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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
COUNTY AGENTS CONFER
Aim to Form More Closely Knit
and Thorough Organization.
Officials Of the states Relations serv-
ics. United States Department Of
Agriculture, speak-Program
Of Thursday.

All eleven Of the county agricultural
agents Of the State. representing the
thousands OF farmers Of county associa-
tons. discussed Thursday plans ito en-
large the scope and increase the efficiency
OF farm bureau work by conducting ra-
tional and systematic plan of uniform or
ganization." H. L. Humphrey of the office
OF farm management of the States rela-
ton service, United States department of
agriculture, spoke In the morning on the
comparative costs OF milk production
when feed In bought in the form of con-
centrates or raised on the farm itself.
Thomas Bradlee. director Of the agri-
cultural extension service. which has
charge OF the county agent work, is pre-
siding over the sessions L. r. Simons,
who 10 in charge Of the farm bureau or
ganization work in the extension work
ONCE Of the States relations service. spoke
In tho morning on organization. following
Introductory remarks by Mr.. Bradlee. A
discussion followed.
In the afternoon starting at about two
o'clock and continuing for about two
hours. J. r. Carrigan. county agent OF
Addison. talked on the Dairy Project.
Jay Coryell of this city assistant county
agent leader on "Ed1iciency Methods and
Mr.. Bradlee on THE News Letter" Mr.
Carrigan's paper was succeeded by a dis
cussion.
ORGANIZATION PROCEDURE.
The procedure which Mr.. Bradlee has
suggested following in the organizatio
Of farm bureau work IL to organize the
community as the fundamental unit OF
work in the county through (a) commun
ity committees Of from three to five
members In each community Of eacf
county; Cb) existing organizations sucf
as oranges. far1ners' clubs. etc.; (c) new
organisations like oranges, farmers
clubs. COW testing associations. co-opera
tive creameries, etc.
Furthermore, It IL proposed to perfec
the central organization through (a) tn,
executive committee which In conferenc,
with each county agent shall determine
the countys program Of yearly work; %
the advisory council (already existinG t.
be made up on a community basis. thu
chairman Of each community committee
being a member Of It.
1t is intended to maintain the bureau
associations membership BY renewals b.
letter, an effective membership campaign
and. second. by publicity through "a
the monthly circular letter. (b) newspaper
articles and special letters of information
(c) the proper posting Of demonstration
plots when the object or method 4
plainly visible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
"HEARD UPON THE STREET"
By a White River Junction LANDMARK

u -
MANI
That 1t is believed that IL the summer
girls approach the Kaiser very humbly
he may permit them to battle in the ocean
That after being fooled by his wife,
the average man is convinced that April
Fools Day jokes are the resort Of little
minds.
That the principal interest of the wom-
en- in gardening this spring Is in keeping
the "old man. out Of the kitchen.
That when prices went up. meat hash
became mostly potato. and now both
meat and potato have nearly disappeared
from it.
That many millions of people in case
of war are prepared to serve their coun-
try by offering advice about military
operations.
That it looks as If hunting submarines
would be as popular a sport before the
season Is over as shooting guides during
the deer season.
With the scarcity of housemaids. the
impertinence and lack of respect which
so many women have shown to their
servants has Disappeared.
That the rising generation refutes the
charge that 1t is not concerned about the
national holidays by the interest 1t takes
in the appointment of Circus Day.
That many people won't be able to
start a garden this summer as 1t will
take them all their time to read the
many articles and books on how to do It.
That the pachsts feel that this gov
eminent should hang of until the Kaiser
has demonstrated his affection for us by
sinking a few more American ships.
That most Of the college boys are ready
for military service. while the many men
who make fun of college fellows are
saving their own skins at home.
| That the question about buying an au.
tomobile this season Ii not so much
whether you can afford 1t as whether the
people that lend the money think they
can collect.
That there Is nothing new about the
barrel skirt Most Of the boys have worn
them when they come out from the swim
ming hole to find that their clothes were
stolen.
That as according to the German bull
letins when they retreat they win bis
victory, the French are anxious for then
to win another victory by falling bach
| to the frontier.
That 1t Is claimed the Germans, py re-
treating. completely upset the allies
plans for the spring offensive. Similarly
in the Cuban war Spain upset our often
sive plans by surrenderins
That Baseball Manager McGraw get
s5O ON now, He may be able to climb a
high as the president of the United Statei
but he must feel discouraged when h
looks at the movie stars.
That Orange Day. Apple Day. Lemon
Ilpay, Raisin Day, Fathers Day, Motherl
Day, ETC., have all been celebrated, but i
will take spud Day to arouse the Ameri
can people this year to full enthusiasm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
QUAORUPlEO ROAD BUDGETS
Grand Isle Appropriates Total of
$1,695; Last Year, Only $4O0.
Essex County's Total This Year. $3.50
In s1,035 More Than 1e1o's Aggre-
gatc-Highway Cennission.
er's Reports.

Grand Isle county Is more than quad
rupling this year its record Of 1916 in the
amount appropriated by the various towns
for highway improvement. Last year 1t
spent 500: this year II will expend 81, $685.
According to reports which have reached
the ONCE Of the state commissioner Of
highways this is the largest amount, com.
pared with 1916. appropriated 80 far by
any Of the counties.
In 1916 the towns Of Alburg. Isle La
Motto and South Hero appropriated moth
ing. Grand Isle appropriated $500 and
North Hero 500. This year Aiburg again
appropriated nothing; Grand Isle, $500; Isle
La Motto, $685.; North Hero, 500; and
South Hero. $1,000.
The road commissioners and selectmen
are: Alburg, John H. Blair. commission
err; I. Boutah, James Mcneil and o. o.
Bell, selectmen; Grand Isle town, ]. j.
Blow and A. H. Hyde. r. f. Minckler and
John Parizo; Isle La Motto, B. b. Duba
and A. NJ. Hall, NJ. A. Pike and j. f.
Montgomery: North Hero, J. d. Poquette
and Renry r. Strong, George X. Tudhope
and Fenton j. Hazen; South Hero. Juan
Robinson and Horace T. Wadsworth,
Henry Martin and Charles H. Reade.
IAAMO1LIIE COUNTY.
Lamoille appropriated this year zoo
against M57s in 1915 The appropriations
for the two years are made up as follows
Town Of Belvidere. $50 each year; Cam.
bridge. 500 and $1,000 Os1O. respectively
Eden, $500 each year; Gilmore. nothing last
year, 800 this: Hyde Park. $500 last year
81 900 this; johnson. $500 each year: Nor.
ristown. $1,000 last year $500 this; stowe
$500 each year; waterville. $50 last, moth.
Ing this year; wolcott, $500 last year. SO;
this. OF the $1,000 voted in Cambridge $5ot
| is for permanent roads.
Essex.
| The towns Of Es4ex county appropriated
a total OF $s,S5 last year Is. $50 this or 81 ,sz'
more. the biggest increase Of all counties
reporting. Town by town thebudgets we're
Bloomfield. 800 last year. $500 this; Brigh
ton, nothing and $500; Brunswick. 500 ant
$500; Canaan. $500 each year; Concord
nothing and $s6; East Haven. nothing
either year; CRANKY. >1@ each year
Guildhall. $500 each year; Lexington, $40
last year. nothing this; Lunenburg. $500
each year; Maidstone. $500 each year
Norton. nothing last. $50 this; Victory
800 last, $40 this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
CASTLETON BOY HURT.

Charles Fish. Is years old. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Oliver Fish Of Castleton. met
with a bad accident April II while
working at H. M. Browns sawmill.
Henry Fenton and Fish were adjusting
the belt to q slow moving machine when
the latter was caught in the shafting
and thrown around. He suffered a bad
wound on the back Of the head and other
scratches and bruises on different parts
Of his body and a fracture Of both bones
Of the left leg. His clothing was torn
in two at the waist line and completely
torn of. He had been working at the
mill only few days.
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COLLEGE HELPS.


Dean H. C. T1nkham to Dxecute Plan
OF Lecturing to wsnen.
Dean H. c. Tinkham will begin on
Friday a course OF free lectures for
women Of the city at the college of
medicine. Any and all women inter-
ested are welcome to attend. The lee
lures will be given at least once q
week. or twice II there IL q great
enough demand. and II necessary Dean
Tinkham viii enlist the aid Of other
professors and instructors in the COL
lege. The hour Friday 10 $3.50 in the
afternoon.
The subjects will be not only hrst
aid. which IL the subject being taught
members of the Red Cross. but outlines
Of anatomy and physiology and dis
eases Of the respiratory and digestive
systems. sanitation In the home and
the like. Only practical features of
the various topics will be entered upon.
Dean Tinkham has contemplated the
course for some little time. and men,
bers OF the Red Cross also have asked
for instruction In other subjects than
that OF hrst aid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
A WORD TO MOTHERS

There seems to be more than the usual
number Of children suffering from meas
les. whooping cough and other children's
diseases this spring. Do not neglect any
cold. for a cold weakens the system and
makes a child more liable to attack Of
more serious ailments. Foley's Honey
and Tar relieves coughs. colds and Group.
Medical Hall. J. w. O'Suliivan. 80 Church
St. (Adv.)
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sMpLLED OVER THE PHONE.

The Electric Experimental tells of a
young lady who took down the telephone
receiver and discovered the line was In
use. II just put on pan OF beans for
dinner" she heard one woman compla-
Gently informing another. She hung up
the receiver and waited Three times she
waited, and then. exasperated. she broke
into the conversation. Madam. / smell
your beans burning" she announced
crisply. A Mortified scream greeted the
remark, and the young lady was able to
put In her call.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
AN HONEST LETTER FROM AN
RONEST MAN.

Enos Halbert. Paoli, Ind. writes: II
contracted severe cold this fall and
coughed continually. Could hardly sleep
at night. ! tried several remedies with
out relief. Got Foley's Honey and Tar
and the first bottle relieved me. curing
my cough entirely. I can recommend It
for all coughs" Get the genuine. Medi-
cal Hall, ]. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church
street. (AoV|
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ENGINE WENT DOWN BANK.

As a final elimination of the series of
accidents that marked Friday. the 18th,
In the vicinity Of Brattleboro. Engineer
Roy Z. Abbott Of the northbound pas
5enger train on the West River branch
BIZ the Central Vermont railroad is in the
Memorial hospital with a badly fractured
folIarbone and other injuries. His en-
Zine struck broken rail, 1t Is said. and
plunged head first down a bank north
BIZ Cobb brook bridge which Is two miles
horth Of Jamaica. Abbott was thrown
but of the cab and was the only person
injured. The combination baggage and
passenger coach did not leave the rails.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
FOUR-YEAR.OLD BOY SWALLOWS
QUARTER.

The four-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bispee of Waterford. who swallowed q
% cent piece Sunday. was successfully
operated upon in st. Johnsbury by DR..
William G. Kicker. After swallowing the
coin the boy was taken by his parents to
st. Johnsbury and x-rayed by DR.. Fitch.
The coin was found to se lodged in the
boys throat He returned 20 his home
and developments were awaited. Upon
denomination the coin was found still
lodged In the throat, and IN operation
was decided upon and the coin was re-
moved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19

solidly behind the board Of trade and
its committee. The company has ne
gotiated with the Methodist Church
committee for lease Of the old church
building on Church street. One floor
II utilized. will accommodate 100 hands.
The board of trade is asked to furnish
the first Is months rent and the COM
pany guarantees to take q lease for
three years with the privilege of a Ave-
year renewal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
DAUGHTER IN TERRIBLE SHAPE

A. Mitchell. Bagdad. Ky. writes: My
daughter was In terrible shape with
kidney trouble. l got her to take Foley
Kidney Pills and she Is completely
cured" Foley Kidney Pills strengthen
weak. deranged kidneys; correct bladder
troubles; stop rheumatic pains and back
ache; relieve sore muscles and stiff joints.
Medical Hall. ]. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church
st. (Adv.)
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FUNDS FOR RED CROSS.

Mrs. C. A. Cramton Of st. Johnsbury.
member of the State board OF the Red
Gross, launched a campaign for funds
Tor the local chapter, resulting In adding
k2O0 to the treasury. The money will be
Used for supplies for the base hospitals.
Young women In the garb Of Red Cross
nurses were stationed in business places
kbout town soliciting funds during one
bay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19

Many people suffer from bladder trou-
BILE when they can be quickly relieved.
W. J. Furry. R. F.. D. 2. Salem. Mo-.
writes: II was bothered with bladder
trouble four or five years. It gave me q
great deal Of pain. took different medi-
cines. but nothing did me any good until
II got Foley kidney pills." Medical Hall.
y. W. 0Sullivan. 80 Church st. (Adv.)
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no HAVE MILITARY TRAINING.

After petition had been circulated
signed by the boys of the Bellows Falls
high school asking that military training
be instituted there. Principal A. E. Tut
tie put the matter to a vote, which was
unanimous In favor of the project. A
military instructor Is to be engaged to
drill the boys after school hours on sew
eral days a week.
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GIRLS AS GARDENERS.


The pupils Of Bishop Hopkins Hall have
voted unanimously to give up their gym
nasium work for the rest of the year and
to devote their outdoor recreation time
to gardening. with a view to increasing
the productivity Of the grounds about tho
hall and SO taking their part in the m.
tion-wide night against the threatened
shortage Of food. They VIII help IN the
care Of the grounds and IN the planting
and care of the vegetables, setting dse
men free for the heavier work: and they
expect to have become quite practical
vegetable gardeners by the end of the
spring term. On Monday. which Is their
holiday. they viii do volunteer work atths
Red Cross rooms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
DAVIS.HUDSON.
Quiet Wedding at st. Paul's Chapel
SATURDAY Evening.

Miss Mary II. Hudson. daughter Of Mrs.
Jennie Hudson Of North Union street.
and Charles A. Davis. son Of William H.
Davis Of St. Paul street. were married
at eight O'Clock Saturday evening at St
Paul's chapel by the Rev. George w.
Davenport, only the immediate families
Of the couple being present. Immediately
following the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis left for a wedding trip after which
they will reside at l9S King street. Mr..
Davis being Of the firm OF Hendee q
Davis In this city.
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OFFERS LAND FOR CULTIVATION.

Former Senator N. l.. Divoll OF Bellows
Falls has announced that he would de-
,ote 80 acres Of his Connecticut river
arm land to any one who wished to use
t. 1t is probable that the agricultural
committee of the committee of safety
will accept his offer The farm is within
asy automobile distance of Bellows
Falls.
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DIE OF THEIR BURNS.

Mrs. Lyle Bolster and infant son of
South Londonderry. who were terribly
burned. are both dead. 1t Is believed that
q spark from the stove dropped into a
can of kerosene on the kitchen floor and
caused an explosion. the flames igniting
the clothing Of the woman and her baby.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19

Albert Wheeler. who was driving q
load OF lumber to the Marshheld station.
was thrown from the wago n and run over
by one of the forward wheels. breaking
one or two ribs and injuring him in other
ways. The accident was caussd by ole
OF the horses stumbling and falling while
coming down hill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
ANNOUNCE HONOR PUPILS.

Prin. Martin g. Benedict Of st. Johns
bury Academy has announced tho COM
mencement speakers and honor lists.
as follows: First honors. Mabel Gray;
second honors. Ruth B. Bigelow; COM
mencement speakers. Mabel e. Gray.
Ruth B. Bigelow and Viola g. May. all
Of st. Johnsbury. and Norman A. Lowe
of Ryegate. Stanley W. Parker of Union
village and Bernard W. Campion of
East Haven.
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TO CLOSE WOODEN MILL.

1t is expected that the wooden mill at
Saxtons River is to shut down on Sat-
urday night. The mill has for years
been the most important industry of
the town and employs about 80 hands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
PIrTsFoRD MERCHANT DEAD.

Jerome E. Mccormick of Pittsford. q
merchant th,-e for several years, 10 dead
at the age Of 40 For a while he was
assistant postmaster In Pittsford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
schools or former members Of the Ma.
tonal Guard. will assist in drilling.
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hooker Of St.
Johnsbury celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary on Friday. They had
nine children. Of whom five are living
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
STUDENTS TO DRILL.

About 100 students from st. Johnsbury
Academy will receive military drill. Sew
eral young men of the town. who have
been either connected with military
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PLEDGE THEIR COOPERATION.

The Vermont Association OF District su-
perintendents. in conference assembled at
Montpelier. passed resolutions pledging
hearty and thoughtful cooperation on
executing plans to further the interests
Of the nation and to shield the people
from the hardships and desolation of war.
VERMONT BREvITIEs.
A branch OF the Red Cross society IL
to be organized In Barre.
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LUDLOW HAS RED CROSS.

At largely attended meeting. Ludlow
voted to form q local branch Of the Red
Cross society. The president OF the branch
10 Mrs. Frank w. Sherman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19

The fund raised by the Barre board OF
trade for the Headquarters company. v.
N. G.. Is nearly $1,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
HAS s., Zoo GUARANTEES

The Montpelier Choral society now has
a membership Of 2%2. 1t was announced
the other day that guarantees to the
seasons festival.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
INFANTILE PARALYSIS FEARED.

1NFANTILE PARALYSIS FEARED.
Fear of an infantile paralysis outbreak
in the family of Angus Mcdonald Of
Earre was relieved Thursday noon when
DR.. Taylor of the State laboratory, after
spending the morning with the AFFLICTED
child. expressed his orin.cn that IL is
not case of poliomyelitis. The boy. five
years old, had been i'll since Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19

Levi Barnard Harrison. retired cattle
dealer. and we'll known resident of st.
JOhnsbury. died Friday In Florida.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
THREE DEATHS FROM SCARLET
FEVER

Earl, the nine-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Bssett of Clarendon, for
merly of East Wallingtord. died recently
of scarlet fever; Lloyd their 15-year-old
son. died of the same disease a few days
later, and the baby that same night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
NEW INDUSTRY FOR BARRE

After year OF active effort the new
industry committee of the Barre board
OF trade has succeeded In attracting to
that city an industry that may employ
100 hands. 1t is expected that the
board will complete ANAL arrangements
made with the Tauber. Ryttenbers
company of New York. manufacturers
of shirts, night robes. pajamas and
blouses. Not without a good deal OF
work has this accession to Barrels In
dustries been secured. but there Is q
feeling that the citizens Of the city are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19

J, b. Thompson Of Rutland was knocked
down and badly bruised when struck by an
auto owned by L. and ]. A. Steward.
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APPROVE WAR WITH GERMANY.

At q recent mass meeting OF the stu
dents and teachers Of Burr and Burton
Seminary resolutions were adopted ap-
proving of the war with Germany and
piedging moral and material support
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
BURGLAR TURNS sPMNprHR1F.r.

Upon opening their store Thursday
morning. the proprietors of the Beaure.
gard creamery In St. Johnsbury discov-
cred that it had been entered during the
night and sum Of money taken. Size
If Worthen after an investigation de-.
cided that the culprit must have been
very youthful He notified the merchants
of the town to be on the watch for any
youthful spendthrifts during the day His
precautions were rewarded during the
morning by call from Searles' drug
store. where boy Of II years was spend
Ing cash rather freely for one of his age
The sheriff responded Immediately and
after questioning him The lad finally ad-
mitterd that he was the one who had en-
tered the store but claimed he had been
assisted by another youthful robber. This
he later admitted was false. One dollar
and twenty-five cents was recovered.
UNDERWRITERS ANNIJAI. MEET.
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ING.

The annual meeting Of the Northeastern
Vermont Association OF Underwriters
was held at st. Johnsbury Thursday aft
ernoon. An address was given by Fred
b. Luce. chairman Of the executive COM
mittee OF the New England Exchange. At
the banquet 26 sat down.