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Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

The President has drafted men to fight for the cause of democracy. Let every man of them shoulder his rifle as though the victory depended upon his individual exertion; then and then only, will we have a fighting machine worthy ot our country.
 When one seriously thinks about the conditions caused by the draft, who will not agree that the man who has earned his livelihood by manual labor is not better fitted at tht outset, to shoulder gun than those who have lived on the fat of the land: Yet one does not read of as many wealthy slackers as of those who are not.
 Then again the men who have always worked hard, have less to give up than those who have not. Life IS just as dear to them. and hume ties are perhaps little harder to break as no ;>one can appreciate his home as does the man who must work hard to pre- serve it, but there is the spirit of ad- venture which calls us from the daily grind, and the working man will be the first to answer that call. On the other hand the man who has been sur- funded by every comfort and luxury that money could buy, will have pretty hard sledding the first few months in camp. Digging trenches will be torture to him, and he must learn how to eat all over again.
 We do not wish to attract undue sympathy towards the sons of the wealthy; they don't need it, but inas' much as "all men are born free and equal", they are the first time in the history of the world, required to bear arms as such.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
Letters From the People.

To the News:
 I am moved to express myself through the News in highest commen- dation of the success of another Red Cross effort in Canaan. The little town has risen in most remarkable fashion to the demands of the hour. The solici- tation for funds in Red Cross week re. suited in Capaan's winning the banner in this district for the number of giyers and the proportionate gifts. And now comes a purely local effort for the rais- ing of funds for the purchase of ma. tsrial for the work of our own Red Cross Auxiliary. The success of this affair moves me to write word of praise for the fine plan of the Ways and Means Committee and the very efficient manner in which they brought it to a successful issue. But even an efficient committee could not make such an affair success without the enthusiastic coopera tion of others; and all who were interested express their hearty appreciation of the work of the volun- teers, those who prepared the booths and manned the booths, and the gates, the British tea garden, the food and candy sale, etc., as we'll as those who in various ways added interest to the occasion such as the Canaan Band and the band of troubadours, pony riders, camp fire jitney, flower girls, sand wich girls and sandwich man" and last but not least the ballyhooing" at the Japanese booth.
 | Especial appreciation should be ex. pressed to the friends from Twin Lakes who entered so heartily into the affair and who did so much for it's success.
 While we felicitate Canaan on the success of its Red Cross Day, and con. gratulate the committee, and appreciate all the volunteer service, let us think of it all in terms of the comfort and the saving of life for the boys (maybe our own boys) at the front.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
WATER SPOUT.

During high wind which preceded a sharp electrical storm about 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. cottages at High. land Lake, Winsted's summer resort were treated to an unusual spectacle Three distinct water spouts were formed, the largest rising to height of about forty feet, and being about one dozen or more feet in circumfence. A canoe occupied by four persons was but few feet away but was unharmed by the spout. Old residents of this sec. tion say chat these are the first water spouts at the lake since the cyclone of 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

things, but the dignity of sacrifice 'ennobles him. He may not appreciate the significance of this act. DOT be able to understand a thing of all this am writing, but be sure of this, he will understand the personal handshake from good matron. He will under. stand the kindly words that a good woman can give him. He can go from us, feeling warmed and comforted be- cause of the personal touch, the friendly interest and the kindly word, from the women of social standing. and moral worth. And not one soldier town without carrying away with him an American Godmother's blessing and kindly God Speed, given personally in some form or ether, and an assurance that some good matron cares, really cares enough for his moral and spirit. ual welfare, as to be willing to write to him, letters that might be the means of saving his soul alive, even though his body should perish. Think of this, good women, for remember it is not wholly of the soldiers bodily comfort we should be thinking and working for. Nor of the wounds and hurts of his body. There are hurts of the spirit, wounds of the heart and soul, that bring tears to many a brave but lonely mans eyes, when the darkness bides them from all eyes, but Gods, there is vice. temptations of all kinds that des- troy manhood, and the soul of man. hood Never was there a greater oppor. tunity for the good mother and elderly women, to help weild the moral influ- ] ence among our soldiers. The White Cross work for the soul should not be | neglected, though Red Cross work for the body may seem imperative. Ten thousand mothers are already patroling the camps. Thousands of women have joined the Humiston League, and the whole world of womanhood seems determined ito do what man alone has never done yet, that IS, to pursue and hunt down the black demons of vice,
 till armies and camps are cleansed from the filthiest, most shameful scourages of soldier manhood, vice and wee dis. eases.
 | B. H.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
MUTT AND JEFF.

Laughs all over the place from the rise to the fall of the curtain, during the three acts of color, melody and rythm and variety are said to be dis. tinguishing feature of the newest Bud Fisher musical comedy hit, Mutt and Jeff Divorced". Produced in New York initially and welcomed on Broadway as a roaring oasis amid a death of novelty, Mutt and Jeff's Divorce" comes here with an unbroken record of turnaway audiences everywhere. Certainly Mutt and Jeff themselves need no introduction to play-goers. Their haps and mishaps have stirred the risibles of millions in the past both on the stage and in the news prints But in Mutt and Jeff Di. vorced", the two drolls are said to be funnier than anything yet seen in all the realms of travelling burlesque. As in former misadventures, the pair are surrounded by all the glitter and go of a splendid cast of principals and hurrha hosts of grille choruses. The songs are new, costumes surpassing and scenes enthralling. At the Mahaiwe Theatre, Ct. Harrington, Friday, Sept. 7th.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS.

In order to assist and encourage young men and women who wish to fit themselves for leadership in agriculture and home economics, the Connecticut College is awarding two scholarships in each county of the state. These scholarships are worth $l00 each and entitle the holder thereof to a remis, sion of semester fees for room rent light, heat, and laboratory.
 These scholarships are awarded by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees of the state college to persons who are eligible to candidacy for the degree of Bachelor of Science, and who signify their intention of trying for such degree. The candidates must be of attested good character. Either boys or girls are eligible to apply tor these loans, which may be had from Presi- dent Charles l.. Beach of the Connecti. cut Agricultural College at Storrs.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

From the land of feuds and moon. shine whiskey, comes the report that a perfect draft was secured in Larue county, Kentucky, where Abraham Lincoln was born One hundred and thirty. two men were called, examined and passed, and not one claimed exemption. What an army such men would makel If Kentucky feuds and moonshine whiskey can't even maip them, they should be nearly bullet proof!
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
ENFORCE THE LAW.

On July 1st, of this year, there was passed law, regulating the intensity of headlights on automobile, motor. cycles, etc. Apparently there has been nothing done, in this town, we'll other cities and towns in the state in regard to the apprehension of autoists who are violating the law pertaining to the use of proper lenses or the. dimmlng of headlights.
 Some have compiled with the law, and have equipped their car with the proper lenses. Others have simply used the dinner while in town and then there are some who have daubed paint on the ret1ectors to throw the beam from their light down. The makeshifts answer the purpose, no doubt, and it is not possible to complain against them but there a vast number who have not even res--~.ttssl to a makeshift but continue the use O. glaring head. Eight
 It is very evident that these glaring lights are not only menace to horses on the road at night, but are also very dangerous to other autoists. If the law is not enforced, this condition is likely to lead to accidents, which might prove costly for someone.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
A " UlSANC E.

In every small town, about once a year, they have what is called the .bicycle nuisance'. It comes around just as regular as potato bugs, or any. other nuisance. In most cases, the rid iug on sidewalks is done by boys, who are ignorant of the fact that it is in violation of the law, as we'll as a dangerous practice.
 Some of these boys have become so bold as to expect pedestrians to dodge and get out of the way. Boys, keep in -ssro road when Ifding DfoyoIe, and perhaps save yourself as well as some ane else from serious injury.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

ing this country with wool, has fal- len of to such an extent that it is difficult to buy wool abroad
 Although it is not generally known, census figures show that the average sheep has increased in value more than 40 per cent in the last year. On January l, 1916, the average value of sheep in this country was s5.17. On January 1, 1917, the average value had scared to STA. Sheep values are still on the jump. and 1t Is not pos sible to guess how far they will go. It is fortunate for the nation that sheep raising has lately experienced a tremendous boom in this region.
 As a Food Training Camp in the voluntary service of the government, the exposition at Springfield is at- tempting to assist Uncle Sam by in ducing leading breeders of sheep to send their finest animals to the show for private sale to farmers in this territory. Sheep specialists believe that sheen can be grown at a big profit in this part of the country, and every attempt will be made by the exposition tP induce local farmers to purchase breeding, stock.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

erting every effort to put on as many educational features as possible.
 "As nearly as can be found" says prominent official of the United Suites department of agriculture, "our wheat crop will hardly exceed 650,- 000,000 bushels, practically all of which will be needed at home unless some substitutes for wheat -four are esed. It emphasizes the necessity for strict economy, if we are to furnish Great Britain and France with any wheat at all.
 Several ways of substituting other foods, fresh and canned vegetables. for 10 pounds of the TO pounds of meat which are eaten by the average person in this country each year is one means of releasing about 150,- 000,000 bushels of grain for export. The 1,0o0, 100000 pounds of meat saved by this substitution requires about that amount of grain in its pro- duction.
 Again, corn, rye and barley -four must be substituted for wheat flour whenever possible. Bread made from whebt -four, blended with corn, rye and barley -four, Is very palatabie and very nutritious and its use will be encouraged everywhere. Tn fact. this !. substitution and others will not rend- CT 1t difficult for us to set aside 400,- 000,000 bushels of wheat for Great Britain and France until another year, when it will be poss'''~ for us to in crease our acreage O. farm crops tre- mendously." @.
 The exposition at Springfield is ao- lively assisting the government in this food propaganda
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
OPEN TRACK MEET.

At the Great Harrington Fair, on September 25th, there will be track meet open to any amateur athlete. The entries close on Friday, September 21.
 There will be 100, 220 and 440-yard dash, high jump, broad jump, half. mile walk, one.mile relay race and pole vault.
 A gold watch will be awarded to the winner in each event except in the relay race. Winners in this event will receive gold watch fobs. Winners of second and third places will receive watch fobs.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
LIBERAL SHEEP PRIZES
Exposition Would Encourage
 Wool and Mutton Production.

Tn an effort to interest farmers in this territory in the raising of more sheep, not only because of the tre- mendous rise in the price of mutton but because of the pressing need of more wool to be used in the manu- facture of blankets and clothing for our soldiers, the Eastern States Ex- position and Dairy Show at Spring field, Mass, October 12 to 20, is of fering liberal premiums to owners of sheep of the leading breeds.
 So much wool is to be required in the making of uniforms, socks, over
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE.


 The Registrars of Voters of the Town of North Canaan will be in session at Judge Roraback's office in said Town on Thursday, September 13, 1917, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of perfecting list under the title ITO be Made" of the names of those per- sons by whom or in whose behalf the claim is made that they will be entitled to be made electors in said Town of North Canaan before the date of its An nual Town Meeting.
 Dated at North Canaan, Conn, this 5th day of September, A. D. 1917.
 J. Clinton Roraback
 Norman w. Moore
 Registrars of Voters.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
EXPOSITiGl 10
 CHECK WASTE
Many Educational Features
 Planned for October.
TIany

Uncle Sam's food specialists, as the result of an exhaustive inquiry into the ability of the United States to feed the Allies from this years crops, have decided that grain an meat can not be exported in any quantities, un- less economy of t' most careful kind Is practiced. It was this finding which resulted in the appointment of Her bert c. Hoover as food administra- tor.
 For this reason these experts look
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

cOaLs, DldHhelS anu other parts of the army equipment in the face of the fact that the number of sheep has steadily decreased sin c e 1909, that it is feared a wool fla mine will result
 Sheep production in many of the war ring nations which have been supply
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
SCHOOL MONEY.

AS a basis for the distribution of money to the towns, for the support of schonls under the average attendance grant, and for the construction of high. ways, an addition of $200, 900 to the 1916 assessment list of the town of North Canaan has been made by the Board of Equalization.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

they put the authorities of the State Fairs on notice that the usual special passenger train service will not be available this year..
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

More and more people are becoming more deeply concerned about the price of eggs than about Ty Cobb's batting average.-Houston Post.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

Now that the German troops are wearing paper uniforms we may expect this cable from the western front: "In the afternoon a thunder shower came up, and the enemy was reduced to a pulp.-Paterson Evening News.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

Some of the California Indians store their corn supply in vii low baskets which are as large as the rooms of a modern sized house.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

with great laNoT
 upon the plan to convert the Eastern
 States Exposition and Dairy Show at Springfield fro m October 12 to 20 into a great Food
 Training Ca m ?, where visitors may learn many ways of checkin g { h 6 wac.e of food. The manapennent ig ex-
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

NAILS CLOSE GOING North East South West 9:55 a. m. S:16 a. III, S:16 a. m. 11:OO a. m. $40 D. :n 3:55 D. m 2:35 D. m. $40 p. m.
 MAILS OPEN FROM North East South West :O0a.m. 9:15 a. m. 1a9O a. m. 9:15 a. m. s:f5 D. m. 1850 @. m. 7:l5 p. m. 2:22 D. m
 7:30 D. m.
 Mail closes on Route No. 1, R. F D. at 9:80 g. n., and return 3:30 p. m. For Southf1eld and Mill River, Mass, at 1. p.m
 k. l.. ROBERTS P M.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

Every time Chicago man goes to New York he wonders why his own city cannot have a real mayor.-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

Pennsylvania's ''apple standard law" will go into effect pext month, and after that date apples in the middle of barrel must be as good as apples on the top. Perhaps the buyers risk will in time be eliminated even from 8 horse trade.-Springfeld Re. publican
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

WANTED-Help in our Automobile Service Dept. Benjamin, Winsted, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
WANTED

HELP WANTED FEMALE-Crochet. CTS experienced on saxony bootees. Good pay. Steady work, to be done at home. Simon Ascher & O., Glen dale, Long Island.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

FOR sALEsCHEAP-1 Milburn wag- on, side boards, wood and hay rigging,
 complete, l set heavy bolster springs,
 2--l man cross cut saws, 1 grind
 stone, l wheel barrow, l light double driving harness, 8 small . chicken coops and wire and 60 gallons cider vinegar. E. R. Atwood,
 Canaan, Tel. 15-2. -~u
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

Where Kaiser Wilhelm made his mis. take was in thinking that Cousin George was a regular king. Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
MISCELLANEOUS

PEABODY-ophthalmic optician at Mrs. M. A. Halls, Falls Village Sept. 8, 1, on Whitford Ave, Ga. naan, Sept 5, 6.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

In his senate resolution MT. La Fol- Iette forgot to petition for an appropria. tion to present the kaiser with loving cup.-Springfield Daily News.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

FOR SALE-Parlor heater for wood or coal. Mrs. Kate Smith, Ashley Falls, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

TO RENT-Rooms for light housekeep-
 ing. Enquire of Mrs. s. c. BeckleyI
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

All the soldiers of the nations en. gagged in the war carry Identification tags except the Turk. Evidently nobody wants to identify Turk. Everybody is too glad one more is out of the way to be particular in wanting to know which one.-Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A horse ia good condition suitable for driving or delivery, price reasonable Geo. F. Wood, R. F. D.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

The Russians are now making { separate peace with about thousand Teutons day.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

It is significant that the first question asked is not what the pope will think of the note, but what Germany will think of Springfield Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

The president has written oth CT document whose effect, if it might be scattered from airships broadcast over the German empire, would be more deadly to Prussianism than bombs. - Hartford Times.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

The weeks U.boat toll of British ships is on moderately rising scale again, but still we'll below the average and as barren as ever of matter to feed the desperate hopes of the kaiscr'e government.-N York World.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

The Evening Telegram for many months at~ the beginning, killed or captured at least 10 to 50 thousand Germans every day. Very few lately. Probably all the Telegram's Germans have been killed off.-Passaic, N. J. News,
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

Nick Romanoff-dormat of all tbt Russias. Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

I. R. urges that shark meat b, served regularly for food. Devilfish ant hellbenders will be considered later.- New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

OUT FLOWERS-Sweet peas, snap.
 dragon, caranations, asters.' Shaw's.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
Stray Shots.

Some of the California Indians store their corn supply in vii low baskets which are as large as the rooms of a modern sized house.
 More and more people are becoming more deeply concerned about the price of eggs than about Ty Cobb's batting average.-Houston Post.
 Every time Chicago man goes to New York he wonders why his own city cannot have real mayor.-Chicago News.
 Now that the German troops are wearing paper uniforms we may expect this cable from the western front: "In the afternoon thunder shower came up, and the enemy was reduced to pulp. Paterson Evening News.
 Where Kaiser Wilhelm made his mis. take was in thinking that Cousin George was a regular king. Boston Transcript.
  Iette forgot to petition for an appropria. tion to present the kaiser with a loving cup.-Springfield Daily News.
 Nick Romanoff-dormat of all the Russias. Boston Transcript.
 The Russians are now making a separate peace with about thousand Teutons a day.-Brooklyn Eagle.
 It is significant that the first question asked is not what the pope will think of the note, but what Germany will think of it.-Springfieid Republican.
 I. R. urges that shark meat be served regularly for food. Devilfish and hellbenders will be considered later.- New York Sun.
 The Evening Telegram for many months at~ the beginning, killed or captured at least 10 to 50 thousand Germans every day. Very few lately. Probably all the Telegram's Germans have been killed otf.-Passaic, N. J. News.
 The president has written a oth CT document whose effect, If it might be scattered from airships broadcast over the German empire, would be more deadly to Prussianism than bombs. .- Hartford Times.
 The weeks U.boat toll of British ships is on moderately rising scale again, but still we'll below the average and as barren as ever of matter to feed the desperate hopes of the kaiscr'e government.-New York World.
 All the soldiers of the nations en. gagged in the war carry identification tags except the Turk. Evidently nobody wants to identify Turk. Everybody is too glad one more is out of the way to be particular in wanting to know which one.-Baltimore American. - Pennsylvania's "apple standard law" will go into effect pext month, and after that date apples in the middle of barrel must be as good as apples on the top. Perhaps the buyers risk will in time be eliminated even from horse trade.-Springfeld Re. publican.
 WATER SPOUT.
 During high wind which preceded a sharp electrical storm about o'clock Thursday afternoon. cottages at High. land Lake, Winsted's summer resort were treated to an unusual spectacle. Three distinct water spouts were formed, the largest rising to a height of about forty feet, and being about one dozen or more feet in circumfence. A canoe occupied by four persons was
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

FOR SALE-Peaches, drst class peaches for canning or eating. Dominick Carine, Salisbury, Tele- phone 113-3.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

THE ri EWS' AGENTS Extra copie- of The News are sale at the n<aoe of publication and at
 Dempsey $ Drug Store, Canaan, Post O5tce, East Canaan. Post Ofice. Falls Village, aeorga '. Johnsons Store, Nortck A L. D ckiqrson, Salisbury. J. W. Gorgan, Great Harrington Mass