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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
WOMEN AS RURAL NAIL CARRIERS

Women are to be taken on as rural
route mail carriers all over tho
country as war emergency measure,
according to information given In the
office Of the fourth assistant post
master-general, James I. Blakslee
The first examination to which women
VIII be eligible will take place on
April 27, in all sections where there
are vacancies and where men carriers
are unhttainable.
This Is the first time since 1911 that
women have been eligible for such
posts except In rare cases as sub
stitutes Previous to that time the
service was opened to them for a
short time. but while their work was
satisfactory climatic conditions In the
Northwest were such as to make 1t in
advisable to use them generally. and
the privilege OF examination was
denied them.
There are now In the rural route
| service zoo women carriers, hold hold
overs from those early examinations.
According to the fourth assistant
! postmaster-g general. who has charge
Of rural routes. their services have
been quite satisfactory. and in OPEN
ing the field again to women his Of
| flee looks for gratifying results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
FADS IN FARMING,
(From Farm Life.)

Last year the people all over the
country were building potato pens"
Somebody. somewhere. it was said, had
raised enough potatoes to last an ordi-
nary familya whole year in an openwork
box eight feet square. The box was
filled with soil and seed potatoes in the
spring. and that was all there was to
1t. The vines grew out through tho
cracks all around, and the bin was full
Of good tubers in the fall. Fine business
1t was.
The only trouble with the grand scheme
was that 1t didn't work. Professor
Christie of Purdue University says that
in Indiana most Of these sky-scraper
potato gardeners didn't get back their
seed OF 40 pens tried in Indianapolis.
according to City Garden Supervisor
, Osborne, not one succeeded.
Experiments by the U. s. Department
Of Agriculture were equally disappoint-
ing. In a potato pen at Washington.
20 pounds of seed were planted. and eight
pounds of potatoes were harvested. Tho
barrel plan was just as bad. The
crop from two barrels weighed less than
two pounds.
It doesn't pay to be a mossback. OF
course But II does pay to stick 70
approved methods of farming.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
A NEW FUEL
(From Mile Stones,

Another possible source of motor
fuel has been discovered in the great
Ignite beds of North Dakota. Lignite
IL very low grade of coal, being the
stage In natures process of coal max :
Ing between peat and soft coal. In
experimenting to discover methods of
making Ignite disable as fuel It was
discovered that when the substance
was pressed into bricks a volatile oil
was given off which rs believed to be
as good a fuel as gasoline for internal
combustion motors. The United States
Bureau Of Mines is engaged in deyising
means OF developing the discovery com
mercially.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
PRIZE FIGHT REELS BURNED.

Utica, N. Y, April 9.-Thirty-seven
reels of the Willard Johnson prize fight
we're burned here to-day by United
states Marshal Smith In the furnace of
the building where is located the mar
shal.s office and this is an end of the films
that stirred two countries and caused
great activity on the part of the govern
ment, to prevent their showing. The
attempt to show them from the st. Law
rance river on to a screen on this side
q, the border caused their seizure by
waited States officials. The action to
secure their release was of no avail and
today the authorities destroyed the
Aims.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
SMALL GARDENS.

A garden 7OxlO0 feet. II 1t Is prop
erly enriched and thoroughly Guilt
waited. will supply the ordinary fam
lily. But this kind of a garden must
have a succession of crops. and 1t must
be worked more intensively than Ia
always advisable on the farm.
The farm garden may be we'll made
twice as large as this or even three
or four times as large.
II your garden Is rich as 1t should
be and you desire to increase the pro-
duction. you can make every foot
count. Bunch beans. kidney beans, cab
bage. spinach and turnips can be
grown successfully between the rows
Of potatoes and tomatoes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
GRAHAM GETS
CALL FOR AZ MEN
Chittenden County Will Probably
Furnish so During Five Days
Following April rs

Montpelier. April 7.-Governor Graham
Saturday received call for 42l men to
go to Camp Devens during the FIVE days
following April %. Chittenden county's
quota will be about 80 men, unless 1t is
reduced because of the large self-induc-
ton that occurred a few weeks ago. The
adjutant-genefal will figure the quotas
Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
HE CAN REST FINE NOW.

II suffered greatly from kidney and
bladder trouble" writes F. B. Fairbanks.
IS Grand River Ave-. w. Detroit. Mich.
Had to get up Elk or seven times during
the night. Foley Kidney Pills have worked
wonders and ! can recommend them as
the best medicine l have ever taken"
Tonic In action; quick. sure. Sol by
J. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church St.-Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
NATIONAL WAR LABOR BOARD.

Washington, April 9.-selection Of ma
tional war labor board to adjust all labor
disputes during the period of the war
was proclaimed to-day by President Will
son with It's members per ,a she same men who
aovernment for the war period. The
Soard is headed by former President
TAFT selected by employers. and Frank
u walsh. selected by employees, repre-
senting the public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
WHY NOT BE GOOD TO YOURSELF,

II you awaken weary and unrefreshed
In the morning. or tire early in the day.
are bilious and blue" with coated tongue
and bad breath-if you are suffering from
indigestion or constipation-you will hnd
Foley Cathartic Tablets quick to relieve
and comfortable In action. They are
wholesome and health-giving. Sold by
j. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church St.-Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
QUEEN CITY GOES
OVER THE TOP IN
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE

Burlington, in One Day, Subscribes $685. 500, Ex-
ceeding the City's Quota by More Than
$100,0O0-Old and Young, Retired Capita
lists and Working People, Gladly Respond to
Call, and Million Dollars Is Confidently Ex-
pected Long Before Campaign Comes to An
End -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
PER CAPITA $1.I3
Dig Increase in Purchase Of u 8. Thrift
and War Savings Stamps

Vermont made a splendid gain in the
per capita purchase Of United States
thrift and war savings stamps during
the week ending March 80. the per capita
jumping from 95 cents to $1.13. This was
largely due to marked acceleration of the
purchases in Caledonia and Rutland
counties, the former Of which now leads
the State with a per capita just one cent
short of $500. There are now five counties
whose per capita investment Is above
500; and there are two more-Addison
and Windsor-which are about to step
into this class.
The gain during the week was $6S, 697. q.
making the total sales on March 80 as
$4O3 47lH. The report by counties is as
follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
1T SOUNDED FIsHY.

what are you thinking of. my dear?"
IT was wondering II Jonah's wife be-
lleved him when he explained his absence
from home by telling her he had been
swallowed by whale."-Balthmore
American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
Y. N. c. A. WAR WORK
About $4,000 Of Pledges still Uncol-
lectcd-Towns that Have Paid in
Full.

Vermont has sent s12s, 150.5O to the ma
tional treasurer Of the Y. NJ. c. A. war
work fund campaign and has between
5000 and $4,000 on hand locally. scattered
over the State, yet to be sent to the State
treasurer. leaving about $4,000 yet to be
collected. including the boys and girls
earn and give pledges which are COM
ing along very slowly
The following towns have paid all sums
DledRed:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
ADJT..GEN. JOHNSON
ANNOUNCES QUOTAS

Montpelier. April s.-Adjutant- General
johnson tonight announced the county
quotas under the call made Saturday, in
which some counties will send no men be-
cause of the large self-induction which
occurred n few weeks ago. The county
fitofas folIoyy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

The movement Of tho selected men will
take place as fo!lows
Rutland division No. 1. Rutland division
No. Q. and Windham OH Saturday, April
81 Franklin on Monday. April %. All
other counties on Tuesday, April 3d.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

f'a,s that property desirable, Their ad.
voy.ise it. and ySo'll Ird thai desirable
tenant" =
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

To advertise for workers Is to put your
self In line to ind the best available help.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

good boarding house. we'll advertised,
. q good business proposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

A DOUBTFUL RECOMMENDATION.
Prospective Purchaser-Is this dog affec-
tionate?
Dealer-I should say he is. have sold
him four times and every time he's
come right back to me.-Boston Tran
script.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11
FLASH LIGHTS.

(From the Detroit Free Press.)
At the best a good excuse is a poor sub.
stitute for honest effort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

You may have all the right on your side,
but II the other side has the might. II u
wisdom to wait for reinforcements.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

A woman doesn't consider II houseclean-
ing unless all the eight rooms are upset
while the floor of one is being waXed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

ONE HUNDRED PER CENT COLLEC-
T1ONS-BOYS' AND GIRLS EARN
AND GIVE" CAMPAIGN.
WINDHAM COUNTY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-11

No matter how many times a wife may
give her husband piece of her mind she
always seems to have plenty left for fu.
ture occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
GERMANS DESTROY NORWEGIAN SHIPS
 COMING IN PATH

Chitstiania- Norway, May 2o-(By the Associated Press) German submarines again have started unrestricted warfare on Norwegian fishing boats in the Arctic ocean north and east of the Norwegian coast. Fishermen saved from sunken vessels and landed at Hammerfest re- port that the commander of U-boat stated that all vessels met by him would be sunk, especially Norwegian ships. because, he said, the Norwegians were sending fish oil and seal oil to England This, however, is contrary to the truth. as the export of oils is forbidden and Germany knows it.
 The u-boats are said to shell every vessel without warning and, according to the survivors. direct fire against life- boats
 Russian fishing boats and Russian mail steamer from vardoe eastward bound. and overcrowded with passen- gers. also. were shelled. Eight persons, among them a postmaster and his as- sistants, were killed on the deck of the steamer. Many others were hurt after taking to the boats
 When the commander of one German submarine was advised that Russia was at peace with Germany. he answered that he acted the way it suited him. The U-boat measured 1s0 feet in length and surprise is caused In shipping cir cies that 1t can carry enough oil for a cruise so far up the Norwegian coast.
 Great bitterness has been caused among the Norwegian people by the action of the submarines. as Germany gets large part of the nsh caught around these places. The newspapers suggest that fishermen stop selling their catches to Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
German Submarine
 No Longer a Menace

Bridgeport. Conn, May eo.-German submarines are no longer considered to be menace in offensive tactics by the United States navy. in the opinion of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secre- tary of the Navy, who spoke to the Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross workers here today. He added that our navy TOW is hunting out and running down the U-boats.
 MT. l,oosevet. who took the place of Secretary Daniels, in opening the Red Cross campaign here. added:
 "Of course. we cannot hope. and 60 not hope to absolutely wipe out the Ger man submarine It's ports of outlet and it's bases are far too numerous. We cannot hope, even with the assistance of the British navy. that we will be abe to absolutely cut out the submarine. However. we hope that each weeks re- port will show decrease, as has been shown in the reports of the past few weeks.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
BIC BUSINESS"
 WINS JACOBSON
 IN HIGH COURT
Shoe Machinery Will Not Be Dissolved, Is Verdict of Tribunal, But Not
 UnaniOmus

Washington. May 20.-Through an opinion. which some construed as in dicating a new attitude toward big business and on which the court di- vided four to three. the supreme court today refused to order the dissolution of the United Shoe Machinery company of Massachusetts and it's subsidiaries, forming the so o-called "shoe machinery trust'
 While admitting the magniture Of the combination. the court declared it's growth resulted from efficient man agement and not oppression, and held that the breaking up of such con cern under dissolution order would be practically impossible,
 This suit instituted by the govern- ment in 1911 is the first under the sherman antitrust act to be decided by the supreme court in number of years. and for the first time in re- cent history complete victory has been won by an organization attacked .by the government. In the proceedings the government not only sought the dissolution of the company, which 1t contentlcd to be an organization in re- straint of trade, but also the abolish ment of the so-called tying leases, by which the company retained con trol over shoe machinery leased to shoe manufacturers.
 The lower court decided in favor If the company and dismissed the suit. The supreme court affirmed that de- cision in a majority opinion render ed by Associate Justice McKenna and con- cured in by Chief Justice White and Associate Justices Holmes and Van Deventer Justices Day, Pittney and Clark dissented. the former in an opii- ion declaring the shoe machinery com pany does not dominate the trade and that the tying leases are in vain of the sherman law. Justices McReyn- olds and Brandeis did not participate because of their nrevious connection with the case, the former as attorney general.
 Answering the governments contcn- tion that the company is an organiza tion in restraint of trade and should he broken up as an unlawful trust the majority opinion declared "the idea is repellant that so complete an in- strumentality should be dismantled and it's concentration and efficiency lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS i1-Nuson signs Overman bill and proceeds to reorgnniEe aircraft service.
 Germans are not allowed to rest while waiting to begin off<n- kive.
 Great Brttain's war spirit Is not xubdued ny air raids. BIG business wins decisicn In high court.
 Ten steel ships completed during past week. c-Germaus are known to he pre- pairing to resume offensive. but exact point h not revealed.
 LOCAL NEWS 3-Red Cross parade at 4 o'clock to- day. 5-AIIied armies and Rainbow dfvi- sion get Red Croas drive in mos ton with enthusissm. Many committeemen on hand for important meeting. Roebuck service flag of 5D stars impressIvely raised. Bidding for labor stopped by Untted States agency. Crockard here m businesa trip.
 FEATTRES 4--EditoriaI comments 6-society and Dolly Dalrymple- 6-Sporta- z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Railroad Administration
 Looking After Short Lines


 Washington, May 2o.--lnstead of taking over the so-called short lines railroads. the railroad administra tionsi. it was learned today, is considering plans to insure them a fair division or Joint rates, local increase of rates 1y state commissions. adequate car sup plies and assurance against discrimi-l nation in routing.
 This plan was developed in letter received today by Senator Overman from John Barton Payne. counsel Tor the railroad administration.
 If the government takes over the "short lines" Mir. Payne stated. an ifl- mediate Increase of wages to employees would he necessary. as well as public demands for improved service.
 Senator Overman stated that he be- lieved the governments proposition should be accepted by the short line" interests.
 "The railroad law wacontains clause authorizing the railroad director to take over the short lines when he deems 1t beneficial to federal opera ton. There has been considerable de- mand for the government to take over and operate all of the short lines. existing in every state and valued at several hundred millions of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Routine Matters Come 4 Before Cumberland Church

Dallas, May 2o.-Routine matters e. cupied the forenoon. session today bf the general assembly of the Cumbfr- land Presbyterian church, in session here, the principal matter under dis- cussion having been the establishmfnt of a permanent meeting place for tho assembly and construction of an hs 7sembly hall. mess hall and cottage3 to accommodate commissioners and Ysi- tors No afternoon session was Held.
 Tonight the assembly heard rerprts from several committees. Final rerprtSI Of all committees will be heard to*i morrow and the assembly will adjpueH tomorrow night. to meet in New or leans next May. M
 The most important report to besub- mitted is that of special comm ttee selected to report upon the feasikilit of erecting Cumberland Presbyt&riAU Theological seminary at tho pr1sont time or whether action shall b6 uosk~ poned until after the end of the NAr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
New Order Formally Gre ates Bureau of Production
 Under John D. Ryan
MEN UNDER FIRE WILL
 BE ON HAND TO GIVE ALL INFORM ATION
New Move Is Victory of
 the Administrati0n-Thi5 Is Shown by Sen ate Vote

Washington, May 20. Reor- ganization of the army air serv- ice was completed today by President Wilson as his first act under the new law permit ting him to readjust govern ment departmnets for the war. In an executive order he direct- ed that the air service be who'll lv divorced from the signal corps and also that the func- tions of producing and operat- ing aircraft of all kinds in the military service be separated. The order formally creates bureau of aircraft production, described as an executive agency which eshall cxer- kN, full, complete and exclusive juris-s dn control over the production of Iairplanes, airplare engines and air craft equipment for the usa of the army,D under director of aircraft production who shall also be chairman of the aircraft board.
 RYAN GIVEN POWER
 This gives full legal status and power to John D. Ryan, recently app pointed director of aircraft production and chairman of the aircraft bard. and the order transfers to him all funds. lands. buildings, and personnel of the signal corps having to do with aircraft production.
 Similarly. the position of director of military aeronautics now held by Maj.- Gen. William L. Kenly, is formally es- tablished and all funds, duties, equip ment and personnel of the signal corps connetced with the operation of air- craft and balloons and with the train ling of aviators placed under his direc- ton.
 The signal corps reverts to it's old functions, having to do only with army signaling and transmission of mili- ary information.
 Maj. Gen. George 0. Squier. ca,c: sig nal officer, remains In that post but without connection with the air serv-
 (Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
TEN STEEL SHIPS
 WERE COMPLETED
 DURING PAST WEEK
Fourteen Others, Some of Wood, We're Launched in Same Time-WOrk Is
 Progressing

Washington, May 20-Ten steel ships of 5S,S5O aggregate tonnage were completed and delivered to the emergency fleet If others, some wood and some steel of 4S. 900 tons, were launched.
 On Saturday four wooden ships left the ways. the third time during the pres ent month when four vessels of this type were launched in a single day. The total number of wooden ships launched in May to date is 2.
 The completed ships included eight re- quisitioned and two built on contract. Four of them were of $500 tons or larger. Two of the vessels launched were steel and F were wood. Nine of them were launched on the Pacific coast, three on the lakes and one each on the Atlantic and gulf.
 Huls are being put into the water now faster than machinery can be obtained to equip them. It was learned today that the shipping board had acceded to the. navy departments refusal to surrender turbines ordered, for destroyers for use in transports. The Transports can be com missioned but their speed will be re- duced by lack of the turbines.
 Lumber and labor conditions in the south have improved so much since Jan uary that southern shipyards soon will be able to begin working night shifts, ac- cording to a report made today to the en. .ergency fleet corporation by John H. Kirby, who has been making survey Of conditions in the south.
 The improvements in conditions was said to extend to all districts.
 Many varieties of timbers have been provided in such quantities that Mir. Kirby has advised all mills to suspend shipments of items which are complete or overshipped.
 Labor complaints have been few and none of them serious. Southern builders are learning to use various trades to ad- vantage in ship construction, many motor mechanics particularly being employed as operators of air cools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

Governor Frazier of North Dakota. and kilograms of similar purport came from Governors Riggs of Alaska, Pinkham of Hawaii. Bilby Mississippi Pleasant. Louisiana; Capper, Kansas: Whitman. New York; Beeckman. Rhode Island: ;. Harrington, Maryland Lowden, Illinois. Louis F. Hart, acting governor of Wash ington and others.
 Wishes for the success of the mercy drive were expressed by the British Red Cross in the following cablegram:
 .'The British Red Cross society, on the occasion of your Red Cross drive. cordial- ly wishes you success in your great ap- peal Your splendid work speaks for It. self in every war zone, and your civilian relief work has brought fresh heart to those of our allies whose countries have suffered So severely from the devastation or war Good luck and godspecd. and may your fresh efforts beat even the wonderful record that you yourselves achieved last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

open places. In fact it appeared as though the raiders on being foiled in their attempt to reach London got rid Of their bombs in spots where it was i'm possible to do serious damage. This, however. could not have been known by them. as they were flying at a great height
 Spectators had splendid view of an aerial fight which resulted fatally tu one of the raiders His machine fell in flames to the accompanied cheers of the watchers
 number of bombs fell in open places in London, some of them near a hospi- tai. which was seemingly protected by providence, as the helpless inmates prayed Near this hospital the bombs fell in ! semieircle. landing in the streets and shattering windows nearby. Passers- by saw the nurses at the hospital com forting patients while others were lead- ing in prayer and singing. The windows had been blown out and the people near by cou.I plainly hear the chorus sing ing Praise God From Whom All Bless ings Flow"