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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27

wheat, according to dispatch from
Berlin in the Weser Zeitung of Bre-
men. The potato ration will be con-
tinued at five pounds weekly and the
meal ration will be increased by $50
grams weekly.
. The announcement of the bread ra-
ton reduction has caused surprise
and CONSERVATION in Germany. The
Rhenische Westfaelische Zeitung
says. "rhe reduction is very pain
full surprise" The Cologne Volks
Zeitung reproduces a semiofficial state
ment which contains the following;
1T should not be concealed that this
new restriction means greater sac
riiice and can only be borne by peo-
pie who TOR the sake of the highest
aims will bear even heavy burden
and who have a firm confidence that
their patient endurance will be re-
warded before long by a glorious
peace"
IUO sOlhS LcltuiE Seis
"If the measure is absolutely neces-
sary it must be accepted, but it must
be stated that for many the limits OF
the bearable are thereby exceeded.
The grounds advanced for the meas
ure are not adequate. Even now 1t is
only with great deprivations that the
industrial populations of the towns
manage with the bread rations."
The announcement of reductions in
the bread ration in Germany and an
increase in the meat ration, as re.
received az Copenhagen, is indicative
of Germanys present food difficulties,
to which the Prussian food commits
sioner, Or. Georg Michaelis, referred
in a recent speech IN the Prussian
Diet. The grain stocks. which. even
With the supplies received from Ru-
mania, We're barely sufficient to carry
through the population until the har-
vest at the old ration, had to be
drawn upon to compensate for the
potato crisis in the winter, when for
weeks the supplies to the cities were
interrupted owing to the intensely
cold weather.
The restoration" of the potato ra-
ton to FIVE pounds is really re-
duction, when It is considered that
the original ration in the autumn
was seven pounds. Then for weeks
the actual ration Of three pounds
were unobtainable by q large part of
the population. Hamburg for in
stance, serving it out only at oc-
casional intervals. The meat ration,
on the other hand, can be increased
owing to the comparatively large
stocks of cattle which have accumu-
lated and which must be slaughtered
owing to the shortage In fodder.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27
Opportunity to Enter "Yv Work

The local Y. NJ. c. a. is looking for
q young man to take care OF the
building and assist in the secretarial
duties. Simply a janitor or one who
is looking for a job is not wanted.
The institution will soon need a
special secretary for boys, and it is
hoped to secure young man who can
in time work into part time help.
The work offers real future There
are over 1000 Y. NJ C. AS in this
country, employing over 1000 secre-
taries. In few years If the position
is not big enough, it would be easy
for the right man to make a favora-
Bile change to a larger field.
Attendance at the summer school
at Silver Bay would be advised and
financial assistance given specially.
A desire to invest ones life in a
high form of service to young men
and boys would be not the least
qualification OF an applicant. Appli-
cants may apply to Mr.. Wilkinson.
secretary. Adv. 4St2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27
APPLES, ORANGES,
figs AND PRUNES
Are The -Four Fruits Used In
Making "Fruit-a-tiVes

"FRUIT-A-TIvES" is the only
medicine in the world that is made
from the juices of fresh ripe fruits.
Thus, it is manifestly unfair to say, II
won't take Fruit-a-tives because have
tried other remedies and they did me
no good'. On the other hand, the fact
that "Fruit-a-tives" is entirety different
from any other pyepayation in Tie a'orld.
is just why you should give it fair trial,
in any trouble of the Stomach, Liver,
Bowels, Kidneys or Skin. "Fruit-a.
tives" is composed ofths aets0e principle
offrait and Tie greatest nerze tonic ever
discovered. SOC. box, 6 for So 80, trial
size, 25c. Atall dealers or sent by Fruit
a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27
DARLING OF PARIS"
Exciting Scenes Featuring Theda
Bara at Harte's Today

There are some large and exciting
scenes in THE Darling" There are
more than thousand people shown
in some of them. This production
will go down to history as one Of the
most absorbing in which Miss Theda
Bara has ever been identified. Many
Of the episodes are strong, forceful
and gripping---of the character that
makes patrons rise from their seats
when witnessing it. Many of the
more important episodes may be emu
merated as follows:
l. Kidnapping the girl.
g Teaching her to become picks
pocket. r
3. Charged with committing a
crime OF murder, of which she is in
nocent
4. Threat OF executing her unless
she admits having committed the
crime.
5. When she is taken to the scat
fold in the cart.
G. Protesting her innocence.
7. When she is rescued by the man
who knows she is innocent.
8. The great carnival scenes in the
streets of Paris.
8. Where the girls protector
throws Claude Frallo, who is the real
murderer, from the belfry.
TO- Great rejoicing by the populace
when it is known that the girl is in
noceDt.
The scenes are all located in Paris
The story upon which the production
is based was written by one Of the
most illustrious writer's Of France. 1t
has a conspicuous place in French lit
erature. There is not a scene in it
that is not filled with great dramatic
action. At the Harte Theatre today
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27
And the Dish Too.

Dominica, famous harlequin OF
Paris in the seventeenth century, so
ing to see Louis XIV. at supper, fixed
his eyes on dish Of partridges. The
king, who was exceedingly fond Of his
acting, saw the look and said, GIVE
that dish to Dominica"
"And the cartridges, too, sire? asked
the harlequin.
The king. smiled at the artfulness OK
the question ana replied, "And the
cartridges too"
The dish that held the partridges was
Of gold.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27
Little Girl Had Group

Every mother knows and fears
Group. Mrs. r. NJ. Raney, r. r. ID. 2
Stanford, KY, writes: My little Cir
had been having Group every few
nights. | began to give her a few
drops of Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound every two or three hours. and
that night she slept well, never
coughed any, and the next day her
cold was gone. To all of my friends
am saying, Gea bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar for la grippe coughs
colds and Group. A genuine cure
Ssld lvsrywhsrs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Views OF the Town and Village Tosc
Briefly for Busy Readers

DR.. c. S. Buchanan has purchased
an Oldsmobile runabout.
Lister Edmond I-afranchise is con-
fined to the house by rheumatism.
Miss Mathilde vossler has returned
from visit in Rhinebeck, N. Y.
Seymour F. Wood mas purchased
Chevrolet touring car from the Put
nam house garage.
Miss Helen Shurman has returned
to North Adams after visiting friends
here.
II. A. Albyn has returned to Toboso,
Ohio, after coming here to attend the
funeral of the late Mrs. E. II. Everett.
John V. D. s. Merrill has returned
from a few days visit in Albany and
Schenectady and is again at his office.
Collins NJ. Graves, member of the
legislative revision committee, who
has been at his home here since Sat
urday, returns today to Montpelier.
The street sprinkler made its first
appearance this morning on the north
side of Main street. The south side
did not need sprinkling, as there is
about foot of ice and mud there.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Almira
Kennon was held this morning at II
O'Clock from the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs. c. S. Morse, Rev. p. l..
Dow officiating, Interment was in the
village cemetery.
l.. c. Holton. the School street for
list, who underwent an operation for
hernia and appendicitis at the Troy
city hospital Saturday, was reported
Monday evening to have come
through the day in excellent condi-
ton.
Reports received last evening from
w. C, Petersen, the Bennington tailor
who underwent an operation in one
OF the Troy hospitals Monday fore
noon,s are that he is as comfortable as
could be expected considering the
serious nature of the operation.
Arthur H. Smith of Albany was
recent visitor with friends in town
The price of eggs, which has been
around 35 cents for the past two
weeks. is down today TO 80 cents.
The first maple syrup is coming into
town today, costing $3.50 a gallon.
Meat and fish have remained at the
same prices for some time.
The listers, who have been at work
on the military census ordered by
Governor Graham have visited all of
the industrial plants in the village ex-
cept the factory of the Bennington
Wax Paper company and have also
listed many of the eligible men in the
stores and Offices. Present indications
are that the census win be nearly com
pleted by Saturday night which win
permit the listers to begin their regu-
lar work on Monday as required by
law. Parker V. Cole is assisting In
taking, the census at North Benning-
ton.
Village boys, who have been fishing
in Bentons pond since the ice went
out have been making some good
catches Of suckers. There are known
to be some good pickerel in the pond
and some of the fishermen have been
attempting TO lure some of the FISH
out of the water in an endeavor to re-
duce the high cost OF living. f. II.
Ferguson was possessed of the idea
that he would enjoy a fish dinner but
his efforts went for naught. He did
succeed in landing ten-inch trout
but as the season for this species
does not open until April Is he was
compelled to regretfully return the
prize to its natural habitat,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27

In Jewish marriages the bride always
stands at the right hand of the groom.
With every other nation of the world
her place in tie ceremony is at the
left.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-27
GERMAN BREAD RATION CUT

Causes Surprise and CONSERVATION,
According to Newspapers.
The bread ration in Germany will
be diminished one-fourth beginning
April Is owing to the scarcity of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-29
SAMUEL KEENAN, DIES
Well-known Resident Was Stricken
Suddenly Late Yesterday.

Well-knoWn Resident Was Stricken
Suddenly Late Yesterday.
Sa nuel S. keenan,, a we'll known
| farmer, who resided on a farm near
Rapidan, died very suddenly about
i 4:3O yesterday afternoon, death be-
ing caused by apoplexy. Mr.. Kee-
nan had spent quite busy day, and
was engaged in moving grass with
a scythe, when he was stricken down,
and fell to the ground unconscious.
He was taken to the house and a
physician summoned, but he passed
away within short time, never re-
gaining consciousness.
Deceased was born at South Bend,
September Is, 1857, and grew to
manhood in that vicinity, engaging
in the occupation of farming. About
thirty-six years ago he was married
in Mankato, and since then has lived
in the vicinity of Mankato and Rapi-
dan. He was member of the
Woodmen lodge, and thoroughly
industrious and worthy man who will
be greatly missed from his commun-
ity
The surviving relatives are the
widow; the children, Clara E. Kee-
nan, at home; Frank s., Minneapolis;
Harry c., Benz. L., Ralph G. and Miss
Mary R. keenan,, all of Rapidan
township; mother, Mrs. Eliza keenan,,
West Eighth street, West Mankato;
four sisters, Miss Nina and Mrs.
Hannah X. Fairweather, Mankato:
Mrs. Eliza Stewart, Milaca; Mrs.
Maggie Shannon, Bemidji; one broth
er, George ]. Keenan,, Bismarck,
North Dakota.
Funeral service will be held at the
home at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon,
and at the Congregational church in
this city at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Ed
ward Constant officiating. Interment i
will be made in Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-29
MaDleton

| Red Cross week in Mapleton
passed off very quietly although
many new members were added to
the local auxiliary. The total mem
bership to date is over 200, the
amount subscribed during last week
being about $780, Many do not
understand the Importance of the
Red Cross. American boys have gone
or are in training ready to 60 A per-
son must be ungrateful, indeed, who
will not give at least one dollar to
buy comforts for those who are ready
to defend our homes with their lives.
The Mapleton Red Cross works two
afternoons each week. This is all
volunteer work for our volunteer
boys and select men,"
Mrs. Christensen and daughter and
aunt of Minneapolis are the guests of
DR.. and Mrs. l.. w. Kruger.
T. b. Taylor. George Keith, G.
Hazel, T. Howison drove to Redwood
Falls Wednesday to be present at a
cattle breeders convention Thurs
day. issra&
Mrs. Frank Garvin of Marsh, Mont,
arrived on Thursday p. m. to make
.,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Starkey
Mrs. Albert Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Ware returned from Rushford
Thursday.
Miss Gladys Potter of Elkhorn,
Wis, arrived Thursday and is the
guest of Miss Bonnie Hamm.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid was the
first church society to donate to the
Red Cross society, which they did by
giving one half the proceeds of the
meeting Friday.
Mrs. Clara A. Davis has received
the announcement of the marriage of
the marriage of Clarence Green at
Pasaena, Cal.
Mrs. Hattie Wild is at Centuria,
Wis, visiting her sister, Mrs. Foe
Latourell.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Hadley went to
Mankato Monday.
Johnnie Johnston entertained his
playmates on Monday, the occasion
being his seventh birthday. Dainty
refreshments were served.
Mrs. P. G.. Johnston of Minneapolis
is the guest of relatives.
Mrs. Carl Lusko and little son ar
rived from Minot, N. D., for
months visit with the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnston.
Miss Kittie Ward was called to
M2nkato by the accidental death of
her niece, Miss Kittie Jones, whose
funeral occurred Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. Busse and children
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gilmore
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Beise
and son and Mrs. Louis Borchert
formed party which motored to st.
Peter Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-29
FUN ERAL OF M ISIS JONES
Rites Were Held Over Remains of
Young Lady Sunday

I1lCo "OiC tICi0 SNCT hCIIitiUS VI
Young Lady Sunday.
Sunday afternoon at one o'clock the
last sad services for the late Kitty
Clare Jones were held at the home of
the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M
Jones, at the. end of Glenwood ave-
nue.. Van exceptionally large attend
ance was present, as Miss Jones was
a very popular young lady, and her
tragic accidental death was the SEN
sation of the week. The casket and
rooms of the home were filled with a
lavish abundance of beautiful floral
offerings, last tributes from relatives
and friends. Rev. T. Ross Paden
preached an eloquent and touching
funeral sermon, and beautiful and
appropriate hymns were sung by Judge
and Mrs. Evan Hughes, Miss Mildred
Clements and F. d. Sleight. Messrs.
Norman Moe, C. B. Grover, Ed. Meyer,
George Krost, Jr., Al Kircher, and B.
e. Lee acted as pail bearers, and the
flowers were in charge of Mesdames
George Krost and Oscar Hauck.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-29
BURIAL OF H. S. GOFF
Services Were Held in This City Dur
ina the Afternoon.

Funeral services for the late Henry
Slade Golf were held at the Johnson
Boman undertaking parlors at three
o'clock this afternoon, Rev. R. w
Hobbs officiating, and several promi-
nent local Masons taking part in the
service. Appropriate hymns were sung
by quartet composed of William
Johnson, Miss Esther Rud, and Mr. and
Mrs. c. E. Bredeson. Members of
Wilkin Post G. A. R., were also in
attendance. The pail bearers were
Lorin Cray, H. S. Holman, S. @.
Larkin, William Pearson, A. c. Barney
and ]. B. Richards. Interment was
made in Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-29
STILL ARE SUFFERING
Family of Frank Mention Not Re-
covered From Injuries.

Reports today from the home of
Frank Mention, whose family were
more or less injured in the automobile
accident on the Eagle Lake road Sat-
urday night, were to the effect that
Mrs. Mention is about the same as yes
to-day. She was taken a little worse
yesterday afternoon, and remains in
that condition, believed to be due in
part to shock, although her back gives
her much trouble yet. The baby is i'm
proving, and is believed to be on the
certain road to recovery Ethel, the
oldest girl, is able to be up today, but
still weak and without appetite and
suffering from bruises. The little boys
are about as usual. Mr. Mention is still
lame and stiff from his bruises, but
improving
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-29
LOCAL EXEMPTION BOARDS
They Have Been Selected in Twenty
Four States BY President.

Washington, June 26.-Announce-
'ment was made today of the local
exemption boards in twenty-fo
states who will select the candidates
for the national army under the draft
law. The rules governing exemptions
will be issued soon so that the work
of selecting the army may begin next
week. In most cases the personnel of
the boards shows that the president
followed the suggestions of army Of
ficers in that city and county officials
will be utilized. The twenty-four
states include Minnesota, Montana,
North Dakota and South Dakota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-29
CLAIMS HE WAS MAULED
story Told BY John Armenian, Who
lives Near Vernon

Lives Near Vernon.
John Armenian, who lives about
three miles west of Vernon Center ia
seeking legal advice for an occur
renee OF last Saturday. His story is
TO the effect that he took ride with
the neighbours hired man, and en-
route home they stopped at Vernon
Center, where they met the hired
mans employer, who was returning
home from a trip, and was incensed
to find that the hired man was driv-
ing the horses. He ordered the two
men out of the rig, and they had to
walk home, distance of about three
miles. 1t was growing dark when
they got opposite a grove where the
owner of the team lived. He had al
ready returned, and came out with
a club, mauling Armenian quite badly.
until the hired man interviewed and
parted them.