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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Oriain of Felt.

Many centuries ago a poor monk
was compelled TO travel upon long
and arduous journey. His road was
rocky. his sandals were worn. and be
suffered agonies as he trudged grimly
upon his holy errand. One day as he
sat by the wayside resting a sheep
came up to him. bleating in the most
friendly fashion. The good monk pet
ted the sheep and was grateful for its
dumb friendliness. when suddenly he
had an inspiration. He took out his
sheath knife. sheared two handfuls of
wool from the sheep and placed one
in the heel of either sandal. That
afternoon as he trudged along his feet
seemed light. his step springy. The
wool took the jar from his spine. the
impact of the stony road from his
aching, swollen feet.
The next morning as he started out
he thought to rearrange the wool pad
ding and discovered that the friction
and the movement of his feet in the
sandals had reduced the wool to a sort
Of CLOTH Thus was discovered felt,
which to this day is one of the most
effective substances ever discovered
for padding purposes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Table Etiquette.

The fingers are used in eating bread.
rolls, mullins, biscuits, celery, radishes,
olives, nuts, bonbons, dry cakes AND
sandwiches. Corn on the cob should
be broken in half, seasoned and held
in the left hand when eating. Hard
cheese may be taken in the thumb and
finger, though a fork is preferable.
Fruit that is not juicy, such as ap-
pies, should be peeled and pared by
means of silver knife, and then eaten
with the fingers. 1t is better to eat
peaches, bananas and other juicy fruits
with fork. In eating with the I'm
gers, use only the thumb and first fin
ger. Some too fastidious folks use the
thumb and middle finger, curling back
the Others This is not considered IN
good form.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Drink Water For Health.

Drinking an abundance of water Or
consuming large quantities of watery
fruits and vegetables helps to keep the
body in good condition, partly because
the water dissolves and carries away
waste and poisonous products, says the
home economics extension service OF
n state college Of agriculture.
Colds, especially in their first stages,
fevers, constipation and many other
illnesses are checked to some extent
by drinking large quantities OF water
at moderate temperatures. Except in
the case of heart trouble or contracted
kidney, there is little danger OF exces-
sive drinking of water at reasonable
temperatures.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Quite Common.

Its strange what interest small
bows and girls take in boasting about
the possessions of themselves and their
families.
Mollie. aged nine and Nancy. year
Younger were trying to outmatch each
other at this game. and Mollie was
several points ahead in the contest
"Oh. you should see my mothers
FAM" she boasted, thinking to make
her victory complete. Its lovely-all
hand painted"
Nancy tossed scornful head.
''Pooh." she retorted. That's moth
ing. Sos our garden fence
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Bold Court Fool.

Ferdinand IL. was man of very 'un-
certain moods and would allow his
lester to take liberties with him one
hour while resenting any familiarity
the next. One day he turned round
on Jonas. his favorite fool, and thun-
dered Fellow. be silent! ! never
stoop to talk to a foOlv
Never mind that" answered Jonas.
Il do. So please listen to me in your
turn
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19

skunk or opossum fur. 1t is of the new
semifitted straight front model and fas-
tened with large bone buttons tinted to
match Buttonholes are ornamented
with self stitching, and stitching also
emphasizes the rounded fat pockets
that give the fashionable long hip eff
feet. The garment is satin lined and
warmly interlined.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
To Make Sure.

Wont you please leave the light
burning in the hall. mother?' pleaded
little Robert as he was being put to
bed.
Nonsense. Bobbie,'' was the reply.
Surely you know there isn't anything
to be afraid of in the dark"
Eyes. know, but can't you leave
teeny weeny light so | can see there
isn't anything here?-Exchange.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Bob Burdette's Aside.

When Bob Burdette was addressing
the graduating class Of large eastern
college for women he began his re-
marks with the usual salutation.
"Young ladies of '97." Then in hor
rified aside he added That's an aw-
full age for girl
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
What
Housewives Are
Glad to Know
Smart Winter Coat.

The stylish wool velours coat shown
herewith was designed by Franklin
Simon 6. Co.. New York. 1t is featured
in bottle green navy blue brown or
black and has large cape collar of
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Envelopes.

Envelopes were practically unknown
before 1725. About that time one was
seen enthusiastically AS late as 1850
letters were often sent folded and seal
ed. Envelopes may be said to have
come into use shortly after. 1S44--Ex
change.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Badly Timed.

Nephew-I tried to get q raise today.
aunt. but the boss refused it. Mrs
Blunderby-Too bad. Dicky. Perhaps
you didn't approach him at the zoolog-
ical moment. Boston Transcript.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19
Atlas Reioices.

Atlas bore the world on his shoulders.
1T is much easier than having it on
your conscience" he explained. New
York Sun.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-01-19

The virtue of justice consists in mod
Grafton as regulated by wisdom.-Ar1s-
totle.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17

Lamphere and Richardson Swoop
 Down on Gardens and Plant Beans,
 Potatoes and Other Foodstuffs.
 As the suns rays tipped the eastern sky this morning milkmen and other early risers noted two familiar stall wart figures making their way towards Stanley Quarter, hoes and other agricultural implements carried in a manner indicating rather distant acquaintance and pockets bulging with mysterious appearing packages that indicated seeds They were seeds and the early morning trip was a sort of drill for two men recruits into the national agricultural brigade. The same recruits have occasionally been seen out as early and somewhat simi- larly clad but with fishing poles and bait boxes taking the place of the agricultural equipment.
 It leaked out this morning that two additional members of the police de- partment have taken up gardening in partnership, have secured sub- stantial plot in Stanley Quarter and accepted the slogan watch us groy." They are none other than Traffic. Su- pOTVlBOT SldTSuC0 AAAAAQA0I0 dAO A10~ tective A. J. Richardson. Their en- thusiasm has grown and already diff ferent methods of gardening and the progress of beans, potatoes and other produce have become accepted as popular topics of discussion in the guard room at headquarters and places where members of the depart ment congregate. Much rivalry Is being shown and there is . proposi- ton being considered of having a police agricultural fair for the bene- fit of the pension and relief fund.
 Supervisor Lamphere and Detective Richardson modestly admitted this morning the truth of the report rela- tive to their agricultural activities and that they already have 19 rows planted, each one 400 feet in length. The seeds, "good old fashioned beans of the Saturday night type.' accord ing to Lamphere. and others have been secured from the Moosehead Lake region in Maine. On q recent trip to that secton. Lamphere became \with the prize farmer of the state and did him several favors. When he became imbued with the idea, he remembered his Maine friend of other days and se- cured a consignment of seeds from him. Fe -;t
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
TWO KILLED IN WRECK

Flat Cars Leave Track Near Vernon
 Station Throwing Twenty Men on-
 Two Moro i'm Hospital.
 Willimantic. May 17.-The condition of William Wagner of Bolton and Lawrence Ricard of this odty, who were severaly injured late yesterday in the accident near Vernon station to the train of . telegraph construc. ton crew. was reported unchanged today. The men are expected to re- cover but had not improved sumcient- ly this morning to talk of the accident. in which two of their fellow workmen. Thomas Dulfy of Hancock. N. r.. and W. R. Thomas of Antioch, Virginia were killed.
 The train, which consisted of gaso- line driven hat cars and carried about twenty men, was derailed east of the Vernon station. Tho other members of the crew escaped injury or suffered only minor hurts. It had slowed down to let 8 man of and was getting up speed again when the accident oc cured.
 Deputy Coroner John B. Thomas of Rockville has begun an investixa4ion of the death of Duffy as he was killed outright. As the death of Thomas occurred in this city, Coroner A. c. Bill of Dantelson has been notified.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
"BUsINEss AND THE WAR;"
Dr. Johnson to Lecture Before
 Busjness Men Touieht,

pr. Johnson to Lecture Before
 Business Men Tonight.
 That the lecture by br. Joseph French Johnson on Business and the War;" at the Grammar school as- sembly hall tonight will be we'll at tended is shown by the great demand for tickets from all classes of business. professional, mercantile and manufac. turing interests of the city and vicinity. pr. Johnson is we'll known all over the country as an expert on economical and fipancial subjects. His work for the United States government along these lines, and the practical contact which he has with the business world. makes his subject timely and popular
 Marcus White of the State Normal school will preside at the meeting to- night an dintroduce the speaker. at 8 o'clock. Already plans are under way to bring . number of other we'll known lecturers to New Britain in the near future. The support given to the Efficiency society of, New Britain by the business interests of the city. is another instance of how the New Britain spirit shows itself in a prac- tical way.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17

one year on the first ofIense and for three years for the second offense.
 A $10 fine for drivers of vehicles which are not provided with . light at night.
 Charter changes for the city of New Britain.
 Senator Klett today paid his col leagues splendid tribute for their earnest endeavors. Perfect harmony reigning at all times between the local delegation made it possible for the city to benefit through the passage of important laws.
 Senator Klett was one of the lead ing spirits in the taking of the state census, for which Connecticut set the example for other states in the union.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
SAFETY RECORD BY
 RAILROADS IN U. s.
Only Two Killed in Accidents
 During Summer of 1916

Chicago, May 17.-Returns issued by the interstate commerce commits sion and made public today by the bu- reau of railway news and statistics show ono of the greatest safety achievements in the history of Amer ican railways in.their record for the summer of 1916. In the quarter from July to September. when the roads handled the largest passenger move- ment in their history. the returns show that there were but two passengers killed in train accidents. Only in ono previous quarter on record. when traf- flo was very much lighter, was this record eQualled This was from April to June. 1915, while all other summer quarters show . considerably greater number of fatalities.
 During the summer Quarter of 1916 1o,6s4.00o,o0o passen- gers were carried one mile, exceeding the previous record. set in 1913, by about 3.000.000 passenger miles.
 Three hundred and two railroads reporting to the bureau of railway news and statistics for, the fiscal year to June 30. 1916. showed complete freedom from fatalities to passengers in train accidents on their 1aS.sss miles of track. This report embraces more than half the mileage of the United States. Three railroads, with a total mileage of 1,073, have gone through thirteen years without a single passenger fatality in train acci- dent.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
ARDEN AT WALNUT HILL
' Commissioners Will Permit laizing of Foodstufrs on Ten Acres,
 1gnmittee Is Informed.


 mmittee Is Informed.
 he land difficulty which has been nx the gardens committee is near WOlutiOn today after, an announce 4t that the park comm nissfoners fe Ggen fit to allow the use of ap- 1mately ten acres on Walnut Hill for the raising of garden pro-
 The action of the commission i3lre8arded by the committee as extFemely patriotic move and it. |e0 removes great deal of strain on commiftee in getting accommoda- for the numerous applicants
 KeN yet to be allotted their Other land at various points heen. donated by other individuals organizations, until 1t now appears At almost enough land is in sight take care of all. A large tract of ksFn farm property has been donated lis now being plowed The private lets which have been donated are lmerous and will be mentioned later soon as it is definitely known that land is suitable for blowing and knting.
 Fin the neighborhood of 800 plots we already been allotted and 1t Is pected that the remainder will be 4t through the mails during this pk. To those who have already re- xed their allotments the commit swishes to explain that there will fome one on the grounds between md o'clock tonight and at |; the he hour tomorrow night and on tnrday afternoon to point out the EAtion of their tracts.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
BROTHERS OFF FOR SERVICE

Raymond B. and Kenneth M Searie
 Bid Parents Goodbye and Deavc
 for Coast Defense-Both Students .
 Vice President F. A. Searle of the Landers, Frary & Clark Mfg. Co. and Mrs. Searle watched two sons depart to the defense of their nation and their flag today. The boys are Ray mond B. Searle and Kenneth M. searle, both of whom have enlisted in the coast defense service. So far as is known this is the first instance in New Britain where brothers have left their home in response to the need of volunteers.
 Raymond Is a senior at Yale college and Kenneth Is a junior. Both enjoy a large circle of friends who expect them to win glory and honor for their flag and city.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17

Mceman William Souney, latest &intee to the regular department. m duty today. taking the beat of ceman M. I. Cosgrove, who is off l koF the day. Upon the return
 Q1&eman Cosgrove. a Policeman lheN will join the night detail.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.

Normal School Girl, With Scarlet
 Fever, Sent to New Haven.
 A Normal school girl who has been stricken with scarlet fever was yes- terday taken to the isolation hospital in New Haven by Dr. T. E. Reeks, superintendent of health.
 Because tho sick girl roomed in the same dormitory with live other Nor n,al students, tho others visited the health department today for com plete examination.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
UP WITH THE LARKS

Lamphere and Richardson Swoop Down on Gardens and Plant Beans,
 Potatoes and Other FoodstufIs.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
CABLE TO HAVANA WORKS AGAIN

New York, May 17.-The Commer- cial Cable company announced today its New York-Havna cable was re- stored Cablegrams to Havana city will be accepted. 1t was stated. in any one of the codes authorized by the United States censorship.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
City Items
Qoodness of Aunt Delia,y Rread

|4oodness of Aunt Delia'y. Bread.-- Ivk
 artin Murphy of Olive street is usly i'll at his home following a
 II accident at the Russell & Erwin
 Co. when he fell from a boiler hich he was working.
 Emission has been given the New ln Branch of the American Red
 4Q sell and distfabutes its de-
 during intermission at the New LII Choral society concert on
  h0 1ingers who are entertaining in every evening beginning at 6:30. |kavt.
 mes Havrlicka, superintendent at Nafnir Bearing company. is re- rtng from a recent illness at his ae. 50 West Main street.
 Laughter has been born to MT. Hrs. Percy Wells of s5 Dwight Sek As& ZIG kS regular meeting of the. New. Tn Fire Underwriters association ne held tomorrow afternoon. he Elks' minstrels will hold a busi-
 session at the conclusion of the ular meeting of the lodge this |SninE.
 fing your panama hat to clean.
 avoid the rush. Conn. Hat Co. 1onrad Chanel has taken out a per- kfA s3Nnv31 xcSfv 0t Qer of East Main and Elm streets, tAining three stores and twelve &n1ents, at an estimated cost of 000. Other building permits have
 issued as follows: To August 6strom for A. c. fIine. 24x10 ad- Ton to house on East street, cost LOO: A. F. teavitt for the Misses aftlesey, alterations at 27S West m street, $s,000.
 [iss M E. Crowley. pianist, and TT Olive Richards, violinist, former Znf the Bond and Heubleins, have n specially engaged for the Nelson room beginning Saturday night. yt
 meeting of the publicity and ad- l6ing committee of the Red Cross Neign will be held at the New kan club tomorrow afternoon at elock.
 Of I. whist and dance, Fri eve. 1vt
 S0 Good Government club of the
 c. A. held the dnay banquet Of Deason last night in the associa- hail. There were seventeen men,- present and many of them spoke
 vaudeville show which the ers of the boys department at
 M. c. A. was to have been
 Friday has been postponed yune l. RMceman William Souney, latest bintee to the regular department. m duty today. taking the beat of ceman M. !. Cosgrove, who is off l kor the day. Upon the return qllSeman Cosgrovs. x saPpltceman ghsNswfll join the night detail.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17
c. A. R. BhNEF1F.
Grammar School Pupils to Render
 Concert For Old Soldiers.

Tomorrow evening the Grammar school pupils will repeat their recent concert-contata for the benefit of Stanley Post, c. A. R. The chorus will be augmented and the concert will be given in tho uaditorium at 8 o'clock.
 Owing to the high costs of the preg- eiat day the appropriation for Stan- ley Posts Memorial day observance
New Britain herald., 1917-05-17

ENGLISH sOCHAILSTS OUT OF TT.
 London. May 17.-The nationalist socialist party of England will take no part in the international socialist conference at Stockholm, the execu- tive committee announced today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
NAMES OF CANDIDATES
WILL APPEAR MONDAY
You Contemplate Entering The Vrginans Grand Prize
trbuton Send in Your Nomination Now-Get Pub
LEFTY Connected With First Published List

The names of candidates who will
compete for the eight automobiles snd
other valuable prizes TO be given away
by The Richmond virginian, during
the next few weeks. will be announced
In next Mondays paper for the hrst
time
In all competitions OF this kind. II
is necessary for the candidates to
have their friends know that they
are out to win prizes
II you expect TO enter this campaign
the thing to do is TO send your NOM
nation in now and get the benefit
OF the publicity connected with the
publishing OF the first list of candi-
dates. There are thirty three prizes
to be given away. In addition there
is $500 In gold to be awarded as spe-
cial prizes during the frst period OF
the campaign as outlined in the ad-
vertisement appearing In this issue.
Turn te-thtE advertisement and after
reading the offer OF $500 In gold and
also the generous offer of 100000 extra
votes for $40 in subscription payments
offered during this period we believe
you will agree that a wonderful OPP
portunity exists for You to turn your
spare time into gold coin and that you
will hesitate no longer. but send in
your nomination without delay
The campaign Is not going to take
all OF your time. as the campaign
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
BLUE COMPANY TO Be
MUSTERED IN MONDAY
Captain Ralph ID. Bates. q. .. A.. De-
tailed 20 Accompany Colonel stern
ON Inspection Trip.

A telegram WAS received by the Of
foe of the adjutant-gsnersl last night
giving notice that Captain Ralph d.
Bates. U. S. A. stationed at Fortress
Monroe, had been ordered to Richmond
for the purpose of inspecting the Ave
companies of coast artillery now being
formed throughout the state
The frst company TO be mustered
into state service will be the Blue
company. which now lacks twenty Ave
men to complete Its quota. Its officers
and members have resolved that they
will ba ready by $50 o'clock Monday
night and they are engaged in an &C
tive drive to get the requisite number
On Monday night at sac o'clock
Colonel 10 Lane Stern and Captain
Bates will leave for Bristol and will
on Tuesday muster in the Bristol com
pany. On their return trip they will
inspect and muster In the Roanoke and
South Boston companies, and on their
return 1T is anticipated that the
Twelfth company will be ready for In
snection. The Twelfth company ex-
amined eleven men physically Thura-
day night and will conduct another
examination tonight. All of those ex-
arninsd stood every test
II Is nsosssary for all who wish to
vsiuatssr and thus anticipate ths
draft - sst promptly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
Line Is Firm
Under Blows

London. December with close ia
400. 400 troops. the Germans are ham
mering away at tbs British before
Cambria in violent masssd assaults
without. however. having made any
substantial inroads on Bynx's new
lines, One dispatch from the front has
1t that fully 1000 Germans were killed
in two of these onslaughts around Vial
wood today.
The British day bulletin reported
only limited infantry activity on the
Cambria sector. but increased artillery
duels orr both banks of the Scarpe
further north.
Berlin announced today the stormina
of La Justice farm and the completion
Of the capture of Marcoing. In the cen
ter OF the saIients base. The state
metlt admits .ths British succeeded II,
q temporary penetration Of the Der
man lines north of LayacQusris, bu,
were later elected.
German attacks at vsrdun were
again sspulsed. Paris reports.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
GREATEST MEETING :
EVER HELD AMONG
DRY DRY N WORKERS rs
Washington Conference Discusses
Campaign Manag ement and
Nethods--Interestin EN-
pressions Heard.
tBy STAFF Correspondents. }

Washington. p. G, Dec, What
was characterized by Or, r. A. Ba-
ker. general superintendent OF the
Anti-Saloon OF America, as the most
largely attended and successful meet
Ing OF workers and state superinten-
dents ever held. concluded the ses-
sion Friday here. The workers and
superintendents will from now give
their time and attewioQ to the task
OF making the annual convention OF
the league the biggest and best ever
held.
Discussion today revolved around
Ca mpaign Management and Meth
ods'' and The Leagues Attitude
Toward Federation" Interesting ex-
presSions touching both being heard.
II was the corSensus OF opinion
that the AntiSaloon league, which is
distinctively q non partisan. inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL organization. offers
within itself plenty of opportunities
for any and all organizations sincere
ly devoted TO the suppression of the
liquor traffic to work.
The discussion OF campaign man
agement and methods was led by
Superintendent Hutton. of Wisconsin.
others spea king being Superinten-
dents Finch. OF Colorado and Hud-
son. OF Michigan. On the question
of the attitude towards federation
movements the speakers we're super
intendentH. Gambler. of California;
Holsapple. of Iowa. Simpson, OF
Rhode Island and A. z. Shoemaker
the local leagues attorney in the
District of Columbia.
During the afternoon DR.. t. A.
Cairns, representing the federal food
administration, mad" a most interest
ing and helpful talk.
Superintendent Bakers talk, In
closing was, as suggested by the pro-
gram. A heart to heart discussion OF
the plans OF the league. DR.. Baker.
before closing. called up all tho state
superintendsnts. all tho states being
represented, and introduced them to
the gathering.