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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20

With this issue the Herald resumes
it's former size of a folio. This re-
duction in size does not mean a cur
tailment of the matter the Herald is
putting up but an elimination of
stories and news matter secured
through the ready print service of
the Western Newspaper Union.
This is an excellent service and the
Herald regrets that present condi-
tons call for its elimination. There
are several reasons why this is made
necessary. The principal reasons
are, high cost Of paper, excessive
freight and express rates, increased
postage rates and the ruling of the
War Industries Board calling for a
reduction in the use of news print
paper. Under these conditions the
Herald has either to reduce its size
or increase its price. The publisher
has thought best to reduce the size,
as the reduction will in no wise les
sen the amount of the local matter.
We expect soon to be in shape to
give our readers much more local,
county and state news and shall en-
deavor at all times to place the town,
county and state foremost. There
is probably no industry working un-
der more difficult lines than the
newspaper, today. This has been
brought about by wal conditions and
publishers are Loyalty meeting gov
eminent demands. To do this they
have to practice the most exacting
economy, and ask the forbearance
and patience of our patrons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20
When Children Start To School

School opens at a time Of year
when the change of seasons is likely
to cause cough, cold, Group, hay
fever and asthma. Prompt action
at the first sign Of infection may
keep children in prime good health
and help them to avoid losing time,
Foley's Honey and Tar is an idea
home remedy. John W. Thurston.
Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20
July 10. 1918.

~ ~ ''tO'
Somewhere in France
My Dear Friends:
AS | sit here tonight the thought
came to me that | must write you a
few lines to let you know that | am
alive and have been in France for
two months. | hope that these few
lines will find you all we'll and happy
and having a good time. There are
a lot of things which would like to
tell you but will wait until l come
home, but there is n thing we can
say and that is, that the damn old
Kaiser has got to pull down his arms.
If any one should tell you that the
Kaiser is going to win you tell them
that they had better go right down
and enlist and come over here and
then they can see for themselves.
They are as afraid of a Yankee as a
mouse is of cat. We are within five
miles of the trenches. We can hear
the guns roaring every day and
some time at night, and there has
not been but just a few days go by
that there has not been an air battle
right over us. But you can't scare
a Yankee, they are all sure to see al
that is going. But say Jimmie, l dc
wish that | could go fishing with vol
once more. l think that we coulc
have a good time don't you? How il
Mary? Tell her to drop me a letter
also you too. for a letter from you
folks will be as good as a feed owe
here.
Tell all of the folks to drop me
line. would write to everybody i
had time, but you know that tn
work over here is no pleasure tri]
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20
VICTORY

The following were those who
registered with town Clerk, G. A.
Colby, Thursday, September 18th:
Breed, e. o.; Cooley, Moses; Gallup.
E. A.; Lynaugh, Arthur; Newton,
L. H.; Thomas, Nugent; Stanley,
Henry M; Thmopson, R. A.; Wat
ers, R.; Waters, S.; Wilkinson, E.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20

While the main issues coming be-
fore the Vermont legislature are the
enactment of laws to carry on our
war work and correct the present
method of handling state finances,
there is another matter that should
be promptly met and not set aside
for future decision, and chat is, &C.
cepting or rejecting the prohibitory
amendment to the Federal constitu-
ton. Every town in the state and
every county will send representa-
tive members to the legislature and
this question should be disposed of
without any hesitation. The main eff
fort Of the people should now be
given in the selection of these men,
bers. The nomination of Mr.. Glenn
ent does not signify that Vermont
will reject the amendment. 1t must
be conceded that Darling and
Howe carried the voters who favored
the adoption. While the democrat
party has always stood for local op-
ton, there is today a strong indica-
ton of a change and not all of the
members elected can be counted
against the adoption of the prohibi-
tory amendment. The great CUES
ton before the voters now is to
elect members of the legislature of
known standing on this question.
As a moral issue the amendment
should be adopted, but there is, per.
haps, a stronger sentiment today in
its favor from economical and food
conservation standpoints. The brew
inc of liquor is strictly a non-essen'
tial and there is urgent call, and will
he in the future, for saving thu
cereals used in its production anC
instead of turning it's cost in dollar'
down the throats of the people, turf
them into saving investments tina
will help the government carry Oh
this wal to a victorious completion
and take up the readjustment afte
the war, that will call for oil tn
energy and dollars this republic ca
gather together. Whichever wa
YOU vote, vote for what you consc
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20
STAR HEATR

Always New Show, always a good show,
- ~@Taa
This Saturday, Sept. 9th.
presents
The Revolt"
With Frances Nelson
and
Arthur Ashley
The new picture version of one Of the
most sensationally successful spoken
dramas ever presented upon the Ameri-
can Stage, a picture every man and
woman should not fail to see,
Monday, Sept. 23rd.
Vltagraph V. L. S. E. (Tnc.)
presents
Alice Joyce
and
Marc MacDermett
in
The Woman Between Friends
Wednesday, Sept. 25th.
Olive Tell
in
Her Sister
A story of New York today the
triumph of a beautiful and clean Woman
over intrigues of love and business.
Friday, Sept. 9th.
Harry Morey
and
Grace Darmond
The Other Man
Sure to please
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20

Elmer Carr came home from
Camp Devens, Friday on a four days
furlough, returning Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dewey were
called to Colebrook, N. H., last week
Thursday to attened the funeral of
their grandson.
Ralph Lee, a Camp Devens boy,
and Miss Nellie Dewey were
married Saturday at the home of
the groom's sister, Mrs. Ralph
Batchelder in East. Burke. Private
Lee returned Tuesday morning for
Camp Devens,
Mrs. Hattie Desline received a
telegram from the government
Monday saying her son, Raymond
Rice, was wounded. He enlisted in
the 1st Vermont last February,
which was changed into the 5Sth
Pioneer regiment. They went over
seas in April. She recently received
a letter from him saying he had
been in the trenches but was all
right.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Ball, o. H,
Parks and Fred Berry were in st,
~Johnsbury Monday to listen to talk
on the Fourth Liberty Loan by
Mrs. Smith of st. Adams.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20
NEWARK

The following letter was received
by James Howard from Howard O..
Taylor:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20

for US, and if there is any one who
thinks that it is, they had better
come over and see. That is the only
way they a find out.
| have been in Germany two or
three times but not very far. | will
write more next time, so will close
for now. Hoping to hear from you
soon,.I remain your ever true friend,
Howard O. Taylor.
Co. F, 10 Bait, Goth Engineers, EX-
peditionary Forces, Via, New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20

Entered at the Post Office at
Island Pond. Vermont, as second
class mail matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-09-20

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
WAR WORK MEETING HELD IN
DES MONIES.

Keyed to pitch of patriotic enthu-
siasm which is expected to be q vital
factor in putting lover the top" first
the Liberty loan and then the United
States War Work campaign, $50 men
and women from all parts of Iowa are
returning to their homes today after
attending the all-day session held in
the Des Moines auditorium, Tuesday.
September "a, in the interests of the
United War Work campaign.
That national solidarity which will
be much to be desired during the
stress and strain of the coming win
ter will result from the merging of
the seven war welfare organizations
into the giant November drive, was
the conviction expressed by DR.. John
R. Mott, the famous Iowan who has
been made national director general
for the United War Work campaign,
and who. made the opening address on
Tuesday.
Reasons why the national fund Of
$170,500,000 must be greatly oversub-
scribed were enumerated by DR.. Mott
and included the great expansion
of the plans Of the war department
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02

burlington.
Miss Pelley Of Forestvile was a
visitor in Manchester last week.
Mrs. Joe Davis very pleasantly en-
tertained the NJ w. club last Thurs.
day
Lottie daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Nc
Kinnis, is seriously i'll with typhoid
fever. VI
4 Laura, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Q.
M. Hanna, submitted to an operation
for the removal of tonsils and ade-
noids. last week, and is getting along
nicely at present.
Mrs. Effie burlington went to La
mont Thursday for few days visit
with her brother Harry, and family.
Mrs. Kate Ward, formerly of North
Manchester, passed away at the Coun-
ty home Saturday, following injuries
she received in fall. Mrs. Ward was
SO years of age. Her husband and
daughter preceded her in death sever
al years ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
CALL FOR MEN CANCELLED.

On account Of the epidemic Of in
fiuenza in practically every army
in the United States, Provost Marshal
General Crowder, cancelled the call for
men to be entrained for the various
camps on October TIL. This informa-
ton was received by the Local Board
last week. Just when the new call
will be made will depend on the abil-
.ity of, the medical men and the de-
partment Of health in the army to
cope with the influenza epidemic. Ac-
cording to the morning papers the cpl
demic in some of>the camps Is well in
hand while in others 1t is still on the
increase.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
NORTH MANCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. N G. Trenchard are
making Preparations to go to Water
loo for the winter with their daught-
er, Mrs Viola Griffin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Trenchard are in poor health, and will
be given the best of care by their
daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. John Mattusch were
Dubuque visitors one day last week.
Mrs. Julia Evans, who has been
spending several months with her sis
ter, Mrs. Joe Foster, at Mifflingburg,
Pa, arrived home recently, and is now
ready to answer calls for nursing.
Miss Marion Carol Of Strawberry
Point, who was attending the teach
ers' institute last week, spent one af-
ternoon with her aunt, Mrs. Effie
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
BY-eoNE DAYS
Interesting News Items from The
Manchester Democrat, Regarding
People Who Had Important Part
in Early Activities Of the County.
FORTY YEARS AGO.
October 2. 1881


Mr.. C. B. Mills had taken pictures
of the DEVILS Backbone and was Of
fering them for sale at reasonable
prices.
Geo. Knickerbocker had gone to
Iowa City to complete his medical
course.
Chas. A. Dudley. day operator at the,
telegraph station at Manchester, had
gone to LeMars, Iowa, as ticket agent
at the Union station.
Mrs. Henry Hutchinson and chill
dren, Joseph, Will, Emma and Sarah,
had gone to England to spend the win
ter, and also to attend the Paris ex-
position.
Mrs. Hannah Smith had died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. G. B. Mills.
Mrs. Smith was in her 18th year.
Among the items in the Want" col
umn we noted the following: Organ
for rent"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
TWENTY. YEARS AGO.
October 5th, 1S9s).

(OctODer 5tn, 1888.
State Commander r. w. Thrill had
gone to Madrid to attend the Boone
County Veterans association.
The M. e. Conference had voted un-
animously for the return Of Rev. w.
F. Pitner as pastor of the local church.
Nellie L. Raymond, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Tine Raymond, had died of
typhoid fever.
Lewis L. Triem, brother of DR.. p.
E. Triem. had died at the latter's home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Friend of Mar
shalltown had returned to Manchester.
Mrs. w. A. Ames had returned from
an extended eastern trip.
: A reception was held at the Y. M.
C. A. rooms for the new secretary,
Benz. H. Matthews.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
WAR EXHIBIT ATTRACTS CROWD.

The war exhibit train which passed
through Manchester last Thursday,
attracted large crowd of interested
spectators. The implements of mod
ern warfare proved interesting to the
visitors. Able talks were given by the
men who accompanied the train. The
train and It's load of war material was
heavily guarded by soldiers and sail
ors, who explained the exhibit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
Congregational.

All preaching services in the court
room. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching service at II a. m. The
theme of the sermon will be: Giving
Up Your Son." Y. P. 8. G. E. meeting
at $3.50 p. m. Patriotic service at 1880
p m. At this service the pastor will
give the second of his series of his
torical lectures on the war countries.
this one being "The Story of Bulgar-
la" the country which during the past
week made an unconditional surren-
der to the allied armies.
The Sunday school will open with
a special program
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02

for the army and navy since the bud
! get of the seven organizations were
|compiled. The second reason given
was the unprecedented burden put
i upon the women of the allied nations
1 by the war, making provision for them
absolutely essential to the future
health and safety of the nations. The
third reason mentioned was the shift
ling Of the center of gravity of this
countrys heart interest from Ameri-
ca to France, which is taking place
by reason of the enormous shipments
of troops being made every day. Ex-
penses are infinitely heavier for the
war welfare organizations in France,
DR.. Mott explained, because of trans
portation difficulties in interior
France and because of the frequent
movement and unusual scattering Of
the Americans.
Instead of living in barracks mass
ed into great cant0nments our men in
France are living In barns, chicken
houses, tents and all sorts of places,
q hut furnished TO that village II you
had to mortgage your home or farm to
do it."
Great enthusiasm was aroused by
the address given by Judge Martin
Wade speaking for the National Cath
Ollie War Council. Judge Wade de-
plored the habit of calling the German
emperor Kaiser Bill.
"He doesn't deserve a good old
American name like Bill" he said.
Call him Wilhelm in his own lingo.
l like that anyway for it has hell in
it, though the Yanks are fast knock
ing it Out"
How the War Camp Community SER
vice supplements the work of the or
CARNATIONS inside the environments by
keeping the cities adjoining them
clean and hospitable was described by
DR.. John Wesley Carter. Books are
being distributed to all the barracks,
hospitals, Y. Nj. CAS- and X. c. huts
in this country and France by the
American Library association, it was
brought out by Johnson Brigham in
HIS duuIcSS. ItdDDl LuScue Mduu-
heimer told how the Jewish Welfare |
board looks after the welfare of Jew
ish boys inside the camps and out.
Brigadier George Davis, speaking for
the Salvation Army commented on the
great popularity of the Salvation Ar
my in France and described the work
OF taking hot chocolate and dough
nuts to the trenches. Miss Henrietta
Roelofs explained how the Y. w. C. A.
cares for women affected by the war
both in this country and in France,
through the club houses for munition
workers and nurses and the hostess
houses in the camps.
At the meeting held in Des Moines
last week Mr.. William Larrabee of
Clearmont, Iowa, was chosen as chair
man of the 10th district. The state
has been divided in districts, with a
certain amount allotted to each coun-
ty to raise. Following are the coun-
ties in the 10th district, and the
amount each is asked to raise for
United War Work
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02

ual and not better corn crop. but l
had corn enough to finish my hogs
to market without buying any corn"
Slower silage gives the best results
when fed with little meal or cot
tonseed meal to mature beef breed
ing cows For stocker cattle.
SHEEP.
Considerable interest is being
shown in the sheep industry, over the
scattered throughout the country. said
DR.. Mott. ,..Sone people might advise
making a rule not to erect hut for
any, group Of men numbering less than
1000, but II you found your boy as ]
found mine, one Of group Of several
hundred men billeted in hay lofts and
chicken houses Of a little French vii
lage during cold damp winter. you
would have the warmth and cheer OF
County. The County Agent was out
last week with Lyle Sutton, and in
spected herd of sheep at the home
of Clarence Hitler. Mr.. Sutton is
going into the sheep business be-
cause he feels that they will help
make the farm pay better owing to
the fact that they get their maintain
ence off food that might otherwise be
wasted. While at the Hitler Farm
Sheep were seen to leave good Glow
err and eat smart weeds. The matter
of feeding sheep on a small scale
can be attained by almost any farm
er. A good many men over the Coun-
ty will be glad to give others the
value of their own experience. Sew
eral carloads of sheep have been pur-
chased recently, some from Kansas
City. and some from Omaha. The
County Agent is glad to note this new
stimulus in. the sheep industry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
DIR. KEPFORD COMING.

Dr. kepIOru, state CHAIRMAN OF the
Iowa Red Cross and the eminent
speaker in Iowa has consented to
come to Delaware County and give a
series of lectures. The topic Of his
lectures will be What the Red Cross
Is doing and the White Plague" The
Farm Bureau is indeed grateful to
secure such an able speaker in this
particular time. We trust that the
people will take advantage Of this OPP
portunity Doctor Kepford will be
here on the 8th and 9th of October
and the following schedule indicates
the time and places where lectures
will be given. Tuesday, October Sth,
Manchester High School at 1000 A. M:
Greeley Consolidated at 2:3O P. NJ:
Delhi Consolidated at s P. M. Wedne-s
October 9th, Hopkinton High School
at 900 A. M: Colesburg Consolidated
at 2:30 P. NJ. Earlville Consolidated
at 500 p NJ. You cannot spend an
hour to better advantage than to hear
DR.. Kepford at this time. Come and
bring your neighbor.
Timely Hints.
The County Agent wishes to call at
tention again to the Dairy Cattle Con-
gress at Waterloo to be held from Sep
ember Both to October 9Th inclusive
During the same week the National
Swine Show will be held in Cedar
Rapids. Any farmer who is interest
ed in good livestock should take adj
of this opportunity. 1t may be
several years before one Of these Ma
tional shows will be held so close at
home and II you are interested in
good livestock, now Is your chance.
Buy your feed early. Quotations re-
ceived at the County Agents Office
indicate that it will be difficult to buy
certain kinds Of concentrated feeds
unless 1t is purchased now. Cotton
seed meal will no doubt 60 up in price
as we'll as other food stuffs. 1t is .
question of transportation rather than
price. If you have not secured your
feeds for the winter it would be q
SOOu plan " IdhC IhC AAottOi Wy at
once with the Commission company or
some dealer that you have patroniz-
ed. The County Agent will be glad
to confer with parties in this matter.
SLOWER SILAGE IS GOOD FEED.
Slower silage, made from corn fod-
der from which the ears have been
husked makes excellent feed. With
corn worth from $3.50 to $1.75 a
bushel, this plan of making silage
will appeal to many farmers. Such
silage is made by cutting the slower
into lengths not exceeding half
inch, mixed in about four-fifths its
weight of water and thoroughly
packed 1t will make especially good
feed for wintering breeding beet
COWS or stock cattle.
Farmers who tried this kind of
slower last year have written to the
Extension Department
at Iowa State College, saying that
It was good experiment. When
| fill my silo with whole corn" said
one 81 usually have to buy around
500 bushels of corn to finish off my
hogs. Last year, with slower silage,
| had as many hogs and cattle as us
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
PRESBYTERIAN.

Regular service next Sunday morn
ing at 10:30. Theme, "The Biggest
Contract Ever Let" Evening service
at s o'clock. Subject, do You Make
Your God, or Does Your God Make
You?" Special music by the orches-
ira
Rally Day will be observed Sunday,
Oct. 10. See next weeks announce
ment. There will be an offering next
Sunday morning for the Deacon's fund
to be used in caring for the needy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
Baptist.

Sunday morning prelude to sermon,
Liberty Bonds and Liberty Where
with Christ Sets Us Free" Evening
Gospel service p. m. Everyone well
come. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02

An ethnologist says the natives OF
New Guinea are the shortest-lived pe0-
pie in the world because they eat
beetles and drink seawater Not every
short life's a merry one.-Louisville
Courier Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02

United Brethren.
Rev. Naly will occupy the pulpit al
the United Brethren church Sunday
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
st. PauPs.

Rev Montgomery will preach al
$40. Sunday school at 2.30.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02
Daily THOUGHT.

Soity tuOO9uSe
Every thought which genius and
piety throw into the world, alters the
world.-Emerson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-02

corn, before the rainy spell in May
will harvest one one of the biggest
corn crops in years. The section in
which .Messrs. Naber and Ovel live
is one of the richest farming commun-
tiles in the entire state, and the farm
ers who till the fertile fields are GER
tainly doing their part in supplying a
generous supply of food stuff for a
hungry world.
Edwin Goen, son Of Mr. and Mrs.
j. j. Goen of this city, has been sent
to vermiliion, South Dakota, where
he will be one of the military instruc-
tors in the University at that place.
Lieutenant Goen had two years of
military training at that excellent
school, Dubuque College, and last
summer he completed his work in the
officers training school at Fl. Sheri
dan. After completing the work at
Fl. Sheridan he received his commits
sion as a second lieutenant. His
friends in Manchester congratulate
him upon his record
The Robert Barr building is be-
ing put into shape for occupancy by
Messrs. Elmer Abbott and Herman
Roloff, who are opening a barber shop
of their own. Their fixtures are all
here and are being installed this week.
The young men will have strictly
up-to-date shop and will be accorded
"a generous share of the trade. Rob
.ert Harris, who has been conducting
a feed and coal store in the same
building for several years, will con-
tinue to have his office in the build
ing, and all of his customers will ind
him at his desk In his old place,