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The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-22
[n,erca Preparing to Insure Lives Of Her
Soders in Scientific and Democratic Manner

saved the Union, but many of the
most deserving never had an onnor,
tunlty to share the nations bounty
Death claimed them before pension
laws were enacted.
In this war we intend to start right
and deal justly by our soldiers and
their dependents while they are still
alive.
The old pension laws granted in
adequate allowances to widows. The
/ widow of a volunteer killed in the
Philippines is entitled to s12 with
~ additional for each child. Under
the new law widow will receive
S35 month with $40 additional for
one child; $40 for two children and
IS each for additional children. Sim
llarly generous provisions are made
for dependent parents.
Class Distinctions Removed
In this connection the House, bv
what was practically unanimous
vote, decided that, far as pensions
are concerned, officers and privates
or their dependents should be placed
on an exact equality.
Ours is an army of democracy, and
at the very threshold of the great
struggle we should do what we can
to wipe out class distinctions.
The new pensions for disabled and
partially disabled soldiers are in
some respects not as generous as un-
der the old law but it is not believed
the changes will work a hardship on
any one
The insurance provision of the new
law has provoked much discussion.
THE INSURANCE COMPANIES DO
NOT WANT UNCLE SAM TO GO IN
TO THE INSURANCE BUSINESS.
They made hard fight against the
part of the bill in the House and they
will make a more bitter struggle in
the Senate.
Cost OF Insurance
AS the bill stands the government
offers insurance up to $4,000 to all
officers and men at what it would
actually cost in peace times
The average price will be about
$S per $1,000 per year. The insur-
ance companies which will insure
soldiers at all charge s5S for the
same kind of insurance. The COM
panies are justified in making this
high rate, for soldering in these
days is an hazardous bust
ness. But ordinary soldiers are
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-22

Hair Switches made az Mrs. Heck,
er's Millinery Store.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-22
EFFICIENCY KEEPS
CIR PRICE LOW

"For the past two and a half years
all materials. going into the manu-
facture of motor cars have steadily
gone up in price-in some instances
as high as five hundred per cent"
says Harry NJ. Jewett, president of
the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Com
pany, There is hardly one item that
is not doubled and the motor car
makers should be congratulated on
the comparatively slight increase in
price which they have actually put on
the retail price of automobiles.
This comparatively small increase
in the retail price has been occasioned
by economy in manufacturing and the
lowering of the actual cost of manu-
featuring by efficiency in factory
methods and greater production per
man-power. If it had not been for
the great efficiency worked out in the
automobile factories, this great good
to the American public could not
have been accomplished.
"These scientific methods have
been an especially important factor
| in reducing the cost of production
whereby both manufacturer and re-
! tail buyer profit alike. Factory man
ayers and production experts have
given special attention to this phase
of the business and, where the pro-
! duction warrants it, by standardizing
parts, routing the factory. training
the men and adopting labor-saving
devices have speeded up production
and cut down costs, to a degree tina,
has largely offset the advance in the
cost of labor and materials.
81 cannot recall a line of manufac
tured articles of any kind outside Of
the automobile industry whose retail
price has not been advanced, rela
lively speaking, more than double The
advance the motor car manufacturer;
have put on their product"
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-22
Milton, of The Shipyards


Milton has three garages, an ice
plant, a cotton gin, a grist r>ill. q
bottling works, two banks and two
drug stores, five white churches, one
of the finest high schools in Florida,
"a Masonic hall and several fraternal
orders, a volunteer fire department
which bought the first motorized
truck in West Florida and has a
record of never having allowed a fire
to get away from the premises where
it started, two bakeries, a moving
picture theatre, many beautiful resi-
dences, and a horde of progressive
merchants, who satisfy every human
need-whih is fortunate because
people who go to Milton are loath to
leave.
Milton is the county seat, and its
courthouse is already too small.
Milton's population is put at 1000
or was when I was there, which was
Wednesday; one can't be too careful
in speaking about a place which gets
ship yards at the rate of two a week
and where the people are coming
! in faster than the houses are going
up.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-22
MOTOR DELIVERY
BETTERS SERVICE

The Economy Board, Council of
National Defense at Washington, is
notifying retail merchants that un-
necessary services should be elimi-
mated in retail trade as we'll as in
other lines of business. The board
has made careful investigation of the
economies that are possible in deliv-
cry service and finds that large
number of men and vehicles can be
released for military or other service
that is essential to the welfare of the
country. The board recommends re-
stricting free delivery of small pur-
chases, and eliminating special de-
liveries.
This demand upon retail merchants
should help in the sale of motor de
livery wagons to those merchants
who still use horse and wagon equip
ment 1t is estimated that one motor
delivery wagon will replace two
horses, two wagons and one man. At
the same time reducing the delivery
cost and improving the service as de-
liveries can start later, and reach
customers earlier, than by the horse
and wagon method.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-22
HOW To INCREASE
TIRE SERVICE

To aid motorists in cutting down
tire costs, the Goodyear Tire & Rub
ber Company. Akron, Ohio, has pub
lished a series of tire service bullc-
tins, setting forth the various ways
Of obtaining more satisfactory tire
service.
The bulletins, instead of outlining
the usual "don'ts,' tell the motorist
just what to do" to get real tire
service. Valuable hints telling hove
to add hundreds and even thousands
Of miles to the life OF tires are the
keynotes throughout the series.
Naturally the more common tire
ills are treated-individually and
pecificaly-withf full descriptions of
just why and how they occur More
emphasis, however. is laid upon the
remedy, and what is more practical
the means of prevention.
All Goodyear service stations have
been supplied with these bulletins for
free distribution. They will also be
mailed free of charge from the main
office at Akron, Ohio, upon request.
The bulletins come in a series of
eleven and bear the following cap
tions: How to Increase Tire Mile
age" Proper Initiation Pays" What
to do for Treat Cuts" Fabric
Breaks" How to Avoid ScrapeG
Treads." Premature Tread Wear
How to Use Chains" ," How to Max,
Inner Tubes Last Longer" "Rin
Cutting" "Chafed Sidewalks" ans
The Way to Maximum Mileage"
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-22
OKALOOSA VOTES
SUM OF $4,000
FOR HARD ROADS

Crestview, Fla, July 21.-The
votes of the special election in south
Okaloosa special road and bridge dis
5rict was canvassed Saturday by the
board of county commissioners and
resulted in carrying a bond issue of
fifty thousand dollars for a hard sur
faced and graded road to Melville,
Camp Walton, Mary Esther and 9TH
sr points on the gulf Cox's bridge,
across Shoal river, which is nearing
completion, will connect the present
hard road system from Crestview
the south. side.
This will make all gulf points of
Okaloosa's seashOre easily accessible
all the time by auto and will prove
great boost and blessing to all the
county
Okaloosa now has four special road
and bridge districts carrying total
bonds of one hundred and thirty
thousand dollars and she promises to
be the banner county in West Flor
ida in building and maintaining good
roads.
Much of the construction work,
which was delayed during the Black
we'll trial here, has been resumed and
it is now almost certain that Crest
view will soon have several new and
complete buildings.
Miss Margeret Mills, the attractive
little daughter of Mrs. w. A. Mills
of Lakewood, Fla, stopped over here
Friday night to spend a night and
day with her friend and schoolmate
Miss Bessie Rice. Miss Mills is en-
route home after a most delightful
visit with Miss Flora Afford of Boni-
rav
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-22
ARMY OFFICERS
IN ROAD TEST

A great deal of significance is at
tached to the activities or the War
Department, not only in adopting the
road maps and logs prepared by the
national touring bureau of the b. F.
Goodrich Rubber Company, but in
conducting utility tours Of the stra-
teglc roads which will be available
in quickly transporting supplies One
of the most recent tests was made
by Captain o. R. Bird. O. NJ. Dept
L. S. A, who shattered all Los An
ge!eS 20 Salt Lake City records in
his dash over the new Arrowhead
trail in the remarkable time of 50
hours and II minutes, again proving
the new Arrowhead Trail is the short
est route between Salt Lake City and
Los Angeles. The old record Of -
hours held by Barney Oldfield was
made over another route.
Since the War Department has de-
cided to purchase 10000 trucks for
the transportation Of troops and sup
plies, military officials are busily en-
gagged choosing the best available
routes between advantageous points.
With every important road in the
. United States carefully mapped,
logged and guide posted by them, the
Goodrich National touring bureau re-
Gently offered the government COM
plete access to its resources.
The Journals Want Ad
way will get you results.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-22

The Journals Want Ac
way will get you results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
BLAMEs WIPES RELATIVES
William Wheeler Claims He is Willing
 to Support Family.

William Wheeler pleaded guilty to 8 charge of non-support when ar ranged before the police court Thurs day morning. His wife said that he had not contributed to her ard her children's support for four weeks. At present she is engaged in a suit for divorce on the ground of cruelty. The children are now supported by her mother and she is working.
 Wheeler said that he was willing to support them. He had been doing so until he was fined for assault on his mother-in- law The fine took all his cash and some of his money which he needed for living expenses. He said that he would support the family if they lived with him and they always got along nicely: but he did not in tend to support his wife's whole fam fly.
 The decision of the court was re served as Wheeler agreed to pay $4 a week for his children's support. as soon as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
VOTE OF $500 EACH
 FOR TOWNS ASSESSORS
At Special Town Meeting Attended by
 Sixteen Citizens Thursday Evening.

A special town meeting was held at .he town hall Thursday evening. Only sixteen were present, as the night was stormy.
 The meeting was called to order at s o'clock by Town Clerk Fenton. A. l.. Gelinas was chosen moderator.
 Town Counsel Lawyer King moved that the salary and compepsat1on or town of Windham is hereby affixed at - per year. the sanL to be in tull for all services. This salary, so fixed, shall apply to assessors elected on the first Monday of October, 19l! and shall continue in force until it shall be changed in accordance with the law.
 Then debate began as to the amount to insert in the blank.
 George Wilcox said that $500 was the least Sum that should be inserted and gave the salaries of several towns as follows for the board composed of three assessors: Bristol $1,500, New London s2,700, Norwich $3,OOO. Norwaik s1 ,6O0 Middletown $1,600, New Britain s3.200, I,anbury $1,G0O, Putnam 500, WiIlimantic $500.
 In addition to this salary, many of the towns pay for clerk hire, the chief objection of the local assessors. He thought that $500 was not enough, and since they cover a large amount of ground, the town should pay for a vehicle to transport them. There is a great deal of work to be done ana the new law makes much more work In addition many of the taxa ble articles need a new valuation. He moved that $500 each be inserted in the blank space in Lawyer Kings resolution. This molten was seconded.
 Eugene Randall objected, saying: 1 think it is a poor time to increase the salary of the assessors, especially as there is a light vote present. The fig ures givtn by the gentleman who was previously talking showed that towns of less valuation than WinGham paid less for ssessors than the motion pro- posed In view of the high cost of living I do not think that that salary should be paid and I amend the resOlu- ton to S400 each.
 Mir Wilcox informed Mir. Randall that the only town that paid assessors less than Windham proposed to was Putnam and their grand list on the basis which the Windham list is naSe would amount to about S7.000-O00 while Windham's amounts to about $15, ,00O,- 900.
 A vote was then taken on Mir. Ran dalFs motion and it was lost. ' to ,. Mir. WiIcoX's motion for the $500 was adopted by a vote of to ,, the same people voting for each side each time. MT. Kings resolution was adopted.
 The meeting adjourned at S.20.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
SHORT CALENDAR SESSION
Of Windham County Superior Cour at Putnam Friday-Two Uncontest ed Divorce Cases.

The superior court for windham county will come in for short calendar and assignment of cases at Putnam, Friday, Aug. S1. at 10.sO a. m., Hon. Joel H. Reed. judge.
 The short calendar list: Mary Ge- linski vs Michael Gelinski. Susan F. Brown. vs M. Eugene Lincoln, zige Sollolosli, admr, vs.. Robert J. John- stone, Ignazio Longo vs Arthur G. Bill, Bernard Berman vs. Georfge Limber- Der, ct al. Thomas Reilley vs. heirs of Luke Reilley. Joseph Gravel vs Ali da Gravel. Agnes w. Danielson vs. Alvin P. Corey, Bowne Bros. vs. Fred erick s. Sackett
 Uncontested Divorces: Everett l.. Kies vs Lucy H. Kies. J. Frank FL dridge vs-~Myrtie P. Eldridge. Trial list to court: Fayette l.. Wright vs George NJ. Cameron. John s. Sod erberg vs. Hugh Gornan. Mary Lynch vs Lauretta NJ. Maine, ct als. Gilbert A. Graves vs Israel Brown, James Paris vs George c. Foote. Everett P. Chappell vs Joseph Nohemier, ct uX. Frederick F. Cunneen vs J. s. Briggs, James J. Meehan ct al, vs. C. Eugene Wilcox.
 To Jury: William W. Wheatley vs Fred R. Dubuc. Agnes Danielson vs Adelbert Peckham, P IT. Mccarthy, ct al. appeal from probate.
 A naturalization hearing will be held at Putnam, Sept. s and at Will iimantic, Sept. 19.
 PulInnans Taken to Maine.
 Long strings of Pullman cars were being hauled northward through this city Thursday in order that they may be gotten into Maine in time for the homecoming rush of hunrdeds of va - cationists who will leave Maine re- sorts th:s week end
 Two Of these trains were held in the yards here for time Thursday on Sc- count of the derailment at Webster of a big locomotive that blocked the line.
 To Get Tickets for Aver. Under the new arrangement for sending this districts troops to Aver, the men, going out Gingly or in small parties, will come to this city to get their railroad tickets and proceed to Aver a run of only about 56 miles.
 As a result of heavy thunder storms in this vicinity during Wednesday night. bad washouts on some of the outlying highways were reported.
 Henry Dorrance of Plainfield was a visitor here Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Boys Bal5riggan Shirts and Draw CTS, value 29c-now 4 for $1.oo
 Mems BaIbriggan Shirts and Draw CTS, were 59c-now 3 for $1.o0
 Mems Dimity Shirts and Drawers were 59c-now 3 for $1.0O
 Turkish Towels, size 1Sx26, value 15c now 8 for $1.o0
 Hemmed Pillow Cases. value 2sc- now 4 for $1.0o
 Scrim Curtains. white or ecru, value $1.25-now $1.Oo pair
 Karitol Suit Cases. extra strong. value S1.69-now S1.OO each
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
FIRST DRAFT QUOTA
 TO INCLUDE SEVEN MEN
Five Days Assigned in Which They Will Leave-Orders Received Thurs day From General Cole,

The first draft quota from the 17th Connecticut district will be composed of seven men. and i've days will be required for them to Have. two will go Sept 3. two Sept. 6. one Sept. [, one Sept 5 and one Sept. g. The first men need not be the first ones on the list as the appeals at Hartford have not been decided but they must be within the first 134. and cooks are preferred Many local drafted men have requested that they be sent in the first group. in fact. it appears at present that the first seven will be EiIiimantic men The seven who are TO go will be named by the board to- dav (Friday) and they will be later notified where and when to assemble.
 The orders arrived Thursday morn ing from General Cole at Hartford One man in each days lot is to have command 90 Inc men in the last three days quo-a will have an easy job Of it The men will display tags with the number of the district on it. Wind ham r is this district. His baggage EilI also he tagged. The orders state that the men shall stay together, and his is unnecessary for the last three 5ays
 Two examinations were given by the focal officials Thursday for other districts. Napoleon Valiant of AthOl, Mass and BOka N. Burel of Gwrn- nett Georgia Both passed and claim ed exemption on the grounds of de- pendants The board expects to hear from Hartford soon in regard to ap- peaIs as Hartford. is working on them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Rene Caron, Mechanic street, is spending a few days with friends in Providence.
 Alfred Witter of Providence visited here Thursday with his brother, J. Carl Witter.
 First Men for Aver.
 James Richard Hea1ev and Adelard Barbeau are the first two men in this town who will go to Aver. Mass, and will head the districts quota. They leave next Wednesday.
 To Manage Hotel.
 T. H. Jones. formerly of Worces- ter, and ari experienced hotel man, will take charge of the Goodyear company hotel at Goodyear tomorrow. Sept. l.
 Will Confer Degree.
 Quinebapg lodge of odd Fellows is to confer the initiatory degree upon q class next Tuesday evening"
 Last Open Air Service.
 Rev. w. B. Williams of the Congre- gationaI church will preach Sunday afternoon on Davis park at the last outdoor service of the season.
 Members of the DanielsOn Home Guard company will go into camp at the rifle range tomorrow afternoon. MT. and Mrs. J. W. Kennedy of Aca- demy street are entertaining Mrs
  ter, of Philadelphia.
 At the Shore.
 Mir and Mrs. Patrick Murray, Miss Margaret Mcbride. Mrs. Martin Wolfe of Jewett City. Miss Marietta Healey, of Hartford and Misses Helen and Madeline Cronin were at Rocky Point Thursday.
 entertaining Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Crohn of Providence and Mrs. James Smith of BallouVille.
 Half Holidays End.
 Thursday was the last of Thursday half-holidays of the summer season for many of the business houses in Danielson.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Field of Day vile are visiting for a few weeks with friends in Bridgeport.
 Must Furnish Statistics. Local dealers in foodstuffs have re- ceived government requests to file in formation pertaining to their business. Failure to comply with the request makes a dealer liable to a fine of ST. 000
 Tomorrow members of the Sunday school of the Methodist church at At tawaugan will be al Webster lake for the annual outing of the organiza- tion.
 Old Home Day.
 There is to be an annual Old Home day observance at South Killingly next Monday, invitations for the event now being in the hands of numbers of local people.
 A story has been in circulation here, but not verified, that t7o Thirteenth company may be trans erred to Fort Mansfield, Napatree point, near Watch Hill.
 To Play Jewete City Team.
 The Connecticut Mills baseball team which has received new uniforms, will meet Jewett City team on the mills green Saturday afternoon.
 l.. l.. Clough of North Scituate is to speak at the services at the Ad- vent church Sunday.
 pr. Todd Commissioned Captain. Dr. F. P. Todd has received notice from the adjutant generals office that he is to be commissioned a captain in the United States army Medical corps. Dr. Todd is one of the best known physicians in the county and has prac- ticed in Danielson for the past 2S years. He is now subject to call for army service at any time
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Women's Night Gowns in colored crepe, white tissue plisse and nain- sock. value s125-now S1.oo
 Flesh CoIored Camisoles. neatly trimmed with good laces. were S1.50 and S1S9-now S1.oo
 White Satteen or Jean Petticoats. single or double fiounce. were S1.25- now S1.o1
 Women's LisIe Thread Straight Vests regular and extra sizes, value 25c and 39c-noW for S1.O0
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Reed may make an announcement rel ative to rhe appointment of court de- fender who will represent at the Octo- Der term of court those persons who will De called upon to face criminal charges and who are without the means of paying for the services of counsel.
 Business for this morning is ar ranged as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELsON

James R. Healey and Adeiard Bar beau First Men to Go to Ayer-Or. F. P. Todd Commissioned Captain Important Meeting for Manufactur- CTS and Farmers This Evening" Rough and Ready Hose Company Has Practice Run.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Clerks Want September Half HoIi-
 days.

The Wil1imantic Clerks Protective association has petitioned the Willi- mantle Business Mems Association that the half holidays be extended during September. Action will be taken at a meeting which will be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Tuesday evening, Sept. f.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Mormon Elders Seek Converts.

Mormon missionaries of Utah are in this city trying to gain converts. The men are Clarence B. Steward of KaysviIIe and Russell Tanner of Og- den. In their campaign, they will hold some street meetings and will distribute literature
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Anybody Seen J. Johnson7

J. Johnson, whoever he may be, is the person who stole a notary public seal and a steel box from the office of p. g. Hills on Main street. recently, ard pawned them at the shop of H. Shinman on Railroad street for half 8 dollar. He gave his address as Providence. The other stolen arti- cIes have not been recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
CHASEh HOUSE STRUCK
 BY LIGHTNING THURSDAY.
Bolt Made Three Holes in Roof-.Mrs. Chasen and Tier Sister Deafened.

Lightning struck the house owned by Harry ChRsen on Center street Thursday evening and damaged the roof around the chimney somewhat. The bolt, which was the only one which made any noise in the storm, made three holes in the roof within a radius of IS inches. No damage was done inside the house and nothing was set on fire. Mrs. Chasen and her sis ter were in the dining room when the house was struck and they were tenn
 (Continued on Page Ten.)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Conferences Between officials of Che Boston and Maine raiIo1f and repre- scutatlves of th pair. shop H1rferH were begun at Boston yesterday .r aE effort to adjust differences over wage demands
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
At ttA Hub.

Chester Clifford, SArthur Lamoureax and Herbert Wcodill are in Boston seeing the sights. They will return Labor Day but before returning they intend 10 see a big league ball game.
 Charged With Non-suPport-
 Joseph C. Richards was arrested at 1915 Thursday morning by Officer Pauhlus on a charge of non support. His case will be heard at this morn ing's session of the police court
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

William S. Brink died in St. Fran cis' hospitaly Hartford. la last night from a pistol shot wound in his tenn pie. self-inflicted. Brink had been suffering from cancer on the face.