlookers could not
get within block OF the building. The
loss Is estimated at $4,000. One machine
alone cost $1,000. 1t Is one-half covered
by insurance. Charles +. Howard and
10. p. Lowell are the proprietors. This
is the largest building OF its kind there
and this was the second large fire In
two weeks in Bellows Falls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
STRANif...

Old Neighoor-"Going 10 New zenland
with your husband are you, my dca-:
That's one of those countries where they
have day when We Rave nigh. and night
when we have day."
Mrs. Youngb,ide--"Yes; suppose shall
End IL awfuily strange 1t drs,.'-Boston
Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
VERMONT NOTES
News Items of the State Gath
cred Here and There.

Unable Sunday to deliver his usual
weekly sermon at Braintrec Branch
Church on account of the smallpox out
break in that locality, at the suggestion
of his parishioners. a circuit of a dozen
or more patrons Of the rural telephone
on the branch was formed and the Rev.
II. E Hinkley from his home In Ran
dolph delivered a five-mintite outline OF
his address to these people over the wire
Some ten years ago Mr.. Hinkley, as he
lay Ill in Boston hospital, heard the
sermon preached at the funeral Of his
mother-in-law by brother clergyman
several miles away, transmitter being
placed before the speaker and a receiver
at the ear Of Mr.. Hinkley, who was toe
weak to hold It.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
THE COMMA.

THE COMMA.
A comma, Is a little thing
II takes but, little space
You scarcely notice 1t, except
When it, is out of, place.
Brooklyn Eagle.
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Acou1r BRIDPoRr POSTMASTER.

The jury hearing the case Of the United
states against d. H. Bennett, formerly
postmaster at Bridport. who was charged
with defrauding the government out of
something over N.W0 by padding his
stamp cancellation record. on trial In the
FEDERAL court at Windsor since Monday,
returned after five hoursr deiibera4ion a
verdict at ten O'Clock Thursday night-<>f
not guilty. The postofflce at Bridport
is Of the fourth class. tire postmaster
salary being based on the number Of
stamps cancelled BY him. An inspector
Charged that Mr.. Bennett padded his
records. Among the witnesses called
were Postmaster Calhoun Of Middiebury
Assistant Postmaster q. F.. Carney OF
burlington and tho present Postmaster
at Bridport,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
PRACTICAL PHYSICS

Indignant Motorist--What do you mean
by making me slow up? You needn't get
funny about on old plug like that shy.
ing.
Farne:--No sir: but he's tit shaky "a
his legs and had 20 think OF :he draught.
Boston Transcript.
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JOHN J. FLYNN. Vice-rresident
uARRIE v. HALL. Asst. rrcnsureF.
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r. J. BOOTH. President.
e. d. WORTHEN. Treasurer.