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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-28

COON heard about Madames Illness and
~ had one of our navy medcos pay her a
professional visit. 1t was wonderful to see
how she began at once to pluck up hope and
spirits. The doctors cheerful manners (bluff
old mariner) did as much as his medicine TO
effect the transformation. Within week she
declared her sight was clearer. Doubtless it
was, too. for her ailment was one which
quickly affects the eyes.
My morning calls became an institution.
was shown through the other rooms of the
house. closed since the war-the company"
kitchen, with copper pots and pans of every
shape and size shining on the walls; the
parlor. with grand piano which had been
mute since the first days of the war
learned. then. about the daughter in
Paris-"you should hear her sing. Monsieur
and you would say,s as all do, ravissant -
And, lastly, in more hushed tone Madame
told me of the son away at the 'front.' how
hard he had worked and how he had climbed
grade by grade. from the ranks to a lieu
tenants commission.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-28

In II. Garage,

Dr. harvey W. Wiley.
In the Gsragef former chief chemist
In the Department OF
Agriculture, suggests that every family raise
\ pet pig as a food-conservaton measure.
but where would the pig be kept when Il
wasn't being entertained In the parlorf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-28
VAR AND FRIENDSHIP
A Little Story Of a Soldiers Billet

The latest issue OF The Stars and
Stripes. the official publication OF the
American erpeditiondry forces In France,
has just reached this country 10 con-
fdfhs the foilo,cinQ Uery appealing little
sketch bu First Lieutenant Charles p.
Gushing, United States marine corps re-
SerpcS:
II WASN'T my fault had nothing to do
i with the billeting arrangements-but every
living creature In the old house. and every
thing inanlmate, seemed to cry out that first
day against my intrusion. The rusty hinges
or the gate protested shrilly before I could
set foot in the yard. The billeting sign. done
In stencil on piece of new packing board.
seemed TO be desecration of the charm OF
the gray stone wall. Madame B. met
me at the door and failed to accept my prof
fered handshake. (IIow could I know. then,
the reason for her seeming coldnessD Gray
headed Monsieur, bent over his cane and
shuffiing along in wooden shoes, wearily led
the way upstairs.
on the mantelpece. the prayer chair and the
rosary beside the bed and the shelf full of
well-worn books, snote my conscience again
Those books, In particular. took one down
-"Montaigne !" The man who had lived In
this room and whose personality had colored
II. the man who had gone out from here to
die perhaps for la Patrie had loved Mon
taigne y i am not ashamed 10 say it; as I
closed the book and stealthily replaced 1t on
the shelf the tears stood In my eyes.
uoW was I to know. then, that the Man
IL of That Room was still alive and gall
lantly fighting for his country? How was
TO know, then, that Madame b did not
take my hand because, through Illness, her
sight was nearly gone?
Next morning Madame and Monsieur in
vited me to their little cear-like living
room downstairs. 1t had tiny stove. two
chairs, a table covered with oilcoth. An
aged terrier. addressed as Moose, hoped up
to the shelf on the front of the stove, hug
ging the fire. All seemed so old, SO wintry.
pitiful
Little by little we grew better acquainted.
i gave Monsieur a package of American pipe
tobacco. That did much to break down bar
riers told him it came from Virginia. and
he looked UP the State in a tiny school geog-
raphy which treated of the whole of North
America In one-page coored map. with
three-quarters of a page of text opposite.
Madame followed me to the door that
morning and whispered: "IIe has not had
tobacco to smoke these two months. Monsieur.
Ah He will now be bien content"
And truly. he was. 1t warmed ones heart
to see him sit by the fire and puff at his old
black briar pipe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-28

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-28

GRADUALLY the place seemed TO grow
" more friendly toward me. Aged Moose
showed he could be taught new tricks; at
least, he learned to bark friendly greeting
every morning when came downstairs for
a pitcher Of hot water. The fragrance Of
Monsieur's pipe bade me daily welcome, too
Madame could smile now-she could see SO
much more clearly. thanks to the good sea-
doctor from America. One day she was even
persuaded to put on her Sunday black silks
and fare forth to hear our Marine Band play
in the village square.
You must not think me overcrtical" she
reported later. but your sea-soldiers should
practice harder on the Marseillaise' They
already do really well with Madeline And
they are really wonderful when they go at
those happy American pieces"
We pledged the Entente that evening in a
bottle of twenty-year-od port from the cob
webby cellar slipping slowly, and talking the
while of the happy days to come, with peace
in the world again and all the church bells
changing joyously.
WHEN the hour arrived that must
w shoulder my pack and bid good-by to
my billet l took down "Montaigne" again
This time the good old book was like my
good aged hosts and venerable Moose and
the rare old wine. I chanced on a passage
of philosophy about wars I closed
the book reverently after while and put 1t
back, bien content.
Madame and Monsieur followed me to the
gate, wrung my hand and wished me the best
of luck. Moose barked excitedly.
I'VE shall not forget you, Monsieur
Charles. We have learned to love you Long
live America"
Neither shall I forget you, good old
friends nor be ashamed of the love 1 bear
you-you and your friendly land that tries
so bravey to be gay.
"Vive la France
blurted 1t out. choking.
They understood and tried to smile
The old gate creaked as It closed after
me-this time not so shrilly.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22

the hotelkeeper came in and turned
out the light and made brother sit
there in the dark for the next two
hours.
But | didn't know about the little
episode, so one day when Brother and
| happened to be driving through that
particular town at noontime, l spied
the little hotel and remarked that it
looked like a good place to go and get
our lunch. But Brother very promptly
souelched that suggestion.
81 wouldn't go in there to get my
last breath, even if l knew it was in
there" he declared.
81 know exactly how he felt. would
not go into the grocery to get pound
of sugar even if knew they had some
sugar in there-and that is saying a
good deal.
But fortunately, most of US are
Just as susceptible to the honey as to
the vinegar. | had a little experience
once that illustrates that point.
There was an individual once upon
a time whom / thought I could not
endure and | used TO slip quietly away
or dodge down a side street whenever
| saw that particular individual ap-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22
HAT RACK CLASSED
AS NON-ESSENTIAL
peoples Home JournaD

A hall needs so little furniture that
it should be of the best. Do not, beg,
give space to the horrible fashioned
atrocity known as the that rack"
Every hall should have a closet for
outdoor wraps and headgear. 1t is not
second hand clothing shop, but a
passage, and must not be clogged with
miscellaneous garments. A mirror is
permissible, and small or dark halls
may be transformed by mirrors in
serted in the walls, joined and paneled
by holdings matching the woodwork.
But small mirror in harmony with
the other furniture is an important
decorative feature and useful as well.
Beneath the mirror, which should
hang in a good light, there may be a
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22
MORTAL MAN EASILY
SWAYED BY TRIPLES
Boston Globe)'

When you come to think Of it what
an easily influenced lot we mortals
are and what a simple matter it is to
win or lose our good will. A very lit
tie honey will capture almost any one
of US and an equally small amount of
vinegar will drive us away.
"As, for example, there was the gro
Ger, who, while ! wasn't looking, slipped
some lucent bananas into the bag. al
though / had requested and was pay
ing for 20-cent bananas. OF course,
nothing short of actual starvation
would ever induce me to go to his
store again-and all because of the
fraction of a nickel.
Your attitude toward the grocery
store" said !, is very much like the
sentiment my brother Ted entertains
for certain little hotel in certain
little town in his neighborhood 1t
seems that brother had been waiting
in that hotel one night for midnight
train. and when it came 10 o'clock
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22

console table of harmonious pattern.
Console tables have semi-circular tops
which allow them to fit close against
the wall. A gate-leg table with one
leaf dropped serves that same purpose.
Long, narrow davenport tables are also
suitable. The davenport table should
hold the card tray and may have pair
of candlesticks and a good jar or two
of simple design; but it should hold
very little else. There may be a simple
chair at one or either side of the table,
or bench or chest opposite. That is
all hall really needs. Umbrellas and
sticks should have their resting place
with wraps and hats in proper privacy,
and if there is not hall closet, one
end should be made into such cup
board, or, if it turns at right angles,
there may be wardrobe, or at least
plenty of hooks around the bend; but
the out-of-door apparel certainly must
not be conspicuously exposed
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22
rET SUPERSTITIONS
WE ARE SUBJECT TO
(Kansas City Starr

KANSAS city starr
Thousands of intelligent people have
heir favorite superstitions.
When the left hand itches it's a sure
sign you are going to have money
come to you. 1t always itches day
or so before pay day, and the proper
thing to do when the left hand itches
is to rub it on wood, and you'll get
something good.
If you spill salt, you're sure to have
a row with some one unless you throw
some of the salt over your left shoulder.
When you see a spotted cat or a
pinto mustang, make a wish and your
wish will come true.
Never set your shoes on the top of
anything or you're likely to be disap-
pointed.
II you give friend anything sharp
as a gift it will cut friendship.
In walking with a friend allow moth
ing to come between you and your
friend for it might part friendship.
Never walk Under a ladder; it's I'M
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22

lucky; especially IL the ladder happens
to fall on you.
1t is said that three lighted lamps
left in a row are sign of death.
The wiseacres claim that a child born
with veil is likely to become rich.
Old fashioned farmers planted on the
dark of the moon.
Unless child falls out of bed during
its babyhood it's likely to grow up an
idiot, although the fall may cripple it
for life.
A "newlywed" must wear out his
wedding clothes before he can expect
to prosper.
Those who whistle at night talk with
the devil.
A female child that resembles its
father is sure to be lucky.
A broken looking glass will cause
seven years of bad luck.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22
OLD SHOES ARE VALUABLE
(From the Boston Globe)

The old boots and shoes that are
cast into the dustbin in England have
considerable value. They are soaked
in water to remove the dirt, all the
nails and threads are picked out. and
the leather is reduced to a thick pulp
from which wall papers, screens, etc
are made The finer the original quail
ity of leather the better it takes the
bronze and old gold of the designs
which make these hangings things of
beauty. Bookbinders and frame MAX
ers also know the value of this pulp.
and carriage builders press it into
sheets which are invaluable for the
roofs Of the most luxurious vehicles
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22

preaching. But one day he managed to
get near enough to say something nice
about one of my children and now 1
don't dodge him anymore. In fact, I've
quite admired him ever since"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22

1t makes no difference what your
wants may be, you can have them sup
piled by using and reading The Repub
lican Classified Pages-Arizona's Lead
ing Advertising Medium.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22

If YOU MISS YOUR PAPER
City subscribers who do not re-
eeive The Arizona Republican
promptly should telephone the cir
cuIation department, phone 4331.
before o'clock in the morning
and copy will be Immediately
sent them,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-11-22

Doll Buggies from ........--... S225 to $500
Doll Beds from ......98 CSC to $50
Jiffy Cars at .......-.-......- 1913
Steel Wagons ..... SO to S ESQ
Artillery Wheel Coaster Wagons: $3.50 to 100
Automobiles from ... $11.50 to $500
Tricyces, all sizes ............. S3.25 to $1,000
Trains and Tracks at ...~...... $1.00 to 750
Black Boards at .... $3.50 to S $50
Dolls, all dressed, at .......... .29c to $50
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
Ianouaoe Of Heaven.

A correspondent sends me a story
which is a good parallel Tor, rather,
the exact opposite of a paralleD to
that of the minister who prayed in
Gaelic.
There was in Dublin an old lady
both eccentric and devout. One day
she sent for a Jewish minister, and
started to learn Hebrew most assid-
uously. Though she was eccentric,
and her friends were rarely surprised
at anything she chose to do, they
did wonder at this, and asked her the
reason.
at would i'll become me-" she re-
piled, 'when I meet my Maker, as
soon shall, to address him i'm any
but his native language."-London
News.
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08

year 1916 the English small deposi-
tors purchased billions of dollars of
war bonds and at the same time in
creased their deposits in savings
banks over $6O,OOO,O00.
The belief is entertained that the
result in America has been very SINH
lar to that in England, and that de-
spite the purchase by the American
people of some 0,00O,O00,000 of
Liberty Bonds and $500,000,000 of
War Savings Stamps, very fair pro-
portion of which were purchased by
savings banks depositors, savings
banks deposits have increased.
Full reports have been received
from the savings banks in New York
State. They show a decrease in de-
posits for the last year of only
$8,00O,000, but an increase of FL, 252
depositors. The loss in deposits is
insignificant; the increase in the
number of depositors very significant.
With increased cost of living and
other war conditions, the decrease in
deposits might we'll be expected; the
increase of depositors shows that the
saving habit is greatly growing in
our country.
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
FRESH AIR KIDDIES

North Canaan is doing it's share
along patriotic lines, in giving sixty
nine children from the slums of New
York City an opportunity to live for
a. short time as nature intended that
we all should-close to the soil,
among the trees and flowers and to
eat fresh, wholesome food. While we
say advisedly that North Canaan is
doing it's share, the credit for this
outing for the youngsters really
should go to the people of the town
who have made it possible for the
children to come here.
The two weeks vacation to these
tots from the hot city has been a
rare treat and we doubt if there is
one who did not enjoy it to the ut
most. Many expressions of an anus
ing nature have been heard regard
ing animals and different objects,
which are apart of the life in the
country and which form part of the
education and Americanization Of
these children, the majority of whom
come from foreign born parents.
1t has been no small task to care
for these children and yet as we have
seen them enjoying life in the coun-
try, we feel sure that even two short
weeks will do them more good, both
Ea body and mind, than one can
realize. 1t is sure to help them as
they grow older, making them better
citizens than they would be otherwise
and if the mothers of this town who
have taken them in could see their
homes in the city, we feel sure they
would never regret the time or money
expended
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
The Kaiser's Talk to He'll

The Kaiser called the devil up
On the telephone one day,
The girl at central listened
To all they had to say.
"Hellow she heard the Kaiser's voice.
''Is old man Satan home?
Just tell him this is Kaiser Bill
That wants him on the phone.
The devil said, Hello, Billw
And Bill said How are you?
Pm running here hell on earth,
So tell me what to do"
"What can I do?" the devil said,
My dear old Kaiser Bill,
If there's thing can do
To help you sure will"
The Kaiser said, "Now listen,
And I will try to tell
The way that l am running
On earth a modern hell.
I have saved for this for many years
And I've started out to kill;
That it will be modern job,
You leave to Kaiser Bill. q
My army went through Belgium
Shooting women and children down
We tore up all her country
And blew up every town.
Ny Zeps dropped bombs on cities,
Killing both old and young;
And those the Zeppelins didn't get
Were taken out and hung.
I started out for Paris,
With the aid of poisonous gas,
The Belgins, damn 'em, stopped us
And would not let us pass.
My submarines are devils
Why you should see them fight;
They go sneaking through the seas
And sink a ship at night.
l was running things to suit me
Till year or so ago,
When man named Woodrow Wilson
Wrote me to go more slow.
He said to me Dear William,
We don't want to make you sore.
So be sure to tell your U-Boats
To sink our ships no more
I didn't listen to him
And he's coming after me
With a million Yankee soldiers
From their homes across the sea.
Now that's why called you, Satan
For l want advice from you;
I knew that you would tell me
The thing that ought to do"
"My dear old Kaiser William,
There's not much for me to tell;
For the Yanks will make it hotter
Than I can for you in hell.
[ have been q mean old devil,
But not half as mean as you;
And the minute get you here
will give my job to you.
I'll be ready for your coming,
And I'll keep the fires all bright;
And I'll have your room all ready
When the Yanks begin to fight.
For the boys in khaki will get you;
l have nothing more to tell;
| Hang up your phone and get your hat
And meet me here in hell"
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
CHANGED TO HEAD OF LIST
Old Negro Had Particular Reason for
Refusing Henceforth to Be
Known as Zeno.

A story is told of an old negro who
in one of the Southern towns, says the
Columbus Dispatch. One day the bank
failed.
Zeno was the name of the old man,
and when told the bank had failed he
spent hours around the door, as IL he
hoped in that way to get his money.
One day the receiver said to him {:
"Don't you know that the bank has to
be examined before any depositors car
get their money? This is not the hrst
bank that has failed"
"Shore, All knows dat" Zeno an
swered. "Ah's heered tell of banks bus
tin before dis, but dis heah am de fust
time dat a bank evan busted right
squah in nah face"
At last the examinations were over
and the receiver announced that the
depositors would be paid in alphabet
ical order. Some mistake had been
made in figuring, and when they got
down to VS. the money gave out and
Zeno lost his savings.
But he didn't lose all his courage. He
saved for a few months and had lit
tie to put in another bank. He went
to the cashier, who said:
"All right, Zeno, we will be glad to
open an account for you"
"Zeno nuthin'," he 50. NAH
name amt Zeno no mob, NAH names
Aaron."s
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
Suffrage Notes

President Wilson is now urging
the senate to pass Suffrage Amend
ment. Alice Paul proposes to start
picketing again, unless amendment is
soon passed.
Louisiana and Arkansas are among
the states that are certain to ratify
the Suffrage Amendment.
The political program for Connec-
ticut suffragists will be to secure a
favorable State Legislature while
bringing every form of pressure to
bear upon the senate of United States
to pass the amendment.
Connecticut suffrage leaders are
very busy urging state senators and
politicians to favor the passage of
Amendment.
Canaan Press Chairman
National Woman's Party
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
RUDE AWAKENING FOR GUEST
Visiting Parson Got the "Dustina"
That lrate Father Intended to
Bestow on Offspring.

A story of how a parson got the
busting instead of a youth is related
by a newspaper man OF Wenatchee,
Wash.
"The boy in the plot was Oscar
Woods" he says. ct happened in
Nebraska. In our home 1t was the Gus
tom for one of the boys to take his
turn at starting the fire on cold morn
ings. 1t was Is degrees below zero,
and it was Oscars turn. He lit the
fire and then proceeded to the barn
to feed the stock. But the fire went
out.
IAN hour late. ..arceiving that there
was no fire, father sent another call.
louder. Then several more. But no
sound came. The governor started
upstairs.
without informing the head Of the
house, my brother had brought home a
preacher the night before and put him
In the same bed with Oscar.
"TE' parson had a thrilling awaken
Ing. He was yanked out of bed. He
resisted. This was too 'ruch for in
dignant dad.
"The conflict was exciting. The
preacher fought like a wildcat.
I'm the cold gray dawn dad found
that he had made q mistake. II was
tough, but the preacher survived"
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
THE RED CROSS
: ~l'7'Ef1

A hue and cry has been raised in
some circles because of the failure
of the officers Of the North Canaan
Branch of the Red Cross to give ex-
tensive publicity to the fact that the
annual meeting was to be held. The
News published this fact one week
before the meeting took place and
had the editor been approached per-
sonally, and informed of the facts in
the case, it might have been possible
to elaborate on the matter in such
manner as would attract more atten-
aon.t
There has been considerable criti-
cism of the place of meeting and
other matters of Importance of which
we have little or no knowledge, but
we feel that, after reading the annual
statement of the local branch, the
officers are capable of handling this
matter in a suitable way. We are not
defending or attempting to defend
the local branch or it's officers from
any criticism which has been made,
for the very good and sufficient rea-
son that North Canaan Branch needs
no defense. Its work in the past
year stands as a monument, on the
records of the Chapter, to the ladies
OF this town who have worked most
diligently. ICY
Connecticut western news., 1918-08-08
Newspapers Help
Editor News:
Dear Sir:

Editor News:
Dear Sir:
On behalf of the American Red
Cross may we express our deep APP
probation and indebtedness for the
splendid cooperation and practical
support in both the editorial and
news columns, which you have given
to every effort of the War Council,
and especially to the Second War
Fund Campaign.
Our subscription went over the top
by more than seventy per cent, and
this splendid achievement is due in no
small part to the advertising and
news editorial help of the newspaper,
magazines, farm press and trade pa
pers throughout the entire United
States.
Your cooperation was invaluable.
Wew want you to know that you are
entitled to feel sense of the keenest
satisfaction for the patriotic service
you have rendered and the help you
have given. You will be interested
to know that the total amount report
ed as having been subscribed up to
July 18th was more than $174,OOO,-
600.
Very truly yours,
American Red Cross War Council
Henry P. Dawson,
Chairman.