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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

1t has been said that there Is room
and if ones ability is as highly spe-
cialiZed as an inventors, there Is no
chance of being capable In business
affairs. Certainly, this has been borne
out In the case of most inventors.
Those servants of civilization have,
almost without exception, faced finan-
cial difficulties of the most disheart-
ening character. Only few were for
tunate In connecting up with men Of
business ability who relieved them Of
financial responsibilities.
Watt, the inventor Of the steam en-
CINE, was so situated. When he start
ed his experiments he was the pos
SCISSOR of a prosperous instrument
making business, employing sixteen
men. He soon became greatly in debt
and formed partnership with a Doc
tor Roebuck, who agreed to pay So
900 of his debts, provide money for
further experiments and secure a pat
ent. In return for these advances he
became a twO-thirds owner. After the
two had achieved partial success Doc
tor Roebuck suffered financial re-
verses He was forced to transfer his
interest TO Matthew Boulton, famous
merchant of Birmingham, to whom he
was in debt. Boulton was just the
sort of business genius Watt required
He built a factory for the manufac'
| ture of steam engines and financial
difficulties hampered Watt no more.
Edison, on the other hand, early In
his career refused an offer for Il part
ner. Although he has built up II large
| fortune he has frequently lost prac
tically everything he possessed anC
been forced to start all over again
His business methods" were some
times impractical in the extreme. Once
Edison was offered 100000 for al
invention. He voluntarily offered tt
receive payment in annual install
ments of $4,000 without interest
Again, he once received an offer b!
cable for 100000" lie accepted. Whel
he received his remittance he wa
greatly surprised TO learn that 1t wa
100000. lie had expected $4,000.
Eli Whitney, inventor of the cottol
gin, never really freed himself of Fl
nancial worries. He went in partner
ship with Mr.. Miller, and the tw
were forced TO fight almost continual
ly for their rights. While Whltne
was experimenting and producing hi
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that so many products that are ex.
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfil
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a
preparation I have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy that know of
has so large a sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
kilmers' Swamp Root is due to the fact
that so many people claim, it fulfls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments, corrects ur-
mary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive sample bottle of
Swamp Root by Parcel Post Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale
1t all drug stores.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
BEAR STEALS FOOD SUPPLY
Bruin Climbs Trees and Visits Cabins
Of Prospectors and Safely Gets
Away With Grub. .

A bear that has educated himself
into all the curves of the art of steal
ing food from prospectors' cabins Is
causing a lot Of trouble on Cultus
creek, says the Vancouver Sun. He
has cleaned J. w. Mulholland of 5000
worth Of food this season and last,
and Charles o. Woodrow reported that
bruin had climbed more than fifteen
feet up a tree and consumed q three
weeks supply Of food that he had
packed in. The loss Is much greater
than the value of the food, because
of the labor involved in packing ii
up the creek to the claims.
Bruin is a gourmand when it comes
to bacon, and when he gets side
purchased at So cents a pound he &C.
quircs a meal that no one but mil,
lionaire could pay for very often.
Bruin still owes for it, but there are
limitations that wise as he is in dodg-
ing anyone with a gun he will pay
pretty soon, if the prOspectors have to
use hand grenades, 42-centimeter gun
and chlorine gas to do it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

[Copyright, 1917. Western Newspaper Union.l
"They are Gods own peoplel" spoke
Nathan Wayne reverently. His wife's
eyes were lifted gratefully, fearful, elo-
quent.
"What should we have done If they
had not come to our rescue?" she muir
INJURED. "They have taken our few
household possessions at double what
the storekeeper would give for them,
have made it possible for us to reach
our new home. oh, Nathanl bless
them every hour"
"And their lad, Malcolm. Think of
his taking his little savings to buy a
suitcase for HAZEL"
And Hazel, aged twelve, just coming
Into the house, halted in the hallway,
listened to the conversation, took up
the new suitcase standing there, and
quietly left the place. Nathan Wayne
and his family had met with misfor-
tune, loss and poverty, and he had been
forced to give up their mortgaged
home. A brother of Mrs. Wayne living
In Oklahoma seemed their only refuge.
They had written him and he told Mr..
Wayne that he operated small ranch
near a town site, where he needed
some one to look after the subdividing
and sale of what he owned of the same,
and could find something for his rela-
tive to do.
1t was only through the kindly COOP
Grafton of John and Mary Dinslow that
the unfortunates were able to meet
their debts and secure sufficient money
to carry them to their destination.
Hazel Wayne pressed her lips closely
together to keep from sobbing. There
was token of strong determination in
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
SunIiqht and Moonlight.

There are many magnificent phenom-
ena associated with the play Of NOON
light and moonlight among the floating
vapors and crystals Of the atmosphere,
such as the coronas, or "glories," that
often appear around the sun or the
moon when the air Is filed with trans
lucent clouds or with extremely minute
particles Of water vapor. Like the
halo, the corona is formed in the i'm
mediate neighborhood of, and is SYM
metrically disposed around, the lu'
Ininary whose light gives rise to 1t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

her eyes. She went over to the Dins-
low place nearby and cast her eyes
over it's wide expanse critically, to
make out the object of her visit sharp
ening a scythe over in the hay field. He
was seated on big log and looked up
with a welcome smile as his little ia
vorite came into view.
"Malcolm," spoke Hazel at once, ''you
sent me this suitcase, didn't your"
"Why, yes" nodded he.
sand probably it took all your hard
earned savings and-Malcolm, I can't
take it! and Hazel's tones began to
break.
"Why not?" questioned her boy
friend amazedly.
Because you folks have already
done more for us than anybody else
in the world, even our relatives.
You must take the suitcase back and
get the money for it,"
81 won't" observed Malcolm arising
to his feet, and grimly resolute in tone
and bearing.
"Oh indeed, you must,g insisted Ha'
eel.
eLook here" pursued Malcolm dog
gedly, "you leave that suitcase here
and I'll fill it with rocks and fling II
into the creek
For a moment Hazel studied that
strong, earnest face. Her own wore c
momentary flash Of radiance. Their
the quick tears sprang to her eyes
always good, kind and true !" she hal
sobbed. ooh, Malcolm papa says tina
out IN the new country where we arr
going men often make their fortunes il
Il day. Oh! if ever we do, shall brinl
back to you the cherished sultcas
full of gold"
He smiled indulgently. Dear llttl
friend" he said, II would rather hav
something else than all the money Il
the world"
"What is that, MaTcolmP"
"A kiss"
She came close up to him, so genuln
in her innocence and truthfulness tina
there was neither self-consclousnes
nor affection. She kissed him on bot
cheeks, moved away, picked up tn
suitcase and, turning the lane, wave
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

first machine, people heard Of the won
derful invention and broke into his
house. They carried away the model
and soon dozen similar machines
were in use. This was before Whit
ney could obtain patent. He worked
night and day to produce another
model so that he could go to Wash
ington and patent it, but he was handi-
capped for lack of funds. At length
the patent was secured and then two
years of struggle elapsed before Whit
ney succeeded In proving the superb
Ority of his machine over the imita-
tons.
In 1875 he returned from the South
to New Haven, where his factory vas
located, only to find that it had burned
down. All his machines and papers
were destroyed. In answer to his let
ter apprising Miller what had occurred
the latter replied, II will devote all
my time, all my thoughts, all my exer-
lions and all the money l can earn or
borrow to encompass and complete
the business we have undertaken"
Whitney set to work to replace his
factory. He had great difficulty in
securing the necessary capital. To
add to his difficulties, certain manu-
facturer in England stated that the
product Of the machine was unsatis-
factory. Whitney wrote to Miller,
1.-The extreme embarrassments' which
have been for long time accumulat-
ing upon me have now become so great
that it will be impossible for me to
struggle against them many days
longer"
He was still forced to fight in the
courts because Of infringements. Law
suits went against him.
At last Whitney succeeded in sell
ing rights of his machine to the state
of South Carolina for $4,000. He re-
peated this in North Carolina and Ten
nessee. But then when success
seemed within his grasp, South Caro-
lima attempted to recind its action and
announced 1t would not pay the $780,
600 and tried to have the money al
ready advanced to Whitney returned.
Affairs were at the darkest point In
Whitneys long struggle. Just as he
was about to give up, South Carolina
thought better Of It's decision and paid
the inventor in full.
But better day seems to have ar
rived for inventors. Modern indus
trial progress has made so many de-
mands for better methods that inven
tors are now eagerly sought after ant
usually treated fairly. Financial ale
Is easier to secure. The individual
investor, when he purchases his bono
may be assisting the development OF
an invention every bit as revolution
airy as the cotton gin. Without tn,
aid of his thrift the worlds progress
could hardly proceed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
How Financial
" Sharks" Work
Experience of John Jones in
Speculation Sound Advice for
Investors
By S. W. STRAUS
Pnminsnt New Ysst and Chicago Bsnks)

John Jones, prosperous business
man in a middle West city, slit
open an important-looking envelope
just handed to him and unfolded the
crackly letterhead. Across the top Of
the sheet was engraved: g.
SMITH BROWN
Bankers Brokers
Private Wire Service Between Principal
Cities
Market Letters Furnished
Highest Bank and Commercial References
No. Broadway. New York
Below was a closely typewriter let
ter starting with friendly Dear Mr..
Jones'" Jones leaned back in his chair
and started to read.
An unusual opportunity, it seemed.
was being offered to him. A New York
brokerage firm was organizing a syn
dictate whose purpose was to manipu-
late the grain market and clean up a
fortune on wheat. To do this in a big
way, Smith & Brown were mobilizing
the capital Of hundreds of investors.
The funds secured in this manner,
sources, would enable them to run
away with the market.
"In union there Is strength" read
the letter. thousands of investors
with moderate means wish to share
In the stupendous profits of Wall
street. But what chance have they
against the millions of Rockefeller,
Morgan and Gould? 1t requires money
to make money and our plan is to take
the $50 or 500 Of an individual inves-
tor and make 1t felt, instead of being
mere drop In the bucket"
The letter was quite reassuring. mo
client of ours has ever lost any money"
1t was stated. Had Mr.. Jones looked
for it, he would have discovered no
information as to when the business
was established. But he was too alb
sorbed in the glowing account Of the
system Of Jim Smith-that wizard of
finance-tO beat the market. 1t de-
veloped after years of study and ex-
perience, and had netted him millions.
He had astOunded veteran spectators
and Napoleons of finance with his
marvellous success. Now he was going
to do the biggest thing Of his life. He
was to give the small investor an OPP
portunity to enter into q deal with
him. And when the people got together,
anything could be accomplished SOC
per cent profits were assured!
Mr.. Jones thoughtfully restored the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
The Line Drawn.

Pat was celebrating and he had i'm
oibed too freely. He punched another
man in the face and got hailed up be-
fore the court. The Judge told him he
was charged with striking Il man.
"Shure, yer honor, can't II man have
Il bit of fun" asked pat.
Yes" said the judge, but your
right to have fun is ended where this
mans nose began. Tran
script.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
Cold In the Head"

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons who are subject to frequent "colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds
Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
All Druggists 75c Testimonials free.
$4,000 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
Nervous Headaches
Four Bottles of Peruna Ia 49,
M ade Me w eIl~ ~
Mrs Fife Hill. Manchester, Ohio,
fo1IOu,o.

Mrs Fife Hill. Manchester, Ohio,
writes as follows:
II cannot tell how much ! suf-
fered In the past twelve years.
have been treated by physicians and
no relief only for short time. 1
was in such a condition from rer-
vous headaches, such heavy feeling
as II my brain was pressing down.
and so nervous | could not get my
rest at night. Would have sinking
spells and then so weak that I could
not do my work. I began to take
Peruna. Have taken four bottles Of
Peruna and have gained in strength
and flesh, and can say | am q we'll
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound
and 4 OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound 1t will gradually darker
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
Game Cock Greatest Fighter.

Probably the finest fighter In the
world, quadruped or biped, is the game
cock. He is match for anything his
size in the world If he gets fair field
and no favor. He is as quick as a
flash Of lightning, and his spurs are
terrible weapons, quite as effective as
pair of bayonets, and used much
more scientifically and forcefully.-
London Telegraph.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
Fluid Fuel.

~ want to see alcohol abolished from
the face of the earth" remarked the
dyspeptic citizen.
"Of course, you mean alcoholic
drlnks?"
mo. | don't draw the line. If the
health of the nation is to be preserved
we've got to shut down on the chatting
dish as we'll rs the flowing bowl. FIX
change.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
Comparative Good Fortune.

"Of course" said Jonah, when he
found himself in the whale; I'm lit
tie nervous
Cheer up" said the whale. you
ought to be glad I'm IN innocent, in
offensive whale. A few thousand years
later YOU might have been sighted by Il
ruthless submarine"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
The Era of Censorship.

"a little knowledge is dangerous
thing exclaimed the man who quotes.
POSSIBLY" replied Senator Sorghum.
"a great deal just now depends on how
you got your information and what you
intend to do with it,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
Ice in a Mine.

Ice that formed In the winters Of
the sixties and seventies, is being I'm.
covered by coal companies at Halle
ton, Pa. in running the culm banks
Of the region through the breakers to
meet the demand for anthracite Gre
ated by the war.-BOstOn Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
What Them

Here's a doctor says you shouldn't
eat when you're worried"
But suppose you are continually
worried for fear you won't be able to
get anything to eat2"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

letter to the envelope and decided he
would go over it again that night.
In the quiet of his home he argued
stated that Smith & Brown courted
the most rigid investigation and sug-
gested that prospective clients inquire
of Gum & Bradburn, q commercial
agency, as to their standing. Mr..
Jones decided such would be rea-
sonable test, and accordingly wrote
letter to Gum & Bradburn, asking for
complete information regarding the
firm of brokers. The reply was very
favorable. "Smith & Brown are re-
sponsible and have ample capital. We
recommend them without qualifica-
tion," said the report.
Mr.. Jones sent 500 to become a
member of the syndicate.
The days that followed were full Of
anxiety for him. How was the venture
progressing? When would he receive
the letter apprlsing him of the out
Gomez
The news came in an unexpected
manner. 1t was in the metropolitan
newspaper he received weekly. He
read:
ANOTHER MARKET sWINDLE
Smith Brown. brokers" collect thou
sands from would-be spectators and de-
camp.
The thing he feared had happened
to him. He was swindled!
A week or so later letter came to
him from the Society for Protection Of
Investors. 1t stated that If he had had
any unfortunate dealings with the I'M
scrupulous investment houses they, a
society formed purely for protective
purposes, would look into his case and
see what could be done. But Mr.. Jones
had become wary through his expert
ence with Gum & Bradburn, deciding
that he would stick to business and
not mix in with high finance. In this
he was very wise, for the Society for
Protection of Investors was in reality
backed by the owners Of the defunct
Smith & Brown. Its purpose was to
direct Mr.. Jones to their newest ven
ture. And the Gum 4 Bradburn COM
mercial agency was also backed by the
renowned Jim Smith and his nefarious
associates for purpose that is readily
apparent.
Such, in brief, Is the composite ex-
perience of thousands who trust them
selves to the doubtful mercies of firms
in the same category of Smith &
Brown. Their appeal is subtle and
often blinds the shrewdest.
How can you discriminate between
the legitimate and illegitimate invest
ment bankerf First, beware of the
financial house that offers stock that
will on a specified date sell for a
higher price, or where extravagant div
idends are guaranteed, or where stock
is sold way below par and a large
commission paid to agents. These are
generally the earmarks Of the offerings
of an INSCRIPTIONS house and should
be Stunned. Second, inquire at your
local bank as to the standing of the
firm with which you propose dealing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

Even if woman is as young as she
claims to be no other woman will be-
lieTe it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
ln1nortant to Mothara
A Kitchen Paradox.

your cook is certainly rare one"
yet everything she does is well
done"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

You can't discourage the prohibition
movement by throwing cold water
on It.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

Chronic Constipation is as dangerous as
disagreeable. Garfield Tea cures it. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

The foolish little moth looks on the
bright side of things - and you have
doubtless observed his finish.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
But Are These Legal Tenders2

Buy your food with thought" says
a Hoover bulletin.
"Pay your taxes with a SMILE runs
n revenue slogan.-BOston Transcript.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
BROMO QUININE Tablets remove ths
cause. There is only one "Bromo Quinne" Il. w
GROVES signature on box. Soc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08
Cannot
Thank
You
Enough
For My
Recovery

Those who object to liquid msdi.
oines can secure Peruna tablets. =
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-08

John Jones, prosperous business
man in middle West city, slit
open an important-looking envelope
just handed to him and unfolded the
crackly letterhead. Across the top of
the sheet was engraved:
Bisbee daily review., 1918-03-12
SECY. BAKER IN FRANCE;;PURELY MILITARY TRIP
Wilson's D sire for Spring Drive By Allies Possible Cause for Visit to Front By War Department Party.
rRr Revier T.essed Wirel

WASHINGTON. March II. - The safe arrival in France of Secretary Baker and his party having been for maIIy auAounced today by the navy de partment, press reports about his movements on the other side are be- ing watched closely here Many of- ficials think it possible that the story of his activities, if permitted to pass the censor. will throw interesting light upon the object Of his mission to the theater of war
 Emphasis laid by the war depart ment bpOn the fact that Alr. Bakers trip was purely 9 military pilgrimage has directed attention to the known desire O. President Wilson to see an energetic campaign wGged by the al- lies With American troops holding constantly increasing sector of the bat, tie lines. the wishes of the Washington government undoubtedly will have ev- en greater weight than heretofore with the allied chieftans. Secretary Baker will be able to learn first hand from General Psrshing the judgment of that officer or all that is going on in F-ance He will also get views, founded on long continued observa- ton. as 10 the strength of the French and British war machines.
 It is assumed here that the secreta- ry is gathering just such information for the president as he will be able to give as well as receive important in- formation. The great question of the direction in which the United States is to exert effort in the war may be decided by the result of these confer ences ahrcad. There has been a con- stant conflict not only as to the use of snip tonnage as between the shipment of troops and the shipment of supplies for the allies but also as to the prioTi- ty rights Of various army supplies and equipnient