davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
DANGER Turks M
EVERY ONE IF US
We Are AS Full of Deadly
Poisons As A Germ
Laboratory. +
AUTO-INTOXIcATlON
OR SELF POISONING;
"FRUTT-A-TTvESY Absolutely Pre-.
vents This Dangerous Condition.

g.
The chief eGHse Of too, Health &
our neglect of the bowels. Waste
matter, instead of passing from the
lower intestine regularly every day,
is allowed TO remain there, generating
poisons which are absorbed By the
blood.
In other words, a person who is
habitually constipated, is poisoning
himself. We know now that IAto-
intoTicGtfoH, due 10 non-action ofthe
bowels, is directly responsible for
serious Kidney and Bladder Troubles;
that it upsets the Stomach, causes
Indigestion, Loss of Appetite and
Sleeplessness; that chronic Rhenni-
atism, Gout, Pain In The Back, arc
relieved as soon as the bowels become
regular; and that Piplplcs, Rashess
Eczema and other Skin Affections
disappear when "Fruit.a-tisesn are
taken to correct Constipation. ~
"FyUit "a Tires" (ov Fyai LiDsr'
Tablets uiH protect jon against
Auto-intoxication.
SOC. box, 6 for s. 80, trial size CSC.
At all dealers or sent on receipt OF
price, by FRUIT-A-TIyES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, N Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

The Foresters are to play Forty
five" tournament and any member de-
string to play on one OF the teams is
requested to meet at the roms this
evening.
Christian Science services, 606
Main street Sunday IL a. M Wed.
nesday 7.3O p. m, Free reading room
open 3 to 5 p. M. except Saturdays
and Sundays. Here may be read or
borrowed all authorized Christian
Science literature
The regular meeting of the Metho-
dist Brotherhood will be he'd Monday
evening, December 8 This is the first
meeting held since We were, compelled
TO close on account of the influenza
and the committee has made special
effort to provide entertainment. The
w. J. Handles orchestra viii be pres
ent, Ralph Parker will sing, Philias
Rousseau and Edwin Thompson will
be present TO relate some of their ex-
periences on the other side. All
members are requested 10 be present
and bring their friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Extension OF war-risk insurance to
cover officers and seamen in the Amer
icun merchant marine whose vessels
ply the high seas will be generally
commended. Such protection for
sailors is due them by reason of the
hazards Of war. and 1t should serve
also to improve their personnel while
tending TO keep their ranks full when
the country needs all the merchant
sailors Il can. get.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
NEW POTENTIAL IN WEST.

Some farreaehIng pI'ns are being
laid at Washington for the rehabilita-
ton of wounded and sick soldiers, but
the plans Of some enterprIslng West
erners go much further. says Phila-
dolphin Bulletin. They propose to de-
velop irrigation to an extent never be-
fore even contemplated, and. by inn
pounding practically all the water in
the far West, make it do duty in
agriculture and at the same time fur
niSh light, heat and power to COM
munltles as yet unborn Taking only
the actual surveys, it is declared that
millions of acres of waste land can
be redeemed on which returning sol
diers are expected to settle. Realizing
that many young men from the cities
will have had taste of open-air
life which will lead them to farm, it
Is proposed TO have the country really
made for the returning battallons. The
sums proposed are not large compared
with attalnable results already demon
strated. We have become so used TO
thinking in billions that few hun
dred millions now seem of no conse-
quence, although formerly we stood
aghast at such suggestion. The far
Western people declare that with ma
tional aid they can make all the deserts
blossom. can secure light, heat, and
power sufficient for unlimited manu-
featuring, and can help pay the war
debt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

London looked on astonlshed and
interested at American army and
navy teams playing baseball in tho
English capital. Before the war Is
over the Brtlshers will be introduced
TO many American customs which will
be adopted and form still further bonds
of friendship between the two great
English-Spenlllng nations of the world.
There may even come times when ex-
cited Tommles will want to kill the
"bloody umpire"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
In This Age OF Hustle.

A friend Of Goethe's once said TO
him upon his return from a sojourn in
Rome, you must know Rome very
WELL "Oh, no." replied Goethe. n
was there only seven years" Nor
Of our modern plays ii would seem,
are written in period that might te
covered by seven days rather than any.
thing Ike period Of seen years OF
study or training.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

With every casualty report which
comes to this country the national de-
termination to win the war at all costs
and in the shortest possible time will
be deepened and strengthened. All
differences of opinion have merged in
the one deep settled conviction that all
must stand together firmly behind the
government TO deliver the world from
the menace to II, once and forever.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Secretary Baker reports that 1t has
become necessary in France to change
the army designation heretofore known
as Service Of the rear" to service of
supply" because most American sol
dlers objected to having any relations
with the rear. no matter how import
ant It might he. This does not mean
an immediate movement on Berlin, but
It shows what may be called the ten
dency.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

The British government has bought
the entire wool clip Of Australia for
the period of the war and for one
year aftcrward. The first two clips
INVOLVE the sum of fl00,0O0,OO0, the
largest wool transaction in the his
tory Of the world, it is said, and one
that inSurcs the commercial and finan-
cial stability OF Australia. II is also
n transaction that will make the kaiser
rage.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
United In Control Of Lakes.

The boundary line between the
United States and Canada runs
through the center OF each OF the four
border lakes that lie along or between
the two countries, and jurisdiction over
the lakes is shared. There Is per.
manent international waterways COM
mission, consisting of three americans
and three Canadians, that has control
of the use of the waters of the lakes
for power and other purposes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
Good Advice.

The man who doesn't worry when
he ought to Is ms bad MS the one who
worries when he shouldn't. Worry
Ing Is bad for the health. but prob
ably not as bad as letting things drift
In case of rain, run for an umbrella
Instead of saying: Don't worry" th'
hest advice TO give a man is get
busy."-Thrift Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
Scientific Rose Growing.

An authority states that frst-class
rose grower receives about ms much
pay rs the average college professor,
ana that his knowledge, as Il rule. costs
him about as much. The demand for
roses IN the large cities has given rise
to. q new speciaist--the man who
knows how to raise beautiful buds,
with long, strong stems. Skill Is re.
quired to grow them well. and scien-
tlfic attainment OF a high order Is
needed TO produce cut flowers of the
first grade.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
A RAW, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You Apply
a Little Musterole.

And Musterole won't blister like the
old.fashioned mustard plaster. Just
spread it on with your fingers. 1t pene-
trates to the sore spot with a gentle
tingle loosens the congestion and draws
out the soreness and pain.
MusteroIe is a clean, white ointment
made with oil Of mustard. II Is fine for
quick relief from sore throat, bronchitis,
tonsilitis, Group. stiff neck, asthma, neu-
ralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches Of
the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds on
the chest it often prevents pneumonia.
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill
dren. Keep II handy for instant use.
SOC and Coo jars; hospital size $3.50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
Looking to the Future.

Four-year-olJ Ruthle lad been lis
tening to the discussion of the new
haby's name. Suddenly she spoke up
and said; 81 know lots Of nice names"
hut on being urged to tell them she
finally said "No, l couldn't. I'm saw
Ing them for my own chlldren."-Chi-
cago Examiner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

More aud moro urgent are the gov.
eminent appeals that the people OF the
United states engage more widely IN
goat culture. IT'S great life. The,
say, II you don't weaken. And II III,
ndghbors don't
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
Pride Always Stumbling Block.

Pride brings many into error, and
makes them sometimes fall into blind
ness almost incurable. Let the fell
Of the proud, thus foolishly presum'
ing on themselves, serve thee for a
warning, and keep thee ever HUMBLE
Thomas Kempls.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
Few Motive, Entirely un,eIflsh.

The gold Of our best motives is 90
mixed with the dross OF scfishness
and unworthiness that we can nei-
Their take too much credit to ourselves
FOR any Of our good deeds nor AFFORD
TO throw discredlt upon any perform
ed by our neighb0r.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
Anatomical Query.

Harry was fond Of drawing. espe-
cially pictures Of animals. One day
he was trying TO draw horse and got
along nicely until he came TO the
legs. After several unsuccessful at
tempts he asked How do II horses
legs begin, wonder?"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

It IS pity that profteers caunot be
included in the list Of enemy aliens,
for they are enemies to their country
and aliens to It's defense and its in,
tcrests.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Fashion" says New York World.
"wears out more apparel than does
wuaan." Absolutely true, and It is
also true that Fashion wears out more
apparel than does man. BY the way,
women have been known to make
over" their old bonnets; but who ever
heard OF a man making over" his last
years ticSg
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

The French academy has offered a
prize Of $4,000 to the first person com.
muuicating with any planet other thar
Mars. Mars seems TO no mighty un
popular parsonage these days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

There is small hope for the young
lady who by this time has not fallee
TO establish correspondence with o
sailor and at least couple OF sol.
diers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

The health Of our army in France
must he a great disappointment to y
lot VI undertaking busybodles who
thought they saw chance TO say
something.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

These are hard times for the butch
er and the baker, and the, candlesticb
maker may be glad that gas and cleo
trlcity put him long ago out Of bust
ness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Now that we are sinking German
submarines faster than they are belnl
built, 1t begins to look MS II we are on
the right road to arrive somewhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Forty years ago Il bride wore about
seven garments for every one she
wears now, and yet 1t didn't take D
line more to describe them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Tho kaiSer's friends. 1t is reported,
nre worrying about his mental condl-
ton; but they are doing it four or
five years too late.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Poets. says an eastern man, should
be killed ut the age Of twcnty-six We
had notion that they starved to death
before then.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Fiat feet no longer will keep n man
out Of the army, but round head still
may prompt him to try to get exemp.
ton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

About the only sure-thing bet I'm this
world Of chance is TO place your money
on the locomotive when It is racing an
automobile TO n crossing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

WHY couldn't they just us well save
money 10y making the skirts shorter
MS by making the shoes lower?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Next winters coal looks as though
1t was going to be this summers prob
lem.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Speaking Of n substitute for German
In the schools, one suggestion Is better
English.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07
NOTICE
NOTICE. ~
Bennlnaton County SaVinua Bank

Bennington County Savings Bank
The annual meeting OF the corpora.
tors OF the bennington County Saw,
ings hank will be held at the ofilco
OF said bank In It's bank building In
Bennington, Vt, on the first Wedues.
day LIST day OF January A. D., 1919 at
o'clock p. mo for the purpose OK
electing board OF trustees tor the
year ensuing and the transactionio OF
any other business found necessary
when met especially 10 al vacancies
In the number OF corporators and to
alter and revise the bylaws.
Charles H. Dewey. Secretary
Dated at Remington, W., Nav 20.
1918, 't
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

It Is your duty rs a good American
to help the government to round up
all German spies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Lower prices for fish are promised
Perhaps, but consider the high cost Of
baitl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

American gunners are teaching those
French los to talk United States" to
the Germans.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Hot mir Is principally useful IN maxi
Ing corn grow and there's no shortage
In production.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

An eastern pastor says the world
has come to an end. Well It's COM
forting to know that that scare is over
with.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

What are you doing with the day,
light you have sayedg
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

'peace without victory" would let
the prusslan brigand get away with
the :was.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

SO far the food administration has
not announced whether fishermen may
use doughnuts as sinkers this season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

The best yonth Of the land Is going
to spend the summer in Europe this
year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Let the home fires be banked, but
keep the home garden going.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

That American army In France is
going to be no iliyver.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Sedltion not only Is becoming I'M
popular but it is exceedingly danger
Gus.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

As time goes on more and more
Americans realize that this is a good
war and well worth getting into.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

Compared with the distance to Paris,
Tlpperary is merely across the street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

When a competent chef tackles corn
cakes nobody misses the wheat article.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

You don't need a war garden 70
plant thrift stamps and watch them
grow into a 500 bond.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-07

by sticking the War Savings stamps
We stick the kaiser.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1918-08-23
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding Black
Draught. Relief From Head
ache, Malaria, CkiIls, Etc.

Rfnggo1d, Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
Of this place, writes: II am user
of Thedford's Black-Draught; In fact.
It was one of our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when i
was a child. When any of us child
rem complained Of headache, usually
caused by constipation. she gave us
a dose of Black -Draught, which would
rectify the trouble. Often In the
Spring. we would have malaria and
chfIIs. or. troubles of this kind, we
would take Black -Draught pretty reg
ular until the liver acted well, and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without 1t,
for it certainly has saved MS lots OF
doctor bills. Just a dose OF Black
, Draught when not so well saves .
lot OF days In bed"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
IN use for many years in the treat.
ment OF stomach, liver and bower
troubles, and the popularity which II
now enjoys is proof OF its merit
II your liver is not doing Its duty,
you will suffer from such disagree
able symptoms as headache, biffons-
ness, constipation, indigestion, ETC..
and unless something II done, serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black -Draught has been
found q valuable remedy for these
troubles. 1t is purely vegetable. ana
acts in a prompt and natural way.
regulating the liver 70 fts proper
functions and cleansing the bowels OF
Impurities. Try 1t. Insist on Ine0r
ford's. the original and genuine y a
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1918-08-23

The Board of Trustees of the
Starkville High School has just
granted Miss Jerome Sage one
gears leave Of absence from her
duties in the school so that she
may devote her entire to a very
necessary phase of war work IN
the Adjutant Generals office in
Washington.
The Board elected Miss Anne
Laurie Mckay. a graduate OF the
I. I & G. IN piano, harmony, his
tory, theory, and normal teach
ing, comes to US highly recon-
mended by Miss Weenonah
Poindexter, the Director of the
music department of that insti-
tuition, and we feel that we are
fortunate indeed in securing her
services.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1918-08-23
I'm MEMORY"

Ellne, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Kolb died Aug. 18th.
She was fifteen years old. 1t
was hard to give her up, to see
the sweet eyes closed forever and
her form cold in death. She was
loved by all who knew her. 10
know her was to love her. The
body was laid to rest Monday.
Aug. 10Th In the Baptist ceme-
terry at Sturgls in the presence
} OF sorrowing relatives an d
friends and may her father.
mother, brothers and sisters live
so they will meet Ellne in Heav
en-, where there will be no more
deaths and 1t will once more be
a united family never to be brOk-
en- and where there will be no
such scenes as
Round a narrow coffin,
Friends and loved ones gather
ed near,
For within that coffin
Lay the one we loved so dear.
AS we gazed upon her features
How the bitter tear. drops
start,
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1918-08-23
tween.

This grim reaper stole into the
garden of Mr.. James Iolb and
nsncked the budding blossom,
Ellene. on Saturday Aug H.
She was stricken with appendl-
tbs just one week prior to her
demise. She was carried to the
hospital where faithful nurses
and skilled physicians exerted
every energy to save her, but IN
vein. The remains were brought
home Sunday and inferred IN the
Baptist church-yard Monday
morning. Rev. N. B. Wallace,
Rev. Fl. Y. McCaleb and Rev.
Estel Hutchinson paid loving
tribute to the life and character
of this young girl of fifteen sum
mers. Her class mates banked
the mound above her with lovely
flowers watered by many tears.
To the stricken parents and
loved ones we tender our deep
est sympathy. Tho dark be the
cloud of aff1,ction the silver lin
ing Will be revealed in the great
Beyond.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1918-08-23

MIS lGtSIIi Oho a@A6 Ia oSAs AN1 ASo
Duke and Miss Graham spent a
few days IN the Kolb home.
Mr.. Archie Hanrg@ "a homo -
a furIough to the delight of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Writ
Henry.
Mr.. Virgil Hamill and family
of Fla. are visiting IN the home
OF their cousin, Mrs. r. L. Han.
nah.
Mrs. Hattie Richardson visit
ed IN the homes Of her brothers,
Messrs. Tom and Luther Daw.
klns this week.
Miss Annie Richardson has
returned to her work in jackson
after visit to her sister, Mrs
Maggie Crow.
Messrs. Billie McReynoids and
Will Bishop motored over from
Maben Sunday. Their motor
went dead and they had to re-
main overnight and go to the
shop Monday morning.
A Pat Harrison man borrowed
a Vardaman automobile and
started to the polls. "Mlss
Betsey" baked at the psyche
logical moment and would not
bulge for lcoaxing or coercion
Three cheers for Miss Betsey." "
Mr.. and Mrs. Muldrow Bishop
of Maben and brother. Mr.. M6l-
drow Bishop. of Clayton, La,
and cousin Wyman Bishop OF
Maben spent few hours with
Miss Sallie Bevlil Saturday.
Lightning struck the barn of
MIR. Andrew Frazier Saturday
and destroyed it completely. 1t
contained about forty bushels OF
corn and all of his farm lmple.
ments. A pair of mules belong
ing to Mr.. Andrew Carpenter
were killed. He had ia X n
refuge In the barn for shelter
during the rain.
"There is a reaper whose name
is death
That with his sickle keen
Reaps the bearded gram at a
breath
And the flowers that grow be.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1918-08-23

There seems nothing now that is
left US
But our aching hearts.
Oh, my God how we will miss
her
Miss dear Eline everywhere,
Though the world may seem
over crowded
There will be one vacant char.
Though she is gone she IS not
forgotten
In our memory still remain,
Though the parting be regretful
:, We may some day meet again.
Years may pass and darling
Ellne
Long may slumber meath the
sod,
But we know her salnted spirit,
| Reyels. IN the home Of God.
She leaves a father, mother,
and tive brothers and six sisters
to mourn her loss. But your
loss is her eternal gain.
All of her life was spent in
Sturgis and her schoolmates
here with no exception are her
trends.
A friend,
Lucreta Brown.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1918-08-23
SturgiS Locals
e Miss sal!,o RaviiI@--.s.-

Mr.. D. B. Jackson has just re-
turned from Arkansas.
Rev. W. G.. Galceran and fam.
iIy are visiting their parents.
Mr.. Arthur Livingston is at
home for a few days.
Mr.. Smith Skies is visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr.. Jake Grow and M S
Clarlce spent Sunday here.
Mrs. w. II. Miller spent few
days in the home of her faIher,
Mr.. P. A. Sullivan.
Mr.. John Adams OF Kosciusko
was the guest of his son, Mr.. M.
F. Adams Sunday and Monday.
DIR. and Mrs. w. E. Murphy
and children visited his parents
in Choctaw this week.
Mr.. Mllburn Ray of the delta
is the guest of his sister, MRS.
Walter RalEey.
Mrs. Linney Hannah Dacus has
been visiting her father and
brother for a week.
Mr.. Wiley Cults of Ackerman
visited his, Mr.. j. J. Cults last
week.
Miss Thelma Stephens IS at
home after spending the summer
with relatives,
Mrs. Tommie HammilI left for
Washington. d. &. last week to
enter the Government service.
Mr.. j. w. Mangum is back
getting ready for opening school
on time.
Mr.. Earl Kolb was called home
to attend the funeral of his SIS
ter.
Miss Mae Russell has just re-
turned from Alabama where she
visited her sister.
Rev. and Mrs. N. b. Wallace
and son, Bertram are visiting
friends and relatives while Bro.
Wallace conducts a. series OF
meetings at Morgan's Chapel.