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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
10000 MEN OF SCIENCE
OFFER THEIR SERVICES

Washington. May B-More than inooo
chemists. metaIlure1sts and mining eu8s-
neers have boon enrolled to halp In tho
war. The list. being tabulated for uso Of
tho council Of national defense and tlhs
army and navy. includes several thousand
chemists. skilled In the making Of a.
ploEfves, and others expert in tina maldnH.
Of iron and steel. It n likely that these
two classiications will b called upon -
assist in creating a big supply Of q.
plosives and guns.
The bureaus efforts to mobinso teoh-
meal facilities also has brought many Of
fsrs Of complete laboratories. tosstfsr
with the working staffs. for research
work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
CHIEF DRAWBACK.

The subject OF the Ford one-man SUBJ
marines came up at luncheon. Some OF
those present thought the plan would
work out all right. Others scoffed at 1t
as absolutely absurd. Finally the mat
Ter came around to Frank Eastman. one
OF petroits well-known business men.
DO you think they're feasible, Frank"
ne was asked why, OF course not" he
repneo' How could you get out to crank
the things?'-The Argonaut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
HAD A VERY BAD COUSIN.

This letter should interest every reader:
Last winter had very bad cough.
used medicines, but they did me no good.
took one bottle OF Foley's Honey and
Tar and 1t cured me. (Signed) V. DeKeus-
ter. Amberg. Wis" No substitute is as
good as Foley's Honey and Tar for
coughs. colds. Group and whoopIng cough.
Medical Hall. ]. w. O'Suilivan. 20 Church
street. (Ady !
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
TERMS THIRD WEEK.
Supreme Court Hears Chittesden Co
Cases-Chicf Justice Watson Recover

Supreme Court Hears Chitte.den Co.
Cases-Chfef Justice Watson Recover.
Montpelier, May 15.-The May term OF
supreme court entered upon it's third
week this forenoon. court reconvening
at $40 o'clock with every justice present.
Chief Justice John H. Watson having
recovered from the illness which de-
tanned hin, at home last week.
The Chittenden county case of G. b.
Arnold Of Burlington VS.. +. X. somers.
general manager of the American Vend-
ing machine. and others. being argued.
In the lower court the plaintiff secured
$1,000 verdict against several OF the
defendants and three Of the defendan ts
secured verdict for costs. Each side
appealed to supreme court.
The Franklin county case Of Elizabeth
Miner. executrix of Daniel Miner. against
Sarah Shaunassey, ct AL. was taken up
yesterday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17

~ becoming a Chinese wall between US
are being broken down.
We are realizing as never before that
We are all really members OF one great
brotherhood. When we have reached that
point, 1t is but step farther to the father
hood Of God when he lovcth, he
chasteneth."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17

You may not be able to carry a gun
even. to say nothing of working 1t. II
you learn how to handle a spade in your
garden this spring. however. you will be
doing service not far removed from
modern trench digging, and incidentally
learn how to take the first step in in
fantry fighting on an advanced line, while
discovering how to raise vegetab les and
such for your own table.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
GLEASON RESIGNS.
Washington County states Attorney
Feels Pressure Of Business.

Montpelier May 15.-Fred f. Gleason
has resigned as States attorney for
Washington county and the resignation
has been accepted by Governor Graham,
who is expected within a few days to
appoint a successor Mr.. Gleason's letter
OF resignation was sent to the Governor
April 70, but was not made public until
yesterday.
Mr.. Gleason was elected to the office in
1914 and reelected in 1916. He gives as
his principal reason for resigning the
pressure of business.
Several Barre attorneys are candidates
for the office. it is reported. and a North
field attorney is also out for the posi-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17

Vermont has not sent many men into
the regular army of the United States.
as has been truly said; but the Green
Mountain state has more men per capita
IN the different branches Of the military
other State in the Union, which speaks
we'll for the patriotism Of our young men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
sHoDDY MILL rs DESTROYED.

The shoddy mill located about a mile
south Of Bennington and owned by F.. NJ
Crawford was totally destroyed by fire
Thursday. throwing between 10 and 20
hands out of work. The loss is placed at
sS.00o with no insurance. Three mills have
burned on the site in the last Is years
Mr.. Crawford had operated mill there
for % years and had beer burned out
once before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17

Some people are looking for great
sea battle between the fleets of Britain
and Germany. Uncle Sam ought to he
represented in any conflict Of this kind
and I'VE could prove 1t" II Paul Jones
were alive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17

What came near being serious acci-
dent occurred at the electric light COM
pany's plant at Groton when a revolver
in the hands of Austin WEIGH, fve-year-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. s. WEIGH. was
discharged. hitting Moses Page. who has
charge of the plant. In the head. Mr..
Page was stunned. but physicians found
only a deep scalp wound and he will re-
cover. The child was playing about the
premises and. unknown to Mr.. Page, had
secured the revolver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
GIVES 5000 TO NORWICH.

President Reeves Of Norwich University
has received from Senator Redfield Proc
tor a check for 5000 to be expended in
permanent improvements in the labora-
tories or in the other departments of the
univeesfty's activities. Miss Emily D.
Proctor has empowered President Reeves
to order the purchase of five horses for
cavalry use.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
SHEFFIELD NAN BANKRUPT.

SHEFFIELD NAN BANKRUPT.
Rutland. May 10-Joseph n. Francis Of
shefheld. a farmer. has aisd petition in
bankruptcy with Clerk r. 9. Platt Of tho
United States court. He has liabilities
Of S2.Sn.37 and assets Of $40, with sl%6
claimed exempt. There are q unsecured
creditors. largely IN Barton and st. Johns.
bury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
To RESIGN SEPTEMBER 1

The Rev. Thomas Ockford Of Mortified
has announced his intention of resigning
the parish September !. and has made
application to be put on the pension list
from that date While not having any
definite plans for the future Mr.. Ockford
intends to hand IN his resignation to st.
Mary's Church at some future date. He
has been in Mortified II wears He has
reached the retired age, though still in
good health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
RUTLAND MANUFACTURER
SERIOUSLY INJURED

Rutland. May l5.--Thomas J. Ford,
evaporator manufacturer. was seriously
injured this afternoon when a switching
engine struck his automobile at the cross
ing here. Two men with him escaped
injury. The car was totally wrecked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
;HlTTENDEN COUNTY TRUST COMPANY.
Banking Service

The business man who knows what
banking service is will appreciate tho
service rendered by this Bank to its Gus
toners. Become one of our depositors and
then you'll know
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17

Sell that car. II you no longer need II.
for . fair cash price. The classified eds
can md your bvyee-st trintnE cost
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise IN the
new special column Of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
II Will pay you to read about. See page two.
This paper has more than $4,000 readers
them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17

the big house selling prOgrams that had
his fathers signature and badges. thus
adding more than $50 to the $4,000.
This Is but one phase of thu senti-
mental developments resulting from this
world war. AS one who has never suf-
fercd pain can not truly sympathizc with
the wounded and the sick. II follows as q
matter Of course that the millions who
are passing through this conflict and
those in close touch with the terrible
scenes just behind the firing lines arc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-17
BURLINGTON

j. r. J.
4 F. j.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24
Prizes for Boys In
Corn Raising Race

- F7 2 : Z
Two hundred dollars in state prizes
will be distributed pro rata to the
Is boys making the best showing
in raising corn this year.
Boys under Is years of age raise
one half acre, boys over 16, but not
over 18' years of age, January 1. 1917,
raise one acre.
Besidesaraising corn each. corn club
member is required to keep a record
of all time and expense, write a story
and exhibit 10 ears of corn
More corn is needed in Connecticut
to help in the present emergency. It
is one of the staple crops and can be
raised at a. profit. The average net
profit of corn club boys, in the state
for the last two years has been s57
per acre.
To join the State Corn club, send
your name to your county agent r
to the Connecticut Agricultural Col
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24
FIRST CUTTING OF
WHEAT STARTED
IN TEXAS FIELDS
Quick Relief From World
Famine Is Now In
Sight.

Chicago, May 24-The cutting of
wheat has been started in Texas, near
Forta Worth. This : information
reached the great grain market here
yesterday in laconic telegram from
Texas City. Work, it said, began Tues
day when binders started on farm
of 100 acres, which was expected to
yield from six to eight bushels to the
acre.
1.-The Texas harvest has started"
flashed over the wires of the brokers,
and crop students said that never in
history did such a message carry
more hope and meaning to the world,
for this crop. according to leading
statesmen, enters the grand strategy of
the war and into the very politics of
nations
From now ON the harvest will
spread northward over the granaries
of Oklahoma. Kansas and Nebraska;
thence ON through tie spring wheat
valleys of the Dakotas until about the
first of September the last North
American sheaf has been cut in the far
Hudson Bay country.
The harvest this year started three
DAYS earlier than normal and three
days is important, it is said, when the
whole world is crying for wheat. An
other cheering was added by Bernard
Snow, crop statistician, who said that
Texas was expected to yield $4,000, 900
bushels, or 10 per cent. more than
last year. Her early harvest will
bring relief to the bare bins of the
northwest ~
BY June S, Mr.. Snow said. the inva-
sion Of the reaper will have extended
to the Oklahoma line. By August l..
he said. indications were that the
spring wheat of the Dakotas should
begin to fall.
The movement of the grain to mar
ket should begin by June Is
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24
NATIONAL FOOD
PLEDGE DAY is
GREAT SUCCESS
Millions Bind Themselves to
Frugal and Economic
Rationing.

London, May 24.-This is Empire
day and Great Britain is observing
the holiday as a national food pledge
day. Everybody is expected to sign
a pledge in response to the kings
proclamation appealing for economy
and frugality. Already two million
persons have signed. On today's re-
suit practically hangs TIN decision be-
tween voluntary and compulsory ra-
tioning.
The lord mayor of London. accom-
panied by the sheriff, appeared in
their official robes on the steps of the
royal exchange early in the day and
invited all hearers to proceed to the
Mansion house and take the food
pledge. A similar meeting was held
at the guild shaH and thousands .of
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24
ITALY REPORTS NO
SUB CASUALTIES

Rome, May 24-No Italian steamers
were sunk by submarines during the
week ending May 20. One was at
tackled by sunfire and suffered some
damage. Only two sailing ships, both
under 800 tons. were lost during the
same period.
During the week 460 ships. repre-
senting 475,000 tons, entered Italian
ports and sS7. of $4,000 tons, left.
During the week ending May 10 two
italian steamers, under 1000 tons
each, and seven small sailing craft
were sunk. Some fishing boats were
also lost
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24

GATHERINGS were held with the same
object throughout the kingdom. Fac
tories, schools and other institutions
agreed to cease work at noon long
enough to enable employees to sign the
pledge.
More than 100000 helpers are en-
gagged in the campaign and the orEan-
izers predict an easy victory for vol
untary rationing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24

Copenhagen, May 24-According to
the vossiche Zeitung, Count Won Tar
now, recalled Austrian ambassador to
the United States, and DR.. Friedrich
verdy Du vernois, dismissed German
minister to Cnbh, arrived in Berlin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24

lege, Extension Service, Storrs, Con-
necticut, Boys and Girls clubs. In
structions will be sent as soon as
names are received. Enrolment
closes June 9.
county, S. J. Wright, Norwalk; Hart
ford county, o III. Moore, $50 Asylum
street, Hartford; Litchfield county, A.
w. Manchester, Litchfeld; Middlesex
county. J.. H Fay, Middletown; New
Haven county, H. D. Deetz, secretary
185 Church street, New Haven; New
London county. F. G.. Warner, Pill
212 Church street, Franklin square
Norwich; Tolland county, J. E. Gift
ford. Rockville Windham county, B.
w. Ellis, Putnam.
One hundred and twenty Americans
constitute the prisoners held by Ger
many, according to information to
the State Department.
The Belgian government at Havre
received information that the Ger
mans resumed the deportation of the
Belgian civil population.
The Navy Department was advised
that q minor explosion occurred al
the Norfolk Navy Yard in a casing OF
a five kilowatt turbine generator.
Three hundred freight handlers
employed on the steamship docks of
the Boston & Maine Railroad are
ready to strike>in Boston,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24
WAX GIVES VIEWS JOBS 70 aMERIcAH eIRLs =

wear who are engaged in war work.
Students Of economic conditions pre-
dict that the great war will cause per-
manent changes. in the economic and
industrial position of women in Amer
lea and Europe. rs
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-24

engaged in the filling of medicine bot
ties in New Jersey factory, For
convenience, safety and comfort they
have adopted the divided lower gar
ments which their European sisters,
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-18

Is dmnelng gsssssG us.s of favors Net
Il the teaslsers have anything to say
about III Behind closed sisurs the
American Society III Professors of
nancsas seld iss annual convention,
and disgusting rsasnors age ssartas,t,
fersss'ss saatse slssugSgeti seyss
harp Into hss aviation EIt. ard Ia
Teaching the Iasslen taps IL, tsse
trenches. THIS dance viii rssat fle
Hula Hlsa In popularity aarang the
estiaing seasssf1s ssase for fgatsp. sssln
prefer slse sao-twa. ~ walking stss
dos In this Way the danesng mas
tiers. iike the tmilars. keep the woif
from the docr by tsia fertfsisy or tlssif
inlagtnatiaas End sha iroa hand OF
fashion. which thes eansrpl. The tar
key trot gives was 10 The hursssy hug,
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the chfckes Zip. file angle anss she
siiver and the wabhle pass away. As
IL he did no, have troubi. enough al
ready In mastering the new steps every
year, IL is now decreed thar .l,e taais
shall dance backward Instead OF the
girl. says Nek York Post. Id all this
nurk there = one ray af hope for
those ,shc still fonsiiy dream that
dancing Is d pastitne, and not rrofes-
sion The waltz alsl stay on
forever. the dancing teachers say
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hefwcsn tho perfect thirtv-six and the
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proportions knows how to dress be-
coningiy.r declares d fashion expert
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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-18

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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-18

John Curtis has decided TO d auit
farming and will sell his person
oil property at auction on Tues.
day, Feb. 9th He has list OF
live stock and some farm ma.
chinery which you will find listed
onhis large bills.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-18

Mrs. lay 0lmsfeasa sasae hi
From Sloax ci,g Tsnestsay Ii
maase 4 visit with s,er pa reslt,s
Mr.. aud Mrs. Ole Asans.sfts.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-18
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-21
IN READINESS FOR
CAMPMEETING

Mr.. |. NJ. Lane, who has been at
Ruggles Campgrounds since July
Fourth, experimenting the building
of new cottage and repairs on the
grounds, writes that everything is
now in splendid shape for the camp
meeting. The hotel privilege has been
let to Bobbitt, Yazell & Riggs, men
who have had experience and will give
good service. r. M. Harrison the
Tolesboro merchant will conduct the
confectionery. Foxworthy Bros. will
have the stable privilege and will al
SO have a place to park autos. These
will be taken care for 15c week days
and 25c Sundays. Every day brings
new calls for cottages. Fortunate are
those who secured cottages early. Ev-
erything points to successful camp
meeting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-21
RUGGLES CAMPMEETING
Thursday, July 26th to Sunday, Au'
gust 9Th.

The campmeeting will be in charge
of District Superintendent W. H.
Davenport and e. r. overley. Bishop
William F. Anderson of Cincinnati,
will preach the first Sunday. Fully
twenty-five of Kentucky's best preach
ors will preach during the meetings.
Rev. o. G. Regain, chorus director; H.
u. Trent, accompanist, Howell Rich
ardson, cornetist. Miss Mary L. Will
son will conduct the Childrens hour
daily. Hotel in charge Of Bobbitt,
Yazell G Riggs; confectionery, R. M
Harrison; stable and auto park, Fox-
worthy Bros. Autos well taken care
for Is cents on week days, and 2t
cents Sundays. All arrangements com.
plete for the best campmeeting we
have ever had.
In. LANE, President,
Maysville. KY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-21
American Association

Miss Alice Schauer, aged about %,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
Schauer of Pittsburgh, died at her
home. yesterday She was the young
est Of twins and was niece Of the
Misses Joerger of West Second street.
Miss Schauer was we'll known In this
city, having spent a portion of last
summer here with relatives and was
very popular and attractive young
lady.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-21

Lena Wells Lykins will 60 to Mays
vile Thursday and from there she
and nellie Grant will motor overland"
to Lexington and stay till first of next
week Miss Margaret Parker and
Lavinia Haney will accompany them
home to be the guest of Miss Lykins
during the Chautauqua and Ruggles
Campmeeting. -Vanceburg Sun.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-21

Mrs. Mary Thomas will on Monday
take charge of the st. Charles Hotel
on Front street. Mrs. Thomas has
been conducting boarding house on
Bridge street for numbeC of years
and will no doubt make this once pop
ular hosiery take on new life.