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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-08-02

The Atlantic seaboard was amazed
rather than alarmed by the. sudden ap-
pearancesof a large German submarine
close TO Cape Cod. The vessel at
tackled tug and sank the three stone
laden barges 1t was towing. using up
two torpedoes and lot of ammunition
in this footlesS operation. Other U
boats bagged bigger game when they
sank the British transport Justicia.
80 234 gross tons. OF the Irish coast.
The transport, which was westward
bound after carrying 10000 American
soldiers to Europe. was attacked by a
fleet of six or eight submarines and
fought them for ten hours. OF her
crew of some 600 only ten were killed.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-08-02

The British government is having
trouble with the pacifists, who have
permeated all the war material fac
tories. and last week caused strikes
of thousands of munition workers. The
cabinet decided, ii was reported, that
If the strike continued the strikers OF
military age would be drafted immedi-
ately into the army.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-08-02

Rome received the information from
some source that the Austrians were
preparing a triple offensive against
Italy. This. according to the story. is
to consist of a great land attack on the
Piave river line. a naval attack on
Italy's Adriatic coast and an extensive
counter-attack in Albania. The Ital-
ian commanders have no doubt of their
ability to repulse any or all of these
attacks. In Albania their forces,
with the French. have kept moving for
ward and are now in very strong POI
sitions. The threat Of a serious naval
operation by Austria seems most fool
| ish of ali. sR4a&szz-4s-zssas7
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-08-02

So foolish as scarcely TO merit men
ton is the latest list of German peace
terms, which 1t Is said win be offered
through Spain. They disown any de
sire for annexations or indemnities on
the west front, but would leave Bel
GUM, the Balkans and the self-deter-
mination of peoples for the peace con-
ference to settle; the peace treaties
with Roumania and Russia not TO be
questioned, and all Germany's colonies
to be restored. Also the seas are TO
be free and Gibraltar and the Suez
canal defenses dismantled.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-08-02

attention away from the crown
princes disastrous attempt on the
Marine.
General Foch has not had to call
into action the bulk of his reserves.
In the midst Of the biggest battle he
found time to order a swift and fierce
attack by the French along the Ayre,
in the Montdidier sector. The posi-
tlons aimed at were feebly held by
tired troops that did not expect an
attack. and the detectives were gained
within a few hours, large numbers OF
prisoners being taken.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-08-02

French and Italian held their Own
and even made some advance. though
the plan did not call for drive by
them.
When Foeh's offensive was a week
old it appeared probable that Luden-
dorff would attempt to make at least
temporary stand on the half-eircle
running from Scissors through the
outskirts of 0ulchy, below Fere-en-
Tardenois and across toward the
Mountain of Reims. Competent OBJ
servers believed his troops We're too
disorganized to hold this line for long,
and that he would be forced TO fall
back to the yesle river, which runs al
most due west from Reims, joining
E. the Aisne near Scissors. ssT9
The main efforts OF General Won
Boehm. the immediate commander Of
the Germans in the salient. We're oil
rected 10 keeping open the roads o.
retreat. He was given the assistance
not only of most of the crown prince:
reserves. but also of nine divisions
from the army of Crown Prince Ru
precht of Bavaria. Already he was
| having great difficulty in feeding the
men he had there, and the additions
did little but stiffen his resistance and
add to his eommissary troubles.
At the time of writing, the full scope
/ of General Foch's plans is not re
veaIed. He has the initiative, and may
elect to continue the offensive with
all his strength in the effort to drive
the Huns beyond the Aisne and as
much farther as they can be forced
or he may find it prudent to hold then
at the Vesle 'and await the arrival o.
more Americans. 1t is a noteworthy
fact that 20 per cent of the allied
troops engaged in the present battle
are French. A considerable portion
of the remainder are British and Ital
fans. IL so much can be done with 81
comparatively small a force of Ameri
cans taking part, ask observers, wha
win happen to the Huns when mil
lion Americans are in the fighting lin,
and another million at least waiting
their turn for action? And this stat
of affairs viii be reached by October
ii is predicted.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
No Allmony From Soldiers.

The supreme court of New York
state has no power to enforce an or
der for alimony against a soldier In
che United States army, declared JUS
iice Asphalt In the supreme court In
brooklyn in the case OF Mrs. Florence
Merriman against Rapley p. Merriman,
private. 1t is the first decision Of
IFS kind here. Justice Aspinall gave
the opinion in acting upon the request
Of Mrs. Merriman's attorney, who de-
mandcd Merriman be forced to pay
$40 on the first business day Of each
month. ut Is obvious that the defend
ant could not comply with direction
that he pay $40 on the first business
day of each month" said the justice.
"when $40 Is more than the rate Of
pay Of his grade. and the time Of pay
nient OF a soldier Is necessarily very
irregular. New York Evening Sun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04


house with severe attack OF asthma.
Miss Maude L. Carpenter OF Ben.
nington spent Sunday with Mrs. r. h.
Carte..
Mrs. Charles Filkins and Mrs. Bah
cock OF Hoosick Falls. n. Y, were In
town Saturday.
Miss Mary Gordan spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs Clifford Hawkins
OF South Salisbury
John Balch, who has been the guest
OF his sister, Mrs Marietta Green, has
returned TO his home in Manchester.
Ira l.. Adams, who resides on Bank
street has rented the Elwell tenement
at the corner OF Prospect and Me-
Chanic streets
Vote for James lyman OF Arlington
for senator from the North Shire
tomorrow. Make 1t one less for the
Dukas local agent--North Bennins
ton lyman club. Adv
Edward and Frederick Yelling with
four young men guests from the Hal.
lock School, which they attend In
Great harrington, Mass, spent the
week end with their parents Mr. and
Mrs. G. u. yelling.
The remains OF C. Albert Evans
were brought Sunday from Troy
where he had been i'll for some time
in the hospital to Grand View GENE
terry for interment in the Evans lot
Mr.. Evans resided in this village for
many years. and was employed a.
teamster by the Stark Paper Co. The
body was accompanied by two daugh
ters, Mrs. Chester Aiken of Troy and
/ Mrs John Maxon o, Glens Falls
n. Y. Harry VI. Evans OF this place Is
a son OF the deceased Rev. w. r
'Hamin of the Congregational church
conducted the services at the grave.
An honor roll was placed in the vii
LACE park Saturday for Che sixty.twc
young men who are now in the U. g
service from North Bennington ant
its Immediate vicinity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
BAD Breath
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove It

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi.
tute for caionlei, act gently on the bowels
and positively Go the work.
Pcocic afflicted with bad breath find
orick rslisf through DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar
caesei tablets arc taken for bad breath
t7 al vl;o know them.
q. Edva-d5 Olive Tatlct3 ct gently
hit fi.::.ily on tho bowels and liver,
e.i.--=l-t..--. fhc-a % natural action,
clcssie. tAc Llcod AID gently purifying
10 o...ire sgsssIl. They do that Which
(. sur -Sg3 csios.lei~ docs without any
Of tac k-1 after effects.
~ the bcaeGtS OF nasty. sickeaing,
r.''z..-g catilc%@sics are derived fro..i Df.
E.l.;s--.-;;,,S' Olive Tablets without gripping,
r.il CT Gry disag-cc ablc effects.
L. l. Nj. Edwards discovered the
fc-r- 'ls otter seventeen year3 of rrac-
tice eG..aong patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint, with the
attendant Bad breath.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely
a vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil; you will know them by their olive
color. Take ore or two every night for
week and note the effect. l0c and 25e
Ter bcx. All dru--ists.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

A soldier In one OF the camps has
written letter home, telling his moth
er to address his mail TO Berlin after
Christmas. He incidentally said IN
this letter: II may have German
name. but have red, white and blue
body, heart and soul. The sooner us
marines get to France the better II win
suit us. We can fight as we can love,
and we all love our flag and country"
The only thing German about him Is
his name, and he is anxious to fight
to Offset that handicap. The kalser's
attempt 10 Germanlze Americans, even
those of German descent. is the most
colossal failure on record.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
WOMEN Helpless
FROM HEADACHE
NEED THIS TONIC

Faint, subject 10 dizzy spells, FIRE.
quent headacheS--thiS is the story OF
misery that thousands of women can
tell. Happiness under such condi-
tons IS almost impossible, despon.
dency is almost inevitable.
III Your life is one continuous round
OF suffering without any particular ill
ness being manifest you receive bat
little sympathy because no one but
yourself understands your condition.
Help may be suggested by this state
ment from Mrs. Joseph randegnii
of West Grove, Pc. She says:
"A was in greatly rundown condi-
ton and Was so weak that / would
faint away and have dizzy spells. I
could hardly retain any food on nv
stomach and suffered constantly with
headaches. . was treated by doctors
for several months but without relief.
1t was through reading a newspaper
that / decided TO try DR.. Williams
Pink Pills and it wasn't long before
my headaches left me and / was get
ting better. kept gaining in strength
until i was WE'LL"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills build UP
the blood and have proved of the
greatest benefit In many disorders due
TO undernourished nerves. A tendency
to anemia, or bloodlessness, is also cor.
rected by these tonic pills.
.eTwo useful books, Diseases Of the
Nervous System" and "What to Eat
and How to Eat" will be sent free by
the DIR. Williams Medicine Co., Schen-
ectady, N. Y. Your own druggist sells
DIR. Williams Pink Pills or you can
order them direct by mail, postpaid,
at % cents Per box. six boxes for $50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

'~''J w 0N~S 'N'~s
These are Bennington Honor Roll
tag days.
Charles Cook of Cambridge, N. Y.
is in town today.
Wear your tag for the Bennington
Honor Roll all this week.
Ladies' flannel petticoats. special
soc. al New York store. ADV.
Joseph Sausville OF Park street is
suffering from an attack OF influenza.
Mrs. n. Il. Guiltinan and daughters
Anna aud Eleanor Of Schenectady are
Visiting relatives intown.
Mrs. Armine Bellemare. who Under
went an operation at the Putnam
Memorial hospital is able TO be out.
MIR and Mrs. j. A. Evans and falni-
ly motored Sunday to Springfield
Mass. whore they win make brief
visi,
Miss Alice Griswold. who has been
nursing influenza cases for the past
three weeks, resumed her duties this
morning at Bottom & Torrances
Better bring in that tire and let me
fix it up and save the expense of a
new tire this fall Intend 10 close for
the winter. Nov cath. VT. Vulcaniz-
Ting Works. VT Garage. ADV.
Mrs. Lillian Monroe, aged thirty-two
years Of White Creek. died Saturday
al the Putnam Memorial hospital after
Il BRIEF illness OF influenza. The fun
eral was held this afternoon az two
o'clock from the home OF her mother,
Mrs. Coon, in White Creek. Burial
fwas in the Cambridge cemetery.
Putnam, Major Ishael killed in ac-
ton Sept 9th. Major Israel Putnam
313 Infantry A. +. f., son of the late
Judge John r, and Mary S. Putnam of
Saratoga and grandson OF the late II.
W. Shoemaker of Cincinnati, o., in
the 4lst year of his age Major Put.
nam was a nephew OF NJ Nj. Shoe
maker of Old bennington
The Red Cross rooms in Masonic
temple will be open every day this
week from $3.50 to IL, and from . 80
to and in the evening from TO 8.
This Is done in order that people may
call for the Christmas cartons which
are to be sent the boys in France. As
soon as any one receives the label
from overseas they can ge the cartoon
by calling at the rooms. All boxes
must be filed and brought back for in
spection before Nov goth, The Red
Cross will then forward all cartons to
New York.
Mr. and Mrs. w. +. Thomas and
daughter Miss Mary of Baltimore,
Md and Mr. and Mrs. +. II. Lawrence
or South Hadley, Mass. spent Satur-
day and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Moore OF Gage street. Mr.. Thomas,
who at present has a government posi-
ton in the ship yards in Baltimore. is
an old school mate friend of Mr.
Moore. and this is his first visit to
Bennington in 80 years He was very
much impressed with the remarkable
changes throughout the village, and
especially so with the apparent pro.
gressiveness OF the citizens. or all
I his former acquaintances in Benning
ton which included the families OF Nor.
ton, Brown. Harris, Rudd, Cummings
Snow. Childs. Hodgkins, Lawrence
and Fox. not one survive with the ex.
/ cepiion OF Mr. Moore.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

The mule is the only living creature
that freqnents the war zone without
surrounding TO shell shock. The horse
weakons undor the strain of the con
tiEuouS noise OF exploding projeciiles
the same MS man does. 1t must have
frequent rests In quiet pastures in the
rear or 1t becomes useless ut the front.
says Rochester Herald. The mule
fiopsits ears and moves along, indiiicr-
ent to all the noise OF a world conflict
that is raging on every side. SO long
as 1t Is not actually hlt by Shelf. II
is good for seven days in the week aud
FOR 30 or 81 days month, as the case
may be. And at the end OF long.
hard day of battle. the mule will get
along comfortably on much smaller
ration than the horse. 1t is food
coDseryer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

German prisoners say the Germans
win never allow the war to enter Ger
many to deyastnic that country rs
France and Belgium have been deyas-
t0ted. But It Is one thing 10 start q
deyourlng fame In the world and quite
another 10 check ii when 1t threatens
Its author. Germany cannot get out
81 this war, which she started, with
cut the punishment due her unfaral-
leled crimes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
WHEN A MAN mARRIEs.

When man marrieS he does 50 I'M
der the Influence Of a firm conviction
that he is improving his condition de
cidedly. although he may be poor and
may be marrying girl who hasn't a
cent profession. trade or ambition
To contribute cash Ia the domestic re-
sources. Millions of men reach the
end OF their livcs-or the end OF the
lives OF their wiyeS-stilI firmly con
WINGED that whatever the defects OF
marriaee as an Institution It is an .ex-
nerience highly satisfactory TO the man
Who isfortunate enough uot to marry
nny other than the right girl A man,
OF course, does not give up a good po-
sltionftc marry. He gives up, merely,
The financial Independence which Is
made possible by The enjoyment Of a
good position or income when one has
only ones own bills to pay. THOSE
Who regret that they did not conserve
that independence rarely are heard OF.
because possibly the male OF the spe.
cies remains romantic, says Louisville
Courier-Journal. II the girls lose their
illusions when they get pay envelopes
and, in Increasing numbers, retire 10
their spinster strongholds, there TO con-
template themselves in their mirrors
and watch themselves grow old, they
must have dull time Of 1t, as any
jolly masculine bachelor and any proud
even If fatuous-- married man Of
fifty viii agree.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

Vegetable Compound cured me so did
not need the operation, and i am telling
all my friends about it"-Mrs.sA. w.
BINzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
1t is just such experiences as that of
Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from inflammation, liberation,
elsplacements, backache, nervousness,
irregularities or the blues (" should
not rest until she has given it trial,
and for special advice write Lydia h.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
NORTH BENNINGTON

Miss Sarah Green is in New York
city.
Miss Ida White is caring for Mrs. c.
+. Galusha of Bennington
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Durham OF
Hedges were in town Sunday.
w. r. Mattison has returned from
a business trip in Massachusetts
Mrs. Elias Elwell is confined to the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

Clothing designers suggest that
waIstcoats be eliminated until after
the war. 1t sounds all right during
this weather. But in the winter the
average man will have to carry knit
ting bag II you deprive him of his vest
pockets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

AS further move toward conserva-
ton. furniture manufacturers are re-
ported to be on the eve OF reducing
the number OF styles OF bed davenports.
Which will reconcile many Of us to
keeping our little old last years dayen.
port in service a while longer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

saved me from an
operation, ! cannot
say enough in praise
OF it. lsuffered from
organic and
my side hurt me SO
I,could hardly be up
from my bed, and !
was unable to domy
housework. l had
the best doctors in
Eau Claire and they
wanted me TO have
an operation, but
lydia T.. Pinkham's
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

The moro physicians called 10 tho
service, the more necessary II becomes
for the public TO forget IT. imaginary
ailments, get some healtiiful exercise
and keep generally in good physical
condition.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

When Uncle Sam c,ienccl TO
take over enemy alien psoie' -, the
Logs and girls who have been soiourn-
Ing in Germany for years commenced
10 maneuyer TO get home. They may
love Germany better than they love
America, but they love their american
money better even than they love Ger.
ftany.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

We are threatened now with the
dollar haircut, but II 1t really comes
we have made up our mind to get out
the old porridge bowl and scissors and
Jet the wife earn the money.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

We'd rather take chances on Spm.
ish influenza than kiss a girl through
the two-wecks-old pocket handkerchief
we sometimes discover ourselves car
ryng.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
Fastest Flowing River.

The fastest flowing river in the
world is the sutlej, in India, which
rises 1920 feet above the sea, and
falls 1900 feet In $50 miles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04

"De man OATS always imitatin' other
people" said Uncle Eben, "slmply MI
yertlses de fack dat he ain nobody
much his own self"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
Us. Old Printing Methods.

Some OF the monks OF Tibet are
still printing books In the manner fol-
lowed hundred years ago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-04
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
BY taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, One
of Thousands of Such Cases.

Blaals River Falls, Wis. = ..As Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE

caring for their children. have al
ways felt that after child IS born
ta a woman that it is her business and
It is a pretty hard business too il she
is not a Stacker mother"
81 told Tim Annie continued, that
II we did not want Margaret Ann to
marry one of the Symone~ ewIns now
wasfhe tine TO separate them, and he
was quite shocked"
why they are only babies" he said
And then reminded him that over
in Ireland his mothers cottage was
next to mine and that we used to wan
der all over the place together from
the time We could walk.
care you sorry?" said Tim, '.and he
came over and kissed me-, said Annie
bIushing.
40, dear.".I answered. but can
not say that owe that to my mother,
she let US go around together without
ever thinking If We would be unhappy
winch" said Tim, with twinkle
in his eye. resolves itself into the
question. shall We, the lowly Irish fam
fly, allow-thirk Of it my dear am
using the word allow-our daughter
to hobnob with the sons of Harry Sy-
none, who is the richest man in town
and who can trace his family back at
least to Noah, If not to Adam?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
ally had a good look at it. What a
funny bride-to-be I have been!
HEALTH HINTS

The medical world does not know
just what specific germ causes sacF-
let fever but it does know that what
ever germ is responsible it is possess
ed Of great vitality
The germs Of this disease are said
to remain alive for months and even
years)if protected from air and light
This is very apt to occur II they are
deposited on bedding, books, toys or
Clothing by the sick child, which are
then put away If they are Afterwards
handled by a person who has not had
the disease. the germs may enter the
body snd give rise to another case OF
scarlet Fever.
The mouth and nose are the portals
through which scarlet fever infection
enters the body. The germs are IN the
secretions OF the throat, mouth and
nose Of the patient suffering from scar
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
RELIEVES THAT
WHEEN cold
Proper Time to Check Cough q o
the First symptom. oen't degas

II you are still negIeet7ng your
cough, the sensible thing IS to stop
taking chances and begin taking Dr.
Bells Pine Tar Honey.
Treatment with this effective bal
sam remedy should give you quick re-
lief. You will notice It's soothing e45
feet on the air passages from the
dose. AS name implies, 81 coutains ~
gradients proved to allay mi or
quiet coughing and tickling IA Throat
and to loosen and expeI plllegln re.
not lose time from your WORK Sill
sold at 25c by all druggists
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

81 was rather glad when little Mar
Earet Ann made her father put on ms
cost when he came to the table ana
stand until was seated" continued
Annie, "as you know tnat nicetleS OIL
table manners were never TINS lonS
mi. hut she has become lately rather
distainful of all the children in our
sG4fS 6bSThood. She says they are
rough and unmannerlY.' Her father
calls his tsnobbish' and says she WIZ
cost him his constituency. But he says
e with a smile and honesty, Miss Mar
Earet, I think he would give up his
position as police commissioner. II he
thought It would make that child any
Nov. Miss Margaret. really don't
think little Margaret Ann is snob.
Dish. It Is Just that she has learned
that there are better and more enjoy
able things than being rough and m
nspneflys People are not always
snobbfSb when they drop old friends
faat tHsY have grown away FROM
But you see, Miss Margaret, don't
want her to think softness and man
neES are al there is to character.
Bulge and Teddy Symeae are both
asnner1y and sweet but honestly, Miss
EarEaret,sI am quite afraid OF To-day.
Why, what do you mean. Ann1e!
"Juse this. and know you must
IaugR It me-, Miss Margaret Little
1GaIgatSt Ann s. growing up with the
SImone twins. ] have seen enough
a. those children 70 know that while
I'D Sc -, SONG to make some woman
hsPPTS Teddy win be the re-
sSoa mink little Margaret Ann