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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-11
BRANDON

Mr.. atd Mrs. Cecil Keyes Of Horton
vile have returned home,
Mrs. George Welch is confined to her
home by badly sprained ankle, re-
ceived by fall at her home Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. John French has returned from
the Mary Fletcher hospital with her son,
Nelson, who successfully underwent an
operation.
The Brandon high school basketball
team was defeated by the Middlebury
Y. M. C. A. team here last Friday even
ing by score of A to 10.
C. L. Greene of Burlington was a
business visitor in town last Saturday.
Supervisor of Schools Bennett G..
Douglass will soon leave for Montpelier
where he has a position in the office of
the state commissioner of education,
Mr.. Douglass successor has not been
appointed.
David Chandler went Monday to the
Mary Fletcher hospital in Burlington
where he expects to undergo surgical
operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Briggs left for
Daytona, Fla, where they expect to re-
main until spring,
Deputy Sheriff l.. F. Nichols is re-
covering from injuries received by a
fall in his barn last week.
Mrs. Nellie A. Libby of Manchester,
N. H., is visiting at the home of George
II. Young.
Harry Wescott is able to be out after
having been confined to the house with
an attack Of appendicitis.
Miss Marila French has gone to Gard
ner, Mass. to visit Mrs. W, W. Perry
for two weeks.
A son was born Tuesday at the Mary
Fletcher hospital in Burlington to Mr..
and Mrs. William Lamplough.
Douglas Chatterton has returned from
Boston where he visited his sister,
Elizabeth and DR.. and Mrs. E. A.
Quinn.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Morse, who have
been visiting: friends here, returned
yesterday to Barre.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Brandon National bank
was held at the banking rooms Tues
day and directors and officers were
elected as follows Directors, f. j.
Ormsbee, D. D. Burditt, F. H. Earring
ton, J. +. Weeks, +. H. Button, H. A.
Seager, T. W. Ray, L. j. Forher, W.
f. Scott; president, E. j. Ormsbee
vice president, d. d. Burditt; cashier
w. F. Scott; assistant cashier james
r. Leonard.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National bank was
held Tuesday morning and these d.
rectors and officers were elected Di'
rectors, DR.. w. H, Wright, George H.
Young, G. Frank Hendee, W. D. Nut
ting, A. j. Jones, Frank W, Williams,
L. A. Severy, Frank E. Chandler, Free
W. Briggs; president, Dr. w. H.
Wright; vice president. George H.
Young; cashier Fred W. Briggs; teller,
Clarence M. Baker.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-11
WAS FEELING ALL RUN DOWN

Symptoms of on-coming kidney
trouble deserve prompt attention, for
neglect invites serious illness. Louis
Buckner, Somerset, Va, writes: 81 was
feeling all run down; tired, with pains
in my back After taking Foley's Kid
ney Pills felt like new man. Back
ache, rheumatic pains, stiff joints, sore
muscles, swollen ankles, puffiness under
eyes, and sleep-disturbing bladder all
ments yield quickly to this time-tried
remedy. A boon to middeaged mer
and women. Frost's Pharmacy, IS
Main street, Middlebury, and f. j.
Whitney, Salisbury. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-11
STARKsBoRo

Mrs. Lottie Thompson and children of
East Barnard are visiting relatives in
town.
Mrs. Elsie Lafayette and daughter,
Marion, have returned from Monkton
and are visiting Mrs, Floyd Smith.
Frank Shiverette has gone to Hines
burg to work in the milk factory.
Arson Eddy has gone to Hartford,
Conn, to enter a business college.
The village school has reopened for
the winter term.
Mrs. Granville Thompson has re-
turned from the Fanny Allen hospital,
where she has been several weeks for
treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E, Stokes visited
their son, James, last Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-11
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from cough, cold
or bronchitis, is invited to call at the
Park Drug Store and get absolutely
free, sample bottle of Boschee's Ger
man Syrup, a soothing and healing
remedy for all lung troubles, which
has successful record of fifty years
Gives the patient good nights rest
free from coughing, with free expecto
ration in the morning
Regular sizes, % and IS cents. Fol
sale in all civilized countries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-11

A. r. Slader and Son of Rutland. OPP
tometrists, are at the Bristol House
Tuesday, February adv. 2tf
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
RETAINING LIBERTY BONDS.

From the very first the government authorities have done their utmost to impress upon the people the import ance of holding onto their Liberty bonds. They were purchased out of patriotism and they should be held for the same reason. Only recently Secretary McAdoo of the United States treasury is quoted as saying, Credit is as vital 10 the United States as virtue is to a woman When q man sells his Liberty bonds he in- jUres to that extent the credit of the United States. and to that extent adds to the burden already carried by the country in the carrying on Of the war These stores and brokers who are eiving out merchandise in exchange for bonds ,are a gigantic detriment. I have fayed them with my words as hard as I could for the past few months"
 Secretary McAdoo is thus speaking not only for the interests of the na- ton but for the welfare of the indi- viduaI. There are reasons to believe that what he says regarding the sell ing of Liberty bonds is open to ex- captions however. for it can be ap- preciat ted that there will be instances where the purchaser. banking upon the continuance of the conditions at the time of purchase, finds the situa ton changed for one reason or an other beyond his control. It is not be- !ieved that it is such cases to which the secretary refers. but to the many instances where the bonds are being dealt in for profit and where many are being urged to exchange their bonds for other securities which will result to the greater benefit of the broker than O. the one who sells, anJ in which no consideration is given tl :he country. There is as much of au opportunity for patriotism in the holding of the bonds as in the pur- chase of them,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
HEALTH AND REALTY.

Oftentimes milk scalded to the boil ing point and slowly slipped will cor rect an inclination to cough.
 To cure pimples and blackheads requires time and patience and one must be exceedingly careful regard ing diet The face may be steamed and treated twice a week. Always apply the cleansing cream to face and throat and wipe it off carefully before the steaming process. The blackheads should be removed inn me,iately after steaming. Then massage with the pimple cream for ten minutes, wipe this all off and apply toilet water with a soft towel,
 Pimple lotion is made with pre- cipitate of sulphur one dram, spirits Of camphor one dram, glycerine one dram, rose water four ounces
 Pimple cream is made of lanolin one ounce, oil of sweet almonds one ounce, precipitate Of sulphur one ounce, oxide of zinc four drams and violet extract three quarters of a dram.
 Cleansing cream is of almond oil four ounces, white wax one ounce the same of white vaseline and ex- tract of violet ten drops.
 Toilet water is of elder flower wa ter two ounces and the same of dis titled water.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
OTHER VIEW POINTS

There has been an increase of troll ley rates in 4S cities Of more than 30 900 inhabitants. In 41 other cities applications for an increase have been made. In 10 cities no request for an increase has yet been made. In Boston. Pittsburgh, Cambridge, Mass- Wilmington. Del, Tacoma, Wash, and Somerville, Mass, 7-cent fares are now in effect, while 6-cent rates prevail in St. Louis, Kansas City, Portland. Ore, New Haven, Scranton, Fall River, Lowell. Bridgeport, Hartford, New Bedford, Lynn, Lawrence. Waterbury, Manchester, Wilkes Barre and Brock ton.-Waterbury American.
 Commission Stoeckel of the motor department does not think the pro posed tax by the government on auto mobiles at original cost is fair, and suggests as a means of arriving at val nations the figures of actuaries of in- surance companies. That would work out better for the government than the plan of taxing original values, for the insurance companies have the fac ulty of reducing the insurance amount on the machine year after year and in- creasing the premium. It is just likely the congressional committee when en- frightened along insurance lines as 3 means of taxing automobiles will grat at Commissioner Stoeckels idea as the plan would be the means of getting in the stuff at rapid rate.-Middle- town Press.
 Salsberry's one leg wasn't gooi enough for him to complete his
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
WAR WORK ESSENTIAL.

Inasmuch as the country is in need v million more men for war work it can be expected that the revision of the list of industries which have been rated as essential will be made and soon ordered into effect through sut the country.
 It is perfectly evident of course that he war industries must be maintain sd at the top notch. It is of the ut most importance that their products mould be had in large quantities ard it is not possible to secure enough abor without taking that now en- ;aged in work which is not vital to lie war it must be expected that such business will have to curtail CT pos ibly shut up shop for the duration ,f the war. It may seem to be nard for the proprietors but this is tinie when great sacrifices must be made and when labor must be put to it's best use.
 What is probably going to be used as the example for the rest of the eount,E is the action taken by the la hcr i.~""d in the District of Columbia w1+- T'n proprietors have been to'@ nst get women employea or hop. The notification has ger those employing chauf- feu-s .t v1rlTnen on various busi- mess CT p.easure cars, clubs, baths, barber shops, bowling alleys, pool Tcoms. bottlirg works. candy and ci- gar shops, cleaning and dye shops, junk dealers. pawn shops, livery sta 'bles, shoe shining parlors, florist shops, fruit stands. soda fountains and dis pensers of soft drinks.
 Whether such curtaiIment of es- sential work will be sufficient to meet the requirements remains to be seen. It certainly should help but if all that are required are not secured d further revision can be anticipated. One thing is .certain-the war work cannot be neglected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

dered with fine colored checked silk net.
 Silver gauge and silver net make a wonderful evening dress. for summer.
 There is seldom a' white blouse that is not improved by touch of black.
 One piece loose fitted robe and sash draped effects are still in great demand
 Children are to have play aprons and poke bennets to match-both of ging ham.
 If the material of the froek is sug- ficiently handsome, make it without trimming. Tailored suits have narrow skirts and the coats have quaintly shaped waistcoats. Trench sweaters in the delicate pastel shades are being worn with piaited white serge skirts. Capes are giving the separate coat hard run this spring. While coats are made much the same as they have been for two seasons, ca pes offer many dressy and practical styles.
 If the adorable little bolivia or cash mere velour cape is considered too ex-
 pensive and frail, there is wide 1 choice in full length circular capes ir 1 tweeds and checks made severely 1 plain and frankly for utility wear
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
CUCUMBER JUICE.

A preventive of wrinkles in summer time is the use of cucumber juice. Obtain the vegetable juice by wash ing and drying a cucumber, then cut it into small bits, skin and all. Put this into a saucepan with a teaspoon full Of water and heat it slowly for five minutes. Then let it cool By adding other ingredients a milky To- ton may be made. Clear cucumber juice is a bleach and astringent, but dries the skin if used too freely. To make the milk mix two ounces of oil of sweet almonds, five ounces of cu- cumber juice, one and on-half ounces of cucumber essence (made with equal portions of cucumber juice and alco- hob and one-eighth ounce af castle soap in a glass preserving jar. Cover lightly and shake until the soap is dissolved. Then add third of a dram of tincture of benzoin and slow ly combine the mixture (stirring with 8 silver fork) until a milky fluid is obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
GERMAN PIOTrERS.

Activity intended to frustrate the schemes of German agents in this country, including those who are look ing ou- for the extensive investments here, can be none too great as was recently demonstrated in connection with the affairs of the Bayer Chemi- cal company. This concern, owned by German capital and doing an eXten- sive business in this country, was taken over by the United States GUS ,odian of alien property the first Of the year. Before that change took place officials of the company had been anticipating such a move and they had arranged clever scheme whereby it was thought that large profits would still trickle through to the real owners. Had everything gone according to their plans this would have happened but they did not fig ure upon the careful consideration which Custodian Palmer has been giv- ing to all features of the business.
 According to their plan concern in Providence which they had pur- chased was to receive their goods un- der contract. The Rhode Island com rany was capitalized at s100 ,0o0 but it would have been possible for it to have made profits of somewhere in the neighborhood of $500, 900 under the contract held. After the chemical company's business was taken over this contract was carefully scrutinized with the result that it was not only discarded but those who were really behind the scheme were placed under arrest, charged with plotting agains' this government to retain control ot the dye business here in the future They figured without due credit to the government authorities who have re. peatedly demonstrated that everlast, ing vigilance must be exerted righ' here at home as well as on the wa front for the blocking of the enemy
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26

up by catering to the worst elements in the state. by opening the prison doors and freeing the criminals whether they happened to be serving short or long sentences or whether they were deserving of clemency or not. He released mur- derers with the same freedom that he would pardon a disturber of the peace.
 And Blease is one of those against whom the president is outspoken in his opposition. Blease has been a se- were critic of the administration and as President Wilson has written, 'sThe record of his opinions is already writ ten and it is little too late to ex- punge it'' although Blease is now en- deavoring in his campaign work to impress upon the people his unlimited patriotism.
 It has been difficult to understand how South Carolina could ever have tolerated him as it's governor. but with a full knowledge of the course which he pursued as the head of the commonwealth it is impossible to be- lieye that it will select him for the important post of United States sem ator even in 8 three -cornered con- test, South Carolina should ain, higher for a representative
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26

and they were princes. l have met many of them, and thsG are fine and gallant soldiers. The premiers are the Chasseurs. Our artillery men say the French artillery pieces are the best in the world, but cur men get on the tar get better than even the French, and 8 heap better than the Boches. The Chinese from Indo- China are no use in the trenches so are used behind the lines digging and hgging lumber. They are really nothing but cooiies. The Algerians are not wholly depend- able, and like to fight too much with the knife. The Italians are o. K. The English are strong on artillery fight ing. Haven't seen any Portuguese, but I have seen some of their heavy guns mounted on railway trucks and they are whales.
 T trust in God to pull through what we are now in and let it go at that It is nearly six months now since the 104th went into the trenches and we have been on the line, in support or in reserve, ever since.-Boston Tran script.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
SOUTH cARoLINA's SENATOR.

Not a little interest outside of the state of South Carolina is manifested .n the outcome of the primaries in that state tomorrow regarding the choice of the democrats for a candi- date for United States senator to suc- ceed the late Senator Tillman. This is not solely because there is contest for the office for that is nothing unusual but because of the fact that the mo- torious Cole Blease. one time gov- ernor of the state. is doing his utmost to win the nomination. the securing of which in that state would mean election.
 Blease and his methods are too well known to require any explanation
 His political backing has been built
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
LAUNDRY HINTS.

Clothes are more expensive than they used to be-one does not. have quite so many. And the summer re- sort laundress is one of the persons who have put their prices up, adding sadly to ones wardrobe expense. So the average woman is taking on her own shoulders a little more of the burden of keeping her costumes in or der than she felt it necessary to do in seasons past.
 A small electric flatiron which may be packed in the bottom of the vaca- tion trunk will prove worth it's weight in gold-frocks may be smoothed out in few moments; handkerchiefs and neckwear may be freshened and even blouses of the modern, soft sort, done up satisfactorily in ones own room by aid of the electric iron and a basin of soap and water.
 The pure soap flakes that dissolve in water easily will be best for dainty belongings, and such garments should not be hung in a sunny window, but back in the room where they will have shade and breeze. Iron while still damp.
 A little practice will tell you just when a material is damp enough, but not too damp for best results in iron ing
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
SUGGESTIONS FOR

THE HOUSEWIFE To Clean Vinegar Cruets-when cleaning vinegar eruets always use potato parings, filling the cruet with water, and letting it stand until the parings ferment.
 To Clean Cut Gfass-Rubbing cut glass with a piece of tissue paper. after washing it in the usual way with soap and water. imparts a brilliancy which quite repays one for the little extra trouble taken.
 To Brighten Purniture-Wheh fur niture becomes dull, try rubbing it with a flannel dipped in equal parts of turpentine and kerosene. This makes the furniture bright and new looking.
 To Clean Enamel Pans-Neyer use soda for washing enamel pans. A little salt or fine ashes applied with soft cloth gives better results Afterward rinse thoroughly with warm water.
 Brown Boot Polisi-Shred half an ounce each of white wax and bees wax into half a pint of turpentine. Stir until melted. Shred half an ounce of white .castile soap and boil it to jelly in half a pint of strained ra1nWaIeT. MIX with thS OIner 1n- gradients. Bottle. Shake well before using.
 Machine Oil Stains on Linen-Ruh the stain with lard. Leave for sev- eral hours, and then wash in cold water and soap.
 Cleaning White Squeeze out soft cloth in hot water, dip it in bran, and gently rub the paint Sponge off with cold water, and polish lightly with soft, white rag.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
Barley and Oatmeal Drop Cakes
STORIES OF TIE WAR
 AT THE FRONT.

This from Private Samuel Victor Reed, Company L. 104th Infantry, to his old mess sergeant, George 1. Rob- inson, Jr. Ths Lieutenant Austin re- ferred to is reported in one paper as Died of wounds received July 19' and in later issues as Severely woUnded":
 Waiting for Mess in a Wood Some where in France July 15, 1s1S- Lieutenant Austin is dictating this letter and I am writing it between bursting shells. I showed him your last and we decided We were elected to write you combination letter. Tine lieutenant has been living the life of a marquis lately, and has only just returned to his primeval forest from gay Paree. He dolled himself up in a new French tailor made uniform and high leather leggings. wish you could see him now without his trunk and bedding-rou living in a little hole in the ground, which he dug himself like rabbit. It has logs over one end and a blanket acress the entrance to keep out the gas or rain. He also has some blankets to cover himself at night and they are stamped U. S. M C.!
 For all this living in a hole. mon ileClenant IS not W1tfoQt some ma hogany furniture It consists of a little. chest of drawers and a small desk, which I am using to write this letter. You can bet your life they weren't issued. He got them in a little village that the Germans have shelled to pieces out on our flank.
 Company L now has 9 COW owned by our cooks. Claude and Osman Gott Of Arlington. So you see there are some good things even on the front. You will know, how they regard the 104th, when the French general advised putting us in to relieve the marines
 You ask me what I think of the sol diers of other nationalities. I chum med with five French non-cons when
 we were stationed at Neufchateau,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
REMOVES CREASE SPOTS.

Scrape French chalk fine, moisten to a stiff paste with soap suds, make into small fiat cakes and dry in the sun or oven
 When a spot is to be cleaned scrape one of the cakes to a powder, cover the spot with it, laying the silk on linen or cotton cloth. Lay several folds of tissue paper upon the chalk and press with a hot iron for several minutes, taking care it does not touch the silk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: It makes little difference when the wea- therman schedules rain he is sure to upset somebody's picnic.
 With the release Of 2S, ,o0e Rnssiar officers by the soviets it is quite evil dent that the bolshevik strength is fast disappearing.
 General Byng continues to go afte, the enemy with the same bang that characterized his previous effort.
 General Foeh believes in doing well whatever he undertakes as many a German general has reason to under stand. # the empress of Germany has been stricken with nervous prostra- l tion because of the experiences she had undergone in her war relief work. it shows what price the people of that country are paying to please the war lords.
 The new order by Director General 1 McAdoo that railroad employees must be courteous will entail no extra dut- ies for those who have always taken | pleasure in displaying such charac- teristic.
 l The Germans of course understand | that they are retreating. but what is oothering them just now. is where ii is going to be possible to stop General Foch is hammering at the German lines wherever there is a l vulnerable point and he seems to be l finding many of them
 Finland it Is said is sending a de- legation to Germany to ask prince to become king of the Films. all of which is in full accord with direc- tions received from Germany It is undoubtedly true that the wal will be won in the west but il
 is quite evident that there is going
 to be an increase in the fighting ir 1 the east.
 It is to be sincerely hoped that the
 smelling of the British freighter of
 Nantucket was not done by the sub, marine which the commander of an. other merchantmen believed he had sunk in that locality.