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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-04
How Cone Is Made.

The cone is made Of galvanized net
ting, with one-quarter to one-half-inch
mesh. The netting is cut into strips
slightly over one foot wide and long
enough to go completely around the
tree at such a distance from the bark
that the beetle cannot deposit eggs
through the screen. Sits four to six
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-05-04

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Injury to cottonwood and willow
shade trees by the cottonwood borer
can be prevented by placing a cone
of wire screen, one foot high, about
the base of the tree and extending an
inch into the ground. This screen
prevents the beetles from laying eggs
In the tree at or just below the ground
and thus prevents the development Of
larvae which cut the bark and inter-
fere with sap flow and later tunnel
the wood and weaken the tree against
wind
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
INcoNSISTEN ENT.

It is a we'll known fact that the people in general a-e prone to minister adverse criticism, whether just or un. inst, in nasty manner, not realizing the effect which such words will have upon the individual or group of persons to whom the remarks are addressed. For the past several weeks there has been more or less criticism of the local water supply, and there is no doubt but that the odor at certain times has been anything but pleasant and cause for criticism A large majority of the water users and those who pay for such water, have openly condemned the water company and have urged the health officer to take some action. They have signed petitions condemning the use of this water. and at the annual town meeting there was much talk that something should be done to remedy the condition which existed and at that time appointed an investi- gatiag committee. Some even went further than the question of pure water and roundly scored company that is paying out several hundred dollars weekly into the town of North Canaan, and which pays large percentage of fho total ov,oupt of +oxos
 | This public sentiment was the direct cause of bringing to this town the newly appointed commission on public health. and these learned gentlemen invited the people of this town to attend this hearing and vent their grievances. Where were all the objec- tors to the water who have been urging the health officer to take action? Some few stood by their opinions and were just as willing to give them at public hearing as they were in the privacy of their places of business. Even few of our women showed the proper spirit and not only attended the hearing, but gave their opinions. But what hap pened to all the men? If the people of this town do not show any interest in their own welfare, they certainly can not expect the department of health exert themselves in correcting a condi. tion in which apparently few are interested.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

hurting their morals! We of this com munity have proved many a time that we are perfectly willing to look at, if we are afraid to hear the naked facts of life thar are vicious. Get that? Now then. pr. Parker will not come 10 Ca naan, for 1 was told by B. NJ A. member that the Chamber of Com merce wanted all the credit of starting the War Camp Community racket here themselves. This town is rather fed up with Credit Hunters Another member has said that he would like to see this Dr. Parker lecture carried through, but l get no offer os help or coopera. tion. l am willing, or was willing, to pay for the hall, and bear all expenses "a matter perhaps of paltry seven dollars-but one thing I will not do. I will not let such magnificent speaker and state wide celebrity, waste her breath on handful of empty seats in the town Hall. Not that she would care, probably it would be a novelty to one who lectures before college audi- ences. and large pubic gatherings in the cities, continually. That is her business, If Canaan doesn't want to hear such woman speak of our sol dier boys vital needs, Canaan doesn t have to. Let me beg of you don t islander this noble woman or pretend you are too modest to hear her pleas for safeguard ing our boys when they are away from the Camps Y. M O. A. influence. We will call the matter off. I can hear Dr. Parker elsewhere, and save our money for the next flying squadron of automobiles, filled with Credit Hun ters-all Ballyhooing for their own little Peanut stands!
 Arnold Bennett says Human Nature is mean, but it is also noble'', but he doesn't give the proportions. By the way, Is there bunch here in this town that h ave got a corner on Patriot ism. Somebody ought to tell Hoover about it.
 B. H.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
RATE COMPARISONS (Continueu rom First Pare.)

citizens are paying now.
 TLe act of Congress of March 8, 1885. reduced the rate of postage on first-class matter on and after July |, 1885, to cents for each ounce or fraction thereof, and fixed the rate for drop letters at cents an ounce or fraction hereof, including delivery at letter carrier offices. and 1 cent for each ounce or fraction thereof where free delivery by carrier was not estab- lished.
 And there the rates stood until this present law. &'.
 In the face of these facts, will it be so hard to pay cents an ounce for the splendid transmittal of letters afforded by Uncle Sam?
 Should any hard hearted person sti grouch about the new rates. the Pos Office Department would like to send him back tc the year 1792 when the first act was passed relating to rates of postage. .... ..s
 ffFor every single letter conveyed not exceeding thirty miles, cents; over thirty miles and not exceeding sixty miles,, 8 cents, over sixty miles and not exceeding one hun dred miles, 10 cents--" so read those rates.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
POULTRY EXHIBITION.

The first annual exhibition of poul. try to be held in the Town of North Canaan, will take place at the town hall next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To those who have never attended show of this kind, it will be not only m interesting expert ence but an educational feature that should prove so popular that the asso. citation will strive to make each future show little better than the preceding one.
 Those who think they know some thing about poultry, will be surprised to find there are so many different kinds of standard bred poultry in exis- Ftence, while the amateur will go into ecstacies over the variety Of colors and shapes of the bird on exhibition.
 An exhibition of this kind is de- cided asset to any town; it is some- thing really worth while, and we trust that the people of this and surrounding towns will help boost the project along and encourage the association, who are not running it as a money making scheme, but to stimulate the raising of standard bred poultry.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
MEN WANTED TO EARN FROM
 $500 TO $4.OO PER DAY. ..

We want some good men to earu the above wages doing underground work in our clay mine near West Cornwall. Inexperienced men eau earn the lesser amount until they become experienced when they with other experienced men will get $4. % for hours work.
 Beds and lodging free together with clothing to wear underground.
 Bring your blankets and board your. selves until we get our Boarding House finished when you can board for $l.00 per day. Write, telephone or apply in person to
 CORNWALL KAOLIN O.,
 West Cornwall, Conn.,. Tel. 45-6.
 Cornwall
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
THANKS sGlvI NC.

q
 One short year ago. the people of this great nation were thankful that the United States was not embroiled in the great conflict which holds Europe in its grip. Not only were we thankful for this great blessing, but we gave thanks to Almighty God that our factories were running full time that there was no excuse for idleness and that the harvest had replenished our stores of food supplies. Conditions prevailed which caused even the most depraved mind to unconsciously exult and rejoice, while Christians gathered in their places of worship and gave thanks to their Creator and honored the memory of our forefathers, who observed the first Thanksgiving and by the sweat of their brow and their life's hlOod, laid the foundations of the greatest democracy in the world.
 At this season of the year, when their should be rejoicing there is tinge of sadness in the air that takes part of the spirit of thanksgiving which usu. ally prevails at harvest time, leaving the feeling that their is bitter-sweet- ness which we are unable to analyse.
 And yet with all the slaughter and bloodshed, with some empty chairs at the festive board at which we gather today, there are still many things to be thankful for. Let us be thankful that the great conflict is not raging on our own cherished soil and that, while many of our young men are in the midst of the battle, we do not and can. not feel the horror and grief, which has been caused by the rapine and murder of innocent non n-combatants. Let us be 5hankful that even though there is shortage of some luxuries, we do not feel the bangs of hunger nor suffer the excruciating pains of starva- tion, such as men, women and children of Europe have experienced.
 While we should be thankful that this war is not of our making, let us also he thankful that the great opportunity has been given us whereby we may repay at least in part, the debt we owe to Lafayette. who while still mere youth, gave his military experience and financial aid at time when the country was in the depths of despair, ever the probable outcome of that war.
 Let us not pray for peace. Let us give every encouragement to our young men in arms and instill into their minds that they must fight to win, and pray for victory only. After vic. tory peace will come as matter of course, but upon the extent and mag nitnde of the victory, will depend the character and 4length. of peace through.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
STRAY SHOTS

AS they knight say before Camprai, the British got4 all tankea up.-New York World.
 It appears much easier to get people to die for democracy than to diet for it.-Kansas O tar.
 "Polly, want a cracker?"
 "No, lam conserving food". replied the intelligent bird. Cour- ier-Journal. 1
 - 4 sH How appropriate should the Chris tian world be given to Jerusalem as a Christmas present t!-Paterson Press Guardian. Ii a2 .-j--4zI .....,zs ..,,
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

A letter from Robert Scoville, Food Administrator, states that after due investigation, the reports of the alleged destruction If food at railway terminals has leen greatly exaggerated and have emanated mostly from hysterical people in an imaginative frame of mind. Every one will readily under stand that the publication of such reports at the press time, when the conservation of food is so necessary, would have tendency to cause unjust criticism of the food administrators. Due to the activity of German or pro- German agents in this country, all reports which do not harmonize with the plans of the government, should be received with caution.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

Pretty quick the only thing left to sweeten our coffee in the morning will be our wife pleasant smile.-- Rockville Journal.
 We wish to enquire if the same for nuia may be used to make our beans sour in the evening", W
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
H00VER'S ARMY
(Continued from First Paxe1

cards, which was the ambitious aim of the campaign leaders in this state.
 The United States Food Administra- tion set out to secure 22,000. 900 food pledge signers and Robert Scoville, the Connecticut Food Administrator, with the assistance of George M. Landers, chairman of the Connecticut committee of food supply, arranged that this state should do its full part in the patriotic work of food conserva ytion, especially st its source in the kitchen. Francis R. Cooley, Hartford banker and broker, was appointed campaign director with Hon. D. New- ton Barney of Pennington as associate director and Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop of Avon was chairman of the women's s committees. After several weeks of preliminary work during which a chairman for each of Connecticuts I6S towns, the food pledge drive started with a rush and for days the counters and sorters at the filing department at No. 226 Pearl street in Hartford, were overwhelmed with the flood of cards. In addition there were about 1900 Elks and 2000 Knights of Columbus pledge cards received which will later be sorted and filed with the cards from the Masons and Odd Fellows.
 Last Thursday the experts handling the count began a general recount and revision of the standing of the towns and counties a recapitulatlon of which is as follows:
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

out the world. By the unitei concen- tration of our minds and bodies, we will attain that which will give us cause for unbounded joy and thanks. giving as we gather in the near future, at the harvest time.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

Don't get that sweet tooth pulled yet. There are l5.O0o, 900 pounds of sugar on the way to New England.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

The next congress will open on Dec smher 8, and if rumor has the situation correctly sized up, there's going to be something doing within that body of august gentlemen.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

AIthongh New Haven County leads in the actual number of signed cards Hartford County secured the largest percentage of quota closely followed by Middlesex County. Among the larger cities Bridgeport with whirl- wind finish is credited " ith the largest number of signed cards and Hartford, which was the first city to surpass Its quota, is second with New Haven third. New Britain, with 8 quota of 5000, secured 7,910 cards while Waterbury, with quota of 15,00O.
 secured s,1sl cards. .9 = =
 .Ta n ILitchfield County IN ,-ss
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
PILGRIM CHURCH.
Order of Services.

Order of Services. Morning worship with sermon by Rev. R. M. Timberlake at l0:30. Sunday school will meet at ll:45. Young Peoples Meeting at 6:45. Topic" -Control''.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 Order of Services. Sunday, Divine Worship and Sermon, 10:30 A M. and 7:30 P. Nj. Celebration of the Holy Communion every lst Sundayof the month at 10:30. Q Sunday School II :45 A. M. Epworth League Devotional Meeting 6:30 P. M.
 Junior Epworth League, Monday, 3:30 P. M.
 Mid.week Devotional Service Thurs day, 7:30 F. M.
 A. Hamilton Nesbitt, Pastor.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

NAILS CLOSE GOING North East South West q.55a VI. S:16 a. m S:16 a. m 1t:00 a. m. 6:4Op ;I. 3:35 D. nl 2:35 D. m. $40 p. m.
 MAILS OPEN FROM North East South West O0 a. m s:15 a. m 10:30 a. m 9:15 a. m. 3:15 D. m Il :50 a. mI 7:15 p. m. 2;22 D. m
 7:30 D. m.
 Mail closes on Route No. 1, R. F. D. at 9:3O a. m., and return 3:30 p. m. For Southfield and Mill River, Mass, at l. p. m.
 E. l.. ROBERTS P N
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
MISCELLANEOUS

PEABODY-ophthalmic optician will te at H. E. Howe's. Falls Village, Dec. 5, 6, and at Mrs. George Wilcox s, Canaan, Dec 2, 8
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

Talk about service, the American Press of October 9th arrived at our office, right side up on November 23
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

It is time for Hindenburgh 10 amend his previous proclamation about "the submarine doing its work and exhCrt the German army TO hold while the British tank does its damnrdest' = New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

Poor Russia went back on us. But let us remember that she did SO ne- thing for democracy when the file started. d.-Eerkshir Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

Fire insurance rates may have to go up in the incendiary area. The war risk bureau has reduced rates in the subms rine one.-New York Sun.
 The next thing the kaiser hears will be the loss of Jernsaleni, where as a prospective ally Of the unspeakable Turk he once gave himself some airs as a romantic Christian crusader.- New York World
 The British dropt the h and had thelr Thanksgiving week before ours New York Evening Post.
 No, Gladys, the "theater of war" is not picture show.-Meriden Journal.
 About this time the pious kaiser probably is praying for divine assist ance to enable the U=bcats to sink some of the ships bearing the Christ mas gifts to our soldiers in FrAnce.- Springfield Union.
 Itrmust surely vex the Huns that they cant operate U-Eoats in that newly flooded district of Italy Bridgeport Telegram.
 This coming winter cannot be too short and to mild for any of us. Just enough zero weather to make an ice crop would suit us well.-Albany Journal.
 Women voters of New York are not planning to punish the anti-suffra- gists. The punishing has been done.- New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

When white paper is so expensive why do so mauy writers speak of "a little Ford truck '?-Springheld Daily News
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29
1E NEWS AGENTS

1E NEWS AG EN S Extra co,,rAs of The News are on sale al the Ofice of publication and at f Dempsy's Drug Store, Canaan.
 Post Office, East Canaan. Post 0hce, Falls Village, ..#. t3eorEt5 I. Johnson Store, NorfClS A l.. Dickinson Salisbury J. W Morgan Great Harrington Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-29

Fire insurance rates may have to go up in the incendiary area. The war risk bureau has reduced rates in the subme rine zone. New York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-22
negroes IN DRIVE
To PAY MORTGAGE
ST 900 Must Be Paid by Wednesday
to Save Church.

with only three days in which to
raise $1,000 to meet a mortgages
due on the Metropolitan Baptist
Church. in N street. between Ninth
and Tenth northwest. the entire
colored population OF the city Is
combining 10 bring into the
church's Golfers the necessary sum
within the allotted time. The mort
gage must be paid not later thar
next wednesday. October ~.
Three big mass meetings viii be
held to discuss ways and means by
the trustees OF the church. The
first of these was held yesterday and
the other two on Monday and Tues.
day.
The Cosmopolitan Baptist church
was organized in 1901 by the present
pastor. the Rev. DR.. Simon p. w.
Drew. assisted financially by lead
ing citizens OF the city. Since that
tune the church has done noteworthy
charitable work aiding a substantial
portion of the colored population Of
Washington.
Contribution may be sent 20 the
residence OF the pastor, lsl7 Corcoran
street northwest. or to the church di-
rect.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-22
IDESERTERS in war
HAYED BY PASTOR
Rev. John Maemurrsy Citici,e,
Those Who Fail to Uphold Flag.

Drawing a parallel between the
Christ forsaken by his followers at
the close Of his career. and the men
who are proving disloyai TO their
country at the present time. Rev.
John Macmurray. pastor Of the Union
NJ z. Church, delivered his sermon
yesterday morning on 'srhe Eorsalten
Christ" He deplored the fact that
there were those who loved them
selves more than they did the coun-
try to which they belonged and at
the moment when that country, rep
resenting the true spirit OF democ-
racy unfurled its banners over a sea
Of blood. deserted and forsook her.
These men who are not loyal and
true to the traditions Of our country
and refuse TO uphold the standard
she displays to the world today are
those diciples who deserted Christ
at the cross
The sermon at night dealt with
The Popular Christ" with the Jew
ish elders representing the autoc-
racies OF today and Christ as the
leader Of the common people.
At the conclusion of the service In
the evening tea was served to the
soldiers and sailors present
The Washington herald., 1917-10-22
TRIBUTE To LEADER
OF SECULAR LEAGUE
Late Prof. Kirk Is Eulogized by
Speakers at Meeting.

The meeting OF the Washington
Secular League at Pythian Temple
yesterday afternoon was devoted to
tributes to a departed leader, the late
Prof. Hyland Clair Kirk. whose death
took place May 8 last.
Remarks were made by the presi-
dent Of the league. John d. Bradley.
. vice president, David Eccles, DR..
H. P. Holler and Kepler Hoyt on be-
half Of the Society for Philosophical
Inquiry, of which Prof. Kirk was q
leading member; J. w. Nigh. II. r,
Boynton, James @. Kent. DR.. J. J.
Shirley, Edward King. Charles w.
Pafflow, Samuel Saloman. DR.. James
Hugh Kelley. H. w. selah and Mrs
Reid.
Original poetic tributes were pre-
sented by ]. w. Nigh. DR.. II. p. Hol-
Ter and Charles w. Pafflow. A poetic
tribute composed by Prof. Kirk.
friend. Prof. william Macon Cole
man. who 10 now located in New
York City. was read by Mr.. Hoyt.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-22
10000 ROAD MAKERS
NEEDED BY AMERICA
Will Be Used in France as Part oi
Engineer Corps.

The United States wants 1880 ex-
rerienced road builders Immediately
for service in France.
They will be used to form one of
the largest regiments in the world
an organization by itself. Nominaily
they will be part Of the Twenty-third
Regiment OF Engineers. Actually
they will be an army in themselves.
They will have charge Of construe-
ton on all roads used by the Ameri-
can troops.
The regiment is to be one Of ex-
perts-pick and shovel laborers are
not wanted. This work will be done
by German prisoners What the army
is after is practical road men. or men
skilled in operating road building
plants. Men who have had experience
handling road rollers, stone crushing
plants and other branches of practical
road construction are especially need
ed, as are blacksmiths, bridge work
ers. carpenters and quarrymen.
The men will be enlisted as privates.
but are PROMISED promotion to the
better of the noncommissioned grades
Immediately they are able to qualify
on joining the regiment. The rates Of
pay for such grades range from $40
to SOS per month.
The army realizes that many OF the
men earn large salaries for the work
in civil life. but, in making the ap-
peal the War Department points out
that this In an opportunity for road
specialists to do their Bit for their
country in a way which will help tre-
mendously.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-22
IF BACK HURTS
Begin ON SALTS
Flush the Kidneys at Once When
Backachy or Bladder Bothers.
Meat Forms Uric Acid.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make q mistake BY
flushing the kidneys occasionally, says
well-known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which clogs the kidney pores
50 they sluggishly filter or strain only
part Of the waste and poisons from
the blood. then you get sick. Nearly
all rheumatism, headaches. liver
trouble, nervousness. constipation,
dizziness, sleeplessness. bladder dis
orders come from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel a dull ache in
the kidneys or your back hurts. or IL
the urine is cloudy, offensive, full oil
sediment, irregular of passage or at
tended by a sensation Of scalding, get
about four ounces of Jad Salts from
any reliable pharmacy and take a ta-
piespoonfui In glass of water before
breakfast for a few days and your
kidneys will then act fine. This ia
nous salts Is made from the acid Of
grapes ano lemon juice, combined
with hthia and has been used for gen.
eratons to flush clogged kidneys and
stimulate them to activity. also TO
neutratise the acids in urine 80 1t no
longer causes irritation. thus ending
bladder disorders.
Jad salts is inexpensive and cannot
in1ure; makes delightful effervescent
ithia-water drink which all regular
meat eaters should take now and
ttnep 70 keep the kidneya. clean and
the blood pure. thereby avoiding seri-
ems kidney eomplicationA-Advs :