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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-21
Prepared
especially ior
the readers al
Mountain
Home

who has fought by sea and land all
over tho globe. We leave the farm
under tEa guidance of young lieu
tenant, broth of a boy with the
face of a Greek god.
"A rough cart track runs behind a
belt of woods, and in this vicinity the
American artillery is stationed. We
approach one of the batteries, well hid
den even at close quarters. tele-
phone fixed TO a tree trunk rings sharp
ly, and the captain, capless and with
out tunic, megaphone in one hand.
answers the call.
avery good sirp He swings round
to the guns.
"'On barragei Flrep
Through the megaphone his order
penetrates to every corner of the wood.
and the gunners leap to their work In
n moment. Crash Crash-Crash I!
Crash The guns fling out their deaf
ening message of death almost stimuli
taneously, and in the momentary ST.
lence between the rounds the whizZ OF
the shells can be heard as they fly on
their way to the wood where the Boche
still fingers.
st is real team work, this gunnery,
nothing else describes 1.-THE work OF
a team, perfectly trained, In which
keenness and efficiency produce re-
suit beyond praise. For time salvo
follows salvo. Then comes the order
Cease fire T and silence descends upon
the battery"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-21
CAN'T KEEP A
GOOD SHIP DOWN

salvage ship, however, has been lost
through enemy action.
One of the largest oil tank steam
ships was mined and caught fire.
Ihere was a heavy explosion and the
decks were flooded with burning oil.
me cargo consisted largely of benzine.
Most persons would conclude that the
case was hopeless. Not so. The YES
sci was scuttled by gun fire and thus
the fire was extinguished. Then divers
plugged all the shot holes, besides clos
Ing other apertures. On being pump
ed out the vessel floated and was
forthwith taken TO repairing port.
New Pump Is Valuable.
AS showing how valuable is the new
submersible electric motor pump, a
recently torpedoed ship which carried
cargo (mainly foodstuffs) of more
than $15,000000 value had a hole 40
feet long by % feet deep in her side.
She was taken In tow by rescue tugs,
but went down before time had served
to beach her suitably. No ordinary
pumping power would have served the
need, but the new type pump enabled
stokehold, engine room and all her af-
ter holds to be pumped out, so that
cargo could be discharged and the ves-
sci taken higher up the beach. Then
the tightening process was continued
until the vessel was floated and taken
into dock, practically all her cargo be-
ing saved.
The number of the ships of the mer-
camille marine actually salved by the
department In two years from 1915 to
1917 was 200 All these vessels were
of big tonnage. For the present year
the monthly totals of such vessels
salved were: January, IA; February,
Al; March, 81; April, 80, and May, 10.
Thus the department has saved 407
important vessels of the mercantile
marine. This does not include vessels
salved outside of home waters.
The larger figures of the latter pc
rlod were due, not to increased enemy
activity but to improved salvage meth
DDS.
Many risks are run by the divers,
from gases generated by |
decomposed vegetables and meat in
the holds of sunken ships, deaths hav-
ing resulted from this cause. Grain, 1t
seems, develops sulphuretted hydro
gen, which occasions blindness and
violent sickness.
A chemist, however, has found a
which when sprayed on
rotting cargo Immediately kills the
gases and enables men to carry on
their work In safety.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-21

It's tough war Company e is
eating Ice cream and strawberry short
cake every night. The mess fund was
drawn upon for the purchase of an ice
cream freezer, Strawberries are plen.
tiful and cheap In France these days.
The kitchen police turn the freezer in
the shade of the chateau trees dur
ing the afternoon, milk is obtained
from the nearby diaries and every.
thing is ready for the evening meal.
The ice cream and strawberries are
eaten to pleasing tunes turned out by
the company orchestra. Yes, it's
tough war From the Spiker, France,
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-21

with shells dropping around It all day
and half the night.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-21
Postwoman In Wyomlnc.

Pine Bluffs, Wyo.-Wyomlng has its
first woman mail carrier. Miss Eliza.
beth Rutledge of this place is in
charge of the rural route between here
and Gallo. She took the place of Her.
bert Foulks, called In THE last draft
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-21
HERE'S GREAT CHANCE
FOR WAR PR0FITEERS

Manchester, Conn. James
Veich has hen which lays
freak eggs once week. They
are usually Of large size. The
latest one, n double egg. meas
ured Sls inches In clrcumfer-
ence and tx inches around the
center. In the center of the
larger egg was a smaller one,
the shell Of which was harder
than the one outside.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-21

Prominent Y. w, &. A. workers who
were holding convention in Portland,
Me-, visited shipyard where the trawl-
err Albatross was under construction.
Mrs. John d. Rockefeller, Jr., tried
her hand at driving a bolt in the keel,
and welded the hammer with skill
and force.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
GIRLS! HAVE WAVY,
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Save Your Hairl Double Its Beauty
in a Few Moments
Try This!

If YOU care for heavy hair. that glis-
tens with beauty and is radiant with
life; has an Incompatible softness and Is
fluffy and hstrous. try Danderinc.
just one application doubles the beau
tv of your hair. besides it Immediately
dissolves every particle OF dandruff; you
cannot have nice, heavy. healthy hair il
YOU have dandruff This destructive scuri
robs the hair OF its mster, it, strength
and its very lite. and if not overcome II
produces a feverishness and itching OF
the scalp: the hair roots famish, loosen
aud die: then the hair falls out fast.
Ii your hair has been neglected and !.
thin, faded. dry. scrsggy or too oily
get a small bottle Of knowlton's Dander.
inc at any drug store or toilet counter
for few cents, apply little a. direct
I'd. and ten minutes after you viii say
this was the best investment you ever
made.
We sincerely believe, regardless Of cy-
srything else advert i-ed that il You de-
sire soft. lustrous. beautiful hair and
lots Of n-no dandrsIf-no itching scsip
and ~ more falling hair-you must uss
knoulion's Danderine- Il eventually
Why not now .-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
The colored American Citizen.

Americans OF every section, of every
| class. and of every race have answered
the call of their country.
Twelve million colored people have
rallied to the defense of their country
in this crisis, and will do their full
share in helping town this world war
for democracy" DR.. Robert X. Motion,
principal of Tuskegee institute, success
sor to Booker T. Washington in that
Office, said recently in an address at the
twenty seventh Tuskegee conference.
The colored American citizens will do
their part in producing foodstuifs ON the
farm, in conserving food in the home,
and in fighting in the trenches in Europe,
said DR.. Motion, and in addition the col
ored ministry and the colored teachers
will preach and teach thrift among their
race
1t has been impossible to obtain fie-
ures on the amount of Liberty loan
bonds purchased by colored Americans in
the first and second loans, but it il
known that according to their means and
ability the colored race were very loyal
and active and most liberal subscribers
to the loans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
Grandhuaa Used Sage
Tea 10 Darken Hlair
She mixed Sulphur with II to
Restore Color, Gloss,
YouthfuIness.

GRANDMOTHER kept her hair beautifully
darkened, glossy and attractive with
brew OF Sage lea and sulphur. When
ever her hair took on that dull, faded OF
streaked appearance, this simple mixture
was applied with wonderful effect. BY
asking at any drug store for "Wyeth,s
Sage and Sulphur Compound, you VIII
get a large bottle of this old-time recipe,
improved by the addition OF other insre'
dents, all ready to use, at very little
cost. This simple mixture can be de,
pended upon to restore natural color and
beauty to the hair.
A well known downtown druggist says
everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound now because it darkens
so naturally and evenly that nobody can
tell il has been applied-it's so easy TO
use, too. You simply dampen comb or
soft brush and draw it through your
hair taking one strand at time. BY
morning the gray hair disappears; after
another application or two, il is restored
to its natural color and looks glossy,
soft and beautiful. This preparation is
delightful toilet requisite. 1t is not
intended fof the cure, mitigation or pre-
vention of dsease.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
MORETOWN

When in Chelsea, stop at Chelsea inn
adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Brown and daugh-
ter, Dorothy, of East Moretown visited
Sunday at G. w. Bulkley's
Miss Ethel Child and Miss Gladys
Balentine we're in Montpelier Friday and
Saturday to attend the teachers conven-
ton.
A promenade and food sale under the
auspices of the Red Cross was held at
town hall Friday evening. Music was
furnished by Buzzellfs orchestra.
Miss Eta Neil, Brooks Booth and
Merrill Griffith, who attend school at
Montpelier seminary. were at their re-
spective homes over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Atkins and Mr..
and Mrs. r. C. Atkins were in Water
bury Sunday to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Harvey Atkins, their aunt.
Miss Susie Nelson of Cabot is guest
of her aunt, Mrs Laura Wier.
/. S. Austin was in Montpelier on bust
ness Tuesday.
On Jan the local branch of the Red
Cross sent in to headquarters the fol;
lowing: Eight sweaters, 10 pairs of
socks, three helmets, two pairs wrist
lets. 30 comfort pillows and now have on
hand four sweaters, 90 pairs socks six
wristlets and eight helmets toward fit
ting out our drafted men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
CHELSEA
Twelve Miles for Nickel Indicates That
Travel in France Is Not Expensive.

Mrs. Flora i. Holmes of Chelsea has
received another letter from her son, Pvt.
George +. Chase, in France, dated Dec. %,
1917, as follows:
We are having some snow at present 4;
not very cold yet Haven't received your
Christmas boxes vet. but expect to soon.
There has been lots of mail and packages
for the last few days, so some of the
boys are still looking for Christmas
boxes.
You asked me about Carl Williams.
He did not come with us. Saw Fred
Ransom last Sunday He is feeling fine
and getting fat, | got box from the
Red Cross of Chelsea and | have sent
them letter of thanks. Ruth Ransom
sent me a nice fruit cake. II just filled
that vacant place in my system and did
not even make my teeth ache Tell her
was pleased with it and thank her very
much for thinking of me. Tell auntie |
can't send any present this year but
will bring one when ! come back home.
Ask her if she wants Frenchman or II
German.
When YOU write, LET me hear from all
the folks. Say dear mother. it you write
every week | will try and do the same.
That way we get the news. Even II It ~
old. it's all new here. | can't think of
much more to write or TO say, for there
is no one to talk about here except Leon
and Clarence, and they are well.
Hope you had a good Christmas and a
happy New Year. / am O. X. so don't
spend your time worrying. Bother, send
me few Camel cigarettes. Go To the
bank ii YOU need to. Lots of love.
Again on Jan. I, he wrote as follows:
Received your letter to-day which was
dated Nov. rs, so you see it takes some
time to get across the water. | went to
see Fred Ransom and Leon Fuller and
Clarence Howlison yesterday. They were
we'll Fred is about II miles from me
and Leon and Clarence are about seven
miles, but / can go on the train for the
whole sum of a nickel.
1t commenced TO rain last night and
to-day the snow is almost all gone. The
land is more level than the land is at
home. so we get lots of wind. Our camp
is at the foot of hill, SO we are pro.
tected finely. The roads are made OF
stone and are like pavement.
Saw. mother, you asked me about dat
ing my letters We could not at first,
but can now, so will until we get further
orders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
W1ITSFIELD

When in Chelsea, stop at Chelsea inn
adv.
The ladies of the Home circle will hold
their monthly missionary meeting at
Mrs. II. \. Bushnel's Wednesday.
The Bradford players were unable to
make their date here Monday evening.
Mrs. Dan Moriarty on the brook
road. has been confined to her bed for
the past few weeks but is able now to
sit up part of each day.
Rev. William a. Remele was in Wat
erbury Monday.
The village primary school had no SEES
sion Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Seth Boyce, accompanied by his sis
ter, Mrs. Bessie Gotta, took his infant
son to Heaton hospital for an operation
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Martin and fam
ily have moved to Warren.
Mr. and Mrs. Straw and their eight
children from Worcester are living in the
G. NJ. Jones tenement house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
Obituary.

Rosetta Dexter Richardson, wife OF
Robert f. Richardson OF Washington
died on Feb. ., 1915 She was the daugh-
ter of Parker and Betsey (kingl Dexter
and was born in Pomfret Dec. :, 1857
Her age at the time of her decease was
So years and two months.
When two years of age she moved
with her parents to West Topsham,
When Is wears of age she went TO Low
ell. Mass, where she remained for nearly
nine years. She was also school teach
err. She joined the Free Baptist church
at West Topsham before her departure
for Lowell. Mass, where she remained a
loyaI member of that church until she
transferred her membership to the Free
Baptist church at East Orange, OF which
she remained a faithful and efficient com
municant until her death. In the church
she was an officer and efficient teacher
Her life was always deeply Christian,
self sacrificing and devoted only to the
hest things of life. Her sympathetic ma
ture endeared her to all who knew her
and her loss will be keenly felt IN the
community in which she lived
She was married June Q. 1851. to Rob
ert f. Richardson of Topsham, where
thew lived for eight years. They moved
to Washington in 1865. where they had
since remained Their golden wedding
was celebrated at this home June .. 1907.
They. therefore. had lived in the happy
marital bonds for over 80 years.
She leaves to mourn her loss her hus-
hand. Robert F. Richardson; one son.
Charles II. Richardson of Syracuse. y
Y; one daughter, Florence Richardson
wallace of Waterbury; one sister. Aurll-
Ia LYMAN. Hartford; and two brothers
Avelyn l. Dexter OF Birmingham Aia-'
and Lewis Dexter of Orlando, Fla.
Tho funeral services were conducted At
the home Feb. &. by Rev. W. II. Merrier
Of West Topsham, and the interment
was in the cemetery at West ToPsham-
The committsl prayer az the grave was
offered hy Prof. Charles II. Richardson Of
Syracuse university. Syracuse, y. \.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
GIFTS OF SPONGES
Were Made BY Greek American Sponge
Fishermen to the Red Cross.

Tarpon Springs, Fla, Feb, s--Th'
Greek American sponge fishermen here
have made one of the most unique gifts
that the American Red Cross has yet re-
ceived. Each fishing captain as his boat
unloaded, contributed bunch of sponges
TO the lot being gathered for the Red
Cross To-day the sponges were sold
for ssOs at public auction on the sponge
exchange here, the only public sponge
market in the United States. The mon
ev was sent to the Red Cross.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
W1TERBURY
ames +. Somerville Elected Director OF
Waterbury Svgs. Bank & Trust Co.


At meeting of the directors OF the
Waterbury Savings Bank 4 Trust com
any, James +. Someryille was the unan.
nous choice for director TO I'LL the va.
ancy caused by the death of George w
Torse. Mr.. Somerylle is well deserving
II this honor and will bring to the di.
ectorate soundness of judgment and
business ability. He was born in Dux.
bury, the son OF Joseph and Corrina
Huntley) Somerville, but at an early
&c moved to the village. He was edu.
ated in the public schools and mt Green
Mountain seminary, and when quite
'oung became "a member OF the hrm oil
Smith & Somervile, hardware dealers.
Here he has been diligent in business and
prominent in what was good for the com
nunity. This winter he has been mem
Der of the fuel committee He married
.ena Fullerton, daughter of D. X. Full
erton, for many years town clerk OF Wa
|erbury, and sister of the present town
elerk, Fullerton.
When in Chelsea, stop at Chelsea inn.
adv.
The funeral of Mrs. David kccfe was
largely attended from ST. Andrews
church Monday morning, Rev. Robert De
hoy officiating. Burial was in the Holy
Gross cemetery, the bearers being Robert
|D'Brien, John OBricn and Will O'Brien
Of this town. Frank 0'Brien of Jonesville,
Frank Labelle OF Essex and Daniel Burke
Of Richmond. Among those present from
but of town were Miss Margaret keefe,
Reaching at East Bethel; Bernard keefe
|of st. Michaels, Mr. and Mrs Frank
|0'Brien and Mrs. John O'Brien of Jones.
kile, Daniel Burke of Richmond, Thorn
las Devine of Springfield, Mass, Frank
|I.abelle of Essex, Mr. and Mrs. John
|Tierney of Middlesex, Mrs. Timothy Cal
|lahan, Mrs. Henry Premier, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Gleason of Montpelier, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Flanagan of Moretown, Mrs.
Teresa Spellacy and Miss Alice Healey of
Montpelier.
An alarm of fire rung in for the Drew
Daniels shed Wednesday forenoon
brought quick response from the fire
The thawing of pipes Great
ed blaze which it was feared might
reach to some oil and cause much trou
BILE. All trouble was soon quoted, how
ever, and those who heard the alarm as
those more directly interested felt much
Paul Swasey, who was home because
of midyear, returned the first of the
week to the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. Robert Luce also went with
him to enter the institute. Since re-
turning, Mr.. Swasey has enlisted in the
engineer reserve corps and passed the ex-
aminations for the first third of the en-
gineers, who will remain at the college,
his course in structural engi-
neering in September. Following this he
expects to enter the service
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08

organizations and such struggle on
their part to enforce more favorable con-
dtions as would make the unions them
selves factor in the nations life ''af-
fected with public interest" This, the
author points out, would eventuate in "a
degree of public control over the labor
contract quite as great as that we may
see by direct regulation through the leg
islature and the courts" At any rate,
in his opinion, THE old freedom of con-
tract is concept which in its extreme
form will prove but a passing phase in
our constitutional Interpretation"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
H,4RDWICK STREET

When in Chelsea, stop at Chelsea inn
adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Sails have little
son, which came TO their home Jan. "a
Nelson Rancour has been confined to
the house several days with a throat
trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. George f Warner Were
in East Hardwiek Friday to attend the
funeral of T.. A. Morrill,
Van Magoon has finished work for
Ned Underwood, and i. A. Philbrook is
taking his place.
c. l.. Flanders is helping c. R. Russell
to draw ice.
Mr.. and Mrs Brocher from the Center
spent Wednesday at Edward Brocher's 5,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
WEBSTERVLLLE

When in Chelsea, stop at Chelsea inn.
adv.
Michael Pruneau received the following
letter Monday from his son, who has
been in Camp Devens since last Septem-
Der:
just line to let you know ] got a
pass and came to Hartford, Conn, but
didn't have time to go home. | would
much rather go to see you, but have to
be back in camp Sunday night sure.
Well, / will close for tonight,
saying Goodbye as | do not know
where I will land, but you will hear from
me as soon as possible William.
Joe Halligan and Arthur Miller have
enlisted for United States service.
George and Charles Cruickshank of
Chelsea are visiting their mother.
Mrs. ]. T. ODER returned to Barre yes
terday, after spending few days with
friends here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
COLLECTING WASTE.
School Children of Frankfort Turn 1t
Over to the Army

Amsterdam, Feb s.-School children
of Frankfort in two weeks collected 1867
900 pounds of waste paper, $4,000 pounds
of rags, S,400 pounds OF metal, 200
pounds of womens hair, 1000 pounds of
rubber, 1000 pounds of leather, $1,000
bottles, 10000 electric lamps, al 900 corks
and $4,000 hats. The articles were all
turned over to the army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
WEBSTERvILLE.

Public dance in gymnasium hall, Gran
iteville, Saturday evening, Feb. 8. Three
piece orchestra. Admission, gents 75c,
ladies free.
Calico ball in Gilberts hall Friday
night, Feb. s. Dancing from to |. Car
rolls orchestra. Admission, 81 per cou-
pie; ladies free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08

Tonight snrel Remove the liver and
bowel poison which = keeping your head
dizzy, your tongue coated. breath oiien-
five aud stomach sour. Don't stay bill
ious. sick. headachy. constipated and full
Of cold. Why don't You get = box q tas-
carets from the drug store now lat
one or two tonight and enjoy the hice-i-
gcntlest liver and bowel cleansing You
ever experienced. You viii wake up iecl-
ing fit and fine. Cascarets never grIpe ~
bother you all the next day Ike caiomel
salts and pills. They Art gently but
thoroughly. Mothers should give eTos--
sick. bilious Or feverish children . hoie
Cascsret any time They are haTmie-s
and children love them.-AdH-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
WILLI4MSTOWN

When in Chelsea, stop at Chelsea inn.
adv.
The officers of Charity chapter, No. 81.
are requested to meet at Masonic hall
Feb, 9, at l:30 for rehearsal.
Per order w. M.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-08
M4RSHFIELD
Nathaniel Peabody, Aged rs, Died of
Hardening of Arteries.

Nathaniel G. Peabody, aged rs, passed
away Saturday, Feb. 2, from hardening
of the arteries and heart trouble. He
had been in poor health for over year,
but was taken worse in December and
WAS moved to the home of Fred Darling,
by his niece, Almira Peabody who has
taken care of him, doing everything pos
sible to make him comfortable. He was
born in Canada, but has passed nearly
all his life in Cabot and Marshfeld. the
last 80 years being spent at Lanesboro,
where he worked first for Edwin Lane,
then for NJ Goslant, after he bought out
there. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Lucy
Folsom of Cabot and Mrs. Louisa An
nable of Lynn, Mass, besides a nephew,
Guy Peabody, who is in the ambulance
company at Camp Taylor, KY, and his
niece, Almira Peabody, who has cared for
him. The funeral was held at the home
of Fred Darling, Monday, Feb. 4, at |
p. M, Rev. George A. Furness officiating.
James Bouldry, B. w. Davis, Fred Oar
ling and Herman Folsom acted as bear
crs. The remains were placed in the
tomb at Cabot for interment, later, in the
Lower Cabot cemetery.
When in Chelsea, stop at chelsea nm
adv.
The auditors, G. L. Dwinell, E. c. Mer
rill and i. Z. Brown, have been busy
with the town accounts the past week.
Beginning Feb. 10, the creamery will
be closed every Sunday.
Remember the Lincoln social at the
home of Miss Mabel Henderson this, Fri
L.
time.
Rural route No. 3 has been supplied
by Substitute Carrier J. w. Mears the
last week.
A small purse containing change was
found by the janitor in the Congregation
al church Sunday, Jan. 20. The owner
can recover same by applying to A. i.
Burnham.