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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
Why Investigate?

Representative Nicholas j. Sinnott,
Of Oregon, is not at all satisfied with
Secretary Lanes request for few
hundred thousand thousand dollars for
the investigation and study Of plans
for placing returned soldiers on re-
claimed lands. Sinnott says that soon
the soldiers will be coming home, and
the nation will not be ready for them.
According to his view, what is needed
is not investigation, but reclamation.
There are numerous projects that have
been Investigated and approved, and
all that is needed is the money for
building dams and constructing canals.
In order that the determination Of the
government TO provide for the return
ed soldiers may not be in doubt he has
introduced bin authorizing the APP
preparations committee 10 include in
appropriation bills for reclamation any
sums that may be necessary up 10 a
billion dollars. II is his idea that this
sum will cover number Of years, but
he wants Congress TO go on record as
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
HEARD ON THE HILL
Reimbursements for N. G.. Costs

ACCOMPLISHMENTS IOf n. U. SOStS
Especial Correspondence
Washington, July 91The several
states are to be reimbursed for their
costs in equipping, subsisting, paying
and transporting men who have been
accepted into the armed forces Of the
United States if bill introduced by
Congressman Andrew J. Volstead of
Minnesota becomes q law. The meas
ure is drawn to cover a period of five
years prior to its passage, and is in
tended to apply to the National Guard
that was in the Federal Service along
the Mexican border, and to raising
men for the war with Germany. Many
states have been similarly reimbursed
for expenses incurred by them during
the Civil War, and the measure pro-
posed by Mr.. Volstead carries out the
spirit Of former legislation relating to
that conflict. The bill is now in the
hands Of the Committee on the Judic-
larry, of which Mr.. Volstead is the
leading Republican member, which
fact indicates that early action on it
may be expected.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The taxpayers Of the Town Of Man
chester, Vermont, are hereby notified
that the Tax bill on the Grand List Of
1915 has been placed in my hands for
collection.
A discount Of 4 per cent will be
allowed on all taxes paid to me within
ninety days from the date Of this
notice.
At the expiration OF said ninety
days, all taxes remaining unpaid will
be placed in the hands Of the Collector
Of Taxes for collection, as the law
directs.
Time expires Sept. 10th, 1915.
w. II. ROBERTS,
Town Treasurer.
Manchester Center, VI,
June 18th, 1918.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
JUDGE DARLING
ENTERS The FIELD
Formally Announces that he is Candi.
date for Republican Nomination for
loX,fnar


Formally Announces that he is Cand
date for Republican Nomination 70
Governor.
\ Judge Charles II. Darling Of Bur
iingion announced Tuesday that h
will be a candidate for the rcpublica
nomination for governor Of Vernon
The announcement was made in III
following statement
Il am a candidate for the republica
nomination for governor.
while have held some offices o
trust and responsibility, have re
ceived them by appointment and hav,
never been a candidate for an electiv,
Office outside Of my own town and it i
my desire TO round out my spubli,
career as governor Of Vermont.
Il have no intention, expectation d
ambition TO hold any other or further
office
ITO win the war is the all absorb.
ing subject and the coming Legisla'
ture can well apply itself to this con
sideration and pass such laws as per.
tain to war activities and kindred
subjects and make as short session
as possible,
I'VE must work with and in support
of the federal government. We must
put nation above party. We must
work or we must fight. There must
be no luke-warmness, either with re-
spect TO our cause or that of our
allies. We must win the war Not
only must we provide for the boys at
the front but we must provide for the
disabled and their dependents. To ac-
complish these things we must econo-
mize on others. We must be sane and
we must be progressive.
Without hesitation favor the rati-
fication of the proposed constitutional
providing for nationwide
prohibition. The high standard here
tofore maintained by Vermont among
other States must now be maintained
During the war our taxes have not
declined, but our highways have. The
interruption in railroad service, the
Of trains and the increase
Of freight and passenger rates have
corresponding increase in
automobile and motor truck service
and our highways must be improved
10 meet the new conditions.
'The increase in the cost of produc
ion, the high cost of living, the short
,ge Of farm and all other labor make
lew laws necessary and require the
greatest care to preserve just equal
ty between producer, laborer and
consumer.
CHARLES H. DARLING"
Burlington, VT, July 16, 1918"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
River and Harbor Expert

The broad view Of the country's
development taken by Republicans
generally is exemplihed in the matter
Of the proposed new dry dock at
Charleston, South Carolina. One Of
the foremost advocates Of that pro-
ject is Representative ]. Hampton
Moore Of Pennsylvania, who is looked
upon by his colleagues as an expert on
river and harbor improvement. He
has come to the conclusion that better
railroad facilities, which have been
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

!: .. the makeup Of the army in
france we note that the 26th division
made up Of the boys from New Eng
land, and by the way, the first Nation.
nj Guard troops to be sent to France
are in the LIST Army Corps. At pres
ent this corps has no general at its
head but we opine that when thingo
are well settled down that Maj. Gen,
Clarence r. Edwards Of the 26th divi'
zion, will be chosen as it's commander.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

The fifth great German drive is now
on and up TO this time il is hard to
tell just where things are but from
present indications il would seem as
though the Huns were being held at
the post The Yankees are at them
and ere long the old machine will start
on its trip to Berlin and woe betide
the German who fails TO get from un-
Ter the wheels!
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

provided for Charleston, and other i'm
provements that have been made there
greatly strengthen the claim Of the
city that dry dock should be located
at that point On the coast, Mr.. Moore
has made personal investigation Of
the proposition, and has been impress
ed with the fact that there is not a
single place from Norfolk TO New
Orleans that a naval vessel can enter
a dry dock for repairs. In his enthus-
iastic work for the betterment Of
northern harbors, Mr.. Moore does not
lose sight Of the fact that all parts Of
our coast should be provided with
necessary facilities for the protection
ard care Of our ships.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
.Died in Service.
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
Officer Richard ]. Hurley Of Benning.
ton Makes His Announcement

Editor Of The Journal hereby
make announcement that | am can
didate for the Office Of sheriff Of Ben
nington county at the coming Repub-
liean primary TO be held September
10, 1918.
II | am elected ! will use every
endeavor to conduct the affairs Of the
Office in a manner 10 best serve the
interests Of the people Of this county
and ! appeal TO the voters Of Benning-
ton county for their support
RICHARD J. HURLEY.
Bennington, VI, July le, 1918.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

The Journal has discontinued
the practice of aokno~ lodging re.
miitances by postcard receipts,
and asks It's subscribers 10 de-
pend upon the labels on their
papers for this information. II
le date on the label on your
1per IL not changed on the sec.
ond issue after your remittance Is
made kindly notify this Office Of
it's amount and the date il was
sent.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
CHANNEL PORTS IN DANGER.
Loss OF Dunkirk and Calais Likely
Following Ypres Defeat

washington. Military authorities
here believe that the withdrawal OF
the British line to the north, with
prospective abandonment OF the chan.
mel ports Of Dunkfrk and Calais, Ia
necessarily under consideration. Army
men here can see no alternative In
case the Ypres salient is lost by the
British, and latest reports Indicate
that the enemy is fast getting fatal
grip on Ypres -.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

Hon. Chas. II. Darling has come out
with his announcement as candidate
for the nomination for governor
This was not in the nature of a sur
prise, but there are many who have
been waiting for such proclamation
before knowing just what to do. Now
the atmosphere is cleared and from
now on the lines are drawn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

Why was il that Attorney General
Barber waited until after the Ben
nington Tea Party before he announc-
ed the change Of mind relative to
again being candidate for the Office
which he now holds and which he said
some time since that he did not care
for again?
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY

To report disloyal acts, seditious ut.
terances, and any information relative
TO attempts to hinder the United
States in the prosecution Of the war
10 the United States Department Of
Justice, Bureau Of Investigation, Fed
eral Building, Burlington, Vermont.
loft
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

Lucas County. -.
Frank Cheney makes cath that he
IL senior partner ~ the firm Of 7, J.
Cheney a Co. doing business in the
City ~ Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said Arm viii pay the
sum 81 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case 81 CatarFh that
cannot be cured by the use q HALL =
sATARRH MEDICINE FRANK J,
CHENEY.
Sworn tc before we and subscribed In
nay prcsence. THE 9Th day Of December,
"A II 1850 Al w GLEASON
tSpaN Notary Public
Halls CatArfh Medicine il taken in
frrrAily and acts through the blood on
the MUCOUS Surfaces % the system.
Send for issttnaoniAls. free.
Y. J. CHENEY a CO. Toledo. 9.
Sold BY all druggists, 7sc.
EAlrs Family pills fer constipstios,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

The day for petitions for this, that,
and the other political position is here
and the requests for signatures are
many. qt
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-Unadilla Silo IL II.
% IT,, been used one year. and taken
down intact. One Marshall rectangu-
lar steel corn crib, never been uncrat-
ed, s fl. 36 #. One 5000 egg Candee
incubator and other poultry supplies.
One saddle horse, nine years old, used
on the Mexican border. Registered
Duroc Jersey swine, including boar Of
high merit. Address Lock Box 207,
Dorset, Vermont, or phone 46 ring 4,
l2-tf.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18

willing TO finance the establishment OF
farm homes for soldiers as rapidly as
necessary.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-07-18
LIST or MANCHESTER BOYS AT
PRESENT IN THE SERVICE

y l.. LoNeloy, NJ. d. lst Lieu
NJ o. re.
| L. J. Callahan, NJ d., LIST Lieut..
re.
Robert X. Edger,on Ensign an
| Asst Paymaster, L. S. n
kingman Perkins, list Lieut.. L.
| A. X. G. in France
Lieut. Clarence A. Hosley, Z. S. A
Geo. Stewart Bennett, lst Sergeant
list VI
Benjamin G. Cleveland, Sergeant
n, A.
Philip W. Towsley, Corporal, U. S
Aviation.
Arr A. Brownson, Corporal U. S
Signal Corps.
William H. kelton, Sergeant n. A
Charles Gleason, LIST. Vt.
Alfred Roberts, LIST Vt.
William Collette, LIST Vt,
Robert Turner, LIST Vt.
i"iiA shs bAhiiNgt lsA W.
David Bentley, LIST VT.
f. j. Marley, U. S. Navy.
Alvin Marley L. S. Engineers.
Roger c. Perkins, Chief Quarter
master U. S, Navy. Aviation.
Walter Kelley, Bat. A. seth Reg. C.
A. c.
Harry H. McGufiin, Goth U. S. F. A.
George Fisher, Corporal, U. S. C. A.
J. Rutherford Stone, U. S. c. A.
Louis Shapiro, Jr., LIST Div. Co. Am
munition Train.
Morris Abbott, Medical Corps.
Daniel Blackmer, Co. A, 1st Vt.
Byron Morgan, lst Glass Fireman,
U. S. Navy.
Murio Parquirle, N. A.
Charlie Anderson, N. A.
John A. Powers, N. A.
Mike Cosalio, N. A.
Thomas f. Smith, N. A.
Frank Bushee, N. A.
Verne II. Stone, N. A.
Octave z. Godette, Jr., N. A.
Robert N. Wildwood, Sergeant, M. T.
c., N. A.
Emanuel A. Kaffatos, N. A.
Fred Palate, N. A.
Nelson N. Lorett, Co. N, End N. Y.
Ernest j. Bourn, U. S. c. A.
Gilbert A. Cherbonneau, U. S. c. A.
Andrew S. Cadoret, U. S. C. A.
Ea-l H. Ellison, U. S. Signal Corps.
Geo. B. Johnston, LIST VT. Infantry.
Albert Cadoret, Forestry Branch, U.
5. Signal Corps.
Louis F. Whitton, Co. !, 59th U. S.
Infantry.
Eugene Hosley, Aviation Branch, U. |
5. Signal Corps.
Ettore Zandi, N. A.
Emile Cody, N. A.
Onastasio Derijuzzi, N. A.
Carl Abramson, U. S. c. A.
Nils Carlson, U. S. c. A.
Charles w. Pond, U. S. Ordnance
Dept.
Leslie W. Hill, N. A.
Norman l.. OFT, N. A.
William Disatell, N. A.
Gordon Phelps, U. S. Airplane Ser
vice.
Herbert R. Johnson, Serg. G. M. c.
Y. A.
Guy E. johnson, Ordnance Dept, U.
J. A.
Leale H. Towsley, U. s. A. Cpecial
Service.
Luther J, Lyon, U. S. A., Special
Service,
Herbert H. King, U. S. A., Special
Service.
Herbert E. Duling, U. S. A., Special
Service.
Hervie w. Hill, N. A.
WACO a. race, N. n.
Hiland A. Pease, Field Art. N. A.
Edward n. Abramson, N. A.
John Larese, n. A.
Alex Gemmell, Canadian Army.
Jack LeTray, Canadian Army.
Nicholas Corr, Canadian Army
VIM. z. Martin, Canadian Army.
John c. Smith, n. A.
Charles r. Douglass, n. A.
Alexander Derry, n. A.
Gordon J. Bentley, n, A.
Alcide Sorazin, ~ A.
Eric Edward, 57th Battalion, Cana
liam Army.
John P. Jackson, Z. s. N. r. F.
died in Service.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
Territories Produce More.

The two million people in Alaska,
Hawaii, Porto Rico. and Guam are try
Ing to do their part for the food sup
ply. Through its experiment stations
In these possessions the United States
department Of agriculture early in the
emergency started campaigns to In
crease food production. To make the
territories less dependent upon the
mainland Of this country for their sup
plies is the aim Of the federal work
ers. Important results already have
been obtained.
Porto Rico. which formerly imported
more than $4,000 worth of beans an.
nually from the mainland, now is in a
position to export this product. The
Alaska stations have greatly increased
the areas sown to grains and now are
able to meet increased demands for
seed grains locally adapted. The Guam
station Is distributing larger quaint.
ties Of seeds and plants for cultivation
by the natives, with prospects of an
increased production of food. Hawaii
also has materially increased its pro-
duction of food crops. Before the war
Hawaii and Porto Rico imported some
$40. 900, 900 worth of food supplies from
this country annually. Many Of the ar
tcles imported can be grown success
fully in these Islands.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14

then n period Of comparative rest
when little fruit is produced, followed
by long period when a fairly uniform
amount of fruit Is borne.
Weather conditions play an impor-
tant part in the amount Of fruit pro-
duced during the summer and autumn.
Only when the moisture supply and
other climatic conditions are favorable
can the yield be constant. For this
reason the results obtained from the
everbearing varieties have varied
greatly in the different sections of the
country. and In different years. II a
long drought occurs while the plants
are fruiting, the berries become small
and the plants finally cease to bear.
Therefore they are not well adapted
to sections having long droughts ex-
cept when irrigation can be supplied.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
a century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up Of food, palpita-
ton Of heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses Of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t is a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold In all civilized countries-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
He Took His Tin Hat or.

A man staggered down the trench
with blood running over his face and
over his uniform. There was SO lit
tie room at this point that we had
to flatten against the wall to permit
him to pass. Close behind was an
other soldier with small red cross
on his sleeve, not Red Cross nurse
as they never are ut the front. He
started to tell us that the wounded
man had just taken his helmet of
but the wounded man preferred to
tell the story himself. II just took
on me tin hat to scratch me blooming
top piece when whang Shrapnel. And
now It's me back to blighty under me
own power" He wobbled on.-London
Chronicle.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
A KL0ND|KE TO THE
REAL FARMER
A Western Canada Crop Estimat-
ed at $4,000, Makes
$4,000.

Messrs. Harris, formerly of Audi
bon, Iowa, wrote the Audubon Advo
cate" expressing their satisfaction O.
things in Western Canada. They 10
Gated at Makepeace, Alberta. The!
say there are those who make good
and those who fail. The former arr
those that land agents refer to wher
advertising their land. But" contin
ues the letter, "A great many of the
farmers In this vicinity pay for theii
land with their first crop. A mar
near here bought n section of land ir
the year 1915 for $23 per acre. He
broke 300 acres Of the land during the
summer Of 1915. In the fall of 1910
he threshed 10000 bushels of wheat
which paid for his land, all expenses
and had balance of $4,000. In the
fall of 1917 he threshed nearly as
much of the other half Of the section.
At the present time he would not take
$50 per acre for his land.
"We have had five crops in Alberta.
The two dry years f19141917) our
wheat made 20 and 30 bushels to the
acre respectively. In 1916 we raised
30 bushels of wheat to the acre on
summer fallow. The best results are
obtained by plowing or breaking in
the summer, working it down in the
fall so that it will retain the moisture.
Thus farming one-half your ground
each year.
persons owning land here and still
living In the States should, If they
don't feel themselves able to come up
here and finance themselves until they
could get their first crop. get some of
their land broken and worked down
in the fall before they come. The
next spring they could come and put
In the crop, fence and put up their
buildings. This way they have to
walt only one summer for their first
crop.
"lt is not advisable for a person to
come here in the spring, break out
land and put it in crop the first year.
because the moisture is not in the
ground and a failure Is almost GER
tain unless 1t Is an exceptionally wet
year.
zone Of the boys from that locality.
Mr.. Peder NJ. Jensen came to Alberta
last spring. He bought q 5000 Rum
ely Oil-Pull engine on the Sth day of
June, 1917. After that date he broke
1,10O acres Of prairie sod for which
he received an average Of $500 per
acre.
"Mr. Hansen from your community,
was up here last fall with several
prospective land buyers from that
neighborhood. At that time he In
quired the value Of the crop on the
section we were farming. We told
him that it would probably make in
the neighborhood of $4,000. This
same crop when sold brought nearly
$4,000. The most Of 1t being sold
when prices were low for the year.
Advertisement
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
KINDS OF EvERBEARERS
AVAILABLE TO GROWERS

Thirteen varieties Of sever
bearing" Strawberries are in the
trade at present. They are: Ad-
vance, Americas, Autumn, For
ward, Francis, Iowa, Onward,
Pan American, Peerless, Produc-
tive, Progressive, Standpat and
Superb. In addition, n variety
known as the Minnesota No.
1O17, distributed by the Mime
sofa State Horticultural society
and the Minnesota agricultural
experiment station, has been in
troduced. Only two of the va
rieties introduced. the Progress
sive and the Superb. have been
widely grown as yet. The Amer
icus Is grown to a slight extent
and the others very little. The
Minnesota No. 1017 has been
widely tested In Minnesota and
is grown to slight extent in
surrounding states. Farmers
Bulletin 9O1 of the United
States department Of agricul-
ture describes these varieties in
detail and discusses their suit
ability to different sections.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
DELICIOUS BERRY
THROUGH SUMMER
Long-Season Strawberries Have
Passed Trial Period.
OF REAL VALUE FOR MARKET
Heretofore "EverbearIno" Varieties
Have Been Grown Chiefly by Anna.
teurs and Commercial Grow
ers-crop First Season.

Strawberries from your garden
throughout summer and autumn are
now a possibility as the result Of the
perfection of 'everbearing" varieties
of this delicate berry. Everbearing
strawberries are not a brand new dis
covery, but heretofore they have been
grown chiefly by amateurs and COM
mercial growers who have tested them
In comparison with ordinary sorts. In
a recent publication Of the United
States department of agriculture an
nouncement is made that sufficient
number of trials of these varieties now
have been completed to indicate their
real value for home use and for mar
ket in certain sections of the country.
Primarily q Northern Type.
The regions where 1t is known that
everbeEing varieties can be grown
parts of Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas
and Kansas. South of these limits
there are probably points where they
may be grown with some degree of
success. but they are not definitely
known to succeed there.
The two leading varieties of this
type Of strawberry, the Progressive
and the Superb, are notable not only
because they produce fruit from the
time Of the usual crop until late sum-
mer or autumn. but also because they
are exceptionally resistant to leaf
spot diseases. They are also very
hardy. The Progressive has been found
to Withstand the winters of the middle
West better than any other variety ex-
cept the Dunlap, one Of its parents.
The Superb also is harder than most
varieties Of strawberries. Another re-
markable characteristic of these varie-
ties is that II their blooms are killed
by frost they soon flower again. There
fore in many sections subject to late
spring frosts, which often destroy the
crop. these varieties are particularly
valuable.
Small Crop First Season.
If plants of the everbearing type are
set early in the spring, n small crop
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
Lesson In Geography,

Readers of General Allenby's dis
patches, unfamiliar with the peculiar
tiles of the Dead sea, were not little
puzzled at his description of British
airplanes flying four hundred feet be-
low the sea level. But reference to q
geography brought the information
which solved the riddle; the Dead sea
lies 1892 feet below the surface of the
Mediterranean, SO that airplanes SAIL
ing four hundred feet below sea level
were still at an elevation of eight hum
dred and ninety-two feet. Lessons In
geography abound in the papers now
adays!
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-02-14
Had n Fellow EeeIIno,

The village concert was in progress,
and although all the local talent was
mustered, Johnny. the squirc's son and
heir, was bored. badly bored.
His mother grew anxious about him
but when small girl started piping
''The Minstrel Boy" and reached the
line, "Ris fathers sword he has girded
on" Johnny fairly pricked up his ears
in excitement.
"You like this. johnny" said his
mother. "It is"
"Be quiet, mother, do" said Johnny.
impatiently. II want to hear what
happens when his father gets to-
know !''-London Tit-Bits.