davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-15

Let us be perfectly frank and state
that this confusion in the public
mind is the natural result of certain
statements and acts of some manu-
facturers who belong to what we
would term the "opportunist" class.
These understand there are sever
al of then-have recently announced
reductions" in prices to what they
brazenly term "Pre-War" standards.
Now, in not a single case that we
can recall, has the reduction actually
been what it purported to be!
In every such case the Wartime
peak" price was fictitious.
In no case had it been in vogue for
any considerable period-znost Of
them were announced just before
the war ended.
In some conspicuous cases the War
time prices had applied only to the
individual buyer--the price to deal
ers, the wholesale price-had not
been changed.
This is inside stuff" we are telling
you but the case calls for absolute
frankncss if we arc to clear your
mind Of the erroneous impressions
created by such tactics.
The confidential" reason given for
the last Wartime raise in price to
the public-but not to the dealer
was "for the benefit of the dealer"
On account of the closing down of
factories, automobile dealers were
confronted with a shortage Of cars
and a continuance Of expense.
That was all right so far as it went
but was it sound business to pro-
tect them at the expense Of their
customers?
Instantly the war ended-and 1t was
most unexpected-these makers ran
for cover.
They knew their product could not
compete in the open market at its
fictitious Wartime price.
So they hastily announced "reduc-
tons"
Conditions had not-have not
changed an iota. Still they an
nounced reductions"
Look at the hgures-cornpare prices
of those cars then and now-the nor
NAL prices Of year ago; the "peak"
price of the late Wartime period
and the present reduced" prices.
And you will find that in some cases
Wartime prices were increased as
much as Is per cent and reduced 20
per cent!
In other cases the increases amount
ed to 80 per cent-the recent re
auctions" to 10 per cent
We are sorry to relate that this spe-
cies of strategy has been resorted
to by the makers of one car that, for
merly. we considered above suci,
practices.
Chalmers I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-15

S. Quine, of the Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company, Akron, whose sub
ject will be What the United States
Government will do with its Trucks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-15
Quine to Talk TO
Motor Truck Association

inc annual meeting Of the Motor
Tuck Association of America will be
~ 1Gad december 18, at the Automobile
Nimb Of America.
ipe guest Of the evening will be 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-15

1t is such tactics that discredie the
entire automobile business.
The ones most injured by the pres
emf confusion In the public mind are
those who did not take advantage Of
a Wartime condition to Profteer.
Chalmers was one of those. We are
not "opportunists."
Much as we sy1npathized with the
plight of Chalmers dealers when our
plants had to discontinue making
motor cars and so, 100 per cent, to
making war materials, we did not
adopt any questionable expedient to
protect Chalmers dealers at the ex-
pense of Chalmers buyers.
So there has never been a fictitious
"a War-t irne-price on Chalmers
Motor Cars.
Therefore we have no margin now
to cut"
Chalmers has been the greatest val
Tic in its class during the past year.
During several years past, in fact,
but especially in the last twelve
months.
That was one reason for the ire
mendous popularity of the Chalmers
Car.
The other reason was it's aIl-around
cxcellence-its matchless quality
itS great relative value.
At times we felt we would be COM
PEELED to increase prices, but we
firmly resolved to give the buyer the
benefit SO long as we were working
up materials purchased in normal
times.
Labor was higher-but overhead
was actually lower, because we
charged its legitimate proportion On
war work.
We tried to be fair to all concerned
to Uncle Sam, which means the
whole people: and to Chalmers buy
ers, which are the Best People!
Had the war continued year long
er-well, we still would not have
raised prices for the simple reason
that we would have made no motor
cars.
The whole question resolves itself
into this was a manufacturer JUS
tilted in raising his price to buyers
solely on grounds of shortage OF
cars?
Not on any actual extra cost OF
building-but a greater demand
than supply.
We contend such practice was not
justihed-was not quite fair.
Chalmers did not do this.
Stop to think Of it and you win re-
call that in 1915 5-passenger
Chalmers cost $3.50.
That in 1917 the then model sold for
$3.50.
That that same model, since great
easurably-improved still
lists at Sl56s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-15

Prices
&c find, IN the public mind
need lest prices generally
" car manufacturer-here
There you have Il In few words
the latest most highly perfected
Chalmers at SIS more than the ear
Iier and therefore less refined model
Chalmers prices have been and still
are rock bottoul-and so will con-
tinue.
We cannot do otherwise.
Nor can we see any sound reason
for expecting any material change
IN conditions for a long time 20
come.
Materials certainly viii not cost any
less while the whole world bids for
our supply.
Wages will never return to the pre-
war scale.
The United States Steel Corporation
has said so-and that is the worlds
largest employer Of labor.
No, the competition Of the cheap
labor of Europe" win not materially
change matters.
European labor Is insisting On a
higher scale Of living-the Azneri-
can scale.
And on that scale It costs Just as
much to live in Europe al In Amer
lea. Just as much.
So wages there are being standard
ICED upward, too.
All Of which facts are sound. you
will admit.
But-you want something Tangible
to tie to.
You need a ear-you prefer Char
ners. But, you do not want to pay
dollar more for it now than IL may
be bought for few weeks
hence
All right, here's definite, rneqrsiv-
ocal statement from the Chalmers
Motor Car Company.
Price of the Chalmers Touring Car
and Roadster) is $15e5 (. Q. b. fac
tory. Detroit, Michigan.
We absolutely guarantees That
price sUiu obtain until June, 1919.
Every Chalmers dealer is authorized
to give you that guarantee in writ
ing at time you order your Chalmers.
Better do SO at once, too-for II Is
impossible to obtain materials in
time to increase production suf6-
GENTLY to meet the demand-or any,
where near it.
And soon the big spring demand
will be upon us.
Don't hesitate because some maker
whose Wartime price was fictitious
has reduced" it fraction.
Such makers will have to reduce a
couple of more times before their
product will sell in competition with
Chalmers at it's present normal
pricel
Get in line for your favorite car
Chalmers-for there certainly will
not be enough to 60 around.
it, Michigan
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
CORNWALL

C. Z. Samson spent the weekend with
his brotherin- Gilbert Lane, at his
home in Williamstown.
The annual business meeting of the
local Red Cross with election of officers
for the year ensuing will he held at the
Town Hall, next Wednesday, at p. m
A full attendance is desired.
Miss Beuah NJ. Sanford of Washing,
ton, D. c., came Tuesday to spend her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
II. f. Sanford Miss Sanford is doing
government work in the war department
Miss Hazel Blair, who has spent the
past ten days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Blair, leaves tomorrow for
Camp Meade, Nd, where she will re-
port for Red Cross service as q trained
nurse Miss Blair expects to go over
seas soon.
The fall term of schools has opened
with the following corps of teachers
Misses Florence Brown, Muriel Piper
Elizabeth Baldwin and Mrs. Ellis of
Middlebury, Mrs. j. Fl. Atwood, and the
Misses Flora Ringey and Clara Bordeau
of town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
BRISTOL

Mrs. Lotte Day is in New York on
business,
Miss Doris Laparl has entered the
Burlington Business College
Mrs. Lillian Sumner has returned
from two months visit in Connecti-
cut.
Miss Lizzie Melain, who has been
in poor health for some time, is little
better.
The local Red Cross branch realized
a trifle over $500 from the observance
Of Labor day,
Rev. E. W. Gould is to supply the
Methodist church in Lincoln on Sun
day afternoons.
! Miss Josephine Brown has entered
the training school for nurses at Heaton
hospital, Montpelier.
d. A, Casey of Albany was in town
recently He goes soon to France as a
X. of c, secretary
c. H. Hill and Walter Atkins have
opened a garage on West street This
makes three in the village
Word has been received by Mr. and
Mrs, Hervey Orvis that their daughter
Eliza, had safely arrived overseas.
Miss Marion Smith and her friend
Miss Brown, of Taunton, Mass, are
visiting Mr., and Mrs. F. P, Smith
Miss Mildred Monroe and Miss Doris
Currier have returned from Hunters
Falls, n Y, where they spent the sum-
mer.
Mrs George Hamilton and Miss
Irene Hathorne went last week to
Washington where they are to enter
Red Cross work.
George w. Sears and Sadie NJ. Porter
both of Ferrisburg, were married
Wednesday evening by Rev. E. W.
Gould at the home of L. NJ Pierce.
Raymond D. Sherwin, who has been
passing a two weeks vacation with rel
tives, returned to his home in New Ha-
ven, Conn, Friday
Word has been received by Mr.. and
Mrs. P. Bouska Saturday that their son
Wallace J. Bouska, had arrived over
seas safely. He was formerly at Camp
Merritt.
The young people of the Federated
Church gave a social to the faculty, the
freshman class and to all new students
of the high school, at the Methodist
Church parlors, Monday evening
Hathorne and Boynton are putting
in the foundation for large storehouse
for Cary Sugar company of St Johns
bury. The building will be located on
the north side of the Bristol railroad
track, west of the coal office, and will
be completed this fall
Maurice Casey of Starksboro, now
in France, writes under the date of Au-
gust l5 that he was not wounded but
was gassed with mustard gas His chin
and one shoulder were affected At
the time of writing he was making good
progress toward recovery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
SALISBURY

The schools in town opened Monday
September, 9th,
Cassie Jackway OF Hubbardton Is
visiting Mr. and Mrs, Victor Root,
The Red Cross meeting was held on
Thursday with Mrs Frank Atwood,
! Mr., and Mrs, Wilbur Chase are soon
to move into Margaret Seyerys tene,
ment
Mrs, Tom Benham Is visiting her
daughter Mrs Kate Hussey at State
Farm, Mass,
Mrs p, b, Cloyes Is visiting Mr., and
Mrs Gideon Cloyes and Mr. and Mrs,
A, A, Smead
Mr., and Mrs, c, J, Kingsley aud Mr..
and Mrs win Whitney attended the
Rutland fair Tuesday
Mr., and Mrs, George Miller and Mr..
aud Mrs Frank Moran Of Geneva, N,
y were in town Wednesday,
Hazel Cloyes Of Washington, d, c.
came Monday to visit her grandparents
Mr. and Mrs G, II Cloyes
Chester ingalls, and John Barch were
in Bethel Wednesday in the interests
OF the llortonia Power Company
Guy Stoutenberg OF East Orange, n,
j, and John Mack have entered camp
Iat Hare Bay" for a few weeks,
Carroll Dyer, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
{, Dyer went Monday to Mount Her
mon school, at Mortified Mass,
! Mr. and Mrs Frank Humphrey were
in Burlington Tuesday to attend the
funeral Of a friend, Mrs, Whitlock.
L, L. Kelley returned Monday with
a large herd Of cattle, which he had ex.
hibited at the Rutland fair
Mr., and Mrs Chester ingalls, were
called to Chittenden Thursday by the
sudden death OF Mrs Ingalls, uncle
Henry Baird
Mrs Mary Hamilton and daughter,
Ruth and Mrs, George Jeiieries were
in Poultney Wednesday, Ruth will en-.
ter T c, A, this fall
Mr.. Meleen and daughter Mrs, Har-
per and children spent Labor Day at
Perry Lodge, Lake Bomoseen, guest Of
Mr. and Mrs Win Stoddard,
Mr. and Mrs, Paul Whitney who
have been visiting relatives in Phila.
delphia, Pa and Salisbury, Virginia,
have returned to town and are visiting
his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Edward ],
Whitney,
Henry Kinsman died at his home
here Tuesday forenoon at 10 o'clock.
He was 81 years and / months old, and
is survived by his wife, Ellen ], Kins-
man, The funeral will be held at his late
this afternoon at . o'clock. A delegation
from St Pauls lodge, F. and A, NJ, of
Brandon will attend and perform the
Masonic rites. Burial will be in Pine
Hi cemetery in Brandon. Mr.. Kins-
man was born in Rochester October
TO- 1886, the son of Carroll and LYDIA
Carr Kinsman He had resided in
Salisbury for many years and was a
member Of the Baptist church
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
70 Years On The Lake

The steamer Vermont completed Sat
urdav the shortest season in her history
and has gone into winter quarters. A
fact in connection with the laying up
Of the Vermont for the season is that
Captain f. p. Rockwell, now in his S9t1
year, completed his 18th year on Lake
Champlain. The captain began his lake
career as a sailor in his 18th year when
he was on one of the old sailing barges
and every season since then has seen
him on the lake. At his great age he
closes the season with as clear an eye as
he had half a century ago. Saturday he
was one of the first on the scene at the
fire drill, and he handles the ship from
the pilot house whenever the occasion
demands.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13

The 49th annual meeting of the stock
holders of Spring Grove camp meeting
association was held in the NJ +. church
Middlcbury September 5, The meeting
was called to order by the President c.
G. Cody, prayer was offered by Rev. +
w. Gould of Bristol.
The following officers were then elected
for the ensuing year; President, c. g.
Cady; first vice.president c. T. >
Pierce; second yice.prcsident, A. A.
Roardman; third vicc-prcsdcnt, Rev. e.
W. Gould; secretary, II. F. Beach; trea'
surer, II. w. Tracy; auditor, F. G. Dyer;
trustees, f. B. Guindon, A. w, Bur
roughs, R. Boardman, w. II. Cove Chos'
Reed.
The subject of holding camp meetings
in future was discussed at some length
and it was voted that the camp meetings
bp continued.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
Estate of
Mrs. Carmelia h. King
late of Middlebury

STATE OF VERMONT. I
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
To the Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of Mrs.
Carmelia B. King, late of Middlebury. in said
District, deceased. Greeting
Whereas. said Court has assigned the Both day
of September. next. at ten o'clock a M. for ex-
aiming and allowing the account of the admins
traitor of the estate of said deceased and for
decree of the idue of said estate to the lawful
claimants of the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons interested
in said estate by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Middlebury Register, news
paper published at Middlebury in said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear
at the Probate Office in Middlebury, in said Dis
trict. on the day assigned, then and there to con-
test the allowance of said account if you see
cause, and to establish your right heirs, ega-
tees and lawful claimants to said residue,
Given under my hand. this 9TH day of Sep
TENDER. 1918.
81 Charles |. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
Estate of
Robert Cartmell
late of NIidd1ebury
late O

STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of Robert
Tor Robinson) Cartmell late Of Middlebury, in
said District. deceased, GREETING
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the 23d day OF
September, 1915 next at 10 O'Clock am, for exam
lining and allowing the account Of the executor OF
the estate of said deceased and for decree Of the
residue Of said estate to the lawful claimants OF
the same. and ordered that public notice thereof
be given to all persons interested in said estate
by publishing this order three weeks successfully
previous to the day assigned, in the Middlebury
Register. a newspaper published at Middlebury
in said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office in Middlebury. in said District
on the day assigned. then and there to contest
the allowance Of said account II you see cause
and to establish your right as heirs, legatees and
lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand this 4th day of Septem-
Der. 1918.
So CHARLES l. BUTTON. Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
STARKSBORO
LIS. Carlinda Clifford is i'll.

mFSs OdI llllud OllllOIu is lll
Mrs. M. J. Graves and daughter of
Brandon are guests at c. F. CIitford's.
Mrs. Janette Norton of Bristol is with
her brother, A. l.. White, for few
days
A box has been sent in to the head
quarters at Boston by the local Red
Cross this week.
c. Ladoo and Mrs. F. A. Thorne have
returned from few davs stay with
Mrs, j. A. Cookie and Mrs. Dockery in
Burlington.
The Rev. Mr.. Kemp of Hinesburg
will preach in the Baptist church next
Sunday morning in exchange with the
pastor.
Frank M. Harris, son of Isaac Harris
and Miss Lois Jane Wright, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos Wright of
Brandford were married at the home of
the brides parents September 3. Mr..
Harris and bride, accompanied by
Mrs. Harris sister arrived home Mon
day.
Thomas Hill, aged 6S, who has been
in very poor health for several years,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Powell Tatro, September 6. He had
been confined to his bed only few days.
The funeral was held at the Baptist
Church, the Rev. j. B. Stewart officiat-
ing. He is survived by three daugh-
tiers. Mrs. P. Tatro, Mrs. C. Stokes
and Mrs. Wells and one son, Morton Hill,
all of this town. Three sisters, Mrs.
William Ellison of Thompsonvlle,
Conn, Mrs. Mason of Burlington and
Miss Chloe Hill, who had helped care
for him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
NEW HAVEN

Mrs, CARROLL Landon has been quito III,
sherrod Brown Of Burlington was in
town last Thursday,
Mr. Whittimore Is repairing his resi-
dence At Brooksyllle,
Mrs, Carrie Beoman Of Fairfax spent
Sunday with Miss Mary Doud'
Mrs, VIM, Mcintyre Of Vergounos
called ON friends here last week
The highway from the street north TO
IW, II, partcb's Is being improved,
Mrs, Footo Of Vcrgounes Is the guest
Of her sister, Mrs, +, NJ, PoItch,
Rev, and Mrs, H. Vernon Young have
another son born last week Tuesday
Mrs, Emolcno Merrill has returned
from visiting relatives across the lake
Miss Bernco Merrill recently spent
several days with her sister, Mrs George
Eddy in Burlington
Earl Ross has enlisted In the Navy
and left for some point on the Great
lakes q few days ago,
Hector PouIin Is III with tuborculaf
trouble At the homo of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs, Michael Poulin,
A post card shower was given Robert
Stowe last week, He Is conyuesclug
from o recent attack Of appendicitis,
Among those who attended the Rut'
land fair were Clyde Briggs, Mr., and
Mrs, Harry Ring and Mr., and Mrs,
Hnllocl Peck and Mr. and Mrs, Harry
Peek,
Mr., aud Mrs, Herbert Human We're
guests last week Of his sister Mrs, W,
". Hubbard, They came from Berkeley,
CAL, by automobile where Mr., Human
has taught for several years and are TO
locate in Cornwall on the Hudson where
he Is 10 teach In n military school,
George Everest, driving his automobile,
colldcd with Mr., Briggs team Of mules
at the top Of the shutc leading 10 New
llaycn junction last Monday morning,
The automobile was damaged consider
ably aud Mr.. Briggs was thrown ont aud
luised. One Of the mules was injured
Mr., aud Mrs. T. l., Shackclt and
Mrs. R, D. Landon moiorcd 10 Bmling'
ton last week 10 see Mrs, II, G, Roscoe
who recently was operated upon at the
Fanny Allen hospital Her grand.
daughter Mrs, Russell Smith Of Addison
has been caring for her since her re-.
turn from the hospital and her sister
Mrs Calvin G, Spmguc of Steele, Alor
Is now with her,
A Memorial service for Harold H.,
Rarrows. who died Of wounds received ON
The Western front July 3oth, was held Mt
the church last Sunday morning
Harold was the elder Of +, r. Bowows
two sons. Lucius B0uows is now In
service in France, There was large
present 10 show then
esteem for the deceased and sympathy
for the family, lie was graduate of
Bccman Academy and also attended an
Agricultural college in Rhode Island.
The Search Light club Of Young men and
the Christian Endeayor society gave
floral pieces and many other
friends brought flowers TO the church
All were placed in the Barrows family
lot in the cemetery after the services
Rev. f.. V. Young conducted the service
taking the text ~ have fought the good
Gght-I have finished the course : Mrs,
+. /. Shackctt presided at the organ
and PLAYED a succession Of hymns at the
beginning Of the service and the Star
Banner and the MarScilla'c
at the close. Among those present from
out of town were Mr., w, II. Porter
Mrs. Constantine and Miss Hattie Port
err Of New York city, +. S. Frisbie
and family Of Vcrgcnnes and Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Reese Of Middlebury,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
Husband and Wife

Mrs. Frank P. Wood, Box IS, R. F
D. 2, Morrill,, Me-, writes: Foley Kid
ney Pills help me so much. My hus-
band also has received much benefit
from them. He was so lame he
could not stoop over and now he
feels no pain" Lame back, sore
muscles, stiff joints, rheumatic aches
and pains are quickly conquered by
Foley Kidney Pills. Don't neglect
your kidneys nor mistake symptoms
of overworked or disordered kidneys
for the Slowing up" Of age,
Frost's Pharmacy, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
Mrs. Rose Shackett
late of MiddIebury

The undersigned. having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Adj
Olson, Commissioners, to receive, examine. and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Mrs. Rose Shackett, late of
Middlebury. in said District. deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the Court House. in the Village of Mid
debury, in said District, on the 30th day of
September and oath day of February. next,
from 10 o'clock a. M. until ~ o'clock m..
the End day of September, A. d. 1918, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to pres
ent their claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Middlebury, VT, this It'll day of Sep
tember A. D. 1918.
Charles W. Root, lc....,,,..;o.,
Frank Lasher, COMMISSIONER
Charles E. Harris. Administrator. eta 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
BRANDON

At the Great New England Fair held
at Worcester last week fourteen Morgan
horses owned by II. r. c. Watson, Edge
view Farm, won in roadster and Morgan
classes thirty-one premiums: And the
championship of Morgans was won by
Mr. Watson s Morgan stallion "Suc-
cess -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-13
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
Julius q. Seeley, Sr.
late of NIiddIebury

The Undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the d district Of
Addison, Commissioners, to receive. examine. and
adjust the claims aud demands of all persons
against the estate of Julius o Seeley. senior. late
of Middlebury, in said District, deceased and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said at the late residence of the deceased in the
town of Middlebury, in said District. on the 10th
day of September and 18th day of February. next.
from 10 o'clock a M, until 10 clock M. on each
of said days and that six months from the Goth
day of August A. d. 1918. is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury. VT. this 9th day of Aug
ust, A. D. 1919.
Albert R. Foster. 'o'''''''s''o"ei''
Charles G. Seeey. Administrator 35