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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
Ponla Definition.

"Tommie, do you know what a pre-
varicator is?"
"Yesm. Pop told me-
"Well, what is a preyaricator?"
Pop says a prevaricator is a man
who tells you he's glad he's married. -
st. Louis POst-DiSpatch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

To the taxpayers OF the village of
Bennington: A rate bill has been
placed in my hands for collection as
follows: 80 cents on the dollar for
the village tax, 20 cents on the dollar
Tor the highway tax on the grand list
OF 1917. | hereby demand payment
of said taxes, and notify you that |
will attend at the Bennington County
Savings bank from o'clock a. m. IN
I'll 3 o'clock p m. There will be dis
count Of per cent. on village tax if
paid within 80 days.
c. II. Dewey, treasurer
Bennington, VT, July 10, 1917.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
The Lesser Evil.

"Lushman declared he would rather
go to Jail than pay his divorced wife
alimony.'
did she let him.
Eyes: she said she'd much rather see
him save his money behind bars than
spend Il over them. Pittsburgh Dis
r.nfnh
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

"Ah. George, did You propose to
Vivian?"
mo. she made the proposal before
| had chance TO say anything"
"She did, What did she say"
"She proposed that 1 should leave the
house Immediately, and | did"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
Human Nature.

ODE man who admits dat he kin be
scared" said Uncle Eben. generally
puts up better fight dan de man dat S
allus bluhln bout what hero he s.
Washington Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

Mrs Jones-Its queer that baby
doesn't talk. She's almost two years
old and hasn't spoken a word yer.
Mr. Jones-I Know, dear, but do you
ever give baby chance?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

1t is an age Of artificial devices
Rare, indeed. Is the man and rarer
still the woman in whose physical
makeup there is not something false,
rlther eyes or teeth or hair.-Atlantic
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

For whom is she wearing black,
her late husband?'
"No, for her next. She knows she
looks well in It.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

A sharp tongue is tie only edged TOOL
that grows kcener with constant use. -
Irving.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

THE THEODORE N. VAIL
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL and FARMS
The State Board of Education announces that the
Theodore n. Vail School of Agriculture at
Lyndon Center will open on
September 25, 1917.
of twelve months practical Farm Education offered
without tuition to such Vermont boys as in the judg
ment of the Acting Director prepared
to profit by such
THE SCHOOL OFFERS TO VERMONT BOYS
staff of practical and qualified instructors
property and equipment valued at over S250O0000.
School Farm typical of the ordinary Vermont farm
Splendid dormitory equipment
An opportunity least half of the expense by
farm work.
method based on learning by doing.
Visitors will be welcomed and questions relative to the school
will be given prompt attention.
The attending the school should exceed $325O
for the twelve months
Students may the beginning of any month and may
tinue the for long period advisable.
The object of the school will Vermont boys
as possible in many as possible
you desire boy years instruction that he take
home and USE you are invited to to the Vail
School to investigate its possibilities.
All correspondence concerning addressed
r. C. Reynolds, Acting Director, Lyndonvie Vermont
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
GIRL DIES PROM
BITE OF RATHER

The many friends of little Flossie
Glover, eight years old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. C. II. Glover of north of Hol-
ly, will regret to learn that she passed
away at the family home early Wed,
nesday morning following the bite Of
rattle snake the week previous One
day last week Miss Flossie, together
with her five-year-old sister, went out
to do some hoeing in the beet patcn.
On the road they came suddenly onto a
large rattler, the young sister stepped
over the snake, but it struck in time
to get the older girl and sank its fangs
into her foot. The little lady realized
her danger and at once ran to the house
where the fond parsnts did everything
for her that medical science teaches,
but it proved to no avail and Wednes-
day morning she passed away. The
funeral services were held Thursday
and the little body laid to rest. The
parents have the sympathy of the en-
sire community.-Holly Chieftain.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
MIDLAND TRAIL RELAY
DRIVER BEATS RECORD
CONTINUED from page "

NCOuLluueu 1rOm page
trail, and with grim smile he said,
'Three hours and twenty-five min
utes. -
Hardly had he spoken the words
when v. C. Talbert, Frank Merriell and
| M. C. Ramsey were speeding westward
in Mr.. Talbert IS car, bound for Green
River, Utah.
Not to be outdone by Mr.. Logan,
Mr.. Talbert broke every record for
speed between Grand Junction and
Green River, distance of 100 miles,
making it in five hours and forty min
utes, or better than 20 miles an hour.
Due to the phenomenal driving of
Harry Logan, the car arrived in the
Junction but 40 minutes behind the.
schedule and due to the expert driving
| of Mr.. Talbert, the car was on sched-
| ule when it reached Green River.
The run took just five days and 10
minutes to reach Grand Junction from
Washington and the average for the
run, night and day, is better than 20
| miles an hour.
Mr.. Logan attributes his fast time
to the good condition of the Midland
| trail, which is the best route through
Colorado, and the fact that he drove
| one of the best cars on the market,
"191s Buick
From Green River to Price in three
and three-quarter hours George Franz
carried the relay and from there DR.. f
| NJ. Neher shot over the Wasatch noun
tains and into Salt Lake City at 10:30.
Total time from Glenwood Springs is
hours. A faster trip for an equal dis
tance has not been made on the whole
relay nor will the record by Messrs.
Logan and Talbert be equalled for
many days. The running time from
Grand Junction to Green River was
five hours and forty minutes.
The three men who accompanied Mr..
Logan all proclaim it a great ride.
Roxy Bryant decided the car was not
going fast enough and "tried to pass
the driver He regrets burnt bear
ing caused full 10 minutes delay.
Fred Claudon was anxious to push
the lines and said they "did not go so
fast but that he would have liked 20
go faster.'
Bob Goette let it out that Roxy
Bryant was worrying all the way down
Plateau canon for fear that Mr.. Logan
would "drop the tail light in the
river.' Bob says "You bet we kept
agoing all the time
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18

Judgment with him and leaving his en-
thusiasm at home, is not only. more
effective, but is fairly sure to return in
better physical condition than when he
left. OF course, during the one or more
days month that it is his turn to
charge, he is subject to great danger,
but the rest of the time, with reasona-
BILE precautions, he is, statistically almost
as well off as in the streets of New
York. Most of the drafted men may
see France, which, by the way, will be
beneficial to many of them. Since,
however, the aeroplane appropriation
has passed, there is good chance that
but few of them ever will be- engaged
in serious fighting.
We believe that the war will contin-
ne until we have several hundred thous-
and troops and 10000 or more aero
planes in France, which should be some
time next spring or summer. We, how
ever, feel that by the time these men
do something worth while, Germany
will have come to her senses. We see
no reason for Germany to stop until We
are actually in Europe with self-sup-
porting bases, prepared to strike hard;
but we see every reason why Germany
should be anxious to settle with us at
that time, before we do strike. Our
regular army, and perhaps the militia,
may get into action at any time, but
the chances are four to one that the
men who are now being drafted will
see very little actual fighting in Eu-
rope. Even if they are required to do
hard fighting, statistics are very much
in their favor, and conditions are IN.
proving.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
CHANCE OF MORTALITY
AMONG DRAFTED MEN
(By Roger W. Babson of Babson's
Statistical Organization)

Clients whose sons and friends have
been called under the recent draf
should get considerable comfort from n
study of the mortality statistics of the
allies in Europe. Of course it is very
difficult to secure reliable figures, but
We understand that about 60 men per
thousand are being killed, and about
$50 out of each thousand are wounded,
although most of these wounded return
again to the trenches. This percentage
of casualties is not high. OF course it
cannot be compared with the normal
death rate in peace times, which is
about eight per thousand for ages of
the men at the front. The great loss
loss of previous wars has been from
disease. This has been very largely
eliminated. Some claim that a man at
the front today is less liable to dis
ease than if at home working in city.
The mortality is very much less to.
day than it was at the beginning of the
war. The gas and other hideous forms
of attacks are being we'll handled at
the present time. Men who are sensi-
BILE and careful can well protect them
selves against these things. Experience,
both in the protection of the soldier
and the care of the wounded, is con-
stantly reducing the death rate as the
evo With o-onokson 80
wounds obtained during charges, which
Of course are very dangerous, most
wounds are in the arm and shoulder
which can be easily healed, or in the
skull. The skull wounds are naturally
serious. Amputation Of limbs is very
much less than in previous wars.
The mortality varies considerably
with the different branches of service.
A man who is connected with the
heavy field artillery is no more likely
to be killed than if in the employ Of
our railroads, but the fellows engaged
in certain other branches are in much
more danger. It is also said that the
mortality among certain classes of Off
GERS, such as lieutenants, sergeants and
corporals is proportionately very much
greater than among privates. 1t is
very interesting to see how much great.
er the mortality is among volunteer
corps than among drafted men. If the
Roosevelt volunteers had gone to the
front, the mortality among such body
would doubtless have been very high.
We believe that the drafted man who
goes - an ordinary soldier, taking his
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
DIVER CHARGED WITH
MURDER OF ITS VICTIMS

Liverpool, Aug 14.-Willam Smell,
negro Of Jacksonville, Fla, the only
American survivor of the British
steamship, Belgian Prince, which was
sunk July 81 by German submarine,
with the loss of 80 lives, gave details
of his experience to the Associated
Press. He said:
"A torpedo hit the engine room A
submarine then quickly came to :he
surface about 200 yards to starboard
and fired at our wireless apparatus
We left the Belgian Prince in three
boats and had got so yards from the
ship when the submarine came along
side and asked for our captain, who
was taken aboard and inside the u
boat.
1.-The members of the crew were or
dered to hold up their hands, and the
Germans asked if there were any gun
ners among us. Although there wore
two, we said NO The Germans next
asked if we had any pocket arms.
"We were then ordered to the deck
of the submarine, where we were told
by the commander to remove our life.
belts and to lie on the deck. This we
did. The commander went into the
boats, threw the oars into the sea and
had his men remove the provisions
After that, the plugs were taken out
of the holes in the boats and they were
cast adrift.
"The submarine went to the north
east Of 12 miles, the commander taking
the lifebelts to the top of the coming
tower and throwing them overheard. I
hid mine under a raincoat, and as tie
submarine began to submerge, I tied it
around my neck and jumped into the,
sea.
"The rest Of the crew stayed ON the
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
PLAN FOR FATTEN1Na HORSES

1t is not necessary to feed boiled
barley to horses in order to make them
fat, because the fattening could be
done with oats and bran, with possibly
the addition of little flaxseed, as rec
omended for the mares. In fact, the
same method of feeding as was recon-
very well for this purpose, but it would
be necessary to feed grain more liber
ally, and it would be better to use hay
instead of straw.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
AVIATION SERVICE
GREAT war AID
Continued from page one)

Commissions run for period of five
years. When the war is over the Off.
GER returns to civil life. The govern.
ment can then require maximum Of
fifteen days service per year.
If the applicant fail in his flying
test, it has been the policy to recon-
mend that he be discharged from the
service, but he may remain in the ser,
vice without commission in some non,
flying capacity.
The general pension system of The
army applies to both enlisted men and
officers in the aviation section.
Applications from men who have
been notified to appear for examina
tion or whose names have been posted
by the local draft boards cannot be re.
ceived in the ordinary way. Specially
desirable men who have been drafted
may, however, submit applications for
transfer to the aviation section, 5.
%. R. c. through military channels,
starting with their first immediate
commanding officers after they have
reported to some military organization
or camp for duty.
When it is recalled that at a private
flying school about 5000 is charged 70:
the course, and further that the trained
airman will be ready to enter upon the
commercial developments of aviation
at the close of the war, it is seen that
the man who goes in for this branch
of the service will be doing well for
his own future. More than this, he
will be in a position to make every
ounce Of his body and every mental
gift Of quick decision, daring enter.
prise and intrepid courage count
toward the attainment of the goal of
every patriotic American,-the decisive
and permanent overthrow of the Ger.
man army.
1t happens that DR.. G. F. Stradling
who is accredited by the personnel di.
vision, aviation section, 8. o. R. c., is
staying for some weeks at the viii.
liams, Glenwood Springs. Though he
is on his vacation, after recruiting
work in Pennsylvania and in Denver,
he has agreed to furnish information
and application blanks to those who
apply either in person or by letter. He
says he prefers to see the applicants,
since face to face he can best determine
whether man has the requisite edu-
cation and the mental qualities which
mark hin - "oxicer nstsrisl.o -
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
THIS SAFELY REMOVES woR,rs

Worms are a common disease Of chill
dren and every mother should know
their symptoms. 6allow complexion
with dark circles under eyeA irregular
bowel movement with stomach hard Or
swollen, grinding teeth or itching may
mean that Kickapoo Worm Killer is
needed at once. It is mildly laxitive
remedy in candy tablet form that chill
dren like. Kills and removes the worms
and lets the child grow strong and
healthy. At druggists, 15c. l
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
THE EVILS OF CONSTIPATION

Constipation is one of the main rea-
sons why the average human life is
below 40 years. Leaving waste mater
ial in the body, poisons the system and
blood and makes us liable to sick head
aches, billiousness, nervousness and
muddy skin. When you note these
symptoms, try DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They give prompt relief, are
mild, non gripping in action, add tone
to your system and clear the complex
ion. At your druggist, Csc. l
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18

deck until they were swept off by the
sea as the boat dived 1t was terri
Bile sight. One by one they threw up
their hands and went down, or, fight.
ing to keep up, they splashed water, as
they disappeared.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
MILK FEVER Is BoTHERsoME

Milk fever is rather a serious trouble
with good cows, as it is said that none
but well-bred, heavy-producing cows
have it. II seems to be more prevalent
among grass fed cows.
The danger of milk fever among
sows seems to be greatest in late sum
mer or early fall, notably June, July,
August and september. The recon-.
mendation is to put the cow in the barn
and feed dry hay about week before
she comes fresh. Three or four days
before calving the cow il given dose
Of salts With little ginger. Another
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
A THOROUGH TEST
One to Convince the Most Skeptical
Glenwood Springs Reader

The test of time is the test that
counts.
Doan's Kidney Pills have made their
reputation by effective action.
The following case is typical.
Glenwood Springs residents should be
convinced.
The testimony is confirmed-the
proof complete.
Testimony like this cannot be ig-
nored.
James C. Barber, carpenter, 1909
Palmer avenue, Glenwood Springs, says:
81 have used Doan's Kidney Pills fot
backache and other symptom of kidney
trouble and they have always helped
me, and removed the suffering. 1 have
recommended this good remedy for
years and know it will cure kidney
complaint Statement given Novem.
ber %, 1922
On March 16, 1917, Mr.. Barber said
81 have previously recommended Doan s
Kidney Pills because of the relief thcv
gave me. Now, after having used them
more, I am stronger in my praise than
ever'
Price 60c at all dealers. Don t sim.
ply ask for a kidney remedy-gct
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr..
Barber has twice publicly recommended.
Foster -Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo, N.
Y. - 57
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
HOW APPENDICITIS
CAN BE PREVENTED

Glenwood people should know that
few doses Of simple buckthorn bark,
glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adler-i-ka,
often relieve or prevent appendicitis.
This simple mixture removes such sur.
prising foul matter that ONE SPOON
Full relieves almost ANY CASE con-
stipation, sour stomach OF gas. A short
treatment helps chronic stomach trou-
BILE. Adler-i-ka has easiest and most
thorough action Of anything We ever
sold. Chas. D. Barnes. druggist. G-5
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18

dose is also given five or six hours
after the calf is born. A bucket of
warm water should be given the COW
two or three times day. She should
not be allowed to have cold water for
some time.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18

10 a. m.-Sunday School.
ll:00 a. m.-Morning worship.
7:l5 p. m.-Epworth League.
$500 p. m.-Evening worship.
Midweek meeting Wednesday even
ing at 500 O'Clock.
We invite visitors in town and all
who have no church home to meet with
as for worship and Christian fellow
ship.
REV. VIM. PEPPER, Pastor.
Residence S18 Blake avenue.
Phone Glepwood l65.
Sunday morning theme -"Three
Kinds of Christians
Children's sermon" Washing the
Wrong Side.'
Epworth League topic-'The Faith
er's Care for U.s.
Sunday evening theme-'sGod' Use
of Ordinary Means
Wednesday evening topic -"Tbe
Captivity of JUDAH
Sunday morning solo-"My Redeem
er and Ny Lord" by Dudley Buck
Mrs. B. F. Maloy.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
rsormr1ss wAxr,sD

I want some olsnwood SPRING. ..
close in properties IN partial sxshsass
for fruit ranches, stock ranches, hay
and potato ranches well located. Also
will List some good ranch property for
sale. I have inquiries for such prop
erty and good chance to sell II pfiess
are right. Give full and accurate De-
cription, direction and distance from
nearest town. State what improve
ments are ON the place and give your
lowest price and terms Of sale. II in.
numbered stste amount, rate Of inter
est and when due. If you will exchange
for other property, state the kind want
ed and your preference ~ to location.
Don't put . fictitious vslus On your
II you want 10 sell.
A. J. D6CnDoM,
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18

For baby's Group, Willie's daily cuts
and bruises, mammals sore throat,
Grandma's lameness,-Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectic Oil-the household remedy. 30c
and 6Oc. II
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
Old newspapers Y. any quantity may
be- obtained at this office in large pack
ages at ten cents per package.

Itch! Itch! 1tch!vScratch! Scratch!
The more you scratch, the worse the
itch. Try Doan's Ointment. For CO.
zema, any skin itching. 6Oc box. IL
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
ST. BARNABAs CHURCH
Regular Sunday Services

Regular Sunday Services
Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Holy Communion, first Sunday each
month at 1l:o0 a. m. Morning Prayer
and Sermon on other Sundays at 11:o0
q m.
REV. EDWIN JOHNSON,
Rector.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

10 a. m.-Sunday School.
IL a. m.-Morning Service.
7:15-Christian Endeavor.
8 p. m.-Evening Service.
FINDLAY D. McMARTIN,
Minister
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
CHRIST SCIENTIST

931 Cooper Avenue
Sunday School, 10 q m.
Sunday services, IL a. m.
Soprano Solo-"How Lovely Are
Thy Dwellings, Miss Violet Ham
mond
Wednesday evening service, 8 p. ii.
Reading room open on Monday, We'd
aesday and Friday afternoons from 2
to p. m.
All are welcome.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18

Popular Mechanies offers no premiums:
does NOT join in "ciubbing offers.' and
employs no solicitors to secure su6scriDtions
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
ST. STEPHENS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays

51. SIGFtiEN s CATHUI1C CHUKCH
Sundays
First Mass at 8 a. m.
Late Mass at 10:45 a. m.
j. P. CARRIGAN, Pastor.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18

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The Glenwood post., 1917-08-18
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
Farmers and LabOrers'
Protective Association
Encouraged Disloyalty

Abilene, Tex. September 1s.-Mem
bers of the Farmers and Laborers'
Protective association, so of whom are
on trial here for charges of conspiracy
against the government adopted a
resolution pledging the farmer menu
bers not to raise crops which wouiqs
help carry on the war. accordingly
testimony today by +. r. NiggjH1Y
Goree.
w. A. Bergfeldt. a defendant, and
formerly a rural mail carrier accord
ing to higgins. at a meeting OF tile
local at Maundy declared the working
people were oppressed in America un-
der President Wilson about the same
as under the Kaiser In Germany and
the Gar in Russia. Robert SatterfielG
Thurber. coal miner. testified when hg
Joined the Farmers and Laborers' PRO-
tective association he was compelled
to kneel and swear he would keep his
obligations regardless of conflict with
religious views. state laws or any
thing else.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
GEORG|A-ALABAMA
UNABLE T0FURN|SH
THEIR FIRST QUOTAS

Atlanta. September 1S.-Neither Geor-
gin nor Alabama will be allie to supply
its full quota of 40 per cent of whites
ordered to Camp Gordon this week as
the second increment of the draft for
service in the Eighty second division of
the national army, according to an an
nouncement at the state adjutant gener-
ais office today. Unofficial figures is
sued tonight showed that only 1921 white
men from Georgia will be available for
this weeks increment, whereas the
states 40 per cent quota is estimated
at 1885 Alabama draft units, divided
between Camp Gordon and Camp Pike,
near Little Rock, will fall short about
1000 whites, it was said, on the 40 per
cent call this week. Tennessee, how
ever, will provide its 40 per cent quota
of whites, the majority of which have
been ordered to the Atlanta cantonment
tomorrow.
The large percentage of negroes al
ready certified for service in the second
increment is one of the reasons given
at the adjutant generals office for the
deficiency of whites in the 40 per cent
QUOTA