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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-31
Mothers Pensions in Ohio.

Ohio people are unit as regards the
popularity of mothers pensions Its
beneficiaries and the thousands of work
ingmen in Ohio's numerous factories
through the instrumentality of this law
now know a peace of mind concerning
the future of their families they have
never known before.
As administered in Ohio the allowance
of a mothers pension is not charity 1t
is on a par with the free school system,
supported by taxation for the good of
the individual and the state. Ohio has
come to look upon her children as her
greatest asset and has thriven on the
theory that children, properly reared,
make men and women worth while, Ohio
has possessed institutions of the better
character, good houses well managed and
well systematized. But Ohio learned
that no institution and no hired person
could take the place of mother and the
home. Three years has so demonstrated
the truth of the idea that now Ohio has
appropriated 100000 for the erection of
hospital for crippled and deformed chill
dren.
The mothers pension is administered
by the juvenile courts. Any mother who
is a widow, or whose husband is absent
or unheard from, or whose husband has
fallen afoul of the law, who is in need
and who has children under the school
age, is eligible to receive pension for
six months period, renewable as long as
may be necessary The scale is Sl5 for
the first child and half that amount for
the second and additional children. I'm
der the eye of competent court officials
this has been found satisfactory, but it
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-31
T4LKOFTHE TOWN
New serge and silk dresses at Fits

New serge and silk dresses at Fits.
Music furnished for all occasions by
Montpelier NJ band orchestra. Karl For
sell, manager, phone Montpelier 252-W.
Don't forget the masquerade dance to-
night at South Barre grange hall; SOC per
couple Visiting ladies, unmasked, lOc.
Masks off at 10 o'clock. Come, every
body, and have a ripping time.--adv
Ii you are looking for bargains, call at
Miss l.. f. Townsend's, 50 Washington
street, Nov. |, and g. Trimmed hats
for sl.9s, S2,9s and $39s Children's
hats, 25c up. Liberal discount on entire
stock
AT the home of Mrs Arthur Lund of
Sheridan street last evening, surprise
was rendered to Mrs. William Avery,
soon to leave Barre TO make her home
in St Adams. Guests of honor, invited
to Mrs Lunds home for supper, were
visiting in the parlor when the door
opened and a party of friends, led by
Charlie Chaplin and wife, entered the
room. There second surprise awaited
Mrs. Avery as among the guests was
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Place Of st.
Adams. who came to attend The rooms
were beautifully decorated in blue and
gold Games were played, including a
guessing contest, which afforded much
fun. The following program was rem
dered. Piano solo, Mrs Ida Russell; vo-
ca solo, Miss Lillian Papin; piano solo, !
Mrs Glenn Perry piano solo, Mrs Will |
liam Richardson; reading, Mrs. c. c.
Perkins Mrs. Arthur L, Pierce, on be
half of Harmon review, No. !, Ladies of
he Maccabees, presented Mrs. Avery a
;et Of solid silver teaspoons Mrs Pierce
spoke of the great help Mrs. Avery had
llwavs been TO the order, joining as a
,harter member 10 years ago. Mrs.
Avery spoke her thanks. The singing of
Aud Lang Syne" brought the party to
close, all wishing Mrs. Avery good luck
n her new home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-31
TALK OFTHE TOWN
Vow neckwear al Fitts'.

New neckwear at Fits.
Carl Waterman of Washington street
returned yesterday from Boston, where
he has been spending the past few days
on business
Miss Elizabeth Oltolini of Blackwell
street has completed her duties in the
B. W. Goodfellow & Son store after hav
ing been employed there during the past
two years.
Miss Lillian Roberts of the Blanchard
block returned last evening from Den
yer, Col, where she has been visiting
with relatives during the past six weeks
on vacation from her duties in the Cen
trail Vermont station.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-31
Dr.. Holmes Once Said

at is better to be young at so than
old at 35." A good way TO be young at
80 is to receive an Endowment taken at
49, Other ages just the same. 1t is a
question of doing it now National Life
ms. CO., of Vt. (Mutuall S, S. Ballard,
general agent, Rialto block, Montpelier,
VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-31
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors who assisted us at the time
of the death of our son. For the flowers
given and sympathy shown we are very
grateful, also to those who showed him
SO much kindness at the Fanny Allen
hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs G.. Pccolini
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-31
Card of Thanks.

To all members of South Barre grange
and all other friends who participated in
the reception to Mr. and Mrs. c. l.. Web
ster we tender our sincere thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs c. L. Webster.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14

why did you enlistf''
This question was put 20 each OF
the regular army sOld9ers and mem
bers of the Marine Corps now rep
resemtiMg the United States In France.
Here are some Of the answers:
"To zee excitement"
"To help win the war and end the
Kaiser's idea Of world ruler"
ITO help free the German people
from Kaiserigm."
Adventure and experience, als0 to
do my little bit for my country, the
coed old q. 8. A. and the Stars and
Stripes, the nag Of freedom"
ITO catch the Kaiser"
Because my country needs me-"
81 wanted TO set the Kaaser's
goat"
"To represent the state Of Ken
lucky"
because the girls like soldiers"
FOR the benefit Of the American
army"
'NTo kin q couple of Germans for
the wrong done Poland"
"To keep from wearing my
knuckIe~ out on my ne4ghbCr'S back
doOrs."
ITO see France"
IT was discouraged with civilian
life and wanted to get some excite
ment"
1.-The dear ones at home"
''I felt that my country needed me
and wanted to do som9thing for t.
And that was the only way was able
to do anything for my dear country,
the good old u. 8. A."
81 never did anything worth while
on the outside so dedicated my life
to my country that I might be Of
some use to some enc"
Two TeAsunn-becmu9e girls like
soldiers and saw o sign saying
500, goo men wanted TO police UP
tina ranch over here"
10 have O chance 10 ride On .
train. I had n@vUc ridden On one"
'"They said / wasn't game and i
was game and wanted to enlist for
my eOuntry's aaka."
'"ro show that my b5Oed was
American bleed"
ITO learn ssaf CONTROL
81 had tried everything else 10 l
thought I w0Wld Try tie array"
ere ssxvs my God and my conn
Try"
"WoV my adopted country"
Because believe it every Amer1-
can'E duty to fight for his country"
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14

A ceYtain see4ion 0k-the volunteers
had been engaged the whole OF one
Sunday morning IN learning Gho art
Of bridge Building.
For the last hour or DO they lad
worked alone, % their iMstructOe was
engaged elsewhere. Bat before they
were dismissed he came to inspect
their wOFk.
why, this @&&tP would collapse
I'm half an ho@g!" he exclaimed in
angry surprise, indicating where the
knOta on one side were all tied
wrongly.
That's all right, sir" PepIlea the
maker Of the knots readily. '"This
bridge f. designed for the eaemy."
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14
SERVICE INSIGNIA OF THE FRENCH ARMY
American Men In Training For
Service Oversees Should Fa-
miSaxixe Theamselves With
Emhlems Used By Our Ally


American soldiers who ere destined
to saa sa~viea vita tha w.nmeA army
I'm tNa $500. 60 - .Aom,A
:. 4--xs -
W IiaaAaF W1th the n - OK ~
vari0uB branches Of the French army.
The emblems Of the dHRsrsa4 arms Of
Ga wp.weM aa~vaea ara AnAnyRv dr.
49, -
sA1AAlAax nOm sn0ss oK - Ana.s -.
army but can Be readily rem1mSsEs0
NAen once Understood
Trsneh and Camp to-day pTine1 fac-
simil1es OF the numerous eMnlezna.
believing the expaana3ao@e WIN % OF
xalue % the American soldiers When
ehey are senk ovorse@4
f--ynAarurA4a YrA.ru~aeav fcn Cal.
lazy qTn4~nA.r4 0~~-A.Sm~s1ar
Tom fnil~xl a-VSt6<swa4Fa, Vaear.-
lrarv 1c~ cosr.rS Ine.ariern.
Emrtou.s for roIrs.l men4-19a.
ErfylI~-i~ q. 19cnts~~~ n R~fN
Momntaim xrts,I@-v ~ N~4T Ion ca
iar1- 7-ArtSleria r .omraa ~ Refl.
Haavv AytiTI@r~ r. prtI Ion "a.
Az a-XutawoAa1e nusowahfIa
3nn casIayl sIx~1c. 1tr.mrara
III RN1 Tnraieu T~%i~a n - n
Pom Guar 1o-Gaa aaxmsrse'
Gtapea. Nf1af.rv Polie@ Ilnea az
C0mwx~tenfion nent fm CnIIarl
-as~~ira de 5000 N@1srsI Gerx.
"a - coIsar1 19-anaSsa 1lanrocr
Gorceean an@kin 1f.aV1 20 CnlIsrI
11-ao@Sia 1AieSrlel HI~e-;an
8nahia Ton CoIIsrl. 1A-Omeiar-
piInfe viafion Aviafsan Ofsear Pflot
Yom coTarl 1K-Omcser-pilot
nirykaable Onicar. pilot of Dirie-
fhia Ton CaIIarl 1-pvsr ie
Tay' ahootan~ prira for Saaexa1 ~
r1~rosr "a Ter RasS~nr nmcar
- Gleaval 1a~sanaur Txa6er.nh-
- ssrral Corns fon gieeyel
ToYS1S~rnrA1e ans ~ Rndfotas-
@~vnnhw IN ala@val aa-Cmmnmninr
6h~rrv~Aeur Grunar Oea@rvar Cor
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14

Soldiers who are unable 10 gee up
ArY particular enthusiasm ever the
fnc1lfkies now available for cleaning
mess kits and other testing toolg'
after mess viii be interested to know
that the Army soon may be equipped
With a travelling kitchen which win
supply unlimited cloIn. hot water and
1--we steam for thia VurpOGA
High officers CO the QWArtermaS-
tara Depmrtment recently wfanGaBed
4 demonstration Of the nsw type Of
Aela kitchen and agreed that e has
many exceptional advantages over
AnYtAing else that has been OGsEed
TIA Army.
ne nsw kitchen Wi1a serve three
hot meals . day 20 o foRoe OF 2,ee0
men and provide CROUCH eORea for
Loco men every ten inmates. 1t
eOuafskx OF . 10-h0EBepOweR steam
OiioT, two So-gA1fon stew. soup or
not xeaaA Kettles and two 9o-gRElOn
coffee urns. VITA cold water, coffee
Gan he made in six minutes. Two Of
thawe Kitchens VIII feed Q regiment
n the recent demonstration 1.TE0
mem of the 102d EnGaMsxy were fed I'm
leRn th@R an hour.
While trOops are On the march the
kitaheR Fol18 along e . speed Of Is
mi1nw am hour, tina cooks being huKy
all the while preparing mGRts % % to
Servw them when the soldiers halt for
WaM
VALE the soldiers 9F8 eating AefT
meals tie kieehen IN boiling w14w and
keexlmg uD steam enough fnR an Ae
2aR % clean thaRr mes kIeZs e~D8.
Knives, forks and Spoons In q szni-
taEY way I'm q few momen4&
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14
RICH SOLDIERS

4 z. M. c. A. Secretary "SOms-
where On France" writes:
"Ons Of SuT men told me Of hiB
scldtArs caIHns tie soft Preach payer
massey. particularly Gfty fHaAe notes
(tsn doBfaw ba11Bl, eO6@ec0 c0WH@mG.
Ywtca he bag SEEN . man AgAt bis
GEzP with Q I've fraAe note Zone dol
bar bill. He has had O WGu whose
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14
wv A. mRRENCY

Through an this section there 10
Q famine of "C1aekgRs" (Thfs iw the
new soldier slang for YTench copper
pieees). Accordingly, the 7. II. c..
A. hut In this village Of has
planned it's own currency. IL mas
printed little rectangular pieces OF
cardboard which read:
7. II. c. A. 10 eentimes
18th. September, 1917. X. A. X.
These little slips are accepted over
the counter OF the c1Atee0 m ex-
change for Chocolate and other kniek-
knacks. The local postal service has
recently agreed to acceut them pro.
vfded the Y. II. q A. red0ome I'll
that have been taken IN the course Of
the days business.
The Y. M. c. 4. said I'VE win give
you cash for alt thae you accept" 30
the arrangement went through, and
thfs means. thaG st the lietlo village
in France the q. s. has accepted and
regular1sed the z. M. G. A. issue OF
currency.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14
NR ALL WGsHr

Thse serv3eS with the Americas
fncsB Over THERE e. not al nEh1
and NO pE@N IN fRdfe&&a8 bT tAA nnk-
lowing pR0@xmm- Of O Y. u. G. A. hut,
which T. . typical program for al Of
tho hWkB:
mMDAX-s:sO. Concert By tAs
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14
LOVER THERE"

best band Of the First Division. 1880
Talk Human Nature"
TUESDAY-T:3O. Feats Of
strength open to al strong men.
8-Trench class.
WNDNESDAY-1:3O Base ball,
basket ball and soccer. 7:3O-Or-
chestra and vaudeville.
THURSDAY-T:3O. Movies.
FRIDAY-Debate night. Resolv-
ed: Married NE II better tAan SIN
gle LIFE"
SATURDAYS. Baseball. A.
French class. e:30-Boxing bouts:
Matacce Of the band, and willis Of
the 18th Infantry.
SUNDAY - 1880. Discussion
group-''Vemereal Disease" 1Y.
NJ. G. A. ball team and the Marines.
7:30-Re1igiOas meeting.
GRATITUDE
me following Anonymous letter,
received By Q 7. II. G. A. secretary
Somewhere I'm France" expresses
the gratitude and hope Of the people
oR HRaMeo for Am@Ffea1 entry into
the war:
ITO Great America-POweTfu Cen
erOug ana devoted Nakion:-
"My heart has long been broken,
for I have seen my country 90 long
invaded; pillaged, desHoilsd By the
enemy.
"At last you are with IN! I hope,
now, that with your aid. 30 generous
and devoted as it f. powerful and
rich. our France may soon be deliv-
erred.
Most sincerely do I thank your
government, and each one Of your
magnificent and brave soldiers! I
esteem you, and love you for your
devotion To our eemBgs
81 know in my Preach heart that
you, too, have left your country and
families, and that theRe ars loved
ones, dear to your hearts, whO are
sadAened By your departure
"'T realtzg all this, and that b why
I dare to address this TO you. that
you may know that With all nay heart
thank you.
my gratitude and a1Sc41on to
your fae country and fts valiant sub
jects.
"a French Heart"
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-14

purchase I'm value was . little over
two francs (4O csmtg). throw back
the two francs and the copper eAauee
% being too awkwmga 10 bother with.
when this 40 once pRacttc0d In o
village the inn Keepers price instead
Of two francs becomes flve francs Tor
every v1nitOg.
"Whem torn notes are pasted TO-
gether, if the two halves are Of df@er.
ent notes the number does mot agTee.
The only way tAem BY which the torn
note can be redeemed IN 10 semd IL TO
the g nh OF Tramco and this means Q
delay Of about three weeks.
One OF the soldiers came the ether
day to the 7 secretary with patched
twemty frame mote.
This win have 10 60 to the Bank
Of France said the secretary. IT
will be redeemed with1A . month
1.-THE soldier replied by tearing up
tho twenty frame note"
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
GIRLS! MAKE A BEAUTY LOTION
 WITH LEMONS
t.ssa.s...as.ss.ssssas.:.a.s...s.s.s.s

At the cost of small jar of ordinary cold cream one can prepare full quar- ter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin softener and complexion beautiher, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through q fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets In, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lem on juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallowness and tan and is the ideal skin softener, smoothener and beautifier.
 Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any pharmacy and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweetly frag- rant lemon lotion and massage it daily Into the face, neck, arms and hands. It should naturally help to whiten, soften, freshen and bring out the roses and beauty of any skin. It Is truly marvel ous to smoother rough, red hands. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
MONEY LENDER FITTED POOR
Chinese Shyiock in Manchuria Gave Annual Sum for Relief Work to
 Relieve His Conscience.

A wealthy Chinese money lender in Manchuria was recently convicted of making false deelaratlon regarding Robberies of his caravans by Mongoian bandits. His conscience troubled him to such m extent that he offered to contribute an annual sum of $75o for the relief of the poor. East and West says. This money was made the basis of fund for feeding the helpless at kungchuling.
 Manchuria is terribly poor. despite the mineral and agricultural riches ex- tracted from it's soil and rocks, all of which products are shipped abroad. There are probably thousands of indus trious natives unable, by Gnremitting toll, to earn more than meager liv- ing When to their natural difficulties are added the ravages of bandits and the evils of misgovernment, such as now prevails in many parts of China. abjeet proyerty and starvation must he the lot of the people who, in the best of times, are only half fed
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
WORTH OVER S125
 A BOTTLE HE SAYS
Georgia Farmer Says Tanlac Re. Ileved His Rheumatism
 Entirely.
SUFFERED 45 YEARS
"i Am We'll Man in Every Way and Feel as Strong and Healthy as Ever Did," He
 Says.

I wouldn't take five hundred dol. lars in cash for the good four bottles of Tanlae did me-" said ]. NJ. Mallory. a well-known farmer of Stonewail Georgia, short time age.
 For forty-fve years I suffered aI- most every day" he continued "and was SD crippled up with Rheumatism that had to hobble around on crutches. My knees were so stiff I could hardly bend them and often I have been so weak that I have had to take to my bed for weeks at n lime More than half the time couldn't do any work. l had indigestion and stom- ach trouble too, and my back hurt so bad that l couldn't lay on my Jeff side at all. l tried every medicine I saw advertised and many prescriptions be- sides, but kept getting worse.
 My brother living in Atlanta told me what Tanlac had done for him and begged me to try it. We'll, sir, have taken four bottles in all and have thrown my crutches away for the rbeu. matism is entirely gone and I can jump two feet off the ground without 1t hurting me bit. I am q well man in every way and feel as strong and healthy as l ever did in my life"
 There is Tanlac dealer in yopr t0Wn.-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
GARDEN NOTES.

If the garden has been thoroughly cultivated early ill the season, there is little weeding to be done. Yet, a few late weeds will strive for suprem- acy if not conquered.
 One of the most persistent now, as earlier is the chickweed, which grows in such dense masses as to choke out everything else. Keep it cleaned out. If thrown into a pile 1t will be decom- posed in a few weeks into light soil rich in humus.
 If the cabbages are slow about head ing. or the heads lack firmness, sprinkle with salt and water. This will also tend to kep the worms down.
 Because you have plenty of land, do not think it is of no value. Have you used your garden to the utmost capacity? Intensive gardening has all ready come where there is most profit in the occupation. If you have not ap- piled this principle, see how you can get more out of the ground.
 Dandelions are coming into general favor in America for salads. The fla vor is greatly improved by blanehing the leaves. To do this, place an in- verted flower plot over each plant for awhile before the leaves are gathered. This salad Is a favorite among connois- seurs.
 Before applying liquid manure to plants, the soil should be moistened by watering with clear water. unless the soil is already moist. Apply the liquid manure to the soil without sprinkling it over the plants.
 Where manure is available. a spade full or more tied up in coarse sacking, suspended in tub of water affords a good way to make the liquid.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
WHERE RATS ARE PROTECTED
In Copper Mines of Michigan Rodents Are Regarded as Preventors, Not
 Carriers, of Disease.

There are few places In the world where rats are we'll thought of, but In the copper mines of Michigan there TO- dents, so universally despised. and causing so much danger to health and damage to property everywhere else, are regarded differently. In the shafts of the copper mines hundreds of feet below the surface dwells q species of rat that never sees the light of day and Is held In high appreciation by the miners. It Is because these under ground rodents are valuable to sanita- ton. preventers rather than carriers of disease. They indulge in no depre- dations for the reason they exist with in roekbound walls inclosing nothing possible for animals such as they de- stroy.
 The rats are the scavengers of the mines. They keep the workings clear of refuse. They are protected by the men; are often fed from dinner pails and have become so accustomed to the miners that they frisk about the workers wholly unafraid. secure in the apparent realization that. while else- where they are hunted and slain as enemies of mankind, underground they are treated as allies and are immune from harm.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
Her "MeatIess Day."

The day after Prosecuting Attorney Horace G. Murphy and his deputies and eonstables made d Sunday morn ing raid on Muncie blind tiger" and arrested 50 persons found there, many Of the men going to jail on various charges, the wife of one of those whose late 1t was to be locked up, was con- fiding in Billy Blamey, the elevator man at the Wyson building, in which Murphy has his office, says the Indian apols News.
 I'm considerably worried" she told him, "about,my Sunday dinner yester- day and thought MT. Murphy might straighten things out. You see,my hus- band started away from home about ten o'clock in the morning to get some meat for dinner and said he intended 10 stop in at the club Gall tigers" are clubs in Muncie) and get a bottle of beer on the way, like he always does Sundays. Well, he hasn't brought that meat home yet, and meat nowadays costs too much to waste"
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
DAISIES
By L. M. BENNINGTON.

No flower in all the garden series is more beloved than the star-eyed daisy, or marguerite. And. perhaps no flower has undergone q more decided i'm provement than this same flower, which fills the meadow spaces with it's nod ding white and in better soil looks stately from the garden path.
 The daisy should have place in the garden. They make delightful bor- ders to beds of taller growing annuals and can be used very effectively in beds of spring blooming bulbs.
 Daisies may be sown in March. and later for succession, In shallow boxes of light, rich soil. Cover the seed to about three times their own thickness and press the soil firmly over them. Keep the box in a warm window, greenhouse or hotbed.
 Transplant to new boxes and set out in the open ground when danger from frost is past. Daisies can be sown In beds outside in August or September. They must be protected with straw or litter through the winter and trans planted to their permanent position in the spring.
 The South African orange daisy has become great favorite. It was intro duced few years ago and has been made much of at the flower shows and is used largely on big estates. It is excellent for borders and as pot plant.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-16
LATE PLANTING OF EVER
 GREENS


 The best time to plant evergreens is early in the spring just when the new seasons growth is starting. It is q mistake to plant too early but if the planting is delayed until June, the trees are not apt to do we'll unless ire quently watered and mulched during the summer months.
 Some planting is done in August, but I do not believe an inexperienced per son can make his trees grow when planted so late.
 Nurseries frequently put out their evergreens in July and August, but more from necessity than choice, be- cause they are too busy during the spring months to do the work.
 When eyergreens are planted late they should be thoroughly watered and a dust mulch maintained around the roots until winter sets in.
 It is difficult to tell by the looks of the trees whether they survive during the late summer or not as very often they retain their verdure some time after they are dead.
 Tn the spring, however, trees that die turn brown within two or three weeks. The better time to plant evergreens, is,