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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-14
SCANDINAVIA AS
U. S. CUSTOMER
Trade -Four Times Greater Than
When War Broke Out

New York, Dec. 14.-Recent sug-
gestlons that certain of the Scandi-
navian states may be drawn into the
war are of special interest to the
United States from commercial stand
point, as we'll as otherwise. A. COM
p11at1on by The National City Bank
of New York shows that our exports
to those countries since the opening of
the war have averaged about four
times as much per annum as in the
years Immediately preceding the war,
though on the import side there is
comparatively little change.
The average expectation to Dem
mark, Norway and Sweden in the
years Immediately preceding the war
aggregated something less than $40
100000; in the fiscal year 1915 (the
first year of the war; they totaled
$197,O00.OOO; in 1915 $169,OOO,OOO and
IN 1917 $184,O0O,OOO. To Denmark in
1914 exports were $15,67O,OOO: in
creased to $79.824,OOO in 1915; $751;
$4,000 in 1915 and $56,729,OOO in
1917. To Norway in 1914 $9,O64,0OO,
jumped to $s9,075, 900 in 1915; $751;
$4,000 in 1915 and $S2,O17,OOO in
1917. To Sweden in 1914 $14,644, 200,
advanced in 1915 to $7S,274,0OO; in
1916 to $51,98O,000 and in 1917 $45,-
10000. This increase occurred chief
ly in foodstunfs, copper, cot
ton and manufacturers.
The share which the United States
supplied of the imports of these cum
tries was in the year before the war,
Denmark 10 per cent Norway Is per
cent and Sweden IL per cent. In
1915 we supplied approximately 20
per cent of the imports Of Norway and
about Is per cent Of those of Sweden,
though for Denmark no figures are
available, nor are there figures for
the year 1916.
To Denmark exports of corn which
were but $95 in 1914 were over So
100000 in 1915, nearly $8,OOO,OO0 in
1915 and over 100000 in 1917;
wheat in 1914 $S45,O0O; in 1915 over
$4,000, 900; in 1915 more than 2,OOO,-
600; while -four shows also a mater
ial increase. Copper exports to Dem
mark show very large gains, being
less than 100000 in value in 1914
and over $1,OOO,OO0 in 1916. Cotton
also showed very large inc1 eases, from
only $1,000 in 1914 to $1,616,OOO in
1915 and $4,000 in 1916. Iron and,
steel manufactures show an increase
of about SO per cent. leather manufac-
lures more than double, while Of lard
and bacon the total jumped from less
than 100000 in 1914 to over SILL
To Norway wheat which was but
100000 in 1915, but dropped again to
a little over $1,0OO,OOO in 1915.
$1,000 in 1914 was over $3,OOO,000
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-14

ner, Bennett Hubbard, John Hagearty,
Mervin johnson, Eddie Kalen, Edward
Sechrest, Joseph Sexton, Charles Vib-
berts, Ralph Williams, Archie Waters,
Frank Zapatka, Charles Hoffman,
Louis Appel, William Burns, Stanton
Ashley and George Olcott.
The speechmaking program will be
as follows: 1.-The Value Of Athletics
to the High School Boy" Stanley H.
Holmes; 1.-The Team" Alvin W..
Bearse. coach; "1917," Captain Wal
ter Macristy; "1918," Captain-elect
Charles Vibberts. The monogram will
be presented by Principal Louis p.
Slade. Mrs. Howard Horton will rem
der solos.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-14
GULF COAST WITHOUT COAL.

Gulfport, Miss, Dec. 14.-Coal
shortages in cities along the Missis
sippi gulf coast threaten to interfere
with the operation of power plants,
according to officials of the Gulf Coast
Contracting company, which operates
trolley and lighting systems along the
seaboard. Gulfport, 1T was stated, has
less than Is days supply of coal and
none in sight. The traction company
has notified the state railroad COM
mission that beginning today it will
reduce it's schedule.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-14
RECEPTION FOR TEAM
Captain Macristy's Gallant Band of
Football Warriors to Be Remem-
bcrcd Mt High School Gym Tonight.

Members Of the New Britain High
school football team will be rendered
a reception at the school gymnasium
this evening, in honor of the splendid
record made during the past season.
The affair will be the first of it's kind
ever undertaken, and the forecast is
for a success. An attractive program
has been arranged for the evening,
and at the conclusion dancing will be
held. One Of the features of the night
Will be the presentation of monograms
to the following players who partici-
pated in league games during the past
season: Captain Macristy, George
Doerr, Frank Dzicek, Clifford Faulk-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-14
MILLS IN NEED OF COTTON.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Urgent need
for increased transportation facilities
for cotton consigned to New England
mills was placed before the shipping
board, the railroads war board and
the cotton transportation committee
Of the National Council of Cotton
Manufacturers. The spinners fear
cotton stringency which would delay
important government contracts
None of the mills has a supply for
more than so days, while others only
enough to tide them over the holidays
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-14

known British public men such as
Viscount Bryce to speak in the Amer
lean Y NJ c. A. huts. The Ameri
cans in turn will provide well known
American lecturers to speak in the
British huts. This interchange will
probably begin about the first of the
year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-14

WILL EXCHANGE SPEAKERS.
With the American Army in France,
Dec. 10 (By the Associated Press. y
To strengthen mutual sympathies, ar
engagements have been perfected by
which the British Y. M. G. A. in
France is to send influential and we'll
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-20
First Red Cross Christmas.

Something has happened. A sim-
pie and thrilling thing that brings
something of real greatness to our
lives, humble as they may be.
1t is the observance of our first
Red Cross Christmas. One cannot
priateness and it's significance in
this world of anguish without hav.
ing touched the highest thoughts Of
ali the world--that which was given
on the birthday we are celebrating.
Behold, bring you rood tldlngs OF
great Joy which shall be to all peo,.
ple;" and that which was expressed
nations, which established. that in
warfare the sick and wounded of the
enemy should be sacred TO the Red
Cross.
This is Christmas when we can
not see our new young soldiers,
visioning those others whom war has
made helpless We cannot see. the
happiness of our children without
thinking Of those little ones in Eu-
rope who have starved to. death.
Prehaps we cannot deck our chill
dren's Christmas trees without re-
Numbering that He in whose honor
they are was a man OF sorrows ana
acquainted with grief.
In the Red Cross campaign for
10, 100000 new members during the
week preceding Christmas there is
scope for all our tepderness, an our
richest imaginings, all our newborn
power Of simplicity OF heart, all our
possibilities of service.
The Red Cross chapters have ask,
ed all members of the American Red
Gross to take part in simple cere-
mony on Christmas Eve.-the plac-
ing Of a lighted candle 1T in the c Win
service flag on the window pane.
This flag IS a piece Of white trans
parent paper, blue bordered.: with
the sign of the Red Cross, five inches
SQUARE in the center, and smaller
crosses to be added for each OF the
household who is a member of the
Red Cross. 1t is an expression OF
service in this unexampled time-a
symbol so instructive that the Red
Cross will glow from the windows
of our homes over the length and
breadth of the land, sending out the
Christmas message to the world
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-20
NEW CALL UNLIKELY BEFORE
NEW YEAR.
Selectivcs Due on Next G. i Probably
Will Remain Home for Christi
mas.

Iowa selective service men who
are expecting to be called as part OF
the final increment at Camp Dodge
moned until after Christmas, offic-
ers at Camp Dodge believe.
While call might be issued at
any time, it is not likely that the
government will attempt to trans
port troops during the holiday rush t4i,
the o IS knq 9svoi a1 ea@ nj pefgG
leaves of absence was due to the fact
that railroads are sure to, be con-,
gested carrying civilians who plan
Christmas trips, in the transporta-
ton of the mails, etc. The order Is
sued also reads that travel IS TO 81 DC {:
and it would be impossible to bring
the $4,000 men to be called here on
the last increment soon enough To-
avoid clash with the Christmas
| movement.
Many Indications point to the fact
; ever The camp. is prepared to re-
ceive the men, and IT has been an
nounced at Camp Grant, ROCKFORD.
| H.. that the government expects To-
call 1900 Illinois men remaining
from the first increment, to that
The population of the camp mas ma
been increased considerably by the
arrival of nearly 500 officers, and
! the ordering to camp of the men en-
listed in Iowa for the new ordnance
depot brigade. :. nau
Moines for this organization have be-
gan military duty at Camp Dodge-
Most of them were indicted into
military life with the Thermometer
below zero, and had the experience
of filling their bed ticks with straw
as one of their first activities IN nil
itary life. se;oo., with,
the exception of few ALREADY as
signed to the Forty-secOnd regulars,
have been temporarily attached 10
the depot brigade, which is another
way of saying that thev a nave We, o, pe eel
given quarters e's, >; a anas 'ss's''
70 T THi' regular Organizations at
Camp Dodge are fullv Differed, and
men now in command will not, De
displaced by the new arrivals unless
thev are wanted for other service.
The big influx OF new o oRnnt 200
newly commissioned men from Fort
Smelling and another It's from Fort
Reniamin Harrison arrived IN camp
ali logged up in smelly leather pn,-
tees, and the second neutehahtse r ra
Producing into camp tor me ~ n, ~
t thor by the war department as
the The 'n neWcomers are due for con
siderable grief before many hours,
for many many are wearing Sam brown row,
belts bel and and packing swagger sticks chs
both Of which bits Of attire ana ana g 1ist
belishment are on the verpoteh iis'
at T camp Pew no9 nffficers are a fine look
inc pronn of men and are taking TO
th hei si new Surroundings with much'
interest inter All are anxious n to get
and ali II will be given an opportunity
to make themselves useful as sum :
as possible.-Des Moines Register.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-20

where your money goes Listen.
1t is volunteer organization devot-
ed to practical Humanitarian service
in peace as we'll as war. 1t is head
ed by the President, authorized by
congress. the only means by which
you can reach. your boy it he is sick
or wounded, it's accounts are audit
working for your boy and you. DO
you want your boy or your neigh
Dor's boy to suffer the privatiOnss and
hardships that you did in the Civil
war? Certainly not.
walk out on the street and look
your fellowmen straight in the face,
and feel confident that they don't
see any yellow streaks down your
back.
Remember, every dollar given the
Red Cross for relief goes for. relief
vided for that purpose, and not from
relief moneys. Membership solicit
crs should tell the public about
this.
Bulletins will be shown each night
in Leon and other points in the
county, showing the progress, Of the
ferent towns and townships. In
Leon, these bulletins will be shown
at the Idle Hour Theatre and the
New Theatre, and Cherrington's and
Bells drug stores. Watch these
bulletins and do your part to boost
II, the campaign in your town or town
A Red Cross booth has been plac--
ed in n n --RalIS Drug store and
each afternoon and evening during
the camraign. it will be in charge
of one of the ladies of the Leon
there as we'll as by the workers who
are canvassing the town.
There will also be a membership
booth at the big auction sale to be
held Dec. 22nd, and all those VINO
have not taken out memberships by
that time can do so by applying at
the booth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-20
RED CROSS NOTES.
Wartime Tightwads.

is such a frost the town police
would like to run him in; but then
the tail goes with the hide, and so
we let the tightwad slide. although
high disdain, but though he gives
US all pain, we let him stay on
earth; we'll stand for many measly
things when peace unfolds her
snowy wings, and fills the world
with mirth. But now, IT is man
daty, plain to see the nation S rear ga
ought to sell his lids and skirts, and
soak his Sunday socks. ! know an
ancient widowed dame, who tolls
\ along with aching frame, to earn her
meager board; she wants to help
comes with open paws, and gives
her slender heard And here's the
grown beastiy fat, well-heeled with
coin is he; good things. have reach
ed him in flood-and we can see
4 him sweating blood. as he Digs up
cit is the time that tries men S
souls, and skates who hang onto
their rolls, when every gent should
give. who grudge the soldier boys a
yen, will be .despised by. loyal men
SO long as they may live Walt
Mason, in the Register.
The Christmas membership cam
paign is now on. If you are already
a member, having joined before
November, 1917, you are asked to
renew your membership at this time
for the year. 1918, and allow your
the fund as a Idonation. and if you
are not member you are asked to
become one at this Christmas time
and make a present OF your dollar
to some soldier boy through the
humane efforts OF the Red Cross. A
membership entities YOU to = se ~
each member in the family you are
entitled to cross to be placed
thereon, when all members in. the
family become Red Cross members,
then you are to have a 100 per cent
card to put above your service nag,
and on christmas eve lighted
through your flag showing to the
wayfarer the number in your house
hold that are keeping the home
fires burning for the boys who are
SO CALAMITY and bravely fighting
for you.
The United States, the State of
iowa. Decatur county, and every
township in the county, ana every
school district in the township is
organized for this campaign, and if
the canvasser misses one person, II
and money to either the canvasser
or the secretary of their local organ
ization. Wouldn't you rather hear
the whispered thank you" of a
wounded soldier than the jingle of a
dollar in your pocket?
Some one says, 81 hear lot about
didn't have anything of the kind in
the Civil war. How do you know
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-20
Report of Eden Township.

On Friday evening, Dec 18th,
there was Red Cross social at the
West Eden school house. The wea-
Their was unfavorable and only 36
persons were. present. The, pupils
of Miss Melvin's school rendered a
short program with credit both to
themselves and their teacher. this
was followed by some impromptu
speaking and the sale of ten boxes
and few small articles. The. prize
box being made by Mrs. Fred Hurley
to represent Ford car sold for
$3.50. Robert Smith and Oscar
Mills each buying it at SIS 90, donat-
ed it to sell again, Leon Durell car
ried it away at $3.50. A cake with
a dollar inside sold for 1920,
Mergie Mills drew the lucky slice
and redonated the dollar to the
Red Cross. The total amounted to
$500. Milton Manchester deserv-
es credit for the able way in which
he handled the sale.
We can use some choice first mort
cage farm loans. Farmers 4 Trad.
arc State Rank Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-20
COME ACROSS ITS YOUR DUTY
Remember Horrors Of War-Torn Europe and
Think Of Safety and Comfort Here
Then Join the Red Cross.

The good people Of this community moro com.
emorate nativity tho Christ Child with merry.mat-
ing and gifts.
suffer clothing shelter though
high prices certain forced economies will make 10 real
United States is at thousands Of miles away
few given to the nation may lose
secure when to think about it, we shall thank
God or less heartily for mis- blessings
France which has total population Of about 35
100000 probably 100000 the fighting off tho
invader. About 100000 moremosty wome" and children
absolutely down and out They are part OF the IN
the industrial district devastated by the
German Now these people are homeless hungry
sick At least half of them have tuberculosis
scarcely fighting for life The whole Of France
is making unheard Of sacrifices to save the nation
Poor little Belgium is wreck-a dying wreck faer
small army has practically exterminated Her boys
and old men shot down in cold blood by the
k,iser,s heroes Her daughters have dragged
slavery Her babies have been impaled
bayonets nailed to barn doors by playful Teutonc
soldiers About all that left Of Belgium is her deah'e''
spirit
And. Serbia. Serbia S in history. a
nation slaughter and charmed house. people
wiped clean off the earth
has said Of France applies equally to Italy,
Roumania Russian Poland.
Europe hell Of suffering and grief for three
years. three years meant to the United
States? Prosperity and peace. ~
Today all stricken Europe utterns that aaeod amen
tation out Of Depths Lord cried unto Thee;
my voice." And the American Red Cross is the
through which Providence answering the prayer
The "over there" performing labor OF
mercy paying fellowship scale never before
known have your help and mine in order to
carry on its enterprise the of humanity So
organization campaigning the nation for 100000
members.
Every man, and child in this community ought
to belong Cross. The membership fee $500
Another brings member the Red Cross Magazine
for year.
Every $500 or $500 membership helps just much to
back up our American boys kha-heps just much to
take frghtful the lives of millions OF home
less starving, freezing diseased mothers and babies in dev
astated France, Serbia, Belgium Poland and Roumania
The finest Christmas gift you can make is Red Cross
membership. Don't fail by Christmas eve
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-20

Some one says, Il hear lot abou
this Red Cross, What is it? The,
didn't have anything of the kind il
the Civil war. How do you know
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
Henry s. burlington.

Henry S. burlington of Pownal
Center who about weeks ago fell
and broke his hip bone and who has
been bad ever since developed into
pneumonia and he passed quietly
away Monday night at the age of SO
years. Mr.. burlington has been a
life long resident of Pownal and has
been one OF the Justice of the Peace
in that town for over 80 years and
was known as the "old and reliable
having presided over number OF
justice trial in an efficient manner
He was a well-known farmer, kind
neighbor and good husband and
father. Mr.. burlington was mem.
Der of the First Baptist church O.
Pownal and he was of the old New
England stock and was a hale and
hearty man OF his years until his &C
cident a few days since. He leaves
to mourn his loss his wife, three
daughters. Mrs. George Sumner OF
Pownal, Mrs. Lincoln OF Stamford
VT, and Mrs. VIM. Crews of Nortl
Adams. The funeral was largely at
tended from his late residence thil
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. II. G
Mohl officiating and the remains were
laid to sleep in the family lot at Pow
nal Center.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
STOP CATARRH! OPEN
M0STAlLS AND HEAD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils
Relieves Head-Colds at Once.


II your nostrils are ciogged and
your head is stuffed and you can't
breathe freely because of cold or
catarrh, just get small bottle of
Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store.
Apply little of this fragrant anti
septic cream into your nostrils and let
1t penetrate through every air pas
sage Of your head, soothing and heal
ing the infiamed, swollen mucous
membrance and you get instant re-
lief.
All! how good it feels. Your nos
trils are open. your heal is. clear. no
more hawking, snuffiing blowing; no
more headache. dryness or struggling
Tor breath Ely's Cream Balm is just
what sufferers from head colds and
catarrh need. IT'S delight.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
SALISBURY

Miss Rena Somers was in Benning-
ton Saturday
Several in town are i'll with colds
and the grip.
An entertainment and supper will
be given in the NJ. L. church Friday
evening Feb. 23.
A. S. Webb. who has been in feeble
health for some time is not as we'll
as usual at present.
Miss Gertrude Bates, who spent q
few days in Bennington recently has
returned accompanied by her mother,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
POW NAL

Miss Edwina C. Barber is confined
to the house with Illness.
Mrs. Ida Barber of the college town
was a guest OF her sister over Tues
day.
The town authorities are settling up
their annual business at Pownal Cen
te:.
Simmeon Crawford, who is working
in Troy. is home for few days with
his family
Wrs. l.. A. CANNED. who has been
seriously i'll is much improved and
on the road to recovery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07

table Compound had helped her. so
began taking 1t. The result is 1 an
now in good health and never lose a da,
from my work, and you may .publisl
nv letter to show other girls tn
good Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegstabl
Compound will do. 49, Miss MARI
ScHMELTz. 81 Gardner St., Troy Hill
N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. , :,
This good old root and herb remedl
has proved unequalled for periodlca
suffering Of young women 1t contain
what Is needed to restore healthful con
6itions. .l.sl :.
Write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicin,
Co. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for fret
advice IL you need it. ..sss 2.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
SYNDICATE

G. d. Bentley vase in Rupert last
saturday on business.
Clifton Mears. who has been quite
II, is now. convelescent.
j. D. Whittier, superintendent of
chools, was in town last week.
The presiding elder met last Satur-
lay at the NJ V, church with the Of
cial board. .r
A little daughter of Charles Rich
rd's, who has been Ill for the past
two weeks, remains about the same.
Mrs. McNalley, who has been
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07

spending a few days in Arlington, has
returned to her home in West Sand
gate.
Mrs. ID. H. Woodcock of White
Creek, a former resident of this town.
we have learned is quite i'll with
grippe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
YOUR BILIOUsNESs

and constipation, headache, drowsi-
ness. coated tongue, bad breath, bad
taste in the mouth, quickly disappear
If you take Hoods Pills. Many say
these pills act better on the liver ana
bowels than anything else. DO not
gripe. Csc. of druggists or by mail Of
g. l. Hood Co.. Lowell. Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07

70 support myseu
but l would hay
such. sick spell
every month that ]
would have to sta.
at home from work
and l could not af
ford to do it. / ais
had headaches, diz
zy spells and q paii
in my side. Ny sis
ter told me hov
m u c h Lydia E
pinkhan's " Qe
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
Mrs. Flora Bates.

MIS-, FIUTd bdleS.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
in the parlors Of the NJ e. church
Friday afternoon of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beech Randall and
daughter, who have been visiting rel
atives in Greenwich, Conn, expect to
return home Tuesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07
YOUNG
ORPHAN GIRL
How She Was Cured. Had
Headaches, Dizzy Spells,
Awful Pains, Could
! y Not Work. e

Pittsburgh, Pal am an orphan girl
and when only seventeen years old hat
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-07

The Banners Bible not meaningless picture book The ilusa
tons distinct They enrich the and they do
they inegenty explain that hitherto obscure
assumes to thousands through these teaching pictures