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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13

Mechanical Trains, S5c, $1.OO, $3.50, S2.OO
and up
SIMPLEX TYPEWRITER, the right gift for boy
or girl 81 90, $500, 500
CHEMISTRY SETS $50, $500 and $500
SLEIGHs-Speedway 100, $1.25, $3.50,
S1.SS, 92.49 and 82.S5
Sleds COY girls .......... S5c, $1.25, SI.9O
POINTERS northumberland. S1.15 and 81 .25
Children's Desks M 1925, 800, $500 up
The "Funny Face Family" Reddy, White and
Bluey; new, original and instructive e.. 81. 90
All kinds Of Games. 80. 25c, soc, 39c, soc up
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ors to belong? To ask others2-het-
ter say, 10 give others the priceless
chance. the proud opportunity to be
in the absolutely finest body in the
world
We are usually proud to belong to
famous club, a learned society. a
beautiful city. a noble country Better
than all these together older, finer,
more famous, wiser than all these. is
the Red Cross, because it is founded
on universal humanity, the fundamen-
tai needs Of the race.
Who would ask a greater privilege,
then, than to offer a chance for mem
bership in this matchless organiza-
ton. To belong is to be up-to-date;
10 give the opportunity to belong is
TO lead the van OF civilization. The
Red Cross leads the world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
RED CROSS LEADS WORLD
Doing More Than Any Other organi-
zation Ever Formed.

When you ask d man to join the
Red Cross you invite him into the
most modern society in the world,
society almost ahead OF its timesl II
is the society that more than any 9TH
er makes us proud to be human be-
ings The keynote OF the most up-to-
date thought is the Brotherhood Of
Man ina World Of Safety and icaee
That is the SLOGAN Of thc N0i Cral
The Red Cross would hava heea i'n-
20 !b.c aol ioAg o. .d. wien
q Snag 10 Iel..3
pug II oul p hnl-he ~ 80
Red Cyas tHere. Our forefathers
snck Pin into witches. and logged
idiots. No Red Cross there Can we
dream OF such things now? The Red
Cross has taught us that every baby
has its rights, that an idiet is to be
treated with kindness. The Red
Cross would make the puny strong
and the sick well. Il looks forward.
not backward Il lives in 1918. and
viii in 2OO0.
When you ask person TO Join the
Red Cross You invite him moi into a
society that favors one class only.
one village, one group Of society. one
little section Of humanity. The Red
Cross is big enough to take in the
whole Race Nothing less than a per-
feet, happy, race Of humanity win
satisfy il. Il knows no bounds Of
creed or color of skin, or amount Of
property in the bank. or number OF
years spent in school or ancestors
/ famous or unknown. Wherever II
finds a human being. il finds person
to love Wherever it sees a wound, II
Is ready to heal Whenever it hears
q groan, it is eager to soothe To the
Red Cross the whole world is already
kin. no human being is left out-not
one. Is not that modern. and fine
ana does it not make YOU proud to in
yite your friends, and acquaintances
and everybody whom You meet, tC
join with you in keeping at the head
of the line
The Red Cross is the greatest. mos
democratic organization in the history
of the woorld-the Universal Mother
and who is so democratic as true
Mother? To her all children are hei
own So to the Red Cross, all human
beings are her children, she lovel
them all Where there are naked sh,
clothes; where there are sick, sh'
heals whore there are some in prison
she visits and soothes. The Red Cros
has taken up the banner and marche
before the whole world with universe
love as its motto It works withou
ceasing to give the individual tn
greatest amount of freedom and haI
piness. and to make commonwealth
safe and sane. 1t says that wher
one in INTENDED. there is danger
where all are cared for there !
health The Red Cross is hammerin
out the gold chain that will someda
bind the whole world into one. A
President Wilson says. Friendship /
the only cement that will ever hol
the world together" Where will tina
cement be better found than in tn
work OF the Red Cross? And wha
greater honor than to belong? An
what greater privilege than to ask OF
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
eovEnMMgNT go oaY FRuITs-
Department Of Agriculture May Es-
taslsh Food Cehydration Industry

Department Of Agriculture May Es-
taslish Food r'ehydration Industry =
Washington. Zee. Establish
ment Of an industry within the United
States 10 dry fruits and vegetables
as a means of conserving the food
supply of the Nation is one of the
important projects started by the De
partment Of Agriculture under authori-
ty conferred in the regular Agricul-
tual Appropriation Act recently
passed.
An appropriation Of s250,000 is in
C uded in that act 10 enable the Sec
Rotary of Agriculture TO determine
The best means and processes of
dehydration and to disseminate in for
nation as TO the value and suitabili-
IT, of dried products for food Au-
thority is given TO establish and oper-
ate lants for drying fruits. vegetabl-
es. and other edible products for sup
plying food for the Army and Navy, if
such action Is deemed necessary by
the President Cooperation with com
mercMl drying concerns is also pro
yided
The secretary Of agriculture has
DESIGNATED an advisory board 10 ad-
minister this appropriation ard out
line and control the work to be done
under it, The advisory board is to
consist Of representatives of the bur
eaus within the Department OF Agri-
culture which are concerned with food
production, regulation, and conserya-
tion. and Of one representative each
Of the Food Administration and OF
the Sanitary Corps OF the Army
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
PROTECTION FOR SOLDIERS
Anti.saloon League Of New YORK
Wants Legislation.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE Anti-Sa-
loon league of New York announced
tonight that TO protect returning
troops, 1t would cause to be intro
duced al the next session of the state
Legislature an emergency prohibit
tion bill. The league coniended that
a state prohibition law is needed un-
~ July /, when the Rehabilitation
period" federal statute becomes opera
tive
cat the time July ] was fixed. Con-
gress had no idea that the war would
be over by that time said the
leagues announcement When the
matter came up for final action it was
impossible to change the date with
out jeopardizing the passage of the
enare measure.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13

It is amusing, though, how much
printed figures can lead the imagina-
ton astray One good lady came TO
sell a quite modern coffee pot, with the
catalogue number, 1881, stamped on
the bottom Now, IL might nave been
worth, perhaps, dollar and a half.
and she asked five hundred for it be-
cause 1t was nude "before Columbus
discovered America. Alice Van Leer
Carrick, in the House Beautiful.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13

COMFY" SLIPPI2 RS FOR CHRISTMAS
GIFTS FOR MEN. WOMEN AND
CHILDREN
Mems FELT SLIPpE ts-E-Z ~ SI.5O pr.
Mems FELT SLIPPERS, leather soles $500 pr.
Women's En- FELT SLIPPERS, in variety of
cOlOrs ..,.,......... $3.50 and So. 90 pair
Misses and Chi rens FELT SLIPPERS-Cava-
lier and Ell Red, grey and blue 81. 90.
ST 20 and $1.50 pair
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
BATHROBES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
A BEAUTIFUL AS WELL AS As

USEF ID NiFI
CORDUROY BATHROBES--silk lined; deep col
lar; trimmed with satin SLOTS and St2.75
CORDUROY BATHROBES, in layendar, blue,
rose s.....ss, .ss.,..s.t. spOsOS
All wool BLANKET ROBES. with pink or blue
border ..............r.. S12.75
CORDUROY BATHROBES-shirred skirt with
belt others plain .,,,..,.......... S7.75
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
WIEN NEURALGIA
ATTACKS NERVES
Sloan's Eminent scatters
the congestion and
relieves pain

A little, applied lgiik0ai r.j5;rg. win
penetrate Immediately and rest and
soothe the nerves.
Sloan's Liniment is very effective IN
ailaying external pains, strains, bruises,
aches, stiff joints, sore muscles, lunba-
so, neuTitis, sciatica, rheumatic twinges
Keep a big bottle always on hand
Tor family use. Druggists everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
ouininc Ihnt Docs Not Aacct Head

Because of it's tonic ard laxative ef-
feet. LAXATIVE BROMO QUTNINE
Tablets can be taken by anyone
without causing nervousness or ring
inr in the head There is only one
"Bromo Quiniuet', p. w. GROVES
signature on the box. soc
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM
MUSLIN DEPARTMENT

Embroidered scalloped and hemsttched PILLOW
CASES, with initial-pair in box ~ S1.75
SPECIALIZATION CASES, embroidered and
initial OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 75C pair
"Frut Of the Loom" PILLOW CASES, 45x3Sh
inches hemstitched $1IO pair; ScaIlOped,
81 30 pair; scalloped and hemstitched, 81 30
pair
Extra fine quality embroidered PILLOW CASES,
nicely boxed ....,... $500 and $2.25 pr.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
GIFT GLOVES ARE EASY no SEND
AND MAKE PRETTY AND USE
Full CHRISTMAS GIFTS

SOMETHING NEW-Womens AVIATOR KID
GLOVES new style Of sacque wrist PIX
sewn: Beaver and white .......... 1925 pr.
Mems Fownes SUEDE GLOVES; mocha finish:
PIX and PXAl sewn; spear and three rows Of EN-.
br0idcry ON bacl ........... 1925 pair
Womens 2clasp real KID GLOVES. in tan.
brown, grey, Gun metal; also black and white
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $2.25 pair
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-13
CHRISTMAS WHITE GOODS
FOR APRONS

DIMiWES, ........ 25c, 29c, $50, 49c yd.
DOTTED SWISS. .,..,.... 29c, $50 soc yd.
EMBROIDERED SWISSES, ... 70r, S5c yd.
FIGURED AND STRIPED MADRAS, i5c soc,
csc yard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17
Get your Christmas mince meat a

Get your Christmas mince meat at
Slack's store.-Catholic Ladies.
DR.. C. H. r. Hovde is making pro
fessional calls around Nunda today.
John Kellstrom was at Sioux Falls
during the day attending to business.
Sheriff Keller is numbered among
those who are fighting off an attack
of influenza.
Miss Lenora Fitzgerald is assisting
the clerical force at the Chris Schultz
pharmacy.
Miss Gladys Baker has gone to
Wentworth to call upon her sister,
Mrs. Otto Keup.
The Catholic ladies will have home
made mince meat for sale at Stacks
store tomorrow.
Miss Clara Ewing was in the city
today from Artesian having some
dental work attended to.
Mrs. Edward Mueller returned to
Chester this forenoon after a pleas
ant visit here with Mrs. S. V. Allen.
Just received, a new lot of wool
dresses, snappy styles. Prices for
this week from $14.50 to $4,000 at
Mrs. Struble's ready to wear shop.
Miss Montgomery, of the local high
school, departed this morning for
Mitchell to remain until after the
/ olidays.
Glenn Winesburg has been obliged
to forego his duties at the Chris
Schutz's drug store on account of ill
ness.
T. F. Mcdonald, of Winfred, was
a business visitor between trains to-
day.
Mrs. A. A. Fuller is in receipt of
the glad tidings that her brother, J..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17
COUNTY OFFICERS
STATE CONVENTION In PROG
RESS In SIOUX FALLS.

The different boards of county
commissioners are beginning a state
convention at Sioux Falls today.
Henry Rohrer, J.. E. Rosenow and
d. ]. O'Connell, representing Lake
county, will be present at this inter-
esting session which will be held in
the city hall. The sessions will con-
tinue until the afternoon of the 18th
and a program of unusual interest on
matters pertaining to county work
and administrative efficiency will be
carried out. At the opening of the
meeting this forenoon, Mayor G. w.
Burnside welcomed the visiting dele
gates and a response by ]. A. Patter-
son, president of the association.
Two men of state prominence, III.
N. Johnson, vice president of the as
ISOLATION, and Attorney General c. C.
Caldwell gave addresses during the
forenoon on the possibility of a state
highway from eastern South Dakota
to the Black Hills. The latter dis
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17

cussed the road laws as they apply
today.
Tomorrow's program calls for ad-
dresses on county engineering work
and road maintenance, together with
an interesting illustrated lecture by
John H.. beats, Of Mankato, Mimi.
The entire association will be ban
quoted tomorrow by the Sioux Falls
Commercial club and the Retail Mer-
chants association.
On Thursday the day will be large
ly devoted to the regular business OF
the association, which includes the
election of officers and the selection
of the meeting place Of the associa-
tion for 1919.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17

home folks, written after the signing
of the armistice, he tells of the bitter
fighting during the closing days of
the war. His letter is in part:
The last few days Of the war
were certainly thrilling for our COM
pany. We were called put of bed
one morning several hours before
daylight, and, after rolling our packs
and eating a hasty breakfast, we
started on a short march to the field
of action. We were not told just
what was expected of us that day,
but our artillery was putting Oh a
barrage and this gave us a pretty
good idea as to what was coming.
I'VE went over the top and
through a heavy German barrage in
to a piece of timber where the boche
troops were stationed. / always had
an idea that / would be almost scared
to death when getting under fire of
the enemy guns; but not SO, although
I can't say that l relished the burst
ing shrapnel and gas shells.
For several hours we stuck to the
job assigned us, while the shrapnel
shrieked and burst in our midst. We
Rugged the ground whenever posi-
BILE to avoid being bumped off by
pieces of shells, and a few times that
day / managed to smoke a few Gig
arets / happened to have with me.
How so many OF us escaped will al
ways be q mystery to me. After 1t is
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17


c. Nelson, has arrived in New York
from overseas and expects soon to be
home.
For Sale. Singer sewing machine,
new. Call this office.
Prof. Kendrick, an instructor at
the Madison Normal, is reported ill
with influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Coulson were / n
from Erwin today to consult a local
oculist.
DR.. and Mrs. j. F. Garrison, of
Oldham, were guests over Sunday
with DR.. and Mrs. Frudenfeld.
Mrs. H. f. West, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Herbert Powell, return
ed to her home at Minneapolis this
forenoon.
Corne Tommeraasen has accepted
a position as druggist at the Christ
Schultz pharmacy and began his du-
ties this. afternoon.
Richard Reidel, of Ramona, sought
relief from nasal trouble today by
submitting to an operation perform
ed by a local physician.
Beginning on the evening of De-
cember Is all merchants in the city
will keep their stores open each even
ing until Christmas.
Miss Hazel Gilbert, of DeSmet, is
in the city today to be present at the
Madison hospital while her sister
submits to an operation.
The city commission met in regu-
lar session at the city hall and soon
adjourned because of no important
business to be considered.
Carl and Astor Bohn returned
home today from their employment
at Sioux City to visit their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bohn.
Sergt. Harry E. Winesburg, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Winesburg, return
ed yesterday from Camp Dodge, hav-
ing been h~onorably discharged.
Why go to the trouble to make
mince meat? We have some very
good mince meat at 20 cents per
pound.-Scudder Bros, U. S. inspect
ed meats.
Mrs. Charles Trimmer has return
ed to the city after being present at
the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Julia
Oster, which occurred recently at
South Bend, Ind.
Attention, Royal Arch Masons!
Special meeting Cyrus chapter No.
26, r. A. NJ, Thursday evening, De-
cember 10. Installation of officers.
- Chas. A. Trimmer, H. P.
Miss Alta Witzel, formerly a teach
er in the Madison high school, has
been obliged to give up her position
in the schools at belmont on account
of failing health.
Miss Thora Brenna went back to
her home at Vienna this afternoon
after a short visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. M. Hanson, who live four
miles east of the city.
Owen Malone, of Oldham, was in
Madison this afternoon during the
course of an operation undergone by
his wife for an attack of appendicitis.
Mrs. Malone is resting easily since
the operation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17

Highest market price for hides and
pelts-W. T. Stearns & Son.
Eat at Jacks.
Wanted. Girl for general house
work, modern house, electric washer.
Mrs. c. Terwilliger, Phone 1922.
Broken Lenses accurately dupll-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
Eat at Jacks.
Christmas gifts at the new art
store, first door north Peck's furni-
ture store.
Eat at Jacks.
Everything in hand made Christ
mas gifts.-New Art Store, first door
north Peck's furniture store.
Pop corn for sale. Shelled, 20
cents per pound; ear, 10 cents per
pound.-Leon Kellogg. Phone 2242.
Needle work art store opening De-
cember 81, first door north Peck's
funlture store.
Bring your hides to w. T. Stearns
q Son for tanning and lining.
Miss Myrtle Granum is spending
the day in Sioux Falls.
f. w. Meilds and son, Francis, are
suffering from influenza.
William Tobin, of Wentworth, is a
business caller in Madison today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17
over The TOP
EDTTOR-SOLDIER TELLS HIS BAT
TIE EXPERIENCE.

Violin, Dec. 17.-One Of the South
Dakota newspaper men who have
been serving in France for some time
is Private Hardy Carlson, editor of
the Violin Advance, who some months
ago responded to a call to the tolors,
leaving his printing establishment in
charge of his wife, who has since con-
Quoted the paper. In a letter to the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17
DOES THE BRUNSWICK COST
MORE? NO.

In spite of it's overwhelming ad-
vantages the price is comparable
with those lacking Brunswick ideas
and refinements. Model for model,
the Brunswick has been kept at the
usual prices. Yet it could easily
command more. We will be pleased
to play the Brunswick for you and
show you the advantages Of the
Brunswick method Of reproduction.
This will not place you under the
slightest obligation tn buy. We want
you to make comparisons. You will
then appreciate the Brunswick bet
terments,--Frank c. Smith. 40 Rex
all Store. x
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17
THE CITY.

- - - - - - -
Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; not much change in
temperature.
- - = - - = -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17

all over I'll say hat I wouldn't take
1000 for that days experience, but,
again, / wouldn't go through 1t nee
more for $1,000, O0O."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17
PArx xrrr - AvAx.

PArN KEPT xr1G AWAKE 1mxu.
J. w. Peck. Coraopolis. Pa. writes:
down at night. Tried three different
doctors. Three weeks ago began taking
Foley Kidney pills: Improvements In my
condition is really wonderful" Use Fo~
ley Kidney Pills for kidneys, bladder
trouble. backache. rheumatism. Sold
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-17

Highest market price for hides and
pelts-W. T. Stearns & Son.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-05-06
Fashions for Americans
T-nE smocb has yirtuan, become q
n-nr.nnL.I I.A..Lfn Inning tho

.THE smocb has y%irtuall, become q
perennial ftvoritc During the
= winter lust mast many women
adopted smooks uf silk satin. crepe
lie chine, ctc. fui wear over e skirt
and sheer blouse underneath the all
cnvcluuiug cont 81 FUR or wool fab
ric. The garment not only gave q
protection Tor the light-colorcd blouse
il covered but extra warmth a. we'll
he srmo,k IS ar ideal garment for
the home amy time. HS h may be worn
with q skirt. or. u desired. as q bou-
doir garment. with e pair Ut ankle
length hloomcrs ot trousers
The smock, however. comes into
iia fun glory iu warm weather. when
IL IN worn IN the garden ana uu the
porch. for golf. tennis. and other ath
lctic sports. when first introduced e
few seasons ago ~ was q mere replica
of the har-likc studio garment Of tn
artist since then IL has taken unto
itself embellishments ~ one sort and
another Color aud ftbri, rumhiuu
tions galore are worked out. and the
average woman regards her summer
wardrobe les incomplete unless II in
cludcs ~ least half u dozen smocks
" various weights and styles
The sketch offers two very charm
iur models 10 Dr. possible foo o.
,hI-, either of these rr11, made hut
often DO small or medium own -t"i"
docs not carry 3D. large assortment ~
suuuck~. and women prefer 600 Doe sur"
~ variety %, f]ashioniug thcir W
! i'n the uppcr ~ the two garments
shown colorrd cotton crepe of heay,
linen should hr selected. with white
self fabric for rcvors and banding
Touches 10 cmhruidcrv Boz 90 color Co
blend with the bod, of thr ~muck give
Il pretty finish tu these rcvrrs etc
Tho garment opens % few iuchci af
the lett front 50 hat b. may be com
fortablN Slipped over The head
Embroidery and bands u material
in CONTRASTING color distinguish the
lower 81 the two smucks. which opens
un the shoulder and = otherwise bon
ono and % slip-uvcr
Dotted -wis and plain and lowered
cotton wolfe ma, bee used Tor yer,
danny Knocks fpr warm weather
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-05-06

TF NpI are nervous unrt-E '.'
restless and if az the sam" time
4 ,au az, u.Apu gao al 'N'c>~lN' use
q salt with ypur food. irN &" pI'
tise mod,rltiup 800 Nour t"ilN ''l 'I-
luWJu.v.
Your ucrU ana not b' % Che
ret result ot the unusual amour.
81 silt ,pu consume. But there prob
spi, is un uu-u~p"Ctrd rcaition ar'
tween the Two Iu pr} event Your
General health NIL uc benefited ~ N"l
utc less salt
As is painted .ut 20, e rhy-ici %
who has s,udWu CLOSELY the "ii' X
OF too much salt iu the diet
SILVER and even gold are eager
exchanged weight for weight i"'
-il,. in communities remote from 1i.
uuuto -upply. ior without s''' To" '
weaknesses soon intervene
con m. other hard, cN"css ~ salt
bon food. ur hack &c water with f'"a
increases the density ct the IHId~ "i
the body. and lutrrf,rts with many az
tuc finer prrr'-.os OF uu'rit."u.
.D~uus,uucutI, many suffer mere
,uu.l, because through hirh -'lsua
INK their taste has lt"CuWc perverted.
ana tn.., are constantly uvcrusIu-
salt
The dltmt-r would Hc great, .'~-
seemed n u|uautt.e- uf water were tl>,
taken buI uu9crdr.ulNulp d. IL COME
mon fault rf the nervous prrt."u.
larIy among wuu"u
do mot mink howcNcr that Nui
cen adequately compensate Tor exec
. zee ut salt "a cufrcspnudmg.N
lu.f,tsil- ,urr allowance OF drink
.Hl water
Qule spar, from th, amount uf sIJt
n u.r tuu probably dIuk much
less water Than Nou should E'
drinking more wafer YOU will mcrrI,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-05-06
Salt and Nervousness
By H. ADDINGToN BRUCE


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