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The Press., 1918-07-11
Warmth Not in Surface.

"The Britisher is just as warm. hearted and kindly and friendly as we are," writes Herbert Corey in Every body's, but he must be operated on with full kit of tools before one finds it out.
 Not long ago was riding with a young officer on the British front. He had just heard that his favorite broth er-fn-law was located in some unknown village near by.
 He was quite 'buoked up about It. am sure he said bucked up-because this was real brOther-in-law. He re- galed me with stories of the brother 1n-law's youth. He met friends and asked where the beloved brother-in-law might be found. By and by we ran across the brother-in-law, standing knee-deep in mud in a particularly de- stroyed village. This is precisely what they called to each other:
 "Fancy me finding you here, old top? Ripping, isn't it7 Come along and have peg.'"
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NOTICE.

To the holders of the First Liherty Loan | per cent. Convertable Gold Bonds of I932-4T of the First Liherty Loan Converted, and 1 per cent Convertible Gold Bonds of 192T-42 of the Second Liberty Loan In con- sequence of the issue of B series of United States per cent Gold Bonds of 1928 of the Third Liherty Loan, holder of the above mentioned per cent. bonds will be entitled to convert all or auy part of their bonds into an equal face amount of bonds bearing interest at 41 per annum, the terms of which will be identical with those of the Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan, except that such bonds will have the same dates for payment oi interest, the same dates of maturity of principal and the same terms O. redemption as the 4 per cent. bond upon the oonvers ion of which they are issued.
 The conversion privilege thus arising upon the issue of bonds of the ThirC Liberty Loan | per cent must tt exercised, IF AT ALL, within the period of six months, beginning May 9th, 1918. the date of issue of such bonds. and ending November 9th, 1918, both dates inclusive. It will not be practicable tO make deliveries prior to July list, 1918 of the l per cent Bonds.
 Holders of the per cent bonds of the First Liberty Loan Converted and of per cent bonds of the Second Liherty Loan presenting their bonds for oanverson after July lst, but not after November 3. 1918 to the Federal Reserve Bank, Boston. Mass, will be entitled to the benefit of the increased interest rate from June 1 1th and May 18th. respectively without adjustment of interest
 Four per cent (4 per cent bonds of the First Liberty Loan Converted and fOur per cent IA per cent. bon,i' of the Second Liberty Loan may be presented to the First National Bank, Stafford Springs, Conn. for conversion into four and one-quarter per cent (44 per cent bonds on and after July l, 1918, and the new issue will b' delivered when received from Fedora Res erve Bank.
 Transportation charges both to ana from Federal Reserve Bank. Boston must be borne by the owners of thu bonds.
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
 Stafford Springs, cOnn-
The Press., 1918-07-11

Another stacker" hen drive is com ing. Last year Connecticut set about the job of getting rid of its "slacker" hens in very businesslike way. IL. k. Jones. extension pOultryman for the Connecticut Agricultural College, work ing in cooperation with the COnnecti- cut Committee of Food Supply, met representative pOultrymen from all parts of the state at more than hum dred demonstrations. Mir. Jones show ed the pOultrymen how they might de tect the "Slackers" and discussed hest methods for dispOsing of them.
 Complete figures are available on 15 of these demonstrations, at which a total of 5,156 hens were handled. Ac- cOrding to the records, these hens laid 2,ISO eggs during the week previous to their culling. After taking out of these fiOckS almost half of the hens the re- nlaining birds produced almost as many eggs as the entire number had pro- duced previously. In other words, the feed bill was cut almost in half, with very slight loss in egg production.
 During the coming months this cam
  vigOr and thorough organization. Ar engagements have been made for a demonstration in every town of the state. A community desiring to hold a demonstration may arrange for one by applying to their county agent.
 The characteristics of the "Slacker'' hen, according to the Poultry Depart ment of the Connecticut Agricultural College, are as follows: Neat, we'll dressed bird with small shriveled pale comb and yellow peaks, shanks and vent. They have rigid pelvic bones that are clOst together and have the general appearance of a we'll dressed lOafer too dainty to do any real work. The working hen, which is incidentally the profitable hen, shows the effects of her hard work. She is ragged and rough in appearance, has pale shanks, heak and vent and Is a rustler and a hearty eater, going to bed with a full crop every night and gets up early in the morning looking Tor something to eat.
 Now is the time" says Mir. Jones' ''to get ready for the coming campaign to eliminate 'slackerS' in the hen yard just as effectively as the draft slack CTS have been eliminated from the state"
The Press., 1918-07-11
SECRETARY OF WAR BAKER

T am constantly facing the splendid results of the work done by the Chau- tauduas in this country in creating and sustaining sound. patriotic pulp lie feeling, and in carrying forward the great national enterprises which the government is necessarily bringing to the attention of our people: and I want you tC know that as an offer of the government not only appre- clate the importance of the lecture nlatform as means of cOmmunica. tion and expansion, but also appre. ciate the work which you and your associates are doing as a cOntribu- lion to our national cause"
The Press., 1918-07-11
Yeurs. !. Coming. wnliaml

Bad as things are, 1t Is impossible not to smile at William Hohenzollern.
 Of the Russian peace he said:
 ''The complete victory fills me with gratitude. It permits us to live again one of those great moments in which we can reverently admire Gods hand in history"
 Did more sanctimOnfOus scOundrel ever cut a throat?
 An. William! You rest on the knees of the gods, and far from safety. Any moment, over you may go, face down, and our turn will come to admire Gods hand in history, applied with em- phasls where 1t will do most good Life.
The Press., 1918-07-11
HONOR ROLLS FOR HEROES
 WHO DIE IN THE SERVICE.

The Connecticut State Council of Defense has approved of the erection by it's local agencies of rolls of men who have given their lives in Ameri- cas- war for world freedom. A uni form and appropriate heading for such honor rolls is now being devised. The task has been assigned to the Com mittee on Publicity. The State Coun- ell has also taken up the matter of a proper uniform message to the famf- lies of men killed in the national serv- ice. -....- -. -
The Press., 1918-07-11
WAR BUREAUS ASKED
 TO REPORT ACTIVITIES.

The Connecticut State Council of Defense is sending a questlonnaire to War Bureaus and Town Committees this month for the purpose of securing a summary of the war activities of each local agency. At a recent meet Ing of the State Council. Chairman Richard NJ. Blssell read an interesting summary of the record established in war work by the UniOnville War Bu- reau. The return of the QuestIonnaires will furnish the state with a splendid history of the war achievements of each community.
The Press., 1918-07-11
Opera Mascot"
cHAuTAuauA FOURTH DAY

The Mascot" is beautiful comic opera. The music is brilliant and pleasine. This is the first opera the Swarthmore ChautauQua Association has attempted to give on it's five-day Chautsuqua circuit and 1t is hoped that it will be appreciated by the ChautauQua patrons. The cast giving it has been carefully chosen and will give a delightful rendition.
 Some of the familiar songs that may be heard are: "NOw the Vintage Time is Over" "Come Now, My Beauty "Thoss Messengers That Heaven Sends" "Ah, What Delights Our Hearts Attain" "FIn the Cups" Rata Plan," "I Near the Goal" "Ah, a Kiss"
The Press., 1918-07-11
n.sO a year tn advance. When not paid l

u.So a year in advance. When not paid m advance, at the rate of s1.7S year.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates Birtns' marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub nshinx. endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at ofiee by Wednesday at 10 a. m, otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to it's subserio- ersuntn definite order to discontinue Is re- cefved and all arrears are paid In full.
 We are always glad to have nsscS items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning. or earlier, if possible. It is often nee- essary to Abridge items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday ct 8 A.
The Press., 1918-07-11
SZkEEEERES ZGIIARANTEEDl l@ zsT.s SO 900 MILES
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD, ss. Pro.
NV baJe COurJ. Junt 8, IBI6.
 Estate of Clara M. Webster, late Of Stanord, In

Estate of Clara M. webster, late Of stafrord, ir said district, deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his admins. tration account with said estate to this court for allowance, 1t 1s
 Ordered-1 hat the 18th day Of July, 4. D 19l8 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate ofT1ce in Stafford, be and the same IS assigned for hearing on the allowance of said adminis' tFation account, and this court directs the ex' ecutor to cite ali persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting 2 copy on the public sign post in the town or Staf' ford, where the deceased last dwelt
 ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1918-07-11
FilipinOs Play FIut. with NO.e

It IS not an uncommon spectacle to see negro play harmonica with his nostrils. Among the Filipinos a flute is never played in any other way, and 1t would create much surprise in that country to see man play flute with the mouth. These nose-flutists can play the ordinary music with ease, but fast ragtims is too much for them,
The Press., 1918-07-11
Hard for the stork.

One Sunday afternoon when Jones, who had been visiting the zoo, came home, he announced to the family:
 They've got a new baby hippota- mus"
 WhereupOn his daughter, about df- teen, burst into fit of uncomfortable laughter. When she had Subsided somewhat the father grOwled:
 What are you laughing at?"
 "I was just thinking" giggled the girl, "that that rather kills the atork stOry."-Harper's Magazine.
The Press., 1918-07-11
Wanted 1t Understood.

"Well, ma'am," briskly said the ap- plicant, "there is one more detail to settle. You are, am told, a widow. Now, pardon me, but is it your idea that the proper way to keep a hired man on the farm is to pay him wages or to marry him?"-Kansas City Star.
The Press., 1918-07-11
Rnfka in Llfahoaka.

Rafts hinged to the sides of a life boat and which spread out when it is aaoat to give additional buoyancy form a recently invented device for safety at sea.
The Press., 1918-07-11
FARMERS RAISE
 GREATER CROPS
 AS WAR POLICY
Horticultural Survey of Counties Brings State Good
 Results.
LITCHFlELD LEADS
 FARM PRODUCTION

Hartford County ExeelS Others in Amount Of LIVsstOek-census Re- UOr.s Made of 1s,OOo FarmO-eiVes State an Inventory of Its Agrieul- tural Resourees-Farmers Reap sen- efts in Advice and Information Re sardInu Means of Securing Maxi mum Production.
The Press., 1918-07-11
!. ' '...aLUlNC OUT
 STACKER HEN"
Demonstrations Given by Poultry
 Expert.
BEST METHODS TO BE
 SHOWN BY R. E. JONES

Poultry Expert at Storrs Agricultural College to Repeat Last Year's Cam paign of Eliminating Barnyard Loaf- er-OescriptlOn Of Lazy Birdie Char aeteristics-Eats Considerable, Pro duces Little-I iddanee Win Reduce Feed Bills.
The Press., 1918-07-11
Yos, IndeedI

There ls one part of our paper in which we almost lose confidence some times, and that Is our weather fore casts.-Columbla Record.
The Press., 1918-07-11

q. s. Food Administration.
 Arter de wise op owl spit on de bait he say, sez ee-'I gwine ter sprize you all wid a mess CT fishes cause you alls mus save de meat en eat sumpin' else instid en tes git out dat oP game bag en make it work, too," sez ee. Den he kotch big fish and say, sez ee. "t-hOot- t-hoOt-t-suh-st -toot," sez ee. Wen he say dat he means dat when you alls make rig biscuits jes don't make 'em-use corn meal ter save wheat -four fer dc SoJera,
The Press., 1918-07-11

LNOR SALE-Farm of 66 acres in TOl- N lacd, with new house. Good barn, good water. Lots of WrOd and timber. On R. F. D. No ,, West Willlngt0n, Conn.
The Press., 1918-07-11
Trouble Enouqh.

Bibb-He deserves a logging for not paying me that old debt
 Babb-Oh, he's always strapped poor fellow Town Topics.
The Press., 1918-07-11

HANGING at Crystal Lake every Sat O urday night Skating every other night untiI further notice l0tf
The Press., 1918-07-11

Y OST-A pair of black steers and one IL HOlstein Heifer with a split ear, all year. lings, from the Deacon Glazier place, West Staf- ford. Notify Albert E. Tutein.
The Press., 1918-07-11

CTORAGE space for rent in warehoue 6 on RiVer.st. Inquire ENOS k. PIE NY. Tel. TIA. .-1 1OII
The Press., 1918-07-11

L"OR SALES Working and Driving Horses, New Milch Cows. 4 Cows coming in in about two months. JACOB WYTOS, Del phia place, above StahoTdVille. *2Wl3
The Press., 1918-07-11

A UTOMOBILE FOR HIRE-New 7- "A passenger Stakeholder. Day and night ser vice. Special rates for long trips. Tel. 37-23
 I3tf PAUL 9ENHOLT.
The Press., 1918-07-11

TREATMENT to rent Fifteen minutes
 \ walk from pOstof1ice. Large garden already planted. Inquire, E. C. SCHMIDT F If
The Press., 1918-07-11

N7 buy and selI-secOnd- saving machine for sale. Write Box 269. 13t1
The Press., 1918-07-11

BUNGALOW TO RENT-on Holland ID rOad-4 large rO0ms-Mann place.
 *3W12 MRS. JOHN ENGEL.
The Press., 1918-07-11

Iron Rust SOad removes M Iron Rust, Ink and ther stains. g cents 6 tube. For sale by
The Press., 1918-07-11

~ ARAGE room for rent also barn M room for two horses. Apply MODERN CLOTHING co. --.-.
The Press., 1918-07-11

DIGS FOR SALE Cool, rugged, well U developed, farm raised pigs from our famous strain. Eight weeks old, Weaned and eating. Prices reasonable. BLUE HOG BREEDlN'4 '4 CO, Wilmington. Mass. 45
The Press., 1918-07-11

HANGING at Brooke Casino, South
 1V Coventry Lake, July 4th, afternoon and evening, and every Saturday night. '3W1S
The Press., 1918-07-11

EIVE-ROOM Tenement to rent, with N all mo modeFn i'm OrOveinents, cheap. Inquire Of HARRY MARKOFF. 6Gf
The Press., 1918-07-11

FOUND-In my pasture, Jersey Bull T Calf, one year old
The Press., 1918-07-11

TEAM WORK OF ALI KINDS
 Tel. 1G-2 CARL SLATER
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TOR SALE-Rabbit Dog.
 N 2ws LOUIS ELY, Tel. 6-2.
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TENEMENT TO RENT.
 sOROOR BROS.
The Press., 1918-07-11

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION of h The First Maj Ional Bank Of stafford Springs at Stanford Springs, in the state Or Conn.,, at the close of business, June 29, 1918.
 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. .$lS4,lM t6 Notes and bills Tediscnuntcd 10000 % l65,1at fS Oyerdrafts unsecured. ................. S"4 15 U. s. bonds deposiIe d to secure circu- Prem iums on U. s Bonds.... BO,OOO % Liberty oan bonds, unpiedged, 3K
 per cent. and per cert ......... 5000 % bonds owned unpledged, s7I ,7sS % g7i.7s5 % stock OT Federal Reserve Bank 50 ger
 cent. OT subs ptiOnl. l........... 5000 % ,Iue of banking house. se................ 5000 co
 Bank. .......................... 31,Is1 Os cash in vault anu net amounts due ' from nationaI banks. ............: 1a2,O77 O6 Checks on banks located out side of
 city or town of reporting bank
 and other cas il items............ 7S5 17
 and due from U. s. treasurer. s,5OO % VI" stamps actually owned ........ s1B s2
 Total. ......................... $s6s,bsI Is
 LIABILITIES. Surplus fund, d,....................-.... 10000 OO Undiyided profits less current ex-
 penses, interest, and taxes paid. 31,2a2 65 Circnlating notes outstanding. ........ 49,9OO % trust companies. ,. .'........:..... Gs,s2O IS individual depOsits subject to check, s79sss SC Certificates of deposit due in less
 money 6oFfoWedl ................ 86,s4s 75 Cert1fied checks ...,..,....,A.. 83 34 Diyidends unpaid id.............. 2,5OO % Liabilities other than those above
 ment toward Sd Liberty Loan. l,9s6 5s
 Total. $G6s, ,5s4 lG Liabilities for redisc0untB, including
 those with Federal Reserve Bank s0,0Ou co Total contingent liabilities .......... 70 900 % State of Connecticut County of Holland, sS: | F. G. Sanford, cashier of the abOve-namGd bank, do s0lemnly swear that the above state- ment is true to the best of my knowledge and helief F. G. SANFORD, cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th O'' CHAs. E. CHANDLER, Notary Public COFrect-AtteSt:
 OHRISTOPHER ALLEN,
 R. w. SMITH, Directors.
 A. \. MITCHELL,
The Press., 1918-07-11

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION oi h The First Nat IOnal Bank Of Stafford Springs at StafOrd Springs. in the state Of Conn.,, at the close of business, June 29, 1918.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-28
PACE EIGHT
THE 1000

In round numbers the Local Draft Board says Berkeley County
sent LOCO into the the United States the
Great War Of this number 703 enaned by the board in
to calls Marshal Crowder
The others either members of the National Guard which
later edrazed entrained
points
In round numbers Berkeley County has population approach
ing 100000 This MEANS therefore that of every thirty
citizens left his civil duties The proportion
would hold to be for all other communities Most of these
win back The total list of casualties for the county
viii not be complete until casualty lists have all been fled But
both deaths and injuries for this community have been small in
number
The story of communys contribution to this world effort
however will told in numbers Back of the figures lie
the real stories the the sacrifices that made
order that the might the accounts of his training
and the stories of his work abroad Most of these viii be
made public They will be cherished in family recordsmany
them personal and too highly cherished be made public
perty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-28
was easy for the scribes and Phari.

was easy for the scribes and Phari-
sees to ask the approval OF Jesus to
stone the women taken in adultery, In
the very act;" but II was different
when he said, "he that is without sin
among you, let him first cast a stone
at her" a
3. The Church must proceed with
caution In passing judgment upon Of
tenders against its standards of moral
purity Jesus came not to Judge but
to save the world. Then, his parable
of the wheat and tares warns us of the
grief and harm that may be done in
nocent and yet interested souls by
too hasty action. Besides, process
Of law before a Church court is found
to be fraught with many risks to es-
sential and permanent good.
And yet in spite Of all this, feel
sure the churches of Martinsburg may
be confidently depended upon by their
devotion to truth and purity to con.
tinue to enjoy the respect of all its
just minded citizens. x.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-28
70 the. Editor Of THE WORLD:

To the Editor of THE WORLD: 6
'4The only means OF bringing eff
fective pressure to bear in the gem
eral interest is publicity
/ In view or the fact that men en-
rolled upon church registers; men in
the service of Christian churches,
hethar members or not: men who
re regular contributors to churches,
whether members or not. were found
lately by officers Of the law among
those bringing whiskey into this com
was allowable by law and presumably
for purposes other than legal, no little
comment has been made thereon; the
churches involved, and for that mat
ter the church generally, of the COM
munity have been reflected upon, and
the Christian profession of many held
up to ridicule.
We do not wonder at this: we in
terpret it rather to mean that the
ns bic expects the church to stand for
its highest ideals in morals. Neither
are we here to condone the "offenses
against God and religion. These un-
happy men know only too we'll them
selves that such a course serves to
discredit the sincerity of their Chris
tian profession and to make it void
and meaningless in the eyes of the
world: our plea is that, If justice is
to be done the Church, and 1t
frankly accepts its due measure of
responsibility for the conduct Of its
people, more than the bare fact of
completely in this offense must be
taken into account.
l. No persons can be more deeply
grieved by their conduct, possibly out.
side those nearest of kin, than those
who must confess church fellowship
with them.
O. 1t is the experience of churches
in matters of this kind that the often
self-appointed purist. who is the first
to reflect upon the Church, is the last
man to depend upon to make good his
criticism by personal testimony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-28
OBSERVATIONS

GERMANY seems determined to punish itself.
STILL 9tdu' masks don't disfgure all of do they?
REMARKABLE! Dispatches English crowds rubbed al
bows when welcoming Wilson,
MRS WILSON "chated with the queen" in London What
about? The weather-or husbands?
AT IT'S PRESENT rate of Italia Irredenta viii
include America the ground that Columbus Italian
GOOD EXAMPLE! Uncle Sam saved million in buying coffee
before the rise in price Moral Always buy before prices
up-when you know they're going to How easy!
"Only two newspapers published in Berlin. Two too
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-28
KILLING THE ROOT

Mr. Wilson's direct disavowal of the principle balance
of power guide in the impending conference dsavo
speech Saturday
the very of the evil which has been present treaties
history may details of settlement
table, this ancient aneuverng by nations gather into the
hands group the larger powers the controlling ultimate
power be eliminated guide the parliament will have
been fruitful The balance of power arrangement based
upon seshness and competitive interest both of which entire
~ opposed to just settlements
The elimination of this prncipeor perhaps it should not be
honored by anything higher than the of poicy-wi
dispose of Of the biggest preliminary mpedmen salts
factory peace If the President succeed having eina
will have taken long step towards finding peace for
world.