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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
NOT PEACE BUT A SWORD.

That Germany offered peace to England
on the basis Of the surrender Of Alsace-
Lorraine to France in return for the pos
session Of Russian provinces, can proba-
bly, be accepted az a fact, although IT Is
not officially announced.
In the first place such proposition from
Germany would be in accordance with
German precedent. Every temporary adj
vantage by the Kaiser forces in the field
thus is followed by overtures for peace.
On the othev hand the offer Of such
terms to Britein by Germany may be in
ferred from several significant statements
given out. Lord Robert Cecil. British
minister Of blockade, asked II proposals
had been received for peace at the ex-
pense of Russia" he answered that mo
such proposals are being considered OF
will be considered" A little earlier an
Amsterdam despatch quoted Field Mar
shat Won IIindenhurg as saying that the
| "entcnte has shown an unresponsive a
titude towards Germany's peace intentions
and the greet German offensive must,
! therefore 60 on"
General Won Ludendorf. the German
quartermaster-general was reported as
saying: 'Since the enemy is not inclined
to make peace, he will have to fight, and
this fight will, Of course, be the most tre-
mendous of the whole war;
German duplicity in Russia has made II
utterly impossible for America and the
allies to accept any German promise fol-
the ending of the war. The only thing re.
manning for us is to push our determine
ton to win this war and to win 1t so thor
oughly that the Germans will never fol
a moment question that they have beer
whipped to a standstill. Not peace but the
sword should be our watchword unit
such victory is assured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21

naval stations. naval vessels and tran
sports with books. Already some D" Oh
these are receiving service, and II is o.
timated that at least 100000 more DOCKS
will be necessary for use in the un'teo
States.
ITO meet these needs nation wide DOCK
drive will start on March IS. directed oy
the American library association library
war service, with every public library
in the country cooperating. Two million
books is the goal set, but with public
interest really aroused 1t should be far
exceeded
Librarians as we'll as members OF local
committees are cooperating in this ma
tion-wide drive. It is hoped that all pub
lie citizens may devote especial thought
and effort to the promotion Of this great
work for the men who are fighting our
battles for us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
FACTS IN REGARD TO
WHEAT CONSERVA ALTON
A Little sels-Denlai All That Is ASKED

A Little self-Denial All That Ii Asked
for the Great Cause.
This is the situation in regard to Wheat:
The people Of the United States must
either get along on a small quantity Of
white flour for the next few months or
little later they must go entirely with
out until the new crop of Wheat arrives.
In Vermont potatoes in plenty are
available. eggs are dropping in price and
pork Is more plentiful This makes the
problem Of substitutes for Wheat easy
Of solution without depending wholly upon
the cereal substitutes.
1t must be remembered that from this
time on all tho Wheat exported to feed
the Armies and the Allies must be saved
by the American people by their economy
Of Wheat and Wheat products.
All the surplus Wheat Of the 1917 crop
already has gone to Europe.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.
The United States Food Administration
| makes these suggestions.
Have at least one meal day without
Wheat bread. Use instead corn, oat, rye
barley or mixed cereal breads.
Eat less cake and pastry.
Order Wheat bread from the baker al
least a hours in advance. 20 that he ma,
not make too much.
Put tho loaf Of bread on the table ant
cut 1t up as needed.
Use every crumb Of leftover bread fol
toast or for cooking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
VERMONT AND OTHER STATE
FLOWERS.

It Is announced that the school children
Commissioner Of Education Payson Smith
on the selection Of State flower. We are
thus reminded that our neighbors Of the
Bay State are more than two decades be-
hind Vermont as we'll as not abreast of
many other States in this connection.
The Legislature at Montpelier in 1894
passed an act providing that 1.-THE State
flower of Vermont shall be the red clover"
probably the shortest law on record in
Vermont So far as we have observed no
citizen of the State has ever had occasion
or shown disposition to regret that choice.
The Massachusetts Legislature having
been asked to adopt a State flower, vari-
Gus bills were introduced aiming to desg-
nate an official flower for that common
wealth. These bills were referred to the
legislative committee on agriculture and
the legislators in turn have. in the YER
nacular. passed the buck to the school
children of the State. by appealing to the
board Of education to let the school chill
dren decide on the matter Of choice OF
| a flower.
The names Of five flowers have been sub
mitted. These are the buttercup. daisy,
gentian. mayfower or trailing arbutus and
water lily. The canvass must be COM
pleted by March % and the returns from
the schools of the Bay State are to be in
ton one week later.
No less than thirty-eight Of the entire
forty-eight States in the Union have
adopted or as in the case of one State gen.
orally accepted State flower Ala
bama. Kentucky and Missouri have &C.
copied the goldenrod; Arkansas, Mich
igan, apple blossom; California. COLDER
poppy; Colorado. columbine; Connecticut
mountain laurel; Delaware. peach bios
som; Florida, orange blossoms; Georgia
cherokee rose; Idaho. syringa; Illinois
Rhode Island and Wisconsin. violet; In
diana. carnation; Iowa and North Dakota
wild rose: Kansas. sunfiower; Louisiana
Mississippi, magnolia: Maryland, blacl
eyed susan: Minnesota, moccasin; Mon
tana, bitter root New Mexico. cactus; New
York. rose; Ohio. scarlet carnation; OK
lahoma, mistleto; Oregon. orange grape
South Dakota. anemone patens; Tennes
see. daisy; Texas, blue bonnet; Utah. seq
lily; Washington and West virginia. rno
dodendron; Wyoming. blue fringed gen
tan. Alaska's flower is the forgetmenos
and Hawaii's, the slinna.
The violet. goldenrod and tho wild ros
are manifestly the most popular Stat
flowers. but none Is more fitting ana rag
rant combined than the Green MOUNTAIN
States clover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE

SHE MAY REMEMBER THIS.
Your hands were MADE to hold. my dear;
Your hair to lure me on;
Your eyes were made to sparkle clear:
Your face to gaze upon.
Your cheeks were made to blush my dear;
Your waxen ears petite
Were made to catch the silver strains
OF music soft and sweet.
Your lips were made to kiss, my dear:
Your arms were made to cling;
Your voice was made to speak, my dear.
Not to sing.
Albany Knickerbocker Press
THRIFT STAMPS.
A quarter
A day
Keeps the Germans
Away.
Detroit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
THE STORY.TELLER
PROOF OF AFFECTION.

Lord Reading. the English statesmans
said on his return from western tour:
1.-THE patriotism of your West is mag
nificent. He who could be dissatisfied
with the West would be as hard to please
as the young bride. This young bride. az
her husband took her tenderly in his arms
one evening, burst into tears. Jim. you
don't love me?' she exclaimed. Why do
you say that?' asked Jim. Because she
wept, you're not Jealous. Mary and Joe
have only been married half a. long a. We
have and he's already shot at her twice in
his jealousy and tried to kill himself thres
times Utica Observer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
MAIDS ARE so DISHONEST.

"You simply cannot trust anybody,
Everyone seems so dishonest nowadays. u
declared the woman. my maid. In whom
l had the utmost confidence, left me sud-
denly yesterday and took with her my
beautiful pearl brooch"
THAT is too bad" sympathized the
friend. (which one was IT."
THAT very pretty one I smuggled
through last spring. Chroni-
Gle Telegraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
BEssIEs INTERPRETATION.

Little Bess. who Is in the second grade.
startled her parents by insisting that
her teacher was all the time calling for
cigarettes. Her mother was so pussled
over this that she visited tho school one
afternoon to find out what the child
meant by such a charge. In little
while the mystery was solved. FOR the
teacher. <glancing around the room. called
out to the pupils: "Sit erect. sit erect']
Bessie looked at her mother and blurtet
out triumphantly: There. mamma, didn'f
I tell you?'-Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
ASSOCIATION OF IDEAS.

The little fellow. clad in his flannel %.
jamas. was on his knees saying his bed
time prayer. But he was 80 sleepy that
the drowsy "Now I lay me- broke of In
the middle.
Now lay me down to Sleep" MUIR
INJURED the youngster Il pray the LORD
my soul-to keep
If" prompted his mother.
III" continued the little fellow. with q
strange association Of ideas-'lf he hol-
lers let him go. Eenie Meenie. Mimic.
Mo."-American Artisan and Hardware
Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
THE DAIRYMEN's LEAGUE.

A meeting of the dairymen OF EsseA
was held at the town hall Thursuay 'so
ming. when permanent officers ,or ~.
ensuing year were elected as iono~s'
President. w. F. Chaplin; vice-pres'u'"s'
George H. Gates: secretary, na'pn
Wool; treasurer, A. II. Mansne'u'
tors. II. w. Aver. A. e. Goodricn'
Hunt. #. NJ. Bigelow and r. "
ham. Organiser ID. d. Fenneh, 49,, ~
New York was present and exp'a'reu
those present the advantages Oh ''''''
tive bargaining.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21

the volumes of lighter literature-books
Of adventure. biography. history. poetry,
travel and good Action. which our men
must have.
I'm addition to the service In France,
the American Library association must
keep Its camp Libraries at environments
supplied. and must furnish small camps,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
BOOKS FOR OUR BOYS IN SERVICE.

BOOKS FOR OUR BOYS IN SERVICE.
This week there began campaign ex-
tending over the entire country looking |
toward the provision of 100000 books for |
the soldiers and sailors in the service of |
the United States in this war. Professor |
Samuel F. Emerson, State chairman of |
the committee which raised fund for |
books. for our soldiers, is now appealing !
to the people of Vermont to help meet |
the demands growing out of the ire
mendously increasing demand of the men
in the United States military and naval
service for reading matter. This Is an
extraordinary appeal that comes from
officers and men in the army and navy.
General Pershing has Joined in tho APP
peal for reading matter for the men in
khaki on the ground of the effect of such
provision upon the tone and morale of the
troops. The uplifting connection with the
soldiers lite is most marked.
In this connection the readers of the
FREE PRESS will f,nd interest and profit
end helpfulness in a letter sent to the
Boston Transcript by Charles II. d. Bel
den. MbsArtan Of tho Boston public IL
hrary. Among other things he says:
'.rhe need of more books for the men Of
the army and navy at home and over
there 10 still present Every week brings
requests to tho Boston public library to
help establish new libraries somewhere in
the United States. while letters from
Tranoe beg for books and more books.
General Pershing has given unmistak-
able recognition to the need of reading
matter for the use Of our men overseas
by ordering that shipping space in the
amount of fifty tons per month be set
aside by the army transport service for
tho shipment of books for soldiers. Fifty
tons Of valuable shipping space per month
has made 1t possible to send to France .
monthly shipment of 10000 Volumes This
task the American Library association
has cheerfuly undertaken.
ALREADY 1t has in operation large ship
ping stations at two Atlantic ports OF en-
oarkment. To these stations books are
shipped from public libraries in an Sec
rions Of the country for transportation
averseas. The actual worl, of issuing
ne books Is being done by army chap
iains. the Y. M. c. A.. tho X. of c., the
HE'D Cross. ard the Y. w. c. A. From
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21

base hospitals to billets as near 'front.'
line trenches as possible books are being
placed in the hands of fighting men.
1.-THE American Library association ts
buying hundreds of thousands OF text
books and other serious books for which
there are numerous demands. but It Is
looking to the public to supply by gift
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
GEN. lpEUn<,s LOYALTY.

In the death Of General Theodore 8.
Peck Burlington loses one Of her most &C.
voted sons and helpful citissns. We can
nay that without exception we never knew
q man who devoted % much time to pro-
noting the interests and welfare OF 9TH
ers in every way ~ General Pscls. Even
when his last Illness had confined him to
his residence. he was devoting time aud
sffort to his tavorits psstime Of securing
deserved recognition for young mon as
we'll a. veterans Of he Civil War in con-
nsction with the present conflict. He loved
Burlington and Vermont next to the flag
he 30 signally served, and he never tired
Of service in their behalf. Every deserv-
ing cause found him loyal and ener-
getic supporter. He was the embodi-
ment Of public spirit, and his capacity for
organization in connection with public
demonstrations long made him the recog-
nized chief executive spirit in connec-
ton with functions Of this sort. He was
president Of the Society Of the Army Of
the Potomac. and had held many other
ofiices Of trust and honor He was
good citizen as we'll as Christian worker
and a gentleman Of the old school. His
good works will follow him.
Professor Emerson in his eloquent and
deserved tribute to the late General Theo-
dore g. Peck at the funeral services Tues
day but chief emphasis on the 1atter's
loyalty to country. to the church, to va
rious deserving causes and to his own
ideals It was an impressive moment
when Professor Emerson in closing raised
his right hand and in behalf Of the
organizations represented in the audito-
rum, in behalf Of the church General
Peck so dearly loved and in behalf of the
speaker himself pledged continued exem-
time Of the loyalty which ne so long con-
spicuously typihed.
The people Of Burlington were never
forced to inquire where General Peck
stood. He was invariably found working
for the cause in which he had enlisted
whether 1t was for Burlington. or Yer.
mont, or the flag that was so dear to him
eor for the recognition Of some deserving
man or the promotion Of the common
veal. His loyalty could never be ques-
toned for a moment His enthusiastic
work and his intense earnestness were the
embodiment Of loyalty
Loyalty is one Of the greatest qualities
a person can possess. II a man or woman
has the spirit Of loyalty through and
through then. a helpful career and
uplifting service follow as sure as day
light follows the sun. Whether country
or community or religion or any other de.
serving cause is concerned. the loyal man
will always be found true and devoted
General Peck has set an example that all
young men may we'll emulate in his in.
tense and abiding loyalty,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
LACKED EXPRESSION.

"Oh. just love cake. and it's awfully1
nice!" cried little Dorothy. regarding her
dessert. You should not say you love
cake.'" reproved her mother; Say you
like it, and don't say 'awfully;' say
very Don't say NICE but good Now.
my dear. repeat it." II like cake; It. is
very good" repeated Dorothy. but q
sounds exactly as II were talking about
bread."AChristian Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21

Governor Whitman OF New hork mas
signed the bill appropriating the hand
some sum of $ls2. 900 to pay for damages
to animals and fowls by dogs. sooner or
later New York and Vermont ana otner
States win come to the sensible conclusion
that the commonweai will be mater'a''y
promoted by keeping sheep instead OF
dogs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
ALL REQUIREMENTS FILLED.

Has yonr hancee had the proper
training to make he your helpmate
through life?" asked the uncle. SHOULD
say she has" replied the nephew. why.
she can sling tire and fix a carburetor
better than I can."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
BOUDOIR SECRETS,

She-You've heard of peoples hair
turning white in a single night?
Her maid-Yes. Miss, but that isn't the
color it generally turns when 1t happens
as quickly as that-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRUST COMPANY. BURLINGTON
Save To Win

Not only to win the war but to
win for yourself protection for the
future. Our savings department IL 1t
your service and will help you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
PERFECTION.

All good boys love their sisters.
But I so good have grown,
That l love others sisters
More dearly than my own.
Punch Bowl.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
DAsHING HER HOPES,

She (at Palm Beach)-You men are all
alike, mere philanderers. You don't mean
business.
He-Be reasonable, my dear girl. We
come down here to forget business.-Bos-
ton Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
LUCK.

LUCK.
Hello Millett!" called out a neighbor
one morning. II saw you starting away
yesterday morning very early on your
fishing trip. Did you have any luck?'
Great" was the reply. while l was
away three collectors called."-Harper's
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
WA.NTRED.

wnon yc. waNt anything advertise IN tire
new special cn,unnn Of int paper. Eoma
bargains are offered there this weak which
This paper has moro than 10000 readers
avery week and ono cent word will roach
tnsm all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21

JOHN J. FLYNN. viee-Isresiasat.
: HARRlE v. HALL Asst. Tfeasur'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION.
Bobby-"And all the animals went into
the ark 'cept the dog"
Elsie--"Why didn't the dog go in too?''
"'Cause he had a bark of his own."-
Houston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-21
WHY BINKs WORRIED.

1.-THE Lord knows how Binks made his
money!!
mo wonder he always looks worried. II
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-02-21
DARING AMERICAN FLYER
WAS A UNIVERSITY STUDENT.

Columbia, Mo, Feb. 1S.-"May
under careful training get rid of his
girlish action. So modest that a cur
rent would shock him" Such is the
Characterization of Stephen Thomp-
son, the young American aviation
lieutenant who wrecked a German
airplane in a recent raid over Saar-
burg, in last years annual publica-
ton of the engineering students OF
the University of Missouri. Thomp-
son finished work in electrical en-
gineering for a degree last June. His
home is in West Plains, Mo.
Thompson was making his first
trip over the German lines when he
brought down the enemy craft, ac-
cording to the dispatches. He had
never before operated machine gun
Thompson left the University last
spring to enter the first training
camp at Fort Riley. He was COM
missioned and transferred to Fort
onautics. He sailed for France at
nautics. He sailed for France at
Thanksgiving time,
University teachers remember
Thompson as a shy but capable stu
dent. He gained membership in the
schools honorary engineering socie-
,ies and was one of the organizers
of the wireless Club.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-02-21
FORTY YEARS AGO.

d. M. Price, who long time ago
settled on West Lick, this county
where he still resides, furnishes the
Laddonia Herald with the following
regarding early settlers with him in
that part of the county:
James Atkinson lived on the farm
now occupied by Mr.. Kimbrough, just
east and north of Liberty Baptist
Church
Milton Azdell owned the farm
now owned by his son, Homer.
Mr.. Logan, father of Hugh Logan,
cashier of the Farmers Bank of Lad
donia, owned the VIM. Azdell farm.
DR.. NJ. E. Crawford and VIM Ma
han were running the store at Wor-
cester.
DR.. Andrew Vance of Hunnewel,
Mo-, was stationed at Worcester.
Daddy" James was a resident of
Worcester.
VIM. George owned the farm just
north of Worcester, now owned by
DR.. w. E. Cornett
Lum Cauthorn owned the half
section just east of that and the Har-
din tract of 100 acres. e.
Ken Everetts occupied the house
on the Hardin tract.
Uncle Jake Barnes owned the
farm now occupied by his son-in-
law, VIM. Morris.
JEFF Adkins lived on the arm
owned by o. F. Hafner
Uncle Jim Carter owned the farm
now owned by Joe Atkinson.
o. Wilkerson owned where Pas
ley now owns.
C. H. Harrington owned the farm
now owned and occupied by Albert
Scherer.