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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25

munty relations among ourselves, But
il the project of sufficient worth TO
make the sacrifice necessary to have IL
this summer We believe It is, The
principal sacrifice would come to the
individuals who are responsible for the
movement should we decide to be quit
ters' and give it up, We cannot fore
see any great sacrifice that any indi-
vidual needs TO make, Is IT money?
The Chautauqua course for ten first class
entertainments is 81, so, the current
price for admission to the movies.
When citizens give up attendance
upon the movies then they Of right
may claim exemption from being inter
ested in the Community Chautauqua,
Is it time that is demanded? The
work will be done largely by volunteer
citizens who expect no recOmpense for
time and labor expended, viii the
Chautauqua usurp any good effort that
we should be making in the crisis that
is upon us? No, for 1t has been decided
that any uneXpended balance arising
from the meetings shall be given to the
work of the local Red Cross Association,
The Chautauqua program does not
represent frivolous entertainments we
might well give it up if that were so,
1t is substantially sound, thoroughly
good for the community, and the motive
behind it in Middlebury will be to aid
most worthy local activity Men and
women are already lining up behind the
movement to boost it. Let everybody
help unless they have good reasons for
Withholding their help.
RAYMOND MCFARLAND.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
HITTING the Newspapers
Rutland Herald.

Summing up the various proposals
and the existing demands on the big
newspapers of the country leads Pub
Usher Scholtz of the New York Even
ing Post to publish the following;
10 per cent import duty on paper
2--Double postage rate.
3-Zone postage rate.
4-Excess profits tax.
5-lncome tax.
6-Personal property tax (municipaD
State corporation tax,
8-Capital stock tax.
9-Tax on freight shipments of paper
10-TaX on paper sent by express.
ll-Miscelaneou stamp tax.
l2-Tax on telegraph and telephones.
l3- Employees liability and insurance
Estate law.
14-Request to advertise government
war loan and other free publicity.
As an example of chilled-steel nerve
the situation is probably unique il
American history.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
VERMONT PRESS.
A 8enefaetor.
Mortified News

Ex-Governor John A. Mead has done
another good act in establishing com.
munity house in Rutland. He presented
it to the Congregational church, whose
officers will have charge Of it, DR.. Mead
shows his horse sense when he says it is
tobe used as a general center for whole
some recreation and social opportunity
The house has all the arrangements of a
well equipped club house. 1t has a
tennis court outside, pool tables, and
everything to make it a home for young
men and women. 1t is distinct add
ton to the social life of Rutland, de-
signed especially to give pleasant place
for social gatherings of all kinds. The
townspeople have taken hold and helped
in the furnishings aside from what the
good doctor has given. With the chapel
given Middlebury college, and the com
munity house given to Rutland, DR..
Mead has set good example for others
in good works we hope to see taken up
and carried along in other places His
little grandson had part in the dedi-
catory exercises, which must have adj
ded much to the enjoyment of the oc-
cason to the doctor
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
THE SEVENTH WEEK OF OUR WAR
Keep Pace by Reading Register Diary.

production board recently created Inc
object for the first year Is the produc,
ton of minimum Of $500 training and
battle airpanes, the education OF from
5000 to 5000 aviators and the doubling or
more Of the producing capacity during
the second year.
Germany's next peace declaration,
expected TO suggest program OF ter,
ritorial remuneration on the east and
west, is regarded in Washington as
largely answered beforehand byintorma,
ton revealing for the first time the tull
scope of the imperial government =
aspirations for conquerng the south
This information discloses as one OF the
primary aims of the war a plan for
consolidation of an mpregnable military
and economical unit stretching from the
North sea to the Mediterranean, cut
ting Europe permanently in half con-
trolling the Dardaneles, and Aegean
and the Baltic, and eventually forming
the backbone of a Prussian world
empire. In the light Of German history
! the plan shows how implicitly the
kaiser has followed out the blood anC
iron policitico-economic methods OF
Bsmark for development of Prusslar
power. Considered in view of the
present war map it shows that the
major portion Of the kaiser's war
program has been accomplished, re,
CARELESS of what disposition is made OF
conquered territory in France, Belgium
and Russia.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Estate of
John w. Ariel, late
of Salisbury
CTATE OF VERMONT.

CTATE OF VERMONT
DDlSTRlCT OF ADDISON, SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of John
W. Ariel late of Salisbury, in said District, de-
ceased. GREETING
Whereas, said Court has ASST ned the 2Sth day
of May, next. 1870 o clock for examining and allow
ing the account of the Administrative of the es-
tate of said deceased and for decree of the resi-
due of said estate to the lawful claimants Of the
same. and ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said estate by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
previous to the day assigned, in the Middlebury
Register, "A newspaper published at Middlebury,
in said District
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office in Middlebury, in said District,
on the day assigned. then and there to contest the
allowance of said account if you see cause, and es-
tablish your right heirs, legatees and lawful
claimants to said residue
Given under my hand, this 4th day of May.
1871
10 Charles |. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
CORNWALL

The Woman's Missionary society will
be entertained by Mrs. Henry Currier
at her home in West Cornwall on Thurs
day afternoon, May 81.
The Rev. c. C. Merrill, associate
secretary of the Vermont d, M. S.,
preached for the Congregational society
Sunday evening, May 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis f. Samson, in
this manner, wish to invite their friends
to reception rendered them by the
Mary Baker Allen chapter, d. A. r., to
be held at the Samson Memorial build
ing, to celebrate with them their golden
wedding on Saturday afternoon, June
9. from to O. clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Worms flake Children FretfuI

Children suffering from worms are dull
and irritable, puny and weak, often grind
their teeth and cry out in their sleep,
being constant source of worry to their
parents. Kickapoo Worm Killer is a
mid laxative remedy in candy tablet
form that children like to take. Prompt
~ effective, it kills and removes the
worm from the system. Irregular pc
tite and bowel movement lack of inter
est in play are sure signs of worms Re-
lieve your child of this burden. AT all
druggists, 25c. -Idy,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25

figures in this respect, however, are not
known, ., n,,
Inclement weather is holding Field
Marshal Haigs men to their trenches
along the Afras front and the expected
recommencement of the offensive
with the object of clearing out
the Germans from the little sector of
the Hindenburg line they still hold west
of Bulecourt has not yet started
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Shall We Have a ChAutauqua2
Middlebury, VT, !

Middlebury, VT, May "a, 1917.
Editor of The Register:
Shall Mddebury have Community
Chautauqua this summer? The question
is being debated by our citizens. Sew
eral months ago a representative of the
Chautauqua Association visited our vii
lage and Interested some forty people
to undertake the responsibility of main
tanning a Chautauqua course of one
weeks program in July, 1917. The
citizens responsible for the movement
are Rev. H. C. Newell, Rev. d. H.
Corkran, Rev. Roy E. Whittemore, Rev.
j. E. Bold, Robert F. Pinney, O. E..
Chilson, S. b. Aines, John H. Stewart,
C. O. Frost, }. X. Dyer, &. W. and H.
H. Stone, NJ S. Foote, |. II. LaFleur,
E. p. Cushman, N. j. Boudreau, F. A.
Farnsworth, A. T. Calhoun, Henry f.
JOY, j. b. Donoway, +. A. Frost f. A.
Evans. George N. Shambo, f. M.
Saunders, John Higgins, George T.
Kidder, Raymond Mcfarland, A. B.
King, f. J. Wiley, G. w. Cunningham,
V. C. Harrington, Charles b. Wright,
j. A. Morgan, John M. Thomas, H. w.
Burns, Leroy c. Russell p. f. Mellen,
j. M. Burke, May b. Taylor, N. A.
Seymour and Allen r. Sturtevant.
Now the war is upon us and friends
are wond ring whether Middlebury
should continue with her Chautauqua
program. If not, the above named
citizens will be held responsible to the
to the amount of several hundred dol
lars. If not, it will look as if Middle
bury cannot meet the emergency that
the Chautauqua may necesstate. If
not, we will forego the profit of a Chau-
tauqua program both in its intellectual
parts and in the STRENGTHENING of COM
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Thursday, May "a

The sinking of Is merchantmen of
more than LOGO tons is reported in the
weekly shipping statement.
Nine vessels of less than |, 900 tons
and three fishing vessels also were sunk.
This weeks figures show that the al
lied navies are keeping up the good
work of the previous fortnight and the
American unit, although still a small
one, shares the credit for excellent
work. Not only are the sinkings being
kept at fairly low figures, but the Of
fensive against U-boats also continues
to show favorable results. The actual
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
SUNDAY, May 20

President Wilson in formal state
ment placed before the American people
the facts on which he based his re-
quest for immediate legislation, giving
his authority to appoint Herber e.
Hoover as food administrator. lie
said frankly that it was absolutely nee
essary that unquestonable powers
should be placed in his hands, 1t was
also made known unofIicially that David
f. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture,
wanted to see Mr. Hoover on the
lob without further wraEgllng. Soon
after the Presidents statement was
given to the press, Mr.. Hoover made
public declaration of principles in
which he outlined the plans which he
has formulated to feed the Allies Of
the United States, and sJill conserve SUI
ficient food supplies for consumption
here. lie rejected with emphasis the
titles Of food dictator and food con-
troler, stating that they did not fit The
emergency. The problem was one, he
said, not of dictaton but of wise adj
mniStratlOn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Monday, May q

Another of the periods of compare
tive calm, which nave always followed
the attainment 10y the British troops OF
their immediate ohjectlve>, mas fallen
over the entire fighting from. hctween
Arras and Queant Here he BRUSH
are now resting unhampered by the
Germans except by artillery ire. IN
varons sectors consolidating their
gains and making ready for another
plunge toward the Drocuurt-Qu ant
switch line. AS they rest the British
are secure in the possessions of all of the
Famous Hndenburg line except about
2OOO yards of it directly west of Bule-
court where another heavy battle must
be fought before the enemy can be dis
lodged and sent eastward.
For the first time in modern history
the destinles of Ireland are to be placed
in the hands of lrishmen alone. The
British prime minister, David Lloyd
George, announced to the House of
Commons that the government will call
a convention of lrishmen TO frame a
constitution for Ireland and if lrishmen
are able to agree upon any scheme for
the administration of their country, will
attempt to enact it INTO legislation
without delay. All sections, parties,
creeds and factions, with clergymen
and laymen, as well as politicians, and
even revoutionists of the Sim Fem
society, will be invited to get together.
Decision of House republicans in
caucus to oppose any newspaper censor
ship provision in the pending espionage
bill was followed by letter from Presl-
dent Wilson to Chairman Webb of the
judiciary committee, reiterating that
it was imperative that Congress grant
censorship powers to deal with the few
persons who cannot be relied upon tc
observe "a patriotic reticence about
everything whose publication could be
of injury. "
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
thank the public for their liberal patron

Sudbury Grange conferred the first
and second degrees on large class of
candidates at the regular meeting
Thursday evening, May "a. The pro-
gram was in charge of the brothers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Wednesday, May %

The war revenue bill, framed to
bring into the treasury 81, 800. 600, 900
through new taxation during the
coming year, passed the House by a
vote of 800 to &c in almost the same
form that it was presented by the ways
and means committee two weeks ago.
Material changes already are contem-
plated by the Senate finance committee
as a result of public hearings held dur
ing the long debate in the House. Final
passage of the bill probably cannot be
accomplished in less than month.
Marshal Joffre and former Premier
Vivian arrived at Paris safely on their
return from the United States.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Tues lay, May %

Organization of scores of new regi-
ments of national guard artillery, en-
gineers, signal troops and cavalry will
be undertaken soon to supply the tacti-
cal formations necessary for the estab-
lishment of the 16 divisions of the guard
provided for in the war department.
plans.
Comparison of the organization tables
for the 18th infantry divisions, with the
existing guard establishment, shows
that in the infantry 80 regiments and
six companies must be created to pro
vide the 144 regiments of the divisional
structure. Vermont will be called upon
to furnish one squadron of cavalry.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
In Revolutionary DAYS.

9 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, Mass
May q, 1917,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-13
GRADUATING EXERCISES FINE.
Crowded House Attended High
School Graduating Exercises
Thursday.

Thursday evening the regular
graduating exercises of the Decorah
high school took place at the grand
before a crowded house. Rev. M.
Willett gave the invocation, and a
chorus sang "Barcarolle" from
"Tales of Hoffman" which was great
ly appreciated. The commencement
address was delivered by Prof. Rob
ert Rienow, Of the State University
of Iowa. His subject was THE Col
den Fleece" and it was one of the
most able efforts OF its kind ever
heard here. His experience in col
lege work and teaching and his fine
oratorical ability enabled him to get
the mcst out of his subject,
which was most pleasing to all and
given the closest attention.
Miss Agnes Dale, one of the grad
yates, rendered a violin solo, la
lCinquantine" which was most high
lily appreciated.
After the address Supt. Fleming
presented the eighth grade scholars
with their diplomas and at the same
time gave a short address. which
was appropriate and impressive and
showed her excellent judgment and
deep interest in her life work. Her
address was full of good thoughts
and advice to the children who are
now entering upon their high school
career.
DR.. II. III. Green then presented
the diplomas to the class of 1917,
and his short address to the gradu-
ates contained much food for
thought both for the graduates and
all within his hearing.
On Friday evening the annual
Junior Senior reception to the
graduates, teachers and school Off
GERS took place at the high school,
and it proved an evening of rare
pleasure to all who were fortunate
enough to attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-13
speciaA at the Star Saturday.

One of the many unusual scenes
in the Lasky-Paramount production
"The School for Husbands il which
Fannie Ward will be seen at the
Star ON this week Saturday shows
the modern craze for things Ha-
waiian. During the course of the
picture, big ball is given in which
all the guests wear the lais of Hawaii
and as the big surprise, curtains are
drawn back at the end of the ball
room disclosing Hawaiian village,
orchestra and two hula-hu.a dancers
in front of the camp fire. These dan
GERS are native Kanaekas and were
especially secured for this engage
ment by the Lasky Company.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-13
BARGAIN DAY
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
Decorah Merchants Will Put on An
other Big Sale Next Week With
Bargains Galore.
FREE ATTRACTIONS
| ON THE STREETS
Stores Will Keep Open Until Nine
O'clock That Night to Accom-
mOdate All Customers.

A big double page advertisement
in this issue of Public Opinion con-
tails fifty advertisements from that
many different business concerns of
Decorah, and by reading them you
will find some of the biggest and
best bargains ever offered on differ
ent lines of goods. The merchants
want your trade and are going to
treat you right. You can't find a
city the size of Decorah that carries
a bigger or better line of up-to-date
merchandise and everything Is go
ling to be sold right. Now this sale
takes place. Tuesday, June 10, and
by the way things look now an i'm
mense crowd of buyers will be on
hand for these bargains.
The Decorah Ad Club stands for
truth in advertising, and nothing
that savors of a fake will be allowed
The goods are here and you have
the privilege of inspecting them and
you can Judge for yourself their val
ue.
Don't forget the big free commu-
nifty auction sale. Bring il anything
you want to sell and 1t will be sold
free for you. List your stuff now
with Reed & Lennon. The sale will
be held on the vacant lot on West
Water street opposite o. ]. Ness gro
Gerry store. The sale will commence
lat two o'clock p. m. 1t is great op-
portulity to buy and sell things, and
|all the work is done free by COM
retant auctioneer.
Another big feature will be a free
|outdoor street attraction, "The Fly
ing La Fayettes." This act is a SEN
|sational one and will be worth COM
ing long ways to see.
Remember the day and date, Tues
day, June 10, and be in Decorah and
get your share of the big bargains,
and enjoy the program offered by our
live, progressive merchants. Read
the bargain day ads and make up a
list of the items you want.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-13
DEFENSE COUNCIL
met SATURDAY
Enthusiastic Meeting Held at Court
House With Everybody Great
Iy Interested.
OFFICERS FOR COUNTY
WE'RE ELECTED
c. J.Weiser Elected Chairman, j. HI
Kneeskern Vice Chairman
and b. j. Mckay
Secretary.

A meeting of the Council of de-
fense, otherwise known as the War
Council, which has been organized
under the auspices of the Federal
Government, as part Of the Ma
tional Council for Defense, was held
at the small court room, in Decorah,
Saturday afternoon, June 9. The
following members were in atten-
dance: B. J. Mckay, C. ]. Weiser,
Ben Bear, E. F. Bakken, Elmer Rim
goea, w. G. Makepeace, Alvin Pts
tier, J. P. Kuhn, Charles Glover, w.
A. Van Vliet, H. J. Geisen, Gus john
son, DR.. w. H. Emmons, T. ]. Craw-
ford, John Kneeskern, Otto Gunder-
son, George Bieber, P. J. Losen.
Claude Morton, P. j. Carola1.
The gathering was very enthusias-
tic and everyone took hold with a
will. A great deal of time and 10y
atty will be demanded of this COM
mittee and its members are respond
ing with whole-hearted ardor. An
appointment to this council is the
most important and honorable ap-
pointment that can be conferred on
any citizen.
C. j. Weiser was elected chair
man; ]. H. KIeeskern, vice chair
man, and B. J. Mckay, secretary.
Talks were given by several of the
members. The immediate work of
the committee, /. Q. to promote the
sale of Liberty Bonds, was outlined,
and plans were formed for this pur-
l pose. The duties of the Council
were discussed. These are: To es-
sist the Red Cross movement. to or
ganize the women of the townships
into chapters for various kinds of
assistance; and to arrange for the
gathering of statistics in regard to
stock. crops, and all food stuffs, fer
reports to Washington.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-13

Rev. Richard Have, nephew OF
Rev. Father Have, formerly Of De-
corah, now at Coggan, Iowa, was or
dained in the priesthood recently
and read his first mass at Coggan
last Thursday. Several from Decor
ah were in attendance, among them
being members Of the st. Benedict
Catholic church choir, Miss Agnes
Maroney and Emil Rose1thal, who
assisted II the choir at Coggan-
Michael Courtney, OF Bluffton was
also in attendance. Father Have
came to Decorah Friday and read
mass at Blufrton Sunday. He has not
yet been assigned to a regular
charge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-13

While these foods are considered
as standard, allowance Us made Tor
the substitution of equivalents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-13
Costs 35 Gents Day to Feed U. s
Soldier.

Washington, June 1.-THE diff
ferent foods which make up the army
ration cost the government at pres
ent prices about 35 cents per ration.
A ration is the allowance for sub
sisJence for one person for one day.
For an army of 100000 men the
disbursements for food by the COM
missary department of the United
States army would total $70O,000 a
day.
The standard ration for subsis-
tence of the United States troops
according to existing army regula-
|tions follows: