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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
TO ENCOURAGE FRENCH.
United States Has Sent Over Few Amer
lean Soldiers, Says German Paper.

Amsterdam. via London, July 5.-A
Berlin dispatch to the Dusseldorf Gen
eral Anzeiger says that leading circles
there ARE firmly convinced that there
is little or no truth in the reports of the
landing OF large American forces in
France"
The message says that only a small
American contingent has landed and is
now being taken around there for show
purposes TO revive French courage" and
declares that the reports regarding the
Americans are spread in way intended
to cause unessiness in Germany and
among her allies.
Berlin official quarters" the dispatch
adds, maintains the belief that there is
no American danger within measurable
time"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
Soups That Nourish.

Although clear soups, which are large
ly water, contain little nourishment
some thick soups, broths and chowders
are literally meal in themselves, ac-
cording to the dietary specialists of the
United States department of agriculture
Even thin soup, taken at the beginning
of meal, by its warmth and pleasant
flavor, may stimulate digestion, so that
the heavier foods are more easily digest
ed. The combination of soup and bread
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
GERMANS TO GO BAREFOOT.
Scarcity of Leather Said to Call fol
Unshod Feet.

Washington, July 6.-Dispstches to
the state department say the leather
shortage in Germany is so acute officials
are demanding that the entire population
go barefooted from the latter part of
June through the summer The city
council of Zittau emphasized the fact
that leather for shoes will be scarce the
coming winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
ITALIAN SHIPPING LOSS.
One Merchant steameT, Eight Small Sail.
ing Vessels, -Four Fishing Banks.

Paris. July I Delayed The Italian
government announces that only one
Italian merchant steamer, eight small
were sunk BY submarines during the
week ending az midnight July I, accord
ing to = Havss dispatch from Rome
Daring the period 1850 vessels arrived
and sailed from Italian ports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
Cause and Effect.

A western Judge. the story goes. was
lunching one dsy-it was a very hot day
when a politician paused before his Ia
bic. Judge said he. Il see you're
drinking coffee. That's q heating drink
in this weather you want 10 drink iced
drinks. Did you ever try gin and ginger
alegr
''No.7 said the judge. smiling. ~but
have tried several fellows who have
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
YOU HAVE $11.50 MORE
THAN 3 YEARS AGO
This If You Are an Average Man-Cir.
culation Wealth Per Capita
S4Ss6.

Washington, July 6.-The average man
in the United States was Sll.5l richer
yesterday than he was three years ago
Total money in circulation shown in a
chart in the July federal reserve bull.
letin has risen from S3,4S0000,O00 on
June /, 1914, to S4,742.000000 on june /,
1917. The circulation wealth per capita
in 1914 was S3435; in 1915, 1854; in
1916, 1920 and/in June, 1917, over
1856.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06

was unable to walk
or do any of my own
work. I read about
Lydia E. Pinknan, 8
Vegetable Com
pound in the news-
papers and deter
mined to try it. 1t
brought almost i'm
mediate relief. My
weakness has en-
tirely disappeared
and / never had bet
ter health. / weigh
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06

I65 pounds and am as strong as a man.
! think money is well spent which pur-
chases Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. JOS. O'BRYAN, 1855
Newport Ave, Chicago, III.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, Irregularities, peri
odic pains, backache, bearing down feel
ing, fatulency, Indigestion, dizziness,
and nervous prostration. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the STAN
dsrd remedy for female ills.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06

Precipitation stains can be removed
from shirt waist by soaking it in cold
weather TO which you have added a little
sodium bicarbonate, before il has been
washed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
WOMAN SICK
TWO YEARS
Could Do No Work.
Now Strong as a
Man.

Chicago, Ill.-"For about two years
suffered from a female trouble SO [
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06

The best remedy for rust on gas stoves
is lnseed oil rubbed on with a soft cloth.
1t also brightens the stove.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06

To take candle grease off garment
put table knife in the flame of can
die or over gas flame for minute,
place piece of paper over the spot,
press knife on the paper, and grease
will melt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

Little bags filed with shot make nice
weights for keeping a pattern in place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06

To keep flies away from a room, pick
a bunch of sweet clover, and hang il in
your dining to dry. Ii will drive
away more flies than any other device,
either sticky paper, fypaper on the many
poisonous compounds advertised.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-06

German Cucumber Salad--Pare three
very ripe cucumbers and cut them into
very thin slices. Then pare each slice
as thinly as possible from the outside to
the seed part, making long, thin, curl
ing strip. Cover the strips with plenty
of cold water, in which three teaspoon.
fuls of salt have bee ndissolved. Let
them soak for two hours, or until soft
Then drain off the water and squeeze
dry. Toss them up in a salad bowl,
cover with French dressing and serve
very cold, with finger length brownbread
spread with soft cheese.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
The Daily Novelette,
THE COLOR SCHEME.

IT. lie sun was beginning TO set
over the great city. ti1tinE the
\ f-lmisati1us clouds a scandu-
lerous red
Airs. Velociqede Jackson. cuued.
stopped and SCI down her basket Of
wash in wondering amazemenL
mirthful awe and hilarious surprise,
as Mrs. Charlie sing toddled past
We'll ue5ber." CALCULATED Mrs.
Nelocipede Jackson A Chinese
woman The first elber I see Well
ef that amt the most curjousesr
sight Good as Circus- To sh0' do
beat all how some races ~ folks Is
born so COmical looking, Ha. ha. ha-f
And as she stood Clch-uuaunE. Mrs
Strutting Crow, vile Of the chief Of
an Indian village connected with
Whissiehuu Wild Woouy West
Show. suddenly drew up her little
bronco and stared. fascinated
Ugh she laughed Heap funny
womaus, UEh. EEh. TEh.'
Mercy" exclaimed Mrs Fro-hl-E
ham-Ninow. leaning out or her su-p-
tUous ninety-cyliuder SCuord car and
raising her lorEuette 10 a lsuEuid
eye. "a sCulW person Well, Tee
hee, How very amusing Drive on.
Henri. and do be careful not 10 run
over any white children
The sun yawninE blusli1Ely.
finished the days setting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE CLAM CHOWDER.


D get away from lie. Air. Lonsears-'
40. / guess I can't get loose
+ sadly said the bunny uncle But why
don't you lei me Eo- " hat do YOU
want with me-
I'm gong 10 carry you or 20 my
dcu." said the fox. SD eenIng his big
brusL-like tail around The kitchen
supercili0us like and dis0r0porri onate
Get ready to leave your happy home
Z You're going with me-
Uncle WiEGilv didn't want 10 90
but there was no help for ir. The fox
started 10 grab the bunny uncle up In
his paws when. as the bad Creature
did This his tail happened 90 brush
past the table where the chowder
clans were waiting for Nurse Jane 90
come back.
Il say friends said the biggest
clam 10 the others. cit seems a shame
to let this fox take Uncle WirEily
away. doesn't ir-'
yes. Dc does" agreed another clam.
suppose, went on the first clam,
that we save Uncle WlEcily from
the fox"
But ho= can ve-' the others
wanted To know speaking in a sort
OF whisper. of course
"IIl show you" said tho big clam.
The next time the fox brushes his TAN
over near me. ] m going 10 open my
she'll grab hold OF the tail and hold
"ru do the same said the second
But what good will # doe~ asked
another
"Oh. II will scare the fox" was the
answer. "aud he'll let Uncle Wi--ily
go. Let's an do It"
we VIII" cried the other clans.
So first the largest one grabbed
hold Of the fuzzy tail OF the FOX.
THAT is strange" said the shaggy
animal Hopping his tail about OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
Popular Texas Women
Lend a Helping Hand

did me lots OF good can recommend
it 10 women who need tonic 10 build
them up I'm general IL VIII 90 me
work II directions are followed
Mrs r. p. Claupitt. residing at zoos
E. 18th ST.. Waco. Texas, says II was
IN very bad health. but took Dr.
Pierce-s Favorite Prescription and EoL
all right and now feel better than I
have in a long time 7 took II Tor
yroman's trouble and nervousness and
DO did me a world OF good 7 can rec
ommend it TO anybody as being good
medicine
Favorite prescript can be OBJ
tanned from almost any progressive
druggist. in either liquid or tablet
form 10 has the guarantees or 80
years behind IL, and does not contain
alcohol nor narcotics. but ingredients
are plainly printed on the wrapper
Entirely vegetable and extracted
from native roots and herbs.
II not obtaiuable at your dealers
send S100 to- ur. Pierce. Invalids
Hotel Buffalo. n r, and he VIII send
large package OF tablets, or send 90
cents for smaller size
Mrs. II J. Powell. lis Oleander St.
san Antonio. Texas, says 81 have used
Dr. pie-ce's Favorlte Prescription in
my family and find it TO be very fine
remedy. ! VIII recommend Il to any
lady who IS in bad health, especially
TO those who have wOmau's trouble
10 viii build them up and benefit them
II they VIII try ADJ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
HOROSCOPE.
saturday. Aus. Is. 1917.

" He busy hours or the day are not
strongly Influenced by the stars.
- Neptune and Saturn ruling mild
Iy for good. Later Jupiter is in evil
place.
The stars seem 90 prssaEe business
fluctuations that bring great gain TO
a few and heavy losses 10 many
There is a sign read as promising
for al who are hampered by some
physical disability. To these will come
an access Of Intellectual power and
new opportunities
Saturn appears 10 give promise TO
those who dig in the ground whether
as farmers. miners or soldiers
The south and an parts OF the couu-
Try iu which there is limestone should
benefit the stars declare
The new Moon finds Uranus In a
place that is not eucoura sing for the
general conditions OF the people Of
the country. as II may cause a men
tai depression and discomfort
There is sign presagius a naval
engagement and apparently giving
peace sentiment a serious setback
Jupiter is BOO "a place that is on the
whole favorable Tor the president and
the United states government
Aviation comes under q planetary
direction in the United States which
gives assurance OF supreme achieve
meutS, but NOT until many disapp0iut-
ments delays and difficulties are over
come owing 20 unexpected events
Although statesmen shake their
heads. the stars appear to indicate
that the end or the war viii not be
many months away AstroloEers de-
clare that Saturn and Neptune viii
plague the kaiser so successfully that
the tnal scenes Of the conflict can
not be- far Of
The emperor or Austria may he Sc
riously affected by the stars during
this ufigueratiou. His life as we'll
as his sceptcr may be in danger
Persons whose birthIate 20 is should
be very cautious during the coming
year when speculation viii be most
unlucky.
children born on this day may be
Inclined to be eNtravaEant. owing 10
too great optimism Copyright. 1917. /
by the Mcclure Newspaper syndicate /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
Once In The Lin1eight
Being Tales OF Those Who Reached the Front Pag
and Then Dropped Back 10 Obscmity.
RITCm McnENITT.

TDHN e. NcDE\TrT. better known
as Butch or The Millionaire
y Cor Day was born i1 an OBJ
..-r- town in Pennsylvania his early
..t- was spent as n slate picker
Die lrs- =r-aaE l--9 uat..e a. 81
public character ll january. lt--
u--. l- announced .4 -1 r.e-.a. l
language that he was headed for Sew
York 10 show those used TO flirting
with the bright lights just what "a
real millionaire could do ia the way
OF -hruns EN- up
lie soon after left Nuaes-Barre.
and. aboard special tram. accom-
panied by a doctor and private secre-
rary and endless gentlemen OF color
Iu the assorted roles Of valet. waiter.
cook. porters. etc, arrived iu NeW
York and went 10 a leading hotel
where he proceeded 10 rouse the me-
rropolis-
His money. which represented his
life savings. was evidently o. matter
for speculation. and his own estimate
Of his financial standing was some
what in error. After a day in New
York he failed TO give the laded Man
hattaui-es any particular thrill and
was forced TO borrow money from
his friends 10 return home.
Decides to BE President
Soon after the Wild dasn "a NtN
York Butch" decided that he was
destined to become a great politician.
and forthwith made all preparations
to conquer the state OF PennsylFanla
for himself. He orE7 nlzed tEr NC
Dewitt ua--v-r and. after holding tho
7rDortaur office OF constable and
ward leader he came 20 the conclusion
that the United States needed him to
decide the destiuies Of the nation
Following his decision to be preSi-
dent he sent out announcements tn-
forming the public that he would hold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17

Look At the tongue. mothert II coat
ed. 10 is a sure sign that your little
ones stomach. liver and bowels need
gentle. thorough cleansing at once.
When peeyish, cross. Estless, pale.
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natu-
rally. or is feverish. stomach sour.
breath bad has sromach-ache. sore
throat. diarrhOea. full OF cold give a
teaspoOuful OF California syrup OF
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul.
coustipared waste. undi Eested food
and sour bile gently moves out OF the
little bowels without gripping. and
you have well. playful child again
You needn't coax sick children 70
take this harmless fruit laxative"
they love its delicious taste, and 70
always makes them feel splendid
Ask YOUR druggist for a 50-cent
bottle Of California Syrup OF Figs"
which has directions for babies c6fi-
dren OF all ages and for Erown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware OF
counterfeits sold here. To be sure
YOU get the genuine. ask TO see that
IL is made by California Fig syrup
Company Refuse any other kind
with Ontem0t-Ad-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17

think. but / would say. merely as a
suggestion. that I would accept either
England or Ireland, the latter pre-
ferred. because I am in closer touch
and always have been with the Irish
than any other race.
u can sympathize with you as an
oElCehOlder, FOR I have been in the
same box myself. being constable OF
my ward for five years. so can ap-
preciate what you are UP against 7
am young man. comparatively
speaking. with an excellent educa ton
and in all respects would compare
faNorably with yourself and Bryan
Not Working nj Present.
Il am not working at present and
viii be pleased TO hear from you al
once IT YOU are TOO busy. refer the
letter 20 Bryan or someone else in
your cabinet. Please give me in de-
ries that they pay. and other essential
Information
Il understand that the weather man
Moore. has left his Job. What does
the position pay and what are the
Would I have the privilege OF con-
Quoting a ball fin the reception room
Of the white house in case I accept
one OF the offers you will make2
Kindly let me hear from you at once.
The following are a few refer
e1ces- Charles McDevitt father; Jo-
seph McDevitr. brother; Hugh Nc
Geady. uncle"
Butch" made tour OF the east
with his statue IN 1916. Offering 70 10
various towns throughout New Eng
land. but nowhere did his efforts
meet with success and he returned 20
his Pennsylvania home rather dis
CouraCed
His efforts to secure a wife were
many and varied. and at one time ne
announced through the medium OF
the daily press that he had received
Offers from more than 10000 women
who wanted 20 marry him
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
SHE'S STAR NOW.

Constance Ta1madge had her debut
as a motion picture star iu New York
recently when her new play The
Lesson was first on the screen at
a Red Cross benefit
Miss TalmaiEe is still I'm her teens
She flashed into the limeliEhr as the
Mountain Girl In T. W Griffi-h's
spectacle. Intolerance" Although
she was not starred IN that produc-
ton. the film public soon learned
her identity
Already. since her entrance into
the ranks OF the Selzuick stars was
announced. she has begun receiving
floods of letters from all parts OF
the country ccngratuIatinE her upon
having achieved fame with such I'M
precedented speed.
THE Lesson. as adapted by
Charles Gihlyu from the story by
Virginia Terhune Van de Water. be-
longs TO the new school of photo
plays in which the big punch is
registered, not by shocking the au-
dieuce with horrors OF moral aberra-
tons, but by reaching the heart i'm 3
simpler and more direct II more
subtle method
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17

convention in Atlantic city 90 nom
. mate himself Tor rn- pres 1eurE- HIS
delegates NUM- t-rrl some H' OF ms
closest associates and a Few persons
great financial gam and position D.
Butch was elected
Needles ro sa-- when rs .l=Hu and
...... .t.- H.-e -sC. ..- t.- ..r poo
Butch IrtLe hand picked came
UalEE Odd NOT bear amy particular SIS
uIficauce 20 The world al large and
he was thrown into the discard hy the
former admirinE delegates
He d I'd not let such small mat
fer s. defeat deter INN. however. and
securing few hundred dollars me
had q statue OF himself made and an
uouucsd that he would invade Wash
ington Tor The purpose Of presenting
his statue 10 the nation
Some practical joker secured the
services OF a band and when MCDeyItr
arrived at the caniJai he was met by
a cheering crowd t-ecruftet foT the
ncCasioul and the musicians.
Washington. hOWevre. did not take
kindly 20 his tr-uuphal entry and a
permit for a future ovation was de
MED uy The CHIEF Of police. Congress
~ McDeVitts statue and turned him
down without even taking the trouble
% look al IT,
Then Butch" returned again to
wilkes Barre and Connected another
scheme which brought him again into
the limel LEnt lie announced that he
was going 10 ask president gibson TO
appoint him ambassador TO Ireland
Letter 10 the President.
Believing II 20 be the duty Of every
offer his services when the call IS
made. 7 wish 70 announce that ] am
prepared az a moments notice TO acc
cept any post which you may have w.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
CASES OF ANDERSON AND
HOLLAND QUICKLY DISMISSED

ASSUME % murder ana r006eTT 6T
assault complaints naming Claude Al
derson and George Holland met with
summary dismissal on motion OF the
state when they came Up for prelimi-
nary hearing in justice j. " beavers
court Thursday afternoon Before
completion OF the testimony Of the
first witness the motion TO dismiss
was made. This case was based on
alleged alteration in a barroom on
Alameda and ied-as streets the even
ing OF August =
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17


would like for lunch today
4 Uncle Wiggilyz" asked Nurse
Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady
housekeeper as she started out OF the
hollow stump bungalow one morning.
How would 1t be ir We had clam
choWder. as this is Friday" said the
bunny rabbit I'm very fond OF it,
with carrots cut up in H."
All right. III make some" prom
1Sol Nurse Jane. and now she went
o." The duck pond ocean, where she
got some clans. hriuE .uE them TO the
bungalow In their shells SO they
would keep nice and fresh.
"lE Just leave them here on the
kitchen table she said 10 Uncle
NleElly, while ] so up 10 the store
TOT some tomato sauce to Put iu the
chow der. Don't ler any OF the clans
run away while I'm gone
-I guess they won't run very farm
Laughed the bunny uncle. CLANS can
only run at high tide. when there =
lots or water iu the ocean. and there
So he sat down by the table and
looked AT the clans that were on &C.
Each clam had his she'll tightly shut
and never said word.
-Thn- certainly VIII make a nice
rnoEler- Thought Uncle WlE-IlE-
Take that biz ono. for instance" and
he looked at a very large clam He
has almost n plate full Of juice just IN
himself He'll give the Chowder
good flavor.
Uncle W---iIy was thlukin- so
much about the chowder that he never
noticed tho bad. old. fuzzy fox creep
ing an. creeping and creeping tLrouGl
the back door into the kitchen. It
grabbed Uncle WiEEily fin his paws.
that the bunny Gentleman knew he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
CALOMEL IS NOW
DELIGH TFUL
TO TAKE
no taste, no nausea, no
gripping, no danger New
CalOmel tablets known as
"Calotabs.

One CalOtab on the tongue AZ bed
time. swallow OF waLer.--hat-s an.
No taste, no nausea, no gripping You
wake up I'm the morning feeling fine
YOUR liver active. your system thor
ousnly purttled and with a hearty ap-
petite for breakfast Eat what Won
please.-u0 danger. The transforma-
ton is wonderful You feel bright
cheerful ciear-headed. energetic ana
strong
You can now take your calomel
without the slightest fear OF uupleas-
antneSs. for CaIotabs retain an 81 the
hver-cleausinE and system purifying
qualities OF the old-style cal0msl
without any OF the Objectionable
qualities sold only in Original.
sealed packages. twenty doses for
thirty-fve cents Your druEEisr has
authority to refund the price as
guarantee OF your perfect satisfac-
tiou-AdE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17

other Laskities. Formau joined the
Seventeenth company ~ this orEsuI~
zatiou- which is Captaiued by Ted
Duncan and has as us second leu
tenant Walter Long
Clothes may make some women.
but not NslesEa Surat-- I'm greater
part Of wife Number Two" Miss
Suratt wears a Bingham dress. Those
who have seen her say she is just as
beautiful in il as iu the more brill
liant creations Of other plays
Viola Dana Emily Stevens. Mabel
Taliaferro. Ala Nazimova, Emmy
WehIen. Edith storey. Francis Y
Bushuan, Beverly Bayue. Ethel Bar
rvu1re and Harold Lockwood VIII
have no vacations this summer
The dense redwood forests near
santa Cruz were used for the settings
In Babes I'm the Wood the hiid.e
feature soon TO be shown
Mary Pickford. when she was s
years old became "a member Of the
Toronto stock company. She was
born IN Toronto
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
.HULLlUIH

proved and I an now the mother Of a
dne baby girl and do all my own house
work. Mrs. ALLIA B. TIMMONs, 216
Almond St. Poplar Bluff, Mo.
In many other homes, once childless.
there are now children because Of the
fact that lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound makes women normal
healthy and strong
Write 20 the Lydia z. Pinkhsm Medi-
.ine Co., Lynn, Mass, for advice-it
viii be confidential and helpful.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-17
JOE STOWE Is SERGEANT.

Joe stowe. formerly captain Of de-
tecrives. VIII take the place Of Ser
Eeant Dan Thompson, working on the
lav shift with Capt Tom Armstrong.
The new arrangement is only for the
90 days that former police Capt. L. L.
Hail will be away at the officers
training camp at san Antonio. At
the end Of that time IS Capt. Hall is
commissioned the arrangement VIII
probably be made permanent