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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
AS HE SAW 1T.

"Eph, / think I'll go TO war very
well, Rastus. but whut branch am !o
gwinter jine. de army, navy or de aviation
corpse?" DE aviation corpse-whut
date" ooh. dat am de fyin' department.
"You mean one o. dem airyplanes?"
"Yaas." mo, sub. Lookaheah, niggah.
when I dies | doan' wanta dig ma grave
wild ma head. FLORIDA Times Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

While the Italians have been sending
troops to France to help stop the linden
burg drive, We do not believe the an
nounced resumption of the Teutonic Of
fensive in Italy, will find the allies nap
ping. Italy is now part Of the western
front, and Commander-in-Chief Foch will
leave no side doors open for the treach-
erous Hun to steal in unawares.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
HELP FOR FARMERS
Drafted Men Can Re Returned or Re-
tained UntM after Harvest

Any farmer In Chittenden county whose
labor. either that of relatives or hired
men. has been taken or Is liable to be
taken by the selective draft. can either
have those that have been taken returned
on a furlough for the summer or have
those liable to 20 deferred until after the
harvest. II such farmer will see County
Agent F. r. Churchill at Stannard Me.
mortal hail. Burlington.
The farmer will be required to MI Out
blank Of fourteen questions about the
farm. its size. Its value. the number OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
EASILY SUITED.

He occupied BARRIERS chair recently
and he was drowsy. His eyes could moi
be kept open, and his head rolled about
and dropped over his shoulder and down
upon his chest in way that made
shaving difficulty for the knight OF
the lather and dangerous one for the
patient. At last the barber said gently.
but firmly: "See-e here. sir. l can't pos
sibly shave you unless you hold up your
head" To which the response was made
with drowsy indifference: We'll, then
cut my hair. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
HARD WORK AHEAD

He was striking!y handsome figure
In his uniform as ne started out upon
his round OF farewell calls declares the
London Opinion. And you'll think or
me every single minute when you're
in those stupid old trenches?" questioned
the sweet young thing upon whom he
first called. He nodded emphatically
Every minute" And you'll kiss my
picture every night?" ''Twice night"
he vowed rashly. patting the pretty heao
on his shoulder. And write me long
| long letters?" she insisted. Every spare
minute I have" he treasured her. and
hurried away to the next name on the
| list. There were ten in all who received
his promises. When it was all over he
sighed. II hope" he murmured. YEARLY
there won't he much fighting to DO
over there. I'm going to be so tremen-
dously busy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
A POTATO REACTION PROBABLE

year to guard against a shortage of po-
tntoes the coming winter. There will be
much more danger of shortage of tubers
at that time than there was last winter
owing to the operation of the laws Of
demand and supply.
When we entered the war in April.
1917. there was an insistent demand by
the federal government that an i'm
mense potato crop be raised to help
guard against food shortage. Even
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

The service flag at the University Of
Vermont to-day represents the stars Of no
less than SIT Of our boys in khaki That
is a grand showing and it speaks we'll for
the patriotism for which the university
has always stood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

This is a so-called IIindenburg drive
but the allies seem to be continually TAX
ing generous bites from the German front
and driving the Huns back considerable
distances whenever it suits their purpose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
HORRORS OF WAR

You remember that cigar / gave you
Yesterday? Well I'm sending 5000 OF
the same brand to the front
Good idea! But how are you going to
fix it so that the Huns will get them?-
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

The State patriotic meeting to be held
at Montpelier on Friday will draw host
of people from all parts Of Vermont to the
capital city. Eminent speakers will help
10 make this a noteworthy gathering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
PROMPT ACTION.

what did your wife do when she found
those poker chips in your cvercoat
pocket?"
'She took the matter very cooily. She
found out where they came from and sent
messenger boy to get them cashed." -
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
HALF-MILLION PASSED
But Vermont In Not Making Enough
Progress i'm Thrift Stamp Campaign

The sale Of United States thrift stamps
In Vermont passed the half-million mark
during the week ending April 20 and the
per capita investment increased to $1.46,
still far short of what 1t should be at this
stage of the campaign. With the third
Liberty Loan concluded Vermont should
rally to this very essential call from the
government for funds with which to carry
on the war. A few Of the counties are still
bearing the major part Of the burden OF
the campaign in Vermont. as will be noted
by the following tabulation Of the re-
turns up to April 20:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
A WAR CHILD

Representative Asbury Lever Of South
Carolina said in a Red Cross appeal in
Charestown
Food saving will greatly help to win
the war Let US all. then. be as saving
of our food as little girl / know in
Newberry.
80 Julia said the little girls mother
the other day. did you peel your apple
before eating it. as l told you to?'
YES. maam,' said Julia.
land what did you do with the peel
ing?' said her mother.
late it said Julia calmly."-Detriot
Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

German domination Of Austria Hungary
Is rapidly reaching point where it will
no longer be possible to deceive the peo-
pie of the dual empire. Germany has just
annexed Bohemia and Tyrol for food ad-
minstration purposes. and 1t is safe
to say that if by any chance Germany
should win this war those provinces
would never be returned to Austria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

Amid all the war activities now engag-
ing patriotic attention. he or she is to be
pitied who can not find opportunity to do
some effective service in aid of our boys
now fighting our battles for us in France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
ADOLPNuS GUESSES.

Pleasant Polly entertaining big sisters
heau)-"Oh. Adolphus, guess what father
said about you last night"'
Adolphus-"I haven't ALI idea In tho
world"
d."-Milestones.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
ONE is ENOUGH.

Country Editor-Will you pay your sub
scription with vegetables?
Country Subscriber-I will pay it with
a Observation-Disclosures Express.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

Signs multiply that the Huns on the
western front are becoming tired. BY
the time our boys get through with them
they will be excessively wearied.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
INDOOR SPORTS

Pater-Who is making that internal
jangle on the piano?
Mater-Thats Constance at her exer-
else.
Pater-Well, for heavens sake. tell her
to get her exercise in some other way
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
GREAT IN THE AIR.

He's no good on earth" we used to say
But he volunteered and he sailed away;
And when we heard of the lad again
He'd downed his eleventh German plane.
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

Expenses

Pretty important these days to keep
track of expenses. Pay your bills by
check and you'll have complete re-
cord of your expenses. Our checking
department is at your service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
GETTING HIS MUSCLE UP.

Hibbs--Why all this gymnasium work!
Getting ready to fight the Huns?
Dibbs-No; l want to buy refriger.
ator and you know the new rule is for
customers to carry home their purchases.
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

The professor regarded with an eye OF
suspicion the small yellow cube the walter
had brought him. IT take thee" he muir
INJURED. "for butter--or worse. "-Boston
Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
PROTECTION

American Sentry (telephoning)-One
hundred Germans advancing on my post.
Please send one rifle and one hundred
cartridges at once.-Telephone Review.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE
PRIVATE IMPRESSION

He printed a kiss upon her lips.
But he was on vacation,
And so the kiss he printed there
Was not for publication.
Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
NO TASK AT ALL

Do you think the recording angel can
keep track of all our misdeeds?
Why not? My wife, who is only a
fallible mortal, never loses count.-Louis-
Vile Courier journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
WANTED.

new epeciai column OF thif paper. Some
BARGAINS are offered there this week which
This paper has more than $4,000 readers
every week and one cent q word win reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

Which sounds the longer to you. the war
has been in progress nearly four years. or.
the war IL now in its 1s7th week?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

Total for State SAL, 059.60 s520,436.47 $1.46
DEAN H. PERRY,
Publicity Director.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
THOSE DEAR GIRLS AGAIN.

Miss Muddie-Do you know anything
that Is really good to preserve the con.
plexion7
Miss KnoA--Why, dear? Are you inter-
ested In somebody who has one?-Boston
Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
DIRECTORS,

e.. J. r. 8.
h \. n.
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
TEUTONS ARE HURLED
BACK AFTER THEY HAD
GAINED FOOTING TWlCkN
U. S. TRENHES.
FRENCH PRAISE WORK OF
PERSHING'S BOYS
HUNS PATROL OF NINE
MEN ROUTED BY FIVE A
MERIC ans WHEN CAUGHT
CUTTING BARR WIRE.

,Washiugton, March 10.-German
troops in thier attacks in Lor'
raine on the night of March I
twice gained foothold in the
American trenchs only tO be
driven out again 10 fierce fight
ing. An oficisl dispatch today
from France giving the French
view of the encounter. said the
Americans showed a"rsre
quality OF courage self possess
ion ana calm bravery which won
thera admiration OF The neigh
boring French troops and the
hearty congratulations OF the
French high command.
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
NO NEED FOR ATTORNEYS
so COLLECT SOLDIERS IN
SURANCE.

The S ecretary OF the Trea surg
has announced that neither the
sailors, nor their
dependt nts or any beaefciares
under the soldier and sailor
insurance law need employ at.
,torneys or claim agents to collect
the insurance; that the
employment of such iater med
iaries is unnecessary and
inadvisabIe and a needless
expense.
The procedure for :he
presentation and collection of
insurance claims Is very simple
and the proper blanks can be
secured from the Bureau of War
Risk Insurance in Washington
The meme Uf The person in th'
service WHO was killed or injured
nd the relationship which b.
bore to the person making th'
claim should be given. II furthel
Information or assistance il
|reauirtd by the claimant th'
Bureau Of War Risk INSURANCE
will gladly furnish it.
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
':German Shock Troops
Beaten by Americans.
BOYS OVER THERE PROVE
+; SUPERIORITY IN TRENCH
FIGHTING.
,sGettiug used to ,gass: The Sam
mics show adaptahility by
being at home in masks.

WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE. Friday,
March 1.-Another German raid
-son the American line was made
at 9:3O o'clock last night in the
Che min des Danes sector. After
sharp fighting the enemy
retired, leaving four prisoners
two OF whom we're wounded.
The American lost some killed
and . number slightly wounded
or missing. All are New
Englanaers. :.
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
A BIT, OF FINANCIAL
:, HISTORY,

The credit of.,he United States
was SO high and unquestionable
that in 1900, two years after the
Spanish war. 2 per cent bonds
were Altered at par and over
subscribed. This Is a financial
performance no other nation has
ever equaled.
United States 4 per cent bonds
,it 1885 sold as high e 13o and in
1901 brought 1894 on the stock
mar ket.
The United States has never
defaulted or any OF it's bonds
Not ont OIL bondholders has
ever lost a cent OF principal OF
except those wht
VOLUNTARILY have taken losses oj
sellipg their bonds 10 q period O.
temporary price depression
One hundred cents on the dollar
principal and interest, has th'
limited States always pail.
J Back Of the $3.50, 900. 100000 *
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
WAR FINANCE CORPORA
TON,

The need for tbs creation Of
the War Finance Corporation
which is sought to be establish.
ed by the bill recently introduc'
ed 10 Congress il thus briefly
states by Secretary McAdoo:
THE Governments borrow.
ings. particularly during the
qeriod Immediately preceping
and following each Liberty Loan
has tended to preempt the credit
facilities of tae banks and often,
to prevent them from giving
needed and customary help 10
quasi public and private enter
prises. Many instances have
been brought to the Treasury
and OF the Federal Reserue
Board where railroads, public
utilities. power plants. and other
enterprises nave heen prevented
from obtaining the neceSsary
leans to enable them 10 perform
vital services In connection with
the war because rhe bank credits
ordinarily available 10 them are
being absorbed by the Gover-
nment.'
Briefly, the War Finance
Corporation is designed to enable
The Banks, both national banks
and State banks, and trust com
qanies 10 continue fo furnish
essential ere dts for industfies
and enterprises which are
nscessary or contributory to the
prosecution of the war.
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
BANKS WILL COoPERAsE.

Replies to the kilograms OF
Secretary McAdoo to all the
banks OF the country announcing
the Offering for subscription
every two weeks between now
and the opening Of the next Lib
erty Loan of Treasury
Certificates OF. Indebte dness in
amou nts Of $500 .O0 900 or o. ore
World's cresset., 1918-03-14

have been received ins large
mum bers.
Tne Thousand of telegtams
from the banks all strike one
patriotic note, and the whole
hearted cooperation of banks
and truth companies Is assured
the Government without stint
OF limit" =
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
'sA1lu0ARY

FREMONT MO.
MAR. .14th. 1918.

". "a
CREssEr READERS we are very ancous to Salute YOU
with THE WoRLDs CREssnr aftea few weeks CT
sbsence on the account Of the have made III the last
few weeks We left tie place. called Caud.e Wright
County NO. on the morning of Feb 13 coming Mt Grove
E buggy. And there the Willow Spgs there
changed cars for Fremont Mo-Arrvng at Fremont in the
afternoon in company with my wife and Father law
my own sons and little grandsoO then walked miles to
our first camping ground BY large :ounan OF water coming
ont Of the side of large bluff bv Being late the
ing pitched tent for the night Supper cooked
Camp fire BY wife, and the repast joyous AFTER sup
per being over turned for the night he cold earth
pillow and the star light heavens covering sumbered
till cock Growing in the morning Thinking many between
sumbers OF the sad sad night when Peter reminded by
cock Growing Of what the Blessed Christ had said 10 should
come to pass This of ground bone three
nights The third day taken in buggy by Judge Mill
man and his son naw long vaey from where the Mid
Continent Iron Co. has their head quarters and shown the
spot OF ground that located At the head of this
valley the location reminds Of the Word of God spoden o in
this anner Also thou of au appoint thee ways
that the sword of the king Of Babylon may both twain
shall come forth ou Of one and and choose 1t the head Of tie
way to The city," tEz4k 21-19) @*~ @2-7@ -~+sr
This valley has the parts into two small valleys
which goes to make up the two ways, ..
1n leaving this beautiful spot ground IN this special day
we were taken over ntO another beautiful valley beau
full farm owned by the in law of Judge Mnan his
mother and she rest OF toe fsmiyPart of this place
have possession or as we rented it, But this Suta
on will be of interest readers For this reason we
gay that we are located in field of labor land
owned by the Peck Brothers, known the Ranch land
by the Mid ContnenS Iron Co. purpose If taxing
OF OF the land the wood the iron and
hsve and are installing large plant machinery for
the purpose OF removing the same
And we hav" come here and located work there is
1t for 10 make US an honest living and do all The good
that we can, both spiritual and temporarily And this pur
sending THE WORLDS CREssEr In it's
form and size WHICH hope to be able enlarge
81 dear readers greeting with frst
Published out in the woods rounded by large forest oak
timber once being in past large forest pine
off b2 the Peck Brothers, from those covering
3OO acres Of ground the Mid
Iron Company. Mr. Busck their General Supe
at this place. as fine country sors true
his calling, and friend 10 all honest men
So hoping that bav- the privedge sautng ou:
with OF the WORLDS CREssEr every week. as the
leading and inspiring words people as the JA
VILE Colony giving the Bible rst aud then general
news Begging that b. long lasting friends and
great interest to each beg your faithful
Editor of the WORLDS CRESSEr entered at Fremont Mo-
Post Office awaiting admttance second class matter
We are Yours in good interest Aud right
Rev. L. 8. Garrett Ed
World's cresset., 1918-03-14

100000. 900. 600 Of our nstions
resources stands the rugged
hone s,y Of America. Liberty
Loan Bonds are the safest
security ir the world.
World's cresset., 1918-03-14

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICA
TON.
WEEKLY j.. PRESS MATTER
NO. '36
FEBRUARY 20 1913.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
WATER WAYS.
A cmmittee of three has been ap-
pointed by Director General
McAaoo to investigate the inland
and coastwise waterways of the
United States and advise him as
to the best means of putting
them to advantageous use and
solving transportation problems.
The cans.les of the country and
the crstwise Mississippi and
lake traffic will be considered.
Work has already been begun
by the committee, which Is
headed by Maj Gen W. M
Black Chief OF Engineers Of The
TJnitod StItos Armu
World's cresset., 1918-03-14
REV, L. S. GARRETT, EDlro R

N G.. Garrett & M. M. Bowers,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-04-03
Leo. J. Miller, 80 :.
Co.. B., :168th Inf,
Am. Elk. Forces.
CHARTER OAK BANK SOLD.
Farmers State Bank OF Charter Oak
Now Qperated by Georse A. Stew.
art, Of Sioux City.

CHARTER OAK, April 2-(Special
to the Review)-A financial deal that
means much to Charter Oak and vicin'
ity was closed last week whereby
George A. Stewart. Of Sioux City, pur'
chased the interests Of DenisOn CAPT.
talists in the Farmers State bank, one
OF the Oldest banking institutions in
western Crawford.
Mr.. Stewart has purchased all Of
the interests of the Denison people In
the bank and becomes the president Of
the Institution, succeeding c. l.. V0ss.
of Denison. who held the position Of
president for the past eight years. It
is understood that the balance OF the
working force OF the bank will remain
the same.
BY this change the Farmers State
bank once more becomes home in.
stitution, all of the stock being owned
in the community.
Mr.. Stewart Is man of middle age
and married and has one son. He is
experienced in the banking business
and has a wide acquaintance over the
state with the banking fraternity.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-04-03
LEO J. MILLER I.
Il. WRITES HONE
First Crawford County Man Wounded
Writes oentson Friends . Very
"a Interesting Letter. -.
SERVED IN FRONT TRENCHES
Rats ~ Die 40 Cats With Mud Knee
Deep but &Ammies Are Not
4pismayed

Telephone operators at the DentsOn
exchange received a letter this week
from Leo. J. Miller, who was q former
employee at the Telephone company,
and is now serving with sPershing's
forces in France. Miller was slightly
wounded in trench raid in an
American sector in Lorraine, but he
Is now completely recovered and serv.
Ing with his company.
The Review Is printing the letter
received from Miller knowing that it
will be read with interest by his many
friends, both here and at Charter Oak.
" Somewhere in France
-. r.. &s.E 49, March 10, 1913.
Dear Friends:
Received your big long Letter yes.
terday and 1t certainly was a grand
and glorious feeling to sit down and
read It. haven't written for so long
that 1 suppose you think the Germans
had my name and address. would
have written before this but have been
so busy; not even q minute of spare
time.
I have been to the trenches and
under fire but am now in our rest
camp. We were told about what ter.
rible places the first line trenches
were, but could never believe the
stories. l have certainly changed my
mind and can agree that they are
the worst place In the world to live.
The rats which infest them, are rs
big as cats and a million OF them. Sol.
|diers have to stand in smud knee deep
all the time. 81
In you letter you asked when l ex.
pected to get q furlouEh. Do you
know when this war Is going to be
over? If you can tell me that, can
tell you when / expect to get a fur
Tough. - ~" ID"
I think i have seen nearly ALI Of
France. Now 4 am longing to see
Berlin, and / don't think it will be
long because this war can't last much
longer. 's....
IL ] were in Denison l could tell
you some interesting stories Of what
I have gone through and seen.
I received the box and can't say
how much it was enjoyed. We can't
buy anything that tastes as good as
U. s. sweets. 81
i remember what q great sight it
used to be in the states to see an aero.
plane. Here every day we see an air
battle with ten or twelve planes in
the air at the same time.
Those in the states who think they
are having hard time of it are bad.
ly mistaken for they are living in
heaven compared to these people here.
in France You can't imagine how,
badly some of these towns and homes
are wrecked. S''4,
can't think of any more to write
SO will close for this time. ~.
Your old pal,
"BIZ"
Leo. J. Miller, .s%
Co.. B., 168th Inf,
AM Elk. Forces. ~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-04-03
The Old Order chanaeth

You can't fight too hard for de-
nocracy and for Woodrow Wilson to
suit me- ex-United States Senotar
Lafe Young told the Iowa democrats
d their closing session Thursday af.
ternoon. Senator Young said that he
had taken vow never to vote a
straight party ticket again. and that,
Is for him, there would be no party
politics again until after the war. He
called his auditors, occasionally, in
= second OF forgetfulness, "brother
democrats and they cheered him as
ifSnever In his life had he been an old
time, stand pat republican. Verify,
the old order changeth, and is pass.
ink away, and new day is dawning
fof Iowa and the Acknowledgment
Republican.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-04-03
MEETING AZ TINE OAK

The husiness men Of Charter Oal
held a natriotic mee1inr In the onar:
house Saturday eyeniIrR. "A iarg,
crowd was IN attentlanGe Ia listen t.
the intere sting .nroeram which fol
lows: -
:. Address of Welcome.-A. s r. Barber
Song. "America ."-IIieh School ,0lee
Clnh' : S77''- :,
.Talk IN Farm Conditions in .Craw