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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
HITTING HER STRIDE.

state Has Passed Quarter-Million In
Thrift and war-savings stamp buying.
Vermont has passed the first quarter
million mark in the purchase of United
States thrift and war-savings stamps.
the total reported on March being $780,
6ssss, or a gain for the week Of Al. 1854.
The per capita investment now Is Is
cents.
Washington county. while still leading.
Is being pressed by Caledonia county
for the per capita leadership, having $.2l
to Caledonia's $1.06.
Rutland and Windham counties are
almost in the one-dollar class and, too.
they showed the greatest gain during
the week, with Washington county third
and Caledonia fourth. Bennington
county is taking hold with increased
interest. The figures by counties are a.
follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
BETWEEN US MEN.

By his fathers stern command. Jackie
was forbidden to stay behind in the play
ground after school hours. He must come
straight home, ETC.. etc. But Jackie forgot
one day, and arrived home very late. very
dirty and very tired. Look here" said
his father angrily. didn't you promise me
that you wouldn't stay out and play
games" Yes, father" was the meek
replyi And didn't promise to punish
you II you did stay" Yes. father" said
Jackie. still more meekly. but as didn't
keep my promise. I won't hold you to
urs."-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
IMPRESSED.

Food control and other problems OF
the war have made a deep impression
on all OF us. but no one more than
Christopher. aged six. He had been suf-
fering for several weeks from severe
attack of whooping cough. but retained
his healthy appetite. with frequently dis.
astrous results. One day he refused all
food. however tempting. and when dessert
came. bringing his favorite pie. he was
asked to explain. he replied wistfully; Z
don't think people with whooping cough
ought to be allowed to eat when It Is SO
important to save food.'-Harper's
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
NOT A DOUBT OF IT.

A lady complained to her milkman OF
the quality Of the milk he sold her. well.
num-" said the milkman. 1.-The cows don't
get enough grass feed this time O. year.
Why. them cows are just as sorry about
it as am! often see 'em cryin'-regular
cryin'. mum-becausc they feel as how
their milk don't do 'em credit. Don't you
believe 1t. num-" "Oh. yes. l believe It,"
responded his customer. but l wish In
future you'd see that they don't drop their
tears in our can"-Dallas News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
THE STORY TELLER.
DETERIORATION.

Mrs. Norman Whtehouse was talking
at the Colony club about the change for
the worse which marriage makes in some
women.
1.-The artistic woman. especially" she
said. "is apt to deteriorate through mar
riage. When 1 hear Of a woman singer.
a woman painter or a woman sculptor get
ting married. I always think Of a man
once heard say:
my wife used to play the mandolin
beautifully. Now she picks on me- DE.
troit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
KAISER BILL-LESS DAY,

KAISER BILL-LESS DAY.
Sing a song of Hoover,
The Conservation man!
You'd better toe the mark in style
He'll catch you IL he can.
Conserve the fats. preserve the crusts,
Don't melt the soap away;
Be tender with the sugar,
Observe each porkless day.
Thus let us Hooverize our bit,
Conserve in Hoover's way
So that we soon may celebrate
A Kaiser Bill-less day.
-Zella Bissell Chatfield in Farm Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

The sale of the third Liberty bonds will
afford an opportunity for every patriotic
Americans to throw the weight Of individ-
ual influence against the Germans in the
great conflict brought home to every one
Of us by the Hindenburg drive aginst
British, French and Americans. We must
all help to win this fight, il the Kaiser is
to be defeated eventually and conclu-
sively.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

Our British friends have just week the
start Of us in daylight saving. They turn
ed their clocks an hour ahead at two
o clock last Sunday morning. while we
take time by the forelock and yank 1t
along an hour next Sunday morning for
tie following eight months. or until
October q. This daylight saving plan will
end, as 1t begins, on Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

A Burlington hopeful Of five years. when
warned that his zeal to hunt a skunk
right have disastrous results, showed his
military readiness by promptly respond
Ing he could wear gas mask
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

lack Of food may lose this war for us be-
fore we can get ready to throw our
strength into the field. Help to produce
more food as we'll as to save more food
than before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
SPRING Is NICE, BUT

Lack OF fresh vegetable food and in
terrupted. changing habits make these
trying weeks for any one inclined to con-
stipation. Foley Cathartic Tablets are
Just the thing for indigestion, biliousness.
gas on stomach. furred tongue, headache.
or other condition indicating clogged bow
els. Cause no bad after effects. j. w.
O'Sullivan. 80 Church ST. (adv.S
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
States total. 81. 1oe.41 soss. sss.33
BARRED FROM SCHOOL BUILDINGS.

(From the Woodstock Standard)
The Standard is requested to print this
latter and the following comment on It:
Rev. H. L. Garfield,
Woodstock, Vermont
Dear Sir:-Owing to your. well-known
not feel justified in permitting you to use
the school to extend your influence over
the boys. We. therefore. must deny you
the privilege Of holding Boy Scout meet
ings, or meetings Of any other kind, in
our school buildings after this date.
Very truly yours,
w. Harold Seaver,
Grace 8. Mounce.
T.. X. Wright,
Everett p. Perkins.
1t seems just and right that the Boy
Scouts of Woodstock. who have enjoyed
for many years the privilege of Mr.. Can
fields leadership, should read the above.
Many Of these boys and their parents no
doubt believe in justice and loyalty. and
will object to the implication to their
friend. which this letter contains.
Francesca p. King.
The Rev. Mr. Garfield was for several
years pastor Of the Universalist Church
in Woodstock and attained considerable
notoriety. long before war was declared.
by his pronounced hostility to anything Of
a militaristic nature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
MAN A DECEIVER EVER.

The Groom-.By love. I was frightfully
ratified.
The Bride-And you acted SO cool and
collected. o. Jake. how could you begin
deceiving me even at the altar?-Boston
Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

Steady Income

You can have a steady income by
placing your money for investment In
our savings department. Interest paid
twice a year and the principal 10 abso-
lutely safe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
AUTO TERMS.

Kindly Visitor-"I suppose. Henry, that
you are able to spell?"
Henry (whose 4ather owns an automo-
bile)--"Yes, sir 1 can spell words of four
cylinders Peoples Home Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
THE WRONG MAN.

During a military church service soms
British recruits were listening to the chap.
lain saying: Let them slay the Huns as
Moses slew the Egyptians" when re-
cruit whispered to his companion: Say.
Bill. the old bloke is a bit ON: don't q
know 1t was Kitchener who swiped tho
?"--Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
LOGICAL

II can't pay this bill, doctor. It's ex-
brilliant. I'm no better than was.
either
That's because you didn't take my
advice"
"Ah-well-of course II didn't take it.
don't owe you for it. Thanks! Good
morning. boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
MISGUIDED INFORMATION

Father-I understand you were severely
punished by the teacher to-day?
Young Son-Yes, and 1t was your fault.
Father--How's that?
Son-Well. yesterday when I asked you
how much million was you said It
was helluvalot. and that wasn't the
answer at all.-Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
WANTED.

new special column Of th paper. Some
~ rgains arc offered there this week which
l. will pay you to read about. See page two.
t'his paper has more than $4,000 readers
cry week and one cent a word will reach
h.m ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

The Cerro del Mercado. near Durango.
Is the largest iron deposit in Mexico. 1t Is
almost solid mass Of iron. $40 feet high.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
A TIRELESS ORGAN,

Mrs. Peck-Doctor. I need a tonic: I'm
all run down.
Doctor-Let me see your tongue.
Peck (sotto voce)-He won't find much
evidence Of it there.-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
DIR. WATSON ARRIVES.

The famous detective gasped as no ar
rived at the scene Of the crime.
"Zounds!" said he, as he looked at the
window through which the thief had es-
capped. This is more serious than l had
expected! It's broken on both sides"'-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
WORTH KNOWING.

Mrs. j. Mccoy of Seattle is believed to
De the only woman in America who earns
livelihood as ship painter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

Nearly 10000 British South African ma
tives have been recruited for service be-
hind the lines In France and Flanders.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

The hair Of Japanese women is extreme
ly long. elastic and durable making 1t
superior to all other human hair for COM
mercial purposes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
A FINANCIER.

WHO was the first financier?"
Noah"
HUH"
He fioated quite lot Of stock success
fully.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

r.. J. BOOTH. President
Il, ID. WORJ1dEN. Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

JOHN J. FLYNN. vice-President
HARRIE v. HALL. Asst. Treasurer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

FREE pc|ss WANT. Ans. PAY BEST.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09

lit up by the glare of the gas wells on fire. It looked like whole cities ablaze. We spent most of the night signaling to shore with lights. We turned the searchlight onto the water and we could see millions of fish of all kinds.
 will write to you again from Chile when we get there. We are getting along fine, and manage to keep pret- ty busy now, as there is quite bit doing on the Atlantic side. Our uni form now consists of pair of over- alls and bud" shirt, and I am as tanned as an Indian. I am positive. ly getting fat. After this heat I will certainly enjoy year at home after we have made the sea safe for the worlds travellers. And eat! Some times a dozen bananas day. They cost about a dollar bunch down in this region. I have had no mail yet, but still live in hopes that those dummies in San Francisco will wake up and forward it some day.
 Give my regards to all the old bunch, particularly around the of flee and the signal corps.
 Good bye for this time.
 GEORGE HERRING.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To T. T. Harrington, his hears, execu. tors, administrators and assigns: You are hereby notified that during
 the years 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915 and 1916 l expended the sum of $700 in labor and improvements upon the Harrington Bench, first tier right limit, off No. above and Discovery,
 said claim being located on Engineer creek, a tributary of Goldstream creek, in the Fairbanks mining and
 recording precinct, Territory of Alaska.
 In order to hold your interest in
 said claim under the provisions of Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes
 of the United States, said expenditure
 being for your share of the annual
 assessment work for said years, and if, within ninety days after the last
 publication of this notice, you fail
 or refuse to pay to the undersigned
 as co-owner your said proportion of
 the expenditure aforesaid, your in- terest in said claim will become the
 property of the undersigned as CO
 owner under Section 2324, Revised
 Statutes of the United States. NELLIE CALDER PRESS.
 First publication Nov. IS, 1918.
 Last publication Feb. IT. 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
LARGE AMOUNT KNITTED GOODS
 SENT OUTSIDE

On November seventeenth, the Wo- mans Bureau shipped to Division headquarters in Seattle, 206 pairs of socks, 101 sweaters, IS hospital bags, wash cloths, one convalescent quilt, and one leather vest. Mrs. School ing made the vest; Mrs. 0. c. Will Hams knit the quilt; Mrs. Woodward, the wash cloths.
 The out-of-town knitters and their output have already been reported in The Citizen. The following is the list of the Fairbanks knitters and their contribution to this large ship. ment: A Friend. Mrs. O. c. Williams. Miss Mirick, Miss Ella Knudsen, each one pair of socks, one sweater: Miss Fitchett, one socks, 2 sweaters; Mrs Kelly, socks, one sweater; Mrs. Murray Smith, 2 socks.x3 sweaters; Mrs. Frank Clark, 2 socks. 2 sweat CTS; Mrs. Schooling. 3 socks. 5 sweat CTS; Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Seneff, Mrs. Fowler each socks, one sweater; Mrs. MacQuarrie, socks, one sweat. CT.
 Mrs. Geo. Moody knit IS pairs of socks; Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Finger. each $ pairs; Mrs. Fle1schman, Mrs Groves, Mrs. Deiser. each pairs; Mrs. Gaustad, Mrs. Wehner, each pairs; Miss Gibson. Mrs. R. R. Er win, Mrs. Burglin, each pairs: Miss Roy, Mrs. Stowe, Mrs. Lillico, Mrs Bailey, Mrs. Robertson. Mrs. A. k Heilig, Mrs. Markuson, Mrs. Douse each pairs; Mrs. Jones Mrs. Suth erland. Mrs. Peoples. Mrs. Loer. Mrs Van kaes, each pairs; Mrs. Wash burn, Mrs. Delaney, Mrs. Beam, Mrs Bjerremark, Miss Delaney, Mrs. J 0. Hamilton, Mrs. Shafer. Mrs. Lewis Mrs. L. k. Pratt, each one pair.
 Mrs. Durham knit sweaters; Mrs Latimer, Dr. l.. P. Hall, each four; Miss Gam, Mrs. kennison, Mrs Evans, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Ferguson each three; Mrs. Joe Smith, Mrs. E. Moody, Miss Waite, Ms. Magnus sen, Miss Fisher, each two; Mrs Gordon, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Hatch Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Frank Young, ST. Mrs. Love, Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. karshner Mrs. Atwell, Mrs. Hackerman, Mrs Lovejoy, Mrs. Frankhauser, Miss Nal knudsen, Mrs. A. J. Williams, Mrs Zimmerman, Miss Tonseth, Mrs Cathcart, Mrs. Roth, Miss Roth, Mrs Harry Pratt. Miss Wilson, each ont sweater.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
REPORTS WHALE
 IN YUKON RIVER

. Deputy Marshal J. c. Wood IS authority for the story that a white whale has made it's appearance in the Yukon river opposite the mouth of the Panama, river he noticing the mammal on his recent trip up from Ruby.
 The deputy states that prepara rations are now being made for the capture of the whale as soon as the river freezes up a little more. The whale was headed for some place on the upper Yukon but the ice run prevented it getting any further than opposite Panama. It frequently comes up to blow and has been seen by 6 number of residents of the lower river town.
 Sam Heater is preparing a strong harpoon with which to spear the huge fish, and other residents ars splicing all the rope of that camI
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
CHATANIKA AND
 ESTER PRODUCE
 MANY GARMENTS

To Mrs. Troseth of Chatanika is accorded the honor of turning in the largest number of socks to the Wo- mans bureau between the first of October and the 18th of November, the date of the last shipment of knit ted goods to Seattle. Mrs. Troseth knit 16 pairs of socks during that period. Mrs. George Moody of Fair banks was a close second, knitting IS pairs.
 Ester carried off the sweater hon. ors; Mrs. Finn and Mrs. Tyndall, of that town, each knitting 5 sweat CTS and one pair of socks in the six weeks. Mrs. Durham, of Fairbanks. also knit sweaters. These ladies have made records that are indeed worthy of note.
 Mrs. Raymond, of Chatanika, knit s pairs of socks; Mrs. Kambich, pairs; Miss Eldon, Mrs. Fuller, each 2 pairs; Mrs. Baxter, one pair and 2 sweaters; Mrs. Kennedy of Pile driver, one pair of socks.
 Mrs. Sullivan of Ester knit 5 pairs of socks; Mrs. Ruickka. Mrs. Chad. wick, each 8 pairs; Mrs. Mcdonald 2 pairs and one sweater; Miss Hah. to, 3 sweaters.
 Mrs. Clinic of Rampant knit 2 pairs of socks and one sweater; Mrs Nelson. one pair, Mrs. Anderson, 2 sweaters; Mrs. Gasser, Mrs. Wiehl Mrs. Flyod, each one sweater Mrs. Swanson contributed 16 hospital bags,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
ALIAS SUMMONS FOR PUBLl.
 CATION

In the District Court for the Territory
 of Alaska, Fourth Division. No. 2411. William Allen Appleby, plaintiff. vs.
 Clara May Appleby. defendant. To the President of the United States
 of America, Greeting:
 To the above named defendant:
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Fourth Division, at Fairbanks, Alaska, within thirty (30) days after the date of service of this summons upon you, to-wit; within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of this sum- mons, being the 9th day of January. 1919, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and unless you so appear and answer the plaintiff will take judgment against you and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint.
 This summons is published in com plldnCe WltH du OIueT lHduc Uy tlle court on the 1st day of August, 1918. ordering and directing that copy of the summons herein be published in The Alaska Citizen. a newspaper published at Fairbanks, Alaska, once each week, for a period of not less than six consecutive weeks; that this action is brought for the purpose of procuring a decree of divorce.
 WITNESS the Honorable Charles F. Bunnell, judge of said court. this 18th day of August, 1918.
 J. E. CLARA" Clerk, By FRANK B. HALL, Deputy Clerk. First publication No. 25, 1918. Last publication Jan. 6. 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
CREEK DINNER
 MUCH ENJOYED

To show themselYes capable hosts Leo Rogge and Louis Maddigan in vited a few Fairbanksans to a dinner on No. g Goldstream last Sunday Those attending from town were MT and Mrs. Carl Selberg, Miss Grace Fisher and Miss Alkaline Ferretti MT. and Mrs. A. G. Atworth. of Gil more, were also present.
 The dinner, which would have sat isfied the most fastidious epicure was prepared by the hosts and noth ing was lacking to make the affai, one to be remembered. After the dinner the balance of the evening was spent with dancing and an "at home" reading session, in wh' oh al passed an hour. The guests were de lighted with their hosts and express ed themselves so when the hour ol departure came.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
MINING DEAL
 IS REPORTED

Max Minort. formerly of the Tolo. vana, has acquired the interests of Joe Goddard on Emma creek. tri. butary of Alder creek. The transac- tion involved the transfer of three claims.
 Emma creek, during the early days, produced some gold. It Is now be. Ieved to be a feeder for the rich pay uncovered on the Gold channel claim on Cripple creek, which Is but a short distance from the mouth of Emma. MT. Minort sank 8 shaft on present time is preparing to work this winter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
DICK MEINHART
 MISSED SOPHIA

With the arrival of each mail men, tion is made of Fairbanksans who escaped death by not taking the Princess Sophia. The latest to re- port in Is Dick Meinhart, who was as- sociated with his brother Roy in the Home Bakery.
 Dick was on his way Outside and to relieve the tedium of the voyage to the states was going to work in the stewards department of the So- phia. On second consideration he decided to take the Prince Rupert, engaging passage on that boat. That his change of mind permits him to be alive today is certain and on which he congratulates himself.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
WHIP LASH IS
 CAUSE OF HURT

James Williams Is nursing cut eye. The cause of the damage was whip wielded by w. T. White, the assistant at the experimental farm.
 It must not be thot that the dam age was inflicted with personal malace but happened in rather a pe- culiar manner. White and Williams were coming to town behind a dog team, Williams on the sled. To Lget more speed out of the team White started cracking the whip. In some manner the lash hit Williams over the eye, gashing it consider. ably. As soon as Fairbanks was reached medical attention was sought and relief afforded. The eye will be the same as new within a few days,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
ROSS LEFT FOR
 SUNNY CL.lME;

Among those to depart for the Outside recently was Carlton D. Ross, the young man who unfortunately sustained severe injuries by coming in contact with wagon tongue while riding a motorcycle at high speed
 The young man will go to Cali fornia to recover from his injury and will probably return to the north next summer. During his stay in Fair banks he made many friends, all of whom wish him the best of success in recovering from his injuries and hope to see him among the people of the interior again.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
LAY TAKEN ON HAPPY
 CREEK MINING CLAIM

R. P. Cosgrove and James Morgan, with two others, have taken a lay on the mining claim owned by Cos grove & Strauss, on Happy creek. They will take out dump this win ter for the spring cleanup. The claim on which they will work has been a producer for some time past and it is believed that a new pay. streak will be located.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
IS
 IN WASHlN(z'I0N'

Frank P. Manton, who was among the stampeders to take in the report ed strike in the Goodnews bay sec tion last spring, has reported. He is now at Port Angeles, Washington. having gone to that place from the coast after he found to his satisfac- tion that the strike was not what it was reported to be.
 In his letter he mentions meeting many oldtimers of Fairbanks at his new location. among whom he men, tions William Oakley, probably bet ter known as Stone Age Bill"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 In the Commissioners and Ex-OfIicio Probate Cocrt for the Forth Gibbon Precinct, Fourth Judicial Division, Territory of Alaska. In the matter of the Estate of Charles Chanquist, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Gee F. Bemis, has been appointed administrator of the es- tate of Charles Chanquist, deceased, and all persons having, claims against the said estate are hereby notified to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within six months from the publication and posting of this notice, with the undersigned at lis office on Front street in the town of Panama, Alaska.
 Dated at Tanana Alaska, this 31st day of October 1918.
 GEO. r. BEMIS, Administrator of ,., estate of Charles ChanQulst deceased. First publication Nov 9, 1918. Last publication Dec. 16 1918
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-09
HIGH WIND IS
 CAUSE OF FIRE

The high wind of last Friday caus. ed a loss of no small value to Harr Seeggan, who was camped in Pile driver slough at which place he was engaged in cutting wood.
 During the absence of Seegan the wind blew his tent down and il caught fire from the stove in which a good blaze was going. Besides the tent he lost all of his personal belongings and a robe and watch of considerable value.