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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
WHAT MEN LIVE BY
By Christopher Morley

smoke bombs and decoy ships and all
we conceal our ,innards from our friends,
and even from ourselves. How we fume
and fidget how we hustle and dodge rather
than commit ourselves.
TN DAYS of hurry and complication, in
L the incessant pressure Of human prob
lens that thrust our days behind us, does
one never dream of a way Of life in which
talk would be honored and exalted to its
proper place in the sun? What zest there
is in that intimate unreserved exchange
Of thought, in the pursuit Of the magical
blue bird Of Joy and human satisfaction
that may be seen fitting distantly through
the branches Of life. 1t was a sad thing
for the world when it grew so busy that
men had no time to talk. There are such
treasures of knowledge and compassion in
the minds Of our friends, could we only
have time to talk them out of their shy
quarres. If we had our way, we would
set aside one day week for talking In
fact, we would reorganize the week alto
gether. We would have one day for Wor-
ship Qet each man devote 1t to worship of
whatever he holds dearesD; one day for
Work; one day for Play tprobably fishing);
one day for Talking; one day for Reading,
and one day for Smoking and Thinking.
That would leave one day for Resting, and
Incidentally interviewing employers.
TNHE best week of our life was one in
which we did nothing but talk. We
spent 1t with delightful gentleman who
hasa little bungalow on the shore Of lake
in Pike County He had great many
books and cigars. both Of which are con-
versational stimulants. We used to lie out
on the edge of the lake, in our Oldest
trousers and talk. We discussed ever SO
many subjects; In all Of them he knew i'm
mensely more than we did. We built up
complete philosophy of Incidence and
good will, according to Food and Sleep and
Swimming their proper share of homage.
We rose at 10 In the morning and began
talking; we talked all day and until 8
o'clock at night. Then We went to bed
and regained strength and combativeness
for the coming day. Never was week
better spent. We committed no crimes.
planned no secret treaties, devised no an
nexations or indemnities. We envied no
one. We examined the entire world and
found II worth while. Meanwhile our
wives, who were watching perhaps with
a little quiet ndignation) from the veran-
da. kept on asking US, what on earth do
you talk about?'
pLESS their hearts. men don't have to
- have anything to talk about They
just talk.
AND there is only one rule for being .
"A good talker; learn how to listen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
For the Duration of the War ONLY

We trust Mr. Creels committee will be
literally supported during the war; for. in
spite of few mistakes, its work of propa-
ganda has been conducted with increasing
effectiveness, discrimination and imasina-
tion. But we trust also 1t will be ruthlessly
suppressed just as soon as the war is over.
There would be no better way of poisoning
the well-springs Of n democracy than that
of permitting public funds to be used by
administrative officials to give publicity 70
the policy and achievements of the Govern
ment.--The New Republic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

We have heard of more practical
Christianity than that of the Salvation Army
in baking doughnuts for the American boys
in France. What is there more uplifting TO
the spirit than hot. crisp. short" dough-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

1t IL reported that in Germany the table
linen is to be Communicated for baby clothes
That is not as great a sacrifice as it sounds
for If Germany has nothing to eat what Is
the use of napkins and tablecloths?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
Problem of One.Shirt Man

If shirt which cost 81 before the war
costs $2 does the man who had but one
shirt before the war wear half shirt, and
II SO. will he be kind enough to say where
he gets 1t and how he camouhages the un-
shirted part Of him?-Louisville Courier
Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
MIsDIRECTED sENTIMENTALIsM

MINE men and two women signed an
~ appeal printed in the advertising COL
umns of the New Republic of which they
should be ashamed.
Y 1t is request for $4,000 to be used for
the defense of the |. w. w. agitators on
trial in Chicago, in addition to $50 900
already in hand. The appeal is based on
the assertion that "they are at least
entitled to a fair trial and an minded
public hearing"
n This statement is nothing more or less
than an attack on the courts. 1t is based
n the assumption that unless the money
asked for is raised the men will not have
u fair trial.
But this, OF course, is not true 1t has
.commonly been reported that 81 ,000, 900
had been raised for the defense of these
men who have been doing their best to
Interfere with the prosecution of the war
Hut II not dollar had been raised they
would have had fair trial. Competent
aktorneys would have been assigned to
Gsfsnd them by the courts.
II they will forgive US for the aspersion
npca their intelligence we shall assume
that the persons who signed the appeal dc
not realize its significance. They appear
~ b. parlor Socialists and academic up.
ll1ters Here are their names. that they
164y have all the glory to which they are
&nfified;
Wohort w. Bruere Inez Haynes Irwin
&n Dewey Helen Keller
- A. Fitch Jas. Harvey Robinson
n& 0tfckney Grant Thorstein yeblen
~ ,. n. Hayes George =. West
Walter f. Weyl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

II they going to name a boulevard
in Paris for President Wilson. couldn't they
at least name a subway station for Colonel
House?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
The Kaiser Of Venice


Scene: A hilltop overlooking the Piave,
from a discreet distance.
Flourish of rosners. Enter the two
Kaisers and train of Magnificses.
KARL: By my troth, Wilhelm, my little
body is aweary of this great war.
WILHELM: 1 also, friend Karl, am
fed up.
KARL:
Your mind is tossing on the ocean,
There where schnelldampfers of the
Bremen Lloyd,
Now changed to transports of base Uncle
Sam.
Do overpeer the petty submarines
That peep upon them with sly periscopes,
And sadly miss their aim.
WILHELM: My armies! o. my U-boats
o, my armies!
KARL:
How far your propaganda throws it's
beams.
So shines a Hun deed in an Allied world.
WILHELM: Well said! My Rosner.
make a note OF that.
I. 6(}(tk{ATEtA-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
And Some Are Wild

If poetry could win the war It would have
been over long ago, for the doggeres of war
were loosed at the start and have been rum
ming loose ever since.-Nashville Tennes-
sean.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

No. Horace, the red
This Is undignifed and white colors on
the flag of Poland
have nothing to do with the red and white
stripes on the BARRIERS role
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
The Real Plutocrat

Denver millionaire has taken pledge to
wear overalls for the duration of the war
It's the laborer that wears the broadcIoth
thon6 loys- clsysland flaIn psslsrs 5 -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

AS France will celebrate July 4, it is in
order for us to do fitting honor to Bastile
Day, July IA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

i. Camp Dix IL at wrishtstown. n. ..
g. Mrs; ,Ga:kIil: British novelist and srlaes
3. Montpelier is tho capital Of Vermont. ~
4. Decimal system. the mathematical np1os
eration In which nun,bers ere NAMED -
multIpIes Of powers Of tenj the NEST g01~
s.n,,ss sos sss;sInb .Isb II. % sna.: snS%ssatsn based
9, Dr, John Grier Hibben is the president r
Princeton University.
7. Pierian, relating TO the muses., esuoe1E&
those Of poetfy.
, .. Andrew. Jehnson was impeschfd Ard. -
but the inpeaehnnsnt was rot suaeoAn1
3. The spsniah-Aneriean War wps y q
= q 3Essas,f .ssa ~. 'ssf1|z 9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
The Gas BRIGADE

Some very good people have talked and
talked and still the war 4 not Chicago
News 4 Y VI S y. & Z. I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

Eclipses in Season
Austria threatens to follow Russia into
retirement--Omaha Bee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
THE ELECTRIC FAN
Grace Before Hot Weather
ITO the Weather Mani


LNOR what we surely shall receive,
For sultry heat and lightning prankful
For storms you may have up your sleeve.
We pray thee, Boss, to make us thankful.
July and August come apace,.
The burning days that vex us greatly:
The sky will show no April face
Such as our hearts rejoiced in lately.
PUT though we stew with beaded brow,
- And crave the self-destroying pistol;
We shall 1--WE hope) remember how
You gave us days so cool and crystal.
NTHATE'ER you send to wilt and grieve-
w Humidity and heat together
We thank thee, Boss, for this reprieve,
This spell of mild and joyous weather,
Among useless occupations might be in.
cluded that of Ludendorff. Fastening by
special train to Vienna to show Kaiser
Karl how TO accept defeat more gracefully.
If Ludendorff is the brains of the Ger
man army and Hindy is the fist, what is
the Kaiser? The wrist watch?
Probably one of the reasons for the dis
content of the Austrian people is that there
is no Karl Rosner on the Italian front to
describe the beauties of sunsets seen over
the left shoulders of the strategically re-
treating Austrian armies.
Perhaps the Kaiser asked Hindy to go to
inst Of nd h,,t ind,
clined. He has such a large appetite.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

If Ludendorff is the brains of the Ger
man army and Hindy is the fist, what is
the Kaiser? The wrist watch?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
BE As Rle AS YOUR JOB.

The national war>lab0r conference j.
a thing of the past. But the spirit of
enthusiasm manifested at its sessions
must he thing Of the present aud the
future. Il must be carried into every
district and state by the district super
iptendents aud state directors who at
tended the conference sessions. II must
he transmitted TO every agent of the
employment service aud every local
agent Of the public service reserve.
Without it. We cannot put through the
tremendous job given to the service
the recruiting OF the great industrial
army without which our valiant army
and navy would be helpless. Red tape,
bureaucratic spirit, SubServiencc to
local interests, unwillingness to coop
erate-theSe have no place in the
United States employment service
The vision OF every man and woman
CONNECTED with the service and the
reserves must be as big and broad as
the task. and the vision must be made
practical by its translation into the
daily routine. We have big job; lei
every one OF us be biz enough to dc
his or her part.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
FROM COAST 10 COAST
A Remarkable Chain Of Home Testi.
mony. And Bennington Adds Its
g Voice to the Grand Chorus Of
Local Praise.

from north to south, from east to
west:
In every city. every community;
In every state in the Union
Rings out the grateful praise for
Doan's Kidney pills. .-
10000 representative people in
every walk OF life
Publicly testify to quick relief and
lasting results.
Aud It's all for the benefit az rellow
sufferers
In this grand chorus OF local praise
Remington Is wei represented
& Wcll.known bennington people
/ Tell OF personal Experiences.
Who can ask for better proof Of
merit W.e
( y. NJ. pllling, painter ls5 NORTH
ST., says -Four or I'VE years ngS
my Moneys became disordered and
suffered nom haokaehe.. Doan's Kid
ney pills were recommended 10 m,
and after using them ! was relieved
/ | can recommend Doan's l<idne, pilli
az an excellent kidney remedy"
Price 60c. Of an dealers. Don
simply ask for 4 kidney remedy -ge
Doan's Kidney Pills--.the same tina
Mr.. Pilling had Fosler-Nfilburn Co.
Mfgrs., Buffalo, MY,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Il is a relief 10 know that all re-
strictions ON the use OF newsprint
paper have been Withdrawn by the
War Industries Board to become eff,
fectiye December Is. Newspaper of
fees are supposed TO have learned a
lot about conservation Of paper
through the use of these regulations;
and the methods recommended still
may be kept an. but the practices of
the government itself were so widely
different from It's preaching Oh the
subject that The good advice pro.
pounded vas largely nulified. How.
ever. the price Of ne~sprlnt paper IS
sure TO Continue as large factor in
determining the quantity used
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
WHEN SLEEP DOES
NOT REFRESH YOU

People who are tined out, who arse
In the morning feeling that sleep has
not refreshed them, are in a state of
nervous exhaustion that borders on
the condition that doctors call. neir-
aSthenia. The causes are varied.
The symptoms are over-SenSitiyeneSS,
irntsbiuty, q disposition to worry over
trihes, headache, possibly nausea.
"Myncrvoussystem MAS Weakened"
said Mr.. Charles Crowley of "a Richard
street, West LINN, Mass, "my limbs
were shaky and the muscles. sore. At
times il seemed my limbs would give
out. The muscles of my shoulders were
painful and sore. had severe head.
aches. My rest seemed to do me no
good and | was tired in the morning.
There was trembling sensation when
/ walked. N
II learned Of DIR. Williams Pink
Pills through newspaper and alter
finding the first box OF pills helped
me i took two more boxes. / am
feeling good, the nervous twitchings
me gone and l sleep and eat we'll"
The treatment in cases like this Is
one of nutrition Of the nerve cells,
requiring 4 non-alcoholic tonic. As
the nerves get their nourishment from
the blood the treatment must be di.
rected toward building up the blood.
Or. Williams Pink Pits act directly
on the blood and with proper regula.
ton Of the diet have proved of the
greatest benefit in many cases ofneur-
asthenia,
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
druggists everywhere or Wilde sent by
mail, postpaid, on receipt OF price, 5C
cents per box, six boxes $50 by the
Or. Williams Medicine Co., Sehenec
tady, n. y. Write today for
on the blood end nerves.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
Thursday, December 5, 1918.

That is a good suggestion Of the
Tsarre Times, that Vermont should
put in s-elaihi FOR one of those cap
tured Eernihn lannon's 70 be placed
on the state house grounds at Mont.
pelier. \ genuine Gerlnan.made can
non that WAS captured, By Vermont
boys would De souvenir of special
interest and would increase still
more the state house attractions. I'm
mediate attention must be given TO
the matter II the project is TO have a
successful outcome
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

II is significant commentary on
uncarncd human greatness that the
reported asSlssinatlous OF the ex-czar
Of Russia aud OF the sultan OF Turkey
create merely ripplcs on the turbulent
tide OF current events. Once auto
cratic masters OF, the lives and fortunes
az millions az men, The death Of Meth
ed makes any difference 10 the world
outside their Immediate families.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

The semioilicial Cologne Gazette
tells Its readers a food shortage that
approaches u famine prevails ia the
Uilited States. The amazeInent of
Gcrman prisoners on being given
Willie bread by their American captors
would shake the whole OF Prussia
could the Tcutons know the whole
/ truth about America. But the kaiser
will seek to keep facts away from
them at any cost.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Things continue 10 break right for
the small hoy. A Maryland professor
says the proper way TO eat n meal is
to eat your dessert first. Nowadays
hoy merely eats his way through lot
of bread and meat and potatoes to
his dessert. by putting the dessert out
in front. he would attain his objective
directly. AMI thousands of pounds OF
meat aud wheat would be saved for
the allies every month. -
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Making careful computations from
the progress OF an Idea during The
past twenty-five years. We kaye figured
that ~ the year G7.oSTG5l. 2S4, A. H..
the theory that kissing communicates
deadly diseases will he universally ac-
ceptcd and the custom abolished.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

The apncal 10 patriotic Germans to
go barefoot this summer and help
the fatherland" may serve TO remind
patriotic Americans how little OF
severe sacrifice the war has MS yet
imposed on them. All tic more reason
why they should chcerfully bear the
economics they have to exercise.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

.r'rhc psychological effect of Ameri-
cans In France is beyond calculation.
For thousands of Germans driven into
poverty hy the war had thought to mi-
crate TO this country. and their kaiser
has now made us their enemy. Dis
enlargement and despair among them
are fighiing our battles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

A German paper wonders II the
Northumberland Yankees can hold
their own with the German lads trained
from their youth. That they can hold
their own Is testified by the German
youths themselves in their panic cry
OF "The Americans are comingr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Girls ought to know this The fellow
who talks TO her about soarlng aloft
TO the stars together ism poctical and
sentimental cuss, but in just eight
months after matrimony he gets an
awful crouch II the kitchen doesn't
show up 100 per cent efficient and al,
ways on time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Times change A short time ago only
the rich boys could ever take a trip TO
France. Now all young men who are
deserving though peer, have all OPP
portunity 10 20 and they are made rs
much Of SIS tile sons ef fortune. War
hath lis democracy no less renowned
than peace.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
rak,ru What Comes.

You mist rare what YOU csn ger
these days" SAID the philosophical cl,.
izens, Yes" replied the wseEy ere.
'tut so,pe or Those telephone Nun.
b,rs get sreni OF the slightest use
tn me-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

The able-bodied young fellow who
finds time 70 act as dancing partner
at three o'clock in the afternoon is an
other reason for the work or fight''
order.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
insure your boom

You may not i've 10 profit BY the
coming business boom There are
two ends 10, a boom. and insurance
gives you both euds, one in each
hand ,National Life Ins. Co, Of VI.
(MutualJ El,le s. Kinsley, General
Agent, Mead Building, Rutland, Vt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

A German opera singer asked TO he
exempted from questioning on the
ground That her imperfect knowledge
uf English might lead her into say
Ing something which would throw
suspicion upon her. The petition was
not very convincing hut it was typical'
" Teutonlc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Not only is the old atlas no good any
more, hut the old directory is n back
number, evcn.lf you just bought It
wear ago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

our sympathy always goes to n man
who is n drum major. How does no
,yrr live w to the Job when he Isn't
)aradlngl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Captain Amundsen has started his
dash for the north pole, which re-
minds Us that the coal man hasn't
filled our order yet.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

There are soliloQulsis and mono
logue artists, and there also Is the
man who wants To start n discussion
about The tariff.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

The French franc is now worth
more than the German mark. Money
has no country. 1t follows the win
ming side.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

The mother Of FIVE children who
does her own washing, however, man
nges TO exercise enough without tax
ing up military drin.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

tits explained that 60 TO 20 per rent
OF our 100000 men in France are COM
batants--al are Gghters il given Il
chance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

The mems suits which are to be
made with half a yard saving on each
garment will probably cost one-half
more.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Nrither is lending babies to men who
seek 10 escape abe draft liable to be-
come lucrative or popular practice.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

A cheaper way OF making gasoline
las been invented. hut what is realty
needed a a cheaper way OF selling IL.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Austria discovers that Prussian
friendship ceases when ihe questions
of food or money come M.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

You have to hand it to those ship
yard rlyctcrs as the greatest little
bunch of knockers in This or any other
Country. "
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Austrian leaders have learned that
man can't fight when his wishhone IS
where his backbone ought 10 be.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

One hopeful feature about the Rms
sian situation is THAT II could not be
worse than II has heen.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
spstnra ~, AssoelAFnD fnEss

The Associated Erase ~ exclusively
entitled taNtlie ls9 for publication of
ali news dispatches credited 10 IL or
aot Otherwtss creditea I'M that paper
aud Rlao tht local oews published
therein 81
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

The bursting OF the button trust
ought 10 ease the safety pin and nail
markets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

TO RENT uRfurnishsd rooms fdi
light housekeeping. Inquire evenings
Mre. Clara .Sheldoh. 22s South street
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

There are good many ways Of hclp-
Ing The United States TO win the war.
Don't be q Stacker.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

TO RENT-House on corner OF West
and School streets in North Bennins-
Ton. Inquire OF s J Tessier OF. tel
36s-J. ~. 5Str'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Hsngrt troops naturally hSv. NO
stomach for lighting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Automobiles are more than ever Ink
uries when they run into something.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Germany, TOO, has some consrl-
entious DIRECTORS to American fighting
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
LOST

NOTICE. eaA storage for automo-
biles. Vermont Garage, Wiifraf
Lawrence. c. OF Lsfortune's Restsur-
ant v9tl.t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

FOR SALts--rhe Guiltinan property
on North Street. House In first class
condition with all modern irspsove-
ments. Centrally located. Lillian
Guiitinan. Admx.. Phi North st. 6ate
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

FOR SAI4E---Sound and gentle driv-
ing inaret six In gthe spring Win
drive double or slngie.e't inquire 10
Lyons Street 6Ites