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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
Groton's Enviable Record

The people of Groton maintained
the reputation Of their town for
alertness in responding to the ma
TONS financial calls by over-subscrib-
ing the towns quota in the fourth
Liberty loan on the first day of the
campaign. Groton established an
enviable position in the war savings
stamp drive, as well as in other cam
paigns and seems likely to keep it up
till the last call of the government
has been met.-Barre Times.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

American engineers are not to be
deferred, however, by any risks they
may be called upon to face. France
needs fuel and American engineers
will do their best to get it out fol
them. The output of the mines in
the Douai district was about five
million tons annually prior to the
war. Before long France will be re-
lying largely on her own coal mines
and the strain on the fuel and Ship
ping resources of this country and
Britain will be correspondingly re-
eved.-New York Herald.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
--i -
COST OF Am M UNlTION

The ammunition in each torpedo
fred from a ship in the present war
costs from $4,000 to $4,000. One
FOUNDER cartridge contains ammuni-
ton valued at $.72r while six FOUNDER
cartridge has ammunition valued at
S1.70, Ammunition in 3-inch shell is
valued at So. That in 4-inch shell is
valued at So, in a 5-inch shell at $13
and in 6-inch shell at SIS. It is a
simple problem in mathematics to find
how many torpedoes or shells can be
filled with ammunition by single
Liberty Bond.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

The election of Republican Con-
gress this autumn is urged by the
Philadelphia North American, at
will do moro than any other thing. to
insure vigorous and successful prose
cution of the war and it will afford
the strongest possible guaranty
against negotiated and premature
peace with Prussianism."
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

"Lemme see one O. dem cuckoo
clocks" said Mr.. Erastus.
Here you are"
Gould you change de tune q
little?o ..
whats the idea?"
81 wants an alarm clock. | don't
take to desc hasty, an excited alarm
clocks. If you could train one o.
desc to cackle like chicken, l could
wake up spry an hopeful every
time. "-Washington Star.
Brooklyn citizen-"He said this
shirt Of mine was perfect sym
phony."
"Maybe, but it's not we'll conduct
ed"
"What do you mean?"
cit dragS."
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
Merely a Setback"

The failure to secure a two-thirds
vote for the suffrage amendment in
the Senate must be considered in the
light of setback merely, not as a
defeat. For as surely as the sun will
rise tomorrow the time is not far
distant when the United States will
perform this act of justice to its
women citizens and put itself in line
with the other great democracies by
whose side we are fighting in Eu-
rope aginst the forces of reaction
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
COST OF SHIPS OF. WAR

What is to be done with all the
money that is being asked for on the
Fighting. Fourth Liberty Loan? Pay
for battleships, submarines and a thou
sand other things to be used by our
boys on the land, Oh the sea- in the air
and under the sea. To complete sin.
gle battleship now under construction
requires $23, 075, 600 and a battle eruis.
er takes. $24,9O0,00O. A scout cruiser
takes $7,220,0O0 and a destroyer ST.,
100000. A coast submarine costs
$850,o00 and a sea-going submarine
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
WHAT LIBERTY BONDS ARE

What are Liberty Bonds?. Liberty
Bonds are promises of the United
States Government to pay money at a
future date with interest; for example
a $50 Third Liberty Az % bond is a
promise to pay the bearer $50 on Sept
Is, 1928, with interest in the meantime
at 414se, l. e., $2.12 per year or $1O6
on every March Is and September Is
until the bond is paid.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
STOLE A MARCH
ON THE GERMANS

American Aviator Made His Escape
by Playing Possum
With the American Army North
vest of Verdun, Oct, Coy the AS
sociated Press.)-W5ith his airpiane
fiddled by machine gun bullets ard
aemmed in by German machines,
Aviator Ted Haight, of New York
,ity, pretended to be out of commits
sion and landed within the German
ines. After hurriedly repairing his
damaged machine he assembled and
got back to his own lines, success
fully lodging the astonished Ger
mans on the ground and in the air.
Haight was in a group of airplanes
protecting American observers be-
yond the German lines. He was at
lacked by the Germans, and thirteen
machine CUR bullets penetrated vari-
ous parts of his airplane, three of
he striking the propeller. The Ger
mans quickly circled around him to
prevent him from reaching his own
lines. Haight descended quickly and
anded in d field behind the German
ines. The German airmen appar-
entity took it for granted that his
machine was out of commission and
left his capture to the men on the
ground.
One bullet had severed a battery
wire in Haight's machine. This was
quickly repaired, and before the Ger
nan foot soldiers could reach Haight
ne had assembled and was making for
he American lines. The German
airplanes pursued him, but We're not
quick enough to catch the fleeing
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
BUY A BOND.

By H. v. Neal. Everett, Mass.
Hank, a voice to you appealing,
Men of Freedom. Thought and Feeling
Mnocents implore you lineeling,
Buy Bond
Hosts of He'll are Right defying.
Sparing not the sick or dying;
Broken hearts to You are ewing.
Buy. Bond"
For our boys who, in the fight,
Stand for US. for God and Right.
Keep their home fires burning bright
Buy a Bond.
In the name of Liberty,
Strike the blow TO frfake men Freq
Help to win the Victory,
Buy Bondi
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
COST OF A SAILOR

The cost of the u. s. Navy per man
per day during the first six months of
the fiscal year 1918 varied from S.49 on
the larger types of vessels to $50 on
the smaller types. A $50 Liberty Bond
will keep sailor for 1O2 days in the
larger vessels and for SO days on the
smaller types.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
PRESS COMMENT
The Community Labor Board

The Community Labor Board will
play an increasingly important part
in affairs from now on. Its work
promises to be. one of the most ex-
acting and also one of the most es-
sential and valuable of the many
boards made necessary by the war
and its effect upon the national life.
Barton Monitor.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
OSCAR C.. MILLER DIES
AT BURLINGTON
WeIl-Known Manufacturer Died at
the Hospital on Saturday Night

Burlington, Oct. Oscar c. Mil
Ter of Newport died at the Mary
Fletcher hospital in this city Sat
urday evening, Oct. 5, following an
illness of several weeks. Mr.. Miller
was born in Westfeld July Is, 1912,
and was 76 years of age. He was
the only child of Ephraim H. and
Mary (Gilman) Miller. He married
Elma M. Brown and their golden
wedding anniversary was observed
on December 7, 1915. Mrs. Miller
died about two years ago.
To them were born four children,
the youngest, Harry, dying when
about a year old. Those surviving
are Perley O. Miller and Inez E. Mil
Ter Of Newport end Mrs, M. C.
Grandy of Burlington. There are
three grandchildren, Daniel r. Gran
dy of East Orange, N. j., and the
Misses Ruth and Pearl Grandy OF
Burlington; also great-grandson
Daniel r. Grandy, Jr.
Mr.. Miller was the senior member
of the firm of Prouty & Miller
which business was established in
1876 by the late John A. Prouty and
Q. G. Prouty being continued by
three Of his. sons, the late ex-Gov
G. H.. Prouty. Edgar J. Prouty anc
Willard r. Prouty. This firm has
lumber mills at Newport, VT, anc
Jackman, Me-, and retail yards al
Brickton and Holyoke, Mass. 1t has
heretofore operated mills at Roxtor
Falls, P. O., Bigelow, Me-, and St
Victor, P. @.
Mr.. Miller was vice president Of
the Orleans Trust Company of New
port, prominent in local affairs ant
:. membd. >of the board of civil
authority for many years. He wa.
chairman of the Orleans county ex
emption board until compelled OF
account of i'll health to give up tn,
work.
u He was q member of Memphrema
cog Lodge, A. r. and A. NJ, Cleve
land Chapter, r. A. NJ, and was /;
member of the Order of the Eastern
Star.
! In politics he was a democrat. H,
represented the town of Newport il
the year 1892, being elected in
strong republican town. He wa
three times delegate to national dem
ocratic, conventions, and was tn,
nominee of his party for the Office
of United States senator in the yea
1916.
The body will be taken to New
port Monday afternoon where tn
funeral will be held at his. hous
Tuesday afternoon at two O'Clock
Owing to the prevailing epidemic tn
services will be. private, but al
/ friends of the family who wish t
view the remains will have an oppol
tunity between II and l OF Tuesday
During the hour of the service al
places of business in the city will b
closed.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

A friend asked Hon. Theo. N. Vail
the secret of the marvellous success
of the Bell Telephone and its gigantic
network of telephones. "Simply
this" replied Mr.. Vail. always
keep ahead of the public demand.
Lead, not lag"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

A st. Joknsbury merchant makes
the pertinent inquiry as to why our
local merchants do not adopt the plan
of the Ba1lc merchants in regard to
the. closing hours, thus help save man
power and fuel. The plan is well
worth considering.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
ABOUT THIS TIME

Get ready for winter-ROOfs to be fixed up
Colonial Roofing is the thing-lOads of it i'm our
warehouse all plies and all right-Then paint up
old Roofs with "VALDURA" paint-the real
Asphalt paint-the best overland word more
Axes, Saws-plenty here bought before prices went
skyward- getting scarce though-WindOw glass
and hardware-No profteering here-on the con-
trary thrift stamps given away at our store-Why
not look in?
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
VERMONT NEWS

A new minimum for granite work
ers is to become operative Jan. 1st
at Barre. Nearly 1000 granite work
ers in the Barre district are affected,
and as the revision, the second since
last year, means an increase of 8 cts.
per hour for all cutters and men in
the allied trades, the minimum for
skilled labor is to be $3.50 a day.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

William H. .Adsit. Of Burlington,
assistant Judge Of Chittenden county
court, died Friday afternoon at his
home after. an illness of several
weeks. Judge Adsit was 78 years of
age. His wife died early in the year
and his daughter, Miss Hillary, resid-
ed with him
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

at
Johnsbury, Vermont
Walace Gnpin
year
heTsin q III
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07
BROWNS CIGAR STORE
40 Main St.

A very impressive little ceremony
took place short time ago in Milan,
where the American Congressman,
Isaac Siegel, presented to the Italian
School Inspector for the district, an
autographed photo of President VIII
son, which is to be presented to
the schools of Milan as personal
present Of the President to the stu
dents
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

John Norton of Fayston, in Barre,
pleaded guilty to the larceny of an
automobile from Levi Boyce. He
confessed to the theft and is await
ing sentence Twenty hours after
the theft he was captured in
North Adams, Mass.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

A curious tree stands on the top of
Tunnel hill, Johnstown, Pa, about
four miles from town. 1t is a sugar
maple about 100 years old which has
prolonged its own life by grating a
branch into a much younger tree.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-07

Since Dom Pedro was deposed by
Brazil in 1888, every South American
country has had republican form
of government, though in some cases
it has sometimes been rather un-
stable.
British girl carpenters near the
French front have built roomy huts
from boxes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
ROADS COULD
Give JOBS TO
SURPLUS MEN

NEW YORK. Doc. s.---Hlghwny
Improvement In the United states
alon. would furnish employment for
every man 81 the d-mobiIixed Amer.
lean army. II even a fair proportion
OF the needed highway work were 20
he undertaken.
This is the opinion of y. 8. Cor.
nell. secretary. National Highways
Protective society. This society pro
notes the building OF better high.
ways thruout the country. without
advocating use Of any patented. paw.
Ing materials.
During the war highway building
practically came 20 standstlll
thruout the country Even II the
government had not placed a ban
on the Use Of labor and materials
for highway work. except upon
roads used In war work. the rising
cost of labor and materials would
have stopped the work.
a good. ie-foot. concrete highway
before the war cost from $4,000 10
$4,000 TO build. by the time the
war Industries board was ready TO
stop most highway work the cost
had risen TO nearly or quite double
these sums.
The extent 20 which needed high.
way improvements will be carried
out during the two years following
rehabilitation will depend largely
upon what the state legislatures do
this winter. II the legislatures are
generous with highway appropria.
tons. many thousands of men will
be employed in improving the ma.
tons roads. Federal aid viii sup.
plement state appropriations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
MRS. SLOAN SAYS
She COULD HARDLY
CLIMB the STAIRS
Declares She Is Just Like a
New Woman After Taking
Tanlac.

"I will always bless the day
bought my fret b9ttic OF Taniae.
said Mrs. = sloan. who lives at
1906 south q street. Tacoma Con
tinuing she said. THE terrible
strain and work and anxiety.
through which had passed during
tho past few years. almost made a
complete wreck OF me. gradually
went down hin and was losing flesh
all the time and got 40 thin that I
looked liz. shadow. Ny appe
lite was poor. and | simply had 20
force down what little ! did eat.
my stomach. making me miserable
for hours aftsrward-.
II was troubled great deal
with palpitation OF my heart. and
IL got 40 bad at times that
couldn't walk very far without
stopping 90 rest In going up and
down steps. even very shor,
stairway. I would have 90 stop and
catch my breath. and when
reached the top was completely
exhausted.
II was 10 nervous / rarely ever
go, good nights sleep. II any.
body In the room above me dropped
anything on the floor. IL would
startle mo 10 that would almost
jump out OF bed. couldn't do any
work at all. In fact | was 40 weak
and run down couldn't do any.
thing that required ordinary effort.
tried every thlng could think Of.
many different Kinds Of medicine.
and also ostcopathic treatments.
bu, nothing seemed to do me any
good.
II decided TO give Taniae trial.
and viii always bicA. the day I
bough, my first bottle ny the
time l had finished my second bot.
tie | waA like a new woman. ]
have a fine appetite now. and what
I cat agrees with m. perfectly. My
heart IL all right and I can run up
and down steps as well AZ anyone
In now hay. charge OF large
apar tncnt house containing thirty
/ apartments. and can do the work
with all case | have gained
twelve pounds since began taking
Tanlac. and I gladly recommend Il
20 others
Tanlae ~ sold in Seattle by rarssn
Drug Stores under the personal di.
rection Of a special Tanlae represent.
/ stivs.-Adve~tlsrme
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
Rosa POkSELLE.
ny }. u. DuCKWORTH
~. 4. A. staff Correspondent

W. r. ~ sNAstAA 'HRAAkaiffNA'N1
NEW YORK. Dec 6.--The mcte
oric career OF Rosa Ponsellc. the new
est American prima donna. Is like a
fairy ;s.s.
Yesterday Rosa was poor. un'
known girl. doing n SISTER act" In
the movies today nh. r. a great star
ut the Metropolitan opera house.
sharing honors with Caruao. Scott.
Nine Homer and tho other world IA
nous nongstcrs.
Rosa's debut Is the first operate
sensation here since tho startling ap.
pcarancc OF GalliCuci. Her wonder
ful dramatic soprano voice electrified
the vast and critical audience,
Rosa was born In Meridian. Conn.
not over 81 years OF age Her father
Is a small coal dealer, she first sang
In tho Catholic church Ambitious.
grand opera was her goal. Proud
and sclf.rcliant. she would not seek
an angel" but determined TO pay for
her own musical education.
She arranged sister act" with
her sister. Camilla. and went on the
Fpai IN tNpAtaf NauufNiilr ana tis
movies. The two worked hard and
saved.
They they came 10 New York. and
thru friend. Mario Canbardclio. the
tenor. obtained an Introduction "a
Call curci'a teacher. William Thor
ner.
mo more vaudeville for you two. ''
said Thorner. after he had heard
them.
MIR. Thorner told me said Rosa
today. that II studied with hi-n for
six months. he would get me hear
ms before Gatti caxaxxa. at the Met
ropolitan. I studied hard with Mfr
Thornsr and got my hearing Then
Romani Romani. the musical direct
or. coached mr. all last summer. and
I was engaged. isnt II ioveiys
But" she added. triumphantly. 'b~
sides learning TO sing grand opera In
a year. have lost ~ pounds. How
by not eating sugar. fats and cream
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
paid ADVERTISEMENT
W.J.Santmyer
For School Board

THINGS THAT STAND FOR:
a firm believer in equal pay for
equal work--for mon and women
The establishment OF the eight-hour
day for engineers. janitors. and all
other employees. with the prevailing
rate OF pay for work OF like nature
throughout the city--thc salaries OF
all employees. including teachers
engineers. janItors. ct cetcra. to be
in proportion to the cost OF living
established by war prices. A revis.
ion OF the diffcrcntial that now ox.
lists between the grade and high
school teachers; also to support the
school clinic.
tSigncD
w. ]. sANTMYER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
AVERAGE YANK
POOR SAILOR

Especial 20 The Star by ~. u. A.
LONDON. England. Dee. 6-The
average American soldier 10 "A poor
sailor. Here are excerpts from two
letters written home by Nanka who
arrived recently:
There are no food restrictions on
tho ships We had six meals a day
three down and three up
Expect me back home some very
cold day when the oceans frozen
and | can walk back"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06

Allen 4. Baker. 1907 Ninth ave.
manager 81 the A. 4 Baker Invest.
mcnt company. and Mrs. Donna T..
Shook. of 1907 Ninth ave. his neigh.
hor. are married. Judge Calvin ..
Hall OF the superior court read the
ceremony. and Prosecuting Attorney
Alfred a. Lundin was witness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Fancy table
 linens haf price

This offering consists o1 one large lot of fancy lin ems, including Japanese lunch sets and center
 pieces of Madeira, slight ly soiled, Japanese drawn work lunch cloth and
 doiliess Alto g ether d most exceptional oppor1 tunity for you to select table linens of extra quail ity at 2 decided reduction|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Slightly soiLed uool blankets
 $7.5O
Section, 2d Floor

This is a cleanup of all our plaid wool blankets, also a small quantity of white blankets of an extra quality wool. These, are slightly soiled, of a value that sold formerly at $50 and 1000 per pair.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Women $ neckwedr 25

This is a decided red41e
 tion that permits you te se.I lect from the seasas s very newest styles. Many of these are, slightly soiled by being handled by the holiday shoppers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Many Of them sold formerly dt up to $lO
 ysecin,2 Floor
SoiLed sheets , reduced prices

This is an offering in which you have choice of either hemmed or hem- stitched sheets, in both single and double bed sizes, that have become slightly soile d through handling from being on display. There is a clear saving on these sheets of from 15c to 45c each.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Children s hose
 19c

An exceptional good quail ity of children's hose, in black, pink and light blue, closed out at a decided saving in the Month-End Year-End Sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
REMNANT cotton goods of all kinds 25c per ryard

The Cotton Goods Section
  chldens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Fancy boudoir. clocks .S9. 75

These clocks are excellent timekeepers. They are shown in the g enuine e French ivory with gold decorations.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Men s silk fobs
 S1. 95

Fine gold filled fobs with ornaments. This offering concerns a limited supply and remains from the hol- iday display. It is a splendid chance for you to buy for decidedly less than actual value.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Jack and Gill
 silk 'handkerchieE per boz 25c

s These Jack and Gill hand-1 kerchiefs With fancy coll
 ored borders. They are]
 priced three in a box. Per,
 box 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Children s
 boxed hdndkerchiefs per boa Sc

This is a cleanup of odds and ends left over from the holiday selling. They are neat effects in colors with embroidered cor ners. Two handkerchiefs in a box. Per box Sc.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
,S4. co comforts
 S3. .45

These comforts are full size and are filled with a carefully selected cotton, well quilted and covered with a good grade of silk oline.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Slightly soiled WirthnlOr
 WUiStS
 csc

In the Month-End Year. End Sale we will give you an opportunity to buy Wirthmor waists at a dis tinct saving. These waists have become sl i g h tly soiled through the hand ling and display during the holidays. All sizes are included.
 -2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Children hand
 bags 22c

This offering of hand bags permits you to select from these smart styles that re- main from the holiday selling. They show the fancy colored silks and dainty little affairs that
 always please the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
4 nOteWorthy clearance
 Of OUT entife display 0f Fine w aiStS

Here is a two-day opportunity today and Saturday in which the women of Birmingham may shop at will from the seasons ultra smart and beautiful styles in waists of the highest character It is of ferng that permits you to exercise the widest choice not alone of stye but too the selection of material in shades and colors All the wanted sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Won1en's s hand
 bags 75c

This is an offering of odds and ends in women's hand bags that have remained from the holiday shop. ping. They sold previous " for a decidedly larger amount. The offering in cludes some colors and. black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Women hose
 42c q pair

Fine lisle hose, double garter top, reinforced heels, soles and toes. These in black and white and the wanted colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
S5 quality soiled blankets
 $3.9

These blankets are only slightly soiled. They are full size, 72x84, in white,| also 66x80-inch, in gray ] warm and comfortable and excellent values.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Women s hose
 SI.15

Fine silk hose with ' silk -iisle double garter tops, full fashioned with seam up the back. These are shown in white, black and colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Slightly s0iled Georyette Waists
 $5.85

This offering of georgete waists is really out of the ordinary It includes values sold formerly for up 1200 and 12.50 and permits you to select from the seasons smartest waist styles in all the wanted suit shades and in flesh and white, in all sizes