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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-02

From her son, Private Charles Barn 1T,
Co. G, 10th u. s. infantry, A. b. f., serv-
ing in France, Mrs. r. II. Barnett OF
West Danville has received the following
interesting letters, dated Aug. 81;
Dear Mother and All: Will write you
few lines to let you know am well
and hope this finds you the same. / am
not with any of the boys / knew at Camp
Devens, as l have been transferred so
many times. If keep moving, my mail
will never reach me. | have not heard
from home since / left Deyens, July 3,
but am looking for letter every day.
How is everything going on at the farm
All 0. K? You will probably be digging
potatoes by the time you get this. They
talk about Sunny France" 1t has been
sunny enough since have been here, but
give me the old T. S. A. always
thought from what | heard that France
was an up-to-date place, but they are
about 80 years behind the times, or
what | have seen of it, and / have seen
some. The houses are all built Of stone
and cement The villages do not look
much like a village in Vermont. The
land is rather sandy, but they raise some
good crops, wheat and black oats, some
corn, but ] have not seen any very large
pieces of potatoes. There are lot of
pears, plums and grapes here, and lot
of walnuts. bought so cents worth Of
nuts the other night and thought of you
every one / ate. / suppose that Walter
thinks that he is having it pretty hard,
but know now that the fellow that can
stick to the farm is lucky and | think
that | shall know enough TO know it
when get back, as this is great lesson
to any fellow, and he will not be finding
fault about every little thing when he
gets back, now believe me. Well mother,
some morning when you are getting
breakfast, you can think of me eating
my dinner. That does not seem possible,
does it | wrote to Mary and sent it to
| the same place. Is she still therel Is
Lester working for Mr. Nelson YETI If
not, what is he doingf Who is driving
for John now? What do you hear from
Carl and Ashley Gee, but / would like
TO run onto Ashley here somewhere,
think that we would be the two happiest
boys in France. But it is hard to find
out where anyone is here, there are SO
many different companies and they are
all over everywhere. Tell Walter to
write and tell me all about the farm and
what they are doing
| / ought to write FIVE or six letters to-
night, but am not going to write only
this one. do not have much time to
write, and when | do, / write home,
Charles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-02

II was not year old when ! first got
eczema. It came around my neck and
- my head in the form Of water
KIN blisters that burst. My skin
III w was sore and had my flesh
W . torn to pieces from the itching.
never slept and cried con-
~ stantly. What hair had on
rN. my head came out completely.
MY mother was about Civ
ing up all hopes. A friend recommended
Cuticura and after she had used six
boxes Of cuticura Ointment and eight
cakes If Cuticura Soap was healed"
(Signed) Miss Carrie Doyle, 667 Sara
toga ST., e. Boston, Mass, June N, IL.
Keep your skin clear by daily use OF
cuticura Soap and Ointment
Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post.
card: "Cuticura, Dept. III. Boston,. Sold
everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment 70 ana DOC,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-02
Cabot Junior-senior High School Notes

fhe town school fair was held Sept. 81
and was very successful. Exhibits were
made by pupils from all over town. The
exhibits of vegetables, sewing and cook
ing deserve special mention. Steers, pigs,
rabbits and poultry were well represent.
ed, showing what the boys and girls Of
the town are doing to help in food pro-
duction Three ribbons were awarded in
each lot. A total of 300 entries were
made. The Judges for the vegetables and
stock were Prin. c. B. Story of Plainfeld,
Cary Smith of Cabot; for the sewing and
cooking, Mrs. j. w. Butterfeld, Mrs. M.
+ Hale and Miss Marjorie Wells. Talks
were given in the afternoon by Super
intendent Butterfeld and Rev. Arthur w.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-02
ECZEMA WHEN NOT
ONE YEAR OLD
On Neck and Head. In Water
Blisters. Cried Constantly.
CutiCura Healed.

II was not year old when ! first got
eczema. It came around my neck and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
THE FIGHTING IN THE AIR.

No single factor, not even in aerial
warfare can possibly determine the
result of the great struggle now in
progress throughout most of Europe,
There must be a coordination of all
branches of military resourcefulness.
However the part to be played by
aircraft in eventually bringing about a
decision cannot be over-estimated
Even now the supreme necessity of
having ample aeroplane equipment is
manifest. What is more. the superior
ity of the airmen of the Allies is also
being daily demonstrated
Each day the aeroplane becomes of
increasing importance No infantry
attack is now launched uness assisted
by the aviators, both before and dur
ing the fight No artillery lombard
ment is attempted, no feat of strategy
is contemplated, until the aid of the
aerial service has been invoked.
Both sides understand thoroughly
the necessity for large numbers OF
aeroplanes, both for observation and
for offensive purposes. They are en-
ploying the aviators at night as we'll
as by day. and one of the most notable
&C aerial combats yet produced by the
war was recently fought at night
During the last three weesk there
has been exceptional activity among
the aircraft squadrons, and the re-
suit rebounds to the credit and the de
cided advantage of Tie Allies. So fa~,
since the first of March, the Germans
have lost 11S planes; the Allies have
sustained loss trivial by comparison
Yet the loss of a single airplane, with
its operator, is in reality a serious
blow. 1t is estimated that to place a
skilled aviator in France means a cost
to the United States of at least S25, 600,
this including the expenses of his
training and the cost of making the
machine and transporting it. 1t must
cost Great Britain almost as much, and
France proportionately so What the
losssf lis planes in three weeks time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
AN EVENT or IMPORTANCE.

The attention of the nation is focuss-
ed on Wisconsin tomorrow when an
election of as much Importance as in
terest will be held for the purpose of
naming Republican candidate for the
United States Senate.
There are three candidates, two of
them unqusetionably loyal; the third
is a political protege of the notorious
LaFollette and espouses the latter's
disloyal sentiments
The legislature of Wisconsin has al
ready denounced LaFollette for his UNI
patriotic utterances and obstructive
tactics, but it remains to be seen
whether the General Assembly of the
state correctly reflects the feelings of
the people of Wisconsin.
1t will also be demonstrated whether
the loyal vote is sufficiently large 0
/ be divided between two popular condi-
dates and still overcome the strengh
o: the copperhead element.
In this particular, Georgia is espec
tally interested, because here we have
the prospect of a number of professed-
ly loyal citizens entering race against
one whose disloyalty is his chief trait.
! Of course, in Georgia the German
vote is a negligible factor, while in
Wisconsin it assumes enormous pro
portions. Also, in Georgia the pri.
ruary will determine the actual sena-
tor, while in Wisconsin this is a pri-
mary merely to name party candi
date
However, there is sufficient analogy
to make it deeply interesting to the
citizens of this state. There is, more
over, enough at stake in the contest
to make it of interest and Importance
to the entire country. In consequence,
the result in Wisconsin will be eager
ly anticipated.
So far in every election where 10y
atty versus disloyalty has been the
paramount issue, Americanism has tri-
umphed This was markedly asserted
in the recent elections in New York,
when the women voted for the first
time and contributed heavily toward
electing candidates favorable to Pres
| ident Wilson, the administration. and
the vigorous prosecution of the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
LIGHT VAUDEVILLE.

One of the most amusing statements
in the Sunday papers was this:
1.-THE male quartet, which has
accompanied him on his lectures
will sing"
This has reference to the fact that
an Atlanta song-book publisher, who
thinks he is opening a campaign for
the United States Senate, is beginning
his stump of the state with a yaude
Vile performance.
A vaudeville performance
That precisely defines his alleged
candidacy.
However, we do not think that he is
giving the people their moneys worth.
While they, the few who go out to hear
him, may not pay anything at the gate,
still they ought to be adequately COM
pensated, somehow or other, for stay
ing and listening
He ought to get ventriloquist with
a WOODBRIDGE dummy, and darkey
singer with his banjo, and a clog
dancer with his tambourine. While
giving the folks show, give them
good one.
"The male quartet, which ac-
companied him on his lectures,
will sing!"
What subject for the comic sup
plements!
What spectacle to make the gods
weep!
What a burlesque on politics
What travesty!
If it were not so supremacy ride
ulous, it would be an affront to the
intelligence of the citizens of the
state, who will be called upon, ere long,
to vote on the most serious political
proposition that has ever confronted
the voters of Georgia
Such buffoonery as this is absul d. 1t
OIL 1y serves to show. however, how pre-
posterous is the idea of this song book
publisher foisting his milk-and- water
candidacy on the state. But it will do
to amuse the populace until the real
campaign begins and a candidate of
more serious intent and of broader
purposes and larger qualifications
comes before the people 1t is merely
the pleasantly of preliminary that is
always staged before the big bout.
Still, just supDose-SsSs suppose that
Georgia should send such Senator
TO Washington. We can imagine him
making a speech, preceded by "The
Male Quartet Which Accompanies Him
On His Lectures!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

means to Germany may be readily
computed.
1t was announced only last week that
the United States was behind with its
aviation program. However, steps
have been taken to hasten it, until the
point is reached where at least ten
aviators, fully equipped for service in
France, will be commissioned every
day of the year.
The $6O0,OO0,o00 voted by Congress
hardly without a dissenting voice, FOR
aviation purposes is certain to prove
inadequate to meet the demands, and
it is only question of time before
more money will be appropriated for
the purpose.
The war will not be won in the
air." but the aeroplane will be stu
pendous force in determining it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
WHAT CAN | Do To
HELP WIN THE WAR?

To The Readers of The Times
Recorder:
Following is the new food
program for public eating
places and the home:
Monday is Wheatless.
Tuesday is Meatless.
Wednesday is Wheatless.
Saturday is Porkless.
One Wheatless meal every
day.
One Meatless meal every
day.
Wheatless means no crackers,
pastry, macaroni, breakfast
food or other cereal containing
wheat and no wheat -four in any
form, except the small amount
needed for thickening or a bin
der in corn bread.
Meatless means without any
cattle, hog or sheep products.
On other days use mutton and
lamb in preference to beef or
pork.
Porkless means without pork,
bacon, ham, lard or pork prod
ucts, fresh or preserved. Use
fish and poultry.
Cut this out and paste it up
in your kitchen Observance Of
these wheatless and meatless
regulations will help win the
war. ANDREW NJ. S0ULE.
Federal Food Administra-
tor for Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Although Senator Reed spoke for
total Of seven hours against the Food
Law last week, we observe that the
Food Law is still up and doing this
week. which is more than we can say
for Senator Reed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

After reading several copies of the
Manufacturers Record we've come to
the conclusion that paper is rather
against anything that smaeks of pro-
Germanism. Its editorials contain
some of the purest American senti-
ments that have been expressed since
the beginning of the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

The fact that one of the Republican
candidates in Wisconsin is under in
dictment will probably induce a few
people, who are not yet in Jail or
who have been there, to vote for him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Napoleon, with an army in the heart
of Russia could not conquer the coun-
try. But, you see, his was an army Of
soldiers, not of German spies, propa-
gandists, and intriguers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Secretary Baker has temporarily left
Washington where he heard the little
Congressional cap-pistors fire away to
Ga to France, where he can hear the
real big guns at work
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

A Chicago lawyer, vim ri. .4idshe was
too tired to rise, was fined $50 for
not standing in a theater when "The
Star Spangled Banner" was played
Bet he rises hereafter, even if he has
to eat standing up!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

A politician out west is accused of
stealing ten thousand dollars. Wonder
what party he belongs to? We know he
is not Democrat, for a Democrat
would not do such thing; and he is
not Republican because a ReRubli-
can would not have been caught
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Your short skirts are highly i'm
proper" an anonymous postcard says.
Well, so are the short skirts-very
high, in fact
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

There is no rest for weary married
man. If he doesn't have to bring in
coal in the winter, he must carry out
water for the flowers in the spring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Another launch has been seized BY
a u. S. official between Fernandina
and Brunswick 1t contained $4,000
worth of likker. It is said that the
owner did not mind the loss of the
launch, but the officials also seized the
cargo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

BY now, no doubt, the Kaiser has
decorated himself for the successful
air raid on Paris, which resulted in the
deaths of many women and children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

The greatest step toward wheat-saV-
ing was when the price was raised to
$3.50 a bushel,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

The old-time political machines in
Georgia will not block the road when
the Harris tank" starts to going!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Speaking of silk stockings, the new
black-and- white-striped ones are de-
cidedly attractive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

IF it's anything like it used to be
nash may be served on meatless days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Now that the Hirsch case has been
tried. we're waiting to see what At
Ianta will spring next!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18

Americas, Ca, March IS, 1918.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-26
With Other Editors
Presidents and the Presidency.

The presidency of the United States is very
exacting office. 1t taxes the occupant mentally,
physically and every other way He must bear
his burden; and it is very heavy burden
No man, however, has ever broken down under
it. Some have shown strain. Some have systema-
tiled the work better than others Some have had
the advantage Of large knowledge Of and long ex-
perence in, national affairs.
Among the later presidents, Mr. Arthur dis
patched a good deal of business with ease But he
had had the drill of a minor executive office in New
York, and knew how to have time and patience.
Mr. Cleveland was a conscientious man. I'M
familiar with national life and as president made
almost a drudge of himself, He toiled Now and
then he would go fishing. but his vacations were
few.
Mr.. Mckinley was Of a serene and equable tenn
per. and worked without effort He brought to the
presidency wide acquaintance with public men and
measures, and large personal popularity. He knew
congressional procedure particularly WELL and that
knowledge very valuable to him
Mr.. Roosevelt has been described as "a glutton
for work" He proved SO as president He was
early and late at his desk and found a good deal for
his busy hands to do.
MI Wilson has had not only a great quantity,
but a great variety of business to transact His
party. after long sojourn in the wilderness, re-
turned to power in March, 1913, and since then has
remained in power under his leadership New
domestic policies occupied attention for two years.
and then the came. During the last four years
affairs of all kinds have pressed quite without
ing the chief executive.
But Mr.. Wilson keeps up. His health is good
His industry is unfagging. His party leans upon
him. And he is Just facing work than has
hitherto fallen TO his lot mention the fact that
many OF his friends hoping that his stay in the
White House may be extended.-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-26
SHIRLEY WILLET, ACTRESS
By Marion Shapiro.

And after I had so set my heart
on it, here l am like a helpless
baby 1 was crazy over my part,
and Mr.. Crosby said 1 was doing it
just right If it had been anything
but my ankle. Now, 1 suppose, I'll
have to settle down and sit peace
fully knitting again, when I wanted
to be doing something active"
So did Shirley Willet pour out
her tale of woe to her big" broth
err, who had just d0nned the naval
aviator's uniform. The younger
members of the set had planned TO
give several entertainments at the
various camps and training sta
tions. This, the second of the Sc
ries, was in the form of a play, in
which Shirley was taking the lead.
We'll, sis, it's too bad! You GER
tainly did well at that last rehears-
al. Dick O'Connor thought YOU
were just suited for that part-a
sort of spirit OF the air. you know
and he ought to know"
Dick O'Connori She had so SET
her heart in showing him what she
could do, and she had succeeded
very well in the knitting part of it:
and now, just when she wanted to
do something in the way of enter
tainment for the boys" here she
was Dick previous to his enlist
ing in the ayiatinn rnrns had h44AIa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-26
ADVANCED WOMEN.

In a munitions factory in Lon
don not long ago a difference Oh
opinion arose between a woman
constable and her inspector, also
woman. 1t is the duty of the wom--
an constable TO guard the morals OF
her sisters about the factory ana
see that factory rules are enforced
the inspector guards the constable
The ladies waNed wro-h. SUI
denly the constable picked up the
inspector and hurled her, feet hrsl'
into a muddy stream that runs
through the factory grounds.
The stream was more mud taaa
water and almost swallowed the m
spector, She was pulled out via
difficulty but LETT her boots suck
ing in the mud
A mere male unlocked permttea
himself 10 laugh. and the mud-cot
cred Inspector, balancing unstetl.
lily, managed to swing about ana
box his ears.
BY the ringlets Of Amelia and me
shades of the harpsichord-W has
ladies" are these Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-26

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Last year
at school l vas keeping company
with one of the boys. He took me
to all the parties and didn't go with
any other girl. This boy was very
popular with everyone and my girl
friends were Jealous because they
couldn't go with him.
He spent his vacation on his
grandfather farm and came home
Just in time for school to start.
This year he speaks to me as If we
were old friends, but he is going
with another girl. ! cannot stand
to see them together. He walks
home with her every day and talks
to her in the hall. Unless l can
make him care for me again 1 will
have to leave school. What shall /
do? GERALDINE NJ.
Do not leave school. The more
education you have the better you
will enjoy life. If you should leave
now your girl and boy friends
would have their own interests and
soon they would forget all about
you. Show a brave spirit and do
not let the boy or anyone else see
that you are deeply hurt because
he is not going with you this year.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am keep
ing company with two boys who
are friends. Both of these boys
seem to care for me, but l care
more for one than / do the other.
He has never told me that he loves
me and 1 think it is because he
wants to be true to his friend. How
can l make him say whether or not
lie loves me? I do not want to hurt
the other boys feelings by not go
ing with him any more. He is a
fine boy. too, but 1 don't think
could ever learn to love him. What
shall I do? S. H. P.
1t would be unwise to try to
make the boy say that he loves you.
When he does enough to want you
for his wife he will say so or show
it so that you will not be mistaken.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: One night
when 1 was out with a young man
we were fooling with my ring. 1t
was a diamond ring given me by
another friend. 1t slipped off my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-26

lotment numbers-for the 100000 within the
extended military and who registered on Sept.
IL last-wiu be made. AS only very few will b.
privileged to witness such an eventful act partic-
uIars of the modus operandi" is Of than pass
ing interest.
The drawing will take place in the senate build
ing, the largest rooms being reserved for the pur-
pose. 1t is anticipated that about thirty hours will
be required to select the numbers; score of
telegraph lines have been up and massive black
boards line the rooms On very ordinary table is
placed the bowl of black-coated capsules.
In the absence of the secretary of war it is likely
Assistant Secretary CroweII will the first
capsule from the bowl. General March will prob
ably be the second person to draw, then General
Crowder and other officials. The drawing will be
followed almost Immediately by the assembling of
percentage of the registrants for military
vice
1t is an open secret that Glass 1 has been ex-
hausted and that all who go to cantonments aft
er October l will be between 10 and 81 and 80 and
SO years of age
1t is expected that at least 10000 of the men
whose allotment numbers will be drawn at this
greatest lottery staged in America-will be
in service before the end of October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-26
TlHllE DAILY SHORT STORY

connected with a settlement house,
where he had coached dramatics,
and even now, when the boys were
off duty, he often entertained them
with his clever representations.
Shirley knew this, and wanted to
show him that she, too, was inter
ested in dramatics.
When Francis Willet had enlisted,
he was Immediately attracted to
this young officer, and they formed
one OF those wonderful friendships
peculiar TO young men. On his Wis
its home Shirley had heard her
brother speak so enthusiastically
OF Dick that she had asked to have
him invited to dinner one evening.
She found him to be all her brother
had saba fine, handsome, manly
chap, heart and soul in the war,
and, in fact, very much in it,
Since that day he had come down
several times, and her admiration
of him had turned to something
more than mere admiration. Now
was the time that she was going to
show him that she. too, was cap
able of doing something, and in the
midst of all her triumph she had
sprained her ankle.
Did Dick Conner saw that.
Frank" she asked, picking up the
trend of his last remark. We'll. l
suppose they've got some substi-
tute. and | do hope she won't muir
DER the part She probably won't
do 1t as we'll as l." she added. with
q littIa ~ nifu '.hannnsA M Croahv