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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05
"A Constructive Program

The republican congressman are
already agreed upon a program foi
j. the next session of Congress which
will appeal to the voter as being one
of sound business principles and not
tinged with partisanship. The pro-
gram was announced by Frederick ii
Gillctt OF Massachusetts and Simeon
/ D. Fo5s cf Ohio, two of the party
| leaders, and provides for an extra
session of Congress Immediately after
March 4 with the following summary
OF policies:
Cooperation during this session
with the administration in all legisfa-
ton essential to the proper conduct
of government business. ~.4
T.! Abolition Off executive control OF
Congress.
Adoption OF budget system.
Development of foreign markets
for America.
Investigation of the conduct of the
war. , isa
Immediate program of govern
mental ccdnomy.
Reimbursement of business and labor
conditions.
The budget system has long been
advocated by efficiency experts and 1t
is a sad commentary on the financial
administration of government affairs
that s. different systems Of book
keeping arc used in Washington. If
nothing 1aore than. a budget system
was adopted blythe next Congress a
great ste9 in advance would have
been made.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

other induytrial centers a serious
problem faces the country, particu-
larry with Thousands of soldiers soon
70 lie seeking employment, The of
ices of the United States Employ
ment Service throughout the country
are organized to meet this emergency
and viii give especial attention to
providing work for the soldiers and
sailors. The situation is not con-
fined to the United States for the
city Of Rene is planning to spend
s30,0O0, 900 on various public works
to keep labor employed.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05
ACRES OF WHEAT RECOVERED
It Took $1,000 Men to Harves, the
Crops

New York, Dec. 5-More than 49,.
500 acres Of wheat were recovered
from German occupied territory In
France by the British and French
armies in the great offensive that
ended the war, says the New York
Federal Food Board. This is be.
Iieved by the food officials to have
materially contributed to the food
prices which helped to bring Ger
many to her knees. This wheat was
harvested chiefly by the French.
The work of nearly 1900 men was
required IN the harvesting. The
binding machines and threshing ma
chimes were supplied by the French
office of agricultural reconstruction
and when the harvesting was COM
pleted the machines were sold at re-
duced prices to farmers or groups OF
farmers who had been victims of the
war;
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05
NO PLACE TO SLEEP
American Soldiers and Sailors Have
Difficulties in London

London, Dec. American soldiers
and sailors here are finding difficulty
in obtaining sleeping accommodations
and the municipal government has
offered quarters in many of the pub
lie ~edificea, including the law courts
and Parliament buildings. The
American Red Cross is providing the
beds for th, men. A contingent OF
nearly six hundred American sailors
arrived today and is being quartered
at the law courts.
For Sore Throat-Use The Ameri-
can Throat Tablets.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

,saome of the Connecticut manufac-
turing ebnte4Iis who were largely en-
gagged in war work have dropped so
per cent of their employees since the
atmistice was signed If this is a
fair sample of what is going on in
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

Jacob Hanna, % years an employee
al the Colgate farms at Bennington,
Is dead as result of blood poisoning
that developed after one hand was
caught in corn husker machine.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05
National housekeeping
ny Abbic FarweH Brown of th'
H Vigilantes

Come! Let's set the house in order
r And, make each corner fam!
liThe boys WHO build a btand-ne'
III ASK us TO do our share.
live must sweep it clean and tidy
Y Of all tie rot and rust
That has gathered here forfages;
+ They must find no dirt nor dust.
1--WE will f, migate the cellar
H And scpur the mouldy walls,
Land scrub with soap and honesty
II The chambers and the halls.
Let's chuck the junk and rubbish,
Il The old. unwholesome stuff
Race-prejudice, and snobbery,
81 2Andscant and greed and CUFF.
Away viii party jealousy!
EANSly with boss and clique!
Wit1k selftsiness and privilege,
axpocrisy and cheek.
lEt's decorate with industry,
HAnd, thFiff and skin and health;
ARa burn that tawdry motto
True Happiness is Wealth.
Set the nations house in order,
And keep it SO with pride;
Ready for heroes marching home,
WorthY8of those who died.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05
VERMONT NEWS

An automobile owned by Charles
Pettee, Of Dorchester, Mass, got IT.
the way q street car east of The
cement bridge in West Brattleborc
and both vehicles were somewhat
damaged, but nobody was hurt
Harry D. Dodge, of Bellows. Falls
aged Sc years, brick mason and con-
tractor, died at the Rockingham ros-
pital after q several weeks illness
Nearly two months ago he contracted
influenza which was followed by
pneumonia and complications. His
wife, who was taken i'll at the samo
time, died al the emergency hospital
four weeks ago. There are six young
children surviving, and two brothers.
The Bennington Public Welfare
association has engaged Miss Denia
Jacobson Of Burlington, Wis, a.
recreation instructor, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation OF
Miss Laura L.. Sweet.
Homer Ward of Middlebury,e en-
ployed as bell boy at Hotel Vermont,
was badly injured in an elevator ac
cident Monday morning. The lad was
fooling with the elevator boy when
his foot shipped as the elevator reach
ed the fourth floor and his leg was
caught between the floor and the
elevator floor.
The physical examinations of the
men of the S. A T. C. at the Univer-
sity of Vermont, which are neces-
sary before they can be mustered out,
began Monday, and it is expected tina,
some of the men will leave this week.
The present plan is to muster out
the men or the signal corps first
then the men of the mechanics
school and finally the collegiate sec
ton. There are $40 men in the
entire S. A. T. c. at present.
Fire of unknown origin in the
Charles Davis foundry in Rutland
| Sunday caused damage estimated at
about $4,000. destroying valuable
patterns and core boxes and temper
arily holding up work for the United
States Emergency Fleet corporation.
A gale handicapped the firemen, but
they saved half of the structure.
The winter meeting of the Yer
mont Association of Life Under
writer's viii be held at Hotel Van
Ness at Burlington on Dec. II.
Frederick NJ Corse, recently returned
from II years service in Russia as
manager fer the New York Life In
surance company, will speak. Mr.
Corse is a former Vermonter and Q
graduate Of 1889 of the University OF
Vermont
The new high school building in
| Winooski, which was erected in 1912
at cost of $4,000, was badly in
iured by fire Sunday night The
interior was practically ruined al
! though the piano, victrolas, statuary
and other articles of value were
moved out
| There are As cases of influenza il
Shelburne. In Stowe also there i
a renewed outbreak of the disease ane
meetings are being cancelled. Schools
are not to be in session there thi.
week. One of the teachers is seri
ouslv i'll with the disease and whole
! families are down with it.
Rev. R. w. Magoun, formerly o
Fair Haven, began his passionate al
rector of Emmanuel Episcopal churcl
At Bellows Falls Sunday, succeedini
/ Rev A. c. Wilson. The wardens ant
vestry have planned an informal re
ception to be held Thursday eveninl
| at the parish house in order that tn
Ineonle OF the parish may meet Nj
land Mrs. Magoun.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

Have you used Nazol?-The Anti.
septic Nasal Ointment.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

An automobile owned by Charles
Pettee, Of Dorchester, Mass, got il
the way q street car east of The
cement bridge in West Brattlebort
and both vehicles were somewhat
damaged, but nobody was hurt.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

The Bennington Public Welfare
association has engaged Miss Denia
Jacobson Of Burlington, Wis, a.
recreation instructor, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation OF
Miss Laura L.. Sweet
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

Rev. r. w. Magoun, formerly of
Fair Haven, began his pastorate az
rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church
at Bellows Falls Sunday. sacceedinp
Rev A. c. Wilson. The wardens and
vestry have planned an informal re-
ception to be held Thursday evening
at the parish house in order that the
neonle OF the Parish may meet Mr.
and Mrs. Magoun..
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

There are As cases. of influenza in
Shelburne. In Stowe also there is
renewed outbreak of the disease and
meetings are being cancelled Schools
are not to be in session there this
week. One of the teachers is seri-
ouslv i'll with the disease and whole
families are down with it.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

Homer Ward of MiddlebuFy,~ en-
ployed as bell boy at Hotel Vermont,
was badly injured in an elevator ac
cident Monday morning. The lad was
fooling with the elevator boy when
his foot shipped as the elevator reach
ed the fourth floor and his leg was
caught between the floor and the
elevator floor.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

The new high school building in
Winooski, which was erected in 1912
at cost of $4,000, was badly in
iured by fire Sunday night The
interior was practically ruined al
though the piano, victrolas, statuary
and other articles of value were
moved out
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-05

Fire of unknown origin in the
Charles Davis foundry in Rutland
Sunday caused damage estimated at
about $4,000, destroying valuable
patterns and core boxes and temper
arily holding up work for the United
States Emergency Fleet corporation.
A gale handicapped the firemen, but
they saved half of the structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
HELP WANTED MALE

WANTED-Two layerouts, 12 boilermakers, F riveters and 12 heaters; must be first-class and need not ap- ply otherwise. Shipbuild- ing work; good wages; no strike. Employment within the state. Apply 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Sunday at 1916 N. 9th ave.
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of ability to learn cotton business by our copyrighted correspon- dence course and type samples; excep- tional opportunities. Charlotte Cotton School Charlotte. N C.
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BOOKKEEPER with several years all- round experience in this city. open for change just over draft age limit; Al references. F. O. Box 43S Birming- ham. Ala.
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WANTED-Boys to wait on tables. Apply Nunnally's 18th St. Store.

 ROYS wanted. 15 to IS years old.
 Energetic boys can earn s10 to SIS week. Paid weekly. Apply Postal Telegraph Gable Co.,, Brown Marx Bldg. WANTED-Me to canvass and collect; splendid opportunity for advance ment; salary and commission. Apply 229-232 First National bank. WANTrD-Steam shovel engineer: must be strictly sober and have good refer ences. Garyyille Northern railroad, Garyville, La.
 WANTED-Commerci artist. one who can letter and draw: send samples at once fare advanced. Enge Bros, Jack sonyille. Fla.
 BE A DETECTIvE"-Exc oppor- tunity; good pay; travel; write C. T. Ludwig, s55 Westover Bldg. Kansas City. Mo.
 WANTED-Good clothes presser at, once. Write Joe Spitz, Sheffield. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

LOST-In front of Loveman, Joseph & Loebs store, keyring with small flat keys. Finder please phone Main 30s3. STRAYED-One red Tamworth male hog about l year old. Reward for return. Please telephone Main 4900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
AGENTS WANTED


 AGENTS-Big hit; our five-pfece alum mum set Is all the rage; cheaper than enamel ware; sells like wild fire; guaranteed 20 years; retail value, $5; you sell to housewives for only $1.9S; biggest seller of the aSe nine sure sales out of every 10 shown; others cleaning up $10 to $2O day; answer this, quick to se- cure your territory. Div. 1100 Amer ican Aluminium Mfg. Co.,, Lemont, III. AGENTS-1000 per cent profit selling Monogram Letters and Headlight Dinners for automobes. something every auto owner wants. No experi- ence necessary. Applied easily in a few moments Dinners approved by state Jaws Complete outfit, including 100 letters, costs you $2.50, you get $50. Write for free samples and our folder. Dept. 1, American Monogram Co. Newark. IN. J. AGENTS-$5o0 per month selling Stransky's new improved vaporizer for Ford cars; saves 25 to 50 per cent of gasoline: greatest seller on earth; no drilling or tapping neccs- sary; money back guarantee; one sample and particulars free. J. A. Stransky, Pukwana. s. D.
 WE start you in business. furnishing everything men and women; $50 to S200 weekly, operating our New System Speciality Candy Factories" home or small room anywhere, no canvassing; opportunity lifetime; booklet free Ragsdale Co, Box x, East Orange. N J.
 OWN your own business enjoy inde- pendence big profits; sell high-grade health and accident insurance: premium only slO year; pays $25 weekly and xl0N0 nrnpiDQl get All nrOf- it's on yearly renewals: no capital; no experience Dept. 2. Underwriters. Newark, N. J.
 AGENTS WANTED-Build business of your own; enjoy independence; sell our $50OO health and accident policy with s25 weekly benefit for $l0 yearly: you get all profits on yearly renewals; write today North American Accident Insurance Co, I'll BonnelI bldg, New ark. N. ].
 AGENTs-Even if you were deaf, dunn ad blind you could sell our aluminium utensil cleaner; every housewife grabs it on sight; steady trade and big money in protected territory write quick. Div. 300, American Aluminium Mfg. O., Lc- mont, H.
 MEN and women. make big money; free samples and catalogues; worlds greatest specialties. including new national and military goods. Cruver Coz Jackson and Campbell. Chicago. AGt4> Io-ssv aterproof kltcnen apron; needs no laundering; every housewife buyss dainty, durable economical; big money; sample free. Thomas Mfg. Co.,. 7s43 Rount st.. Dayton. O. If unemployed or want profitable side line agency for reliable product. with l unlimited possibilities for inexperienced people. write Diamond Mfg. Co. Prov idence. R. I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEM AIR


 THoUSANDS of men and women want ed to enter government service; war has caused unprecedented demand in every branch; no matter what you are now doing, you can improve your con- dition and secure a government po- sition,e god pay, steady employment, as we'll as perform very patriotic get into this interesting war activ ity; our war bulletin NA-209 gives full information; write today, stat ing age, occupation, citizenship and position preferred. Washington Civil Service School Washington. D. c. duty to your country, Qualify now, WANTED--Experien camp black | smith. colored or white; white and colored camp cooks. sone colored flunky, white carpenters, rough work, $5 day; colored coal loaders. d;ggers, machine runners and day laborers; no pay less than $3.50 day; transportation furnished free. Elm ployment Office, 3O6 N. 26th st. (near Terminal station) Birmingham, Ala. A WAR job tor you; cWil service needs thousands, men-women: fine salaries; paid vacations; promotion no pull" needed free informationc money back guarantee and special offer to citizens over IS; ask for book QM and name position wanted. Washington Civil Service school, 2O9 Warden Bldg, Wash ington. D. C. THOUSANDS of government clerks needed immediately; civil service ex- aminations soon, men and women de- siring positions. departmental, typ ists, stenographers, railway mail, postoffice, write for free informa- tion. George w. Robbins. civil ser vice expert, Jordan bldg, Washing ton. D. c.
 THOUSANDS of government clerks needed immediately: civil service ex- aminations soon; men and women de- siring positions. departmental, typists, stenographers, railway mail, postoffice write for free information. George w. Robbins. civil service expert, Jordan bldg. Washington. D. c.
 BIRMINGHAM postoffice clerks M,en women), and letter carriers wanted. ex- animation May S. Our 5 thorough cor. respondence instruction unexcelled; an- pie preparation time remains; enroll inn mediately; free particulars. Federal Civil Service School. Kellogg Bldg, Washington. D. c.
 WANTED-For direct calls. teachers for Latin and German, French, Spanish; dean for leading woman's college, piano
 
 monies, art expression, biology. phys ics, chemistry. and many others. Write today Standard Teachers Agency, Nashville, Tenn.
 GAN you sell anything? l am look ing for some live wires; men or wom- en who want to get into permanent money making business. I'll help you make more money than you need; give present ocupation.. street and phone number. C-9S care Age-Herald. CIVIL service examinations April 13 to 20; men and women desiring govern ment clerkships. departmental, postof- flee, railway mail, customs, write for free particulars to J. c. Leonard (for- mer government examiner). .50 Kenois Bldg. Washington.
 ANTED-lmmediat men and wom- en! government war positions; SlU month: list free Franklin Institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

AGENTS-s5o0 per month selling Stranskys new improved vaporizer for Ford cars: saves 25 to 50 per cent of gasoline; greatest seller on earth; no drilling or tapping neccs- sary; money back guarantee; one sample and particulars free. J. A.. Stransky Pukwana S. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

WANTED At once, bright, reliable young man under draft age for general clerk, who can use typewriter: big cor poration; only high-class young man need apply; salary, $s5 per month. Call Room 1901 American Trust building 12:30 o'clock noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

MEN-Age 17 to 45; experience unneces- sary; travel; make secret investiga- tions reports; salaries; expenses. American Foreign Detective Agency. 131 St Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMAL NOTICEr-Wanted by a young lady, po- siton as cashier or office work; neat and accurate in work; good education. Call Woodlawn 252W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

$25 WEEK and guarantee steady job for first-class fast shoe repairer on all work, including turn soles; no other need apply. Wire or write D. B. James Shoe Hospital, Jackson, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

FOUND-A lady's purse; owner may have same by describing contents and paying for the ad. TIT Bessemer, 17th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

FIVE bright, capable ladies to travel. demonstrate and sell dealers, $75 to S25 to $50 per week, railroad fare paid. Goodrich Drug Co, Dept. 110. Omaha. Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
WANTED ' Colored men and women for cleaners. Apply to Housekeeper at TutWiler Hotel.

DOES that small salary satisfy you? Want more interesting work and double pay? l can use you and show you
 how to double your pay, men or Wom- en; give present occupation, street and phone number. D-9S, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
HELP WANTED MALE

WANTED-By Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, young man of smart address and good appearance for mems fur nishing and haberdashery department. One with pre- vious experience in best stores preferred. Apply to superintendent ini letter or personally on 4th floor, Sd ave. side.
 THREE resourceful, clean cut salesmen of good ad- dress for permanent posi- tions. Do not waste my time or yours if you are any other kind. MT. Lawton, 902 First National Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

pay $4O0 monthly sal ary: we offer the most remarkable op- portunity ever presented to clean-cut, clever salesmen; we want men in every city and town also general agents; sal- ary of $200 monthly or big commission; want men who have sold stock, bonds, goods and life insurance; men that can earn $500 to 5000 monthly; no samples; nothing to carry; easy to sell and makes money for every buyer; no blue sky law to evade Write National Bond and Securities Co. Denver, Col.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

TWO shoe salesmen wanted by Caheen Bros. Permanent and good po- sition for experienced and competent person. Apply in person at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

HELP WANTED-FEMALE YOUNG ladies are wanted to fill positions of telephone operators. The salary is good and increased with regularity. The positions are permanent and attrac- tive.
 Young ladies between the ages of IT and 23, with high school education, wanting an interesting and attrac- tive occupation, which at this time serves the govern ment may apply in person at 2 p. m. to Miss Sammie Dickson, Sd floor, 1914 2d ave. Soutern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Go. LADIES-$4O a week, startling new hosiery proposition; guaranteed for one year; must wear F months or replaced free; G. W. Noble made s25 one day; sworn proof; write for terms. Guaranteed Hosiery Co.,, 4401 Round st. Dayton, o. GOVERNMENT wants women, girls IS or over for easy clerical work at Washington; s110O year; rapid promo ; tion; common education sufficient. ADna n ct itIlfa Dent (r-hfA RnchpS- ter, N. Y.
 WRITE the words for a song; we write music and guarantee publishers &C., ceptance submit poems on war, love or any subject. Chester Music Co.,, 53S S. Dearborn st., Suite 1582, Chicago WOMEN wanted, full time salary SPA. selling guaranteed hosiery to wearer, 50 cents an hour space time; big spring business; experience unnecessary. h. ternational Mills, Norristown. Pa. WANTED-Girl or young lady as com- panion for another girl; home and ex- penses given; one who enjoys good time preferred. Address ALDO, care Age Herald. s
 FIVE bright, capable ladies to travel,
 demonstrate and sell dealers, $75 to S25 to $50 per week, railroad fare paid. Goodrich Drug Co. Dept. 110, Omaha.
 Neb.
 SALESLADIES-M more money; our well known toilet articles bring re- peat orders; easy to sell; write now. Harveyline Co, St. Louis WANTED-Two good cashiers; must
 have best of references; state age
 and whether married or single. F.
 100 care Age Herald.
 WANTED-Experienc cook. 1918 S. 32d street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

SALESMEN and service men; new car buretor for Ford cars; simple, not a moving part; installed in 30 minutes guaranteed to double your mileage and start in zero weather without heating or priming, 15-day free trial. Write U. & J. Carbureto Co.,, 5o5 w. Jackson blvd, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
CHIEF CLERK

CHIEF CLERK Wanted for large manufacturing con cern; necessary to be experienced in general office work have executive ability and some technical training good salary and fine opportunities after proving ability. Apply 1216 Jeff Co. Blk. Bldg. Get in line for better position. Now is the time to better yourself. We have good positions for good men.
 Commercial Positions Only"
 Inter-American Co 1216-17 Jeff. Co. Blk. Bldg. Main 1856. WANTED-By large manufacturing concern, clerical man with some ex- perience in bookkeeping or general office work; man who can use type writer preferred. 1216 Jefferson Co. Blk. Bldg.
 NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union News Co.,, Terminal Station.
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WANTED

WANTED Young man who has had some experience as a corre- spondent. State age, pres ent employment and salary expected. All applications treated confidentially. Y-99, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

SALES sMANAGER=Sel and manage crew salesmen in different sections country, handling nationally adver- tised line, calling on retail drug and hardware trade; must have experi- ence; write only, stating age, detail experience, salary expected. $. Sternau & Co.,, Inc, 160 John st.. Brooklyn, N Y.