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New Britain herald., 1917-09-04
MERCHANTS OF U. 5.
 IN ITALIAN TRADE
But They Must Extend Credits
 to Hold Position

Rome, Aug. 15.-(Corresponden of the Associated Press )-"The gap left by the withdrawal of German and Austrian merchants from Italy is gradually being filled by American products" said H. P. Benton, an American who has for many years been manager of one of Italy's largest department stores but if Americans wish to hold this trade they must get around to extending credits and ca tering to the trade by making small lot sales.
 T do not mean that Americans should do business like the Germans. because they can't. German business was often losing proposition. The loss was made up in many cases by direct subsidies of twenty five per cent. to firms pushing German goods. I know personally of a big firm in Milan that handled German hoisery. By having this line of goods man. factured in Germany in it's own shops instead of in Italy. it received this subsidy and therefore undersold not only Italian but English competitors.
 So you see, the vaunted German business methods were not really business methods were not really business at all. I think this subsidy arrangement must explain why the German turned out such a lot of poor grade goods. His big object was to make sales under all circum- stances. The more sales the more subsidy.
 Now, at present America is the only country which can supply many of the articles needed here. There fore. if her wholesalers demand cash at New York, the Italians must pay or go without the goods. But this system does not tend to build up steady trade. So soon as these mer- chants get the opportunity, they will buy in France or England. or else make up the goods themselves, as they are already beginning to do. Also, 1t must be rememb bered, that there are no large combinations of merchants here, that 1t Is country of small stores. and therefore whole salers must be willing to sell in small lots. In reply to inquiries an Ameri- can firm will send over a handsome set of literature and ask for an order of thousands of the article in ques- tion when the buyer has only dozens in mind.
 T think the Americans who ,have looked over the field realize that Italy is really virgin soil conner cially, and offers big opportunities for the esta blishment of nanufactur- ing plants backed by foreign capital and worked by Italian labor. From
New Britain herald., 1917-09-04
Grandmother's Botanic Medicine

Grandmother's Botanic Medicine.
 In every pioneer home the botanic recipes of our grandmothers for the treatment of disease were wonder fully, dependable. Every fall she gathered her various herbs: thor oughwort, camonile, sage, pennyroyal. wormwood. rue, etc. It is interesting to note that Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, the most suc- cessful remedy for female ills we have was originally prepared for home use from one of these botanic recipes, and the demand for this fa- nous medicine has grown until over 350,000 pounds of roots and herbs are used annually in its preparation. It will we'll repay any woman who suffers from female ills to give this famous medicine a trial.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-04
custom is to wear tailormade clothes.
American Women in nagdad.

American Women in Bagdad.
 Geneva, Switzerland, July 2S.-A member of the Devon regiment 1n charge of Maxim Gun Section, who was severely wounded before BaEdad, writes from the Give hospital, Bom- bay, to his uncle here:
 What was our surprise on enter ing Bagdad-I went in on stretcher to find a number of American ladies awaiting us. A few wore the Red Cross badge, but I have not been able to find out how the others got to Bagdad before us. because I was moved down south quickly. How kind they were to the wounded. I believe they bought up the whole bazaar of fruits, flowers, sweets, tobacco etc., and worked hard in the heat. But as long as I live l shall never forget an iced drink of clear wholesome wa ter an American girl gave me when I was suffering from fever. l have never tasted nectar, but I think that was it., Think of ice after a march through hot sandy region. Many British officer and man will remem- her those kindly American ladies who have saved many lives"
New Britain herald., 1917-09-04

Miss Helen Owen, who recently re- turned from France, where she had been driving an ambulance on the battle front, has returned to New York and has obtained position driving a truck. After her first days experience with New York's traffic she said she would rather be on the frnt driving amid shells.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-04
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 AADANCJ thousands have 1t and TDnIrDT T don't know 1t. If you xAGOO o1<I want good results you can make mistake by using Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney medicine. At druggists in large and medium size bottles. Sample size bottle by Parcel Post, also pamphlet telling you about it. Address Dr Kilmer & Co.,. Binghamton N Y and en- close ten cents. also mention the New Rri- tain Daily Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
WILSON Contributes
TO RED CROSS POT
Donation Of Precious Metal Goes
to Help Democracy Over
come KalSeriSm.

There's a melting pot for the Red
Cross In Washington and It's latest
contributor In President Wilson, He
has directed through devious channels
that contribution Of precious metal
"tO help democracy overcome kaiser
Ism" should be placed In the pot The
contribution came to the White House
and II consisted OF small envelope of
tiny platinum filaments-fve times or
more the value of 80 much gold-taken
out OF electric light bulbs by the doner
with much patience. He did not know
where to send II and therefore put 1t
up to the president as many other
Americans who have problems they do
not know how to solve.
The president sent the contribution
to the artillery ammunition section,
gun division, Office Of the chief OF ord
nance, United States army. Thence
It was transmitted to the American
Red Cross, which In turn sent 1t on
to the District of Columbia branch OF
the Red Cross. next going into the Red
Cross melting pot.
The donor is George A. Dressed, q
pOstman Of Salem, o.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
ADV ERTIsE NJ EMIT
HELP THE KIDNEYS.
Readers Are Learning rhe
Way.

Middlebury Readers Are Learning lhe
Way
II - the little kidney ills
The LAM, weak or aching back
The mnoticcd urinary disorders
That may lead to drop,y and
Bright 5 disease,
When the Kidneys are weak,
Help them with Doan Kidney
Pills.
A remedy especially for weak Kid
ncyS.
Dom have been used in kidney
troubles for - years,
Endorsed by 10000 pcople-endorScd
at home.
Proof of merit in u Middlebury ; cit.
iZru s statement.
Mrs. Castle =. WeStall, Elm St,
SAYS: cover five years ago my kid
news became disordercd and | suffered
severely from backachc which was
brought ON by overworking. My back
annoyed me because of a dull, steady
ache across the small of it. My kid
news didn t act a. they should and
showed different signs of weakness. |
used Doan's Kidney Pills and was
helped SO much that no symptoms have
ever returned.
Price 6Oc at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan S Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Westall had. Foster.Milburn Co.,
Alfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
OLD ICE FOUND
It Was Formed Many Years Ago, But
Coal Companies May Diq II Up.

Coal Companies May Dig II up.
Ice that formed in the winters OF
the sixties and seventies Is being I'M
covered by coal companies Of Hazel
ton, Pa, in running the culm banks OF
the region through the breakers to
meet the demand for anthracite Gre
ated by the war.
This Is especially noticeable at the
big Cranberry and Yorktown banks,
which show the seasons In the strata
of the fuel. That which was dumped
In the summer Is dry and dusty while
that which was thrown out in winter
still has great cakes of ice and snow in
it. This occurs in regular layers and
eXcites great curiosity.
Coal men declare that the contention
of people that culm is weathered to a
worthless point is diSproved by the ex.
iStenCe of the ice and snow. They
claim if the fuel had been decarbOnized
by the weather, the ice and snow
would have melted. Some of the culm
banks are go to 10 feet high and are
worth millions Of dollars. Years ago
they were regarded as total waste.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30

course at the town hall this evening
The company comprises four young
ladies who sing, read play mandolins,
and give musical sketches in attractive
costumes.
The Home Department of the Wo-
mans Missionary Society viii hold its
regular meeting Wednesday afternoon,
December 5, at the ladies rooms with
Mrs. Hattie Bascom az hostess.
Mrs. Martha Brown Luther died on
Saturday morning at $3.50 after being
in failing health for several years. Mrs,
Luther was eighty-two years of age
andh had spent most of her life in Orwell.
The funeral was held at her late home
on Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O, the
Rev. Mr.. Newell of Middlebury oificiat-
ing. The bearers were R. S. Hall, d.
L. Wells, DR.. L. B. Rowe, r. c, Brown,
f. E. Lille, and Stephen Brown. The
burial was in the family lot in Noun
tain View cemetery. Mrs. Luther is
survived by one brother Luther Brown
of Fair Haven and sister, DR.. Amelia
Brown'of Rutland; two daughters, Mrs.
C. E. Ray of Machais, Me-. and Mrs.
Gardner of Johnstown, N. Y. Besides
others from out of town who attended
the funeral were Ralph Ray of Cam
bridge, Mass, Mrs. George l.. Need.
ham of Albany, N. Y, grandchildren of
the deceased, Mr.. Chllds, Mrs. Carlton
Smith of Weybridge, Miss Brevoort of
Crown Point, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Avery Brown,
Mrs. Cora Coates and Mrs. Harvey
Hulett of Benson, and Mrs. Charles l..
Button of Middlebury,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
BRISTOL

About $500 was raised at the bazaar
last week for the benefit of the local
Red Cross.
Mr.. Sawyer of Concord, Mass, was
in town over Sunday making arrange
ments for the annual mid-winter outing
of the Appalachian club of Boston. The
club expects to arrive here December
26 and remains week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shedrick of
Vernon, COL, are visiting relatives
here.
Merrill c. Prime recently enlisted in
the United States navy.
Mrs. Sarah Wales, long time resi-
dent of Bristol, died Monday at the
home of Mrs. Kate Mayhem on Taylor
avenue. She had been in poor health
for long time and at the last was suf,
fering with erysipelas. The funeral
was held Tuesday in the Methodist
church, Rev. G. A. Parker officiating
with burial in the Greenwood cemetery
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
AMERICAN IN FRANCE
PUTS WAR IN VERSE
College Ambulance Driver Rec.
ordS PoiIuS Plight and Won.
derS If Bosch Is "Soie."

The American field service, under
which thousands of American college
youths are serving in France as am.
hulance drivers and ammunition car,
rierS, prints the following poem by
its workers in its monthly Service
Bulletin:
C'est la.guerre OTIS the war;
on, the sky is bright and clear,
strain you may your eager ear
Ne'er disturbance can you hear
In the warm, delightful air;
It's the first time you are OUT,
Not a poilu Is about,
Sadly you begin to doubt;
C'est la Buerre
Later, by the "abri" door
Comes a sudden hiss and roar
Can the BoChe be getting sore?
Sure you're needed more in there
Follow more, all speeding fast:
As the fourth ninth sails past,
You regain your wind and gasp
C'est la guerre
Then from out the heavy din
Two tired 'brancs" come stumbling In,
And-what the devil has this been,
This bloody mess of rags and hair?-
Can your guess-be really true
Was this once a man like you?
Sorry, boy, this time you knew;
C'est la guerre!
Down the valley inch by inch,
On the wheel your fingers cllnch,
Or else he's trying to play you fair
still no murmur-God he's worse
You stop to look-and then to CURSE
Your ambulance is now a hearse;
C'est la guerre!
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
Estate of
Leonard O. Allen
late of MiddleburV

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court TO- the District of Ad-
Olson, commissioners. to receive. examine, and ad-
Just the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Leonard o. Allen late of Mid
dlebury, Vermont, in said district, deceased.
and sl claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid. at the Court House. in the village
of Middlebury. in said district. on the nth day
of December and 2lst day of May next from 2
clock p. M, until o'clock p. m, on each of said
days and that six months from the 26th day of Nov
ember A. d. 1917, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury. Vermont. this 9th day of
November A. D. 1917.
Noble j. Sanfordl Co,,r,issioror.
Milo Moore.
Melvin j. McNaughton. Administrator. 40
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
MddIebury People Will Find The
Burlington Daily News
Paper Well Worth While

1t is the only paper available in the evening with full ee
graph report OF the big news of the day similar to
that given by Boston and New York papers
THE NEWS SALE AT THE STORE
c. +. YOU MAY HAVE 1T THE
EVENING PUBLICATION
Sent to Middebury homes by mail $3.50 for six months,
s. 50 a year-strcty in advance
our Will Arrange to Have 1t Delivered at
Every Evening tor cents Week
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
William II. HOdgsOn,
late of Cornwall

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Ad-
olson, Commissioners, to receive. examine, and
ad lust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of William II. Hodgson, late Of
Cornwall. in said District. deceased. and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the Court House. in the town of Mid
debury, in said district, on the 18th day of De-
cember and l4th day of May next. from 2 o'clock
p. M, until o'clock p, M. on each of said days
and that six months from the 18th day of Novem-
Der A. d. 1917. is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Cornwall. VT, this 26th day of Nov
vember A. d. 1917.
John A. James. Co,,r,issiorers
Charles f. Benedict.
Edward j. Hodgson. Ticonderoga, N. Y, Ex-
ecutor. ~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
Estate of
Philip II. ClOyes
late of Middlebury

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Ad-
Olson. Commissioners. to receive. examine, and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Philip B. Cloyes, late of Mid
dlebury. in said District. deceased. and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
late home of the deceased in the town of Middle
bury. in said District. on the Sd day of December.
and 9th day of May, next. from 10 o'clock a. m,
until o'clock p. m. on each of said days and
that six months from the 18th day of November
A. D. 1917, is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us for eN
animation and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury. VT. this l4th day of No
vember A. d. 1917.
a. I PaMi : O. ri ssfIey' Commissioners.
Dennie P. Cloyes, administrator with will annexed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
CHOKED WANTON SLAYER
British Officer Disdained to Use Rifle
on German.

A German who deliberately bayou
cted young British soldier lying help
less with wounds, was choked to death
u moment later by an Infatuated ser
geant major Of a Lincolnshire regi-
ment. The incident happened during
the recent fighting in Flanders
When the British officer saw the
German attack the helpless boy he
was convuSed with horror and loath-
ing Disdaining the use of his rifle
or bayonet he pounced upon the Ger
man like a bulldog. The Englishman's
fingers frightened around the throat of
the German and literally choked the
lfe ont of the man. The Briton flung
the body aside and kneeled beside the
wounded boy. The German bayonet
wound already hadeprOved fatal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30

Mrs, p. ]. Simmons of Flushing,
l.. l., finds time despite her cooking
and housekeeping duties to help her
husband who is painter She has
formed a class and bosses several girls
who are taking the places Of men
called away from their occupations by
war. The girls get 81 IA day. Photo
shows her welding the brush. She
wears painters Weralls, and cap to
protect her hair.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
CUT THIS OUT - IT Is WORTH
MONEY

Don't Miss THIS. Cut ont this slip
enclose with Sc aud mail it TO Foley *
Co.,. 2S35 Sheffield Ave. Chicago, | l..
writiug YOUR name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial package
containing Foleys Honey ana Tar Conn
.poun for couAhs colds, and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides ami
bladder ailments; and Foley Chthartlc
Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly
cleansl g cathaltic for constipation, bill
iousness, headache and sluggish hoMe
For sale by Frost's Pharmacy, % Main
Street, Middlehury; + j. Whitney, Sails
bury. "u''
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
Girls Ban Fudge Until War Ends.

High school girls at Steubenvllle, o.,
have agreed to refrain from making
fudge until the war ends, thus helping
the food administration to overcome
the sugar shortage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
Estate OF
George $. Walk er
late of Whiting
. TATE OF VERMONT
> DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS.

STATE OF VERMONT
y DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Addison:
To all persons interested in the trust estate of
George 5. Walker late of Whiting, in said dis.
trict. deceased GREETING.
By the authority of the State Of Vermont, you
are hereby notified to appear before the said Pro-
bate Court at the Probate Office in Mddlebury, in
said district. on the 10th day of December A. D.
1916, at nine O'Clock A. NJ. to show cause, if any
you have, why the account of the trustee of the
estate of said deceased should not be allowed.
Dated at Middlebury. in said district this Goth
day of November, A. D. 1917.
AZ CHARLES l. BUTTON, Judge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-27
pleasant evening was spent.

pleasant evening was spent.
The funeral of Charles Rondo, who
died at the town farm was at 8 a. m. or
Thursday from st. Marys church,
Father Cray officiating The buria
was in the Catholic cemetery.
At the annual meeting of Farmers
Chapter, r. A. NJ, No. 8, held in Ma.
sonic hall, Wednesday evening the fol.
lowing officers were elected High
Priest, b. W. Rowland; King, Elroy j.
Wood; Scribe, Arthur Buttles; Secre-
tary, James Leonard; Treasurer, w.
F. Scott.
Mrs. Amy L. Woodruff died at a. m.
on Friday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Edward Wright, of
pneumonia, in her 83rd year. The flu
neral was at the Forestdale church on
Sunday at 2:30 p M, the Rev. l.. M.
Hayes officiating. lnterment was in
Forestdale cemetery.
A fire alarm was sounded at 4 p. m.
on Friday from the Brandon Inn garage.
The fire was speedily put out by fire
eXtingushers. One of the garage as
sistants was cleaning out the gasoline
tank in leaky pail. The contents were
carried back some distance from the
garage and set on fire. The flames ran
back over the course and the interior of
the building caught fire.
David Marley who was an old soldier
died at the home of his son-in-law,
Mathew Cheney, Monday morning at 7
o'clock of cancer, in his 80th year. Mr..
Maney enlisted in Co. A, of second
Michigan cavalry on September 3, 1861,
and was mustered out July 5, 1864,
having served nearly four years. He
was with Sherman in his famous march
through Georgia. The funeral was at
the Baptist church on Wednesday,
April 25th, at 2 o'clock, with interment
in Pine Hill cemetery.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held on Friday night in the lower room
of the town hall for the election of the
officers of the Home Guard. The fol-
lowing were elected: Captain, Frank
johnson; first lieut., Elroy j. Wood;
second lieut., Arthur Buttles treas
urer, W. F. Scott. Over 80 have signed
the list and it is hoped 100 will sign by
Saturday night. The first drill will be
on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock sharp.
The company will, with the Brandon
band, act as honorary escort to Gov
ernor Graham at the grand rally on
Friday night at the town hall.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-27

this week attending the meeting of the
Methodist Episcopal conference. Mr..
Kerr will be returned to Brandon charge
for another year.
At the town hall last night the Bran
don band and Teachers association gave
the production in films Miss George
Washington" with Margaret Clark in
the title roll. 1t was greeted by large
audience.
Homer Howard and wife of Buring-
ton are visiting at the home of Rollin
Humphry, Mrs. Towards father Mr..
Howard will be remembered as the at
tendant of EX-Gov. Ormsbee for a
couple of years.
Mrs Charles Phelps of Park street
was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday
night by some 20 of her old friends who
came to celebrate her birthday. A
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-27
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Tuflield Abair,
late of Middlebury

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Ad-
d son, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims
and demands Of all persons against the estate of
Tuiield Abair. late of Middebury in said District.
deceased. and all claims exhibited in offset there
to- hereby give notice that we will meet for the
Abair, in the town of Mddlebury in said District,
on the 18th day of May and 18th day of October,
next, from 10 o'clock a. m until 3o'clocl p. M.
on each Of said days and that six months from the
25th day of April. A. ID 1917 is the time limited by
sadiCourt'for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance
Dated at Mddebury. VT, this 25th day of
April A. ID. 1917.
w. Kirk Eager lCo....ia.,.
Frank A. Abair. Executor. II
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-27
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
John IL. Sargent,
late of MiddIebnrV

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court or the District of Addi-
SON. commissioners. to receive examine, and adjust
the claims and demands of all persons against the
said District. deceased. and I'll claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose afosesaid, at the office Of
Leroy G. Russell, in the village of Middlebury in
said District. on the 10Th day of May and 10Th
day Of October. next from O'Clock p, M. until
p, m. O'Clock p M, on each of said days and that
six months from the 23d day of April, A. D. 1917 is
the time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Middlebury. Vt. this 29d day Of April,
A. D. 1917
Willis N: Cady, Commissioners
Fred G Brookins, Oo''''''ss'o''rs'
Leroy c. Russell, Administrator II
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-27

Green River, in Guilford, has two
men who, although handicapped, have
put in a good winters work. One is
David Worden, who, in his nth year
and unable to use his right arm, has
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-27
WHITING

Wilbur Lewis was home from Rut-
land Monday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufrange Saturday, April 81.
There WAS a whist party at L. H.
Rawson's Thursday evening,
Nelson Bacon of Rutland was the
guest of Howard Webster Sunday.
Misses Ora and Irene Filion of Mid.
dlebury have been spending several days
at their home here.
The Camp Fire Girls gave an enter
tainment and dance at the hall Friday
night. A good sum was realized.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-27

sawed u cords of wood the past winter,
IN addition to other work. The other,
George Parmenter who can use but one
arm, has Is cords of wood fitted for the
stove, which he has cut.